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WASHINGTON (AP) — They dodge. They hedge. And, yes, they sometimes even fib — or at least flip-flop.
Presidential aspirants dreaming of the White House while running for reelection to congressional or state posts often face an uncomfortable question: Whatever your higher hopes — and the timing they might demand — will you commit to serving out a full term for the folks who vote for you now?
Some, like Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, evade the question, as he did at a Monday night debate. Rather than answer directly whether he might leave the state, he took a dig at both President Joe Biden and his own Democratic opponent, Rep. Charlie Crist, whom he called “the only worn-out old donkey I’m looking to put out to pasture.”
Others, like South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, leave wiggle room, saying her “plans” are to serve for four more years.
Not so long ago, there also was Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, who famously pledged, “I will serve out my full six-year term,” only to announce his presidential bid 13 months later. He had just won his seat when he made the vow and wasn’t facing imminent reelection.
It’s always a high-stakes question, though, and one that often makes for awkward answers — especially when political circumstances are ever-shifting.
“You don’t run for president unless you’ve got completely unabashed ambition. Some people hide it better than others,” said Reed Galen, deputy campaign manager for John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign against Obama. He’s co-founder of The Lincoln Project, a GOP group opposing former President Donald Trump, who himself is poised to seek the presidency again in 2024.
DeSantis’ carefully crafted dodge at Monday’s debate both sidestepped the question and offered a chance to swipe at Biden, the oldest president in history. DeSantis is favored for reelection and may mount a 2024 presidential run as a GOP primary alternative to Trump.
Amid speculation that she could mount her own White House bid, Noem recently told The Associated Press, “I am running to be reelected as governor. My plans are to stay here for four years. Absolutely. That’s what I want to do.”
Still another future possible presidential contender, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, spent Tuesday in Iowa — which will kick off the 2024 GOP primary. Haley campaigned with Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is heavily favored to win reelection, but noted only that she expects to decide whether or not to run by January.
“If it looks like there’s a place for me, I’ve never lost a race,” said Haley, who was also U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration. “I’m not going to start now.”
Others have taken a different tack. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last weekend that he would serve his full four-year term should he win reelection, as expected. That’s despite Newsom sparking speculation about a 2024 presidential run should Biden not seek reelection, running ads slamming Republican leadership in Florida and Texas.
Arizona Republican governor candidate Kari Lake has vowed to serve “eight years” as governor amid chatter she could be a vice presidential candidate for Trump.
But even seemingly ironclad responses don’t always hold up.
Obama was elected to the Senate in 2005 and told NBC in January 2006 that he’d serve his full term, adding “I will not” run for president in 2008. He kicked off his presidential bid in February 2007 and eventually bested onetime Democratic primary favorite Hillary Clinton — who herself had forgone a possible presidential run four years earlier, saying she would serve her full term as New York senator.
Democrat Martin O’Malley was Maryland’s governor for eight years until 2015, then ran unsuccessfully for president. He suggested governors going back to Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton saw their presidential aspirations hurt their popularity back home, where voters “can be resentful and twice as hard on a candidate that they’ve grown up with and that they’ve seen.”
“What we call it here in Maryland is the crab pot effect,” O’Malley said. “When one crab’s trying to escape out of the pot, the other ones will pull him back in.”
While running for Senate in Texas in 2018, Democrat Beto O’Rourke slammed incumbent Republican Ted Cruz for having spent so much time traveling outside the state running for president in 2016. O’Rourke also committed then to serving a full term if he won, even as Cruz didn’t hide his post-Trump administration White House aspirations.
Cruz was reelected — and then O’Rourke mounted a brief 2020 presidential bid.
Cruz may again seek the White House in 2024. O’Rourke, meanwhile, is now running for Texas governor against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, who himself could run for president in two years.
Potential presidential campaign can scramble home-state politics even before they get off the ground.
In 1998, George W. Bush was cruising to reelection as Texas governor and hadn’t formally announced a widely anticipated 2000 presidential run. But his family campaigned hard for Republican Rick Perry — then seeking the lieutenant governorship in a tight race — so that the governorship would remain in GOP hands if Bush eventually left for the White House.
Bush later did just that and Perry succeeded him and served as governor for 14-plus years, eventually mounting two unsuccessful White House bids of his own in 2012 and 2016.
Ray Sullivan, who worked on both Bush’s and Perry’s campaigns, said Perry was a “hard, definitive no” on running for president until late summer 2011. But then he began to see support building and had close friends and relatives urging him to jump into the White House race.
Perry announced that August but dropped out by January, reflecting how little groundwork his team had been able to do because of the condensed decision-making process, Sullivan said.
“We did not give ourselves enough time to fully prepare for the rigors of a presidential campaign,” he said. “And running for president is, physically, emotionally, mentally, the most taxing thing that a human being can do.”
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Associated Press writers Thomas Beaumont in Hiawatha, Iowa, and Steven Groves in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, contributed to this report.
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BLOOMINGTON — After a couple years off, the Bloomington 101 program is returning this fall.
Bloomington 101 is a free eight-week program that focuses on various departments in the city including the city clerk's office, public works, and even Miller Park Zoo.
Residents 16 years and older or local business owners are welcome to learn how the city operates through evening sessions once a week during the course of the program.
Sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday from Sept. 8 through Oct. 27.
Applications can be picked up at The Hub, 115 E. Washington St., or can be found at bit.ly/BLM101.
The class size is limited to 25 total and attendees will be selected by a random draw from applications that are submitted by the deadline on Aug. 12. Those who participate must also commit to attending at least sic of the eight sessions.
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Jazzy ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ swings on after 57 years
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi’s composition “Christmas Time is Here” for an animated TV special featuring the “Peanuts” gang in 1965.
The producer always said it had taken less than half an hour to write, and he likely tossed the scrap of paper away. He was in a rush. Everything was rushed. No one even knew, once the special aired, whether it would ever be seen again.
Instead, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” became an indelible holiday tradition and so, too, has Guaraldi’s music — perhaps even more so.
“Christmas just doesn’t feel like Christmas without hearing that album in the background,” said Derrick Bang, author of the biography “Vince Guaraldi at the Piano.”
The special itself was a bit of an oddity: a cartoon story of the meaning of Christmas soundtracked by a sophisticated, mostly instrumental jazz trio of piano, bass and drum.
Yet it worked. Guaraldi’s cascading piano evokes both motion and lightly falling snow on “Skating.” The driving melody of “Linus and Lucy” is the eternal backdrop to a swinging party. “O Tannenbaum” shifts from the traditional carol to a bass-driven groove. A children’s choir adds charm to “Christmas Time is Here.”
The soundtrack has sold more than five million copies. Its nostalgia-fueled popularity has only grown, getting a crucial boost in 1998 when Starbucks began selling it in stores, and fed steadily by new products.
The latest, a box set of outtakes released this year, came when Jason Mendelson, one of the late producer’s four children, discovered tapes of Guaraldi’s recording sessions in a Los Angeles warehouse while looking for something else.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” has aired every year since 1965, although that tradition is about to change.
The special’s run on broadcast television ends this year. Apple TV+ bought the rights, and will stream it exclusively starting next year. While a recognition of television’s new direction, will that reduce the chances of new generations of children happening upon the story and music?
“I just remember, back in the days of three channels and scheduled programming, that was one of those things we were excited about because we knew it was coming on and we were familiar with it,” said Harry Connick Jr., who covered “Christmas Time is Here” for his own holiday disc just out.
“It was actually an amazing opportunity for music like that to be heard by a lot of people,” added Connick, a jazz devotee even as a youngster. “It was not necessarily the kind of music that would be played on regular radio.”
That’s even less likely now, as jazz recedes into the history books or the background of dinner parties, said Nathaniel Sloan, musicologist at the University of Southern California and co-host of the “Switched on Pop” podcast.
During the 1960s, jazz was closer to the mainstream and more likely to be played alongside pop music, he said.
The music Guaraldi created for the soundtrack is ambiguous and more complex than most holiday music, Sloan said. Tied to warm feelings for illustrator Charles M. Schulz’s classic comic page characters, time has made it traditional holiday music.
The list of people who have recorded “Christmas Time is Here” is long and varied. They include John Legend, Alicia Keys, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Mel Tormé, Dave Brubeck, Sarah McLachlan, Stone Temple Pilots, Chicago, and Toni Braxton.
Similarly, the unexpected places where the melody to “Linus and Lucy” have appeared testifies to how ingrained it is in American life. Michelle Obama played it on the piano when returning to her childhood home in the “Becoming” documentary. Foo Fighters included it in a rocking “Saturday Night Live” holiday medley. Prince banged it out during his last concert.
It all started in the San Francisco area, home base for Guaraldi, as it was for Mendelson and Schulz. Mendelson’s popular documentary on Willie Mays — Schulz’s favorite baseball player — convinced the reclusive cartoonist to participate in a “day in the life” film about his work. One of Mendelson’s favorite songs was Guaraldi’s breezy hit, “Cast Your Fate to the Wind,” so the jazzman was recruited for a soundtrack.
In the days before cable and streaming, Mendelson couldn’t sell the documentary, so it went unseen.
After the popularity of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” in 1964, a sponsor asked Mendelson if he’d considered making a “Peanuts” Christmas special. He lied that he had. Schulz agreed to outline a story, and Guaraldi came aboard, too, recycling “Linus and Lucy” from the documentary.
Animation is time-consuming, so the team had a tight deadline to make it onto television. It was Mendelson who decided that “Christmas Time is Here” was missing something without lyrics. He asked several songwriters to take on the task, but the deadline was too daunting.
So Mendelson sat in his office and did it himself: “Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer...”
“I’ve always loved the music and the melody, but I really didn’t understand how beautiful the lyrics were until I recorded it,” said Norah Jones, who included her take on the song on a disc released last year.
“The version with the children singing is so special,” she told The Associated Press. “There’s something very unique and heartwarming about children singing.”
The St. Paul’s Church Choir from San Rafael, California, was hired to sing “Christmas Time is Here” and “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.” Producers infuriated the choir director by choosing a slightly out-of-tune version of the carol; they thought it captured an innocence they were seeking, said Bang, who wrote liner notes for the box set.
Some at CBS were nervous before the special aired. Executives wondered if viewers would accept their favorite comic strip characters come to “life” with voices and movement. Schulz’s insistence that the show quote from the Bible gave it a religious focus that television entertainment typically steered clear of.
But it was a hit, winning Peabody and Emmy awards, and never went away.
Guaraldi never had the chance to see his music age into standards. He died of a heart attack in 1976, only 47 years old.
“He’s the best-known jazz musician whose name you don’t know, because the music from the Christmas special has become so ubiquitous,” Bang said.
Lee Mendelson died at 86 in 2019 — on Christmas Day. Jason is reluctant to say how much money his father earned from his few minutes of writing the “Christmas Time is Here” lyrics. Here’s one hint: The song makes enough money, every year, to pay for all of the extended family’s holiday shopping.
And he never tires of hearing Guaraldi’s music, frequently attending concerts where the holiday songs are recreated live.
“I’ve never seen a bad one,” he said.
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Burglary suspect spotted on Masonic drive, arrested
Alexandria, LA (02/06/2023)
At approximately 01:35 PM today, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) received a called stating a white male wearing a light blue shirt fitting the general description of a suspect from a previous burglary was walking in the 3900 block of Masonic Drive. Upon Officers arrival, the suspect fled on foot, running behind Cabrini School and the adjoining neighborhood. The School Resource Officer at Cabrini School, along with other APD Officers, assisted with the search, and moments later the suspect was apprehended without further incident.
43-year old Joseph Alletag, from Alexandria, was arrested and charged with 1-Count of Possession of Stolen Things, 1-Count of Resisting an Officer, and 1-Count of Trespassing.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident, or any other type crimes in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASD: GEHC) will be added to the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, replacing Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO), which will move to the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Vornado Realty Trust will replace RXO Inc. (NYSE: RXO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and RXO will replace The Joint Corp. (NASD: JYNT) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective on the same date. S&P 500 and 100 constituent General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) is spinning off GE HealthCare Technologies in a transaction expected to be completed post close on January 3. Vornado Realty is more representative of the mid-cap market space. RXO is more representative of the small-cap market space, and The Joint is no longer representative of the small-cap market space.
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DALLAS, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SB22, fresh off its Rising Star Award at the SBC North America show, is proud to formally announce the market launch of its transformative K22 kiosk and retail sports betting solution. The K22 platform and kiosk mark another market-changing first for SB22, with its beautiful and intuitive UX, extraordinary horsepower, and easy-to-use backend, all packaged in a user friendly and extremely cost effective turnkey solution for retail sports betting operators of all sizes.
Ideal for both the sophisticated and novice sports better, K22 is the first true stand-alone and self-service terminal that does not require a sportsbook to operate and can be placed on the floor with nominal associated overhead cost. Featuring a UX that feels like the latest generation tablet, placing a bet on the K22 is as easy as hitting your favorite app on your phone. It also offers SB22's patent-pending BetLucky option for assisted parlay selection.
For casino and other operators, K22 differentiates by offering full integration with CMS and loyalty systems, while being the first and only retail solution to provide complete TITO functionality and interoperability with all gaming and related equipment on the floor. In another industry first, the K22 kiosk also features an integrated cash dispenser. This unique capability allows for a standalone turnkey operation away from the casino floor and anywhere there is a network connection. No matter the operating environment, K22's AI camera enables advanced AML and risk management strategies without encroaching on customer privacy.
"This is transformative frankly. Now any company of any size in any location can offer a proper experience for its customers at a fraction of what it costs to deliver the inferior product that's out there today," said Vladimir Jovanovic, COO of SB22. "We call it the democratization of sports betting. But it's so much more than that."
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Edwards ran for 185 yards and a score, J.J. McCarthy threw three touchdown passes and No. 2 Michigan beat Purdue 43-22 on Saturday night for its second straight Big Ten title and a likely No. 2 playoff seed.
College football's winningest program has the first 13-win season in school history. Two more victories would give the Wolverines (13-0, No. 2 CFP) their first national championship since 1997.
And with injured star Blake Corum sidelined by a season-ending left knee injury, Edwards stole the show for the second straight week.
After shredding rival Ohio State for 216 yards and two scores last week, Edwards broke open this game with a 60-yard on the first play of the second half to set up one score. He added a 27-yard TD sprint on Michigan's next series to make it 28-13.
Purdue (8-5) never recovered from Michigan's quick, seven-play onslaught after it trailed 14-13 at halftime.
But quarterback Aidan O'Connell and receiver Charlie Jones helped the Boilermakers make it interesting for a while.
O'Connell was 32 of 47 with 366 yards and two interceptions after missing some practice time early this week to mourn the death of his oldest brother. Jones, who lost to Michigan in last year's game while playing for Iowa, had 13 receptions for 162 yards.
It just wasn't enough.
Michigan showed no signs of a hangover after last week's rout over the Buckeyes, taking a 7-0 lead on its opening possession with a 25-yard TD pass from J.J. McCarthy to Colston Loveland.
Purdue answered with Devin Mockobee's 1-yard scoring run to tie the score then took the lead on Mitchell Fineran's 33-yard field goal.
Michigan answered by taking advantage of an offside call on fourth-and-6 by going for the first down, picking it up and eventually converting the drive into a 7-yard TD pass from McCarthy to Luke Schoonmaker. They never trailed again.
Edwards big run set up Kalel Mullings' 1-yard TD plunge before Edwards celebrated his own scoring run.
All Purdue could muster was three more field goals.
McCarthy was 11 of 17 with 161 yards and one interception.
Corum posted a message on Twitter on Saturday morning to say his knee surgery went well.
THE TAKEAWAY
Purdue: The Boilermakers' magical season ended with a solid showing in the championship game where they played better than most expected. Still, they won the Big Ten's wild, wild West, both trophy games and should be bound for a warm-weather bowl game.
Michigan: Yes, the Wolverines may have already locked up a top-two seed thanks to losses by Southern Cal and TCU. Michigan now has back-to-back conference crowns for the first time since 2003-04 though the hard part remains — ending its national title drought.
DIALING UP TRICKERY
Brohm played one season in the now defunct XFL and has acknowledged that experience helped him understand how to inject personality and creativity into play calling. It was on full display Saturday.
A surprise end around set up Purdue's first score, a fake punt helped keep its second scoring drive alive and then Mockobee sprinted 25 yards on a fake flea-flicker in the third quarter.
UP NEXT
Purdue: Will find out its bowl game, destination and opponent Sunday.
Michigan: Waiting to see where its headed and who it will face in the national semifinals.
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Braves vs. Mets: Odds, spread, over/under - April 28
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Atlanta Braves (17-9) and Pete Alonso's New York Mets (15-11) will square off in the series opener on Friday, April 28 at Citi Field. The contest will begin at 7:10 PM ET.
The Braves are listed as -140 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Mets (+115). The over/under is 7.5 runs for the contest.
Braves vs. Mets Time and TV Channel
- Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV: MLB Network
- Location: Queens, New York
- Venue: Citi Field
- Probable Pitchers: Max Fried - ATL (1-0, 0.60 ERA) vs David Peterson - NYM (1-3, 7.36 ERA)
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Braves vs. Mets Betting Trends and Insights
- This season, the Braves have won 15 out of the 23 games, or 65.2%, in which they've been favored.
- The Braves have gone 13-3 when they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -140 or shorter (81.2% winning percentage).
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.3% chance of a victory for Atlanta.
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite in nine of their last 10 games, and went 5-4 in those matchups.
- In its last 10 matchups, Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 10 games had set totals).
- The Mets have been underdogs in six games this season and have come away with the win two times (33.3%) in those contests.
- The Mets have played as an underdog of +115 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
- In four games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Mets have a record of 2-2.
- In the last 10 games with a total, New York and its opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — The parents of Sam Martinez, the Bellevue teen who died after a 2019 Washington State University (WSU) hazing incident, urge other families to learn from their story.
As thousands of young people in Washington prepare to head off to college, Martinez’s mother, Jolayne Houtz, said one of their greatest fears is hearing of another death to hazing.
“I will take that so personally if it happens. And I pray that it doesn’t. We just can’t afford to lose any of our young people and especially to something as bizarre and medieval as hazing,” Houtz said. “It’s really hard to talk about what happened to Sam but I couldn’t forgive myself if we didn’t try to share our story in a way that could reach someone.”
Martinez joined WSU’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity (ATO) in August 2019.
In November of that year, he attended the frat’s annual “Big-Little Night” party where new recruits find out who their “big brother” will be throughout college. Police records show Martinez’s big brother provided a half-gallon of rum to Martinez and another freshman to split between the two – the equivalent of 40 shots. Fraternity members tried to help Martinez when he became extremely inebriated by helping him to the basement of the house and putting him to bed on a couch with a bucket nearby for vomiting, according to police.
But no one recognized the signs of alcohol poisoning. No one called 911 for help until finding Martinez unresponsive in the morning. By the time first responders arrived, Martinez was dead of acute alcohol poisoning.
“I saw him last night when I walked in here and he was fine. And I woke up this morning and he was just face down and we turned him over,” a fellow freshman told Pullman police the morning Martinez died. “It’s just a lot. I didn’t think this would ever happen.”
A Pullman police investigation determined Martinez was illegally hazed by upperclassmen by encouraging him to drink to excess as part of becoming a member of ATO.
“He’s the first thing we think about and the last thing we think about before going to sleep,” Houtz said. “The hole in our lives is palpable, it is ever-present, and it hurts.”
Martinez’s parents urge other families to do research before choosing a fraternity, sorority or other campus club.
When Martinez went off to school, there was no information on the WSU website or provided at student orientation about the history of hazing at any of the school’s fraternities, including ATO.
“ATO was well-known to have a terrible track record for having disciplinary issues,” Houtz said. “At the highest levels of WSU, they knew this was a troubled chapter and people kept intervening for them and covering for them and none of it was published. I had no access. We had no access to that information.”
“Nothing negative. Everything was bright and solid,” said Martinez’s dad, Hector. “It was totally covered up.”
Sam’s Law goes into effect
A bill championed by Houtz and Hector Martinez in the last legislative session, Sam’s Law, officially went into effect July 1. It requires all colleges in the state to provide hazing training to incoming students. It also mandates that schools track and publicize incidents of hazing on the school website.
Sam’s Law is designed to take the cloak of secrecy off hazing.
“(Now on the WSU website) you see the names, the same chapters getting into trouble over and over again. That’s a red flag and sadly we didn’t have that information, but now parents (have access to that),” Houtz said. “This would have been a non-starter for me. I would not have wanted Sam to join, and I don’t think he would have wanted to join if we had known (the track record of hazing infractions).”
“I do expect it will save lives over time. I think it will save lives this fall as they start to go through (training). More and more people will understand the dangers (of hazing),” said state Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, who sponsored the bill. Leavitt is vice chair of the House College and Workplace Development Committee.
“To those who think that hazing is just something that’s done and that you can’t impact or change that culture, I would submit that that’s not the case. I think the Sams of Washington state; there are several families I can name off that have been impacted by this. And it’s a serious situation for those families and those communities and it just really has to stop.”
Parents didn’t recognize signs of hazing
In the first months of Sam Martinez’s affiliation with ATO, his parents recall him mentioning activities that at the time didn’t register as hazing, but now they know otherwise. Martinez told his parents he was tired from having to get up early and walk across campus from his dorm to the fraternity for cleaning chores alongside other freshmen. Martinez also told his parents upperclassmen had the pledges do “wall sits,” an exercise where you lean against a wall and hold a sitting position.
“And I will regret that every day for the rest of my life that I didn’t see the signals,” Houtz said. “They weren’t strong signals, but they were there.”
The police investigation into Martinez’s death revealed widespread hazing before the “Big-Little Night” tragedy. Detectives found pledges received “various punishments” for failing to do fraternity tasks appropriately, such as cleaning up after parties or missing answers to fraternity history tests.
“New members reported eating or taking bites of onions, drinking some type of mixture as a group, cleaning up disgusting messes, having to clean messes with a toothbrush and completing physical tasks like pushups and wall sits,” wrote a Pullman detective in a narrative associated with the case.
“They were sworn to secrecy. It’s the brotherhood, and it hurts me that he had to go through that,” Houtz said. “In the end, it was just us. There was nobody who had (Martinez’s) back. Not the brotherhood, not the fraternity and definitely not WSU. They were not our partners. They did not have our backs.”
Pullman police and hazing experts underscore that “force” is not necessary for hazing to occur. Even if a person being recruited to a fraternity, athletic team or other student group agrees to activities such as drinking to excess or doing physical exercises, hazing is still taking place, as it may appear necessary to join the group.
According to Washington state law, hazing is defined as “any act as part of a person’s recruitment, initiation, (or) pledging…is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm or…emotional harm…regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.”
“In many (people) there’s a strong need to belong and belong to this group. So, they’re willing to do just about anything to be part of this organization,” said Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins. “Being willing to do something that’s potentially harmful to you; that’s what hazing is.”
Additional hazing legislation to be proposed
In the next legislative session that begins in January, Martinez’s parents and state Rep. Leavitt will team up again in an effort to pass another hazing bill. This one would increase the crime of hazing from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. And in cases where hazing leads to substantial bodily harm or death, the bill will call for a felony charge.
Martinez’s parents hope awareness and the knowledge that all hazing is dangerous will prevent another death like the one that’s shattered their lives.
“I’m still picking shards of glass out of the life that I thought we were going to have together,” Houtz said. “All of us as a family. And I feel there’s so much more work to do.” | 2022-08-26T14:35:07+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/news/investigations/sam-martinez-wsu-hazing-warning-new-school-year/281-b84c044c-3bdf-46a0-a1a1-2ef6d5459227 |
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he was being targeted because he has raised serious questions about Modi’s relationship with the Indian business conglomerate Adani Group.
Gandhi said the objective of his expulsion from Parliament on Friday was to prevent him from speaking in the legislature about his allegation of an infusion of an unaccounted $3 billion into shell companies owned by the Adani Group, headed by Gautam Adani.
’’Some of these defense companies are working in drone and missile development and ordnance production. Why is the defense ministry not asking questions,” he said.
Gandhi was expelled from Parliament a day after a court convicted him of defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison for mocking the surname Modi in an election speech.
The actions against Gandhi, the great-grandson of India’s first prime minister, were widely condemned by opponents of Modi as the latest assaults against democracy and free speech by a ruling government seeking to crush dissent. Removing Gandhi from politics delivered a major blow to the opposition party he led ahead of next year’s national elections.
Gandhi said he was not bothered about losing his seat in Parliament. “My job is to defend the institutions of the country and the voice of people,” he added.
A court in the western Indian city of Surat also sentenced him to two years in prison on Thursday. But he won’t go to jail immediately as the court granted bail for 30 days to file an appeal against the verdict.
The court convicted Gandhi for a 2019 speech in which he asked, “Why do all thieves have Modi as their surname?” Gandhi then referred to three well-known and unrelated Modis in the speech: a fugitive Indian diamond tycoon, a cricket executive banned from the Indian Premier League tournament and the prime minister.
On Saturday, Gandhi didn’t indicate how soon his legal team will approach an appeals court seeking to overturn his conviction so he could save his seat in Parliament.
He accused Modi of helping the Adani Group to get contracts in India, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
He also alleged that a Chinese national was involved in investments in Adani’s shell companies. “Why nobody is asking the question who this Chinese national is,” he said. ”Nobody knows where this money has come from. Adani couldn’t generate this money.”
Gandhi has demanded a parliamentary committee probe following a report by Hindenburg Research, the U.S. financial research firm, accusing the Adani Group of stock price manipulation and fraud running into billions of dollars. The Adani Group has denied any wrongdoing and the Modi government has not accepted a call for a parliamentary investigation.
Soon after Gandhi’s news conference, Ravi Shankar Prasad, a top leader of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, rejected Gandhi’s accusations and said his disqualification from Parliament had nothing to do with the Adani Group controversy.
Since Modi became prime minister in 2014, Adani’s net worth has shot up nearly 2,000% to $125 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. He surpassed Amazon boss Jeff Bezos to briefly become the world’s second richest man in September after a surge in the value of his seven listed entities.
Adani’s businesses have won multibillion-dollar contracts to build ports, highways and power plants. The industrialist’s ambitions include developing drones and ammunition, key to the government’s goal of boosting military-related exports to $5 billion while slashing costs for expensive imports. | 2023-03-26T10:58:32+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/indias-rahul-gandhi-accuses-pm-modi-of-favoring-adani-group/ |
City of Colorado Springs adopts Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The City of Colorado Springs has adopted the 'Children’s Bill of 'Rights in Sports, an initiative to ensure opportunities and participation for all children to play sports.
According to the city, the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports was developed by the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program through its Project Play initiative and has been adopted by more than 130 international and national organizations, including UNICEF USA, premier sports associations, sports businesses, and non-government officials.
The city said the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department will incorporate this initiative through training sessions with its volunteer coaches and staff, and in its marketing materials.
According to the city, the Bill of Rights in Sports includes eight rights for children:
- To play sports.
- To safe and healthy environments.
- To qualified program leaders.
- To developmentally appropriate play.
- To share in the planning and delivery of their activities.
- To an equal opportunity for personal growth.
- To be treated with dignity.
- To enjoy themselves.
More information on the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports is available at AspenProjectPlay.org/childrens-rights-and-sports. For more information about the free sports program in Colorado Springs, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/FreeSports. | 2023-05-18T23:36:14+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/2023/05/18/city-of-colorado-springs-adopts-childrens-bill-of-rights-in-sports/ |
Truck driver wins $1M lottery jackpot after stopping for a barbecue sandwich
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (Gray News) - Lottery officials in Virginia say a truck driver’s hankering for a sandwich helped him win a million-dollar jackpot.
The Virginia Lottery reports Tim Allen was wanting a barbecue sandwich and stopped at a Mills Grill & Grocery store in Danville.
According to the lottery, Allen bought two tickets for Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle while at the store.
The purchase turned out to be a million-dollar decision. One of his tickets ended up winning the $1 million top prize.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Allen told Virginia Lottery officials. “It was the first time I’d bought a raffle ticket.”
Officials said Allen’s ticket was one of five top prize winners announced on New Year’s Day.
“It feels great,” Allen shared when collecting his prize. “Pure excitement.”
Officials said Allen is a truck driver who resides in Pittsylvania County. No immediate word was given on what he plans to do with his winnings.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-12T21:49:02+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/01/12/truck-driver-wins-1m-lottery-jackpot-after-stopping-barbecue-sandwich/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — A magazine columnist who says Donald Trump raped her in a department store’s dressing room two decades before he became president acknowledged Monday that she never followed her own advice to readers that they report sexual attacks to police.
E. Jean Carroll told a Manhattan federal court jury that she was born in 1943 and was a “member of the silent generation,” taught “to keep our chins up and to not complain.” She said she had only called police once in her life, when she feared the mailbox at a home where she was staying was going to be damaged on Halloween.
Carroll described her attitude about going to the police as Trump’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, confronted her during cross-examination with instances in which she advised those reading her Elle magazine column to contact police or call a sex crimes hotline if they were attacked.
“The fact that I never went to the police is not surprising for somebody my age,” she said. “We were not trained to call the police, ever.”
Carroll, testifying for a third day in the civil trial stemming from her November lawsuit, has said Trump raped her in the spring of 1996 at a luxury midtown Manhattan department store after they went into a dressing room together in an encounter that she said was fun and flirtatious until Trump became violent. She said she eventually kneed him and fled.
Trump, 76, has long denied that a rape happened, that he was at the store with Carroll or that he even knew her beyond fleeting moments when pictures were taken of them in group settings in other years. He has not attended the trial, which is expected to last through the week.
Carroll’s renewed testimony came shortly after Tacopina asked Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, who is overseeing the civil proceedings in federal court, to declare a mistrial because of rulings he made that Tacopina said favored Carroll.
Tacopina said if a mistrial was not granted, then Kaplan’s “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” should correct the record for any rulings that may have mischaracterized the evidence or permit Tacopina more latitude in questioning Carroll.
The judge seemed to reject the request before testimony resumed Monday, asking Tacopina if the motion he found on his desk in the morning had been filed.
“It is now denied. Ok, get the jury,” Kaplan said.
Carroll filed a lawsuit against Trump under a New York state law letting sexual assault victims temporarily sue others for attacks that happened even decades ago.
Amid a flurry of public denials and insults from Trump that prompted Carroll to add a defamation claim to the lawsuit, Trump has insisted that Carroll was motivated by political reasons and a desire to sell copies of the 2019 memoir where she first publicly revealed her rape claims while Trump was still president.
Carroll has testified that she would have kept her accusation secret forever if not for the #MeToo movement, which gained prominence in 2017.
During testimony on Thursday, Carroll grew frustrated as Tacopina pressed her on how she claims she reacted to an attack from his client.
“You can’t beat up on me because I didn’t scream,” Carroll forcefully told Tacopina. She had explained in earlier testimony that she was “not a screamer — I’m a fighter.”
She said if she were lying about the assault, she would’ve told people she had screamed because “more people would have believed me.”
But, she emphasized, “I don’t need an excuse for not screaming.”
In his mistrial request Monday, Tacopina complained that Kaplan shut down his questioning when he pushed Carroll to explain why she did not scream, why she didn’t tell police or attempt afterward to retrieve footage from video cameras at the store’s doors to prove that she and Trump were there together.
The Associated Press typically does not name people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Carroll has done. | 2023-05-01T18:21:09+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/trump-lawyer-seeks-mistrial-in-rape-case-citing-judge-bias/ |
KOKOMO, Ind. — Police arrested a man in Tennessee following an investigation into a stabbing in Kokomo, Indiana.
Leonard Sims, 42, is facing felony charges of aggravated battery and battery by means of a deadly weapon.
The Kokomo Police Department said its investigation began on April 2 when officers were called to St. Vincent Hospital in response to a 39-year-old man who showed up at the emergency room with multiple lacerations.
Investigators learned the stabbing took place in the 300 block of Luke Court and identified Sims as the suspect, said KPD. An arrest warrant for Sims was issued on April 6.
Police said Sims left the state after the warrant for his arrest was issued. Through further investigation and help from Tennessee police, Sims was found and arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee on April 11.
The investigation into this case remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Detective Andrew Grammer at 765-456-7411 or the KPD Hotline at 765-456-7017. The public can also submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. | 2023-04-13T16:12:36+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/man-arrested-in-tennessee-after-stabbing-in-kokomo/ |
Cybersecurity leaders broaden protections against social engineering attacks
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bugcrowd, the leader in crowdsourced cybersecurity, today announced a strategic reseller partnership with SocialProof Security, furthering the company's mission to keep customers a step ahead of evolving cyber threats. As part of the partnership, Bugcrowd will resell SocialProof Security's services, including social engineering prevention training, protocol and practitioner workshops, and penetration testing.
In addition to reselling social engineering services, Bugcrowd continues to innovate and invest in its award-winning Security Knowledge Platform™ with the most comprehensive suite of security solutions including bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure programs, attack surface management, and pen testing as a service. For example, Bugcrowd enables customers to purchase pen tests from a single provider for every type of use case – from the basic assurance of simple web apps and networks to continuous testing of cloud services and APIs, and now, to social engineering.
The leader in social engineering prevention services, SocialProof Security and CEO Rachel Tobac have become influential because of their friendly hacker approach to strengthening client defenses against human-based attacks. SocialProof Security's impressive client list includes household brands such as Twitter, PayPal, Uber, Prudential Insurance, Cisco Systems, WhatsApp, NATO, and the US Air Force.
"We are excited to work with Bugcrowd on this reseller partnership as we move forward with our aligned mission to arm organizations with a proactive means to reduce social engineering risk through education, identity verification protocol improvements, technical tools, and measuring those updates with social engineering penetration testing," said Tobac. "The majority of cyber attacks now start with some element of social engineering—manipulating people to take actions that could harm organizations. This partnership illustrates the priority Bugcrowd places on actionable and measurable social engineering risk mitigation in a well-rounded security program."
SocialProof specializes in protecting against social engineering attacks in which attackers manipulate employees to acquire personally identifiable information (PII), credentials, unauthorized access to accounts, money, or other sensitive information. Such manipulation can be executed through common attack vectors, including phishing, impersonation, and pretexting. In fact, social engineering was named the top cyber threat by respondents to the 2021 State of Cybersecurity Survey by ISACA.
"Even with current elevated threat levels, many organizations are surprisingly unprepared for the threats from social engineering attacks, as we repeatedly find low awareness across organizations, outdated or inconsistent identity verification, and limited practitioner skill sets," said Ashish Gupta, CEO of Bugcrowd. "Fortunately, taking a multidimensional approach that combines prevention training and tools, human-based protocol updates, and pen testing can dramatically reduce the risk of social engineering attacks. We look forward to bringing this innovative solution to market as a part of our services."
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Bugcrowd is the leading provider of crowdsourced cybersecurity solutions purpose-built to secure the digitally connected world. Today's enterprise demands an offensive approach to cybersecurity—and Bugcrowd offers the only solution that orchestrates data, technology, and human intelligence to expose blind spots. The Bugcrowd Security Knowledge Platform™ enables businesses to do everything proactively possible to protect their organization, reputation and customers with products like Bug Bounty, Penetration Testing-as-a-Service, and more. Trusted by organizations across the globe, Bugcrowd uncovers and remediates vulnerabilities before they interrupt business by leveraging expert ingenuity and the knowledge of world-class security researchers. Based in San Francisco, Bugcrowd is backed by Blackbird Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Industry Ventures, Paladin Capital Group, Rally Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Triangle Peak Partners. Learn more at www.bugcrowd.com.
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HELSINKI (AP) — Latvia’s president said Tuesday that he supports a plan to reinstate national conscription for men, and for women on a voluntary basis.
The draft could be reintroduced next year after a hiatus of over 15 years.
President Egils Levits, who is the supreme military commander of Latvia — a NATO member that borders Russia — said in an interview with Latvian broadcaster TV3 that he favors the idea floated by the Baltic country’s defense minister last week to create an 11-month mandatory military service for men aged 18-27 from the beginning of 2023.
“We have really, really good, high-level armed forces, professional armed forces — you could say one of the best in NATO,” Levits told TV3. The conscription, he said, is needed because there are not enough reservists with military training in the nation of 1.9 million.
Latvia abolished compulsory conscription in 2007, switching to a fully professional military service. Levits said the biggest limitation in the country’s current professional military is its small size.
“The new geopolitical situation … requires a larger number of people who, if necessary, can participate in the defense of their country, and who are not professional soldiers and are reservists,” Levits said, referring to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
He added that “women should also be ready to defend their country” but refrained from saying whether female conscription should become compulsory. Levits also urged officials and politicians to come up with ways to get Latvians living abroad to participate in the defense of their native country.
Under the Latvian defense ministry’s initial, unconfirmed plan, some 1,000 conscripts would be recruited annually in drafts twice a year. The conscription model would be phased in during a five-year period starting next year.
Latvia’s Baltic neighbor, Lithuania, abolished compulsory conscription in 2008, but reinstated it in 2016 in response to Russia’s aggression of Ukraine. Estonia, the northernmost of the three Baltic states, has maintained conscription, supported by the Estonian Defense League, created after independence in 1991.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2022-07-13T05:53:30+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/latvia-president-supports-reinstating-military-conscription/ |
New collaboration will help UNICEF expand access to critical supplies for children and explore opportunities to address logistics bottlenecks for humanitarian response
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Flexport.org, the impact arm of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain technology, today announced a new partnership to drive access to humanitarian relief globally, while exploring additional areas of collaboration for more effective, efficient and sustainable supply chains for humanitarian aid. The three-year partnership includes Flexport's support for UNICEF's programmes, and will include collaboration leveraging UNICEF and Flexport's respective global supply related expertise, assets and networks to reach children and their families across the world.
This announcement builds on UNICEF's collaborative relationship with Flexport.org, which began in 2021 and has helped enable access to essential supplies and services for children and their families across Afghanistan, Chad, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen. Over the past two years, Flexport.org has supported UNICEF in delivering more than 1.1million lbs of critical supplies for UNICEF's global humanitarian relief efforts. The partnership has already delivered $2 million in transportation costs for critical aid including ready-to-use-therapeutic food, syringes for vaccinations, wash supplies, diapers, blankets, and water tanks, as well as stock replenishment and cold storage.
The new partnership agreement will support UNICEF in enhancing access to critical supplies needed for children to survive and thrive, as well as broader humanitarian assistance around the world through four key pillars of engagement:
- In-kind transport of UNICEF-managed supplies via airfreight, ocean freight and land transport in response to humanitarian crises, and to support UNICEF's programmes and priorities worldwide
- Emergency logistics solutions as situations arise, including warehousing services, bespoke logistics support and targeted expertise
- Supply chain sustainability solutions to reduce the environmental, social and economic impact of logistics
- Strategic supply chain planning to develop innovative solutions to increase access to essential supplies in the hardest-to-reach places.
"Efficient, streamlined logistics are critical to global humanitarian assistance response," said Kristen Dohnt, Head of Flexport.org. "We are excited to partner with UNICEF to leverage our combined expertise to overcome logistics bottlenecks and improve the delivery of humanitarian supplies to children in need, especially in remote and challenging locations."
"Supply chains come under intense pressure during emergencies," said Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF's global supply and logistics operations. "This partnership with Flexport.org will help UNICEF to address bottlenecks and quickly deliver life-saving supplies to children and their communities in times of crisis. We are grateful for the support and collaboration of Flexport.org to find supply chain and logistics solutions so that no child is left behind."
About Flexport.org
Flexport.org—the impact arm of Flexport—was created to optimize logistics for social and environmental impact, working with trusted international aid agencies and nonprofits to deliver relief supplies wherever they're needed and helping organizations meet their sustainability goals with greater ease and lower costs. Since 2016, Flexport.org has delivered over 21M pounds of aid to 70+ countries; reached 108 million people with over 1,500 shipments of humanitarian aid funded by the Flexport.org Fund; and helped more than 300 companies offset their greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. Follow UNICEF on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Kieran Rhodes blew ”America’s Got Talent” judges away with his Tuesday-night performance of his original song ‘Disengage,’ which chronicles the Berklee College of Music student’s battles with depression.
Originally Rhodes was set to play a song by Billy Joel, but judge Simon Cowell asked for an original song instead. So instead Rhodes’ performed his song about his personal mental health struggles. Rhodes wrote the piece as a way to get through his issues.
“Soon she’ll be gone/She’ll pack up shop and run along/And you can’t stop it/It’s a real high hurdle/But you’ll have to hop it,” Rhodes sang.
His performance resulted in a round of ‘yeses’ from the judges. They were so impressed they even stood up on their feet.
“It was amazing. It was spectacular. I could feel the emotion.” said judge Howie Mandel, “I could tell you were nervous, but you are a star young man!”
Rhodes’ performance even prompted Simon Cowell to open up. The song made the judge reflect on his experience starting in the music business. Cowell said that he would be taunted by other boys because he was working in the mailroom. It’s a moment that still lingers on in his mind to this day, he said.
“You know it plays on your mind and you get depressed, but I didn’t have the talent you got,” Cowell said. “because you are a great singer. I really liked your original song. I really do hope this audition can change your life.”
As for the next step in Rhodes musical journey he is now working on original music and reviewing his songs to see which one is best to perform next.
Related Stories: | 2022-06-22T22:56:17+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/06/americas-got-talent-kieran-rhodes-berklee-college-of-music-student-performs-original-song-on-battles-with-depression.html |
The company has donated US $2 million to drive sustainability around the world
SINGAPORE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- abillion, the emerging sustainability focused social media and e-commerce platform with over a million members globally, is unique in rewarding content creators for promoting sustainable practices to the platform's community. Content creators receive a financial incentive that can be used to donate to a coalition of 63 non-profits globally working on the frontlines of animal welfare, diet change, conservation and reforestation. The company's core product, the abillion app, has rapidly grown to over 1 million members in 163 countries, and 53,000 content creators have earned and donated US $2,000,000 to abillion's coalition of partners.
A core focus for the company's impact program is farm animal welfare. Farm animal sanctuaries serve an important function in rehabilitating animals from the factory farming industry and they serve their communities through educational initiatives that help people understand the impact of their food choices. Animal sanctuaries rely on abillion's funding to expand educational programs, purchase land, feed and supplies, and grow their capacity to serve animals and their communities. "During the pandemic, abillion enabled us to continue to raise funds for the rescued animals' food, medical care, fencing, building costs, and more. We are grateful for the support of abillion, who helped us get through this difficult time," says Hannah Mizuno, co-founder and Director of Development for Aloha Animal Sanctuary in Hawaii.
Globally, animal agriculture is also the largest contributor to deforestation. abillion supports two of the leading non-profits in the space, One Tree Planted, and Indonesia Indah Foundation. "We are extremely grateful to be partners with abillion. The company has helped us fund the planting of thousands of mangrove trees in Indonesia, and has expanded our reach to their members around the world. We're thrilled to see our community in Indonesia expand on the abillion app, spreading the message of a more sustainable and kind way of living to all," says Angela Jelita Richardson, Founder and Chairwoman, Indonesia Indah Foundation.
To celebrate this milestone, abillion has published a children's book titled Finding Impact. The story follows a lamb named Impact on his journey visiting animal sanctuaries around the world. The story will fascinate readers of all ages and educate children about the impact of their food choices. Profits from the sale of Finding Impact will benefit the organizations highlighted in the book.
"Reinventing social media and e-commerce for social good is key to our work at abillion. We will help billions of people make choices that are better for them and the planet. Thanks to our members worldwide, we're creating a massive impact for people, animals and nature. We're driven to create a revolution that makes sustainability a habit for everyone," says Vikas Garg, CEO & Founder of abillion.
Now available in 171 countries, the abillion app is becoming the global benchmark for sustainability. The app is available in English, Spanish, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.
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About abillion
At abillion, we're working to make sustainability a habit for everyone. The abillion app helps people discover, shop and review over 730,000 sustainable options from 90,000 consumer products companies and over 100,000 restaurants globally. Content creators on abillion are rewarded with credits that can be donated or saved for equity in abillion. Over a million people have joined the abillion movement, and through its giving program, abillion has donated over US $2 million to create impact around the world.
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SOURCE abillion | 2022-07-12T04:20:44+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/abillion-sets-record-funds-donated-by-an-early-stage-company/ |
(The Conversation) – Hurricane Ian strengthened as it headed for Florida and was on track to bring a powerful storm surge and potentially flooding rainfall to most of the state this week.
After a slow start to the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Ian has ideal conditions. It faces minimal vertical wind shear – the difference in wind speeds and directions at different heights that can tear apart a storm. And the Caribbean Sea and Gulf surface waters are warm, providing fuel for the storm.
Forecasters expect Ian to become a major hurricane – Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, meaning winds over 110 mph – likely before crossing western Cuba on Tuesday. Its winds could weaken before landfall in the U.S., but the scale doesn’t take water risk into account, and flooding and storm surge are both major risks from Ian.
As a meteorologist living in Florida, I study tropical storms and hurricanes. Here are three reasons Florida’s Gulf Coast is facing a high risk of water hazards this week.
The rainy side of the storm
Tropical systems are not perfectly symmetrical systems – one side is typically larger. With Ian tracking up the west coast of Florida, the peninsula is expected to be on the “wet” side of the storm. The part of the storm east of the center of circulation generally has more cloud cover and more rain. The most dangerous side of the storm is its upper right quadrant.
While Ian travels up the Florida coast, these outer bands will stretch over much of the peninsula and produce heavy rain for many locations, beginning as early as Monday night for South Florida and late Wednesday for northern parts of the state.
Some weather models are forecasting 10 inches or more of rain in the region where the storm makes landfall, possibly as high as 15 inches, while other regions could see 4 inches or more.
Regardless of the landfall location, most of the Florida Peninsula will see effects from Hurricane Ian.
Storm surge risk
As Hurricane Ian continues to track north, it will be pushing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico northward with it. This is storm surge, and it raises the water level, with waves on top adding to its destructive power.
The Gulf acts like a huge bathtub, and when strong storms enter into this region, they help lift up the water due to low barometric pressure. Barometric pressure has a direct influence on sea levels. When air pressure rises, sea levels lower. However, lower barometric pressure lifts the sea.
Additionally, the storm’s strong winds will push the water in the same direction the storm is heading. Since land surrounds the Gulf of Mexico, there is nowhere for this water to go but inland.
Up to 3 feet of storm surge is expected for the Florida Keys and South Florida, but these amounts could be higher, especially as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane. Locations along the western Gulf Coast could see storm surge heights between 4 and 10 feet, depending on just how close Ian tracks to the coastline.
Due to Ian’s northward track, portions of the Big Bend and the Panhandle can expect to see some storm surge and coastal flooding, especially as the storm nears land, as well as areas along the coast. The Tampa Bay area in particular should be monitoring Ian closely, especially if the center of circulation makes a direct impact or if it remains just offshore.
Size matters
Another factor to watch is Ian’s size. Size plays a key role in a hurricane’s impact.
A large hurricane, like Irma in 2017, will have more cloud cover and therefore more rain. Storm surge will reach a larger area with larger storms. If the storm is large enough, it could even generate storm surge on the eastern side of the Florida Peninsula, like Irma did along portions of northeast Florida.
A smaller storm, like Hurricane Andrew in 1992, is more of a wind storm and the impacts are in a smaller area. But as Florida saw with Andrew, wind damage can be catastrophic in these smaller systems.
It’s too early to tell how large Ian will get, but the storm is expected to intensify over the Gulf of Mexico. Residents across Florida need to prepare for the risk of heavy rain, flash flooding, storm surge, isolated tornadoes and potentially strong winds. | 2022-09-26T19:44:45+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/3-reasons-hurricane-ian-poses-a-major-flooding-hazard-for-florida-a-meteorologist-explains/ |
Pitt County stuff the bus campaign to be held this weekend
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Students across Eastern Carolina are preparing to head back to school and a school supply drive planned this week is aimed to help them.
Optimum and Parents for Public Schools of Pitt County today announce the 3rd Annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive.
It will be held Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Walmart located at 4600 E. 10th Street in Greenville.
“Optimum is committed to supporting students and educators as they prepare to return back to the classroom this fall,” said Lisa Stokes, market engagement specialist at Optimum. “Each year, the need for this event becomes greater and we want to make sure that every child in our community walks into their classroom prepared. Gathering supplies through our Stuff the Bus event with Parents for Public Schools of Pitt Country is just one of the ways we can help.”
Community members and organizations interested in making a direct donation can purchase supplies locally or online at Amazon via the Stuff the Bus Pitt County wish list.
Supplies will be delivered directly to the Optimum store in Greenville (2120 W. Arlington Blvd.) and distributed to Pitt County Public School District K-12 students ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
When students enter school prepared in August, they are starting out the year set up for success for the entire year,” says Parents for Public Schools of Pitt County Executive Director Kylene Dibble. “When we are able to equip school social workers with school supplies, they are able to work with school administrators and teachers to determine exactly which students need those school supplies the most. Those are quickly distributed to students by those who know their situations best, and each student is given the best chance possible to begin the year set up for success.”
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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. de C.V. announces its guidance for fiscal year 2023 for Mexico and the United States:
- For 2023, we expect Mexico same-store sales growth between 7% and 8%. Total sales are forecasted to grow between 15% and 16% due to new store openings and the consolidation of the Arteli acquisition. The sum of these will result in achieving two-year growth of more than 33% and which demonstrates the Company's capacity for continued development.
- For Chedraui USA, 2023 same store sales are expected to grow 5% at both Smart & Final and the Hispanic division. For total sales, we forecast growth of 5.5% in USD.
- Total CapEx for 2023 is estimated at approximately 2.8% of consolidated revenue, which will result in sales floor expansion in Mexico by approximately 3.6%, and 1.4% in the United States. For the entire Company, 2023 sales floor is expected to grow by 2.8%.
- Our Mexican expansion plan considers the opening of 7 Tienda Chedraui, 3 Super Chedraui and 50 Supercito, while in the United States we plan to open 3 Smart & Final and 1 El Super for a total of 4 openings.
- For 2023, we forecast 10 to 15 basis point EBITDA margin expansion in Mexico, while maintaining the same margin in the Real Estate Division. A 20 basis point expansion in EBITDA margin is projected for the Chedraui USA operation.
- By the end of 2023, our goal is to achieve a Net Bank Debt / EBITDA ratio close to zero, given the projected outstanding cash flow generation of the Company.
- We forecast a ROIC and ROE improvement of at least 10% by year end.
- The Company reaffirms its commitment to creating value for shareholders by growing organically and through acquisition.
Grupo Comercial Chedraui reiterates its intention to continue working for the benefit of its shareholders, employees and customers, while fulfilling its mission "To bring to all possible places, the products that customers prefer at the best possible price."
Contacts:
Humberto Tafolla Núñez
Director de Administración y Finanzas
Tel. + 52 (228) 8-42-11-10
htafolla@chedraui.com.mx
Jesús Arturo Velázquez Díaz
Subdirector de Relación con Inversionistas
Tel. + 52 (228) 8-42-11-17
avelazquez@chedraui.com.mx
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SEATTLE (AP) — LSU’s stars stole the spotlight at the College World Series. It carried over to the top of baseball’s amateur draft.
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected hard-throwing LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the top pick in the draft on Sunday night, with teammate Dylan Crews going No. 2 to the Washington Nationals.
It’s the first time in the draft’s history teammates went 1-2.
“It’s super humbling. I was in shock when I heard,” Skenes said. “A year ago, two years ago, I never through it was a possibility to be the first overall pick. I don’t know what I was expecting going into today, but it means a lot.”
Skenes went 12-3 with 209 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings in helping lead the Tigers to the College World Series championship. The pick was announced by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., the top pick of the 1987 draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Skenes was the first college pitcher selected No. 1 overall since Casey Mize by Detroit in 2018.
“He had an incredibly special season at LSU. He obviously took another step forward this spring,” Pittsburgh general manager Ben Cherington said. “It’s a really special combination of pitches and just as much about the mix and command than any one pitch.”
For the second time in three years, the Pirates held the top overall selection thanks to winning the first draft lottery and jumping Washington in the selection order. The Pirates picked catcher Henry Davis at the top in 2021; he made his major league debut last month for Pittsburgh.
Skenes’ signing bonus is expected to be near the slot value of about $9.7 million. Cherington said the hope is an agreement can come quickly and Skenes could pitch somewhere in the Pirates organization in 2023.
“It will have been a little while since he last pitched in the World Series and we want to be sure that whatever that schedule and progression looks (like) makes sense for him,” Cherington said.
It seemed to be a debate between Skenes and Crews for the top pick. It didn’t take long for Crews to come off the board after hitting .426 with 18 home runs while playing center field for the Tigers. Crews had a 26-game hitting streak as part of his standout season for the Tigers and finished his career at LSU by reaching base in each of his final 75 college games.
Crews said he’s never been to Washington, but saw plenty of the Nationals while growing up and watching Bryce Harper.
“Seeing him in a Nationals uniform, it was pretty awesome,” Crews said. “I’m going to play my game and hopefully have as much impact as him. … He’s just a complete player.”
Crews is the first college position player taken by Washington with its first pick since Anthony Rendon in 2011.
“A guy we’ve watched since he was in high school,” Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said. “He’s the type of guy that we want here in Washington. He’s a terrific person. He’s got great character. He’s very competitive and he’s a winner.”
Four LSU players total were selected on the first day, with right-handed pitchers Ty Floyd (No. 38 by Cincinnati) and Grant Taylor (No. 51 by the Chicago White Sox) also picked.
Detroit selected high school outfielder Max Clark from Franklin, Indiana, at No. 3. Clark was the Gatorade national player of the year after hitting .646 with six homers and 33 RBIs during his high school season.
But the first round was tilted to college players, with 17 of the 28 selections.
Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford went No. 4 to Texas, and high school outfielder Walker Jenkins, from Oak Island, North Carolina, went fifth to Minnesota.
Oakland took college shortstop Jacob Wilson, the son of former major league shortstop Jack Wilson, from Grand Canyon at No. 6.
Wake Forest right-hander Rhett Lowder went No. 7 to Cincinnati, Kansas City selected high school catcher Blake Mitchell, from Sinton, Texas, at No. 8, and Colorado picked Tennessee right-hander Chase Dollander.
The top 10 concluded with Miami selecting high school righty Noble Meyer from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon.
The first round ended with Houston taking Nebraska shortstop Bryce Matthews at No. 28, but only after Commissioner Rob Manfred had to pause due to boos about the mention of the Astros.
Seattle was the only team with three picks in the first 39 selections after becoming the first team to be awarded an extra promotion incentive pick under the new collective bargaining agreement. That pick was the result of Julio Rodríguez winning AL Rookie of the Year last season and getting a full year of major league service.
Seattle used that incentive pick to take high school outfielder Jonny Farmelo, from Chantilly, Virginia. Seattle also selected high school shortstops Colt Emerson, from New Concord, Ohio, at No. 22 and Tai Peete, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, at No. 30.
The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers each had their first picks dropped by 10 spots for going more than $40 million over the luxury tax threshold last year. The Mets picked 32nd and Dodgers 36th.
The Mets took high school shortstop Colin Houck from Lilburn, Georgia, at No. 32 overall and the Dodgers picked high school outfielder Kendall George from Humble, Texas, at No. 36.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-07-10T22:07:28+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-pittsburgh-selects-hard-throwing-lsu-pitcher-paul-skenes-with-top-pick-of-amateur-draft/ |
Former Flint-area priest sentenced for sexually assaulting 5-year-old
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - A former priest with the Lansing Diocese has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy.
On April 25, Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, formerly of Flint, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy following a service he officiated for the boy’s deceased family member in 1987, according to the Attorney General’s (AG) office.
The AG’s office said in exchange for DeLorenzo’s guilty plea, his remaining charges were dropped. Those charges involved the sexual assault of a child from 1995 to 2000 when that child was a student at a parochial school in Burton.
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DeLorenzo was sentenced on Tuesday, June 13, to five years of probation. One of those years will be spent in the Genesee County Jail. DeLorenzo received credit for 39 days served.
The AG’s office said DeLorenzo is required to register as a sex offender, engage in sex offender counseling, and pay restitution.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A name paired with poker and Las Vegas lore now has a place on the neon-lit Strip following the rebranding of an iconic hotel with a memorable history at a crossroads shared with some of the most recognizable casinos in the world.
The Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and its corporate owner, Caesars Entertainment Corp., hosted ceremonies Friday to mark the name change from Bally’s Las Vegas, before it again hosts the upcoming 54th annual World Series of Poker.
“Not only are we excited for guests to experience the redesigned resort and its latest offerings, but we are also proud to reintroduce the historic gaming brand to Las Vegas,” Jason Gregorec, Horseshoe senior vice president and general manager, said in a statement.
The 2,800-room property once was the MGM Grand Hotel, where a historic fire in 1980 killed 87 people. It was Bally’s Las Vegas for 36 years.
Renovations and renaming harken back to Binion’s Horseshoe, a hotel and gambling hall in downtown’s “Glitter Gulch” where the World Series of Poker began.
It also puts the Horseshoe marquee across the street from the Bellagio and its fountains, Caesars Palace and its statues and the glittery Flamingo Las Vegas.
Jack Binion, 86, a former casino executive and member of the American Gaming Association and World Series of Poker halls of fame, was set to present a lucky horseshoe from his family’s ranch at an event also including “Jubilee!” costumes recalling the feathery Bally’s revue that ran for 35 years before closing in 2016.
The first World Series of Poker in 1970 was hosted by Binion’s father, former Texas gambler Benny Binion, as an invitation-only game at his downtown Horseshoe, a 366-room hotel he opened in 1951.
Jack Binion and his brother, Ted Binion, worked at the downtown property, now known as Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel and operated by the corporate owner of the neighboring Four Queens. Ted Binion’s death in 1998 sparked a sensational murder trial and eventual acquittal in 2004 of his ex-stripper, live-in girlfriend and her secret lover.
Harrah’s Entertainment acquired the poker tournament in 2004 and moved it to the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. A year later, Harrah’s bought Caesars Entertainment, which was purchased in 2020 by Eldorado Resorts, now called Caesars Entertainment Corp. Bally’s hotel-casino was part of that deal. The renaming began last year.
The tournament that made championship bracelets and Texas Hold ’em famous now runs for more than seven weeks. It drew nearly 200,000 players last year to Bally’s and the adjacent Paris Las Vegas and awarded almost $350 million in prizes. It is scheduled to start this year on May 30.
After it ends in July, officials said an 18-table poker room will offer tournament-style play year-round.
The 26-story hotel now named Horseshoe opened in late 1973 as the MGM Grand. It had 2,100 rooms and was one of the largest hotels in the world.
The deadly fire seven years later was one of the worst in U.S. history. It led to laws requiring fire safety and sprinkler systems in hotels and high-rises. The hotel was rebuilt and a second tower, adding 700 rooms, was completed in 1981.
Bally Manufacturing bought the property in 1986. MGM Grand Inc. moved a block down the Strip and opened the movie-themed MGM Grand Las Vegas resort in late 1993. That 30-floor property, with more than 5,000 rooms and emerald green exterior, opened as the largest hotel complex in the world.
The Bally’s name is still expected to remain on the Las Vegas Strip at the aging, nearly 1,500-room Tropicana resort, now owned by Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. | 2023-03-26T01:13:43+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/renamed-horseshoe-to-host-poker-world-series-on-vegas-strip/ |
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Quinn Ewers was named the starting quarterback at Texas because he's a talent who can “make all the throws," Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday.
Sarkisian announced last week that Ewers would get the start over Hudson Card in the Sept. 3 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe and presumably a week later against No. 1 Alabama. There's little reason to project beyond that because Card was the starter for two games last season and then lost the job after a blowout loss to Arkansas.
“I think Quinn provides the ability to make all the throws in our system. I think he’s got playmaking ability. He’s got natural passing ability,” Sarkisian said in his first public comments since announcing the decision. “It was a tough decision."
What Ewers doesn't have is much experience. He hasn't played meaningful football since his junior year of high school.
Ewers was one of the top-rated recruits going into his senior season at Southlake Carroll High School near Dallas in 2021 and enrolled early at Ohio State. But after a season on the bench in Columbus deep down the depth chart, Ewers headed back to his home state.
He arrived in time for spring practice to start a full-blown competition with Card, who wasn't ready to concede his second chance. Sarkisian announced his decision Friday, a day before the team held its final closed scrimmage of preseason training camp.
"I think they’ve worked well with one another, but they’ve focused on themselves,” Sarkisian said.
Neither player was made available to the media on Monday.
Texas went 5-7 in 2021 in Sarkisian's first season in Austin. Quarterback Casey Thompson led the Big 12 in passing touchdowns with 24 but transferred to Nebraska.
Sarkisian said he's expecting some missteps from his freshman quarterback but put that on the coaching staff to work through.
“I'm a realist. We're going to have some growing pains, but that's OK. I still think we're a pretty good football team with key veterans in key spots that can help alleviate that," Sarkisian said.
Sarkisian would not commit to playing Card at some point in the first game, but he noted Card was needed several times last season and has to be ready to play when called upon.
“There's going to come a point in our season, whether it's one play or one drive or one game, or two games, we're going to need Hudson Card to (win) a championship,” Sarkisian said. “Hudson's job is to compete, to either make Quinn better or pass him.”
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“Two hours and 15 minutes of my day”: Athens parents voices frustration with lack of bus transportation for Athens High School
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - ”As a single mom, it puts me into a predicament of having to leave work in the middle of the day, come home, take my kids home, then go back to work.”
April Najmeh recently moved to Athens with her 16-year old and 14 year old children. Upon enrolling her kids to Athens High School, she learned that there has never been bus transportation for its high school. It is a major inconvenience since school started two weeks ago and April works in Huntsville.
“Going to school, it’s 10 -- let’s see, 10, 30 -- 45 minutes to drop them off and to go home,” she says. “And then back and forth so -- it’s about an hour and a half -- that’s right at... two hours and 15 minutes of my day.”
Walking home isn’t an option for her kids since they are miles away from school grounds. But the gas leak that has kept students virtual since Wednesday has actually been a blessing in disguise for April. However, it has also left her perplexed.
“I asked about the online schooling whenever I found out there were no buses and they said they didn’t have that option, so now that there’s a gas leak, they actually have that option,” April explained. “I’m not sure how that works.”
Athens High School has a student body of nearly 12-hundred and with Limestone county being the fastest growing county in the state right now, that number is likely to increase.
In a statement from Athens City Schools Superintendent, Beth Patton, she says in part, “Traditionally, the number of parents requesting bus services has not been large enough to justify the purchase and operation of additional buses.” Patton also cited a lack of bus drivers available to do the job.
At the Board of Education meeting, April tells me she has been offered no solutions for her commuting woes.
Meantime, Athens High School prepares to bring students back to campus Monday if its gas lead issue is resolved.
Copyright 2022 WAFF. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-27T03:50:03+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/2022/08/27/two-hours-15-minutes-my-day-athens-parents-voices-frustration-with-lack-bus-transportation-athens-high-school/ |
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Visiting Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) on Friday, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow spoke with 8News on new changes impacting the Commonwealth’s education system and efforts in funding to heal education infrastructure.
Balow — named to the Youngkin Administration as the state’s 26th superintendent back in January — met with both students and staff at Jouett Elementary School and Louisa County High School.
“It’s been an amazing day, just a humbling visit from beginning to end,” she said. “It was really wonderful to see the focus on STEM, which, of course, is the application of everything that you learn in the classroom.”
Balow was first greeted at the high school by LCPS’ Little Lions, an early learning and care program. The students were dressed in red, white and blue for Constitution Day. The program was highlighted by Balow as a potential solution to the state’s teacher shortages, as outlined in a recent Executive Directive from Governor Glenn Youngkin.
“We want great teachers in every single classroom, and we think that there are great teachers across the Commonwealth who are either beginning teachers and may need some help getting into the classroom, or who are potential teachers that we want to incentivize to get into the classroom,” Balow said. “The Executive Directive also directed me, as the State Superintendent, to really flex as much money and as much support as we can to support great efforts that are going on across the Commonwealth, like in Louisa County.”
Balow also spoke with 8News about funding for school construction projects, after a Thursday agenda item issued by the Virginia Board of Education laid out new guidelines for construction loans through 2024. The presentation authorized the Board to offer up to $200 million in fiscal year 2023 and up to another $200 million in fiscal year 2024 from the Literary Fund for school construction loans.
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“Kids have so many opportunities when we have school buildings that aren’t crumbling; when students are coming to school and not having to worry, and teachers and communities are not having to worry about crumbling schools,” Balow said. “So the goal is really to make sure that every community across Virginia can address the needs that they need to with the renovation and/or new construction.”
The topic of school construction was particularly relevant at Louisa County High School, which was destroyed in a 2011 earthquake, with the new school having opened in 2015.
In total, 38 Innovation Grants were awarded Friday to help educators bring a special project of theirs to life in the classroom. According to a release, each year, the Louisa County School Board sets aside more than $25,000 in funding to be used specifically for that program.
During her visit, Balow also spoke with high school students about the various branches of government, and how her work falls within the executive branch of enforcing laws in and helping local school divisions and boards to understand how those policies impact them.
Balow further spoke with 8News about pending curriculum changes.
“If you compare the draft standards that exist right now to the 2015 standards, there are changes in content, and really, those are to just be respectful and inclusive of all Virginia’s history and all of United States history, and, frankly, some of that was missing,” she said. “The content is more in the new standards, the draft standards that will be accepted for first review and then go out for additional public comment.”
That public comment period on the proposed 2022 History and Social Science Standards of Learning opened in July and will close on Sept. 25. According to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), all comments received by that closing date will be considered for review and revision of the standards.
Some Senate Democrats have already shared their comments on the revisions, accusing the governor of overstepping his authority in an attempt to “whitewash” history and the way it’s taught in Virginia schools.
“The governor has never ever said anything even remotely close to whitewashing history. In fact, just the opposite. The governor, the secretary of education, myself, all of the administration and, I believe, all of Virginia has the same goal in mind, and that is to teach history, comprehensively, the good and the bad,” Balow said. “One thing that I’ve learned in Virginia is that we are always interested in being the best and being the first, and so we want to have the best history standards in the nation, and we want to be the first state to get there.”
Among the proposed changes to the learning standards is the addition of the Profile of a Virginia Graduate “life readiness” skills, as what the VDOE noted is an essential component of a quality history and social science instruction program. World Geography Standards were also rewritten and reorganized to align to national and international standards, according to VDOE. The language surrounding the teaching of reconstruction in Virginia’s post-Civil War era and the usage of “Indigenous” instead of “Native” or “First Americans” has also been proposed. | 2022-09-17T13:14:18+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-superintendent-of-public-instruction-visits-louisa-schools-shedding-light-on-education-changes/ |
(NEXSTAR) – More streaming services are hiking their subscription prices this year. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, all owned by Disney, will become more expensive in the coming weeks, executives announced Wednesday.
These price hikes come as Disney rolls out an ad-supported Disney+ subscription that it announced earlier this year.
The ad-supported plan will be available starting on Dec. 8, the same day the prices on most plans on Disney’s three streaming services will increase.
According to a Wednesday release, Disney+ with ads will cost $7.99 a month, the current monthly price of the standard no-ad Disney+ plan. If you prefer your Disney+ without ads, that plan will cost $10.99 a month starting in early December, or $109.99 annually.
Here is a breakdown of how much each Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ plan currently costs and how much it will cost starting on Dec. 8.
The subscription price hike for ESPN+ will take effect on Aug. 23. Disney announced this change earlier this year. Both Hulu subscription price jumps will be effective starting on Oct. 10.
Disney also allows users to bundle these streaming services. Here’s how those plans will change come December:
And here is how Hulu + Live TV plans will change:
Disney hasn’t announced if the cost for student discounted plans will change.
This isn’t the first price hike we’ve seen to streaming services this year. Netflix raised its monthly costs in January, with prices rising by about $1 to $2, depending on the plan. In February, Amazon Prime’s annual cost jumped – this also impacts streaming through Amazon.
Netflix will add a lower-priced, ad-supported plan soon but an official date hasn’t yet been announced. Disney+ was largely the last ad-free platform – in addition to ESPN+ and Hulu, Peacock already offered an ad-supported plan. While Apple’s streaming service is ad-free, it does have promotions for its own content. | 2022-08-11T00:14:28+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/disney-hulu-espn-prices-to-increase-here-are-the-new-costs-and-when-theyll-change/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Food security, consumer rights and biodiversity groups are protesting Kenya’s reversal of a ban on genetically modified foods, saying the public wasn’t consulted on an issue key to the East African country’s economy and safety.
Kenya’s new President William Ruto earlier this week announced that the Cabinet had effectively lifted the decade-old ban on openly cultivating and importing genetically modified crops. The decision came after pressure by the United States government, which had argued that the ban affected U.S. agricultural exports and food aid.
In a joint statement on Thursday, the groups including the Kenya-based Consumer Grassroots Association, Route to Food, Greenpeace Africa and the African Biodiversity Network said the abrupt decision “essentially curtails the freedom of Kenyans to choose what they want to eat.” They called for the ban to be reinstated immediately and for an “inclusive participatory process” to look into food security issues.
Ruto took office last month promising a transparent government, the statement said. It also argued that the introduction of genetically modified organisms hurts the growing organic export market and creates an unfair situation for Kenyan farmers, 80% of whom are farming on a small scale.
Agriculture is a main driver of Kenya’s economy and about 70% of the rural workforce is in farming. Ruto, a former agriculture minister, seeks greater agricultural productivity.
“GMOs will put at risk our indigenous seed and plant varieties,” the statement said, adding that the National Biosafety Authority that’s meant to regulate GMOs lacks the capacity to take on this expansion. Kenya’s Cabinet in 2019 made a limited step by approving the commercialization of a genetically enhanced variety of cotton to resist the African bollworm pest.
Many African countries have bans on genetically modified agriculture, amid concerns about potentially harmful effects on smallholder farms, existing crops, the environment and people’s long-term health.
Following Kenya’s decision, neighboring Tanzania’s agriculture minister told local newspaper The Citizen that “we will put in place extra measures so as to make sure there aren’t any GM-related seeds that enter the country.”
A spokesman for Kenya’s president didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday’s statement. | 2022-10-07T02:32:00+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-food-security-consumer-groups-protest-kenyas-gmo-decision/ |
JPMorgan Chase and Kanye West end business relationship
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West are ending their business relationship, but the breakup is not a result of the controversy over the hip-hop star’s recent antisemitic comments.
The letter ending West’s relationship with JPMorgan was tweeted Wednesday by conservative activist Candace Owens, who has been seen publicly at events with the rapper, who is now legally known as Ye.
While Owens claimed that JPMorgan did not disclose the reason for severing ties, the letter was sent to West on Sept. 20, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak about it publicly. The decision was made after Ye publicly said he was going to cut off ties with the bank. JPMorgan is giving West 60 days from the date of the letter to find a new banking relationship.
West told Bloomberg News on Sept 12 that he planned on cutting much of its corporate ties, saying “It’s time for me to go it alone.” In that interview, he also criticized JPMorgan for not giving Ye access to Jamie Dimon, the bank’s CEO and chairman.
While Ye is wealthy from his hip-hop career, he also controls a popular fashion and shoe line under Yeezy Brands. In that interview with Bloomberg, he said he also planned to cut relationships with his corporate suppliers as well.
Social media giants Twitter and Instagram have blocked Ye’s accounts from posting in recent days due to his antisemitic comments.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-14T15:51:29+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/10/14/jpmorgan-chase-kayne-west-end-business-relationship/ |
Biome therapeutic skincare with endolysin technology now exclusively available through dispensing healthcare providers
ENCINITAS, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gladskin, the only skincare company in the US that uses endolysin science in its products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new GladskinMD line. GladskinMD offers biome therapeutic skincare products for patients seeking medical care for inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, and is available exclusively through dispensing healthcare providers.
The GladskinMD line launches with two essential products: Eczemact™ Flare Care Concentrate and Eczemact™ Barrier Restore MD. Eczemact™ Flare Care Concentrate is designed to address irritation and soothe flared, eczema-prone skin. Its concentrated formulation contains just eight ingredients, including Micreobalance®, GladskinMD's targeted endolysin that restores bacterial balance to the skin microbiome. Eczemact™ Barrier Restore MD is an occlusive cream that works with Flare Care Concentrate to repair a compromised skin barrier. It provides intensive moisturization and its anhydrous formulation contains just seven ingredients.
"The skin microbiome is really the next frontier in medicine, and endolysin science is compelling as a novel approach to addressing dysbiosis in AD," said board certified dermatologist Dr. Peter Lio, MD, FAAD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. "I'm excited about GladskinMD's work in this space."
Healthcare providers can learn about the skin microbiome's role in inflammatory skin conditions via Gladskin's new educational game, "Battle of the Biome," which leverages the neuroscience of gaming to motivate learning and enhance patient outcomes.
"Understanding the skin microbiome is important, but it can be hard to carve out time for education," said Gladskin President Skyler Stein. "With Gladskin's 'Battle of the Biome' game, providers can spend a few minutes learning how endolysin technology works and how it can help their patients by playing right from their phones."
For more information, visit GladskinMD.com.
About Gladskin + Gladskin MD
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Providence men's basketball rolls over Butler with 20-point victory
There are three remaining unbeaten teams in Big East men’s basketball play, and one of them is the defending regular season league champion.
Providence started its two-game road swing to end the 2022 calendar year by dominating Butler. The Friars fully controlled the opening 20 minutes and were never seriously pushed in the second half.
The result was this 72-52 cruise at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Providence opens its 2023 calendar year with a trip to DePaul, and it could return unbeaten for what would be a showdown against Connecticut at Amica Insurance Pavilion next week.
“We played a desperate team, and I thought we matched their physicality and their urgency,” Providence coach Ed Cooley said. “We were able to stay connected defensively. That was one of our better defensive performances.”
The Bulldogs were fresh off 22-point losses to the Huskies and Creighton. This wasn’t the spot for them to turn things around — the Friars enjoyed a 30-point lead with 19:19 to play and stayed in front by at least 18 the rest of the way. Devin Carter netted 18 of his 21 points in the first half as Providence turned a 9-7 deficit into a 46-18 cushion at the break.
“I feel like my teammates, they all had confidence in me,” Carter said. “They all trust me.”
The Friars finished December a perfect 6-0 and have captured eight of their last nine. They’ll be thin favorites against the Blue Demons after opening 3-0 against conference foes for the third time in the last four seasons. Let’s take a deeper look at how Providence made light work of this Thursday night contest.
Providence was dominant in all phases early
The Friars (11-3, 3-0 Big East) had this one just about wrapped up at halftime.
The Friars shot 56.7% from the field while holding Butler to just 25%. The Bulldogs (8-6, 0-3) were shut out off turnovers by a 12-0 count and doubled up on the glass by a 23-11 margin.
It didn’t end there. Providence enjoyed an 18-6 advantage on points in the paint and missed just one of its four 3-point attempts. Carter was 8-for-12 from the field and was on the attack throughout — he attempted just one shot from 3-point range and connected.
“We were just trying to jell together,” Carter said. “We had a whole bunch of transfers coming in. We just needed some time.”
The Friars averaged 1.48 points per possession in the first half and allowed just 0.58. That’s 0.36 points higher than their offensive average to date and 0.39 points lower than their defensive average to date through 14 games.
“We got out in transition a little bit,” Cooley said. “We were able to make some early shots. It just kept going and going and going.”
Bryce Hopkins began his reign as league Player of the Week with a quiet six points and eight rebounds, but his teammates did plenty to compensate.
Carter finished one point off his career high while Ed Croswell notched his third double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Jared Bynum chipped in 11 points and seven assists while Clifton Moore came off the bench to total seven points and eight rebounds.
“It’s not going to be everybody’s night every night,” Carter said. “Some other guys have got to step up. We definitely saw what we’re capable of when not everybody is having the best game.”
Croswell finished plus-21 and Carter was plus-20 — both played 34 minutes, which was a team high. Moore’s output was his best showing since 16 points and eight rebounds in a Nov. 15 win over Stonehill.
“I thought Jared played a great floor game,” Cooley said. “Ed Croswell had a great game. I thought Clifton Moore had his best game in a long time for us — we're going to continue to need that.”
Providence, No. 2 Connecticut and No. 22 Xavier — that's the list of unblemished teams in the league entering the weekend.
The Friars appeared on a pair of Associated Press top-25 ballots entering the week. That number should grow if they’re able to dismiss DePaul (7-7, 1-2).
“We can’t rush what we wanted to do,” Carter said. “We needed those losses. It kind of made us stand back, look ourselves in the mirror and realize who we are.”
On Twitter: @BillKoch25 | 2022-12-30T08:33:32+00:00 | providencejournal.com | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/2022/12/30/providence-college-mens-basketball-takes-care-of-business-against-butler-with-20-point-victory/69765727007/ |
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez remained hospitalized Sunday, a day after suffering a gruesome left leg injury in the Red Raiders' loss at 12th-ranked North Carolina State.
Sports medicine staff from Texas Tech were with Ramirez at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will stay with the fourth-year junior until he is able to safely travel back to Lubbock.
Ramirez fractured his lower left leg in the first half Saturday night when he tackled Wolfpack running back Jordan Houston. The pile rolled over Ramirez’s leg, which was planted in the turf. It bent below the knee and was twisted abnormally as he laid on the grass.
Trainers covered the leg with a towel when they began treating him on the field, and ESPN chose not to show a replay of when the injury. The game was stopped for roughly 10 minutes before Ramirez was put on a motorized cart and then transported to the hospital.
In a tweet from his personal account Sunday, Ramirez thanked Texas Tech fans for their support, and ended his message with a red heart and then a black one — the school's primary colors.
“I appreciate all you guys for all the prayers, love, and support!!! I love you Red Raider Nation!!!” Ramirez tweeted.
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Former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" is now "Real Christmas Tree Board"
Plus, a look ahead at inflation and supply:
Real Christmas trees may cost more due to inflation, but consumers say, "it's worth it."
HOWELL, Mich., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to real Christmas trees, media and consumers could be forgiven for wondering just who's who and what's what.
A journalist searching for a source is likely to bump into the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), and the Christmas Tree Promotion Board (CTPB). But in a survey of 26 journalists by communications firm FleishmanHillard, 65% could not name any of those organizations without prompting. And once they saw the names, nearly three-quarters of the journalists said they were confusing and – as far as they knew – all the organizations were the same. Nearly half had no idea the (then) CTPB represented Christmas trees that are grown, not manufactured. The name didn't do anything to make that clear.
Until today.
The former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" is now "Real Christmas Tree Board."
To bring clarity to the confusion, the former "Christmas Tree Promotion Board" has re-branded itself the "Real Christmas Tree Board" (RCTB). Chartered in 2015, the organization is an expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas trees. The RCTB falls under the USDA's purview as a research and promotion program. Its mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers through promotion and public relations, while engaging in research to better serve its customers and growers. The USDA provides oversight of the RCTB to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness in its communications.
With the new name comes a new logo, which includes an illustration of a real Christmas tree, roots and all. It is distinct from the more generic graphic icons of Christmas trees used by other organizations.
"We're all about 'real' – period," said Marsha Gray, Executive Director of the Real Christmas Tree Board. "Real growers, real trees, and the real joy they produce have always been our focus. Now our name and our logo are just as clear as our focus."
For real insights about real Christmas trees, come to those who grow and know.
Real farmers with real experience are the media's – and the public's – best resource for clarity and context on complex issues affecting the Christmas tree industry. In the past the RCTB has offered research, insights, and commentary on the impact of the pandemic on Christmas tree sales, the multiple factors affecting regional Christmas tree supply, and the effects of extreme weather events.
Later this summer the RCTB will release the findings of its annual consumer survey, along with additional insights from a member/grower survey. Here are two headlines that have already emerged:
Real Christmas tree users believe the trees are worth the price and are willing to pay more this year if necessary to get one.
- According to the survey, consumers expect inflation to increase the price of real Christmas trees compared to last year by approximately $4 to $12 per tree. (NOTE: That is a consumer prediction, not an industry determination.)
- However, the joy of a real Christmas tree appears to trump the prospect of paying more for it as 85% of those surveyed agreed with the statement, "The price of a real Christmas tree is worth it."
- In fact, 79% agreed, "If the cost of a real Christmas tree goes up this year in light of the rising costs of many consumer goods, I will still buy a real Christmas tree."
- 73% went further, agreeing, "If my personal holiday budget is tight this year, I will prioritize buying a real Christmas tree."
The real Christmas tree industry didn't run out of trees last year – again.
- 87% of survey respondents said they got the tree they wanted at the first location they shopped at in 2021.
- In fact, 65% reported "no difficulty at all" in finding and purchasing a real Christmas tree last year.
- Doom-and-gloom predictions about "running out of trees" have become an annual holiday tradition. But the industry didn't run out of trees in 2020 either. Or in 2019. Or the year before that. And it doesn't expect to in 2022.
- To be fair, it can be tempting to represent isolated experiences as trends, even when they're not, and at times supplies of certain trees in certain places can be tight. But no single retailer, lot, nursery, farm, or consumer experience is reflective of the entire industry. The industry has consistently had a real Christmas tree for everyone who wants one. That's why having context from the industry itself is imperative in covering stories like this.
Coming up: Oooooooh that scent …
Look for this summer's release of additional survey results to touch on the desire people have to "return to normal" and how a real tree symbolizes that for them. There will be first-ever data exploring scent in detail – what Christmas trees smell like to people, how it makes them feel, and a surprising ranking of various scents associated with the holidays. And we'll revisit a past finding about those who switched from artificial to real and how many currently say they wish they'd started buying real Christmas trees sooner (it's not a small number).
Until then, Merry Christmas in July from the (new) Real Christmas Tree Board.
Survey Methodology
TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the in-house research practice of FleishmanHillard, fielded a survey of n=26 American media journalists, including n=1 journalist FH has previously communicated with. All survey respondents work in media/entertainment in a writing, editing or publishing capacity. The survey was fielded from January 10 to January 18, 2022.
The consumer survey was also fielded by TGI. N=1,500 Americans adults ages 21 to 49 years. All survey respondents celebrate or observe Christmas and either decide or share in the decision of whether and what kind of Christmas tree to put up in their home each year or influence their home's decisionmaker. The survey was fielded from May 26 to June 13, 2022.
Know Your Sources
The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) is the media's expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas tree. Chartered in 2015 as the Christmas Tree Promotion Board and renamed in 2022, it is a national research and promotion program whose mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers through promotion and public relations, while engaging in research to better serve our customers and growers. The USDA provides oversight of the RCTB to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness in its communications. The RCTB provides the media and public with accurate information, added insights, and the latest news and inspiration for the season. It represents real Christmas trees sold in the United States and is supported through annual assessments paid by any business growing or importing 500 or more real Christmas trees. This press release was developed and distributed by the RCTB. Search "Real Christmas Tree Board" online and visit RealChristmasTreeBoard.com
National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is the national trade association focusing on policy and regulation issues affecting the real Christmas tree industry. It serves the same constituents as the RCTB but with a different purpose. The NCTA represents members with one voice to protect and advocate on the industry's behalf. It represents state and regional associations and affiliated businesses that grow and sell Christmas trees or provide related supplies and services. The NCTA is known for presenting the White House Christmas tree on display in the Blue Room each year.
American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) does not represent real Christmas trees or growers. It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry. Thomas Harman1 is CEO of ACTA and is also the founder and CEO of Balsam Hill, a seller of artificial Christmas trees.2 The majority of artificial Christmas trees are manufactured overseas.3
1 https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/352342528_201912_990EO_2021042017972245.pdf
2 https://www.balsamhill.com/about-us
3 https://www.datamyne.com/blog/indicators/christmas-tree-imports-growers-come-short/
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FCS Top 25: Matt Zimmer's latest rankings
South Dakota State made sure their stay atop the FCS national rankings was not a short one, backing up their big win over North Dakota State with an impressive win over North Dakota in their second trip up I-29 in as many Saturdays. The win gave them a clean three-game sweep of their former North Central Conference Dakota rivals.
Montana, a top three team for most of the season, fell for the second straight week and find themselves dropping down the rankings. Meanwhile, it's starting to look like the top five teams in the country might be pretty clear — SDSU, NDSU, Montana State, Weber State and Sacramento State appear to be separating themselves. Could Jason Eck's Idaho Vandals get into that conversation? We'll see.
More:SDSU football notebook: Tucker Kraft is back in a big way
Here are my rankings for this week.
- South Dakota State
- Montana State
- Sacramento State
- North Dakota State
- Weber State
- Jackson State
- Chattanooga
- Delaware
- Idaho
- Holy Cross
- Incarnate Word
- Southeast Missouri
- Rhode Island
- UT-Martin
- Montana
- Austin Peay
- Richmond
- North Dakota
- William & Mary
- Samford
- Mercer
- Fordham
- Illinois State
- New Hampshire
- Southern Illinois | 2022-10-25T17:55:24+00:00 | argusleader.com | https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/2022/10/25/fcs-top-25-matt-zimmers-latest-rankings-for-football/69588337007/ |
BOISE, Idaho – The investigation started roughly 29 months ago with two missing children. It soon grew to encompass five states, four suspected murders and claims of unusual, doomsday-focused religious beliefs involving “dark spirits” and “zombies.”
On Monday morning, an Idaho jury will begin the difficult task of deciding the veracity of those claims and others in the triple murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.
Prosecutors charged Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, with multiple counts of conspiracy, murder and grand theft in connection with the deaths of Vallow Daybell’s two youngest children: 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and big sister Tylee Ryan, who was last seen a few days before her 17th birthday in 2019. Prosecutors also have charged the couple in connection with the October 2019 death of Chad Daybell’s late wife, Tammy Daybell.
The investigation garnered worldwide attention and was closely followed in the rural eastern Idaho community where the bodies of the children were found buried in Chad Daybell’s yard. As a result, Seventh District Judge Steven Boyce moved the trial more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) east to the city of Boise.
Both defendants have pleaded not guilty, but only Vallow Daybell’s trial begins Monday. The cases have been separated, and Chad Daybell’s trial is still months away. Vallow Daybell faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Eighteen-hundred people were called as potential jurors, and the pool whittled down to 10 men and eight women last week.
All 16 will hear the case, but only 12 will actually take part in deliberations to decide Vallow Daybell’s guilt or innocence. The other six are alternates and will be released from service before deliberations begin. Jurors will not be notified they are an alternate until it is time for deliberations in order to ensure they all stay engaged throughout the trial.
The trial is expected to take up to 10 weeks.
Prosecutors say the Daybells espoused strange doomsday-focused beliefs to further their alleged plan to kill the kids and Tammy Daybell to collect life insurance money and the children’s social security and survivor benefits.
Police documents detailed interviews with friends and family members who said the couple led a group that believed they could drive out evil spirits by praying and that they sought revelations from “beyond the spiritual veil.” Vallow Daybell’s close friend Melanie Gibb told investigators that the couple believed people became “zombies” when they were possessed by evil spirits.
The group would spend time praying to get rid of the zombies and believed, if they were successful, the possessed person would physically die — freeing their trapped soul from “limbo.” Vallow Daybell called JJ and Tylee “zombies” several times before they died, Gibb told investigators.
Idaho law enforcement officers started investigating the couple in November 2019 after extended family members reported the children were missing. During that period, police say the couple lied about the children’s whereabouts. The children’s bodies were found buried on Chad Daybell’s property in rural Idaho.
The couple married two weeks after Chad Daybell’s previous wife died unexpectedly. Tammy Daybell’s death was initially reported as resulting from natural causes, but investigators had her body exhumed after suspicions grew when Chad Daybell quickly remarried. | 2023-04-10T05:33:41+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/national/2023/04/10/guilty-or-not-jury-to-hear-claims-in-idaho-slain-kids-case/ |
Kansas has cracked The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time in nearly 10 years after a huge win while South Carolina remained the unanimous No. 1 team.
The 22nd-ranked Jayhawks routed then 12th-ranked Arizona by 27 points on the road to break into the AP Top 25 released Monday.
The top five teams remained the same with the Gamecocks followed by Stanford, Ohio State, Indiana and Notre Dame in voting by a 28-member national media panel.
Virginia Tech was sixth and will host the Fighting Irish on Sunday. Fellow ACC schools North Carolina and N.C. State were seventh and eighth.
UConn, which is beset with injuries, fell three places to ninth after losing at Maryland on Sunday. The Terrapins climbed five spots to 15th. UCLA moved up three spots to 10th.
Kansas, which is 9-0 for the fourth time in school history, last was in the poll on Jan. 14, 2013, when the Jayhawks were 23rd. They’ve been on the rise the last two years, finishing 21-10 last season for the program’s first 20-win season since 2012-13. Kansas lost to Stanford in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year.
“We have 11 returners and four starters back from last year’s team so there were high expectations going into this year,” Kansas coach Brandon Schneider said. “We learned a lot in the NCAA Tournament. We just tried to upgrade our schedule in the non-conference. I feel like we’re a group that is pretty bought in on the defensive end right now. Still a ton of room for improvement on the offensive end.”
Schneider said he will address with his team their being ranked. The Jayhawks host Tulsa on Friday.
“More in terms of the trappings of complacency, and we’re still in the non-conference,” Schneider said. “We need to feel good about it in terms of the program’s validation. I think we talked about being a program on the rise and that the trajectory of our program is headed in the right direction.”
RISING UTES
Utah moved up to No. 13, the school’s best ranking since the Utes were 12th in 2008. Utah ‘s best ranking ever is 11th in 1998. The team opens Pac-12 play on Wednesday against Colorado.
TIP-INS:
Arizona fell to 20th after its loss to Kansas. … Michigan fell five spots to 19th after losing to Toledo. … Iowa State, which dropped four spots to 14th after falling to rival Iowa, will face No. 25 Villanova on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase game. … Columbia received votes in the AP poll for the first time in school history. The Lions have wins over Miami and UMass, who made the NCAA Tournament last season.
MILESTONE
Maryland coach Brenda Frese had a memorable week, earning her 600th victory in a buzzer-beating win over Purdue on Thursday. Her team then beat UConn for the first time on Sunday, also giving the coach her first victory against the perennial powerhouse. Frese coached at Ball State and Minnesota before taking over at Maryland in 2002. She’s 601-173 in her career.
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AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 | 2022-12-13T17:26:11+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/sports/ap-south-carolina-tops-womens-ap-top-25-kansas-cracks-poll/ |
MIAMI — The family of a 33-year-old Illinois woman who was killed while parasailing in the Florida Keys last month has filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against the boat company, attorneys said.
Eleven family members, including Alaparthi’s 6-year-old daughter, were on the boat that afternoon. The family was visiting the Keys from Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and told the captain they could return the next day if the weather was too bad to go up in the parasail. But the captain said it would be OK, Haggard said.
Soon after the parasail was airborne, the captain began losing control of the boat because of “pegging” which causes the parasail to be filled with so much air that it drags the boat. Once the parasail line was cut, the mother and two children were dragged untethered across the water and crashed into a bridge.
A man on a nearby boat brought the trio to shore in Marathon. Alaparthi was dead at the scene, officials said. The boys were taken to a hospital.
While her son was not seriously injured he remains in shock and will likely suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, Haggard said.
The younger boy spent a week at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital being treated for injuries to his eyes, face and other parts of his body, Haggard said. He’s now in Illinois where he will need additional surgeries.
The lawsuit claims the company failed to properly train the captain and first mate, did not equip the boat with proper safety and parasailing equipment and operated the boat in unsafe weather conditions.
The lawyer for the boat company did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. | 2022-06-29T14:20:17+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/lawsuit-filed-by-family-of-woman-killed-while-parasailing/2022/06/29/8b06209c-f7a8-11ec-81db-ac07a394a86b_story.html |
Authorities: Arizona teacher threatened to shoot up Trump store, kill state senator
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13/Gray News) - A Tucson middle school teacher is accused of sending a threatening and profane email to an Arizona store that sells merchandise of former President Donald Trump.
Authorities said Donald Glenn Brown, 58, used a fake email address and name to send a message to The Trumped Store in Show Low, Arizona, on July 4.
Brown allegedly wrote the email from his mother’s home in Pinedale, which is about 15 miles from Show Low.
Authorities said Brown threatened to kill Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers, a well-known but controversial Republican, and shoot up the store. Rogers, who lives in Flagstaff, and Republican congressional nominee Eli Crane were in Show Low that day for a Fourth of July parade.
According to Steve Slaton, the owner of The Trumped Store, Rogers’ security team immediately got her to safety after the email was received.
In the email, the writer claims to be a friend of Ron Watkins, a prominent figure in the QAnon conspiracy movement who ran for office in Arizona. In June 2022, Watkins filed an ethics complaint against Rogers over a social media post.
A Navajo County grand jury indicted Brown for threats “to commit an act of terrorism” on Oct. 4.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed troopers arrested Brown in Tucson on Sept. 7 and he was booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex. As of Oct. 21, he is not in custody in either Pima or Navajo County.
The Tucson Unified School District confirmed Brown was a music teacher at Pistor Middle School. The district said he has not been in a classroom since his arrest.
Copyright 2022 KOLD News 13 via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-21T23:06:58+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/10/21/authorities-arizona-teacher-threatened-shoot-up-trump-store-kill-state-senator/ |
Luxurious hotels, dazzling casinos, sandy beaches and now, the world’s largest beachfront waterpark dot the Atlantic City landscape.
Island Waterpark, now part of Showboat Resort, is a 120,000-square-foot mostly indoor facility full of splashes and fun. It features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot surf simulator, a lazy river, kids cove, and an exclusive adult-only paradise island with the only swim-up bar in Atlantic City. Attractions such as the Riptide Zip Line and the Coconut Zero-Gravity Coaster are not yet available. | 2023-07-12T11:41:36+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2023/07/island-waterpark-at-showboat-atlantic-city-review-inside-the-worlds-largest-beachfront-waterpark-now-open-in-nj.html |
Which Cruella costume is best?
Cruella de Vil is a character from the classic animated movie “101 Dalmatians” and the recent 2021 movie remake, “Cruella.” The mischievous character dresses in bold and eccentric fashion statements. If you’re looking for a striking villain costume for a party or Halloween, you can’t go wrong with dressing like Cruella. For a quality option, the Lgandpg Cruella Costume is the best pick.
What to know before you buy a Cruella costume
Size and fit
Though there is a standard size chart, the charts online may vary. It depends on the brand or the region the clothes have been manufactured in. As such, the size of some costumes may run larger or smaller than what has been indicated. The fit may also vary based on your body shape. To get the most accurate size, check both the size number and the actual measurements.
Weather
Depending on where you live, you may need to add or remove some layers of clothing to your costume. For instance, in chilly weather, you can use items such as tights, leggings, capes or leather gloves to keep you warm while maintaining the character’s aesthetic. If the material of your costume is thick enough, you can remove some layers and add accessories and jewelry to finish the look.
Design
Cruella de Vil has multiple dresses that can be used as costumes. The most common Cruella dresses are the red flame dress and the classic black and white dress inspired by the dalmatian fur. These are also the easiest to find. However, you can choose any of her iconic looks and simply select accessories to replicate them.
Comfort
The best costume not only looks great but also feels great. Costumes with elastic seams and zippers make it easy to adjust the outfit to your preference and move around. It should also be made from a soft material as scratchy fabrics tend to irritate the skin. Additionally, your costume should not be too tight or too loose as that might be uncomfortable or shabby.
What to look for in a quality Cruella costume
Accessories
Additional accessories like gloves, jewelry or masks add to the authenticity of any Cruella-inspired outfit. Some classic items the character has include her black and white wig, fur coat and black cigarette holder. These pieces make your character come to life and add the flare Cruella is known for. High-quality costumes also have the actual accessories and not just designs that have been printed onto the costume.
Material and durability
A high-quality material can be used over and over again without looking worn out or shabby. The material should feel thick and heavy and should not tear easily. A good costume also has strong stitches that do not unravel when stretched or show any loose threads.
Authentic look
The best costumes pay attention to as much detail as possible, they are authentic and easily recognized by fans. For instance, one of Cruella’s signature looks is the black and white Dalmatian dress in a high-low design with black gloves. Another popular dress is the flame dress, which is a red dress with ruffles at the bottom.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cruella costume
Depending on the size and type of material used, it costs between $10-$70.
Cruella costume FAQ
Was Cruella’s coat real Dalmatian?
A. No. According to Disney, the design of the coat was inspired by Dalmatian fur but only faux fur was used.
How can I make a Cruella wig?
A. For the iconic half-black and half-white look, start by sectioning a black wig in two parts then dye one side with white dye. You can also dye just the front part of the wig white, depending on the costume you’re going for. Bleaching the wig before using the dye is another alternative that helps the color last longer.
How can I replicate Cruella’s makeup?
A. You can get the look with a smoldering smoky eye shadow, winged eyeliner and a bold red lip.
What’s the best Cruella costume to buy?
Top Cruella costume
What you need to know: This is a two-piece Cruella costume set with a dress and a wig.
What you’ll love: This classic black-and-white Dalmatian outfit is instantly recognizable and is made from soft and breathable fabric. It also comes with the option of a cape that adds more life to the costume. The black and white wig is already styled and curled, so it will need little to no adjustments.
What you should consider: Some users say the wig is a little scratchy and may get uncomfortable over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Cruella costume for the money
Eusnady’s Kids Cruella de Vil Costume
What you need to know: This is a red costume inspired by Cruella’s flame dress.
What you’ll love: This dress is comfortable to wear and has a good fit for most children. The red dress is sleeveless and fitted with ruffles at the bottom. The style is very cute and can easily be paired with other accessories.
What you should consider: The material is thin and the costume does not come with any additional accessories.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Women’s Black White Costume Dress
What you need to know: This is a classic three-piece Cruella costume set.
What you’ll love: This iconic costume is made from lightweight and soft polyester fabric that feels comfortable on your skin. You also have the option to choose just the dress or the dress with gloves and a wig. The wig comes with a hairnet that makes it easier to wear and is adjustable for your head size.
What you should consider: It might run a little small and the material has little or no stretch to it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Trust me, I know how exhausting it can be to figure out how to feed your kids a healthy diet while also living in the real world as a busy working parent with limited time and means.
Sometimes, popping a frozen pizza into the oven or microwaving some frozen fish sticks is the quickest, easiest and least expensive way to get a meal on the table that your kids will actually eat. Even health experts do it from time to time.
"My littlest one will eat mac and cheese" — from a box — "every day if he could," says Kevin Hall, a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health who studies obesity and diabetes.
These kinds of quick, convenient, ready-to-heat meals and packaged snacks now dominate the diets of American kids and teens. They're all what's known as all ultra-processed foods, that is, industrially formulated products made mostly from ingredients extracted or refined from foods. They're usually high in fat, added sugars and salt. And they often contain additives like colorings, flavorings, emulsifiers or hydrogenated oils — used to transform the texture, looks and flavor of food.
Ultra-processed foods made up a whopping 67% of the calories in kids' and teens' diets in 2018, a trend that's been growing, according to a study published in 2021 in the journal JAMA. The trend cuts across socioeconomic lines, notes study author Dr. Fang Fang Zhang, a nutritional epidemiologist at Tufts University. The same study found that kids are eating less of the foods we know are good for them, like fruits and vegetables.
A large body of research has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods to a host of bad health outcomes in adults, including a higher risk of hypertension, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and even dying prematurely from all causes, says Zhang.
Though the research is more limited in kids, some studies have found a link to health concerns such as weight gain and higher cholesterol levels. Zhang says there's enough evidence that it makes sense to reduce the amount of these foods that kids eat, especially because dietary habits adopted in childhood often carry over into adulthood.
But that doesn't mean you need to eliminate ultra-processed foods altogether. After all, there's a reason why busy families like them: They're convenient, tasty and affordable. So how can you make healthier choices without breaking the bank — or cooking late into the night? We've got advice from experts, plus some smart swaps for kids' favorite junk foods.
First, learn to recognize ultra-processed foods
Some foods, like fresh vegetables, meat or dairy, are unprocessed or only minimally processed. Others, like canned tuna or peaches in syrup, are moderately processed; they usually have just two or three ingredients.
To spot an ultra-processed food, look at the ingredient list. If you see a bunch of items that wouldn't be in your home kitchen – like stabilizers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, thickeners and bulking agents — then it is ultra-processed. "That's where you're kind of wondering, is this really food or is this some sort of a creation?" says Allison Sylvetsky, a nutrition researcher at George Washington University whose work focuses on obesity and diabetes in kids.
Ultra-processed foods can include foods marketed as good for you. "There's a lot of [health] claims on the packages and a lot of those claims can be misleading, whether they're intended to be or not," Sylvetsky says — which is why you need to read the ingredients.
Also watch for high sugar, fat and sodium content, which tend to be densely packed into these foods.
Beware of sneaky added sugars
Added sugars can appear by other names, notes Christopher Gardner, a nutrition researcher at Stanford University. For example, brown sugar, corn syrup, dextrose and high-fructose corn syrup are all sugar by another name. Sugar is often added because it helps make packaged foods irresistible.
And it's not just in cookies and candies. It also pops up in places you might not expect it, so you might not realize just how much sugar your kids (and you) are eating in foods that aren't desserts. For instance, I recently spotted added sugar in packaged tortilla chips.
To be clear, sugars occur naturally in foods like fruits and dairy. That's not a concern. But added sugars are more common in less nutritious foods, and if your kids fill up on sugary foods, it leaves less room for the healthy stuff.
Check the nutrition facts label as well
If you take away nothing else from this story, remember this: Regardless of whether a food is ultra-processed, too much sugar, fat and salt are known risk factors for a host of poor health outcomes. Besides sugar, watch out for foods that can be sneakily heavy on salt. (Packaged breads are a known offender.) And don't forget to look at serving sizes. They can be deceptive. Even a small package that's easy to eat in one sitting can contain more than one serving.
Look for less-processed options with this nifty database
"Just because something is ultra-processed doesn't mean it's unhealthy," says Sylvetsky. She says it's a matter of how much and often you eat them. "It's more when you do have a lot of ultra-processed foods, you have to kind of take a closer look at the ingredients and then try to make an informed decision."
Researchers at Northeastern University actually created a cool online database called TrueFood that lets you browse for food items to see how processed they are. It scores foods on a scale from 0 (unprocessed or minimally processed) to 100 (highly ultra-processed) and even suggests less processed alternatives. So, for example, one brand of tortillas has a score of 94 and contains additives including emulsifiers, while another has a score of 1 — its ingredient list is simply corn, water, salt and lime. The database is still a prototype and doesn't contain every food out there, but you may find it useful.
Fill your kids plates with fruits and vegetables. Guess what? Frozen and canned count, too
One trick I often use with my own kids is to fill half their plate with vegetables I know they'll eat. (They're fans of cooked frozen broccoli.) Instead of chips, I also pack fruits they like as lunch snacks. The more of the good stuff they eat, the less room they have in their stomachs for junk.
And loading up on produce doesn't have to bust your budget. "Don't be afraid to buy frozen or canned," says Neftali Duran, an instructor with Cooking Matters, a program of the anti-hunger nonprofit Share Our Strength that teaches families how to make healthier choices at the supermarket on a tight budget. Research shows frozen produce is just as nutritious as fresh, but it's often more affordable.
Another bonus of frozen veggies? Less waste. "Use whatever you need and you can put it back in the freezer," Duran says.
As for canned produce, it can be a fine option if it's packed in water, says Sylvetsky. Just watch out for additives like salt and sugar. (Think fruit canned in syrup.) One tip: If you pick up a can of beans with added sodium, drain them in a colander for 2 minutes, rinse them off with running tap water for 10 seconds, then drain them again for another 2 minutes. Research suggests this can flush out a lot of the excess sodium.
Shop the grocery store perimeter — and try Latin or Asian markets
Duran notes you can also save on fresh produce by shopping at Latin or Asian markets, which often offer a wide array of quality produce for cheaper prices than chain grocery stores. In general, experts suggest shopping the perimeter of the supermarket first — that's where you'll usually find the fresh or frozen produce, meat and dairy products. The middle aisles are generally full of ultra-processed foods. So fill your cart with the good stuff first.
Use shortcuts to make it easier to cook at home
Cooking every day can be a lot. I ran NPR's food vertical for nearly a decade and I still don't cook daily. But there are some shortcuts you can use to make home cooking less of a burden, especially if you're not used to cooking from scratch.
For starters, try mastering five recipes that you and your family like and rotate through them, suggests Duran of Cooking Matters. The group's website offers lots of simple recipes you can make quickly — choose from 15, 30 or 45 minutes. Try cooking once and eating several times by doubling the recipe and storing the leftovers in the fridge or freezer, he says.
For instance, a big pot of beans can add protein and fiber to several meals throughout the week. Throw those beans over rice in an insulated container and that can be school lunch, too.
This kind of meal prepping is popular — find inspiration and recipes from online influencers like meal prepper Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook. Another way to make family meals easier is to cook a base ingredient once — say, chicken breasts — and incorporate it into multiple recipes throughout the week. Find more family cooking tips here.
Don't try to be perfect. Aim for the 80/20 rule
Life happens. Sometimes, the boxed mac and cheese is what's for dinner. And that's fine. "I don't want to shame people about what they're eating, especially parents. Do your best," says Duran.
Gardner says it's OK to indulge in less-than-ideal foods every now and then. He points to the philosophy embraced by his favorite chef: the "80/20" rule. "She eats very intentionally 80% of the time, and 20% of the time she has fun with food, because food brings us joy."
Think of fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, lean meats and dairy as the basis of your family's diet. And if you happen to sneak in a little stabilizer-laden ice cream bar every now and then? So be it.
Kid-friendly substitutions for favorite foods
Pay attention to the foods your kids eat the most of and clamor for often and try to have healthier versions on hand. These kinds of replacements can add up to a healthier diet overall. Here's a few to try.
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LONDON (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says that “just by existing,” she and her husband Prince Harry “upset the dynamic of the hierarchy” when they were in the U.K.
The former actress made headlines in Britain on Tuesday with comments made during an interview with U.S. magazine The Cut. In the interview published Monday, the duchess said it’s not easy to “forgive” when asked if there was room for forgiveness between her, Britain’s royal family and her own family. She also referred to Harry’s strained ties with his father, Prince Charles.
“I think forgiveness is really important. It takes a lot more energy to not forgive,” she said. “But it takes a lot of effort to forgive. I’ve really made an active effort, especially knowing that I can say anything.”
Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, have been in a tense relationship with Britain’s royal family since they stepped away from royal duties and left the U.K. in early 2020, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media.
Since their move to California, where they are now settled with their two young children, they have publicly discussed their unhappiness with the royal family. In a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, Meghan spoke about racism within the monarchy and Harry said Charles had stopped taking his calls.
Asked about Meghan’s privacy lawsuit against a British tabloid, The Cut — part of New York Magazine — said the duchess spoke about the terrible impact of “toxic tabloid culture” on both her and Harry’s families.
“Harry said to me, ‘I lost my dad in this process.’ It doesn’t have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that’s his decision,” she told the magazine.
A spokeswoman for Meghan later clarified that the duchess was referring to losing her own estranged father, Thomas Markle, and saying that she hopes this does not happen to Harry and his father.
The couple have signed deals with Spotify and Netflix, and the first offering, a podcast featuring Meghan as a host in conversation with celebrities, has just launched.
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DURHAM, N.H. — Matt Herasme had 15 points, Kyree Brown scored a game-winning layup with 28 seconds left and New Hampshire beat NJIT 59-58 on Tuesday night.
Herasme was 5-of-10 shooting for the Wildcats (14-14, 9-7 America East Conference). Nick Johnson scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 15 (1 for 5 from 3-point range). Daniels had eight points.
Osawe finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Highlanders (7-22, 4-12). Justin Anderson added nine points for NJIT. In addition, Adam Hess finished with seven points.
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Democratic Rep. Colin Allred (Tex.) will challenge two-term Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for his Senate seat in 2024, Allred announced Wednesday morning.
On that day, Allred said in the video, he heard glass breaking and texted his wife to say, “Whatever happens, I love you,” then took off his jacket and “got ready to take on anyone who came through that door.” He slammed Cruz for voting against the certification of election results that day and for hiding in a storage closet during the attack.
“But that’s Ted for you: All hat, no cattle," Allred said in the video.
I’m running for U.S. Senate because Texans deserve a Senator whose team is Texas. Ted Cruz only cares about himself.
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Allred, a lawyer and former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans, was first elected to Congress in 2018, defeating incumbent Pete Sessions (R-Tex.) in an upset. In November, Allred won reelection to his third House term by more than 30 percentage points.
“Some people say a Democrat can’t win in Texas. Well, someone like me was never supposed to get this far,” said Allred in the video, recounting his childhood in Texas where he was raised by a single mother and never knew his father.
Because of that, he said, Allred became the first member of Congress to publicly take paternity leave in 2019. He took paternity leave once again in 2021 after the birth of his second son, and has been a vocal proponent of national paid family leave.
“Being there for your partner and newborn during this critical period leads to better outcomes for kids, dads and their partners, and men taking paternity leave promotes equality for working moms,” Allred said in 2021.
Allred, 40, is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and serves on the House transportation and foreign affairs committees, as well as the newly GOP-formed select committee on “the weaponization of the federal government.”
Cruz, 52, was first elected to the Senate in 2013. He won reelection in 2018 by fewer than 3 percentage points, fending off a challenge from Democrat Beto O’Rourke. Cruz also ran for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, ultimately suspending his campaign after losing the Indiana primary and later endorsing his chief primary rival, Donald Trump.
The 2024 Senate map is a brutal one for Democrats, who must defend — in a presidential election year — eight of their seats in states that voted for Trump or just narrowly backed Biden in 2020. Texas, while still decidedly a long shot, represents the Democrats’ best opportunity to pick up a seat, given that Cruz has faced lagging approval ratings, according to University of Texas polling.
Cruz’s approval ratings notably took a hit after he decamped with his family to Cancun while millions of Texans were dealing with widespread power outages and severe freezing weather in February 2021.
After being spotted at the airport and facing intense criticism and mockery for leaving the state during a crisis, Cruz finally released a statement the following day, shortly before flying back to Houston after less than 24 hours in Cancun.
“Like millions of Texans, our family lost heat and power too,” Cruz stated then. “With school cancelled for the week, our girls asked to take a trip with friends. Wanting to be a good dad, I flew down with them last night and am flying back this afternoon. My staff and I are in constant communication with state and local leaders to get to the bottom of what happened in Texas.”
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New version will support Mobileum's end-to-end portfolio and enhance its Machine Learning capabilities to help CSPs cope with a rapidly evolving tech landscape
CUPERTINO, Calif, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of telecom analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the latest release of its Active Intelligence Platform (AIP), a cloud-native big data solution designed to collect and analyze a growing volume, velocity, and diversity of complex data streams generated by Communication Service Provider (CSP) networks.
The new release of AIP is built on an advanced data lakehouse architecture and lays the foundation for "One Platform," "One Technology," "One Data Policy," and "One User Experience." This foundation will allow customers to manage data as a product, providing different functional stakeholders and domain-specific team members the ability to collaborate with complete control and visibility over the data lifecycle. Users can rely on this data infrastructure to run quick, off-the-shelf BI analyses, while data scientists can develop and test new machine learning models faster and with higher confidence. This release supports a wide set of domain-specific applications for mobile roaming, network security, risk management, testing and service assurance, customer experience, and data monetization.
"Service providers have access to massive amounts of data but struggle to analyze and leverage it holistically across the organization. AIP's new data lakehouse architecture provides a common repository for both structured and unstructured data – enabling better AI/ML-powered insights with fewer resources," stated Avnish Chauhan, Chief Technology Officer at Mobileum. "This latest release steps up operators' 'low-code capabilities, allowing citizen data scientists to create their own analytical use cases and forecasts quickly and easily – bringing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to the entire organization."
The Active Intelligence Platform simplifies data analysis by removing the need for operators to manage and support individual machine learning components, databases, and storage, allowing CSPs to focus on their business. It is built using industry standards and open APIs for easier integration. And its cloud-native architecture integrates with any existing cloud provider – or it can be installed on-premises - allowing operators to leverage best-of-breed technologies.
Each Mobileum application built on top of AIP benefits from its analytical capabilities and insights. This new version expands possibilities in a number of fields, such as in network anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and trouble ticketing, enabling a fully automated, closed-loop process. Additionally, it enhances integrated risk management, enabling rich, real-time insights and tight integration between security and fraud applications.
"This is the kind of agility and flexibility that every network operator needs in the era of 5G. The ability to cope with new data formats, new business and deployment models, and new technologies on the fly is now possible with AIP," stated Mr. Chauhan.
To see a demonstration of the latest version of AIP or to learn more, stop by Mobileum's stand at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, from February 27 – March 2, 2023.
About Mobileum Inc.
Mobileum is a leading provider of Telecom analytics solutions for roaming, core network, security, risk management, domestic and international connectivity testing, and customer intelligence. More than 1,000 customers rely on its Active Intelligence platform, which provides advanced analytics solutions, allowing customers to connect deep network and operational intelligence with real-time actions that increase revenue, improve customer experience, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mobileum has global offices in Australia, Germany, Greece, India, Portugal, Singapore, UK, and United Arab Emirates.
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GrubMarket acquires Frantoni and Granite State Software, established providers of trusted software products for food supply chain businesses of all sizes, to grow its technology capabilities and expand its footprint as a provider of comprehensive software functionalities for food wholesalers, distributors, and brokers nationwide.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation ("Frantoni") and Kansas-based Granite State Software ("GSS"), highly reputable enterprise software providers that specialize in building advanced food supply chain software solutions, with a focus on the Eastern and Midwest regions of the U.S.
Both companies are led by software veterans with decades of industry experience in the fresh produce space. Founded nearly 40 years ago by experienced computer professional Peter Kimball, GSS is now managed by seasoned software engineer Glenn Sherman, who joined GSS in 1990 and took over ownership of the company in 2014. Frantoni is still run by original owner Frank Gemeinhardt, accomplished tech sales executive and software engineer who built Frantoni into industry-leading software used by many prominent produce wholesalers in New York City. In addition to offering specialized produce ERP software systems, both GSS and Frantoni seamlessly integrate with Orders IO, GrubMarket's innovative, custom-branded eCommerce mobile app for customer ordering and communications. Known for their commitment to customer satisfaction, both Frantoni and GSS have loyal and dedicated customers who have grown with the companies for decades. After the acquisition, GSS and Frantoni will continue to be managed by Glenn Sherman and Frank Gemeinhardt, respectively, and GSS and Frantoni customers will have the opportunity to add on additional modules offered by GrubMarket's Orders IO and WholesaleWare products.
"We are thrilled to join GrubMarket and continue our legacy by working with the team here to improve the archaic and old-school food supply chain industry. Our deep technical expertise from 39+ years of produce wholesale software development experience, combined with our strong customer relationships across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast U.S., puts us in a unique position to help further GrubMarket's mission to digitally transform this under-digitized sector," said Glenn Sherman, owner of GSS.
Frank Gemeinhardt, owner of Frantoni, adds: "We are excited to join the GrubMarket team to provide our customers with the opportunity to adopt additional modules offered by the visionary WholesaleWare ERP software. GrubMarket's tech team is among the best in the industry, and we can't wait to collaborate as a greater team to solidify our status as the most impactful technology enabler in the food space."
According to Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket: "Both Frantoni and GSS have strong reputations in the software development space for fresh food supply chain players. Both companies have a customer-first philosophy that matches our own here at GrubMarket. They've been in business for decades, have proven track records of high customer satisfaction, and offer strong synergies with our flagship product, WholesaleWare. We're excited to bring Glenn and Frank's considerable expertise to GrubMarket, to help us continue building a best-in-class software and eCommerce experience for our software customers. This acquisition enables us to further strengthen our ability to accelerate digital transformation in this traditional food supply chain space."
GSS and Frantoni's software offerings will become an addition to GrubMarket's eCommerce and software product family, which already includes the innovative and proprietary WholesaleWare software suite, the company's software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales, and online ordering features, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics, as well as Orders IO, GrubMarket's custom branded mobile eCommerce solution.
About GrubMarket
Founded in 2014, GrubMarket is a San Francisco-based food technology company operating in the space of food supply chain eCommerce for both business customers and end consumers, as well as providing related software-as-a-service solutions to digitally transform the American and global food supply chain. Currently, GrubMarket operates in all 50 U.S. States; Ontario and British Columbia (Canada); Argentina, Chile, and Colombia (South America); India, Mexico, South Africa, and Spain, with plans to expand to the rest of the U.S., Canada, South America, and other parts of the world.
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The First EdTech Platform To Put The Power of Generative AI in The Hands Of Teachers Results In More Than 875% User Increase
NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Within a month of its official launch, edtech startup Pressto has seen unprecedented growth. The first-to-market generative AI for teachers is a classroom ready platform that has yielded over 1,300 teachers and 5,000 student sign-ups - totaling an 875% overall user increase - from more than 700 schools across the country.
"Based on our years of research, we know that both the desire to find alternative tools to motivate writing, as well as the need to remain ahead of students when it comes to AI in the classroom is essential, so we are not surprised that teachers are quickly embracing Pressto and our user numbers are growing at such a rapid pace," says Pressto Founder and CEO, Daniel Stedman. "There hasn't been a disruptor in writing in decades until now, and Pressto has found a way to implement this new wave of AI technology to help educators with writing instruction."
Pressto's unique capabilities and innovative approach resulted in early accolades for the beta version, including an honorable mention in the Education Category of Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards. The platform has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and has since transformed into the first platform to put AI in the hands of teachers, empowering them with tools and knowledge needed to utilize AI confidently and effectively in their classrooms.
The all-new AI Assignment Assistant generates customized writing prompts on any topic or subject, at any grade level and in any curriculum within seconds. These prompts are then linked to structured writing experiences, helping teachers enhance their students' writing and critical thinking skills by empowering them with scaffolds, such as writing blocks, different writing styles, signal words, and important words and phrases. Great for differentiated learning styles, Pressto enables teachers with the ability to address the needs of all their students and align any subject to an individual's particular interests.
"We've seen students who once struggled to put their thoughts into words start to confidently express themselves through writing. We've seen students who lacked the motivation to write become passionate about the craft. And we've seen students who never thought they could excel in writing exceed their own expectations, which has been one of the most incredible and truly rewarding experiences since we launched in late January," adds Stedman.
The newest version of Pressto integrates with Google Classroom and will continue to be offered for free for the 2022/2023 school year. Many of the current schools signed up in Pressto are located throughout 49 US states, Canada, the UK, India, and New Zealand. To learn more about Pressto, please visit www.pressto.ai.
ABOUT PRESSTO AI
Pressto AI was founded in 2021 by Daniel Stedman, the co-founder of Brooklyn Magazine and Northside Media. Pressto develops proprietary educational technology that is designed to transform the way writing is taught and learned in the digital classroom. Pressto provides an environment that makes writing fun and purposeful for students and time-saving and easier for teachers. Pressto's Junior Journalist Program provides students with real-world, project-based learning opportunities in conjunction with local Mayor's offices, and the platform was acknowledged as an honorable mention in the Education Category of Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards. To learn more, visit www.pressto.ai.
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DALLAS – Texas is at the center of an ongoing, nationwide struggle between state and local authorities. It's an escalating dispute over who has what power — and when.
The newest battle centers on criminal district attorneys in Texas' big cities, who are mostly Democrats. Some of these chief prosecutors have told their communities they will use their inherent discretion and not zealously pursue criminal cases against women who seek abortions or families who obtain gender-affirming health care for their children. (Several later said they would make decisions on a case-by-case basis.)
But declarations from prosecutors have led conservative lawmakers in Texas and elsewhere to propose legislation seeking to curb the power of DAs.
"There is an interesting philosophical debate about where power should rest in a state-local system," says Ann Bowman, a professor at Texas A&M's Bush School of Government. "How much the state should have, how much local government should have."
The fight nationwide
The clash has echoes in other state-local power struggles. In Mississippi, Republican state lawmakers have proposed installing state-appointed judges in the City of Jackson and giving the capitol police force citywide jurisdiction. Jackson is 83% percent Black and controlled by Democrats.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said county sheriffs "won't be in their job" if they don't enforce a new requirement that owners of semi-automatic rifles register them with the state.
And a county prosecutor in Florida was removed last year after Gov. Ron DeSantis accused him of not enforcing certain laws.
Texas' governor does not have that power, although some legislative proposals would set a process for removal.
That includes one from Texas Rep. David Cook, a Republican from the Fort Worth area. His bill would ban district attorneys from having a policy of not enforcing any particular offense. The bill would set financial penalties, too.
"As a district attorney, you have a job which entails looking at all the cases that are brought in and judging each case on a case-by-case basis," Cook says. "And so, if you're making blanket statements and giving blanket immunity, then you're not doing your job."
In Georgia, similar legislation is moving. There, the state would create a commission to oversee prosecutors and allow for discipline or removal if they refused to charge a particular crime.
Big City DAs in Texas go quiet
Several of the same progressive prosecutors in Texas who made statements after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision aren't doing interviews on the proposed bills. The state association of district and county attorneys told members the flood of prosecutor-related bills "deserves your full attention."
District Attorney Mark Gonzalez of Nueces County in South Texas, who is facing an unrelated effort to remove him from office, says the group's announcement to not pursue abortion cases may have been too hasty.
"The statement may have been the straw that perhaps broke the camel's back," says Gonzalez, a Democrat. "I think it'd be smarter for us to move in silence, and I think that may have been something we didn't accomplish."
Yet he sees the bills to curb local prosecutors as part of a larger backlash against a more progressive approach to law enforcement, one that seeks to reduce mass incarceration and prevent its damaging effects.
"We have a different approach to making some changes to it, which can impact people of color and lower economic status," Gonzalez says. "I don't know why that's such a big deal."
Not every local official gets blowback for bucking the state. A group of Texas sheriffs refused to enforce the governor's mask mandate early in the COVID-19 pandemic, yet there was no flurry of proposals to make them follow that law. Experts say that's because sheriffs align more with the conservative leadership of the state.
State Rep. Cook, however, said he's open to reigning them in.
"I have not filed a bill in that regard, but I certainly would not rule it out," he says.
For the moment, though, bills targeting county district attorneys are what's on offer.
Gonzalez says he has no written policy about pursuing certain crimes but tells his office to simply "do the right thing." He's not running for reelection and said he will be happy to watch from the sidelines should any new law get litigated in court.
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The International Boxing Hall of Fame might have to build a new wing to host all the inductees after this weekend’s ceremonies.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. alone makes Sunday’s event one of the most anticipated in years. Add in fighters like Roy Jones Jr., Andre Ward and Bernard Hopkins — as well as some pioneering women — and the boxing hall in tiny Canastota, New York, figures to fill up quickly.
The last two ceremonies were canceled because of the pandemic. So there’s a three-year class of 27 fighters — and 36 honorees in total — that should appeal to even the most casual boxing fan.
That includes a new women’s category headed by Laila Ali and Christy Martin, who shot to fame when she was featured on some of Mike Tyson’s fight cards in the 1990s.
Organizers say all the fighters are expected to be there except one. Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is in Ukraine alongside his brother, Vitali, helping run the capital city of Kyiv during the ongoing war against invading Russia. Vitali Klitschko, mayor of Kyiv and also a former heavyweight champ, was inducted in 2018.
There are so many fighters that the event will be held at a nearby casino instead of in Canastota. Instead of fighting each other, the inductees will find themselves fighting for time for their acceptance speeches in the biggest induction ever for the small hall that honors boxing’s greatest.
Here’s a look at some of the inductees:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. — One of the all-time greats, and certainly one of the best defensive fighters ever. His 50-0 record suggests perfection but Mayweather will probably best be known more for how he capitalized on his career better than any fighter before him. He invented the Money May persona, but the money was very real, including the estimated $200 million he made to fight Manny Pacquiao in the richest fight ever. Mayweather also banked similar money to fight UFC’s Conor McGregor, and his record as a pay-per-view king may stand for a long time. Is he the greatest fighter ever as he claims? No, but that doesn’t stop him from being in the conversation.
BERNARD HOPKINS — The Executioner was certainly one of the greatest middleweights of all time, with a record 20 straight defenses of the middleweight title he won in 1995. Hopkins would later move up to 175 pounds, and set a record as oldest champion when he beat Jean Pascal at the age of 46 to win the light heavyweight title. Two years later, he won the title again at the age of 48. Hopkins made his biggest payday when he stopped Oscar De La Hoya with a body punch in their 2004 showdown, then won again when he joined De La Hoya as a shareholder in Golden Boy Promotions. Not only a great fighter, but a great talker, especially when it comes to his career.
ROY JONES JR. — In his prime he was a masterful blend of speed and power, so shifty that opponents struggled to even hit him. Jones had a gold medal stolen from him in the 1988 Olympics, but went on to win titles in four different weight classes. One of those titles came at heavyweight when he beat John Ruiz in 2003, but the drastic move up from light heavyweight took a toll on Jones, who would go on to lose three of his next four fights at 175 pounds. His legacy was diluted further because he fought another 15 years after that with middling results.
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO — One of two hulking heavyweight brothers who grew up in the Soviet boxing system, Klitschko’s career nearly ended in 2004 when he was stopped by Lamon Brewster. He would come back from that defeat to dominate the heavyweight division for nearly a decade, fighting most of the time in Germany, where he had a big fan base. More casual fans didn’t like his careful style but Klitschko showed he could brawl, too, when he dropped Anthony Joshua before 90,000 people in London before being stopped in 2017 in what would be his last fight. Klitschko has been in Ukraine with his brother, Vitali, since Russia invaded their country.
CHRISTY MARTIN — Her story was as compelling as her fights, and Martin had a big stage on the undercard of some of Tyson’s pay-per-view fights. She was a gritty fighter who moved forward constantly and her bloody match with Deirdre Gogarty on a Tyson undercard in 1996 made a lot of boxing fans realize that women’s fights were real. Martin would later be shot and stabbed by her husband and trainer, who is currently serving a prison term. Also inducted on the women’s side is Laila Ali, who carried the weight of her famous father’s name as she campaigned her way to a 24-0 record at a time women’s boxing wasn’t taken seriously.
OTHERS — Take your pick among a group of deserving candidates including Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Andre Ward, Shane Mosley and James Toney. All are top fighters who could headline any other ceremony that didn’t include some of the greatest ever.
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More AP boxing: https://apnews.com/hub/boxing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-11T12:27:22+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/sports/us-world-sports/crowded-dais-as-boxing-hall-of-fame-inducts-three-classes/ |
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Rhino poaching in Namibia increased dramatically last year, with nearly twice as many of the critically endangered animals killed than the year before, the country’s environment ministry says.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism released figures on Monday showing that 87 rhinos were poached in 2022, up from 45 in 2021.
It was “a serious concern,” the ministry said.
Of the 87 rhinos poached last year, 61 were black rhinos and 26 white rhinos, the ministry said. And 46 of those rhinos were poached at the Etosha National Park, Namibia’s flagship game reserve.
Namibia has more than one-third of the world’s black rhinos and the Etosha National Park is home to the biggest single black rhino population, according to the Save The Rhino organization.
Save The Rhino estimates there are approximately 6,000 black rhinos left and around 15,000 white rhinos. Those two species are only found in the wild in Africa.
Conservation groups have warned that the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic could undermine efforts to stop poaching. | 2023-01-31T17:24:12+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-endangered-rhino-poaching-nearly-doubled-in-namibia-in-2022/ |
News Summary:
- Webex Calling is natively integrating with the AT&T mobile network to provide a powerful, mobile-first, and unified collaboration experience via a single business mobile number.
- AT&T and Cisco are working together to bring SD-WAN connectivity with add-on services such as 5G and broadband to deliver an optimized experience for businesses of all sizes.
- AT&T is launching a self-service digital purchasing experience for small and medium businesses, bundling fiber and mobility, and adding Cisco Meraki's cloud-managed solution.
LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CISCO LIVE -- Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and AT&T announced new solutions to enhance connectivity and advance the calling landscape for hybrid workforces. Whether on the shop floor, the top floor, at the branch office, the home office, or the commute in between, the modern workforce is not tethered to a single space, device, or geography. With the new offerings, including Cisco's Webex Calling and SD-WAN solutions alongside AT&T mobile network, businesses of any size can offer employees a simple, secure, consistent experience to thrive in any setting.
Seamless, Flexible and Native Integration with Webex Calling
The companies today announced plans that will help ensure a seamless and reliable mobile-first collaboration experience, allowing users the flexibility to take calls across multiple devices while traveling for work, running errands, and more.
With the dramatic increase in the use of mobile phones as the primary business device, enterprises need connectivity solutions that are easy to manage, secure, and provide the flexibility and reliability desired for work from anywhere. This integration addresses this need with key features including:
- Single number mobile identity: Combining the capabilities of an AT&T wireless smartphone with the native integration of Webex Calling will provide greater functionality and flexibility for on-the-go communication.
- Reduce costs: This integration helps enterprise customers lower costs by reducing or eliminating the need for traditional fixed business lines.
- Crystal clear voice: AT&T Cloud Voice with Webex Go allows users to securely make and receive business calls using AT&T's fast, reliable nationwide mobile network and seamlessly elevate calls to a fully immersive Webex collaboration experience across the Webex App and devices1, with capabilities like closed captioning, noise removal, and white boarding.
- Fast, efficient, and secure collaboration: AT&T and Cisco's joint solution will increase the ability to effectively and securely collaborate no matter the location, resulting in improved knowledge sharing and faster decision making.
AT&T Cloud Voice with Webex Go2 will be available for all Webex Calling users from Cisco partners in the United States later this year.
SD-WAN Connectivity without Compromise
Demand for unified experiences over secure connectivity to the cloud and site-to-site continues to surge. Cisco and AT&T are working together to bring secure on-demand connectivity for SD-WAN with add-on services that may include over mobile 5G and fiber broadband to businesses of every size.
For small and medium businesses, AT&T is launching a new self-service option to simplify and accelerate SD-WAN deployment. Businesses can now easily connect, protect, manage, and scale their networks using AT&T Business Wi-Fi with Cisco Meraki.
For larger enterprises, AT&T SD-WAN with Cisco is a fully managed connectivity solution with embedded security and analytics. Enterprises can now confidently connect a user or device to any application in their multicloud using a secure access service edge (SASE)-enabled architecture. This delivers integrated security and application optimization for end-to-end visibility.
Cisco will also provide the ability to embed AT&T wireless connectivity into Cisco devices enabling zero touch provisioning for Cisco and AT&T customers, through AT&T Control Center powered by Cisco.
"The network is at the core of the modern workforce. The ability to get things done is no longer reliant on where you are, but how you are connected," said Jonathan Davidson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco Networking. "Hybrid work only works when there is a seamless, consistent, and secure experience for workers, regardless of location. Together with AT&T, we are giving businesses what they need to securely connect everything and everyone—wherever they are. Because when everything is connected, then anything is possible."
"Mobility is key to enabling hybrid work. Businesses want a seamless and reliable communication experience," said Mike Troiano, Senior Vice President, Business Products, AT&T. "At the heart of our collaboration with Cisco is a shared vision to empower organizations with secure connectivity, unmatched reliability, and deep network expertise. By deeply integrating our technology, businesses can be assured their communications are built on a solid foundation. Together we are unlocking new levels of productivity, agility, and connectivity— enabling teams to thrive in the modern work landscape."
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1 Requires compatible device; not available in all areas.
2 Customers will need to procure and pay for the required AT&T Wireless CRU Plan from AT&T or authorized AT&T partner and Webex Calling License and required Webex GO-M SKU from Webex Reseller/VAR.
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President Biden’s long shot primary rivals increasingly want to debate him in 2024, but those demands are being ignored by the White House and haven’t picked up steam with progressives in Congress.
Biden’s two Democratic opponents, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marianne Williamson, have talked openly about the benefits of debating. Third-party candidate Cornel West also said he would “welcome” the chance to go head-to-head with the president, in a text message to The Hill.
But the calls have not won support from liberal members of the House and Senate, at least so far. And Democratic strategists say there’s not much reason to think Biden’s campaign would sign off on a debate — especially given arguments that agreeing to share a stage would only elevate his two marginal opponents.
“Biden should not debate them,” said Jim Kessler, a Democratic operative and executive vice president of policy at the centrist think tank Third Way. “They are both gadflies who have done nothing to earn the right to debate a sitting president in an otherwise uncontested primary.”
“You have to earn your way to the debate stage,” Kessler said. “These folks are light years short of that.”
Televised debates are high-visibility productions with the goal of reaching millions of viewers. Elevating Kennedy, in particular, means the risk of spotlighting some of his more questionable views, which many Democrats see as disinformation, especially when it comes to topics like vaccines and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Democrats say Biden shouldn’t step into that potential minefield.
“President Biden has important work to do like managing our complicated relationship with China, growing the economy and keeping the border secure,” said Kessler. “RFK Jr. has little else to do but hang out with his Hollywood friends.”
Biden has relied on a reelection structure that keeps him away from much of the pomp and circumstance of the campaign season. In 2020, he didn’t have the kind of large-scale rallies that his more progressive rivals Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) put on, and a Democratic source familiar with his 2024 operation said Biden’s circle would like to run a “light” campaign this time around, too.
Last cycle, Biden participated in Democratic National Committee debates during the open primary, where candidates who met basic criteria were able to articulate ideas and sharpen their platforms against each other. Biden was pressed by everyone from now-Vice President Harris about his record on race, to Sanders on his past votes in the Senate on economic and social safety net legislation.
This time, the ball is in Biden’s court. The power of the incumbency offers a natural advantage within his party in that few mainstream Democrats have voiced a desire for him to debate such a small pool of rivals who many believe to be non-credible challengers.
In addition, the bulk of the focus is on the Republican side and a growing field of GOP candidates looking to outcompete former President Trump for the nomination.
The Oval Office advantage and national attention across the aisle have allowed Biden to effectively sidestep the debate issue without much scrutiny, avoiding what can be a rocky part of an election cycle: sparring with rivals, defending a record and showing competency under pressure on the national stage.
He also benefits from some goodwill built up among his party’s progressive wing in Congress, which has generally embraced the administration or at least been willing to compromise with it at important moments. That alliance, while tested at times, has caused some on the left to be skeptical that any push for debates will actually gain traction.
“I would be stunned if any ‘progressive’ in Congress called for the DNC to hold debates,” said Nina Turner, a former elected official from Ohio who co-chaired Sanders’s most recent presidential campaign. “And believe me, I would love to be stunned.”
Still, some outside progressives and activists like Turner say that Biden needs to defend his agenda to win over voters a second time. That’s especially the case as his job approval ratings continue to drop to less favorable numbers. Several current surveys show him continuing to lose support among voters after formally announcing his reelection campaign in the spring.
“Biden risks being exposed for his administration not doing much to change the material conditions of everyday people in this country,” Turner said, alluding to the idea that some Democrats don’t believe Biden has accomplished enough to improve their lives during his first term in office.
Progressives have been making that point more forcefully in recent weeks as Biden and his allies have pivoted to the center on things like crime, climate and immigration, pushing their priorities further down the list and away from voters’ minds.
Those in favor of a debate see the potential to bring those ideas back into the forefront, especially if he is publicly pressed by several more liberal candidates in a live format.
“He would be forced to answer to the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party,” said Turner. “Our platform says one thing and the corporate wing of the Democratic Party does the opposite thing.”
“He risks the same thing that scared the hell out of neoliberals in 2016, which is [that] the ideas of the progressive left are popular with the vast majority of the American people,” she added.
For now, the desire to debate is largely held by his rivals themselves and boosted by a small faction of voices dissatisfied with Biden over what some see as a mountain of concessions to moderates.
While the calls are muted for now, the desire could become more pronounced if some prominent lawmakers or other officeholders start making it an issue.
“Of course, there should be debates in a democratic system as a way to help voters choose the candidate that best represents their views,” said a campaign spokesperson for Kennedy.
“We have not been making a big issue about debates, because the point is so obvious it hardly needs to be made,” they said.
There’s also a philosophical element to the decision. Some Democrats see debates as critical to the broader democratic process. They represent free speech and a unique feature of American politics that allows for a range of ideas to be presented transparently to the public. They also give candidates a chance to introduce themselves and show contrasts in style and substance.
“Debates can also help voters evaluate a candidate’s character,” the Kennedy spokesperson added.
Williamson, who participated in some 2020 primary debates by meeting the DNC’s qualifying threshold, has been the most vocal about wanting to battle it out with the president.
“POTUS absolutely should debate us,” she wrote on Twitter last month, referencing a poll by Change Research that showed 11 percent of support for her bid and Kennedy’s. In April, she went a step further, tying what Democrats see as a significant threat from more extreme Republicans to the notion that certain rights of expression could be at risk without debates.
“With the fascists at the door, the last thing we should do is limit the conversation about how to defeat them,” Williamson wrote. “The assumption that Joe Biden is necessarily our best bet in 2024 should be vigorously challenged. He should face his primary challengers in a meaningful debate.”
While progressives generally believe that intraparty debates are good ways to present new ideas and negotiate new visions for what Democrats can stand for, many also say Biden’s rivals are not credible enough to take to task. Kennedy has shown a willingness to engage with some fringe GOP theories and fixtures within the party and Williamson doesn’t often register higher than low single digits in most polls.
“Yes, I think presidential debates between qualified people, made in good faith, are only beneficial for democracy. A net good,” said Charlotte Clymer, a writer and Democratic strategist supporting Biden. “But President Biden’s current opponents are neither qualified nor running in good faith.”
“RFK Jr. is a f—–g clown, full stop. The man wouldn’t understand scientific reasoning if it bit him in the ass. And Ms. Williamson struggles with very basic concepts on public policy. Neither are worthy candidates for President Biden,” she said.
“The truth hurts.” | 2023-06-24T21:20:55+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/hill-politics/biden-allies-brush-off-calls-for-primary-debates/ |
SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockin Company, a leading cybersecurity service provider, is proud to announce a significant improvement of their app security solution called LIAPP. With the upcoming launch of their upgraded app security solution, LIAPP, on June 30th, Lockin Company aims to revolutionize the way developers protect their mobile applications. The latest enhancements focus on enhancing user convenience and fortifying security measures, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for app developers and users alike.
LIAPP, a user-friendly no-code SaaS-based security service, empowers developers to apply robust security measures to their apps effortlessly. By simply uploading their completed applications, developers can secure their mobile apps without the need for additional coding. This innovative solution offers flexible subscription plans, including annual and monthly options, catering to users' preferred duration and budgetary requirements. The accolades received at the esteemed "Cybersecurity Excellence Awards" in March, where LIAPP triumphed in three categories - "Application Security," "Mobile Application Security," and "Runtime Application Self-Protection," - further validate its effectiveness and popularity among industry professionals.
The upgraded LIAPP introduces a clean and intuitive user interface, enabling app developers to implement security measures with ease. The app protection and threat detection options have been enhanced, allowing developers to customize the application's security based on their specific operational requirements. Furthermore, the subscription payment process has been redesigned for improved usability, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users. Recognizing the international user base, with over 40% of users coming from overseas, Lockin Company now offers support for English and Spanish languages, catering to global users and facilitating seamless adoption of LIAPP across different regions.
In response to the evolving landscape of hacking types and methods, LIAPP's capabilities have been significantly enhanced. The solution now incorporates strengthened administrator privileges and virtual machine detection, optimizing post-security compatibility. Additionally, several security upgrades have been implemented, including support for two-factor authentication during login, providing an elevated level of protection against unauthorized access and potential threats.
Myoung Kyu Choi, CEO of Lockin Company, expressed his enthusiasm for the upgraded LIAPP, stating, "As the demand for our services grows in regions like Latin America and Europe, we have focused on enhancing convenience and fortifying security features, including multilingual support. With these extensive upgrades, we anticipate attracting a broader global user base due to the strong capabilities of LIAPP."
Since its establishment in 2013, the company's commitment to excellence and innovation has resulted in widespread adoption of LIAPP in numerous countries, including South Korea, Japan, India, the United States, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil. Recognized as a prominent application security provider by Gartner, Lockin Company's LIAPP has also been designated as an "Excellent Information Security Technology Product" by the Ministry of Science and ICT in South Korea.
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Vita Inclinata Technologies Inc., a Broomfield-based developer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, has named Kevin Campbell as its new executive vice president of finance.
Campbell previously served as senior vice president of treasury and corporate development at Englewood-based Air Methods Corp., which provides emergency medical services to more than 100,000 patients annually in 48 states.
At Air Methods, Campbell was responsible for capital and investment management, corporate development, capital market activities, treasury, and investor relations.
He also served as managing director at Avondale Partners, a boutique investment bank, and conducted qualitative research at Greenwich Alternative Investments.
“Kevin Campbell’s leadership experience and ability to position corporate financial systems for notable growth is an outstanding addition to our executive team,” Caleb Carr, CEO of Vita Inclinata, said in a statement. “His demonstrated experience financially guiding an aviation medical company to national success parallels Vita’s growth goals. We are eager to benefit from the dividends his experience will bring to our organization.”
Campbell will help Vita Inclinata achieve its organic and acquisition-related growth opportunities, the company said in a press release.
“I am impressed by Vita’s life-saving technology and its impact within the aerospace and industrial markets and am excited to be part of an organization dedicated to saving lives,” Campbell said. “My background in driving operational improvements, overseeing capital market and corporate development activities, and building teams will better position Vita for its next growth phase.”
Vita Inclinata develops stabilization devices that help control chaotic swinging and spin, adding safety for rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, as well as cranes.
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The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faced a backlash of cancellations over the weekend while defending remarks describing people who are Black as members of “a hate group” from which white people should “get away.”
Various publishers across the U.S. denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.
Andrews McMeel Syndication, which distributes Dilbert, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Adams defended himself on social media against those whom he said “hate me and are canceling me.”
Dilbert is a long-running comic that pokes fun at office-place culture.
The backlash began following an episode this past week of the YouTube show, “Real Coffee with Scott Adams.” Among other topics, Adams referenced a Rasmussen Reports survey that had asked whether people agreed with the statement “It’s OK to be white.”
Most agreed, but Adams noted that 26% of Black respondents disagreed and others weren’t sure.
Adams, who is white, repeatedly referred to people who are Black as members of a “hate group” or a “racist hate group” and said he would no longer “help Black Americans.”
Paramount sued over ‘South Park’ deal
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is suing Paramount Global, saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after Warner paid more than $500 million for exclusive rights in a 2019 contract with the company that produces the show.
The lawsuit alleges the show offered two special episodes to Paramount. Show creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who launched “South Park” in 1997 and oversee the franchise, were not named in the lawsuit.
Paramount Global did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment on the lawsuit. | 2023-02-26T22:46:15+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/26/ticker-publishers-dropping-dilbert-paramount-sued-over-south-park-deal/ |
Connor’s 3-point game leads Jets past Senators 5-1
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist as the Winnipeg Jets downed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Tuesday. Connor and defenseman Josh Morrissey, who had a goal and assist, both extended their point streaks to 10 games. Morrissey also reached a career-high for points with 38 this season. Kevin Stenlund and Sam Gagner had the other goals for the injury-riddled Jets, who are 3-3-0 in their past six games. David Rittich made 35 saves for Winnipeg. Drake Batherson scored a power-play goal for the Senators, who are 4-2-0 in their past six games. Cam Talbot stopped 19 shots for Ottawa. | 2022-12-21T07:05:39+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/20/connors-3-point-game-leads-jets-past-senators-5-1/ |
(WHTM) – Everyone’s favorite short-tempered cartoon duck is celebrating his 89th birthday on Friday.
Donald Duck made his very first appearance on June 9, 1934, in the short “The Wise Little Hen.” But his second appearance, alongside pal Mickey Mouse in the short “Orphan’s Benefit,” shows him being a little more temperamental.
Animator Dick Lundy was the creator behind most of Donald’s hot-headed personality, according to Britannica. But it was Clarence Nash that gave Donald his signature (and sometimes unintelligible) voice in the early years.
Donald, usually seen wearing a sailor suit with a cap and either a black or red bow tie, starred in over 128 animations throughout the 1940s, overtaking appearances by Mickey Mouse. Sometimes, he was seen alongside his girlfriend Daisy, or his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie — all of whom joined him in the late 1930s. But more often than not, he was a little more irritable than his pals.
In the Disney parks, Donald can be seen either on his boat or in Fantasyland.
A representative for Disney did not immediately respond to requests concerning any plans to recognize “Donald Duck Day” at its parks. But fans on social media are sharing their own tributes, including the U.S. Naval Institute, which recalled Donald being “drafted” into the Army during WWII.
At least one notable fan — Donald Duck voice artist Daniel Ross — also claimed in a 2022 TikTok post that he maintains a yearly “tradition” of singing “Happy Birthday” in Donald’s voice.
“Happy Birthday Donald! And many more,” Ross said. | 2023-06-09T19:47:19+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/walt-disneys-donald-duck-turns-89/ |
Expanded collaboration with AT&T will help shared clients navigate the path to net zero
TEANECK, N.J., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has expanded its global collaboration with AT&T by joining the AT&T Connected Climate Initiative (CCI), an industry consortium dedicated to eliminating one billion tons (the Gigaton Goal) of CO2 emissions by 2035 through the use of connectivity solutions and technology.
Joining the CCI is a natural expansion of Cognizant's relationship with AT&T and represents a strong marriage of technology, expertise and a shared commitment to helping enterprises achieve net zero status while continuing to drive digital business transformation.
"Our experience shows that companies in the Global 2000 increasingly see how transforming their businesses around sustainability goals like net zero emissions leads to better business outcomes and profitability," said Manoj Mathew, Head of Cognizant's Sustainability Services Practice. "Cognizant's deep expertise in connectivity solutions around IoT, 5G and Edge, along with specific solutions focused on driving sustainability outcomes across industries will, we believe, help achieve AT&T's Gigaton Goal, while helping our shared clients become more resilient and successful in an unpredictable world."
Cognizant's Sustainability Services Practice draws on capabilities from across the company by leveraging advisory and consulting services, using IP tools and accelerators and drawing upon the expertise of dedicated sustainability professionals within corporate functions and industry domains. The Practice helps clients build sustainability outcomes into their digital and business transformation roadmaps from "Scope 1" direct emissions to "Scope 3" reductions across the entire value chain.
"Collaboration is key to measuring and reducing emissions across global value chains," said Shannon Thomas Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T. "As we work to cut the emissions footprint of AT&T's operations, we want to use our core competency — connectivity — to help other businesses do the same. Having Cognizant join us in this effort will only enhance our ability to make a true impact, and I'm excited for the work that we'll do together to help create a more environmentally sustainable future."
Some of Cognizant's specific sustainability offerings for clients include:
- Helping companies digitize and manage reporting to meet new and upcoming U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and E.U. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requirements and accelerate the velocity of meeting legislations;
- Analyzing the impact of net zero roadmap on the workforce and human capital, and charting the best organizational change management strategies;
- Leveraging AI to better extract, manage and use data from organizational silos to optimize Scope 1-3 emissions and improve supply chain resiliency; and
- Designing processes for zero-landfill manufacturing plants, creating platform and business models for extending the life of the product and enabling the true circular economy.
By combining strengths with Cognizant, AT&T aims to increase the usage of Smart Climate Solutions by our shared customers, helping reduce emissions at scale to work towards achieving their Gigaton Goal.
To learn more about the AT&T Connected Climate initiative, visit here. Read more about Cognizant's Sustainability Services, and our own commitment to Net Zero operations.
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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Intention to Jointly Create Web 3.0 Tools
NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) today announced that it has entered into a Sales Cooperation Agreement with Data Vault Holdings, Inc., which acts in the area of Web 3.0 technologies, crypto anchors and data software as a service, pursuant to which each party on a non-exclusive basis will effect introductions of potential clients to the other.
Pursuant to the agreement, any transaction between a party and an introduced client shall entitle the introducing party to a commission on income received in the transaction for 48 months.
In addition to entering into the Sales Cooperation Agreement, the companies intend to collaborate to advance Data Vault's Web 3.0 strategies for data visualization, inventory tracking and laboratory automation, using SMX's digital blockchain platform enhanced with a physical marker.
"We believe that systems integration with SMX's blockchain technology will enable our ability to track and trace data objects within laboratory environments. Our ability to have invisible marking for consumer product is expected to enhance Data Vault's proprietary solutions. The patented technology stack we now have in tandem with SMX's tracing and tracking technology would expand what is currently possible with our platform. In conjunction with our other Web 3.0 anchors that allow for greater specificity, security and control, SMX's technology is expected to give us a technical advantage. Data Vault's planned integration of SMX's blockchain technology will allow our customers to deploy and direct digital twin, tracing, anti-counterfeiting and data security initiatives directly from our platform with a level of scalability that we believe is truly novel," stated Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Data Vault Holdings.
SMX management stated, "We are excited with this cooperation that we expect could lead to an increase in SMX's reach in finding new clients for its services. We believe that this is yet another milestone towards SMX's growth strategy."
About SMX
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.
About Data Vault Holdings Inc.
Data Vault Holdings Inc. is a technology holding company that provides a proprietary, cloud-based platform for the delivery of branded data-backed web 3.0 tools. Data Vault Holdings Inc. provides businesses with the tools to monetize data assets securely over its Information Data ExchangeⓇ (IDE). The Data Vault Holdings owns Donate Technologies, Inc., ADIO LLC, and Datavault Inc. as wholly owned subsidiaries under one corporate structure.
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COMMERCE CITY — Nashville SC wanted to make a good first impression on the Colorado Rapids.
They certainly managed to do that.
Nashville SC scored three times in the opening 17 minutes to stun the Rapids and end their 23-game regular season home unbeaten streak at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park with a 3-1 victory on Saturday night. It was the first time the two teams met since the Tennessee side joined MLS in 2020.
The last time Colorado lost at home was the 2021 home opener against Austin FC on May 8, 2021 — 385 days ago.
“Credit to Nashville, they’re a very good team, are very well organized and have dangerous players up front,” Rapids head coach Robin Fraser said. “Having said that, I’m really, really disappointed with how we started. I have a team that is full of wonderful, hardworking, honest guys. And that was not an effort that was indicative of them.”
Nashville struck first in the eighth minute. After a free kick was initially cleared by the Rapids, the ball was recycled back into the box. U.S. Men’s National Team defender Walker Zimmerman got a flick on the ball and C.J. Sapong tapped it in to make it 1-0.
On the second goal in the 15th minute, Nashville took a quick restart after Diego Rubio received a yellow card for dissent. Daniel Lovitz found Hany Mukhtar, who dribbled past a pair of Rapids defenders and beat William Yarbrough with a shot to the upper roof of the net.
Nashville added a third tally just 90 seconds later. Luke Haakenson crossed in a ball and Mukhtar needed an inch of space as he got between Auston Trusty and Lalas Abubakar and headed it past Yarbrough for a 3-0 lead. Mukhtar has scored six goals in his last four games across all competitions.
“We needed more character at times, including from myself,” captain Jack Price said. “… Football’s not all about the pretty stuff. We needed to be a bit more scrappy. I was a bit shocked to see how we conceded the goals myself. We needed more leadership in the first 30 minutes, including from myself, to get the boys back on track.”
Once Nashville scored its third, Gary Smith, the former Rapids’ head coach who led the club to its only MLS Cup win in 2010, went back to an old staple of sitting in a low block. Near the end of the first half, Nashville had five players at the back.
“The halftime talk was about urgency, to be honest,” Fraser said. “… The whiteboard didn’t matter at halftime. What mattered was our urgency. Yes, it was a short halftime talk, and they got out early because I think their mentality was better to start the second half than it was the first. … Overall, I thought that was the team that I know.”
In the second half, Michael Barrios subbed on at the interval and replaced Gyasi Zardes, who came in as questionable with a hamstring injury and missed last Sunday’s game against Seattle.
The Rapids pulled one goal back in the 78th minute off a gorgeous free kick from Rubio. Standing 25 yards out, he curled his shot up and over a four-man Nashville wall and it was inch-perfect in the top left corner of the net. Rubio’s goal was his seventh of 2022 and second free kick tally of the season.
Colorado and Nashville walked out to the pitch wearing black “End gun violence” t-shirts, and a moment of silence was held to honor the victims in Uvalde, Texas. Clint Irwin and Rubio internally led the Rapids initiative.
The Rapids will be off until June 19, which will be on the road against New York City FC. Up next is the FIFA international window. Only one member of the Rapids was called up for international duty, as Mark-Anthony Kaye will play for Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League. | 2022-05-29T05:01:17+00:00 | denverpost.com | https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/28/rapids-home-unbeaten-streak-end-nashville-sc/ |
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Supreme Court will accelerate appeals over the constitutionality of a state law that gave adults with child sexual abuse claims another two years to seek civil damages.
A majority of justices agreed this week t o hear the case of three former Gaston County student-athletes who are suing the coach who was convicted of crimes against team members as well as the county school board, rather than let the intermediate-level Court of Appeals rule first.
A divided panel of three trial judges dismissed the lawsuit last December, ruling that a portion of the law that revived for two years only — 2020 and 2021 — the ability of someone otherwise too late to sue for child sexual abuse claims — was unconstitutional. Before t he 2019 law called the SAFE Act, such abuse victims effectively had until age 21 to file such a lawsuit. The plaintiffs appealed.
In a 4-3 decision announced Tuesday, the Supreme Court decided the case should bypass the Court of Appeals. The court’s registered Democrats composed the majority. Chief Justice Paul Newby, writing a dissent for the three Republican justices, said they would have allowed Court of Appeals review first and lamented that multiple bypass motions have been allowed by the court over the last few months in other cases.
“There is no jurisprudential reason for allowing this motion or the others,” he wrote in Tuesday’s order, first reported by the Asheville Citizen-Times. No oral argument date was immediately announced.
At the trial court, two of the three judges said the General Assembly was barred from reviving a cause of action after the statute of limitations for such claims expires. The other judge said the two-year window should be upheld, adding that it should be examined as carrying out a compelling government interest to protect children from abuse that may be disclosed many years later.
Lawyers for the state defending the law and the three students — who are now in their 30s and 40s — had urged the justices in an April legal brief to take up the matter immediately, saying the legal questions were of “exceptional public importance.”
Lawsuits similar to the Gaston County case were filed during the previous two years. The state Supreme Court has approached reviving statutes of limitations differently over time, the lawyers wrote.
"Delay and uncertainty about whether lawsuits filed under the revival provision can proceed would perpetuate the very harms that the (SAFE) Act seeks to redress," according to the brief, signed by state Solicitor General Ryan Park. More than 20 states have passed legislation in recent years that have revived time-barred civil claims for child sexual abuse, his brief said.
Noah Hock, a lawyer representing the Gaston County Board of Education, contended there was no need for bypassing the Court of Appeals, calling the provision's unconstitutionality a “well-settled legal principle in North Carolina.”
“Well-intentioned as it may have been, the revival window has opened every school, every church, every nonprofit, every youth organization in our state to liability for acts alleged to have occurred decades ago,” Hock wrote.
Gary Scott Goins, the other defendant in and a former wrestling coach at East Gaston High School, was convicted of 17 sex-related crimes in 2014 and sentenced to at least 34 years in prison.
The Republican-controlled legislature approved the SAFE Act unanimously, and it was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The measure also extended going forward the statute of limitations for both criminal and civil claims until a plaintiff reaches age 28. | 2022-07-08T19:48:45+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/NC-Supreme-Court-takes-up-sex-abuse-claim-time-17292932.php |
14-year-old dies after getting stuck in sand hole
Published: Apr. 4, 2023 at 3:31 AM PDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
KELLOGG, Minn. (KTTC/Gray News) – A teenager was killed after getting stuck in a sand hole in Minnesota last week.
According to the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office, someone called 911 around 5:30 p.m. on March 28 to report that a 14-year-old was stuck in a sand hole and covered in sand.
Deputies responded and immediately started life-saving measures on the teen. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
The 14-year-old died from his injuries on April 3, according to the sheriff’s office.
Copyright 2023 KTTC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-04T11:14:23+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/04/04/14-year-old-dies-after-getting-stuck-sand-hole/ |
Senators introduce bills to curb mishandling of classified documents & stop leaks
Classified documents have been found at the homes of Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Mike Pence
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Presidents and vice presidents will have new checks and balances when it comes to handling classified documents under a pair of bills proposed by a bipartisan group of Senators. The measures come after officials revealed that they discovered classified documents at the properties of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.
“We would require a security review of presidential and vice-presidential records in order to ensure that records that are being classified are not marked improperly and that there is a process in place before presidents and vice presidents take those documents as they leave office,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), who chairs the Intelligence Committee.
The additional oversight is one of many reforms that bipartisan lawmakers claim are needed in order to protect sensitive material. They have now introduced two bills: the Classification Reform Act of 2023 and the Sensible Classification Act of 2023. The Senators said the bills address two key issues: that too many documents are classified and too many people have access to them.
“Every single day, more and more classified documents are created. They then build into a digital tsunami that basically overwhelms the declassification system,” said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
In addition to implementing a security review for presidential & vice presidential records, the Classification Reform Act would crack down on how long a document can be classified. It would enforce a maximum 25-year-period for classification, which only agency heads or the president could extend. Additionally, it would create a financial incentive for agencies to lessen the number of documents they mark as classified by essentially implementing a ‘tax’ on the documents. Other measures of the bill include a new system for accountability. Plus, it would define classified documents as only those ‘where the harm to national security reasonably expected from disclosure outweighs the public interest.”
“We are moving this Congress and this administration towards the right size balance of what should be classified, what is classified, and what should be declassified,” said Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas)
The Senators’ second bill, called the Sensible Classification Act of 2023, would force agencies to take a hard look at how many people have security clearances. It further directs the federal government to develop better technology to handle classification and declassification. Additionally, it requires more training for workers on ‘sensible’ classification and it establishes a hierarchy of authority to oversee classified documents.
Underscoring the importance of protecting classified documents, the Senators noted that last month an Air National Guardsman was accused of leaking confidential Pentagon documents. The Pentagon is conducting an internal review.
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Elon Musk on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he might step down as Tesla's CEO and told the company’s annual shareholders meeting that the the electric car and solar panel company would start doing some advertising.
“Say it ain’t so,” one shareholder asked Musk about stepping down as Tesla's leader. “It ain’t so,” he replied without further discussion.
When another shareholder suggested that Tesla try advertising, Musk said he is open to it.
“This has some merit,” he said to the shareholder at the meeting at Tesla's factory site near Austin, Texas. “We'll try a little advertising and see how it goes.”
Tesla famously has avoided paying for advertising like its competitors, relying a lot on Musk's ability to generate free publicity — he has 140 million followers on Twitter, the social media company bought for $44 billion last fall.
Musk told shareholders that the company's “Full Self-Driving” software is getting close to where it's safer than human driving. He previously has said the system should be ready this year, a pledge he has made for several years.
Tesla says on its website that the cars can't drive themselves and humans must be ready to intervene at all times. The company also has been forced by U.S. safety regulators to recall the software because it didn't obey traffic laws in some cases. The problems noted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are to be fixed with an online software update.
During Tuesday's meeting, Musk cautioned that the next 12 months could be challenging for the Austin-based company, largely because rising interest rates have increased the cost of buying a car.
“Tesla is not immune to the global economic environment," he said, predicting that the company will get through the period and do well, even when a lot of companies will go bankrupt.
Later on CNBC he talked about affordability of Tesla cars. “If the car payments or your home payments go up you have less money for other things,” he said.
He told the gathering that sometimes the pain of working has been “quite excruciating." He called his time as CEO of Twitter a “short term distraction” and said the company needed open heart surgery to ensure its survival.
It's now in a stable place, and he's happy to have Linda Yaccarino, whom he hired away from NBCUniversal, to run Twitter. Musk said the amount of time he'll devote to Twitter will be “relatively small” compared with the last six months since he bought the social media platform.
Before Musk's talk, shareholders voted to place Tesla co-founder and former chief technology officer JB Straubel on the company's board for the next three years. Straubel left Tesla in 2019 to start a battery materials recycling company.
Shareholders also re-elected Musk and Chairwoman Robyn Denholm to the board. | 2023-05-17T01:01:55+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/musk-says-he-s-not-stepping-down-as-tesla-ceo-18103307.php |
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says his company might not be able to keep its bathrooms open to the general public.
The coffee company opened its bathrooms to the public in 2018 after two Black men were denied use of the bathroom in a Philadelphia Starbucks while they were waiting for a friend to arrive.
When they then sat down in the store without ordering anything, a Starbucks employee called the police and they were arrested for trespassing. No charges were ever filed.
The incident sparked protests and negative publicity. The company apologized and closed all of its stores for a day to hold racial bias training for employees.
But Schultz said at a New York Times DealBook conference in Washington, D.C., Thursday, that the company may have to change its policy once again.
He said that a growing mental health problem was posing a threat to staff and customers and making it difficult for Starbucks employees to manage its stores with the current policy in place.
"We have to harden our stores and provide safety for our people," the Times quoted Schultz as saying at the conference. "I don't know if we can keep our bathrooms open."
Schultz said in 2018, when he was the company's executive chairman, that opening bathrooms to anyone who asked was the right decision because of the implicit bias that occurred when they are denied access to the bathrooms.
"We don't want anyone at Starbucks to feel as if we are not giving access to you to the bathroom because you are less than. We want you to be more than," Schultz said at that time.
Schultz recently returned to run the retailer as interim CEO, and he has been contending with growing angst among employees. The company is facing a union organizing drive among its store employees.
Although the union has won votes at only a small fraction of the company's 9,000 U.S. stores, it has been achieving overwhelming success in the votes held so far.
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Hurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it’s trending higher
By Ella Nilsen and Renée Rigdon, CNN
As the planet warms, hurricanes are changing — they are getting stronger faster, bringing more flooding rain, pushing farther inland after they make landfall and tracking farther north in general.
Those changes are exposing more people and properties to hurricanes’ damaging winds, according to a new report from nonprofit organization First Street Foundation — with the potential to cause millions of dollars in damage in the coming decades.
Importantly, the report lays out how homeowners’ financial loss from hurricane damage is likely to increase significantly in surprising new places, including the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The First Street analysis, which covers the next 30 years — or the typical life of a home mortgage — shows Florida and the Gulf Coast will continue to have the largest magnitude of financial loss from hurricane damage. But the future holds a significant uptick in damage for regions that previously have tended to be safer from the most devastating storms.
For instance, First Street found the top 20 US cities with the highest likelihood of being hit with a major hurricane in 2023 are all in Florida. Over the next 30 years, though, New York City would see the largest percentage increase in average annual loss due to strong hurricanes, followed by Newport News, Virginia, and other coastal communities in the Mid-Atlantic. The report also highlights Southeast cities like Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, as notable future hot spots.
“Hurricanes are making their way northward. They’re making it latitudinally up to places they haven’t before,” said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of the First Street Foundation. “The second thing that comes along with that is they’re stronger.”
First Street is known for analyzing flood risk that comes from more rainfall, rising seas and higher storm surge, but Eby said the group also wanted to capture how many properties were at risk to increased wind damage from stronger storms fueled by climate change — and where in the US they were.
“We had half the story that comes from hurricanes with our flood model,” Eby said. “The other half of the story with hurricanes is the tremendous amount of wind force they have.”
Storms moving farther north and inland
Human-caused climate change — which is warming the oceans and atmosphere — isn’t producing more hurricanes. But scientists have long said that it provides more fuel for stronger storms.
The probability of a hurricane in the North Atlantic strengthening into a major storm — a category 3 or higher — has increased from 10% in the 1980s to 40% today, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
“The odds of it being a major hurricane when it makes landfall are almost 50-50 now,” Eby told CNN. Even after it makes initial landfall, stronger and more-intact storms can persist longer over land, where they can dump incredible amounts of rain and bring high wind speeds to areas that aren’t prepared for them.
First Street’s report also finds it more likely that hurricanes can form farther north, where communities are typically less resilient to hurricane-force winds than Miami or other Florida cities who are no stranger to these dangerous storms.
“The South Carolina and Georgia border is where you’ll see the largest increase in wind speeds over the next 30 years,” Eby said.
Charleston was hit hard by Hurricane Matthew in 2016; though the storm was just a category 1, its storm surge was significant for the South Carolina coast, pushing water levels 3 to 5 feet above normal. But it hasn’t had a truly devastating storm since Hurricane Hugo slammed into the city in 1989 as a category 4 with 140-mph winds and became the costliest disaster on record at the time.
The area around the Georgia-South Carolina border has largely been spared from the worst hurricane landfalls because of the way the coastline bends inward. Most major hurricanes that strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico or warm waters of the Caribbean will hit another coast first — usually Florida.
But that could change as storms strengthen farther north in the Atlantic.
Hurricane models from prominent meteorologist and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Kerry Emanuel, which First Street used in its report, also show current and future hurricanes having a “tendency to form a little bit north in the Atlantic,” Emanuel told CNN.
The problem, Emanuel and Eby said, is that stronger and more northward storms could be slamming into areas that haven’t yet established resiliency to hurricanes.
The increase in hurricane wind speeds for Florida “will be fairly mild compared to the increases in the mid-Atlantic states and New England,” Emanuel told CNN. “In Miami, 100 mph wind is serious but not devastating because they’re used to it.”
Assessing risk
The problem with many hurricane models used by the government, insurance companies and banks to assess risk is that they’re out of date and lack sufficient historical data, according to Emanuel.
“The bottom line is the models that are being used by the existing [catastrophe] modeling industry are based strictly on historical statistics,” Emanuel told CNN. “The historical record isn’t very long, and it isn’t very good when you get back to before 1970.”
The other issue is that hurricane models aren’t good at taking climate change into account. Emanuel developed his own physics-based model of present and future hurricanes that has tracked recent major storms accurately and which First Street used to create its report.
“This is a big deal for the insurance companies, and they’ve woken up recently to this,” Emanuel said. “The estimates of risk they use to price properties and premiums are 50 years out of date, and the climate has changed enough to make their data useless.”
Part of First Street’s design is to provide this data for individual homeowners to help make their homes safer and more resilient to storms. But Eby and Emanuel said they hope it is also used by the government and financial and insurance companies to either make communities more resilient or move them to areas that are safer.
“We’re really hopeful that our data can do that, to have the risk illuminated for them to make the right decisions,” Eby said. “Now they’re armed with that data, they can make those smart decisions. That’s really the hope.”
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NEW YORK — After three days of competitions, seven dogs at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will vie for its most coveted award, Best in Show, on Tuesday night.
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The home of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese honors its Noodles Rewards members with a cheesy good offer during Macapalooza from July 14-16
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness with its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture is going big for National Mac & Cheese Day by inviting all Noodles Rewards members to join in on Macapalooza, a three-day celebration dedicated to Mac & Cheese. From July 14-16, 2023, Noodles Rewards member can snag a regular-sized bowl of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese for only $3 each day.
The Number One Spot to Celebrate Mac & Cheese Day
Wisconsin Mac & Cheese is Noodles' most-ordered dish across its menu nationwide, making Noodles the best place to celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day. Noodles & Company sets the standard for mac & cheese with its craveable high-quality ingredients and proprietary cheese sauce. The iconic Wisconsin Mac & Cheese is made with a gluten-free and rBST-free creamy cheese sauce, premium aged cheddars, and decadent elbow macaroni noodles, making it a fan-favorite for more than 28 years.
"National Mac & Cheese Day is not only one of our most coveted days of the year—it's also a day we pay homage to our award-winning dish and our guests who have made Noodles & Company what it is today," said Stacey Pool, chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company. "This year, we decided one day just wasn't enough and created Noodles' Macapalooza to extend our Mac & Cheese celebration all weekend long. Each year we sell more than 13.5 million bowls of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and go through more than three million pounds of premium cheese sauce to make the famous dish. To further spread Uncommon Goodness, we made National Mac & Cheese Day three times better."
Join Noodles Rewards Today
This National Mac & Cheese Day offer is exclusive to all current Noodles Rewards members and any new members who sign up before or during Macapalooza. Rewards Members can redeem a $3 regular-sized bowl of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese once per day throughout the celebration. Becoming a Noodles Rewards Member is simple. Guests can sign up for free online or via the Noodles Rewards mobile app and will receive the offer in their account to be redeemed that same day.
For even more offers and goodness, new Noodles Rewards members receive a reward for a free entrée after their first purchase using their Noodles Rewards account and immediately start earning points with every order. Members also have access to exclusive offers such as birthday rewards and the all-new Extra Goodness platform, which guarantees "always-on" rewards for members.
Guests can conveniently get their noodle-fix via quick pickup, curbside pick-up, or through Noodles' direct delivery service by placing an order online at noodles.com, or the Noodles mobile app. By placing an order with Noodles' direct delivery, guests will receive their fresh Noodles order with prompt, quality service from a Noodles team member with no extended wait times or extra fees. Guests can also get their noodle on by visiting their nearest Noodles location. For more information please visit https://www.noodles.com/rewards/.
About Noodles & Company:
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving guests Uncommon Goodness and noodles your way, with noodles and flavors you know and love as well as new ones you're about to discover. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and thousands of passionate team members and named one of America's Favorite Restaurants by Newsweek, and one of the Top 500 Franchises by Franchise Times, Noodles is well-known for its delicious noodles and industry-leading team member benefits. Noodles has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2021. Additionally, QSR recently named Noodles one of 2022's Best Brands to Work For, and the Denver Business Journal has called Noodles one of 2023's Best Places to Work for its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on the value of "Loving Life," which begins by nourishing and inspiring its communities and every team member and guest who walks through the door. The company has also earned the Women in the Lead Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives for its female team members and has proudly partnered with the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to build cultural intelligence within its teams. To learn more and to find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com.
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- Decision unanimously affirms the United States Federal Circuit Court's opinion that Amgen's asserted U.S. PCSK9 patent claims are invalid
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) is pleased with the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Amgen v. Sanofi et. al. The decision unanimously affirms the United States Federal Circuit Court's opinion that is favorable to Sanofi and Regeneron.
This ruling reinforces our longstanding belief that Amgen's asserted patent claims are invalid and represents an unequivocal win for America's innovation economy, its scientists, and researchers. Most importantly, it is a win for patients who rely on the lifesaving discoveries made through years of research and investment by the biopharma community. The justices rejected an attempt to radically change the longstanding legal standard for patent validity under the enablement doctrine – a move that would have blocked progress for entire classes of molecules, deterred innovative competition, and led to potential increases of drug prices.
We thank the Justices and the many groups, individuals and the U.S. government who supported our defense of scientific innovation.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY
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Live United: Businesses stepping up to support the United Way
Published 8:45 pm Friday, September 30, 2022
Live United by Erin Haag
I always knew this fact, but I’ve been seeing it illustrated loud and clear in the past week. Small businesses support United Way and the work we’re doing in the community. On Oct. 14, at our Casino Night Fundraiser, we’ll be having a silent auction. Heidi and Nikolle set out this week to meet people, to request items for donations, and the welcome they’ve had has been nothing short of amazing. Not only do we have some beautiful items to auction off, but we’ve heard stories of past involvement in United Way, serving on boards, committees or even just remembering past fundraisers. All were excited to hear about the Casino Night.
Consider this your personal invitation. We have tickets on sale right now at the Albert Lea YMCA, the CVB and of course at our office. Generally, we’re here 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and if you call ahead, we’ll make sure someone’s here. Often when we’re gone, it’s because we’re out serving the community.
Is there something you’d like to contribute as well? We’re actively collecting items for our auction and would welcome items to add to a basket, a handmade craft that you have. My daughter has requested that she be able to create a painting. She’s also wondering about if she can auction off eggs from her chickens. So there’ll be a healthy mix of retail items, handmade items and even some baked goods available.
Speaking of the coat drive, those boxes are getting out there! We’ve got a pretty full roster of locations. You’ll find boxes out this weekend at the following places: Good Steward Consulting, Hyvee, Northbridge Mall, Plymouth Shoe Store, St. Theodore’s, Bomgaars, Shoe Sensation, Walmart, Whimzy, City Arena, Senior Center, Albert Lea Y, Hubbard Agency, Alpha Orthodontics (Skyline Plaza), Albert Lea Tribune and more. The full list will be updated at our website http://unitedwayfc.org/wintergear by early next week, or you can always call our office to find the place nearest to you. We’ll also be adding the Winter Gear Community Distribution Dates, which start on Nov. 5.
A few people have called and expressed worry about people needing coats now. You’re absolutely right, and we’ve been filling those needs. Just last night, I received a message about a woman who has girls, and would like to donate girl coats to us — but she needs a coat for her upper elementary son. Yep, we’ll get that taken care of right away!
Nikolle and I met with the Mental Health Collaborative this week, which included staff from Department of Human Services and school social workers. It was great to meet some new staff members joining in and to see some familiar faces. We discussed 2-1-1, Welcome Pantry and the Winter Gear Drive, ensuring that they knew about not only the resources that United Way can provide, but the flexibility in thinking outside the box to get what their clients need. This type of direct referral is available to them year-round, and we’ll pull winter coats out of storage any time there’s a need. There was a comment made about the beautiful handmade quilts and baby blankets that our area quilters bring, and lots of smiles and nods were happening.
It’s been a busy week, so busy that we had to really carve some time out for a piece of company culture important to us: Celebration of each other. Nikolle’s birthday was last weekend, and we attempted to celebrate on Monday morning. She opened her gift, we did a picture, but we chose to eat her cake at lunchtime. Then we were busy, so then we said Tuesday. Well Tuesday turned into Thursday, and I announced we were eating cake for our mid-morning snack.
With all this busyness, I hope you’ll take them time to keep up with what we’re doing. We’ve got lots of things happening and even more in the works that I hope to be announcing soon! As always, call our office to learn more at 507-373-8670. We’re never too busy to talk — it’s one of our favorite things. We just might offer you a piece of birthday cake while we talk.
Erin Haag is the executive director of the United Way of Freeborn County. | 2022-10-01T05:19:13+00:00 | albertleatribune.com | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/09/live-united-businesses-stepping-up-to-support-the-united-way/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped back up ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting where it’s expected to announce another big increase to its main borrowing rate.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate jumped to 5.23% this week from 5.09% last week. A year ago at this time, the average rate was 2.96%. Until April, the average rate hadn’t exceeded 5% in more than a decade.
The brisk jump in rates, along with a sharp increase in home prices, has been pushing potential homebuyers out of the market.
Mortgage applications decreased 6.5% from one week earlier, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. The group’s composite index, a measurement of mortgage loan application volume, is at its lowest level in 22 years. Its refinance index is 75% lower than a year ago.
Last month, the Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point and signaling more big rate hikes to come. The Fed’s move, its most aggressive since 2000, means higher costs for mortgages as well as credit cards, auto loans and other borrowing for individuals and businesses.
Higher borrowing rates appear to be slowing the housing market, an important part of the economy. In April, sales of both existing homes and new homes showed signs of faltering, worsened by sharply higher home prices and a shrunken supply of available properties.
However, some economists expect that the tapering of demand could benefit the more determined home shoppers.
“The material decline in purchase activity, combined with the rising supply of homes for sale, will cause a deceleration in price growth to more normal levels, providing some relief for buyers still interested in purchasing a home,” said Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist Sam Khater.
Homeownership has become increasingly difficult lately, especially for first-time buyers. Besides staggering inflation, rising mortgage rates and soaring home prices, the supply of homes for sale continues to be scarce.
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those refinancing their homes, rose to 4.38% from 4.32% last week.
Economists expect the Fed to raise its main borrowing rate by another half-point when it meets next week. | 2022-06-09T21:06:41+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/mortgage-rates-jump-again-buyers-head-to-the-sideline/ |
2 years after Jan. 6, speaker scrap paralyzes Congress again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Such are the fractures in the country, between the political parties and inside the Republican Party itself, that one time-honored specialty of Washington — memorializing and coming together over national trauma — isn’t what it used to be.
Friday’s moment of silence at the Capitol to contemplate the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on it was expected to draw mostly Democrats.
At the White House, few Republicans were expected for a ceremony at which President Joe Biden will award Presidential Citizens Medals to a dozen state and local officials, election workers and police officers for their “exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens” in upholding the results of the 2020 election and fighting back the Capitol mob.
It’s all a far cry from Sept. 11, 2001, when lawmakers who had frantically evacuated the Capitol during the terrorist attack gathered there later in the day in a moment of silence and broke out in “God Bless America,” Republicans and Democrats shoulder to shoulder.
“They stood shaken and tearful on the steps of the Capitol, their love of nation and all that it symbolizes plain for the world to see,” an Australian newspaper reported in a passage reflected now in the House’s official history.
Today, the world sees a different picture, one of turmoil in American democracy coming from within the institution that insurrectionists overran two years ago.
The nation’s legislative branch is again paralyzed — not by violence this time but by a tortuous struggle among Republicans over who should lead them, and the House itself, as speaker.
To be sure, a resolution to the immediate crisis may be near as the GOP leadership continues negotiations to appease its hard-right flank, but questions loom about the chamber’s ability to manage even the most essential legislation, such as funding the government and meeting the nation’s debt obligations.
Biden, in his afternoon remarks, will tell stories of heroism, whether in the face of a violent Capitol mob or a vehement horde of Donald Trump-inspired agitators who threatened election workers or otherwise sought to overturn the results. He will appeal for unity.
But the Democratic president can’t ignore the warning signs that it could happen again.
In the midterms, candidates who denied the outcome of 2020′s free and fair election were defeated for many pivotal statewide positions overseeing elections in battleground states, as were a number of election deniers seeking seats in Congress.
Yet many of the lawmakers who brought baseless claims of election fraud or excused the violence on Jan. 6 continue to serve and are newly empowered.
Trump’s 2024 candidacy has been slow off the starting blocks, but his war chest is full and some would-be rivals for the Republican presidential nomination have channeled his false claims about the 2020 race.
As well, several lawmakers who echoed his lies about a stolen election at the time are central in the effort to derail Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ascension to speaker — unswayed by Trump’s appeals from afar to support him and end the fight.
The protracted struggle leaves the House leaderless, unable to pass bills and powerless to do much more than hold vote after vote for speaker until a majority is reached. Everything from national security briefings to helping their constituents navigate the federal bureaucracy are on pause because the members-elect can’t yet take their oath of office.
Some Democrats see a throughline from Jan. 6.
The chaos of the speaker’s election “is about destruction of an institution in a different way,” said Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, one of the lawmakers who fled the rioters two years ago.
Then, the insurrectionists trapped some lawmakers in the House chamber but never breached it. They held up national business for hours that day.
Now some are feeling trapped in the same chamber by the repeated, fruitless votes for speaker — 11 votes so far — and House business is held up for this week and counting.
“The stream of continuity here is extremism, elements of Trumpism, norms don’t matter,” says Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois. “It’s not about governing, it’s about pontificating and advocating an extremist point of view.”
Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire said, “It is a very small minority who want to throw this institution into chaos.”
After the unsatisfying midterm election for Trump allies, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack wrapped up its work with a recommendation to the Justice Department to prosecute the former president. A special counsel and ultimately Attorney General Merrick Garland will now decide whether to indict him.
While the congressional investigations have ended, the criminal cases are still very much continuing, both for the 950 arrested and charged in the violent attack and for Trump and his associates who remain under investigation. The second seditious conspiracy trial begins this week, for members of the far-right Proud Boys.
In a measured but significant step, Congress in December amended the Electoral Count Act to limit the role of the vice president in counting electoral votes, to make it harder for individual lawmakers to mount objections to properly certified election results and to eliminate “fake electors” like those deployed by Trump allies in a bid to overturn his defeat to Biden.
After all that, Biden, who made it a tentpole of his agenda to prove to the world that democracies can deliver for their citizens, had dared hope that this was “the first time we’re really getting through the whole issue relating to Jan. 6. Things are settling out.”
But then came the fight for speaker, rare in the annals of Congress.
“And now, for the first time in 100 years, we can’t move?” Biden said earlier this week. “It’s not a good look. It’s not a good thing.”
“Look,” he went on, “how do you think it looks to the rest of the world?”
Will Rogers’ durable joke — “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat” — now looks dated and out of place. Democrats voted unanimously for their new House leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, in a seamless transition from Nancy Pelosi.
Two years after Jan. 6 and Trump’s subsequent departure, Republicans, the party for which standing in line the longest usually meant victory, are now the party of factions and disorder.
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Associated Press writer Colleen Long contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-06T12:43:03+00:00 | foxcarolina.com | https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/01/06/2-years-after-jan-6-speaker-scrap-paralyzes-congress-again/ |
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Reported Net Income of $344 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to reported Net Income of $506 million for the second quarter 2021
- Diluted EPS of $0.34 for the second quarter 2022, compared to $0.46 per share for the second quarter 2021. Excluding Special Items, Diluted EPS of $0.35 per share for the second quarter 2022, compared to $0.48 per share for the second quarter 2021
- Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $1.811 billion for the second quarter 2022, compared to $2.109 billion1 for the second quarter 2021, excluding Special Items of $47 million and $20 million, respectively
- Reported Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1.396 billion for the second quarter 2022
- Generated Free Cash Flow of $668 million for the second quarter 2022, compared to $1.044 billion for the second quarter 2021, excluding cash paid for Special Items of $33 million and $51 million, respectively
- Reiterated full-year 2022 financial outlook measures
- Completed the $2.7 billion divestiture of its Latin American business to Stonepeak on August 1
DENVER, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"We improved our revenue trajectory and accelerated the number of Quantum Fiber locations enabled in the second quarter. In addition, we closed the divestiture of our Latin America business on August 1 and expect to close the divestiture of our 20-state ILEC business early in the fourth quarter of this year," said Jeff Storey, president and CEO of Lumen. "We announced our new Business segment product categories, which further sharpens our focus as we position Lumen to generate profitable revenue growth."
Total Revenue was $4.612 billion for the second quarter 2022, compared to $4.924 billion1 for the second quarter 2021.
Financial Results
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow, excluding Special Items, was $668 million in the second quarter 2022, compared to $1.044 billion in the second quarter 2021.
As of June 30, 2022, Lumen had cash and cash equivalents of $360 million. On August 1, 2022, we received approximately $2.7 billion of cash upon selling our Latin American business and on August 3, 2022 repaid approximately $700 million on our consolidated term loan indebtedness.
2022 Financial Outlook
The company reiterated its full-year 2022 financial outlook measures detailed below:
Investor Call
Lumen's management team will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today, August 3, 2022. The conference call will be streamed live over the Lumen website at ir.lumen.com. Additional information regarding second quarter 2022 results, including the presentation materials management will review during the conference call, will be available on the Investor Relations website prior to the call. If you are unable to join the call via the web, the call can be accessed live at +1 877-283-5145 (U.S. Domestic) or +1 312-281-1201 (International).
A telephone replay of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on August 3, 2022, and ending November 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The replay can be accessed by dialing +1 800-633-8284 (U.S. Domestic) or +1 402-977-9140 (International), reservation code 22019603. A webcast replay of the call will also be available on our website beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on August 3, 2022, and ending November 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks of Lumen Technologies LLC in the United States. Lumen Technologies LLC is a wholly-owned affiliate of Lumen Technologies, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this release and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends," "will," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements as defined by the federal securities laws, and are subject to the "safe harbor" protections thereunder. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are based on current expectations only, are inherently speculative, and are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied by us in those statements if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the effects of competition from a wide variety of competitive providers, including decreased demand for our more mature service offerings and increased pricing pressures; the effects of new, emerging or competing technologies, including those that could make our products less desirable or obsolete; our ability to successfully and timely attain our key operating imperatives, including simplifying and consolidating our network, simplifying and automating our service support systems, attaining our Quantum Fiber buildout plans, strengthening our relationships with customers and attaining projected cost savings; our ability to safeguard our network, and to avoid the adverse impact of possible cyber-attacks, security breaches, service outages, system failures, or similar events impacting our network or the availability and quality of our services; the effects of ongoing changes in the regulation of the communications industry, including the outcome of legislative, regulatory or judicial proceedings relating to content liability standards, intercarrier compensation, universal service, service standards, broadband deployment, data protection, privacy and net neutrality; our ability to effectively retain and hire key personnel and to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements on reasonable terms without work stoppages; changes in customer demand for our products and services, including increased demand for high-speed data transmission services; our ability to successfully maintain the quality and profitability of our existing product and service offerings and to introduce profitable new offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; our ability to generate cash flows sufficient to fund our financial commitments and objectives, including our capital expenditures, operating costs, debt repayments, dividends, pension contributions and other benefits payments; our ability to successfully and timely implement our corporate strategies, including our deleveraging strategy; our ability to successfully and timely consummate the pending divestiture of a portion of our incumbent local exchange business on the terms proposed, to realize the anticipated benefits therefrom, and to operate our retained business successfully thereafter; changes in our operating plans, corporate strategies, dividend payment plans or other capital allocation plans, whether based upon changes in our cash flows, cash requirements, financial performance, financial position, market or regulatory conditions, or otherwise; the impact of any future material acquisitions or divestitures that we may transact; the negative impact of increases in the costs of our pension, health, post-employment or other benefits, including those caused by changes in markets, interest rates, mortality rates, demographics or regulations; the potential negative impact of customer complaints, government investigations, security breaches or service outages impacting us or our industry; adverse changes in our access to credit markets on favorable terms, whether caused by changes in our financial position, lower credit ratings, unstable markets or otherwise; our ability to meet the terms and conditions of our debt obligations and covenants, including our ability to make transfers of cash in compliance therewith; our ability to maintain favorable relations with our securityholders, key business partners, suppliers, vendors, landlords and financial institutions; our ability to meet evolving environmental, social and governance ("ESG") expectations and benchmarks, and effectively communicate and implement our ESG strategies; our ability to collect our receivables from, or continue to do business with, financially-troubled customers; our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards in the amounts projected; our ability to continue to use or renew intellectual property used to conduct our operations; any adverse developments in legal or regulatory proceedings involving us; changes in tax, pension, healthcare or other laws or regulations, in governmental support programs, or in general government funding levels, including those arising from recently-enacted federal legislation promoting broadband spending; the effects of changes in accounting policies, practices or assumptions, including changes that could potentially require additional future impairment charges; continuing uncertainties regarding the impact that COVID-19 disruptions could have on our business, operations, cash flows and corporate initiatives; the effects of adverse weather, terrorism, epidemics, pandemics, rioting, societal unrest, or other natural or man-made disasters or disturbances; the potential adverse effects if our internal controls over financial reporting have weaknesses or deficiencies, or otherwise fail to operate as intended; the effects of changes in interest rates and inflation; the effects of more general factors such as changes in exchange rates, in operating costs, in public policy, in the views of financial analysts, or in general market, labor, economic or geo-political conditions; and other risks referenced from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to unduly rely upon our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, changed circumstances, or otherwise. Furthermore, any information about our intentions contained in any of our forward-looking statements reflects our intentions as of the date of such forward-looking statement, and is based upon, among other things, regulatory, technological, industry, competitive, economic and market conditions, and our related assumptions, as of such date. We may change our intentions, strategies or plans without notice at any time and for any reason.
Reconciliation to GAAP
This release includes certain historical and forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including but not limited to Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Unlevered Cash Flow, and adjustments to GAAP and non-GAAP measures to exclude the effect of Special Items. In addition to providing key metrics for management to evaluate the company's performance, we believe these measurements assist investors in their understanding of period-to-period operating performance and in identifying historical and prospective trends.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial schedules. Reconciliation of additional non-GAAP historical financial measures that may be discussed during the call described above, along with further descriptions of non-GAAP financial measures, will be available in the Investor Relations portion of the company's website at http://ir.lumen.com. Non-GAAP measures are not presented to be replacements or alternatives to the GAAP measures, and investors are urged to consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not in substitution for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Lumen may present or calculate its non-GAAP measures differently from other companies.
Description of Non-GAAP Metrics
Pursuant to Regulation G, the company is hereby providing definitions of non-GAAP financial metrics and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The following describes and reconciles those financial measures as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) with those financial measures as adjusted by the items detailed below and presented in the accompanying news release. These calculations are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP. In keeping with its historical financial reporting practices, the company believes that the supplemental presentation of these calculations provides meaningful non-GAAP financial measures to help investors understand and compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis.
We use the term Special Items as a non-GAAP measure to describe items that impacted a period's statement of operations for which investors may want to give special consideration due to their magnitude, nature or both. We do not call these items non-recurring because, while some are infrequent, others may recur in future periods.
Adjusted EBITDA ($) is defined as net income (loss) from the Statements of Operations before income tax (expense) benefit, total other income (expense), depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and impairments.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are relevant and useful metrics to provide to investors, as they are an important part of our internal reporting and are key measures used by management to evaluate profitability and operating performance of Lumen and to make resource allocation decisions. Management believes such measures are especially important in a capital-intensive industry such as telecommunications. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (and similarly uses these terms excluding Special Items) to compare our performance to that of our competitors and to eliminate certain non-cash and non-operating items in order to consistently measure from period to period our ability to fund capital expenditures, fund growth, service debt and determine bonuses. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash stock compensation expense and impairments because of the non-cash nature of these items. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes interest income, interest expense and income taxes, and in our view constitutes an accrual-based measure that has the effect of excluding period-to-period changes in working capital and shows profitability without regard to the effects of capital or tax structure. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization expense because these non-cash expenses primarily reflect the impact of historical capital investments, as opposed to the cash impacts of capital expenditures made in recent periods, which may be evaluated through cash flow measures. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes the gain (or loss) on extinguishment and modification of debt and other income (expense), net, because these items are not related to the primary business operations of Lumen.
There are material limitations to using Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure, including the difficulty associated with comparing companies that use similar performance measures whose calculations may differ from our calculations. Additionally, by excluding the above-listed items, Adjusted EBITDA may exclude items that investors believe are important components of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (either with or without Special Items) should not be considered a substitute for other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.
Unlevered Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures, plus cash interest paid and less interest income, all as disclosed in the Statements of Cash Flows or the Statements of Operations. Management believes that Unlevered Cash Flow is a relevant metric to provide to investors, because it reflects the operational performance of Lumen and, measured over time, enables management and investors to monitor the underlying business' growth pattern and ability to generate cash. Unlevered Cash Flow excludes cash used for acquisitions and debt service and the impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents balances.
There are material limitations to using Unlevered Cash Flow to measure our cash performance as it excludes certain material items that investors may believe are important components of our cash flows. Comparisons of our Unlevered Cash Flow to that of some of our competitors may be of limited usefulness since Lumen does not currently pay a significant amount of income taxes due to net operating loss carryforwards, and therefore, currently generates higher cash flow than a comparable business that does pay income taxes. Additionally, this financial measure is subject to variability quarter over quarter as a result of the timing of payments related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and capital expenditures. Unlevered Cash Flow should not be used as a substitute for net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures as disclosed in the Statements of Cash Flows. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a relevant metric to provide to investors, as it is an indicator of our ability to generate cash to service our debt. Free Cash Flow excludes cash used for acquisitions, principal repayments and the impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents balances.
There are material limitations to using Free Cash Flow to measure our performance as it excludes certain material items that investors may believe are important components of our cash flows. Comparisons of our Free Cash Flow to that of some of its competitors may be of limited usefulness since Lumen does not currently pay a significant amount of income taxes due to net operating loss carryforwards, and therefore, generates higher cash flow than a comparable business that does pay income taxes. Additionally, this financial measure is subject to variability quarter over quarter as a result of the timing of payments related to interest expense, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow should not be used as a substitute for net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Outlook
To enhance the information in our outlook with respect to non-GAAP metrics, we are providing a range for certain GAAP measures that are components of the reconciliation of the non-GAAP metrics. The provision of these ranges is in no way meant to indicate that Lumen is explicitly or implicitly providing an outlook on those GAAP components of the reconciliation. In order to reconcile the non-GAAP financial metric to GAAP, Lumen has to use ranges for the GAAP components that arithmetically add up to the non-GAAP financial metric. While Lumen believes that it has used reasonable assumptions in connection with developing the outlook for its non-GAAP financial metrics, it fully expects that the ranges used for the GAAP components will vary from actual results. We will consider our outlook of non-GAAP financial metrics to be accurate if the specific non-GAAP metric is met or exceeded, even if the GAAP components of the reconciliation are different from those provided in an earlier reconciliation.
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SOURCE Lumen Technologies | 2022-08-03T21:20:24+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/lumen-technologies-reports-second-quarter-2022-results/ |
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities announced late Monday that they had arrested a 41-year-old man in the weekend killing of a Massachusetts couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, along with another family member, in the small city outside Boston.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said police took Christopher Ferguson, of Newton, into custody Monday evening and charged him with the killing of 73-year-old Gilda “Jill” D’Amore after an autopsy revealed she had died from a homicide. Ferguson was also charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and burglary.
Additional charges were expected in the death of 74-year-old Bruno D’Amore and Jill’s mother, 97-year-old Lucia Arpino, Tuesday after those autopsies have been completed. Ferguson was expected to appear in court Tuesday or Wednesday.
Ryan said it appeared there was no connection between the three and Ferguson and that police had found signs of forced entry into the basement. She described a chaotic scene in which there were “obvious signs of struggle” in the house where the killings took place. A crystal paper weight was covered in blood, and furniture was broken.
The big break in the case came when authorities were able to match a bloody footprint to that of Ferguson, who lived in the neighborhood, she said. They also collected blood stains near the footprints and bloody fingerprints on the screens and windows from the house, Ryan said.
“This kind of work, this kind of really dogged gathering of evidence and processing in this short period of time in an attempt to both to determine what happened to these families members and also to restore a sense of safety to this community … has led to the charges this afternoon,” she said.
The killings have rattled the small community of Newton and the Our Lady Help of Christians Church, where some of family members were parishioners.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share that the terrible tragedy that happened yesterday in Newton hit very close to home … impacting our faith community and our own family,” Paul and Ginny Arpino, who said the victims were their cousins and their aunt, wrote in a message to parishioners.
They said the three “lost their lives in a senseless act of violence.”
The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said. “As we mourn the victims of this senseless, and violent tragedy we ask all members of our community to remain alert and vigilant,” the Newton Police Department tweeted on Monday.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the victims died from stab wounds and blunt force trauma, Ryan said.
“Two of the individuals were celebrating a golden wedding anniversary this weekend. As you can imagine, this would be tragic on any day. To have family gathered for this kind of a celebration makes it particularly tragic,” she said.
There was an attempted break-in about a half-mile from the victims’ home early Sunday, but it’s unclear if the two crimes were related, Ryan said.
“That’s why we are concerned particularly about the safety issue,” she told reporters. “That’s why we are asking people if you hear something, you see something, don’t investigate yourself. Call the police department.”
Residents were also asked to check their doorbell cameras or home security systems for any video that could help with the investigation.
In their letter to the church community, Paul and Ginny Arpino said “Bruno was known for his big voice and his exuberant personality and as ‘head chef’, he proudly flipped the burgers at the parish picnic.”
They said Jill had taken on the ministry of beautifying the church’s environment.
“Without a single day of liturgical training she simply followed her heart, caring for the flowers and decorating for the liturgical seasons,” they wrote.
They said Lucia Arpino, until Covid, never missed morning mass.
“Lucia will be especially missed on the upcoming Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festa weekend as she faithfully walked in that procession through the streets of Nonantum well into her 90’s,” they wrote.
The news has rattled neighbors like Jack Porter.
“This is a safe neighborhood. You don’t have murders in Newton or Nonantum,” the heavily Italian-American neighborhood where they lived, he said.
The Rev. Dan Riley of Our Lady Help of Christians declined to identify the victims by name, but said they were “wonderful people, church-going, kind, hospitable, salt of the earth.”
Riley said members of the parish and neighborhood are shocked and saddened.
“We’re going to miss them terribly,” he said. “The people of the parish and the staff have been wonderfully loving, helping us get through this time.” | 2023-06-27T03:41:26+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/couple-celebrating-50th-wedding-anniversary-are-stabbed-to-death-and-police-dont-know-who-did-it/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film “M3gan” got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates, while “Avatar: The Way of Water” continued its box-office reign in the top spot.
Universal Pictures’ “M3gan,” about a robot companion built for a young girl after her parents are killed in a car accident, rode strong buzz and viral dancing memes to an above-expectations debut. In the low-budget slasher, starring Allison Williams, Blumhouse and producer James Wan crafted Hollywood’s first hit of the new year, likely spawning a new high-concept horror franchise.
Audiences gave the PG-13 film a “B” CinemaScore — though reviews (94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) were stronger for the modern, techy twist on a “Child’s Play”-like thriller. It added $10 million internationally.
But while “M3gan” drew audiences largely in 2D showings, large-format screens continued to be soaked up by James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The 3-D three-hour sequel remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $45 million in sales.
Cameron’s sci-fi spectacle has now surpassed $500 million domestically and $1.7 billion globally. After dominating the otherwise lackluster holiday corridor, the “Avatar” sequel is nearly matching the original’s pace; the 2009 “Avatar” scored $50.3 million in its fourth weekend. “The Way of Water” already ranks as the seventh highest grossing film ever, not accounting for inflation — a total particularly owed to its strong overseas performance. The film’s $1.2 billion in international ticket sales exceeds that of any film released since the start of the pandemic.
“M3gan” was the only new film in wide release, though Sony Pictures’ “A Man Called Otto,” starring Tom Hanks, played in 637 theaters after first launching in four theaters. The film, a remake of the Swedish film “A Man Called Ove,” managed a solid $4.2 million ahead of its nationwide release on Friday.
Third place went to “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” with $13.1 million in its third week of release. The animated Universal Pictures sequel has tallied $87.7 million in three weeks, plus $109.7 million internationally.
While many awards contenders have struggled in recent months at the box office, Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” is proving a modest exception. The A24 indie starring Brendan Fraser ranked seventh in its fifth week of release with $1.5 million and a cumulative total of $8.6 million — a good return for a film that cost an estimated $3 million to make.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Avatar: The Way of Water,” $45 million.
2. “M3gan,” $30.2 million.
3. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” $13.1 million.
4. “A Man Called Otto,” $4.2 million.
5. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” $4 million.
6. “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” $2.4 million.
7. “The Whale,” $1.5 million.
8. “Babylon,” $1.4 million.
9. “Violent Night,” $740,000.
10. “The Menu,” $713,000. | 2023-01-09T06:46:39+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-m3gan-dolls-up-with-30-2m-while-avatar-stays-no-1/ |
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden went to Rolling Fork, Mississippi to visit with people recovering from devastating tornadoes and offer federal support.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden went to Rolling Fork, Mississippi to visit with people recovering from devastating tornadoes and offer federal support.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-01T12:42:40+00:00 | kosu.org | https://www.kosu.org/politics/politics/2023-04-01/biden-went-to-mississippi-to-offer-support-to-victims-of-the-devastating-tornadoes |
FOX orders a 13th serving of ‘MasterChef’
Chicago - Listen up, chefs: FOX has ordered another season of "MasterChef."
Ahead of the 12th season finale of Gordon Ramsay’s fan-favorite cooking competition, FOX has renewed the series for a 13th season. And perhaps the network recognizes that one shouldn’t fiddle with a perfect recipe, because acclaimed chef Aarón Sanchez and restauranteur extraordinaire Joe Bastianich will be returning alongside Ramsay as judges.
The renewal is served with a side of casting announcement: a new season means a new crop of chefs, and "MasterChef" is on the lookout for "talented amateur cooks from all types of backgrounds and with a range of cooking styles," per a press release. Visit MasterChefCasting.com for more information, but please note: this isn’t "MasterChef Junior," so all aspiring apron-owners must be 18 years old or older as of January 1, 2023.
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Before a new crop of chefs shows up, the show’s buzzy "Back to Win" season must choose a winner. The season 12 finale airs Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. EST. Judging panel alumna Christina Tosi returns as "the three remaining chefs rush against the clock to complete their final three entrees and whip up a gourmet dessert with the help of Tosi."
MASTERCHEF: L-R: Contestant Shanika and Gordon Ramsay in the special 2-hour "Semi Final / Finale Pt. 1" episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sep. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
The winner walks away with $250,000, a state-of-the-art kitchen from Viking and of course, the title of "MasterChef."
If you’re behind on the series, never fear: You can read our recaps to get caught up before the finale.
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About Gordon Ramsay/Studio Ramsay Global
Renowned for highly successful and award-winning original programming, Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning Gordon Ramsay produces TV shows on both sides of the Atlantic, seen by audiences worldwide in more than 200 territories, and he is the only talent on air in the U.S. with four prime-time national network shows. He hosts and executive-produces NEXT LEVEL CHEF, HELL’S KITCHEN, MASTERCHEF, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, and the upcoming GORDON RAMSAY’S FOOD STARS, all on FOX, in addition to specials, including 2021’s Gordon Ramsay’s American Road Trip.
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It was recently announced that Ramsay will have his own FAST channel on Fox’s ad-supported streamer Tubi. The FAST channel will feature episodes of classic Ramsay shows such as HELL’S KITCHEN, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. From September, they will be joined by series including Ramsay’s Best Restaurant, Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course, Gordon’s Great Escape, The F Word and Ramsay in 10.
Binge next: "Mary Berry’s Absolute Favorites," streaming free on Tubi
"Great British Bake-Off" icon Mary Berry cooks up comfort food in her cozy kitchen, casually coaxing curious cooks into concocting Berry’s favorite recipes. (No, we will not apologize for any of that alliteration.) One season, eight episodes.
"Mary Berry’s Absolute Favorites" is streaming free on Tubi — get the app
How to watch "MasterChef"
"MasterChef" airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on FOX. You can also watch On Demand or stream online viaFOXNow. All 12 seasons of the show, including the first six episodes of the current season, are streaming on Hulu. And there’s a whole world of "MasterChef" streaming free on Tubi, including beloved series "MasterChef Junior" and several international editions.
About Tubi: Tubi has more than 40,000 movies and television series from over 250 content partners, including every major studio, in addition to the largest offering of free live local and national news channels in streaming. The platform gives fans of entertainment, news and sports an easy way to discover new content that is available completely free.
Tubi is available on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, Cox Contour, and on OTT devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and soon on Hisense TVs globally. Consumers can also watch Tubi content on the web at http://www.tubi.tv/.
Tubi and this television station are both owned by the FOX Corporation. | 2022-09-14T20:17:51+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/masterchef-renewed-for-season-13 |
Medicare is a hot topic for you and your parents. Today on AM Buffalo we walk you through an event that will pave the way to a sea of answers. Medicare Enrollment Fair and Expo is hosted by Sheridan Benefits and is taking place at Samuel’s Grande Manor on November 9th. It is sponsored by the three local insurance carriers, Independent Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Univera Healthcare.
Cathy Aquino, vice president sales, Medicare, consumer and small group market at Independent Health Association says we are in the annual enrollment period. It is the once-a-year time that Medicare beneficiaries are able to make a change with the current plan you are enrolled in and or change plans and enroll in a new one for a period during this time which is effective for January 2023.
What are some of the highlights from these companies?
Tom Sass, vice president of consumer markets at Highmark says, “Our plans are getting better and one of the benefits we are really proud of to be able to offer is comprehensive dental.” He says dental health is important to people as much as their medical health. Also, other benefits that are important like primary care and specialist co-pays.
Andrew Napierala, vice president, Medicare and individual market sales at Univera Health Care says, “Similar to what Tom mentioned, dental is something we are adding. We are keeping our preventative dental in there at zero cost share. We are also adding comprehensive dental and a $1,000 allowance every year.” He says it is something people have been asking for long time and they are happy to bring it to the market. Andrew says the other thing they are very happy about this year is PPO vs. HMO. They are introducing a PPO plan for some extended out of area coverage. It is going to have a $19 price point and he says it is good for people who travel out of the area or are snowbirds. He goes on to say that plan is going to have a flex card and people can have $500 on it that they can use for dental, vision or hearing.
Cathy says in 20223, Independent Health will continue their HMO and PPO plans and new for select plans is the PERS device. PERS is the Personal Emergency Response Service at no cost to their members. She says, “In addition we have a variety of zeros across our benefit plans, so we have zero-dollar co-payments for primary doctor visits, zero dollar co-payments for tier one medications and preventative services are at no cost. In addition, our preventative and routine dental services and routine eye exams as well as our gym membership, the Silver Sneakers program is at no cost for our customer.”
Maria Schenk, Sheridan Benefits says they are excited to be hosting this event on with sponsorship from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Univera Healthcare and Independent Health. She says, “ It is a very important time of year for anybody on Medicare and we are bringing this together so there is a one-stop shop where everybody can come out and hear about all these great enhancements to all these products to see what is going to be best for them”
What should you bring? You should bring what you currently have today, a list of providers you have today and not just your doctors but where you go for lab work, hospitals, everything and a list of your medications.
For more information go to https://sheridanbenefits.com/ | 2022-10-27T19:56:13+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/am-buffalo/medicare-enrollment-fair-and-expo |
(NEXSTAR) – With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, you may be thinking about your holiday travel plans. Travel experts are anticipating high demand and more expensive flights this season after two years of COVID-19 restrictions.
A new report shows a ticket for certain airports may be more expensive than others.
Reviewing the latest data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the financial planning website SmartAsset recently ranked the nation’s busiest airports based on how expensive airfare has become over the last year.
BTS data shows that nationally, the average airfare during the second quarter of 2022 rose to $397, up from $338 at the start of the year. While that is up from the average price of $295 seen during the second quarter of 2020, when air travelers were restricted by COVID, it’s lower than the average $406 travelers saw at the end of 2019, just before the pandemic.
Expensive fuel, staffing challenges, and high demand have all contributed to the rising costs. Though experts expect airline prices to cool soon, SmartAsset found that isn’t exactly the case so far at some airports.
SmartAsset reviewed the 100 busiest airports in the U.S. and compared them across three metrics: average airfare costs (specifically domestic one-way and round-trip tickets) for the second quarter of 2022, the percentage change compared to the same time last year, and dollar amount change in the average airfare.
Across those airports, SmartAsset found 45 have seen the average airfare rise by more than $100 over the last year. Though that may seem relatively small, for many airports, that’s an increase of more than 40%.
Airports in the West have seen the largest year-over-year price increases, including locations in California, Washington, Arizona, and Idaho.
Here are the 10 airports that have seen the largest increases in airfare between the second quarter of 2021 and 2022, as well as the percent and dollar amount changes, according to SmartAsset:
At three airports – Dane County Regional in Madison, Wisconsin; Washington Dulles International; and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International – the average airfares have risen to over $500. Two other airports weren’t far behind: San Francisco International’s average airfare is $499 while Greenville-Spartanburg International’s is $490.
While airfare has climbed at all of the airports SmartAsset reviewed, prices haven’t risen drastically everywhere. At two airports, the average airfare remains below $150: St. Pete Clearwater International and Orlando Sanford International.
The average airfare at Kahului Airport in Hawaii has changed the least over the last year, rising just $7.
Here are the 10 airports that have seen the smallest changes to their average fare:
The price changes may seem stark but some of the jumps are due to the cheaper airfare seen during the pandemic. Experts note some of the prices we’re seeing now are still lower than we had in the months leading up to the pandemic.
Though the “sweet spot” for getting the best prices on holiday airfare has passed, there are some days that are better to fly on than others around Thanksgiving and Christmas, travel guides say. | 2022-11-06T21:03:45+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/holiday-travel-airfare-has-become-more-expensive-at-these-airports-data-shows/ |
People for the American Way executive director Svante Myrick argues that Massachusetts should reconsider its prohibition on the use of polygraphs in the workplace to allow for pre-employment screening of police applicants (“To transform Boston policing, test for authoritarianism,” Opinion, Aug. 6). He is wrong.
Massachusetts prohibited both public and private employers from requiring applicants and employees to submit to any kind of lie detector testing in 1959. Since then, four other states — Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Oregon — have followed suit. I’ve seen no evidence that these states have a worse problem with police misconduct than states where police applicants are subject to polygraph screening.
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Polygraphs don’t work. They wrongly brand many innocent people as liars. Meanwhile, liars can easily beat the polygraph using simple, effective countermeasures that polygraph operators cannot detect. In 2002, the National Academy of Sciences completed a thorough review of the scientific evidence on the polygraph and concluded that “its accuracy in distinguishing actual or potential security violators from innocent test takers is insufficient to justify reliance on its use in employee security screening in federal agencies.”
Reducing police misconduct is a worthy goal. Pretending to read the minds of police applicants with polygraphs is not the way to achieve it.
George W. Maschke
The Hague
The writer is cofounder of AntiPolygraph.org. | 2022-08-12T06:34:01+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/12/opinion/polygraphs-are-not-way-forward-police-reform/ |
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Combined Heat and Power Generation with Propane is the Clean Solution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The third annual National Summit on Combined Heat and Power convenes in Washington D.C. on Nov. 2 and 3 to debate how technology advances in combined heat and power (CHP) generation could replace diesel-fueled units by the end of the decade. CHP systems operate independently of the electric grid and produce significantly fewer emissions than diesel options.
A panel of experts led by Dr. Gokul Vishwanathan, Director of Research & Sustainability for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will discuss how the tremendous growth in CHP generation driven by grid fragility along with decarbonization mandates are converging to create a sea change in both the prime and backup power generation industries.
"Extreme weather events, ozone pollution, and carbon emissions are re-wiring the power generation market," said PERC's Dr. Gokul Vishwanathan. "Average homeowners are now adding resiliency to their remodeling or new construction checklists, and because of climate change regulation and future tax credits, the clean energy solution for their backup power is going to be propane."
Relative to diesel, propane engines provide an excellent option in improving air quality, particularly by reducing NOx and particulate matter. CO2 emissions reduction can be significantly enabled using optimized propane engines as well. One example is the Siemens SG series lean burn engine that operates with a variable compression ratio of 25. It is an excellent example of how dedicated propane engines can provide an up to 13% reduction in CO2 emissions relative to diesel.
Renewable propane is another significant advancement. It is structurally and functionally identical to conventional propane and is produced from renewable feedstocks. The CHP panel will discuss how policymakers could make an impact in the uptake of renewable propane for power generation applications leading to a 50%-70% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to conventional diesel.
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for CHP projects have increased from 10% to 30% for systems that are in service by the end of 2024, making now an attractive time to invest in CHP technology.
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(KRON) — Ahead of Sunday’s NFC Divisional game between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) proposed a bet against Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Twitter.
The proposed bet: Swalwell isn’t allowed to tweet for the rest of the month if the Cowboys win. If the 49ers win, Cruz isn’t allowed to tweet for the rest of January.
“I will make this open bet to @tedcruz — if the @dallascowboys beat the @49ers I won’t tweet for the rest of January,” Swalwell tweeted to his 1.4 million followers on Monday night. “If the @49ers win you can’t tweet for rest of January. How Texan are you, Ted? Deal?”
Swalwell, who represents California’s District 14 (most of Alameda County), is rooting for the 49ers to beat Cruz’s Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. He seems confident he can win the bet.
However, Cruz doesn’t prefer Swalwell’s proposed bet. Cruz suggested the two wager something else.
“How about we bet a Chinese dinner instead?” Cruz tweeted to his 5.8 million followers Tuesday afternoon.
As of Wednesday night, neither Cruz nor Swalwell agreed on Twitter to either bet.
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The 49ers (13-4) are a 3.5-point favorite against the Cowboys (12-5), according to Bet MGM. The over/under is 46.5 total points scored between the two teams. | 2023-01-19T04:51:08+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/rep-eric-swawell-proposes-bet-on-49ers-cowboys-to-texas-sen-ted-cruz/ |
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in Britain faced disruption Thursday as railway staff staged their second national walkout this week, and workers at Britain’s busiest airport announced plans to walk out, adding to summertime travel misery.
The 24-hour strike by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff canceled about four-fifths of passenger services across the country. A third walkout is planned for Saturday as part of Britain’s biggest and most disruptive railway strike in 30 years.
Train stations were largely deserted Thursday. Highways also were less busy than expected, and many people appeared to heed advice to avoid travel. Internet provider Virgin Media O2 said its data suggested “millions more people” than usual were working from home.
The strike is a headache for those who can’t work from home, as well as for patients with medical appointments, students heading for end-of-year exams and music lovers making their way to the Glastonbury Festival, which runs through Sunday on a farm in southwest England.
Meanwhile, British Airways check-in staff and other ground crew at Heathrow Airport voted to strike in a dispute over pay, their unions said Thursday. Dates have not been set, but the GMB and Unite unions said the walkouts would take place during the peak summer holiday period.
Air travelers in many countries are facing delays and disruption as airports struggle to cope with staff shortages and skyrocketing demand for flights after two pandemic-hit years.
The railway dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s train companies aim to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat.
The strike pits the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union against 13 privately owned train-operating companies and the government-owned National Rail. Talks between union representatives and employers ended in deadlock Wednesday. The union accused Britain’s Conservative government of scuttling the negotiations.
The union says the government is preventing employers from improving on the 3% pay raise on the table so far. Britain’s inflation rate hit 9.1% in May, as Russia’s war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples while post-pandemic consumer demand soars.
“Every time we get close, there’s some kind of maneuver somewhere outside of the room with people that we’re not talking to, that has an impact on what’s going on inside the room,” Eddie Dempsey, the union’s deputy general secretary, said.
The government denies getting involved in negotiations, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has put blame for the strike squarely on the union. The government also warned that big pay raises would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.
All sides are keeping an eye on public frustration, with polls suggesting opinion is about evenly divided between support for and opposition to the strikes.
Unions have told the country to brace for more as workers face the worst cost-of-living squeeze in more than a generation. Lawyers are planning a walkout starting next week, and unions representing teachers and postal workers plan to consult their members about possible action.
Darren Pilling, an RMT union official on a picket line at Liverpool Lime Street station in northwest England, said he believed the public supported the strikes, “because everyone else is suffering just as much as we are.”
“I stood here for eight hours on Tuesday and had nothing but support and praise from people,” he said.
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BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists blocked flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form of transportation, and to demand tougher government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg Airport around 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) and glued themselves to the runway on the first day of the school vacation in the north German city.
Dozens of flights were canceled and 10 arrivals had to be diverted to other airports, Germany’s dpa news agency reported.
Members of the group also cut through a security fence at Duesseldorf Airport in the west and blocked an access route to the runway, disrupting several flights before operations resumed.
In a statement, the group accused the German government of lacking a strategy to tackle the climate crisis and called for immediate measures to cut emissions in the transportation sector, including ending tax exemptions for airline kerosene.
Aviation is responsible for a significant share of global emissions. If the sector were a country, it would rank in the top 10 global emitters, according to the European Commission.
Senior German government officials slammed the protests and called for them to end.
“The Last Generation isn’t protecting the climate, they’re engaged in criminal activity,” said Transport Minister Volker Wissing, who has blocked several proposals for cutting emissions from road and air travel in recent years.
He and Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, both members of the Free Democratic Party, accused the activists of dividing society by preventing people from flying on “well-earned holidays.”
Last Generation insists its protests are peaceful, albeit disruptive, though motorists facing delays when the group blocks roads have at times attacked the activists.
German prosecutors raided the homes of several of the group’s members in May on suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization. | 2023-07-13T16:43:15+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-climate-activists-block-runways-at-2-german-airports-causing-numerous-flight-cancelations/ |
WILLIAMSPORT – The just-completed hand recount of two Lycoming County races from the 2020 general election found that it differed from the electronic tabulation by 26 votes.
There were more than 59,000 votes cast in the 2020 presidential race.
Donald C. Peters, the chairman of the Lycoming County Republican Committee, called the outcome “a win for democracy.”
The county Board of Elections released the totals from the hand count that was completed Wednesday in less than three days.
The electronic tabulation had Trump with 41,462 votes while his hand count total was 41,455. The hand count gave Joe Biden 16,956 votes, 15 fewer than the 2020 official count.
Libertarian Jo Jorgensen’s recount total was 825 or 4 more than the 2020 results.
The results for state auditor general, the other race counted, were similar. Republican Timothy DeFoor, who was elected statewide, lost 10 in the recount and his Democrat Nina Ahmad opponent picked up 11.
They polled 40,502 and 15,594, respectively, fewer than what Trump and Biden got at the top of the ballot.
Libertarian candidate Jennifer Moore lost 12 and Green Party candidate Olivia Faison lost 6 in the recount.
There were 59,397 votes cast in the 2020 general election and the totals show not everyone voted for president or auditor general, elections director Forrest K. Lehman said.
“The results [of the hand count[ confirm that the electronic voting system produces consistently accurate results,” he said. “They confirm that the outcome of the presidential election in Lycoming County was correct.”
The county, which is heavily Republican, uses paper ballots that are fed into a scanner to be tabulated.
Lehman noted that the hand count results confirm the totals were not inaccurate by thousands of votes as claimed by those using statistical data.
“I’m glad to see by and large the numbers were correct,” Peters said. This should instill confidence in the voting system, he said.
He praised the county commissioners who make up the elections board for listening to the will of the people. He advocates a periodic audit beyond the 2 percent of the votes hand counted after each election.
The process began last September when the board received a petition circulated by conservative Republicans seeking a referendum on whether to keep using voting machines.
Since the county does not use machines, the commissioners by a 2-1 party-line vote, agreed to ask citizens through a referendum whether to keep using the electronic tabulating system.
After the state Department of State informed the county such a referendum was not allowed, focus shifted to a hand recount.
The board, with Democrat Commissioner Richard Mirabito opposed, on Oct. 4 voted to do the recount using county employees.
Republican Commissioner Scott L. Metzger said he supported the recount to affirm the accuracy of the electronic tabulating system and to restore voter confidence.
Jeffrey J. Stroehmann, who describes himself as a former Patriot, said upon learning the results of the hand count the variances seem negligible.
He wants to review the tally sheets to see the source of the differences, he said. The tally sheets are public, Lehman said.
The hand count was one piece of the puzzle, according to Stroehmann. “This is the beginning,” he said. “We are looking at everything.”
Mail-in ballots are one of the issues, he said, noting Commonwealth Court banned them but the state Supreme Court ruled they could be used.
The elections board has scheduled a Jan. 24 meeting to review the hand count results in detail.
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Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide cancer treatments among most advanced in nation
NEW ORLEANS and HOUSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. Cancer patients in the region now have access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson's standards and treatment plans.
"As the state's leader in cancer care, we're proud to partner with one of the global leaders in cancer care to provide a full continuum of services close to home for our patients," said Mike Hulefeld, president and COO, Ochsner Health. "Beyond MD Anderson's accolades and top national rankings, its clinicians and researchers advance innovative therapies through clinical trials several years before they become standard practice. Now, our patients will benefit from this expanded breadth of experience and therapies in Louisiana."
Ochsner is one of only seven MD Anderson partners in the country and the only one in Louisiana. It joins a collaborative network of hospitals and health care systems dedicated to advancing MD Anderson's mission to improve the quality and accessibility of cancer care and research. As such, Ochsner MD Anderson patients in southeastern Louisiana receive care based on the same protocols and practice standards provided at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, and benefit from integration with its clinicians and researchers. Ochsner MD Anderson experts adhere to the philosophy, process, and guidelines of MD Anderson's clinical leadership, and they provide a full range of multidisciplinary care options, including medical oncology, surgery, and radiation.
"We are pleased to welcome Ochsner Health as our newest partner, and we applaud their team's commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, which aligns with our own mission to end cancer," said Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of MD Anderson. "By working together, we are expanding our reach and impact, ensuring even more patients have access to high-quality cancer care and advanced treatments through clinical trials. We are proud to have Ochsner MD Anderson join us in Making Cancer History®."
"Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center will transform the way we deliver high-quality, comprehensive cancer care to the communities we serve," said Pete November, CEO, Ochsner Health. "Through this partnership, we aim to improve patient outcomes while supporting research that will change how we care for patients in the future. I am grateful to our physicians, clinicians and all of our support teams who made this partnership possible, changing the course of cancer care in Louisiana."
In this first phase, Ochsner MD Anderson facilities are located in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge, and Covington. They include:
- The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center
- Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
- Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus
- Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
- Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge
- Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove
- St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
Ochsner and MD Anderson will work together to certify additional sites in the future. Cancer patients throughout the entire Ochsner system will continue to receive high-quality clinical care and benefit from the largest clinical trials network in Louisiana and Mississippi.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-renowned cancer care close to home, Ochsner is thrilled to join forces with MD Anderson to offer groundbreaking research and innovative therapies not found anywhere else in our region," said Brian Moore, M.D., FACS, medical director, Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Our patients can be confident that they will receive an enhanced level of comprehensive cancer care through this partnership. Each member of our select team of cancer physicians has been certified by MD Anderson to clinically practice as part of the co-branded Ochsner MD Anderson cancer program, and appointed physicians will become adjunct members of MD Anderson faculty."
With a holistic, patient-centric approach, Ochsner MD Anderson's expert team provides comprehensive care to patients. A multidisciplinary team of doctors, clinicians and support specialists offers services to treat the entire person. Support professionals include nutritionists, nurse navigators, social workers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and others. Ochsner MD Anderson is dedicated to improving the health of our communities and committed to the prevention and early detection of cancer. Ochsner MD Anderson offers groundbreaking research and innovative therapies, including access to select clinical trials available to eligible patients as the only Phase I clinical trial program in Louisiana.
"Ochsner and MD Anderson's partnership has been years in the making and will have a lasting impact on families across Louisiana," said Andrew Wisdom, chairman, Ochsner Health Board of Directors. "As a board member, I'm incredibly proud to see Ochsner's team join forces with a global leader in cancer care, and, as a current cancer patient, I'm incredibly grateful to see our organizations come together. I'm one of many people who will be personally impacted by this partnership today and in the future. To my fellow patients on their cancer journeys: This brings us one step closer to hope, recovery and healing."
For more than 80 years, Ochsner has been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer therapy development, bringing innovations to treatment with more clinical trials than anywhere else in Louisiana. It is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Radiology, the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (Bone Marrow Transplant) and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Cancer care at Ochsner is recognized by U.S. News & World Report, ranking as high performing in uterine, prostate, lung, and colon cancer surgeries. Ochsner's ear, nose and throat specialty is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 program in the country, which includes head and neck surgical oncology. The Ochsner Cancer Institute treats more than 40,000 patients each year and has cared for patients from all 50 states and 28 countries. Each patient's care team can include as many as 20 multidisciplinary cancer specialists working together to provide high-quality treatment. In 2022, more than 300,000 preventive cancer screenings were performed at Ochsner facilities across its system.
"This is an exciting milestone in Ochsner's long-standing history of providing high-quality cancer care," said Robert Hart, M.D., chief physician executive, Ochsner Health. "Through collaboration with MD Anderson's physicians and researchers, our patients will benefit from the expertise of a global leader in cancer care. This partnership is a testament to our ongoing commitment to elevate care and expand access to clinical trials close to home in Louisiana."
MD Anderson is one of the world's largest and most respected cancer centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. MD Anderson has been working to eliminate cancer for more than 80 years and has been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual "America's Best Hospital Rankings" in 1990. Based in Houston, MD Anderson conducts one of the world's largest clinical trials programs, offering more than 1,600 clinical trials covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
To learn more about Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, please visit www.ochsner.org/cancerservices.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is an integrated health care system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating more than 80 years of service, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and kidney transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children's hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through its Healthy State by 2030 initiative, a bold and collaborative plan to realize a healthier Louisiana. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner Health pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies and performs groundbreaking research, including 4,000 patients enrolled in 685 clinical studies in 2022. It has more than 37,000 employees and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; and its cutting-edge Connected Health digital medicine program is caring for patients beyond its walls. In 2022, Ochsner Health treated more than 1.4 million people from every state and 62 countries. As Louisiana's top health care educator of physicians, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of health care professionals annually. To learn more, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
About MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The institution's sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world. MD Anderson is one of only 53 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). MD Anderson is No. 1 for cancer in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings and has been named one of the nation's top two hospitals for cancer since the rankings began in 1990. MD Anderson receives a cancer center support grant from the NCI of the National Institutes of Health (P30 CA016672).
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Heading into the team state tournament, the message of the week inside the Hasbrouck Heights wrestling room was to be like a goldfish. That is, to have a short term memory.
That came in handy for the Aviators in the quarter and semifinals of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 team wrestling tournament.
The second-seeded Aviators made easy work of Lenape Valley in the quarterfinals with a 49-24 win.
But it was in the second match, the semifinals against Glen Ridge, where Aviator coach Kurt Freund’s message got taken to heart, especially by 190-pounder Max Castro who lost 2-1 to Eric Perez of Lenape Valley before avenging that loss with a win at 215 against Glen Ridge’s Jesse Gibbs.
“I think the first match it was the environment and I was really nervous to wrestle. My coach came up to me and he said you just have to go out there and have fun,” Castro said. “I was overthinking things but now you’ve just got to feel it out. If you’re not having a good time out there, there’s no point in you doing it.”
The Aviators won 39-34 on the last bout thanks to a 6-0 decision by 120-pounder Kyle Von Seidelmann to close things out and set up a rematch with Hanover Park in the section finals.
There was also a newness to all of it for Von Seidelmann given his usual spot in the lineup.
But still, whether he’s getting things started or closing them out, there’s no doubt about how Freund feels about the sophomore.
“I had it as a very close match. We lost a couple in the middle that I thought could’ve gone either way,” Freund said. “Through the scores at the end, we knew it was going to come down to Kyle and we have full confidence in him and who he is and how hard he works. He showed extreme maturity for a sophomore. He works very had to have that confidence and that maturity and I told him before the match that he’s been our guy all year and we believe in him.”
Glen Ridge worked hard to get to this point, too — for over a decade in fact.
The Ridgers, under the guidance of longtime head coach Kendall Southerland hadn’t made the state team tournament since at least 2004 under the previous regime by Southerland’s estimation, so it was certainly his team’s first time there with him at the helm.
And given how close this first trip was, Southerland has confidence that there will be return trips and they’ll be just as competitive.
“It’s important for my young guys to see this,” he said. “Overall as a team, we’re still young, we’re still hungry and we’re going to keep pushing. It was a good experience for these guys just to be here to see this atmosphere and be that close.”
We were one or two bouts away from winning this match and going forward. We’re still young and looking forward to the guys coming back and getting back in the same spot next year. And next time, we’re going to end up on the winning side.”
One of the key toss-up bouts in both duals was at 150, where Daniel Amendola, who entered Monday night with a season record of 7-18 picked up two huge wins that sent the Hasbrouck Heights gym into a frenzy.
While not necessarily a star on the level of some of his other teammates, if there was any doubt about the respect and admiration for Amendola, one just needed to look over to the Aviators’ sideline.
“It’s amazing. He’s such a hard working kid and he has some really tough matches. He’s been losing a couple of matches but he’s the most improved wrestler on this team,” Castro said. “He really goes out there and wrestles with his heart all the time.”
On Monday, it was Amendola who came up clutch and provided an unexpected jolt to the Aviators. On Wednesday, it could well be him again. Or someone else, or multiple people.
But Freund knows Hanover Park well and that the Hornets aren’t to be taken lightly and knows that his team will need an upset or two to get the job done.
And if Monday’s results were any indication of what’s possible, then maybe it’s not too far-fetched a hope for te Aviators.
“They’re a very well coached and very talented team,” Freund said. “But you always need that big monster beater — someone who’s going to come in and do something you don’t expect to set these guys off and have them feed off each other. We know they’re going to be well coached, but we don’t want to change who we are.”
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Jake Aferiat covers the SEC, Skyland and UCC. He can be reached at jaferiat@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jake_Aferiat. | 2023-02-07T04:04:55+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/02/hasbrouck-heights-punches-ticket-to-north-2-group-1-final-on-final-bout.html |
Wyoming’s Andrew Peasley, right, runs past Tulsa defender Justin Wright during second half action on Saturday, in Laramie. Wyoming defeated Tulsa 40-37. Michael Smith/WyoSports
LARAMIE – University of Wyoming junior quarterback Andrew Peasley completed just 25% of his passes during the Cowboys’ season-opening loss at Illinois, and while his receivers did not give him much help, he still missed quite a few open throws.
Peasley’s performance against Tulsa was a complete 180. He completed eight of his first 10 passes to start the game, including a 48-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter. This let him get into a rhythm. In the fourth quarter, he completed 10 of his 16 passes, including a game-tying 51-yard touchdown pass.
“Our offense is based on our run game, and our quick (passing) game was decent today,” said Peasley, who finished with 256 passing yards and two touchdowns. Getting completions was big thing for me this week. Just getting the ball into receivers hands and letting them go to work will open things up.”
Peasley also rushed for a team-high 45 yards on 10 carries.
D-line makes a statement
After giving up 261 yards on the ground to Illinois, the Pokes defensive front came into Saturday’s game feeling like it had something to prove.
The defense held Tulsa’s rushing attack to just 61-yards and sacked quarterback Davis Brin four times. One of which was a strip sack that opened the scoring on the second play of the game.
“We got embarrassed in the run game last week,” sophomore middle linebacker Easton Gibbs said. “We wanted to go out there and make a statement that (last week) was not going to be a common theme all year. We came out and knew we had to be more physical.”
Special teams helps
Special teams came up with 19 of the 40 Cowboys points. The big-time play everyone will point to is the blocked kick by Ryan Marquez in the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown, but another play sticks out in coach Craig Bohl’s mind.
Just after Tulsa took a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, Bohl had a decision to make. On fourth down, inside the Tulsa 40-yard line, he could either punt the ball away or kick a 55-yard field goal. Bohl elected to attempt the 55-yarder, and kicker John Hoyland nailed it.
“(That kick) spread a lot of electricity along the sideline,” Bohl said. “Now we are within one possession, and then things just began to go.”
No quit in WY
The offense had trouble moving the ball the entire second half. At the start of the fourth quarter, Tulsa scored to go up by 10. With 1:45 remaining in the game, running back Titus Swen fumbled to give Tulsa the ball back. After the defense forced a fumble, Hoyland missed a chip-shot field goal that would have effectively ended the game.
All of these things could have spelled certain doom for a team, but the Cowboys never gave up. They battled until the end and were rewarded for their efforts. It takes a lot for a team to not get down when things like that happen, but Wyoming’s mental fortitude was on display throughout the game.
“Its definitely huge (being able to overcome adversity),” defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole said. “The biggest emphasis that we talked about on the sideline getting ready to go in on these last drives and overtime was just that we had to believe and know that we were going to win this game.”
While a win is a win at the end of the day, it was far from perfect. The Cowboys struggled up until the final quarter of the game, and really had a hard time getting out of their own way.
Passing defense
While the Pokes’ run defense was excellent, their passing defense was downright abysmal. They allowed 460 yards through the air, including multiple completions of over 40 yards. While mostly holding Tulsa’s passing attack at bay in the first quarter, things quickly fell apart completion. They gave up 202 yards passing in the second quarter, including three straight third-down completions that led to a touchdown.
In the third quarter, Tulsa converted on four consecutive third-down attempts, ending with a 41-yard touchdown reception by JuanCarlos Santana.
Third-down defense
Third-down defense also left a lot to be desired. The Pokes allowed Tulsa to convert on 50% of third downs (9 for 18) in the contest. This included six straight third-down completions in the third quarter before the defense was able to get off the field.
Despite the deficiencies, the team overcame them to walk out of War Memorial Stadium with a win. The mark of a good team is being able to win when all hope looks lost. | 2022-09-05T18:41:54+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/sports/peasley-rebounds-in-cowboys-win-over-tulsa/article_eb3cf002-2d32-11ed-89c9-0bb2ab4db6e8.html |
Power Plate is a home fitness device sold exclusively online. Vibrating 35 times per second, Power Plate helps with circulation, flexibility, core strength, balance, bone density, fat burning, cellulite, and more while offering dozens of unique home workout options.
Keep reading to discover how Power Plate works and whether it lives up to the hype today in our review.
About Power Plate
Power Plate is a vibrating home workout device popularized by Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Mark Wahlberg, Sting, and other athletes and celebrities.
By incorporating Power Plate into your workouts, you can unlock the power of nano vibrations. These nano vibrations activate more muscle, increase fat-burning rate, recruit more muscle fibers, and help achieve a range of effects – from cellulite reduction to better core strength.
Sold exclusively on PowerPlate.com, the Power Plate is marketed to beginners and elite athletes alike. Some use Power Plate to target the last bit of stubborn belly fat. Others use Power Plate to help burn fat quicker, increase strength, or improve flexibility. Whether you’re starting a weight loss program for the first time or looking for an extra exercise edge, you could benefit from Power Plate.
Studies show vibrational therapy can enhance fat burning, reduce cellulite, improve muscle formation, and provide other powerful benefits. With Power Plate, you get dozens of workouts to enhance the efficiency of your exercise in various ways.
Power Plate Benefits
Power Plate offers all of the following benefits:
- Vibrates 35 times per second to deliver the power of nano vibrations
- Features a special frequency called PrecisionWave
- Increases calorie burning and enhances workout intensity because your body naturally fights back against vibrations and tries to stabilize itself
- Helps activate more muscle, tighten skin, improve flexibility, increase circulation, and improve bone strength, among other benefits
- Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Serena Williams, Sting, Mark Wahlberg, and Rafael Nadal are among the verified Power Plate customers
- Science-backed device recommended by some of the world’s leading doctors and hospitals
How Power Plate Works
Power Plate works using the power of nano vibrations. When you activate Power Plate, it starts to vibrate 35 times per second. These nano vibrations deliver powerful effects.
Power Plate is specifically designed to operate at a frequency called PrecisionWave. Here’s how that PrecisionWave technology works:
You turn on Power Plate, and it starts to vibrate 35 times per second
You perform various workouts, movements, and stances involving Power Plate
Your body naturally attempts to fight back against the Power Plate’s vibrations to stabilize itself
This natural reflexive response to the vibrations activates more muscles and increases the fat-burn rate
While a standard workout recruits 55% of muscle fiber, a Power Plate workout recruits 95% of muscle fiber
When practicing Power Plate workouts regularly, you can burn fat quicker, tighten skin, improve circulation, boost strength, improve flexibility, and enjoy other benefits
Power Plate Workouts
You can incorporate Power Plate into dozens of workouts, movements, and exercises – from low-impact cardio workouts to High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to strength training and more.
Power Plate has published a full list of workouts online at PowerPlate.com. Power Plate’s certified personal trainers guide you through each workout with an instructional video.
Each workout is designed to be highly efficient compared to traditional exercise, amplifying the benefits of smaller movements for maximum fat burning and muscle development effectiveness.
Available Power Plate workouts currently featured online include:
- 10-minute beginner workout
- 20-minute intermediate workout
- 20-minute body weight workout
- 10-minute body weight workout
- 9-minute healthy living routine
- 30-minute strong workout
- 20-minute cardio workout
- Total body cardio workout
- 18-minute strength workout
- 18-minute HIIT workout
You can find more workouts at the Power Plate YouTube channel. Or, you can download the Power Plate app for iOS or Android to take Power Plate workouts on the go.
Scientific Evidence for Power Plate
Vibrational therapy has been studied for decades for its potential effects on strength, conditioning, and flexibility. Today, many of the world’s best athletes, doctors, and other experts recommend using vibrational therapy – and multiple clinical trials have validated the benefits of vibrational therapy. We’ll review some of that evidence below.
A 2004 study, for example, found vibration training significantly improved lean muscle mass and overall strength. Volunteers used vibrational therapy devices over a 24-week period and found a significant increase in lean muscle mass (fat-free mass) in the whole body vibration group. Researchers also found improvements in workout effectiveness, gait, and other benefits, although there were no observed differences in weight or body fat percentage.
Many older adults use Power Plate to improve mobility, boost bone density, and remain active at all ages. A 2019 study found that whole body vibration can significantly improve balance and gait in elderly adults. Researchers also found vibrational therapy led to a significant improvement in walking performance in two groups of patients, including those who had recently suffered a stroke and those with knee osteoarthritis.
The Mayo Clinic claims whole body vibration can reduce back pain, improve strength and balance, and reduce bone loss, among other benefits, citing studies to validate each of these benefits. General exercise can also provide these benefits, which means Power Plate could provide exercise-like benefits without the intensity.
Vibrational therapy could improve strength. One study found vibrational therapy increased the isometric strength of knee extensors by 16.6% and quadriceps strength by 9%, for example, causing significant improvements in lower body strength and overall explosiveness.
Vibrational therapy could even make you jump higher. In the same 12-week study, researchers found that vibrational therapy improved vertical jump height. Researchers attributed the effect to better knee and quad strength, observing significant improvements in muscle and jump height compared to placebo treatment. Specifically, vibrational therapy led to a 9% improvement in vertical jump height.
Some therapists recommend vibrational therapy to recover after an injury. In one study, researchers found whole body vibration therapy significantly improved recovery times from an ACL rupture. By vibrating the whole body, the therapy helped joints, muscles, tissues, and bones to improve to their original state.
There’s even evidence that Power Plate and other vibrational therapy devices can reduce cellulite. In one study, researchers found that vibrational therapy lowered cellulite’s appearance by 25.7%. A separate group lowered the appearance of cellulite by 32.3% after using vibrational therapy and cardio at the same time. Vibrational therapy appears to work by targeting subcutaneous dimpled fat deposits.
For more information about the science behind Power Plate and how the device works, visit the Power Plate references page here, which has dozens of trials validating the advertised benefits.
What to Expect When Using a Power Plate
According to the makers of Power Plate and the scientific evidence linked above, the device can lead to the following benefits:
Activate More Muscle Fiber: A normal workout recruits only 55% of muscle fiber, while a Power Plate workout recruits 95% of muscle fibers. When you recruit more muscle fiber, you’re burning more calories, growing more muscles, and optimizing your workout results in multiple ways.
Increase Fat Burning: Power Plate increases the rate of fat burning. When you use a Power Plate, you burn more fat. You’re activating more muscle fiber, which naturally burns more calories. However, you’re also forcing your body to naturally fight back against vibrations to stabilize itself, leading to greater muscle recruitment and more full-body exercise.
Tighten Skin & Reduce Cellulite: Some people use Power Plate and other vibrational training systems to tighten skin and reduce cellulite. The vibrations of the device activate the muscle fibers within your skin, tightening the area to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Power Plate can also firm up your skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and support other benefits across your body.
Increase Strength: Power Plate can deliver superior strength training results compared to other workouts. By incorporating vibrations into your workouts, you’re forcing your body to fight back against vibrations with a greater number of muscle fibers, which can lead to superior strength training results.
Improve Flexibility: Many people like vibrational therapy to improve flexibility. Some find their muscles are looser after a workout with Power Plate, for example, while others use specific Power Plate movements to enhance mobility and flexibility.
Improve Core Strength: Core strength is crucial for balance. When you use Power Plate, you can improve core strength as your body naturally fights back against the vibrations while maintaining good balance.
Increase Circulation: Power Plate can increase circulation, supporting cardiovascular health and improving exercise performance. According to two separate studies, Power Plate’s whole body vibration decreased arterial stiffness and lowered blood pressure. Power Plate decreased arterial stiffness and increased blood flow and oxygenation. Better circulation can lead to better health, but it’s also crucial for cognitive and physical performance. Better blood flow can lead to increased oxygenation throughout your body, for example, helping to deliver maximum performance.
Improve Bone Density: Some studies have found vibrational therapy improves bone density. One study showed Power Plate improved bone density by 1.5% compared to a placebo. And some physicians use Power Plate to treat osteoporosis – a disease characterized by poor bone density.
Other Power Plate Features
Power Plate also has other features to enhance its effectiveness and usability. Some of the usability features behind Power Plate include:
Multiple Time Selectors: You can customize time on Power Plate, choosing from a range of options to match the unique needs of your workout.
Remote Control: Adjust Power Plate settings remotely using the included remote control. All purchases come with a remote control that makes it easy to adjust Power Plate from across the room.
Portable: Power Plate is a large device, but it’s still portable. You can carry it between rooms, for example, and move it around your workout room to perform a variety of workouts and movements.
Dozens of Workout Options: Power Plate comes with dozens of workout options, movements, exercises, and more. Whether you’re looking for a strength training workout, cardio exercise, or any other type of workout, you can find a range of options with Power Plate
Textured Surface for Better Grip: To ensure maximum grip, the Power Plate has a textured surface, making it easy to stand on Power Plate, grip the device, and use it in all types of workouts.
Adjustable Modes: Power Plate has multiple customization options to deliver the workout you need, from light to heavy vibrations.
Not Just for Athletes: Power Plate is popular with athletes, although it also delivers powerful benefits to ordinary people, non-athletes, and those with all types of training goals.
Painless Vibrations: Power Plate delivers powerful vibrations without being overpowering or aggressive. The vibrations are designed to help with training without discomfort or pain. And, if you find a setting too aggressive, you can reduce vibration intensity to better suit your needs.
Quiet Operation: Power Plate is surprisingly quiet and designed for use in the home.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Power Plate helps you work smarter and harder without feeling like you’re working harder. The device’s vibrations naturally activate more muscle fibers
Power Plate Reviews
Power Plate is backed by strong online reviews from athletes, celebrities, doctors, hospitals, and ordinary customers. Generally, customers are happy with Power Plate and how it works, and many claim to have noticed significant effects after using it regularly.
Here are some of the reviews left by verified purchasers, doctors, and celebrities online:
Multiple customers praise Power Plate for enhancing the efficiency of their workouts, and many customers claim to have noticed significant benefits after incorporating Power Plate regularly into their workouts
Other customers like how Power Plate works with just a few minutes per day; some people work out for just 10 to 20 minutes per day with Power Plate and have observed significant benefits
Power Plate is popular among elite athletes and celebrities, but it’s also popular among those with mobility issues, neuropathy, and other specific conditions
Clint Eastwood describes Power Plate as “a fast and effective way to stay in shape”
Serena Williams uses Power Plate to “accelerate the recovery and healing process”
Dr. Hilary Jones, GP Doctor and Health Expert for The Sun on Sunday, recommends Power Plate for fitness training, remedial sports treatments, shin splints, muscle stiffness, backache, groin strain, and other aches and pains; he also plans to introduce Power Plate to his mother, who has osteoporosis
Morgan Freeman claims “exercising on the Power Plate machine really does work”
Erik Helland, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls, claims to use Power Plate with his players, describing it as “a very effective and popular training modality” that has delivered “impressive results even after a short period of use” including better strength, flexibility, circulation, and metabolism
Overall, customers are happy with Power Plate and how it works, praising the home workout device for delivering powerful vibration-based benefits while improving strength, flexibility, circulation, and more. According to the official website, 99% of customers would recommend Power Plate to a friend.
Power Plate Pricing
The most popular Power Plate, the Power Plate Move, is priced at a one-time fee of $2,471 or $120 per month via financing.
Here’s how are the options for ordering the Power Plate online today:
- One-Time Upfront Payment: $2,471
- Monthly Payments: $120 per month
The ordinary retail price of a Power Plate is $3,295. As part of a late 2022 / early 2023 promotion, the makers of Power Plate have reduced the price to $2,471, giving you a discount of $824.
You can buy Power Plate in two colors: red or silver.
You can also add Power Plate accessories to your order at a discounted rate, including:
- Power Plate MOVE Stability Bar & Power Shield: $749
- Large Support Cushion: $186
- Lumbar Support Pillow: $37
- Move Power Shield: $224
Other Power Plate Products
The Power Plate Move is the most popular version of the Power Plate. However, you can also buy a Personal Power Plate or the Power Plate My5 stand, among other options.
Here are all Power Plate products currently available online through PowerPlate.com:
- Personal Power Plate: $1,346
- Power Plate Move: $2,471
- Power Plate Move Limited Edition Black + Free Slam Ball: $2,665
- Power Plate My5: $3,975
- Power Plate My7: $6,746
- Power Plate Pro5: $7,495
- Power Plate Pro5HP: $8,995
- Power Plate Pro7: $9,995
- Power Plate Pro7HC: $11,995
About Power Plate
Power Plate is a Northbrook, Illinois-based company. The company uses patented 3D vibration technology in Power Plate to provide gentle, low-impact vibrations without excessive movement.
Power Plate has also received two combined medical accreditations: it’s an MDD Certified Medical Device and a Class 1C US FDA-registered device.
The Power Plate team includes coaches and performance specialists with 200+ years of combined experience helping athletes, clients, patients, and gym members improve their health and wellness. Power Plate also has an advisory board of coaches, trainers, and other certified experts.
You can contact the Power Plate customer service team and Performance Health Systems via the following:
- Phone: (877) 877-5283
- Email: customercare@powerplate.com
- Mailing Address: 401 Huehl Road, Suite 2A, Northbrook, IL 60062
Conclusion
Power Plate is a vibrational therapy device popular with celebrities, athletes, and anyone who wants to get more out of their daily workouts.
Using Power Plate daily can increase muscle fiber activation, burn more fat, improve mobility, boost circulation, and enjoy other benefits.
To learn more about Power Plate and how it works or to buy Power Plate today, visit the official website at PowerPlate.com. | 2022-11-12T04:01:35+00:00 | tacomadailyindex.com | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/power-plate-reviews-is-powerplate-move-whole-body-vibrator-workout-legit/2462110/ |
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Overtime. Season basically on the line. The Florida Panthers keep finding ways to flourish in those moments.
And for the first time, they’ve won a game in the Stanley Cup Final.
Carter Verhaeghe snapped a wrister from the slot high into the back of the net 4:27 into overtime and the Panthers rallied to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 3. Vegas still leads the title series 2-1, but Florida has life and found a way to turn overtime into its favorite time once again.
“We’re the Cats,” said Verhaeghe, after his fourth career playoff overtime goal. “We have whatever lives we have, but it’s awesome. It shows how great our team is and the guys on our team have no quit in them.”
The Panthers are 7-0 in these playoffs in OT — actually winning more games in extra sessions than they’ve won in regulation.
“We don’t know how we’re going to get there,” said Matthew Tkachuk, who tied the game with 2:13 left in regulation. “But we’re going to do everything we can to get there.”
Tkachuk gave Florida a chance, and the Panthers won their first title-series game in seven tries. Florida had to fend off a power play to start overtime, and Verhaeghe got the winner with Tkachuk providing some traffic in front of the net.
“I had a little bit of time to walk in and shoot,” Verhaeghe said. “I’m so happy it went in.”
Game 4 is Saturday night.
“There’s a little bit of collective confidence,” said Florida coach Paul Maurice, whose teams are 19-7 in overtime games over his playoff career.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots for Florida. Adin Hill made 20 saves for Vegas, but got beat on the only shot that came his way in overtime.
“Normally that’s a shot that we’re going to give up, get the save and move on,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “It wasn’t like an odd-man rush through the middle so I didn’t mind the way we defended it. … I mean, they’ve got good players. They’re going to make some plays.”
Brandon Montour also scored for Florida, which pulled Bobrovsky down 2-1 late in the third for the extra attacker and Tkachuk — who left for parts of the first and second periods after taking a big hit and needing to be cleared by the NHL’s concussion protocol program — made that move pay off when he tied the game.
His goal breathed life into a very nervous building. But the Panthers were furious — and replays showed they had a case — when Gustav Forsling was sent to the box with 11.2 seconds remaining for tripping. Florida survived that scare, and a few minutes later, had life in the series again.
“Nobody cares how we got here,” Tkachuk said. “It’s a 2-1 series.”
The odds are still long, but the Panthers at least have a bit more statistical hope now. Of the previous 55 teams to trail 2-1 at this point of the Stanley Cup Final, 11 have actually rallied to hoist the trophy.
It’s improbable, sure. So are the Panthers, who were the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, were down 3-1 to Boston in Round 1, were 133 seconds away from trailing this series 3-0 — and now have tons of reasons for optimism.
“We found our legs a little bit,” Florida’s San Reinhart said.
Jonathan Marchessault and Mark Stone had power-play goals for Vegas.
Marchessault’s goal was his 13th in his last 13 playoff games, his fourth of this series and his third with the man advantage.
As if all that wasn’t enough, there was a little history in there as well. Vegas joined the 1980 New York Islanders as the only team with at least two power-play goals in three consecutive games in the Cup final. And Marchessault became the third player in the last 35 years to score in each of the first three games of a title series — joining Steve Yzerman in 1997 with Detroit and Jake Guentzel with Pittsburgh in 2017.
But it wasn’t enough to give Vegas a 3-0 lead in the series.
“I didn’t mind our game,” Cassidy said. “They made a play in overtime. … Sometimes that happens to you.”
AROUND THE RINK
Florida’s 0-6 record in Stanley Cup Final games before Thursday was well short of the record for franchise futility in the title series. St. Louis lost its first 13 games in the Cup final. … Before Thursday, Florida’s last home game in the title series was June 10, 1996, when Uwe Krupp scored in the third overtime for a 1-0 win as Colorado finished off a four-game sweep of the Panthers for the Cup. … Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was in the crowd, as was NBA great Charles Barkley, and former Dolphins star Dan Marino was the celebrity drummer to welcome the Panthers onto the ice.
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AP NHL Playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/stanley-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-09T06:07:23+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/golden-knights-panthers-head-to-ot-tied-at-2-in-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final/ |
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
The Food and Drug Administration will have to decide the exact recipe but expect a combination shot that adds protection against a version of the super-contagious omicron variant to the original vaccine.
Advisers to the FDA voted 19-2 that some version of omicron should be part a fall booster campaign, an effort to blunt an expected COVID-19 surge.
"We are going to be behind the eight-ball if we wait longer," agreed Dr. Mark Sawyer of the University of California, San Diego.
But panelists cautioned that the recommendation doesn't necessarily mean everyone would get a tweaked booster — they might be urged only for older adults or those at high risk from the virus.
Current COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives globally and those used in the U.S. still offer strong protection against hospitalization and death -- especially after a booster dose. But their ability to block infection dropped markedly when the super-contagious omicron mutant emerged.
Pfizer and Moderna tested shots updated to better match the omicron that surged over the winter, but that first mutant has disappeared -- replaced by its genetically distinct relatives. The two newest omicron cousins, called BA.4 and BA.5, together now make up half of U.S. cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Only about half of vaccinated Americans have gotten a single booster. And while a second booster that’s recommended for people 50 and older again restores protection, only a quarter of those eligible have gotten one. Authorities hope an updated booster for fall might entice more interest.
FILE - A resident receives a COVID-19 booster shot at a vaccine clinic inside Trinity Evangelic Lutheran Church in Lansdale, Penn., on Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
So what’s the evidence for a recipe change? Among the evidence Tuesday:
-- Both Moderna and Pfizer found what scientists call "bivalent" shots -- a combination of the original vaccine plus omicron protection -- substantially boosted levels of antibodies capable of fighting that variant, more than simply giving another regular dose. Many scientists favor the combination approach because it preserves the original vaccines’ proven benefits, which include some cross-protection against other mutants that have cropped up during the pandemic.
Both companies found the tweaked shots also boosted antibodies against BA.4 and BA.5 but not by nearly as many.
-- Pfizer and its partner BioNTech also are offering up an omicron-only shot. Also in animal testing is vaccine further tweaked to match BA.4 and BA.5.
-- A third company, Novavax, is awaiting FDA authorization of a more traditional kind of COVID-19 vaccine, protein-based shots. It argued that a booster of its regular vaccine promises a good immune response against the new omicron mutants.
Another issue: Advisers to the World Health Organization recently said that omicron-tweaked shots may be beneficial as a booster rather than a replacement for first vaccinations — because they should increase the breadth of people's protection against multiple variants.
"We don’t want the world to lose confidence in vaccines that are currently available," said Dr. Kanta Subbarao, a virologist who chairs that WHO committee. | 2022-06-28T22:39:37+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/fda-advisers-debate-updating-covid-19-booster-for-anticipated-fall-winter-surge |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
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(one, four, twenty-six, twenty-seven, thirty-four)
Estimated jackpot: $250,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
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Estimated jackpot: $250,000 | 2022-09-11T18:42:25+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-LuckyDay-Lotto-Midday-17434142.php |
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(NEXSTAR) – For 15 years, a federal program has existed with the intention of providing public workers like teachers, law enforcement, and those working for non-profit organizations with student loan forgiveness. Yet the overall approval rating for applicants has been low.
Lawmakers are now hoping to change the program’s effectiveness with a new bill.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF, was created in 2007 to help certain employees by forgiving their student loans after 120 payments over 10 years. The number of applicants actually having their loans forgiven has been low: Just 1 in 5 of the 1.3 million borrowers pursuing debt discharge through PSLF are on track to see relief by 2026, according to a September report by the Student Borrower Protection Center.
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a change that temporarily waives specific PSLF requirements to grant borrowers credit toward loan cancellation regardless of their federal loan type or if they had been enrolled in a specific payment plan, as long as they consolidated their debt into a Direct Loan before the end of the waiver.
Prior to the waiver, borrowers needed to have a specific federal loan — a Direct Loan — to qualify for PSLF. Borrowers could consolidate their debt into Direct Loans for PSLF, but any payments made on the loans before consolidation didn’t count toward the required tally.
This waiver is currently set to expire after October 31, 2022, meaning eligible borrowers have less than four months to apply. Richard Cordray, the head of Federal Student Aid, said at a conference earlier this year that while he is pushing for the PSLF waiver to be extended, President Biden may lack the executive authority to approve such a move.
Instead, some lawmakers hope to make the temporary changes brought on by the waiver permanent while enacting additional reforms to the program “to permanently address the concerns of PSLF applicants.”
In a recently introduced bill, dubbed the ‘Simplifying and Strengthening PSLF Act,’ Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) proposes cutting the amount of time it takes to get relief in half by reducing the number of payments needed to qualify for PSLF relief from 120 over 10 years to 60 over five years for borrowers working with an eligible employer.
If enacted, the bill would include any previous payments made on the borrower’s loans — regardless of the type of loan, their payment plan, or if payments were made in full or on time — toward the necessary payments for PSLF relief. These guidelines are largely already in place under the temporary waiver set to expire in fall.
Courtney’s bill would also expand PSLF access for active-duty military and Peace Corp volunteers who had their loans placed in deferment while they were serving. Currently, certain loan deferments are not eligible for PSLF relief.
Additionally, under Courtney’s bill, parents with PLUS loans — otherwise known as Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students — or couples who joint-consolidated their loans into a Federal Family Education Loan, or FFEL, would be allowed to re-consolidated their loans into a Direct Loan, which would then be eligible for PSLF.
As of Thursday, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed sweeping changes to the federal student loan system, including a permanent change to PSLF that would allow more payments to qualify for the program, including partial, lump-sum and late payments. It also would allow particular kinds of deferments and forbearances to count toward PSLF, and it would create a formal reconsideration process for applicants who were denied access to the program.
Brad Dress contributed to this report. | 2022-07-15T16:34:56+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/new-bill-could-make-it-easier-for-public-workers-to-have-student-loans-forgiven/ |
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