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Coastal Carolina falls to Troy in Sun Belt Championship game
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers dug themselves into an insurmountable hole and was unable to overcome a 31-point first-half deficit in a 45-26 loss to the West Division Champions Troy Trojans in the 2022 Hercules Tires Sun Belt Championship Game on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Ala.
The loss dropped CCU to 9-3 overall on the season, while with the win, the Trojans improved to 11-2 on the year.
In the first half, the Chants put themselves in a hole early, as Troy outgained CCU 306-104 in total yards, including 266-69 in passing yards, and averaged 11.3 yards per play compared to Coastal’s 4.0 yards per play average.
The second half proved to more Coastal’s speed, as the Chants outgained the Trojans 328-105 in total yards of offense to finish the game with 432 total yards of offense compared to the Trojans’ 411.
Coastal outpassed the Trojans 319-318, however, Troy averaged 26.5 yards per completion to the Chants’ 11.0. CCU also outrushed Troy 113-93 for the game.
After missing the last two games of the regular season, three-time Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year Grayson McCall returned to complete a career-high 29 passes over a career-high 41 attempts for 319 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 11 carries for 18 yards and a score, totaling four touchdowns for the game.
His four total touchdowns give him 94 touchdowns for his career, a new CCU record surpassing the previous mark of 91 held by Alex Ross.
Graduate transfer Sam Pinckney had a career-high 11 receptions for 81 yards and a score, while fellow wideout Tyson Mobley had a career day with seven catches for 109 yards and a score. The 109 yards marked his first career 100-yard receiving game.
2022 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Jared Brown finished with five catches for 75 yards and a score, all coming in the second half.
On the ground, senior Reese White led the way with eight carries for 44 yards, while redshirt sophomores Braydon Bennett and CJ Beasleyadded 33 and 32 rushing yards, respectively.
For Troy, it was big plays, as quarterback Gunnar Watson completed 12-of-17 pass attempts for a season-high 318 yards and three touchdowns.
He connected with only five receivers on the day, three of which had over 59 yards led by a game-high 134 yards and two touchdown catches from RaJae’ Johnson. Deshon Stoudemire added three catches for 58 yards and a score as well.
Finding the end zone three times on the ground for the Trojans was DK Billingsley, as he rushed nine times for 57 yards while leading running back Kimani Vidal tallied 20 carries for 53 yards in the win.
Defensively, redshirt senior cornerback Lance Boykin led the way with a career-high eight tackles, while linebacker Shane Bruce and cornerback Jacob Proche finished the game with six and five stops apiece, respectively.
As a team, the Chants’ defense had 10 tackles-for-loss and 4.0 sacks, led up front by Kennedy Roberts (2.0 TFL, 1.0 sack), Adrian Hope (1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack), Ja’Quon Griffin (1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack), and Jerrod Clark (1.0 TFL, 1.0 sack).
However, unlike the Trojans defense who had two turnovers on a fumble recovery and an interception, the Chants were unable to pick up a takeaway.
Troy defensively was led by the duo of Dell Pettus and Carlton Martial with 11 and nine tackles each, while only totaling 1.0 sack and 3.0 tackles-for-loss for the game.
Both teams punted four times, with CCU’s all coming in the first half, as freshman punter Evan Crenshaw averaged 37.8 yards per punt, including a long of 43 yards.
Coastal won the toss and deferred to give the ball to the Trojans’ offense to start the contest. The home team converted a 21-yard pass on a second-and-11 and then used a 29-yard pass and catch from Watson to Tez Johnson on a third-and-eight to keep the opening drive alive.
However, the Coastal defense would come up with a stop, holding the Trojans to just six yards over the next three plays, including a five-yard offsides penalty, to force the home team to settle for a 35-yard field goal from Brooks Buce with 11:07 to go in the first quarter.
After Coastal’s offense was held to a three-and-out and the punt was nearly blocked, the Trojans took over on their own 35-yard line and just needed one play, a 65-yard pass from Watson to Stoudemire to find pay dirt and put the home team on top 10-0 less than six minutes into the contest.
The hot start continued for the West Division Champions, as the Trojans’ defense forced another Coastal punt and then kept the scoring trend going with a four-play, 62-yard drive to add to their lead with an eight-yard touchdown run by Billingsley to put the home team in front at 17-0 with 4:09 remaining in the opening quarter.
Following a turnover on downs by the Chants’ offense and Troy’s first punt of the game to end the first quarter, the Coastal offense looked to make something happen to start the second quarter, yet went three-and-out once more and was forced to punt for the third time with 13:21 to go in the first half of play.
Troy needed just two plays to add to its lead once more, as a 15-yard pass from Watson to Stoudemire was followed by a 33-yard touchdown scamper by Billingsley to extend the lead to 24-0 following a Buce extra point with 12:36 left in the second quarter.
While the Coastal offense continued to struggle in finding any type of rhythm, the Trojans continued to roll on the offensive side of the ball, as the home team added a 67-yard touchdown pass from Watson to Johnson with 9:47 on the first-half clock to put the Chants down 31-0.
Over their next two drives, the “Teal Team 6” offense finally got going, as the Chants went eight plays and 38 yards before turning the ball over on downs. Then in the final drive of the first half, McCall led the offense 70 yards on nine plays and capped the drive himself with an eight-yard touchdown run with 0:29 seconds to put the score at 31-7 at the halftime break.
Coastal opened the second half the same way it ended the first, as the offense drove 75 yards in just six plays, highlighted by a 16-yard run by Beasley, a 15-yard pass to Jared Brown, a 15-yard rush up the middle by McCall, and finally a pop-pass from McCall to Jared Brown who ran it in from 30-yards out to cap the scoring drive.
However, the two-point play was no good, leaving the Chants down 31-13 with 12:08 to go in the third quarter.
The Trojans would answer by way of the air attack once again, as Watson threaded the needle across the middle for a 36-yard pass to Johnson to answer the Chants’ score and push their lead back out to three scores at 38-31 with 8:42 to play before the fourth quarter.
On the next offensive drive, the Chants’ McCall fumbled the ball while rolling out on a pass play, which the Trojans defense pounced on the loose ball at the Coastal seven-yard line.
The Trojans offense took their time, as they used eight plays and, most importantly, took 3:39 off the game clock to go just seven yards before Billingsley plunged in from three yards out to put the score at 45-13 with 4:49 to go in the third quarter.
Refusing to quit, the Coastal offense drove down the field, using 10 plays to go 75 yards, highlighted by three first downs to move down to the Troy 12-yard line. After a one-yard run by McCall and back-to-back incomplete passes, the Chants’ found themselves in a fourth-and-nine on the Troy 11-yard line.
On the very first play of the fourth quarter, McCall connected with a leaping Sam Pinckney in the end zone, who snuck his foot inside the white line for the touchdown catch. The two-point conversion failed, keeping the Chants down 45-19 with 14:55 remaining in the contest.
CCU’s defense forced the Trojan offense to punt on their next offensive possession to give the offense back the ball with 10:12 to go in the game.
The offense took advantage, as McCall completed 7-of-8 passes, including five straight, on the drive with the last one being a 21-yard strike to Mobley, who willed his way into the end zone through two Troy defensive players to put the score at 45-26 with 6:09 left in regulation.
Coastal would get the ball back with 5:01 left on the game clock and looked to score again, driving 84 yards in 10 plays before McCall’s pass to Mobley on a third-and-six was intercepted at the Troy four-year line to seal the win for the home-standing Trojans.
The Chanticleers (9-3, 6-2 Sun Belt) will find out their postseason bowl destination tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 4. | 2022-12-04T03:24:54+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/coastal-carolina-falls-to-troy-in-sun-belt-championship-game/42141781 |
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — With Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer in Pennsylvania almost here, boaters should check that they are ready to navigate the PA waters safely.
According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there are 86,000 miles of rivers and streams to explore in Pennsylvania and a total of 2,500 lakes including Lake Erie.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has some tips to safely navigate the waters and HuntFishPA has information regarding getting boating essentials ready.
To prepare for boating season, HuntFishPA recommends getting launch permits for unpowered boats and registration for powerboats. It is also recommended that boaters take a safety course either online or in-person.
To have a safe boating trip, experts recommend checking the weather before you head out, as you wouldn’t want to get stuck in a storm. Plan your trip ahead of time and tell a friend or family member where you’re planning to be. For an extra layer of safety, a safety jacket should always be worn and always boat sober.
For more information on boating, visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission website. | 2022-05-12T23:27:35+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/pennsylvania-news/boating-preparations-ahead-of-memorial-day/ |
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a roughly 5% stake in the parent company of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals and WNBA’s Washington Mystics as part of a $4.05 billion deal, a person with knowledge of the sale said Thursday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement between the Qatar Investment Authority and Monumental Sports & Entertainment had not been announced.
It is believed to be the first time the government of Qatar is investing in U.S. professional sports. Sportico first reported the transaction, saying it is the first time any sovereign wealth fund has bought into ownership of an American team.
It is not Qatar’s first big foray into major sports. The Middle Eastern country last year hosted soccer’s World Cup for the first time, helping FIFA reach a record revenue level because of booming ticket and hospitality sales.
Qatar Sports Investments has owned majority control of French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain since 2011. The same group agreed in October to buy a 22% stake in Portuguese club Braga.
Getting into a top U.S. market, even as a minority partner, is further expansion of Qatari reach into the sports world.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass said the league’s Board of Governors decided in November to allow “passive, non-controlling, minority investments in NBA teams by institutional investors, including university endowments, foreign and domestic pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, subject to a set of policy guidelines adopted at that time.” All investments fitting that bill require league review and NBA Board approval.
“The NBA Board is currently reviewing a potential investment by QIA in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, among other sports properties,” Bass said. “In accordance with the policy, if approved, QIA would have a passive, minority investment in the team, with no involvement in its operations or decision-making.”
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told the AP the league had already approved the investment.
An expert in such transactions said sports are part of Qatar’s nation-branding and public diplomacy strategy and that this move aligns with that strategy.
“Part of that strategy includes purchasing, sponsoring or buying equity in international sports organizations in Western markets, especially in central cities,” said Dr. Yoav Dubinsky, instructor of sports business in the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon. “From a political standpoint, it means further legitimizing Qatar as a business partner in the West, including in the heart of American politics.”
Dubinsky added in an email to the AP that the size of the stake would likely limit the impact Qatar can have on the teams, unlike the control of Paris Saint-Germain. That would fit with the NBA’s definition of a passive, minority investment.
Government and QIA officials in Qatar, which hosts the forward headquarters of the U.S. military’s Central Command, declined to comment when reached by the AP. It has used its natural gas wealth to raise its profile internationally while also facing a yearslong boycott by regional countries over a political dispute.
Qatar’s potential purchase also renews questions that followed it during the FIFA World Cup, which include concerns over its human rights record when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights and its treatment of laborers in the country.
Neighboring Saudi Arabia has also moved into U.S. sports. Its sovereign wealth fund, which funded the upstart LIV Golf series, has agreed to a business partnership with the PGA Tour, sparking similar concerns.
Ted Leonsis, who has owned the Capitals since 1999 and been majority owner of the Wizards since 2010, is the founder, managing partner and CEO of Monumental. The company lists 20 other partners on its website, including Laurene Powell Jobs and Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner.
Monumental also owns the Capital City Go-Go of the G League and Capital One Arena in Washington and recently took over the media outlet formerly known as NBC Sports Washington, now Monumental Sports Network.
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds and AP Gulf and Iran news director Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report.
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-24T00:03:17+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/sports/qatar-investment-authority-is-buying-a-stake-in-monumental-sports-entertainment-ap-source-says/ |
Governor Walz assigns AG Ellison to take over prosecution in Zaria McKeever murder case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Governor Walz says he is assigning Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to take over the prosecution for the Zaria McKeever murder case after an outcry from McKeever's family and other over plea deals offered by the Hennepin County Attorney.
In a message on Thursday, Governor Walz announced he would use his authority to assign Ellison's office to the case, following a request by Ellison.
McKeever was killed in November 2022 after police say two teens, under the direction of McKeever's ex-boyfriend Erick Haynes, broke into McKeever's apartment to kill her new boyfriend. However, during the home invasion, police say McKeever was the one shot and killed.
The family of Zaria McKeever and community advocates have begged officials to intervene in the case after two teen suspects were offered plea deals by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty that could have only put them behind bars for two years in a youth facility and probation until they turn 21. Before Moriarty took office in January, former county attorney Mike Freeman was preparing to charge the teens as adults. Moriarity's office reversed course on that.
Wednesday, Ellison asked the governor for permission to take over the case.
"My heart breaks for the McKeever family," writes Governor Walz in a statement on Thursday. "We will not tolerate violent crime in Minnesota."
"I have absolute confidence in Attorney General Ellison," the statement adds. "He has requested this important case and stepped up once again to serve the people of Minnesota. I know Keith will work tirelessly to seek justice and bring a modicum of peace to the grieving family."
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty reacts
In a lengthy statement on Thursday, Moriarty blasted the decision, writing in part:
"At the end of the day, prosecutors must consider the victims’ wishes, the factors of youth, and what protects public safety in both the short and the long term. We must do everything in our power to reach what we think is a just outcome. Not everyone will agree what that is, but the people of this county elected me to make that final and difficult call. In this case, we believe our request for an initial juvenile sentence, along with the potential for a long adult prison sentence, gives us the best chance to protect public safety by investing in rehabilitation while still having accountability.
"Prosecuting a juvenile for homicide without seeking an adult certification is not unprecedented in Minnesota. But the Attorney General’s decision to insert himself in a prosecution when an elected County Attorney is actively prosecuting a case is unprecedented.
"Inserting himself in these cases simply because he disagrees with the choice I was elected to make is deeply troubling and should alarm prosecutors across the state. This decision undermines the longstanding constitutional authority, autonomy, and responsibility of elected prosecutors. It threatens the very core of a local prosecutor’s well-settled discretion and role as an elected official accountable to the people to prosecute crime in the county. This is why the Minnesota County Attorney’s Association unanimously voted to oppose the Attorney General asking the Governor to give him the case, despite the Attorney General asking for their support. This is also why they oppose the Governor exercising his authority when a prosecutor is actively prosecuting a case."
Ellison's statement on the decision
In his own statement, AG Ellison added:
"My request to Governor Walz to assign the prosecution of this case to my office is one I did not make lightly. I requested that Hennepin County refer the prosecution of this case to my office, as the law provides, but they declined to do so. The Governor’s power under state law to assign criminal cases to the Attorney General has been used and should be used very sparingly, and I do not expect to make a request like it again.
"A prosecutor is a minister of justice, and justice is comprised of both accountability and mercy. While I share the belief that too many juveniles are involved in the adult criminal-justice system, accountability for the seriousness of this crime has been missing in this case. I respect that county attorneys are duly elected by their constituents to exercise their discretion; however, the disposition of the juvenile shooter that Hennepin County has proposed in this case is disproportionate to the seriousness of the crime committed and falls far short of the family’s and community’s expectations for justice and safety. My office will pursue justice in all its aspects in the prosecution of this case." | 2023-04-07T01:33:52+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/governor-walz-assigns-ag-ellison-to-take-over-zaria-mckeever-murder-case |
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Imagine coming home from work to a notice that the property you rent has been sold and you must vacate the place you call home in 45 days. If you’re lucky, there’s another unit available in your price range that doesn’t require you to relocate away from work, school and community. Others may have family they can stay with while they figure things out. But for some, a notice like this means houselessness.
As of January 2020, Hawaii had an estimated 6,458 experiencing houselessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The conventional response by our state and county governments has been to direct houseless folks toward temporary shelters; to get them off the streets and — ideally — connected with services. Honolulu uses law enforcement sweeps of houseless encampments to, supposedly, accomplish this.
However, this tactic is more likely to disperse people experiencing houselessness into communities than it is to direct them to shelters and services. That’s because — in reality — shelters don’t meet the diverse needs of everyone seeking shelter. Here are a few examples:
Shelters require a person to leave behind other resources and support networks in their community where they feel safe and are familiar.
Shelters often have eligibility requirements that automatically exclude some people, such as prohibiting children, pets, and people in need of mental health care.
Shelters often have waitlists to get in, which can vary from a day to an entire month.
Shelters don’t allow people to stay during the day or store their belongings.
Shelters operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reserved beds, meaning a person could lose access to a bed on any given day.
Shelters are almost always temporary (e.g., 90-day maximum stay), at which point people automatically become unsheltered once again.
Shelters can be unsafe, unhygienic and dehumanizing places, and some people have trauma from past experiences that make them reluctant to go back.
Shelters are failing to meet people’s needs; is it any wonder that people continue to resist entering them?
If we want to solve houselessness, we need to look beyond the stop-gap shelter model toward a “housing first” model that guarantees housing to people as a human right.
Over the past 30 years, Finland has reduced its houseless population from approximately 20,000 people during the 1980s to about 4,000 people as of 2021. Finland accomplished this by making a conscious decision to shift from a shelter model to a housing first model, investing heavily to provide both stable, safe, clean homes and support services that address the unique needs of its housing insecure population.
Given Finland’s success with its housing first model, the Hawaii Housing Affordability Coalition (HiHAC), a collection of housing advocates from across the state, sent a delegation to the 2022 International Social Housing Festival in Helsinki to learn more.
The Hawaii delegation included policymakers, researchers, land trust representatives, tenants, and people who’ve experienced houselessness, participating in critical conversations around affordable housing with people from around the world to learn how to address what has become an international housing crisis.
A successful housing model:
>> Guarantees the right to housing;
>> Achieves affordability and sustainability in housing; and
>> Recognizes that quality of housing is quality of living.
HiHAC plans to continue the conversation back home with stakeholders across the state. It’s time to come together to develop a state affordable housing plan with real solutions to our crisis. If you are interested in joining this work with us, contact us at info@hihac.org. We look forward to co-creating an affordable Hawaii for all.
Chevelle Davis is an Affordable Housing for All Fellow, a joint effort of the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice and the Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development; Aura Reyes, co-founder of Ka Poe o Kakaako, advocates for affordable housing solutions for all. | 2022-07-17T10:30:22+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/07/17/editorial/island-voices/housing-first-model-better-than-shelters/ |
A Valley teen is using her win from a U.S. Open poster competition to drum up support for a nonprofit organization.
Lizzy Small and her twin sister Ally gave ABC15 a peek into their summer plans.
“We give them as much as we can,” said Lizzy, revealing the inside of one of about 40 drawstring bags.
The 15-year-olds run a nonprofit called Sister4Kids. They collect donated art supplies and books and deliver care packages to young children in need of support.
“We usually pack bags about once a week and deliver them once a week,” said Ally.
The kids receiving them usually come from low-income families or foster care. The bags are filled with goodies like crayons, coloring books, craft paper, children’s books and notepads.
Each one also comes with a special handmade card to lift the spirits of the child.
“This one says 'You are amazing just the way you are,'” said Lizzy while showing us one of the cards. “We had one foster mom write us a letter and tell us how much it meant to one of her children. She said he used it as a bookmark and would read it anytime he was feeling down or lonely.”
What’s truly amazing is the fact they’ve given away 6,000 of the bags since 2020. Now, thanks to a recent win in a nationwide poster contest, their platform and potential outreach is about to get even bigger.
“I just like to draw when I’m bored and I was like oh a contest, count me in,” said Lizzy while laughing.
Lizzy entered the Youth Poster Design Contest for the 78th annual Women’s Open Championship at Pebble Beach, California. Her postcard-inspired creation featuring the famous seventh hole was chosen as one of three that will be prominently displayed around the grounds in July.
“It’s really a way for us to engage kids with the U.S. Women’s Open,” said Julia Pine with the United State Golf Association.
Pine says entries came from across the country and it was the most they’ve received since introducing the contest four years ago. Lizzy and two others were chosen for the top prize.
“All the winners have been invited to the championship so they can come and take a photo with their enlarged posters and then we’re sharing them visually, digitally through the broadcast so people around the world who aren’t on sight get to experience them,” said Pine.
“I can’t even imagine it yet, crazy,” said Lizzy.
The high school golfer was shocked by the win but plans to use the platform to drum up donations in order to continue giving to their cause here in the Valley.
“It’s a lot of work but it’s really fun and very rewarding when we get to see the children who receive the bags,” said Lizzy.
“The most important thing we think is just emailing us and letting us know if they know of a school or kids that we can help,” said Ally. | 2023-06-05T23:19:38+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/teen-using-u-s-open-poster-competition-win-to-drum-up-support-for-nonprofit |
JUPITER, Fla. — Matt Barnes finished his work on the field, had lunch in the clubhouse, and went back to his apartment a few hours later.
His new team, the Miami Marlins, played his old team, the Red Sox, on Tuesday night. Because he pitched Monday, Barnes had the option to skip the game and he took it.
It has been just over a month since Barnes was designated for assignment by the Sox and later traded to the Marlins. It’s still an open wound for the 32-year-old righthander, who had spent his entire career with the franchise.
“I’m not mad and I don’t have any animosity toward the Red Sox organization because that organization represents so much more than who’s currently running it,” Barnes told the Globe.
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Barnes mentioned being grateful to ownership and longtime baseball operations staffers Brian O’Halloran, Raquel Ferreira, and Eddie Romero.
“But at the same time I don’t want to go over and be buddy-buddy with everybody,“ Barnes added. “I’ll save that for June when we play at Fenway.”
Conspicuously absent from his comments was chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, who made the decision to drop Barnes off the roster then swapped him for lefthander Richard Bleier.
The Sox sent Miami $5.5 million as part of the trade, such was their desire to move on from Barnes, who Bloom had signed to a two-year, $18.75 million extension only 18 months earlier. Barnes had a 4.95 earned run average and 1.49 WHIP for the Sox after agreeing to the extension, well off the All-Star form he showed in the first half of 2021.
He also spent 63 days on the injured list last season with what was described as shoulder inflammation after being hit very hard in his first 20 appearances.
Barnes had better surface statistics after coming off the injured list — a 1.59 ERA and six saves in seven chances. But opponents had an average exit velocity of 93 miles per hour in September, putting Barnes in the lower 6 percent among pitchers with at least 100 pitches.
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“They told me I was lucky,” Barnes said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people in this game make decisions based on a spreadsheet.”
Now Barnes gets a fresh start with a young, talented team.
“It’s been great here so far. The guys are awesome; the staff is awesome,” Barnes said. “We have some really good talent on this team. I’ve seen that in a few weeks. As weird as it’s been, the adjustment has been pretty good. But it’s hard when you go from knowing everybody to knowing nobody.”
There’s also the uncertainty of what’s to come. Barnes will be a free agent after the season unless the Marlins pick up his $8 million option for 2024, which is unlikely for a team with a small payroll.
Barnes also is a good candidate to be traded if he pitches well and the team is out of playoff contention in July. The Marlins have some intriguing young talent but don’t compare with the Braves, Mets, and Phillies in the loaded National League East.
After spending 11½ years with the Red Sox organization, Barnes is experiencing a different side of baseball.
“I know I was fortunate to play as long as I did in Boston,” he said. “But I’ve got some good years left in me. We have a lot of talent in this clubhouse and we’re here to win.”
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Yoshida on his way to Japan
Masataka Yoshida leaves camp Wednesday to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic. Japan will play two exhibition games before starting pool play against China on March 9 in Tokyo.
Manager Alex Cora met with Yoshida on Tuesday and told him to relay a message that the Sox would prefer he play left field in one game and be the designated hitter in the other. Yoshida shook his head and reminded Cora that Shohei Ohtani was Japan’s DH.
“We’ve just got to make sure he doesn’t play nine [innings] right away from the get-go,” Cora said. “They’ll take care of him and then the tournament starts.”
Healthy Paxton impresses
Cora mentioned James Paxton as a player who has impressed him. The lefthander, who has thrown only 21⅔ innings the last three seasons (none last season) because of injuries, appears completely recovered.
“He’s a ballplayer now,” Cora said. “There’s no talk about the elbow or the arm on the side. It’s baseball talk. He feels he’s right where he should be.”
Paxton, 34, is scheduled to start Friday against the Twins.
Pivetta faces hitters
Nick Pivetta, who was slowed down while recovering from COVID, faced hitters for two innings at Fenway South. His next appearance will likely be in a Grapefruit League game next week … Tuesday’s game was the first between the Sox and Marlins in the Grapefruit League since March 9, 2018.
Peter Abraham can be reached at peter.abraham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @PeteAbe. | 2023-03-01T00:41:03+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/28/sports/matt-barnes-settles-with-marlins-has-almost-only-good-things-say-about-red-sox/ |
Updated March 10, 2023 at 4:33 PM ET
Republican lawmakers in the U.S. reacted with outrage Friday to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's claim that his country plays little role in the fentanyl crisis killing tens of thousands of Americans every year.
"Clearly the President of Mexico doesn't care that 70, 000 people died of fentanyl overdose in America last year," said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) in an interview with NPR.
"He's allowed his border to be controlled by the cartels and he doesn't care."
During a lengthy press conference Thursday, López Obrador disputed whether Mexico plays a significant role in illicit fentanyl trafficking.
"Here, we do not produce fentanyl, and we do not have consumption of fentanyl," López Obrador said.
He also blamed the overdose crisis in the U.S. on "social decay" in American society.
"We deeply lament what's happening in the United States - but why don't they fight the problem ... and more importantly why don't they take care of their youth?"
But most drug policy experts and officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration say there's no question Mexican drug cartels are fueling the explosion of deadly fentanyl on American streets.
U.S. law enforcement officials say in recent years, Mexican officials have refused to cooperate on efforts targeting fentanyl labs inside Mexico.
"We are not getting information on fentanyl seizures; we are not getting information on seizures of precursor chemicals," said DEA chief Anne Milgram during a Senate hearing last month.
Obrador's comments follow demand for military action by GOP lawmakers
In recent days, Republican lawmakers have suggested the death toll is so dire, U.S. military should play a role inside Mexico helping disrupt traffickers and drug gangs.
"We're going to unleash the fury and might of the United States against these cartels," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican - SC) at a press conference Wednesday.
Republicans have also called on the U.S. to designate drug cartels as international terrorist organizations.
During his press conference Thursday, López Obrador mocked those proposals as "Robocop" and "authoritarian" thinking.
He said a U.S. military presence inside his country would represent an unacceptable infringement of Mexican sovereignty.
"We want to be clear about our position," López Obrador said. "We will not allow any foreign government to mingle, and let alone foreign armed forces, in our territory."
While López Obrador repeatedly singled out Republican proposals for criticism, his comments also put him at odds with the Biden administration.
U.S. officials have repeatedly urged Mexico to do more to target fentanyl and methamphetamine labs, which now operate with impunity.
Just hours before the Mexican president spoke, U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar tweeted that the two countries "must coordinate efforts against illicit fentanyl production and trafficking."
🇺🇸 and 🇲🇽must coordinate efforts against illicit #fentanyl production and trafficking. Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall led a U.S. delegation to Mexico to promote joint actions against fentanyl. #SeguridadCompartida https://t.co/roopKWU68I
— Embajador Ken Salazar (@USAmbMex) March 9, 2023
In recent days, the Biden administration has begun rolling out more high-tech surveillance equipment at border crossings designed to detect fentanyl.
During his state of the union address, Biden also called for a "surge" along the U.S.-Mexico border to reduce fentanyl trafficking.
A call for the U.S. to disrupt fentanyl trafficking even if that affects ties with Mexico
But many drug policy experts question whether any of these measures will significantly reduce the availability of fentanyl on American streets.
Most fentanyl comes in through legal ports of entry, smuggled in the roughly 70 million cars and trucks that transit the border every year.
Detecting and halting drug shipments hidden among that traffic is a daunting challenge.
It's also unclear whether the Mexican government has the firepower and institutional strength to fight the cartels, which are heavily armed and well organized.
The depths of the problem were illustrated just last month, when the U.S. prosecuted a former top Mexican law enforcement official, Genaro Garcia Luna.
Garcia Luna was a partner the U.S. trusted in the drug fight for years but it turned out he was working for one of the major cartels.
Still, with fentanyl deaths this high, there's pressure in Washington, D.C., to do something to disrupt fentanyl trafficking, even if it also means disrupting trade and diplomatic ties with Mexico.
"If it means we've got to slow down the crossings on the Southern border, we're going to have to slow down crossings on the Southern border," said Sen. Scott.
"They're killing our kids. So if that means we do less trade with Mexico, we do less trade with Mexico."
Digital story edited by Maquita Peters. contributed to this story
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-03-10T21:45:08+00:00 | mtpr.org | https://www.mtpr.org/2023-03-10/mexicos-leader-denies-his-countrys-role-in-fentanyl-crisis-republicans-are-furious |
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Thanksgiving travel rush was back on this year, as people caught planes in numbers not seen in years, setting aside inflation concerns to reunite with loved ones and enjoy some normalcy after two holiday seasons marked by COVID-19 restrictions.
However, changing habits around work and play might spread out the crowds and reduce the usual amount of stress on holiday travel. Experts said many people will start holiday trips early or return home later than usual because they will spend a few days working remotely — or at least tell the boss they’re working remotely.
“Thanksgiving. It’s all about the southern cooking. Southern hospitality. When you cook for Thanksgiving, you cook for everyone that comes by,” said Johelen O’Gilbert as she waited for her flight.
O’Gilbert is eager to return to their Houston home and head right to the kitchen with her daughter Alicia. They are a part of the approximately 55 million Americans who are anticipated to travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA projections, this Thanksgiving is expected to rank third in terms of traffic. Considering the recent harm COVID has done to travel, it’s a tremendous increase.
“The total numbers of travelers, those traveling by car, those flying and those traveling by other forms of transportation—that’s a train, a bus, or a cruise ship…all those trips are 98-99 percent of pre-pandemic levels when we’re talking about 2019,” said AAA-North East Spokesman Robert Sinclair.
The busiest travel days during Thanksgiving week are usually Tuesday, Wednesday and the Sunday after the holiday. The Federal Aviation Administration expects Tuesday to be the busiest travel day, with roughly 48,000 scheduled flights this year.
”I’m going to get down there a day earlier to help them shop and prepare all the foods and start that tomorrow night. So you’re not like me, who just shows up to eat? No, I actually have to help,” said Telia Jones. She opted for a Tuesday flight to spend more time with family.
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.6 million travelers on Monday, surpassing the 2.5 million screened the Monday before Thanksgiving in 2019. The same trend occurred Sunday, marking the first year that the number of people catching planes on Thanksgiving week surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
“People are traveling on different days. Not everyone is traveling on that Wednesday night,” said Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president at the trade group Airlines for America. “People are spreading their travel out throughout the week, which I also think will help ensure smoother operations.”
AAA predicts that 54.6 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home in the U.S. this week, a 1.5% bump over Thanksgiving last year and only 2% less than in 2019. The auto club and insurance seller said nearly 49 million of those will travel by car, and 4.5 million will fly between Wednesday and Sunday.
“People are tired of being stuck at home. They are ready to get back to their families and everything,” said traveler Julian Dozier.
U.S. airlines struggled to keep up as the number of passengers surged this year.
“We did have a challenging summer,” said Pinkerton, whose group speaks for members including American, United and Delta. She noted that airlines have pared their schedules and hired thousands of workers — they now have more pilots than before the pandemic. “As a result, we’re confident that the week is going to go well.”
U.S. airlines plan to operate 13 percent fewer flights this week than during Thanksgiving week in 2019. However, by using larger planes on average, the number of seats will drop only 2%, according to data from travel-researcher Cirium.
Airlines continue to blame flight disruptions on shortages of air traffic controllers, especially in Florida, a major holiday destination.
Controllers who work for the Federal Aviation Administration “get tested around the holidays. That seems to be when we have challenges,” Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said a few days ago. “The FAA is adding another 10 percent to headcount. Hopefully, that’s enough.”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has disputed such claims, saying that the vast majority of delays and cancellations are caused by the airlines themselves.
TSA expects airports to be busier than last year and probably on par with 2019. The busiest day in TSA’s history came on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 2019, when nearly 2.9 million people were screened at airport checkpoints.
The busiest roads will be the Belt Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and Verrazano Narrows Bridge in the New York region. According to experts, Thanksgiving morning would be the ideal time to depart. The worst time is in the late afternoon on Wednesdays when commuters and vacationers mix.
When traveling by air, aim to arrive at the airport three hours before an international flight and at least two hours before a domestic one. Get all your questions addressed before traveling, such as whether Thanksgiving dishes should be packed in a checked bag, a carry-on, or neither, to save time.
“TSA.gov and our homepage has a great feature: Can I bring? Type it in. Type in cherry pie, cake brownies, cookies, baked goods and you’ll find out. Yes, you can bring them through the checkpoint. You can carry on solid foods. Some people do bring full turkey,” said TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein.
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Associated Press writers Hannah Schoenbaum in Raleigh, North Carolina, Margaret Stafford in Kansas City and AP video journalist Terence Chea in Oakland, California contributed to this report. | 2022-11-22T23:40:45+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/thanksgiving-travel-season-has-returned-beating-pre-pandemic-numbers/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly set in motion a pair of background-check bills for gun buyers Wednesday in response to the school massacre in Texas. But the Democrat acknowledged Congress’ unyielding rejection of previous legislation to curb the national epidemic of gun violence.
Schumer implored his Republican colleagues to cast aside the powerful gun lobby and reach across the aisle for even a modest compromise bill. But no votes are being scheduled.
“Please, please, please damnit – put yourselves in the shoes of these parents just for once,” Schumer said as he opened the Senate.
He essentially threw up his hands at the idea of what might seem an inevitable outcome: “If the slaughter of schoolchildren can’t convince Republicans to buck the NRA, what can we do?”
The killing of at least 19 children plus a teacher at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has laid bare the political reality that the U.S. Congress has proven unwilling or unable to pass substantial federal legislation to curb gun violence in America.
In many ways, the end of any gun violence legislation in Congress was signaled a decade ago when the Senate failed to approve a firearms background check bill after 20 children, mostly 6- and 7-year-olds, were killed when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Despite the outpouring of grief Wednesday after the starkly similar Texas massacre, it’s not at all clear there will be any different outcome.
“It’s our choice,” lamented Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on “CBS Mornings.”
While President Joe Biden said “we have to act,” substantial gun violence legislation has been blocked routinely by Republicans, often with a handful of conservative Democrats.
“Where’s the backbone, where’s the courage to stand up to a very powerful lobby?“ Biden said Wednesday, speaking at the White House before signing an executive order on policing.
“When in God’s name will we do what’s needed to be done?” asked the president. who announced that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit Uvalde soon.
Despite mounting mass shootings in communities nationwide — two in the past two weeks alone, including Tuesday in Texas and the racist killing of Black shoppers at a Buffalo, New York, market 10 days earlier — lawmakers have been unwilling to set aside their differences and abandon the gun lobby to work out any compromise.
Even the targeting of their own failed to move Congress to act. Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot in the head at a Saturday morning event outside a Tucson grocery store in 2011, and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., was severely injured when a gunman opened fire on a Republican congressional baseball team practice in 2017.
“The conclusion is the same,” said Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. “I’m not seeing any of my Republican colleagues come forward right now and say, ‘Here’s a plan to stop the carnage.’”
It’s “nuts to do nothing about this,” Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Giffords’ husband, said Wednesday using an expletive.
Republicans quickly pushed forward a bill championed by Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin that would create a nationwide database of school safety practices. But Schumer objected to its immediate consideration, vowing a much broader debate and votes.
Pleading with his colleagues for a compromise, Murphy said he was reaching out to the two Texas Republican senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, and had called fellow Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who co-authored the bill that failed after Sandy Hook.
“When you have babies, little children, innocent as can be, oh God,” Manchin told reporters, noting he had three school-age grandchildren. “It just makes no sense at all why we can’t do common sense — common sense things — and try to prevent some of this from happening.”
In the aftermath of Sandy Hook, compromise legislation, written by Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, was backed by a majority of senators. But it fell to a filibuster — blocked by most Republicans and a handful of Democrats, unable to to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.
The same bill flamed out again in 2016, after a mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Toomey told reporters Wednesday, “My interest in doing something to improve and expand our background check system remains.” He said he had been in contact with Murphy.
But Toomey was a GOP outlier. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has declined to publicly comment on potential legislation, and few others added their voices to the mix.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Congress should focus on “what some states have done, red or yellow flag laws” — which are designed to keep firearms away from people who could harm themselves or others.
One known deal-maker, Democratic Sen. Krysten Sinema of Arizona, told reporters Wednesday she’ll start having conversations with senators on red flag laws or others. In the House, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said he would bring a federal red flag bill forward for a vote.
“People at home all across America are just, they’re scared. They want us to do something,” Sinema said.
But other Republicans panned those efforts as too far-reaching, and instead suggested agreement could be found to send federal funding to the states to beef up security or other locally tailored deterrents.
A modest effort to strengthen the federal background check system for gun purchases did make it into law in 2018, after mass shootings during the Trump administration.
Former Republican Sen. Bill Frist, a medical doctor who had been his party’s leader, urged action Wednesday. “We can find ways to preserve the intent of the Second Amendment while also safeguarding the lives of our children,” he tweeted.
Biden, whose party has slim control of Congress, has failed to push gun violence bills past what is now primarily Republican opposition in the Senate.
Last year, the House passed two bills to expand background checks on firearms purchases. One would have closed a loophole for private and online sales. The other would have extended the background check review period, a response to the church shooting of Black people by a white man in South Carolina.
Schumer immediately set them in motion for votes. Both had languished in the 50-50 Senate, where Democrats have only a narrow majority because of Vice President Kamala Harris’ ability to cast a tie-breaking vote and need at least 10 Republicans to overcome a filibuster.
The stalemate has renewed calls to do away with Senate filibuster rules for legislation, lowering the threshold to a 51-vote majority for passage.
“What we continue to run up against is the Senate rules, which are rigged in such a way that it ignores what the American people want,” said Christian Heyne, vice president of policy at Brady, an organization pressing to end gun violence.
Cornyn and Cruz were both in Uvalde on Wednesday. Cruz earlier issued a statement calling Tuesday “a dark day. We’re all completely sickened and heartbroken.”
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Associated Press writers Darlene Superville, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Fram, Farnoush Amiri and Chris Megerian contributed to this report. | 2022-05-26T08:57:42+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/will-congress-act-on-guns-after-sandy-hook-buffalo-uvalde/ |
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Twelve people have been arrested in an undercover operation targeting child predators in Polk County, Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
The sting, titled Operation Child Protector II, was done in collaboration with the Auburndale and Winter Haven police departments.
Deputies said four of the suspects went to a location to have sex with girls they thought were 13 or 15 years old. Instead, they were greeted by undercover law enforcement.
The other eight suspects were arrested on warrants that alleged they groomed girls by sending them sexually explicit content.
One suspect, Zachary Hudson, was identified as a bus driver for Walt Disney World. Sheriff Grady Judd said Hudson would have sexually charged chats while on the job at Disney World.
“So if your bus was running late at Disney, he was busy taking pictures of himself and talking trash to what he thought was a little girl,” Judd said.
Two of the suspects weren’t from Florida, according to deputies. Judd said one suspect — George Elec Matthews, 66, of Ozark, Alabama — was arrested by military police while heading to work at Fort Rucker in Alabama.
The sheriff said Matthews had these chats both at home and at work.
“I hope he didn’t get so carried away with his chats that he forgot to put all the parts back on the Black Hawk helicopters,” Judd said. “That could be a real problem.”
“He’s not going to be flying here on a helicopter; I’ll guarantee that,” he added.
The 12 suspects face 49 felony charges in total. The suspects were identified as:
- Lawrence Neu, 67, of Lakeland — charged with one count traveling to meet a minor for sex (F2), one count attempted lewd battery, four counts transmission of material harmful to minor (F3), one count use of a computer to seduce a child – enhanced, and one count use of a computer to misrepresent age and seduce a child
- Francis Butler, 62, of Palm Beach Gardens — charged with one count traveling to meet a minor for sex, one count attempted lewd battery, and one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony
- Timothy King, 26, of Clermont — charged with one count traveling to meet a minor for sex, one count attempted lewd battery, and one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony
- Nando Catellar, 20, of Orlando — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony (F3), and one count transmission of material harmful to a minor (F3)
- Roger Fleury, 40, of Saint Clair, Michigan — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and one count transmission of material harmful to a minor
- John Hughley, 43, Lehigh Acres — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and one count transmission of material harmful to a minor
- Christopher Sean Velez, 33, of Tampa — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and three counts transmission of material harmful to a minor (F3)
- Zachary Clark, 26, of Tampa — charged with one count traveling to meet a minor for sex, one count attempted lewd battery, one count use of a computer to seduce a child, and one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony
- Zachary Hudson, 30, of Reunion — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and one count transmission of material harmful to a minor
- Michael Occhino, 57, of Kissimmee — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony, three counts transmission of material harmful to a minor, and one count interference with custody
- George Elec Matthews, 66, of Ozark, Alabama — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and two counts transmission of material harmful to a minor (F3)
- Cameron Ohlin, 26, of Tallahassee — charged with one count use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and six counts transmission of material harmful to a minor
According to Judd, nine of the suspects had no prior criminal record.
“Wherever you are in the world, if you’ve been talking nasty and sending nasty pictures to what you thought was a child, we’re after you,” Judd said. | 2022-06-17T23:55:46+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/disney-bus-driver-among-12-arrested-in-florida-child-predator-sting-sheriff-says/ |
DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, today announced that Dr. Samarendra Mohanty, Co-Founder and President, will give a presentation on the clinical development of Nanoscope's Multi-Characteristic Opsin (MCO) gene therapy platform and participate in a panel titled "Gene Therapy for Ophthalmic Disorders – A Year in Review" at the 3rd Annual Gene Therapy for Ophthalmic Disorders Meeting, taking place September 13-16, 2022 in Boston, MA.
Details for the presentation are as follows:
Exploring Ambient Light Activatable Optogenetics for Vision Restoration in Retinal Degenerative Diseases
Date and Time: Thursday, September 15, 2022; 9:00-9:30 a.m. ET
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
In addition to highlighting the benefits of MCO gene therapy, Dr. Mohanty will detail Nanoscope's Phase 2b RESTORE trial from its lead clinical program. RESTORE trial results, along with six-month data from the Phase 2 STARLIGHT trial for Stargardt disease, are expected in H1 2023. He will also participate in the panel on Wednesday, September 14, 2022; 8:25-9:05 am ET.
Two other additional technical leaders of Nanoscope, Dr. Subrata Batabyal and Dr. Sanghoon Kim, will be featured in a pre-conference workshop highlighting non-viral spatially targeted, laser gene delivery to retina (details below). Nanoscope's MCO-020 gene therapy program is based on targeted laser-delivery of optogenes to areas of geographic atrophy in advanced AMD patients, and currently undergoing IND-enabling studies.
Workshop A: Discussing the Use of Non-Viral Gene Delivery as a Therapeutic Modality to the Eye
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 13, 2022; 8:30-11:00 am ET
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Nanoscope Therapeutics is developing gene-agnostic, sight restoring optogenetic therapies for the millions of patients blinded by retinal degenerative diseases, for which no cure exists. The company's lead asset, MCO-010, is presently in Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled clinical trials in the U.S. for retinitis pigmentosa (NCT04945772) with top line data expected H1 2023. The company has also initiated a Phase 2 trial of MCO-010 therapy in Stargardt patients (NCT05417126). MCO-010 has received FDA orphan drug designations for RP and Stargardt. Preclinical assets include non-viral laser delivered MCO-020 gene therapy for geographic atrophy.
Investor Contact:
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Nanoscope@argotpartners.com
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WFO LOS ANGELES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
325 AM PDT Mon Aug 22 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109
possible along with very warm overnight lows in the 70s.
* WHERE...Antelope Valley.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential
for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
01-04-05-12-16
(one, four, five, twelve, sixteen)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
01-04-05-12-16
(one, four, five, twelve, sixteen) | 2022-07-01T04:27:39+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Roadrunner-Cash-game-17278300.php |
13 bald eagles found poisoned at landfill, 3 dead
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (WCCO) – Wildlife agencies are looking into what they are calling a mass poisoning of bald eagles at a landfill in Minnesota.
Police and volunteers found 13 sick eagles, and three of them have died. The remaining 10 are undergoing treatment at the University of Minnesota.
Inver Grove Heights police found the first poisoned bald eagle near the Pine Bend Landfill on Dec. 4. Authorities called in the Raptor Center to help. Dozens of volunteers came out to the landfill, where they found more poisoned birds in need of help.
Dr. Victoria Hall, executive director of the Raptor Center, said volunteers walked the grounds for hours, making sure they could find every bird possible.
“When you have birds that are really unable to move, on the ground, in the snow, that’s not going to lead to good outcomes,” Hall said.
Two of the 10 eagles that are under the Raptor Center’s care were found to have lead poisoning, making their recovery even harder.
“When these eagles came in, they were extremely sedate, some of them almost comatose,” Hall said.
Experts said the birds were poisoned after scavenging on dead animal carcasses in the landfill. Those animal carcasses were filled with a chemical called pentobarbital, which is used to euthanize.
Veterinarians are now pulling that toxic meat out of the eagles.
While euthanasia is the most humane way to put down pets, the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service said you need to properly dispose of the animal by incineration, cremation or deep burial so scavengers can’t get to it, or double bagging using heavy-duty bags and labeling it as “poisonous.”
The Raptor Center said is hopeful it can release the 10 remaining eagles back into the wild within the next two weeks.
“They’re starting to object to their medical treatments and get feisty, which is exactly how bald eagles should be, so we’re optimistic at their chances,” Hall said.
Copyright 2022 WCCO via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-13T18:04:58+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/12/13/13-bald-eagles-found-poisoned-landfill-3-dead/ |
A total lunar eclipse is expected to occur next week
(Gray News) – Stargazers have the last chance in the next three years to catch a total lunar eclipse next week.
According to NASA, the total eclipse will take place on Nov. 8 of this year. The next total eclipse won’t happen until March 14, 2025. Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses will occur during that time, however.
The space agency said lunar eclipses take place when the sun, the earth, and the moon align so the moon passes into the earth’s shadow.
When the whole moon falls within the darkest part of the planet’s umbra, or shadow, the result is a total eclipse. While in the umbra, the moon will take on a reddish hue, which is where the term “Blood Moon” comes from.
No special equipment is needed to observe the eclipse, but NASA said binoculars or a telescope may enhance the view and the red color. NASA said the best viewing conditions would be made with a dark environment away from bright lights.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-03T01:03:50+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/11/03/total-lunar-eclipse-expected-occur-next-week/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma drivers can expect traffic delays as a part of I-35 shuts down beginning Wednesday through early Thursday morning.
Drivers can expect Southbound I-35 to be closed between Wilshire and 50th so crews can install bridge beams as a part of an ongoing construction project.
ODOT is suggesting that drivers take Westbound I-40 to Southbound I-235 as a detour during this time. | 2023-06-14T23:38:09+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/local/traffic-alert-drivers-can-expect-i-35-closures-tonight-through-thursday/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY — A panel on Tuesday recommended increasing Medicaid coverage for pregnant women.
The two recommendations to Gov. Kevin Stitt come from a task force he created through a July executive order, Helping Every Life and Parent. The so-called HELP panel, whose membership was announced last week, is expected to issue a final report with recommendations and findings by Oct. 28.
Tuesday was the 11-member panel’s first meeting.
The task force recommended increasing the state’s income limit to 205% of the federal poverty level from 138% for full-scope pregnancy benefits.
For a family of one, 205% of the federal poverty level is $28,560 annually. For a family of four, it is $58,296 annually.
The move would impact about 2,500 women.
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Services include postpartum care; prescription drugs; genetic testing; vision and hearing services to treat disease, physical, occupational and speech therapies; preventive primary care; and better dental benefits during and after pregnancy.
The cost would be $4.5 million, of which $1.47 million would be the state’s share.
The panel also recommended extending postpartum coverage to 12 months from 60 days.
The cost would be $7.8 million, of which $2.54 million is the state’s share.
Both policy changes would require federal approval.
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the agency that oversees the state’s Medicaid programs, presented the recommendations, which the panel adopted.
“I fully support these recommendations to expand and extend care for new mothers and their babies,” Stitt said. “Raising the income threshold will allow thousands of additional women in Oklahoma to have access to services that will reduce risk and create opportunities for better, longer care is a positive step in the right direction for our state.”
The task force is charged with studying, evaluating and making recommendations regarding polices, programs and proposed legislation that will support crisis pregnancy centers, make adoption easier, support mothers facing unplanned pregnancies and empower nonprofits and faith communities to support families and mothers before, during and after childbirth.
The panel also discussed the need to remove barriers to and costs associated with adoption, the need for more mental health care, increasing education about prevention and improving the economic conditions of women considering abortion.
Video: Governor creates task force on crisis pregnancies. | 2022-09-13T19:52:27+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/panel-approves-recommendations-to-help-low-income-pregnant-women/article_3e2c5626-3388-11ed-bfbc-abeaafe3144f.html |
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP) securities during the period from April 15, 2021 through August 1, 2022 inclusive (the "Class Period").
TuSimple shareholders may, no later than October 31, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of TuSimple and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, on April 15, 2021, TuSimple effected its IPO, selling 33.8 million class A common shares at $40.00 per share, generating $1.031 billion in gross proceeds. On August 1, 2022, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined defendants' representations and omissions concerning the Company's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022, accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology, noting that regulators disclosed the accident to the public in June after TuSimple filed a report on the incident, which "underscores concerns that the autonomous-trucking company is risking safety on public roads in a rush to deliver driverless trucks to market, according to independent analysts and more than a dozen of the company's former employees." On this news, the Company's share fell be almost 10%, to close at $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
The Registration Statement in support of the IPO failed to disclose, inter alia, that: (i) TuSimple's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and defendants concealed fundamental problems with the Company's technology; (ii) TuSimple was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety-conscious competitors; (iii) there was a corporate culture within TuSimple that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (iv) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving the Company's autonomous driving technology more likely; (v) and the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 31, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
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One of the nation's largest bird conservation nonprofits is facing new pressure to rebrand after several local chapters decided to drop the name Audubon.
"We cannot continue to condone bearing a name that celebrates a slaveholder who embraced white supremacist systems," reads a recent release from the Portland Audubon.
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The National Audubon Society is named after John James Audubon, an artist and explorer who set out in the early 19th century to document all of North America's birds. But he was also a slaveholder who opposed the abolitionist movement, according to the Audubon Society.
The national organization has been considering a name change since 2020, when a renewed push for anti-racism and social justice swept across the United States.
In Portland, a variety of institutions and monuments deemed racist were targeted during nightly demonstrations. Groups toppled statues of former Presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The local arts council later recommended the statues not be restored and that art representing "more diverse cultural identities" be installed instead.
At least two public schools in Portland have also changed their names in light of the 2020 protests.
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"Over the last few years, coinciding with a time of racial reckoning, the birding community has been rethinking its relationship with the John James Audubon name," the Portland Audubon wrote. "We strongly urge National Audubon Society’s board to do the right thing and move forward with a collaborative renaming process."
Both the Portland and Chicago chapters say they will proceed with their own renaming process if the National Audubon doesn't act.
A union representing Audubon employees has already renamed itself The Bird Union, announcing the change late last month and condemning Audubon as "a racist white man who enslaved at least nine Black people."
"We will not elevate and celebrate a person who would reject and oppress our union members today," the statement reads.
The Seattle Audubon, meanwhile, could announce a new name as soon as June, according to its projected timeline. The chapter is also searching for an artist to create a new logo that reflects its "mission around birds, urban conservation, and antiracism."
The National Audubon Society did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | 2023-03-08T22:30:39+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/bird-dropping-portland-conservation-group-abandons-audubon-over-history-of-racism/article_28d6b169-c41f-5545-a8ed-8e6c18806214.html |
(WJW) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin took to Instagram on Sunday to post the first picture of himself in recovery since suffering a terrifying medical emergency during Monday Night Football last week.
A photo of Hamlin in his hospital bed holding up a heart signal simply has the caption, “Gametime.”
It was the second post of the day on Instagram showing support for his team, who faced the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Before the game started, Hamlin posted a hype video of his team arriving on the field with the caption, “It’s GameDay & There’s Nothing I Want More Than To Be Running Out That Tunnel With My Brothers… God Using Me In A Different Way Today! Tell Someone You Love Them Today!”
The echoes of “Let’s Go Buffalo!” pregame chants were still reverberating through an emotionally charged Bills stadium celebrating Hamlin when another roar suddenly erupted as Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.
Some three hours later, and after Hines returned another kickoff 101 yards for a go-ahead score in a 35-23 win over the Patriots, the fans were on their feet chanting “Hamlin! Hamlin! Hamlin!” Bills players held up three fingers in honor of the injured safety’s No. 3 jersey.
The young Buffalo Bills player also posted to Instagram Saturday evening, asking fans, “Keep praying for me.”
After going into cardiac arrest during the early minutes of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the 24-year-old was able to talk and breathe on his own Friday after his breathing tube was taken out.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-01-09T18:51:06+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/bills-hamlin-posts-instagram-photo-of-himself-in-hospital-bed/ |
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s governing Conservative Party said Wednesday that it has delayed sending out ballots for the party’s leadership election after a warning from the U.K. intelligence services about the risk of fraud.
Ballots had been due to be mailed out early this week to about 180,000 party members, who are selecting a new leader for the party and the country.
The party said it decided to “enhance security” on the advice of the National Cyber Security Centre, part of U.K. electronic spy agency GCHQ.
The party had intended to allow members to vote online or by postal ballot, with an option to change the vote up until voting closes on Sept. 2. It now says each member will get a unique code that allows one, unchangeable vote, either online or by post.
It said members should receive their ballot packs by Aug. 11.
The National Cyber Security Centre said it had “provided advice to the Conservative Party on security considerations for online leadership voting,” but did not give details of the advice. The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported that the changes were made in response to concerns about the vulnerability of the voting process to hackers, rather than because of a specific threat from a group or state.
Jamie MacColl, a cybersecurity expert at defense think-tank the Royal United Services Institute, said it was unlikely Russia would try to directly interfere with the leadership race, since the outcome would not change U.K. policy. Both candidates in the contest are strong supporters of Ukraine.
But he said the election could be targeted by “someone who just wants to cause a bit of mischief.”
Tory members are choosing between Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who resigned as party leader in July after months of ethics scandals.
The winner will be announced Sept. 5 and will automatically become prime minister. The new leader won’t have to face voters until the next general election, due to be held by 2024.
Supporters of Sunak hope the delay will give him time to close the gap on front-runner Truss, who leads in polls of party members and had gained backing from several high-profile Cabinet ministers.
Sunak is running as an experienced minster who can guide the country through the economic turbulence caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. He accuses Truss of peddling “fairy tales” with her promise to slash taxes within weeks of taking office. Sunak argues it is vital to get inflation under control first
But he is facing a backlash from some Conservatives for resigning from Johnson’s Cabinet last month as the government floundered amid ethics scandals. More than 50 government ministers went on to quit, leaving Johnson no choice but to resign.
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Follow all AP stories on British politics at https://apnews.com/hub/boris-johnson. | 2022-08-03T14:10:37+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/uk-leadership-election-rules-changed-over-security-fears/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
HRP's The Bellwether District will donate $50,000 for STEM education
PHILADELPHIA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bellwether District and Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) today announced a new partnership to support Urban Youth Racing School's hands-on STEM education program with a $50,000 grant.
As a sponsor of Urban Youth Racing School, a nonprofit organization which engages Black and Brown young people ages 8 through 18 in STEM through the lens of NASCAR, the motorsports industry, and aviation, The Bellwether District will support a scholarship for 20 residents of South and Southwest Philadelphia to attend the school annually.
Urban Youth Racing School was founded by Philadelphia native Anthony Martin in 1998 to create opportunities, ignite careers and transform the lives of urban youth. "Over the past 24 years, we've served over 7500 students and gained national recognition creating exciting and educational opportunities for students," said Anthony. "Thanks to our partners like General Motors, Motorsports, and NASCAR, students are exposed to extremely lucrative careers, like engineering and pit crew management, where an individual can make upwards of $80,000 a year. For some of our students, that's lifechanging."
Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), the owner and developer behind The Bellwether District, acquired the 1,300-acre former PES oil refinery in South Philadelphia, PA in June of 2020 and is currently transforming the property into a state-of-the-art, 15-million square-foot life sciences, e-commerce, and logistics campus. The company, which takes a community-focused approach to redevelopment, has focused considerable resources on programs and partnerships that are working to expand Philadelphia's workforce. To date, HRP has provided internships, job shadowing opportunities and pre-apprenticeship training to more than 500 Philadelphians.
"Having witnessed the powerful way the Urban Youth Racing School teaches students about careers in STEM, we are thrilled to offer this grant," said Roberto Perez, CEO of HRP. "At HRP, we are deeply committed to developing our local workforce. This kind of investment will provide South and Southwest Philadelphia young people exposure to career opportunities they may not have otherwise explored."
About Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP):
HRP is a vertically integrated real estate investment and redevelopment company that re-imagines, remediates, and redevelops obsolete industrial sites across the United States with a uniquely holistic approach to development that prioritizes economic, community and environmental sustainability. HRP's redevelopment expertise ranges from modern logistics and distribution facilities to urban, mixed-use projects, and life science ecosystems. HRP strives to transform not only properties, but also the communities surrounding them through a comprehensive approach to community engagement, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
HRP is an operating company within Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com). To learn more about HRP, visit hilcoredev.com. For more information about The Bellwether District, please visit thebellwetherdistrict.com or Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Urban Youth Racing School:
The mission of the Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) is to provide urban Black and Brown youth with exposure to STEM in a more holistic way. UYRS aims to teach young people how to think critically and independently, while providing them with the skills necessary for successful STEM careers.
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SOURCE Hilco Redevelopment Partners | 2022-07-19T16:32:28+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/bellwether-district-urban-youth-racing-school-launch-new-partnership/ |
To quote the late Bobby Darin, how was I to know there was a party going on?
I had recently come across notice that El Bunker was approaching its first anniversary, and decided to pay the place a visit on a recent Saturday evening.
The restaurant, at 6510 E. 21st St., started out its life in the 1970s as a Western Sizzlin’ steakhouse, which was noted as much for its extensive salad bar as it was for its entrees. In 2017, it opened as Miami Nights Restaurant & Lounge and specialized in Cuban cuisine. That restaurant closed in December 2021, following the untimely death of its owner, who was shot while trying to quell an altercation in the restaurant’s parking lot.
It took about six months before a new group took over the space, naming it El Bunker Restaurant & Lounge.
I’ve had numerous occasions to drive by the restaurant, and on this particular Saturday evening, the parking lot was more occupied than I had noticed it to be of late. But then, I’m rarely driving past the place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturdays, when it converts to a 18-and-older nightclub, and maybe that is when this joint truly gets jumping.
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Once my companion and I entered, the young woman who ultimately came to greet us asked simply, “Party?” When we replied we were a party for two, she led us to the eastern side of the restaurant, where indeed there was a party going on. As near as we could make out from all the pink and white balloons and the mostly female guests, it was some sort of baby shower or bride-to-be shindig.
It took a moment to convince the hostess that we were not on that particular guest list, that we only wanted to eat. So we were then directed to the western side, where about 15 or so tables are set up. Other than a group who were obviously part of the families involved with the party, and a couple of young men who finished their meal soon after we sat down, we were the only people in the place.
My companion can speak a smattering of French and Italian, and my Spanish is less than spotty, so we ended up pointing to items on El Bunker’s fairly extensive menu to place our order.
On its social media, El Bunker describes itself as “a family owned restaurant offering citizens of Tulsa the best Mexican and Seafood.” The menu includes such familiar items as street tacos, enchiladas, tortas and quesadillas, along with such creations as the Coco Relleno, a half-coconut shell filled with shrimp, scallops, octopus and cooked crab meat, in a mushroom sauce and covered with melted cheese ($20; the same melange served inside a halved pineapple is $22).
(Note: We made several attempts to talk with someone about the restaurant and the family that operates it, including the reasons behind the rather unusual name. One interview was arranged but was canceled because of a family emergency, and efforts to have questions answered through some other means were not successful.)
El Bunker retains the bones of what I remember from those far-off days when the Western Sizzlin’ was a regular Sunday afternoon dining spot. Two main rooms — one that appears set up for restaurant use, the other for celebrations such as the baby shower — are linked by a passageway that, if memory serves me right, was the location of the salad bar.
Three large-screen TVs are set up in the restaurant area; on the night we were there, one was set to Tejano music videos, played at high enough volume to make casual conversation impossible. We requested the volume be lowered, but to no avail.
It was perhaps out of a sense of nostalgia that I ordered the carne asada with shrimp ($15.99), which included a serving of grilled flank steak with rice, a cup of brothy beans that had been cooked with a lot of bacon, and a small salad. The steak was topped with eight small shrimp, a few sauteed red onions and a blistered jalapeño pepper. Four small corn tortillas came with the meal.
In preparation, we also ordered the fried calamari ($15) and a cup of queso ($6). The calamari arrived first, and was cut into sticks, rather than the more familiar rings. They also were obviously a pre-made frozen product, as it took a couple of tries to find one that was fully cooked.
Those that weren’t still cold had an oddly fishy taste; the strips had been cross-hatched on one side prior to whenever they had been breaded, perhaps to make them easier to bite through. We ended up leaving most of them behind. They were served with a cup of ranch dressing.
The carne asada came next. It consisted of two pieces of beef, one wafer-thin, the other a bit thicker. This latter side was cooked to medium rare and was tender and flavorful; the other side was tough and tasteless, as were the eight tiny shrimp scattered atop it, which were so overcooked that they had a woody texture. We left most of those behind, as well.
The queso was the last dish to make it to our table, and it was a distressingly disappointing concoction, with the consistency of 2% milk and a similar flavor.
I gave El Bunker another try for an early evening dinner, where again I was the only person in the place who was not either a member of, or related to, the staff. Again I was served a basket of chips with a cup of the house salsa, which El Bunker serves warm.
After the last experience with the calamari, I was not entirely sanguine about sampling what El Bunker might do to scallops or octopus, so we again focused on shrimp dishes: the shrimp empanadas ($8 for four) and a dish called Momias ($18.99), which were shrimp wrapped in bacon and cheese.
The empanadas were quite large but contained only two badly overcooked shrimp along with a helping of molten white cheese flecked with what I believe was bits and pieces of poblano pepper. The thick crust had an unusually orange color, and they were served with slivers of avocado atop each empanada, and small ramekins of ranch dressing and a spicy sort of Thousand Island dressing. Neither really added anything to the empanadas.
I’ve had dishes similar to El Bunker’s Momias at other Mexican restaurants, and enjoyed them. This was maybe the most successful dish I tried, as the shrimp were not overcooked and actually tasted like shrimp, and the bacon was crisp without being burned. The salad and rice that accompanied them were nothing special. A crock of French fries came with the meal, with a couple of packets of ketchup tossed on top.
The packets weren’t necessary, as each table held a tray stuffed with at least a half dozen well-used bottles of different commercial hot sauces, as well as a large bottle of ketchup.
NOTE: On Monday, June 19, El Bunker posted on its Facebook page that “Due to problems from the storm that whipped us last night El Bunker Mexican Restaurant & Lounge will be closed until further notice. We thank you for your understanding and hope everyone is OK.” | 2023-06-21T04:43:40+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/el-bunker-mexican-food/article_351b91bc-0ebd-11ee-85e5-23b366eaea65.html |
Eufy robot vacuum review
Vacuuming your floors is an essential chore, but many people don’t like spending too much time on it — especially if they have to clean up household messes daily. With the Eufy RoboVac G30, your robotic vacuum does the hard work so you can get on with doing what makes you happy.
The manufacturer claims this vacuum has four times the suction power of the RoboVac 10. It also states the RoboVac G30 has a slim design that slips under furniture easily, cleans quietly and gives you comprehensive app control. We tested the Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 to see if the reality lives up to these claims, as well as whether it’s a solid choice for pet owners. This is what we discovered.
Testing the Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30
At BestReviews, we have a group of testers who try products in their homes over extended periods so we can see how products really perform. For this article, our tester used the RoboVac G30 for two weeks. They were new to using robot vacuums and live with a cat that sheds frequently.
What is the Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30?
The Eufy RoboVac G30 is a reasonably affordable robotic vacuum cleaner made by Anker. It has a smart mapping system to navigate your home to vacuum your floors effectively. The Boost IQ system automatically detects the floor type and adjusts suction power as necessary, providing increased suction power on carpet.
Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 price and where to buy
The full list price is $379.99, but you can often find it for around $230-$250. It’s available at Amazon.
How to use Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30
This vacuum cleaner is extremely easy to use since you just need to set it up and let it do the hard work for you. It comes almost completely assembled, so all our tester needed to do when it arrived was remove some packaging, slot the brushroll into place and put it on charge. It was partially charged when it arrived, so it only took around 3.5 hours to charge completely and then it was ready to set up.
The RoboVac uses the EufyHome app, which can integrate a range of smart home devices to control them all easily. Setting up the app was easy, with the instructions clearly laid out in the quick start guide. The whole process took under a minute. Once connected, it’s simple to control the vacuum, set up mapping, check the battery life and more, all through the app.
Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 benefits
Picks up an impressive amount of debris
Overall, we found it performed well at cleaning up dirt, dust, cat litter and short and fine cat hair. The side brushes swept debris that it would otherwise have missed into the cleaning path, which is a welcome touch.
Fits under furniture
Thanks to its slim design, the RoboVac easily navigates under most furniture, so you don’t need to worry about dust bunnies the next time you rearrange your room or pull out your couch.
Runs quietly
We were impressed by how quietly this vacuum runs. It’s definitely quieter than an upright model, just giving off a hum that can blend into the background. It’s quiet enough that we can imagine running it at night.
Home mapping and logical route planning
Rather than simply following a random route like some basic robotic vacuums do, this one has technology that maps your home and generates a logical route for efficient cleaning. Although it was a little slow at mapping the route at times, it wasn’t a major issue.
Alexa-compatible
The RoboVac G30 is Alexa-compatible, so you can control it with an Echo device or something similar.
Easy to set up
It took us just minutes to set up the device and pair it with the app. Once paired, it’s extremely easy and intuitive to control.
Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 drawbacks
Pet hair tangles around brushroll
Long pet hairs can get tangled around the brushroll, so you need to remove and clean it out somewhat regularly. However, most vacuums share this problem.
No virtual boundaries
If there are parts of your home where you don’t want your vacuum to go, there’s no option to set a virtual boundary; you’ll need to block off the area physically, which can be annoying.
Could be better at picking up long pet hair
We found some long pet hair behind, both on hard floors and carpets, though it picked up most of it.
Should you get the Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30?
If you’re looking for a robot vacuum on a budget, the Eufy by Anker RoboVac G30 is a great choice. The suction power is decent and it cleans logically and efficiently using the mapping system. As the manufacturer claimed, the app gives you comprehensive control, and it cleans quietly and easily navigates under furniture.
We couldn’t determine whether or not it has four times the cleaning power of the RoboVac G10, but we found the suction was adequate overall. While it isn’t the very best robot vacuum for pet hair, it does a decent job at picking it up, particularly short hair. So unless you have long-haired pets, you shouldn’t have an issue. All in all, this is a solid product considering its decent price point, but you’ll have to consider what you need from a robot vacuum before you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
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This powerful robot vacuum features smart mapping and can provide targeted cleaning in areas that need it most.
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Thanks to its self-cleaning brushroll and impressive suction power, this is a great choice for homes with pets.
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Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-25T07:07:54+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/reviews/br/home-br/vacuums-br/eufy-robovac-g30-review-is-this-the-best-robot-vacuum-for-pet-hair/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball announced Monday night that the record-breaking $1.9 billion drawing “has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols.”
“Powerball has strict security requirements that must be met by all 48 lotteries before a drawing can occur. When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the supervision of lottery security officials and independent auditors,” a statement said.
In an emailed statement to queries from The Associated Press, the Multi-State Lottery Association said the delay was the result of a participating lottery that needed additional time to process its sales. “We still plan on holding the Powerball drawing tonight,” the statement said, though no timing was provided.
The jackpot is nearly $400 million larger than the previous record jackpot and will keep growing until someone wins the prize. Only four previous jackpots have topped $1 billion, but none of those are close to the current prize, which started at $20 million back on Aug. 6 and over three winless months has grown ever more massive. No one has won the jackpot since Aug. 3.
A winner who chooses an annuity, paid annually over 29 years, would get the estimated $1.9 billion payout. Nearly all winners instead opt for cash, which for Monday’s drawing would be $929.1 million.
The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million.
The game is played in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | 2022-11-08T05:44:09+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/powerball-announces-delay-to-record-breaking-1-9b-drawing/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
CEDAR FALLS — The contractor has started reconstruction of Madison Street from Belle Avenue to Virgil Street.
In order for the contractor to begin pavement removal, a full road closure will be required. The road closure will be in effect for approximately 10 weeks, depending on the weather.
The planned work for this street includes removal of the existing pavement, and driveway approaches, installation of new water main and storm sewer (and sanitary sewer manholes), new concrete pavement and driveway approaches, and sod from the back of the new curb to the front edge of the sidewalk or right-of-way limits.
For safety's sake, people are asked to stay away from the construction area. Heavy equipment will be moving back and forth on the closed street. It would be advisable to stay behind the sidewalk on the property side during the reconstruction work.
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Experts Emphasize Importance of Vehicle Preparation, Maintenance, Child Safety and More
ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While gas prices remain high leading up to one of the busiest summer travel weekends, millions of Americans are preparing to hit the road to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. To help ensure road-trippers are prepared for a safe and enjoyable vacation, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces its Summer Driving Checklist and Safety Tips.
Rising inflation and higher fuel costs will not deter Americans from road travel during the upcoming holiday weekend. According to AAA, an estimated 42 million people will hit America's roads for the Fourth of July weekend, a new record surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 1.1%. That figure is slightly higher than 2021, and it represents 87.6% of all travelers during the holiday travel period from Thursday, June 30 to Monday, July 4, 2022.
Last year during the July 4 weekend, travelers could fill up their tanks for about $3.07 per gallon on average at stations across the United States. As of this writing, gas prices remain about $4.96 per gallon on average. With many families driving large SUVs, trucks and RVs on vacation, the cost of long road trips this summer could nearly rival that of plane tickets, which also continue to rise in price. Before heading out, Kelley Blue Book recommends that road trippers check local gas station prices using their favorite gas app, and electric-car drivers should map out their route and locate charging stations ahead of time.
"Heading into the busy July 4 holiday travel weekend, gas prices remain high throughout the country yet still seem more palatable to many travelers compared to the climbing costs of airfare," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book. "As people hit the road this summer seeking a much-needed getaway, doing a little pre-road-trip preparation can go a long way to help ensure a smooth vacation. Making sure your car is up to date with service and maintenance, stocking the car with essentials like phone chargers, a first aid kit, water and snacks can help little incidents from becoming a bigger issue. Keeping child safety and hot car awareness top of mind is also imperative so tiny road-trippers arrive safely at their destination. Even if the entire trip is smooth sailing, Kelley Blue Book's helpful summer road trip checklist can ease the process and provide families with some peace of mind."
Before hitting the road, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the experts from Kelley Blue Book recommend the following Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Road Trip:
- Inspect and Maintain Your Vehicle – Routine vehicle maintenance is a must. Perform a basic check of your vehicle's tire pressure, wiper blades, fluid levels, lights and air conditioning. Do not defer regularly scheduled service like oil changes, battery checks and tire rotations; being diligent goes a long way toward preventing breakdowns. If anything seems amiss, visit Kelley Blue Book's vehicle maintenance pricing and services scheduling page to see if your car is due. Learn more about what to expect for your vehicle's service and maintenance costs with the Kelley Blue Book Service Advisor.
- Prepare an Emergency Roadside Kit and Be Prepared for Contingency Plans – Be prepared for any contingency, because plans can change without warning and even a well-maintained vehicle can break down. Prepare an emergency roadside kit to take with you and remember that a cell phone is the most critical emergency item so you can call for help when and where you need it. Be sure to include an extra portable cell phone battery charger in your emergency roadside kit, so you can plug in your phone even if the car does not work.
- Check for Recalls – Millions of Americans are driving cars that may have safety recalls. Use Kelley Blue Book's VIN recall check tool to ensure your vehicle is ready to go. If you find a recall for your car, get it fixed right away. Dealerships always will perform recall repairs for free, but their service bays can get swamped ahead of a busy travel season, so check as early as possible to see if your car needs any free repairs.
- Know the Car – While you likely know your own vehicle pretty well at this point, a rental car can be much different. If you are renting a vehicle, pick it up a few hours before the road trip so you can familiarize yourself by getting to know the different kinds of driver assists and safety features the car has to offer.
Once road trippers are on their way, Kelley Blue Book offers the following On-the-Road Trip Safety Tips:
- Make Child Safety Your Top Concern, Including Hot Car Awareness – All children under 13 years old should ride in the back seat. Be sure you are following all child safety seat instructions closely. Keep hot car awareness top of mind. Being on vacation can interrupt routines and distract you from checking the backseat when exiting the vehicle. Tragically, heatstroke deaths claim an average of 38 children in the United States each year. Pets also are in grave danger when left in a car, even for a short period with the windows cracked. NHTSA reminds everyone to keep their loved ones safe with tips like locking your car when not in use to prevent children from entering, never leave a child alone in the car (even if you think you only will be away only for a moment), and always "look before you lock" so no child or animal remains in the backseat.
- Drive at Non-Peak Times and Limit Nighttime Driving – Late afternoon and early evening can be the busiest times to drive, and plan accordingly to avoid peak traffic times on long holiday weekends. Limiting nighttime driving is wise to help avoid fatigue and potentially dangerous situations when it is harder to see on the road. If you feel fatigue coming on, stop and rest or switch drivers before putting yourself and others at risk.
- Let Passengers Handle Traffic Apps and Entertainment – For safety's sake, keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Avoid multi-tasking by putting a passenger in charge of navigation apps and the music or podcast selection.
- Take Frequent Breaks and Switch Drivers – Occasionally getting out of the car is good for everyone, especially the driver. The best way to avoid fatigue behind the wheel is a regular change of scenery. If your road trip involves multiple qualified drivers, let everyone take a turn handling the driving and relaxing as a passenger.
- Share the Road – Good weather attracts many roadway users, including motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Because they are more vulnerable without the protection that a car or truck provides, be extra diligent. Leave more distance between you and a motorcycle – at least 3- or 4-seconds worth. Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging, so other roadway users can anticipate your movement and find a safe lane position.
- Buckle Up – While it may seem unbelievable that we still need to say this in the year 2022, always buckle up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidents remain one of the top leading causes of death for Americans. Give yourself and your loved ones a fighting chance and obey this important traffic law.
- Pack Masks – Whether everyone in your car is vaccinated or not, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic you may need masks in some shops, restaurants or attractions you visit. To make things easy, keep masks on hand in the car for everyone traveling.
For more summer 2022 road trip tips and information from Kelley Blue Book, visit https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/road-trip-vehicle-safety-tips/.
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Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue Book ® Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 34-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged in the deaths of six people who were found dead in January at a Milwaukee duplex.
Bail was set at $1 million Sunday for Travis Lamar Birkley, who is charged with six counts of felony murder. An attorney who represented Birkley at the hearing declined to comment on the case.
The six victims were found with gunshot wounds on Jan. 23, but court documents detailing the charges against Birkley suggest they may have been killed three days earlier.
Investigators linked Birkley to the killings with cellphone data that included a selfie that appeared to have been taken in the basement of the home where the bodies were found several hours after the victims were believed to have been killed on Jan. 20. Investigators said Birkley appeared to be wearing one of the victims’ expensive glasses in the photo.
Court documents also say that a witness told police that Birkley had admitted killing the six people with his cousin during a botched drug robbery, WISN reports. Court documents said that shell casings found at the scene came from two different guns.
The witness, who wasn’t identified in court documents, also told police about seeing Birkley with a gun, cash and drugs believed to belong to one of the victims after they had died.
The complaint against Birkley doesn’t identify his cousin by name. No additional arrests have been made in connection with this case, and police said no additional information was available Sunday.
Authorities previously identified the six victims as Michelle Williams, 49; Donta Williams, 44; Donald Smith, 43; Charles Hardy, 42; Javoni Liddell, 31; and Caleb Jordan, 23. Michelle Williams, Three of the victims lived at the home where the bodies were found. | 2022-06-06T14:51:25+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/wisconsin-man-charged-with-killing-6-in-botched-drug-robbery/ |
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically-integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today announced that Brad Archer has agreed to remain in his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer and continue serving as member of the Company's Board of Directors through June 30, 2025.
"The decision to extend my tenure with the Company is a result of personal reflection, ongoing conversations with the Board and the transformational changes occurring within the business," said Mr. Archer. "We continue to make significant progress advancing our strategic diversification efforts and are close to executing a highly attractive contract that will enhance our position as the largest provider of permanent solutions to the United States Government's domestic humanitarian aid missions. This development, together with the opportunities we have identified to broaden our commercial reach, are important catalysts that will drive sustained growth and value creation. Target's future has never been brighter, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with the team to ensure flawless execution of our business plan."
Stephen Robertson, Chairman of the Board for Target, stated, "We appreciate Brad's decision to extend his tenure with the Company and help guide it through its next phase of evolution and growth. This is a mutually beneficial partnership that is aligned around the common goals of maximizing value for our shareholders, delivering exceptional service to our customers, and creating more opportunities for our talented employees to thrive. Speaking on behalf of the entire Board, we are excited and energized by the path ahead."
About Target Hospitality
Target Hospitality is one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services in the United States. Target builds, owns and operates a customized and growing network of communities for a range of end users through a full suite of value-added solutions including premium food service management, concierge, laundry, logistics, security and recreational facilities services.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — We are getting closer to the November election and the candidates are out campaigning, hoping to rally their base and sway undecided voters.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro was in Chambersburg on Saturday afternoon. This was one of several stops around different counties in the Commonwealth.
Shapiro spoke about his plans to improve schools, boost the economy and make communities safer.
“We will fund the appointment of 2,000 more police officers all across Pennsylvania. People have a right to both be safe and feel safe in our community and that’s what I’ll do as governor”, Shapiro said.
Shapiro also visited Adams County on Saturday afternoon. His opponent Doug Mastriano appeared in Chambersburg on Friday night with Donald Trump Jr. | 2022-09-18T00:53:34+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/josh-shapiro-makes-campaign-stop-in-chambersburg/ |
Ohtani still hasn’t decided whether he will participate in the Home Run Derby
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani already knows he is headed to the All-Star Game in two weeks. It remains unclear whether he will take part in the Home Run Derby in Seattle on July 10.
“I don’t know when my next (pitching) start is and it really kind of depends on that. I haven’t thought that far ahead yet,” Ohtani said through his interpreter after the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Tuesday night.
The two-way Japanese superstar leads the majors with 28 home runs, including 13 in June. He became the first American League pitcher in nearly 60 years to hit two homers and strike out 10 batters in a game in Tuesday’s victory.
Ohtani led the AL with 2,646,307 votes to wrap up his third straight All-Star start at designated hitter. It is the second year the top vote-getters in each league in the first phase of online voting get starting spots.
Ohtani participated in the 2021 Home Run Derby in Denver. He lost to Juan Soto 31-28 in the second swing-off in the first round. Ohtani was also the AL’s starting pitcher that year.
He did not take part in last year’s Derby despite it being held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani cited pitching the Angels’ first game after the All-Star break as a reason.
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Kyle Larson learned his racing on dirt, cherishes every dirt race he's in and is known for his extraordinary car handling on the slippery surface.
Still, Larson's not sure he'll hold any edge over his competitors this weekend on Bristol's dirt surface.
“Listen, I race a lot of dirt stuff and that is a lot of fun,” he told The Associated Press by phone this week. “The Bristol dirt stuff, that's not really dirt racing, or at least what I'm used to.”
Bristol Motor Speedway will show off its dirt surface for the third straight season with another year's experience to draw on. The first year, 2021, racers drove through a terra-cotta colored cloud of dust with limited visibility and wrecks galore before Joey Logano outlasted the field for the win.
Last year, the race was moved from day to night and delivered on the anticipated excitement at the when when leaders Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe slid on the damp dirt right before the finish line as Kyle Busch swept past for the victory.
“I can win on any surface here at Bristol. Bring it on, baby,” Busch said to the crowd soon after crossing victory lane.
Larson thinks it's hard to compare racing at Friday night dirt bullrings like the famed Eldora Speedway in Ohio or Knoxville Raceway in Iowa to what NASCAR's top drivers deal with at Bristol. Cars are heavier, he said, and the tire grip that's the essence of winning on hard surfaces can't always be found on dirt.
“It's a different challenge,” he said. “It's also so different from what I do that I don't really feel like I have that much of an advantage.”
Briscoe grew up racing dirt tracks and, like Larson, isn't sure he's got anyone beat because of it.
“I sometimes feel like having a dirt background can be a disadvantage at these races, you drive it so different,” he said.
Early on when the track is tacky and more muddy, that's when those with dirt experience can shine, he said, because they understand how to get their machine through the corners on Bristol's half-mile layout.
Once things get going, Briscoe believes it's anybody's race — much as it is on the Cup Series week-to-week.
Ross Chastain has a modest goal when he arrives for the Bristol dirt: Just finish the race.
“I'm used to asphalt and concrete, but the two years we ran it, we got in a wreck with two of the best dirt racers in this sport,” he said.
An accident ended his day in 2021 while a failed engine — “we actually sucked dirt into the intake and it actually collapsed the air cleaner into the motor and blew it up,” he explained — took him out of contention last spring.
Michael McDowell, like Chastain, is edgy about his chances on dirt. He's a hard-surface racer and, coming off a top-10 finish last week, sometimes wonders if he'll lose some momentum trying to navigate around the Bristol dirt.
“There's a part of me that wants to get through the weekend, not do anything stupid and get as many points as I can,” said McDowell, who's finished a respectable ninth and 12th at Bristol the past two seasons. “But there's also the other part that says, ‘Man, anything can happen in this race. You can steal a win.' So you've just got to approach it with an open mind.”
Larson, coming off his first win of the season last week at Richmond, ended fourth behind Kyle Busch last April. He's confident those setting up the track better understand what makes a strong dirt race.
“Last year was fun. The year before when we ran in the daylight, it was bad,” Larson said. “But they learned from it, they race at night now and the track's much better.”
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, LiveMe released the Super Soccer Game as part of World Cup celebrations for LiveMe fans. Super Soccer is a competitive game with multiplayer real-time communication via a control panel that enables the users to engage in the game.
Two creators will be commenting in two separate game live rooms as two teams. Creators can choose their favored national flag for their teams to represent. Backed by technology, creators' screens will be superimposed over the real-time image of the game in the live room. Rewards will be added to the creators' LiveMe wallets after the show, and bonuses will be based on the team's performance.
As for the user side, they can play the game by choosing players, betting on the winners, and kicking soccer balls. Each team has 10 players maximum, and users can click the play button to start selecting the player. Three levels of players can be chosen. When all spots on the team have been filled, the option to select players will no longer be available. Additionally, penalty kicks will be in each game.
Currently, the game has to be an invitation-only for the creator's side by LiveMe, but users can participate in the game anytime when the game is live.
For more interesting in-app experiences, check LiveMe.
About LiveMe
Headquartered in Singapore, LiveMe runs in over 200 countries and regions with offices in America, MENA, and Asia. LiveMe America was registered in Los Angeles in 2016, taking a key role in operating American creator businesses and local events.
For the past 6 years, LiveMe has been recognized by major media and app stores. Fast Company listed LiveMe as one of the Most Innovative Companies in 2018. Samsung Galaxy Store awarded LiveMe "Best Entertainment App" in 2020.
Nowadays, over 3 million creators are active in the LiveMe community. They create diverse content, and build bridges connecting people from all over the world. Everyone has a stage to show their talents, make international friends and gain income.
In 2017, LiveMe fundraised on its own from outside venture funds, including Matrix and TPG. In September 2019, LiveMe was deconsolidated from Cheetah Mobile, which no longer held any controlling power over LiveMe.
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Democrats on the main tax-writing committee in the House voted during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday to make six years of former President Trump’s tax returns public — the culmination of years of Democratic efforts to obtain Trump’s financial records and a move that Republicans view as a provocation as they assume control of the House.
The returns encompass years 2015 to 2020 and could be released within a few days, Ways and Means leader Richard Neal (D-Mass.), said after the vote. The returns will be attached to a package of two reports from the Ways and Means Committee to the broader Congress about the presidential audit system of the IRS.
The reports are expected to be released this evening. Trump’s tax returns are being redacted to remove information like bank account and social security numbers, and that process could take a few days, committee members said.
Democrats are remaining tight-lipped about the substance of the returns prior to their public release since private tax returns are protected documents and the IRS has yet to complete their audits. Republican committee leader Rep. Kevin Brady (Texas) said there wasn’t yet a final determination on what Trump may owe in taxes for those years.
“I think we need to leave that to the tax folks,” Neal said.
The committee voted along party lines, 24-16, to make the returns public, with Democrats voting in favor and Republicans voting against.
Republicans blasted the decision to release the returns, warning that the move will usher in a new era of disclosing personal financial documents as a “political weapon.”
“This meeting actually sets a terrible precedent that unleashes a dangerous new political weapon that reaches far beyond the former president,” Ways and Means Republican leader Kevin Brady (R-Texas) told reporters on Tuesday.
“I won’t speculate on what the next Congress and this committee will focus on related to tax returns, but I do know that a major focus will be on the IRS,” he said.
Progressive groups cheered on the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday after the decision release the tax returns to the public.
“Tax fairness starts at the top: if the president is not paying his fair share or is otherwise abusing the tax laws, the American people have the right to know,” Frank Clemente, director of the Americans for Tax Fairness nonprofit, said in a statement.
“Chairman [Richard Neal [(D-Mass.)] and the Ways and Means Democrats are to be congratulated for their dogged pursuit of this important information. Now they must share the fruit of their labors with the American people, the final arbiters of what is acceptable behavior by our elected leaders,” he said.
Some legal commentators have said that Democrats would be abusing the oversight process by rushing to make private tax returns public without performing a substantial assessment of the presidential audit program that is the ostensible reason for obtaining Trump’s returns.
“Any review of the presidential audit program that starts now and ends when the GOP takes control of the House in January would be slapdash and superficial,” New York University Law School Professor Daniel Hemel wrote for the website Lawfare earlier this month.
“Neal and the House Ways and Means Committee would undermine their own credibility—and could be seen as hoodwinking the courts and the public—if they proceeded to release the returns outside the context of a comprehensive review of the presidential audit program,” he wrote.
Tax experts have expressed doubts about whether the documents obtained by the committee are enough to back up years of investigative reporting that also gained access to Trump’s financial records and painted a dismal picture of Trump as a businessman.
“It could be a case of too little too late,” Steve Rosenthal, an analyst with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, said in an interview. “I expect very little, without a fuller probe.”
In 2020, The New York Times reported that Trump paid “no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years – largely because he reported losing much more money than he made.” Trump reported a $916 million loss on his 1995 tax return, theoretically allowing him to avoid income tax for nearly 20 years, the paper reported in 2016.
Trump broke with a decades-long precedent in not releasing his tax returns during his presidential campaign, also declining to do so after he assumed office in 2017. While there is no federal law requiring presidents to make their tax returns public, there is a presidential audit policy at the IRS.
The refusal incensed Democrats, who blasted Trump frequently during his presidency over his lack of transparency and in light of his public image as a successful businessperson.
After Democrats won the House in 2018, Neal requested Trump’s individual returns and those of eight of his businesses as part of an oversight probe.
Neal told then-IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig in a 2019 letter that the committee needed information on the way the IRS audits U.S. presidents as part of its internal procedures and on how it takes their business dealings into account.
“It is necessary for the Committee to determine the scope of any such examination and whether it includes a review of underlying business activities required to be reported on the individual income tax return,” Neal wrote to Rettig.
Tax returns of private individuals are protected under federal law, but a section of the tax code allows the Ways and Means Committee to gain access to private returns for purposes of oversight. By issuing a report to Congress in the fulfillment of its oversight duties, those returns can legally become public.
In July of 2021, the Department of Justice signed off on Neal’s request to gain access to Trump’s returns, saying the committee “has invoked sufficient reasons for requesting the former President’s tax information.” | 2022-12-21T02:19:42+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/hill-politics/democrats-vote-to-release-six-years-of-trumps-tax-returns/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should get used to “uncomfortable” postage rate increases in coming years as the U.S. Postal Service seeks to become self-sufficient, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Thursday.
The Postal Service Board of Governors sets postage rates, but DeJoy said he'll advocate for raising prices until “we have accomplished our objective of projecting a trajectory that shows us being self-sustaining.”
“I believe we have been severely damaged by at least 10 years of a defective pricing model which cannot be satisfied by one or two annual price increases, especially in this inflationary environment,” he added.
DeJoy made the remarks at a Board of Governors meeting in which the Postal Service reported a loss of about $1.7 billion for the latest quarter.
A sweeping overhaul meant to shore up the Postal Service's financial future will be reflected in the next quarter's results. The long-delayed law also ensures six-day-a-week mail delivery.
The bill was signed by President Joe Biden on the same day the Postal Service announced plans for the latest rate increase.
If it wins final approval, then the cost of a first-class “forever" stamp by 2 cents to 60 cents, effective July 10. | 2022-05-05T22:22:19+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/postmaster-general-get-used-to-uncomfortable-rate-hikes/RYDMMBNXQZBITD5O6ZRTSVXXK4/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the criminal contempt trial of Steve Bannon can start as scheduled next week and that the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump should not be a barrier to selecting an unbiased jury to hear the case.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols had earlier in the week rejected a bid by Bannon’s lawyers to delay his trial, which is scheduled to start Monday with jury selection. He made a similar ruling Thursday, turning aside concerns from Bannon’s lawyers about a CNN report set to air on the eve of trial and what they said were prejudicial comments made during a hearing this week hosted by the House committee investigating the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“I am cognizant of current concerns about publicity and bias and whether we can seat a jury that is going to be appropriate and fair, but as I said before, I believe the appropriate course is to go through the voir dire process,” Nichols said, referring to the questioning of individual jurors before they are selected. “And I have every intention of getting a jury that is going to be appropriate, fair and unbiased.”
Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee that sought his records and testimony. Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received a congressional referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
He previously argued that his testimony is protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
A lawyer for Bannon told the committee in a letter over the weekend that Bannon was now prepared to testify after Trump issued his own letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege.
Though such a professed willingness to testify won’t erase the criminal charges Bannon faces, Nichols left open the possibility that the letters could be referenced at trial, saying the information was “at least potentially relevant” to Bannon’s defense.
The judge mused earlier Thursday that Bannon could argue that he believed the committee’s dates for compliance with the subpoena were malleable and flexible — an argument prosecutors say is belied by the facts and the law.
“The crime of default (with regard to a subpoena) is complete at the time,” prosecutor Amanda Vaughn said.
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LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) — Actress Melinda Dillon, known for roles in films like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “A Christmas Story,” died Jan. 9 at the age of 83, her family confirmed in an obituary.
Dillon made her film debut in 1969’s Catherine Deneuve-Jack Lemmon romcom “The April Fools” after several television appearances, including the hit western “Bonanza.”
Her role in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” earned her her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. She’d be nominated a second time in 1981 for the Sydney Pollack drama “Absence of Malice.”
Dillon’s face has become quite familiar to households given her role as Ralphie Parker’s mom in “A Christmas Story.” The 1983 holiday classic is a TV rerun staple, sometimes airing for 24 hours at a time on TBS and TNT.
Among her other noted film work are roles in 1987’s family comedy “Harry and the Hendersons” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 drama “Magnolia,” for which she was nominated as part of the cast for a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Dillon also found stage success, after originating the role of “Honey” in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on Broadway in 1962. She was nominated for a Tony Award of Best Featured Actress in a Play the following year.
According to IMDB, Dillon’s final film role was in the 2007 Adam Sandler-Don Cheadle drama “Reign Over Me.” Her final television appearances occurred the same year, in three episodes of TNT’s “Heartland.”
No further details were given by Dillon’s family.
Dillon was born Oct. 13, 1939 in Hope, Arkansas. She was previously married to actor Richard Libertini, with whom she shared a son. | 2023-02-04T02:46:46+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/actress-melinda-dillon-of-a-christmas-story-dies-at-83/ |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 8, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
605 PM PDT Mon May 8 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Douglas and
central Grant Counties through 630 PM PDT...
At 605 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Lakeview, or 27 miles north of Moses Lake, moving
north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Douglas and
central Grant Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4746 11930 4742 11947 4757 11959 4761 11934
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 166DEG 10KT 4750 11943
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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—New Funds Intended to Support Analysis of ADNI Databases to Validate and Extend Existing Data Showing AlzoSure® Predict Accurately Identifies Those Individuals Who Will Progress to Alzheimer's Disease Up to 6 Years Before Diagnosis—
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diadem U.S., Inc., a jointly owned subsidiary of Diadem SpA, a company developing the first blood-based test for the early prediction of Alzheimer's disease (AD), today reported that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) direct to Phase ll grant for an expected total of approximately $2.5 million from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The two-year award will allow the company to screen data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a longitudinal multicenter study designed to enable development of biomarkers for the early detection and tracking of AD. Since its launch more than a decade ago, this landmark public-private partnership has made major contributions to AD research. The new study is designed to make use of all four ADNI patient cohorts to identify participants who were early progressors to AD and to further validate the prognostic ability of Diadem's non-invasive AlzoSure® Predict blood test to accurately identify these patients years before diagnosis.
Paul Kinnon, Chief Executive Officer of Diadem U.S. and a principal investigator of the new study, commented, "Diadem is dedicated to transforming the treatment of AD by developing and commercializing new accurate, affordable and accessible prognostic and diagnostic biomarker tools for early identification of individuals who will or will not progress to AD within six years. With this grant, our team intends to further validate our AlzoSure® Predict prognostic test using the U.S.-based ADNI databases. We have previously published compelling data documenting the accuracy and utility of AlzoSure® Predict using the highly regarded AIBL longitudinal patient cohorts from Australia. We look forward to working with the distinguished group of AD consultants we have assembled to replicate and potentially extend our clinical analyses using the comprehensive and well characterized patient information available through ADNI."
The specific aims of the SBIR AlzoSure® Predict biomarker study include:
- Validate its ability to discriminate the different stages of cognitive decline
- Establish its specificity for AD compared to other dementias
- Confirm its prognostic clinical utility by categorizing patients into disease classes and stages
- Compare its performance against current diagnostic and prognostic AD methods.
Diadem has recruited a group of leading Alzheimer's researchers to participate in the study design and analysis. Analytic support will be provided by the Biomarker Research Laboratory of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating and life-threatening disease of the nervous system that is among the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. It affects 50 million patients worldwide with 10 million new cases reported each year. Diadem has developed and validated its revolutionary, minimally invasive, cost-effective blood-based test, AlzoSure® Predict, that requires only 1mL of blood and 4 to 5 days for analysis to detect AD at the asymptomatic and prodromal (early symptomatic) stage, with an accuracy greater than 95% up to at least 6 years in advance of the clinical onset of symptoms. Previous research also demonstrated that AlzoSure® Predict can discriminate between the different kinds of dementia with high accuracy.
The predictive ability of the test may be a breakthrough in the field of AD and dementia research. It may improve patient care by supporting the ability of researchers to successfully develop more effective new treatments by enabling the design of clinical studies that intervene much earlier in the disease process. In addition, it may help clinicians stratify patients by relevant factors, while also supporting more informed decisions regarding prevention and treatment options to maximize patient outcomes and improve their quality of life.
AlzoSure® Predict is a non-invasive biomarker blood test that has demonstrated the ability to identify with high accuracy whether individuals over the age of 50 with signs of cognitive impairment will or will not progress to Alzheimer's disease up to six years before diagnosis. AlzoSure® Predict uses a proprietary antibody (U-p53AZ) to measure blood levels of a conformational variant of the p53 protein that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of AD. Previous studies suggest that this p53 variant has utility as a diagnostic and as a predictive biomarker to identify individuals likely to progress to AD up to six years before symptoms appear.
The utility of AlzoSure® Predict is supported by clinical data from a large longitudinal study that was the basis for AlzoSure® Predict's Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and its CE-IVD marking.
The study will be funded by a grant from the NIH (1R44AG078051-01).
About Diadem
Diadem was founded as a spin-out of the University of Brescia (Italy). The company is developing the first blood-based prognostic test for the early detection of dementia, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease. The lack of accurate, accessible and affordable diagnostic tools is a major contributor to the absence of effective treatments for this devastating condition. As a result, patients are not diagnosed until late in the illness, when effective treatment is no longer possible. Diadem's rapid, accurate and cost-effective blood-based prognostic test makes it possible for the first time to identify patients early in the disease process, when effective interventions and better outcomes are far more feasible. The utility of the approach has been demonstrated in longitudinal clinical studies that were the basis for awarding CE-IVD marking in the E.U. and a Breakthrough Device designation in the U.S. Additional retrospective and prospective clinical trials are ongoing to further validate clinical claims and support widespread adoption and use. Diadem is preparing for commercialisation of AlzoSure® Predict in collaboration with global strategic partners. The company is also developing AlzoSure® Confirm, a blood-based diagnostic test for AD that has shown promising results in early studies. For more information, visit diademdx.com/.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie sensation Julio Rodríguez was a last-minute scratch from the Seattle Mariners' lineup Friday night for a game against the Houston Astros with left wrist soreness.
The Mariners announced moments before first pitch that the 21-year-old would not play as Seattle tried for its 15th consecutive victory, which would match the franchise record set in 2001. The team did not say how Rodríguez was injured.
Rodríguez was slated to hit leadoff and play center field in the Mariners’ first game back from the All-Star Break. Dylan Moore made the start in center instead.
Rodríguez is days removed from a national coming out party at the All-Star Home Run Derby, where he lost to Juan Soto in the finals despite totaling a derby-most 81 home runs. He also played in his first All-Star Game on Tuesday.
He's a favorite for AL Rookie of the Year after hitting .275 with 16 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 52 RBIs and an .814 OPS during the season's first half.
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MABANK, Texas (KETK) – 60-year-old Judy Coggeshall was arrested and charged with stalking in Henderson County on July 25.
On June 6 at approximately 7 p.m., law enforcement received a call from Henderson County Communications advising of a disturbance at a woman’s residence.
The woman informed officials that Coggeshall had been stopped in front of her house for approximately 10 minutes, recording her, yelling vulgar language, and saying, “I’m going to get you” while shaking her fist at her, according to a probable cause affidavit. The outcome of this incident was a citation to Coggeshall for disorderly conduct.
On July 22 at approximately 12:46 p.m., Sgt. Harmon and Chief Meadows of the Payne Springs Police Department received a call from Henderson County Communications about a possible disturbance/harassment call at the same address.
Per the affidavit, Chief Meadows made contact with the homeowner via phone, and she advised that she and her husband were walking down the road during which time Judy Coggeshall approached them on a riding lawn tractor and started yelling and video recording them as they walked.
The homeowner said Coggeshall claimed to have planted recording devices in her home and will often sit in her vehicle near the corner of her residence and Coggeshall’s fathers residence recording everything they do, court documents state. The homeowner also told authorities that Coggeshall has told her since they purchased the three properties in the area, she would make them regret it in every way possible each and every day.
The alleged victim reports that this ongoing situation with Coggeshall always following them around, recording them, and making threats while constantly yelling explicit language at them has caused her to have severe anxiety and chest pains any time she walks outside her residence, documents show.
Coggeshall was given a $150,000 bond and posted it the same day, jail records show. | 2022-07-29T23:57:15+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/affidavit-texas-woman-chased-neighbor-while-on-riding-lawn-mower-threatening-im-going-to-get-you/ |
CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amphista Therapeutics, a leader in next generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) approaches, today announced a Series B extension investment by the Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF). The investment is in recognition of the progress made in relation to Amphista's Eclipsys™ platform and its potential to enable therapies to treat diseases of the central nervous system, with a focus on neurodegeneration.
Amphista's CEO Dr Nicola Thompson said, "This investment from specialist investor DDF will enable us to accelerate the application of our technology into indications largely inaccessible using traditional TPD approaches. It will enable further pre-clinical development with a focus on diseases of the central nervous system, particularly dementia. This additional investment is excellent news and supports our ambition as a world-leading, next generation protein degradation company delivering ground-breaking new medicines to patients in areas of high unmet need."
Dr Christian Jung, Partner at DDF, said, "Amphista's Eclipsys™ platform offers impressive differentiation when compared to first-generation protein degradation platforms and enables Amphista to widen its target and indication scope, including in the CNS. We look forward to working with Amphista to support the Company in realising the full potential of their transformational technology, and in delivering disease-modifying therapies in neurodegeneration and beyond."
Amphista's next generation bifunctional molecules use a novel approach that makes use of a wider range of the body's own innate protein degrading mechanisms, instead of the very narrow set of ubiquitin E3 ligase-based mechanisms used by most other TPD companies. This proprietary approach offers the potential to overcome many of the limitations seen with current TPD approaches, providing the opportunity to treat a wider range of diseases. Amphista is focused on biological targets with a high level of clinical or genetic validation, allowing the team to focus on the translation of their novel TPD approach for clinical benefit in areas of high unmet need.
In association with this financing, Amphista has added Dr Christian Jung to the Board.
About Amphista Therapeutics
Amphista Therapeutics is focused on transforming the lives of patients with severe diseases including cancer. The company is applying its proprietary Amphista degrader platform to advance new approaches in targeted protein degradation (TPD) that address the challenges faced by earlier stage TPD research and to realise the full therapeutic potential of this transformational approach. Founded by Advent Life Sciences, Amphista is a spin-out of TPD expert Professor Alessio Ciulli's labs at the University of Dundee. The company has raised over $60M to date and is funded by leading life science investors including Forbion, Gilde Healthcare, Novartis Venture Fund, Advent Life Sciences, BioMotiv and Eli Lilly & Company.
For more information, please visit: https://amphista.com/
Trademarks: Amphista, the Amphista logo and Eclipsys are all trademarks of Amphista Therapeutics Limited.
About the Dementia Discovery Fund
The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) is a specialist venture capital fund, managed by SV Health Managers. DDF invests in, and creates, biotech companies pursuing transformational therapeutic approaches for dementias including Alzheimer's disease. DDF's investment team is responsible for managing more than $475m, using its significant capital and domain expertise to enable talented entrepreneurs to bring therapeutics addressing one of the world's largest unmet medical needs to the clinic – ultimately aiming to generate significant returns for its investors. DDF is enabled by its networks and influential group of investors including some leading pharmaceutical companies (Biogen, Eli Lilly and Co., GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Otsuka (Astex), Pfizer and Takeda), along with AARP, Aegon, Bill Gates, British Patient Capital, NFL Players Association, Quest Diagnostics, UnitedHealth Group, the UK Government's Department of Health and Social Care, and the charity Alzheimer's Research UK. Learn more at www.ddf.vc.
CONTACTS:
Amphista
Lynn Granito
Berry & Company Public Relations
lgranito@berrypr.com
212 253 8881
Dementia Discovery Fund
Tanya Finn
tfinn@svhealthinvestors.com
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Jay Leno released from hospital after treatment for burns
Published: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) – Jay Leno is out of the hospital following treatment for burn injuries.
Before he was released on Monday, Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles posted a photo of the comedian and some of his caregivers.
Leno sustained second- and third-degree burns to his face, hands and chest at his home garage earlier this month.
It happened after a gasoline fire started while he was working underneath one of his cars.
The former “Tonight Show” host later underwent surgery and still has to receive outpatient care.
However, doctors are optimistic he’ll make a full recovery.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-22T00:13:48+00:00 | wnem.com | https://www.wnem.com/2022/11/21/jay-leno-released-hospital-after-treatment-burns/ |
California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is well above average and all that snow is starting to melt. Communities are planning for flooding in a state already hit hard by winter rains and floods.
Copyright 2023 NPR
California's snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is well above average and all that snow is starting to melt. Communities are planning for flooding in a state already hit hard by winter rains and floods.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-12T21:48:59+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-04-12/what-the-coming-snowmelt-will-mean-for-california-already-hit-hard-by-winter-floods |
Worker killed, 4 injured in Nebraska ethanol plant explosion
WOOD RIVER, Neb. (AP) — One worker died and four others were injured in an explosion at an ethanol plant in eastern Nebraska.
The explosion was reported Monday afternoon at a Green Plains ethanol plant in Wood River, which is about 160 miles west of Omaha. The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency said firefighters found a liquid holding tank that had been damaged in the explosion at the plant, which makes the highly flammable fuel additive. There was no fire when they arrived.
One worker was in critical condition Tuesday at an Omaha hospital. Three others were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.
The State Fire Marshal’s office the explosion was an accident caused by the work that was being conducted at the time. It is not believed to be linked to a separate fire at the plant that happened last Friday.
A Green Plains spokeswoman said the explosion happened during routine maintenance and repairs on the tank. The plant wasn’t operating at the time.
The company spokeswoman said Green Plains officials were “deeply saddened” about the death.
The names and ages of the person who died and the injured workers were not immediately released. An autopsy is planned.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-04-18T23:23:15+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/worker-killed-4-injured-in-nebraska-ethanol-plant-explosion/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who brought a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan as he nested above Fifth Avenue for three decades, has died.
Pale Male died late Tuesday after being found ill and grounded in Central Park, wildlife rehabilitator Bobby Horvath posted on Facebook. The hawk was believed to be 33 years old.
Horvath posted that he picked Pale Male up and took him to his rehab group's veterinarian, who did bloodwork and X-rays. The hawk later ate a small meal but remained weak and lethargic, Horvath said. “We hoped for any improvement but sadly it was not meant to be,” he said.
Pale Male, so named because of his whitish plumage, was first spotted in Central Park as a juvenile in 1991 and began nesting on Fifth Avenue across from the park in 1993.
Bird lovers crowded inside the park to watch as Pale Male and his succession of mates hatched and raised their young each spring.
The birders were outraged in 2004 when Pale Male's nest with then-mate Lola was ripped from its ledge on the 12th floor of a ritzy apartment building whose residents included actor Mary Tyler Moore and CNN anchor Paula Zahn. Moore publicly opposed the nest removal.
The co-op board, which had voted to remove the nest as a hazard, quickly reversed itself and restored a row of anti-pigeon spikes that the hawks had used to anchor their nest, and even added a new metal “cradle” on the ledge. Pale Male and Lola rebuilt their nest.
As his legend grew, Pale Male was the subject of a 2009 documentary, “The Legend of Pale Male,” and at least three illustrated children's books.
Horvath wrote in his post that Pale Male inspired bird lovers and photographers around the world. Some took up bird photography professionally, he wrote, but "most were just local residents or tourists who just wanted an opportunity to get a glimpse of this famous hawk.”
David Barrett, who runs birding Twitter accounts including Manhattan Bird Alert, said that for much of Pale Male's life “he was not only the world’s most famous red-tailed hawk, but he was probably the world’s most famous bird, one that people knew by name.”
Barrett said the hawk's fame “shows that even in an intensely urban place like Manhattan, there are many people who have a fondness for wildlife and feel a connection to it.”
It is difficult to know with 100% certainty that the hawk that died Tuesday was Pale Male, since Pale Male was never banded.
Some observers began wondering around 2021 if Pale Male had died and been replaced in the Fifth Avenue nest by another hawk who resembled him.
No eggs were observed in the nest in recent breeding seasons, which Barrett said points toward the likelihood that the resident male hawk was in fact an elderly Pale Male, no longer interested in propagating.
If Pale Male did live past 30, his life was one of the longest ever recorded for a red-tailed hawk. He survived several mates including Chocolate, Blue, Lola and Lima. His most recent mate was Octavia.
He is survived by an unknown number of descendants.
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Shell has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations that it polluted the air around its massive new petrochemical refinery in western Pennsylvania, the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday.
Shell acknowledged that the plant, located along the Ohio River about 30 miles (48 kilometers) outside of Pittsburgh, violated air emissions limits, officials said. The multibillion-dollar facility opened in November, only to be shut down months later after the company said it identified a problem with a system that’s designed to burn off unwanted gases.
Shell said it has made repairs and planned to restart the plant on Wednesday.
Under an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Shell Chemicals Appalachia LLC — a subsidiary of British oil and gas giant Shell plc — will pay a civil penalty of about $5 million, a portion of which will go toward environmental projects in Beaver County. The company will funnel a total of $6.2 million to the community, according to state officials.
Pennsylvania is “taking steps to hold Shell accountable and protect Pennsylvanians’ constitutional right to clean air and water while encouraging innovation and economic development in the commonwealth,” Rich Negrín, the state’s acting environmental secretary, said in a written statement.
The plant uses ethane from a vast shale gas reservoir underneath Pennsylvania and surrounding states to make polyethylene, a plastic used in everything from consumer and food packaging to tires. At full capacity, the plant is expected to produce 3.5 billion pounds (1.6 billion kilograms) of polyethylene annually. Shell had projected to spend $6 billion on the refinery, which took years to build.
Environmental advocacy groups had fought the plant and predicted that it would generate more plastic pollution, as well as compounds that form smog and planet-warming greenhouse gases. The Clean Air Council filed suit against Shell earlier this month.
Environmentalists likened the penalty announced Wednesday to a parking ticket that would have little impact on Shell’s bottom line.
“The overwhelming and toxic pollution residents have been exposed to has already harmed this community — there is no price tag that will allow for this to be acceptable,” said Andie Grey, who lives 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from the Shell plant and is part of the Eyes on Shell watchdog group.
Grey said “there is ample evidence Shell has no desire to protect this community.”
Shell has said it is using the best available technologies to try to minimize air pollution.
“We’ve learned from previous issues and remain committed to protecting people and the environment, as well as being a responsible neighbor,” Shell spokesperson Curtis Smith said Wednesday.
The plant exceeded rolling 12-month emission limits for volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other hazardous pollutants, according to state regulators. The state said Shell also violated limits on visible emissions from its flares, allowed foul odors to be released by its wastewater treatment plant and committed other violations.
Shell warned it would continue to exceed air emissions limits through the fall as the plant ramps up production. It will be required to pay additional civil penalties for any future violations.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan had cast the problems as expected “technical niggles.”
The plant’s startup phase has “been slower than we would have hoped for,” Sawan said on a conference call with analysts earlier this month. “But the team is dong a great job battling with some of the obvious technical niggles that startups typically have.” | 2023-05-25T18:56:10+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/business-news/ap-business/ap-shell-agrees-to-pay-10-million-for-air-pollution-at-massive-new-pennsylvania-petrochemical-plant/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May was down 14.75 cents at $6.1325 a bushel; May corn was off 3.25 cents at $5.5725 a bushel; May oats fell 3.50 cents at $3.4050 a bushel; while May soybeans lost 8.75 cents at $13.39 a bushel.
Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Jun. live cattle rose .98 cent at $1.6450 a pound; May feeder cattle was up .23 cent at $2.0515 a pound; Jun. lean hogs fell 1.75 cents at $.8495 a pound. | 2023-05-18T16:38:18+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/grains-lower-livstock-mixed-18106488.php |
MIAMI (WSVN) - Dash camera footage exclusively obtained by 7News shows a state trooper conducting a PIT maneuver stop after an impaired driver refused to stop.
A PIT maneuver (short for precision immobilization technique) is when law enforcement uses their own car to stop another car.
“Hey! Stop! Put the car in park!” said a Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
Kevin Palmamolina and a passenger were met by several Florida Highway Patrol troopers, who were on and around the MacArthur Causeway in March assisting during spring break, following an emergency declaration in Miami Beach due to violent crime.
“He’s failing to stop,” said the trooper.
The video shows the trooper heading eastbound on Interstate 395 past Watson Island, in the causeway’s eastbound lanes, when he attempted to make contact with the driver by pulling next to the vehicle but that didn’t work.
“He suspected the driver of that SUV to be impaired,” said FHP Lt. Alex Camacho.
The trooper made the call to stop the driver and get him off the road immediately. With light traffic and no other cars in the area, he decided to maneuver the suspect’s vehicle.
“Best way to get the vehicle to stop was to conduct a PIT maneuver,” said Camacho.
After letting his fellow troopers know what was about to happen, he makes his move by bumping the suspect’s Nissan’s back driver-side bumper. The car then went over the median and into the westbound lanes.
The two people who were inside the vehicle were not seriously injured.
“Face the patrol car,” said an FHP trooper as they followed closely behind Palmamolina.
The bloody-lipped driver would eventually go to jail and is accused of driving recklessly and drunk, according to Camacho.
Backup arrived as the wrecked SUV remained against the barrier wall. A woman who was inside the vehicle was injured and not charged. She is seen wincing in pain as troopers help her get out of the car.
As rescue arrives to transport the passenger, Palmamolina fails his sobriety test.
“You’re being placed under arrest for DUI, OK, Kevin?” said a trooper.
Thirty-four-year-old Palmamolina would end up in the hospital too before he was escorted to jail.
“Vehicles that are fleeing from us are typically not playing by the rules. They’re driving recklessly,” said Camacho.
Palmamolina was charged with fleeing, eluding and DUI, along with other charges. Police said he was also driving a stolen car from New York City.
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Multiple people were shot and injured on North 39th Street, Baton Rouge Police said, and Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services took five people to nearby hospitals.
BRPD spokesman Lt. Don Coppola said injuries to those wounded were not life threatening. The shooting happened the 2100 block of North 39th St., near Fairfields Avenue, he said.
Baton Rouge EMS spokesman Mike Chustz said EMS took five people to the hospital around 6 p.m., but that it was possible more people were injured and took themselves to the hospital later.
The shooting happened several blocks from the house where a stray bullet killed 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. several weeks ago. | 2022-05-04T01:39:38+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/article_c278e2d6-cb3d-11ec-a5ca-0f3cc889f400.html |
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – A monthslong repair project will fix five different bridges that sit along I-196, transportation officials said.
The repairs, however, will come with the inconvenience of total closures for motorists, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced.
MDOT is investing $8.3 million this summer to improve five bridges over I-196 in Allegan County.
Weekday lane closures for bridge work will go into effect at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, and last until Aug. 31.
The five bridges included in the improvement plan include the two Blue Water Highway bridges over I-196 at exits 36 and 41; as well as those at 107th, 109th, and 114th avenues over I-196.
The project involves deck replacement, rebuilding approaches, substructure improvements, and slope restoration.
The Blue Star Highway bridge over I-196 will be closed and detoured using 64th Street and 140th Avenue. The off ramps from I-196 to Blue Star Highway will remain open.
The on ramps to I-196 will close.
MDOT officials said 107th Avenue over I-196 is also scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Tuesday with weekday lane closures in effect on I-196.
The overall project is expected to be completed by November.
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NORWALK, Conn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) will host a conference call to review its second quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. John L. Garrison, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Julie Beck, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host the call.
The Company's financial results will be issued and available at https://investors.terex.com after the market close on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Participants are encouraged to access the webcast 15 minutes prior to the starting time. The webcast will be available for replay at https://investors.terex.com.
Terex is a global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms. We design, build and support products used in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, recycling, minerals and materials management applications. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their environmental impact including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia and sold worldwide. We engage with customers through all stages of the product life cycle, from initial specification and financing to parts and service support.
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Manchester school superintendent to ask board to set district minimum wage to $15 per hour
State’s largest city has job openings for bus drivers, paraprofessionals, food services
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TRYING TO FIGHT THAT. TIM OSBORNE, MANCHESTER SUPERINTENDENT, WILL GO IN FRONT OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE TONIGHT AND ASK FOR A WAGE INCREASE TO NOT ONLY RECRUIT NEW STAFF BUT RETAIN THE STAFF THAT THEY HAVE. NOW, MANCHESTER WILL WELCOME BACK STUDENTS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER SIX, SUPERINTENDENT JENNIFER GILLIES SAYS RIGHT NOW THE DISTRICT IS LOOKING TO FILL POSITIONS INCLUDING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS. TONIGHT SHE WILL GO BEFORE THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND ASK THE BOARD TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT’S MINIMUM STARTING WAGE TO $15 AN HOUR. IT CURRENTLY HOVERS RIGHT AROUND $12, DEPENDING ON THE POSITION NOW. GILLIES SAYS THE INCREASE WILL COVER 372 DISTRICT EMPLOYEES IN THREE CATEGORIES. PARAPROFESSIONALS, FOOD SERVICES AND 21ST CENTURY PROGRAM STAFF. THE DISTRICT’S PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDES PROPORTIONAL INCREASES BASED ON EMPLOYEES. LABOR AND CLASSIFICATION. NOW, IF THIS IS APPROVED TONIGHT, THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS WAGE INCREASE IS ROUGHLY $810,000. TONIGHT’S MEETING IS SET TO START AT 6:00.
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Manchester school superintendent to ask board to set district minimum wage to $15 per hour
State’s largest city has job openings for bus drivers, paraprofessionals, food services
As school officials in New Hampshire’s largest city prepare to welcome back students on Sept. 6, the superintendent is set to propose a minimum wage hike to help schools recruit and retain staff.Superintendent Jennifer Gillis will go before the Board of School Committee to ask to increase the district’s minimum starting wage to $15 per hour. The current minimum wage for the district currently hovers around $12 per hour, depending on the position.Gillis said the district is looking to fill positions, including school bus drivers and paraprofessionals. Gillis said the increase will cover 372 district employees in three categories: paraprofessionals, food services and 21st-century program staff. The district's proposal also includes proportional increases based on employees' labor classifications.
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
As school officials in New Hampshire’s largest city prepare to welcome back students on Sept. 6, the superintendent is set to propose a minimum wage hike to help schools recruit and retain staff.
Superintendent Jennifer Gillis will go before the Board of School Committee to ask to increase the district’s minimum starting wage to $15 per hour. The current minimum wage for the district currently hovers around $12 per hour, depending on the position.
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Gillis said the district is looking to fill positions, including school bus drivers and paraprofessionals.
Gillis said the increase will cover 372 district employees in three categories: paraprofessionals, food services and 21st-century program staff.
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Investor Conference Call to be Held Today at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (7:00 AM PT)
SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a green energy technology company that provides a globally-available, commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology platform designed to enable electric vehicle (EV) batteries to store and resell unused energy back to the local electric grid and provides other grid services, today provided a fourth quarter and full-year 2022 update.
Fourth Quarter Highlights and Recent Developments
- Megawatts under management increased 7% to 17.4 megawatts at December 31, 2022 compared to 16.3 at September 30, 2022; backlog was 4.1 million at December 31, 2022 compared to $4.2 million at September 30, 2022.
- Expanded participation in California's Emergency Load Reduction Program with San Diego Gas & Electric to San Diego County's Ramona Unified School District through Nuvve V2G enabled DC fast chargers that power a fleet of eight electric school buses
- Represented 10 school district customers in their successful bids to secure awards of $24.2 million in EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program funding, supporting the future deployment of 61 V2G capable electric school buses and orders for Nuvve V2G-capable DC fast chargers; facilitated another two districts totaling 28 buses in their successful bid process
- Subsequent to the end of fourth quarter 2022, we announced partnership with Circle K to provide grid services to electric vehicle fast chargers at 50 of Circle K's service stations and three to five stationary storage sites in Norway and Denmark; potential to expand further in the Nordics and beyond
- Reduced cash operating costs in fourth quarter 2022 on a sequential basis to $7.7 million versus $7.8 million in the third quarter
- Cash and cash equivalents of $15.8 million, as of December 31, 2022
Management Discussion
Gregory Poilasne, chief executive officer of Nuvve, said, "Nuvve concluded what was a disappointing 2nd half of 2022 with positive momentum late in the fourth quarter and to start 2023. The fourth quarter was a foundational period for future growth at Nuvve. We believe the awarding of electric school bus and hardware funding to Nuvve school district customers through the EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program in October, along with a 24-unit order from LAUSD in the first quarter of 2023, positions the company well for a significant step-up in orders and revenues for Nuvve's V2G-capable DC fast chargers in the year ahead. Further, we made progress on our initiative to more aggressively grow our megawatts under management and potential grid service revenues through opportunities that allow us to integrate our V2G platform with pre-existing third party unidirectional infrastructure, thus reducing reliance on large scale hardware roll-outs and what can at times be burdensome interconnection delays. This has so far culminated in the Circle K partnership we announced last month, which we are in the process of ramping up, and we are optimistic about other similar opportunities in the coming quarters. As we look ahead, and with the first quarter of 2023 nearly complete, we expect to report record DC fast charger orders in the first quarter and higher hardware shipments than we saw during any quarter in 2022 and 2021. As we move past the first quarter of 2023, we see further tailwinds as we realize revenues from EPA grants awarded last year and the benefits from new grid service revenues coming on-line in North America and Europe."
2022 Fourth Quarter Financial Review
Total revenue was $1.15 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.25 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.10 million, or 8.2%. The decrease is attributed to a $0.05 million decrease in products and services revenue, and a decrease in grants of $0.05 million. Products and services revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 consisted of sales of DC and AC Chargers of about $0.8 million, grid services revenue of $0.2 million, and engineering services of $0.1 million. We experienced a softening of revenue in the fourth quarter as many of our customer were recipients of EPA Clean School Bus Rebates, which will allow them to place orders with Nuvve using rebate awards from the EPA if they delay their purchases until the rebates are awarded 2023.
Cost of product and service revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2022, decreased by $0.4 million to $0.7 million from $1.1 million, and margin increased to 32.7% from 3.0% compared to the same prior year period. Margin improved primarily as a result of higher pricing on hardware charging stations sales and a higher mix of grid service revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of selling, marketing, payroll, administrative, finance, and professional expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $6.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $0.6 million, or 9.9%. The increases during the three months ended December 31, 2022 was primarily attributable to increases in professional fees related to an annual audit of $0.2 million, rent expenses related to the main corporate office and warehouse of $0.2 million, and legal expenses of $0.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in compensation expenses of $0.4 million, including share-based compensation.
Research and development expenses was flat at $2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Research and development expenses consist primarily of compensation expenses and subcontractor expenses used to advance Nuvve's platform functionality and integration with more vehicles.
Other income (expense) consists primarily of interest expense, change in fair value of warrants liability and derivative liability, and other income (expense). Other income (expense) increased by $2.02 million of income, from $0.99 million of other expense for the three months ended December 31, 2021, to $1.0 million in other income for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase during the three months ended December 31, 2022 was primarily attributable to the change in fair value of the warrants liability and derivative liability.
Net loss includes the net loss attributable to Stonepeak and Evolve, the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Net loss attributable to Nuvve common stockholders decreased by $1.6 million from net loss of $9.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, to $7.9 million of net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in net income was primarily due to a increase in operating expenses of $0.3 million, partially offset by increase in other income of $2.0 million for the aforementioned reasons.
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest was $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Net loss is allocated to non-controlling interests in proportion to the relative ownership interests of the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, an entity formed by us with Stonepeak and Evolve. We own 51% of Levo's common units and Stonepeak and Evolve own 49% of Levo's common units. We have determined that Levo is a variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, we consolidate Levo and record a non-controlling interest for the share of the Levo owned by Stonepeak and Evolve during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Conference Call Details
Nuvve will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022, along with other company developments at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (7:00 AM PT) today, Friday, March 31, 2023.
To participate in the call, please register for and listen via a live webcast, which is available in the 'Events' section of Nuvve's investor relations website at https://investors.nuvve.com/. In addition, a replay of the call will be made available for future access.
About Nuvve Holding Corp.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) is leading the electrification of the planet, beginning with transportation, through its intelligent energy platform. Combining the world's most advanced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and an ecosystem of electrification partners, Nuvve dynamically manages power among electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the grid to deliver new value to EV owners, accelerate the adoption of EVs, and support the world's transition to clean energy. By transforming EVs into mobile energy storage assets and networking battery capacity to support shifting energy needs, Nuvve is making the grid more resilient, enhancing sustainable transportation, and supporting energy equity in an electrified world. Since its founding in 2010, Nuvve has successfully deployed V2G on five continents and offers turnkey electrification solutions for fleets of all types. Nuvve is headquartered in San Diego, California, and can be found online at nuvve.com.
Nuvve and associated logos are among the trademarks of Nuvve and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Nuvve and Nuvve's strategy, future operations, estimated and projected financial performance, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Nuvve disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Nuvve cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Nuvve. In addition, Nuvve cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) risks related to the rollout of Nuvve's business and the timing of expected business milestones; (ii) Nuvve's dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles and increased installation of charging stations; (iii) Nuvve's ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including the remediation of identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to segregation of duties with respect to, and access controls to, its financial record keeping system, and Nuvve's accounting staffing levels; (iv) Nuvve's current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of its revenues; (v) overall demand for electric vehicle charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of electric vehicles or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; (vi) potential adverse effects on Nuvve's backlog, revenue and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by Nuvve; (vii) the effects of competition on Nuvve's future business; (viii) risks related to Nuvve's dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Nuvve's technology could have undetected defects or errors; (ix) the risk that we conduct a portion of our operations through a joint venture exposes us to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control; (x) that our joint venture with Levo Mobility LLC may fail to generate the expected financial results, and the return may be insufficient to justify our investment of effort and/or funds; (xi) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xii) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to our joint ventures; (xiii) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (xiv) the possibility that Nuvve may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xv) risks related to the benefits expected from the $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3684); (xvi) risks related to investment strategies and third-party partnerships; (xvii) Nuvve's identification and evaluation of business opportunities and its ability to capitalize on such opportunities, capture market share, or to expand its presence in certain markets; and (xviii) Nuvve's ability to continue to grow its business, as well as other risks described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other factors described from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Nuvve with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2023, and in the other reports that Nuvve has, and will file from time to time with the SEC. Nuvve's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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This press release contains projected financial information with respect to Nuvve. Such projected financial information constitutes forward-looking information, and is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying such financial forecast information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic, competitive and other risks and uncertainties. See "Forward-Looking Statements" above. Actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated by the financial forecast information contained in this press release, and the inclusion of such information in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results reflected in such forecasts will be achieved.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Authorities responded to rumors of a threat near Mountain View High School Friday.
According to a message sent to parents, there was no credible threat to the school.
A Pima County Sheriff's Department spokersperson said the investigation was related to an altercation at the McDonald's at 3800 W. Linda Vista Blvd. No one was arrested and no threats were made toward the school.
Here is the message Mountain View sent to parents:
Mountain View Families,
We are sharing information about a rumored threat that has been circulating on campus today. We want to assure parents that all students and staff are safe and we are continuing to monitor the situation with law enforcement.
This morning, MVHS administration received information of a possible threat at a local nearby business involving a former student. Following school protocol, we immediately contacted law enforcement, and they made contact with the individual. Following their visit, they advised us that there is no credible threat and we may proceed with the school day normally.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation with law enforcement and we want to assure you the threats remain rumors at this time. Safety is our top priority and we will notify you of any changes.
Thank you for your continued support.
MVHS Administration
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes Friday on Gaza, killing at least 10 people, including a senior militant, according to Palestinian officials. Israel said it targeted the Islamic Jihad militant group in response to an “imminent threat” following the recent arrest of another senior militant.
Hours later, Palestinian militants launched a barrage of rockets as air-raid sirens wailed in Israel and the two sides drew closer to another all-out war. Islamic Jihad claimed to have fired 100 rockets.
Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers have fought four wars and several smaller battles over the last 15 years at a staggering cost to the territory’s 2 million Palestinian residents.
A blast was heard in Gaza City, where smoke poured out of the seventh floor of a tall building. Video released by Israel’s military showed the strikes blowing up three guard towers with suspected militants in them.
In a nationally televised speech, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said his country launched the attacks based on “concrete threats.”
“This government has a zero-tolerance policy for any attempted attacks — of any kind — from Gaza towards Israeli territory,” Lapid said. “Israel will not sit idly by when there are those who are trying to harm its civilians.”
He added that “Israel isn’t interested in a broader conflict in Gaza but will not shy away from one either.”
The violence poses an early test for Lapid, who assumed the role of caretaker prime minister ahead of elections in November, when he hopes to keep the position. He has experience in diplomacy, having served as foreign minister in the outgoing government, but his security credentials are thin.
Hamas also faces a dilemma in deciding whether to join a new battle barely a year after the last war caused widespread devastation. There has been almost no reconstruction since then, and the isolated coastal territory is mired in poverty, with unemployment hovering around 50%.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 5-year-old girl and a 23-year-old woman were among those killed in Gaza, without differentiating between civilian and militant casualties. The Israeli military said early estimates were that around 15 fighters were killed. Dozens of people were wounded.
Islamic Jihad said Taiseer al-Jabari, its commander for northern Gaza, was among the dead. He had succeeded another militant killed in an airstrike in 2019.
An Israeli military spokesman said the strikes were in response to an “imminent threat” from two militant squads armed with anti-tank missiles. The spokesman, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said al-Jabari was deliberately targeted and had been responsible for “multiple attacks” on Israel.
Hundreds marched in a funeral procession for him and others who were killed, with many mourners waving Palestinian and Islamic Jihad flags and calling for revenge.
Israeli media showed the skies above southern and central Israel lighting up with rockets and interceptors from Israel’s Iron Dome missile-defense system. An explosion was heard in Tel Aviv.
It wasn’t immediately clear how many rockets were launched, and there was no immediate word on any casualties on the Israeli side.
Israel continued to strike other targets Friday, including weapon-production facilities and Islamic Jihad positions.
The U.N. special envoy to the region, Tor Wennesland, said he was “deeply concerned.”
“The launching of rockets must cease immediately, and I call on all sides to avoid further escalation,” he said.
Following the initial Israeli strikes, a few hundred people gathered outside the morgue at Gaza City’s main Shifa hospital. Some went in to identify loved ones and emerged later in tears.
“May God take revenge against spies,” shouted one, referring to Palestinian informants who cooperate with Israel.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved an order to call up 25,000 reserve soldiers if needed while the military announced a “special situation” on the home front, with schools closed and limits placed on activities in communities within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of the border.
Israel closed roads around Gaza earlier this week and sent reinforcements to the border as it braced for a revenge attack after Monday’s arrest of Bassam al-Saadi, an Islamic Jihad leader, in a military raid in the occupied West Bank. A teenage member of the group was killed in a gunbattle between the Israeli troops and Palestinian militants.
Hamas seized power in the coastal strip from rival Palestinian forces in 2007. Its most recent war with Israel was in May 2021, and tensions soared again earlier this year following a wave of attacks inside Israel, near-daily military operations in the West Bank and tensions at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site.
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhalah, speaking to Al-Mayadeen TV network from Iran, said “fighters of the Palestinian resistance have to stand together to confront this aggression.” He said there would be “no red lines” and blamed the violence on Israel.
Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said “the Israeli enemy, which started the escalation against Gaza and committed a new crime, must pay the price and bear full responsibility for it.”
Islamic Jihad is smaller than Hamas but largely shares its ideology. Both groups are opposed to Israel’s existence and have carried out scores of deadly attacks over the years, including the firing of rockets into Israel. It’s unclear how much control Hamas has over Islamic Jihad, and Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks emanating from Gaza.
Israel and Egypt have maintained a tight blockade over the territory since the Hamas takeover. Israel says the closure is needed to prevent Hamas from building up its military capabilities, while critics say the policy amounts to collective punishment.
Mohammed Abu Selmia, director of the Shifa hospital, said hospitals faced shortages after Israel imposed a full closure on Gaza earlier this week. He said there were enough supplies and essential drugs to sustain hospitals for five days in normal times, but that with a new round of fighting underway, “they may run out at any moment.”
Israel called off an expected fuel delivery for Gaza’s sole power plant, which was expected to shut down early Saturday if the fuel did not enter the territory. Even when the plant is running at full capacity, Gazans still endure daily power outages that last several hours.
Earlier Friday, a couple of hundred Israelis protested near the Gaza Strip to demand the return of the remains of two Israeli soldiers held by Hamas.
The protesters were led by the family of Hadar Goldin, who along with Oron Shaul was killed in the 2014 Gaza war. Hamas is still holding their remains, as well as two Israeli civilians who strayed into Gaza and are believed to be mentally ill, hoping to exchange them for some of the thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Israel says there can be no major moves toward lifting the blockade until the soldiers’ remains and captive civilians are released. Israel and Hamas have held numerous rounds of Egyptian-mediated talks on a possible swap.
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Krauss reported from Ottawa, Ontario. Associated Press reporter Ariel Schalit in Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Israel, and Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report. | 2022-08-06T09:04:32+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/ap-top-headlines/israel-strikes-gaza-amid-soaring-tensions-with-militants/ |
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BEIJING (AP) — The United States and China have failed to overcome their most serious disagreements but were able to discuss them in a potentially constructive way and have agreed to continue talks, U.S. and Chinese officials said Sunday.
U.S. officials said Secretary of State Antony Blinken was able during a nearly 6-hour meeting to secure a visit to Washington by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. But both sides said advancement on the issues that divide them remains a work in progress while the Chinese foreign ministry said “the China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment.”
China confirmed that Qin had accepted the invitation at a “mutually convenient time” but no date was set.
The State Department said that Blinken had stressed “the importance of diplomacy and maintaining open channels of communication across the full range of issues to reduce the risk of misperception and miscalculation.”
The Chinese, meanwhile, restated their position that the current state of relations “does not serve the fundamental interests of the two peoples or meet the shared expectations of the international community,” according to the foreign ministry.
Blinken, the highest-level American official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office, will have more senior level contacts with the Chinese on Monday, including potentially with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Despite Blinken’s presence in the Chinese capital, the prospects for any significant breakthrough on the most vexing issues facing the planet’s two largest economies was slim.
And neither side showed any inclination to back down on their entrenched positions.
Blinken’s trip followed his postponement of plans to visit China in February after the shootdown of a Chinese surveillance balloon over the U.S.
The talks could pave the way for a meeting in the coming months between Biden and Xi. Biden said Saturday that he hoped to be able to meet with Xi in the coming months to take up the plethora of differences that divide them.
That long list incudes disagreements ranging from trade to Taiwan, human rights conditions in China and Hong Kong to Chinese military assertiveness in the South China Sea and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
In his meetings on Sunday, Blinken also pressed the Chinese to release detained American citizens and to take steps to curb the production and export of fentanyl precursors that are fueling the opioid crisis in the United States.
Blinken “made clear that the United States will always stand up for the interests and values of the American people and work with its allies and partners to advance our vision for a world that is free, open, and upholds the international rules-based order,” the State Department said.
The Chinese foreign ministry countered in its statement that “China hopes that the U.S. will adopt an objective and rational perception of China, work with China in the same direction, uphold the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and handle unexpected and sporadic events in a calm, professional and rational manner.”
Shortly before leaving Washington, Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S. and China establishing and maintaining better lines of communication.
Biden and Xi had made commitments to improve communications “precisely so that we can make sure we are communicating as clearly as possible to avoid possible misunderstandings and miscommunications,” Blinken said Friday.
Xi offered a hint of a possible willingness to reduce tensions, saying in a meeting with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates on Friday that the United States and China can cooperate to “benefit our two countries.”
Since the cancellation of Blinken’s trip in February, there have been some high-level engagements. CIA chief William Burns traveled to China in May, while China’s commerce minister traveled to the U.S. And Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Wang Yi in Vienna in May.
But those have been punctuated by bursts of angry rhetoric from both sides over the Taiwan Strait, their broader intentions in the Indo-Pacific, China’s refusal to condemn Russia for its war against Ukraine, and U.S. allegations from Washington that Beijing is attempting to boost its worldwide surveillance capabilities, including in Cuba.
And, earlier this month, China’s defense minister rebuffed a request from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for a meeting on the sidelines of a security symposium in Singapore, a sign of continuing discontent.
Underscoring the difficulties, China rejected a report by a U.S. security firm, that blamed Chinese-linked hackers for attacks on hundreds of public agencies, schools and other targets around the world, as “far-fetched and unprofessional”
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson repeated accusations that Washington carries out hacking attacks and complained the cybersecurity industry rarely reports on them.
Meanwhile, the national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, in part to counter China’s growing influence and ambitions.
This coincides with the Biden administration inking an agreement with Australia and Britain to provide the first with nuclear-powered submarines, with China moving rapidly to expand its diplomatic presence, especially in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific island nations, where it has opened or has plans to open at least five new embassies over the next year.
The agreement is part of an 18-month-old nuclear partnership given the acronym AUKUS — for Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim in Washington and Huizhong Wu in Taipei, Taiwan contributed to this report. | 2023-06-18T22:50:51+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/us-china-remain-at-odds-on-numerous-issues-as-blinken-finishes-first-day-of-meetings-in-beijing/ |
Company positioned to meet the growing demand for RFID and NFC solutions to verify and secure the IoT
FREMONT, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced their comprehensive bespoke radio frequency identification (RFID) showcase exhibit in booth 417, May 17 - 19, 2022, at the world's largest conference and exhibition focused on radio frequency identification and related technologies, RFID Journal LIVE! in Las Vegas, Nev.
Identiv is a finalist for two RFID Journal Best New Product Awards for its Capacitive Fill Level Sensing Tag and for its role in the CVS Spoken Rx solution. The company will receive the AIM RFID Consumer Case Study Award for "Making Digital Health More Accessible with Identiv" and will present the case study at the AIM Breakfast, Thursday, May 19, 2022.
"RFID Journal is an important industry event for our team. We look forward to demonstrating how we have unlocked accelerated growth across prominent segments with a focused strategy that anticipated many of the RFID trends we are accustomed to today," said Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM Transponders, Identiv. "With our in-exhibit featured partners, collectID, Proqure, PLM TrustLink, and Tapwow, we are ready to address specialty RFID demand with our unique capabilities."
Key Presentation Events:
- In affiliation with NFC Forum, Identiv is presenting "NFC: Cool Trends and Data" sharing the hottest trends in near field communication (NFC) and sharing the NFC Wayfinding icon, within the Internet of Things Track
- In affiliation with AIM, Identiv is participating in the panel "Blockchain Offers Secure Supply Chains and Brand Value Through NFTs" discussing how IoT and RFID can improve traceability, within the Innovations Track
- Finalists for two Best New Product Awards
- AIM RFID Consumer Case Study Award Presentation
- IEEE RFID Workshop on IoT Systems
Identiv's innovative RFID team handles research, design, and manufacturing to embed tags and inlays in billions of everyday objects, including medical devices, books, toys, athletic apparel, perishables, and pharmaceuticals. Its connected ecosystems verify identities and security in the IoT.
The event showcase features cold chain logistics, medical devices and pharma, ultra-high frequency (UHF) tracking and sensing, and authentication and smart packaging solutions for a wide variety of industries and applications. UHF tracking and sensing feature dynamic UHF on-metal and eco-friendly solutions designed for long-range tracking and sensing. Medical devices and pharma showcase intelligent RFID medical devices, platforms, and packaging to make digital health more accessible. NFC digitizes physical items in the supply chain and can sense fill level, moisture, and temperature for cold chain logistics and sensing solutions. Also featured is authentication and smart packaging capabilities to demonstrate how the IoT transforms authentication, anti-counterfeiting, consumables, and connected consumer experiences.
"By investing in highly integrated manufacturing, specialty R&D, additional sales capacity, and building new partnerships to pursue and develop novel use cases delivering specialty RFID, we are positioned to meet the growing demand for RFID and NFC solutions to verify and secure the IoT. We will continue to invest in increasing our capacity and bringing on new talent to create a digital identity for every physical object," added Khoshniyati.
About Identiv
Identiv, Inc. is a global leader in digitally securing the physical world. Identiv's platform encompasses RFID and NFC, cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. Identiv is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC in the U.S. under the symbol "INVE". For more information, visit identiv.com.
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Eeyou Communications has announced that it will be transitioning to an Open Access resale model starting in the spring of 2023.
CHIBOUGAMAU, QC, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - To continue its mission of supporting the autonomy as well as the social and economic development of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, Eeyou Communications, a non-profit corporation, is updating its business model by opening the residential service resale market to multiple providers. The adoption of the Open Access resale model will benefit residents of the region by providing a diversification of service offerings and competitive prices for residential services including internet, telephone, and television.
Successfully launched worldwide, including in several cities in the United States, the Open Access model represents an opportunity for innovation in the region and an opening of the market for internet service resellers in the country. This initiative will allow internet service resale companies to establish themselves in our region by leveraging Eeyou Communications' existing modern infrastructure, simply by interconnecting to one of Eeyou Communications' two points of presence in Montreal, thus allowing them to provide their services to all communities in the territory.
"This is an important step in the evolution of telecommunications services in the region, which will allow consumers in Eeyou Istchee James Bay to access a diversified and modern service offering for the first time. This new direction is perfectly aligned with the mission of Eeyou Communications, which exists to meet the needs of the people, organizations, and businesses in the region," states Eeyou Communications' president, Mr. Alfred Loon.
Owned by regional public administrations, Eeyou Communications provides broadband telecom transport using advanced, highly redundant, and reliable technologies through fiber optic infrastructure designed for the northern environment and the vast distances characterizing the territory served. In addition, Eeyou Communications' network is suitable for voice, data, video, and internet transit. All of the organization's revenues are reinvested in the operation, maintenance, modernization, and expansion of the network to provide modern and reliable services to all communities in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region.
We are very proud to work with our service providers and clients to create a more open, competitive, and choice-rich telecommunications market, which will benefit the entire regional population.
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Volvo is working on an electric crossover to slot in below the C40 and XC40 Recharge compact duo.
The newcomer was first teased during last November’s reveal of the 2024 EX90 mid-size electric SUV, and confirmed as an EX30 by Volvo CEO Jim Rowan the following month.
Volvo has now confirmed the reveal will take place on June 7, the same day that Volvo will start the reservation process for U.S. buyers.
Teaser footage points to a vehicle with similar styling to the EX90, but on a smaller scale.
No additional details have been released but given the name, something in the subcompact segment is likely. The C40 and XC40 Recharge crossovers sit in the compact segment.
Based on comments the CEO made a few months ago to Australian media, production of the EX30 will likely be handled in China and sales in that market should start before 2023 is out. Volvo hasn’t said when the EX30 will go on sale in the U.S., but it is expected that the vehicle will arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model.
The EX30 will be aimed at attracting younger buyers and could potentially become the brand’s top seller. Volvo sold 615,121 vehicles in 2022 but wants to grow to around 1.2 million vehicles by 2025—half of which are to be EVs.
Given the size and positioning, the EX30 will likely be the most affordable vehicle in the Volvo lineup. This should help Volvo in its goal to attract younger buyers, as should Volvo’s plans to offer the EX30 through the Care by Volvo subscription plan.
Rowan has previously hinted that subscriptions with a minimum period of only three months will be available, at least in some markets.
The EX30 will likely be based on the SEA modular EV platform from Volvo parent company Zhejiang Geely. The platform made its debut in 2021 in the Zeekr 001 and will also underpin the upcoming 2025 Polestar 4.
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It started with a single simple case of nepotism. But an investigation by the state Executive Inspector General’s office showed a much more pervasive problem of preferential hiring practices and a startling lack of hiring policy within the division of the Department of Corrections tasked with keeping prisons safe and investigating alleged misconduct within the department. The policy vacuum in the Investigation and Intelligence and Investigations Division dates back decades.
A report by the inspector general to the Executive Ethics Commission released in September showed that IDOC Southern Region Commander of Investigations Larry Sims directed staff at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton to hire a family member for an intelligence investigation job at the medium security prison. The arrangement happened even though the family member, already a corrections officer, hadn’t initially applied for the post and a different person had been approved for the job, according to the IG report. An anonymous complaint tipped the state to begin the investigation in February of 2020. A person with knowledge of the situation said the family member was Sims’ son.
Systemic issue
It wasn’t an isolated incident, investigators found, but a longstanding way to make assignments to the Investigations and Intelligence Division that happened outside of normal hiring practices. Recruitment for the posts often came from within the investigations division or from prison facility management. The investigators also often had a different chain of command than regular correctional officers, further insulating the division from broader organizational review.
The division has more than 80 people performing full time intelligence work, both within prisons and outside. The division mission is to make prisons safer, prevent crime, suppress gang activity among inmates, and to investigate misconduct by IDOC workers.
Investigators sometimes work with police departments and other law enforcement agencies. They have a great deal of power. Other than prison management, intelligence investigators are the only IDOC workers who can access video and audio recordings of conversations by inmates with their relatives and friends, and e-mail-like inmate messaging. Investigators can also look at emails and internal messages of other correctional employees, according to the OEIG report.
“Basically, nobody else has access to the systems that Intel does,” one employee told IG investigators.
System impact
Tracking what inmates do and how they do it is important work. One state employee with specialty knowledge who did not wish to be identified told WGLT there is a different kind of inmate today than there was two decades ago.
“They are younger. They have more mental energy. And it’s not directed in a good way,” said the worker.
The source painted a picture of a savvy inmate still connected with the outside.
“The citizens they are leaving behind are very sophisticated on how to help them still have a touch of the world while being incarcerated,” said the worker. “If you don’t have a grasp of what technology is doing and how they are trying to outslick the corrections officers, we are going to have these problems.”
Yet despite the crucial nature of the investigative division, the inspector general found many transfers are from simple correctional officer positions and the people who fill the slots often have no prior investigative experience.
“No official position description exists, and the position has never been posted centrally or available to the public,” said the OEIG report.
Sometimes prison officials would read off position openings at roll calls. In other cases, the positions were filled by referral only. That flies in the face of multiple court rulings dating back decades that have tried to limit political hiring in state government and level the playing field for applicants based on qualifications.
IDOC administrators interviewed by the IG’s office suggested the job is a "detail" or "assignment" that is limited in duration. Investigators did not find that persuasive.
“It is clear that assignments to Intel exhibit none of the characteristics typically found in detail assignments,” said investigators.
None of the employees interviewed during the investigation had been told there were time limits on the appointment. Many remained in the posts for years, some more than a decade. The DOC followed no union provisions regarding "details." Corrections workers told investigators even seniority didn’t matter in deciding which correctional officers got the jobs in intel.
“IDOC has for years engaged in mismanagement by effectively creating a position that does not follow appropriate hiring protocols and policies. Doing so…allows for the filling of these positions to be easily manipulated,” according to the report.
The lack of those hiring rules has consequences. The IG found people in the investigative division had training and assignment experience that gave them advantages for promotion when higher level positions opened up. Insular hiring can also result in cronyism and a lack of diversity in a workforce.
As guards become investigators through the irregular referrals, they are given a 40-hour training course in investigative procedures. The worker who spoke with WGLT said that is not enough to produce a qualified investigator.
“No. Absolutely not,” said the employee. “Some of the internal investigators need more training.”
More reforms needed
Following the 1996 publication of a video made with infamous murderer Richard Speck partying in prison and making jocular comments about how good the life was behind bars, the state implemented reforms. Another scandal in that era, which revealed gang leader Larry Hoover was running a drug business from prison and taking delivery of 30-pound drug shipments behind bars, added to the pressure to change.
The worker told WGLT those reforms are long out of date and procedures have not kept pace with today’s inmates. Not searching for people with previous investigative experience, the source said, does a disservice to the state
“We’re still living off those changes and if you don’t pay attention the bad guys are thinking of ways to stay bad every day and thinking of ways to beat us every day. We have to be in the same arena they are in order to not lose the prisons. To me the department is only one incident away from a serious situation,” said the worker.
In fact, workers at Pontiac Correctional Center recently protested over safety concerns following a guard stabbing incident.
Commander Sims ended up retiring from his position as the department began disciplinary proceedings against him. A letter included in that report noted the anticipated punishment would have been a 30-day suspension.
The broader response was still under way in June.
“IDOC has drafted a preliminary plan for how it envisions modifying IID and will work with the Governor’s Office and CMS (Central Management Services) to refine and implement that plan. In the meantime, we are working with the existing staff at IDOC including the Acting Chief of Investigations to institute a number of intermediate changes,” said Scott Lerner, deputy general counsel to Gov. JB Pritzker, in a June 17 letter to the Inspector General.
Those include creating selection criteria for the jobs, job descriptions, ways to notify potential applicants, a formal application process, creating a formal chain of command and reporting structure for the division, making sure decision makers disclose potential conflicts of interest, requiring documentation for why people get hired, and creating annual performance reviews of those workers.
A WGLT source says in addition to Sims, other corrections administrators with some involvement in the case have also retired, yet at least one who allegedly participated in Sims' hiring scheme, the source said, remains in a senior position within the intel investigation unit.
Additional transparency sought
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) has two correctional facilities in her district. She found the report troubling.
“It’s my hope with anything that has to do with patronage or nepotism that it’s being looked into further. What are the roles of the Department of Corrections and the Governor’s office and CMS (Central Management Services) and what have they put in place to prevent this from reoccurring?” said Turner.
Executive Ethics Commission reports do not go to lawmakers. They go to the governor's office. Sometimes the commission publishes a redacted version of the report when wider issues, as in this case, are in play. Turner said having broader dissemination, including to lawmakers, might increase transparency.
“That creates an opportunity for us to examine it as well. When we don’t see those reports, we don’t know what’s going on or where it ended up,” said Turner.
The report attracted little attention after it was posted to a state website in September.
“When it has been six months, I think that’s quite a long time to see what those remedies are,” said Turner. “Where are we now and are we following the rule of law now?”
September was in the middle of election season. Turner smiled as she said she could not answer whether that factor might have affected the response to the report.
Agency response
IDOC is saying little.
“The Department implemented initial changes to the process to immediately provide a more transparent selection process for these positions. These changes were outlined in our response to the OEIG. The Department anticipates additional changes to the process,” said IDOC spokesperson Naomi Puzzello in an email response Jan. 9.
IDOC declined to address these questions: What additional changes are you considering? How diverse is the current workforce in the intelligence and investigations unit? What’s the breakdown of male/female and white/people of color? If it is largely white male, what steps will IDOC take to create more diversity? Since the hiring process for that division has been so insular for so long, what other efforts will the department make to change the culture within it? Since there were no set qualifications for people in IID in the past, will the department do a backward look and increase training for those current workers who do not now meet new standards of hire?
The governor’s office referred WGLT questions to IDOC. | 2023-01-10T23:20:24+00:00 | nprillinois.org | https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-01-10/ig-report-shows-systemic-flaws-in-illinois-prison-hiring |
Sen. Bob Menendez faces another federal probe, report says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who avoided conviction on corruption charges five years ago, is reportedly the subject of a new federal investigation.
An adviser for the senator, Michael Soliman, acknowledged the probe in a statement Wednesday.
"Senator Menendez is aware of an investigation that was reported on today, however he does not know the scope of the investigation," he said. "As always, should any official inquiries be made, the Senator is available to provide any assistance that is requested of him or his office."
The startup news organization Semafor reported Wednesday that federal prosecutors based in Manhattan had contacted people connected to Menendez in recent weeks, citing two people familiar with the inquiry.
Those people didn't provide detail on what the investigation was about or what sort of alleged wrongdoing was involved.
The U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan declined to comment. Menendez's Senate office referred to Soliman's statement.
Menendez was indicted in 2015, accused of abusing his office to help a Florida eye doctor who had given him lavish gifts — including trips on a private plane to a Dominican resort and a Paris vacation.
Prosecutors said the senator had pressured government officials to resolve a Medicare billing dispute in a way favorable to the doctor, Salomon Melgen. They said Menendez also helped get U.S. visas for the doctor's girlfriends and worked to protect a contract Melgen had to provide port screening equipment.
Menendez's attorneys argued that Melgen's gifts were tokens of their longtime friendship, not bribes. Menendez paid for some of the trips he took to Melgen's resort in the Dominican Republic.
A jury deadlocked on the charges in 2017. Prosecutors declined to retry Menendez. The senator maintained his innocence and was reelected in 2018.
Melgen was convicted on health care fraud charges in Florida, but former President Donald Trump commuted his sentence during his final days in office. A White House statement at the time credited Menendez with backing clemency. | 2022-10-27T04:58:23+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/sen-bob-menendez-under-federal-investigation |
Real estate agent killed during exchange of dirt bike sold online
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) – A real estate agent in Louisiana was killed while selling a dirt bike through an online marketplace website.
In September, a jury found Jalen Harvey guilty of the first-degree murder of 29-year-old Joseph Vindel. Authorities say Harvey shot Vindel several times.
He was sentenced to life in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.
According to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, Vindel posted that his dirt bike was for sale on the OfferUp marketplace app.
Harvey responded to the advertisement using a fake name and phone number with plans to use fake money to buy the dirt bike.
Both men were armed during the exchange, but the DA said Vindel never chambered a round.
Harvey’s defense team argued that Vindel pointed his gun first, so Harvey fired in self-defense.
The first shot hit Vindel in the face, but wasn’t fatal, the DA said. Harvey continued shooting, hitting Vindel at least four more times, including in the back of his head.
Experts testified Vindel’s wounds were consistent with being shot in the face and then turning away defensively as Harvey continued shooting him through the front passenger side window.
Investigators said Harvey drove Vindel’s SUV for over an hour after the shooting with his body inside. They say Harvey then took the dirt bike off the back of the SUV to drive.
Copyright 2022 WVUE via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-07T17:25:22+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/2022/10/07/real-estate-agent-killed-during-exchange-dirt-bike-sold-online/ |
BLANCHARD, Okla. (AP) — Jody Miller, whose “Queen of the House” won the 1966 Grammy Award for best country performance by a woman, died Thursday at age 80.
Miller died in her hometown of Blanchard, Oklahoma, of complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to Universal Music Group, owner of Capitol Records, which released most of her hits.
“Queen of the House” was released in 1965 as an answer to Roger Miller’s hit “King of the Road.” The hit opened up a crossover career for Jody Miller, who wasn’t related to the “King of the Road” composer and singer.
Her 1965 teen protest song “Home of the Brave” was her biggest-selling single, despite being banned from some radio stations’ playlists. Another hit was “Long Black Limousine,” a song about a man’s funeral procession.
In the 1970s, Miller moved to Epic Records, where she had hits with “Baby I’m Yours,” There’s a Party Goin’ On,” “Darling, You Can Always Come Back Home,” and the Grammy-nominated crossover hit cover of “He’s So Fine.”
She retired in the 1980s to spend more time with her husband and children. After her husband’s death, she recorded a 2018 single, “Where My Picture Hangs on the Wall,” with daughter Robin Brooks Sullivan and Miller’s two grandchildren. | 2022-10-08T10:22:11+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/entertainment-news/ap-queen-of-the-house-singer-jody-miller-dies-at-age-80/ |
Freezing Fog Advisory through 2pm
Upper valley areas of I-15 and US 20 with low visibility and freezing fog on your windshield will slow you down this morning with temps and wind chills in the single digits for mountains. Highs with overcast and cloudy conditions ahead of snow tonight will hit the low 20's to near 30. Slick conditions and light snow possible with the fog and low clouds. Snow starts overnight with more of push to accumulate south into lower Magic Valley areas with a dusting to make things slick for the main I-15 stretch tomorrow morning with continued frozen temps in the single digits. Another chance of snow with a system Saturday. 30% of drive-by snow tomorrow for Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Download our free app and stay ahead of changing weather and alerts like this morning's fog.
Jeff Roper, First Alert Weather | 2023-01-18T15:40:57+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/weather/local-forecast/2023/01/18/freezing-fog-advisory-through-2pm/ |
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. and CLEVELAND, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DealerShop, Inc. and Resilience Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Jobbers Automotive, a leading full-service supplier of automotive paint, janitorial supplies, body shop equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products serving automotive dealerships and collision centers in Ohio. The acquisition will expand DealerShop's national footprint and product offering for franchised new-vehicle dealerships and independent service centers in North America.
"Jobbers Automotive has a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional service and high-quality products to the Ohio market for over 70 years," said Bill Gryzenia, President & CEO of DealerShop. "We are delighted to have the talented and experienced Jobbers Automotive team join the DealerShop family of companies. The acquisition will enable us to provide our customers with a broader range of products and services and leverage the synergies from the consolidated footprint to drive growth and enhance value."
CEO of Jobbers Automotive, John Gemperline stated "I am thrilled that Jobbers Automotive joining forces with DealerShop to provide even greater value to our customers and opportunities for our employees. This acquisition marks a new chapter in our company's growth, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together as a team."
"We are all very excited about this next chapter of growth for DealerShop. Strategic geographic expansion has been one of our key priorities and we look forward to continuing our robust growth trajectory," said Bassem Mansour, CEO of Resilience Capital Partners.
About Jobbers Automotive
Jobbers Automotive is a full-service supplier of auto parts, janitorial supplies, equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has been serving automotive dealerships and collision centers in Ohio for more than 50 years. For more information, please visit https://jobbersauto.com/ and http://www.premierpaint.com/.
About DealerShop
DealerShop is a part of Leader Auto Resources (LAR) family of companies, the largest sourcing partner for franchised new vehicle dealerships in North America. DealerShop provides a broad range of products and services to dealerships and collision centers, including high-volume and private-label products, direct products and services, equipment for buildout or retrofit of new dealerships and collision centers, and training. The company serves over 2,000 dealerships and 270 collision centers in North America. For more information, please visit www.dealershopusa.com.
About Resilience Capital Partners
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Resilience invests in niche-oriented manufacturing, value added distribution and business service companies with sustainable market positions. Resilience provides a flexible transaction approach to accommodate the needs of businesses and sellers.
Since its founding in 2001, Resilience has raised and advised funds with aggregate capital commitments in excess of $675 million on behalf of its global investor base, which includes pension funds, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, fund of funds, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These funds have been invested in 85 companies under 41 platforms in numerous industries. For more information, please visit www.resiliencecapital.com.
CONTACT: Bassam Mansour, bmansour@resiliencecapital.com
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 4, 2023
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TORNADO WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCHES 185/186
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
813 PM CDT THU MAY 4 2023
TORNADO WATCH 185 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COOKE FANNIN GRAYSON
MONTAGUE
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BONHAM, BOWIE, DENISON, GAINESVILLE,
NOCONA, AND SHERMAN.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 186 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 26 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
BELL BOSQUE COMANCHE
CORYELL FALLS FREESTONE
HAMILTON HILL LAMPASAS
LEON LIMESTONE MCLENNAN
MILAM MILLS ROBERTSON
EASTLAND ERATH HOOD
JACK NAVARRO PALO PINTO
PARKER SOMERVELL STEPHENS
WISE YOUNG
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRECKENRIDGE, BRIAR, BRIDGEPORT,
BUFFALO, CALVERT, CAMERON, CENTERVILLE, CISCO, CLIFTON, COMANCHE,
COPPERAS COVE, CORSICANA, DE LEON, DECATUR, DUBLIN, EASTLAND,
FAIRFIELD, FORT HOOD, FRANKLIN, GATESVILLE, GLEN ROSE,
GOLDTHWAITE, GORMAN, GRAHAM, GRANBURY, GROESBECK, HAMILTON,
HEARNE, HICO, HILLSBORO, JACKSBORO, JEWETT, KILLEEN, LAMPASAS,
MARLIN, MERIDIAN, MEXIA, MINERAL WELLS, NORMANGEE,
OAK TRAIL SHORES, OAKWOOD, OLNEY, RANGER, ROCKDALE, STEPHENVILLE,
TEAGUE, TEMPLE, VALLEY MILLS, WACO, WEATHERFORD, AND WORTHAM.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 186 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES
COLLIN DENTON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEN, CARROLLTON, DENTON,
FLOWER MOUND, FRISCO, LEWISVILLE, MCKINNEY, AND PLANO.
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Maverick County in south central Texas...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 815 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Radar Base,
or 8 miles northwest of Eagle Pass, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Eagle Pass around 835 PM CDT.
Chula Vista and Rosita around 850 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Fabrica,
Siesta Acres, Elm Creek, Las Quintas Fronterizas, Eidson Road and
Seco Mines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging winds, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MILLS AND
SOUTHEASTERN COMANCHE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect
for portions of eastern Comanche until 830 PM and northern and
central Mills until 845 PM.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
central Texas.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR HAMILTON COUNTY...
At 814 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Hamilton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Hamilton, Shive, Jonesboro, Pottsville, Whiteway, Aleman, Pecan
Wells, Indian Gap and Ireland.
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Copyright 2023 AccuWeather | 2023-05-05T02:46:26+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/weather/article/tx-wfo-dallas-ft-worth-warnings-watches-and-18080295.php |
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man accused of playing a role in the death of a pizza delivery driver.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said detectives made an arrest Tuesday in the homicide of 57-year-old Steve Flynn. IMPD said it is withholding the 33-year-old suspect’s identity at this time “for investigative reasons.” Police also have not announced charges but said they expect to release further details in the coming days.
Flynn was shot at about 11 p.m. on March 30 in the 1400 block of North Priscilla Avenue — near 16th and Arlington on the city’s east side. Flynn was in critical condition when medics took him to the hospital, where he died.
“So, he delivered a pizza around 11 that turned out to be an abandoned house,” explained Flynn’s brother, Kevin. “He got out of his car, he was shot at close range. They took the pizza and the car, drove up to an area around 30th and Arlington and left him there to die, and it’s just very sad.”
Anyone with information about this incident should call Detective Gregory Shue at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or email him at Gregory.Shue@indy.gov. The public can also submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. | 2023-04-12T15:38:30+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/impd-makes-arrest-in-deadly-shooting-of-pizza-delivery-driver/ |
‘I hope you starve now’: Daughter accused of stealing $1M from mother
HENDERSON, Nev. (KVVU/Gray News) - Police outside of Las Vegas are investigating a woman accused of stealing $1 million from her mother.
The Henderson Police Department reports Deborah Burnette faces charges of theft and exploitation of an elderly person in connection with its investigation that began on Feb. 27, 2021, reported by KVVU.
Police report the mother’s daughter-in-law said that her mother-in-law had over $1 million stolen from her bank account.
The mother said her daughter, Burnette, had stolen the money after she came to town to help take care of her ill husband, according to a warrant affidavit from Henderson police.
Burnette was verbally abusive and bullied the mother into adding her to the mother’s bank account. The bank told the mother and daughter-in-law that Burnette had wired just over $1 million out of the mother’s account, according to police documents.
When Burnette was confronted, the mother said Burnette admitted to taking the money and told her, “I hope you starve now,” and “I hope you die so I can spit on your grave,” the warrant documents said.
The mother opened a new account so her daughter couldn’t access it, and the money was frozen in Burnette’s account, the warrant said. Burnett reportedly called and threatened her mother about the account change.
Burnette told police she didn’t steal the money but was keeping it so she could “safeguard it” from her sister-in-law.
Henderson police said Burnette was booked into the detention center and currently has a court hearing scheduled for May 24.
Copyright 2022 kVVU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-12T02:52:13+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2022/05/12/i-hope-you-starve-now-daughter-accused-stealing-1m-mother/ |
6-year-old Iowan wins BMX race
6-year-old Iowan wins BMX race
AGAINST IRAN. A SIX YEAR OLD IOWAN MADE HISTORY OVER THE WEEKEND. YES, YOU HEARD ME. THIS BOY RIGHT HERE. LOOK HOW CUTE IS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD. HIS NAME ASHER KING. ASHER REPRESENTED HIS HOMETOWN OF CARLISLE IN WHAT IS CALLED THE GREATEST RACE IN THE WORLD. THE INVITE ONLY RACE REPRESENTS PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD FIGHTING FOR A NUMBER ONE PLACE. YOU CAN SEE THAT ON THE FRONT OF THE BMX BIKES. ASHER WON IOWA AND MISSOURI’S BMX RACE AND PUNCHED A TICKET TO THE RACE OF CHAMPS IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA. THEY’RE THE ROOKIES, STARTING WITH PLATE NUMBER 279, WHICH IS A LOW RANKING PLATE AND MADE HIS WAY ACTUALLY INTO FIRST PLACE, WHICH EARNED HIM A NUMBER ONE PLATE IN THE HIGHEST RANK. IF YOU THOUGHT THAT WAS IMPRESSIVE LISTEN TO THIS, ONLY 128 OF THESE NUMBER ONE RED PLATES AND NO WORLD WERE HANDED OUT. AND ASHER, WHO STARTED RACING IN JULY A FEW MONTHS AGO, WON THE HONOR. ASHER, HIS MOM, TOLD ME HE’S TAKING SOME TIME OFF FOR WRESTLING, BUT HE’LL BE BA
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6-year-old Iowan wins BMX race
A 6-year-old Iowan made history over the weekend.Asher King represented his hometown of Carlisle in what is called the "Greatest Race on Earth."The invite-only race represents people from all over the world fighting for a #1 plate.Asher won Iowa and Missouri's BMX race and punched a ticket to the race of champs in Tulsa, Oklahoma.In Tulsa, the rookie started with plate number 279, which is a low ranking, and got his way into first place!Only 128 #1 plates in the world were handed out. Asher, who just started racing in July, won the honor.Asher's mother told KCCI that he is taking some time off for wrestling but will be back out on the track in January.
TULSA, Okla. —
A 6-year-old Iowan made history over the weekend.
Asher King represented his hometown of Carlisle in what is called the "Greatest Race on Earth."
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The invite-only race represents people from all over the world fighting for a #1 plate.
Asher won Iowa and Missouri's BMX race and punched a ticket to the race of champs in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In Tulsa, the rookie started with plate number 279, which is a low ranking, and got his way into first place!
Only 128 #1 plates in the world were handed out. Asher, who just started racing in July, won the honor.
Asher's mother told KCCI that he is taking some time off for wrestling but will be back out on the track in January. | 2022-11-28T22:57:28+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/6-year-old-iowan-wins-bmx-race/42078962 |
If you know a thunderstorm is happening or you hear thunder in the distance, experts say to wait before taking a shower or bath.
There are real reasons why this rule exists. And public health authorities advise against it. Here's more on why:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn that lightning can travel through plumbing. This might not be a surprise as when we think about plumbing, we think about metal, a conductor of electricity. The CDC says that even though many houses may be fitted with PVC or plastic piping, the risk could still be there.
The CDC says that people should avoid any contact with plumbing and running water during a storm that has lightning to reduce their risk of being struck. The CDC says, "it is best to avoid all water during a thunderstorm. Do not shower, bathe, wash dishes, or wash your hands."
If you hear thunder in the distance, the National Weather Service says that's a good indication that lightning is probably within 10 miles away. A storm can travel fast, so you'll need to heed the sound of thunder as a warning to act immediately if, say, you are in the shower.
Lightning is dangerous, so take it seriously. The heat around a bolt of lightning can get up to about 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, or five times hotter than the sun's surface, the National Weather Service says.
While most deaths from lightning occur during the summer and while people are outside, there have still been cases where people have been struck by lightning inside their homes. That said, it's still advised always to go inside when you hear lightning and thunder approaching.
While lightning isn't always deadly, a bolt can cause serious injuries like burns, brain trauma, skin lesions, and more.
Do not use appliances or other devices connected to an electrical outlet either.
The CDC also says, "Avoid anything that will increase your risk of being struck by lightning, such as being near or under tall trees." | 2022-09-23T00:06:53+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/reasons-why-you-shouldnt-take-a-shower-in-a-thunder-storm |
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
The recall includes approximately 2.2 million of the Peloton Bikes Model PL01. The bikes were sold from January 2018 through May 2023 for about $1,400. They were sold at Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Peloton and Dick’s websites.
Peloton has received 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching from the bike during use, including 13 reports of injuries including a fractured wrist, lacerations and bruises due to falling from the bike.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled exercise bikes and to contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering a free seat post that can be self-installed.
Peloton can be reached at 866-679-9129 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET, seven days a week or online at www.onepeloton.com. Consumers can click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the Peloton website page for information on how to request the free seat post and instructions for installation.
Peloton has been in the process of a corporate reorganization. In October the company announced it was cutting about 500 jobs. That announcement came after the company said in August that it would cut 784 jobs, close its North America distribution network and shift delivery work to third-party providers.
Peloton experienced incredible sales growth during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The New York-based company’s share price multiplied by more than five times in 2020 amid lockdowns that made its bikes and treadmills popular among customers who pay a monthly fee to participate in its interactive workouts.
But sales began to slow in 2021 as the distribution of vaccines drew many people out of their homes and back into gyms.
Shares of Peloton Interactive Inc. fell more than 6% in Thursday morning trading. | 2023-05-11T16:11:33+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/peloton-recalling-more-than-2m-exercise-bikes-because-the-seat-post-assembly-can-break-during-use/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Higher education is expensive for pretty much anyone and it can get put on the back burner for single parents trying to support their families. That’s where Single Parent Scholarship Fund comes in.
Being a single parent is a tall task.
“We have a lot of volunteers who help us with those interviews and they find it very rewarding but honestly, they say, I never understood how much was involved in being a single parent, and trying to go to school, and care for their children and work,” SPSF Senior Director of Corporate Giving Steven Hinds said.
SPSF is there to help make it possible for hundreds of single parents to continue their education every year. But this is not your typical scholarship.
“We allow them to use those funds however they need, so the funds don’t have to go just to the institution,” Hinds said.
It could be food, clothes or even paying rent. It is important flexibility for single parents who have a lot on their plate. Now you can help out too by going to the Spark of Hope Awards; a fundraising dinner and ceremony.
“While we appreciate gifts of all sizes, we also want people to know that no gift is too small,” Hinds said.
“While certainly, it is a fundraising event, it is also a friend-raising event. So we encourage people who maybe haven’t been to one of our events before to join us on July 28,” he added.
SPSF does more than give out money. It also provides support for families in a lot of ways. To learn more, click here. | 2022-07-12T04:43:37+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/community/doing-good/doing-good-single-parent-scholarship-fund-raises-money-to-send-parents-back-to-school/ |
WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
653 PM PST Tue Nov 22 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Poor air quality.
* WHERE...Central, north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during
periods of stagnant air.
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor
burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be
limited as much as possible. According to state air quality
agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants
close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with
your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
FRIDAY...
* WHERE...Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance's Professional Liability team has built out its regional underwriting management structure, promoting five to Region Leader positions. The new Regional Leaders include Rob Martin, Ed Perry, Katie Konfala, Cara Hardacker, and Brendan Carpenter.
According to Tony Giacco, Chief Underwriting Officer for Professional Liability in the Americas, "In building out these regional management teams, we're focusing resources to give our broker and clients greater access to teams empowered to make underwriting decisions and tailor D&O coverage based on their operating environment. Especially in the current economy, brokers and clients see a lot of value in our collaborative approach, and we believe they will see even more with this enhanced regional structure."
Mr. Giacco added: "These Regional Leader promotions are well earned. Collectively, Rob, Ed, Katie, Cara and Brendan have more than 80 years of professional underwriting experience. While market competition continues to intensify, it would be hard for any business to find D&O expertise with the level of experience, attention, and collaboration that these underwriting managers and their regional teams have."
AXA XL's enhanced Directors & Officers regional teams now include:
- Rob Martin, joining Greg McCoy and Jason Hawkins to managing Professional Liability business in the AXA XL's East Zone, the business' largest zone.
- Brendan Carpenter, joining Nick Carlson and Hank Toolan in managing regional business in the Central Zone.
- Katie Konfala and Cara Hardacker teaming up with Ed Perry to lead growth of AXA XL's regional book of business in its West Zone.
AXA XL's Directors & Officers insurance helps cover defense costs and damages arising out of wrongful act allegations and lawsuits brought against an organization's board of directors and/or officers. D&O claims are becoming increasingly common, and individual directors and officers are also at increasing risk of being held personally liable.
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DHAKA,Bangladesh (AP) — The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday with Bangladesh to provide $4.5 billion to help the country weather disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine and manage risks from climate change.
The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF’s executive board, which is expected within weeks. Bangladesh sought the loans as its foreign currency reserves were dwindling due to a weakening currency and soaring costs for imports.
The IMF said in a statement that the money was aimed at stabilizing the economy, protecting vulnerable people and promoting structural change to support strong, inclusive and sustainable growth.
“Bangladesh’s robust economic recovery from the pandemic has been interrupted by Russia’s war in Ukraine, leading to a sharp widening of the current account deficit, a rapid decline of foreign exchange reserves, rising inflation and slowing growth,” said Rahul Anand, who led a visiting IMF staff mission.
The group arrived in Bangladesh late last month to iron out provisions for providing the loan to the South Asian nation of more than 160 million people. | 2022-11-09T12:53:17+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/IMF-Bangladesh-reach-preliminary-deal-for-4-5B-17570652.php |
The world-largest musical instrument trade show is back with state-of-the-art gear
SHANGHAI, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now open for Music China, which makes a return to Shanghai, China, October 11th -14th, 2023, in the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC). The premier event is now back with a stunning upgrade.
Music China 2023 is set to span up to 120,000 gross square meters, providing indoor and outdoor halls across SNIEC for over 1,500 respected companies from 22 countries and regions to unveil cutting-edge releases.
Industry leaders worldwide will be side by side to showcase and communicate at this industry crossroads. Pioneering enterprises worldwide geared up for the four-day event include AXL, Bluethner, C. Bechstein, Casio, Fazioli, Fender, Fine Legend, Gewa, Gibson, Hailun, HsingHai, Jinbao, Jinyin, Kawai, KHS, Martin, Medeli, Parsons, Pearl River, Pioneer DJ, Ringway, Samick, Schimmel, Selmer, Shanghai No.1 National Musical Instruments Factory, Steinway, Taylor, Yamaha and so on. Exhibition groups from multiple countries and regions including German, Italy, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Japan, etc. and musical instrument industry clusters such as Yangzhou, Queshan, Zheng'an, Raoyang, Lankao, Suning and Meicun will convene to display their newest and best gear.
Music China offers a one-stop purchase experience. Our VIP club premier plan can provide members with incredible benefits and massively boost purchase efficiency. Join us for more information.
Registration for Music China 2023 is open now, free registration will be available until September 15th.
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For questions about exhibiting at Music China, contact musicchina@shanghai-intex.com or +86 21 62952066.
About Music China:
Initiated in 2002, after 20 years of development, Music China has now been acknowledged as one of the world's most influential musical instrument exhibitions. Exhibiting companies and products on display cover the whole picture of the industry, spanning from product design and manufacturing to music teaching and training.
About Shanghai Intex:
Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd was originally the exhibition organizing business of Shanghai Intex, a pioneering exhibition organizer established in 1995. Starting in 1998, Shanghai Intex has organized over 100 trade shows and conferences with a total exhibition space of over 2 million sqm. Shanghai Intex is comprised of professional teams with a wealth of experience in organizing major international events, covering the creative industry, healthcare, lifestyle, advanced manufacturing and consumer electronics.
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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – Something fishy found along a Florida waterway sparked the curiosity of thousands of social media users about a week ago.
On Nov. 10, Central Florida resident Tammy Jenkins took to the Florida Photography Facebook group to share her pictures of a so-called “demon fish” she found at Johnson Field Boat Ramp in Putnam County.
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And with a sharp, toothy smile like that, it’s easy to see why commenters were mistaking it for something evil and supernatural.
“WTH is this fish with teeth like a vampire?” Facebook commenter Jennifer Matthews said.
“Well thanks, now I am probably going to have nightmares, that thing!!!! Is seared into my retinas,” Lori Bara added.
“Freakishly cool to look at. I wouldn’t want to see a live one tho,” Lelia Burton Baylor wrote.
Most people took stabs at what kind of fish they thought it was. Some said snakehead, piranha, even demon fish, according to social media user Timothy Betancourt.
But most commenters correctly guessed the species — most likely a bowfin, more commonly known as a mudfish.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials, that’s what the dead fish is thought to be. The bowfin is native to the state and known for its big mouth with sharp teeth and aggressive behavior.
You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: | 2022-11-17T22:21:52+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2022/11/17/somethings-fishy-photos-show-demon-fish-found-along-florida-waterway/ |
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Amazon.com, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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PACIFIC BEACH, Wash. — Seabrook has become a place for tourists to visit on the Washington coast for nearly two decades, with many things to do each summer. But not many people know that there are many activities in the outdoors that you can enjoy as well. With many acres of mountain bike and hiking trails, and of course, we cannot forget the main attraction, the ocean.
“I was born and raised here in Grays Harbor County; I really wanted to share my backyard with people,” said Buck Giles. “I'm lucky to be in a spot where I can surf in the morning and ride in the afternoon.”
Suppose you looking for guided adventures, including biking, fishing, surfing, hiking, and more. Buck’s NW is the place to check out in Seabrook. They have services, whether you’d like to indulge in some mountain biking or you’d rather learn a water sport like skimboarding, surfing, or paddleboarding.
Buck's NW has multiple rentals, adventures and lessons for customers.
“There really is something for everyone here,” said Casey Roloff from Seabrook. “It's not just a place where you're going to do only extreme sports.”
There are many ways for visitors to adventure in the outdoors of this beach town, but when it comes to exploring the area, the preferred method is on two wheels.
“The best way to explore Seabrook is definitely by bike,” Giles said. “All of our trails are geared toward the developing mountain biker.”
Don’t have a bike? No problem, because they offer a variety of bicycles for rent for the choice of your riding style.
So elevate your outdoor experience, and discover your own adventure in Pacific Beach.
KING 5's Evening celebrates the Northwest. Contact us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email. | 2023-06-30T03:49:08+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/exploring-the-outdoors-on-washington-coast-surfing-mountain-biking-jose-harbor-hiking/281-ffcb8939-582e-4e8e-995d-df6ae53c9548 |
- Record revenue growth in Q3 of 130% YoY
- New clients in North America, Europe, and Latin America
- New Managing Directors, Principal, Research Director, and Principal Advisor
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liminal, a leading boutique strategy advisory firm serving digital identity, fintech, and cybersecurity clients, and the private equity and venture capital community, today announced that it has achieved record Q3 revenue growth of 130% year over year. The company has added five senior members to its team to continue to drive substantial growth over the coming years.
Liminal shared the following updates:
Business Performance - Liminal grew Q3 revenue 130% year over year. To date, Liminal has advised over $8 billion in M&A deals, supported over 55 product launches, and generated over $500 million in new product revenue.
Client Growth - The company has expanded its global footprint with new clients in North America, Europe, and Latin America. In addition, Liminal has announced the launch of an expert network, the Liminal Answer Network, to accelerate growth, connect insights, and better serve Liminal's clients globally.
Leadership Expansion - The company continues to attract top talent to its team:
- Nik Walser, Managing Director - With over 25 years of experience advising the world's largest global financial institutions and technology firms, Nik joins Liminal's Leadership Team as a Managing Director to lead our Advisory practice.
- Paul Stovall, Managing Director - With over 20 years of experience in Sales and Customer Success, Paul will lead the Go-to-Market practice.
- Dr. Gilad Rosner, Principal - A published academic and sought-after advisor on the evolution of digital identity management, privacy regimes, IoT, and other emerging technologies, Gilad joins Liminal as a Principal focused on client engagement and market research.
- Steven D'Alfonso, Research Director - With over 30 years of experience in financial services and technology in risk, compliance and fraud, Steve joins Liminal as a Research Director to lead the Company's research practice.
- Chris Pick, Principal Advisor - A seasoned Chief Marketing Officer, Chris has deep experience overseeing multinational marketing functions and executing strategy across large enterprises. Chris joins Liminal as a Principal Advisor to support strategic growth across go-to-market and sales enablement engagements.
Travis Jarae, Liminal CEO and founder, said, "Liminal's growth is a testament to the Company's position at the forefront of the digital identity space and focused commitment to partnering with leading companies that are solving the world's digital identity challenges. I am thrilled to welcome these new leaders to our phenomenal team to drive Liminal's next phase of growth."
Today, the global digital identity market includes over 3,000 companies estimated to be worth $210 billion. Liminal has assisted companies in the space from market entry, fundraising, and strategic evaluations to early company ideation and expansion through exit. Liminal's Digital Identity Landscape is a proprietary framework to help companies keep track of market growth and trends and understand the strategic importance of the many different solutions moving into 2023 and beyond.
ABOUT LIMINAL:
Liminal is a boutique strategy advisory firm serving digital identity, fintech, and cybersecurity clients, and the private equity and venture capital community. Since 2016, we have offered objective, high-impact strategic advice, and analytical services, helping to support clients in crucial business decisions at all stages of the product and business lifecycle. We've advised many of the world's most innovative business leaders, investors, and government officials on building, buying, and investing in the next generation of integrated digital identity platforms and technologies. As a result, our clients trust us to set strategic direction in light of radically evolving ecosystem dynamics, pursue new growth strategies, capitalize on M&A opportunities, and optimize deal flow. We see the solutions to these complex digital challenges not as a 'what' but as a 'how.' We don't just tell you about the destination, we show you how to get there.
Contact: Kristen Grazia
Contact email: kristen.grazia@liminal.co
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TRACY FLICK CAN’T WIN by Tom Perrotta, Scribner, 272 pages, $27
When we last saw Tracy Flick, the ambitious high school girl in Tom Perrotta’s 1998 novel, Election, she’d been named student body president. But hers was a soiled victory that came only after a humiliating recount.
“Despite the actual outcome of the election, I still felt like a loser,” Tracy says. When the first (fraudulent) results were announced, “I stood up by mistake and was laughed at by hundreds of people. There was something true in that laughter, a truth I felt would taint every good thing in my life for years to come.”
She’s right: There was something true in that laughter, but it’s something true about us, not her. Ever since Reese Witherspoon immortalized Tracy in the movie version of Election, determined women have been labeled Tracy Flicks. It’s a handy slur to disparage female ambition, to laugh off the efforts of smart women who try too hard.
Now, Tracy is back in Perrotta’s ruminative sequel, Tracy Flick Can’t Win. Like Hillary Clinton, Tracy never fulfilled her plans to become president of the United States. She never even came close. When her mother developed multiple sclerosis, Tracy dropped out of Georgetown Law School to take care of her. It was a loving and dutiful decision — the kind that flunks the test for American success.
At the start of Tracy Flick Can’t Win, her youthful dreams look like dress-up clothes abandoned in the attic. The idea that she was once destined for “something amazing” seems quaint. “I didn’t believe that anymore,” Tracy admits, “but I remembered the feeling, almost like I’d been anointed by some higher authority, and I missed it sometimes.” These days, Tracy is a single mother raising a 10-year-old daughter. Instead of pulling the levers of international politics from the White House, she’s enforcing the dress code at a New Jersey high school.
Yes, Tracy Flick is an assistant principal.
She may be chastened by life’s disappointments, but she is not wholly quelled by them. After being passed over for three other promotions, she knows her moment has arrived. Principal Jack Weede just announced his long-delayed retirement, and, given Tracy’s exemplary service — including acting as principal while Weede recovered from a heart attack — she has every reason to assume the job will be hers.
Her confidence is bolstered by the president of the school board, Kyle Dorfman, who also is the wealthiest man in town. All Tracy has to do to win Dorfman’s support is play along with his silly plan to build a local hall of fame. But that simple expediency scratches all her old anxieties. Serving on the advisory board for this new honor, she keeps wondering, “What would happen if my old high school started a Hall of Fame and my name came up for consideration?” While silently rehearsing her own failures, she must grin through inane committee meetings that place male athletic triumphs and female pleasantness at the pinnacle of human accomplishment.
Perrotta has cleverly designed this sequel to re-create the tragicomedy of Election in a new era. Even Tracy notices the parallels between her teenage campaign for president of the Student Government Association and her adult effort to be appointed principal. “It brought back memories I’d prefer not to dwell on,” she says, before dwelling once again on the efforts of her civics teacher to keep her from winning by tampering with the ballots. “For a while,” she says, “I tried to turn it into a funny story.”
That’s what Perrotta tries to do too. But, in both novels, the humor is a subtle indictment. I had forgotten that Election opens with a classroom discussion of the Glen Ridge sexual assault. In that real-life 1989 crime, high school football players in New Jersey gang raped a 17-year-old girl with an intellectual disability. In the novel, the students talking about the case believe that the football players deserved to have “a good time” and that the girl was asking for it. The teacher is horrified — we’re horrified — but then we blithely move on to enjoy the humiliation of Tracy Flick, a know-it-all teenage girl who had been seduced by her English teacher.
Now, decades later, Tracy Flick Can’t Win opens in the midst of the #MeToo movement. Reading the shocking stories about Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Matt Lauer, and others, Tracy finally begins to realize that she was a victim all those years ago. “It had become pretty clear to me that that was how it worked — you got tricked into feeling more exceptional than you actually were,” she says. Sadly, the only path toward healing is admitting that “maybe I’d been a little more ordinary than I would have liked to believe.”
Perrotta is often billed as a comic novelist, but he has become our patron saint of suburban melancholy. He knows so well how little worlds can generate their own unbearable pressures. Despite his steadily rising success — novels! movies! TV shows! — he demonstrates an intense empathy for the anguish experienced “by those who ne’er succeed.” Moving through short chapters, mostly narrated in the first person by a rotating collection of characters, Tracy Flick Can’t Win offers a sobering vision of lives marinating in regret.
The ending depends on a perverse kind of deus ex machina that some readers will consider too melodramatic. But that’s for us to argue about after you’ve read it. For the moment, suffice it to say that although Witherspoon’s note-perfect performance may never be forgotten, Perrotta has reclaimed the name Tracy Flick from the bucket of misogynist punchlines. | 2022-06-24T13:01:11+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/books/tracy-flick-is-back---and-shes-tired-of-losing/article_2a79103e-e846-11ec-b81c-0755748c7047.html |
NEW YORK – Al Pacino, 83, and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah are expecting a baby, the actor's representative confirmed Wednesday.
Pacino's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, verified the news first published by TMZ, but said there would be no statement at this time. The baby would be Pacino's fourth child. He has a 33-year-old daughter, Julie Marie, with acting coach Jan Tarrant and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia with actor Beverly D'Angelo.
Pacino and Alfallah reportedly began dating last year. She describes herself as a “raconteur” on her Instagram page and her IMDB page notes that she's a producer on two movies currently in post-production, including the Pacino-starrer “Billy Knight.”
Pacino's baby news follows close on the heels of longtime friend and collaborator Robert De Niro's own. A representative for the 79-year-old actor confirmed earlier this month that De Niro had become a father for the seventh time, but few other details — including the identity of the mother — were released. | 2023-05-31T14:42:17+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/entertainment/2023/05/31/al-pacino-83-and-noor-alfallah-29-are-expecting-a-baby/ |
Following a nine-month national search, Drew University has chosen Hilary L. Link as its 15th president. Link will take office on July 1, following the retirement of Thomas J. Schwarz, who had committed to a three-year term.
Link comes to the Madison campus after serving as president of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., for three years. She also served as dean of Temple University Rome and vice provost at Barnard College of Columbia University. A graduate of Stanford and Yale Universities, she also directed scholar programs at New York University.
William W. Landis III, chair of the university’s board of trustees, said he was “extremely proud of the work President Schwarz has done over the last several years to put Drew in a position to appeal to another proven leader like Hilary.” He called Link “a natural fit” for the school, given her innovative leadership and experience in the New York and international higher education spheres.
Drew admits to facing financial challenges recently, including the pandemic and a decrease in the number of college-aged students. As a result, the school’s endowment is less able to provide financial aid and academic opportunities.
After consulting with experts, the school is exploring selling parcels of campus land for housing and has sued Madison over the borough’s omission of the land when calculating affordable housing obligations. In addition, the Friends of the Drew Forest, an environmental group, opposes the development of the land and has filed a brief in the lawsuit.
In a statement, Link noted, “The past several years have been particularly challenging for small liberal arts colleges, and I look forward to working with Drew’s faculty and staff across the university, including the College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and Drew Theological School, to build on their tremendous work.”
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Tina Kelley may be reached at tkelley@njadvancemedia.com. | 2023-02-08T19:43:57+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/education/2023/02/drew-university-names-new-president-following-a-nine-month-search.html |
In recognition of their impact, Talenti is celebrating the four culinary creators by providing monetary grants to support their work and creating a limited-edition tasting menu
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a brand that sources inspiration from the culinary world, Talenti is committed to supporting diverse culinary creators and celebrating their heritage, culture and contributions to their communities. That's why, this National Culinary Arts Month, Talenti® Gelato & Sorbetto is partnering with Black Food Folks to amplify the voices of and provide monetary grants to four trailblazing Black culinary creators. This is the third consecutive year that Talenti has partnered with Black Food Folks, a fellowship of Black professionals in food and drink, to provide grants and recognition to culinary creators and celebrate their craftsmanship.
Talenti is honoring Maya-Camille Broussard, a native of Chicago's South Side and founder of Justice of the Pies, as the Culinary Creator Hero. Maya-Camille founded Justice of the Pies in honor of her late father and gives back to her community in his memory through her culinary workshop I KNEAD LOVE which supports children who reside in lower income communities affected by food insecurities. This fall, Maya-Camille plans to achieve her dream by opening her first-ever Justice of the Pies storefront on the South Side of Chicago. In addition to selling delicious pies, Maya-Camille hopes to create a space that brings together her community and fosters relationships. In addition to Maya-Camille, three additional individuals are receiving grants and being recognized as the brand's Culinary Creator Honorees: Jasmine Macon, Felicia Mayden and Ashleigh Pearson.
Together with the Culinary Creator Honorees, Talenti is releasing a limited-edition Tasting Menu that will include delicious treats created by Jasmine, Felicia, and Ashleigh, using their favorite Talenti Gelato. The limited-edition recipes can be found at each of their establishments from July 18th to August 14th.
"At Talenti, we are so inspired by the work Maya-Camille, Jasmine, Felicia and Ashleigh are doing in their communities and sharing their love of food and giving back in meaningful ways," said Russel Lilly, General Manager, North American Ice Cream at Unilever. "We are proud to continue supporting local businesses and celebrating the successes of the Black culinary community, while giving them a platform and resources to amplify their voices and expand their culinary reach."
Talenti is celebrating Maya-Camille's impact with a video that highlights her background, personal story and contributions to the culinary world. Read more on Maya-Camille on OprahDaily.com as part of Oprah Winfrey's "The Life You Want" program.
More on the Culinary Creator Honorees and their recipes:
- Jasmine Macon from Charlotte, NC is paving her own culinary path and chasing her dream of opening her own donut shop, Beyond Amazing Donuts (B.A.D.), this summer. Jasmine created a Mango Donut with Basil Caramel and Ginger Crumb with Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbetto. Available at Hex Coffee (1824 Statesville Ave. 101, Charlotte, NC 28206), every Saturday from July 23 to August 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Felicia Mayden, executive pastry chef at The Emily Hotel in Chicago, IL, participates in #BakersAgainstRacism, which connects Bakers across the globe to fight against racism, amongst other community outreach and fundraisers. Felicia's recipe incorporates Talenti Madagascan Vanilla Bean Gelato in a Banana Pudding Ice Cream Sandwich. Available at The Emily Hotel (311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607).
- Ashleigh Pearson, of Petite Soeur in Washington D.C., has taken her background in science and turned it into a business that delivers on her belief that luxury chocolate should be more accessible without sacrificing quality. Ashleigh created a Coconut Lime Brownie Pop with Talenti Caribbean Coconut Gelato. Available at Petite Soeur (1332 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007).
"We are so thankful for our ongoing partnership with Talenti, a brand that shares our vision for supporting and lifting up Black culinary creators," said Clay Williams and Colleen Vincent, founders of Black Food Folks. "The grants from Talenti will allow these four women to continue the incredible work they are doing in their communities and invest in their growing culinary endeavors."
Learn more about the Culinary Creators and their recipes at TalentiGelato.com.
About Talenti® Gelato & Sorbetto
Talenti® Gelato & Sorbetto is crafted for taste – using only the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world, and using a slow-cooking process that's so unmistakable – it's "Clearly Talenti." It's with this unique focus on real ingredients and craftsmanship that the brand has grown from a small gelateria in 2003 to the best-selling gelato in the United States. Packaged in recyclable and reusable containers, Talenti is not only the difference you can see, but the one you can taste.
For a full list of Talenti products and to find retail locations that sell Talenti, please visit www.TalentiGelato.com. To keep up with Talenti news, visit Talenti on Facebook, Instagram or follow us on Twitter.
About Unilever North America
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 148,000 employees and generated sales of €52.4 billion in 2021. Over half of our footprint is in developing and emerging markets. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic brands like Dove, Knorr, Hellmann's, Magnum, Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Degree, Seventh Generation, St. Ives, Suave, TRESemmé, and Vaseline.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap, more than 100 years ago, and it's at the heart of how we run our company today.
The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
- improving the health of the planet;
- improving people's health, confidence and wellbeing; and
- contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
While there is still more to do, in the past year we're proud to have achieved sector leadership in S&P's Dow Jones Sustainability Index, 'Triple A' status in CDP's Climate, Water and Forest benchmarks, and to be named as the top ranked company in the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Sustainability Leaders survey for the eleventh consecutive year.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
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(The Hill) – Voters in California, Vermont and Michigan on Tuesday approved ballot measures enshrining abortion rights into their state constitutions, while those in traditional red states Montana and Kentucky rejected measures that would have restricted access to reproductive care.
The votes signal strength to effort to support abortion rights after the Supreme Court in June ruled to overturn the landmark 1973 case Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to the procedure.
In August, Kansans had also rejected a ballot measure that would have given the state legislature the authority to restrict abortion access through a state constitutional amendment.
The ballot votes came amid high-profile Senate and House races, with some candidates running for office across the nation with hardline views on abortion access.
Already in post-Roe America, about half of all states have moved to restrict abortion access, even as polls show most Americans approve of the right to abortion.
Republicans including Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) have proposed a 15-week national abortion ban, though other members of the party have supported leaving the issue up to the states.
Democrats, by contrast, had made protecting abortion rights a key plank of their midterms platform.
Planned Parenthood on Tuesday night tweeted that “the message is clear” from voters.
“The majority of voters don’t want politicians deciding personal medical decisions for them,” the reproductive health care rights group said.
Vermont became the first state to explicitly enshrine abortion rights into its state constitution after voters approved their ballot measure, according to unofficial results from the secretary of state’s office.
In Michigan, Republicans had hoped to enact a 1931 law that would ban abortions in all cases except to save the life of a mother, which morphed into a legal challenge that worked its way up to the state’s high court.
On Election Day, however, Michigan voters were confronted with a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution, which would make the 1931 law and the court fight moot.
Voting results show 53 percent of Michiganders supported the measure, compared to 46 percent who voted to reject it, according to a New York Times tracker, in another victory for abortion rights.
In California, an overwhelmingly blue state, about 68 percent of voters approved a similar ballot measure enshrining abortion rights into the state constitution, while roughly 31 percent rejected it, according to local affiliate KRON, which is owned by The Hill’s parent company Nexstar.
Kentucky voters faced a ballot measure that would declare there is no right to an abortion in the state constitution, similar to the Kansas measure that was rejected.
According to The New York Times tracker, 52 percent of Kentucky voters rejected the move, while 47 percent supported it.
Montana voters, meanwhile, rejected a ballot measure to approve the Born Alive Infants Protection Act. The law declares any fetus or embryo that survives an abortion is a legal person and criminalized doctors who do not try to save the life of a “born alive” infant.
About 53 percent of Montana voters rejected the ballot measure, while 46 percent supported it, per The New York Times. | 2022-11-09T15:34:49+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/voters-support-abortion-rights-in-all-five-states-with-ballot-measures/ |
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday selected Drew McKissick as their chairman for a fourth term at a convention where some of the party’s 2024 presidential hopefuls made pitches to voters in the first-in-the-South primary state.
McKissick has led the party since 2017 in a state where the GOP holds all statewide-elected positions, all but one U.S. House seat and control of both legislative chambers. He defeated three challengers. Party officials said in a release that under McKissick’s leadership, “more Republicans than ever before” had won election.
Neither of South Carolina’s presidential contenders, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, attended the gathering in Lexington, a suburb of Columbia, the capital.
Scott, who entered the race on Friday, sent a video that was played for delegates, and a political action committee that backs him sponsored a breakfast for them.
“The GOP, the great opportunity party, is in fact the dominant party in our great state, because of people just like you,” said Scott. He encouraged activists to come to his formal campaign launch event Monday in North Charleston so they could be “a part of South Carolina — and hopefully American — history.”
If elected, Scott would be the first Black Republican president.
Haley, a former governor who kicked off her campaign in February, did not appear in person or via video. She did get a mention from the rostrum when a McKissick rival noted that Haley had resigned as governor before the end of her second term to join the Trump administration as U.N. envoy.
The GOP’s 2024 field is expanding, with Scott, Haley, former President Donald Trump and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson already running. Another hopeful, entrepreneur and “anti-woke” activist Vivek Ramaswamy was the sole candidate to address the convention in person.
In a video, Trump said that “now is the time to complete our mission and finish what we started” and “evict Joe Biden from the White House.” A video from Never Back Down, a super political action committee supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares to enter the race, showcased DeSantis’ background, including his military service and ongoing disputes with the Walt Disney Co., saying the governor has “refused to let Disney push us around.”
This past week, Disney announced it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development. The decision followed a year of attacks from DeSantis and the Florida Legislature because the company opposed a state law that bans classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit against DeSantis and other officials last month.
Given its prominent status on the nomination calendar, South Carolina for months has drawn a number of GOP presidential contenders.
Trump visited in January to roll out his South Carolina leadership team, which includes Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. DeSantis made his debut trip last month, drawing hundreds to two events. Former Vice President Mike Pence has come numerous times to a state where support from white evangelical Christians is critical.
Trump’s support in the state has remained high since his South Carolina primary victory helped propel him to the 2016 nomination. But Tyler J. Corn, who heads up the Greater Spartanburg Young Republicans, said he’s somewhat dubious that those who say they support the former president will actually vote for him when it comes time to do so next year.
“I think there’s a lot of people that realistically say they love Donald Trump who probably end up voting for Ron DeSantis, because I think a lot of believe that he’s a proven winner, and the president, they’re a little bit more concerned about that,” Corn said on the sidelines of the convention. “I’ve even heard people say, ‘Well I love Donald Trump, I just don’t love the way he always says things.’ And I haven’t heard that complaint with Ron DeSantis yet.” ___
Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP | 2023-05-21T10:15:08+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/politics/ap-politics/ap-south-carolina-republicans-hear-pitches-from-2024-candidates-reelect-state-party-chairman/ |
Irving could return Sunday, Nets list him as questionable
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving could return from his suspension and play for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday after apologizing for hurting the Jewish community when he posted a link to a film with antisemitic material. The Nets listed Irving as questionable for the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on their injury report Saturday. He has missed the last eight games. The team suspended the point guard for a minimum of five games without pay on Nov. 3 after he refused to say he had no antisemitic beliefs. He apologized in an interview with SNY on Saturday. | 2022-11-20T02:35:25+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/19/irving-could-return-sunday-nets-list-him-as-questionable/ |
Latest collaboration by the eco-conscious brand features ‘Peanuts’ characters
Whether you are a fan of the “Peanuts” comic and characters, comfortable shoes, sustainable products or all three, you won’t want to miss out on Cariuma’s line of “Peanuts” sneakers that just hit the market. Snoopy and other members of the gang adorn these skate-style shoes for a look that’s whimsical and a fit that’s comfortable. What’s more, other collections, such as the Van Gogh Museum line, and classic styles are also available.
If you want your choice in footwear to be about more than appearances, you’ll also love that Cariuma focuses on sustainability in the materials and the manufacturing process. So you can feel good about slipping on these trendy, casual kicks.
Cariuma collaborations
If you have your heart set on a pair of “Peanuts” sneakers, keep in mind that there is a good chance they will sell out quickly. This is the third time the company has worked with “Peanuts” on a collaboration, and they went quickly each time. “Peanuts” is just one of the collaboration collections Cariuma currently has to offer. A few other popular collaborations include:
- Van Gogh Museum: Made to celebrate the museum’s 50th anniversary, this line showcases florals and landscapes in a Vincent van Gogh artistic style.
- National Geographic: Available in two color options, these shoes feature a peace lily pattern.
- Pantone: This collection contains shoes in a plethora of Pantone color options.
- Avatar: Celebrate the beauty of the oceans with this line of shoes available in multiple patterns.
These popular collaborations are just some of the collections offered by Cariuma. The company is frequently bringing back popular collaborations when they sell out or offer new ones.
Cariuma commitment to sustainability
If you are new to Cariuma, you’ll be pleased to learn that the company has a passion for sustainability. In addition to adhering to ethical practices in making products, it also uses eco-friendly materials, such as cotton, cork, rubber, sugarcane, bamboo and other natural or recycled items.
Cariuma’s commitment goes even further. For every pair of sneakers purchased, it plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest to help revitalize the ecosystems and animals that inhabit them. The result is products you can feel good about purchasing and wearing.
Cariuma sneaker styles
Skate shoes are the most popular style of Cariuma sneakers. Often preferred by skateboarders, these shoes also pair perfectly with many casual styles. They stand out in terms of comfort too.
Cariuma also offers variations of their skate shoes as well as slip-on and high-top sneakers. Regardless of the style you choose, they are available in sizes for men and women.
Best Cariuma sneakers
“Peanuts” Skate Canvas OCA Low Sneakers
Classic skate shoes with a low profile, these canvas sneakers are both cool and comfortable. They feature Snoopy on a skateboard, which is perfect for skate fans. They come in a choice of black, white or pink.
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“Peanuts” Skate Slip-On Pro Sneakers
The “Peanuts” collaboration line also offers a slip-on style. These laid-back shoes are easy to put on and take off, and they look great, too.
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“Peanuts” Skate Naico Pro Sneakers
“Peanuts” characters are featured on the sides and heels of these skate shoes, so they are fun and functional. They are made of a combination of suede and canvas for durable wear.
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Van Gogh Museum Sunflowers Canvas OCA Low Sneakers
The sunflower graphics of these Cariuma sneakers make them ideal for summer as well as art enthusiasts. They are vegan and made of organic cotton that’s breathable and sustainable.
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Van Gogh Museum Wheatfields with Crows OCA Low Sneakers
You’ll be right on trend with these low-profile sneakers that feature a classic Van Gogh work of art. They are made of canvas and have the Vincent signature on the sides.
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Pantone Canvas OCA Low Sneakers
Be bold with these sneakers from the Pantone collection that come in a choice of attention-grabbing colors. From neutral brown to bright blue, there’s a color for everyone in this collaboration.
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If you are a serious skateboarder, Catiba Pro sneakers are for you. Made of canvas and suede, they are designed to provide reliable grip and ankle support. They are good-looking, too.
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National Geographic Peace Lily OCA Low Sneakers
Get back to nature with these sneakers that sport a peace lily design. They’re part of the National Geographic collection and are made of sustainable canvas.
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Avatar Off-White/Blue NAIOCA PRO Sneakers
These sneakers are part of a limited edition that honors the oceans. This pair features the word “Avatar” on the side and tongue and has a blue ripple design on the bottom.
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Off-White Canvas NAIOCA Sneakers
White sneakers are in this year, which makes this pair a stylish pick. However, they come in several other colors too. Made of canvas and natural rubber, they offer an excellent blend of comfort and foot support.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum (NYSE: UNM) has a suite of tech-forward solutions in response to the growing needs of employees in a competitive talent market. According to recent Unum research, two of the top HR challenges in the workplace are support for employee's mental health and employee attraction and retention.1
Over half (56%) of U.S. workers said they felt mentally unwell according to Unum research. Polly Nicholas, SVP Unum Solutions said the company is at the center of helping employees when they need time away from work and employers save time when administering benefits.
"Unum has always been an organization that helps the working world thrive throughout life's moments. When you consider what the world has gone through in the last few years, now, more than ever, we are in a profound sort of touchstone for how we can show up for people," said Nicholas.
"Our internal data shows there was a 37% growth in Unum disability claims paid and 55% increase in leaves administered. When you couple that with the national conversation around leave, mental and financial wellness, our portfolio of solutions can provide meaningful support for America's workers and businesses," Nicholas added.
Unum's service and technology solutions complements businesses as they meet the needs of a changing workforce. The suite of digital solutions:
- Support Time Away: Unum Total Leave and Unum Leave Logic provide easy to understand leave planning and management tools that deliver an elevated employee experience and accurate data for HR.
- Integrate with HR Systems: Unum HR Connect can be integrated with top HRIS providers to create seamless implementation, administration and access.
- Improve Workforce Wellness: Unum Behavioral Health increases access to personalized experiences for employees and provides resources for employers to reduce mental health stigma.
Learn more about Unum's benefit solutions.
About Unum Group
Unum (NYSE: UNM), an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for more than 170 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2021, Unum reported revenues of $12.0 billion and paid $8.2 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies, recognized by the Ethisphere®.
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1 March 2022 Unum Employer Insights Pulse Survey
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Which soup bowls are best?
Few things are better on a blustery winter day than a big bowl of steaming hot soup. Even the delicious chilled soups of summer taste better when served in the perfect bowl. Deep and narrow, shallow and wide, handles or not, there are many decisions to make when looking for a new vessel for soup. So, grab your soup spoons and look at the six best soup bowls.
Shop this article: Dowan Ceramic Soup Bowls, Cutiset Multicolor Ceramic Soup Bowls With Handles and Kyraton Soup and Cereal Bowls
Soup bowls with handles or without
Some people prefer to cradle a warm bowl of soup in the palm of their hands, making a handle unnecessary. If this doesn’t sound like you and you prefer something more substantial to grip, choose soup bowls with generous handles. These may have a hook-shaped handle on both sides of the rim or one handle that extends from the bowl.
Soup bowl material
The best material for your soup bowl is determined by the eaters in your house.
- Plastic: For households with young children, plastic is the best option. Make sure it is clearly labeled food-safe, which means it’s free from bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals.
- Porcelain or ceramic: Porcelain or ceramic is a classic, available in everything from simple white pieces to rainbow colors. These are typically fairly sturdy, but make sure they are thick enough so that it does not burn your hands when you hold the bowl.
- Stoneware: Think artisan-crafted, unique pieces, and you’ll be imagining a thick stoneware bowl. These tend to stay cooler on the outside and can take years of use without chipping or cracking.
Soup bowl style
You may picture a traditional soup bowl as a deep vessel to hold a rich stew, but other bowl styles are available, too. There are seven traditional styles of soup bowls.
- Soup plate: This is a wide, shallow bowl with a slightly sloped rim. This is only used in formal dining.
- Coupe soup bowl: It has a saucer shape and is for informal dinners.
- Soup/cereal bowl: This bowl may not have a rim, and it is narrow and deeper than the soup and coupe bowls.
- Covered soup bowl: Covered soup bowls are narrower and deeper.
- Lug soup bowl: These feature solid handles extending horizontally from the rim of the bowl.
- Cream soup bowl: Cream soup bowls have open-loop handles. They are designed to serve the first course of pureed soup.
- Bouillon cup: This bowl comes with its own saucer and is for clear broth without a spoon.
Which is the best soup bowl?
These generous 22-ounce soup bowls are also available in a 39-ounce size for when you need a very hearty meal. They stack for storage and are safe in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer and oven. They are also made from lightweight porcelain that is very sturdy.
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Cutiset Multicolor Ceramic Soup Bowls With Handles
This set of four bowls comes in bright primary colors or muted glazed pastels. They hold 20 ounces of your favorite soup, chili or stew. The heavy stoneware is guaranteed to be lead-free and safe for food. The handles feel substantial and easy to hold.
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This set of four bowls holds 26 ounces each and is made from indestructible, food-grade plastic. These are perfect for households with children. They are safe in the dishwasher and the microwave, and they come in three fun colors or a set of four assorted colors.
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Traditionally designed with a slight neck leading to a flared opening, these porcelain French onion soup bowls hold 20 ounces of steaming hot broth topped with a sliced baguette and melted cheese. The set of four has a sturdy handle and is painted in fun colors with polka dots. They stack for easy storage.
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Lauchuh Soup Bowl Set With Handles
These matte black stackable bowls can nest in a stainless steel carrier for easy access and storage. The word “soup” is printed in block letters on each bowl. The premium porcelain is oven-safe to 450 degrees, holds 27 ounces per bowl and features two generous handles.
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This more sophisticated, shallow soup bowl is best for smooth soups and bisques. The wide rim is slightly angled toward the bowl to prevent soup from spilling as you carry it to the table. Each bowl in this set of four holds 20 ounces, and they are available in green, too.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Wednesday that the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage “in the coming weeks” as a bipartisan group backing the bill negotiates changes to gain more Republican support.
The vote, expected by the end of the month, comes as Democrats and a small group of Republicans are moving to safeguard same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Lawmakers fear the court's ruling, and a concurring opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, indicate that an earlier high court decision protecting same-sex marriage could come under threat.
“We all want to pass this quickly,” Schumer said. “I hope there will be 10 Republicans to support it.”
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, is working to round up those ten GOP votes needed to overcome a filibuster and get the legislation through the 50-50 Senate.
“I think the momentum is going in the right direction,” Baldwin said after the bipartisan group met on Wednesday.
The Senate push for the historic vote — and the openness by some Republicans to back it in an election year — reflects a seismic shift on the issue since the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing gay marriage nationwide. Some 70% of U.S. adults in a June Gallup poll said same-sex unions should be valid under the law.
The bill protecting same-sex marriage cleared the House in a July vote with the support of 47 Republicans – a larger than expected number that gave the measure a boost in the Senate.
To win over more Senate Republicans, negotiators are planning to introduce amendments aimed at addressing concerns from some about “religious liberty” – the rights of religious institutions or religious business owners to oppose same-sex marriage, for example. Supporters say such religious liberty is already enshrined in law, but new language would simply make that clear.
Another proposed tweak to the bill would make clear that a marriage is between two people, an effort to ward off some far-right criticism that the legislation could endorse polygamy.
Baldwin and two of the Republicans supporting the marriage bill, Maine Sen. Susan Collins and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, said Wednesday that the group was drafting the amendments to address the concerns they've heard from their GOP colleagues.
“There’s no harm in doing it,” Tillis said, even though some Democrats have pointed out that those rights are already protected under law.
Collins said the amendment would “make crystal clear that it does not in any way infringe religious liberties” and allow Republicans to have input on the bill.
“I’m never confident until the roll is called but we’re making good progress,” Collins said.
The legislation would repeal the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act and require states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed. The new Respect for Marriage Act would also protect interracial marriages by requiring states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.”
So far, three Republicans have said they will vote for the legislation and are working with Baldwin and others to pass it: Collins, Tillis and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman. A fourth GOP senator, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, has supported same-sex marriage in the past. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who is up for reelection this year, has said he doesn’t see a “reason to oppose it” but has talked on both sides of the issue in recent weeks.
Several other Republican senators have said they are undecided or have declined to comment.
“I don’t have anything for you on that at this point,” Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey said Wednesday, when asked if he would vote for the bill.
Indicative of the political shift, many of the Republicans who are opposing the bill aren’t arguing whether same-sex marriages should be recognized by the government. They say instead that they believe the Supreme Court is unlikely to overturn Obergefell.
“I don’t think that’s a pressing matter,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is up for re-election this year. “There’s no threat to same-sex marriage in America.”
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said the effort is a “show vote” and Democrats are playing politics.
Baldwin, who is the first openly gay senator and has been working on gay rights issues since she first entered state politics in the 1980s, said she disagrees with that assessment.
“It’s not” just politics, Baldwin said. “It’s very real for a whole lot of people.”
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Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri, Nomaan Merchant and Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report. | 2022-09-07T23:06:25+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Senate-to-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-in-coming-17425859.php |
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was detained in Russia for 10 months last year, was harassed by a right-wing social media provocateur this weekend. The incident took place at Dallas Airport as her team, the Phoenix Mercury, attempted to depart the city after a loss to the local WNBA team.
The harassment has renewed calls among players and fans to have charter flights for all away games in the competition, but WNBA still appears to be pushing back.
This Gist’s Lauren Tuiskula joins host Deepa Fernandes for more on the WNBA and player safety concerns.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Partisan lines form over Democrats’ drug price curbs, economic plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is warning that Democrats’ plans to curb drug prices would insert “socialist price controls” between Americans and the treatments they need as partisan battle lines form over a shrunken economic package that President Joe Biden wants Congress to complete within weeks.
“Bring it on,” No. 2 Senate Democratic leader Dick Durbin of Illinois told reporters in response Monday, underscoring his party’s hopes that the fight would buttress them in November’s congressional elections. “This prescription drug issue is an inflation issue. It’s a public health issue. It’s a cost to the government issue. And it’s something the American people get.”
Biden conceded last week he would settle for a far narrower economic plan than he’d sought at the beginning of his presidency. Capitulating to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Biden said he wanted Democrats to quickly write and pass a measure limiting pharmaceutical prices, extending expiring subsidies for people buying health insurance and modestly reducing federal deficits.
Manchin, one of his party’s most conservative members, a fossil fuel champion and an indispensable vote in the 50-50 Senate, announced last week that those were the only elements he was willing to include in the legislation. He cited concerns about inflation that’s risen rapidly this year. Manchin’s remarks meant Democrats’ hopes of including efforts to reverse climate change were at best a long shot this year.
“I haven’t walked away from anything,” the West Virginian told reporters Monday about monthslong talks over the party’s economic push, now seemingly on life support, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. He called inflation his “greatest concern” and added, “I don’t know what tomorrow brings.”
While Democrats largely seemed ready to accept the pared-down bill and claim an election-season achievement, Manchin’s performance is clearly wearing on many. His objections spiked most of Biden’s multitrillion-dollar aspirations to strengthen child care and other social programs and raise taxes on the rich, contributing to criticisms that Democrats have fallen short while controlling the White House and — narrowly — Congress.
“I think Joe should have made his position clear a hell of a long time ago,” Durbin said. “We’ve spent a lot of time, wasted a lot of time on negotiation.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told fellow Democrats in a letter that the Senate’s proposed health provisions “are essential, as we must act to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.” Said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.: “We have waited a year and a half for 50 votes. It’s time to move where we can move.”
The prescription drug measure negotiated by Schumer and Manchin would let Medicare negotiate prices for the pharmaceuticals it buys, require manufacturers to pay rebates for some price increases, clamp a $2,000 annual ceiling on Medicare recipients’ out-of-pocket drug costs and provide free vaccines for older people.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposal would save the government $288 billion over the coming decade, chiefly because the government would pay less for pharmaceuticals. The extended health care subsidies would use some of that money, with the rest for deficit reduction.
McConnell said the proposal would punish an industry that delivered COVID-19 vaccines just two years ago, a remarkably rapid and effective achievement, and hurt patients.
“Washington Democrats are working right now, right now to find ways to put more bureaucracy between American patients and the treatments they rely on,” he said. “They want to put socialist price controls between American innovators and new cures for debilitating diseases.”
White House officials touted the benefits of shoring up subsidies for millions to purchase coverage under the Affordable Care Act and reducing the cost of prescription drugs. Both are longtime Democratic goals.
“We’re on the cusp of a very big win here” on health care, said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. She reiterated a pledge from Biden last week to take executive action if Congress fails to act on climate, but offered no specifics of what Biden might do.
Notably, Schumer did not mention the economic legislation as the Senate began its session Monday. Democratic senators seemed certain to discuss their plans during their weekly Tuesday lunch. Biden and party leaders hope to approve a package over likely unanimous Republican opposition before Congress begins its August recess.
Manchin has said he would consider climate change legislation in September once he’s seen updated inflation figures. Approving a measure in the heat of election campaigns would be extremely difficult. Republicans seem likely to win House control and have a realistic chance of capturing the Senate as well.
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, known as PhRMA, the industry’s most influential lobbying group, said Democrats’ latest bill had gone “from bad to worse for patients.” Spokesperson Debra DeShong said the measure would “threaten patient access and future innovations.”
PhRMA said its member companies spent a record $102.3 billion on research and development last year.
Overall, the industry spent $83 billion on research and development in 2019, 10 times the inflation-adjusted value of what it spent annually in the 1980s, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said in a report last year.
Drugmakers on average spent a quarter of their net revenues on R&D in 2019, a far larger proportion than the semiconductor, technology hardware and software industries, the budget office said.
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Associated Press writers Seung Min Kim and Matthew Perrone contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM).
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According to a filed complaint, Outset Medical, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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