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The Mountain West Innovation Summit began on Tuesday, June 21, in Laramie, with around 75 people coming from all over the country to discuss the future of technology, jobs and energy in our region.
A variety of speakers discussed the future of innovation in our region – including topics like nuclear energy and educating the younger generation in STEM fields. Additionally, there was a large focus on impending challenges to our world, like climate change and shifting to renewable resources.
Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon was a keynote speaker.
“The thing that we deal with today is how do we find a 24/7 source of dependable energy, for being able to fill in the intermittency of renewables, we know renewables have a place,” Gordon said. “In Wyoming we love this, because if you're going to do anything in energy, it's going to be here in Wyoming.”
As an example, Gordon mentioned Wyoming’s developing wind and nuclear energy as models for the Mountain West. He also pointed to the state’s Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), which was developed in 2021 to help strengthen the workforce by encouraging the younger generation to stay and work in the Cowboy State.
The goal of the conference is to continue brainstorming similar concepts for the Mountain West. Gordon called upon the audience to find innovative solutions to future world problems.
“How do we incorporate all of this into a way forward? That means people have better jobs, better standards of living, better health care, cleaner sources of energy, and just better place to raise your kids?,” Gordon asked the audience. “So, no pressure here. We're all looking at you to do that.”
The conference continues Wednesday, June 22, with keynote speakers such as Wyoming Senator Cynthis Lummis and former Wyoming Governor David Freudenthal. | 2022-06-22T20:00:44+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2022-06-22/mountain-west-innovation-summit-kicks-off-with-keynote-address-from-gov-gordon |
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — As we continue keeping watch of these floods during our state of emergency, what can we do to ensure safety for ourselves and our loved ones? Experts say, while it’s difficult to guess when flash floods will happen, the best thing to do if you see standing water in a low lying area, is to avoid it. “There may be a lot underneath that water that you don’t see. You may think your car or your vehicle can go through it, and it may be a lot deeper. There may be charged wires going through the water. There could be open manhole covers, there could be debris, all kinds of things,” explained Schenectady Fire Chief, Don Mareno.
Mareno told News 10 Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige, if needed, the department will barricade off flooded areas and detour traffic, “Sometimes people make poor decisions and they will try to drive through that area and then their car gets stuck and if the waters still rising it could jeopardize them.” In that case, The fire department would use water rescue equipment to safely get people out of their cars and onto dry land. This includes flotation devices, boats, tag lines and more.
Bill Nechamen, a spokesperson for NYFloods.org said flood education is crucial for moments like this. “They need to be aware of where they are, they need to be aware of are they near a small stream? Are they in a filling area? Are they perhaps in an urban area where the storm water sometimes backs up?” Nechamen advises the public to keep track of heavy rains when they do occur and move possessions to higher ground. Additionally, he said it’s important to understand the structure of your home, “So you have to think about how your house is built, think about ‘Gee, can I elevate the house? Should I buy a house in an area that’s very subject to flooding?’ And if you’re building new, be aware of where you’re building and be aware of the building codes, so that you build high enough so that you’ll be safe from the most common types of flooding.”
Nechamen said any rain fall that’s over two inches in one day, especially when it’s already wet outside, would be cause for concern. He recommends looking at weather.gov to get more details on how rainfall can affect the area where you reside. | 2023-07-10T22:48:21+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/how-to-stay-safe-during-flood-season/ |
PEABODY, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privo Technologies, Inc. ("Privo", "the Company") announced today that it has been awarded a $2M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The contract will be used to further the development of PRV311, Privo's third lead asset, for the treatment of cervical cancer in low resource settings.
Cervical cancer has high prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and remains the leading cause of cancer death among women despite the remarkable improvements in prevention seen in wealthier countries. Privo intends to bridge this healthcare gap with PRV311, a nanoengineered localized treatment applied directly to cervical tumors. Utilizing the funds from the contract, Privo aims to complete clinical trial preparation activities to validate the PRV311 cancer treatment. This treatment has the potential to minimize surgery, reduce the risk of preterm birth, and reduce the extent of disfigurement.
"Privo is committed to changing the paradigm of cancer treatment, with a special focus on mucosal solid tumors. We are grateful to the NCI for their support in expanding the PRV platform into further indications," said Dr. Manijeh Goldberg, Ph.D., CEO and Founder. "Privo has focused on epithelial cancers and as a result has successfully pushed its PRV111 treatment to the pivotal trial stage for head and neck cancers."
PRV311 is a derivative of the PRV platform designed for the treatment of cervical and other cancers that require controlled and sustained release of chemotherapeutics ideal for use in low-resource settings. This will enable fewer treatment visits and applications required to reach a therapeutic dose. "Loss of patients to follow-up in low-resource settings is one of the greatest obstacles to effective cancer treatment. By providing a long-lasting treatment alternative for patients with cervical cancer, PRV311 can address this disparity and potentially change the treatment of cervical cancer globally," said Dr. Goldberg.
This project is funded in part with Federal funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. 75N91022C00020.
Privo Technologies, Inc. (Privo) is a phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapeutics designed to eliminate cancers and prevent recurrence. Privo aims to provide better and more accessible treatment options to diverse patient populations around the world with the potential to transform standard of care for treating solid tumors. Privo is headquartered in Peabody, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information on the technology see Privo's most recent publication (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-31859-3), described in detail in Forbes: Disruptive Innovation In Drug Delivery Systems.
Privo's lead asset, PRV111 has been shown to be effective in patients with head and neck cancer in several hospitals across the US during a safety and efficacy Phase I/II clinical study, dramatically reducing tumor volume without any systemic toxicity. For additional information on Privo Technologies, Inc. please visit www.privotechnologies.com.
Media Contact: communicationteam@privotechnologies.com
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Jose Maria Sison, the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, whose armed wing has been waging one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies, has died. He was 83.
Sison died peacefully late Friday after two weeks of confinement in a hospital in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the party’s spokesman, Marco Valbuena, said in a statement on Saturday. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Sison had lived in self-exile in The Netherlands since then-President Corazon Aquino released him from detention in 1986, shortly after the “People Power” revolt overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos, the father and namesake of the current Philippine president.
Sison died 10 days before the party he founded in 1968 was marking its 54th anniversary on Dec. 26. Its armed wing, the New People’s Army, was established months later in March 1969, numbering only about 60 Maoist fighters armed with nine automatic rifles and 26 single-shot rifles and pistols. But the movement gradually grew and expanded across the impoverished nation.
Battle setbacks, surrenders and infighting, however, have weakened the guerrilla group, which is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and remains a major Philippine security threat. The communist rebellion has left about 40,000 combatants and civilians dead. It also has stunted economic development, especially in the countryside, where the military says about 2,000 insurgents are still active.
Past administrations had engaged in on and off peace negotiations with communist rebels represented by the umbrella organization National Democratic Front of the Philippines, where Sison served as chief political consultant.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte ended peace talks in March 2019, and negotiations have not resumed.
“The Filipino proletariat and toiling people grieve the death of their teacher and guiding light,” the party’s statement said.
“Even as we mourn, we vow (to) continue to give all our strength and determination to carry the revolution forward guided by the memory and teachings of the people’s beloved Ka Joma,” the statement added, referring to Sison by his nickname.
Vice President Sara Duterte, daughter of the former president, issued a brief statement on Sison’s death, saying: “May God have mercy on his soul.”
The Department of National Defense said Sison was responsible for the death of thousands of civilians and combatants. It said his death “deprived the Filipino people of the opportunity to bring this fugitive to justice under country’s laws.”
A Manila court in 2019 ordered the arrest of Sison and 37 others for their alleged involvement in a massacre in 1985. A mass grave discovered by soldiers in Inopacan town on Leyte Island in 2006 supposedly contained skeletal remains of rebels killed by their colleagues on suspicion they were informants of the military.
Sison, in a Facebook post in September 2019, denied the accusations against him, saying it was a “fake plot” and that authorities had collected bones from cemeteries to frame him and the others. He said he and the other suspects were in jail at the supposed time of the killings.
Sison, a former youth activist and university professor before founding the Communist Party, played a key role in the bitter split in the ranks of the rebels in the 1990s over differences in strategies. A bloody internal purge left hundreds dead, further weakening the rebels whose numbers have dwindled from a peak of around 25,000.
“A new era without Jose Maria Sison dawns for the Philippines, and we will all be the better for it,” the Defense Department said.
The Communist Party gave no indication about a possible successor to Sison. | 2022-12-17T19:02:56+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-philippine-communist-party-founder-sison-dies-in-exile-at-83/ |
TSXV: OIII | OTCQX: OIIIF - O3 Mining
TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - O3 Mining Inc. (TSXV: OIII) (OTCQX: OIIIF) ("O3 Mining" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the commencement of the exploration drilling program at Marban Regional. The drilling program will consist of 9,300 metres to test for gold targets in this underexplored part of the property covering approximately 5,000 hectares.
"After an extensive field season of compilation work, soil sampling, and geophysical surveys in 2022, we are very excited to have initiated drilling at Marban Regional. This is a vast underexplored area, offering lots of potential for discovery, especially along the same shear structures that host the Marban and Norlartic deposits", said O3 Mining President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jose Vizquerra.
- 9,300 metres of greenfield diamond drilling program;
- Testing of magnetic features similar to the Marban and Norlartic deposits along the northwestern extension of the Marbenite and Norbenite shears, several gold-in-soil anomalies, and the Ludovick occurrence along the Parfouru fault, as well as follow-up drilling on historical intercepts within the Cadillac and Temiskaming sediments south of the Parfouru fault.
In Q1-2022, a high-resolution drone mag survey was completed to help identify the northwestern extent of the Marbenite and Norbenite shear zones. The characteristic low-mag signature of the Marban and Norlartic deposits were identified along these structures and will be drill tested. Furthermore, a soil sampling campaign totalling 4,411 samples was completed. Assay results from the soil sampling program reveal numerous gold-in-soil anomalies in underexplored areas.
Follow up work will be initiated on significant historic drill intercepts by Niogold Mining Corporation at the Ludovick mineral occurrence along the Parfouru fault and within the Cadillac and Timiskaming sediments contiguous to the Canadian Malartic mine property. The Ludovick occurrence is associated with quartz–tourmaline–arsenopyrite veins along the Parfouru fault and correlates with corridors of anomalous gold and arsenic values from the 2022 soil survey. A previous drilling campaign by Niogold Mining returned many significant intercepts within the area (Press Release, November 6, 2012, Sedar Issuer Profile: Niogold Mining)
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Sébastien Vigneau (OGQ #993), Principal Geologist of the Corporation, who is a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
O3 Mining Inc., an Osisko Group company, is a gold explorer and mine developer on the road to produce from its highly prospective gold camps in Québec, Canada. O3 Mining benefits from the support, previous mine-building success and expertise of the Osisko team as it grows towards being a gold producer with several multi-million-ounce deposits in Québec.
O3 Mining is well-capitalized and owns a 100% interest in all its properties (66,000 hectares) in Québec. O3 Mining trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: OIII) and OTC Markets (OTCQX: OIIIF). The Corporation is focused on delivering superior returns to its shareholders and long-term benefits to its stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at https://o3mining.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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CUB Works to Cut Rate-hike Request by About 20 Percent
CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois' biggest private water company is pushing for an exorbitant profit rate for its shareholders, and its rate-hike request should be reduced by about 20 percent, the nonprofit consumer advocate Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Tuesday, citing expert testimony.
The CUB-sponsored testimony, from Christopher Walters, an expert on water regulatory issues with Brubaker & Associates, Inc., recommended reducing Illinois American's proposed water and wastewater increase by at least $18.8 million. The testimony was co-sponsored by the Illinois Industrial Water Consumers (IIWC).
"Many customers are paying their highest gas and electric bills ever, so the last thing they need is to get hit with a punishing water increase that gives Illinois American an extravagant profit rate," said CUB Executive Director David Kolata. "We'll work with fellow consumer advocates and do everything we can to cut this excessive, unnecessary rate hike as much as possible."
In February, Illinois American Water filed for an $87.4 million increase in rates before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Now, new testimony filed by Illinois American has updated certain forecasted costs, and the rate hike has increased to about $100 million. The company wants an excessive 10.25 percent return on equity (ROE), or profit rate for shareholders.
Under the original rate-hike request, the typical residential water customer would see a bill increase of $6 to $14 per month and the typical wastewater customer $7 to $17 per month. Now that the rate-hike request is higher, the impact could be even more severe.
Illinois American's rates also include a Qualifying Infrastructure Plant ("QIP") surcharge, a controversial, legislatively approved fee that is also used by natural gas utilities and has sparked anger among consumers paying the highest heating bills in more than a decade.
The QIP charge on water and gas bills helps cover certain costs associated with infrastructure work. But consumer advocates have tried to get it taken off bills in favor of more traditional regulatory oversight, arguing that utilities abuse the fee and rely on it to raise bills without first getting ICC approval. Under Illinois American's rate-hike plan, $18.3 million of charges currently being recovered in the QIP and Variable Income Tax ("VIT") surcharges will be shifted to base rates.
In his testimony, one of Walters' major recommendations was to lower Illinois American's proposed ROE to 9.35 percent, saving consumers $11 million. He also recommended regulators disallow $4.2 million in costs connected to incentive compensation because they were improperly tied to corporate profits, when such compensation is supposed to be tied to employee performance that benefits ratepayers.
This rate case is the latest of several battles CUB has had with Illinois American, whose parent company, American Water, earned $1.26 billion in profits in 2021.
For years, the watchdog has been working to pass state legislation that would require communities to first hold a local referendum before Illinois American and another private company, Aqua Illinois, can buy up municipal water and wastewater systems and raise rates for customers.
Under a state law the company supported, Illinois American can actually charge customers higher rates to cover 100 percent of the cost of its municipal acquisitions–and, thus, spare shareholders that burden. Illinois and Aqua customers have now paid more than $260 million in higher rates to cover dozens of those purchases. Learn more about water privatization at CUB's special website CUBWaterTracker.com.
The massive size of Illinois American's proposed rate hike is tied to the company's municipal system shopping spree in recent years. In fact, in the current rate case, Illinois American is trying to downplay the price tag of its wastewater purchases by shifting $11.8 million of those excess costs onto water customers. (There are more water customers to absorb such costs.) But CUB argues that allowing this would enable even more excessive system acquisition costs and unfairly saddle water customers with expenses from unrelated wastewater services.
An ICC evidentiary hearing in the case is scheduled for Aug. 10.
CUB is Illinois' leading nonprofit utility watchdog. Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers. Since then, it has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping block rate hikes, secure refunds and fight for clean, low-cost energy. For more information, call CUB's Consumer Hotline, 1-800-669-5556, or visit its website, www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org.
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Man charged with murder of stepfather
LEHIGH, Okla. (KXII) - A Coal County man was arrested, accused of killing his stepfather on Thanksgiving Day.
According to court documents from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, 45-year-old Ronald Wayne Yarbrough Jr. is charged with second degree murder for the stabbing death of 66-year-old Robert Earl Stevens.
Yarbrough’s mother, Sue Ellen Stevens, who is also Stevens’ wife, told authorities that the stabbing occurred after an argument in the car on their way home from visiting a family member at a Plano hospital, according to court documents. Sue said Yarbrough had been drinking and became angry with Stevens for turning down the radio.
Once they arrived home, the two fought in the front yard and Yarbrough stabbed Stevens, according to court documents.
Stevens was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Yarbrough is charged with murder in the first degree and is being held in the Atoka County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-30T20:00:07+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/2022/11/30/man-charged-after-killing-stepfather/ |
LOS ANGELES – Fifty days into a strike with no end in sight, about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters marched and rallied in Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security.
Speakers at the Writers Guild of America's WGA Strong March and Rally for a Fair Contract on Wednesday emphasized the broad support for their cause shown by other Hollywood unions — including actors in their own contract negotiations — and labor at large.
“We’re all in it together, we’re all fighting the same fight, for a sustainable job in the face of corporate greed,” Adam Conover, a writer and a member of the guild’s board and its negotiating committee, told a crowd at the end of the march at the La Brea Tar Pits. “We are going to win because they need us. Writers are the ones who stare at a blank page. We are the ones who invent the characters, tell the stories and write the jokes that their audiences love. They’d have nothing without us.”
Talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group representing studios in negotiations, have not resumed since breaking off hours before the writers' contract expired on May 1. The strike began a day later, with more and more productions shutting down as it has gone on.
A similar deadline now looms for actors, whose union, SAG-AFTRA, is negotiating with the AMPTP on a contract that expires June 30. Members voted overwhelmingly to authorize guild leaders to call a strike if no deal is reached.
Streaming and its ripple effects are at the center of the dispute. The guild says that even as series budgets have increased, writers’ share of that money has consistently shrunk.
The AMPTP says writers' demands would require they be kept on staff and paid when there is no work for them, and that its contract proposals have been generous.
“We are here for the sake of the profession we love," writer Liz Alper said at Wednesday’s rally. "The industry we work in, our audiences, our fellow sister unions in Hollywood, and all the workers across America who have been hurt and disenfranchised by Wall Street and big tech." | 2023-06-22T01:39:52+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2023/06/22/hollywood-writers-at-rally-say-theyll-win-as-strike-reaches-50-days/ |
Chevrolet last week revealed a 2023 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible built to celebrate this year’s 107th running of the Indianapolis 500.
The car is the latest in the long line of Indy 500 Festival Event Cars, and 50 examples have been built. All 50 were presented together at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the race, which is currently the highlight of the IndyCar season, takes place.
Based on the Camaro SS, the car is powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 rated at 455 hp. It features the new Sharkskin Metallic color that was added to the Camaro’s options list for 2023, and unique to it are Indy 500 graphics designed by Chevy specifically for the car.
The reveal of the Festival Event Car is a tradition that dates back to the 1960s and is used as part of the celebration ahead of the Indy 500. The cars are driven on public roads by various officials in the lead up to the race and eventually sold once the race is over.
A Chevy spokesman confirmed to Automotive News (subscription required) that the latest Festival Event Cars will be sold after the race, which is scheduled for May 28. The cars come with a unique option code.
Chevy has confirmed the Camaro will bow out after the 2024 model year and that production will end next January. It means this is likely the last Camaro Festival Event car and possibly the last special-edition Camaro, at least in its current format.
Chevy has hinted that the Camaro story isn’t over, though rumors dating back to 2021 point to Chevy turning the Camaro into an electric performance sedan. Other speculation says it will arrive as an electric SUV, and that the Corvette could also get an electric SUV variant as part of an expanded lineup.
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- 2024 Ford Mustang features electronic drift brake | 2023-04-11T05:35:25+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/automotive/internet-brands/chevy-reveals-special-camaro-celebrating-2023-indy-500/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Several SpaceX employees who were fired after circulating an open letter calling out CEO Elon Musk’s behavior have filed a complaint accusing the company of violating labor laws.
The complaint, made Wednesday to the National Labor Relations Board, details the aftermath of what allegedly happened inside SpaceX after employees circulated the letter in June, which, among other things, called on executives to condemn Musk’s public behavior on Twitter — including making light of allegations he sexually harassed a flight attendant — and hold everyone accountable for unacceptable conduct.
The letter was sent weeks after a media report surfaced that Musk paid $250,000 to the flight attendant to quash a potential sexual harassment lawsuit against him. The billionaire has denied the allegations.
Employees in their letter urged SpaceX to uniformly enforce its policy against unacceptable behavior and commit to a transparent process for responses to claims of misconduct. A day later, Paige Holland-Thielen and four other employees who participated in organizing the letter were fired, according to the filing, which was made by Holland-Thielen to a regional NLRB office in California. Four additional employees were fired weeks later for their involvement in the letter.
A company spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and is currently running Twitter, prefers to do things his own way even if that means running afoul of rules and regulations. He’s currently in a defiant fight with Civil Rights department, a California regulator that is suing Tesla for alleged racial discrimination.
Some view Musk’s management style as autocratic and demanding, as evidenced by a recent email he sent to Twitter staff giving them until Thursday evening to decide whether they want to remain a part of the business. Musk wrote that employees “will need to be extremely hardcore” to build “a breakthrough Twitter 2.0″ and that long hours at high intensity will be needed for success.
A number of engineers also said on Twitter they were fired last week after saying something critical of Musk, either publicly on Twitter or on an internal messaging board for Twitter employees.
In a statement, Holland-Thielen said as a woman engineer at SpaceX, she experienced “deep cultural problems” and comforted colleagues who had experienced similar issues.
“It was clear that this culture was created from the top level,” she said.
Still, she said part of what she liked about the company was that any person could escalate issues to leadership and be taken seriously.
“We drafted the letter to communicate to the executive staff on their terms and show how their lack of action created tangible barriers to the long term success of the mission,” Holland-Thielen said. “We never imagined that SpaceX would fire us for trying to help the company succeed.”
The firings coincide with Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter. Around the same time, the billionaire used a sexual term to make fun of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ belly and also posted a poop emoji during an online discussion with then-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal.
After terminating the first set of employees, SpaceX allegedly interrogated dozens of others over the next two months in private meetings, telling them they couldn’t disclose those conversations to anyone else due to attorney-client privilege, according to the complaint. Four additional employees who helped draft or share the letter were fired in July and August, the filing said, adding up to nine terminations in total.
“Management used this ‘ends justifies the means’ philosophy to turn a blind eye to the ongoing mistreatment, harassment, and abuse reported by my colleagues, much of which was directly encouraged and inspired by the words and actions of the CEO,” said Tom Moline, who was also fired from SpaceX after organizing the letter.
Jeffery Pfeffer, a professor who specializes in organizational behavior at Stanford University’s business school, said that the allegations were hardly a surprise given Musk’s leadership style at Twitter. Musk’s success at companies like Tesla and SpaceX have created what he labeled as hubris under the false notion that it was “all about individual genius.”
“Powerful people get to break the rules. They don’t think they are bound by the same conventions as other people,” Pfeffer said, criticizing Musk’s behavior. He said it showed the arrogance of Musk, one of the world’s richest men: “Why would he think he is a mere mortal?” | 2022-11-18T17:25:24+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/fired-spacex-employees-accuse-company-of-violating-labor-law/ |
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jusuf Nurkic scored 27 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, to go with 14 rebounds and six assists as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-113 on Monday night.
Jerami Grant led all scorers with 32 points for Portland. Damian Lillard had 17 points and nine assists on a night when he was honored for becoming the leading scorer in Trail Blazers history.
“I don’t know how to describe it. It made me feel old a little bit,” Lillard said. “Just the appreciation from my teammates. I don’t big bro them even though a lot of them are much younger than me and probably grew up watching me in the NBA when they were in high school. But tonight to hear them say congratulations, it was almost admiration in their voice and respect. I knew it was there but tonight I felt it even more.”
Most of the crowd stuck around for the postgame ceremony, as well.
“Even from the crowd, them sticking around and clapping every 10 words. These are the people that have cheered me on all along,” Lillard said. “They’ve seen my first preseason game all the way up to this point. I was just sitting there thinking about it. I was just like, I’ve gone from a 21-year-old to a 32-year-old right in front of these peoples' eyes.”
LaMelo Ball paced the Hornets with 25 points.
Portland trailed by 14 in the second quarter but Nurkic sparked the turnaround, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists after halftime.
“He had 20-10 in the second half,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. “It was impressive. Obviously, he had the 3-ball going, but he got every rebound in his area. Defensively he was good. He had a night.”
Nurkic hit his career-best fourth 3 with 8:55 left to give the Trail Blazers a 108-99 lead that Portland pushed as high as 15 before it was over.
"Nurk Fever,” Lillard said.
Grant’s dunk with 1:42 remaining in the second quarter ignited the Blazers and their crowd, helping them close the first half on an 8-2 spurt.
Charlotte led 67-61 at halftime.
A 3-pointer by Nurkic tied it at 67, the first tie since the first quarter. A layup by Josh Hart put Portland up 72-70, prompting a Hornets timeout early in the third period.
“They played all zone,” Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said of Portland’s second-half surge. “It was one of the differences. We scored 28 (third-quarter points) but we couldn’t stop them. They kept running. They ran out of their zone and they changed the game.”
Portland led by 13 in the third, but a pair of 3s by Ball to close the quarter cut it to 101-95 heading into the fourth.
LILLARD HONORED
It was Portland’s first home game since Lillard surpassed Clyde Drexler as the leading scorer in team history. Lillard was saluted with a standing ovation in the first quarter, as well as video messages from former teammates, coaches and current NBA players, including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. The Trail Blazers held a ceremony for Lillard on the court after the game.
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Hornets: A replay challenge by Clifford took two points off the board for Portland with 3:36 left. ... Charlotte took advantage of eight Blazers turnovers in the first quarter to build a 34-30 lead. ... Reserve big man Nick Richards missed his first game of the season. While the Hornets are without a key piece, they’re thankful he’s not out for longer. “Right after the game, it looked like it could be longer,” Clifford said. “I think actually they feel good about that. I don’t know day to day, but I do think he’s making good progress.” ... Clifford also said guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been practicing with contact, but added he didn’t know an exact date for his return.
Trail Blazers: Nurkic also had two steals and two blocks. ... Justise Winslow will be sidelined for two weeks with an ankle sprain. Winslow was injured last week in a loss to Oklahoma City. “He does so much for us on both sides of the floor,” Billups said. “It (stinks) to lose him for that amount of time. I think we all feel a little relieved because it could have been worse.”
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Hornets: Host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
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EARLE, Ark. – An 18-year-old college student has been elected to serve as mayor of a small east Arkansas city, becoming one of the youngest people to serve as a city’s top leader in the U.S.
Jaylen Smith, who is Black, was elected mayor of Earle in Tuesday’s runoff election, winning 235 votes to Nemi Matthews’ 183, according to complete but unofficial results.
He’s among the youngest mayors elected in the United States and would be the youngest member of the African American Mayors Association. Phyllis Dickerson, chief executive officer of the association, told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the association’s current youngest member is Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, who is 35.
Smith is among a handful of people elected mayor before turning 20, including Michael Sessions, who was elected mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan, in 2005 when he was 18; and John Tyler Hammons, who was elected mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 2008 when he was 19.
Smith, who graduated from Earle High School in May, campaigned on improving public safety and bringing new businesses, including a grocery store, to the city of about 1,800 people 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Memphis, Tennessee. He is a student at Arkansas State University Mid-South in West Memphis, Arkansas. | 2022-12-09T15:20:01+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/2022/12/09/18-year-old-college-student-elected-mayor-of-arkansas-city/ |
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s governing Conservative Party on Wednesday suspended a lawmaker who spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and compared the inoculations to the Holocaust.
The party suspended Andrew Bridgen from the Conservative group in the House of Commons after he tweeted an article questioning the safety of vaccines and said a cardiologist had told him “this is the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust.”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Andrew Bridgen’s comments were “utterly unacceptable” and he condemned them “in the strongest possible terms.”
Conservative Chief Whip Simon Hart said Bridgen “has crossed a line, causing great offense in the process.”
“Misinformation about the vaccine causes harm and costs lives. I am therefore removing the whip from Andrew Bridgen with immediate effect, pending a formal investigation,” Hart said.
He is currently suspended from entering Parliament for five days for breaching lobbying rules. When he returns, he will sit as an independent lawmaker.
Karen Pollock, chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, called the comments “highly irresponsible and wholly inappropriate.”
Bridgen represents the North West Leicestershire constituency in central England and gained a national profile in recent years as a vociferous champion of Brexit. | 2023-01-12T02:46:06+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/lifestyle/health/ap-health/ap-uk-conservatives-suspend-lawmaker-for-vaccine-misinformation/ |
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Poker Lotto: 9♦, 8♦, 10♣, Q♥, 9♥ | 2023-01-10T03:34:00+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/lottery/2023/01/10/michigan-lottery-draw-numbers-for-monday-jan-9/69793274007/ |
Babysitter accused in toddler’s drug overdose death, authorities say
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri woman is facing charges after a toddler she was babysitting died. Fentanyl was one of the drugs later found in the little girl’s system.
Mary Curtis, 37, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Police say she was a caretaker for 17-month-old Brailey Stevenson on March 20 when the toddler went to sleep on the floor. Curtis later took Brailey to another caretaker, who called police out of concern for the toddler.
Police say Brailey was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
A toxicology report showed Brailey had fentanyl and xylazine in her system. She appeared normal when she was placed with Curtis and appeared to be unconscious when Curtis brought her to the other caretaker, authorities told KMOV.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says they’ve seen a sharp increase in xylazine in the St. Louis area. The drug is a sedative used by veterinarians for horse and cattle. Mixed with fentanyl, it is especially deadly.
“Unfortunately, for a young child, it’s going to be very deadly. Their makeup is not like an adult, and they haven’t fully developed. Unfortunately, it’s going to be much worse [and] hard to save a child who’s ingested xylazine mixed with fentanyl,” said Michael Davis, a special agent in charge at the DEA.
Authorities say Curtis was out on bond on another child endangerment charge related to the March 2022 death of her own 17-day-old baby. The infant died of a methadone overdose, according to charging documents.
Curtis is also accused in two other child overdose deaths, neither of which resulted in charges. She has been investigated by the Missouri Department of Social Service’s Children’s Division several times.
She was charged in St. Louis County in July 2022 with endangering the welfare of a child, interference with custody and possession of a controlled substance. A probable cause statement says a social worker with the Missouri Department of Family Services took Curtis’ child to her home for a visitation.
Police allege that Curtis put her child in a car and drove away. The state had custody of the child at the time. Curtis was arrested after the incident.
Prosecutors in St. Louis County also accused Curtis of resisting arrest for a felony after police claimed she evaded a traffic stop, crashed a vehicle and fled officers in September 2022.
Curtis is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond. Court records show her bond was revoked March 31 for the July 2022 child endangerment case.
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The music world is mourning the loss of Alec John Such, the founding bassist in the American rock band Bon Jovi, who died at age 70.
Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram to share the sad news, writing, “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the frontman said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band … To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We will miss him dearly.”
The bassist's cause of death has not been released.
John Such was inducted with his Bon Jovi bandmates into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The bassist lent his talents to Bon Jovi’s first six albums. The band saw massive success with their third album 1986's Slippery When Wet, selling over 12 million copies. Their next album New Jersey, released in 1988, cemented them in the upper echelon of rock bands with even more hits.
In 1994, John Such left Bon Jovi and he was replaced with Hugh McDonald, who remains a member of the band. Years later, John Such explained his motivation for ending his run with the band. “When I was 43, I started to get burned out,” the bassist said in 2000. “It felt like work, and I didn’t want to work. The reason I got into a band to begin with is because I didn’t want to work.”
Following his departure from Bon Jovi, John Such managed the band 7th Heaven. He also is the owner of a motorcycle shop in New York City.
During the 2018 HoF induction, John Such reunited with the other founding members and gave a tribute to the Bon Jovi frontman and the rest of his former colleagues.
“When Jon Bon Jovi called me up and asked me to be in his band many years ago, I soon realized how serious he was and he had a vision that he wanted to bring us to, and I am too happy to have been a part of that vision,” Alec explained. “These guys are the best. We had so many great times together and we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for those guys. Love them to death and always will.”
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state’s near-total abortion ban will remain in place while it reviews arguments by abortion clinics challenging two state laws.
It was the latest legal setback for the two remaining abortion clinics in Kentucky — both in Louisville, the state’s largest city. The state’s highest court kept in place a recent lower court ruling that reimposed enforcement of the laws banning nearly all abortions in Kentucky.
Abortion-rights groups vowed to continue their legal fight, saying the government should never have the authority to “force a person to remain pregnant against their will.” The groups called abortion a “critical individual freedom.”
“Make no mistake: abortion bans result in tragic health outcomes and are a form of control over our bodies,” a statement from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Kentucky said on behalf of the two clinics. “Despite this setback, the fight continues. We will proceed with our case to restore and protect reproductive freedom in Kentucky.”
Abortion rights have been reinstated and then revoked again by judges in Kentucky since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Kentucky’s justices in Thursday’s ruling denied a request by the abortion clinics to reimpose an injunction that temporarily prevented the state’s near-total abortion ban from taking effect.
In doing so, the Supreme Court ruled that the circumstances presented by the clinics and their attorneys in their motion “do not rise to the level of extraordinary cause.”
The court’s chief justice, John D. Minton, noted the weight of the case in a dissent with the majority.
“It is difficult to comprehend a more important or serious legal issue than legal access to abortion in the Commonwealth,” Minton wrote. Minton said the court should have reinstated the lower court’s temporary injunction while the case is litigated.
The court agreed to take the case and set a schedule for the submission of briefs and for arguments before the justices. The high court set a hearing for Nov. 15. That will be after the upcoming general election, when a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion is on the ballot. Voters will be asked whether the state’s constitution should be amended to say there is no right to abortion.
Kentucky’s Republican-dominated legislature enacted a “trigger law” banning nearly all abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The only exception under the measure is when the health of the mother is threatened. Lawmakers also passed a separate 6-week ban that the clinics also challenged.
The state’s Democratic governor and Republican attorney general offered starkly different responses to the Thursday ruling that essentially keeps abortion access blocked in Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear said the state’s highest court left in place an “extremist” law that provides no exceptions for rape and incest victims. Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who is defending the laws in court, called the decision a “victory for life and the rule of law.” Cameron is among several Republicans running for governor in the 2023 election, when Beshear will seek a second term.
Last month, a circuit judge in Louisville temporarily blocked the two state laws while the courts reviewed whether the measures violate Kentucky’s constitution. A state appeals court judge earlier this month said the ban should take effect, even if the laws are in dispute, because in Kentucky, “a statute carries with it the presumption of constitutionality.” | 2022-08-19T02:56:50+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/kentucky-supreme-court-denies-request-to-block-abortion-ban/ |
Alabama parents must sign form to continue school-based counseling and mental health services for their children
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably signed a lot of forms lately as your kids head back to school, but there’s a new one that needs your attention.
It’s the opt-in for school counseling and mental health services form and if you have a child under the age of 14, this applies to you.
If you want your child to continue getting guidance counseling and other mental health services, you’ll have to opt-in or miss out.
Starting this school year, the state of Alabama is requiring all students younger than 14 to get permission to participate in school-based mental health activities and services.
“Basically, you’ll see options. You would see, for example, Peer Helpers, you would see large-group counseling, you would see surveys, and parents can opt-in to what they would want their child to be a part of,” said Chief Administrative Officer for Hoover City Schools, Dr. Terry Lamar.
It’s unclear why the state adopted the policy now, but Dr. Lamar said the only thing new about the services is the form.
“The services we are providing are the same services we’ve provided in Hoover City Schools since 1988 when Hoover became a school system. So, we’re not changing anything that we’re doing, it’s just now we’re required for parents to opt-in,” Dr. Lamar explained.
Some parents we’ve spoken to said they were skeptical about signing the form—believing their children would be exposed to sensitive information.
Dr. Lamar said that’s not true, and these types of services are needed now more than ever.
“We’re seeing more and more kids needing services like that that really are reaching out to have someone to talk to. I would really hate for someone not to opt in and to not give that kid that opportunity, that avenue, to have a conversation with their school counselor,” Dr. Lamar said.
You can change your mind and opt-in or out of these services at any time.
School leaders encourage you to reach out to counselors at your child’s school if you have any questions about these services.
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First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. Then came Kevin Durant to Phoenix.
The breakup in Brooklyn is rebuilding some contenders in the West.
Trade deadline day in the NBA on Thursday featured plenty of moves, with the Suns making the biggest as they chase the first championship in franchise history.
They acquired Durant by sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2028 to the Nets, who also sent T.J. Warren back to his original team in Phoenix.
New Suns owner Mat Ishbia called it a “transformative day” for the team.
“Not only is Kevin one of the greatest and most accomplished players in the history of the sport, but his character also embodies the world-class commitment to excellence we are instilling across every facet of this organization," Ishbia said in a statement.
Jae Crowder, who didn't play this season in Phoenix, was moved to Milwaukee in the four-team trade. The Bucks sent Jordan Nwora, George Hill, Serge Ibaka and three future second-round picks to the Indiana Pacers.
Bridges, Johnson and Crowder helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021, and a return trip looks possible with Durant in their lineup.
“It’s a close group,” coach Monty Williams said. “You can imagine that’s a tough blow to the group for the human side of it, but also exciting about what could be.”
A day earlier, the Lakers agreed to send Russell Westbrook to Utah as part of a three-way deal including Minnesota that brought D'Angelo Russell back to Los Angeles.
“Just like that it’s a war in the West!” Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis II tweeted.
The Lakers stayed busy up until the deadline with a couple more moves as they try to build a contender around NBA career scoring leader LeBron James. They added another big man in Mo Bamba from the Orlando Magic for Patrick Beverley, a second-round pick and cash considerations. The Magic said they would not require Beverley to report to the team.
The deadline was 3 p.m. EST, though most of the deals weren't approved by the league office until much later as teams swapped not only players, but plenty of draft picks.
“I’ll show you how wrong I was,” said Cleveland president of basketball operations Koby Altman, whose team was one of few that made zero moves. “I thought it was going to be a quiet, quiet deadline. But this is the NBA, and the NBA never stops. And, it’s really fragile. It’s a really fragile industry, and you don’t know what’s going to tip one way or the other."
Phoenix could end up being more powerful than last season's squad, which won an NBA-best 64 games, then flamed out with a second-round loss to Dallas. The Suns just got Devin Booker back from a groin injury that had sidelined him since Christmas and soon will add Durant to the lineup when he recovers from a sprained knee ligament. That's on top of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton.
Phoenix has won nine of 11 and shared the fourth-best record with Dallas entering its game Thursday night in Atlanta.
The Mavericks also may be stronger after acquiring Irving to pair with Luka Doncic. Irving asked out of Brooklyn last week, frustrated by his negotiations for a contract extension, and he was headed West a few days later.
Then it was Durant, who had gone to Brooklyn with Irving in 2019.
“I just love the competition now that we can be in the same conference,” Irving said.
The Lakers are still hoping they can make some noise. They acquired Russell — who began his career with the franchise — from Minnesota, and guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt from the Jazz. The deal sent Westbrook to Utah after the 2017 NBA MVP never thrived alongside James and Anthony Davis.
Minnesota got Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker from Utah, along with three second-round picks.
The Lakers made yet another move Thursday, sending center Thomas Bryant to Denver and getting back Davon Reed and a second-round pick from the Nuggets. Bryant, who started 25 games and is averaging 12.1 points, could be a good backup to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.
The other team in Los Angeles was also busy. The Clippers landed Bones Hyland from Denver for two second-round picks as the third team in the swap with the Lakers and Nuggets, and acquired center Mason Plumlee from Charlotte for point guard Reggie Jackson and a 2028 second-round draft pick in another deal.
San Antonio added more assets to its rebuilding project by trading center Jakob Poeltl back to the Toronto Raptors for Khem Birch plus a first-round pick in the 2024 draft and a pair of second-round selections.
Poeltl was one of the most-wanted centers on the market. He’s averaged 12.1 points and a team-high 9.0 rebounds for the Spurs, who acquired Poeltl from the Raptors as part of the Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade in 2018.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to acquire forward Jalen McDaniels from Charlotte and send forward Matisse Thybulle to Portland as part of a multi-team trade that also involves multiple draft picks.
Thybulle twice made the NBA All-Defensive second team but he has averaged just 4.4 points over four seasons with the Sixers. The 25-year-old McDaniels is averaging a career-best 10.6 points for the Hornets in his fourth season.
It was the second move in two days for the Blazers, who sent Josh Hart to the New York Knicks on Wednesday for Cam Reddish and a protected first-round draft pick. | 2023-02-10T02:54:25+00:00 | kokomotribune.com | https://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/nba-trade-deadline-sees-irving-durant-bolster-west-teams/article_795a26a6-a8e0-11ed-9b47-db943f02ab2b.html |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia is getting one of its starting guards back for next season.
Senior Doug Nester announced Thursday that he will return for the 2023 campaign as a fifth-year senior. Nester walked for Senior Day but will utilize his final year of eligibility in the upcoming season.
Nester started 11 of WVU’s 12 games in 2022 on the offensive line in his second year with the Mountaineers. He has made 24 appearances at WVU after transferring from Virginia Tech.
The Spring Valley High School played two seasons with the Hokies before returning to his home state. Of note, he has helped WVU defeat his former team twice, including once at Lane Stadium. | 2023-01-12T21:39:16+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/goldandbluenation/nester-announces-return-for-2023/ |
MALMO, Sweden, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The long-term incentive program for employees ("Warrants Program series 2017/2022:2") implemented at the annual general meeting on May 17, 2017, has resulted in the number of shares and votes in the company having increased during September 2022 by 1,008,696 shares and votes, through conversion of subscription warrants into new shares in the company.
As of September 30, 2022, there are in total 259,559,202 shares and votes in the company.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have agreed to eleventh-hour changes to their marquee economic legislation, they announced late Thursday, clearing the major impediment to pushing one of President Joe Biden’s paramount election-year priorities through the chamber in coming days.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., a centrist seen as the pivotal vote in the 50-50 chamber, said in a statement that she had agreed to revamping some of the measure's tax and energy provisions and was ready to “move forward” on the bill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he believed his party’s energy, environment, health and tax compromise “will receive the support of the entire" Democratic membership of the chamber. His party needs unanimity and Vice President Kamala Harris' tie-breaking vote to move the measure through the Senate over certain solid opposition from Republicans, who say the plan's tax boosts and spending would worsen inflation and damage the economy.
The announcement came as a surprise, with some expecting talks between Schumer and the mercurial Sinema to drag on for days longer without guarantee of success. Schumer has said he wants the Senate to begin voting on the legislation Saturday, after which it would begin its summer recess. Passage by the House, which Democrats control narrowly, could come when that chamber returns briefly to Washington next week.
Democrats revealed few details of their compromise, and other hurdles remained. Still, final congressional approval would complete an astounding resurrection of Biden's wide-ranging domestic goals, though in more modest form.
Democratic infighting had embarrassed Biden and forced him to pare down a far larger and more ambitious $3.5 trillion, 10-year version, and then a $2 trillion alternative, leaving the effort all but dead. Instead, Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative maverick Democrat from West Virginia who derailed Biden's earlier efforts, unexpectedly negotiated the slimmer package two weeks ago.
Its approval would let Democrats appeal to voters by boasting they are moving to reduce inflation — though analysts say that impact would be minor — address climate change and increase U.S. energy security.
“Tonight, we’ve taken another critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living for America’s families,” Biden said in a statement.
Sinema said Democrats had agreed to remove a provision raising taxes on “carried interest,” or profits that go to executives of private equity firms. That's been a proposal she has long opposed, though it is a favorite of Manchin and many progressives.
The carried interest provision was estimated to produce $13 billion for the government over the coming decade, a small portion of the measure's $739 billion in total revenue.
It will be replaced by a new excise tax on stock buybacks which will bring in more revenue than that, said one Democrat familiar with the agreement. The official, who was not authorized to discuss the deal publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, provided no other detail.
Sinema said she had also agreed to unspecified provisions to “protect advanced manufacturing and boost our clean energy economy."
She noted that Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is still reviewing the measure to make sure no provisions must be removed for violating the chamber's procedures. “Subject to the parliamentarian’s review, I’ll move forward," Sinema said.
The measure must adhere to those rules for Democrats to use procedures that will prevent Republicans from mounting filibusters, delays that require 60 votes to halt.
Schumer said the measure retained the bill's language on prescription drug pricing, climate change, “closing tax loopholes exploited by big corporations and the wealthy" and reducing federal deficits.
He said the bill “addressed a number of important issues" that Democratic senators raised during talks. He said the final measure "will reflect this work and put us one step closer to enacting this historic legislation into law.”
Left unclear was whether changes had been made to the bill's 15% minimum corporate tax, a provision Sinema has been interested in revising. It would raise an estimated $313 billion, making it the legislation's largest revenue raiser.
That levy, which would apply to around 150 corporations with income exceeding $1 billion, has been strongly opposed by business, including by groups from Sinema's Arizona.
The final measure was expected to include assistance that Sinema and other Western senators have been trying to add to help their states cope with epic drought and wildfires that have become commonplace. Those lawmakers have been seeking around $5 billion but it was unclear what the final language would do, said a Democrat following the bargaining who would describe the effort only on condition of anonymity.
The measure will also have to withstand a “vote-a-rama,” a torrent of nonstop amendments expected to last well into the weekend, if not beyond. Republicans want to kill as much of the bill as possible, either with the parliamentarian's rulings or amendments.
Even if their amendments lose — as is certain for most — Republicans will consider it mission accomplished if they force Democrats to take risky campaign-season votes on touchy issues like taxes, inflation and immigration.
Democratic amendments are expected as well. Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has said he wants to make its health care provisions stronger.
The overall bill would raise $739 billion in revenue. That would come from tax boosts on high earners and some huge corporations, beefed-up IRS tax collections and curbs on drug prices, which would save money for the government and patients.
It would spend much of that on initiatives helping clean energy, fossil fuels and health care, including helping some people buy private health insurance. That would still leave over $300 billion in the measure for deficit reduction. | 2022-08-06T07:27:28+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Dems-consider-changes-to-economic-bill-weekend-17352576.php |
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - MANTARO PRECIOUS METALS CORP. (TSXV: MNTR) (OTCQB: MSLVF) (FSE: 9TZ) ("Mantaro" or the "Company") is pleased to report complete results from the 21 diamond core holes drilled by the Company in 2022 at the Golden Hill property in Bolivia ("Golden Hill"). Significant intercepts from the drill program are summarized in Table 1 below, including newly reported intercepts.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Significant gold mineralization intercepted over approximately 1 strike kilometer in Mantaro's maiden drill program at Golden Hill, including at the previously un-drilled Gabby prospect. Mineralization remains open along structure to the north of the La Escarcha mine and to the south of the Gabby prospect.
- Broad zones of gold mineralization, including high grade zones, intercepted across the 'C' structures 100 strike meters north of previous intercepts, extending high grade gold mineralization to over 300 strike meters along the 'C' structures beneath the La Escarcha pit (see figures 2-5 below).
- Newly reported assay results include:
Stephen Clayson, CEO of Mantaro states:
"These results are overall tremendously encouraging for Mantaro's first pass drilling program at Golden Hill. The Company's next phase of activities in relation to Golden Hill will include working to understand the controls on the high-grade zones within the mineralization, as well as some preliminary modelling with a view to targeting a maiden gold resource estimate in due course.
We are in the process of determining Mantaro's priorities for the coming months, and expect to provide shareholders with a further update soon. I look forward to an exciting year ahead with Mantaro."
Table 1. Significant Intercepts from 2022 Diamond Core Drilling by Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. at Golden Hill, Bolivia
NB: newly reported intercepts (principally holes GH0008, GH0009, GH0014, GH0018 and GH0019) shown shaded and with asterisk in the far lefthand column.
Additional drilling is required to determine true widths as all holes intercepted veins at an oblique angle. The assays are not capped.
Broad gold mineralization was intercepted across the 'GC' structure in the northern most and southern most holes at the Gabby prospect (holes GH0018 and GH0019 respectively).
Holes GH0015, GH0016 and GH0017 were drilled to test the down dip extensions of quartz shear zones mapped at surface across the central Gabby area. These structures were intercepted at depth in all holes, however gold grades were of low tenor with no significant gold values intercepted. The Company has taken thin section samples of these barren quartz shear zones to better understand the gold deportment within the Gabby system, which will assist in guiding future drilling.
Golden Hill is centered on a broadly north-south trending regional structure that hosts the La Escarcha underground mine and the Gabby, Garrapatillia and Brownfields workings and gold-bearing vein occurrences in its western hanging wall. The same structure hosts numerous saprolite gold and hard rock gold deposits to the north and south of Golden Hill over a strike length of at least 25 kilometers - underpinning the significant control the structure exerts on gold mineralization.
A northwest-trending splay of this structure hosts areas of alluvial and saprolitic/hard rock workings within Golden Hill and immediately to the north. At least six strike kilometers of these structures are known within Golden Hill in addition to the four kilometers between La Escarcha and Brownfields which have been mapped in detail. Known mineralization and surface anomalism is open along strike on all structures.
Mineralization between La Escarcha and Brownfields is characterized by a series of broadly parallel, north-south trending, very steeply dipping quartz veins that are between 1 to 5 meters wide. Mineralization is hosted in mafic metavolcanics, at the contact of metavolcanics and metasediments, and within metasediments.
Veins are well exposed in underground workings at La Escarcha where they comprise multiphase white quartz and slivers of wall rock which are fracture oxidized. Veins are up to 5 meters wide and contain significant visible gold. Most gold appears to be free hosted in fractures within quartz and pyrite.
Mantaro follows industry-recognized standards of best practice and quality assurance/quality control. Samples were submitted for laboratory analysis in batches of 40 - comprising 35 half cut core samples, two field blanks, two certified reference material standards and one staged duplicate. Samples were sealed in plastic bags using single use tie-locks and delivered to ALS Oruro in Bolivia - thereby ensuring chain of custody. Since the ALS facility in Bolivia is only a preparation facility, sample pulps were sent to ALS Ireland for fire assay. To date, all batches have passed QAQC and blanks and CRMs were within acceptable tolerance limits. All diamond holes were started in PQ diameter, occasionally downsizing to HQ in difficult drilling conditions past 150 meters. Core recovery across all veins was nearly 100%.
Dr. Christopher Wilson, Ph. D., FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. is a British Columbia company that holds a diversified portfolio of gold and silver focused mineral properties in Bolivia and Peru. The Company holds an option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the advanced Golden Hill orogenic gold property ("Golden Hill"), located in the underexplored Precambrian Shield, Bolivia.
In Peru, the Company has a 100% interest in the high-grade Santas Gloria silver property as well as a 100% interest in each of the La Purisima, Cerro Luque and Huaranay properties.
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Las Vegas-Based Chocolatier Elevates Gatherings and Gifting with New Seasonal Chocolates
HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ethel M® Chocolates released its 2022 Holiday Catalog, offering an array of premium, small-batch chocolate creations, including timeless Classic Collections, exclusive Design-Your-Own chocolate boxes, select Holiday Hosting gifts and more to delight chocolate aficionados everywhere.
For over 40 years, Ethel M Chocolates have been made fresh daily in the Mojave Desert, right outside Las Vegas, using only the finest ingredients with no artificial preservatives. These hand-crafted jewels are the perfect stocking stuffer, gift topper, hostess gift, or just to share special moments with friends and family as you enjoy holiday traditions.
For those looking for elevated and personalized gifts to spread happiness during the holiday season, the Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Catalog has something for every palate. Popular holiday favorites this year include:
- 16 and 32-PIECE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS COLLECTION: This popular assortment of Ethel M Chocolates is presented in a festive holiday tin with a red bow to take to the holiday party host or hostess The tin is filled with seasonal flavors like White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie and Peppermint Silk, along with Caramels, Truffles, Satin Cremes and more.
- 5-PIECE HOLIDAY FAVORITES: This 5-piece seasonal box features White Chocolate Peppermint Silk, White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Milk Chocolate Pecan Pie and Dark Chocolate Eggnog. A delicious addition to each holiday place setting at your table!
- HOLIDAY BARS: Limited Edition Seasonal Spiced Rum Eggnog and Peppermint Bark filled tablet bars are wrapped in merry holiday packaging and sized perfectly for stocking stuffers.
- DESIGN-YOUR-OWN CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT: Design-Your-Own gift boxes and keepsake holiday tins are a sweet way to create a custom gift everyone on your list is sure to enjoy in two easy steps. You may choose from a variety of holiday keepsake tins or boxes and then fill it with their favorite chocolate pieces.
"Many families and friends are planning to get together in a big way this holiday season, and we love that we can be a small part of those moments of tradition and happiness," said Lisa Vannerson, Marketing & PR Manager, Ethel M Chocolates. "The holiday season provides loved ones with so many opportunities to come together and celebrate. It's our hope that our gourmet chocolates can help foster those little moments of connection throughout the season."
The exclusive 2022 Holiday Catalog can be viewed and shopped online at EthelM.com/holiday-catalog.
For local residents, the Ethel M Chocolates annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights are returning for the 29th year at the chocolatier's Flagship Store and Cactus Garden in Henderson, Nevada. Additionally, a new Holiday Chocolate Tasting will be offered nightly at the Flagship Store, featuring limited edition, seasonal chocolates and an optional wine pairing. Bookings can be made by visiting EthelM.com. The Garden Lights and tastings will be open and available from November 4 through January 1 (or while supplies last).
For more information about Ethel M Chocolates, the Flagship Store, Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden in Henderson, the store at Town Square just south of the Vegas strip, the stores at the California Hotel & Casino and Harry Reid International Airport or the Glendale Galleria in southern California, visit EthelM.com or follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
About Ethel M Chocolates
Ethel M Chocolates are manufactured by Mars Chocolate North America, dedicated to creating small-batch chocolates with no artificial preservatives. 2021 marked the 40th Anniversary of Ethel M Chocolates, a momentous milestone for the brand as it celebrated its continued efforts to bring unique and high-quality chocolates to consumers. Ethel M Chocolates are available in multiple locations throughout Southern Nevada, online at www.EthelM.com or by phone at 800-438-4356. The Ethel M Chocolate factory and Botanical Cactus Garden are located at 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson. For more information on the Botanical Cactus Garden, events, store hours, locations and ordering products, please visit us online or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
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A Hamilton attorney who was criminally charged and fired in 2006 after allegedly walking nude through city offices and charged again several times with public indecency for driving while exposing himself has been suspended indefinitely.
In an opinion released Thursday, the Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspended the license to practice law of Hamilton attorney Scott Blauvelt.
It adopted the findings of misconduct found last year by the Board of Professional Conduct that recommended he be indefinitely suspended from the practice of law with certain conditions on his being reinstated to the profession.
In the opinion, the court said Blauvelt is undergoing treatment for a bipolar disorder and expressed remorse for his behavior. But since the first arrest in 2018, Blauvelt has been arrested three more times for the same behavior.
The opinion said Blauvelt also admitted there were other incidents of the behavior when he did not get apprehended.
After his most recent conviction, Blauvelt has participated in the Butler County Area III Court mental-health court. In May 2021, he commenced a two-year outpatient treatment program for compulsive sexual behavior disorder, according to the opinion.
“The board noted that while Blauvelt may eventually find a way to discontinue his compulsive behavior through therapy and medication, it is evident that he has not yet achieved that goal and cannot offer any assurance that he will not engage in the same or similar conduct in the future,” the opinion stated. “After reviewing the record in this case and our precedent, we agree that an indefinite suspension is the appropriate sanction to protect the public and ensure that Blauvelt cannot resume the practice of law until he is able to conform his conduct to the ethical and professional standards incumbent on lawyers in this state.”
To be reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio, Blauvelt will have to meet several conditions, including proving that he is in full compliance with his mental-health treatment plan and orders from the Butler County Area III Court.
Blauvelt was charged with two counts of public indecency in September 2006 while he was the Hamilton City prosecutor after security cameras in the government building shared by the city and the county allegedly captured video of him walking naked on two occasions, according to Journal-News reporting.
The charges were later dismissed due to a speedy trial violation. Blauvelt was fired by the city from his job as prosecutor.
At the time, Michael Gmoser, who was not yet the Butler County prosecutor and who served as Blauvelt’s attorney, said the incidents were caused by a reaction to prescription medication Blauvelt was taking to treat a mental illness and seizure disorder he developed after a serious crash in 2005.
The Butler County Bar Association filed a complaint against Blauvelt with the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct in June 2021.
About the Author | 2022-06-23T19:26:32+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/hamilton-attorney-indefinitely-suspended-after-multiple-incidents-of-public-indecency/BBQPMESWKNGBZKNMYIM3T4FSPE/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
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(two, twelve, twenty-two, twenty-six, thirty-five)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
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(two, twelve, twenty-two, twenty-six, thirty-five) | 2022-07-27T00:36:30+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17331049.php |
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A judge recently quashed efforts by Graham to challenge his subpoena after Willis argued Graham’s resistance was “built on the shifting sands of erroneous legal arguments, inapplicable legal principles, and citations to caselaw that fail to support any legal point being made.” | 2022-08-15T22:26:38+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/giuliani-told-hes-a-target-of-georgia-probe/ |
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The House Jan. 6 committee took the extraordinary action of subpoenaing former President Donald Trump on Thursday as it issued a stark warning in its final public hearing before the midterm election: The future of the nation's democracy is at stake.
The panel's October hearing, just weeks ahead of the midterm election, focused on Trump's state of mind on Jan. 6, 2021, as he egged on his supporters with false claims of election fraud, pushed to accompany them to the Capitol while lawmakers were counting the votes, and then did nothing for hours as the mob violently breached the building.
The committee is set to shut down at the beginning of next year, and was making its final public arguments ahead of a report expected in December.
"We are obligated to seek answers directly from the man who set this all in motion," said Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the panel's vice chairwoman and one of two Republicans on the nine-member committee. "And every American is entitled to those answers. So we can act now to protect our republic."
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The subpoena for Trump is a major escalation in the probe. After signaling for months that they may leave the former president alone, the unanimous 9-0 vote "for relevant documents and testimony, under oath" was definitive.
The committee had long debated whether to seek testimony from or subpoena Trump or former Vice President Mike Pence. Neither has spoken directly to the committee. While Trump has been hostile to the probe both in court and in public, Pence's lawyers had engaged with the panel for several months with no clear resolution.
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Still, several of Pence's closest aides have complied with the investigation, with several of them providing great detail about his movements and state of mind as he resisted Trump's pleas to somehow object to the certification of electoral votes that day and try to overturn their defeat.
In contrast, the committee showed several clips of Trump allies refusing to answer questions before the panel.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat, said the committee was "able to nail down every salient detail in pretty much every element of the offense" except for certain details about what Trump was doing and saying as the insurrection unfolded.
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The lesson of the committee's investigation is that institutions only hold when people of good faith protect them without regard to political cost, Cheney said during the hearing.
"Why would Americans assume that our Constitution and our institutions in our Republic are invulnerable to another attack? Why would we assume that those institutions will not falter next time?" Cheney asked.
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The warnings come as Trump is still refusing to acknowledge that he lost his reelection to Joe Biden and is considering another run in 2024 — and as many Republicans who deny Biden's win are running in the midterm elections at all levels of government. Many states have replaced election officials who resisted Trump's pressure campaign.
"Any future president inclined to attempt what Donald Trump did in 2020 has now learned not to install people who could stand in the way," said Cheney, who lost her own Republican primary this August. "Consider whether we can survive for another 246 years."
Pelosi and Schumer, in hiding
New video aired by the panel showed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reacting emotionally to the news that her colleagues were donning gas masks in the House chamber as rioters neared. She quickly went to work trying to reopen the Capitol.
Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer were seen in unidentified secure locations and talking to security officials. The footage included a conversation between Pelosi and Pence, who was also in a secure location, discussing their return to the session to finish certifying Biden's victory.
The footage was filmed by Pelosi's daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, according to two people familiar with the video who requested anonymity to discuss it.
The two leaders are seen working to bring the National Guard to the Capitol amid an hourslong delay. At one point, Schumer said he was going to "call up the [expletive] secretary of DOD," referring to the Defense Department.
"We have some senators who are still in their hideaways," Schumer said on the phone. "They need massive personnel now."
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The committee has obtained more than 1.5 million pages of documents from the Secret Service in recent weeks. They revealed some of that information in the hearing, including an email from within the agency on Dec. 11, 2020, the day the Supreme Court rejected one of Trump's attempts to undermine the vote.
"Just fyi. POTUS is p—-d — breaking news —- Supreme Court denied his law suit. He is livid now," one anonymous Secret Service email said.
Other emails showed that the agency had ample warnings of violence in the weeks and days ahead of the insurrection.
An alert received by the agency on Dec. 24 said multiple online users were targeting members of Congress and "instructing others to march into the chambers," said California Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democratic member of the panel.
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The committee showed prerecorded interviews with Cabinet members, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Attorney General William Barr and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, who said they believed that once the legal avenues had been exhausted, that should have been the end of Trump's effort to remain in power.
Pompeo, who was interviewed by the panel since its last hearing in July, said in his videotaped testimony that he believed that once the Electoral College certified the vote, that was the end of the process for contesting the election. "We should all comply with the law at all times, to the best of our ability — every one of us," Pompeo said.
Chao, who is married to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, said she decided to resign after the insurrection because it was "impossible for me to continue given my personal values and my philosophy."
At the same time, Trump continued to push the false claims of fraud to his millions of supporters.
"President Trump knew the truth. He heard what all his experts and senior staff was telling him," said Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, the committee's other Republican. "His intent was plain: ignore the rule of law and stay in power."
Criminal referrals
Cheney addressed one of the committee's remaining questions at the beginning of the meeting, saying that the panel "may ultimately decide to make a series of criminal referrals to the Department of Justice."
Members of the panel have long suggested they may suggest charges for Trump or others based on their own evidence. While such a referral would not force any action, it would place political pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland as the department has pursued its own investigations surrounding Jan. 6. And the committee has yet to share any transcripts from its more than 1,000 interviews.
Still, "we recognize that our role is not to make decisions regarding prosecution," Cheney said.
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A Kentucky man who killed three students and wounded five more in a school shooting 25 years ago will go before the state parole board on Tuesday in a high-stakes hearing that could see him released or denied the chance to ever leave prison.Video above: Victims and family members speak at parole hearing for Kentucky school shooterMichael Carneal was a 14-year-old freshman on Dec. 1, 1997, when he fired a stolen pistol at a before-school prayer group in the lobby of Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky. School shootings were not yet a depressing part of the national consciousness, and Carneal was given the maximum sentence possible at the time for someone his age — life in prison but with the possibility of parole. A quarter century later, in the shadow of Uvalde and in a nation disgusted by the carnage of mass shootings, Carneal, now 39, will try to convince the parole board he deserves to be freed.His parole hearing began Monday with testimony from those injured and close family of those killed, several of whom had considered Carneal a friend.Missy Jenkins Smith, who was paralyzed by one of Carneal's bullets and uses a wheelchair, said there are too many “what ifs” to release him. What if he stops taking his medication? What if his medication stops working?“Continuing his life in prison is the only way his victims can feel comfortable and safe,” she said. Video below: Archives: In 1997, teen opens fire in Kentucky school, killing 3 studentsKilled in the shooting were 14-year-old Nicole Hadley, 17-year-old Jessica James, and 15-year-old Kayce Steger. Jenkins Smith said it would be unfair to them and their loved ones for Carneal to be set free.“They will forever be a 17 year old, a 14 year old, and a 15 year old — allowed only one full decade of life. A consequence of Michael’s choice,” she said.Also testifying Monday was Christina Hadley Ellegood, whose younger sister Nicole was killed in the shooting. Ellegood has written about the pain of seeing her sister's body and having to call their mom and tell her Nicole had been shot.“I had no one to turn to who understood what I was going through,” she said Monday. “For me, it’s not fair for him to be able to roam around with freedom when we live in fear of where he might be.” A two-person panel of the full parole board is hearing Carneal’s appeal. They have the option to release him or defer his next opportunity for parole for up to five years. If the two cannot agree on those options, they can send the case to a meeting of the full board next Monday. Only the full board has the power to deny Carneal any chance of parole, forcing him to stay in prison for the rest of his life. Hollan Holm, who was wounded that day, spoke Monday about lying on the floor of the high school lobby, bleeding from his head and believing he was going to die. But he said Carneal was too young to comprehend the full consequences of his actions and should have a chance at supervised release.“When I think of Michael Carneal, I think of the child I rode the bus with every day,” he said. “I think of the child I shared a lunch table with in third grade. I think of what he could have become if, on that day, he had it somewhere in him to make a different choice or take a different path.”
PADUCAH, Ky. — A Kentucky man who killed three students and wounded five more in a school shooting 25 years ago will go before the state parole board on Tuesday in a high-stakes hearing that could see him released or denied the chance to ever leave prison.
Video above: Victims and family members speak at parole hearing for Kentucky school shooter
Michael Carneal was a 14-year-old freshman on Dec. 1, 1997, when he fired a stolen pistol at a before-school prayer group in the lobby of Heath High School, near Paducah, Kentucky. School shootings were not yet a depressing part of the national consciousness, and Carneal was given the maximum sentence possible at the time for someone his age — life in prison but with the possibility of parole. A quarter century later, in the shadow of Uvalde and in a nation disgusted by the carnage of mass shootings, Carneal, now 39, will try to convince the parole board he deserves to be freed.
His parole hearing began Monday with testimony from those injured and close family of those killed, several of whom had considered Carneal a friend.
Missy Jenkins Smith, who was paralyzed by one of Carneal's bullets and uses a wheelchair, said there are too many “what ifs” to release him. What if he stops taking his medication? What if his medication stops working?
“Continuing his life in prison is the only way his victims can feel comfortable and safe,” she said.
Video below: Archives: In 1997, teen opens fire in Kentucky school, killing 3 students
Killed in the shooting were 14-year-old Nicole Hadley, 17-year-old Jessica James, and 15-year-old Kayce Steger. Jenkins Smith said it would be unfair to them and their loved ones for Carneal to be set free.
“They will forever be a 17 year old, a 14 year old, and a 15 year old — allowed only one full decade of life. A consequence of Michael’s choice,” she said.
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Authorities escort Michael Carneal to his arraignment in January 1998.
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Michael Carneal parole hearing September 2022.
Also testifying Monday was Christina Hadley Ellegood, whose younger sister Nicole was killed in the shooting. Ellegood has written about the pain of seeing her sister's body and having to call their mom and tell her Nicole had been shot.
“I had no one to turn to who understood what I was going through,” she said Monday. “For me, it’s not fair for him to be able to roam around with freedom when we live in fear of where he might be.”
A two-person panel of the full parole board is hearing Carneal’s appeal. They have the option to release him or defer his next opportunity for parole for up to five years. If the two cannot agree on those options, they can send the case to a meeting of the full board next Monday. Only the full board has the power to deny Carneal any chance of parole, forcing him to stay in prison for the rest of his life.
Steve Nagy//The Paducah Sun/AP
A Heath High School student screams at the scene of the 1997 shooting at the school.
Hollan Holm, who was wounded that day, spoke Monday about lying on the floor of the high school lobby, bleeding from his head and believing he was going to die. But he said Carneal was too young to comprehend the full consequences of his actions and should have a chance at supervised release.
“When I think of Michael Carneal, I think of the child I rode the bus with every day,” he said. “I think of the child I shared a lunch table with in third grade. I think of what he could have become if, on that day, he had it somewhere in him to make a different choice or take a different path.” | 2022-09-20T15:31:17+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/kentucky-school-shooter-michael-carneal-heath-high-school/41293607 |
Halloween lovers will howl for these looks, 31% discount thru Oct. 31
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Doggy, the creator of stylish clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs, is wishing pet lovers a "happy Howl-oween" with its 2022 Halloween collection: "Lick or Treat." It's all treats and no tricks with this adorable line of dog onesies, sweaters and themed toys.
The collection includes items like:
Halloween Ghost Onesie: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-ghost-onesie
Everyone needs a man's best friend-ly ghost. Available for pups XS - XL, this onesie is 95% cotton and 5% spandex for comfort with the right amount of stretch for playtime.
Halloween Boo Sweater: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-boo-sweater
Do fright night right with this 100% acrylic spooktacular sweater. A leash hole makes this outfit easy to wear on a walk – the perfect way to stay cozy while trick or treating!
2in1 Coffin and Vampire Toy: $14.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/2in1-coffin-and-vampire-toy
Furry friends can take a bite out of Halloween with this campy squeaker.
3in1 Haunted House Toy: $19.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/collections/toys/products/3in1-haunted-house-toy
Dog trick or dog treat? This toy is both! Featuring separate squeaker toys, this ghastly combo provides hours of fun.
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional products for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends.
To shop Hotel Doggy's full Halloween collection and other offerings from the brand, visit hoteldoggy.com. Now through October 31, 2022, save 31% off 'Lick or Treat' items through the company's website.
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About Hotel Doggy:
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends. Today, through a select group of global production partners, each Hotel Doggy product is designed just right. To learn more, visit: https://hoteldoggy.com/
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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9 puppies rescued from collapsed garage during extreme heat
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - If dogs really are man’s best friend, a fire department in Ohio just earned nine new pals.
According to the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, fire department crews rescued nine puppies Thursday from an abandoned, collapsed garage in East Cleveland during extreme heat.
The shelter said a concerned resident had called to report a dog exploring the potentially-dangerous structure.
When the shelter staff responded, they discovered the mother dog was checking in on her litter of puppies.
With help from the East Cleveland Fire Department, the puppies were all saved and are now safe, WOIO reports.
“It was a lot of teamwork in 90-degree heat, and we couldn’t be more appreciative,” the shelter wrote in a Facebook post.
The shelter said staff is continuing to search for the mother dog.
The puppies are still too young for adoption, but the shelter said fostering options may be available.
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BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn.
The 2022 Luohu Investment Promotion Conference kicked off on Nov. 24 in Luohu district, south China's Shenzhen, the country's first special economic zone which was established in 1980. Twelve of the world's top 500 enterprises and 10 foreign businesses attended the conference.
Themed "New Luohu, Towards the Future," the conference aimed to invite enterprises from around the world to unleash the tremendous industrial potential of Luohu.
102.4 billion yuan investment attracted
At the conference, investment deals worth 102.4 billion yuan ($14 billion) among 60 projects were inked, involving cooperation with global top-500 companies including Hengli Petrochemical Co., Ltd., industry leaders like Vanguard, and unicorn companies. Twenty project representatives attended and signed deals at the conference.
This year, Luohu held nearly 100 investment promotion events and its officials conducted more than 500 visits to enterprises outside Shenzhen. It has engaged in 161 new projects and successfully settled 43 new projects from outside the city, with the two figures ranking first among all districts in Shenzhen.
Luohu awarded licenses to 16 investment partners, including the Internet Professional Association and Dah Sing Bank (China), to create competitive advantages and foster a new industrial driving force. In the future, the investment partners will seek common development with Luohu and jointly create a new model of targeted investment promotion.
Hendrick Sin, president of the Internet Professional Association, said that the association decided to become one of Luohu's investment partners due to the district's beneficial business environment and solid foundation in finance and other advantageous industries. The association will leverage its resources in Hong Kong and the advantages of Shenzhen-Hong Kong synergy to build Luohu into an ideal place for Hong Kong enterprises to invest in the Chinese mainland.
In addition, the conference was the first to utilize naked-eye 5D holographic extended reality technology in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Business environment constantly improved
Over the past 40 years since China's reform and opening-up, Luohu has broken records in Shenzhen and persevered in exploring the path toward high-quality and sustainable industrial development. With a solid economic foundation and a continuously improving business environment, Luohu constitutes a fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Luohu has allocated 1 billion yuan and offered a "1+3+N" industrial policy package to facilitate the development of enterprises settling and investing in the district. More specifically, "1" indicates one overall special fund management method for industrial development; "3" refers to the three implementation rules in investment attraction, high-quality development and sci-tech innovation; and "N" points to many special policies supporting competitive industries.
"Talent and enterprises are gathering in Luohu, making the district's value as a center in Shenzhen increasingly prominent," noted Fan Defan, the head of Luohu district. Enterprises and institutions in the finance, trade, business service and strategic emerging industries in Luohu will benefit from local subsidy policies, with some receiving a maximum subsidy of 100 million yuan. For leading talents, the district will offer an award of up to 800,000 yuan alongside housing concessions.
Luohu has launched a mini program connected to the "Luohu Enterprise Service Platform" (you may click https://lhqf.szlh.org.cn/server to know more about the platform) to help enterprises access relevant information to clarify specific policies.
Land is the material basis for high-quality economic growth. At the conference, it was stated that Luohu has set aside about 50 hectares of land and 2 million square meters of high-quality industrial space for industrial development. Supporting policies regarding land usage, housing purchases, and rentals have also been implemented. In the future, Luohu will provide more than 6 million square meters of high-quality industrial space through urban renovation, land preparation, and improvements to the quality and efficiency of industrial parks.
The land will be used for specific purposes. For example, the Qingshuihe base will house a platform and other forms of companies, while the Sungang base will host enterprises in such industries as home items and automobiles. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong zone for deep-integrated development will expand the cross-border economy and promote in-depth cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong in areas including commerce and consumption, special finance and sci-tech services. The zone will improve modern business and trade.
A refreshed Luohu exudes new vitality
Luohu is booming with new vitality on its new journey. As a transportation hub, the district boasts the most land ports and the largest customs clearance volume in Shenzhen, with its Luohu Port, Wenjindu Port and Liantang Port particularly renowned. It also has railways and a high-density subway network, thereby making the district a hub for people, logistics, capital and information flows between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
With large flows comes high consumption needs. In Luohu, the wholesale, retail, accommodation, catering and related sectors account for a quarter of the district's GDP. Its night economy also ranked No. 8 among the top 100 counties and cities in China in 2021, the only district in Shenzhen to enter the top 10 list.
Currently, Luohu is contributing to accelerating the integration between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and building a "one-hour traffic circle" in the GBA. It is the first district in Shenzhen to introduce policies to support professionals from Hong Kong and Macao to start businesses and find employment. In addition, it has established four Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao talent partnership bases.
Furthermore, Luohu is vigorously developing five distinct consumption blocks serving fashion consumption, international high-end consumption, culture-based consumption, and other consumption models.
Moreover, Luohu continues to consolidate its advantages in terms of a favorable business environment, a high quality of life, and an effective ecological protection system. Luohu sincerely invites global enterprises to invest in the district for common development.
You may click http://www.szlh.gov.cn/English/ to know more about Luohu.
Investment in Shenzhen's Luohu hits new high
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How to Watch the Tennessee vs. Toledo Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament Second Round
Published: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The No. 4 seed Tennessee Lady Volunteers (24-11) will take to the court against the No. 12 seed Toledo Rockets (29-4) on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on the line. This matchup tips off at 6:00 PM.
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- When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
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Tennessee vs. Toledo Scoring Comparison
- The Rockets average 7.5 more points per game (73.8) than the Lady Volunteers allow (66.3).
- Toledo is 20-1 when it scores more than 66.3 points.
- Tennessee has a 19-3 record when its opponents score fewer than 73.8 points.
- The Lady Volunteers put up 77.0 points per game, 14.2 more points than the 62.8 the Rockets allow.
- Tennessee is 20-8 when scoring more than 62.8 points.
- Toledo has a 25-3 record when giving up fewer than 77.0 points.
- The Lady Volunteers shoot 43.2% from the field, 6.5% higher than the Rockets concede defensively.
- The Rockets shoot 49.1% from the field, 9.3% higher than the Lady Volunteers concede.
Tennessee Schedule
Toledo Schedule
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-20T17:49:26+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/sports/betting/2023/03/20/tennessee-toledo/womens-college-basketball-live-stream-tv-ncaa-tournament-second-round/ |
Ibrahim, Gophers seek bounce-back with rush records in play
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim was having a hard time realizing how remarkable of a game he played for Minnesota in a loss to Iowa. The sixth-year tailback rushed for a career-high 263 yards against a fierce and proud defense. Ibrahim also lost a late fumble deep in Hawkeyes territory. The Gophers are seeking to bounce back when they play at Wisconsin this weekend. Ibrahim has a prime opportunity to set the program records for career and season rushing yards. He leads the nation in rushing yards per game this year. | 2022-11-22T03:41:16+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/21/ibrahim-gophers-seek-bounce-back-with-rush-records-in-play/ |
Diver finds more human remains at Lake Mead amid receding water levels
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - The National Park Service said more human remains have been discovered at Lake Mead.
KVVU reports a diver found what appeared to be a human bone in the lake near Callville Bay on Oct. 18.
Officials with the park service said they searched the area the following day and confirmed the finding of human remains.
The Clark County coroner’s office said the team is working on identifying the remains, which marks at least the sixth such discovery so far this year.
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the country, stretching between Nevada and Arizona. But water levels have dropped throughout the year due to the ongoing drought conditions in the region.
As the water levels have receded, several items have since been found, including bones and sunken boats.
Copyright 2022 KVVU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-28T01:06:53+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/10/27/diver-finds-more-human-remains-lake-mead-amid-receding-water-levels/ |
BOSTON (AP) — The Satanic Temple is requesting to fly a flag over Boston City Hall after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the city violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist seeking to fly a Christian flag outside the downtown building.
The Salem-based group tweeted a copy of an application it filed with the city Tuesday to raise a flag to mark Satanic Appreciation Week in July.
The application doesn't provide any details about what the flag would look like.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office said it's reviewing the high court's decision and the city's flag raising program.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the court's opinion on Monday. It said the city discriminated against the activist because of his “religious viewpoint.”
No justices dissented from the court's opinion. | 2022-05-04T19:12:15+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/satanic-temple-asks-boston-to-fly-flag-after-court-ruling |
If you receive a text message promising money, it’s natural to be suspicious – especially since VERIFY has warned of potential scams such as this before.
VERIFY reader Grace recently received a text message that appears to be from AT&T, which said she could receive a payment as part of a settlement. She texted the team to ask if there is a real class action lawsuit involving AT&T.
THE QUESTION
Is the AT&T class action settlement real?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, the AT&T class action settlement is real. Some postpaid wireless plan customers in California are eligible for a payment.
WHAT WE FOUND
AT&T customers are eligible for a payment as part of a class action settlement if they live in California and were charged an administrative fee on a postpaid wireless service account between June 20, 2015, and June 16, 2022.
A class action lawsuit against AT&T claimed that the company failed to inform postpaid wireless service plan customers about a monthly administrative fee, according to court records from the U.S. District Court in Northern California.
AT&T and the plaintiffs have since agreed to a $14 million settlement to resolve the lawsuit, which has received preliminary approval. AT&T has denied any wrongdoing.
A judge will decide whether to officially approve the settlement after a hearing on Nov. 3, 2022.
More from VERIFY: Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real
One of the next steps as part of the agreement was to notify people about the settlement and set up a website. Those who are eligible to file a claim may have been notified about the settlement by email, mail or text message, like Grace, the settlement website says.
The deadline for filing a claim to receive a payment in the settlement is Oct. 29, 2022. If you don’t file a claim, you won’t receive any money.
There are two ways to file a claim: online or by mail.
If you received a notice in the mail or via email, you should have a Notice ID and Confirmation Code that you can enter online. If you didn’t receive a personalized notice, or do not have an ID and code, you can still file a claim on the website.
You can also print out a paper claim form and mail it to the address listed on the form. The claim form should be attached to any notices received by mail.
Payments will be issued to people who are eligible by account credit if they are a current AT&T customer or mailed check if they are no longer with AT&T.
The answers to more frequently asked questions about the settlement are available online. | 2022-10-14T15:54:46+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/verify/money-verify/att-class-action-lawsuit-settlement-real-fact-check/536-88c30c0e-83a2-442c-bb3f-ef8d478c3c3b |
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — Part of Grand Central Avenue will be closed on Monday.
Grand Central will be closed from West Franklin Street to West Broad Street in the Village of Horseheads starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 22. The reason for the closure and the reopening time are currently unknown. | 2023-05-21T23:03:11+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/local-news/portion-of-grand-central-avenue-to-close-monday/ |
Pioneering hacker Kevin Mitnick, FBI-wanted felon turned security guru, dead at 59
(AP) - Kevin Mitnick, whose pioneering antics tricking employees in the 1980s and 1990s into helping him steal software and services from big phone and tech companies made him the most celebrated U.S. hacker, has died at age 59.
Mitnick died Sunday in Las Vegas after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of the security training firm KnowBe4, where Mitnick was chief hacking officer.
His colorful career — from student tinkerer to FBI-hunted fugitive, imprisoned felon and finally respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author tapped for advice by U.S. lawmakers and global corporations — mirrors the evolution of society’s grasp of the nuances of computer hacking.
Through Mitnick’s professional trajectory, and what many consider the misplaced prosecutorial zeal that put him behind bars for nearly five years until 2000, the public has learned how to better distinguish serious computer crime from the mischievious troublemaking of youths hellbent on proving their hacking prowess.
“He never hacked for money,” said Sjouwerman, who became Mitnick’s business partner in 2011. He was mostly after trophies, chiefly cellphone code, he said.
Much fanfare accompanied Mitnick’s high-profile arrest in 1995, three years after he’d skipped probation on a previous computer break-in charge. The government accused him of causing millions of dollars in damages to companies including Motorola, Novell, Nokia and Sun Microsystems by stealing software and altering computer code.
But federal prosecutors had difficulty gathering evidence of major crimes, and after being jailed for nearly four years, Mitnick reached a plea agreement in 1999 that credited him for time served.
Upon his January 2000 release from prison, Mitnick told reporters his “were simple crimes of trespass.” He said “I wanted to know as much as I could find out about how phone networks worked.”
He was initially barred for three years from using computers, modems, cell phones or anything else that could give him internet access — and from public speaking. Those requirements were gradually eased but he wasn’t allowed back online until December 2002.
Mitnick’s forte was social engineering. He would impersonate company employees to obtain passwords and data, a technique known as pretexting that remains among the most effective in hacking and which typically requires considerable research to pull off successfully.
“His ingenuity challenged systems, incited dialogues, and pushed boundaries in cybersecurity. He will remain a testament to the uncharted power of curiousity,” tweeted Chris Wysopal, who as a member of the white-hat hacking group L0pht testified before the U.S. Senate a few years before Mitnick did the same.
“My hacking activity actually was a quest for knowledge, the intellectual challenge, the thrill and the escape from reality,” Mitnick said during a March 2000 congressional hearing in response to a question by Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., about what motivated him.
In his prepared testimony, Mitnick boasted that he had “successfully penetrated some of the most resilient computer systems ever developed.”
Mitnick had first been arrested for computer crimes at age 17 for brazenly walking into a Pacific Bell office and taking a handful of computer manuals and codes to digital door locks. For that, he served a year in a rehabilitation center, deemed by a federal judge as being addicted to computer tampering.
Mitnick had been raised in the bleak Los Angeles suburb of Panorama City by his mother, who divorced his father when he was 3. An overweight, lonely teenager, he dropped out of high school and found friends only when he stumbled into the world of phone phreaks - teens who used stolen phone codes to make free long-distance calls.
Phones led to computers, and Mitnick showed himself to be a persistent, if not stellar, hacker. Enthralled by the possibility of using computers to gain access and power, Mitnick began breaking into voice mail and computer systems, rifling through private files and taunting those who crossed him.
But another side of Mitnick became clear in his conversations with investigative journalist Jonathan Littman printed in in the mid-1990s in “The Fugitive Game: Online with Kevin Mitnick.” The hacker seems less a threat than a fearful, disturbed young man, more annoying than vindictive.b
And though a computer file containing 20,000 credit card numbers copied from the internet service provider Netcom was found on Mitnick’s computer after a 1994 arrest, there is no evidence he ever used any of the accounts.
Mitnick became a cause celebre for hackers who considered his 5-year prison term excessive. Some defaced websites to post messages demanding his release. Among the targets was The New York Times — which some sympathizers accused of exaggerating the societal danger Mitnick posed.
Exaggerated stories of Mitnick’s exploits and abilities also made the rounds, sometimes fueling hysteria.
One led prison officials to put him in solitary confinment for nine months, said Sjouwerman, because they feared he could start a nuclear war by whistling into a pay phone — emulating a modem “to hack NORAD and trigger a ballistic missile.”
Mitnick is the author of “The Ghost in the Wires,” which recounts his adventures as a wanted hacker and three other books co-written with others including “The Art of Deception.”
In addition to his work at KnowBe4, where Mitnick was not involved in day-to-day operations, he ran a separate penetration-testing business with his wife, the former Kimberely Barry.
She is a native of Australia, where the two met.
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CNN CEO Chris Licht resigned Wednesday morning, after a tumultuous tenure running the network, including backlash over the botched town hall with former President Donald Trump last month.
NPR media critic David Folkenflik joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young.
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(NEXSTAR) – Inflation in the U.S. accelerated in September, the latest data from the Labor Department show. It has kept the costs of housing and everyday needs high, and ensures the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, likely aggressively.
Though consumer prices, excluding volatile food and energy costs, jumped 6.6% in September from a year ago — the fastest such pace in four decades — some expenditures are cheaper than they were during the same time last year.
In grocery stores, where the prices of many items have increased by 10% to 20% year over year, uncooked beef steaks are down nearly 5%. Uncooked beef roasts have seen prices drop about 2.8%. The costs of fresh vegetables are, overall, up roughly 9% but tomatoes are down 1% since last year.
Some entertainment and recreation expenditures have seen a price decline as well.
Prices on smartphones have taken the deepest dip, dropping 21% since last year. Televisions are close behind, dipping by nearly 18%. Among personal computers and smart home assistants, prices are down about 3.6%.
Outside of the home, admission to sporting events is down 9.5%.
The cost of many of the items outlined by the Labor Department are also starting to decline, based on month-to-month data. That includes breakfast cereals, ground beef, eggs, milk, coffee, butter, gasoline, furniture, and used vehicles. A key factor is that supply chain snarls have eased, and many large retailers such as Walmart and Target have discounted some items to clear excess stockpiles.
Still, declining prices across some expenditures don’t diminish the pressure of rising inflation.
“We still have no evidence that inflation is decelerating,” said Matthew Luzzetti, an economist at Deutsche Bank. “Let alone the clear and convincing evidence that the Fed is looking for.”
Inflation has swollen families’ grocery bills, rents and utility costs, among other expenses, causing hardships for many and deepening pessimism about the economy despite strong job growth and historically low unemployment.
The September inflation numbers essentially guarantee that the Fed will raise its key short-term rate by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time when it next meets in early November. The Fed has already raised its key short-term rate by 3 percentage points since March, the fastest pace of hikes since the early 1980s. Those increases are intended to raise borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and business loans and cool inflation by slowing the economy.
At their last meeting in late September, Fed officials had projected that by early next year, they would raise their key rate to roughly 4.5%, which would be the highest level in 14 years. Some economists now predict that the Fed will have to boost rates even higher to defeat what appears to be an entrenched bout of inflation. The risk is that such higher borrowing costs would push the economy into recession.
Until consumer demand slows further, forcing more companies to compete on price, costs for many goods will likely stay high, economists say.
“There’s a saying in economics that prices go up like rockets and down like feathers,” said Eric Swanson, a former Fed economist who is now a professor at the University of California, Irvine. “You’re kind of seeing that a little bit.”
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A man from Jefferson City is looking at charges after being accused of enticing a child. 43 year old Kevin McGee is also charged with being a sex offender living within 1000 feet of a school. He allegedly admitted to trying to coerce the underage victim into having sex with him. | 2022-11-19T03:03:46+00:00 | kwos.com | https://kwos.com/2022/11/jcmo-man-faces-child-sex-charges/ |
There’s a new place to shop for groceries in the Billings Heights, especially for those who are going to be cooking for a lot of people.
Sharmrock Foodservice Warehouse cut the ribbon on its new store Wednesday at 1323 Main St. Wednesday morning.
“We are a very unique concept at Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse. It is food service chef-approved products in restaurant sizes, but it is not just for restaurants. It’s for home shoppers looking for large events, parties, caterers, church groups,” says Ann Ocana of Shamrock Foods.
The store features around 4,000 products offering everything from meats and seafood to fresh produce. It is also stocked with cleaning supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances.
A big crowd made its way into the store as the doors opened Wednesday.
“This is the next hot spot for culinary investment, and we’ll begin to see the growth in small businesses spurred by this tremendous store here today,” said Ward 2 council member Jennifer Owen, who represents the Heights. “Shamrock Foods has an excellent reputation in the local food scene, so I’m excited that they came here to celebrate 100 years as family-owned business.”
The new store is Shamrock Foods' 11th overall, but its first here Montana.
“We love the Billings market. Not only is it home to 800 restaurant operators, which is the core of our business, but we find that the culture of Billings matches with our culture too and we can’t wait to be a part of it,” says Ocana.
The new store does not require a membership fee to shop. | 2022-05-26T01:23:25+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/shamrock-foodservice-warehouse-celebrates-opening-in-billings-heights |
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Cardinal George Pell, whose convictions were overturned, dies at 81
ROME (AP) — Cardinal George Pell, a onetime financial adviser to Pope Francis who spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia on child sex abuse charges before his convictions were unanimously overturned, died Tuesday in Rome. He was 81.
Pell suffered fatal heart complications following hip surgery, said Archbishop Peter Comensoli, Pell’s successor as archbishop of Melbourne. Pell had been in Rome to attend the funeral last week of Pope Benedict XVI.
“This news comes as a great shock to all of us,” Sydney Catholic Archbishop Anthony Fisher said in a statement on Facebook. “Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cardinal Pell, for comfort and consolation for his family and for all of those who loved him and are grieving him at this time.”
Pell, the former archbishop of Melbourne and Sydney, became the third-highest ranked official in the Vatican after Pope Francis tapped him in 2014 to reform the Vatican’s notoriously opaque finances as the Holy See’s first-ever finance czar.
He spent three years as prefect of the newly created Secretariat for the Economy, where he tried to impose international budgeting, accounting and transparency standards.
But Pell returned to Australia in 2017 in an attempt to clear his name of child sex charges dating from his time as archbishop.
A Victoria state County Court jury initially convicted him of molesting two 13-year-old choirboys at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the latest 1990s shortly after he had become archbishop of Melbourne. Pell served 404 days in solitary confinement before the full-bench of the High Court unanimously overturned his convictions in 2020.
During his time in prison, Pell kept a diary documenting everything from his prayers and Scripture readings to his conversations with visiting chaplains and the prison guards. The journal turned into a triptych, “Prison Journal,” the proceeds of which went to pay his substantial legal bills.
In the diary, Pell reflected on the nature of suffering, Pope Francis’ papacy and the humiliations of solitary confinement as he battled to clear his name for a crime he insists he never committed.
Pell and his supporters believe he was scapegoated for all the crimes of the Australian Catholic Church’s botched response to clergy sexual abuse. Victims and critics say he epitomized everything wrong with how the church has dealt with the problem.
“Looking back, I was probably excessively optimistic that I’d get bail,” Pell said in a 2021 interview at his home in Rome, crediting his “glass half-full” attitude to his Christian faith.
Even after he was acquitted, Pell’s reputation remained tarnished by the scandal.
Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse found that he knew of clergy molesting children in the 1970s and did not take adequate action to address it.
Pell later said in a statement he was “surprised” by the commission’s findings. “These views are not supported by evidence,” Pell’s statement said.
With his rather brusque, no-nonsense Australian sensibilities, Pell clashed frequently with the Vatican’s Italian old guard during the three years he worked to get a handle on the Vatican’s assets and spending. He was vindicated when Vatican prosecutors put 10 people, including his onetime nemesis, on trial in 2021 for a host of alleged financial crimes.
After Pell returned to Rome following his release from prison, he had a well-publicized private audience with Francis.
“He acknowledged what I was trying to do,” Pell said of the pope during a 2020 interview. “And, you know, I think it’s been sadly vindicated by revelations and developments.”
Francis said as much in a recent interview with Italy’s Mediaset broadcaster, crediting Pell with having set the Vatican on the path of financial transparency and lamenting that he was forced to abandon the effort to face the “calumny” of the abuse charges back home.
“It was Pell who laid out how we could go forward. He’s a great man and we owe him so much,” Francis said last month.
Pell was born on June 8, 1941, the eldest of three children to a heavyweight champion boxer and publican also named George Pell, an Anglican. His mother Margaret Lillian (nee Burke) was from an Irish Catholic family.
He grew up in the Victorian regional town of Ballarat. At 193 centimeters (6 foot, 4 inches) tall, he was a talented Australian Rules Footballer. He was offered a professional football contract to play for Richmond but opted for a seminary instead.
While in Melbourne, he set up the Melbourne Response which was a world-first protocol to investigate complaints of clergy sexual abuse and to compensate victims. However many abuse victims were critical of the system and of compensation payments, saying they were designed more to shield the church from litigation.
After being exonerated, Pell divided his time between Sydney and Rome, where he took part in the typical life of a retired cardinal, attending Vatican events and liturgical feasts and otherwise keeping up with news of the church.
“I’ve become very Italian,” Pell told a visitor during a lull of the coronavirus pandemic, which he spent in Rome.
A requiem Mass would be celebrated in Rome, but Pell was expected to be buried in Sydney.
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McGuirk reported from Canberra, Australia.
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The panel on MSNBC’s "Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart" enjoyed mocking and name-calling Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis as "America’s Karen" while discussing her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis’, R-Fla., presidential campaign.
Capehart hosted MSNBC analyst David Jolly alongside The Lincoln Project member Tara Setmayer to discuss DeSantis’ campaigning strategy, particularly after Casey’s recently announced Mamas for DeSantis initiative.
"Casey DeSantis is a fairly compelling political figure in Florida, and now nationally. For many, she's the brighter side to Florida's angry governor. For others, she's become America's Karen. And I think that's the ultimate disconnect here with a campaign that needs to embrace more constituencies to get to the White House," Jolly said.
The panel broke out into laughter over the name "America’s Karen" and continued to mock Casey.
CASEY DESANTIS LAUNCHES NATIONAL MAMAS FOR DESANTIS: ‘WHEN YOU COME AFTER OUT KIDS, WE FIGHT BACK’
"Tara, I think David's beaten you in terms of taking my breath away during a segment. But real quickly, though, because I do want to move on to Mike Pence for a hot second. America's Karen: David Jolly, you went for it!" host Jonathan Capehart said while laughing.
Setmayer replied, "Well, I called her, I called her this, you know, Serena Waterford wannabe needs to cut it out. We see you. So…there's all kinds of names for her. She needs to stop trying to measure the drapes in the White House and think that she's some kind of Jackie O reincarnate. I mean, Casey DeSantis, keep an eye on her, though. She's a wily figure."
Waterford is a character portrayed by Yvonne Strahovski from Hulu’s "The Handmaid's Tale" series. On the show, she is married to Fred Waterford, the commander of the totalitarian government of Gilead.
Jolly also stated in the segment that Casey merely highlights her husband’s "losing" message.
"But she is a more effective messenger than Ron DeSantis, but if all she is doing is amplifying the wrong message, she's actually clarifying Ron DeSantis's weaknesses. And so this, this ideology, the DeSantis doctrine, if you will, that our culture wars of the most pressing moment, and we are going to invent these culture wars to terrify voters, that's simply not a message that resonates," Jolly said.
MEDIA ATTACKS ON CASEY DESANTIS CONTINUE WITH ‘WALMART MELANIA’ NICKNAME FROM FAR-LEFT BLOG
He added, "So as I like to say, it doesn't matter if it's presented in heels or boots, the DeSantis doctrine's a losing one. We're going to learn that the more Casey DeSantis gets out there."
Since DeSantis’ campaign began, mainstream media outlets have insulted and mocked Casey DeSantis with various names ranging from Lady Macbeth to "Walmart Melania."
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"We’ve got a Sunshine State Lady Macbeth, in her green cape and white gloves, with her middling husband and her thirst for the crown—and we’ve got a guy who wants to be sitting in a corner, mumbling about the Federalist Papers and gobbling pudding off his fingers," The Daily Beast’s Katie Baker wrote about Casey in June. | 2023-07-10T01:23:44+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/msnbc-panel-mocks-casey-desantis-as-americas-karen-all-kinds-of-names-for-her/article_4e7030ef-e862-5e1c-80f4-5ed59e9e80e9.html |
Heading into his second season with the Patriots, there was no shortage of hype and expectations surrounding Kendrick Bourne.
After a season where he established himself as one of Mac Jones’ most explosive pass catchers, expectations have dampened after a less-than-stellar training camp and preseason that featured an ejection from the joint practices with the Panthers, along with a benching.
So what does the future have in store for Bourne?
Troy Brown, who serves as the Patriots receivers coach, provided a status report on the wideout.
“Obviously, he hasn’t had the type of offseason that he had last year, but he’s been working at it just like everybody else,” Brown said Monday in a video conference. “He’s coming along, and he’s getting more and more reps as the camp goes on here. As we go into the first game here, he’s getting more and more reps. We’re going to play the guys who deserve to play.”
Bourne had posted career-best numbers in 2021 (55 catches, 800 yards, five touchdowns). But he fell down the depth chart during the summer behind Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, and Nelson Agholor. Rookie Tyquan Thornton, prior to suffering his collarbone injury, also seemed like he was inching ahead of Bourne.
Brown suggested his cut in play time with the top unit wasn’t the result of something Bourne had done.
“He hasn’t done anything wrong, or bad, or anything like that,” Brown said.
Bottom line: Bourne is simply going to have to work his way back up the depth chart.
“I think he’s been making some plays here and there,” Brown said. “But for the most part, he’s just been working as hard as the other guys have been working. We’ve had some other guys that have made some plays throughout the course of camp here, and they’re all out there competing and fighting.
“There’s no named person that’s going to be out there playing more than another person. It’s just going to be whoever earns the right to go out there and play. They’re going to be the guys who play for us on Sundays.”
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Every time I've witnessed Animal Collective in concert the band has been bathed in colored light, with shapes and patterns floating above the members' heads, often mirroring the unpredictable and mesmerizing journey that defines its music. Yet here, the band is brightly lit for its Tiny Desk (home) concert — which it filmed at MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art), playing new songs from its 11th studio album Time Skiffs — and the band's musical journey remains transfixing.
The four members known by their monikers Deakin, Panda Bear, Avey Tare and Geologist are joined by a silent "time skiff rider," dressed mysteriously in a hooded robe, who cuts paper shapes at a tiny desk as the band's music unfolds.
The set begins as Animal Collective's new album opens, with "Dragon Slayer" morphing into "Car Keys." The abstract words ping back and forth between Deakin, Panda Bear and Avey Tare, resembling a secret code to which only they hold the key: "I saw a red kite fly / Was it held by an anchor? / I saw a red kite burn / I saw a string gone astray."
The final track "Kings Walk" is for those truly dedicated to the collective. It's an unreleased, vocal-heavy song that Animal Collective has been performing since 2019. With lyrics as abstract as Mary Lum's Assembly (Lorem Ipsum), the artwork filling the MASS MoCA walls behind the band, the music feels challenging, not always welcoming. It's a path in music that perhaps you've never taken, but may want to take again once you do.
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Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a new lawsuit, shortly after the state dropped its statute of limitations on such cases.
The lawsuit, filed in Nevada federal court on Wednesday, alleges that the 85-year-old actor and comedian "used his enormous power, fame, and prestige" to isolate and assault them. The women say that Cosby drugged and assaulted them during encounters that took place between 1979 and 1992 in homes, dressing rooms and hotels across Nevada.
The lawsuit comes just two weeks after Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill eliminating the two-year deadline for adults to sue their alleged perpetrators for damages from sexual abuse. Cosby faces other sexual assault lawsuits in California, New York and New Jersey, states that have approved similar "lookback laws."
In the Nevada lawsuit, the plaintiffs also allege that Cosby claimed interest in helping them or their careers as a pretense to isolate and sexually assault them.
Among them is former model and reality TV star Janice Dickinson, who testified against Cosby in his 2018 criminal trial in Pennsylvania to demonstrate that the comedian's alleged 2004 assault of Andrea Constand wasn't an isolated case. According to the recently filed lawsuit, Dickinson was allegedly raped by Cosby at a hotel in Lake Tahoe after taking a pill Cosby gave her to deal with her menstrual pain.
Cosby spent nearly three years in state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Constand, a former employee of the women's basketball team at Cosby's alma mater, Temple University, before his conviction was overturned and he was released in 2021. Last year, Cosby was ordered to pay $500,000 in damages to a woman who said he sexually assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion when she was 16.
Over the years, more than 60 women have accused Cosby of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment. He continues to deny all allegations.
Cosby publicist Andrew Wyatt blasted the plaintiffs' complaint in a statement emailed to NPR on Thursday.
"It is disappointing to see that these alleged distractors are able to monetize false allegations against Mr. Cosby," Wyatt said. "The Merson Law Firm along with these alleged distractors are fueling false narratives for the potential of media fame and greed. Mr. Cosby continues to invoke his Constitutional Rights by saying, "Not Guilty" and vehemently denying all of these alleged allegations waged against him."
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch peered at a handful of Powerball tickets left behind as part of a giveaway and was told he could have them.
“Better chances of winning that than the Daytona 500,” Busch cracked.
It’s easy to understand why Busch would feel that way. The two-time Cup Series champion is winless in 17 starts in NASCAR’s most prestigious race, a skid that’s more of a head-scratcher than a heartbreaker considering Busch has won at just about every track on the circuit.
He’s even partied in victory lane at Daytona International Speedway, only in the summer race. But the ultimate prize on NASCAR’s ultimate stage has eluded him, maybe even gnawed at him, throughout his professional career.
“It’s just not happened yet for me,” said Busch, who wrecked while leading a qualifying race Thursday night. “Some guys, this is the only race they ever win. Other guys, they win it two or three times. It’s the Super Bowl of our sport, and it’s hard to accomplish this one.”
Now driving for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 8 Chevrolet, Busch will try to change his Daytona 500 fortunes in the 65th running of “The Great American Race” on Sunday. And he has plenty of company in the 0-for-500 club, with four other drivers also having double-digit droughts in NASCAR’s season opener.
Kyle Larson, the 2021 series champ, could join the club soon. He’s current 0 for 9 in the 500.
“It’s just a difficult style of racing that I just haven’t had the best of time in my career,” Larson said. ‘I used to always say it’s bad luck, but I don’t necessarily feel that way anymore.”
Others share that sentiment:
MARTIN TRUEX JR. (0 for 18)
Truex owns NASCAR’s longest active losing streak in the 500. The 2017 series champ won each of the first two stages last year before getting caught up in a five-car crash with 50 laps to go. He also was the runner-up in the 2016 Daytona 500, edged at the finish line by 0.011 seconds by Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin.
Truex doesn’t have a top-10 finish in the 500 since, but he’s feeling good after winning the exhibition Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum two weeks ago.
“It was just good for confidence, good for momentum,” Truex said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team so fired up to get to the racetrack as my guys have been. I think that’s a good thing and hopefully we can just keep that momentum going.”
BRAD KESELOWSKI (0 for 13)
Keselowski has won six times at Talladega, making him one of NASCAR’s top superspeedway racers, but he’s had mostly bad luck in the Daytona 500.
The 2012 series champ had a legit shot in 2021 before then-Team Penske teammate Joey Logano blocked him on the final lap and caused a multi-car melee that allowed Michael McDowell to drive by and end up in victory lane for one of the more shocking finishes in race history.
Keselowski responded last year by winning a qualifying race and then led a race-high 67 laps in the 500 — but ultimately came up short again.
“I have six Talladega wins, which is great, but I’d like to have a Daytona 500 win to go with them,” said Keselowski, who is entering his second year as a driver/owner at RFK Racing. “I’ve been fortunate. I’ve had some good races and bad races on plate tracks — and everything in-between. I’m just really hungry to bring this one home.
“I’ve been so close the last few years. It’s been painful to walk away — not so much empty-handed — but without the trophy.”
ARIC ALMIROLA (0 for 12)
Almirola seemed content to walk away from full-time racing after his last Daytona 500, a fifth-place finish in 2022. But he delayed his pending retirement a few months later and remained at Stewart-Haas Racing for at least another year. Now, Almirola gets another shot at the 500.
“If you win Dover, you don’t become the Dover 400 champion,” said Almirola, who won a rain-shortened July race at Daytona in 2014 and picked up another victory in a qualifier Thursday. “When you win the Daytona 500, you become the Daytona 500 champion for the rest of your life.”
RICKY STENHOUSE JR. (0 for 11)
Both of Stenhouse’s career wins came at superspeedways in 2017 — at the summer race at Daytona and at Talladega. He’s been a consistent contender since, although his results have slipped since leaving Roush Fenway Racing following the 2019 season.
He was running near the front with six laps to go last year when Keselowski gave him a push that turned him sideways and eventually into the wall. He ended up 28th. His only top-10 finish in the 500 came in 2014.
“Everybody is tensed up here knowing that you have one shot to win the Daytona 500,” he said. “You look at the careers of people in our sport that accomplished a lot but never won the 500. It shows how tough it is.”
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Hall of Famers Tony Stewart, Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin are the most notable drivers who never won the race.
Truex, Busch, Keselowski, Almirola, Stenhouse and even Larson will be looking for a breakthrough Sunday. And no one should be surprised to see it happen.
After all, Hall of Famer David Pearson needed 15 tries to win the Daytona 500. Busch’s older brother Kurt needed 16. And NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt won in his 20th try — an iconic moment in series history.
“You just come in here and treat it as if it’s any other race,” Kyle Busch said. “There is great opportunity to be able to win the race, and if you put yourself in the right spot, you can.”
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an incremental share repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion, commencing this quarter through June 30, 2024, and intends to increase the quarterly cash dividend from $0.23 to $0.25 per share of common stock, commencing in the third quarter of 2023. The company had approximately $300 million remaining under its prior share repurchase program as of March 31, 2023, so this increase will bring the total amount of share repurchase authorization to approximately $1.3 billion through June 30, 2024.
The company expects to make share repurchases from time to time subject to market conditions and other factors, including legal and regulatory restrictions and required approvals.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Julie & Holleman is investigating the proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of Duck Creek Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCT) by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. The deal was announced on January 6, 2023, offers Duck Creek shareholders just $19.00 per share, and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
To learn more about the investigation, click here. There is no cost of obligation to you.
Duck Creek is the leading cloud-based SaaS provider of core systems for the global property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. Its recent financial results demonstrate the company's leadership position. For example, on January 5, 2023, Duck Creek announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2022, reporting a 23% year-over-year increase in subscription revenue and a 24% increase in SaaS annual recurring revenue. Despite the strong growth prospects, Duck Creek's board of directors, including a special committee of the board, determined to sell the company to Vista.
Julie & Holleman is investigating potential legal claims available to Duck Creek's shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition, including claims related to whether the $19 per share deal price is adequate. Within the last year alone, Duck Creek stock traded over $30 per share, which suggests that Vista is pouncing on short-term trends to acquire the company at a steep discount. Indeed, Duck Creek's recent financial results suggest that the company is trending upward. Certain financial analysts have also established price targets much higher than the merger price, including one target as high as $22 per share.
If you would like more information about Julie & Holleman's investigation, or about the acquisition in general, please contact W. Scott Holleman by email at scott@julieholleman.com or by telephone at (929) 415-1020. You may also visit the firm's website by clicking here. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Julie & Holleman is a boutique law firm that focuses on shareholder litigation, including derivative actions, mergers and acquisitions cases, securities fraud class actions, and corporate investigations. The firm's attorneys litigate in state and federal courts across the nation. For more information about the firm, please visit https://www.julieholleman.com/. This notice may constitute attorney advertising.
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Premier partner to the food & beverage industry launches strategic risk management and systematic modeling services
LAFAYETTE, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to growing demand from customers in the food and beverage industry for enhanced risk management assistance, McKeany-Flavell announced the launch of its expanded commodity risk management program.
Michael Caughlan, President and CEO, and Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management, announced the launch. McKeany-Flavell, offers commodity market expertise in sugar, corn sweeteners, edible oils, cocoa and chocolate, fruit and fruit concentrates, nutmeats, CBD, and other ingredients.
Shawn Bingham, who heads the new program, joined McKeany-Flavell in January 2021 to develop the new offering and integrate his strategic systematic modeling platform. Shawn is a veteran of the futures and options industry and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. He is a past member of both the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Board Options Exchange and has worked for several industry recognized firms.
"Successful procurement price risk management means striking a balance between supply assurance, cost avoidance and volatility.", said Shawn. "We recommend a portfolio strategy approach, using multiple tools and disciplines to achieve your procurement goals."
Mike Caughlan commented, "After months of preparation to establish a robust risk management service for our established clientele, we are proudly moving forward with this new program with great confidence. The addition of a highly experienced risk management professional like Shawn allows us to do so. Clients who are interested in benefiting from expanded risk management solutions during these volatile times should contact us directly."
Visit mckeany-flavell.com to learn more about McKeany-Flavell's expanded commodity risk management program.
McKeany-Flavell Launches Expanded Risk Management Services
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Major milestone for the most modern and powerful helicopter in DoD inventory
STRATFORD, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Marine Corps declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter, validating the platform's operational readiness to forward deploy Marines and equipment across the globe. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) designed and manufactures the CH-53K, which enables the U.S. Marine Corps and international militaries to move troops and equipment from ship to shore, and to higher altitude terrain, more quickly and effectively than ever before.
"This declaration is a vote of confidence from Marine Corps leadership and demonstrates the critical role of the CH-53K, giving forces more range and agility to conduct expeditionary heavy-lift assault transport of armored vehicles, equipment, and personnel. This capability is critical in the Indo-Pacific region and around the globe in support of the joint force and allies," said Sikorsky President Paul Lemmo. "Sikorsky and our nationwide CH-53K supply chain, including dozens of small businesses, are committed to delivering aircraft that can adapt to future missions and are reliable, sustainable and relevant for decades to come."
The path to CH-53K IOC included collaboration on Initial Operational Testing & Evaluation among Sikorsky, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps to develop, test and validate the advanced capabilities of this 21st century aircraft.
Marines have been flying and supporting the CH-53K in the fleet environment demonstrating the aircraft is on track to fully deploy on schedule. The aircraft have flown more than 3,000 flight hours showcasing the CH-53K's performance in a range of mission scenarios including extreme cold and hot environments. Other accomplishments include:
- Day and night air-to-air refueling
- Air-to-air refueling with 27,000 lb. external load
- Sea trials with over 350 landings
- Live fire testing and evaluation
- Sustained operations simulating offload of a Marine Expeditionary Brigade
- Testing in degraded visual environment conditions at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona
- Delivery of first six aircraft to the Marine Corps
The IOC declaration positions the Marine Corps for a full rate production decision in 2023. The Approved Acquisition Objective is 200 aircraft.
The CH-53K high-tech production line in Stratford, Connecticut, is active with seven aircraft in build, including three on schedule to deliver to the Marine Corps this year. There are 46 aircraft fully on contract including four heavy-lift helicopters for the government of Israel and another 14 aircraft on contract for long lead material. The helicopters for Israel are under a U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement.
The CH-53K program leverages digital thread technologies to achieve sustainment savings as well as increased performance and readiness. The digital thread permeates design, manufacture, operation, and sustainment of the CH-53K.
The CH-53K has been specifically designed with a digitally-enhanced modern maintenance support environment to dramatically improve the maintainer's experience.
- Maintenance times will be reduced by one-third with several physical design features and smart technologies designed and built into the aircraft.
- The digital aircraft feeds into a modern plane-side automated maintenance system that enables advanced diagnostics and proactive support solutions.
- There is a robust support system in place for the CH-53K with spare parts, support equipment, validated repair manuals, and Sikorsky technical experts on the ground to support entry into service.
Increased readiness of the CH-53K will be enabled by leveraging the current success of the CH-53E, an aircraft specifically designed for maintainability. Sikorsky has unmatched experience providing parts, integrated logistics, best-in-class fleet data analytics, support services and a DoD award-winning Performance Based Logistics agreement to the U.S. Marine Corps and its CH-53E Super Stallion fleet for 38 years.
For additional information, visit our website: www.lockheedmartin.com/ch53k.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
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A new and growing threat is facing America’s largest bird, the California condor, a famed species that has been slowly recovering from the brink of extinction.
A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has killed at least 18 of the massive birds around the Grand Canyon in Arizona over the past month. And now California biologists are scrambling to address what could be a catastrophic setback if condors in Big Sur and other parts of the state become infected.
“The disease has moved so quickly, and a vaccine development has not,” said Kelly Sorenson, executive director of the Ventana Wildlife Society, a non-profit group that has released condors into the wilds around Big Sur and San Simeon since 1997. “We are in a very tough spot.”
“We are preparing for a worst-case scenario,” he added. “It has the potential to be devastating to the population.”
As of Tuesday, officials have recorded 363 cases of all types of wild birds in California being infected by avian influenza — more than in any other state except Minnesota and Florida, which had 566 and 415.
In California, the disease has also killed bald eagles and golden eagles, turkey vultures, ducks, geese, ravens, gulls, sanderlings, grebes and other birds and has shown up in most Bay Area counties. So far, no condors have been found infected in the Golden State. Avian influenza had not been known to kill condors until the first bird in the Grand Canyon died on March 20.
If the disease spreads widely across California, scientists say they could begin capturing wild condors to protect them until a vaccine is developed.
“That’s not really a great option,” Sorenson said. “It’s not something they would enjoy, to put it lightly. But it’s better than losing a large number of birds. We are trying to prepare for all scenarios.”
Sorenson’s organization this week purchased 10 large steel quarantine pens, each 12 feet long, so they can care for condors, whose wingspans can stretch 9 feet.
The pens are located on land donated by the Monterey County SPCA along Highway 68 between Salinas and Monterey.
Condors once ranged from British Columbia to Mexico. But because of habitat loss, hunting and lead poisoning, the majestic birds reached a low of just 22 nationwide by the early 1980s.
In a desperate gamble to stave off extinction, federal biologists captured all the remaining wild condors in 1987 and began breeding them in the Los Angeles Zoo, San Diego Zoo and other facilities. The birds’ offspring have been gradually released back to the wild in Big Sur, near the Grand Canyon, at Pinnacles National Park, in Kern County, in Baja, Mexico, and most recently near Redwood National Park. The first condors in modern times to be born in the wild hatched in 2007, and today there are 561 California condors, with 347 in the wild.
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, on March 9, employees of the Peregrine Fund, a non-profit group that manages the flock of 116 wild condors that fly in the Grand Canyon and parts of Utah, saw a female condor that appeared to be sick.
They thought it had lead poisoning, a common cause of death among condors who eat deer and other animals that have been shot by hunters and ranchers, ingesting bullet fragments.
On March 20, they found the bird dead below her nest. Tests confirmed the animal died from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a type of “bird flu” that has killed millions of chickens and wild birds across the world.
As of Wednesday, 18 condors from the Grand Canyon area have died, with 6 confirmed from the disease and the other 12 suspected to have died from it. Another five are in veterinary care and undergoing testing for the disease, which veterinarians and biologists call “HPAI.”
The 18 deaths amount to nearly 1 in 6 condors in the Arizona-Utah population and is more than the total number of wild condors that died in each of the past four years from lead poisoning in all locations across Western North America where they have been released.
Scientists think the condors were exposed through contact with wild birds, potentially birds migrating from South America.
The disease’s particular strain, known as H5N1, is considered low risk as a human health concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But it is highly contagious in wildlife and can spread quickly by bird-to-bird contact and contamination from birds’ fecal material. The virus can also spread from exposed clothing, shoes and vehicles.
“It’s scary,” said Ashleigh Blackford, California condor coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “This is a program where people have invested a lot of time in this recovery effort. This is a monumental blow in a short amount of time. You can go backward so quickly.”
Blackford said scientists are still learning about the disease, how it spreads and how to care for condors who might be exposed.
“This is like the first two weeks when COVID first came out,” she said. “Things are happening rapidly. We don’t have enough data, but we are collecting it rapidly.”
Biologists who deal with condors have been wearing protective coveralls, washing their shoes and taking steps such as not leaving out dead animals for them to feed on so they don’t congregate.
The Central California population of 94 wild condors is still recovering from the Dolan Fire in Big Sur in 2020, which killed 12 of the endangered birds.
It was unclear Thursday, however, what steps Pinnacles National Park in San Benito County is taking to prepare for the spread of the disease in its flock of 29 condors. Park officials referred calls to the National Park Service media office in Denver, and spokesman Naaman Horn said he would not make park scientists available for interviews Thursday, saying all national parks needed to have a coordinated message to the public.
Sorenson expressed concern about the threat in California. “Lead poisoning has been the number one threat to the recovery of the species,” he said. “But this is quite worrisome because condors are highly social, and this disease is very contagious.” | 2023-04-14T22:42:25+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2023/04/14/california-condors-killed-by-avian-flu-for-first-time-increasing-risk-to-famed-species/ |
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-induced supply chain issues and supplier price gouging, inflation is rising in Europe. Consumer price inflation in the Euro zone hit a record high last month.
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Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-induced supply chain issues and supplier price gouging, inflation is rising in Europe. Consumer price inflation in the Euro zone hit a record high last month.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-06-28T11:42:23+00:00 | nepm.org | https://www.nepm.org/2022-06-28/some-european-countries-see-prices-rise-a-lot-faster-than-others-in-the-bloc |
City hosting Eastside celebration on Friday
Published: Jun. 10, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - City and community leaders, food and music will fill Philip Simmons Park on Friday evening in an Eastside celebration.
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and other leaders will deliver remarks recognizing the 110th birthday of Philip Simmons.
Simmons crafted iconic ironwork that can be found all over the city.
A pop up Piccolo Spoleto concert featuring local band “Momentum” begins at 6 p.m.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. Friday at Philip Simmons Park in Hampstead Square located at 3 Aiken Street.
The city says Columbus Street between Hanover Street and East Hampstead Square will be closed between 2 and 11 p.m. on Friday for the event.
Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-10T14:14:45+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/2022/06/10/city-hosting-eastside-celebration-friday/ |
(KTLA) – “Yellowstone” is coming to an end.
According to Variety, the hit series’ fifth season will be the last one and it’s set to debut in November.
However, this is not a complete goodbye to the Duttons.
An “untitled sequel series has been ordered and will debut on Paramount Network and Paramount+ in December,” the publication reported.
The announcement comes after Entertainment Tonight reported Kevin Costner wouldn’t be returning to the show after Season 5.
Behind Costner, who plays Montana rancher, John Dutton, series creator Taylor Sheridan launched a phenomenon. The opening of its fifth season last November was seen by 12.1 million viewers on the night of its debut, more people than any other scripted series last fall — a remarkable feat for a show not on a broadcast network.
The actor is reportedly in the middle of “Horizon: An American Saga,” which is a four-film series that he’s in charge of and starring in. Production is taking place in Utah.
“’Yellowstone’ has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits – from ‘1883’ to ‘Tulsa King,’ and I am confident our ‘Yellowstone’ sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life,” said Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios in a statement obtained by Variety.
Paramount would not comment on that Friday, with a spokesperson saying only, “Kevin Costner is a big part of ‘Yellowstone’ and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come.”
Not much is known about the upcoming sequel, but back in February Deadline reported that Matthew McConaughey was in talks for an upcoming project involving the franchise.
David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, which produces “Yellowstone” with MTV Entertainment, said the new series “will be picking up where ‘Yellowstone’ leaves off in another epic tale.” While the series hasn’t been named, the word “Yellowstone” will be part of the title — an important distinction because that wasn’t the case for spinoffs like “1883” or “1923.”
Paramount has denied published reports that actor Matthew McConaughey is signed to star in the sequel. But a spokesperson said Friday that McConaughey “is a phenomenal talent with whom we’d love to partner.”
Following its debut on the cable network, the sequel will also air on the Paramount+ streaming network.
That’s a hugely important distinction for the company. “Yellowstone” streams on NBC Universal’s Peacock service, owned by Comcast, meaning a big chunk of revenue created by the popular drama has been going elsewhere.
“Yellowstone” is currently filming its fifth season.
Back in November, the series began airing the first half of the season, which was eight episodes. | 2023-05-05T23:40:47+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/yellowstone-to-reportedly-end-with-season-5/ |
Andrey Vinogradsky will serve as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations
DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Point-of-decision media startup Looma has added Instacart alum Andrey Vinogradsky to its executive team as part of a late 2022 hiring spree to support forthcoming growth. Vinogradsky's initial focus will be preparing Looma's retail operations engine for the considerable expansion of the company's at-shelf network of screens, Loop™, as well as the company's retail media integration strategy overall. He'll report directly to the company's Founder and CEO, Cole Johnson.
Vinogradsky joins with deep experience in the startup, retail, and food and beverage spaces, most recently overseeing business development for Instacart's SMB retail accounts in the United States and Canada. He has a proven record of fostering sustainable, long-term growth at a range of businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 & 1000 corporations. He's a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and holds an MBA from the Wharton School with a focus on operations in the retail industry.
"Having spent many years in a retail environment as both consumer and professional, it has always baffled me that no one has cracked offline media in a thoughtful way. What Looma brings to the table is revolutionary, from its approach to content and shopper experience to the way it enables stores, category teams, and marketers to connect with consumers in meaningful ways," said Vinogradsky. "I joined Looma, not just for its amazing people and leadership team but to enable a product for the retail industry that benefits filmmakers, brands, retailers, and customers alike."
Vinogradsky is one of several key hires Looma made in late 2022 to prepare for a year of retail expansion. The company currently operates adult beverage programs in N.C.-based Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods Stores, Midwest-based Schnuck Markets, and Texas-based H-E-B, and has pilots — either active or in review — with several leading regional and national grocers in both adult beverage and center store.
About Looma
Looma exists to bring transparency, humanity, and responsibility to advertising and commerce. We do so by connecting shoppers to the people and stories behind their favorite brands and informing their purchasing decisions. Two complementary products enable this pursuit:
- Loop™, an in-store media platform that generates ad revenue without sacrificing the shopper experience by playing stories, not ads
- Relay™, a marketplace of filmmakers who specialize in point-of-decision video in food & bev.
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Tablets are a great way to remain productive if you don’t have a laptop and your mobile phone’s screen is too small. A few years ago, a tablet was primarily operated by tapping the screen. But as technology advanced and compatible peripherals emerged, it’s now easy to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse. This lets you turn your tablet into a laptop that has the same basic functions while being much lighter.
However, a tablet doesn’t have the upgrading capabilities of a laptop and storage will become a problem. It’s critical that you know what storage requirements you have, but for most people, 32 gigabytes is the sweet spot.
In this article: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4, Apple iPad 9.7 Inch with Wi-Fi and Lenovo Tab M8 Tablet
Storage configurations
Mobile apps are usually only a few megabytes, though some are as large as a few hundred megabytes. This isn’t usually a problem, especially if you use your tablet with productivity applications. However, the space fills up faster when downloading games or transferring large files such as photos or creating digital art.
There are tablets with large-capacity memory, such as 64 or 256GB, but the price increases exponentially. Adding a few hundred dollars more to the price tag is sometimes not worth it, as it won’t change the tablet’s other internal components or functions.
To keep your tablet’s cost affordable, it’s often better to look for one that can accommodate an external hard drive. This way, you can get a powerful tablet with a low storage capacity rather than forking out more money for an average tablet with a large memory.
Consider the operating system
It’s important to consider what you’ll be using your tablet for the most, as this can influence which operating system is the best for your purposes. The most common tablet operating system is Google’s Android. Through the Google Play Store, you have access to around 2.7 million apps spanning a plethora of categories, from productivity and home automation to mobile games and entertainment.
However, many of the most popular drawing or creative-content applications aren’t available on Android. For those, you’ll have to turn to Apple’s iPad. While there are fewer apps available for Apple devices, the drawing app ProCreate, for example, is only available for the iPad.
But with that said, Apple’s tablets, such as the iPad Air and the iPad Pro, are more expensive than most Android gadgets. That’s because Apple uses internal components that cost more to manufacture or develop. Android tablet makers, meanwhile, use readily available and mass-produced components.
Best affordable tablets with 32 GB of storage
This 10.4-inch Android tablet has an ultra-widescreen display with a built-in landscape-oriented camera. In addition to the 32GB of storage, it has an enhanced quad-speaker system with Dolby Atmos surround sound and includes two months of free YouTube Premium and six months of free Spotify Premium. It has one USB 2.0 port.
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Apple iPad 9.7-Inch with Wi-Fi
Apple’s iPad is one of the most popular tablets with creative workers. This one has a 9.7-inch Retina Display with wide color and True Tone capabilities. The tablet uses Apple’s A9 third-generation chip with 64-bit architecture, making it lightning fast. In addition to the 32GB of storage, it has a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, an 8-megapixel rear camera and 32GB of RAM.
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With 32GB of storage, a quad-core 2-gigahertz processor and 2GB of RAM, this 8-inch tablet is perfect for general productivity tasks. It has a full metal back cover, and the thin bezel only takes up 18% of the display. It has a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi module, a front and rear camera and a 5,000 mAh battery that lasts the whole day.
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Amazon’s Fire tablet is an excellent choice for watching online content, browsing the internet and staying in touch with friends. The 32GB of storage is assisted by the powerful octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM, and it has a 10-inch 1080p display. Using a compatible SD card, you can increase the storage up to 1 terabyte. The battery lasts for 12 hours, and you download applications through Amazon’s app store.
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This 10.5-inch tablet runs on Google’s Android operating system and is powered by an ARM processor and 32GB of RAM. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera, 32GB of storage that can be expanded to 128GB and one USB 2.0 port. You also get two months of access to YouTube Premium and, as a bonus, access to Samsung TV Plus and 160 TV channels.
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If you’re looking for a 32GB tablet for your kids, this is an excellent choice. It has an 8-inch HD display, 2GB of RAM, and the storage is expandable to 1TB. It uses a faster Hexa-core processor than previous models, and the battery lasts about 13 hours. It comes with one year of access to Amazon Kids+ and a kid-proof case to keep it safe.
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This refurbished tablet has a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 32GB of storage, and a quad-core processor for resource-intensive tasks. It has powerful quad speakers tuned by AKG and comes with the pressure-responsive S Pen. There is a 13-megapixel rear camera, and the battery lasts over 10 hours.
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Apple iPad 6th Generation Wi-Fi + Cellular
This refurbished Apple tablet has a 9.7-inch Multi-Touch Retina display, uses the Apple A10 processor and has 32GB of storage.
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In addition to the 32GB of storage, this has a 10.3-inch FHD display, an octa-core processor and two cameras.
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3 charged after shooting at a South Florida Walmart kills 1 and wounds another
MIAMI (AP) — Three men were facing charges Thursday after a shooting at a South Florida Walmart left one person dead and another wounded, authorities said.
The Wednesday shooting broke out after a fight between two groups at the Walmart in Florida City, about 25 miles southwest of Miami, according to a Miami-Dade police report.
Steve Lestin, 25, is charged with second-degree murder and attempted felony murder. Roberto Acevedo, 20, and Jimari Hodge, 21, are each charged with battery. Police said they weren’t searching for additional suspects.
Rescue workers transported two victims to a Miami trauma center after the shooting, and one later died. The man who died, 23-year-old Nathaniel Baez, was involved in the confrontation, while the other victim was a bystander who was shot in the foot, police said.
Several others were injured during the commotion caused by the shooting, officials said. A woman who fell and hit her head was taken to a hospital. Rescue workers treated five other people for minor cuts and scrapes outside the store.
Lestin was being held without bond. Acevedo and Hodge were each being held on $1,500 bail. Online jail records didn’t list attorneys for the men.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-20T21:41:58+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2023/07/20/3-charged-after-shooting-south-florida-walmart-kills-1-wounds-another/ |
Grant recipients have been awarded either $150,000 Innovation Grants or $250,000 Promise Grants
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National education nonprofit Accelerate today announced it will award $6 million in grants to 32 organizations working to make high-impact tutoring a sustainable and cost-effective feature of the American school day. The grants come from Accelerate's Call to Effective Action program, which supports innovation, research, and implementation in the tutoring field in order to help expand access to high-impact tutoring and raise student achievement. Grantees are working in 20 states across the country.
"The evidence behind tutoring as an intervention is strong and the field is making tremendous progress, but we still need more providers with a proven track record that can also scale," said Accelerate CEO Kevin Huffman. "Before the federal pandemic relief dollars dry up, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to identify these providers and ensure they are able to deliver cost-effective programs and present evidence that they get results for kids."
A recent Tyton Partners survey finds that many districts intend to continue investing in tutoring after ESSER funding expires. However, teachers today are stretched thin as they continue to address pandemic-era learning gaps. High-impact tutoring must be made classroom-ready and easy to implement to fulfill its promise as an intervention. For these grants, Accelerate prioritized tutoring providers that are using technology to reduce barriers to individualized instruction; identifying untapped sources of potential tutors such as paraprofessionals or college students; aligning tutoring content with high-quality instructional materials; and/or designing programming to serve particular groups of students such as multi-language learners, students with disabilities, and those in rural settings.
All Call to Effective Action grantees have shown a commitment to developing and scaling research-backed tutoring models that improve outcomes for all students, especially those in historically underserved communities. Grantees have been selected for one of two grant tracks, Innovation Grants or Promise Grants. High-potential tutoring models that do not yet have preliminary or early-stage evidence of impact on student outcomes received Innovation Grants of up to $150,000 each to support program development, implementation, and data collection. Established tutoring models with evidence of scalability and positive student outcomes received Promise Grants of up to $250,000 each to support program implementation to further develop the respective model's evidence base.
Every grantee will engage in research during the 2023-2024 school year, and ten grantees will participate in an Accelerate-funded research cohort led by J-PAL North America, a regional office of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As a part of this cohort, organizations will be matched with a researcher in the J-PAL network, attend trainings on key evaluation concepts, and receive support to run high-quality randomized evaluations.
"Every student deserves the resources and opportunities to be successful in school," said NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. "We are so honored to receive this grant, which will greatly expand access to high impact tutoring for students at over 80 New York City public schools."
"Amplify Tutoring is honored to be a second year recipient of an Accelerate grant," said Alanna Phelan, Vice President of Tutoring at Amplify. "This partnership will enable us to further build our evidence base as we continue to scale and innovate on our high-impact tutoring solutions that strengthen reading outcomes for students nationwide. We are excited to contribute to research about how effective tutoring can be transformative for young scholars."
"The Call to Effective Action grant will help Joyful Readers serve more than 1,000 Philadelphia elementary students through our high-impact AmeriCorps reading tutoring program in the 23-24 school year," said David Weinstein, Founder & Executive Director of Joyful Readers. "We're grateful to Accelerate for this grant and excited to partner with national experts in the field to improve our implementation, evaluation, and ultimately, our student outcomes. Being recognized by a national leader like Accelerate validates the hard work of our staff, AmeriCorps tutors, and school and district partners."
The grantees of the 2023 Call to Effective Action program are, in alphabetical order:
Accelerate is supported by Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin; Arnold Ventures; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; the Overdeck Family Foundation; and the Walton Family Foundation.
About Accelerate
Accelerate is a nonprofit organization, incubated and launched by the national nonprofit America Achieves, that seeks to embed high-impact tutoring programs into public schools now and for the long term. Launched in April 2022 with an initial fund of $65 million, Accelerate funds and supports innovation in schools, launches high-quality research, and advances a federal and state policy agenda to support this work.
Accelerate is leading efforts to improve practice on multiple fronts, including as a lead technical assistance partner to the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS). The NPSS is a joint partnership of more than 100 organizations, The Department of Education, AmeriCorps, the Johns Hopkins Everyone Graduates Center to launch a new coalition formed to expand high-quality tutoring, mentoring, and other evidence-based support programs, with the goal of ensuring an additional 250,000 adults serve in these roles over the next three years.
Accelerate is supported by Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin; Arnold Ventures; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; the Overdeck Family Foundation; and the Walton Family Foundation.
For more information, visit http://www.accelerate.us.
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Funding round led by Advent Life Sciences. New investors include Emerson Collective, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, British Patient Capital, Mubadala and the Minderoo Foundation.
Proceeds to accelerate development and scale of Proximie's Operating System for the Operating Room - a centralized platform delivering connected surgical care
LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proximie, the global health technology platform digitally connecting operating rooms (OR) announces it has successfully raised $80 million in a Series C equity financing. The investment follows a year in which Proximie saw a significant increase in its Total Contracted Value, supported over 13,000 surgeries, and expanded their global footprint to 100 countries.
The funding round was led by Advent Life Sciences - one of the leading trans-Atlantic venture investors building innovative life sciences businesses, with participation from new investors Emerson Collective - the impact investor founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, British Patient Capital, Mubadala Investment Company, and the Minderoo Foundation. Existing investors F-Prime Capital, Eight Roads, Questa Capital, Global Ventures, and Maverick Ventures also participated in the round.
Proceeds will be used to accelerate development of key products and services, build out Proximie's marketplace ecosystem and scale their Operating System of the OR - a centralized platform delivering connected surgical care. Hospitals and surgical centers who leverage Proximie's technology will have access to preoperative data that can help inform patient care, real time collaborative tools to record, train, and deliver care, and postoperative content management tools to capture and distribute content to their colleagues. Taken together, Proximie will allow health systems to establish an intelligent, digital layer to the OR, enabling them to save time, money, and more lives.
Proximie has been used for cases in surgical specialities at over 500 hospitals worldwide. Hospitals have applied Proximie's technology to drive efficiencies in the surgical backlog following COVID-19, increased the speed of training surgeons while maintaining costs, and built hub and spoke models concentrating surgical care and expertise in central locations to reduce the time and costs associated with travel.
Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, CEO and Founder of Proximie, said:
"Our vision is to democratize surgery through better data by connecting every OR and Cath Lab in the world. We began this journey enabling surgeons to virtually join any OR. Now, we're using this capability to digitize the operating room, bringing patients the collective expertise of the best surgeons in the world - where data collected and shared on Proximie can help them receive life-saving care, no matter where they live."
Five billion people currently lack access to safe surgery, with over 18 million people dying every year from lack of access to surgery. Launched in 2016, Proximie is a tool allowing surgeons to virtually "scrub in" to any operating room in the world, extending the capabilities of top surgeons to areas without access to top surgical care. With the COVID-19 pandemic inhibiting travel and access, Proximie has grown rapidly, scaling to five continents and over 100 countries, helping surgeons deliver lifesaving care during a time of healthcare disruption.
Dr. Shahzad Malik, General Partner Advent Life Sciences, said:
"We are delighted to partner with Proximie and a world class group of investors as the company expands its global footprint and product capabilities. The company is a perfect fit for our ethos of backing best-in-class innovative life sciences businesses that have the capability to positively impact human health and healthcare delivery in paradigm changing ways."
The successful completion of today's fundraise means Proximie has raised a total of $130 million since inception.
John Cassidy, Investment Director at SoftBank Investment Advisers said:
"The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of virtual clinical care globally. Proximie's technology platform combines AI, machine learning, and augmented reality to facilitate live sharing of the operating room, creating a connected surgical care ecosystem to better support patients and hospitals. We are pleased to partner with Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram and the Proximie team to support their mission of saving lives by sharing the world's best clinical practices."
Notes to Editors
About Proximie
- Proximie is a global health technology platform focused on digitizing operating and diagnostic rooms;
- Proximie's mission is to deliver a connected surgical platform to help provide quality surgical care around the globe. Every Proximie procedure can be recorded, analysed and leveraged for future use to help inform best practice;
- By connecting operating rooms globally, Proximie is facilitating a rich, insightful data set which naturally feeds best practices into the entire healthcare ecosystem;
- Founded by Dr Nadine Hachach-Haram, Proximie has now conducted tens of thousands of surgical procedures and been deployed in over 500 hospitals in across 100 countries in five continents;
- Proximie has contracts with over 35 major medical device companies – with access to 90% of operating rooms and diagnostic suites in the U.K., U.S., and E.U – and been published in over 20 medical journals;
- For more information please visit www.proximie.com or follow @ProximieAR on Twitter.
About Advent Life Sciences
- Advent Life Sciences founds and invests in early- and mid-stage life sciences companies that have a first- or best-in-class approach to unmet medical needs
- The investment team consists of experienced professionals, each with extensive scientific, medical and operational experience, and a long-standing record of entrepreneurial and investment success in the US and Europe
- The firm invests in a range of sectors within life sciences, including drug discovery, enabling technologies, digital health, and med tech, with an emphasis on innovative, paradigm-changing approaches
- Advent Life Sciences has a presence in the UK, US and France
- For more information, please visit www.adventls.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. Lee Zeldin, GOP candidate for New York governor, attacked by man with knife at event but uninjured, campaign says.
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COX, Richard Lynn "Rick"
Age 67, of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born September 19, 1955, in Dayton, OH, to the late Noble and Queenie Cox. He graduated from Miamisburg High School class of 1974. Rick was a retired elevator mechanic and was a local union member. His passions included playing his conga drums in many bands, playing poker with family and friends, and target shooting. The highlight of his life was his wife and their family. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judy Cox; daughters, Amanda Anne (Tom) Lewis, Victoria "Tori" (Doug) Waffen, Amanda Lynn (Steve) Howard, and Stephanie Cox; 13 grandchildren, Connor, Austin, Aspen, Bradley (Katie), Alec, Kylee, Rebecca, Kennedy, Emily, Jack, Emerson, Katie, and Joseph; sisters, Patty (Don) Ashford, Mary Jo (Jon) Holp, and Judy Lewis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Noble "Bimbo" or "Bo" Cox; brother-in-law, Dave Lewis; and great-nephew, Charles "Chuckie" Milton Kincaid. A Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Bennett's Publical, 67 S. Main St., Miamisburg. Contributions in Rick's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Children's Dyslexia Center of Dayton. Condolences may be shared at
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A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ITALY
Bottom club Venezia could find itself relegated even before it kicks off against Roma in the evening match. Venezia was awarded a stay of execution last week after it beat Bologna 4-3 to end a run of 10 straight defeats and record its first win since February. Also, fellow stragglers Salernitana and Cagliari drew. However, anything but a defeat for Salernitana at Empoli would send Venezia straight back to Serie B before its match in the Italian capital. Victory for Salernitana would lift it four points clear of the relegation zone, with Cagliari and Genoa not playing until Sunday. Spezia can assure itself of safety with a win at Udinese. Hellas Verona hosts Torino.
GERMANY
No more chances. The Bundesliga’s relegation scrap will be decided in the final round with Hertha Berlin, Stuttgart and Arminia Bielefeld all fighting for survival. The last Champions League qualification place is also up for grabs, while Union Berlin and Cologne are striving for Europa League qualification. Bielefeld is the favorite to join already relegated Greuther Fürth in the second division, but it still has a chance of survival if it beats visiting Leipzig, which needs a point to reach the Champions League. Stuttgart, in the relegation playoff spot, could yet escape and leave Hertha in its place with a win over visiting Cologne if Hertha loses at Borussia Dortmund. Hertha just needs a draw to clinch survival. Freiburg could yet squeeze into the Champions League with a win at already-qualified Bayer Leverkusen – if Leipzig loses in Bielefeld. Union Berlin can clinch its place in the Europa League with a win at home over Bochum, but Cologne can capitalize on any Union slip-up by beating Stuttgart – which is fighting for survival.
FRANCE
In the penultimate round of the league, the race for second place and an automatic Champions League spot is between Marseille and Monaco. Although second-placed Marseille holds a three-point lead over third-placed Monaco, it faces a tougher-looking trip to Rennes, which is battling with Nice to finish in fourth and the Europa League entry place. Confident Monaco aims to make it nine straight wins when it hosts mid-table Brest and striker Wissam Ben Yedder will look to add to his 21 league goals. Nice is at home to mid-table Lille, last season’s champion, while champion Paris Saint-Germain is at Montpellier. Elsewhere, six-time champion Bordeaux will be relegated if it loses at home to Lorient. Bordeaux has conceded the most goals in the league, 89.
SPAIN
Espanyol hosts Valencia with both sides near the middle of the able with two rounds remaining. Espanyol will play under caretaker Luis Blanco a day after it fired coach Vicente Moreno. Neither side is able to reach the European qualification spots. Valencia is in 10th place, and Espanyol is 13th.
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Massachusetts Democratic nominee for governor and Attorney General Maura Healey released her third television advertisement Friday, with the tone starkly contrasting to her prior general appeals to voters.
Rather than hearing about Healey being raised by a single mother and learning the value of teamwork through her time playing basketball, viewers instead encounter a 30-second testimonial from Roger Brunelle Jr.
He lost his son, Brent, in 2014 to an opioid overdose, Healey’s campaign said.
“Shortly after Attorney General Healey was elected, I had an opportunity to meet her and I told her about Brent’s story,” Brunelle said in TV ad. “And she decided to do something. She got in the fight.”
Healey faces Republican candidate for governor Geoff Diehl, who’s backed by former President Donald Trump. Diehl, grappling with scant campaign finances, has yet to air any television advertisements, Politico reported Thursday.
Healey’s ad underscores a signature focus of Healey’s tenure as the “people’s lawyer,” in which she became the first attorney general in the country to sue the Sackler family — and their company, Purdue Pharma — for their role in sparking the the opioid crisis.
The lawsuit led to a $4.3 billion settlement — funneled to prevention, treatment and recovery services — and directed Purdue Pharma to wind down operations or be sold by 2024, according to the AG’s office. It also banned the Sacklers from the opioid business.
Brunelle went on to serve on the family advisory council tied to Healey’s investigation of Purdue Pharma. Healey has also sued Johnson & Johnson and McKinsey for fueling the opioid crisis.
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“As governor, I know she’ll be my champion and she’ll always have our backs,” Brunelle said in the ad.
The ad — which began airing Friday on broadcast, cable and streaming platforms — is part of the Healey’s campaign’s larger $4.5 million advertising push heading into the November election, a spokeswoman told MassLive. | 2022-09-30T14:37:47+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/politics/2022/09/new-maura-healey-ad-spotlights-ags-role-in-opioid-epidemic.html |
First-of-its-kind Mars livestream by ESA spacecraft interrupted at times by rain on Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A European spacecraft around Mars sent its first livestream from the red planet to Earth on Friday to mark the 20th anniversary of its launch, but rain in Spain interfered at times.
The European Space Agency broadcast the livestream with views courtesy of its Mars Express, launched by a Russian rocket from Kazakhstan in 2003.
It took nearly 17 minutes for each picture to reach Earth, nearly 200 million miles (300 million kilometers) away, and another minute to get through the ground stations.
The transmission was disrupted at times by rainy weather at the deep space-relay antenna in Spain.
Still, enough images made it through to delight the European space officials hosting the hourlong livestream. The initial views showed about one-third of Mars, which gradually grew bigger in the frames before shrinking again as the spacecraft circled the planet. White clouds could clearly be seen in some of the shots.
“If you were currently sitting on board Mars Express … this is what you would be seeing,” said Simon Wood, the mission’s spacecraft operations engineer. “We typically don’t normally get images in this way.”
Pictures and other data usually are stored aboard the spacecraft and later transmitted to Earth, according to Wood, when the spacecraft’s antenna can be pointed this way.
Near real-time footage from so far away is “rather rare,” according to ESA. The agency pointed to the live broadcasts by the Apollo moonwalkers more than a half-century ago and, more recently, live snippets from spacecraft deliberately crashing into the moon and an asteroid.
“These missions were all pretty close to home and others farther away sent perhaps an image or two in near real-time. When it comes to a lengthy livestream from deep space, this is a first,” ESA said in a statement before the event.
The rain on the plains in Spain cut into the number of pictures shown. ESA devoted only an hour to the livestream because it did not want to overload the spacecraft’s batteries.
Mars Express traveled to the red planet with a lander, dubbed Beagle-2, which lost contact with Earth as it attempted to touch down on the Martian surface.
More than a decade later, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured pictures of Beagle-2. Although it made it to the surface, the lander’s solar panels didn’t fully unfurl.
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Motown stars celebrate completion of museum expansion phases
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER
Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Motown legends Smokey Robinson, Otis Williams and Martha Reeves were among those who celebrated the completion of the first two phases of the Motown Museum’s expansion. The event took place Monday night in front of the famed “Hitsville, U.S.A.” building in Detroit. They celebrated the grand opening of Hitsville NEXT, an educational programming and creative hub, and the newly established Rocket Plaza that will serve as a community gathering place for museum visitors. Motown founder Berry Gordy’s late sister, Esther Gordy Edwards, founded the museum in the former Hitsville headquarters in 1985. The museum on Sunday will welcome back visitors for tours following pandemic- and construction-related closures. | 2022-08-09T05:45:06+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/08/08/motown-stars-celebrate-completion-of-museum-expansion-phases/ |
The advantage of seeing the finish line, or at least the regular-season finish line, Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin said Wednesday, is that the marathon is now a sprint.
“We’re in single digits with the season left, with the regular season left,” he said ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Miami-Dade Arena, with only eight regular-season games left to follow. “And it’s just kind of the time to start emptying the tank and to start to figure out what type of team you’re going to be for the postseason.
“So we’re ready.”
It is a somewhat daunting schedule, with Wednesday night’s game followed by a key Eastern Conference seeding battle Saturday night against the Brooklyn Nets, and a back-to-back road set next week against the Toronto Raptors and Knicks.
“Obviously,” Martin said, “these are the types of games that you live to play for, in this type of environment.”
Which means pacing yourself no longer is a consideration, Martin said, even with the play-in round to follow starting April 11 and then the playoffs opening April 15.
“But that’s part of the postseason, you never know how long it’s going to last,” he said. “So you’ve got to empty it like this is going to be your last couple of games.
“Like I said, you want to take advantage of every opportunity you have to continue to play past the regular season. And you just want to take full advantage and give yourself to be one of the final teams standing.”
The focus, guard Max Strus said ahead of Wednesday night’s game, has been on one side of the ball.
“Trying to get our defense right, getting back to who we are and what we do on the defensive end, getting stops and just controlling the game on that end,” he said. “So we’re going to take it more personal, and really try to implant our soul on the side of the ball.”
Like Martin, Strus said the focus should be singular.
“Winning, that’s the most important thing right now,” he said. “Finding any way we can stack wins on top of each other. With winning comes everything else. That cures everything.
“So as long as we can control the game on the defense end, do what we do on offense, and come out with a win, everything else is going to be fine.”
Captain’s treat
Heat captain Udonis Haslem organized a trip with several teammates to Tuesday night’s championship game of the World Baseball Classic at Lone Depot Park.
“It was unbelievable,” Strus said. “That was probably one of the coolest atmospheres I’ve ever been at, any sporting event. It felt like the whole world was like there, everybody inspiring each other.
“And just to see that at the highest level was really cool to be around.”
Japan defeated the United States 3-2 for the championship.
“Man, it was awesome,” Martin said. “Shoutout to OG. He got everything set up for us. We had a great time and had good people, good food and it was a good game. So I was glad I was able to witness something like that.”
Small ball
The Heat in recent games have experimented again with smaller lineups, something that often was the case last season, with power forward P.J. Tucker shifting to center.
This time those alignments have included minutes in the middle for Kevin Love and Haywood Highsmith.
“We’ll see. I’m open to anything,” coach Erik Spoelstra said, when asked if that could become a late-season staple. “Right now this is what it’s got to be. Everybody has to clear their mind, help our team win.
“The roles might not be exactly what everybody wants. It doesn’t matter at this point. We’re way past all of that stuff. It is about one game. What do we have to do to get a win?”
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Global and Local Stars Like Dani Levy and the Cast of THE SHEIK, plus STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' Anson Mount and 1883's Marc Rissmann Celebrated the Launch During an Exclusive Launch Event in Berlin
Following Last Week's Launch In France and Today's Launch In Germany, Austria And Switzerland, Paramount+ Is Now Available in 45 Markets Globally
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BERLIN, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+, the global streaming service from Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), launches today in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria with thousands of hours of entertainment, following the launch of the service in France on December 1st, and establishing a year of global expansion as the service is now live in 45 markets.
To celebrate its latest launch, Paramount rolled out its iconic Blue Carpet at the UCI Luxe in Berlin and hosted an unforgettable event featuring a first look at some of Paramount+'s premium content. Global and local stars gathered together for this exclusive event, including STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' star Anson Mount, 1883's Marc Rissmann, Dani Levy and the Cast of THE SHEIK, plus Cast Members of GERMANY SHORE and the entire SPOTLIGHT cast. During the event, it was also announced that Season 2 of YELLOWJACKETS will debut this March across multiple markets globally.
The streaming service provides a broad slate for the whole family, spanning new and exclusive Paramount+ originals, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from Paramount's world-renowned brands and production studios, including CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, SHOWTIME® and the Smithsonian Channel™, offering the best from international exclusive titles and local content.
In addition to eagerly anticipated critically-acclaimed series STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS as well as US drama YELLOWSTONE and its prequel 1883, global series that will become available on Paramount+ in Germany, Switzerland and Austria include SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER, telling the story of one of Silicon Valley's most successful and destructive unicorns; THE OFFER, based on Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's extraordinary, never-before-seen experiences of making "The Godfather," THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, which follows a new alien character who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution, and TULSA KING, with Sylvester Stallone playing the role of Dwight "The General" Manfredi just after he is released from a 25-year prison sentence and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was recently greenlit for a second season.
Additionally, Paramount+ will be the home of a selection of new blockbuster films following their theatrical and home entertainment releases, including "Top Gun: Maverick," which will arrive on the service on December 22nd.
Paramount+ is investing in local content and talent, with an unrivalled line-up of German originals, such as DER SCHEICH (The Sheik) (December 22nd), SPOTLIGHT (December 8th), the successful Nickelodeon series about the talented acting, dancing, and singing students at the Berlin School of Arts, and SIMON BECKETT'S CHEMISTRY OF DEATH (January 2023), a gripping crime series based on the acclaimed best-selling novels, among others.
Marco Nobili, EVP and International GM of Paramount+, commented: "There is no doubt 2022 has been the year of global expansion for Paramount+. With the latest launch in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and France last week, we are now streaming in key markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and soon in India. With our unbeatable content offering to entertain the entire family, deployed across such a vast footprint, we are well-positioned to continue our momentum in 2023."
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DER SCHEICH. The award-winning filmmaker Dani Levy tells the story of a one-of-a-kind con artist. In eight episodes, family man Ringo (Björn Meyer) reinvents himself and conquers the Zurich financial world as the illegitimate son of a billionaire Arab dynasty - with nothing but a bunch of fanciful stories and a fake bank statement for $8 billion. Ringo's wife Carla (Petra Schmidt-Schaller) simultaneously gets caught up in a dangerous web of lies, money and greed herself.
Sixth season of SPOTLIGHT the successful Nickelodeon series about the talented acting, dancing, and singing students at the Berlin School of Arts. In this season, the familiar cast grows to include new students and is supported as always by guest stars from TV, music, and the world of influencers, such as singers Lotte and Madeline Juno, TikTok stars JulesBoringLife and Twenty4Tim, and entrepreneur, choreographer and author Nikeata Thompson.
SIMON BECKETT'S CHEMISTRY OF DEATH (January 2023), a gripping crime series based on the acclaimed best-selling novels about forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter. Hunter, who gave up his police career after a stroke of fate, is looking for peace and quiet as a family doctor in the English countryside. But when a body is discovered in the woods, the local police ask him to help. The British-German cast includes Harry Treadaway as Dr. David Hunter, German-French actress Jeanne Goursaud and German actor Hardy Krüger Jr.
The eco-cyber thriller series A THIN LINE (early 2023) revolves around young twin sisters Anna (Saskia Rosendahl) and Benni (Hanna Hilsdorf), who use all digital tools at their disposal to bring crimes against the environment to light. When their hack into a government server leads to a police raid, the introverted Anna is arrested while the charismatic Benni disappears. Shortly after, Anna receives a visit from the head of a police unit (Peter Kurth) against cybercrime. When he reveals to her that Benni is part of a radical new terrorist group that is carrying out violent attacks against politicians and businesses, Anna must decide which side to take.
The series KOHLRABENSCHWARZ (in 2023) based on the mystery audiodrama series of the same name. Actor Michael Kessler, who came up with the idea together with author Tommy Krappweis, again takes on the lead role of newly divorced psychologist Stefan Schwab, who has retreated to the tranquil foothills of the Alps. But contrary to his plans, he finds no peace, as all of a sudden ancient legends seem to have awakened there: Children disappear, "sinners" are murdered, archaic legends come true.
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In addition to a broad selection of international reality shows, Paramount+ will also launch exclusive German reality highlights starting in December. On December 15th, Paramount+ will premiere new episodes of the popular MTV reality format GERMANY SHORE, formerly known as Reality Shore. The party-hungry reality stars spare no conflict, no physical contact and pull out all the stops as they party and fight in sunny Croatia. Crazy challenges push the reality stars to their limits and bond them together as a family, as the emotions run wild.
Paramount+ Kids & Family
There is also a wide variety of kids and family content, such as BIG NATE, a new animated series about a sixth-grade kid who has a never-ending need to prove his awesomeness to the world; PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE as well as the 217 episodes of the series, including new exclusive episodes from season 9; movie highlights SECRET HEADQUARTERS, starring Owen Wilson, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2; the CG-animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY; the reboot of the RUGRATS and THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, a new mixed media series of live action and animation, based on the historic Nickelodeon animated series.
Paramount+ also offers a library of the most loved kids and family franchises like "SpongeBob SquarePants," "PAW Patrol" and many more.
Paramount+ originals
Paramount+ originals include TULSA KING, starring Sylvester Stallone as a New York mafia capo just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma; THE OFFER, a limited series based on Oscar®-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's extraordinary, never-before-seen experiences of making "The Godfather;" with Miles Teller, Matthew Goode and Juno Temple; 1883, Taylor Sheridan's highly anticipated "Yellowstone" prequel that follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America, featuring German star Marc Rissmann; 1923, also from Sheridan, features Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford in the next instalment of the "Yellowstone" origin story that introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and explores the early twentieth century; and HALO, a series based on the iconic Xbox franchise that dramatizes an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant.
Additionally, Paramount+ is the destination for "Star Trek" fans in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The service features STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, which follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself; and STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, which is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series will feature fan-favorites from season two of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series will follow Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
Exclusive highlights from SHOWTIME® include AMERICAN GIGOLO, a present-day reimagining of the iconic 1980 film; SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER, telling the story of one of Silicon Valley's most successful and destructive unicorns, Uber; and THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, based on the novel and iconic film of the same name, following an alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution.
These join the premium international scripted Paramount+ originals produced in association with independent production companies in various international markets. In addition to the German scripted slate, previously announced scripted originals from around the world that will become available in 2023 include SEXY BEAST and A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, from the UK; BOSÉ from Latin America and Spain; SINALOA'S FIRST LADY and ONE MUST DIE from Mexico.
STREAM NOW
Starting today, Paramount+ in Germany, Switzerland and Austria will become available online at https://paramountplus.de , on mobile devices and a wide range of connected TV devices via distribution through Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung, Roku and more.
Users will be able to sign up at the price of € 7.99 or CHF 12 after a 7-day trial period. Paramount+ will also launch on Sky platforms in Germany and Austria on December 8. Through this agreement, Sky subscribers with Sky Cinema will have access to Paramount+ content at no additional cost, and the Paramount+ app will launch on Sky Q. In French-speaking Switzerland, Paramount+ will be exclusively distributed via Canal+ as part of the offers CANAL+ Famille, CANAL+ Ciné Séries and CANAL+ La Totale.
About Paramount+
Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, the Caribbean, France, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Korea.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com
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Built on the Ethereum Network, Kingdom Will Reward Users with Cryptocurrency for the Popularity of their Created Assets
AVENTURA, Fla., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pawtocol, creator of blockchain-powered solutions that improve the lives of pets and pet owners, today announced the launch of Kingdom, the world's first blockchain-powered social platform for pets and pet owners. Kingdom creates a seamless experience for users to mint unique, one-of-one assets of their pets that will live on the blockchain forever. Kingdom users are able to make their assets public and participate in the rewards program offered by the platform, giving them the opportunity to earn rewards for receiving likes, winning contests, and being on top performing leaderboards.
"Kingdom is more than just a social media platform, it is a community of people who are passionate about pets and want to share their passion with others. Unlike other social platforms out their today, Kingdom is dedicated to delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that is solely focused on pets," said Colin Jordan, chief executive officer at Pawtocol. "As digital transformation continues to accelerate and more digital experiences are being created all around us, we believe that pets will be one of the major focuses moving forward. Today, Pawtocol is thrilled about taking the next step in our journey with the launch of Kingdom and we are committed to staying at the forefront of development in this space with new products and services like our Pawtocol pet tags, Petsyy marketplace, and more."
The Kingdom platform is an ERC721-compliant decentralized application, designed on the Ethereum network. Once minted, Kingdom digital assets can be utilized for a variety of purposes:
- Decentralized Applications: Use Kingdom Pets in decentralized applications (DApps) as assets or to generate rewards.
- Collectibles: Collect Kingdom Pets as a digital version of your pet on the blockchain.
- Social Media: Use Kingdom Pets on social media as avatars, stickers, or emojis.
- NFTs: Use Kingdom Pets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to represent digital ownership of pets and information associated with them.
- Gaming: Use Kingdom Pets as in-game items. (future)
As a part of Pawtocol's mission to improve the lives of pets and pet owners, they will be donating 10% of all of their Kingdom revenue to their Pawtocol Pet Fund. The Pawtocol Pet Fund donates 100% of all of the resources it receives directly to animal rescues and shelters.
"We have already made so much progress with the Pawtocol Pet Fund, partnering with 8 shelters across Arizona, California, and Florida," said Marlina Cotter, animal rescue coordinator at Pawtocol. "With the launch of Kingdom today we will not only gain more visibility for our mission to end kill shelters in America, but we will receive much needed resources that will allow us to expand our reach and make a larger impact by creating more partnerships across the country."
Kingdom is generally available to the public as of 12pm PT today. To learn more about the new platform and create your own custom Kingdom pet assets, visit www.enterkingdom.io.
Pawtocol Holding Corp. ("Pawtocol"), is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Wave Holding Corp. ("New Wave") (CSE:SPOR) (FWB: 0XM2) (OTCPK: TRMNK).
About Pawtocol
Pawtocol is an ecosystem of blockchain-powered solutions that make a positive impact on the lives of pets and pet owners all over the world. Utilizing blockchain technology provides continuity, transparency, and data ownership opportunities that have never been seen before in the pet industry. Pawtocol's goal is to deliver a new level of value to each and every member of our community, including the rescues and shelters that desperately need our support in their efforts to lower the homeless pet population and end kill shelters in America.
For further information please contact team@pawtocol.com.
About New Wave Holdings Corp.
New Wave Holdings Corp. (CSE: SPOR) (FWB: 0XM2) (OTCPK: TRMNF) is an investment issuer that has been focused on supporting innovative and fast-growing companies within the esports, NFT, Metaverse, Blockchain, and Web3 sectors.
Investors interested in connecting with New Wave Holdings can learn more about the company and contact the team at http://newwavecorp.com.
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SOURCE Pawtocol | 2022-11-02T20:20:05+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/11/02/pawtocol-launches-kingdom-worlds-first-web3-social-platform-pets-pet-owners/ |
- The sale of the Verona Facility allows Flow to focus on the profitable growth of the Flow brand, simplifying its operating structure and improving its balance sheet
- BioSteel's purchase of the Verona production facility enables vertical integration in support of BioSteel's rapid growth strategy
- BioSteel and Flow enter into co-manufacturing agreement to support an efficient transition while maximizing facility utilization
- Flow maintains ownership of the 144-acre Verona, Virginia spring water source
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX: FLOW) (OTCQX: FLWBF) (the "Company" or "Flow") today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with an affiliate of BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. ("BioSteel") whereby BioSteel has purchased all the assets of the Company's production facility located in Verona, Virginia (the "Verona Facility") for a purchase price of US$19.5 million, comprised of US$13.2 million in cash and US$6.3 million for the repayment of debt and the retirement of lease obligations (the "Transaction").
To support Verona Facility utilization and an efficient transition for both parties, Flow and BioSteel have also entered into a co-manufacturing agreement (the "CMA") whereby BioSteel will produce Flow's portfolio of branded water at the Verona Facility, in addition to the production of BioSteel-branded sports hydration drinks on site. All active employees at the Verona Facility will become employees of BioSteel following a post-closing transition period.
Nicholas Reichenbach, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flow, stated: "The sale of the Verona production facility is a major milestone towards achieving profitable growth of the Flow brand. Through a significant reduction in our operating expenses associated with operating Verona and a material reduction in related future lease obligations, we have meaningfully improved our financial position and streamlined our organization. By maintaining ownership of our Virginia artesian spring and securing a co-manufacturing agreement with BioSteel, we expect continuity in our supply chain as we invest in continued revenue growth in the U.S."
Bruce Jacobson, President of BioSteel, stated: "BioSteel is growing at a record pace, with thousands of new points of distribution added since the beginning of the year, and this acquisition allows us to unlock greater efficiency in our business as we achieve full vertical integration of our U.S. operations. As we move toward the top of the sports drink category, this agreement also supports our ability to consistently supply our premium ready-to-drink sports drinks, packaged in environmentally friendly Tetra Paks, which is a competitive advantage, and support our consumers with the Clean. Healthy. Hydration. that the next generation of athletes demands."
Strategic Rationale for Flow:
- Accelerating profitability for the Flow brand – the Transaction allows Flow to focus its investments on sales and marketing, accelerating the path towards profitable growth of the Flow brand.
- Improved operating cash flow – the Transaction simplifies Flow's operating model in the U.S., providing consistent cost of goods sold and improving its balance sheet.
- CMA provides continuity in operations – the long-term CMA helps ensure continuity in the production of Flow's portfolio of branded water at the production facility.
- Flow retains spring water source – Flow maintains its ownership of the 144-acre Virginia spring, securing local supply of naturally alkaline water from an artesian spring and allowing the Company to maintain its world class ESG practices.
Strategic Rationale for BioSteel:
- Supports rapid growth strategy and expansion of U.S. footprint – as BioSteel continues to grow its distribution in the U.S. at a record pace, this acquisition is a natural next step and provides a unique opportunity to take more control of its own supply chain while creating additional business value.
- Vertical integration – by taking full control of BioSteel ready-to-drink production in the U.S., the brand is taking its next critical step on its path to the top of the sports hydration category. Additionally, the CMA with Flow also facilitates effective facility utilization.
- Commitment to sustainable packaging as a competitive differentiator – BioSteel will ensure security of supply of its ready-to-drink sports drinks that are packaged in eco-friendly Tetra Paks, which are recyclable and feature a plant-based cap, a key differentiator in the sports drink category and a critical element of BioSteel's better for you (and the planet) value proposition.
About Flow
Flow is one of the fastest-growing premium water companies in North America. Founded in 2014, Flow's mission since day one has been to reduce environmental impacts by providing sustainably sourced naturally alkaline spring water in a recyclable and up to 75% renewable, plant-based pack. Today, the brand is B-Corp Certified with a best-in-class score of 126.5, offering a diversified line of health and wellness-oriented beverage products: original naturally alkaline spring water, award-winning organic flavours, collagen-infused and vitamin-infused flavours in sizes ranging from 330-ml to 1-litre. All products contain naturally occurring electrolytes and essential minerals and support Flow's overarching purpose to "bring wellness to the world through the positive power of water." Flow beverage products are available online at flowhydration.com and are sold at over 36,000 stores across North America.
For more information on Flow, please visit Flow's investor relations site at: investors.flowhydration.com.
About BioSteel
BioSteel is a North American beverage brand committed to delivering premium Clean. Healthy. Hydration™. to consumers and athletes across the globe. Each BioSteel sports drink is sugar-free and comes in an eco-friendly Tetra Pak filled with premium ingredients, natural flavors and essential nutrients needed to support physical activity. Perfect for everyone from health and environmentally conscious consumers to world class athletes, BioSteel hydration products are currently readily available across North America, globally with select retail partners, and direct to consumers online through www.biosteel.com.
Cautionary Statement
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information with respect to our objectives and the strategies for achieving those objectives, including profitable growth of the Flow brand and improved operating cash flow as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "should", "could", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "foresee", "believe", or "continue", although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding Flow and its business, operations, prospects, and risks at a point in time in the context of historical and possible future developments, and the reader is therefore cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include the following: impact and spread of COVID-19; ability to achieve and manage growth; failure to expand sales capabilities; changes in consumer preferences; criticism of packaged water; maintain brand image and product quality; constrained or unavailable spring water sources; inability to package products; increased competition; accurately estimating demand; maintaining relationships with distributors and vendors; changing retail landscape; incorrect product design or development; product information misrepresentation; revenues derived entirely from packaged beverages; increases in costs or shortages of materials; fluctuation of quarterly operating results; no assurance of profitability; fluctuations in foreign currency; changes in government regulation; contamination or recalls of ingredients or end products; loss of intellectual property rights; litigation; future tax rates; catastrophic events; climate change; seasonal business; dependence on key information systems and third-party service providers; ability to securely maintain confidential information; maintaining and upgrading information technology systems; conflict of interest; dual class share structure; potential volatility of share price; no assurance of active market for shares; lack of dividends; global financial condition; publication of inaccurate or unfavourable research and reports; operating history; and management and conflict of interests. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward looking. statements contained herein are provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
For further information:
Flow, Trent MacDonald, Chief Financial Officer, 1-844-356-9426, investors@flowhydration.com;
Investors: Marc Charbin, investors@flowhydration.com;
Media: Natasha Koifman, nk@nkpr.net,
BioSteel, Rachel Spraker, rachel.spraker@canopygrowth.com
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If you lived in Sydney in 2022, this news probably won’t surprise you. In data released by Observatory Hill this week, it has been revealed that Sydney is very close to experiencing its longest spell of days under 30 degrees Celsius in 140 years.
Despite us getting some proper summery weather in the last two weeks (it was a Christmas miracle), Sydney has undeniably been through the cold weather wars over the last little while. The soggy terrors of La Niña aside, a maximum temp of 26.6 degrees recorded on Tuesday, January 10 2023 marked the 332nd consecutive day in Sydney that we didn’t crack a daily temperature hotter than 30 degrees. Gasp.
This has been an extremely rare year for our harbourside town when it comes to the weather. Not only was 2022 the wettest year in Sydney’s recorded history, but now, it turns out, it was also one of the coldest, with us failing to clock a temperature above 30, apart from on February 21, 2022.
The Bureau of Meteorology classifies a ‘hot’ day in Sydney as being 32 degrees and over, meaning that our classically steamy city hasn’t been officially ‘hot’ in almost 12 months. Bit sad, really.
Why has it been so chilly in Sydney, you may ask? According to the ABC, it all comes down to the wind, with our most common winds this past year having been easterlies, opposed to our more usual westerlies. Sydney has been hit with cool air currents blown off the Tasman Sea, rather than our more classic hot winds that normally surge from inland Australia.
Will it get hotter in Sydney this summer? Time will only tell. It looks like we will get to 30 degrees mid-next week, but with more easterlies forecast to come through this February, it looks increasingly likely that we will break the all-time 1883 record of 339 consecutive days under 30 degrees.
Don’t put those jackets into storage just yet. | 2023-01-11T08:30:26+00:00 | timeout.com | https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/breaking-sydney-hasnt-had-a-day-over-30-degrees-in-a-year-011123 |
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock"), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed an acquisition of Spatial Business Systems LLC ("SBS" or the "Company"), in partnership with the Company's founders and management team.
SBS is a leading provider of intelligent design software and spatial data integration solutions to many of the world's largest utilities and infrastructure firms across North America, Europe and Australia. The Company's suite of vertical-focused software supports the engineering and design of critical network infrastructure assets, creating real-world models that are used to manage workflows, facilitate collaboration and standardize design rules.
Jordan Campbell, Managing Director of Peak Rock, said, "SBS represents an exciting opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing software platform within the highly attractive utilities and infrastructure vertical. Investment in utility infrastructure to modernize the power grid and enable more renewable energy sources is of critical importance and SBS' tools offer a best-in-class solution to facilitate efficient and effective design. We are thrilled to partner with SBS to accelerate the Company's growth and support further investments in the product offering as well as expansion into new applications and geographies."
Dennis Beck, Chief Executive Officer of SBS, commented, "We are excited to partner with Peak Rock as we embark on the next chapter of our development. Peak Rock has a deep understanding of our business and customers, and a strong track record of driving sustainable growth by supporting long-term investments. Andy and I are delighted to welcome this new investment and will continue to work closely with the dedicated SBS team to further serve our customers and expand our footprint."
"This transaction exemplifies Peak Rock's commitment to invest in leading enterprise software businesses with a differentiated value proposition that are serving attractive end markets. We continue to actively seek founder-owned platforms that we believe would benefit from our ability to drive transformational growth," added Anthony DiSimone, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rock.
ABOUT SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SBS is a leading provider of intelligent design software to utilities and critical network infrastructure assets. SBS's suite of vertical-focused software solutions automate and streamline engineering & design workflows, integrate spatial and design data and improve design effectiveness. The Company serves a blue-chip customer base including some of the world's leading utilities and infrastructure firms. Founded by Dennis Beck and Andy Street, SBS is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with an office in Melbourne, Australia.
ABOUT PEAK ROCK CAPITAL
Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock's credit platform invests across capital structures, with a broad mandate to provide flexible, tailored capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses. Peak Rock's real estate platform makes equity and debt investments in small to mid-sized real estate assets in attractive, growing geographies. For further information about Peak Rock Capital, please visit www.peakrockcapital.com.
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SOURCE Peak Rock Capital | 2022-10-03T13:09:46+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/03/peak-rock-capital-affiliate-completes-acquisition-spatial-business-systems/ |
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSBlog, about the Supreme Court case Groff v. DeJoy, to be argued on Tuesday. It involves religious liberty and employment accommodations.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSBlog, about the Supreme Court case Groff v. DeJoy, to be argued on Tuesday. It involves religious liberty and employment accommodations.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-16T22:58:52+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/2023-04-16/supreme-court-to-hear-case-on-religious-accommodations-in-the-workplace |
ElevenEs has completed a 2-year development program and produced a prototype of the largest battery cell in Europe. Customer deliveries to start in the first quarter of 2023.
SUBOTICA, Serbia, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The first and largest full-size LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery cell in Europe was developed by ElevenEs, a pioneer in battery cell development. Its first batches will be shipped for customer testing in the first quarter of 2023. The company announced that its EDGE battery cell would be displayed at The Business Booster, EIT InnoEnergy's annual international networking event that showcases over 150 leading sustainable energy technologies from around the world, held in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 28th and 29th this year.
LFP technology, which according to Bloomberg NEF in 2022, will reach 40% of the global battery market share, is characterized by greater safety, lower cost, and increased sustainability (does not require nickel and cobalt). In addition to its proven safety features in electric vehicles, LFP batteries last twice as long as the most common competing technologies. In recent months, leading car companies such as Tesla, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, and others have already introduced LFP cells in their fleets.
"After creating and testing more than 500 laboratory sample cells, we have developed the final cell chemistry and design and grown into an international team into nearly 50 people. We are delivering according to our plans and expect to close our Series B financing round later this year, expand our production capabilities to 300-500MWh, and onboard several strategic investors to accelerate our growth further," said Nemanja Mikać, CEO of ElevenEs. Additionally, he has highlighted that ElevenEs will offer to the market 3 distinct EDGE battery cell sizes in a prismatic format, which will be competitive against all presently available mass-produced batteries in the global market.
"A year ago, at the same conference, this company was still only an early development project, and this battery did not exist. It is impressive to see what they have accomplished in such a short time," said Diego Pavia, CEO of EIT InnoEnergy.
ElevenEs is an industrial spin-off project of Al Pack Group, a multinational aluminum processing leader with almost three decades of experience and know-how in high-precision aluminum processing, a key component of the electrode production that forms the active part of the LFP battery.
The laboratory and the R&D center have been operational since June 2021, and the first-stage production plant will be completed by January 2023. The first stage of giga-scale production (8GWh), with its capacity to deliver batteries for 200.000 cars per year, is expected by the end of 2025. A further expansion plan is expected to be announced soon.
Despite an increased number of startup companies announcing expansion plans, the battery market in Europe remains underserved.
For companies that are far advanced in product development, such as ElevenEs, the rapid growth will come from a relentless product focus and well-executed industrialization strategy. Europe's demand for sustainable and localized batteries is on the rise, so the reliability and product leadership of European battery makers is becoming imperative.
About ElevenEs
ElevenEs is a pioneer in LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cathode battery technology and the creator of the first and largest full-size LFP battery cell in Europe.
The company is an industrial spin-off from Al Pack Group, a multinational industry leader in aluminum processing. By making widely accessible and cost-effective energy storage solutions we are providing batteries for electric cars and mass transport, and making a sustainable future inclusive and inevitable process.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology, a next-gen lithium-ion battery producer for diverse electrified applications, has announced the completion of Series B funding led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. Investors from Series A, including Khosla Ventures, JAFCO, and Scrum Ventures participated again in this round. Coral Capital and Daikin joined the Series B round as a new investor.
The investment will accelerate the development and the production of TeraWatt's commercial-grade flagship batteries that combine high energy density with high power density under wider operating temperatures and moderate external pressures. The batteries aim to electrify a variety of automobiles with a longer-driving range, increase the payload and flight-time of advanced drones, and enable emerging applications such as eVTOLs, among others. The batteries with a capacity of 6,800mAh and an energy density of 416Wh/kg have already passed UN38.3* and all the safety test items in IEC62133-2*, conducted by a third party, UL Japan, Inc.
"We are thrilled to move forward, with this Series B funding, to accelerate the development and production of our commercial-grade cells at scale with precision and safety," said TeraWatt Technology founder CEO Ken Ogata, Ph.D. "Importantly, working with world-leading investors who have significant track records in the space would add significant value to our mission, electrifying all for the sustainable future."
About TeraWatt Technology
Based in Santa Clara, California, TeraWatt Technology is a leading producer of next-gen lithium-ion batteries for diverse electrified applications, led by co-founder CEO Ken Ogata and co-founder, finance & strategy lead Kazuma Yamauchi. TeraWatt Technology operates from its Santa Clara headquarters and its subsidiary in Japan with outstanding support from Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ). Investors who joined the previous rounds include Mirai Creation Fund II (managed by SPARX Group), In-Q-Tel, and other industry-leading VC firms, and reputable angel investors.
*This does not mean that UL Japan, Inc. guarantees the product's safety or other matters.
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SOURCE TeraWatt Technology Inc. | 2022-06-09T01:30:51+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/terawatt-technology-completes-series-b-funding-accelerate-pilot-production-its-next-gen-lithium-ion-batteries/ |
Biden to visit Selma, Ala. for voting rights anniversary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights movement.
Biden will speak in Selma, Ala. for the annual remembrance of “Bloody Sunday,” the day in 1965 that white police beat Black civil rights marchers as they attempted to cross the city’s Edmund Pettus Bridge. The White House announced the visit on Tuesday.
The visit comes as the city that served as a crucible of the civil rights movement is fighting to recover from a January tornado. The EF-2 twister, with winds of 130 mph, cut a wide swath and ripped through the city, destroying and severely damaging hundreds of homes.
Biden has twice visited Selma for the annual voting rights commemoration. Three years ago during the 2020 election he spoke at the city’s historic Brown Chapel AME Church hours after strong support from Black voters in South Carolina lifted Biden to his first primary victory. He also visited the city as vice president in 2013. In both stops, Biden warned of erosions to the protections for voting rights won in the city decades ago.
President Barack Obama in 2015 spoke in Selma to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1965 marches.
On March 7, 1965, Alabama state troopers beat and tear-gassed voting-rights demonstrators — including a young John Lewis — as they tried to cross the bridge over the Alabama River. Weeks later, the Rev. Martin Luther King successfully led marchers on the 50-mile march to the state capital of Montgomery.
The marches, and photos of the violent beatings on Bloody Sunday, galvanized Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that struck down impediments to voting by African-Americans and ended all-white rule in the American South.
The annual commemoration has become a regular stop for politicians to pay homage to the fight for voting rights in America and to court Black voters in election years.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-28T16:54:32+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/02/28/biden-visit-selma-ala-voting-rights-anniversary/ |
The McLaren 720S is no longer in production, but you can still purchase the GT3-spec racing version which has just been updated for the 2023 motorsports season and beyond.
Revealed on Wednesday, the updated car is known as the 720S GT3 Evo, and it can be purchased as a new car or as an upgrade package for the current 720S GT3.
The updates to the 720S GT3 are focused on the aerodynamics, with the front fascia and splitter featuring new designs aimed at increasing downforce levels. Flics have also been added to each corner of the front fascia.
Other visible tweaks include new positions for the auxiliary lights, which McLaren said improve night visibility, as well as a rear wing that’s easier to adjust and features a taller Gurney flap.
The suspension has also been given an overhaul. The upper wishbones front and rear feature new designs, with the front now adjustable to improve tire management options. The uprights front and rear also new, and new four-way adjustable dampers from Öhlins have been added at each corner.
Powering the car is a modified version of the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 found in the 720S. Here the engine is paired with a 6-speed sequential transmission instead of the road car’s 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The 720S GT3 Evo is likely the final version of the 720S as the supercar’s successor is rumored to be set for a reveal in April. The new car is expected to be a major update of the 720S, similar to how the 720S’s predecessor, the 650S, was a major update of the 12C.
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What are the best crossbody bags?
Anyone who carries a bag knows the importance of a fashionable design. However, sometimes it’s just as important that a bag be easy to carry. That’s why the crossbody style is trending.
The popular crossbody bag comes in many shapes and sizes and features a lengthy strap that can be worn across the body for hands-free convenience. From casual to fancy, there’s a crossbody bag available to pair with numerous fashions and is suitable for everyday use to special occasions.
Advantages of crossbody bags
In addition to their good-looking, contemporary designs, crossbody bag are structured for convenience. They get their name from their long strap that fits comfortably over the shoulder and in front of the torso — crossing over the body, if you will — for hands-free carrying. For added convenience, the strap on many bags in this category are adjustable for a perfect fit. What’s more, some bags have straps that are removable. This makes it possible to convert the crossbody to a handbag or wallet-style clutch.
Because crossbody bags are so easy to carry, they are perfect for traveling. From walking through the airport terminal to exploring tourist spots once you reach your destination, a crossbody provides comfort and easy accessibility to your items.
Not all crossbody bags have a casual design. Designer models with sophisticated looks can easily be carried to work or special events. In addition, crossbody bags with satin or sequin finishes go perfectly with formal occasions.
Just like other types of bags, the crossbody style is practical for carrying important items such as keys, a phone, cash and cards. And whether you only carry a few essentials or have numerous items to stash and go, you’ll find crossbody bags in various sizes to fit your needs.
Features of crossbody bags
Before you choose a crossbody bag, there are several features to consider.
Materials
Most bags come in a choice of materials, and crossbody bags are no different. Leather, faux leather or vinyl, polyester, nylon and canvas are the most popular options. While leather or leather-like bags typically feature high-end designs that are suitable for work or special occasions. Polyester, nylon and canvas options are usually more casual. If a lightweight design is your top priority, opt for a bag that’s made of polyester and nylon.
Colors and patterns
Regardless of the material you choose, chances are you’ll find it in a choice of colors. Both classic neutral shades and bold, edgy hues are available. Additionally, some bags come in stylish patterns, such as florals, geometric shapes, plaids and designer logos.
Compartments
In addition to a large main compartment, most crossbody bags have at least one other pocket for stashing small items. Some larger bags have a divided main compartment plus several small interior and side slots or pockets.
Closures
Similar to other bags and purses, crossbody bags have zipper, button or snap closures. Some have a combination of different types of closures to keep your items secure.
11 best crossbody bags
Travelon Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag
Made for travel, this crossbody bag features card slots with protective RFID-blocking technology, a spacious main compartment with a lock and durable material. It’s available in several attractive neutral colors.
Sold by Amazon
Vera Bradley Signature Cotton Triple Zip Hipster Crossbody Purse
This crossbody bag is made of cotton that’s lightweight yet durable and easy to clean in the washing machine. It has a long, versatile strap and is available in numerous patterns and colors.
Sold by Amazon
The Sak Iris Smartphone Convertible Crossbody Wallet
Although this trim bag works well as a wallet and cell phone carrier, it includes a removable strap so it can be carried crossbody style. The spacious main compartment accommodates most phones.
Sold by Amazon
Carhartt Adjustable Crossbody Bag
Compact yet rugged, this crossbody bag is constructed of tough, moisture-resistant material that holds up well to the elements. It’s a good choice for toting items such as tools, small camping essentials and more.
Sold by Amazon
adidas Originals Festival Crossbody Bag
This classic adidas crossbody boasts a compact design that’s ideal for anyone who only has a few small items to carry. Although small, it has several compartments for keeping items organized and easy to access.
Sold by Amazon
Nine West Kensington Crossbody Bag
The stylish design of this crossbody bag works just as well for the office as it does for traveling or exploring the town. The strap is simple to adjust for optimal comfort and versatility.
Sold by Amazon
Baggallini Cross Over Crossbody Bag
Even though this bag is lightweight, it features multiple pockets for stashing numerous items. It’s made of strong, water-resistant material and has a long, adjustable strap.
Sold by Amazon
Tommy Hilfiger Julia Small Crossbody Bag
Although compact, this stylish bag has several zippered pockets that make it possible to secure your valuables. There are several fun patterns and colors available.
Sold by Amazon
Calvin Klein Audrey Crossbody Bag
Crafted by a top fashion designer, this bag is a good pick for dressy or formal occasions. The long strap is removable so the bag can be carried by the handles.
Sold by Amazon
Nautica Diver Nylon Small Crossbody Bag
A choice of attractive bright colors and a long, adjustable strap make this crossbody ideal for exploring while on vacation. The lightweight structure is effortless to carry.
Sold by Amazon
Montana West Rhinestone Crossbody Bag
If you are looking for a crossbody bag for a special occasion, this crystal-adorned bag is the one to buy. The strap can be removed so the bag can also be carried as a clutch.
Sold by Amazon
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is ready to supply Poland with electricity and help reduce the use of coal for power generation in light of an anticipated energy crisis, the Polish prime minister said Friday.
Poland’s premier Mateusz Morawiecki and Latvia’s President Egils Levits, were in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about military and energy security amid the region’s efforts to roll back its dependence on Russian energy sources.
Morawiecki thanked Zelenskyy for his “understanding” and readiness to provide needed assistance in a short time.
“Today, because of the embargo on Russian coal, we are bringing in coal from around the world,” Morawiecki said during a joint news conference.
“If we are not to burn it in Polish power plants, we could use some energy from Ukraine, if possible. I was told by the president that yes, it will be possible, shortly,” Morawiecki said.
Zelenskyy spoke of steps to overcome a “potential, future energy crisis.”
The leaders also discussed ways of urgently easing traffic flow at border crossings amid a backlog of trucks waiting to cross from both sides, but mainly to enter Poland.
Morawiecki referred to gains gains by Ukraine’s army against Russian forces in the region of Kharkiv. But he suggested that the European Commission has yet to provide Ukraine with billions of euro of financial support promised in the summer.
Zelenskyy thanked the two leaders for their efforts for the EU to release 5 billion euros in long-term assistance. | 2022-09-09T17:06:23+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/ap-poland-says-ukraine-ready-to-offer-power-as-coal-alternative/ |
Program Honors Companies Whose Outstanding Cultures Show a Commitment to Their People
CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In today announced its 2023 Best Places to Work winners, companies that foster meaningful employee experiences through cultural programs and benefits their people value. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in the largest tech markets across the U.S. Click to see the 2023 winners.
Built In determines winners for Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation, total rewards and companywide programming. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI and other people-first cultural offerings.
"I'd like to extend our sincerest congratulations to the 2023 Best Places to Work winners," says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. "I can't overstate how inspiring it is to see the thousands of companies that have created and maintained truly human-centered cultures. At Built In, we define a 'Best Place to Work' as a company of any size or sector that shows a profound commitment to meeting their people's needs and preferences. That quality certainly shines through for every company on our winners' lists, and we're honored to recognize them."
The Best Places to Work program is growing both in terms of categories and reach. In addition to existing lists, this year includes a new Editor's Choice list: 100 Best Hybrid Places to Work across the largest tech markets in the U.S., honoring nationwide companies with remote and in-person employees.
By highlighting these workplaces across varied categories, Built In gives its audience of sought-after tech professionals the chance to discover companies with benefits they value and cultures they believe in. For the winning companies, Best Places to Work provides broad exposure to otherwise hard-to-hire, hard-to-find tech professionals.
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ABOUT BUILT IN'S BEST PLACES TO WORK
Built In's esteemed Best Places to Work Awards, now in its fifth year, honor companies across numerous categories: 100 Best Places to Work, 50 Best Startup Places to Work, 100 Best Midsize Places to Work, 100 Best Large Places to Work and Editor's Choice: 100 Best Hybrid Places to Work. The program recognizes employers – remote, hybrid and in-office – with the best total rewards packages across the U.S. and in the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.
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Built In ranks companies algorithmically based on compensation data, benefits and cultural programming. Rank is determined by combining a company's score in each of these categories.
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I’m wracking my brain, and it’s still not coming to me.
So I’ve gone Google.
I do remember there are four cups in a quart and four quarts in a gallon.
I like football, so I know there are 12 inches in a foot and three feet in a yard, though Lord knows the Chicago Bears, based on their performance Thursday night, think they have to travel four miles in cement shoes to traverse the final yard that precedes a goal line.
After that, I’m stumped. So I let my fingertips do the walking. And here’s what I learned:
One kilowatt hour equals 860.421 kilocalories, though I don’t think that has anything to do with actual calories, which my doctors says I consume too many of, and therefore has led to 188 pounds on my aging chassis.
Diagnosis: not good.
I declined to investigate Kelvins, because after the endless debate about Santa Fe’s new streetlights, I realized Kelvin is a scientist’s term for “endless land war in Afghanistan.” Besides, the only Kelvin I ever really liked was the late Kelvin Scarborough, a former University of New Mexico point guard and a really good guy who died far too soon.
I bring all this up because one of our reporters asked me about pursuing a story on a video he said sources claimed “had gone viral.”
I don’t know how many clicks/likes/loves or one of those smiley faces encompassed by a pair of roaming hands equals a viral.
But I do know this. Viral (or at least the claim of it) is our new coin of the realm. But it’s a confusing one.
The word can mean many things. In this era, it can be viral, like a nasty cough. Or worse, viral like COVID-19. Under that definition, we reach for our masks, take a deep breath (presumably away from other humans) and pray that this, too, shall pass. News story.
If it’s YouTube viral, like checking out latter-day Evel Knievels performing mindless stunts that could get them killed, I often try to stay away. Not because I plan to jump 20 cars on my motorcycle (I don’t really have a motorcycle, though it sounds cool), but because if I want to see a death-defying act, I don’t need a computer. I just drive to the corner of Zia and Camino Carlos Rey. Somebody is sure to run a red by, oh, 10 seconds. Potential story, though one that makes me ill.
Is viral 1,000 clicks? Ten thousand? Ten million? Is it viral on TikTok? Facebook? Instagram? The water cooler?
Again, I went to Google.
”It’s called ‘going viral’ when a piece of content really takes off on social media and reaches a large audience very quickly by receiving an unusual amount of shares and exposure. Whether it’s a tweet or an Instagram Reel, many different types of content can go viral.”
That helps on a variety of fronts, though it still doesn’t offer a final count. Viral is fuzzy. Viral is fizzy.
I’m sure all of this brands me as what I am, someone born at the late stage of the baby boomer generation. We’re adept at liking or loving Aunt Edna’s post on Facebook, but often flummoxed by Junior’s “video story.” I used to feel badly about such paralyzation, though as social media continues to splinter, I think more people will fall into such camps.
It’s all around me. The other day, a few of my colleagues — definitely not boomers — began to lament, well, their advancing age.
They’re creeping up on — shriek! — 50. Still, all are more technologically adept and culturally hip, and one or two of them have offered their best shot at defining viral.
I’m beginning to think they may have no more insight than I do, especially since I know one of them has never heard of a kilocalorie.
About a year ago, I actually saw something go viral in real time. We are nearly upon the tragic anniversary of the fatal shooting on the Rust movie set. This newspaper’s website numbers, and probably a lot of others’, detonated. It was a story that grabbed worldwide attention, pushed our online traffic to International Space Station heights — and likely will never be repeated.
Maybe that’s it.
Others, of course, look at viral differently.
They see it as 10 seconds from a news conference; a haunting and unscripted moment; odd and sometimes debatable attempts to capture humor while at the same time making a point.
One man or woman’s viral is another’s yawn.
Either way, I fear there’s no way to really quantify it.
But I’m going to keep trying. Even if that means I have to watch the Chicago Bears. | 2022-10-15T19:07:05+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/commentary/for-this-kind-of-viral-you-may-not-need-a-mask-or-do-you/article_0ced8fa0-4be6-11ed-864b-0b9b0e50e47f.html |
Are Coleman or Intex inflatable hot tubs better?
Thinking about getting a hot tub, but worried about the care and maintenance they require? A brand new, built-in hot tub can run you anywhere from $3,000-$10,000 and will come with a hefty installation fee. Then there’s the upkeep, as well as whether or not it’s worth the cost if you ever decide to move and want to transport it to your new home.
These are just a few of the reasons that inflatable hot tubs have become an increasingly appealing alternative. They cost hundreds of dollars instead of thousands. They are easier to move and while they do require care, they are ultimately a much more manageable commitment. Coleman and Intex are just two of the top outdoor brands that have gotten into making strong, reliable inflatable hot tubs that won’t break the bank. One is a little more durable, but the other offers a wider array of fun accessories that are still worth a look.
Coleman inflatable hot tub
For over a century, Coleman has been producing practical products for everyday use with a specific focus on travel and outdoor experiences. Known best for its coolers and grills, the company manufactures camping gear, pet products and apparel, as well as hot tubs. In fact, some of their inflatable hot tubs are the best on the market. Coleman home spas are easy to use and easy to operate, with strong PVC construction that won’t puncture and fall apart.
Coleman makes inflatable hot tubs in sizes that accommodate two to four people or four to six people. Prices range from around $500 to a little over $800, which is about average when it comes to these types of spas. Coleman inflatable hot tubs can be found at Amazon, Home Depot and Wayfair.
Coleman inflatable hot tub pros
- Coleman inflatable spas are well-constructed and well-insulated. They are made from reinforced TriTech materials that combine PVC and polyester for a durable tub that can hold up against significant use and handle exposure to the elements outside. Internal beams provide extra support so the tub doesn’t wobble even when it’s filled to capacity.
- You won’t need to go out and buy a ton of extras to set it up. Each tub comes with filters, a liner, a cover, electrical cord and a pump.
- These hot tubs are efficient. It takes about 12 to 24 hours to heat up to the maximum temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about average for a good inflatable hot tub. There’s also a timer that allows you to start the heating process ahead of time.
- Most tubs come with a digital control panel. This panel allows you to adjust the heat as well as the jet settings for maximum comfort.
Coleman inflatable hot tub cons
- There is no built-in seating with these tubs. Some come with seats you can put in the tub, but it’s not a guarantee with all models.
- The heat doesn’t always last. Once you remove the lid, outside temperatures can cool the water off and limit the amount of usable time you get with the tub. The heat and the bubble jets cannot both run at the same time.
Best Coleman inflatable hot tub
Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub
This polyvinyl chloride hot tub seats up to six, measuring 77 inches across and 28 inches in depth, while holding up to 254 gallons of water. It comes with a digital control panel for adjusting the temperature and the jets. There’s also a timer, so you can set the spa to heat up ahead of use.
Sold by Amazon
Intex inflatable hot tub
Intex has been producing furniture and outdoor amenities for over 50 years and were known specifically for their inflatable pool accessories in the 1970s. Today, they manufacture several inflatable hot tubs in different colors and sizes. The company is all about building family experiences and leans towards producing quality products to create lasting memories during quality family time.
Depending on the model, Intex inflatable hot tubs can seat anywhere from four to six people. Pricing tends to range from $600-$1,000. Intex inflatable hot tubs can be found at Amazon, Home Depot and Wayfair.
Intex inflatable hot tub pros
- An Intex hot tub heats up fast. It takes about 24 hours to heat up, which is pretty standard for inflatable hot tubs and means you can use it with only a day’s notice.
- Intex inflatable hot tubs utilize Fiber-Tech construction to ensure durability. This system involves thousands of high-strength fibers so that the tub is strong, but also comfortable.
- The sizes are accommodating. A six-person Intex tub is about 10 inches wider across than a six-person Coleman tub, giving occupants more room to spread out.
- The features are fun. Intex hot tubs can come with luxurious extras like headrests and colorful lighting. The company also manufactures accessories like removable seats and cup holders that can be purchased separately.
Intex inflatable hot tub cons
- Customer support is not always readily available, which can get especially frustrating for first-time inflatable hot tub owners who might need the extra assistance.
- There is no safety shut-off option, so if you want the heat to turn off you have to make sure to do it yourself.
- Seating is not included. You can purchase removable seats, but there is no built-in seating setup.
Best Intex inflatable hot tub
This vinyl inflatable hot tub measures 85 inches across and 28 inches deep, holding about 220 gallons of water. It seats up to six people and features 170 bubble jets for maximum relaxation. It also comes with two contoured headrests and an LED light panel.
Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Wayfair
Should you get a Coleman or Intex inflatable hot tub?
Both brands produce high-quality inflatable hot tubs that are made to last. Intex spas tend to be more spacious and the company offers more accessories, but Coleman wins out in terms of having a lower price and better quality overall.
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NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok is challenging Montana’s first-of-its kind law that makes it illegal for people to use the social media app in the state. It’s the second lawsuit since the ban was adopted.
Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the law Wednesday expecting a legal fight. The law, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2024, also faces questions over whether it can be enforced.
Five TikTok users sued the state last week saying the law is unconstitutional. TikTok made similar arguments in its lawsuit Monday in federal court in Missoula.
Montana’s rules are more far-reaching than restrictions on TikTok in place elsewhere, which include bans on government-issued devices in nearly half the states and within the U.S. federal government.
There are 200,000 TikTok users in Montana and 6,000 businesses that use the video-sharing platform, according to company spokesperson Jamal Brown.
Here’s what you need to know:
WHY IS MONTANA BANNING TIKTOK?
Proponents of the law in Montana claim the Chinese government could harvest U.S. user data from TikTok and use the platform to push pro-Beijing misinformation or messages to the public.
That mirrors arguments made by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. Senate, as well as the heads of the FBI and the CIA, all of whom have said TikTok could pose a national security threat because its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance operates under Chinese law.
Critics have pointed to China’s 2017 national intelligence law that compels companies to cooperate with the country’s governments for state intelligence work. Another Chinese law, implemented in 2014, has similar mandates.
TikTok says it has never been asked to hand over its data, and it wouldn’t do so if asked.
WHAT DOES TIKTOK ARGUE IN THE LEGAL CHALLENGE?
The lawsuit filed Monday by TikTok, which is owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, says the new law violates the Constitution’s right to free speech. It says the law is based on unfounded speculation that the Chinese government could access users’ data.
“The state cites nothing to support these allegations,” the company’s attorneys wrote. “The state’s bare speculation ignores the reality that (TikTok) has not shared, and would not share, U.S. user date with the Chinese government.”
Emily Flower, spokesperson for the Montana Department of Justice, said the legal challenges were expected. She said the Chinese Communist Party was using TikTok as a tool to spy on Americans by “collecting personal information, keystrokes, and even the locations of its users.”
The case could serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America many national lawmakers have envisioned.
HOW DOES MONTANA PLAN TO BAN TIKTOK?
The law will prohibit downloads of TikTok in the state and fine any “entity” — an app store or TikTok — $10,000 per day for each time someone accesses, downloads or is offered the ability to access TikTok.
That means Apple and Google, which operate app stores on Apple and Android devices, would be liable for violations. Penalties would not apply to users.
The statewide ban would be void if the social media platform is sold to a company that is not based in a country designated as a foreign adversary.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has pointed to technology used to restrict online sports gambling apps as a way to curtail TikTok from operating in the state. Those violations can be reported by anyone. And once the state verifies a breach has taken place, it sends a cease-and-desist letter to the company involved, said Kyler Nerison, a spokesperson for Knudsen’s office.
SO, COULD THE TIKTOK BAN WORK?
Cybersecurity experts say that, other than avoiding the fine, there’s nothing incentivizing the companies involved to comply and it will be extremely difficult — if not impossible — to adequately enforce the law.
The U.S. doesn’t have anything equivalent to the type of control countries like China have on what their citizens access on the web. Compounding that, internet service providers are out of the picture.
Before the Montana law passed, lawmakers rewrote portions of the bill to let them off the hook after a lobbyist for AT&T said during a February hearing the legislation was “not workable” to put into effect.
COULD TECH COMPANIES BLOCK IT?
A representative for TechNet, the trade group that counts the two tech giants as its members, said app stores don’t have the ability to “geofence” apps in different states and it would be impossible to prevent TikTok from being downloaded in Montana. The group has said the responsibility should be on an app to determine where it can operate, not an app store.
Telecoms analyst Roger Entner, of Recon Analytics, says he believes the app stores could have the capability to enforce the law, but it would be cumbersome to implement and full of loopholes. Apple and Google’s address-linked billing could be bypassed with prepaid cards and IP geolocation easily masked by using a VPN service, which can alter IP addresses and allows users to evade content restrictions, said mobile security expert Will Strafach, the founder of Guardian, which makes a privacy protection app for Apple devices.
Oded Vanunu, head of products vulnerability research at the cybersecurity firm Check Point, agreed it would be difficult for app stores to isolate a single state from downloading an app. He suggested it would be more feasible for TikTok to comply since it controls the software and can “adjust the settings based on the geographical location or IP addresses” of users.
COULD TIKTOK BLOCK ITSELF?
When users allow TikTok to collect their location information, it can track a person to at least 3 square kilometers (1.16 square miles) from their actual location. If that feature is disabled, TikTok can still collect approximate location information – such as the region, city or zip code in which a user may be located – based on device or network information, like an IP address.
But similar to the app stores, cybersecurity experts note that any enforcement measures the company implements could be easily bypassed with a VPN and efforts to use IP geolocating might lead to other issues.
David Choffnes with Northeastern University’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute said cell providers may use the same types of IP addresses for multiple states, which could mean someone not in Montana could incorrectly be blocked from TikTok.
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AP Technology Writer Frank Bajak contributed to this report from Boston. | 2023-05-23T12:18:56+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-montana-is-banning-tiktok-but-can-the-state-enforce-the-law-and-fend-off-lawsuits/ |
Ascension Parish president diagnosed with COVID-19; attended recent Senior Sock Hop
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Officials have announced that Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Cointment has mild symptoms and is working from home while recovering, officials added. According to Cointment, he attended the recent Garney Gautreau Senior Sock Hop event in Ascension Parish.
“Although it is possible that I may have contracted this from anyone at any of the multiple events that I attended, I am especially concerned about the health of everyone who attended the Sock Hop,” said President Cointment. “I urge anyone who may be feeling ill to take it seriously and get tested.”
The Garney Gautreau Senior Sock Hop event took place on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Ascension Gym on South St. Landry Avenue in Gonzales.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest and most complex banks will need to hold additional capital on their balance sheets under an initial proposal by the Federal Reserve and FDIC, designed to help banks better withstand risks to their businesses that go beyond a recession or financial crisis.
The proposal released Thursday, boiled down from highly complex and technical nuances, roughly means that Wall Street collectively will have to set aside tens of billions of dollars to meet the Fed’s new rules. Banks that rely more on fee income will see a greater impact than those holding bonds and other securities.
The main question addressed by the proposal is how banks over $100 billion in assets should value what are known as risk-weighted assets on their balance sheet when determining how much of a buffer the bank should have to withstand market gyrations and economic fluctuations. Risk-weighed assets have their origin in what is known as the Basel Accords, an international agreement among banks, whose most recent iteration known as Basel III came after the 2008 financial crisis.
Capital — which in its most simplistic form is a bank’s assets minus their liabilities — is ultimately the armor a bank needs to protect itself. Without it, a bank fails. All policy discussions about capital often boil down to how thick that armor should be and what it should, or shouldn’t, protect against.
“Capital is foundational to the safety and soundness of the banking system, and capital requirements should align with the risks that a bank’s activities pose to its own safety and soundness and financial stability,” wrote Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision, in a statement Thursday.
Barr has been signaling for months that the Fed was going to take a more critical view at bank health and balance sheets, particularly after the March banking panic that shook the industry in ways not seen since the Great Recession.
Under the Fed’s proposal, banks that rely on more volatile sources of income such as fees and trading might have to set aside more to meet these Basel III requirements. Banks such as Morgan Stanley, or even a credit card company such as American Express, would be more impacted because their business models are heavily weighed toward fee income. In addition, banks may need to hold more capital to withstand risks like cyberattacks.
The proposal also takes aim at those banks with between $100 billion to $250 billion in assets, which have been among the most impacted by the banking panic that started in March this year with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the failure of First Republic Bank.
Fed policymakers have said repeatedly that there needs to be more supervision of these big-but-not-gargantuan institutions.
The banking industry had a hostile reaction to the Fed’s proposal. Banks have long contended that they hold more than enough capital to withstand even a global financial crisis — pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic and other industry reforms since 2008, such as the Fed’s “stress tests.” The industry’s main argument is that any capital that has to be warehoused on a bank’s balance sheet is capital that cannot be used to fund loans, make trades, or return profits to shareholders through stock buybacks or dividends.
Bank analysts and industry officials pointed to how the Fed is weighing mortgages on a bank’s balance sheet as one of several areas where the proposal may need to be dialed back.
“It is essential that policymakers take steps to fully understand its costs and benefits in the months ahead while also seriously considering industry feedback ahead of issuing a final rule,” said Lindsey Johnson, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, in a statement.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, which also helped draft the proposal, approved the plan in a 3-2 vote, with the FDIC’s two GOP members voting against the plan. The Fed’s proposal will be finalized later this year. | 2023-07-28T15:23:28+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-big-banks-will-need-to-hold-more-capital-to-guard-against-risk-under-new-fed-proposal/ |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Five European Union countries will extend their ban on Ukrainian grain to protect their farmers’ interests, their agriculture ministers said Wednesday, but food can still move through their land to parts of the world in need after Russia pulled out of a deal allowing Black Sea shipments.
The ministers of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania signed a joint declaration in Warsaw ahead of EU discussions on the matter planned next week in Brussels. The declaration said they support continuing to allow Ukraine’s grain to move through their countries by road, rail and river to destinations where it is needed but will keep the import ban to their countries through 2023.
“This coalition is not against anyone, not against Ukraine or the EU, it is in the interest of our farmers,” Polish Agriculture Minister Robert Telus said after meeting with his counterparts and deciding to push the ban beyond a Sept. 15 deadline.
Except for Bulgaria, all the countries border Ukraine, which faced a major blow Monday when Russia pulled out of a breakthrough accord brokered by the U.N. and Turkey to allow food shipments through the Black Sea to countries where millions are going hungry. Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat, barley, vegetable oil and corn.
The five agricultural ministers and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who met with them, said Ukrainian grain previously got stuck in their countries, leading to a glut that drove down prices for their farmers, and they don’t want to see that happen again. Now, the grain moves through the countries to other markets in sealed and guarded transports.
They urged the EU to work out mechanisms that will get Ukrainian grain and other food to their destinations without hurting the agricultural industry in transit countries.
“Today the EU should build proper law and infrastructure tools to regulate transport of Ukraine grain in the long term,” Telus said.
“We want to help Ukraine in the transit,” he said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, said Tuesday that she was “deeply concerned about Russia’s move to terminate the Black Sea Grain Initiative,” stressing that the “risk is that it brings food insecurity to so many vulnerable countries across the globe.”
“The European Union will, with all means, continue to work to ensure that food security for vulnerable people is given,” von der Leyen said.
More than 45 million metric tons of grain, oilseeds and other products have been exported through Europe, she said.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, which was brokered in a bid to end a global food crisis caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine, has allowed 32.9 million metric tons to get to the world, according to the U.N. | 2023-07-19T14:55:04+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/business/ap-five-european-countries-will-extend-ban-on-ukraines-grain-but-let-it-head-to-other-places/ |
The full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine has reached the 100-day mark, with no end in sight.
The war has left devastating effects, with thousands of deaths on both sides, including many Ukrainian civilians, whole Ukrainian cities in ruin and drawing hefty international sanctions on Russia.
The conflict has forced millions of Ukrainians to flee their homes — including an estimated two-thirds of the country's children. With so many people displaced inside the country and even more escaping to other countries, "this is the largest human displacement crisis in the world today," according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Many are returning to Ukraine
Yet the dire circumstances haven't stopped people from returning to parts of Ukraine, as the violence has become increasingly focused in the south and east of the country.
The U.N. refugee agency, known as UNHCR, has recorded nearly 7 million border crossings out of Ukraine since Feb. 24, when Russia launched the invasion. Now more than 2 million have crossed back into Ukraine.
"In recent weeks more people have been returning to Ukraine than leaving the country," says Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
Ukraine defended its capital, and the battle shifted elsewhere
After months of armed conflict, both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries have claimed some successes, according to NPR's Ryan Lucas, reporting from Kyiv:
"Ukraine held off Russia's initial attack on Kyiv in the early weeks of the war and ultimately repelled Russian troops from around the capital entirely.
"Russia has since regrouped and is focusing its efforts in eastern and southern Ukraine, where it has found more success. Russian troops have seized a large swath of territory in the south that includes the city of Mariupol, which resisted a ferocious Russian assault for weeks before ultimately falling. In the eastern Donbas region, Russian troops are making slow gains in a grinding artillery battle."
To visualize the changes this conflict has undergone, the United Kingdom's Defense Ministry created a map animation showing the first large-scale Russian incursions, followed by Ukrainian gains and a broad shift to the east:
1/2 Russia’s assault into northern Ukraine ended in a costly failure. Russia failed to implement its own principles of war. With the limited combat readiness of many units, it spread its forces too thinly without enough support from artillery and combat aircraft. pic.twitter.com/wujUf41NXd
— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 3, 2022
The war has taken a huge toll on ordinary residents. The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says 4,183 civilians have been killed, including 268 children, and more than 5,000 injured since the start of the invasion.
The agency, known as the OHCHR, says it believes the actual figures are much higher given delays in reporting and confirmation.
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- There is currently no FDA approved treatment for ASIB in MDD.
- Top-line data from this study is expected in the third quarter of 2023.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL) ("Seelos"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced the close of enrollment of its registration directed study of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) for Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
"The close of enrollment of our ASIB study is a major milestone for Seelos and the credit goes to our hard-working clinical team enrolling subjects in this very challenging and difficult-to-treat population. Suicides have devastating effects on families and communities but sadly there is no effective therapy available as of today," said Raj Mehra Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Seelos. "We look forward to completing the study and sharing the results in the third quarter of 2023."
In 2021 there were 48,183 suicides in the U.S. and unfortunately, the medical community still lacks an FDA approved therapeutic to treat the symptoms of suicidality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2020, suicides and non-fatal self-harm cost the U.S. over $500 billion in medical and work-loss costs, value of statistical life, and quality of life costs. Suicidal patients who present suicidal ideation and behavior symptoms at an Emergency Department and can be held in the Emergency Department for several days while awaiting an inpatient psychiatric bed. Currently in the U.S., there is a shortage of over 120,000 inpatient psychiatric beds and the average length of hospitalization for a suicidal patient is 10 days.
Seelos' study is a multicenter, two-part clinical trial, comprised of the Part 1 open-label cohort, for which data was released in May 2021, followed by Part 2, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of repeat doses of SLS-002 (intranasal racemic ketamine) in addition to clinical standard of care on the symptoms of MDD and suicidality in adults who are assessed to be at an imminent risk of suicide.
If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate medical help, go to your nearest emergency room, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
About SLS-002
SLS-002 is intranasal racemic ketamine with two investigational new drug applications for the treatment of Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Major Depressive Disorder and in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. SLS-002 was originally derived from a Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc./Hospira, Inc. program with 16 clinical studies involving approximately 500 subjects. Seelos looks to address an unmet need for a therapy to treat suicidality in the U.S. with SLS-002. Traditionally, anti-depressants have been used in this setting but many of the existing treatments are known to contribute to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts in some circumstances, and if they are effective, it often takes weeks for the full therapeutic effect to be manifested. The clinical development program for SLS-002 includes two parallel healthy volunteer studies (Phase I), followed by pivotal registration studies after meeting with the FDA. Based on information gathered from the databases of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there were more than 1,000,000 visits to emergency rooms for suicide attempts in 2019 in the U.S. alone. Experimental studies suggest ketamine has the potential to be a rapid, effective treatment for refractory depression and suicidality.
About Seelos Therapeutics
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), as well as early-stage programs in Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
For more information, please visit our website: http://seelostherapeutics.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release, which are not historical in nature, constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among others, those regarding Seelos' registration directed study of SLS-002, the expected timing for completing this study and releasing the topline data from this study, statements regarding SLS-002's prospects and potential and statements regarding any potential market opportunity for SLS-002. These statements are based on Seelos' current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks associated with Seelos' business and plans described herein include, but are not limited to, the risk of not successfully executing its preclinical and clinical studies, or continuing the registration directed study of SLS-002, and not gaining marketing approvals for its product candidates, the risk that prior clinical results may not be replicated in future studies and trials (including the risk that the results from the prior studies of SLS-002 may not be replicated or may be materially different from the results of the registration directed study of SLS-002), the risks that clinical study results may not meet any or all endpoints of a clinical study and that any data generated from such studies may not support a regulatory submission or approval, the risks associated with the implementation of Seelos' business strategy, the risks related to raising capital to fund its development plans and ongoing operations, risks related to Seelos' current stock price, as well as other factors expressed in Seelos' periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by us on our website or otherwise. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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By AAMER MADHANI and SYLVIE CORBET
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Washington for the first state visit of Joe Biden’s presidency — a revival of diplomatic pageantry that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden-Macron relationship had a choppy start. Macron briefly recalled France’s ambassador to the United States last year after the White House announced a deal to sell nuclear submarines to Australia, undermining a contract for France to sell diesel-powered submarines.
But the relationship has turned around with Macron emerging as one of Biden’s most forward-facing European allies in the Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This week’s visit — it will include Oval Office talks, a glitzy dinner, a news conference and more — comes at a critical moment for both leaders.
The leaders have a long agenda for their Thursday meeting at the White House, including Iran’s nuclear program, China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns about security and stability in Africa’s Sahel region, according to U.S. and French officials. But front and center during their Oval Office meeting will be Russia’s war in Ukraine, as both Biden and Macron work to maintain economic and military support for Kyiv as it tries to repel Russian forces.
In Washington, Republicans are set to take control of the House, where GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday following a meeting with Biden and fellow congressional leaders again vowed that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine. Across the Atlantic, Macron’s efforts to keep Europe united will be tested by the mounting costs of supporting Ukraine in the nine-month war and as Europe battles rising energy prices that threaten to derail the post-pandemic economic recovery.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday described Macron as the “dynamic leader” of America’s oldest ally while explaining Biden’s decision to honor the French president with the first state visit of his presidency.
The U.S. tradition of honoring foreign heads of state dates back to Ulysses S. Grant, who hosted King David Kalakaua of the Kingdom of Hawaii for a more than 20-course White House dinner, but the tradition has been on hold since 2019 because of COVID-19 concerns.
“If you look at what’s going on in Ukraine, look at what’s going on in the Indo Pacific and the tensions with China, France is really at the center of all those things,” Kirby said. “And so the president felt that this was exactly the right and the most appropriate country to start with for state visits.”
Macron was also Republican Donald Trump’s pick as the first foreign leader to be honored with a state visit during his term. The 2018 state visit included a jaunt by the two leaders to Mount Vernon, the Virginia estate of George Washington, America’s founding president.
French government spokesperson Olivier Veran said Tuesday that Macron’s second state visit is “a strong symbol of the partnership between France and the United States.” It shows “very strong ties” between the countries and comes at a moment where the world is faced with important international issues, including the war in Ukraine, food security, climate and energy, he said.
Veran added that there is a need for “re-synchronizing” the agendas of the European Union and the United States to face crises, especially on energy and rising prices.
Macron was scheduled to arrive in Washington on Tuesday evening before a packed day of meetings and appearances in and around Washington on Wednesday — including a visit to NASA headquarters with Vice President Kamala Harris and talks with Biden administration officials on nuclear energy.
On Thursday, Macron will have his private meeting with Biden followed by a joint news conference and visits to the State Department and Capitol Hill before Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, are feted at the state dinner. Grammy winner Jon Batiste is to provide the entertainment. The White House has been preparing for days for Macron’s arrival, setting up a large tent for the festivities on the South Lawn and decorating light poles bordering the White House complex with French flags.
Macron will head to New Orleans on Friday, where he is to announce plans to expand programming to support French language education in U.S. schools, according to French officials.
For all of that, there are still areas of tension in the U.S.-French relationship.
Biden has steered clear of embracing Macron’s calls on Ukraine to resume peace talks with Russia, something Biden has repeatedly said is a decision solely in the hands of Ukraine’s leadership.
Perhaps more pressing are differences that French and other European Union leaders have raised about Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, sweeping legislation passed in August that includes historic spending on climate and energy initiatives. Macron and other leaders have been rankled by a provision in the bill that provides tax credits to consumers who buy electric vehicles manufactured in North America.
The French president, in making his case against the subsidies, will underscore that it’s crucial for “Europe, like the U.S., to come out stronger … not weaker” as the world emerges from the tumult of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a senior French government official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity to preview private talks.
Macron earlier this month said the subsidies could upend the “level playing field” on trade with the EU and called aspects of the Biden legislation “unfriendly.”
The White House, meanwhile, plans to counter that the legislation goes a long way in helping the U.S. meet global efforts to curb climate change. The president and aides will also impress on the French that the legislation will also create new opportunities for French companies and others in Europe, according to a senior Biden administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity to preview the talks.
Macron’s visit comes about 14 months after the relationship hit its nadir after the U.S. announced its deal to sell nuclear submarines to Australia.
After the announcement of the deal, which had been negotiated in secret, France briefly recalled its ambassador to Washington. A few weeks later Macron met Biden in Rome ahead of the Group of 20 summit, where the U.S. president sought to patch things up by acknowledging his administration had been “clumsy” in how it handled the issue.
Macron’s visit with Harris to NASA headquarters on Wednesday will offer the two countries a chance to spotlight their cooperation on space.
France in June signed the Artemis Accords, a blueprint for space cooperation supporting NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon by 2024 and to launch a historic human mission to Mars.
The same month, the U.S. joined a French initiative to develop new tools for adapting to climate change, the Space for Climate Observatory.
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Corbet reported from Paris. Associated Press writers Colleen Long and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed reporting.
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