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Marshall head coach Charles Huff, who spent four years as James Franklin’s running backs coach/special teams coordinator at Penn State , has moved jobs once again. Southern Miss announced Sunday its hiring of Huff , who had led Marshall to a Sun Belt championship this season. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel , the contract is over four years with an additional year of rollover. Huff was in the final season of his Marshall contract but excelled, leading the Thundering Herd to an 8-1 record in the Sun Belt (10-3 overall) and their 31-3 dominating win over Louisiana in the conference title game. A native of Denton, Maryland, Huff was instrumental in the recruitment and success of current Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley at Penn State. He’s also worked under Nick Saban at Alabama. Southern Miss ironically finished last in the Sun Belt this year with a 1-11 record an no conference wins. In his Marshall career, Huff went 32-20 and had a bowl-eligible team in all four campaigns from 2021-2024 BETTING: Check out our guide to the best PA sportsbooks , where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks. Sign up for the PennLive’s Penn State newsletters, the daily Penn State Today and the subscriber-exclusive Penn State Insider ©2024 Advance Local Media LLC. Visit pennlive.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Environment Authority (EA) has issued a decision to establish a temporary protected area called Ghaf Tree Reserve in South Sharqiyah covering an area of 130sqkm for a duration of 30 years. The decision outlines the management and preservation methods for the reserve, including programmes to combat desertification, improve soil quality, and expand vegetation cover by planting local trees and plants. These measures aim to enhance biodiversity and protect the primary habitat of ghaf trees. The outlines include monitoring and protection programmes for biodiversity, focusing on reducing human impact, protecting endangered species, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural water sources. The decision encourages the use of modern technologies to manage the reserve and support the growth of indigenous flora, ensuring carbon credits are maximised. The reserve will also promote sustainable ecotourism and engage with local communities and authorities to raise awareness on the importance of preserving the area’s biological and ecological diversity. Notable plant species in the reserve include samr and sidr, besides ghaf, and a variety of annual and seasonal plants. The animal population features red fox, wild cat, hedgehog, mongoose and various bird species, including Egyptian vulture, steppe eagle and Arabian partridge.
A stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments that was carved anywhere between 300 to 800 A.D. will go on the block at Sotheby’s next week and is expected to fetch up to $2 million, the auction house said. Sotheby’s announced last month it would auction off the tablet, the oldest known artifact of its kind. Inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew script, the late Roman-Byzantine-era marble slab weighs 155 pounds and is about two feet tall, according to the auction house. Known as the Yavne Tablet, it’s named after the city where it was first found. When first unearthed by construction workers excavating to lay down railroad tracks through the Land of Israel to Egypt in 1913, its historical significance was overlooked, Sotheby’s said. One of those workers took it home and used it as a paving stone in the inner courtyard, where it remained for 30 years. Flash forward to 1947, when Tel Aviv municipal archaeologist Jacob Kaplan recounted coming across the artifact four years earlier, buying it from the man’s son. It changed hands several times after that, eventually making its way to New York. Bidding will start at $1 million when the tablet auctioned off next Wednesday, Dec. 18, Sotheby’s said. The slab’s text follows traditional Christian and Jewish biblical verses, though without the third commandment admonishing against taking the name of the Lord in vain. In its place is an instruction to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site specific to the Samaritans. “The Yavne Tablet is not simply the earliest surviving complete inscribed stone tablet of the Ten Commandments, but the text it preserves represents the spirit, precision, and concision of the Decalogue in what is believed to be its earliest and original formulation,” Sotheby’s said. “The influence of the Decalogue extends far beyond the Judeo-Christian religions, underpinning around the globe the foundational concepts of common law, natural law, formal legal codes, personal conduct, and the social compact.” With News Wire ServicesRupert Murdoch Loses Bid to Change Family TrustAskew scores 28 as Long Beach State beats Hawaii 76-68
NBA News: Adrian 'Woj' Wojnarowski Responds to Shocking Cancer RevealChandigarh: In a major respite for Haryana bureaucracy, the Supreme Court (SC) has overruled the Punjab and Haryana high court’s Oct 4 order recalling the security provided to IAS officers dealing with civil administration responsibilities or quasi-judicial work. This means that the security provided to IAS officers working in different capacities would continue. The HC order had created uneasiness among IAS officers of the state, after which the Haryana govt approached the SC to challenge the order. “The high court, while dealing with petition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, had no reason to go into the aspects of making provision for security to VIPs, VVIPs, and other citizens. In our view, the HC cannot go into all these questions while deciding the prayer for anticipatory bail... The orders passed by HC on aspects of security need not be acted upon. With the above directions, the appeal is disposed of,” the SC held in its order released last week. Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih passed these orders while hearing a special leave petition (criminal) filed by the Haryana govt. We also published the following articles recently SC frowns at 'stay and forget orders' in high courts The Supreme Court criticized the Allahabad High Court's practice of granting stays without scheduling hearings, highlighting a child custody case delayed for five years. A woman, separated from her husband since 2018, fought for custody of her son, initially granted by a single judge but stayed by a division bench. HC hears petition on mosque security in Uttarkashi The Uttarakhand High Court is addressing a petition to protect a mosque in Uttarkashi facing demolition threats after being declared 'illegal'. The petitioners assert the mosque's legal construction on land purchased in 1969 and approved by the Waqf Commissioner in 1986. Concerns over hate speeches made at a recent Mahapanchayat were also raised. Only court can order recount once results declared: Deputy poll officer Maharashtra's election officials clarified recounting procedures amidst opposition parties' EVM concerns. Candidates can object before results are declared, but final recounting decisions rest with officials and observers, prioritizing VVPAT slips. Mandatory recounts occur for close contests with significant postal ballots. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Bokaro: Residents have raised concerns over alleged selective enforcement of traffic rules, claiming that while private vehicles face strict scrutiny, autorickshaws flouting rules go unchecked despite intensified road monitoring by the district transport department and traffic police. "They stop us and impose fines, but let autorickshaws pass unchecked right in front of them. If the rules apply to us, why not to them?" said several residents. Citizens point to an apparent dual system of traffic laws in Bokaro — strict enforcement for private vehicles (two-wheelers, cars, and SUVs) versus leniency for autorickshaws and commercial vehicles. While private vehicle owners face penalties for minor violations like not wearing helmets or seat belts, autorickshaws allegedly continue overloading passengers, operating without proper registration numbers, and driving recklessly. Similarly, sand-laden tractors reportedly operate freely without scrutiny. Rajesh Kumar from Sector 12, said, “It's frustrating to see how we're fined for even the smallest mistake, while autorickshaws break rules and go unchecked.” Another resident, Shyam Kumar, highlighted the issue of overloaded autorickshaws operating without registration numbers facing no consequences. Local businessman Suresh Kumar emphasized the need for equitable enforcement, stating, "We want fair treatment. If the law applies to private vehicles, it should apply to autorickshaws too. Why the double standards?" Responding to the claims, DSP traffic Vidya Shankar said, “The law is equal for everyone. Whosoever violates rules will face action. Autorickshaws are also being checked." District transport officer Vandana Swejwalkar said, “I have instructed to take action against all those caught violating road safety norms. We are also checking autorickshaw papers, including those ferrying passengers and schoolchildren. Several points across the district have been identified for camera installation to ensure comprehensive monitoring." We also published the following articles recently Autorickshaws flouting rules not penalised in Bokaro: Locals Bokaro residents are protesting what they perceive as biased traffic law enforcement. Private vehicle drivers report being penalized for minor infractions while autorickshaws routinely flout regulations, including overloading and operating without proper documentation, with apparent impunity. Over 400 school vans, autorickshaws fined for traffic violations Vadodara police penalized over 400 school vans and autorickshaws for traffic violations during a recent safety drive. Following a series of accidents, authorities met with drivers to emphasize traffic regulations. The week-long operation revealed rampant overcrowding, leading to 85 vehicle detentions and fines totaling Rs 2,26,500. Minor offenses resulted in fines, prompting corrective actions for safer transportation practices. Crackdown on errant autorickshaw drivers in western suburbs A weekend crackdown by Andheri RTO and traffic police netted 64 errant auto drivers in Mumbai's western suburbs. Over 100 autos were inspected, leading to Rs 2 lakh in fines for offences like refusal, overcharging, uniform violations, and invalid documentation. Authorities are targeting hotspots like stations and commercial areas. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
PRIMARK fans are racing to snap up their new pyjama range, which is guaranteed to transport you back to the early 2000s. Every girl with a passion for fashion who grew up in the early noughties will likely have been obsessed with Bratz. The stylish dolls became icons, with kids desperate to be as chic as Cloe, Jade, Yasmin and Sasha. And now fashion fans can relive their youth with the launch of a pyjama range inspired by the sassy dolls. Featured in the new range is a pair of leopard print long-sleeved pyjamas featuring the beloved Bratz logo. The pyjamas are priced at £20, and would make perfect stocking fillers. Read more Primark stories Primark said: "These Bratz PJs will leave you with a passion for catching fashionable Z’s! "The long-sleeved top and full-length bottoms showcase a fierce animal print pattern with hot pink Bratz logos scattered throughout. "Perfect for fans who want to bring their favourite dolls into their nighttime routine. Fans can also get their hands on a pink velour Bratz hoodie, priced at £15. Most read in Fabulous The hoodie comes with matching tracksuit bottoms, meaning that you can lounge around the house in style this Christmas . Primark said: "Bring Y2K vibes to your loungewear in this bubblegum pink Bratz velour hoodie. "The all-over tonal logo print adds a subtle shimmer to the plush fabric, while the dropped shoulders create a relaxed silhouette perfect for casual styling. "A bold leopard-print Bratz logo features on the back, adding that signature sass we know and love" Primark showed off the new range on their official TikTok page, proudly declaring it to be "Bratz winter ." Shoppers raced to the video's comments section to share their love for the range . One person said: "Running to my Primark right now." READ MORE SUN STORIES A second person said: "Ohhhh cute." A third added: "OMG."
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CLAYTON, Mo. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, Olin Corporation OLN will host an Investor Day on Thursday, December 12 from 9:00am – 12:00pm (ET). Ken Lane , President & CEO, and Todd Slater , SVP & CFO, will be joined by other members of the Executive Leadership Team to present an in-depth overview of Olin's strategic vision, including its value-first commercial approach, deep dives into each business, disciplined capital allocation strategy, and updated financial targets. The event will also include an opportunity for in-person and virtual attendees to ask questions during a Q&A session. In person attendance is limited to pre-registered attendees only, however, a live webcast of the event as well as the supporting materials will be available via Olin's website. See below for details. Webcast Details A live webcast will be accessible from www.olin.com . A replay of the 2024 Investor Day will be available within 24 hours of the event's conclusion. Presentation Slides Presentation slides will be available at the time of the event and may be accessed via the Investor Events page on the Olin website. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Olin Corporation is a leading vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, industrial cartridges, and clay targets. Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication includes forward-looking statements. 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While Berlin and other governments said they were watching the fast-moving developments in the war-ravaged nation, Austria signalled it would soon deport refugees back to Syria. Far-right politicians elsewhere made similar demands, including in Germany -- home to Europe's largest Syrian community -- at a time when immigration has become a hot-button issue across the continent. Alice Weidel, of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany, reacted with disdain to Sunday's mass rallies by jubilant Syrians celebrating Assad's downfall. "Anyone in Germany who celebrates 'free Syria' evidently no longer has any reason to flee," she wrote on X. "They should return to Syria immediately." World leaders and Syrians abroad watched in disbelief at the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, ending Assad's brutal rule while also sparking new uncertainty. A German foreign ministry spokesman pointed out that "the fact that the Assad regime has been ended is unfortunately no guarantee of peaceful developments" in the future. Germany has taken in almost one million Syrians, with most arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many Syrian refugees "now finally have hope of returning to their Syrian homeland" but cautioned that "the situation in Syria is currently very unclear". The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees had imposed a freeze on decisions for ongoing asylum procedures "until the situation is clearer". She added that "concrete possibilities of return cannot yet be predicted and it would be unprofessional to speculate in such a volatile situation". Rights group Amnesty International slammed Germany's freeze on asylum decisions, stressing that for now "the human rights situation in the country is completely unclear". The head of the UN refugee agency also cautioned that "patience and vigilance" were needed on the issue of refugee returns. In Austria, where about 100,000 Syrians live, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer instructed the interior ministry "to suspend all ongoing Syrian asylum applications and to review all asylum grants". Interior Minister Gerhard Karner added he had "instructed the ministry to prepare an orderly repatriation and deportation programme to Syria". "The political situation in Syria has changed fundamentally and, above all, rapidly in recent days," the ministry said, adding it is "currently monitoring and analysing the new situation". The French interior ministry said it too would put asylum requests from Syrians on hold, with authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway announcing similar moves. Britain's interior ministry said it was taking the same measure "whilst we assess the current situation". The Italian government said late Monday after a cabinet meeting that it too was suspending asylum request "in line with other European partners." The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, a coalition partner in the government, said residence permits for Syrian refugees should now be "reviewed". "Destructive Islamist forces are behind the change of power" in Syria, wrote their leader Jimmie Akesson on X. "I see that groups are happy about this development here in Sweden. You should see it as a good opportunity to go home." In Greece, a government spokesman voiced hope that Assad's fall will eventually allow "the safe return of Syrian refugees" to their country, but without announcing concrete measures. In Germany, the debate gained momentum as the country heads towards February elections. Achim Brotel, president of a grouping of German communes, called for border controls to stop fleeing Assad loyalists reaching Germany. The centre-right opposition CDU suggested that rejected Syrian asylum-seekers should now lose so-called subsidiary protection. "If the reason for protection no longer applies, then refugees will have to return to their home country," CDU legislator Thorsten Frei told Welt TV. CDU MP Jens Spahn suggested that Berlin charter flights to Syria and offer 1,000 euros ($1,057) to "anyone who wants to return". A member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats criticised the debate as "populist and irresponsible". Greens party deputy Anton Hofreiter also said "it is completely unclear what will happen next in Syria" and deportation talk was "completely out of place". Many Syrians in Germany have watched the events in their home country with great joy but prefer to wait and see before deciding whether to return. "We want to go back to Syria," said Mahmoud Zaml, 25, who works in an Arabic pastry shop in Berlin, adding that he hopes to help "rebuild" his country. "But we have to wait a bit now," he told AFP. "We have to see what happens and if it is really 100 percent safe, then we will go back to Syria." burs-fz/rlp/phz/gv/giv
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Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attemptThey thwarted martial law. But South Koreans say the fight for democracy is not over.An Ottawa driver has been charged with impaired driving after he "chose to drink and drive” Saturday night, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The driver was stopped while a winter travel advisory issued by Environment Canada was in effect for Ottawa. Police say he was “putting himself and others at risk." The driver is facing a three-day driving suspension and vehicle impoundment. Police note that Saturday night was busy for them in the capital, as they responded to multiple collisions due to the heavy snowfall the city received. "Ottawa OPP are busy responding to multiple collisions in the city tonight, including this one, which involved a snowplow. The snowfall is heavy and accumulating quickly. If you don’t need to go out, stay home,” police said on X. Officers had asked drivers to adjust to winter driving conditions and drive safely earlier in the day. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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A freezing rain warning is in effect for Regina and other parts of southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, as a system moving through the province also prompted a winter storm warning further north including Saskatoon. Sask. woman killed after vehicle crashes into bottom of embankment: RCMP A 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, Sask. was killed after the vehicle she was in left the roadway on Highway 9 on Friday. Saskatoon Saskatoon under winter storm warning with freezing rain, heavy snow forecasted A winter storm warning has been issued for the city of Saskatoon and parts of west central Saskatchewan by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Sask. RCMP investigating homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating a homicide on Onion Lake Cree Nation after a 37-year-old man died early Friday morning. Sask. doctor facing professional charges in circumcision case A Saskatoon doctor has been accused of unprofessional conduct following a high-cost adult circumcision that included a request for the patient to text unsecured post-op pictures of his genitals. Vancouver Coquitlam RCMP seek help identifying suspect who sexually assaulted 7 women Mounties in Coquitlam say they’re looking for a man accused of committing a string of sexual assaults in the city over the past few days. B.C. NDP provincial director hospitalized after 'serious medical emergency' The former B.C. NDP MLA for Chilliwack and newly appointed provincial director, Dan Coulter, is in hospital after suffering a “serious medical emergency,” according to the party. Prince George Taylor Swift fans rent car after flight to Vancouver cancelled A diehard Taylor Swift fan who lives in Prince George, B.C., says a flight cancellation forced her and a group of other Swifties to rent a car and make the near 800-kilometre journey to Vancouver to catch the last dates of the Eras Tour. Vancouver Island B.C. NDP provincial director hospitalized after 'serious medical emergency' The former B.C. NDP MLA for Chilliwack and newly appointed provincial director, Dan Coulter, is in hospital after suffering a “serious medical emergency,” according to the party. Prince George Taylor Swift fans rent car after flight to Vancouver cancelled A diehard Taylor Swift fan who lives in Prince George, B.C., says a flight cancellation forced her and a group of other Swifties to rent a car and make the near 800-kilometre journey to Vancouver to catch the last dates of the Eras Tour. Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." Kelowna Study of 2023 Okanagan wildfires recommends limiting development in high-risk areas A study into the devastating wildfires that struck British Columbia's Okanagan region in 2023 has recommended that government and industry limit development in high-fire-risk areas. Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026 The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday. 545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. 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Hours after a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny Monday of criminal charges for the choking death of homeless Black man Jordan Neely on an F Train last year, Mayor Eric Adams said that Neely “should not have had to die” but that he respects the jury’s decision. Adams, during his weekly off-topic media briefing on Dec. 9, noted that Neely shares a first name with his own son — Jordan Coleman — to illustrate what he saw as his connection to the incident. He then appeared to blame Neely’s death on a failing mental health care system at both the city and state levels — as Neely suffered from mental illness and had cycled in and out of psychiatric care for many years before his death. “These incidents that happen in the city are not only professional, but they’re personal, and we take that with us. Jordan should not have had to die,” Adams said. “A jury of his peers heard the case, saw all of the facts, saw all of the evidence, and made a decision. I join DA [Alvin] Bragg in stating that I respect the process.” The mayor’s comments came not long after the jury found Penny “not guilty” of a criminally negligent homicide charge. Daniel Penny leaving a Manhattan Criminal Court room after being acquitted on Dec. 9, 2024 in the death of Jordan Neely. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell The jury cleared Penny of that charge on Monday morning after Judge Maxwell Wiley had dismissed a second and more serious manslaughter charge against him on Friday. The judge dismissed that count because the jury had deadlocked on a verdict following over three days of deliberations. Penny was on trial for a May 1, 2023 incident — caught on a viral video — in which he placed Neely in a chokehold that the city Medical Examiner’s office found to be fatal. He argued that he was acting in self-defense as Neely was behaving erratically and threatening towards the other passengers in the subway car. The case became a flashpoint, representing differences in race, class and how to confront those undergoing psychiatric episodes on the city’s subways. It also raised questions of whether New Yorkers should preemptively take matters into their own hands if they perceive someone to be a threat. In the weeks immediately following Neely’s death, Mayor Adams faced heat over not calling for Penny to be charged . At the time, Adams gave a lengthy address calling for more structural changes to New York’s mental health care system that did not mention Penny by name. The mayor also sought to clarify his comments last week that Penny did “what we should have done as a city” in his interaction with Neely. “We should have been standing up for those passengers,” Adams said. “That’s what we should have done for the city. And standing up for those passengers [means addressing] the mental health crisis in this city and not just wait for incidents to happen. And the determination that he stood uprightly or wrongfully, that came in front of a jury of his peers.” Adams also indicated that he does not believe the verdict will encourage more New Yorkers who encounter those they perceive as threats on the subways to take matters into their own hands, as Penny did. “I think that oftentimes, people make these decisions when they are in the midst of it, and there’s a desire of New Yorkers to help out those in need, and there’s a desire of New Yorkers to always respond when they believe it’s necessary,” he said. “And I don’t think that’s going to change in any way.” However, Neil Berry, a leader with the left-wing group Vocal NY, said Adams’ and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s tough-on-crime rhetoric led Penny to place Neely in a chokehold. “This is just a continuous failure to recognize Jordan Neely as a human being. Instead of protecting vulnerable people – and Jordan Neely certainly was one – the mayor and the governor have created a level of pessimism and fear that fosters vigilante justice,” Berry said in a statement. “This decision sets the stage for this to happen again: for more homeless people, or even just loud kids, to be shot or killed because they are perceived to be potential threats.”
An Asian supermarket in Queens sold a winning Powerball ticket worth a staggering $256 million on Saturday — a revelation that led the store manager who peddled the golden ticket to say, “I have a lucky hand!” The new multimillionaire — who hit the lottery at Hua Lian Supermarket on Parsons Boulevard in Flushing, the New York Lottery said — still hasn’t come forward to claim the big haul. But Jenny Fang, the 40-year-old worker who sold the ticket, was incredulous that she’s the one who handed it over. “I’ve never sold a winning ticket that big,” she told The Post on Monday. “I have a lucky hand! It’s amazing ... it was a total surprise.” The win marks the first in the state since 2020. But even though word spread on WeChat — the messaging and social media app popular in China — the lucky buyer is still unknown. “I don’t know who bought the ticket. They haven’t come in to claim it,” Fang said. “Ninety percent of the people in this neighborhood are Asian, so an Asian person bought it, I think.” Whoever that is, they’re in for a pleasant surprise — they’ll pick between a life-changing $256 million in payments over 30 years or a lump sum of $123.5 million, before taxes. It’s good news for the supermarket, too — other gamblers are already flocking in, hoping for a taste of Hua Lian’s extraordinary luck. “I heard the news that they sold the winning ticket, so I looked up the address and came from the Bronx to buy a Powerball and Mega (Millions) ticket,” Ruben Vasquez, 73, said. Vasquez could use some luck, having purchased losing lotto tickets for years. Still, he grabbed two more Monday — a Powerball and a Mega Millions — but only after he rubbed a hanging, red-and-gold decoration with the Chinese character for “good fortune” printed on it. “You never know where your luck is going to be,” Vasquez said. “You just have to hope you find it one day. I want to find out if my luck is over here too.” “I’m hoping I can be one of the lucky ones. You never know.”