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Tuesday
Up next: 7:05 p.m. vs. Wichita Wind Surge at Riverfront Stadium, Wichita, Kansas
Radio: KTBZ am1430
Probable pitchers: Tulsa, LHP Alec Gamboa (9-0, 5.10 ERA); Wichita, TBA.
Season series: Drillers lead 13-5
Next home game: 7:05 p.m. Aug. 30 vs. NW Arkansas ($2 Tuesday)
Driller bits
Power surge: Drillers shortstop Leonel Valera has three homers in his past five games after hitting only four in his first 54 with Tulsa. He had a walk-off homer Wednesday, a 450-foot homer Saturday and 424-foot blast in Sunday’s 7-0 win over Midland at ONEOK Field.
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Valera, who is batting .300, entered his last at-bat Sunday needing only a single to complete the Drillers’ first cycle since Ryan Spilborghs’ accomplished the feat in 2005. He settled instead for a RBI grounder.
“He wanted that single so bad,” Drillers manager Scott Hennessey said. “A great day for him. His defense has been solid, he’s tooled up and we’ve got to keep him going.”
Tulsa’s other homer Sunday also was impressive as Andy Pages belted a 401-foot blast that bounced out of the ballpark.
Strong relief: Jordan Leasure picked up a five-out save Sunday. He has allowed only one earned run in his last 24 outings since May 29.
Hennessey also has been impressed by newcomer Adolfo Ramirez, who has allowed two runs in seven innings in his first two Drillers appearances since moving up from Single-A.
“He wants the ball and is confident out there,” Hennessey said. “He mixes his pitches really well — fastball-slider-change. He attacks and throws strikes and has had two real good outings so far.”
Tough series: Midland shortstop Logan Davidson, Oakland’s first-round draft choice in 2019, went 0-for-18 with 14 strikeouts in the series against Tulsa.
North-South split: Sunday’s game was the last for the Drillers with a South Division team this season. The Drillers finished 23-17 against South opponents and are 36-30 against the North.
Looking ahead: After an open date Monday, the Drillers will open a six-game series Tuesday at Wichita in a potential playoff preview. There won’t be another matchup between pitching brothers Gus and Louie Varland, who was promoted from Wichita to Triple-A St. Paul last week.
Saturday
ROCKHOUNDS 6, DRILLERS 2
Midland 102 001 101 — 6 12 0
Tulsa 110 000 000 — 2 2 0
Leal, Cohen (8) and Soderstrom; Knack, Rooney (3), Ramirez (6) and Taylor. W: Leal (4-4). L: Knack (2-7). Save: Cohen (5). HR: Midland, McCann 2 (17), Diaz (15); Tulsa, Valera (6), Alcantara (1). RBI: Midland, McCann 2 (50), Diaz 2 (58), Selman (39); Tulsa, Valera (29), Alcantara (1). LOB: Midland 9, Tulsa 1. T: 2:36. A: 5,593.
Saturday’s lineups: Midland — 1, Michael Guldberg, CF (AB-R-H-BI, 4-1-1-0); 2, Zack Gelof, 2B (5-1-1-0); 3, Kyle McCann, 1B (5-2-2-2); 4, Jordan Diaz, DH (5-1-2-2); 5, Tyler Soderstrom, C (4-0-1-0); 6, Brett Harris, 3B (5-1-1-0); 7, Marty Bechina, SS (4-0-2-0); 8, Shane Selman, RF (4-0-1-1); 9, Chase Calabuig, LF (3-0-1-0).
Tulsa — 1, Leonel Valera, SS (4-1-1-1); 2, Justin Yurchak, 1B (4-0-0-0); 3, Andy Pages, RF (4-0-0-0); 4, Brandon Lewis, DH (3-0-0-0); 5, Abiatal Avelino, 3B (2-0-0-0); 6, Ismael Alcantara, CF (3-1-1-1); 7, Carson Taylor, C (3-0-0-0); 8, Ty Kelly, LF (2-0-0-0); 9, Kenneth Betancourt, 2B (3-0-0-0). | 2022-08-15T01:47:37+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/sports/baseball/professional/watch-now-drillers-update-leonel-valera-narrowly-misses-cycle-after-power-surge/article_3c6b64ac-1c05-11ed-8f32-a3726d119eb3.html |
TX Midland/Odessa TX Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 29, 2023
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694 FPUS54 KMAF 300710
ZFPMAF
Zone Forecast Product for Texas
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
Zone forecast text represents an average of conditions over an
entire zone. For point-specific forecasts, please refer to the
Point Forecast Matrices product, issued by the National Weather
Service Office in Midland/Odessa, WMO header FOUS54 KMAF.
TXZ061-062-301515-
Ector-Midland-
Including the cities of Odessa and Midland
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cooler with highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ045-046-050-051-301515-
Gaines-Dawson-Andrews-Martin-
Including the cities of Seminole, Lamesa, Andrews, and Stanton
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. North
winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cooler with highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ047-048-052-053-301515-
Borden-Scurry-Howard-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Gail, Snyder, Big Spring,
and Colorado City
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy.
Cooler with highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ063-069-070-301515-
Glasscock-Upton-Reagan-
Including the cities of Garden City, McCamey, Rankin,
and Big Lake
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to
20 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after
midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a slight
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ059-060-067-068-301515-
Loving-Winkler-Ward-Crane-
Including the cities of Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, and Crane
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southwest
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 60.
East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ270-301515-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Including the city of Guadalupe Mountains NP
110 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
West winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows around 50. West winds
15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ271-301515-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Guadalupe Mountains NP and Pine Springs
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /110 AM MDT Sun Apr 30 2023/
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
TXZ272-301515-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-
Including the city of Van Horn
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts
up to 20 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ273-301515-
Eastern Culberson County-
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the lower 80s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming
northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ274-301515-
Reeves County Plains-
Including the city of Pecos
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 80s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ075-301515-
Pecos-
Including the city of Fort Stockton
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the lower 90s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming north in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
$$
TXZ082-301515-
Terrell-
Including the cities of Dryden and Sanderson
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 90s. West winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ278-301515-
Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the city of Alpine
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ277-301515-
Davis Mountains-
Including the city of Fort Davis
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ276-301515-
Marfa Plateau-
Including the city of Marfa
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming
north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper
50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ275-301515-
Chinati Mountains-
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ279-301515-
Central Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Panther Junction,
and Marathon
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ282-301515-
Lower Brewster County-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP, Lajitas, and Castolon
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ280-301515-
Chisos Basin-
Including the cities of Big Bend NP and Chisos Basin
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds
10 to 20 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ281-301515-
Presidio Valley-
Including the city of Presidio
210 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would join as the company's first Chief Public Affairs Officer. In the newly created role, Thompson will oversee government relations, community relations, communications, sustainability and the company's social responsibility platform, EpicPromise.
"Kenny shares our company's values, including Do Good, Do Right and Be Inclusive, and has a proven track record of fostering strong public-private partnerships to advance important work," said Kirsten Lynch, CEO of Vail Resorts. "I am excited to welcome him to the team and value his expertise and passion for social impact, corporate responsibility, sustainability and advocacy."
Thompson brings two decades of public affairs experience to Vail Resorts, including four years with the Obama White House, where he served as Director of Message Events for Vice President Joe Biden, Senior Advisor to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, and Special Assistant and Advance Lead for President Barack Obama.
For the past nine years, Thompson has worked in external affairs for PepsiCo, in Washington D.C., most recently as the company's Vice President of External Affairs focused on stakeholder engagement. Through the pandemic, he led a $7 million community partnership program that spanned 15 U.S. cities to support health-related needs and economic revival programs.
In 2020, Thompson was selected to serve on the Biden – Harris Transition as Private Sector Liaison where he provided strategic and management oversight of the interaction with the private sector.
"I am thrilled to be joining Vail Resorts during such an important moment in the company's history," said Thompson. "More now than ever, corporations are having a meaningful impact on their communities and society in general. I am inspired by the important work Vail Resorts is doing through its bold programs like EpicPromise, Commitment to Zero and the Epic for Everyone youth access initiative. I look forward to partnering with communities to amplify programs like these as well as identify and drive forward other shared goals."
Currently, Thompson serves on the Board of Trustees at Texas Christian University and the Board of Advisors at the Georgetown Institute of Politics. In 2021, Thompson was appointed by President Biden to serve as a Commissioner on the President's Commission of White House Fellowships. In 2022, he was awarded the Washington Business Journal's Diversity in Business award.
"Everyone who lives, works, and plays in the mountains has shared goals, whether it be – building great communities, pursuing sustainable tourism, being good stewards of the environment, investing in affordable housing, creating a more inclusive sport, fighting climate change, or expanding access to mental health services," continued Lynch. "With a focus on collaboration and partnership, this new role and function will ensure a proactive and integrated approach to championing these bold goals and fostering strong partnerships in our communities."
Thompson will join Vail Resorts on Dec. 5, 2022, and serve on the company's executive team reporting to CEO Kirsten Lynch.
Media Contact: Sara Olson, Vice President, Communications, Solson1@VailResorts.com
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SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc. | 2022-11-03T18:48:47+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/vail-resorts-announces-kenny-thompson-jr-companys-first-chief-public-affairs-officer/ |
The Colorado women’s basketball team hasn’t been perfect this season, but the Buffaloes have been very good at responding after a defeat.
On Friday, the Buffs will try to bounce back from a loss when they visit Oregon in the first game of a weekend trip to the Pacific Northwest. They will visit Oregon State on Sunday.
CU (16-5, 7-3 Pac-12) sputtered throughout a 71-54 home loss to USC on Sunday and will need to knock off a talented Oregon squad to avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time this season.
“I feel like we’re mature enough to really just come in and know what we did wrong, so I think going into Oregon I feel like we have a different focus and different mentality,” junior guard Tameiya Sadler said.
After each of the Buffs’ previous four losses, they won the next game. Three of those games were at home, however, and the other was at Chicago State, which is one of the worst teams in the country with a NET ranking of 359 (out of 361 teams).
This will be the toughest bounce back game the Buffs have faced.
Oregon is unranked, but has one of the most talented rosters in the Pac-12, including Grace VanSlooten, who has been the Pac-12 freshman of the week four times, including this week.
“They’re incredibly talented,” CU head coach JR Payne said. “They have lost a couple players to injury and things like that, but they’re very talented. Everyone that plays (for the Ducks) is really good.”
The Ducks are also very good at home (9-2), but they’ve lost three of their last four games overall.
For both teams, it’s a pivotal game. Going down the stretch run of the regular season, all teams are trying to land in the best position possible for next month’s Pac-12 tournament. The Buffs are currently third in the Pac-12 and need to play well in order to stay among the top four and earn a first-round bye for the tournament.
CU isn’t thinking about conference standings at this point, but the Buffs do know the importance of not letting Sunday’s loss carry over to Friday.
“We have a mature team that knows the importance of regrouping very quickly and refocusing on the next job at hand,” Payne said.
Trying to regroup in one of the more difficult road environments in the Pac-12 won’t be easy, but the Buffs have been a good road team, in part because veterans keep them focused.
“Going on the road, I feel like it makes us come together more,” Sadler said. “When we’re home, we have our fans to thrive off of but on the road it’s really just us. So really, we’ve just got to feed in and buy into what we got going on.
“I think the challenge going into Oregon is just focusing on what we can focus on and not really just paying attention to the atmosphere that’s there. Really just going in and playing the basketball that we play.”
When the Buffs play their game, they are tough to beat. But, as is the case with most teams in the Pac-12, the same could be said of Oregon.
“We’re really excited,” Payne said. “It’s another weekend of great opponents and great challenges but, yeah, we’re excited to get back on the road.”
CU Buffs women’s basketball at Oregon Ducks
TIPOFF: Friday, 8 p.m. MT, at Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Ore.
TV/RADIO: TV — Pac-12 Network. Radio — KHOW 630 AM
RECORDS: Colorado 16-5, 7-3 Pac-12; Oregon 14-7, 5-5 Pac-12.
COACHES: Colorado — JR Payne, 7th season (110-89; 211-202 career); Oregon — Kelly Graves, 9th season (204-82; 586-244 career).
KEY PLAYERS: Colorado — G Frida Formann, 5-11, Jr. (11.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 38.2% 3-point, 93.8% FT); C Quay Miller, 6-3, Sr. (14.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.5 spg, 45.2% 3-point); G Jaylyn Sherrod, 5-7, Sr. (10.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 5.1 apg, 2.3 spg, 45.2% 3-point); C Aaronette Vonleh, 6-3, So. (11.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 58% FG); G Kindyll Wetta, 5-9, So. (6.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.5 spg). Oregon — G Chance Gray, 5-9, Fr. (10.9 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.2 apg, 95.1% FT); C Phillipina Kyei, 6-8, So. (7.6 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 55.2% FG); G Te-Hina Paopao, 5-9, Jr. (12.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.4 apg); G Endyia Rogers, 5-7, Sr. (15.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.2 apg, 44.0% 3-pt); F Grace VanSlooten, 6-2, Fr. (14.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg).
NOTES: Both teams are aiming to bounce back from losses on Sunday. CU lost at home to USC, 71-54, and Oregon lost to No. 3 Stanford on the road, 62-54. … This is the only meeting of the season between these teams. … CU won the only meeting a year ago, 86-83 in double overtime in Boulder. … Oregon leads the all-time series 19-9, including 9-2 in Eugene. The Ducks have won the last five against CU in Eugene. CU hasn’t been to Matthew Knight Arena since Dec. 4, 2020. … This is the first time in the last eight matchups that CU will face an unranked Oregon team. The last time the Ducks were unranked against CU, the Buffs won, 76-66, in Boulder on Feb. 19, 2017. … Gray is 24-for-24 at the free-throw line in Pac-12 play and has made 32 in a row overall, dating back to Nov. 18. … The Ducks are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall. … CU is 6-4 in true road games. | 2023-02-03T08:13:55+00:00 | dailycamera.com | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/02/02/womens-basketball-cu-buffs-look-to-bounce-back-in-trip-to-oregon/ |
(iSeeCars) – It took 37.2 days for the average new vehicle to sell in June and 52.1 days for the average used vehicle, according to a recent study by car search engine iSeeCars.com. Even in today’s market with inventory constraints from the ongoing microchip shortage, there are new and used cars that have remained on dealer lots for an extended amount of time. While the typical car buyer is likely unaware of a vehicle’s average selling time, knowing this important information could help you save money when you purchase a new or used car.
How does understanding a vehicle’s selling time lead to potential savings? It’s because cars that take longer to sell can present shoppers with valuable negotiation opportunities. Dealers will likely want to get rid of these cars even if it means lowering the price. These slow-sellers indicate the supply of these vehicles is higher than the demand, which could mean the car is priced too high or isn’t as desirable as its competition.
Which new cars are the slowest sellers? iSeeCars analyzed over 224,000 new and used cars sold in June to determine which vehicles remain on the market for the longest amount of time.
Slowest-Selling New Cars
These are the 10 slowest-selling new cars, which include a mix of vehicle types from American manufacturers.
The slowest-selling new car is the Lincoln Nautilus luxury midsize SUV, which takes 80.6 days to sell on average. It’s joined by an additional Lincoln vehicle, the Corsair compact SUV in fifth.
Lincoln is the luxury division of Ford, and three SUVs from the mainstream automaker make the list including the subcompact Ford Ecosport, the midsize Ford Edge, and the midsize Ford Explorer.
Three carry-over models make the list, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. These vehicles are all a continuation of the last generation models, which were all redesigned for 2022. The Silverado 1500 Limited, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited served as a stopgap as their manufacturers ramped up inventory of the redesigned models.
Rounding out the list are the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler 300, which both have potent engines and are likely suffering in sales because buyers want more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Slowest-Selling Used Cars
The list of slowest-selling used cars is dominated by Nissan models across all vehicle types, which account for nine of the 10 vehicles on the list.
Three Nissan pickup trucks make the list including the first-ranked Nissan Titan XD, which is the slightly heavier duty version of the second-ranked full-size Nissan Titan, and the Nissan Frontier midsize pickup. Two Nissan sedans make the list including the Maxima large sedan and the Versa subcompact sedan as well as four SUVs: the midsize two-row Murano, the midsize three-row Pathfinder, the compact Rogue, and the full-size Armada.
Also making the list is the midsize, two-row Ford Edge, which takes 64.2 days to sell. The Edge doesn’t stand out in the popular midsize SUV segment, and its own stablemate, the Ford Explorer, is considerably more popular.
When buying a new or used car, it’s not only important to understand how long a vehicle spends on dealer lots but also to understand why it is a slow-seller. Although these slower-selling cars can provide leverage for a bargain, consumers should do their research to understand why there isn’t high demand for these cars. This will ensure the issue is one they can overlook before they’re driving off the dealer lot. The iSeeCars free VIN check includes over 200 data points to equip car shoppers with the information necessary to make an informed car purchase, including how long a car has been on the market compared to its average selling time.
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This article, New and Used Cars Most Likely to Bring Deals in Today’s Market, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com. | 2022-07-30T14:26:00+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/new-and-used-cars-most-likely-to-bring-deals-in-todays-market/ |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't in the starting lineup for New York's regular-season finale Wednesday, a day after his 62nd home run that broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old American League single-season record.
When Judge homered in the first inning Tuesday night, in the second game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, it was his 55th consecutive game. He has played in 157 games overall for the AL East champions.
With the first-round bye in the playoffs, the Yankees won't opening postseason play until the AL Division Series starts next Tuesday.
Even though Judge had indicated that he hoped to play Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone said after Tuesday night's game that they would have a conversation "and see what makes the most sense."
Judge went into the final day of the regular season batting .311, trailing AL batting average leader Minnesota’s Luis Arraez, who was hitting .315. Judge was a wide leader in the other Triple Crown categories, with his 62 homers and 131 RBIs.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A British journalist and an Indigenous affairs official are still missing in a remote part of Brazil’s Amazon as authorities say they are expanding search efforts in the area, which has seen violent conflicts between fishermen, poachers and government agents.
Dom Phillips, who has been a regular contributor to the British newspaper the Guardian, and Bruno Araújo Pereira were last seen early Sunday in the Sao Rafael community, reported the Univaja association of people in the Vale do Javari Indigenous territory, for which Pereira has been an adviser.
The pair was returning by boat from the Vale do Javari and bound for the city of Atalaia do Norte, about an hour away, but never showed up.
Pereira is one of the Brazilian Indigenous affairs agency’s most experienced employees operating in the Vale do Javari area. He oversaw the agency’s regional office and the coordination of isolated Indigenous groups before going on his current leave. He has received a stream of threats from illegal fishermen and poachers, and usually carries a gun.
Univaja said the two had been threatened during their reporting trip. On Saturday, while they were camped out, two men traveled by river to the Indigenous territory’s boundary and brandished a firearm at a Unijava patrol, the associaiton’s president, Paulo Marubo, told The Associated Press.
Phillips, who has reported from Brazil for more than a decade, has been working on a book about preservation of the Amazon with support from the Alicia Patterson Foundation, which gave him a yearlong fellowship for environmental reporting that ran through January.
The pair disappeared while returning from a two-day trip to the Jaburu Lake region, where Phillips interviewed local Indigenous people, Univaja said. Only the two were on the boat.
The place where they went missing is the primary access route to and from the Vale do Javari, Brazil’s second-largest Indigenous territory that is bigger than Maine, and where several thousand Indigenous people live in dozens of villages. People from the area say that it is highly unlikely the men would have gotten lost in that sector.
“He is a cautious journalist, with impressive knowledge of the complexities of the Brazilian environmental crisis,” Margaret Engel, the Alicia Patterson Foundation’s executive director, wrote in an email. “And he is a beautiful writer and a lovely person. The best of our business.”
Brazil’s federal public prosecutors said in a statement Monday that they had opened an investigation and that the Federal Police, Amazonas state’s civil police, the national guard and navy had been mobilized. The navy, which prosecutors described as coordinating the search, said it sent a search-and-rescue team of seven and would deploy a helicopter Tuesday.
The army’s footprint and manpower is far greater than the navy’s in the region, and there was no indication from officials on why it wasn’t included in the initial search efforts. But late Monday, a spokesperson for the army’s Amazon division told AP it had since received orders to deploy a search mission.
Phillips has also contributed to the Washington Post and New York Times. He currently resides in Salvador, a city in Brazil’s Bahia state, with his wife, Alessandra Sampaio, who shared a series of messages on Twitter through a friend.
“I can only pray that Dom and Bruno are well, somewhere, prevented from continuing on for some mechanical reason, and that all of this becomes just one more story in a life replete with them,” Sampaio wrote. “I know, however, the moment the Amazon is going through and I know the risks that Dom always denounced.”
The Vale do Javari region has experienced repeated shootouts between hunters, fishermen and official security agents, who have a permanent base in the area, which has the world’s largest population of uncontacted Indigenous people. It is also a major route for cocaine produced on the Peruvian side of the border, then smuggled into Brazil to supply local cities or to be shipped to Europe.
In September 2019, an employee of the Indigenous affairs agency was shot dead in Tabatinga, the largest city in the region. The crime was never solved.
“It is extremely important that Brazilian authorities dedicate all available and necessary resources to the immediate realization of searches, in order to guarantee, as soon as possible, the safety of the two men,” Maria Laura Canineau, the director of Human Rights Watch in Brazil, said in a statement Monday.
Journalists working for regional media outlets in the Amazon have been slain in recent years, though there have been no such cases among journalists from national media nor foreign media. However, there have been several reports of threats, and the press has limited access to several areas dominated by criminal activity, including illegal mining, landgrabbing and drug trafficking.
“I hope they are found soon, that they are well and safe,” former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posted on Twitter. President Jair Bolsonaro had not commented by late Monday.
___ Associated Press writer Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo contributed to this report. | 2022-06-08T03:50:47+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/news/ap-top-headlines/british-writer-brazil-indigenous-official-missing-in-amazon/ |
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CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast for Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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970 FPUS56 KMTR 141101
ZFPMTR
San Francisco Bay Area/Central California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographic areas. For a more site specific
forecast...please visit weather.gov/sanfrancisco
(1) Select a location from the drop down menu above the map...
-- or --
(2) Click a location on the map.
You can refine your selection by clicking on the map displayed on
the resulting page.
CAZ505-150200-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows in the mid
30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s.
North winds around 5 mph...becoming northeast after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph...becoming west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening. Lows
in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming east after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Point Reyes 34 53 35 53 /
$$
CAZ503-150200-
Sonoma Coastal Range-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. Light winds...becoming west around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph...becoming west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the upper
30s. West winds up to 5 mph...becoming southeast around 5 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Areas
of frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy frost. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.
$$
CAZ502-150200-
Marin Coastal Range-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph...becoming
southwest up to 5 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming north after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 50. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph...becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...
becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear except for frost. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs around 50.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
$$
CAZ506-150200-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and fog. Lows in
the 20s to upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost and patchy fog in
the morning. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph...becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of fog in the evening.
Areas of frost and patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the 20s to
upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Areas of frost and patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the 50s to
lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost and patchy fog
after midnight. Lows in the 20s to upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph...becoming northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost and patchy dense fog. Highs in
the 40s to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the upper
20s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the 40s to upper
50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog. Lows in the 20s to
upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Widespread frost. Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the 20s to upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to
upper 50s. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Rosa 27 56 28 58 /
San Rafael 35 54 36 55 /
Napa 32 52 32 54 /
$$
CAZ504-150200-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west
in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid
30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs
in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to
lower 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Berryessa 34 52 35 55 /
$$
CAZ006-150200-
San Francisco-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 40. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 40. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph...becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to
mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. Lows
in the mid 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Francisco 38 54 38 54 /
Ocean Beach 38 54 39 54 /
$$
CAZ509-150200-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
to upper 30s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to
15 mph...becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
$$
CAZ508-150200-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the 30s.
East winds up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost in the morning. Highs in
the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the mid to upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s
to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SFO Airport 38 54 39 55 /
Oakland 36 54 36 55 /
Fremont 32 54 34 54 /
Redwood City 34 55 36 55 /
Mountain View 34 52 36 53 /
$$
CAZ510-150200-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost and patchy fog.
Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Areas of frost and patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower
50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog after midnight. Lows
in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds...becoming northeast around
5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the lower
30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the lower
30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Highs
in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Concord 31 53 31 53 /
Livermore 30 53 31 53 /
$$
CAZ513-150200-
Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost and fog. Lows in
the lower 30s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Areas of frost and patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid
50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog
after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog in the
morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear except for frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Jose 33 55 35 55 /
Morgan Hill 31 56 33 57 /
$$
CAZ512-150200-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid
30s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s
to mid 50s. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
$$
CAZ515-150200-
East Bay Hills-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the
lower 30s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear except for frost after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s. Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Areas
of frost. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Areas of frost. Highs in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
CAZ514-150200-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the
mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the
20s to mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. North
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the 20s to upper 30s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph...becoming northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the 20s
to upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the 20s
to upper 30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the 20s to upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
CAZ529-150200-
Northern Monterey Bay-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost and patchy fog.
Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Areas of frost and patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid
50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming southwest in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog
after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph in the morning...becoming light.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Patchy frost. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Cruz 33 56 35 57 /
$$
CAZ530-150200-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Clear except for frost. Lows in the 30s to
mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming northwest
in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds
around 5 mph...becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s to upper 40s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the 30s to upper 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Lows in the 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Monterey 35 56 37 57 /
Big Sur 38 55 41 57 /
$$
CAZ528-150200-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the
lower to mid 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds
up to 5 mph...becoming north in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the 30s.
South winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds around 5 mph...becoming north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the 30s to lower 40s. West winds around 5 mph...becoming
east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s. Lows in the 30s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Salinas 31 57 34 57 /
Carmel Valley 36 57 38 59 /
Hollister 30 54 32 55 /
$$
CAZ516-150200-
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost and areas of
fog. Lows in the upper 20s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Widespread frost and areas of fog in the morning. Highs in the
mid 50s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph...becoming north around
5 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy frost in the evening. Areas of fog.
Widespread frost after midnight. Lows around 30. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog and patchy frost in the
morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in
the morning...becoming light.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of fog. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in
the lower 30s. West winds around 5 mph...becoming southeast after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Widespread frost and patchy fog. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost and patchy fog. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog and frost. Lows in
the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Areas
of frost and patchy fog. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows in the mid 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
King City 29 54 31 56 /
$$
CAZ517-150200-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the
lower 30s. North winds up to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 40s to mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph...becoming southeast up to 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 60s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
30s to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 40s to upper 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to
50s. Lows near 40.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 60s.
$$
CAZ518-150200-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
301 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost and patchy fog.
Lows in the 20s to mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s to mid
50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost in the evening.
Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s to mid
30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs
in the 40s to 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the 30s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the 40s to 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the 30s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Highs
in the 40s to 50s. Lows in the 30s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to
50s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pinnacles NP 28 55 30 57 /
$$
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NEW YORK (AP) — Just like endangered Democrats in other states, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is running against Washington.
The Nevada Democrat, nearing the end of her first six-year term, ignores the fact that her party controls both chambers of Congress and the White House as she explains the rationale for her candidacy.
“I’m running for reelection because you deserve a senator who will cut through the gridlock and dysfunction in Washington and deliver real results for your family,” Cortez Masto says on her campaign website. “I’ll work with anyone — Democrats, Republicans and independents — to help Nevada’s families succeed.”
Cortez Masto, who will easily win her party’s nomination for another term on Tuesday, is far from alone.
Many of the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats are actively trying to distance themselves from Washington — and their party. Responding to deep frustration from voters who will decide their fate in November, Democratic candidates in swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Hampshire are railing against the institutions their party has managed for the last 16 months.
It is a strategy born of necessity given the political climate Democrats are facing in 2022: President Joe Biden remains deeply unpopular and an overwhelming majority of U.S. adults believe the country is moving in the wrong direction. The Democrats who control Congress have failed to deliver on core campaign promises, and perhaps most concerning, the cost of basic goods like groceries and gasoline is soaring under their watch. The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline topped $5 for the first time ever over the weekend.
Privately, Democrats concede they’re trying to strike a delicate balance. Some of the gridlock on Capitol Hill is the result of division in their own ranks.
Two Democratic senators — Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona — have opposed key elements of Biden’s agenda. At a Democratic fundraiser in California last week, Biden acknowledged as much, telling donors he needed “two more senators” to essentially overcome that resistance.
More fundamentally, Republicans are doing everything they can to undermine the Democrats’ plans — on policy and politics. Senate Republicans have blocked Democratic legislation to address concerns about the economy, health care, climate change, gun violence and voting rights at almost every turn. The GOP is also devoting tremendous resources to undercutting the Democrats’ political messaging.
Five months before Election Day, the Senate Republican campaign arm, backed by allied outside groups, has begun to unleash a nationwide advertising campaign attacking Democrats in key states. The barrage of ads is coming months before the GOP typically releases its initial major wave of television advertising.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said his organization began spending early “to make sure voters know that Senate Democrats have supported Joe Biden and his inflation-inducing, gas price-raising, border crisis-creating agenda almost 100% of the time.”
Between the beginning of May through the end of this week, spending reports obtained by The Associated Press reveal that the NRSC and the allied nonprofit One Nation has spent nearly $3.7 million combined on TV ads to weaken Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly; another $3.3 million against Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock; $1.5 million against Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic Senate nominee; $958,000 against New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan; and $5.6 million to shape the Senate contest Wisconsin, which won’t pick its Democratic nominee until Aug. 9.
The Republican groups have yet to run any attack ads against Cortez Masto, but they have placed television reserves exceeding $4.9 million to run through the end of August.
Wisconsin has emerged as a top target months before Democrats decide which candidate to run against two-term incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
In an interview, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a leading Democrat in the race, described the Democratic-controlled Senate as an “out-of-touch millionaire’s club.” He insisted he was not running against his party, although he had nothing positive to say about Biden when asked to assess the Democratic president’s job performance.
“I’ll be honest, voters are frustrated by a lack of action from people on both sides of the aisle. I agree with them. I’m frustrated, too,” Barnes said. “In order to change Washington, we have to change the people we send there.”
It’s much the same in Pennsylvania, where Fetterman released the opening ads of his general election campaign last week just days after securing his party’s nomination.
“The big guy is running for Senate to take on Washington,” the narrator in one of the new ads says of Fetterman, who is 6 feet and 9 inches tall. Fetterman’s message is even sharper in the other TV spot: “Washington, D.C., attacked towns like this for years,” the narrator says. “We need help. They just talk.”
And while it may be somewhat simple for candidates like Fetterman and Barnes, who have never served in Congress, to run against Washington, incumbent Democrats in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and New Hampshire may have a more difficult task.
In New Hampshire, Hassan is asking voters to send her back to Washington, where she has served for almost six years. She’s expected to face a challenging general election, even as Republicans struggle to rally behind a top-tier challenger.
In recent weeks, Hassan has condemned the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and its policies on the U.S.-Mexico border. And in one of her campaign’s first TV ads, Hassan said she was challenging fellow Democrats in Congress to do more to lower the price of gas.
“I’m taking on members of my own party to push a gas tax holiday and I’m pushing Joe Biden to release more of our oil reserves,” Hassan said in one ad titled “Relief.”
Democratic strategists suggest that most of the party’s leading candidates have personal brands years in the making that would allow them to overcome concerns about their party’s leadership in Washington. Indeed, Cortez Masto is a former Nevada attorney general and Hassan is a former New Hampshire governor.
“The Democratic Senate candidates who are up this cycle really have their own identities, their own record of work in their states,” said David Bergstein, spokesman for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. “And that’s why they have a deep wellspring of support and popularity in their states that extend beyond the national party brand.”
To separate themselves from their national party brand, Democrats in key states hope to keep the focus on hyper local issues instead of making the November election a referendum on the party that controls Washington. History suggests it will be a difficult task.
Cortez Masto is focused on what she’s accomplished for the people of Nevada instead of Washington dysfunction, said campaign spokesperson Josh Marcus-Blank.
“Sen. Cortez Masto took on the chaos of the pandemic in Nevada, delivering the federal support needed to bring the 30% unemployment rate down to pre-pandemic levels, and now she’s leading the fight to take on the Big Oil companies squeezing Nevadans,” he said. “Her opponent is basing his entire campaign on Trump’s Big Lie and has made millions at a firm representing those same companies, which is a contrast we welcome.” | 2022-06-14T03:51:16+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/politics/ap-politics/vulnerable-dems-run-against-washington-and-their-party/ |
Zookeepers thought this gorilla was male until it gave birth to a baby
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio (Gray News) - Zookeepers in Ohio say they got a surprise Thursday when a gorilla they thought was a male suddenly started giving birth.
According to the Ohio Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, an 8-year-old gorilla named Sully became a mother for the first time.
So, what could have led to the gender mix-up?
Officials said veterinarians at the zoo where Sully was born took a hands-off approach with their care as she was a healthy baby being cared for by her mother.
And when she came to the Columbus Zoo she was identified as a male.
The animal care team said Sully has been in good health over the years and they haven’t needed to perform any medical interventions or inspect her too closely.
The team also said that it’s hard to tell the sex of younger gorillas until they reach age 8 as they are similar in size.
Sully and her new baby girl are in good health, according to the zoo.
A DNA test will be done later to determine the father of the newborn gorilla.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-22T16:17:37+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2023/07/22/zookeepers-thought-this-gorilla-was-male-until-it-gave-birth-baby/ |
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
Jerome Powell has some explaining to do.
LEILA FADEL, HOST:
The Federal Reserve chairman leads an agency with two jobs - keep unemployment and inflation low. Unemployment is low, but inflation has been climbing. One of the Fed's tools against inflation is interest rates, and it raised them sharply last week. But that can bring its own economic pain. Starting today, Powell faces questions in Congress.
INSKEEP: And NPR's Scott Horsley will be listening. Scott, good morning.
SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: Good morning, Steve.
INSKEEP: Hasn't Powell been much admired up to now?
HORSLEY: Yeah, he certainly has. He was confirmed to a second term as Fed chairman just last month on a vote of 80 to 19, which shows a rare level of bipartisan backing. That said, inflation is very high, and Americans are not happy about it. And so the Fed chairman is likely to get an earful from lawmakers who've been hearing plenty of complaints themselves from their constituents. The Fed has begun moving aggressively to fight inflation, and Powell says he thinks there's a chance the central bank can bring it down without triggering a recession or a big jump in unemployment. But he acknowledges there are no guarantees.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
JEROME POWELL: Our objective really is to bring inflation down to 2% while the labor market remains strong. Many factors that we don't control are going to play a very significant role in deciding whether that's possible or not. There's a path for us to get there. It's not getting easier.
HORSLEY: Powell says a lot's going to depend on how things like the war in Ukraine play out - the war has driven up the price of gasoline and groceries - and, of course, the pandemic, which continues to throw curveballs at the economy.
INSKEEP: Are the higher interest rates, even though this is all very recent, already affecting the economy?
HORSLEY: Yes, you're seeing a squeeze, for example, in the housing market, and that's by design. Mortgage rates have climbed to around 6%, roughly double what they were a year ago, in anticipation of the Fed's move. And as a result, we've seen a drop in home sales and new home construction. Over time, you could see a similar slowdown in other parts of the economy. That's what it means for the Fed to tamp down demand and try to bring prices under control. Powell acknowledged knowing when to stop raising interest rates can be tricky.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
POWELL: It's going to be a very difficult judgment to make or maybe not; maybe it'll be really clear. The worst mistake we could make would be to fail, which - it's not an option. You know, we have to restore price stability.
HORSLEY: Now, so far, both the president and Congress have given the Fed plenty of latitude to crack down on inflation. That means borrowing costs are likely to keep going up for anyone who has a credit card balance or who's shopping for a home or car loan.
INSKEEP: Let me ask about some other news here, Scott. The Biden administration wants to do something about gas prices. What's their idea?
HORSLEY: Yeah, the president's asking Congress to temporarily suspend the $0.18 a gallon federal tax on gasoline and the $0.24 a gallon tax on diesel fuel through September in hopes that would cut prices at the pump. In economic terms, this doesn't make a lot of sense. The gas tax hasn't increased since 1993, so it's certainly not fueling inflation. And it's possible that little of the savings from such a tax cut would actually be passed on to consumers. So this could amount to a $10 billion subsidy for the gasoline business. You'd be better off subsidizing bicycles or electric scooters or just about anything else. As a matter of political signaling, though, this proposal does show how desperate the White House is to look as though it's doing something about high gasoline prices, which, by the way, have already fallen about $0.06 a gallon in the last week.
INSKEEP: OK. Happy to pocket that $0.06. Scott, thanks so much.
HORSLEY: You're welcome.
INSKEEP: NPR's Scott Horsley. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | 2022-06-27T04:07:24+00:00 | wbfo.org | https://www.wbfo.org/2022-06-22/fed-chairman-will-testify-before-a-pair-of-congressional-committees-this-week |
WASINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden is in Asia right now to meet with International Leaders. As he works to strengthen ties with U.S. allies, he’s also talking about American challenges.
The president’s first stop was in South Korea, where he toured a Samsung computer chip factory. That plant will be the model for one being built in Tyler, Texas.
“Investments like these are going to help catapult us forward toward a clean energy future which we both badly need, advancing our shared economic growth, our energy security and our climate goals,” Biden said.
President Biden says closer ties with closer partners like South Korea are important for stronger supply chains.
“This is the moment, in my view, to invest in one another, to deepen our business ties, to bring our people even closer together,” Biden said.
The president believes boosting semiconductor production is key to America’s future. That’s why his administration is urging Congress to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act.
National Economic Council official Bharat Ramamurti says it will help lower costs.
“That bill would invest $450 billion in improving our domestic manufacturing capacity,” Ramamurti said. “This is going to have an important impact on inflation – not tomorrow, but soon. And it means that we’ll be less vulnerable to the types of shocks that we’re seeing right now that are driving up prices.”
The Biden administration believes both that legislation and the partnership with Asian allies are essential building blocks of the American economy.
“Improve our long-term resilience, increase our shared prosperity and put our people in the best position to come out ahead in the competition,” Biden said. | 2022-05-20T23:37:14+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/washington-dc/president-biden-talks-american-manufacturing-during-trip-to-asia/ |
A Lehigh Acres neighborhood that floods often is concerned about what may come from Tropical Storm Ian.
The residents say a tropical storm or hurricane will only make matters worse for them.
On September 18, flooding on Green Meadows Road was what residents called the worst since the last big hurricane they had.
Von Deaton, resident on Green Meadows Road said, “Worst since Irma. I mean, it gets bad, but we can, you know, we’ll pull people out the holes and stuff. But this was completely covered all the way through. And you get someone… I don’t know where the holes are. Then they just drive in and they’re stuck.”
The flooding on Green Meadows Road on September 18 has gone down, but residents are concerned with what the storm could bring.
Adamari Flores, resident on Green Meadows Road said, “With the rain that has been happening and the flooding, we’re afraid for the hurricane to come, or tropical storm to come, and make the roads a little bit worse. There’s big bumps, so people are getting stuck; as you can see, there’s cars being left, and you know them living down here on the daily, it’s hard for them to get to work, and it’s just difficult for them.”
Green Meadows Road still has several puddles of water on it and with an upcoming storm or potential hurricane, it could get even worse.
“Like, if your place is burning down, it already burned down by the time they get there. Because the fire truck won’t go in there,” Deaton said.
While WINK News was at Green Meadows Road, Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue arrived. Because of the flooding they sent a service vehicle down the road first to provide medical assistance to the person in need.
“I would like to see them come out and maybe provide us some more gravel before this hurricane comes,” Deaton said.
Lee County told WINK News because a service vehicle can go down the road it is not considered inaccessible and it cannot place rocks on the private road to help the flooding.
“But we still have a problem like you did today getting in and out. It’s not as bad, but it will be worse come the hurricane,” Deaton said.
Evacuation orders could be issued in some areas as the storm approaches, especially those prone to flooding.
Medical services may not be provided at all for emergencies in those areas.
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LUND, Sweden, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlixLabs from Lund, Sweden, has been rewarded financial support from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, for further development of the company's proprietary semiconductor patterning technology. Vinnova helps to build Sweden's innovation capacity contributing to sustainable growth. AlixLabs has developed a new, innovative method for manufacturing semiconductor components with a high degree of packing, eliminating several steps in the semiconductor manufacturing process - Atomic Layer Etch Pitch Splitting (APS)*. The method makes the components cheaper and less resource-intensive to manufacture and can open a new path for a more sustainable mass production of electronic products. The method also makes it possible to manufacture tiny semiconductor components accurately and efficiently with manageable wafer fab equipment investments.
The project was rewarded 500,000 SEK within the call for Electronic Components and Systems: Feasibility studies 2022. This call was aimed at feasibility studies for major research and innovation projects that are expected to result in new electronic components and systems in areas of Swedish excellence.
Dr. Amin Karimi, R&D and Operational Manager and co-founder, said, "In the 'In-situ mask creation for fabrication of state-of-the-art nanoelectronics' project, we aim to evaluate our APS-process for selective creation of an in-situ mask for devices with critical dimensions below 10 nm. The process takes place in one single wafer etch process chamber without breaking the vacuum. We aim at a disruptive breakthrough in semiconductor nanofabrication technology as etch mask creation and manipulation in high volume manufacturing is a very complicated process with dedicated process tools and equipment at a high total expense."
The APS method is covered by core IP in the USA, Taiwan, and Europe. Dr. Dmitry Suyatin, CTO and co-founder of AlixLabs, stated, "In APS, the sidewalls of nanoscale features act as a topological mask in combination with Atomic Layer Etch Processes and can be used to initiate splitting of the nanostructures. Previously we have verified the process for nanowires for such different materials as gallium phosphide (GaP) and Silicon (Si), and now we have the evidence also for bulk silicon by creating features with sizes below 10 nm."
The APS method is complementary for single exposure Immersion Deep UV (DUV) and Extreme UV (EUV) Lithography and corresponding multiple patterning technologies like self-aligned double and quadruple patterning (SADP resp. SAQP) as well as multiple exposure lithography-etch and directed self-assembly (DSA) patterning. However, APS can considerably reduce the complexity, capital expenditure, and environmental footprint of wafer manufacturing. Demonstrating pitch splitting in bulk silicon by creating sub-10 nm structures has been a significant milestone for AlixLabs.
* Atomic Layer Etch Pitch Splitting (APS). As previously reported (April 30, 2021), The US Patent Office has approved AlixLabs's patent application for nanofabrication by ALE Pitch Splitting (APS). The US Patent Office issued a patent (US10930515) on February 23, 2021, and recently the second patent (US11424130) on August 23, 2022. Additional patents in Taiwan and Europe are secured as well. The patent family covers methods to split nanostructures in half by a single process step using Atomic Layer Etching (ALE). The method can significantly impact the semiconductor industry by enabling sustainable scaling of electronic components and shrinking critical chip components further in a cost-effective way. The method is complementary for single exposure Immersion and Extreme UV (EUV) Lithography and corresponding multiple patterning technologies like self-aligned double and quadruple patterning (SADP resp. SAQP) as well as multiple exposure lithography-etch and directed self-assembly (DSA) patterning.
Jonas Sundqvist, CEO of AlixLabs, phone +46 767 63 94 67, email jonas@alixlabs.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to explain the impact of potential legislation stripping the sport’s antitrust exemption from covering the sport’s relationship with minor league players.
Sen. Richard Durbin, an Illinois Democrat who chairs the committee, and Charles Grassley, an Iowa Republican who is the ranking minority member, sent the letter Monday and asked Manfred to respond by July 26 to a series of questions that could be a prelude to proposed legislation further limiting an exemption created by a 1922 Supreme Court decision.
“Your answers will help inform the Senate Judiciary Committee’s analysis of the necessity of this century-old exemption,” said the letter, also signed by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah.
The letter is the next step after a similar request for information the four senators sent last month to an advocacy group for minor leaguers. The executive director of the nonprofit Advocates for Minor Leaguers has recommended Congress enact legislation nullifying the application of the exemption to minor leaguers.
“We look forward to providing detailed information to the committee regarding baseball’s limited antitrust exemption and how it has provided franchise location stability at the major league level, maximized the availability of minor-league baseball for fans and quality employment opportunities for aspiring major leaguers,” the league said in a statement.
Senators asked about the potential impact of repealing 2018 legislation exempting minor league players from federal minimum wage and overtime laws — the Save America’s Pastime Act — and whether the antitrust exemption played a role in MLB’s decision in 2020 to cut minor league affiliations from a minimum of 160 to 120. They also asked whether MLB would commit to maintaining 120 affiliates when current 10-year player development license agreements expire after the 2030 season.
Advocates for Minor Leaguers said in a statement that it believes the exemption “has had dire consequences for minor league baseball players and fans. ”
Major league players on 40-man rosters, including those on option to the minors, are represented by the Major League Baseball Players Association. More than 90% of the several thousand players in the minors are not unionized.
In a proposed lawsuit settlement filed Friday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, MLB agreed to pay minor leaguers $185 million to settle alleged violations of minimum wage laws. An early estimate is that perhaps 23,000 players could share the money with an average payment of $5,000 to $5,500, and the settlement says $55.5 million will go the players’ lawyers.
Senators asked for MLB’s opinion on how its structure compares with those of the NFL, NBA and NHL, and what justifies maintaining the exemption for baseball. In the past, baseball officials have stressed the exemption allows them to prohibit teams from changing cities without MLB approval.
Senators inquired about the exemption’s impact on work stoppages — which is not at all since the Curt Flood Act of 1998 applied antitrust laws to MLB affecting the employment of major league players at the major league level.
“Please discuss the impact, if any, of the antitrust exemption on the negotiation of minor league players’ length of contract, wages, housing, or other working conditions,” they wrote. “What effect would removing the antitrust exemption have on minor league player working conditions and wages? If a more tailored approach, like extending the Curt Flood Act to cover minor league players and operations, was taken, what would be the impact? Please describe any provision of the CFA that should or should not cover minor league players and why.”
They asked about MLB’s view of the impact on minor league players of the 1922 Supreme Court decision involving the Federal League that created the exemption, of last year’s Supreme Court decision ruling the NCAA can’t limit education-related benefits that colleges can offer sports stars (NCAA v. Alston) and the Justice Department’s statement of interest in a pending lawsuit filed by four minor league teams urging that “lower courts should limit the ‘baseball exemption’ to conduct that is central to the business of offering professional baseball games to the public.”
In addition, they asked about the exemption’s impact on corruption in the international amateur signing market
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Which bathroom fan is best?
A bathroom fan is an essential feature for bathrooms of all sizes. Without one, the high moisture levels in your bathroom may lead to problems like damaged wood, paint and plaster, the formation of mold and even lung issues if the quality of air suffers. A bathroom fan regulates humidity to keep your bathroom clean and free from moisture damage.
Regardless of your budget and the size of your space, there’s a good bathroom fan option for you. Choosing one can prove overwhelming given the various technical considerations that go into selecting the right bathroom fan, such as the size of your ductwork, the amount of airflow required for the size of your bathroom and whether to opt for additional features, such as lighting, moisture-sensing and heating.
For powerful air movement and quiet performance, the Panasonic WhisperCeiling Ventilation Fan is the best of the best.
What to know before you buy a bathroom fan
Airflow rate
To ensure the circulation power of your fan is good enough, look for its rating of how much air it moves per minute, measured in units of cubic feet per minute or CFM.
Best practice is to select a bathroom fan with at least approximately 1 CFM for every square foot of bathroom space you have. For most small or medium-sized bathrooms, a rating of 50 CFM is sufficient. If you have a large bathroom, look for a fan with a rating of 75-100 CFM.
Noise output level
Look for a bathroom fan that indicates “whisper quiet” operation if low noise levels are a primary concern for you. If members of your household sleep and shower on different schedules, a quiet bathroom fan helps ensure a loud fan early in the morning or late at night doesn’t disturb them.
Bathroom fan noises are measured in sones, which is a subjective unit of perceived noise. Quiet fan models have a rating of less than or equal to 1.0 sones. Very quiet fans can be as low as 0.3 sones, and louder fans may be as loud as 4.0 sones, which would be a very noticeable level of noise.
Size
When selecting a fan, take stock of your current bathroom ventilation ductwork setup. You probably already have ductwork in your bathroom, so you should measure the duct prior to purchasing a new model to avoid purchasing one that’s too small and leaves a gap.
Placement
Install your fan above or near your shower to clear out humidity in the bathroom. It’s also important to have good ventilation near the toilet to dispel odors.
What to look for in a quality bathroom fan
Heating elements
Some high-end bathroom fans include heating elements to keep you warm when you walk out of your bathtub or shower. This is a helpful feature to have, but keep in mind this type of fan uses a lot of energy, similar to a small space heater.
Also, note that heating bathroom fans shouldn’t be installed directly over your shower. This could be problematic if you already have a ventilation system set up over your shower and don’t want to move the duct.
You should consult with an electrician if you choose to install a heating fan to ensure you have the correct wattage hookup in your bathroom and avoid tripping a circuit.
Lighting
Consider whether you want your bathroom fan to include LED lighting. This is a nice feature in a smaller bathroom where installing both a bathroom fan and a lighting fixture takes up too much ceiling space or creates a cluttered look.
Automatic on and off function
A fan with a humidity sensor automatically turns on and off based on the humidity level in the air. This is useful for preserving the quality of the walls in your bathroom and avoiding moisture-related problems, such as mold. This could save you a little bit of mental energy, because without this function, you’ll need to remember to leave your fan on for up to a half an hour after showering.
How much you can expect to spend on a bathroom fan
Bathroom fans range in price from budget models available for less than $50 up to luxury models that cost up to $200 with additional features like LED lights, built-in heaters and variable speed. Expect to pay around $100 for a powerful, durable and quiet fan.
Bathroom fan FAQ
How do you use your bathroom fan separately from the bathroom light?
A. Many bathroom fan models can be set up to operate on a switch that’s separate from your bathroom lighting. If you don’t already have wiring set up for this function, you should consult with a contractor who can take care of wiring for you. Attempting to do this yourself could pose a hazard or lead to work that isn’t up to code.
Where should you install my bathroom fan?
A. Install your bathroom fan above your bathtub or shower to most efficiently reduce humidity in the space. If your fan has a built-in heating function, however, you should install it on the ceiling not above your shower.
What’s the best bathroom fan to buy?
Top bathroom fan
Panasonic WhisperCeiling Ventilation Fan
What you need to know: This is a highly rated fan that operates quietly, moves air efficiently and saves money with Energy-Star rated performance.
What you’ll love: As its name suggests, this fan is very quiet when in operation. It allows users to customize airflow to 110, 130 or 150 CFM.
What you should consider: Some customers find installation of this model difficult, although it’s designed with easy installation in mind.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and The Home Depot
Top bathroom fan for the money
Broan-NuTone 688 Ceiling and Wall Ventilation Fan
What you need to know: This fan costs less than others and provides stunningly powerful performance.
What you’ll love: At a fraction of the cost, this powerful fan moves air and clears humidity with surprising efficiency, especially in small bathrooms. You can also paint this fan to match other finishes in your space. It’s relatively simple to install.
What you should consider: This fan is louder than others on the market.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Easy to install, this quiet fan has an attractive white housing.
What you’ll love: The fan receives high marks for durability, whisper-quiet operation and a simple snap-in ceiling installation process. It offers impressive performance for its price.
What you should consider: Some customers find the plastic housing a bit thin or flimsy, but it performs well once installed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Police in South Carolina say a 25-year-old driving a rental car at over twice the speed limit while allegedly intoxicated hit the back of a golf cart on a road in Folly Beach, killing a bride just hours after she was married.
The speed limit on the island where the accident occurred, near Charleston, is 25 mph, but police say Jamie Lee Komoroski's rental car computer data showed she was driving at 65 mph and briefly hit the breaks before the accident, police allege.
34-year-old Samantha Miller of Charlotte, North Carolina died in the accident. She was riding in the golf cart with the groom, who was injured.
Police said the golf cart was driving legally and had proper indicators and lights allowing it to be driven at night. The groom, Aric Hutchinson, was recovering from a brain injury in a hospital as his mother created a Go Fund Me page asking for donations to help cover hospital bills and funeral expenses.
Hutchinson also suffered multiple broken bones in the accident.
Komoroski has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide along with three counts of driving under the influence causing death. She faces up to 25 years in prison for each count of DUI.
It was not clear if Komoroski had retained legal counsel.
The Post and Courier reported that four people were in the golf cart. Two were listed in critical condition and a third was listed in stable condition.
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Get your packages ready to send off right now with these must-have items
Shipping holiday gifts is usually pricey, but it may cost you more this year. The United States Postal Service has announced that it plans a price increase this holiday season, driving up the cost of sending gifts. But don’t worry about blowing too much of your holiday budget on shipping just yet.
There’s still time to take advantage of the current prices if you can get your packages ready to ship early this year. Here are all the essentials you need to get your holiday gifts wrapped and sent in time.
What you should know about the USPS price increase
How much is the USPS price increase?
The USPS price increases depend on the weight of the package and the distance it’s traveling. Most packages under 25 pounds will see increases ranging from 25 to 75 cents, but extremely heavy packages traveling long distances may see increases up to $6.50.
When does the USPS price increase take effect?
The good news about the USPS price increase is that it’s meant to be temporary as a way to cover extra handling costs that result during the peak holiday season. The increased rates will go into effect on October 2 and stay in place until January 22, 2023.
Holiday gift shipping essentials
Shipping supplies
Partners Brand Corrugated Boxes
These sturdy corrugated boxes can hold plenty of holiday gifts. They’re industrial strength, so you don’t have to worry about them breaking down in the mail. They come unfolded, so it’s easier to store them.
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This highly cushioning bubble wrap can protect all your breakable holiday gifts when they’re in transit. It conforms easily around most objects and features a unique nylon barrier seal that helps it hold onto air longer. It’s lightweight, so it won’t add to the weight of your package.
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Mighty Gadget Cushioning Foam Sheets
These low-density polyethylene foam sheets provide excellent protection for fragile and delicate items during shipping. They’re highly flexible, so they wrap easily around items of any shape. Each package comes with 100 sheets, so you can send plenty of holiday packages.
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Gorilla Heavy Duty Large Core Packing Tape
This split- and tear-resistant tape can keep all your holiday packages secure even over long distances. It’s crystal clear, so you can also place it over shipping labels to keep them in place. It’s easy to cut, too, allowing you to package your boxes more quickly.
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Avery Printable Shipping Labels
Make sure your loved one’s address is clear and easy to read with these well-sized shipping labels. They’re optimized for use with an inkjet printer, but you can also write on them by hand. They stick well, so you don’t have to worry about them falling off in transit.
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Wrapping must-haves
Craft Craze 25 Assorted Colors Premium Tissue Paper
Whether you’re putting your gifts in a bag or a box, this 100-piece pack of tissue paper can make all of your presents look a little more special. It includes 25 assorted colors, so you can find an option that matches any wrapping paper. If you have any paper left over, you can also use it for crafts.
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Hallmark Large Gift Boxes with Lids
The pack of large shirt boxes is perfect if you’re sending clothing to family and friends. The set includes 12 boxes, and each box is large enough to fit a robe or sweater. They’re also sturdy, so they aren’t likely to break in transit.
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Hallmark 12-inch Large Paper Gift Bag Assortment
This set of 12 gift bags allows you to package your holiday gifts quickly and easily. They’re made from high-quality paper that comes from well-managed forests. The assortment includes both solid and patterned bags.
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Appleby Lane Reusable Fabric Gift Bags
These cotton gift bags make holiday gift wrapping as easy as possible. They have a drawstring top with a built-in ribbon that’s easy to tie. They’re reusable, so they’re more eco-friendly than other gift bag options. You can also choose from four color and pattern options for the bags.
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American Greetings Reversible Wrapping Paper Bundle
This set of four rolls of reversible wrapping lets you choose from multiple patterns and colors. The set contains enough to wrap 28 shirt boxes and is made of heavy-weight paper that doesn’t tear easily. The paper is recyclable.
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Creative Paper Co. Brown Kraft Paper Jumbo Roll
This 100% recycled wrapping paper is ideal if you prefer a rustic look for your gifts. It’s thick and durable to resist tearing. Each roll contains 100 feet of paper, so you can wrap plenty of gifts.
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Hallmark Bright Gift Bow Assortment
This assortment includes 36 brightly colored bows to dress up any wrapped gift. Each gift bow features over 20 ribbon loops and is about 3.5 inches wide for a full look. They also have a shiny finish for a particularly festive look.
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These glittery ribbons can instantly make any gift look fancier. Each set includes red, green and white options that are sheer and embossed with a scroll design. The ribbons are wired, too, so it’s easy to make bows and other decorative shapes for your gifts.
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Make sure your loved ones know which gifts are for them with this gift tag set. It contains tags in 20 colors, so you can find an option to watch any wrapping paper or bag. Each tag also has a piece of twine to attach to your gifts.
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Tesuivra Glitter Washi Tape Set
This set of glitter washi tape can make your holiday gifts look special with minimal effort. It includes 12 rolls in different colors, so you can customize your packages. The glitter doesn’t fall off, and the tape is repositionable without leaving residue behind.
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FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. - FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in relation to a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
Police vehicles were seen at a Massachusetts location believed to be connected with the guardsman. The guardsman's security clearance and access to classified government systems have been revoked, according to an internal government document reviewed by Fox News.
The guardsman worked on military intelligence systems on a full-time basis, Fox News is told.
The National Guard said in a statement it is aware Thursday of the "alleged role a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman may have played in the recent leak of highly-classified documents" from the Pentagon.
"The National Guard takes this issue very seriously and will support investigators," the National Guard said in a statement. "National security is our foremost priority and any attempt to undermine it compromises our values and degrades trust among our members, the public, allies and partners.
"We will not have a comment concerning the ongoing investigation and refer you to the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for details," the statement added.
Both those agencies, when contacted by Fox News, had no comment.
This aerial photograph taken on March 8, 2023 shows The Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via
The New York Times and other outlets reported that the man is a member of the 102nd Intelligence Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard who was involved in a private online group called Thug Shaker Central.
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The 102nd Intelligence Wing, when contacted by Fox News Digital about the matter, also deferred comment to the Justice Department and FBI.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks sent a memo to Pentagon officials on Tuesday, warning employees against leaking classified information or downloading classified documents from unclassified sources.
"Do not access or download documents with classified markings from unclassified websites – either from home or work – as the data may be classified, it may be associated with hostile foreign elements, or it may contain malicious code or embedded capability that could introduce cyber threats into our information system," Hicks wrote in the memo, which was obtained by Fox News.
President Biden said earlier Thursday that the U.S. is "getting close" to finding the person responsible for leaking Pentagon documents that the Department of Defense has described as containing "sensitive and highly-classified material."
"I can’t right now [give an update]. There is a full-blown investigation going on with the intelligence community and Justice Department and they are getting close," Biden told reporters during his trip to Ireland. "I don’t have an answer for you."
The president also said, "I’m concerned that it happened, but there is nothing contemporaneous that I’m aware of that is of great consequence."
The Washington Post first reported last night that the person behind the leak is a man in his 20s who worked on a military base and shared the classified information on the chat app Discord.
The top-secret intel that has been shared online included movements of high-ranking political leaders, updates on military forces, detailed charts of battlefield conditions in Ukraine and satellite images of the aftermath of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian facilities. Other documents, according to the report, included the potential trajectory of North Korean ballistic nuclear missiles that could reach the U.S. and pictures and information on the surveillance technology attached to the Chinese spy balloon that the Biden administration allowed to float across the U.S. in February.
Fox News' Sarah Tobianski and Lorraine Taylor contributed to this report.
For more, go to Fox News. | 2023-04-13T20:36:35+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/fbi-arrests-massachusetts-air-national-guardsman-jack-teixeira-in-probe-of-classified-document-leaks |
Washington avalanche: 3 believed dead after snowslide near Leavenworth
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. - Three people are presumed dead after an avalanche near Leavenworth, Washington on Sunday.
According ot the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), the avalanche happened on Feb. 19 at Colchuck Peak, southwest of Leavenworth.
There were six people in the group of backcountry travelers. Three of them are suspected to have been buried in the snow. Authorities do not believe any of those three survived.
One person was injured and evacuated by search-and-rescue crews.
NWAC officials said rescue efforts were ongoing as of Tuesday.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office and NWAC were working together on rescue operations.
As of Tuesday, avalanche danger was listed at high or considerable for the Washington Cascades, according to NWAC.
Avalanche danger listed as high or moderate on Feb. 21, 2023. (Northwest Avalanche Center)
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday for the Cascades above 2,000 feet.
FOX 13 forecasters say between six and 12 inches of additional snow could fall by the afternoon. Gusts to 35-45 mph will lead to blowing snow and dropping visibility.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | 2023-02-21T22:52:24+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/washington-avalanche-3-believed-dead-after-snowslide-near-leavenworth |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Core Molding Technologies Inc. (CMT) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $1.3 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 16 cents. Earnings, adjusted to extinguish debt, came to 35 cents per share.
The maker of fiber reinforced plastics posted revenue of $101.6 million in the period.
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17-month-old found burned, bruised, dead in Algiers; parents arrested
ALGIERS, La. (WVUE) - Police have arrested a mother and father after finding their toddler dead in Algiers.
Police say the grim discovery happened on Nov. 9 around 7:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Texas Drive.
A 17-month-old was found dead with burns and bruises on their body, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
The NOPD Child Abuse Unit obtained arrest warrants for the child’s parents, 23-year-old Johnna Barnum and 24-year-old Donell Williams. Each was arrested on suspicion of second-degree cruelty to a juvenile. Authorities say additional charges may be possible as the investigation continues.
The toddler’s death is currently unclassified pending the results of an autopsy.
Anyone with information that can assist is urged to call NOPD Special Victim Section Child Abuse detectives at 504-658-5267.
Those wishing to submit information anonymously can call Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.
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Two Additional Ships Picking Up Grain in Russia
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Commodities' ship, M/V Riva Wind, has departed from the Port of Odessa, Ukraine with 50,000 tons of grain, and the second ship, M/V Arizona, has left the Port of Chornomorsk, Ukraine with 55,000 tons of grain. The grain belongs to a joint venture between Harvest Commodities SA and Indonesia's Arsari Group. The joint venture is through PT Comexindo International.
The ships are among the first commercial shipments from Odessa since the outbreak of conflict on 24th February 2022. Their safe passage was made possible as a result of the tireless efforts and agreement between the United States, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and Indonesian governments, as well as the United Nations.
"I would like to congratulate the collaboration among the leadership of the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia and Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey) for finding enough common ground so that they have an aligned vision to alleviate the global food shortage," said Gaurav Srivastava, Chairman of Harvest Commodities SA. "I hope this can be a first step toward deescalation of the conflict"
"I also especially want to thank the captains and crews of both ships, who have been waiting on their ships since February 2022 in Ukraine. Getting the ships out of the Odessa Harbour, which has been heavily mined, is an act of great bravery and skill." The ships are headed for Türkiye (formerly known as Turkey).
Also, two additional ships are picking up grain owned by Harvest Commodities from Novorossiysk, Russia — the M/V Shark with 25,000 tons of grain and the M/V Bronco with 10,000 tons of grain.
Mr. Srivastava said, "Given the fact that Indonesia is the president of the G20, Arsari Chairman Hashim Djojohadikusumo and I share a common vision to support the initiative for the food program both from Russia and Ukraine. We are honoured to be doing this work together."
This is the first of many shipments where the joint venture PT Comexindo International purchases grain from Russian and Ukrainian farmers and sells it to international buyers.
Harvest Commodities SA is an international merchant and distributor of agricultural product focused on matching supply and demand, managing the supply chain, and creating value through personalized logistics, financial, and risk mitigation services. It has operations in Los Angeles, USA/Moscow, Russia,Kyviv, Ukraine/Geneva, Switzerland/Jakarta, Indonesia
PT Comexindo International, formerly known as PT Prima Comexindo, a member of Arsari Group, has been active in international trading since 1986, especially in countries including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, the former Yugoslavia, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Contacts:
Ariseno Ridhwan
Arsari Group
Indonesia
ariseno_ridhwan@arsari.co.id
+628111732078
Ong Hock Chuan
Maverick Indonesia
Indonesia
ong@maverick.co.id
+628128511198
Charlie Perkins
The Hawthorn Group
USA
cperkins@hawthorngroup.com
+1917232223
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INDIANAPOLIS — In honor of National Scented Candle Day, Brianna Doles and Sarah Chait of Penn & Beech Candle Co. stopped by to give us a lesson in candlemaking.
Unfortunately, we had a little “wax-ident” (hot wax crashing to the floor) before the show that prevented an actual demonstration, but Doles, the co-owner, and Chait, director of marketing and customer experience, gave us an overview of the process.
Penn & Beech, with locations in downtown Indy and Carmel, carries more than 100 fragrances to blend and incorporate into your candle.They have scent experts on site to help you decide which fragrances compliment one another in your custom blend.
When your fragrance is ready and incorporated into the hot wax, choose from more than 20 different vessels or jars in various shapes and sizes.
There are no set times for candlemaking (also called candle pouring) classes. Visit the website at pennandbeech.com to make a reservation, just as you would for a restaurant.
Beverages including beer, wine, mimosas and non-alcoholic drinks are served, and all ages are welcome to participate.
Right now, Penn & Beech is offering a special deal for Indy Now viewers. Mention the show for a buy three, get one free candle special. | 2022-11-01T19:51:42+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/indy-now/indy-carmel-candle-making/ |
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Atul Gawande of USAID about the challenges facing low-income countries as they tackle continued COVID surges, a lack of monkey pox vaccines and climate disasters.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Atul Gawande of USAID about the challenges facing low-income countries as they tackle continued COVID surges, a lack of monkey pox vaccines and climate disasters.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff is synonymous with mountains — lush with ponderosa pines, meadows and hiking trails that are a respite from the desert heat.
Now, parts of them are burning yet again this year, fueled by winds that grounded air resources Monday. Fire crews were anticipating more moderate winds Tuesday and throughout the week, which could help them get a better handle on the blaze that has largely spared homes but made a run into a wilderness area and toward a lava dome volcano.
Residents around the city looked toward the mountains as smoke billowed through the air and winds howled, some scared, some nervous — most hoping that moisture in the forecast late this week brings some relief.
“We’re most definitely dry,” Flagstaff resident Colin Challifour said late Monday. “The forests are dry. It’s unfortunate. You don’t like to see it.”
Roughly 2,500 homes have been evacuated because of two wildfires burning on the outskirts of Flagstaff. One home and a secondary structure burned, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said. Hundreds of other people in California and New Mexico have also been forced to flee homes threatened by wildfires.
In northern Arizona, Coconino County declared an emergency because of the wildfire.
Fire incident Cmdr. Aaron Graeser said the Flagstaff-area blaze is one of the top priorities in the country for firefighting resources. It was estimated at 8 square miles (20 square kilometers) late Monday, but fire managers haven’t been able to do aerial mapping.
Two other smaller wildfires northeast of the blaze merged, forcing evacuations in a more remote area Monday.
Wildfires broke out early this spring in multiple states in the Western U.S., where climate change and an enduring drought are fanning the frequency and intensity of forest and grassland fires. A springtime fire outside Flagstaff destroyed more than two dozen homes. Most of the residents who evacuated then are out of their homes again because of this latest wildfire.
The number of square miles burned so far this year is more than double the 10-year national average, and states like New Mexico have already set records with devastating blazes that destroyed hundreds of homes while causing environmental damage that is expected to affect water supplies.
Nationally, more than 6,200 wildland firefighters are battling nearly three dozen uncontained fires that had charred over 1 million acres (4,408 square kilometers), according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Even in Alaska, forecasters have warned that many fire in the state’s south have grown exceptionally over the last week, which is unusual. Southwest Alaska normally experiences shorter periods of high fire danger because intermittent rain can provide relief, but since mid-May the region has been hot and windy, drying out vegetation.
Favorable weather Monday helped slow the progression of a tundra wildfire just over 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) away from an Alaska Native village. Moderate temperatures and a shift in the wind that had been driving the fire toward St. Mary’s will allow firefighters to directly attack the flames and increase protections for the Yup’ik community.
The lightning-sparked fire is estimated at about 193 square miles (500 square kilometers). It’s burning dry grass and shrubs in southwest Alaska’s mostly treeless tundra.
In California, evacuations were ordered for about 300 remote homes near a wildfire that flared up over the weekend in forest land northeast of Los Angeles near the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains. It had scorched about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers) of pine trees and dry brush as of Monday and was 27% contained, fire spokesperson Dana Dierkes said.
A second fire in Tehama County in Northern California had destroyed 10 buildings, damaged four others and threatened about 160 structures, fire officials said. It was 20% contained Monday night.
Farther south in San Diego County, five people were rescued after a small wildfire broke out Monday near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
In Northern California, a 50-mile (80-km) stretch of State Route 70 was closed indefinitely on Monday after mud, boulders and dead trees inundated lanes during flash floods along a wildfire burn scar.
The causes of the latest California fires were under investigation.
Authorities don’t yet know what started the northern Arizona fire. A man who was camping near where the fire was reported Sunday was cited a day earlier for lighting toilet paper on fire in violation of a year-round fire ban in the area, but he is not charged with starting the wildfire.
Parts of U.S. Route 89, the main route to reach the Grand Canyon’s East Rim entrance and through the Navajo Nation, remained closed, as did the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort.
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Associated Press writers Christopher Weber in Los Angeles; Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska; Jim Anderson in Denver; and Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, contributed to this report. | 2022-06-14T13:18:22+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/western-wildfires-force-evacuations-in-arizona-california-2/ |
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRP Group, Inc. ("BRP Group") (NASDAQ: BRP) today announced the appointments of Kelly Nash to President, Middle Market Client Experience and Go-to-Market Strategy, and Ryan Shinkle to President, Middle Market Business Development. Jeff Hughes has been appointed Regional President, Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners, LLC ("BKS Partners"), succeeding Ms. Nash.
BRP's Middle Market Operating Group provides commercial risk management, employee benefits, and private risk management solutions to clients nationwide.
In her newly created role, Ms. Nash will be responsible for delivering best-in-class platforms and services for the firm's Middle Market clients. She will support BRP's regional leaders in building and executing national capabilities for client service, operations, placement, and other client-facing resources.
Ms. Nash joined BRP in 2017 and most recently served as Regional President of BKS Partners. She has been recognized as a Power Broker by Risk and Insurance and an Elite Woman in Insurance by Insurance Business America.
Mr. Hughes will succeed Ms. Nash in the role of Regional President for BKS Partners. As Regional President, he will take holistic responsibility over the BKS Partners business in the southeast region of the U.S. Most recently, Mr. Hughes served as Managing Director of Employee Benefits, BKS Partners.
As President of Business Development, Mr. Shinkle will be responsible for supporting BRP's U.S. regions in building sales leadership, implementing best practices, and developing the firm's network of advisors across the Middle Market Segment. He will develop and deliver strategies and programs across the organization to build on BRP's track record of exceptional organic growth.
Mr. Shinkle joined BRP in 2020 as part of the firm's Partnership, BRP Group's nomenclature for a strategic acquisition, with Insgroup, Inc. ("Insgroup"). Most recently, he served as Managing Director, Middle Market Business Strategy.
"This is an exciting time for our Middle Market segment as our business continues to rapidly grow and evolve," said Dan Galbraith, Chief Operating Officer, BRP Group. "Both Kelly and Ryan have been instrumental in the expansion of our Middle Market presence and capabilities across the nation. Together, they will make a lasting impact on the way we deliver excellence to our clients and colleagues."
"We're thrilled to announce Jeff's appointment to Regional President of BKS Partners," said Mr. Galbraith. "His experience and expertise will help to drive our business in the southeast region of the U.S. forward. We're excited to see continued growth with him in this leadership role."
BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) is an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance and risk management insights and solutions that give our Clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. We are innovating the industry by taking a holistic and tailored approach to risk management, insurance and employee benefits, and support our Clients, Colleagues, Insurance Company Partners and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our growth. BRP Group represents over 1,200,000 Clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwinriskpartners.com.
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Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in BRP Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in BRP Group's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at: www.sec.gov, including those risks and other factors relevant to the business, financial condition and results of operations of BRP Group and factors related to the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on BRP Group's business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to BRP Group or to persons acting on behalf of BRP Group are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BRP Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, May 20, 2022
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FROST ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
144 AM PDT Thu May 19 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Moscow,
Genesee, Uniontown, La Crosse, Pullman, and Oakesdale.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-05-19T10:27:53+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-SPOKANE-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17183550.php |
Brazil on edge for a bicentennial Bolsonaro has made his own
By CARLA BRIDI and DIANE JEANTET
Associated Press
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — President Jair Bolsonaro calls Brazil’s bicentennial Wednesday a chance to celebrate the nation’s proud history, but critics say he has transformed what should be a day of unity into a campaign event that they fear he will use to undermine next month’s election in Latin America’s fourth biggest democracy.
Bolsonaro, who trails in polls before the Oct. 2 vote, has urged Brazilians to flood the streets, and tens of thousands of his supporters were expected to turn out in Brasilia, Sao Paulo and his hometown of Rio de Janeiro in a show of strength. The military planned displays in the capital and in Rio, with Bolsonaro attending.
The far-right nationalist has for years made a mission of encouraging Brazilian patriotism, and coopted the national colors of green and yellow as his own. He stacked his administration with military officers and repeatedly sought their support, most recently to cast doubt on the reliability of the nation’s electronic voting system, without evidence.
His attacks on the voting system has prompted widespread concern among his opponents that he may follow former U.S. President Donald Trump’s footsteps in rejecting election results. Analysts said they would be monitoring for incendiary comments Wednesday.
“Bolsonaro and his supporters have built this up into the most important day of the whole campaign. So he’ll have to deliver some kind of red meat,” said Brian Winter, vice president for policy at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas. “But everyone wants to know if he’ll cross that line and create a genuine institutional crisis.”
Following a military parade in Brasilia, Bolsonaro will attend another display in Rio along Copacabana beach, where his supporters often demonstrate. The latter will entail rifle salutes, cannon fire, flyovers, paratroopers and warships anchored offshore.
But Rio won’t be seeing what the president had announced would be a big parade instead of the annual nonpartisan event downtown. Instead, Rio’s mayor and military leaders settled on the more modest display at the beach site the president designated.
Bolsonaro, a former army captain and lawmaker for decades before winning the 2018 presidential election, has spent most of his first term locking horns with Supreme Court justices, some of whom are also top members of the electoral authority.
He has accused some judges of hamstringing his administration and favoring former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the poll frontrunner seeking to return to the post he held in 2003-2010. That has effectively turned those figures and their institutions into enemies for Bolsonaro’s base, which represents roughly one-quarter of the electorate.
When Bolsonaro launched his reelection bid July 24, he asked supporters for “one last” show of support on Independence Day. “Those few deaf people in black robes have to understand what the voice of the people is,” he said, referring to the justices.
The National Guard will beef up security outside the Supreme Court building Wednesday, and police will search people at checkpoints around the esplanade where the military display and a later rally will take place.
Since his campaign began, Bolsonaro has softened his tone regarding Independence Day. In the southern city of Curitiba last week, he told supporters to lower a banner demanding a military coup. And in a TV spot released Tuesday, he urged people to turn out for the bicentennial “with peace and harmony.”
Carlos Ranulfo de Melo, a political scientist at Federal University of Minas Gerais, said this likely reflects campaign strategy to avoid fiery rhetoric and instead focus on the improving economy.
But Rodrigo Prando, a political science professor at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in Sao Paulo, said he expected Bolsonaro to rail against the electronic voting system and the Supreme Court.
The president is known for off-the-cuff outbursts. At last year’s Independence Day rally, he pushed the country to the brink of an institutional crisis by proclaiming he would ignore rulings from a Supreme Court justice. He later backtracked, saying his comments came in the heat of the moment, and the boiling tension was reduced to a simmer.
There have been concerns about political violence. Some of his die-hard supporters attempted to storm the Supreme Court last year. In July, a federal prison guard killed a local official from da Silva’s Workers’ Party as he celebrated his birthday, and witnesses said he shouted support for Bolsonaro before pulling the trigger.
The newspaper Estadao de S. Paulo, among others, reported Aug. 19 that military intelligence had identified risks of radical, pro-Bolsonaro movements attempting to infiltrate bicentennial celebrations to provoke turmoil and defend military intervention.
“There’s a movement that tries to legitimize a coup if the result from the ballots doesn’t please the Bolsonaristas,” said Tai Nalon, co-founder of fact-checking agency AosFatos. “You didn’t have that in 2018.”
Members of Bolsonaro’s campaign are hoping he stays on message. Congressman João Augusto Rosa, deputy chairman of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party, told The Associated Press he wants to see the president reach out to undecided voters, especially poorer Brazilians who have received increased welfare payments under his administration.
“We have to show all the benefits we were able to conquer for them,” the congressman, better known as Capitão Augusto, said by phone. “It isn’t the time to preach to the ones who have already converted, but instead to those who could still change their minds.”
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Jeantet reported from Rio de Janeiro. Associated Press writer Mauricio Savarese in Sao Paulo contributed to this report. | 2022-09-07T08:10:20+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/09/06/brazil-on-edge-for-a-bicentennial-bolsonaro-has-made-his-own/ |
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that Nestle will import about 1.3 million cans of Gerber Good Start Gentle formula into the U.S. from Mexico
The formula is expected to reach U.S. markets in July.
The announcement is part of an FDA initiative to allow foreign-made infant formula into the U.S. amid a shortage. The U.S. government has imported three planeloads of formula from overseas in recent weeks as part of a federal strategy to bolster stock.
The severe shortage has been caused, at least partially, due to a Michigan plant, run by Abbott Laboratories, which shut down due to contamination fears, and disruptions in the supply chain.
Before relaxing rules on imports, nearly 98% of formula in the U.S. was produced domestically. | 2022-06-03T19:10:58+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/news/national/fda-allows-more-international-formula-to-enter-us-market |
Historic UPS workers’ strike looms amid negotiations
(CNN) — The clock is ticking for a historic strike vote that would involve thousands of UPS workers in the United States.
The negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union have yet to reach a deal, and the current contract expires July 31.
The Teamsters union had a weekend rally, saying they are “organized” ahead of negotiations set to resume this week.
Sean M. O’Brien, general president of the Teamsters, said, “We have organized, we strategized now. It’s time to pulverize.”
Over the weekend, O’Brein and members spoke out at a rally in Atlanta ahead of a looming UPS strike vote.
It comes after the two sides failed to reach a deal over workers’ pay and benefits.
If UPS workers walk off the job, the effect will be historic: the largest strike at a single company in American history.
O’Brien said, “We do not get a deal. UPS has chose to strike themselves and we will not, we will withhold our labor, July 31 at 12:01 a.m.”
“But if we get a tentative agreement subject to ratification and we’re going to recommend it, then we will not withhold our labor.”
On Wednesday, UPS released a statement saying, in part “We are prepared to increase our industry-leading pay and benefits, but need to work quickly to finalize a fair deal that provides certainty for our customers, our employees and businesses across the country.”
On Saturday, O’Brien said 95% of the contract has been negotiated. He added that UPS knows it needs to pay its members, including the part-timers.
Elizabeth Laster, a part-time package handler, said, “The packages don’t move unless we move them. The stuff doesn’t go anywhere unless we move it.”
According to a Teamsters spokesperson, negotiators from the two sides will meet Tuesday in Washington. | 2023-07-24T00:05:10+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/news/business/historic-ups-workers-strike-looms-amid-negotiations/ |
The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost.
The announcement Monday comes as the department works on regulations to prevent families from being separated on planes.
It’s the latest salvo in the Biden administration’s efforts to clamp down on what it calls “junk fees” and to put pressure on airlines to improve service.
The dashboard rewards airlines with a green check if they guarantee that an adult family member can sit next to their young children if seats are available. On Monday, only three of the 10 U.S. airlines listed on the website received a green check: Alaska, American, and Frontier.
The site also includes links to each airline’s customer policies.
“Parents traveling with young kids should be able to sit together without an airline forcing them to pay junk fees,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a release announcing the dashboard. He gave his department credit for pressuring airlines, “and now we’re seeing some airlines start to make this common-sense change.”
Airlines say they try and usually succeed at seating families together, but they have stopped short of making iron-clad promises. This year, several carriers have pledged to make changes in their seating policies.
Last month, Frontier Airlines said it would automatically seat at least one parent next to any child under 14.
Last week, American Airlines updated its customer-service plan with a guarantee that children 14 and under would be seated next to an accompanying adult at no extra cost.
United Airlines said it would let families with children under 12 pick adjoining seats at no extra cost starting in early March in certain fare classes. The announcement seemed to fall short of Transportation standards however because the department issued a notice last July that it intends to ban extra charges to have a family adult sit next to children up to age 13. | 2023-03-06T18:18:52+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/national-news/only-3-airlines-let-families-with-kids-sit-together-without-fees |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
3-0-7, SB:
(three, zero, seven; SB: zero)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
3-0-7, SB:
(three, zero, seven; SB: zero) | 2022-10-15T04:53:17+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Evening-17510844.php |
CONCORD, N.C. — In a borrowed racecar at a rival team’s headquarters, seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is practicing pit stops with a crew of young contractors he just met.
They repeat this furious ballet again and again, rehearsing every pit-stop variation — two-tire changes and four, with gas and no gas — pausing between each rep to critique the instant-replay footage shot by a tiny camera suspended overhead. The slightest misstep or hesitation could cost Johnson precious track position in Sunday’s Daytona 500, when this same crew will service Johnson’s No. 84 Chevy in his limited return to NASCAR.
When the hour-long session ends, Johnson gathers the youngsters to thank them for their hard work and remind them to “have some fun” when they reunite at Daytona International Speedway for NASCAR’s biggest race.
“Yes, there is pressure. But we all have trained for this moment,” Johnson says, trying to ease any nerves by downplaying the gap between his experience and theirs.
It is vast.
A two-time Daytona 500 champion, Johnson is one of only three drivers to win seven NASCAR Cup championships in the sport’s history, along with the late Dale Earnhardt and stock-car racing’s “King,” Richard Petty, now 85.
At 47, he’s embarking on yet another unorthodox career move after a two-year sojourn in IndyCar, which he found a far greater challenge than anticipated.
Johnson isn’t returning to NASCAR simply to run a few races this season. He’s also returning as co-owner of the team he’ll compete for, having bought a stake in Petty GMS Racing in November. The team, now owned by Petty, Johnson and commercial airline entrepreneur Maury Gallagher, has since been renamed and rebranded as Legacy Motor Club to leverage the fame of the two living seven-time champions.
“A lot of people are asking. ‘Why? Why come back? If you run bad, it’s going to ruin your legacy,’ ” Johnson said in an interview after pit-stop practice as he drove his Chevy SUV 45 miles north to his own team’s complex in Statesville, N.C.
“I hope people understand that I am still trying to build a legacy. I would love, of course, to be competitive [in the car] and win. But my commitment is also to help build a team for the future in Legacy Motor Club. This isn’t just a shot in the dark: ‘Hey, let me go invest in this race team and play for a couple years and see where it goes!’ I don’t exist that way. Everything I do is intentional. It’s very planned out.”
‘I want to do this again’
Returning to NASCAR to run select races serves a twofold purpose for Legacy MC, which fields the No. 42 and No. 43 Chevys for rising talents Noah Gragson, 24, and Erik Jones, 26.
As the team’s occasional third driver, Johnson can help gather data with each lap he makes in his No. 84 Chevy — data that, combined with insight gained from “seat time,” should shorten his teammates’ learning curve. Moreover, Johnson’s return to racing — in the Daytona 500, the inaugural Chicago street race on July 2, and three events to be named — will draw attention and, ideally, more corporate sponsors to Legacy.
On a personal level, it also feeds a passion that’s still deep.
Johnson started racing at 4, first in motorcycles, then off-road trucks, to stock cars and then IndyCars. Apart from his family, there is nothing he loves more.
He’s hardly the first sports champion to un-retire after stepping away — Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, most famed among them — although Johnson was careful not to use the word “retirement” in bowing out of NASCAR after the 2020 season.
Each athlete is surely different, he notes when asked what makes it so difficult for champion athletes to walk away. In his case, he said, he started racing out of a childhood passion, never dreaming it would lead to a career and certainly not multiple championships.
But for all the rewards, the stress and pressure eventually took a toll.
“There’s a grind to it,” Johnson said. “And at some point, the grind catches up with you. You realize, ‘I’ve been at this a while. This feels right and makes sense: Now is the time.’ So, when you step away, it may be logical and may be great for a variety of reasons. But you can’t control the passion. That’s what passion is. You just feel, ‘I want to do this again.’ ”
Learning his limits
The fundamental myth of stock-car racing is that anyone can do it — at least anyone with enough daring and horsepower. The racecars are built to look like the Camaros, Mustangs and Camrys on the showroom floor, so how hard could turning left be?
The truth is, however, that it takes far more than a heavy right foot to succeed in any form of motorsports. It takes relentless obsession with detail, calm under pressure, patience and restraint.
Johnson learned this while upside-down in the Mexican desert after a momentary lapse in focus launched his off-road truck into a ravine in the late stages of the 1995 Baja 1000. More than 12 hours passed before help arrived, leaving plenty of time for Johnson to berate himself.
“My biggest fear what that I was going to get fired!” recalled Johnson, then barely out of his teens. “I was so fired! I had crashed so much that year; I had been so aggressive. I had made all these mistakes. And here I am with another wrecked truck and just yelling at myself inside, ‘You dumba--!’ ”
He ended up getting fired by his team, but Chevrolet continues its backing, believing in his potential.
And Johnson made a career-defining change in his approach to racing.
Until that crash, he had been so desperate to make a name in racing that all he cared about was speed. Going fast was the surest way to get noticed by team owners and sponsors, which is what he needed most. His mother drove a school bus; his father operated heavy equipment. While they supported their son’s racing, they couldn’t bankroll his dreams.
The lesson he took from the crash was that racecars have limits that have to be respected. It starts with understanding what 100 percent of a car’s ability is — and not exceeding it.
“It’s very easy in a car to drive above the limit of the vehicle, or, I guess, drive above the limits of yourself and make silly mistakes,” he explained. “You’re doing more than 10 miles an hour faster than you should, and you crash. Or you think, ‘I’m in a nice little rhythm, so I’ll just try harder!’ Now, I’m over that 100 percent mark and, BOOM! I crash.”
Playing with a different racecar
As Johnson prepares for Sunday’s Daytona 500 — a race he won in 2006 and 2013 — his challenge isn’t simply picking up where he left off in 2020. It’s getting acclimated to NASCAR’s radically redesigned “Next Gen” car that debuted last season.
“He’s coming in as an underdog,” said Fox analyst Clint Bowyer, 43, who raced against Johnson more than 500 times during his own 16-year NASCAR Cup career. “This car is completely different from anything he has ever been in.”
The Next Gen car was designed to contain runaway costs for team owners (in lieu of a salary cap) by standardizing the chassis and parts. The bodies are no longer made of steel but a carbon composite that holds up better in crashes. The car also sits higher off the ground, with bigger wheels and tires fastened by a single lug-nut rather than five small ones, which shaves about three seconds off pit stops.
And the handling — particularly at 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway, where the aerodynamic draft plays a major role in passing — is wildly different.
“The way it drafts at Daytona — on the sides and nose-to-tail — is total opposite of what he was accustomed to,” Bowyer said. “Literally, we’re playing with a different football. We’re playing with a different baseball.”
That said, Bowyer considers Johnson a once-in-a-generation talent, on par with the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so he can just as easily vouch for why Johnson can succeed Sunday.
“He’s a seven-time champion because he could adapt better than anyone else,” Bowyer said. “If anybody can clear those hurdles, it’s going to be Jimmie Johnson.”
Counting on wisdom
Johnson cleared the first hurdle Wednesday, along with action-sports ace Travis Pastrana, securing his place in the 40-car field by turning the fastest qualifying lap among the six drivers vying for four spots set aside for teams without NASCAR charters (akin to a franchise).
What remains is to control every variable he can: Don’t overdrive the car; stay patient; call on more than two decades of stock-car experience and tap every insight he has gained in his furious preparation the last two months, which includes his one allotted Next Gen practice session at Phoenix Raceway, the countless laps he has logged in a computer-generated Next Gen car on his home racing simulator, film study of last year’s Daytona qualifying duels, and advice from his new crew chief, veteran Todd Gordon, young teammates and many friends in the sport.
What once was muscle memory may not serve Johnson well in this new car. But there is a wisdom that comes with age — at least for those determined to keep improving. And Johnson believes that can compensate for anything time has taken away as he readies for a Daytona 500 with more unknowns than he has ever known.
The one thing he’s not doing is resting on his laurels.
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Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept Colorado as a new member, clearing the way for the school to leave the Pac-12 and rejoin the conference, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Big 12 was not making its expansion plans public with Colorado still needing to go through a formal process on its campus and officially apply for membership. ESPN first reported the vote.
The university's board of regents has a special meeting scheduled for Thursday with athletics operations on the agenda.
Another person familiar with the Big 12's expansion aspirations told AP the school and league have been in contact for more than a month about a potential departure from the Pac-12; the person said it was unclear if CU had come to a decision, speaking on condition of anonymity because the Big 12 was not publicly discussing details of potential expansion plans.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has spoken for months about his desire to expand the conference and add schools in the Mountain and Pacific time zones. He did not return an email seeking comment.
The Pac-12 has seemed vulnerable to more poaching after losing USC and UCLA to the Big Ten the longer it takes for it to land a media rights contract to take effect next year. The conference's current deals with ESPN and Fox expire after this school year.
The Big 12 has not formally announced a new media rights contracts, but last year it came to an agreement with ESPN and Fox on a six-year extension that runs through 2030-31.
Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff spoke confidently at football media days last week that the 10 remaining conference members were committed to stay together.
“What we’ve seen is the longer we wait for the media deal, the better our options get,” Kliavkoff said.
Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano told the Denver Post last week he was “eagerly awaiting” more details on the television negotiations.
The Pac-12 held a regularly scheduled board meeting Wednesday with its school presidents and a person familiar with the meeting said DiStefano did not notify his colleagues that Colorado was on the verge of making a decision on conference. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the conference was not speaking publicly about its internal operations.
The Pac-12 officially declined comment. Text messages to Kliavkoff and Colorado athletic director Rick George were not immediately returned.
Colorado was an original member of the Big 12 in 1996, and joined the Pac-12 in 2011. The Buffaloes' football team has had only one winning record over a full season since joining the Pac-12, and went 1-11 last year — leading to the hiring of former NFL star Deion Sanders.
The person familiar with the Big 12's discussions said the conference would ideally like to expand to 16 schools with Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and Colorado all coming over from the Pac-12 to create a Western wing of the league.
The Big 12 has 14 members this year, but Texas and Oklahoma are leaving for the Southeastern Conference next year.
Big 12 leadership has also discussed the possibility of trying to add UConn, which won the men’s NCAA basketball tournament earlier this year, and Gonzaga, a basketball powerhouse which does not have a football team, the person said.
The Big 12 has been the strongest men's basketball conference in the country over the last few seasons, and Yormark has said he feels the sport could be a source of untapped value in future media rights deals.
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New Orleans-based Private Equity Firm Announces Final Closing of Fourth Fund Targeting Investments in Lower Middle Market Founder Owned Businesses
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LongueVue Capital ("LVC"), a New Orleans-based private equity firm, today announced the final closing of LongueVue Capital Partners IV, L.P. ("LVC IV" or the "Fund"). The Fund was oversubscribed, hitting its extended hard cap of $360 million with strong support from existing investors and meaningful participation from new institutional limited partners.
Building upon LVC's 21-year track record of delivering consistent top-tier returns, LVC IV will remain focused on control investments in middle market businesses as the first institutional investor. LongueVue Capital seeks to partner with growth-oriented companies that have both (i) scalable and sustainable business models and (ii) exceptional leadership teams across a targeted group of industries. LVC's proactive, hands-on approach, coupled with deep industry experience, enables the firm to be thoughtful stewards of portfolio companies and dependable strategic partners.
In anticipation of launching LVC IV, LongueVue Capital expanded the team to include fourteen investment professionals as well as a growing roster of industry-focused dedicated operating partners. LVC's operating partners bring tremendous industry experience to support investments and value creation initiatives in healthcare, life sciences, transportation and logistics, food and beverage, specialty packaging, consumer, and industrial services.
LongueVue Capital received increasing participation from existing limited partners, including The University of Texas Investment Management Company, Serve Capital Partners, Brockenbrough, and a number of family office, institutional, and high-net-worth investors. In addition, LVC welcomed new institutional limited partners, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado and Capital Creek Partners, to LVC IV, among others. Further, LVC proudly received commitments from ten current and former portfolio company executives.
To learn more about LongueVue Capital, please see a link to the firm's investment strategy here or visit our website at www.lvcpartners.com.
Founded in 2001, LongueVue Capital is a New Orleans-based equity investment firm focused on providing transformational growth capital (human and financial) to middle market companies, drawing upon its successful 20+ year track record of partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive value creation. With over $850 million of committed capital spanning four funds coupled with 150 years of combined operating and investing experience, the LVC's team is an ideal partner for middle market companies at inflection points and seeking to maximize value for all stakeholders. LVC has made successful investments in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, life sciences, transportation and logistics, food and beverage, specialty packaging, consumer, manufacturing, and industrial services. For more information, please visit www.lvcpartners.com.
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Kelly de Waard was 6 years old when she experienced her first adrenaline rush.
Her father, an avid go-kart racer, had taken Kelly and her brother, Davy, to a local track in Lelystad, Netherlands, for their first-ever drive. Kelly's father built his own karts and was keen to have his son and daughter get behind the wheel as soon as they were able.
Davy went first and crashed quickly. Then it was Kelly's turn. Before her father could stop her, she'd pressed down hard on the gas. "It didn't occur to me to slow down," she remembers. She got three-quarters of the way around the circuit before she hit the tire-wall too.
"The rush I got when I crashed that go-kart is very similar to the body hits in American football," Kelly explained. "The impact makes me feel alive."
Any sport would do — as long as it gave her that same feeling; she was hooked.
Women's American football has had tumultuous history in the United States, but women have been actively involved in the sport since the late 1880s.
For the past few decades, the sport has been quietly growing abroad too.
Canada, Mexico and Australia — all countries with close cultural ties to the U.S. — have active leagues and, by 2016, there were over 200 teams in Europe alone.
The Netherlands was the odd country out. Although there'd been a men's league in the country since the mid-'80s, there were no women's teams and no dedicated league. The only option for women like Kelly was to join a men's team, something that put many potential female players off.
The Queens Football League, founded by Kanessa Muluneh in 2017, was created in response to that lack of opportunity. Not interested in competing with men, Muluneh decided that if there was no league for women like her to join, she would start one.
Kelly began playing flag football with boys and, when she was 16, she joined a male American football team in Lelystad, her hometown. In addition to the rush, she found football to be a great outlet for the frustrated energy that always seemed to be ready to burst out of her.
Like many of the QFL's athletes, Kelly refused to accept that American football was a "man's sport." "Obviously, women can play — and it's important that we play," she says. "Breaking boundaries is what we do."
So at 18, she joined the Amsterdam Cats — the first of six teams in the now-defunct QFL, the only female American football league in the Netherlands.
Some women began their time in the QFL as rookies who discovered the league on social media and who had to learn the game from scratch. "I randomly came across the QFL online and went to one of the tryouts with a friend," Desi Wolf, a linebacker for the 0'30 Utrecht Wolverines and an avid surfer, recalls. "I was looking for a new challenge in life and I found it."
Tara Nijhoff, 35, a running back for the Zwolle Blue Jays, discovered the QFL on Facebook. "I knew I had to try it out — it felt special and unique. I didn't know anyone else who played it, and that was exciting."
Others, however, had been playing American football in men's teams and were frustrated by their experiences. "I was always on the bench because they'd choose all the boys before they picked me," Sitara Sheomber, a center guard for the Amsterdam Cats, remembers.
The league's athletes came from all walks of life: They were students, stewardesses, single mothers, dental hygienists and nurses. They taught math or designed clothes. For most, your age wasn't important.
Suriname's first female Thai boxing champion and a 51-year-old linebacker for the Rotterdam Ravens, Sushell Ramadhin says "age is subjective — I feel young inside."
Players paid monthly dues of about $30 and, in return, they received two training sessions per week and access to a season's worth of games. They were coached by volunteers — all current or former male American football players and coaches.
Some quickly discovered that the extreme physicality of the sport and the often grueling training sessions weren't for them. But many fell in love with the game.
"I wasn't sure if this is really my thing, but once I caught my first ball, I knew — this is it," recalls Lisa Niekoop, 31, a tight-end for the Ravens.
Although the league's athletes weren't professionals, their injuries — concussions, torn ligaments, dislocated shoulders — were often serious. Games were frequently forfeited as teams struggled to find replacements for their injured players.
Despite the risk of injury, for many, American football was the perfect outlet. High-impact and high-energy yet strategic and regimented, the sport offered the right combination of intellectual and physical challenge.
As a quarterback, Kelly learned how to master the calling of plays, and she loved leading her team — Kelly and the Cats had a 100% win rate and never lost a game to a Dutch team in the Netherlands since the league got its start in 2017.
For others, the routine and discipline helped them cope with mental health issues. Laila Zwier, 21, a receiver for the Blue Jays who goes by they/them pronouns, suffers from chronic depression and was looking for something to provide them with daily structure and a sense of purpose.
A big draw for players is that, unlike the more traditionally popular Dutch sports of soccer, field hockey or volleyball, American football requires women of all sizes. "It's a team sport with a different sense of body culture," explains Claudia Overkleeft, 28, a right guard for the Eindhoven Valkyries.
By the middle of 2020, the league had six teams — the Cats, the Ravens, the Blue Jays, the Valkyries, the Hague Black Scorpions and the Wolverines — and the coming season held the exciting prospect of proper competition.
Then, when the pandemic hit, everything ground to a halt.
First, fans were barred from attending games and players had to play in front of empty bleachers. Then, on Oct. 13, 2020, the government banned team sports entirely and the league was put on hold. Players were left to try and stay in shape by training at home or on a nearby field with another teammate or two.
"It was difficult," Nijhoff explains. "We trained outside on our own — there were no more gyms. We even attended Zoom classes with the team. But we all tried to keep fit somehow."
Kelly kept fit by training with her boyfriend and coach, Jordi Anröchte, himself a player with the Crusaders, Amsterdam's male American football team.
Cats rookie Joanne Limm, 36, said when team sports were allowed again — on March 3, 2021 — it was anything but straightforward. "The rules said only players under 26 — as if being 28 means COVID-19 will hit you harder. You could exercise together, but you had to keep 5 feet of distance." American football is a body-contact sport, making the lockdown regulations largely unworkable.
Eventually, on Sept. 12, 2021, after 11 long months, the QFL was able to restart. But teams were faced with plenty of absences. One was Dominique Sjerps, the promising rookie quarterback for the Blue Jays, who'd torn several ligaments in her knee during training and would sit out the entire 2021-2022 season.
As the new season wore on, Kelly too began to suffer from an old knee injury, something she'd hidden from her coaches, as she didn't want to be benched. Things came to a head on Oct. 31, 2021, in a game against the Valkyries. Kelly had to be taken out after it was clear she was in serious pain and could no longer play. Although she didn't know it yet, it would be the final game of her career.
With Kelly out, it was time for Rufina Michels-Mastail, 40, to step up. "It was scary for me on the field, filling in for Kelly, but we pulled it off with a great play and, in overtime, I even got to run the ball for a touchdown."
When it became clear that Kelly would not be returning to the team because of her injury, Michels-Mastail assumed the role permanently, and with Kelly cheering from the sidelines, the Cats won their third Queens Bowl (the QFL's version of the Super Bowl), beating the Ravens 19-6.
At the end of February 2022, just when things looked like they were getting back to normal and as the teams were preparing for the new season, players received a video message from Muluneh, QFL's founder, announcing that she was shutting down the league and moving to Dubai. In its place, a new organization, the Women's Football League would take over, led by Ravens head coach Wesley Kuils and Miguel Alfarez, the Cats' former head coach.
As the news spread, teams lost players who were already frustrated with the repeated lockdowns while being expected to pay their monthly dues despite not being able to play or practice. The Wolverines decided, as a team, not to join the WFL and instead merged with the city's male team, the Utrecht Dominators. The Black Scorpions, already low on players, joined the The Hague Raiders 99.
WFL managed to keep four teams in the league, though — the Cats, the Ravens, the Valkyries and the Blue Jays — and recruited or transferred around 80 players from the QFL. On Sept. 18, the WFL officially launched their first season with a kick-off game between the Cats and the Blue Jays, which the Cats won 26-0.
For the WFL, the new season is a fresh start; a new league with a first and second division. Where the QFL was a for-profit company with Muluneh at the helm, the WFL is a nonprofit led by a board of trustees as well as a players' guild. Most exciting for the athletes, there is talk of an all-star team that will compete internationally.
For others, the end of the QFL signaled the start of a new path. For Ria Stephanie, running back for the Blue Jays, football was just a hobby. She felt she wasn't doing the team justice by staying.
Although she'll continue to stay involved in the WFL as a quarterback coach for the Cats, Kelly is also looking ahead. She's found a job at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, she changed her major to Business Law, and she's moving in with Anröchte.
There's even a plan in the works to return to her first love: racing. But first, her father needs to build her a new go-kart.
Catie Dull photo edited and Zach Thompson copy edited this story.
Nick Schonfeld is an award-winning advertising writer. In 2015, he quit his job and now divides his time between writing children's books and working on stories about affordable health care, gender equality, education and social justice.f
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(CNN) — Dozens of ancient artifacts investigators believe were looted have been seized from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
The office seized 27 artifacts from the Met using three search warrants. They will be repatriated to their countries of origin, a spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin Bragg told CNN.
“We have two repatriation ceremonies next week, one with Italy and one with Egypt,” the spokesperson told CNN. “Fifty-eight objects will go back to Italy, 21 from the Met. Sixteen to Egypt, six from the Met.”
Bragg’s office did not detail where the other artifacts were seized from, nor did it describe the artifacts seized.
“It should be no secret to collectors, art museums and auction houses that they may be in possession of pieces from known traffickers that were illegally looted,” Bragg said. “The investigations conducted by my office have clearly exposed these networks and put into the public domain a wealth of information the art world can proactively use to return antiquities to where they rightfully belong.”
“Our investigations, which have led to the repatriation of nearly 2,000 objects, will continue,” he added.
CNN has reached out to the Met for comment.
The effort to return cultural artifacts to their home countries after being illegally sold to private collectors or museums has been ongoing. In August, New York officials returned 30 antiquities to Cambodia, including a 10th-century Khmer sculptural “masterpiece.”
Officials also returned stolen antiquities worth nearly $14 million to Italy in July, including dozens of artifacts seized from US billionaire Michael Steinhardt.
In 2021, the Met returned three African art objects, including a pair of 16th-century Benin brass plaques, to Nigeria. The move came after European museums began returning stolen African art to their native countries following mounting pressure to return the irreplaceable artifacts plundered during colonial times.
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The ghastly circumstances surrounding the deaths of more than 50 migrants, mostly Mexicans and Central Americans, who perished while locked in an oven-hot tractor-trailer near San Antonio this week are stunning, tragic and outrageous. But they are not unique — not to this moment, nor to the Biden administration, nor even to the United States.
Migrants’ desperation for a better life, compounded by gang violence and drug cartels in Central America and Mexico; policy dysfunction in Washington; U.S. judicial decisions; and, critically, criminal networks of human traffickers have all contributed to the grisly toll at the southwest border, and to similarly horrific incidents in recent months and years. This was not the first such unspeakable episode. It won’t be the last.
That fact did nothing to deter Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who stuck to the Republican playbook by cynically blaming the migrants’ deaths on what he called President Biden’s “open-border policy.” A similar calamity — also in San Antonio, and also involving a tractor-trailer packed with desperate victims of human traffickers — caused the deaths of 10 migrants in 2017, with dozens more hospitalized. Yet Mr. Abbott, elected two years earlier, somehow failed to blame that tragedy on then-President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican. Nor does Mr. Abbott seem to get the international news. Other deadly disasters have left a trail of migrants dead in trucks and trailers elsewhere — Chinese and Vietnamese in England; Syrians, Afghans and Iraqis in Austria.
It is the case that U.S. Border Patrol agents have stopped more migrants in recent months than at any point in decades, and at least tens of thousands more have managed to cross the border, elude authorities and make their way through cities, including San Antonio, a major transit point, on their way to points north in the United States. The Biden administration’s mixed messaging — it has told migrants not to come, while also seeking more humane policies — is one factor in the current torrent of migration. But it is only one.
The absence of any workable legal system that would admit migrants systematically, in numbers that would meet the U.S. labor market’s demand, is the original sin of the chaos at the border. That is Congress’s bipartisan failure, a symptom of systemic paralysis for many years. More recently, a public health rule has had the effect of incentivizing unauthorized migrants to make multiple attempts to cross the border. The rule, imposed by the Trump administration, retained for more than a year by the Biden administration, and now frozen in place by Republican judges, allows border authorities to swiftly expel migrants, but with no asylum hearings or criminal consequences for repeated attempts to cross the border. That has been a boon to migrant smuggling networks.
In response to the grim news from San Antonio, Mr. Biden vowed a renewed law enforcement crackdown on those networks. That’s a fine goal. Yet without addressing the social, structural and legislative problems driving illegal migration, it is very unlikely to prevent more horrifying scenes from unfolding along the border. | 2022-06-29T18:54:52+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/06/29/san-antonio-migrants-deaths-solutions/ |
Zelenskyy arrives in Rome for meetings with Pope Francis, Italian leaders
ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome on Saturday for talks with Italian officials and Pope Francis, who has said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to end the war launched last year by Russia.
Zelenskyy arrived at a military airfield at Rome’s Ciampino airport, state broadcaster RAI reported. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was on hand to greet him, the ANSA news agency said.
“Today in Rome,’’ Zelenskyy tweeted. “I’m meeting with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister of Italy @GiorgiaMeloni and the Pope @Pontifex. An important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine! "
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni staunchly backs military and other aid for Ukraine, and with Mattarella, who is head of state. The meeting with Mattarella at the presidential Quirinale Palace was the first official appointment of what is expected to be a visit to the Italian capital lasting several hours. Zelenskyy is believed to be heading to Berlin next.
Zelenskyy’s exact schedule hadn’t been publicly announced because of security concerns, and the Vatican only confirmed a papal meeting shortly before the Ukrainian president’s plane touched down.
Italian state radio reported that as part of protective measures, a no-fly zone was ordered for Rome skies and police sharpshooters were strategically placed on high buildings.
Meloni met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.
Francis, who is eager for peace, last met with the Ukrainian leader in 2020.
The pontiff makes frequent impassioned pleas on behalf of Ukraine’s “martyred” people, in his words.
At the end of April, flying back to Rome from a trip to Hungary, Francis told reporters on the plane that the Vatican was involved in a behind-the-scene peace mission but gave no details. Neither Russia nor Ukraine has confirmed such an initiative.
The German government, meanwhile, said it was providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition.
The announcement Saturday came as preparations were underway in Berlin for a possible first visit to Germany by Zelenskyy since Russia invaded his country last year.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin wants to show with the latest package of arms “that Germany is serious in its support” for Ukraine.
“Germany will provide all the help it can, as long as it takes,” he said.
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Frank Jordans contributed from Berlin.
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — South Florida was already throwing a smashing sports party. And then Lionel Messi decided to join the fun.
The Miami Heat are in the NBA Finals, the Florida Panthers are in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final and the area is hosting championship-series games four nights in a row. During that unprecedented stretch, Messi announced he’s going to sign with Inter Miami of Major League Soccer, and for good measure the Marlins are surprisingly in second place two months into the baseball season with Luis Arraez hitting over .400.
All this after the F1 Miami Grand Prix and NHL All-Star weekend were staged in South Florida, the sudden center of the sports universe. It also had two teams in college basketball’s Final Four, a women’s team in the Elite Eight and the Division II national champions in men’s basketball.
“I’m so excited for the city of Miami, to be able to have a player of that caliber here,” said Heat star Jimmy Butler, who has often said soccer — he calls it futbol — is his favorite sport. “I’m excited for the city of Miami in so many different ways. Obviously, us being in the finals and having an opportunity to do something special. Now that he is here, I think all the futbol-slash-soccer fans from all over the world are going to come here and get an opportunity to watch him compete. I’m glad he is here.”
Some of it is coincidental, but certainly not all of it. Florida having no state income tax makes the contracts signed by Messi, Jimmy Butler and Matthew Tkachuk worth more than in many other places, and it plays a role in elite athletes wanting to call the state home.
“Every now and then all the stars are aligned,” said Ed Schauder, a sports and entertainment lawyer who now lives in Florida. “It’s just a perfect storm. What’s happening is Florida’s becoming the go-to destination. Of course, it starts with LeBron James when he announced that he was coming to Miami (in 2010). And the beautiful weather and the whole vibe, so it’s just a snowball effect.”
Schauder, a New Yorker who moved to Florida and works at Nason Yeager Business Law Firm, knows from decades doing deals with the likes of Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony how Florida has become so attractive.
“As more and more people are migrating to Florida, the same principle goes with athletes,” he said. “Athletes are going to want to live in a state that’s beautiful, weather is great, there’s a great vibe, there’s great nightlife. And there’s no income tax. And when there’s no income tax, it’s going to attract anybody.”
Also attractive? Winning.
The Heat have won three championships and the Marlins and NFL’s Dolphins two apiece. The University of Miami and Florida Atlantic each came two wins away from a men’s basketball national title this spring. Miami’s women’s team went to the Elite Eight, falling to eventual national champion LSU, and Nova Southeastern won the Division II national title in men’s basketball.
South Florida is the current epicenter of sports madness. No market before has hosted final round NBA and NHL games on four consecutive nights.
“It’s cool to be a part of,” Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg said. “Thankfully for us, (the Heat play) on the off nights, so for us they’re pretty easy to tune into. Any time you can support your fellow South Florida sports teams, it’s good.”
His coach, Paul Maurice, said to his wife a sentence he never had when calling home from Las Vegas: “The Heat game just ended.” Michelle Maurice was watching, too.
The hockey lifer, now a quarter-century in with his fourth NHL organization, hopes the concurrent team runs create more hockey fans in what’s still a newer market for the sport.
“It’s a great introduction for us — we kind of get to move together on this,” Maurice said. “There’s lots of sports going on, and when you get on one of these runs, the energy level just comes up. Well, in our market now, it’s up on two sports and it doesn’t end.”
Even when these best-of-seven series are over, Messi is coming. Fresh off leading Argentina to a World Cup title, the soccer superstar left Saudi money on the table to play in Miami — reportedly, for a lot of money.
“I appreciate the guys who went through a lot of struggles to even get us to this point where we can make decisions on where we want to be and it’s about us being happy,” Heat guard Kyle Lowry said. “To be able to turn down one place and go to where you want to be, that’s the ultimate goal.”
When Messi arrives, the Marlins look to remain in the NL East race — and hope Arraez remains on pace to join the .400 club. They were excited about the Messi signing.
“Felicidades, Messi!” Marlins star Jazz Chisholm shouted Wednesday in a video released by the team. “Dale!”
The message, translated: Congratulations, Messi, and let’s go!
He won’t play in South Florida until next month. So for now, the focus is on the Heat and Panthers, each of whom trail their respective series and have opportunities to claw back at home in front of fans charged up by the success.
“For all South Florida just being able to watch us one night, watch the Heat the other night, it’s very cool,” Panthers MVP finalist Matthew Tkachuk said. “Hopefully, can make for a fun last few weeks here. It would be nice if we could reward them all.”
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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s absence extended into Thursday, but there was some encouraging news with quarterback Tyler Huntley resuming throwing and running back Gus Edwards returning to practice.
With the Ravens poised to meet the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday night’s AFC wild-card playoff round, it’s looking increasingly likely that they will be without their starting quarterback, who was absent from the portion of practice open to the media. Thursday would mark the 17th straight practice Jackson has missed since he suffered an injury to the posterior collateral ligament in his left knee on the final play in the first quarter of an eventual 10-9 win against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 4. He’s missed the past five games.
Huntley, Jackson’s backup, was present Thursday, but unlike Wednesday, he threw the ball and was active during drills. Tendonitis in his right throwing shoulder and issues with his right wrist had limited him in last week’s practices and during Wednesday’s session, and those ailments played a factor in the team’s decision to keep him out of Sunday’s 27-16 loss in Cincinnati and instead turn to undrafted rookie Anthony Brown.
In his first career start, Brown completed 19 of 44 passes for 286 yards, but was sacked four times, intercepted twice, and lost a fumble that defensive end Joseph Ossai recovered in the end zone to give the Bengals an insurmountable 24-7 advantage just before halftime.
Edwards was removed from Sunday’s game after carrying the ball on the final play of the first quarter and did not return after being placed in the league’s concussion protocol. On Thursday, he wore a red non-contact jersey and a Guardian cap on his helmet, but it remains to be seen whether he has been cleared from the protocol.
Cornerback Brandon Stephens (illness) and long-snapper Nick Moore (illness) were missing Thursday after being held out of Wednesday’s session. Joining their absence was interior offensive lineman Trystan Colon.
Starting cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (shoulder) and Marcus Peters (calf) participated Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Peters sat out the final three games of the regular season.
Five starters — outside linebackers Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive end Calais Campbell, left guard Ben Powers and left tackle Ronnie Stanley — returned Thursday after getting rest days on Wednesday.
Coordinators Mike Macdonald and Greg Roman will address the media after practice.
This story will be updated.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jena Antonucci turned a Triple Crown marred by thoroughbred deaths on the track and threatened by bad air quality from wildfires in Canada into a celebration for racing and women.
Arcangelo took the lead at the top of the stretch and won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, making the 47-year-old Antonucci the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race.
After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.
“When we were walking out, I said there is not a table made for you,” she said. “You make the table. You put great people around you, you work hard. Work your tail off. It will come if you do it the right way. Do it the right way.”
Antonucci and Arcangelo did everything right as the 3-year-old son of Arrogate finished the 1 1/2-mile race in 2:29.23 and by 1 1/2 lengths in front of favored Fotre, with Tapit Trice third.
“They say there’s no crying in baseball. But they’ve never said it about horse racing,” Antonucci said. “You fight for that spot and you feel you have to prove your worth. Horses don’t care. They don’t care who you are. They know who you are. To have a horse believe in you, and your team, the way this horse does … I wish more people could be like horses.”
Jockey Javier Castellano, who rode Mage to victory in the Kentucky Derby and picked up the ride on Arcangelo when the colt was not entered in the Belmont, said Arcangelo was great.
“This is a wonderful horse. I’m really happy for her, you know, she’s a really good woman,” Castellano said of Antonucci. “She’s a good horseman.”
The heart-warming victory put a positive note on a Triple Crown series marred by deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs in the weeks around the Kentucky Derby and another on Preakness day for a trainer Bob Baffert. It also ended a week in which the Belmont Stakes was put in jeopardy by air quality problems caused by wildfires in Canada.
Those cleared on Friday and the cloud over thoroughbred racing lifted on Saturday, briefly.
In the final race on the card, Excursionniste sustained a catastrophic injury to his left front leg. Despite efforts by veterinarians, the horse was euthanized. It was the third horse to incur a fatal injury at the current meet. There have been 213 races involving 1,662 horses.
Antonucci, who started riding show horses as a preschooler and later held a plethora of jobs in racing, became a trainer in 2010, running a modest stable. She had sent less than 2,000 horses to the post in her first 13 years.
All the work paid off in one race.
Antonucci was only the 11th woman to race a horse in the Belmont and the first since Kathy Ritvo sent out Mucho Macho Man to a seventh-place finish in 2011. Dianne Carpenter’s Kingpost had the previous best finish, second to Risen Star in 1988.
Arcangelo came into the Belmont off a hard-fought victory in the Peter Pan Stakes.
Arcangelo, who broke from the No. 3 post position, was always close to the lead in the nine-horse field. Preakness winner National Treasure led a group of seven within striking distance after a half, but as the race progressed Arcangelo stayed on the rail and was running head to head with National Treasure on the far turn that leads to the stretch.
By the time they reached the stretch, Arcangelo moved to the front, opened some daylight and never let any horse get closer than the final margin.
“He’s got the heart of a champion,” Antonucci said.
Arcangelo paid $17.80, $7.20 and $4.,90 and earned $900,000 for Blue Rose Farm, which is owned by Jon Ebbert.
“It’s amazing,” Ebbert said. “What an amazing ride. I’m so proud of the horse. He’s an amazing horse. He’s all heart. We knew he had it in him. Javier rode him perfectly and Jena is an amazing trainer. I’m so lucky to find her. The rest is history.”
Forte returned $4.30 and $3.30 and Tapit Trice was $4.10 to show. Both were trained by Todd Pletcher.
“I’m super proud of both horses,” Pletcher said. “I knew we were asking a lot coming off the 10-week layoff (with Forte). He got shuffled back a little bit and once he got him outside in the clear, he was still making impact at the end, but he just ran out of time getting there.”
Baffert said National Treasure never relaxed for jockey John Velazquez.
“He gave us a little bit of a thrill turning for home, but he was just wasn’t … .” Baffert said.
Hit Show finished fourth and was followed by Angel of Empire, National Treasure, Il Miracolo, Red Route One and Tapit Shoes.
The 13-race card on Saturday was filled with at least a half-dozen outstanding races, headlined by the $1 million Metropolitan Handicap on the dirt and the $750,000 Manhattan Handicap on the turf.
Cody’s Wish ($3.30) posted his sixth straight win for trainer Bill Mott in capturing the Met Mile in 1:34.36, while the Pletcher-trained Up to the Mark ($5.30) was an easy winner in the Manhattan.
Mott also saw another streak continue when Elite Power won his seventh straight in taking the $250,000 True North.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — UConn lost back-to-back games for the first time in three decades after the fourth-ranked Huskies were beaten 59-52 by Marquette on Wednesday night.
The Huskies, who were playing three nights after an 81-77 home loss to No. 1 South Carolina, lost consecutive games for the first time since March 1993.
“We knew we were the big-time underdogs," Marquette coach Megan Duffy said. "We watched Connecticut lose on Sunday and we knew a buzz saw was coming in. We just kind of stayed together and fed off our home crowd and just continued to make big plays. I thought our defense was tremendous today.”
Chloe Marotta had 19 points and Jordan King added 18 for Marquette (16-8, 9-6 Big East), which beat UConn (21-4, 13-1) for the first time in 17 meetings.
Marquette had led UConn early in the fourth quarter at home last season before fading down the stretch and losing 72-58.
This time, the Golden Eagles closed the deal, holding the Huskies to their lowest point total of the season.
“They are the top program in women’s basketball history, so we’re honored to be a piece of this,” Duffy said. "Our kids fought. I’m so proud of them. UConn will have a phenomenal rest of the season, I know it. But for our program, it’s huge. In front of our home crowd, I couldn’t be more thrilled.”
Dorka Juhasz led UConn with 15 points. Aubrey Griffin and Lou Lopez Senechal added 12 points each.
After missing eight of its first nine shots, Marquette went on a 21-2 spurt over an eight-minute stretch to turn an 8-2 deficit into a 23-10 advantage. The Golden Eagles never trailed again, though UConn briefly tied the game in the third quarter.
King started the momentum shift by scoring 10 straight points on her own, including a pair of 3-pointers. UConn trailed 25-15 midway through the second quarter and had 10 turnovers by that point to Marquette’s one.
UConn got back into the game by going on a 12-2 run of its own. Marquette maintained a 27-22 halftime edge despite making just one basket – a King driving layup – over the final 8 minutes, 18 seconds of the second quarter.
The Huskies trailed by as many as seven in the third quarter before tying the game at 31 on an Aaliyah Edwards basket with 6:10 left in the period. Marquette regained the lead 21 seconds later on Marotta’s 3-pointer and carried a 39-38 edge into the final quarter.
Marquette gradually built the lead in the final period and got ahead 51-44 on a Marotta jumper with 1:35 left. UConn made its last charge by cutting the margin to 51-47 on a Dorka Juhasz 3-pointer with 1:20 remaining.
After Marquette initially struggled to get the ball inbounds and had to call a timeout, the Golden Eagles beat the press and got the ball to Emily La Chapell for a layup with 1:15 remaining.
That started a 6-0 run that put the game out of reach.
BIG PICTURE
UConn: Even after the Huskies dug themselves such a deep hole in the first half, UConn had reason to believe it could put this game away by dominating the fourth quarter, just as it had in last season’s game at Marquette. It didn’t happen. Azzi Fudd, who scored 24 points and sparked that fourth-quarter surge in last season’s game at Marquette, hasn’t played since injuring her right knee Jan. 15 against Georgetown.
Marquette: The Golden Eagles are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, so this game was huge for their postseason hopes. Marquette now must make sure it doesn’t have any letdowns the rest of the season.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
UConn moved up a spot in the poll after losing a close game to South Carolina. The Huskies figure to fall out of the top five now.
HISTORIC LOSS
The Huskies had been 74-0 after losing games since they lost the consecutive games in 1993 to Providence in the Big East Tournament semifinals and Louisville in the NCAA Mideast Regional first-round game.
UP NEXT
UConn: At Georgetown on Saturday.
Marquette: At Providence on Feb. 15.
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Despite their small stature, garden gnomes spark big debates. Are they chintzy or classy? Lovable or loathsome? The perfect addition to a garden bed or an easy way to ruin your landscaping? No matter your opinion, there’s no denying that these little folks are conversation starters.
There are plenty of little characters in mythologies from around the world — including the Egyptian god Bes, and brownies, house spirits in British and Scottish folklore — and small stone figures started appearing in Italian gardens during the Renaissance. However, according to Way, what have become known as garden gnomes in the United States and England can be traced to dwarf statues that originated in Germany’s Black Forest region around the early 19th century. They were initially carved out of wood; by the mid-19th century, they were cast in terra cotta and porcelain. They weren’t a garden fixture, though; they were hand-painted, usually about three feet tall and expensive, so they were intended to be displayed inside as pieces of art.
Although those figures were often depicted in what has become their trademark red conical hats, blue shirts and boots, they didn’t strike lazy or lackadaisical poses. They were gardeners, carpenters, fishermen, even hunters. “To see pictures of gnomes with shotguns kind of took me aback,” says Way, who uncovered such images in old catalogues.
Sir Charles Isham gets credit for bringing the dwarves into Britain and out into the garden, importing a number of them from Germany in the 1840s to decorate his massive rockery garden at Lamport Hall, his estate in Northamptonshire. It wasn’t the most auspicious introduction. “He was extremely eccentric,” Way says. “The fact that the first person that starts collecting them in England is a pro-socialist vegetarian teetotaler who believes dwarfs and little folk are real is not a great way to establish their legitimacy.”
The next ambassador of the small statues was another oddball: Sir Frank Crisp, whose roughly 62-acre estate in Henley-on-Thames, Friar Park, was dotted with German garden gnomes and open to the public in the early 20th century. (George Harrison of the Beatles bought the property in 1970 and claimed to unearth a few of the original gnomes, which he posed with on the cover of his album “All Things Must Pass.”) Wealthy landowners began adopting the gnomes — as they were commonly called by then — as sophisticated garden accessories, thanks to Isham and Crisp. Photos of them even appeared in Britain’s arbiter of high-end style, Country Life magazine.
In 1912, gnomes were featured at the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition, a forerunner of the Chelsea Flower Show, which began the following year and didn’t allow gnomes to be featured, because trendsetters of the time determined they weren’t tasteful enough. Their 15 minutes of fame with the posh crowd was almost over.
The gnomes fell further out of favor during the two world wars, when the British spurned anything related to Germany, but they enjoyed a resurgence in the 1950s and ’60s. Mass-produced and often made of concrete, they were cheaper and smaller, making them more accessible to middle- and lower-class homeowners. This democratization was the nail in the coffin for posh gardeners. “They’re no longer suitable for upper-class gardens now that they’re down in the suburbs,” Way says.
No matter. Gnomes went international, immigrating across the Atlantic, where Americans were infatuated by them, in part thanks to the popularity of Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Though there isn’t a particular mythology associated with them in the United States, people lump them in with other good-natured mystical beings, such as fairies and Chinese dragons. “I think a lot of people who get a gnome — we’re not talking about people who cover their entire front garden with them — do often attribute some kind of luck to them,” Way says.
Their popularity skyrocketed in the United States in 1976, when Wil Huygen’s book “Gnomes,” featuring charming illustrations by Rien Poortvliet, became a sensation, selling more than a million copies. The collaborators claimed their fictional work was based on observations of actual living gnomes in their native Holland, documenting history, housebuilding, courtship and copulation (which was apparently so robust that the female gnomes almost always gave birth to twins). Poortvliet’s playful pictures of gnomes rubbing noses, helping injured animals and building snug underground cabins painted them as endearing, warmhearted characters full of good intentions.
The statues took a bit of an irreverent turn in the 1980s, when, Way notes, topless female gnomes and farting gnomes began showing up on lawns. It was downhill from there. Now it’s possible to find statues of gnomes mooning, sitting on the toilet and vomiting rainbows. We think Isham would not approve.
Despite all the mockery, there have been many loving homages to the diminutive yard fixtures. In the 2001 film “Amélie,” a stolen garden gnome is sent around the world to be photographed with famous landmarks, the inspiration for Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome ad series. There have been a pair of successful, star-studded animated films, “Gnomeo & Juliet” and “Sherlock Gnomes.” (Our fingers are crossed they come out with “Mad Max Beyond Thundergnome” next.)
The Chelsea Flower Show finally warmed up to them, allowing gnomes decorated by the likes of Elton John and Judi Dench to grace the gardens at the show’s 2013 centenary celebration. There was even a giant-size gnome on display, a perfect prop for early adopters of Instagram looking for a selfie mate.
And don’t expect them to stop popping up in flower beds, at events or on your screens. “They’re here to stay, because we keep reinventing them,” Way says. “Who knows what we’ll do with them next?”
Get the look at home
If you’re looking to add a gnome — or another whimsical figure — to your garden, try one of these options.
Geometric gnome ($151.01 for a set of three, platoDESIGNshop on etsy.com). These modern-minded, faceted fellows can be tucked into corners and beside plantings.
Rocker gnome ($50.11, SEWASGartenzwerge on etsy.com). Full of fab flair and gleaming with purple glitter paint, this groovy little dude rocks harder than Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
Ziggy the garden gnome ($154.95, williams-sonoma.com). Weighing 75 pounds and measuring 29 inches tall, this oversize gnome works well as dashing decor or a doorstop.
Purple mushroom ($44.99, TeresasCeramics on etsy.com). Gnomes and shrooms go together like leprechauns and pots of gold, so pair this funky fungus with your chillest gnomie. | 2023-03-16T11:21:04+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2023/03/16/garden-gnomes-history/ |
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — In Monday’s Destination Dakota, deer gun season just closed on Sunday.
But our November cold snap has many anglers eager to try ice fishing, even before the official start of winter.
As their boots hit the frozen water for the first time of the season, one thing is certain for early ice anglers, it won’t be crowded.
“It’s ice. You’re literally walking on water,” ND Game and Fish fisheries division chief Greg Power said. “As always, be careful, as winter progresses, you start getting pressure ridges.”
Around two weeks of below-freezing temps have iced over most lakes across North Dakota.
“I know they’ve already ice-fished a fair amount on Lake Audubon,” Power said.
“Those thoughts about destination fishing trips start to brew a bit for people,” Dane Heid said. “There have been people going out on the ice. They’re a little bit braver than I am.”
Heid creates custom ice-fishing bait from his home workshop.
“I’ve always been the guy who’s never satisfied with one thing,” Heid said.
Normally, his project doesn’t get rolling until well after deer season. But one blizzard and several single-digit temperature nights mean Heid is waking up his paint shop now.
“Usually, it’s not until the second week of December where I actually start painting pretty hard,” Heid said. “But I started in early November.”
“We’re almost a month ahead with making ice opportunity,” Power said.
With over four inches of ice on several lakes, North Dakota anglers are starting the season early. One challenge is navigating through the snow.
“Anybody who lives in North Dakota knows it’s rags to riches, riches to rags,” Power said. “And we could be talking in a month or two and it’s incredibly warm out.”
Game and Fish leaders are advising anglers to use caution, don’t try to drive or bring any hard-sided ice houses out just yet.
If you plan to dark house spearfish in North Dakota, you’re required to register with the North Dakota Game and Fish.
It’s free and you’ll be given a registration number that you must provide if you’re stopped in the field. | 2022-11-22T01:36:16+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/early-cold-snap-creates-ice-fishing-chances-in-north-dakota/ |
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest and McNeilus Steel are hosting "Cans for Kids" Saturday.
The drive has been put on in Rochester for over 10 years!
The Ronald McDonald House collects pop tabs all year round - but "Cans for Kids" is three times a year.
The collected cans are brought to McNeilus and recycled. The proceeds are then turned directly back to the Ronald McDonald House.
In total, aluminum recycling raises more than 10 thousand dollars a year - which means more services can be provided to the Ronald McDonald families.
"When a family travels away from home to receive care at Mayo Clinic, they're really leaving behind their entire support network," says RMH Development Officer Angela Christensen. "Those dollars turn around and help us be the support for those families during those times - it's meals, shelter, a safe place for their children to run and play and be kids, but most of all it's providing a community for these families when they're in need."
The can drive will be in the RMH parking lot on 9 St., right across from the House from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday. | 2023-06-09T18:45:37+00:00 | kimt.com | https://www.kimt.com/community/cans-for-kids-drive-happening-saturday-to-benefit-ronald-mcdonald-families/article_1b0c9e4a-05f5-11ee-815a-ff54cd63f244.html |
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB) (OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of units (the "Units") of the Company. A total up-sized offering of 4,981,035 Units were issued at a price per Unit of C$0.96, for total gross proceeds to the Company of approximately C$4.8 million.
Pricing of the Units was set at a premium to the five-day Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") of NioCorp common shares just prior to the launch of the offering on June 13, 2022. The initial offering announcement on June 13, 2022, was for up to 4,519,481 Units, for gross proceeds of up to approximately C$4.35 million.
Each Unit consists of one common share of NioCorp (each, a "Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$1.10 at any time prior to July 1, 2024.
Proceeds of the private placement will be used for continued advancement of the Company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Company paid cash commissions of C$62,496 and 65,100 finder warrants to finders outside of the United States. The cash commission and finder warrants were each equivalent to three (3) percent of the Units raised by each finder. Each finder warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of C$1.10 at any time prior to July 1, 2024.
All of the securities sold pursuant to the offering are subject to a four-month hold period, which will expire on November 1, 2022.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.
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NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Southeast Nebraska that will produce niobium, scandium, and itanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Project. Niobium is used to produce specialty alloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy ("HSLA") steel, which is a lighter, stronger steel used in automotive, structural, and pipeline applications. Scandium is a specialty metal that can be combined with Aluminum to make alloys with increased strength and improved corrosion resistance. Scandium is also a critical component of advanced solid oxide fuel cells. Titanium is used in various lightweight alloys and is a key component of pigments used in paper, paint and plastics and is also used for aerospace applications, armor, and medical implants. Magnetic rare earths, such as neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium are critical to the making of Neodymium-Iron-Boron ("NdFeB") magnets, which are used across a wide variety of defense and civilian applications.
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The Brookline Early Education Program is providing preschool screenings on Nov. 29 for children who live in town.
Parents are encouraged to fill out an online survey or contact Sarah Moynihan at 617-713-5473 or sarah_moynihan@psbma.org no later than Nov. 22 to schedule a screening appointment time.
The screenings, which are provided by the Brookline Early Education Program, are for children between the ages of 2½ and 5 years old.
The screenings will take place at the Brookline Early Education Program location at 2 Clark Road, according to Moynihan.
“This is a free and optional service for Brookline residents that helps identify learning needs for students, who may require special education therapy services and/or a specialized preschool program, prior to entry to kindergarten,” the school district said.
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Nobel panel to announce winner of peace prize
OSLO (AP) — The winner, or winners, of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
The award has in the past put a spotlight on groups and activists trying to prevent conflicts, alleviate hardship and protect human rights.
Last year’s winners have faced a tough time since receiving the prize. Journalists Dmitry Muratov of Russia and Maria Ressa of the Philippines have been fighting for the survival of their news organizations, defying government efforts to silence them
They were honored last year for “their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”
A week of Nobel Prize announcements kicked off Monday with Swedish scientist Svante Paabo receiving the award in medicine for unlocking secrets of Neanderthal DNA that provided key insights into our immune system.
Three scientists jointly won the prize in physics Tuesday. Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F. Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger had shown that tiny particles can retain a connection with each other even when separated, a phenomenon known as quantum entanglement, that can be used for specialized computing and to encrypt information.
The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to Americans Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless, and Danish scientist Morten Meldal for developing a way of “snapping molecules together” that can be used to explore cells, map DNA and design drugs that can target diseases such as cancer more precisely.
French author Annie Ernaux won this year’s Nobel Prize in literature Thursday. The panel commended her for blending fiction and autobiography in books that fearlessly mine her experiences as a working-class woman to explore life in France since the 1940s.
The 2022 Nobel Prize in the economics will be announced on Monday.
The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be handed out on Dec. 10. The money comes from a bequest left by the prize’s creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, in 1895.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Enterprise Performance Management Data Quadrant, naming six providers as Gold Medalists.
Enterprise performance management software, also known as business performance management (BPM) or corporate performance management (CPM), enables an organization's performance evaluation by standardizing organizational metrics and supports data-based decision making through improved planning and reporting. EPM allows businesses to examine, assess, predict, and adjust performance across all departments.
In 2022, organizations are adopting objective and key results (OKR) performance reviews as employees focus more on aligning personal, career, and business growth. This methodology is helpful for keeping staff motivated and aligned with their personal goals while meeting business objectives.
To support organizations searching for the right enterprise performance management software solution for performance tracking, visualization, and evaluation, SoftwareReviews has identified the top providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 306 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score, called a Composite Score (CS), that averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
- Board, 9.2 CS, ranked high for ease of administration.
- OneStream, 8.8 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
- Vena Complete Planning, 8.7 CS, ranked high for mobile access.
- Anaplan Platform, 8.7 CS, ranked high for budgeting and forecasting.
- Workday Adaptive Planning, 8.6 CS, ranked high for planning and scheduling.
- Prophix CPM, 8.5 CS, ranked high for financial reporting and consolidation.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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The work expectations and experiences of Gen Z are different from those of earlier generations. It's part of the reason why some members of Gen Z are going through an early life crisis.
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The work expectations and experiences of Gen Z are different from those of earlier generations. It's part of the reason why some members of Gen Z are going through an early life crisis.
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Gateways, Set-top boxes, HDMI devices and USB dongles powered by SL3000
BANGALORE, India, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saankhya Labs, a subsidiary of Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET), today announced that ADTH, a leading communication solutions provider with offices in Atlanta, Shanghai, Seoul, and Taipei, has launched a series of NEXTGEN ATSC designs, powered by SL3000 - Saankhya's SDR (Software Defined Radio) based ATSC 3.0/1.0 demodulator chipset. These ready-to-manufacture designs will enable OEMs/ODMs to offer upgrade solutions, for millions of consumers in North America and South Korea to experience Next Generation ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, on their existing HDTV sets and smart display devices.
NEXTGEN TV is the most significant broadcast technology upgrade ever, promising a more immersive experience, with stunning video and enhanced audio. NEXTGEN TV offers more choices to get the most out of live sports, news, events and more. As of June 2022, ATSC 3.0 is live on the air in 68 markets, covering an estimated 51% of all US households. In South Korea, ATSC 3.0 is continuing to gather momentum since the 4K-UHD broadcasts of Winter Olympics in 2018, reaching over 70% of the population. India is also assessing ATSC 3.0 for Direct-to-Mobile and video offload services.
ADTH's multiform solutions are targeted for both fixed and mobile platforms.
- ADTH's dual tuner home gateway design is a Wi-Fi DTV streamer box that can be placed anywhere in the house for whole home reception of ATSC 3.0/1.0 broadcasts on Mobile devices with an accompanying TV App made by Tolka.tv. Two different UHD channels can be simultaneously tuned and watched, on different devices within the home.
- ADTH's HDMI dongle/STB designs enable ATSC 3.0 reception on millions of legacy TVs and HDMI monitors. The dongle/STB is powered by Saankhya's SL3000 demodulator chipset and interfaced to a Media Decoder SoC running software made by Tolka.tv. The Tolka.tv's application software tunes to over-the-air ATSC 3.0 signals, then demodulates and decodes the UHD video and AC-4 audio, before sending the stream over HDMI for watching on the TVs or HDMI-connected monitors.
- ADTH's USB dongle design enables secure reception of ATSC 3.0/1.0 broadcasts on media boxes, tablets, or phones using the accompanying TV app made by Tolka.tv. ADTH and Saankhya Labs engineers worked closely to tune the product for best-in-class signal reception, small form factor design, low power consumption, rapid channel scan and fast channel change.
Vivek Kimbahune, EVP of Sales and Business Development, Saankhya Labs, said, "ADTH's ready-to-manufacture solutions are well positioned to capitalize on the enormous opportunities presented by ATSC 3.0. SL3000 was a collaborative development effort between One Media (a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group) and Saankhya Labs. The performance, programmability, and power efficiency of SL3000 make it an ideal choice for integration into DTV receivers and we are glad that ADTH chose to partner with us for their NextGen products. It is a significant milestone for Saankhya Labs to be supplying the most advanced multi-standard demodulator chipset to one of Taiwan's leading design houses for building world-class products."
Saankhya's 3rd generation SDR baseband demodulator chipset supports ATSC 3.0/1.0 and Clear QAM, offering a unified front-end for broadcast TV market. SL3000 is a full-featured baseband demodulator integrating ADC, FEC decoder, de-interleaver, memory, and ADC in a single 8x8mm, Pb-free/ROHS compliant, 68 pin QFN package. The chipset supports ALP or transport stream packets from the demodulator with field upgradeable firmware.
"Saankhya Labs' SDR technology was the logical basis for our ATSC 3.0 receiver development program, enabling us to deliver the full enjoyability of UHD HDR TV broadcasts via compact and user-friendly devices, while retaining ATSC 1.0 HD and SD program compatibility," said Alex Day, Vice President, Tolka.tv. "We were impressed by the excellence of Saankhya Labs' documentation, and the high standard of support offered by their engineering team, whenever called upon during the development process."
Saankhya Labs also has another variant of the chip - the SL4000, designed specifically for mobile devices. SL4000 integrates a tuner and demodulator in a single package and is optimized for integration into mobile platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs enabling datacasting and Direct-to-Mobile DTV services on mobile platforms.
At the recently held India Mobile Congress, Saankhya Labs showcased a first-of-its-kind 4G/LTE Android smartphone with in-built ATSC 3.0 DTV reception capability. The smartphone, powered by Saankhya's SL4000 chipset, enables consumers to watch DTV broadcasts in Full HD quality, without any subscription to data plans, Wi-Fi/internet connection.
In the US, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Jamaica, efforts are underway to adopt ATSC 3.0 for a variety of applications ranging from advanced emergency messaging to datacasting (remote learning, IoT, vehicular etc). To address some of these emerging market requirements, Saankhya Labs is committed to bring-to-market more innovative solutions in partnership with its customers.
About Saankhya Labs
Saankhya Labs, a subsidiary of Tejas Networks, is a 5G disruptor with a breadth of wireless communication system expertise. Saankhya offers a wide range of communication products and solutions for 5G NR, Broadcast and Satellite Communication applications. With several International technology patents and unique 'chips-to-systems' expertise, Saankhya's solutions include the world's first production SDR, next gen open RAN Solutions for 5G networks, multi-standard direct to mobile (ATSC 3.0) broadcast solutions, and Satellite-IoT products. For more details, visit www.saankhyalabs.com
About ADTH
ADTH is a leading supplier of broadcast television solutions and an innovator of ground-breaking telecommunication systems for IPTV, OTT, DTT and other media-related applications. ADTH is headquartered in Atlanta, USA. For more details, visit www.adth.com
About Tolka
An established and successful producer of broadcast media related applications, Tolka offers broadcast operators, owners and online service providers the tools they need to expand and develop their markets. Tolka's focus is on the convergence of broadcast, OTT & digital video, allowing secure content playback and intelligent targeted advertising. For more details, visit www.tolka.tv/
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about how the grand jury decision to indict former President Donald Trump will affect his presidential campaign.
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Titanic expert killed in sub implosion honored by James Cameron, others for heeding explorer’s call
(AP) – Almost a month after he died in a submersible implosion on his way to see the Titanic wreck, a French explorer was remembered Wednesday by filmmaker James Cameron and others as someone whose deep-sea exploits inspired generations of ocean lovers and brought a greater understanding of the famous ship.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, died when the Titan submersible descended into deep North Atlantic waters on June 18 to explore the Titanic — something Nargeolet had done dozens of times before. Investigators believe the submersible, owned by a private company, imploded during the descent, killing everyone aboard.
The event, which was streamed live on Facebook, began with a video montage of Nargeolet and his accomplishments that showed him embarking on the first archeological mission to the site more than three decades ago. The presentation included his work to recover “the Big Piece,” a 17-ton section of the Titanic’s shell plating recovered in 1998.
The video said Nargeolet “inspired generations of ocean lovers, divers and explorers over the world.” It also showed Nargeolet manning watercraft over the years and ended with him staring at the sea from the beach. Jessica Sanders, president of RMS Titanic Inc., then stepped to a podium decorated with pictures of Nargeolet and tearfully recounted his accomplishments, his legacy and his “devilish smile.”
Sanders, speaking in English and using a French interpreter, said about 80% of the artifacts in the company’s collection were recovered by Nargeolet.
“PH was a giant of a man, and an inspiration in and of himself,” Sanders said. “To listen to him tell a story was to be in the story itself.”
Cameron, who directed the movie “Titanic,” spoke remotely to say he and Nargeolet were drawn together by their shared interest in the wreck site. He said he was “honored to be considered as a peer” by Nargeolet.
“He became over the years, a friend. He lived a large life, a life full of adventure,” Cameron said.
“We took about all the things we could do. It seemed there were so many dives, so many adventures ahead,” he continued. “For me the greater risk to humanity is to not go. The explorer’s call is to go to the edge and go beyond. ... And humanity is better off for it.”
Rory Golden, a deep-sea explorer who describes himself as the first Irish diver to visit the Titanic site, said he met Nargeolet three years ago and bonded quickly over their shared love of the wreck. They would swap stories about their various adventures and what they had learned on them.
“Like me, he loved being on the water and messing around in small boats,” Golden said. “We laughed. We laughed a lot. PH never lost that inquisitive mind that made him so special ... He was constantly seeking knowledge about the Titanic. He always had time for others, especially the next generation of explorers.”
Some mourners referred to Nargeolet by his nickname, “Mr. Titanic.” Nargeolet’s contributions to worldwide understanding of the Titanic wreck are without peer, said Malte Fiebing-Petersen, president of the German Titanic Society.
“A lot of the knowledge we have of the wreck site today is based on PH’s work,” Fiebing-Petersen said.
Hundreds watched the memorial online, with several welcoming the chance for lovers of the Titanic to gather and mourn the loss of Nargeolet.
“I take comfort from the thought that he is now where he always was drawn to. A place which he loved. How fitting for this great explorer,” Alexander Korthus said in the chat.
“Amazing tribute. My heart hurts, taking some comfort that he died doing what he loved most,” John Lamoreau said.
Nargeolet was the director of underwater research for RMS Titanic Inc., an Atlanta-based company that owns the salvage rights for the world’s most famous shipwreck. His memorial service took place a day after the company opened an exhibit in Paris showcasing thousands of artifacts from the Titanic’s debris field.
“Many of the artifacts on display were recovered by or recovered under the supervision of Paul-Henri Nargeolet and his dedicated team. An intrepid explorer with an indomitable pioneering spirit, PH fearlessly ventured into the depths of the ocean to unravel its mysteries and educate the public,” the company said in a social media post.
The company said on its website that Nargeolet will be “always in our hearts and thoughts” and was “a true explorer of his time.”
Nargeolet was a former French navy officer who has been remembered by friends as one of the world’s great undersea explorers.
Also killed in the implosion were pilot Stockton Rush, founder of OceanGate Inc., the company that owned the submersible; two members of a prominent Pakistani family, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood; and British adventurer Hamish Harding.
The implosion remains under investigation by multiple authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has convened a Marine Board of Investigation, its highest level of investigation, and has said it will hold a public hearing in the future.
OceanGate, which was based in Everett, Washington, announced earlier this month that it suspended all operations. Its website was shuttered on Wednesday save for a single page acknowledging the suspension of operations.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Richard Petty may still reign as NASCAR’s King, but with Jimmie Johnson wresting control of Petty’s old race team, he is definitively not the boss.
The Hall of Famer essentially has been stripped of power inside his former eponymous team that rapidly rebranded and rebuilt since November. Johnson and Petty are the only living seven-time NASCAR champions — and that appears to be where the similarities end inside Legacy Motor Club’s front office.
The 85-year-old Petty, who is officially Legacy’s ambassador, said Saturday he has bruised feelings and little say in the direction of the race team since Johnson bought into the ownership group.
“It’s been strange to me,” Petty said. “Most of the time, I ran the majority of the show. Jimmie brought all his people in. His way of running things and my way of running things are probably a little bit different. We probably agree on about 50% of what it really comes down to.”
Ahead of the Daytona 500, an unfiltered Petty said he was irked by Johnson’s rise in power. “Yes, it does” bother him, he said.
But Petty conceded it was “probably time for a change” because through several incarnations of his race team — the latest Petty GMS — his cars had never risen above the middle of the pack. GMS founder Maury Gallagher, chairman of Allegiant Air, purchased Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021 and Petty, whose 200 Cup wins as a driver are a record, served as the front man.
Johnson told The Associated Press he was “disappointed” that Petty publicly expressed his displeasure, adding: “Of course, we’ll have conversations.”
“He’s not expressed them to me, for starters,” Johnson said. “Honestly, there are a lot of moving pieces to this. There are business decisions that are taking place between Mr. Gallagher and the Petty family before I ever arrived. Those are details that are just not my place to say.
“But a lot of what Richard is speaking to is based on business decisions that he and his family have made and they aren’t relative to my involvement.”
One of Johnson’s first decisions: Strip the Petty name that dates in NASCAR to 1949.
“When Jimmie came in, it was going to be hard to be Johnson Petty GMS,” Petty said. “Jimmie’s thinking further ahead with his crew and came up with a new name.”
Petty remains NASCAR’s most recognizable personality, wearing his feathered Charlie 1 Horse hats, dark glasses and cowboy boots. He’s never stopped signing autographs, making personal appearances or glad-handing sponsors, though even those responsibilities seem more uncertain under Johnson’s reign.
“They don’t take over the racing part, they take over the front office,” Petty said. “With sponsorships, appearances and all that stuff, Jimmie’s crowd is kind of controlling that. That’s something I never had to put up with, I guess.”
Petty did tip his hat to Johnson’s business acumen: Johnson’s connections with Gibson guitars and music industry relationships, including entertainment giant Live Nation, were instrumental in landing legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses on the hood of Erik Jones’ No. 43 Chevrolet.
“He’s basically going to wind up running the show in four or five years completely,” Petty said. “He’ll probably be the majority owner or the owner of our operation. They’re looking at things completely differently.”
Even with their shared place in NASCAR history, Johnson and Petty were never close before they forged a business relationship. Johnson, though, said he’s always had respect for a driver so famous he inspired a character in “Cars.”
“He’s always been so kind and wonderful to me,” Johnson said. “He’s the last person I fist-pumped before I rolled off pit lane and won my seventh championship.”
Petty and Johnson are among nine drivers who won a NASCAR championship and Daytona 500 set to serve as grand marshals for the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Legacy M.C. also fields cars for Erik Jones and Noah Gragson.
“Jimmie’s very observant. He takes on everything,” Petty said. “Jimmie controls everything, basically. You’re making postcards and stuff, he has to approve it. He approves everything. He’s a pretty busy man right now.”
That includes racing. The 47-year-old Johnson returned to NASCAR after a two-year stint in IndyCar and proved he hadn’t lost anything in his first spins in NASCAR’s new car. He qualified on speed for the Daytona 500, flew with the Thunderbirds and topped the first speed chart at practice.
Johnson’s racing career, though, is winding down. He’s just getting started as team owner.
“He’s still young enough where’s going to be around a long, long time,” Petty said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday approved a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain-robbing disease, albeit with potential safety risks that patients and their doctors will have to carefully weigh.
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The drug, Leqembi, is the first that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory and thinking that defines Alzheimer’s by targeting the disease's underlying biology. The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Leqembi, from Japan's Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen, is a rare success in a field accustomed to failed experimental treatments for the incurable condition. The delay in cognitive decline brought about by the drug likely amounts to just several months, but Dr. Joy Snider and some other experts say it could still meaningfully improve people's lives.
“This drug is not a cure. It doesn’t stop people from getting worse, but it does measurably slow the progression of the disease,” said Snider, a neurologist at Washington University in St. Louis. “That might mean someone could have an extra six months to a year of being able to drive.”
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Snider stressed that the medicine, pronounced “leh-KEM-bee,” comes with downsides, including the need for twice-a-month infusions and possible side effects like brain swelling.
The FDA approval came via its accelerated pathway, which allows drugs to launch based on early results, before they're confirmed to benefit patients. The agency's use of that shortcut approach has come under increasing scrutiny from government watchdogs and congressional investigators.
Last week, a congressional report found that FDA's approval of a similar Alzheimer's drug called Aduhelm — also from Biogen and Eisai — was “rife with irregularities,” including a number of meetings with drug company staffers that went undocumented.
Scrutiny of the new drug, known chemically as lecanemab, will likely mean most patients won’t start receiving it for months, as insurers decide whether and how to cover it.
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Some 6 million people in the U.S. and many more worldwide have Alzheimer’s, which gradually attacks areas of the brain needed for memory, reasoning, communication and daily tasks.
The FDA's approval was based on one mid-stage study in 800 people with early signs of Alzheimer's who were still able to live independently or with minimal assistance.
Since then, Eisai has published the results of a larger 1,800-patient study that the FDA will review to confirm the drug's benefit, paving the way for full approval later this year.
The larger study tracked patients’ results on an 18-point scale that measures memory, judgment and other cognitive abilities. Doctors compile the rating from interviews with the patient and a close contact. After 18 months, patients receiving Leqembi declined more slowly — a difference of less than half a point on the scale — than patients who received a dummy infusion. The delay amounted to just over five months.
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There is little consensus on whether that difference translates into real benefits for patients, such as greater independence.
“Most patients won’t notice the difference,” said Dr. Matthew Schrag, a neurology researcher at Vanderbilt University. “This is really quite a small effect and probably below the threshold of what we’d call clinically significant.”
Schrag and some other researchers believe a meaningful improvement would require at least a difference of one full point on the 18-point scale.
Leqembi works by clearing a sticky brain protein called amyloid that’s one hallmark of Alzheimer’s. But it’s not clear exactly what causes the disease. A string of other amyloid-targeting drugs have failed and many researchers now think combination treatments will be needed.
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Aduhelm, the similar drug, was marred by controversy over its effectiveness.
The FDA approved that drug in 2021 against the advice of the agency's own outside experts. Doctors hesitated to prescribe the drug and insurers restricted coverage.
The FDA did not consult the same expert panel before approving Leqembi.
While there's “less drama,” surrounding the new drug, Schrag said many of the same concerns apply.
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“Is this slight, measurable benefit worth the hefty price tag and the side effects patients may experience?” he asked. “I have pretty serious doubts.”
About 13% of patients in Eisai’s study had swelling of the brain and 17% had small brain bleeds, side effects seen with earlier amyloid-targeting medications. In most cases those problems didn’t cause symptoms, which can include dizziness and vision problems.
Also, several Leqembi users died while taking the drug, including two who were on blood-thinning medications. Eisai has said the deaths can’t be attributed to the drug. The FDA label warns doctors to use caution if they prescribe Leqembi to patients on blood thinners.
Insurers are likely to only cover the drug for people like those in the company study — patients with mild symptoms and confirmation of amyloid buildup. That typically requires expensive brain scans. A separate type of scan will be needed to periodically monitor for brain swelling and bleeding.
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A key question in the drug’s rollout will be the coverage decision by Medicare, the federal health plan that covers 60 million seniors and other Americans. The agency severely restricted coverage of Aduhelm, essentially wiping out its U.S. market and prompting Biogen to abandon marketing plans for the drug.
Eisai executives said they have already spent months discussing their drug's data with Medicare officials. Coverage isn't expected until after the FDA confirms the drug's benefit, likely later this year.
“Once we have a Medicare decision, then we can truly launch the drug across the country," said Eisai's U.S. CEO, Ivan Cheung.
Betsy Groves, 73, of Cambridge, Mass., was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2021. A former lecturer at Harvard’s school of education, she noticed she was having trouble remembering some student names and answering questions.
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Groves says she is “more than willing” to try Leqembi, despite potential side effects and the need for infusions.
“For me, the minute that drug comes on the market — and I get my doctor’s approval — I’m going to take it,” Groves said.
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Many were seen gathering underneath the statue of Haitian general and pioneer Toussant L’ouverture on Thursday for a moment of reflection in Little Haiti.
On January 12, 2010, exactly 13 years ago, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, leaving its capital Port-au-Prince devastated.
About 220,000 people were reportedly killed in the tragedy and on Thursday, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said it’s a day that nobody will ever forget.
“We cannot forget the suffering back on the homeland and thirteen years ago, all the devastation and still and still not recovered,” she said.
Florida House of Representatives member Marie Woodson told Local 10 News that the day hits home because she had a friend that lost two children in the earthquake.
“That day impacted me in so many ways I can’t even think because I had friends I went to school with,” she said. “A good friend of mine actually that I went to school with lost two kids in the earthquake.”
Woodson, who is originally from Haiti, is among the leaders from Florida and is pushing the U.S. government to step in to help end the crisis now affecting Haiti.
Since the 2010 earthquake, life on the island has deteriorated.
“Haiti’s entire infrastructure was almost destroyed,” said Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien.
“It’s incumbent on the United States of America to do something about what’s going on over there,” Woodson said. | 2023-01-13T00:59:30+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/13/miami-dade-mayor-city-leaders-pay-respects-on-13th-anniversary-of-devastating-haiti-earthquake/ |
A new Utah law may curb the use of social media by children and teenagers. The law signed by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday requires those under 18 years old to get parental consent before signing up for sites like Instagram or TikTok.
It also requires social media services to set a default setting that blocks the usage of their sites by minors between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Here & Now’s Scott Tong speaks with New York Times technology reporter Natasha Singer about the new law and the privacy concerns it raises.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Cloud Deceleration Expected in 2023
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, hyperscale data center capex is on track for 28 percent in growth in 2022. However, we expect the cloud service providers will enter a digestion cycle in 2023.
"Data center capex has grown double-digits for the fifth consecutive quarter, led by the US hyperscalers' investments in new data center footprints," said Baron Fung, Research Director at Dell'Oro Group. "With supply improvements in the recent quarter, vendors were able to reduce backlog significantly in the rest of cloud and enterprise markets. However, we anticipate growth headwinds ahead, as the hyperscalers wind down on their expansion cycle, and enterprises tighten IT capital spending in light of an uncertain business climate," explained Fung.
Additional highlights from the 3Q 2022 Data Center IT Capex Quarterly Report:
- China cloud and enterprise data center markets are undergoing deep spending cuts.
- Upcoming server architectural changes will drive long-term data center investments.
- Data center capex growth is projected to grow single digits in 2023.
Dell'Oro Group's Data Center IT Capex Quarterly Report details the data center infrastructure capital expenditures of each of the ten largest Cloud service providers, as well as the Rest-of-Cloud, Telco, and Enterprise customer segments. Allocation of the data center infrastructure capex for servers, storage systems, and other auxiliary data center equipment is provided. The report also discusses market trends, drivers of the leading Cloud service providers' capex growth during the quarter, and the outlook for the next year. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, security, enterprise networks infrastructure, and data center markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.
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Florida cleans up after deluge strands cars, closes airport
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — South Florida kept a wary eye on a forecast that called for more rain as it cleaned up Thursday from nearly a foot (30 centimeters) that fell in a matter of hours, causing widespread flooding, closing the Fort Lauderdale airport, and turning thoroughfares into rivers.
Fort Lauderdale issued a state of emergency as flooding persisted in parts of the city. Crews had worked through the night to attend rescue calls, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
Stranded cars littered streets around eastern Broward County, where rains started Monday, with the heaviest downpours coming Wednesday afternoon and evening. Crews worked to clear drains and fire up pumps to clear standing water. People were told to stay off roads until it drained.
The Red Cross arrived at 5 a.m. Thursday and set up a staging area to help residents whose homes were flooded, providing them with blankets and coffee, officials said. The staging area also acted as a reunification point for families.
Fort Lauderdale City Hall remained closed Thursday with ground-floor flooding and no power. A tunnel carrying U.S. Route 1 under a river and a major street in downtown Fort Lauderdale was also closed, along with some ramps to Interstate 95.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport remained closed through at least noon Thursday, with many flights canceled and some passengers stranded. Roads around the airport flooded and became congested with stalled traffic.
By early Thursday, enough water had drained to allow people to drive on the upper level — or departures — road to pick up waiting passengers. But the entrance to the lower-level, or arrivals, road remained closed, officials tweeted.
Video taken by witnesses showed water coming in the door at an airport terminal and a virtual river rushing down the tarmac between planes.
In downtown Fort Lauderdale, video showed a man swimming to the curb along Broward Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon as as cars rolled by. Drivers also recorded themselves rolling through streets where brown, swirling water rose nearly to car hoods.
Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy told CNN it was the worst flooding he’d experienced.
“The ground was already saturated so there is extensive flooding all over our city and throughout South Florida. Many roadways are impassable. Lots of vehicles got stuck and left abandoned in the middle of our roadways,” Levy said. “I’ve lived here my whole life. This is the most severe flooding that I’ve ever seen.”
More showers, thunderstorms and local flooding were in the forecast from the National Weather Service on Thursday morning. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain was possible on top of the 14 inches that fell in recent days.
Broward County schools canceled classes Thursday, including after-school and extracurricular activities.
“We had schools experiencing severe flooding,” Toni Barnes, Broward Schools director of emergency management, told WPLG-TV. “The water made its way into the hallways, into the classrooms. ... The schools became inaccessible to parents, parents attempting to pick up their students. Staff members attempting to leave campuses — they were unable — they were trapped in their cars. We had to call fire rescue to assist our parents out of their cars to get them into the school because they were trapped.”
The heavy rains also shut down South Florida’s high-speed commuter rail service, called Brightline. It tweeted Wednesday evening that train service between Miami and Fort Lauderdale was suspended.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s National Police said it is investigating the recent slaying of three officers that it blamed on gang members.
The agency said a gang called “Ti Makak,” which means Little Macaques, killed the officers Tuesday in Laboule, a largely gated community just south of Port-au-Prince.
It is also the site of recent turf wars between gangs that have led to other killings in the area. Two journalists were fatally shot and set on fire in January, and a former senator who worked for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and his nephew were killed in August in the same fashion.
The gang violence comes amid growing unrest over Haiti’s economic troubles. People protested in the streets Thursday for a second day over the government’s announcement of increases in prices for gasoline and other fuels.
Police said Wednesday that they had opened an investigation into the killings of the officers, which the statement called an “odious and repugnant” act.
A video circulating on social media appears to show the slain officers sprawled on the ground, stripped of their shirts, with various guns and automatic weapons lying on their bodies.
“Here they are, here they are,” a man says as the camera pans across the bodies.
Gangs have grown more powerful since the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and have overpowered police, who are understaffed and have limited resources.
The international community has tried to help boost Haiti’s National Police by providing training and resources in recent months.
The increase in violence prompted police to announce Thursday that all gun license permits were being suspended, adding that security companies would take the measures needed to comply with the new order. | 2022-09-16T02:52:19+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-police-in-haiti-blame-gang-for-killing-3-officers/ |
BEIJING (AP) — China lashed out Wednesday at a new U.S. House committee dedicated to countering Beijing, demanding its members “discard their ideological bias and zero-sum Cold War mentality.”
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party must “view China and China-U.S. relations in an objective and rational light,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily briefing.
“We demand the relevant U.S. institutions and individuals discard their ideological bias and zero-sum Cold War mentality,” she said. They must “stop framing China as a threat by quoting disinformation, stop denigrating the Communist Party of China and stop trying to score political points at the expense of China-U.S. relations.”
The committee began its work Tuesday with a primetime hearing in which its chairman called on lawmakers to act with urgency, framing the competition between the U.S. and China as “an existential struggle over what life will look like in the 21st century.”
Relations between the U.S. and China have hit their lowest level in years, with both countries enacting retaliatory tariffs and trading accusations over China’s opaque response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s aggression toward Taiwan, drive to assert control over the South China Sea and the recent flight of a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the U.S. have fueled lawmakers’ desire to do more to counter Beijing. Testifying to the strength of those concerns, the 365-65 vote to create the committee was bipartisan, a rarity in the deeply divided Congress.
The committee’s chairman, Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Wisconsin who has been a fierce critic of Beijing, said the Chinese government has found friends on Wall Street and in lobbyists in Washington who are ready to oppose the committee’s efforts.
“Time is not on our side. Just because this Congress is divided, we cannot afford to waste the next two years lingering in legislative limbo or pandering for the press,” Gallagher said. “We must act with a sense of urgency.”
Addressing worries the new committee could stir more anti-Asian hate crimes, Gallagher said he is committed to ensuring the focus is on the Chinese Communist Party, not on the people of China.
Tuesday’s hearing was interrupted by two protesters, one saying, “this committee is about saber rattling, it’s not about peace.” Both were ushered out by police. | 2023-03-02T03:24:57+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/international/ap-china-rips-new-us-house-committee-on-countering-beijing/ |
HAIFA, Israel, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) and (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or "the Company") announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at $548 million to supply military-wide multi-domain combat networked warfare capabilities to the Armed Forces of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be performed over a four-year period.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will provide an integrated solution comprising of the ELBIT TIGER-X™ networking middleware; a TORCH-X™ based suite of airborne, land and ship-borne Command and Control applications; as well as advanced waveforms and a wide range of E-LynX™ Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems including airborne, vehicular, handheld, and shipborne configurations. The program will include extensive co-development efforts and transfer of know-how. These comprehensive combat networked capabilities are intended to improve operational effectiveness, decision making and interoperability across all domains of operation, platforms and systems.
Elbit Systems is engaged in networked warfare programs in several countries, among them Switzerland, Israel, the UK, Sweden, Canada and others.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented: "We witness a growing recognition by Armed Forces of the essentiality of digitization and the capability to conduct interoperable multi-domain operations, especially in light of the lessons learned from recent conflicts. This significant contract award to execute a military-wide networked warfare program further validates the leading position we hold in the growing areas of C4ISR and multi-domain networked warfare."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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WASHINGTON — The United States is nominating former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, crediting him with critical experience on global challenges including climate change.
Addressing the impacts of climate change at the multilateral bank is a priority for the U.S. And leading climate figures have urged the Biden administration to use Malpass’ early departure as an opening to overhaul the powerful financial institution, which has been increasingly criticized as hostile to less-wealthy nations and efforts to address climate change.
Malpass ran into criticism last year for seeming, in comments at a conference, to cast doubt on the science that says the burning of fossil fuels causes global warming. He later apologized and said he had misspoken, noting that the bank routinely relies on climate science.
Banga, currently vice chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic, has more than 30 years of business experience, having served in various roles at Mastercard and the boards of the American Red Cross, Kraft Foods and Dow Inc. He is the first Indian-born nominee to the World Bank president role.
“Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history,” Biden said in a statement, adding that Banga “has critical experience mobilizing public-private resources to tackle the most urgent challenges of our time, including climate change.”
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement that Banga’s experience “will help him achieve the World Bank’s objectives of eliminating extreme poverty and expanding shared prosperity while pursuing the changes needed to effectively evolve the institution,” which include meeting “ambitious goals for climate adaptation and emissions reduction.”
Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, said on Twitter that Banga was “the right choice.”
“He can help put in place new policies that help deploy the large sums of money necessary to reduce global emissions and help developing and vulnerable countries adapt, build resilience, and mitigate the impact of greenhouse gases,” Kerry tweeted.
The United States has traditionally picked the World Bank chief. The head of its sister agency, the International Monetary Fund, has traditionally come from Europe. But critics have called for an end to that arrangement and for developing countries to gain a bigger voice in the two organizations.
The World Bank has promised to conduct “an open, merit-based and transparent selection process″ and said it would accept nominations through March 29.
Eric LeCompte, executive director of the anti-poverty coalition Jubilee USA Network, said the United States was “looking to nominate people that will be supported by the developing world’’ and that it was “incredibly relevant’’ that Banga was born in India. “They want to be able to appoint people who have experience and roots with other economies,’’ LeCompte said.
“I can’t think of a more intense time for a person to be coming into this job,’’ said Clemence Landers, policy fellow at the Center for Global Development, a Washington think tank.
The bank is under pressure to expand its mandate — an effort that likely would require the next president to convince donor countries to provide more money.
Critics say the bank should be doing more to help poor countries finance projects to combat and prepare for climate change without saddling them with heavy debt burdens. And Landers said it needs to do a better job at tackling problems that cross borders such as providing pandemic surveillance and backing broad vaccination programs.
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Ellen Knickmeyer and Paul Wiseman contributed to this story.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Trading International (SKTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Innovation, announced today it has closed a round of institutional funding into Infinium, a clean fuels innovator. The investment will support acceleration of Infinium's commercial developments globally.
"SKTI is excited about the opportunity to support expanding green energy supply opportunities globally through its investment in Infinium to achieve net zero activities," said Suh Sok-won, CEO of SKTI. "With this investment, we aim to support the acceleration of Infinium Electrofuels adoption globally."
Infinium Electrofuels technology converts carbon dioxide waste and renewable power through its proprietary process to create hydrogen-based alternatives to traditional fossil-based fuels. Electrofuels are ultra-low carbon drop-in fuels that can be used in today's infrastructure and engines without modifications or upgrades.
Electrofuels are emerging as a next-generation low-carbon fuel alternative. Infinium's technology focuses on production of liquid fuel alternatives for industries that are challenged with decarbonization today, such as long-haul trucking, marine and aviation. Demand for low-carbon fuel alternatives continue to grow globally as companies look for ways to decarbonize their supply chains, while governments enact policies to support the supply of decarbonized fuels.
SKTI's investment in Infinium is a significant step toward the implementation of SK Innovation's "Carbon to Green Strategy," announced last year, and is the first investment in the next-generation green energy field.
"We welcome SK to our portfolio of investors and appreciate the confidence they have placed in us as we ramp production of Infinium Electrofuels for global markets." noted Infinium CEO Robert Schuetzle.
About SK Group & SK Innovation
SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate, is a collection of global industry-leading companies driving innovations in semiconductors, sustainable energy, telecommunications and life sciences. Based in Seoul, SK invests in building sustainable businesses around the world with a shared commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy.
SK companies combined have more than $106 billion in global annual revenue and employ more than 100,000 people worldwide. SK companies are investing billions of dollars in expanding their U.S. presence with business operations or partnerships in hydrogen energy and fuel cells, EV battery manufacturing and technology, energy storage solutions, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and development, semiconductors, and advanced materials. For more information, visit sk.com.
SK Innovation, an SK intermediate holding company, operates energy, petrochemical, e-mobility battery, information electronic materials businesses, along with eight major subsidiaries including SK energy, SK geo centric, SK on, SK lubricants, SK Incheon petrochem, SK trading international, SK ie technology, and SK earthon.
About Infinium
Infinium is a clean fuels innovator with a mission to decarbonize the transportation and chemical sector. Its proprietary ultra-low carbon Electrofuels are a drop-in fuel alternative for trucks, planes and ships and are designed to significantly reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions as compared to petroleum fuels. Electrofuels can also be used as a clean alternative in chemical manufacturing processes like plastics production that typically use traditional petroleum-based fuels. Infinium's proprietary production process follows environmentally responsible protocols, leveraging industrial carbon dioxide waste, renewable power and 'green' hydrogen. www.infiniumco.com
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa Sunday by visiting a museum in South Africa commemorating how the country’s Black youths helped to end white racist rule.
Blinken’s visit to Africa is seen as part of a competition between Russia and Western powers for support from African countries over the war in Ukraine. His trip to Africa follows recent tours by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron.
South Africa is one of many African countries that have maintained a neutral stance on the war and have not publicly criticized Russia.
After an early morning arrival, Blinken visited the Hector Pieterson memorial in Soweto township, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, which honors a student killed in 1976 when protesting South Africa’s regime of racial oppression, apartheid, which ended in 1994.
Blinken laid a wreath at the memorial accompanied by Pieterson’s sister, Antoinette Sithole. He also toured the museum, which contains artifacts, photographs and videos of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
“Hector’s story is one that really resonates because we have our own struggle for freedom and equality in the United States and South Africa’s story is unique but there are also so many common elements, and that resonates powerfully,” said Blinken.
Sithole, who also participated in the 1976 student protests, said the museum is a highlights the role played by South Africa’s youth in bringing an end to white minority rule in the country.
“The museum is a reminder for generations to come. We must know where we come from and where we are going, and don’t forget that the youth took a stand for us to be better today,” said Sithole.
On Monday, Blinken will describe the United States’ strategies for sub-Saharan Africa in a major policy speech at the University of Pretoria. Africa has been hard-hit by the effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the rising food and oil prices caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Blinken will also hold a press conference Monday with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor in which the two countries’ different positions on the Ukraine war are expected to be visible.
Blinken will go on to visit Congo and Rwanda this week to end his international tour which also took him to Cambodia and the Philippines. | 2022-08-08T11:06:58+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/us-secretary-of-state-blinken-in-south-africa-on-africa-tour/ |
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Reddick finally has his first Cup Series victory and probably a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs.
He is not letting off the gas now.
The Richard Childress Racing driver and his team have bigger goals than simply qualifying for the playoffs.
“We talk about being a contender for the championship, and I think we can. I truly think that we will be a contender for the championship when we get into it,” team owner Richard Childress said Sunday after Reddick’s win at Road America.
Strong statement for a team that only earned its first Cup win Sunday, in Reddick’s 92nd career start. But Reddick had come close enough before — five runner-up finishes before his win at Road America — and was reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson’s preseason pick as surprise driver of the year.
So it’s been a buildup to get to victory lane and now Reddick will try to carry his new momentum into Atlanta Motor Speedway, where NASCAR races this Sunday and Reddick was a contender in the spring until a late crash.
Reddick had acknowledged just one week before Road America how frustrating it has been to fall short of that breakthrough first Cup win. He’d been driving his partner, Alexa, crazy as he struggled to take the next step.
“I’d say I was pretty miserable,” Reddick said. “I don’t think Alexa enjoyed being around me when I’d run second place. Yeah, second place isn’t a bad place to finish. But we’re here to win races.”
His first victory came on the course where he experienced one of the low points of his career.
Reddick recalled a disastrous performance in a 2018 Xfinity Series race at Road America that had him questioning whether he had what it takes to make it as a driver at the highest level.
“It was about here that things could have went one of two ways,” Reddick said. “It could have went one way where I was pretty much giving up … I don’t think I had it. But I had a lot of good people around me that believed in me, got me back where I needed to be, and from that point on, things have been a lot better.
“It’s really crazy that this is the place I got my first win because this place four years ago had me questioning everything.”
The win showed how far Reddick has come as a road-course driver since the early stages of his career.
“He was like: ‘Man, I hate road course racing. I’m not very good at it,’” crew chief Randall Burnett recalled. “He’s pretty good at everything he does, so for him to say that, it was a little bit of a challenge.”
Burnett credited Reddick for working tirelessly to make himself more comfortable on road courses.
“I think that’s a nice little cherry on top, for him to know that he’s worked that hard to get as good as he has on these places,” Burnett said. “So I think it’s pretty special for him to actually win on a road course for the first time.”
Reddick generally had many more good days than bad days while racing in the Xfinity Series, where he won consecutive Xfinity titles in 2018 and 2019 and earned the seat in the No. 8 Chevrolet driving for Childress. He was surprised in the significant leap in competition when he got his Cup ride.
“We got slapped in the face with the reality of what Cup racing is like,” Reddick said. “I’ve had to learn a lot over the course of these last three years in the Cup Series as a driver.”
That also meant making sure he didn’t stew too much over his second-place finishes and instead figured out how the experiences could make him a better drive. Reddick didn’t even cast blame over his heartbreaking finish at Bristol this year, when he led until Chase Briscoe tried to slide past him in a move that caused both of their cars to spin out of control. Kyle Busch passed both to earn the victory.
“Yeah, it eats away at you a little bit, but again, I try and look at it, ‘How can I learn from this? How can I learn from Bristol?’” Reddick said. “Yeah, I got wrecked, but I had a gap and I let him run me back down and get there. I gave him an opportunity.”
Reddick’s team made sure frustrations never boiled over. They all knew a victory would come sooner or later.
“It wasn’t a matter of if he was going to do it, it was when they were going to win,” Childress said. “That’s what we kept telling them.”
Now they’re ready for more.
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More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-05T12:32:00+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/sports/sports-news/reddicks-team-confident-after-breakthrough-cup-series-win/ |
WATCH: Herd of cows help police capture suspect
WATCH: Herd of cows help police capture suspect
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WATCH: Herd of cows help police capture suspect
When police are chasing someone, they appreciate help from wherever they can get it. Even if it happens to be a herd of cows.Police in Devon, England, got an assist from a group of livestock stalking a suspect through a field. The National Police Air Service posted the thermal imaging video with puns galore, saying "it was a high steaks incident." Although it was a slow-speed cow chase, it eventually caused the suspect to run right into the police.Watch the video above to see how police corralled the suspect.A much faster cow chase was recorded in Florida four years ago. It started after a stolen SUV crashed and a female suspect took off through a pasture.
When police are chasing someone, they appreciate help from wherever they can get it. Even if it happens to be a herd of cows.
Police in Devon, England, got an assist from a group of livestock stalking a suspect through a field.
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The National Police Air Service posted the thermal imaging video with puns galore, saying "it was a high steaks incident."
Although it was a slow-speed cow chase, it eventually caused the suspect to run right into the police.
Watch the video above to see how police corralled the suspect.
A much faster cow chase was recorded in Florida four years ago.
It started after a stolen SUV crashed and a female suspect took off through a pasture. | 2022-12-14T04:53:31+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/watch-herd-of-cows-help-police-capture-suspect/42235688 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security.
The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products that pose security risks to U.S. critical infrastructure. It’s the latest in a years-long escalation of U.S. restrictions of Chinese technology that began with President Donald Trump and has continued under President Joe Biden’s administration.
“The FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorized for use within our borders, and we are continuing that work here,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, in a prepared statement.
Huawei declined comment Friday. Along with Huawei and ZTE, the order affects products made by companies such as Hikvision and Dahua, makers of widely used video surveillance cameras.
The FCC’s order applies to future authorizations of equipment, though the agency leaves open the possibility it could revoke previous authorizations.
“Our unanimous decision represents the first time in FCC history that we have voted to prohibit the authorization of new equipment based on national security concerns,” tweeted Brendan Carr, a Republican FCC commissioner.
Carr added that as “a result of our order, no new Huawei or ZTE equipment can be approved. And no new Dahua, Hikvision, or Hytera gear can be approved unless they assure the FCC that their gear won’t be used for public safety, security of government facilities, & other national security purposes.”
Hikvision said in a statement that its video products “present no security threat” to the U.S. but the FCC’s decision “will do a great deal to make it more harmful and more expensive for US small businesses, local authorities, school districts, and individual consumers to protect themselves, their homes, businesses and property.” | 2022-11-26T20:08:09+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-us-fcc-bans-sales-import-of-chinese-tech-from-huawei-zte/ |
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SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau insisted he has no regrets about his decision to jump from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
“I couldn’t be happier to be over here,” he said. “I have no buyer’s remorse.”
The 2020 U.S. Open champion called it the biggest decision he has made besides choosing his agent and added he has the “ultimate respect” for the PGA Tour and the opportunities it provided him.
DeChambeau spoke Thursday at Rich Harvest Farms in suburban Chicago, best known for hosting the Solheim Cup in 2009. It’s where the fifth LIV Golf event and fourth on U.S. soil is being held this weekend.
He is part of a field of 48 that includes Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia. Players on 12 teams of four will compete for points and prize money in a 54-hole stroke-play format with no cut and shotgun starts. The purse is $25 million, with $4 million going to the individual winner and $3 million to the winning team.
“What LIV Golf has provided is something new and unique, different, and with that to be said, there’s going to be some disruption and people aren’t going to like it, and I respect every single person that doesn’t think it’s good for the game of golf,” DeChambeau said. “I understand it, but I hope they are open-minded enough to go, you know what, let me just give it a chance, and if you give it a chance, you might see something pretty cool.”
The breakaway series remains a source of controversy.
DeChambeau and Mickelson along with several other players and LIV Golf are involved in an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, claiming it has used monopoly power to try to squash competition and has unfairly suspended players. Players who did not resign their PGA Tour memberships were suspended for competing in LIV events, and most of those suspensions are through March 2024.
There’s also the issue of where the funding is coming from, given Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Critics say the players are essentially taking blood money.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, is one of them. The Majority Whip and Senate Judiciary Committee chairman tweeted Thursday he was not happy to have the event in his state.
“This weekend, a golf glove will try and cover a blood-stained hand as the LIV golf tournament comes to Chicago in the Saudi government’s continued, desperate attempt to clean up its image,” Durbin wrote.
The players tried to avoid politics and keep the focus on golf.
“Everybody is obviously entitled to their opinion,” Anirban Lahiri said. “I have mine. But I don’t think it’s relevant. My golf is relevant. What we do with our actions for the community here are relevant. Those are all visible, and I think that’s what people need to see. That’s what people need to focus on because there’s a lot of good happening, but no one is talking about it.”
Joaquin Niemann, playing his second LIV event, sees the series helping “grow the game in a good way doing this team format.”
“It’s getting so exciting,” he added. “I’ve been loving it.”
DeChambeau hopes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf come together someday and allow players to compete on both tours. He insisted his goal is not to overtake the PGA Tour.
DeChambeau would love nothing more than to compete in the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, next weekend. But because he made the jump, that won’t happen.
“I personally think that the team events are only hurting themselves by not allowing us to play, not allowing us to qualify through some capacity, in some facet,” he said.
Instead, he’ll watch the Presidents Cup from afar.
“I’m a golf fan, first and foremost,” DeChambeau said. “I’m going to watch golf wherever it’s played with some of the best players in the world, whoever it is. I think down the road that’ll change. I think that this will become something special, even more special than what it is now, and moving forward in the future, I’ll still watch other tournaments that I’ve won and done well at before.”
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-16T11:46:49+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ap-dechambeau-no-buyers-remorse-about-going-from-pga-to-liv/ |
WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 5, 2023
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
113 PM PST Wed Jan 4 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
up to two inches and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an
inch. Highest snow amounts in the Upper Hood River Valley.
Minimal accumulation along the Columbia River to include
Interstate 84.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central
Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River
Gorge.
* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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TOKYO (AP) — For decades North Korea has threatened to turn enemy cities into a “sea of fire,” even as it doggedly worked on building a nuclear weapons program that could back up its belligerent words.
Now, as North Korea conducts another torrid run of powerful weapons tests — and threatens pre-emptive nuclear strikes on Washington and Seoul — it may be taking inspiration from the fiery rhetoric of the leader of a nuclear-armed member of the U.N. Security Council: Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
With Putin raising the terrifying prospect of using tactical nukes to turn around battleground setbacks in Ukraine, there’s fear that this normalization of nuclear threats is emboldening North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he puts the finishing touches on his still incomplete nuclear program.
“Putin and Kim feed off each other, routinizing the right to nuke a peaceful neighbor by repeating it without repercussion,” said Sung-Yoon Lee, an expert on North Korea at Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. “Putin’s threats sound more credible than Kim’s, as there is bloodshed in Ukraine every day. But Kim’s threats must not be dismissed as empty bluster.”
After more than 40 missile launches this year — its most ever — there are a host of fresh signs that North Korea is becoming more aggressive in making its nuclear bombs the centerpiece of its military.
A recent two-week barrage of missile launches was meant, according to North Korean media, to simulate the use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets. It’s believed to mark the first time that North Korea has performed drills involving army units tasked with the operation of tactical nuclear weapons.
The tests — all supervised by Kim — included a nuclear-capable ballistic missile launched under a reservoir; ballistic missiles designed for nuclear strikes on South Korean airfields, ports and command facilities; and a new-type ground-to-ground ballistic missile that flew over Japan.
State media announced Thursday the tests the previous day of long-range cruise missiles, which Kim described as a successful demonstration of his military’s expanding nuclear strike capabilities and readiness for “actual war.”
There are also indications that North Korea is taking steps to deploy tactical nuclear weapons along its frontline border with South Korea. The North has also adopted a new law that authorizes preemptive nuclear attacks over a broad range of scenarios, including non-war situations, when it perceives a threat to its leadership.
North Korea is still working to perfect its nuclear-tipped missile technology, but each new test pushes it closer to that goal.
“North Korea has been clearly emulating Putin’s approach in his war on Ukraine while using it as a window to accelerate arms development,” according to Park Won Gon, a professor of North Korea studies at Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
In what’s seen as a reference to his nuclear arsenal, Putin has declared his readiness to use “all means available” to protect Russian territory. With a string of defeats in Ukraine leaving Putin increasingly cornered, observers worry that Putin could be tempted to explode a tactical nuclear weapon to avoid a defeat that may undermine his grip on power.
Battlefield nuclear weapons are intended to crush advancing enemy troops in one designated frontline section, and have a low yield compared to nuclear warheads fitted on strategic weapons. But even these types of nuclear weapons would expose huge numbers of civilians in densely populated Ukraine, and possibly Russia and other places, to radiation risks.
It would also have a devastating political impact, marking the first time nuclear weapons have been used since World War II and prompting rapid escalation that could end in all-out nuclear conflict.
The United States and its allies have said they are taking Putin’s threats seriously but won’t yield to what they described as Putin’s blackmail to force the West to abandon its support for Ukraine. Ukraine said it won’t halt its counteroffensive despite Russian nuclear strike threats.
U.S. officials have said they don’t believe that Kim is going to launch conventional or nuclear attacks because of what the North Korean leader sees happening in Ukraine. Rather, they see Kim as worried that North Korea may be left behind in the international influence battle and therefore escalating because Putin is getting all the attention.
North Korea’s missile launches are seen by many as presaging an eventual test of a nuclear device.
Such tests, besides putting Washington and Seoul on the defensive, may be meant to win talks, on North Korean terms, with Washington that could eventually get the North recognized as a legitimate nuclear power. That, in turn, would force the international community to ease crushing sanctions and, eventually, negotiate the removal of nearly 30,000 U.S. troops in South Korea.
Pyongyang’s ultimate goal, according to Lee, the Tufts professor, is to complete what Kim Jong Un’s grandfather, Kim Il Sung, began in 1950 with the surprise North Korean invasion of South Korea and establish a Korean Peninsula ruled by the Kim family.
Putin’s moves in Ukraine could also help Kim by continuing to distract the United States from focusing on North Korea and deepening a divide on the U.N. Security Council where Russia and China side with North Korea and prevent additional sanctions over the North’s recent tests, said Park, the analyst in Seoul.
“North Korea is paying as much attention to the (Ukraine) situation as anyone,” Park said. If Putin gets away with using nukes without suffering major repercussions, North Korea will see that as boosting its own nuclear doctrine, Park said.
The Korean Peninsula is still technically at war because the 1950-53 conflict ended with an armistice not a peace treaty, and the two Koreas have a history of bloody skirmishes. North Korea fired artillery during South Korean military drills in 2010 that killed two civilians and two South Korean military members on a front-line island. An international panel also blamed the North for sinking a South Korean warship the same year, killing 46.
Similar future clashes could be followed by North Korean threats to use nuclear weapons, said Park. He noted that conventional military clashes between India and Pakistan increased after Pakistan acquired its own deterrent to counter its nuclear-armed rival, mainly because the perceived balance in strength emboldened the countries to carry out more aggressive military action.
Recent North Korean missile tests came despite a U.S. aircraft carrier in nearby waters and during trilateral naval drills between the United States, South Korea and Japan, Park said. “This shows the growing confidence they have in their weapons.”
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AP reporters Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this story. | 2022-10-13T22:04:58+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-north-korea-takes-inspiration-from-putins-nuke-threats/ |
‘I know he could hear me’: Colts’ Rodney Thomas II details bedside hospital visit with Damar Hamlin as he remains in critical condition
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Jacob Lev, CNN
As Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after suffering a mid-game cardiac arrest, his childhood friend and high school teammate, Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II, says there is “no doubt in my mind” that Hamlin will recover.
Thomas drove directly to the hospital where Hamlin was being treated Monday night, where he said Hamlin lay sedated after being rushed from the field during the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“I know he could hear me,” Thomas said while speaking to reporters Wednesday. He said he was able to be in the room with Hamlin and hold his hand. “Even if he couldn’t hear me, it didn’t matter. I said what I had to say.”
The pair, who became close friends while teammates at their Pittsburgh high school, spoke daily and had talked earlier Monday before Hamlin’s collapse.
“It calmed me way down,” Thomas said of seeing his friend. “It made the trip home a lot easier. I could go home and know he’s gonna be straight. I got him. We all got him. Everybody’s behind him.”
Hamlin remains under intensive care at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following his collapse during the first quarter of Monday night’s game, though he has been showing “signs of improvement” his team said in a statement Wednesday.
His heartbeat was restored on the field, the Bills have said, before he was carried from the stadium in an ambulance while stunned and visibly emotional players and fans looked on. Hamlin is on a ventilator and was “flipped over on his stomach” in the hospital to help relieve some of the strain on his lungs, his uncle Dorrian Glenn told CNN Tuesday.
Since his hospitalization, Hamlin has received a nationwide outpouring of support from fans and players across the sports world, including more than $7 million donated to his foundation’s toy drive GoFundMe as of Thursday morning. Several athletes have donned Hamlin’s number, 3, or his jersey while teams across the league have honored him through jumbotron messages and light displays at their stadiums.
The Bills-Bengals game was postponed after Hamlin’s collapse with the Bengals leading 7-3. The NFL is discussing how to handle the incomplete game — which will not be continued this week — but has yet to announce a strategy.
Initially regarded as an important late-season matchup with significant playoff implications, the showdown averaged 21.1 million viewers on ESPN during gameplay, according to Nielsen ratings. After Hamlin’s collapse, viewers grew to a historic 23.9 million, making the telecast the most watched “Monday Night Football” in ESPN history.
NFL will investigate every possible cause
It is still unclear what caused Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, but NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said the league will investigate what could have led to the player’s collapse during the game.
Any time a player is evacuated from the field, the NFL and its medical experts perform a detailed review of what happened, Sills explained on a call with reporters Wednesday. They also examine the role protective equipment may have played, he said.
In some cases, Sills said, the medical team will not be able to determine what caused the problem.
The doctor also addressed theories that the cardiac arrest could have been caused by commotio cordis, which occurs when severe trauma to the chest disrupts the heart’s electrical charge, causing dangerous fibrillations.
“You have to have the right type of blow hitting at the right spot on the chest with the right amount of force at just the right time in that cardiac cycle. So a lot of things have to line up for that to happen,” he said, emphasizing that while it is possible, investigators will consider all options.
Sills attributed the “transformational response” of medical personnel when Hamlin collapsed to the “60-minute meeting” that is held among medical teams and NFL officials before every game. During the meeting, teams identify the location of medical equipment and nearby medical centers, and establish a chain of command in case of an emergency, including cardiac arrest, among other things.
Shock still weighing heavily on the Bills
Hamlin’s collapse is the latest in a string of recent tragedies that have struck the community of Buffalo and and its beloved football team, including a racist mass shooting and a historic blizzard that left at least 41 people dead in Erie County, New York.
A high-ranking official within the Bills organization told CNN’s Coy Wire that they broke down in tears after day and night-long meetings on Tuesday, sobbing because of the heaviness of the situation.
The series of difficult blows to Buffalo have emotionally piled up within the organization, the source said, adding that through it all, the team has tried to be a source of strength for the city, the source tells Wire.
The source pointed to the performance of Buffalo Sabres hockey forward Tage Thompson on Tuesday night as a “glimmer of hope” at a time when the team needs inspiration.
Hamlin’s jersey number, 3, was a recurring motif throughout the game, played on January 3. Thompson’s three goals during overtime brought the Sabres a win. It was Thompson’s third hat trick of the season and his third goal came fortuitously in the third minute of overtime.
The Sabres also wore “Love for 3” t-shirts honoring Hamlin before the game.
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Man’s car ends up on top of another car at Mississippi mall
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Police say a man was taken to a medical center after his vehicle ended up on top of a car at a Mississippi mall.
Ridgeland Police Lt. Eddy Addison says the department received several phone calls prior to the Sunday incident that reported Robert Herring driving recklessly on Interstate 55, WLBT reports.
Once police arrived at the Renaissance at Colony Park outdoor shopping mall, Addison says they found several empty containers of alcohol inside the vehicle. Because of this and because Herring allegedly smelled of alcohol, officers executed a search warrant to draw blood.
The blood test results are not known at this time.
Herring was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
No one else was injured in the incident.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans hometown hero Anthony Mackie is helping rebuild roofs in the city damaged by Hurricane Ida.
Mackie is an actor famous for his roles in the Avengers movie franchise and who is taking over the Captain America role.
He grew up working in the family roofing business.
Now he’s teaming up with roofing company GAF which makes shingles and other roofing materials to replace roofs in New Orleans.
Mackie said as someone who grew up in New Orleans, it gives him a sense of pride to be able to come back and help people.
"I know what people in this neighborhood go through because I was born in this neighborhood, I grew up in this neighborhood, and I now live in this neighborhood," Mackie told the Associated Press.
One of the recipients of a new roof was Larae Barard, who expressed her concerns about her roof to her mother.
“They said, ‘We want to fix your roof.’ I said, ’Really?! This must be a miracle,” she said. “After Ida, my roof was in terrible shape. It had a blue tarp on it for now almost a year and a month... So thank God I have a new roof," Barard told the Associated Press.
The roofing company has committed to rebuilding 500 roofs in the Gulf Region, including 150 in the city’s 7th Ward. | 2022-09-22T17:28:31+00:00 | kgun9.com | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/captain-america-fixes-hurricane-hit-roofs-in-new-orleans |
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN passes a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine.
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RapidFlight returns to the XPONENTIAL™ Expo for the second year in a row
DENVER, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidFlight, a Virginia-based unmanned aircraft manufacturing company, announced it will participate in the AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International) XPONENTIAL™ Expo held May 9-11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
The RapidFlight team will be on-site for the entire conference in Booth 4637 to engage with industry professionals, customers from across the country, and anyone who wants to learn more about the future of unmanned aerial systems. XPONENTIAL brings the cutting edge of the UAV industry to Denver, and is an experience unlike any other. RapidFlight is proud to be represented and showcase its recent accomplishments and advanced capabilities.
"We are proud to be AUVSI members and we look forward to connecting with the community and fellow industry leaders this May in Denver. XPONENTIAL and RapidFlight are building for tomorrow," said Jay Gundlach, Ph.D., RapidFlight's Chief Executive Officer.
Learn more about the Expo and register at XPONENTIAL.org.
About AUVSI
AUVSI is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics and represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil, and commercial markets. For more information, visit www.auvsi.org.
About RapidFlight
RapidFlight is an integrated designer and manufacturer of unmanned aircraft based in Manassas, Virginia. RapidFlight is accelerating the time from concept to flight while building aircraft systems that meet the demanding challenges, evolving requirements, and tight timelines that are inherent to our national security. Through next-generation manufacturing processes and a team of industry leaders RapidFlight is ushering in a new era of aircraft manufacturing. For more information, visit www.rapidflight.aero.
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How to Watch the Notre Dame vs. Southern Utah Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament First Round
Published: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:13 AM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
The No. 3 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish (25-5) and the No. 14 seed Southern Utah Thunderbirds (23-9) will meet in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 3:30 PM. The matchup airs on ESPN2.
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Notre Dame Women's Basketball Game Live Stream & TV Channel Info
- When: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana
- TV: ESPN
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Notre Dame vs. Southern Utah Scoring Comparison
- The Thunderbirds put up 10.3 more points per game (69.1) than the Fighting Irish allow (58.8).
- When it scores more than 58.8 points, Southern Utah is 19-4.
- Notre Dame is 22-3 when it allows fewer than 69.1 points.
- The Fighting Irish put up 8.9 more points per game (74.8) than the Thunderbirds allow (65.9).
- Notre Dame is 22-1 when scoring more than 65.9 points.
- Southern Utah is 18-3 when allowing fewer than 74.8 points.
- The Fighting Irish shoot 45.9% from the field, 2.6% lower than the Thunderbirds allow defensively.
- The Thunderbirds shoot 40.4% from the field, 4.3% higher than the Fighting Irish concede.
Notre Dame Schedule
Southern Utah Schedule
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Shaquille O'Neal is on the mend! The NBA on TNT star sparked some concern among fans on Sunday when he posted a photo to Twitter showing him laying down in a hospital bed with an IV attached to his arm. ET has learned that O'Neal had hip replacement surgery last Wednesday, March 15, and is now at home resting.
The basketball pro captioned the post with a message to his co-hosts, Candace Parker and Ernie Johnson, telling them he's "always watching" them, even in the hospital. "Miss y'all," O'Neal added to the post.
Parker responded, "Love ya big Fella ♥."
O'Neal, who celebrated his 51st birthday earlier this month, recently opened up to ET about making his health a priority. In December, the Shaq-tacular Spectacular host shared his 40-pound weight loss and plans to lose 20 more pounds after getting some revealing blood work back. The results prompted him to not only get a checkup but get on a clean diet.
"I got a couple people involved -- It’s all about eating right. I got some blood work done, a friend of mine called me and said, 'You're fat,' and she gave me this guy’s name, and he did some blood work, and you know, 'cause I was the athlete -- I wasn't a salad eater. I won't pay attention to any of that. I don't care about none of that," O'Neal said. "I didn't know what the difference between a carb and a protein, at 50 years old I never knew. So, he was saying you can't do this, you can't do that, more vegetables, my iron's low. And once I just started changing those certain things, it dropped."
He continued, "Plus the supplements I'm taking, and the shakes I'm drinking, the weight just fell off. I'm not at 100 percent ninja mode yet. I'm still 75 percent."
Despite a few cheat days, O'Neal has stuck to his diet and exercise routine. As for his advice for people who don't have access to a chef and trainer as he does, the athlete simply said, start by walking.
"Start off, if you can, by walking 30 minutes a day. A lot of people can’t do that 'cause I know, you got the kids, you gotta get to work. But if you can, start off by walking 30 minutes a day," he said. "Put your headphones on, put on your favorite song, 30 minutes a day."
Next, eliminate your vices, which for O'Neal, are bread and soda.
"Then you gotta eliminate something that you love. Eliminate it. I haven’t had soda for a while. I gotta eliminate bread and soda, so, if I could eliminate bread or soda, I think I could get the Marky Wahlberg look. I want to be known as the Black Mark Wahlberg."
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The news: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain Sunday against the Buccaneers.
What it means in fantasy: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team does not know the extent of Samuel's injury but it is "most likely" a high ankle sprain. The 49ers and Shanahan were relieved that Samuel did not have any breaks in the ankle. A high ankle sprain usually takes about a month to heal, so Samuel's fantasy season is essentially over. Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey will carry the offense while Samuel is out.
The news: Bengals WR Tee Higgins played only one snap against the Browns on Sunday and WR Tyler Boyd suffered a hand injury.
What it means in fantasy: ESPN's Ben Baby reported that head coach Zac Taylor said they lost Higgins in warmups and that his only snap was an unplanned one because he snuck onto the field. "He found his way out there the way that some guys do when they want to play when they're a competitor," Taylor said. "But ultimately, we didn't want him out there." Fantasy managers who had Higgins in their lineups were frustrated by this situation. He appeared on the Bengals' injury report in the middle of the week with a hamstring injury. Higgins was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday. He was not listed as injured on Friday's game status report, indicating he had no potential issues for Sunday. This week, fantasy managers will closely monitor Higgins' situation, especially since Tyler Boyd dislocated a finger on his right hand on the second play from scrimmage. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Boyd's injury is not season-ending and that he's week-to-week. The Bengals started Trenton Irwin in place of Higgins, while Trent Taylor took over Boyd's role as the slot receiver. Leave these backup receivers on waivers.
The news: Texans RB Dameon Pierce suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
What it means in fantasy: Pierce suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter and was seen leaving the stadium in a walking boot. The rookie finished with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown on 22 attempts. Pierce has scored 10 or more fantasy points in nine of his past 11 games, including four with 15 or more. Pierce should be back on the RB2 radar against the Chiefs next week if the ankle injury isn't considered serious. Considering the Texans' record, they don't need to rush him back. Eno Benjamin could rise to the top of the Texans RB chart if Pierce were to miss time.
The news: Broncos QB Russell Wilson left Sunday's game against the Chiefs with a concussion.
What it means in fantasy: Wilson was evaluated for a concussion after his head slammed into the turf at the end of a run in the fourth quarter. Before the injury, Wilson was having one of his best days as a Bronco. The 25.5 fantasy points he scored against the Chiefs were his second-highest total of the season. When Wilson left the game, Brett Rypien took over and should not be on fantasy managers' radars as Wilson looks to clear the concussion protocol before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cardinals.
The news: Ravens QB Tyler Huntley left Sunday's game against the Steelers with a concussion.
What it means in fantasy: Filling in as the starter for Lamar Jackson, Huntley was put into the league's concussion protocol in the third quarter. Anthony Brown replaced him and John Harbaugh suggested Brown may start against the Browns in Week 15 if Huntley does not clear the protocol. ESPN's Adam Schefter previously reported that Jackson's likely return date from the PCL injury is the Falcons game in Week 16. Brock Purdy, Matt Ryan and Ryan Tannehill are three quarterbacks to consider for managers looking to fill the void in the fantasy playoffs.
Going deeper: The Ravens ran the ball 12 times out of 15 plays in the fourth quarter and handed it off nine times to running backs. According to Harbaugh, Baltimore didn't call any quarterback runs in order to prevent Brown from getting hurt. J.K. Dobbins finished with 18.0 fantasy points. This was his first 100-yard rushing game since Week 17 of the 2020 season. The Ravens could continue to rely more on the running backs in Week 15 if Huntley fails to clear the league protocol.
The news: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett left Sunday's game against the Ravens with a concussion.
What it means in fantasy: Pickett was evaluated for a concussion after he took a hard sack at the end of the Steelers' first drive. Initially cleared, he reentered the game for a quick three-and-out. Pickett didn't return for the Steelers' third drive after entering protocol following that series. At that point, backup Mitch Trubisky took over as quarterback. It is Pickett's second concussion this year after he was placed in the concussion protocol in Week 7. Pickett's status for Week 15 remains to be seen. Fantasy managers should consider other options since this is his second concussion. Brock Purdy, Matt Ryan and Ryan Tannehill are available in a high percentage of ESPN leagues.
The news: Jets QB Mike White was taken to a local hospital following Sunday's game against the Bills.
What it means in fantasy: The Bills' defense pummeled White, forcing him to visit a hospital for precautionary tests on a broken rib, but he seems to have solidified his starting job and has earned the respect of his teammates. OL Connor McGovern called White "the epitome of what hopefully everyone in this locker room is willing to do to win.", White has scored 17 or more fantasy points in two of his past three games. For Week 15, he has an excellent matchup against a Lions' defense that just allowed Kirk Cousins a season-high 25 fantasy points.
The news: Giants RB Saquon Barkley revealed after the game the neck injury he came into Sunday's game against the Eagles with was a stinger that he suffered in practice.
What it means in fantasy: This news is notable because Barkley finished with only 48 total yards on 11 touches. He appeared on the injury report with the injury on Thursday and later became a game-time decision. Barkley was removed from the game once it was out of hand, but prior to that, Barkley, Gary Brightwell, and Matt Breida operated as a three-man committee. Over the last six games, Barkley has averaged only 14.1 fantasy points on 3.3 rushing yards per attempt. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation ahead of the Giants' Week 15 matchup against the Commanders. Brightwell is the player that would be most interesting if Barkley misses time.
The news: Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr. suffered a hip injury on Sunday night against the Chargers.
What it means in fantasy: Wilson had four rushing attempts for 26 yards, including a 20-yard run, before he had to leave the game in the second quarter. Raheem Mostert becomes a must-start if Wilson is out. Wilson's return for the Dolphins' Week 15 matchup against the Bills could result in neither player receiving substantial snaps, making it difficult for fantasy managers to have confidence in either player.
The news: Jets WR Corey Davis was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bills with a head injury.
What it means in fantasy: Davis took a knee to the helmet following a reception in the first quarter of Sunday's game. He recently missed a month due to a knee injury. Prior to Sunday's game, Davis had caught 25 of 47 targets for 445 receiving yards. Through the first 12 games of the season, only rookie Garrett Wilson has more receiving yards for the Jets. Davis can be viewed as highly questionable to face the Lions in Week 15.
The news: Giants TE Daniel Bellinger suffered a ribs injury in the third quarter in Sunday's game against the Eagles.
What it means in fantasy: Bellinger caught all three of his targets for 19 yards. He also played every snap and ran a route on every Giants' pass plays in the first half. The injury news was unfortunate since Bellinger had just returned from an eye injury in Week 13. Since the Giants rank near the bottom of the league with only 29.4 pass attempts per game, if Bellinger misses time, fantasy managers should look to a different team for a streaming tight end.
Today on ESPN.com/Fantasy and in the ESPN Fantasy App
• Eric Moody's waiver wire pickups identify the top players to claim for your team
• "Fantasy Focus" podcast: Monday Morning Edition wraps up Sunday's games (8 a.m. ET)
Tuesday:
• Week 15 fantasy football rankings at every position (PPR and NPPR)
• Tristan H. Cockcroft on the most common players on ESPN Fantasy Football playoff teams
Matt Bowen's streaming pickups: deeper picks for deeper leagues and emergency need
Eric Karabell's Flex and Superflex rankings for Week 15
• NFL Nation's Fantasy Fallout: beat reporters answer our most pressing fantasy questions
• Eric Karabell's trade index and rest-of-season rankings for Week 15 and beyond
• Fantasy Focus podcast (10 a.m. ET)
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Company's CEO to present its innovative oncology pipeline and proprietary bispecific antibody technology platforms
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phanes Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in oncology, today announced that it is presenting at BioFuture™ 2022, which will take place at Lotte New York Palace, New York city, and providing an on-demand company presentation. This year, registered in-person attendees to BioFuture™ can view Phanes' presentation live, and virtual registration attendees can access a recorded version during November 14-16.
Phanes Therapeutics' CEO, Ming Wang, Ph.D., MBA, will be presenting the company at BioFuture™.
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM
Track: Adams - Fourth Floor (Adams) The presentation will focus on Phanes' novel oncology pipeline, which includes three clinical stage programs and its proprietary bispecific antibody platforms for creating native IgG-like antibodies with enhanced developability and manufacturability.
"We are excited to present at BioFuture™," said Dr. Ming Wang. "This has been a transformational year for Phanes with three programs receiving IND clearance by FDA, two of which also received orphan drug designations from FDA. This is a record for a biotech company of our size." Dr. Wang continues, "With a strong pipeline targeting both the adaptive and innate immunity and the bispecific antibody technology platforms we have built, Phanes is well positioned to make important impacts in delivering innovative cancer therapies."
"We are delighted that Phanes will be presenting at BioFuture™," said Sara Demy, CEO of Demy-Colton. "BioFuture™ brings together today's top innovators, investors, and business leaders to discuss the forces shaping the future of therapeutics, and identify the potential of innovative, game-changing technologies that will drive the future of drug discovery. We are excited to have Phanes Therapeutics participating in this important event."
ABOUT BIOFUTURE™
BioFuture™, produced by Demy-Colton, is a conference convening future-focused healthcare thinkers, top investors, stakeholders and cutting-edge companies to "Reimagine the Future of Therapeutics". BioFuture™ will be held in-person in New York City on November 7-9, 2022, at the Lotte Palace Hotel, with a virtual access option for digital partnering and recorded content on November 14-16. BioFuture™ features multiple tracks of plenary sessions, presenting companies, workshops, networking, and an opportunity to schedule one-to-one meetings. BioFuture™ is produced by Demy-Colton, a leading life sciences and digital health events organization, with a long history of producing high-quality events that build networks between innovative life sciences companies and industry stakeholders.
ABOUT PHANES THERAPEUTICS
Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in oncology. Currently, it has three assets at clinical stage, including its best-in-class monoclonal antibody (mAb) program, PT199, and two first-in-class bispecific antibody programs, PT886 and PT217. Both PT886 and PT217 have been granted orphan drug designation by FDA. Its pipeline also includes humanized mAbs, biparatopics, and single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) against multiple tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) that are suitable for ADC and CAR-T applications, respectively.
The company has built a strong pipeline by leveraging its proprietary technology platforms: PACbody™, SPECpair™ and ATACCbody™ to develop novel biologics that address high unmet medical needs in cancer. PACbody™, is a proprietary approach for constructing bispecific antibodies without using protein engineering so that the antibody molecules maintain native structures with superb CMC characteristics. SPECpair™ allows mAb-like manufacturability of bispecific antibodies with native IgG-like structures, and ATACCbody™ is a technology for targeting solid tumors using immuno-oncology molecules with modulated activities designed to minimize the risk of cytokine release syndrome.
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TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - A special conference Thursday in Tupelo offered local professionals a chance to improve leadership skills.
This was the sixth year for the Community Development Authority (CDF) to sponsor its Ignite program.
The annual conference draws world-class speakers.
"This is a new way to communicate leadership skills and it's been phenomenally successful,” CDF President and CEO David Rumbarger said. “The first year was 400 [attendees] and this year it's over 800 [attendees]. So, the community has really embraced it.”
Justin Patton, executive leadership coach for the Trust Architect Group, spoke at the event.
"What I love about Ignite: it's a moment in one day to slow down and invest back in ourselves. And I think we get to leave and show up better for everyone else in our lives and I think that makes a big difference."
Rumbarger sees the conference as a way to get national-level speakers, like Patton, in a local market. | 2023-01-26T23:48:15+00:00 | wtva.com | https://www.wtva.com/news/another-successful-year-for-cdfs-ignite-conference/article_4187cffa-9dbc-11ed-a244-17503f7e534c.html |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
As students return from summer break, educators are cautiously adjusting and waiting to see how the new law governing lessons on gender and sexual orientation will be interpreted and enforced.
The new law, championed by Florida’s GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, bans lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade as well as material that is not deemed age-appropriate. Most educators do not expect a major change in lesson plans — one of the key reasons critics cited in saying the law was unnecessary was that teachers do not cover such subjects in early grades anyway.
But some worry it sets a tone that will leave LGBTQ teachers and kids feeling ostracized.
“The messaging of this law is horrible. It’s toxic, it’s discriminatory,” said Gretchen Robinson, a lesbian high school teacher in Orange County. “It targets, very obviously, LGBTQ students, it ‘others’ them, and that is not OK.”
Workshops about the law that her school district’s legal team held over the summer caused confusion. Some staff said they were told teachers in kindergarten through third grade could not display pride flags or photos of their same-sex spouses. The district later said the law only applied to classroom instruction and that the photos were allowed. It apologized for offering bad guidance with a hypothetical discussion.
Robinson said schools in her area had given out rainbow-colored lanyards and inclusion stickers, but she was not sure whether teachers would continue to wear or display them. She also worried that some teachers will “err on the side of caution and leave stuff out” during lessons.
The law attracted widespread attention and condemnation earlier this year when it worked its way through the Republican-controlled Statehouse. Critics dubbed it “Don’t Say Gay,” though it contains no bans on specific phrases and doesn’t bar material on sexual orientation considered age-appropriate for grades 4 and above.
Opponents say the law would stifle classroom discussion, arguing that it doesn’t clarify what could be deemed inappropriate. It also establishes an enforcement mechanism that invites parents to file lawsuits against districts, potentially heightening tensions between conservatives and school officials.
The Florida debate reflects one that is playing out nationwide, with fights in school boards and state legislatures over what and how children learn about race, gender, sexual orientation and American history. DeSantis and other Republicans have argued parents should be the ones in control of teaching their children about sexual orientation and gender identity.
DeSantis recently addressed some of the concerns at an unrelated news conference, saying: “You know I hear some people say, ‘Wow, school’s coming up. But, you know, Florida, they have parent’s rights in education, they banned CRT (critical race theory), all this stuff. People, how are they gonna know what to teach or whatever?’
“And I’m just thinking to myself, you know, you teach reading, math, science, the basic stuff. And you don’t teach gender ideology, CRT, the sexuality in the elementary schools. That’s not very difficult to know and that’s not very difficult to understand,” he said.
Educators say the state Department of Education has not yet explained clearly how the law will be enforced. In June the agency issued a memo on the law to school district superintendents, but it mostly contained a copy and paste of the legislative text. The agency did not immediately return an email seeking comment from AP.
“The guidance we’re giving people is that it is confusing and we don’t know how it’s going to be interpreted. But what we can do is care for kids and provide the good learning environment that they deserve,” said Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association union.
The law has been at the heart of a discussion over sex education materials in Miami-Dade County, which has the state’s largest school system. Some school board members said new textbooks showed pictures of condoms, diaphragms and intrauterine devices that were too graphic for middle school students.
When school officials sought the board’s approval for the new textbooks in April, after the law had passed, administrators said they would remove chapters that cover gender identity and sexuality. The board members approved the online textbooks, but then reversed their decision last month after coming under public pressure. The board reversed itself again last week to adopt the textbooks without the chapters on gender identity and sexuality.
In Palm Beach County, school officials say they reviewed books and have moved only a handful to a separate section not accessible to children in third grade and younger.
In various school districts, teachers have said they are worried about parents filing complaints over perceived violations while there’s still not much clarity around the new law.
Norma Schwartz, mother of a fifth grader and an eighth grader in Miami-Dade schools, said the law may cause some students, families and teachers to feel targeted.
“It goes against our mission and vision, to empower all children, not make them feel like they don’t belong,” said Schwartz, who is part of the Miami-Dade County Council PTA, which has opposed the law. “As far as parental rights, we are the PTA. We have been around for 100 years. We want parental engagement, we want to empower parents.”
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For more back-to-school coverage, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/back-to-school | 2022-08-15T22:58:12+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national/so-called-dont-say-gay-law-confuses-some-florida-schools/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As peak summer travel season approaches, Wag!, the #1 mobile-first platform that connects pet parents with professional pet caregivers for boarding, sitting, walking, and drop-ins, surveyed pet parents nationwide to understand the obstacles they face when traveling with their four-legged family members. Between transit restrictions, hotel limitations, and narrowed dining options, there is stress abound for pet parents planning a trip.
Wag! polled 1,002 respondents and found that 70% of frequent travelers almost always seek out pet-friendly hotels, and 94% would trade away at least one common amenity - like a hotel bar - in exchange for more pet-friendly policies. The majority of respondents would even trade away concierge services and gym access.
Some other key highlights include:
- Putting pet needs ahead of your own: 26% of pet parents rank "pet friendly" as the top hotel attribute, ahead of service, convenience, comfort, and even affordability.
- The struggle is real: 84% have encountered at least one issue with overnight accommodations when traveling with their dog or cat.
- Transportation proves troublesome: 56% of frequent travelers have experienced confusion or other issues with the location of their dog on a plane.
- Because they're worth it: 36% would pay over $100 per night extra for pet-friendly hotel accommodations.
- Removing the hurdles would make a world of difference: If they had no obstacles in doing so, 59% would bring their pets when traveling all or most of the time.
Wag! recently partnered with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to offer a bevy of pet-friendly benefits on-site - a first for a major hotel brand. "Wag!'s survey findings reinforce what we continue to hear from our guests – that meaningful pet offerings and amenities are more important than ever for pet parents," said Kathleen Reidenbach, Chief Commercial Officer at Kimpton. "At Kimpton, we are proud of our best-in-class pet amenities, which now include on-property and at-home walks and drop-ins through our partnership with Wag!"
For more information, visit Wag!.
Business Combination Transaction
Wag! recently announced a definitive business combination agreement with CHW Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: CHWA) ("CHW"). Upon the closing of the business combination, which is expected in the third quarter of 2022, the combined company will be named Wag! Group Co. Wag! Intends to list the common stock of the combined company on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol "PET".
About Wag!
Wag! strives to be the #1 app for pet parents, offering access to 5-star dog walking, pet sitting, expert pet advice and training from local pet caregivers nationwide. Wag!'s community of over 400,000 pet caregivers are pet people, and it shows. Making pet parents happy is what Wag! does best. With safety and happiness at the forefront, pet caregivers with Wag! have a trusted record of experience with over 12.1 million pet care services completed by pet caregivers on the Wag! platform and over $325 million total bookings across all 50 states, resulting in more than 96% of services earning 5 stars. For more information, visit wag.co.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, CHW will file a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Form S-4") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Form S-4 will include a proxy statement of CHW and a prospectus of Wag!, referred to as a proxy statement/prospectus. The proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all CHW shareholders. Additionally, CHW will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination. Copies of the Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of CHW are urged to read the Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the proposed business combination and the parties to the proposed business combination.
Participants in Solicitation
CHW, Wag! and their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of CHW's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the proposed business combination of CHW's directors and officers in CHW's filings with the SEC, including CHW's initial public offering prospectus, which was filed with the SEC on August 30, 2021, CHW's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the Form S-4. To the extent that holdings of CHW's securities by CHW's insiders have changed from the amounts reported therein, any such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to CHW's shareholders in connection with the business combination will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed business combination when it becomes available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of CHW or Wag!, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the proposed business combination between CHW and Wag!. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predict," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "would," "seem," "seek," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and they must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Wag!'s and CHW's expectations with respect to anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the proposed business combination, and the timing of the completion of the proposed business combination. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of CHW's initial public offering prospectus and its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, there will be risks and uncertainties described in the Form S-4 and other documents filed by CHW from time to time with the SEC. These filings would identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are outside Wag!'s and CHW's control and are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including but not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against CHW or Wag! following the announcement of the proposed business combination; (2) the inability to complete the proposed business combination, including due to the inability to concurrently close the business combination and related transactions, including the private placement of common stock, borrowing under the term loan or due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of CHW; (3) the risk that the proposed business combination may not be completed by CHW's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by CHW; (4) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed business combination, including the approval by the shareholders of CHW, the satisfaction of the minimum cash requirement following any redemptions by CHW's public shareholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals; (5) delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed business combination; (6) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (7) volatility in the price of CHW's or Wag!'s securities; (8) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; (9) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with users and suppliers and retain key employees; (10) costs related to the proposed business combination; (11) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (12) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (13) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive industry in which Wag! operates; (14) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic; (15) the potential inability of Wag! to raise additional capital needed to pursue its business objectives or to achieve efficiencies regarding other costs; (16) the enforceability of Wag!'s intellectual property, including its patents, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others, cyber security risks or potential breaches of data security; and (17) other risks and uncertainties described in CHW's initial public offering prospectus, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Form S-4. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic uncertainty. Wag! and CHW caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive or exhaustive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, including projections, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Wag! nor CHW gives any assurance that Wag! or CHW will achieve its expectations. None of Wag! or CHW undertakes or accepts any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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Pugs is back home.
After an 11-year minor league sojourn that took him from Idaho to Nebraska with stops in Tennessee, Illinois, Puerto Rico and Myrtle Beach in between, James Pugliese has returned to the Colonial Valley Conference as the new head coach at Hightstown High School.
The former Steinert High pitcher was approved by the East Windsor school board Monday to replace Chris Knott, who left Hightstown for a position closer to his South Jersey home. Commonly known as “Pugs” throughout Mercer County, Pugliese will also assumes Knott’s job as a health & physical education teacher.
“I’m anticipating it to be almost second nature,” he said of the coaching job. “This is literally all I know. This is my second career. I know the ropes, I’m 30 years old, I played baseball for 11 years professionally. I know about the game. For certain things, you really need to have played it to experience it and to know the ins and outs of the entire game. I will fulfill the role of the head coach and provide my players with the information and knowledge that they need to get them ready.”
Pugliese was a standout for the Spartans and Hamilton Post 31, for which he won Mercer County American Legion League Pitcher of the Year in 2010. His one year at Mercer County Community College was good enough to get him drafted by the Cubs in June, 2011.
For the next eight years Pugliese gave everything he had to the game in an attempt to reach the majors. He went up and down between A ball and Double A several times before being released in 2018. Never one to give up on his passion, Pugliese played in several independent and international leagues for the next three years, including the Somerset Patriots. His finale came in the summer of 2021 when he pitched for the Lincoln (Neb.) Salt Dogs and led the league with 25 saves.
“I knew my career was winding down, even though I had one of the best years of my life with the Salt Dogs,” he said. “I hadn’t thrown at all, I was done playing baseball. My manager at Somerset got a job in Lincoln and needed a closer, which I had never done, so I went out there with not much time to prepare.
“ I went out on my own terms, I had a good year. I just realized now it’s time to turn the page, start a new chapter.I knew things were gonna be changing in my life. I was turning 30 and I knew I had to become fully committed to getting my teaching career started. And the whole other side of baseball is coaching.”
In 186 MILB games Pugliese went 29-24 with a 3.42 ERA in 186 games. If he brings anything to the Rams program, it’s a love of the game judging by his willingness to ride a lot of buses to a lot of small towns in order to keep playing.
Pugs earned his degree from Kean this past May and got a student-teaching job at Jackson Liberty in the spring. He also served as an assistant baseball coach for the Lions, and added to his fledgling resume by becoming an assistant under Rick Freeman and Rich Giallella for Post 31 this summer.
After getting a teaching job at Hightstown in June, Pugliese was somewhat reticent when offered the head baseball job as well.
“I wasn’t 100 percent sold on it,” he said. “I know as a new teacher that a lot of things come with that. It’s your first year, there are a lot of meetings to attend. I thought it might be better to be an assistant.”
He ran it by Giallella and Freeman, who both felt otherwise.
“I have to give them a lot of credit,” Pugliese said. “They took me under their wing. They advised me to take the position right away because that’s how you learn. I played my whole life and had great coaches – Jim Maher, Brian Giallella, Rich Giallella, Rick Freeman, Kevin Kiernan – the names everybody knows. And that made me more confident in taking the post. Especially Rich Giallella and Rick Freeman, they really made me feel confident I could be a first-year teacher and coach.”
Hightstown Assistant Athletic Director Mike Zappicchi has that same confidence in the hiring.
“What a great pick up for the Rams!” Zappicchi exclaimed. “We are so excited to have him with the program.”
Pugliese has given private pitching lessons since 2013, and has worked with hurlers from age 6 up through college. That broad range makes him feel ready to deal with high school players.
And while he has played for numerous professional players in the minors, Pugliese feels he learned more about actual managing from watching the Post 31 coaches.
“In the minors, I basically worked closely with a lot of pitching coaches,” he said. “But from a managerial standpoint, this summer watching the managers go about their business really helped. I really zoned in and focused on how they run the game and how they approach the game from start to finish. I would help with the pitchers as well but during the game I would coach first base and I would mainly watch. Rick called the pitches and Rich coached third base. They’re legends around this area for what they do; very successful.”
Pugliese has already been working behind the scenes to improve things for the Hightstown program this summer after the Rams went 7-12. He built a team website and got his uncle to construct a platform in order for the Rams to take batting practice without damaging the field.
As a site coordinator for fall sports, Pugliese was watching a girls soccer scrimmage prior to his hiring when a student approached him.
“He said ‘Hey are you Mr. Pugliese? I’m gonna be one of your players,’” Pugliese said. “That was before anything was announced. It’s kind of cool they knew who I was. Kids seem, in a very positive way, to be excited to be part of the program.”
Pugliese, who plans on having a parents meeting in October, has some automatic baseball cred due to his professional background. He is quick to point out, however, that will not mean a thing if he doesn’t show a true passion and dedication to the program.
“I can be a 10-year big leaguer but if you show that you don’t care, then they just have no interest,” he said. “Me having that background is a great start, but it’s not the end-all-be-all. I’m gonna show them that I’m gonna provide them with stuff that maybe they haven’t had before. I think just that in itself will show I’m here to stay, and I’m here because I care about the program.”
Just as he cared enough to pursue an MLB career for 11 years. That passion is merely being re-directed to making Hightstown baseball the best it can be.
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Massachusetts diocese publishes nameless clergy abuse report
(AP) – A Roman Catholic diocese that covers central Massachusetts has published a new report about clergy sexual abuse of minors between 1950 and 2022, but unlike similar reports released by many other dioceses, the report did not include the names of the priests who were found to have committed abuse.
In the report made public Friday, Bishop Robert McManus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester said he felt releasing the names “will not accurately reflect the various concerns and outcomes.”
McManus said that in addition to reporting every allegation to law enforcement, the diocese publishes information on its website about every priest who has been placed on leave due to a credible report of abuse or who has been removed from clerical duties.
“Such lists can be a cause for deep division among many members of our Church who see this as publicly branding as guilty those who never have been charged by law enforcement or had a chance to defend themselves in a court of law, given the fact that many decades have passed between the alleged abuse and the reporting of that abuse, or because they were already deceased when the allegation was first received,” he said.
The new report updates a 2004 report that covered 1950 until 2004. It found there were 209 allegations of priest sexual abuse over the 72-year period. Of those, 173 were found to be credible, 28 were unsubstantiated and eight were false or withdrawn.
Boston Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, who has worked on many priest abuse cases for decades, called the report a “a self-serving document” by a diocese that “has allowed the wholesale sexual abuse of children for decades.”
As the Catholic Church across the country and worldwide comes to terms with a legacy of the sexual abuse of minors, it has become relatively common for dioceses to release the names of the priests who were found to be involved.
According to the Massachusetts-based organization BishopAccountability.org, which describes itself as a watchdog group that pushes for transparency in priest sex abuse, 160 dioceses and 29 religious orders across the country have released lists. As of Friday, the group listed 14 dioceses that had not published lists of accused priests. The list included Worcester.
BishopAccountability.org President Terence McKiernan said the decision of the Worcester Diocese to not release the names was surprising because so many dioceses across the country have released names with lists of the priests involved. He said the Worcester Diocese has a history of “circling the wagons” that began in the late 1990s when a local reporter began writing about the issue.
“They just have never changed their tune, basically,” he said.
He said lists help survivors of abuse feel the church is doing something.
“When you don’t have a list these days, you’re saying you don’t care. And that’s a very hurtful thing for survivors,” he said. “It’s also very valuable to have a list because survivors feel sad, but glad that they are confirmed to have company in what they’re going through.”
Regionally, the Diocese of Manchester, which covers New Hampshire, and the Diocese of Burlington, which covers Vermont, released similar reports in 2019 that included the names of the priests.
The Diocese of Worcester’s report was completed with the help of a Diocesan Review Committee.
“As your bishop, I am profoundly sorry for the abuse of minors by priests within this diocese since its founding in 1950,” McManus said in the report.
The report found that 96% of the alleged abuse happened before 1990. There has been one report of abuse since 1998 and one report of child pornography involving a priest since 2000.
Of all the abuse cases, most involved boys. About 25% involved girls.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-06T21:33:24+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2023/02/06/massachusetts-diocese-publishes-nameless-clergy-abuse-report/ |
High Point firefighters injured in flash fire
Two firefighters are recovering after a flash fire in the Triad.
Two firefighters are recovering after a flash fire in the Triad.
Two firefighters are recovering after a flash fire in the Triad.
The High Point Fire Department confirmed two firefighters were injured on call, Monday afternoon.
Dust was collected at High Point Furniture Industries, according to the HPFD.
A call came in around noon. That's when two responding firefighters were injured by a flash fire that arose from dust itself.
Around 1:30 p.m., both were taken to the hospital. One has since been released, while the second firefighter is still being treated for first to second-degree burns that are non-life threatening.
There is no damage to the building.
HPFD cleaned up the sawdust and say the scene is safe, now. | 2022-09-26T21:31:31+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/nc-triad-high-point-firefighters-injured-in-flash-fire/41395490 |
The retooling Vancouver Canucks are still adjusting to life without former teammates. So are the rebuilding St. Louis Blues.
Their transition will continue Thursday when the Blues host the Canucks.
The Canucks traded captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders earlier this season. Veteran defenseman Luke Schenn is expected to be the next to go, returning to Vancouver to await his trade ahead of the NHL’s March 3 deadline.
With Schenn absent and defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Travis Dermott on injured reserve, the Canucks suffered multiple breakdowns in their own zone during their 5-4 shootout loss Tuesday in Nashville.
“(Schenn’s) a big part of this room and big part of the team,” Canucks forward J.T. Miller said. “Everything that’s said about the guy is true: he’s a good family man, he’s a good teammate. It sucks to see this stuff happen, but at the same time, it’s part of the business and we need to be able to put the game face on.”
The Canucks are 2-5-1 since Feb. 6. New coach Rick Tocchet has been trying to implement new systems on the fly since replacing Bruce Boudreau earlier this season.
“We’re building towards being a good team, playing a good system,” Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear said. “(Tocchet) and our coaches are preaching the right things. I wouldn’t understand it unless I’d played in Carolina (last season). Seeing the way they operate, we’re going in that same direction and it’s good to see. It gives you hope.”
Earlier this month, the Blues traded winger Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers, and captain Ryan O’Reilly and forward Noel Acciari to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
They have lost their last three games by the combined score of 15-4. But coach Craig Berube thought his team showed a bit more life during its 4-1 loss at Carolina on Tuesday night.
“I thought we battled,” Berube said. “I didn’t mind the first period and the third period. The second period, I thought that (the Hurricanes) took the play to us a little bit too much.”
Like the Canucks, the Blues have struggled at the defensive end.
“We’ve just got to focus on it,” Blues defenseman Justin Faulk said. “They’re mental errors and it’s a commitment to play defense. It’s hard. It’s not glorious, or glamorous, I should say. Not a ton of reward for it, well there is, you just don’t see it as much. You get a lot of chances offensively if you play well defensively. We just have to commit to it. There’s nothing more to it than that.”
The Blues got veteran Marco Scandella back this week as the defenseman made his season debut after hip surgery. Berube believes winger Pavel Buchnevich could return from his lower-body injury against the Canucks.
Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko is expected back in action soon after recovering from a lower-body injury. He has resumed practicing with the team.
St. Louis won the previous game between these teams, 5-1 on Dec. 19 in Vancouver. Jordan Kyrou scored three goals and added an assist, and goaltender Jordan Binnington made 33 saves.
–Field Level Media | 2023-02-23T06:29:51+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/stripped-down-blues-canucks-battle-amid-rebuild/ |
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Max Abmas scored 23 points to help Oral Roberts defeat Missouri State 80-77 on Friday night.
Abmas was 9 of 16 shooting with two 3-pointers for the Golden Eagles (9-3). Connor Vanover pitched in with 19 points and eight rebounds. Issac McBride had 14 points and the Golden Eagles extended their win streak to six.
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Jonathan Mogbo led the way for the Bears (4-7) with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Dalen Ridgnal added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals, while for Raphe Ayres scored 10.
McBride scored 11 in the first half and Oral Roberts led 45-32 at intermission.
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New business group will help reshape the "Blue Economy" through digital technologies that enable companies to reduce their carbon output, achieve sustainable goals and improve business outcomes
TEANECK, N.J., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it is has created a new business group, Cognizant® Ocean, which will focus on helping clients in the "Blue Economy" apply digital technologies, such as AI and data analytics, to improve their business outcomes, reduce their carbon output and decarbonize the oceans.
Cognizant Ocean aims to drive sustainability, efficiency, and growth in the Blue Economy, which encompasses a wide range of sectors that operate in and around the world's oceans, including shipping, marine transportation, offshore oil and gas, marine renewables, aquaculture, and marine conservation, among others. These industries play a crucial role in the global economy and provide various goods and services, but also face significant challenges related to sustainability, environmental impact, and climate change.
"Business that rely on a healthy ocean for their livelihood are facing unprecedented challenges because of climate change and over-exploitation on their industry. We created Cognizant Ocean to combine our deep expertise in digital transformation with our understanding of the unique dynamics of ocean industries to deliver solutions that simultaneously improve business outcomes and reduce carbon output," said Rob Walker, President of Global Growth Markets, Cognizant. "Together with Cognizant Ocean, our clients can help their businesses become more resilient and future-proof while also becoming part of the solution to one of humanity's biggest problems – making the oceans healthier."
Cognizant Ocean focuses on four key industries: Blue Carbon, Blue Energy, Blue Transport, and Blue Food.
- Blue Carbon, which focuses on decarbonizing the oceans, involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change impacts, and promoting sustainable practices in the ocean industries.
- Blue Energy refers to harnessing renewable ocean power, such as offshore wind, tidal energy, and wave energy.
- Blue Transport aims to develop efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for maritime and coastal activities, as well as ocean liners.
- Blue Food focuses on promoting sustainable and responsible practices in aquaculture and marine food production.
As part of the introduction of Cognizant Ocean, the company also announced a new partnership, which aims to help accelerate decarbonization, starting with the Blue Food industry.
For more information: https://www.cognizant.com/no/en/ocean
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Urban Air Franchisees Embrace New Snapology Model with Debuts in Five States
DALLAS, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has opened 10 Snapology STEAM education centers in five states over the past four months. The move to add Snapology inside busy family entertainment centers allows franchisees to serve more families in their communities by helping kids learn, play and grow.
Since February 2022, Snapology centers have opened in the following Urban Air parks: South Jacksonville, FL; Port St. Lucie, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Plymouth, MN; Cornelius, NC; Toledo, OH; North Fort Worth, TX; Sugar Land, TX; Lake Jackson, TX and Katy, TX.
The new model offers franchisees the option to add efficiently-designed Snapology classrooms inside Urban Air parks. Snapology encourages social skills and teamwork by teaching science, technology, engineering, art and math in a fun way. The brand uses a research-based curriculum, designed to be inclusive to all learning abilities with a hands-on teaching approach that uses LEGO® Bricks and other building toys, along with coding, video game design and robotics. The programs are the perfect mix of play, academic enrichment and social development.
Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with features such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air's Sky Rider Indoor Coaster, Battle Beams, wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more.
"We are excited to see this growth take shape for Snapology within the four walls of Urban Air parks. Expanding Snapology's presence and terrific programming to more local families is exciting for both of our brands," said Josh Wall, Chief Growth Officer for Unleashed Brands. "This innovative concept allows Urban Air franchisees to become multi-unit, multi-brand owners while serving the same customers in their market. Our franchisees are dedicated to impacting children and Snapology is the perfect educational add-on to Urban Air."
The new Snapology model inside Urban Air also launches a membership program specific to Snapology, a move that benefits area families looking for supplemental STEAM education for their kids. Franchisees are also benefitting from summer camps that can combine Snapology programming and curriculum with Urban Air's attractions.
This year, Urban Air ranked as the No. 1 entertainment franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Snapology was ranked as the No. 1 children's enrichment franchise on the same list.
Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 156 locations open and 130+ in development. Urban Air, founded in 2011, was in search of a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that enhance their social and physical skills. For more information visit www.UrbanAir.com.
Founded in 2010, Snapology is the #1 children's enrichment franchise in the country, giving children the opportunity to learn through play with more than 80 enriching, interactive STEAM and STEM programs. With over 165 locations in the U.S. and Internationally, Snapology is quickly growing and impacting children throughout the world with their balance of educational enrichment, social development and fun. For more information about Snapology including franchise opportunities, visit www.Snapology.com.
Media Contact: Sara Faiwell, Fishman Public Relations, sfaiwell@fishmanpr.com or (847) 945-1300
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Suspect in Michigan hit-and-run returned to US
A Michigan woman who fled to Thailand to avoid the consequences of a hit-and-run crash that killed a suburban Detroit college student has returned to the U.S., a sheriff said Friday.
Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, is in custody while she awaits a detention hearing Tuesday that would clear the way for her return to Michigan to face state and federal charges, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a news release.
Howson returned to the U.S. earlier this week, Bouchard said. It was not clear from the news release where Howson is being held.
Benjamin Kable, 22, was struck while walking before dawn on an Oakland County road on Jan. 1. The Michigan State University student was home for the holidays.
Howson faces a federal charge of interstate flight to avoid prosecution and a state charge of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death.
More:Suspect in MSU student's death accused of fleeing to Thailand
Howson, who is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Thailand, left Michigan on Jan. 3 and flew to Bangkok. She was picked up by authorities in Thailand.
Howson has been working and living in Michigan with her family and two children for more than 20 years, authorities have said. | 2023-02-25T15:17:01+00:00 | freep.com | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2023/02/25/tubtim-sue-howson-benjamin-kable-hit-run-oakland-county/69943554007/ |
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