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Real estate will continue to thrive in CoimbatoreAmerican manufacturing is staging a comeback. More companies are building new facilities stateside or expanding existing ones. The biggest headwind? Companies are struggling to fill positions on -- and off -- the factory floor. There are three simple ways manufacturers can bring the talent they need on board. First, sell potential workers on their enterprises while they're still in school. Second, make opportunity for advancement a priority. Third, design a workplace that appeals to blue-collar and white-collar workers alike. America is home to nearly 400,000 manufacturing facilities, an increase of 11% since 2019. E-commerce, which makes up one-fifth of retail sales, requires three times more industrial space than brick-and-mortar retail. American manufacturers will have 3.8 million new jobs to fill in the next decade. They're already struggling to fill 1.9 million roles today. The two biggest reasons? A skills gap and a shortage of applicants. Companies need to evangelize, early and often, by dispatching employee-alums to colleges, vocational schools, and business schools to tout their compensation packages, opportunities for advancement, and advantages of their facilities. Next-level engagement can include partnering with schools that have proven good sources of talent to ensure students are getting the skills companies need -- from supply chain to warehouse management. Nearly 95% of manufacturers surveyed by Deloitte had at least one such partnership. Some things that manufacturers perceive as disadvantages in recruiting can actually end up being strengths. Many young people are enticed by big-city life -- until they encounter the cost of living. Manufacturers in small towns and exurbs can cite their locations as a quality-of-life asset. In the age of next-day delivery and streaming services, many young people can access the goods and entertainment they want without enduring the high price of urban housing. Manufacturers can also tell potential hires they offer faster advancement than other employers. Six in 10 workers who left their job in 2021 did so because they couldn't advance. The manufacturing workforce offers tremendous opportunity for young people. Manufacturing and warehousing rank among the top industries with workers over 55. Nearly 3 million jobs will be opening up because their current occupants will be retiring. Young people who want to climb the corporate ladder quickly will have the chance. Once new hires report to work, companies can offer thoughtful workplace design that fosters interaction and keeps them engaged with colleagues. The days of a cubicle farm overlooking a factory floor are over. Research indicates that training rooms, café areas, and collaborative spaces keep employees productive and excited about coming to work. One large manufacturer in Illinois created a "Main Street" social corridor in the middle of its technology team's office. Employees from all departments sought out the collaborative space, even preferring it to their own desks. The American manufacturing workforce is on the cusp of a generational turnover. In order to survive, firms need to prioritize recruiting young people, showing them opportunities for advancement, and creating workplaces that people want to come to. Jonathan Webb is director of workplace & healthcare markets at KI, a global furniture manufacturer in Green Bay, Wis.

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The Nayanta University CEO Ranjan Banerjee on Saturday said that the students who would put extra effort in learning new developments in their chosen field would shine in their career within no time. Attending as the chief guest for the fourth Convocation of Centurion University of Technology and Management held in Vizianagaram, he said that the students who would equip themselves with knowledge and practical experience would overcome all hurdles in their career as well as life. Dr. Ranjan Banerjee has also suggested them to serve the society as well as the nation after settling down in life since joy of giving would ensure more happiness for them. President of the CUTM Mukti Kant Mishra said that the institution was adopting global standards in academics, research and innovation. CUTM Vice-President D.N. Rao said that the university would always give priority to the academic infrastructure with international standards to make students have more practical experience which would ensure confidence among them. The University Chancellor G.S.N. Raju and Vice-Chancellor Prasanta Kumar Mohanty said that CUTM emerged as the one of the best private universities in the country with its efforts in improvement of academic excellence each and every year. CUTM Bhubaneswar campus Vice- Chancellor Surpriya Pattanayak, CUTM-Vizianagaram Registrar P. Pallavi and others were present. Earlier, the students explained their experiences and guidance they got from the professors during their four years of study in the campus. Published - December 21, 2024 06:33 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

( MENAFN - AzerNews) By Alimat Aliyeva In fiscal year 2025 (April 2025 - March 2026), the Japanesegovernment will allocate approximately 332.8 billion yen (about$2.1 billion) to support the research, development, and productionof semiconductors, Azernews reports. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, thesefunds have been included in the initial budget request, which willbe used in the preparation of the budget for the upcoming year. Thesubsidies are expected to be directed primarily to thesemiconductor manufacturer Rapidus. This initiative is part of Japan's broader strategy tostrengthen its domestic semiconductor industry, which has facedgrowing competition from countries like China and the UnitedStates. With global semiconductor shortages disrupting supply chains,Japan aims to enhance its capabilities in this critical sector andreduce reliance on foreign suppliers, ensuring its technologicaland economic security. The support for Rapidus, a company focusedon advanced semiconductor technology, underscores Japan'scommitment to maintaining a leading role in global techinnovation. MENAFN25122024000195011045ID1109030068 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

LOS ANGELES — “Around the Horn,” ESPN’s long-running sports debate program with a game show twist, is coming to an end next year. The network will pull the plug on the show sometime during the summer of 2025, according to a source familiar with the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly, after nearly 23 years on the air. ESPN declined to comment for this story. The show premiered in November 2002 and has been a staple in the network’s 5 p.m. time slot Monday through Friday, followed by another long-running sports talk show, “Pardon the Interruption.” “Around the Horn” was originally hosted by Max Kellerman, with current host Tony Reali taking over that role in early 2004. “Around the Horn” features a rotating panel of four sports reporters and columnists — often including The Los Angeles Times’s Bill Plaschke, the Colorado Springs Gazette’s Woody Paige, ESPN’s Mina Kimes, the Dallas Morning News’s Tim Cowlishaw, former Times columnist and ESPN reporter J.A. Adande, ESPN’s Sarah Spain, former Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan, the Washington Post’s Kevin Blackistone, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and many others. The show’s format features Reali asking for a hot take from each panel member on a number of trending sports topics. Reali awards, or takes away, points for each panel member based on their takes, with the person with the lowest number of points being eliminated as the show progresses until a winner is declared. That person is awarded 30 seconds of “Face Time” to talk about anything they choose. ESPN is said to be exploring new show concepts with “Around the Horn” and “Pardon the Interruption” producer Erik Rydholm. The network is also said to hold Reali in high regard and to be looking for new opportunities for him at ESPN after “Around the Horn” ends.Q3 2024 Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Grew 19% Year-Over-Year, SEMI Reports

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One of the 39 people pardoned by President Joe Biden’s administration is a Utah woman who has turned her life around after struggling with substance abuse. Stevoni Doyle of Santaquin is a wife, mother and grandmother who also fosters animals and volunteers. "I'm a therapist with Wasatch Behavioral Health, with the jail transition program,” said Doyle. "If you would have asked me 20 years ago if I would be here today, I never would have imagined that,” said Doyle. She has come a long way. "In 2000, I was introduced to meth, and I instantly become addicted,” explained Doyle. “It was the one thing that I felt like just completed me. Within a year, I lost custody of my 4 kids to DCFS and I had racked up a bunch of charges." Doyle served time at the Utah State Prison and then at a federal prison in Arizona. There, she decided to make some changes. "I started to take accountability for my actions and realized that I didn’t want to live this lifestyle," she said. RELATED STORY | Biden commutes 1,500 sentences in largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history Doyle started helping people who were struggling with substance abuse and even went back to school to study social work. "I never thought I would graduate college, let alone get a master’s degree,” Doyle said. On Wednesday, she got a special phone call and was pardoned by President Biden. "I was like, no way, I can’t believe this is happening.” She said. "I won’t have to explain myself all the time. Even though I don’t have a problem sharing it, it’s part of my story, it’s part of who I am, it’s still nice to not have to do that." RELATED STORY | January 6 defendant tells Scripps News he may not accept a potential pardon from Trump This story was originally published by Mythili Gubbi at Scripps News Salt Lake City .

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Share Tweet Share Share Email The second edition of the Global AI Show , organized by Web3 and AI consulting giant VAP Group and powered by a leading media network Times of AI , wrapped up on a high note at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai on December 12 and 13, 2024. Held under the official support of the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and with the Cyber Security Council as its strategic partner, the event was a resounding success, bringing together over 3,000 in-person attendees and about 110,000 online participants from across the globe. With the theme, ‘AI 2057: Accelerating Intelligent Futures,’ the show witnessed thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking announcements from C-suite executives, government leaders, and industry pioneers. These luminaries shared their insights on how AI is shaping industries and revolutionizing economies worldwide. A keynote session by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre highlighted how AI and virtual economies are shaping commerce in the Metaverse, while Pujya Brahmavihari Swami, Spiritual leader, BAPS led the headliner on sacred intelligence and aligning AI with universal values for the greater good. The headliner panel discussion on ‘Your new Chief AI Officer’ was a special feature at the Global AI Show, consisting of prominent industry experts such as H. E. Mubaraka Ibrahim, CEO-AI, Emirates Health Services; Lt. Col. Dr. Essa Al Mutawa, Chief AI Officer, Dubai Civil Defence H.Q.; Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO – AI, Dubai Economy and Tourism; Abdullah Al Jaziri, Chief AI Officer, DEWA; and Awadh Almur, Chief AI Officer, Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation, along with the moderator Loubo Siois, Executive Producer & Host, The Dubai Talk Show. Other government officials and C-level executives that were present at the event and provided in-depth insights included H.E Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government, UAE; Honorable Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta, Canada; Ilaria Buonpane, Director of Customer Experience, Talabat; Dr. Hakim Hacid, Executive Director & Chief Researcher, TII – Technology Innovation Institute; Kevin Ferguson, Senior Systems Technical Advisor, Center of Excellence & Development (CoE), UAE Armed Forces; Dr. Noah Rafford, Futurist-in-Chief, Dubai Future Foundation; and many more. “The Global AI Show 2024 brought together an unparalleled gathering of minds to address the opportunities and challenges of an AI-powered future. It was a privilege to witness ideas that will shape the next decades unfold on our stage,” said Vishal Parmar, Founder and CEO of VAP Group, reflecting on the event’s impact. Over 20 side events were a part of Dubai AI Week, such as EmpowHER: Women in AI and AI Capital Connect, that brought together distinguished experts and leading professionals from the AI industry, fostering meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange. PulseAI, by the Global AI Show, focused on the transformative power of AI in healthcare, where C-suite stakeholders in healthcare, including Saqr Alhemeiri, Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Health and Prevention – UAE, and Veneeth Purushothaman, Group Chief Information Officer​, Aster DM Healthcare, discussed powerful use cases from around the globe on the safe, effective and democratic adoption of AI. While SurgeXL enabled startups to connect with the top 1% of VCs, angel investors, and sovereign wealth funds through exhilarating pitch competitions and AI-driven matchmaking, an official awards ceremony took place on December 13 to honor the visionaries and trailblazers in AI. 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A neighborhood display at 21869 Seabury Ave., Fairview Park. Donations collected benefit Fairview Park Hunger Center, Fairview Park Meals on Wheels and the Fairview Park Senior Center. Bill McVicker In neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio, homes are glowing with twinkling lights, oversized decorations and holiday cheer. But these dazzling displays aren’t always just for show. For many local families, lighting up the season is also a way to give back to those in need. From Brunswick to Medina, these festive homes offer more than just a photo opportunity. They inspire generosity, bringing communities together to support charities that make a real difference. Here’s a look at some of the standout displays and the stories behind them. For Greg Osterland, 44, and his wife, turning his home on Duane Lane in Wadsworth into a scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” was a way to honor a family tradition. Inspired by the movie his family watched every Christmas Eve, Osterland’s display features 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights, an RV like the one seen in the movie and even mannequins dressed as Cousin Eddie and Clark Griswold. “It (The Griswold house from the movie) didn’t really exist, but I was able to create something that made it exist and put something that brings smiles to kids’ faces,” Osterland said. “That’s what’s kept me coming back.” Through his Hollywood-inspired display, Osterland raises funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides event, which works to support people with cystic fibrosis (CF), a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, according to the organization’s website . Diagnosed with CF himself at age six, Osterland said not many were aware of what it’s like to live with the condition, but the prognosis for those living with the disease has drastically improved over time due to advancements in research and technology. “When I was diagnosed, the average lifespan was 30. Now, because of all the advancements we’ve had, that number has bumped up well into the 60s and even the 70s,” Osterland said. “I’m well past 30 years old and I’ve never felt better.” His journey with CF has given Osterland a positive outlook that he hopes to give to others during the holidays through his display and by collecting donations for the Great Strides event. Over 11 years of collecting donations, the house has raised about $50,000 for the organization, Osterland said. Where: 173 Duane Lane, Wadsworth Highlights: Plenty custom-made visual references to “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” including the home’s holiday Italian lights. Interactive games for kids. When to visit : Lights are on every day until 11 p.m., with extra time during the week of Christmas. The display typically comes down the first week of January. How to Help: You’ll find a lock box lit up in the front yard with QR Code for donations or you can visit their donation link here. This year’s goal is $12,000. For the past six years, Justin Licursi, 37, and his wife have transformed their cul-de-sac into a winter wonderland with holiday lights , attracting lines of visitors eager to enjoy the display. Licursi says he was inspired to support holiday cheer this way after visiting the residential lighting displays in Crown Point Parkway (also on this list) during his teenage years. “I remember going there when I was a teenager with friends. It was like ‘Oh, this is magical, this is great,’ and I just always remembered that,” he said. “It was always just a positive feeling around Christmas time.” When people began donating, the Licursis had to figure out what to do with the money, so they decided to find a family in need who they could support. In 2023, they raised about $10,000 for a local family with a husband who had pancreatic cancer, Licursi said. This year, donations will support the Kranek family, who have a daughter diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer at just 22 months old. Where: 6321 Shadow Creek Drive, Medina Highlights: Large “Merry Christmas” sign. 18 community-donated trees lit up. Yearly Grinch photo opportunity. When : Lights are up 5-11 p.m. every night. How to help: Visit the display’s Facebook page for more options to support this year’s family. What began as a neighborhood holiday lighting contest in 1988 has grown into a dazzling tradition at Crown Point Parkway in Strongsville , attracting thousands of visitors each season. Dan Hoag, 68, and his wife, alongside their neighbors, have built a collaborative display featuring coordinated light arches, themed areas like Frostyville and Candyland and more intricate decorations. The project started small, with Dan determined to win a neighborhood lighting contest in 1988. By 1994, nearly every house on the street participated, and Crown Point Parkway gained local fame after appearing on multiple new channels and TV shows, including ABC’s “Great Christmas Light Fight” in 2015 . Hoag, a home improvement contractor, dedicates months to setting up. “It’s a six-to-nine-month project,” Hoag said, explaining the effort that goes into ensuring every light and decoration is perfectly aligned. “Seeing the joy it brings makes it worth the effort,” he said. “Walking away is hard when you see how much good this does.” Donations began when visitors insisted on giving back, and the neighborhood eventually started donating to organizations and families in need. The tradition has since raised nearly $250,000 for charitable causes over the years, Hoag said. This year, donations will support the Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio and the Berea Animal Shelter. Where: 14335 Crown Point Parkway, Strongsville Highlights: Santa visits on the weekend. Meticulously placed and cared for lights. Themed display areas. Holiday light arches between homes. Widespread neighborhood participation. When to visit : Lights on around 5:30-10 p.m., Monday– Thursday, 5:30–11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 6–9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. How to help: Collection box on site. Or, support the A Special Wish Northeast Ohio Chapter and Bera Animal Rescue online. A bright display with thousands of lights and holiday figures at 369 Crestway Oval, Brunswick, collecting donations for the Brunswick Food Pantry. Scott Naelitz Nestled on Crestway Oval in Brunswick, the Naelitz family’s display boasts plenty of inflatables, animatronic holiday figures, and over 50,000 lights, according to Scott Naelitz, 54. He grew up in a household that went all out for the holidays in the Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland. With his wife, he decided to carry on the tradition when starting his own family in Brunswick, he said. When the Naelitzs noticed the amount of attention the display started to attract, they knew they had to make the most of it. Both longtime volunteers at the Brunswick Food Pantry, the couple began to collect nonperishable food items and monetary donations from visitors for the pantry. “We just decided if we ever had the opportunity to be able to do something to help... as opposed to just being out there passing food, we’d take the opportunity to help them,” Naelitz said. Where: 369 Crestway Oval, Brunswick Highlights: Large “Joy” sign shining bright on the roof, blow molds. When to visit : Their lights shine nightly from 5:30 to 11 p.m. through January 1. How to help: In the yard is a donation box accepting non-perishable donations for the Brunswick Food Pantry. Fairview Park’s Seabury Avenue has become a well-known destination for holiday cheer and dazzling lights, thanks to Bill and Diane McVicker, who started their community’s extravagant neighborhood lighting tradition in 2012. To get to the point where the neighborhood’s lighting festival is today, Bill, who inherited the habit of taking on holiday projects from his grandfather, worked that habit into his home’s lighting display and encouraged neighbors to do the same. Now, through the neighborhood’s holiday display and fun attractions like the McVickers’ “Elf Tent” which offers hot chocolate, “magical” reindeer food, and more, they collect donations for three organizations: the Fairview Park Hunger Center, Fairview Park Meals on Wheels and the Fairview Park Senior Center. “Kids will have a handful of coins for the drop box. It’s nice to see kids learning to give back at an early age,” Bill McVickers said. The McVickers said it feels good to see families returning year after year and hearing stories about how their display has become part of other families' traditions. Since 2018, the family has raised over $23,000 for the three charities, according to the McVickers. They expect donations to be down this year due to increased enforcement of rules by the city of Fairview Park that aim to reduce unruly visitors and traffic issues. Where: 21869 Seabury Ave., Fairview Park Highlights: Elf tent with treats, merry-go-round for kids. Widespread neighborhood participation. When to visit : Lights are on all the time. This year, community festivities run from December 20 to 25, with the Elf Tent open nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. How to help: Donations collected on site, particularly in the Elf tent. Or, visit the charitable organizations online: Fairview Park Hunger Center , Fairview Park Meals on Wheels and the Fairview Park Senior Center . On a corner lot in North Royalton, the Petkovsek family’s vibrant display has been a staple in the neighborhood since 2016. Thousands of lights illuminate the home, delighting visitors who often stop to snap photos or enjoy the festive atmosphere. For Joe Petkovsek, 45, the tradition dates back to his childhood, helping his father decorate their family home every holiday season. “As a kid, I remember having my eyes wide open helping my dad decorate the roof. I always enjoyed it.” Now, he and his wife try to carry that tradition forward to the next generation. Their three kids — ages 10, 7, and 5 — are just as invested in helping build the display as he once was. But for the Petkovseks, it’s not just about experiencing the fun themselves; it’s also about doing something good. “We wanted to show the kids that the lights aren’t just for our joy, we’re doing something for the needy,” Petkovsek said. Being an animal-loving household, the display collects donations for Stearns Homestead , an educational farm in Parma that takes care of various animals. Where: 10020 Applewood Drive, North Royalton Highlights: Lights everywhere, fun figures expanding the large property. When to visit : Lights are on 5 p.m.–11 p.m. every night. Extended hours closer to Christmas. Open all night on Christmas Eve. How to help: Collection box on the property. Or visit the farm’s website to support the cause.The curtains are about to close on the U.S. women's national team's 2024 season. After winning the first ever Concacaf W Gold Cup and claiming gold at the Paris Olympics , among other achievements, the U.S. will wrap up the year with an international friendly in Europe. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are The U.S. played to a 0-0 draw Saturday against a robust England side, with the Netherlands up next in what will be another test for Emma Hayes' roster. It will also mark the last international game for star goalie Alyssa Naeher , who will now only sport her gloves for the Chicago Red Stars . Here's how and where to watch and stream the last USWNT game of the year: When is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? The USWNT and Netherlands will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 3. What time is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? Kickoff time is slated for 2:45 p.m. ET, 11:45 a.m. PT. Where is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? Ado Den Haag Stadium in the Hague, Netherlands, is the venue for the match. Where to watch the USWNT vs. Netherlands game on TV The USWNT vs. Netherlands game will be broadcast in English on TNT and truTV, while NBC's Universo will carry the game in Spanish. Where to stream the USWNT vs. Netherlands game online The USWNT-Netherlands game will be available to stream in English on Max and in Spanish on Peacock . USWNT schedule Following the game against the Netherlands, the USWNT's next match currently is slated for Jan. 18, 2025. It will be a friendly against Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Saturday inaugurated India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra. This stretch has been developed using lignin-based bio-bitumen technology by Praj Industries, in collaboration with CSIR - Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and Oriental. The use of lignin as a sustainable binder marks a significant breakthrough in flexible pavement technology, addressing the challenge of bitumen scarcity and reducing India's dependency on imports, which currently constitute 50 per cent of the total supply. This innovation contributes to global sustainability goals by generating revenue for bio-refineries, mitigating stubble burning, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70 per cent compared to fossil-based bitumen. Leveraging India's abundant lignocellulosic biomass, this development aligns with the nation's vision for sustainable industrial growth. Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari emphasised that fostering advancements in green technologies and promoting industrial sustainability aligns with Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He highlighted that this initiative paves the way for large-scale domestic production and a self-reliant, sustainable future for India. Speaking to the media after the event, Gadkari said, "There are 400 projects in the country to make CNG from biomass...CNG is much cheaper than petrol, and the pollution caused by CNG is also less than petrol... CNG saves a lot of money...farmers will benefit a lot from this." Earlier, the Union Minister, speaking in Jaipur informed that currently, 400 projects are in process, and 40 of them are already completed. CNG is being produced from parali in these projects and this has resulted in the use of a total of 60 lakh tonnes of parali, which has helped reduce pollution, he stated. He further added that due to the burning of stubble in Punjab and Haryana, there is a problem of pollution in Delhi. "Now we are making CNG from the rice straw...Now the farmers, who are the 'annadata' and 'urjadata,' will become 'bitumendata'... This will help in creating value from waste and benefit the farmers also," he added.If you love golf, maybe it's time for a robot caddie, a remote control motorized cart that can ... [+] follow you around the course while you enjoy the walk. Walking the golf course is undoubtedly better for your health than riding in a cart. But it is probably better for your golf game too. That’s why the must-have golf gear of 2025 is a motorized cart. Why Walk? Health and Lower Scores There’s a reason why the best players in the world only walk, and several teaching pros I’ve talked to say the time spent walking to your ball leads to natural focus on the next shot and strategy, versus jumping into a cart, speeding to your ball and jumping out, which can lead to a more scattered mental state. But the exercise benefits are more quantifiable, with the average 18-hole round (assuming 6,500-yard tees) resulting in a rather substantial 6.53-mile walk. While the playing distance is only 3.7 miles, that does not include the distances between holes or the fact that the course is measured in straight lines, while real life golf zigzags—a lot. In fact, the worse your game is, the more steps you’ll get! These motorized carts from MGI can be programmed to walk in front of you, behind you or to the side, ... [+] whichever you prefer. The most substantial study on this, spanning more than 1,000 rounds on different courses, determined that the average mileage was 77% more than the scorecard distance. These results were published in leading UK magazine Golf Monthly , which also cited a study at Northern Ireland’s vaunted Royal County Down golf club showing that the 3.9-mile course length required a walk of between 5.7 and 7.8 miles depending on performance. That means those offline the most actually doubled the length, even more than the 77% figure, but in any case, the average was 6.6-miles. FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Users—Check 3 Things To Stop Attacks Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, December 21 Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Change Your Browser Now I have played a lot in the British Isles, where most courses are walking only, and carts are not even an option. Historically golf is a walking game, and where it was invented it still is. One silver lining of the pandemic on this side of the Atlantic was a return to walking here, much of which has stuck around, and for quite a while you couldn’t even buy a pushcart because they quickly sold out. For many people, the big barrier between riding and walking is carrying the bag on your shoulder for 6-plus miles, so a pushcart is a great economical option, and if you go that route, the best brand is Sun Mountain , which makes both three and four-wheel standout models. But I was just in England for a week of links golf, and literally every club member I saw at the half dozen different courses I played had a motorized cart that followed them around the course, aka “robot caddie.” The investment is greater, but if you are playing regularly and always walking, which was the case there, it totally makes sense. This pervasive level of market penetration has not occurred yet in the U.S., but the technology is still fairly new, and it has been gaining recent traction, to the point where a motorized cart is the next big thing in golf. I got one and you should too, so make it your dream upgrade for 2025. The result will be the healthier option of walking, fitness benefits plus lower scores, all without an once of strain on your shoulders or back. And while a pushcart also takes the stress off your back and shoulders, it still takes more effort, and since you are getting all those steps anyway, you might as well save some energy for your swing. If the cold weather is getting you down and you are dreaming of some warm weather golf, check out my recent Forbes travel story on a top hidden gem golf resort outside Austin, Texas. Motorized Cart Features and Options After much research I went with MCI Golf (Motorized Golf International), which offers high performance, one of the longest track records in the industry, and the most bang for the buck. MCI is an Australian company that has been a pioneer and introduced its first remote control cart way back in 2000 and has been manufacturing motorized pushcarts for even longer. By 2010 they had added GPS mapping and in 2014 they began selling in the United States. MCI is the motorized cart partner of Troon Golf, widely known as the top luxury golf course and golf club management company. A motorized four-wheel cart with remote control can handle the trickiest golf course terrain. Today MGI has eight models, all of which fold up for easy transport and storage, and most offer its fully directional remote control, which lets you set the caddie to walk ahead of you, behind you, or to your left or right, covering every personal preference. Even the top-of-the-line flagship is very good buy, the MGI AI Navigator GPS+, which has a full color touchscreen with built in GPS mapping of over 40,000 courses worldwide, giving you hole views and accurate distances. It has a USB C charging port and even connects to Bluetooth so you can get texts and emails on the screen (but you probably don’t want to be bothered during golf). It has an app that works on iOS and Android, and most importantly, the 4-wheel cart is rugged and designed for all sorts of terrain, and the remote control works up to 110 yards away. It has a quick release lithium battery that can last for two rounds (36 holes), and includes accessories that are usually extra, such as a drink holder, umbrella holder and phone holder. But at $1,895 it is still a very good buy in this class. The lower-priced AI 500 has the same GPS and many of the same features in a lighter duty 3-wheel version suited for all but the most rugged courses ($1,499). The Zip Navigator AT is a 4-wheel heavy duty “all terrain” version like the flagship but without the GPS color screen ($1,595). The Zip Navigator is a similar but slightly less heavy-duty model ($1,495). The most economical choice is the Zip X series, which does not have remote control and is more of a motorized pushcart, though you can preset a distance and send the cart on its own. Say you hit your tee shot about 235 down the fairway, you can punch this distance in and the cart will stop automatically when it arrives. The X5 is $1,099 and includes an electronic parking brake and automatic downhill speed control, designed for hilly courses. But if you live someplace flat like Florida, the X3 foregoes these extras and is one of the only motorized carts on the market you can get for under a thousand dollars, at just $899. Almost all modern technology gets better and more affordable over time, and motorized, battery powered golf carts have reached the tipping point where if you’ve been thinking about it, this may be the time. That’s why the must-have golf gear of 2025 is a motorized cart or robot caddie.