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Stocks closed lower on Wall Street ahead of a key decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Tuesday. The Nasdaq composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also lost ground. Treasury yields were mostly higher. Traders are waiting to see how high the Fed will raise interest rates at its meeting that ends Wednesday. The Fed has been raising the cost of borrowing money in hopes of slowing down the hottest inflation in four decades. Traders worry the Fed may overshoot its goal and slow down the economy so much it causes a recession.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Stocks fell broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday ahead of a key decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 index fell 0.9% as of 3:37p.m. Eastern. More than 90% of stocks and every sector in the benchmark index lost ground as traders wait to see how far the Fed will raise interest rates at its meeting that ends Wednesday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 257 points, or 0.8%, to 30,763 and the Nasdaq fell 0.7%.
“The market is certainly bracing for the worst and you’re seeing a little bit of selling pressure coming in,” said Paul Kim, CEO of Simplify ETFs.
Retailers, technology stocks, health care companies and banks were among the biggest weights on the market. Best Buy fell 4.1%, Microsoft slid 0.8%, Abbott Laboratories dropped 1.6% and JPMorgan Chase was 1.8% lower.
U.S. crude oil prices fell 1.5% and weighed down energy stocks. Exxon Mobil fell 0.7%.
Smaller company stocks fell more than the broader market. The Russell 2000 index dropped 1.4%.
Bond yields mostly edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences mortgage rates, rose to 3.56% from 3.52% from late Monday and is trading at its highest levels since 2011.
The yield on the 2-year Treasury, which tends to follow expectations for Fed action, rose to 3.96% from 3.95% from late Monday and is hovering around its highest levels since 2007.
Stocks have been slumping and Treasury yields rising as the Fed raises the cost of borrowing money in hopes of slowing down the hottest inflation in four decades. The central bank’s aggressive rate hikes have been making markets jittery, especially as Fed officials assert their determination to keep raising rates until they are sure inflation is coming under control.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell bluntly warned in a speech last month that the rate hikes would “bring some pain.”
“He has done everything he possibly can to signal that it’s going to be another aggressive move,” said Liz Young, head of investment strategy at SoFi. “He’s been clear as a bell about what they’ve been focused on.”
The Fed is expected to raise its key short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for the third time at its meeting on Wednesday. That would lift its benchmark rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level in 14 years, and up from zero at the start of the year.
Wall Street is worried that the rate hikes could go too far in slowing economic growth and push the economy into a recession. Those concerns have been heightened by data showing that the U.S. economy is already slowing and by companies warning about the impact of inflation and supply chain problems to their operations.
Ford fell 11.7% after slashing its third-quarter earnings forecast because a parts shortage will leave it with as many as 45,000 vehicles unfinished on its lots when the quarter ends Sept. 30. Last week, FedEx and General Electric warned investors about damage to their operations from inflation.
The U.S. isn’t alone in suffering from hot inflation or dealing with the impact of efforts to fight high prices.
Sweden’s central bank on Tuesday raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 1.75%, catching almost everyone off guard as it scrambles to bring down inflation that was measured at 9% in August.
Consumer inflation in Japan jumped in August to 3%, its highest level since November 1991 but well below the 8% plus readings in the U.S. and Europe. The Bank of Japan is set to have a two-day monetary policy meeting later this week, although analysts expect the central bank to stick to its easy monetary policy.
Rate decisions from Norway, Switzerland and the Bank of England are next.
Markets in Europe mostly fell, while markets in Asia gained ground.
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Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott contributed to this report. | 2022-09-20T20:15:12+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-asia-shares-rise-on-us-rally-ahead-of-expected-fed-rate-hike/ |
As Chicago’s dining scene reemerges from the pandemic, some restaurateurs are reimagining their concepts by taking cues from what diners are looking for in this new era of eating out. Clamshell to-go boxes are out, while an increased emphasis on ambience is in. That was the case for Baker Miller owners Dave and Megan Miller, who earlier this year swapped “Baker” for “Bagel” in both name and focus, ending a decade-long run for their Lincoln Square café. They replaced it with a playful take on a Jewish deli. At the revamped Bagel Miller (4655 N. Lincoln Ave.), the menu focuses on fat, chewy bagels and a smattering of other deli staples, such as house-smoked fish.
What prompted the switch? A shift in customers’ preferences, as people want to move away from the stripped-down nature of pandemic dining out. “A big part of dining out today is experience, so we are trying to think more thoroughly about the way diners eat,” Dave Miller says. The Millers translated that to a bolder new vibe, with bright hues splashed throughout the space, and an opportunity for diners in line to watch through a window as bagels are rolled and seeded. The change to bagels allows the chefs to be more creative with their offerings (think giardiniera and gochujang schmears) and the restaurant to be more inclusive — Miller says he’s lowered prices and increased efforts to accommodate dietary preferences.
Other owners decided to bolster their atmosphere by going a little fancier. Last year, Logan Square burger destination Mini Mott morphed into Second Generation (3057 W. Logan Blvd.), eschewing fast-casual in favor of a full-service experience. Diners can still pop in for a burger and beer at the bar, but most opt to soak in the warm bistro atmosphere as they sample new, more ambitious dishes, like miso-glazed eggplant with a custardy egg, that are inspired by chef and co-owner Edward Kim’s upbringing in an Asian American household. Co-owner Vicki Kim cites a COVID-borne desire to slow down as the driving factor behind the reboot. “During the early stages of the pandemic, we quickly transitioned to a full takeout operation, and one of the biggest things we missed was spending time with our guests,” Kim says.
For Jesse Lee and Brad Newman, the plan, even prepandemic, was to go from slinging tacos, sandwiches, and sweets under the Cookies & Carnitas moniker to running a multiculturally influenced brasserie. Their aim to open in 2020 went out the window, but they quietly began offering three-course tasting menus in 2022. After neighbors responded favorably, they officially debuted Brasserie by C&C (5940 N. Broadway, Edgewater) in January. Handmade pasta, prime sirloin frites, and craft cocktails are a marked departure from tacos and cookies, but like the Millers, Lee sensed patrons were jonesing for something more experiential: “Dining has become as much about the ambience and show as it is about the food.” | 2023-04-13T17:54:19+00:00 | chicagomag.com | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/april-2023/restaurant-reboots/ |
HOUSTON (AP) — When the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi after a 22-29 start to the season, it was hard to imagine that Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and interim manager Rob Thomson would be dancing in a champagne shower come October.
But this team persevered through the tough start and an injury that took Harper out for two months to do just that, beating the Houston Astros 3-0 Monday night to clinch its first playoff berth in 11 years.
“This is the goal,” Harper said. “This is what you play for.”
Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Schwarber homered to propel the Phillies to the victory Monday.
“It hasn’t been an easy season,” Schwarber said. “We went through a manager change, went through the MVP being down… and we went through people saying that our season’s over, that don’t even count the Phillies and they can’t catch the baseball… and for us to get all of our guys back and healthy and for them to all be there and contribute that’s what it’s about.”
After Brandon Marsh caught Mauricio Dubon’s fly ball in center for for the game’s final out, players jumped and cheered in jubilation before meeting at the mound where they hugged and bounced around some more.
The video board at Minute Maid Park displayed the team’s logo and the words: “Congratulations Philadelphia” as the Phillies celebrated.
A small but vocal group of Philadelphia fans congregated near the team’s dugout and chanted: “Let’s go Phillies,” in the bottom of the ninth inning.
In the clubhouse after the game, players and coaches drank directly from bottles of champagne affixed with special labels celebrating them punching their long-awaited and hard-fought ticket to the postseason.
They danced and sang as champagne from those special bottles rained down and soaked their red playoff T-shirts.
“When I signed here in ’19, I said it was going to take us a couple of years, three or four or five years to get to where we needed to be,” said Harper, a two-time MVP. “And we’re not where we need to be right now, but this is step one to hopefully greater success and a greater opportunity to get to where we need to be.”
Harper credited Thomson as the key to the team turning things around. Thomson said he appreciated the compliment but wouldn’t take credit for the success.
“At the start of the year we just weren’t playing well and we weren’t playing to our capability,” he said. “But I always felt like we were going to get there and we did. So. I just happened to come in at the right time.”
The Phillies clinched at the same ballpark where they secured their last postseason trip on Sept. 14, 2011. That game was a 1-0 victory over the Astros highlighted by a complete game shutout by Hall of Famer Roy Halladay.
Philadelphia’s postseason drought was the longest active one in the majors after the Seattle Mariners clinched their first playoff berth in 21 years Friday night.
Now that the Phillies have clinched, all 12 playoff spots are set with the exact matchups to be determined in the next two days.
The Phillies entered the opener of the final regular season series of the year needing a win or a loss by the Brewers to get a National League wild card spot. The Brewers rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings a few minutes before Philadelphia wrapped up the victory.
Nola (11-13) struck out nine and didn’t allow a baserunner until Yordan Alvarez singled with two outs in the seventh. David Hensley followed with a single and Nola was replaced by Jose Alvarado, who struck out Kyle Tucker to end the inning.
Zach Eflin pitched a scoreless ninth to complete the shutout and get his first save in 11 years of pro ball.
Schwarber got things going for the Phillies in their first visit to Houston since Sept. 16, 2012, with a leadoff homer off Lance McCullers (4-2)
Philadelphia added some insurance when Bryson Stott and Schwarber hit back-to-back solo shots off Jose Urquidy to start the eighth inning.
It is the eighth multi-home run game this season for Schwarber, who leads the NL with a career-high 46 home runs, and gives him 199 homers in his career.
McCullers allowed six hits and one run with five strikeouts in six innings.
“He was very good,” manager Dusty Baker said. “The first pitch, he missed location with it and that’s a dangerous guy to miss location with. And then he was really good, but Nola was better.”
Baker replaced Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena with Aledmys Díaz, Dubon and Hensley for the seventh inning.
He said before the game that he planned to get some of his starters out early to rest since Houston has already clinched the best record in the American League.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Phillies: LHP Brad Hand (elbow tendinitis) threw a bullpen session Monday in Houston and could throw live batting practice Wednesday. If that goes well, he could be ready to return for the postseason.
LONG WAIT
The Phillies have three players who will appear in the postseason for the first time after playing more than 600 career games. Jean Segura leads the group with 1,327, J.T. Realmuto has 1,004 and Rhys Hoskins is at 666.
Segura, who is in his 11th major league season, began to wonder if this day would ever come.
“I was feeling some pressure on myself like I’m probably never going to get to the postseason,” he said.
Now that he’s made it, he couldn’t be happier.
“It was a long ride,” he said. “I’ve been waiting so many years for this opportunity and I guarantee I’m not going to let it go by.”
UP NEXT
Houston Justin Verlander, whose 1.80 ERA leads the majors, will try for his 18th win when the series continues Tuesday against Ranger Suarez (10-6, 3.37).
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-05T00:13:10+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/sports/ap-phillies-down-astros-for-1st-playoff-berth-since-2011/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce new actions on climate change that he can take on his own just days after an influential Democratic senator quashed hopes for a sweeping legislative package of new environmental programs this year.
Biden is to unveil the latest efforts during a visit on Wednesday to a former coal-fired power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, that is shifting to offshore wind manufacturing. It's the embodiment of the transition to clean energy that Biden is seeking but has struggled to realize in the first 18 months of his presidency.
Wednesday's executive actions include new initiatives to bolster the domestic offshore wind industry as well as efforts to help communities cope with soaring temperatures through programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a White House official.
But the actions that Biden announces on Wednesday will not include a national emergency declaration to address the climate crisis — something that has been sought by activists and Democratic lawmakers after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week scuttled talks on a legislative package.
White House officials have said the option remains under consideration, although press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday declined to outline a timetable for a decision aside from saying no such order would be issued this week.
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he was “confident that the president is ultimately ready to do whatever it takes in order to deal with this crisis."
“I think that he’s made that clear in his statement last Friday, and I think coming to Massachusetts is a further articulation of that goal,” Markey told reporters on Tuesday.
Biden has come under considerable pressure to issue an emergency declaration on climate, which would allow him to redirect federal resources to bolster renewable energy programs that would help accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Jean-Pierre declined to detail internal deliberations on such a declaration, which would be similar to the one issued by Biden’s Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, who declared a national emergency to build a wall on the southern border when lawmakers refused to allocate money for that effort.
Biden pledged last week to take significant executive actions on climate after monthslong discussions between Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., came to a standstill. The West Virginia senator cited stubbornly high inflation as the reason for his hesitation.
For now, Manchin has said he will only agree to a legislative package that shores up subsidies to help people buy insurance under the 2010 health care law as well as allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices that will ultimately lower the cost of pharmaceuticals for consumers.
The White House has indicated it wants Congress to take that deal, and the president will address the climate issue on his own.
“I’m going to use every power I have as president to continue to fulfill my pledge to move toward dealing with global warming,” Biden told reporters over the weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after the talks between Schumer and Manchin were derailed.
Biden on Wednesday will be visiting the former Brayton Point power plant, which closed in 2017 after burning coal for more than five decades. The plant will now become an offshore wind manufacturing site. | 2022-07-20T10:31:57+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Biden-to-announce-climate-actions-at-ex-coal-17316553.php |
(KXNET) — On Wednesday morning, Governor Doug Burgum vetoed a controversial bill that was requiring public libraries to screen sexually explicit material from kids.
In a letter shared by the governor, he stated that “Senate Bill 2360 goes too far in criminalizing potential disagreements over what constitutes material that is harmful to minors, based on the bill’s subjectivity.”
The latest version of the bill passed the house floor by a 54-38 vote, which was not enough for a two-thirds majority. It carried a potential punishment for anyone who willfully displayed sexually explicit material to kids with a class ‘B’ misdemeanor.
Representative Mary Schneider, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, argues that the bill is unnecessary since North Dakota already has obscenity laws in place.
“I’m saddened in our state that we copycat bills from other regions that we really don’t need in North Dakota,” she stated. “I mean, it hurts the people that are involved like the librarians who work very hard.”
Governor Burgum signed a similar bill passed in the legislature, House Bill 1205, which says public libraries must remove any sexually explicit material from children’s sections. | 2023-04-26T22:31:33+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/gov-burgum-vetoes-obscene-book-bill/ |
DUBLIN, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE American: MNK) ("Mallinckrodt" or the "Company"), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Dr. Peter Richardson, B.Med.Sci., BM, BS, MRCP (UK) has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, effective January 12, 2023. With more than 30 years of research and development experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Richardson will have executive responsibility for Mallinckrodt's branded research and development (R&D), medical affairs, safety, and regulatory affairs functions. He will serve on the Company's Executive Committee and succeeds Steven Romano, M.D., who departed Mallinckrodt in December 2022.
Dr. Richardson previously served as Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer at Antares Pharmaceuticals, overseeing all pharmaceutical research and development activities across the organization. Prior to this role, Dr. Richardson held senior leadership positions in research and development at several pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, Mannkind Corporation and Adare Pharmaceuticals.
"Peter is another strong addition to our Executive Committee, and I am very pleased that he is joining Mallinckrodt to lead our portfolio expansion efforts as Chief Scientific Officer," said Siggi Olafsson, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Peter is an experienced industry leader with a proven track record of successfully managing product development pipelines and executing clinical programs, underpinned by a passion for scientific innovation and patient care. I am confident that his expertise and vision will be key to advancing our pipeline and bringing value-enhancing therapies to market for the benefit of our patients."
Dr. Richardson said, "Mallinckrodt has undertaken a significant transformation under Siggi's leadership, with a focus on pursuing pipeline opportunities and reinforcing the foundation of the business to strengthen the Company's long-term position. I look forward to working with the Mallinckrodt team to continue the progress underway and develop innovative products that have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients."
In connection with Dr. Richardson's appointment, the Company agreed to grant to Dr. Richardson an equity award, which is being made in reliance on Section 711(a) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the Company Guide). The employment inducement equity award consists of (i) a restricted stock unit award covering 75,091 ordinary shares of the Company, which will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the effectiveness of his appointment, subject to his continued employment, and (ii) a performance stock unit award covering 75,091 ordinary shares of the Company, which will vest in its entirety following a performance period that ends on December 27, 2024, as outlined in the applicable award agreement. These awards were approved by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company, without shareholder approval as "employment inducement grants" under Section 711(a) of the Company Guide, which requires public announcement of inducement awards.
Dr. Richardson is a pharmaceutical executive with more than 30 years of experience in research and development leadership, including building and supporting product development pipelines and clinical program management. He most recently served as Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer at Antares Pharmaceuticals, where he set the strategic direction of Antares Pharmaceuticals' research and development program. Prior to this role, Dr. Richardson was with Adare Pharmaceuticals from 2016 through 2020, serving as Chief Medical Officer and President, Adare Pharmaceuticals U.S., and Vice President, Research and Development. Earlier in his career, Dr. Richardson served as Chief Medical Officer, Head of Global Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at Alcon, a Novartis Company, Chief Scientific Officer, Corporate Vice President at MannKind Corporation, and several roles of increasing responsibility at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, culminating in his position as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Development Alliances.
Dr. Richardson holds a B.Med.Sci. from the University of Nottingham and a BM, BS from the University of Nottingham Medical School. He completed Stanford University Graduate School of Business' executive program and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom.
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The Company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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2 critically endangered birds hatch at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON (Gray News) – A pair of critically endangered birds have recently hatched at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
In a release, the zoo said the hatchlings are both female blue-billed curassows.
Both of the chicks are being cared for off-exhibit, the zoo said. The first chick, Aluna, hatched Aug. 5, with her sister, Lulo, hatching on Aug. 28.
The bird’s keepers have described both of them as confident and curious.
The hatchlings were born to mother bird Jackie. Aluna’s egg was laid July 6 and Lulo’s July 27, according to the zoo.
Female curassows typically incubate their eggs for 29 to 31 days, but the zoo said Jackie showed no interest in incubating her eggs, so they were placed in an incubator. The team presiding over her said this meant that Jackie would not accept or bond with her chicks.
According to the zoo, there are a total of just 73 birds in the North American blue-billed curassow population, and there are more males than females, making the hatching of female birds in the species all the more critical.
Blue-billed curassows are native to Colombia and are considered critically endangered by the International Union of Conservation of Nature, with an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 birds remaining in the wild.
The zoo said the main threats to the bird species are habitat loss and fragmentation.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-01T18:04:14+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2022/09/01/2-critically-endangered-birds-hatch-smithsonians-national-zoo/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — This week, one national organization is recognizing what’s good across the country. Black Restaurant Week is a national initiative to connect locals to locally Black-owned eateries and runs from September 2 to 11.
Here’s a list of locally Black-owned restaurants to check out.
- The Artichoke Sandwichbar
- All PREP No Play – prepared meals
- B.C.’s Kitchen
- Berneal’s Carryout
- Burger Central
- Crested Crane Cafe
- Crig’s To-Go
- Countryboy Taste
- Fish and More
- Fyre
- Geno’s Bar B-Q
- Giorgio’s II BBQ
- Heaven on a Paper Plate
- Hungry Bunny Virtual Donut Shop – virtual bakery by Khloe Hines
- Just Like Mama’s Kitchen
- Korine’s Soul Food
- Magnolia Sweet Shoppe
- NCredibly Sweet
- Pams Wing’s With Things
- Quita B’s
- Simply Sangria – wine, beer and spirits store
- Southeast Carryout
- Sport Burger
- Sunflower Nutrition
- Tad’s Carryout
- U-Hungry Truck
- Wichita Cheesecake Company
- Willie’s Wings Food Truck
- Yummy’s Carry-Out
Business owners expressed they love having a week of being recognized but said building connections with the community is essential for business. Some said they’re proud to serve their community and are grateful for the support.
“It’s a southern touch, and it’s a southern taste that a lot of folks haven’t experienced not experience the southern taste,” Johnny Banks, Fish and More owner, said.
Backyard Kitchen owner Kenneth Porter explains participation in the initiative is great for his restaurant and convenience store.
“If we can support each other, my business can become a Walmart. My business can become a Sam’s,” Backyard Kitchen owner Kenneth Porter said.
Fish and More owner Johnny Banks knows that community support is most important.
“I don’t expect people to drive two or 300 miles,” Banks said. “We have customers that come in 10, 20, 30 miles out to come and buy our product because they said that they want to support a black business.”
“I’m not going to be able to swim, survive or do anything,” Porter said.
Both hope Black Restaurant Week will help all Black restaurant owners connect with all of the community.
“I’m actually in a part of the woods I’m not familiar with,” Porter said. “I had a lot of people come in and help me do this kitchen that was from the community like help me paint and put these walls up.”
Banks wants customers to know he’s proud to represent his community.
“You also represent your neighborhood that your restaurant is so that you can stand out and you can show that you can be successful if you stay with it,” Banks said.
That’s why Banks and Porter do what they do.
“When I can see somebody smiling and put in one of those spoonfuls of goodness in their mouth, I’m satisfied,” Porter laughed. | 2022-09-07T00:15:44+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/black-restaurant-week-recognizes-wichita-black-owned-restaurants/ |
NASDAQ | TSX: ACB
- Achieves Second Sequential Quarter of Positive Adjusted EBITDA1
- Net Revenue Reaches $64 Million, Increasing 4% Sequentially and 27% YoY; Driving Adjusted Gross Profit1 of $30.6 Million
- Balance Sheet Remains Strong With a Cash Position of ~$230 Million Cash on Hand with ~$80 Million of Convertible Notes Remaining Outstanding
- Clear Path to Achieve Positive Free Cash Flow by the End of Calendar Year 2024 Through Additional $40 Million of Annualized Cost Efficiencies
EDMONTON, AB, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company opening the world to cannabis, today announced its financial and operational results for the third quarter and fiscal year 2023 results. As a reminder, Fiscal 2023 is comprised of three quarters ending March 31, 2023.
"We are proud to have delivered our second sequential quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA1 in Q3 2023, demonstrating our commitment to financial discipline. Over the last three years, our ongoing business transformation initiatives have delivered ~$400 million in annualized cost savings that have significantly reduced cash used in operating activities. In fact, cash use continues to improve as evidenced by the reduction from $35.5 million in Q2 2023 to $15.1 million in Q3 2023, excluding working capital. This impressive improvement is the launching point for the initiatives that will support our drive to our new financial target of positive free cash flow by end of calendar year 2024," said Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Aurora.
"This quarter, revenues in both our global medical cannabis and Canadian consumer cannabis segments held mostly steady at $38 million and $14.5 million, respectively, and we benefitted from a strong $10.7 million contribution from our Bevo acquisition due to the onset of its traditionally strong seasonal period. Our adjusted gross profit rose to $30.6 million while our adjusted gross margins remained healthy with our medical business generating a stable, adjusted gross margin of 60%. Our consumer business produced an adjusted gross margin of 25%, up 500 bps from the prior quarter," he stated.
"Aurora is best differentiated from its peers by our high margin, core global medical business spanning 12 countries, and our ability to find new profitable markets for growth. We stand poised to be opportunistic with our strong balance sheet and net cash position in the current market environment. Our determination and ability to showcase our strategic progress positions us for significant value creation," he concluded.
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
(Unless otherwise stated, comparisons are made between fiscal Q3 2023, Q2 2023, and Q3 2022 results and are in Canadian dollars)
Consolidated:
Total net revenue1 was $64 million, as compared to the prior quarter net revenue1 of $61.7 million and $50.4 million in the prior year period. The increase from the prior quarter was due to the contribution of $10.8 million from Bevo, acquired in August 2022.
Excluding the impact of the non-core bulk wholesales, adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on cannabis net revenue1 for Q3 2023 remained strong and steady, and well above the industry average, increasing to 51% from 49% in Q2 2023.
Medical Cannabis:
Medical cannabis net revenue1 was $38 million, a 3% decrease from the prior quarter, delivering 59% of Aurora's Q3 2023 consolidated net revenue[1] and 75% of Adjusted gross profit before fair value adjustments1.
The slight decrease in net revenue1 from Q2 2023 is largely due to a temporary situation of limited supply of high-demand cultivars in certain EU markets as the Company had production issues at its Nordic production facility. Following the year end, in May 2023, the Company made the decision to close the Nordic production facility and to return to providing European supply from Canada, a change expected to improve reliability of supply of existing and new, high potency cultivars, and increase gross margins over time. The revenue decrease was partially offset with higher volumes sold into Australia, a key export market for the Company.
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on medical cannabis net revenue remained steady at 60% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to 61% in the prior quarter, and within the Company's target range of 60% and above. The continuing positive impact of Aurora's new yield, high potency cultivars is expected to maintain margins in the target range for our medical business.
Consumer Cannabis:
Despite the significant structural challenges of the Canadian adult use market, Aurora's consumer cannabis net revenue1 was steady at $14.5 million, compared to $14.6 million in the prior quarter.
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on consumer cannabis net revenue was 25%, increasing by 5% compared to the prior quarter. The increase from the prior quarter is primarily driven by a mix shift in the quarter to core segment brands and lower per unit cost of goods sold from the consolidation of manufacturing assets.
Plant Propagation:
Plant propagation net revenue1 was wholly comprised from the Bevo business, contributing $10.8 million of net revenue1 and represents an increase of $4.1 million from the prior quarter. The increase is due to the seasonality of the Bevo business which delivers higher revenues in the late winter and spring months as orders are fulfilled.
Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1 on plant propagation revenue was 36% for the Q3 2023 period as compared to 15% in the prior quarter. Due to seasonality of the vegetable and ornamental plant industry, it is expected that the late Winter and Spring months would deliver higher margins relative to the rest of the year as there is a high volume of production and orders being fulfilled in these months.
Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A"):
Adjusted SG&A1, was $28.4 million in Q3 2023 which excludes $11 million of restructuring, non-recurring, and out-of-period costs, and $1 million in market development costs. Excluding the non-routine items, Adjusted SG&A1continue to be well controlled and below the Company's target of $30 million.
Adjusted R&D1, was $1.9 million in Q3 2023, increasing by $0.7 million compared to the prior quarter. The increase from the prior quarter relates primarily to additional costs from the use of cannabis materials and supplies as the Company continues to focus on product innovation.
Net Loss:
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $87 million compared to $67.2 million in the prior quarter. The increase in net loss of $20 million from the prior quarter was primarily due to an increase of $60 million in other expenses driven by changes in fair value on derivative investments. Offsetting these mark-to-market changes, the Company improved gross profit by $34.8 million and decreased operating expenses by $4.1 million.
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA1 was $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $1.4 million in the prior quarter. The change in Adjusted EBITDA is largely due to additional professional fees and consultant costs as the Company balanced lower corporate headcounts with ongoing compliance and regulatory needs.
Fiscal Q1 2024 Expectations:
The Company expects cannabis net revenue1 for fiscal Q1 2024 to be largely similar to fiscal Q3 2023, with the geographical mix slightly weighted towards the international medical segment. For plant propagation, we expect to see a seasonally strong quarter as we reach our peak selling period. Furthermore, the Company expects Adjusted Gross Margins to be consistent with fiscal Q3 2023 and expects to maintain our stated objective of a quarterly SG&A expense run rate below $30 million.
Operational Efficiency Plan, Balance Sheet Strength, & Cash Use:
Aurora completed its previously announced strategic transformation plan. The achievement of significant and sustainable operating cost and SG&A reductions resulted in two consecutive quarters with positive Adjusted EBITDA and is paving the path as the Company works towards positive free cashflow by the end of calendar 2024.
In Q3 2023, our operations used a net $15.1 million, excluding changes in working capital. The $15.1 million includes approximately $2.1 million in non-recurring termination costs. During fiscal 2024, the Company is working to:
- Reduce operations cash use by a minimum of $5 million per quarter, by eliminating less efficient operations and focusing on supplying the globe from Aurora's highly efficient, high quality production facilities.
- Removing a minimum of $5 million a quarter from several targeted efficiency and cost reduction initiatives in operations and SG&A.
In addition, compared to Q3 2023, the Company expects to save approximately $2 million per quarter in interest as the remaining $80 million of convertible debt is settled before the end of this fiscal year.
Capital expenditures were approximately $3.6 million dollars in Q3 2023, and in fiscal 2024, are targeted to an average of $2 million quarterly, expected to save over $1 million a quarter compared to Q3 2023.
Aurora is now realizing the benefit of its long term commitment to science and quality cultivation in that demand for the Company's products globally is beginning to outpace supply. Revenue growth, as it arrives, would be incremental to the path to positive cash flow.
Aurora has one of the most robust balance sheets in the Canadian Cannabis industry with approximately $230 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand and approximately $80 million outstanding in convertible debentures. The Company believes its cash on hand is sufficient to fund operations until the Company is cash flow positive, and is positioned with financial strength and realistic growth prospects to thrive over the long term as the global cannabis market expands.
Additionally, the Company has access to US$650.0 million under a Base Shelf Prospectus filed on April 27, 2023 (the "2023 Shelf Prospectus"), pursuant to which approximately US$409 million is allocated to the potential exercise of currently outstanding warrants issued in financing transactions from 2020 to 2022. As a result, approximately US$241 million is available for potential new issuances of common shares, warrants, options, subscription receipts, debt securities or any combination thereof during the 25-month period that the 2023 Shelf Prospectus remains effective. Volatility in the cannabis industry, stock market and the Company's share price may impact the amount and our ability to raise financing under the 2023 Shelf Prospectus.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 4,650,088 common shares under the 2021 at-the- market (ATM) program (the "ATM Program") for net proceeds of US$3.6 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2023, the Company issued 2,145,350 common shares under the ATM Program for gross proceeds of US$1.4 million. Following the filing of the 2023 Shelf Prospectus the ATM Program ceased to operate. The Company may in the future file a supplement to the 2023 Shelf Prospectus in order to utilize a new ATM program to support strategic initiatives or debt settlement.
Subsequent to March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased approximately U.S$50.9 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes for aggregate cash consideration of approximately U.S$46.0 million, and issued 6,354,529.00 Common Shares in settlement of a further U.S$4.0 million principal of this debt.
Key Quarterly Financial and Operating Results
Conference Call
Aurora will host a conference call today, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, to discuss these results. Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer, and Glen Ibbott, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call starting at 8:15 a.m. Eastern time | 6:15 a.m. Mountain Time. A question and answer session will follow management's presentation.
Conference Call Details
This weblink has also been posted to the Company's "Investor Info" link at https://auroramj.com/investors under "Events".
About Aurora
Aurora is opening the world to cannabis, serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's adult-use brand portfolio includes Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily Special, Whistler, Being and Greybeard, as well as CBD brands, Reliva and KG7. Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co, as well as international brands, Pedanios, Bidiol and CraftPlant. Aurora also has a controlling interest in Bevo Farms Ltd., North America's leading supplier of propagated agricultural plants. Driven by science and innovation, and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched. Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB".
Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:
pro forma measures including revenue, cash flow, Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments1, and expected SG&A run-rates; the Company's achievement of the previously announced strategic transformation plan and positive Adjusted EBITDA1;planned cost efficiencies and the Company's path and timing to achieve positive free cash flow; the Company's continued focus on profitable growth opportunities, ongoing discipline in capital deployment, cost savings and financial targets; competitive advantages including, but not limited to, the Company's high margin, core global medical business, balance sheet strength and net cash position, strategic progress, and the associated anticipated value creation; the Company's ability to fund operations until it is cash flow positive; the availability of funds under the 2023 Shelf Prospectus; the Company's ability to navigate complex import/export licensing requirements to participate in high-growth markets; balance sheet strength and availability of funds under the ATM Program; the acquisition of Bevo and the anticipated contribution to top line and Adjusted EBITDA1; and future shareholder value creation.
These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19, and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated September 20, 2022 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release contains reference to certain financial performance measures that are not recognized or defined under IFRS (termed "Non-GAAP Measures"). As a result, this data may not be comparable to data presented by other licensed producers of cannabis and cannabis companies. Non-GAAP Measures should be considered together with other data prepared in accordance with IFRS to enable investors to evaluate the Company's operating results, underlying performance and prospects in a manner similar to Aurora's management. Accordingly, these non-GAAP Measures are intended to provide additional information and to assist management and investors in assessing financial performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The information included under the heading "Cautionary Statement Regarding Certain Non-GAAP Performance Measures" in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2023 (the "MD&A") is incorporated by reference into this news release. The MD&A is available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
As a reminder, fiscal 2023 is comprised of three quarters ending March 31, 2023, and the comparative year of fiscal 2022 is comprised of four quarters
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Consolidated Statements of Profit and Loss
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net Revenue, Adjusted Gross Profit and Margin
Net revenue, adjusted gross profit before FV adjustments, and adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments are Non-GAAP Measures and can be reconciled with revenue, gross profit and gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, respectively, as follows:
Net Selling Price of Dried Cannabis Excluding Bulk Sales
Net selling price of dried cannabis excluding bulk sales is a Non-GAAP Measure comprised of revenue from dried cannabis excluding bulk sales less excise taxes on dried cannabis revenue excluding bulk sales and can be reconciled with revenue, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Adjusted SG&A
Adjusted SG&A is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Adjusted R&D
Adjusted R&D is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with research and development expenses, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
Working Capital
Working capital is a Non-GAAP Measure and can be reconciled with total current assets and total current liabilities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, as follows:
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BEIRUT (AP) — Carlos Ghosn said Friday that the $1 billion lawsuit he recently filed against Nissan and others is just the beginning of his fight.
The former Nissan CEO said during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut that had he been an American citizen filing a lawsuit in the United States, “I would not be asking for $1 billion, but for much more,” given his suffering.
Ghosn led Japanese automaker Nissan for two decades, rescuing it from near-bankruptcy, before he was arrested in Japan in November 2018 on charges of breach of trust, misusing company assets for personal gains and violating securities laws by not fully disclosing his compensation.
He fled Japan in December 2019 for Lebanon where he has lived since.
Ghosn is wanted in Japan and France. Since he fled to Lebanon, Beirut has received three notices from Interpol based on arrest warrants for him from those countries. In France, he is facing a number of legal challenges, including tax evasion and alleged money laundering, fraud and misuse of company assets while at the helm of the Renault-Nissan alliance.
Lebanon has no extradition treaty with Japan and does not extradite its citizens.
Ghosn has French, Brazilian and Lebanese citizenship.
Ghosn was kept in solitary confinement in Japan for months without being allowed to speak with his wife. He has said he fled the country fearing he would have no chance of a fair trial.
Ghosn said it took him more than three years to file the lawsuit because he wanted it to be as solid as possible based on evidence, on facts, (and) on witnesses.” He added that “our intention is to win it, so in order to win it, it has to be substantiated by a lot of facts. That’s why it took a lot of time.”
A hearing date in the case by Lebanon’s prosecution is set for Sept. 18.
Half of the money sought by the 69-year-old Ghosn is for damages, he said, while the other half is for compensation including salary, retirement funds and stock options.
Ghosn is also seeking monetary compensation from a Nissan affiliate based in Lebanon, as well as entities that took part in the investigation leading up to his arrest and those that obtained documents and computers from his homes.
When contacted by the AP in Tokyo for comment on the lawsuit, a Nissan official said: “We will not be commenting.”
Ghosn fled Japan after jumping a $14 million bail in a Hollywood-style caper. His improbable escape – hidden in a box stashed in the hold of a Turkey-bound private jet – embarrassed Japanese authorities and allowed him to evade trial.
Ghosn, however, alleges that he was ousted illegally from the company.
“You don’t want companies to be at ease with weaponizing the legal system to make a coup where they cannot change management in a legal way,” Ghosn said. “They use the legal system in order to get rid of management and to establish a new management and that’s exactly what Nissan has done.”
Ghosn said he had no choice but to challenge Nissan regardless of the odds of winning his lawsuit.
“Frankly, I’m not very optimistic about the future of the company,” Ghosn said.
Ghosn said he believes in the Lebanese justice system more than Japan’s.
“You can defend yourself,” he said. He added that “I’ve been through the Japanese legal system, the so-called justice system, which, by the way, I’m criticizing it through my own experience.”
“The first time I was able to express myself and defend myself was when I arrived in Lebanon,” he said.
Ghosn claims to be the victim of a character assassination campaign led by Nissan with the complicity of the Japanese government, aided by accomplices in France.
Prosecutors in Japan have charged three Americans with helping Ghosn escape the country.
Asked if the lawsuit he filed means that he plans to fight back, Ghosn said that “this is the beginning of the fight.” | 2023-06-24T17:34:07+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/business/carlos-ghosn-says-1-billion-lawsuit-against-nissan-is-reasonable-given-his-suffering-after-arrest/ |
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday that a request for his country to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for thousands of Afghan nationals faces security and other concerns but is still being considered by his administration.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken first relayed the request to his Philippine counterpart last year, and President Joe Biden discussed the request when Marcos visited the United States in May, Philippine officials said.
The full details of the request, which remains under negotiations between the treaty allies, have not been made public, but Marcos said he was told by American officials that only a maximum of 1,000 Afghan nationals would be allowed to stay in the Philippines at any one time while their special immigrant visas are being processed.
A Philippine official said an initial 600 Afghan nationals would be allowed in a “pilot phase” if the U.S. proposal gets approved. The proposal was still being discussed by national security, law enforcement, foreign affairs and other Philippine agencies before submitting a recommendation to Marcos, said the official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of a lack of authority to discuss the issue publicly.
The Afghan nationals to be considered for resettlement primarily worked for the U.S. government in Afghanistan or were deemed eligible for U.S. special immigrant visas but were left behind when Washington withdrew from the country as Taliban militants took back power in a chaotic period in August 2021.
“We want to help,” Marcos said in answer to a question at a news conference. But, he said, there are security concerns and “even more difficult legal and logistical issues because if the plan as it stands runs exactly as it’s planned, that’s nice, we won’t have any problem. But what plan ever ran exactly as you had hoped?”
“It’s entirely possible that we will not find a way to make it happen," he added.
Some Filipino officials have expressed fears the Afghan nationals could become targets of attacks while in the Philippines. Others raised legal questions about an arrangement where U.S. authorities would have a say in vetting who could enter the Philippines.
One prospective problem is what to do with Afghan nationals whose U.S. special visa immigrant application is indefinitely stalled or rejected, Marcos said.
"We'll continue to study it and see if there is a way we can do it without endangering the security of the Philippines,” Marcos said, expressing concern that thousands of Afghan nationals could be stranded in the country while awaiting relocation to the U.S.
"While it’s been stated that the Americans will pay for everything, who will handle all of that?” Marcos asked.
Marcos has rekindled relations with the U.S. since taking power in June last year. In February, he allowed an expansion of the American military presence under a 2014 defense agreement in a decision that China warned would allow American forces to gain a staging ground to intervene in the South China Sea and Taiwan issues, and threaten regional stability.
Marcos' predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, was one of the most vocal critics of U.S. security policies in his time, while nurturing relations with China and Russia. Duterte took steps, which he later withdrew, to abrogate a key security agreement with the U.S. that allowed large numbers of American forces to enter the Philippines for combat exercises. | 2023-06-29T12:32:00+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/philippines-considering-us-request-to-host-visa-processing-center-for-afghans-despite-concerns/ACVOBXYWUJBH5I4VUNKY6TKEUY/ |
BEIJING (AP) — China plans to boost coal production through 2025 to avoid a repeat of last year’s power shortages, an official said Monday, adding to setbacks in efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from the biggest global source.
China is a big investor in wind and solar, but jittery Communist Party leaders called for more coal-fired power after economic growth slumped last year and shortages caused blackouts. That prompted warnings that carbon emissions will rise faster through 2030, when they government says they should peak.
The ruling party aims for annual coal production to rise to 4.6 billion tons in 2025, a deputy director of the Cabinet’s National Energy Administration, Ren Jingdong, said at a news conference held during a ruling party congress. That would be a 12% increase over last year’s 4.1 billion tons.
Ensuring an adequate power supply is especially sensitive after economic growth slid to 2.2% over a year earlier in the first six months of this year, less than half the official target of 5.5%. The ruling party earlier called for this year’s production to rise by 300 million tons, or about 7% of last year’s output.
The challenges of relying on renewable sources were highlighted by a dry summer that left reservoirs in China’s southwest too low to generate hydropower. That forced power cuts in Sichuan province and the major city of Chongqing.
Beijing will “give full play to the ‘ballast role’ of coal and the basic regulating role of coal power,” Ren said. He said the country will “vigorously enhance oil and gas exploration and development.”
Ren said officials are trying to ensure China meets targets in the ruling party’s latest five-year development plan for non-fossil fuel sources to supply 20% of power by 2025 and 25% by 2030. He said that includes wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and geothermal.
China will “comprehensively build a clean energy supply system,” Ren said.
Another official, Zhao Chenxin, deputy director of the Cabinet’s planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission, said plans include building 450 million kilowatts of “large-scale wind and solar bases” in the Gobi Desert in China’s north.
Beijing has spent tens of billions of dollars on solar and wind farms to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas and clean up its smog-choked cities. China accounted for about half of global investment in wind and solar in 2020.
Still, coal is expected to supply 60% of its power in the near future.
Authorities say they are shrinking carbon emissions per unit of economic output. The government reported a reduction of 3.8% last year, an improvement over 2020′s 1% gain but down from a 5.1% cut in 2017.
Last year’s total energy use increased 5.2% over 2020 after a revival of global demand for Chinese exports propelled a manufacturing boom, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. | 2022-10-17T11:45:55+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-official-china-mining-more-coal-but-increasing-wind-solar/ |
Current EVs generally weigh hundreds if not thousands more pounds than comparable internal-combustion vehicles due to heavy battery packs, and that might compromise road safety.
So argues a recent Slate piece that suggests some of the latest EVs might pose more of a threat especially beyond the driver’s seat, to other vehicles and other users of the roadway.
“The United States is already a global outlier in traffic deaths,” noting that while traffic deaths have declined in most other developed countries over the past decade, the U.S. has seen an increase of over 30%, with Americans now twice as likely to die in car crashes as French or Canadian citizens.
American traffic deaths reached a 16-year high in 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency estimated that 42,915 people died in crashes last year, a 10.5% increase over 2020. Last month, the NHTSA reported that fatalities rose 7% in the first quarter of 2022 to 9,560 deaths—the highest quarterly total since 2002.
The piece links this troubling trend to Americans’ penchant for big, heavy pickup trucks and SUVs. It notes that these vehicles are primary focus of American automakers’ electrification efforts, producing vehicles with even more weight—and quicker acceleration—than their internal-combustion counterparts.
The poster child of this is the GMC Hummer EV which, at over 9,000 pounds, is so heavy that it isn’t considered a passenger vehicle under federal regulations. That means it doesn’t need to meet federal standards for efficiency—or safety. Yet while it has the weight of a heavy-duty pickup, it has the acceleration of a sports car, achieving 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.0 seconds.
Safety studies have underscored that bigger and heavier tends to mean safer—for those inside the vehicle. Looking entirely to those outside the vehicle, the numbers are less conclusive.
Overweight vehicles can lead to other problems beyond safety. They result in more wear and tear on roads and bridges, and controversial study from the UK also points to an excess of tire emissions from the extra weight of EVs.
Electric full-size pickups are definitely having their moment. General Motors plans to follow the Hummer EV with electric Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, and Ford is already building its F-150 Lightning. But some automakers are already attempting to counteract EV bloat.
Mercedes-Benz is aiming to avoid excess weight in its upcoming EVs—and, as it puts it, a downward spiral. The Vision EQXX concept shows how the automaker aims to achieve that, using clever aerodynamics, lightweight components, and an overall emphasis on efficiency to achieve staggering range without an upsized battery pack.
Some of the most efficient EVs potentially offered in the U.S. aren’t considered cars at all. Aptera, for example, is marketing a tiny electric 3-wheeler with a claimed 1,000-mile range using a combination of solar panels and battery storage. But it’s unclear whether vehicles like this will catch on, or whether consumers will stick with EVs in the form factor of vehicles they’re currently driving.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The populist leaders of Serbia and Hungary observed a Serbian military exercise Saturday, an event seen as a display of lethal firepower amid the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Balkans.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Serbia on a previously unannounced visit. He was greeted by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who said he was happy “to once again welcome a great friend of Serbia.”
“Serbian-Hungarian relations are at the highest level in the history of our countries,” Vucic wrote on Instagram.
Both leaders have maintained political and economic ties with Russia despite its aggression in Ukraine. Their relations with Moscow have been a sore spot with other European nations and with the U.S.
Although Serbia formally seeks membership in the European Union, Vucic has refused to join international sanctions against Russia or publicly condemn the war in Ukraine.
And while Hungary is a member of both the EU and NATO, Orban has criticized war-related sanctions on Moscow. His government also has said it would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Saturday's exercise at a military airport on the outskirts of Belgrade included low passes by Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets and Mil helicopters, as well as a display of a recently delivered Chinese anti-aircraft missile system and drones.
Serbia’s military buildup has raised concerns among some of the country’s neighbors, which fear it could threaten the fragile peace in the region that was engulfed in a bloody war in the 1990’s.
Vucic said he and Serbian military commanders were watching how the war in Ukraine is being conducted and planning future purchases of military hardware accordingly.
“Serbia has never had a stronger army in its history,” Vucic said.
The exercise came a day before local elections in a Serb-populated northern region of Kosovo, a former Serbian province that declared independence in 2008. Serbia does not recognize Kosovo as a separate country.
The elections on Sunday have triggered ethnic tensions and fears of possible incidents. Many Serbian voters planned to boycott the votes. | 2023-04-22T12:26:19+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/serbian-hungarian-leaders-attend-military-17912346.php |
WHO fires director in Asia accused of racist misconduct
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has fired its top official in the Western Pacific after the Associated Press reported last year that dozens of staff members accused him of racist, abusive and unethical behavior that may have compromised the U.N. health agency’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In an email sent to employees on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Dr. Takeshi Kasai’s appointment had been “terminated” after an internal investigation found “findings of misconduct.”
Tedros did not refer to Kasai by name, referencing only his title as regional director in the Western Pacific. It is the first time in WHO’s history that a regional director has been dismissed.
“This has been an unprecedented and challenging journey for all of us,” Tedros wrote. He said that the process of electing a new regional director for the Western Pacific would begin next month.
The Japanese government, which supported Kasai’s nomination for the role, declined to comment.
A summary of an internal WHO investigation presented at a meeting of the agency’s executive board this week in Geneva found Kasai regularly harassed workers in Asia, including engaging in “aggressive communication, public humiliation, (and) making racial comments.”
Senior WHO directors told the organization’s top governing body that Kasai had created a “toxic atmosphere,” that staff members were afraid of retaliation if they spoke out against him and that there was a “lack of trust” in WHO.
The officials also found Kasai manipulated at least one performance evaluation of a subordinate, according to confidential materials obtained by the AP.
Kasai’s removal follows an AP investigation published in January 2022 that revealed more than 30 unidentified WHO staffers sent a written complaint about the director to senior WHO leaders and members of the organization’s executive board.
Documents and recordings showed Kasai made racist remarks to his staff and blamed the rise of COVID-19 in some Pacific countries on their “lack of capacity due to their inferior culture, race and socioeconomic level.”
Several WHO staffers working under Kasai said he improperly shared sensitive COVID vaccine information to help Japan, his home country, score political points with targeted donations. Kasai is a Japanese doctor who worked in his country’s public health system before moving to WHO, where he has been for more than 15 years.
Days after the AP report, WHO chief Tedros announced that an internal probe into Kasai had begun. Tedros informed staff in an August email that Kasai was “on leave” and another senior official was dispatched to replace him temporarily.
The termination stands in stark contrast to WHO’s reluctance to punish other perpetrators of abusive and sometimes illegal behavior, including sexual abuse and exploitation during the 2018-2020 Ebola epidemic in Congo.
More than 80 outbreak responders working primarily under WHO’s direction sexually abused or exploited vulnerable women; an AP investigation found senior WHO management was informed of multiple exploitation claims in 2019 but refused to act and even promoted one of the managers involved.
A recent internal U.N. report found the agency’s response to one case of alleged exploitation did not violate the rules because of a loophole in how WHO defines victims, a finding independent experts described as “an absurdity.”
No senior WHO officials linked to the sexual abuse in Congo have been fired despite Tedros’ insistence the agency has “zero tolerance” for misconduct.
“What we need now is consistency in how WHO applies the rules on abuse,” said Sophie Harman, a professor of international politics at Queen Mary University of London. “The survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation from (Congo) are still looking for justice; the WHO has to show them that they matter.”
Javier Guzman, of the Center for Global Development, said a robust internal justice system at WHO was still lacking.
“Making decisions on high level cases such as the one on Dr Kasai is not enough,” Guzman said. “WHO and Dr. Tedros should do better to guarantee that the zero-tolerance policy is real.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-03-08T17:59:06+00:00 | kob.com | https://www.kob.com/news/health/who-fires-director-in-asia-accused-of-racist-misconduct/ |
Expectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend.
There are super teams in Las Vegas and New York loaded with star power and championship aspirations. Brittney Griner is set to make her long-awaited return to the league after missing last season while detained in a Russian jail on drug-related charges before the saga ended with a prisoner swap in December.
On Friday night, Griner makes her 2023 WNBA season debut when the Los Angeles Sparks host the Phoenix Mercury at 11 p.m. EDT on ESPN. On Sunday, Griner plays her first regular-season home game since her release when the Mercury face the Chicago Sky at 4 p.m. EDT on ESPN.
Star-laden rosters are not new to the WNBA. The Houston Comets dominated with four titles in the first four seasons of the league’s existence, starting in 1997. Then Phoenix and Minnesota took over, assembling squads with several Olympians in the starting lineup.
But those teams were built mostly through the draft. Las Vegas and New York are using free agency to step into the spotlight.
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces signed former MVP Candace Parker. She joins a Las Vegas team led by MVP A’ja Wilson and all-stars Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray.
Wilson is the preseason AP player of the year, selected by a national voting panel. Aliyah Boston, the top pick in the WNBA draft by Indiana, is the choice for rookie of the year.
Las Vegas is a slight favorite over New York to repeat as champions, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Aces and New York are also in the preseason AP WNBA power poll. Washington, Connecticut and Phoenix round out the top five teams. Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and Minnesota follow, while Los Angeles, Seattle and Indiana finish off the poll.
The last time a team repeated as WNBA champions was in 2001-02, when the Sparks won consecutive titles to end the Comets’ four-year run.
Standing in Las Vegas’ way could be the Liberty, who are looking for their first title in franchise history. The Liberty made several moves, adding former MVPs Jonquel Jones through a trade and Breanna Stewart as a free agent. New York also signed all-star point guard Courtney Vandersloot to join a young core led by Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney.
The group aims to bring New York its first pro basketball championship since 1973, when the Knicks won the NBA title.
Five of the 10 starters on the two powerhouse teams signed as free agents over the last few seasons. The collective bargaining agreement ratified in 2020 allows for more player movement by lowering the number of years teams can keep core players from five to two. With a core player, a franchise still controls the rights for the upcoming season and can potentially sign and trade her instead of losing her as an unrestricted free agent.
“Opening up free agency is pretty much why we’re here today, talking about this very team,” Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb said. “Players are getting to choose the location of their legacy, and I think that’s really important.”
Griner’s life and legacy off the basketball court took a drastic turn over the past year-and-a-half, following her nearly 10-month detention in Russia. With all that’s happened, it’s easy to forget that the 6-foot-9 all-star had one of her best seasons in 2021. She averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds, finishing second in the MVP race. She led the Mercury to the WNBA Finals that season before losing to Chicago.
Some other storylines to follow this upcoming season:
SHE’S BACK
At 40, Diana Taurasi is returning for her 19th season as the league’s all-time leading scorer. She’ll once again team with Griner in Phoenix. Taurasi played 31 games last year before injuring her quad in early August, which sidelined her for the remainder of the season. Barring a major injury, she’s expected to play next season and compete for a spot on the 2024 Paris Olympic team and aim for a sixth gold medal.
GETTING HEALTHY
Elena Delle Donne said she’s feeling the best since entering the league in 2013. The Mystics’ MVP candidate has dealt with a back injury the past three seasons. She missed the 2020 season and only played three games in 2021. Washington managed her workload last year, playing just 25 of 36 games.
“Throughout the past few years with my injury, not always traveling or being on the road, not being in each practice, being in and out, (it) was tough to find that presence and the same voice as being there every single day,” Delle Donne said. “So I’m excited that I’m there now. I’ll be there on the road. I don’t plan to miss any games. It’s different.”
NEW LEADERSHIP
After taking Connecticut to the WNBA Finals last season, coach Curt Miller moved on to Los Angeles, where he got his start as an assistant. Miller was replaced in Connecticut by former Indiana head coach Stephanie White.
While Miller and White have experience as head coaches, longtime assistants Christie Sides (Indiana) Latricia Trammell (Dallas) and Eric Thibault (Washington) will make their debuts as head coaches.
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BALTIMORE (AP)The bullpen has been perhaps the biggest part of Baltimore’s climb this season.
When manager Brandon Hyde lifted starter Austin Voth after three innings against Tampa Bay, those relievers went to work.
”Tonight, they were so good,” Hyde said. ”They put six zeros up. It’s absolutely outstanding.”
Ryan Mountcastle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a four-run fifth that sent the Orioles to a 5-1 victory over the Rays on Monday night. Voth and five Baltimore relievers kept Tampa Bay’s offense from delivering the big hit. The Rays left 10 men on base, including six in the first three innings.
”Early on, we got some guys on base, and when you do that, you’ve got to find ways to make contact, get the ball to the outfield, score some runs,” manager Kevin Cash said. ”We did not, and then their bullpen kind of got on a run where there wasn’t many opportunities after the first couple innings.”
Brandon Lowe homered leading off the third for Tampa Bay, but Corey Kluber (6-6) allowed four earned runs in five innings. Nick Vespi (3-0) struck out four in 1 2/3 innings of relief to earn the win. Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before the game.
”That was awesome,” Hyde said. ”Just gets here today, bridges the gap to some back-end bullpen guys there.”
Ryan McKenna led off the Baltimore fifth with a single, and Cedric Mullins added a bunt single one out later. Adley Rutschman was hit by a pitch, loading the bases, and Mountcastle’s hit put the Orioles up 3-1.
Anthony Santander followed with a grounder to first, and Ji-Man Choi’s throw to second hit Mountcastle. A run came home on that play, and Austin Hays made it 5-1 with a sacrifice fly.
Voth pitched around leadoff walks in the first and second. The Rays had the bases loaded with one out in the second, but Voth was able to throw home for a force on a comebacker by Brett Phillips, and Yandy Diaz hit a flyball to end the threat.
”I felt like I battled today,” Voth said. ”Just didn’t have my best stuff. I was behind in a lot of counts. That’s kind of what really hurt me, but definitely found a way to get out of some of those innings.”
Rutschman, the Baltimore rookie catcher, was taken down by a sliding Luke Raley on the force play at the plate. That drew the ire of the crowd, but Hyde said afterward he thought it was a clean play by the Tampa Bay runner.
The Orioles loaded the bases in the second with nobody out. Rougned Odor hit a sacrifice fly, but the next two batters were retired on foul pops.
Voth allowed a run and four hits.
WINNING MONTH
The Orioles are 13-6 in July, assuring them a second consecutive winning month. Prior to this June, when they went 14-12, they hadn’t had a winning month since August 2017.
SNAPPED
Choi was charged with an error on his poor throw in the fifth, snapping a 10-game errorless streak for the Rays. That tied a club record last reached in 2011.
”I’m not assuming that we’re going to get a double play, but an out would have been really beneficial in that situation,” Cash said.
TURNAROUND
Tampa Bay went 18-1 against the Orioles in 2021, but Baltimore has won six of 13 meetings this year.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rays: Tampa Bay has ruled OF Kevin Kiermaier (left hip) and C Mike Zunino (left shoulder) out for the season.
Orioles: SS Jonathan Arauz jammed a finger sliding into second in the eighth. … 1B Trey Mancini, the subject of trade speculation, was given the night off. He’s in an 0-for-22 slump.
UP NEXT
Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan (10-3) makes his first appearance since starting the All-Star Game last week. He faces Baltimore’s Spenser Watkins (3-1) on Tuesday night.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Though the country continues to deal with high inflation numbers, President Biden says things are starting to improve.
“We’ve added jobs every single month in my presidency, more than 10 million jobs total,” Biden said.
The president said there’s also good news for Americans still facing sky-high prices, stating, “the economy grew at 2.6% last quarter while inflation started to slow and unemployment stayed low.”
Meanwhile, Texas senator Ted Cruz blames the Biden administration for the pain Americans are feeling.
“You want to know why the price of everything you buy has gone through the roof?” Cruz questioned. “Because the Democrats keep spending money we don’t have, keep borrowing from the Chinese, running the printing presses.”
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh claimed that “if the senator was talking about the American Rescue Plan, well, a lot of that money went to small businesses in America so that small businesses wouldn’t have to shut their doors.”
Secretary Walsh says doing nothing in that crisis would have cost people their lives or their livelihoods noting, “people would’ve been on the street, living on the street.”
Other major spending legislation passed under President Biden included the infrastructure and chips laws, which Secretary Walsh says are rebuilding the country and creating jobs.
Biden added that “the implementation of the legislative achievements are going to be one of the key parts of the success, I believe, for the economy.” | 2022-11-19T02:10:19+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/washington-dc/inflation-unemployment-improving-across-us-biden-administration-says/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — A gynecologist accused of molesting hundreds of patients during a decadeslong career was convicted of federal sex crime charges Tuesday in a victory for accusers who were outraged when an initial state prosecution resulted in no jail time.
Robert Hadden, 64, of Englewood, New Jersey, was convicted after less than a day of deliberations at a two-week trial in which nine former patients described how he abused them sexually during examinations, when they were most vulnerable.
Outside the courthouse after the verdict, women who were among Hadden’s victims expressed relief at his conviction and said they were eager to see him start serving time.
“This is such a victory for all of us,” said Evelyn Yang, whose husband, Andrew Yang, ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for president in 2020 and for New York City mayor in 2022. She said Hadden sexually assaulted her years ago when she was seven months pregnant.
“It’s also validating. The jury came back with their verdict so quickly. And he was found guilty on all counts. That just, I think, leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind that he was a serial predator who deserves to be imprisoned,” she said.
Hadden, who is subject to electronic monitoring and was free on $1 million bail, declined to comment as he left the courthouse.
He may not be free for long. Judge Richard M. Berman declined a request by a prosecutor and 10 victims that Hadden be immediately jailed, but set a hearing next week to further consider the matter. Sentencing was set for April 25.
His conviction in federal court on four counts of enticing victims to cross state lines so he could sexually abuse them carries a potential penalty of decades in prison.
That’s a much tougher potential punishment than Hadden received when he initially pleaded guilty in state court in 2016 to allegations involving a smaller number of women. His plea deal with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office required him to surrender his medical license but didn’t require any jail time.
“People are mystified,” Berman said in court, citing the success Hadden has had at avoiding prison. “There is a feeling that somehow or another he skirts the process.”
Hadden worked at two prestigious Manhattan hospitals — Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital — until complaints about his attacks shut down his career a decade ago.
The institutions have already agreed to pay more than $236 million to settle civil claims by more than 200 former patients.
At trial, Hadden’s lawyers did not contest that he molested patients. They said his state court plea covered those crimes and that federal charges alleging patients from New Jersey and Nevada crossed state lines to be sexually abused were inappropriate since he didn’t know where they came from.
After the verdict, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jane Kim argued that Hadden should be immediately jailed as a risk to flee and a danger to the community.
To support the prosecution’s argument for immediate detention, eight former patients spoke of the lasting harm the doctor caused them and Kim read statements from two more victims.
One woman said she became a Hadden patient because she was friends with his niece. She said he would talk about his niece even while he molested her.
“This conviction helps a lot,” said another woman who first became a patient in 1993 and went to Hadden for nearly 20 years.
Another woman said she went to see him when she was 21 years old. She said he groomed her for abuse by telling her he would provide free birth control and would serve as her dermatologist, insisting that she be completely naked for full-body checks at every appointment.
One woman who spoke at the hearing said it was the first time she’d spoken publicly of her abuse. She said Hadden put his fist inside her for no medical purpose two days before she delivered a child.
“The pain that happened that day was more painful than childbirth,” she said. She called him a “sociopath who needs to be behind bars as soon as possible.”
“Get rid of him now!” demanded another former patient.
The last woman to speak said she was a 20-year-old virgin and of an orthodox religious faith when she first went to Hadden. She said Hadden was so invasive at her first appointment when she was seeking birth control that she bled.
“I didn’t bleed on my wedding night,” she said.
As the women spoke, Hadden — wearing a mask to protect against the coronavirus — sat next to his wife and occasionally rubbed her arm. At other times, he fidgeted with his hands.
Hadden’s lawyer, Deirdre Von Dornum, said he wouldn’t flee and had a perfect record while on bail. She said he was not a danger to the community either.
The Associated Press generally withholds the names of sexual abuse victims from stories unless they have decided to tell their stories publicly, which Yang and others have done.
After the verdict, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams issued a statement calling Hadden “a predator in a white coat.”
“For years, he cruelly lured women who sought professional medical care to his offices in order to gratify himself. Hadden’s victims trusted him as a physician, only to instead become victims of his heinous predilection,” he said. | 2023-01-25T03:43:17+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/health/ap-health/ap-doctor-who-molested-patients-convicted-of-sex-trafficking/ |
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The Taliban announced yesterday that women and girls in Afghanistan must now cover up from head to toe when they leave their homes. In a press conference to an audience of only men, they recommended women wear a burqa. That's the enveloping fabric with a netted mesh for the - on - for the face. On the line with us is NPR's Diaa Hadid. She covers Afghanistan from her base in neighboring Pakistan. Diaa, how did the Taliban make this announcement, and what else did they say?
DIAA HADID, BYLINE: OK, so they made the announcement at a press conference held by a ministry that has a long name. It's the Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and the Propagation of Virtue. It's an ultraconservative institution that ensures compliance with the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic law. And that's where officials said women have to wear a burqa or loose clothes, headscarf and face veil. And here's the thing. It's their male guardians who could be punished or jailed if their women defy the rules. And what that does is strips a woman of her existence as an adult citizen. It reduces her to a minor.
And the Taliban say they'll first start with persuasion, not punishment. And it seems so far, the rule hasn't been enforced. One of our Kabul colleagues says his sister didn't cover her face today, and nobody stopped her.
RASCOE: You've spoken to a few Afghan women. What have they told you about this - you know, male guardians and their women?
HADID: Right. Well, yeah, we spoke to three women, and they're pretty angry. This strips away their hard-won rights. But I should be clear, Ayesha, that they don't represent the views of all Afghan women. Many women do wear the burqa or otherwise cover their faces, particularly in the south and rural areas of Afghanistan. And so what this rule does is it targets those who really gain the most under two decades of Western-backed rule, like Lamar (ph), one of the women we spoke to. She's 18, and before the Taliban seized power in August last year, she used to wear jeans, a long shirt, a headscarf. That's basically the uniform of an Afghan urban girl. And she says enforcing the veil basically disappears women.
LAMAR: It's absolutely disappearing all the woman from public life, from society, from political engagement.
HADID: And she says the rule means that she no longer has control over her own body.
LAMAR: We can't even decide about our own body. It's very painful for me and other Afghan woman that somebody else, like Taliban, they are judging - deciding specific clothes for us.
HADID: Deciding for them. And the other thing is is that Lamar, like other women we spoke to, worries that this burqa rule, which punishes men for noncompliance, will lead to more male control over women.
LAMAR: They will decide about their sisters, about their mothers - her clothing style.
RASCOE: What else are you hearing?
HADID: Yeah. So we spoke to another feminist in Kabul. Her name is Naweda (ph), and she said the thing that made her angriest was that Afghan women have fought for their rights and really faced terrible violence during the time of the Western-backed Afghan government. An NPR producer, Hatha Hanni (ph), translated for her. Have a listen.
NAWEDA: (Through interpreter) In last 20 years, the girls faced a lot of blasts in schools and universities and institutes, but they still went to school. They were hungry, but they would study. And now whatever efforts they had done, the hard work they did, they lost everything. They came back to point zero.
RASCOE: That's NPR's Diaa Hadid talking to us from Pakistan. Thank you so much.
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Fostering Local Connections and Celebrating Community
SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bite of Seattle 2023 came to a thrilling conclusion yesterday after three days of culinary delights, live music, and community engagement. This year's event shattered previous attendance records, attracting diverse attendees. Hosted at the iconic Seattle Center, the festival was a testament to the city's vibrant spirit, culinary diversity, and cultural richness.
Bite of Seattle 2023 lived up to its reputation as a community-driven event that fosters connections. The festival provided a platform for local businesses, artisans, and vendors to showcase their unique offerings, connecting them to a new crop of attendees who can visit their local locations post-Bite.
"As we reignited this beloved event, we've been honored to highlight the extraordinary food and music that make Seattle shine," said Thomas Lapham, CEO of CHEQ. "Bite of Seattle came back with a bang, and we are looking forward to many more years to come."
One of the primary objectives of Bite of Seattle 2023 was to shine a spotlight on the diverse brick-and-mortar establishments that form the backbone of Seattle's culinary scene. From cozy cafes to upscale restaurants, these local gems offered visitors an authentic taste of the city's culinary identity.
An all-new innovation introduced this year was mobile payment through the CHEQ app, enabling festivalgoers to easily locate vendors even after the event concluded. CHEQ, the proud owner of Bite of Seattle, allows attendees to continue their culinary journey and support local businesses through social gifting.
Bite of Seattle would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for making Bite of Seattle 2023 a resounding success including Pepsi, William Grant & Sons (Drambuie), Gesa Credit Union, Chateau Ste. Michelle, NW Beverages, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Center, OL Reign, Seattle Sounders FC, and SeattleFWC26.
Celebrating the Best Bites of 2023
Bite of Seattle 2023 also featured the highly anticipated Best Bites contest, where participants competed in various categories to win the hearts and taste buds of the festivalgoers. The winners in each category were:
- Small Bite 2023: Theary Cambodian Foods
- Best Big Bite 2023: KP LAO
- Best Specialty Beverage 2023: Pink Bokay
- Best Dessert 2023: Pielicious
- Best Artisan Food 2023: The Na Sommelier
- Best Artisan Craft 2023: The Hungry Sloth
The Bite of Seattle team would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, vendors, musicians, and, most importantly, the incredible attendees for their unwavering support in making this event a true celebration of Seattle's unique culture and culinary delights. Until next year, let's continue to explore and cherish the vibrant flavors and talents that define our beloved city.
For more information and updates on future events, please visit www.biteofseattle.com.
About Bite of Seattle
Seattle's premier foodie festival, The Bite of Seattle, returns July 21, 22, and 23 at Seattle Center and celebrates its 38th year! Featuring 200 vendors, 50+ musical performances, beer gardens, and more, Bite of Seattle is fun for all ages. Festival goers will enjoy bites from local restaurants using the CHEQ app to place mobile orders. For additional information about The Bite of Seattle, please visit www.biteofseattle.com or follow us on Instagram, @BiteOfSeattle.
About CHEQ
CHEQ is the first mobile payments platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry to enable social purchasing and gifting, allowing users to pay for and send drinks to one another for on-premises consumption. CHEQ allows friends to send food and drinks to each other in real time from anywhere in the world. It connects consumers and businesses to create frictionless, amazing in-person experiences. CHEQ's universal ordering and payment app can be used by any restaurant, café, bar, or stadium to make transactions fun, easy, and worry-free. To learn more about CHEQ visit www.cheqplease.com or follow us on Instagram, @CheqPlease.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain spawned extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley that killed at least one person, swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night, as much of the rest of the Northeast U.S. braced Monday for potentially punishing rains.
As the storm moved east, the National Weather Service extended flash flood warnings into Connecticut, including the cities of Stamford and Greenwich, before creeping into Massachusetts. Forecasters said some areas could get as much as 5 inches (12 centimeters) of rain.
In New York’s Hudson Valley, rescue teams found the body of a woman in her 30s who drowned after being swept away while trying to evacuate her home, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus told WABC-TV. Officials were waiting for the medical examiner’s office to arrive, he said.
“There’s a major flash flood. Major washouts were all around where her house is,” Neuhaus said. “So I could definitely see where she was trying to get out to to safety, but did not make it, got swept away.”
The force of the flash flooding dislodged boulders, which rammed the woman’s house and damaged part of its wall, Neuhaus told The Associated Press. Two other people escaped.
“Her house was completely surrounded by water,” he said.
“She was trying to get through (the flooding) with her dog,” he added, “and she was overwhelmed by tidal-wave type waves.”
The extent of the destruction from the slow moving storm, which pounded the area with up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain, won’t be known until after sunrise, when residents and officials can begin surveying the damage. But officials said the storm had already wrought tens of millions of dollars in damage.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed to WCBS radio that several people were missing and one home was washed away.
The rains have hit some parts of New York harder than others, but officials said communities to the east of the state should brace for torrential rains and possible flash flooding.
Officials urged residents in the line of the storm to stay off the roads.
“The amount of water is extraordinary and it’s still a very dangerous situation,” Hochul said.
“We’ll get through this,” she said, but added “it’s going to be a rough night.”
The governor declared a state of emergency Sunday for Orange County, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of New York City. She later extended the state of emergency to Ontario County in western New York, southeast of Rochester.
“We are in close communication with local officials and state agencies are participating in search and rescue efforts,” she said.
The state deployed five swift-water rescue teams and a high-axle vehicle to help with rescues in flooded areas.
Some video posted on social media showed the extent of flooding, with streams of brown-colored torrents rushing right next to homes, and roadways washed away by fast-moving cascading flows.
West Point, home to the U.S. Military Academy, was severely flooded. Officials worry some historic buildings might have water damage.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across parts of southeastern New York, describing it as “life threatening,” as well as warnings in northeastern New Jersey.
By Monday, “a considerable flood threat with a high risk of excessive rainfall” was expected across much of New England, NWS said in a tweet. Intense rain may be especially strong in Vermont, where Gov. Phil Scott declared a state of emergency Sunday, and northeastern New York.
Showers and thunderstorms in New York City could lead to flash flooding, the National Weather Service New York tweeted.
The city’s emergency notification system tweeted that the heavy rain could cause “life-threatening flooding to basements” and instructed residents Sunday to “prepare now to move to higher ground if needed.”
State Route 9W was flooded, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway became so drenched that parts of it were closed, the New York State Police said in a statement. The police asked the public to avoid the parkway. | 2023-07-10T13:59:50+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/one-dead-as-extreme-flooding-overwhelms-new-york-roadways/ |
Jeff Green NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves - April 16
Jeff Green be on the court for the Denver Nuggets at 10:30 PM on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
With prop bets in place for Green, let's dive into some stats and trends to assist you in making good picks.
Jeff Green Prop Bets vs. the Timberwolves
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Jeff Green Insights vs. the Timberwolves
- This season, he's put up 4.6% of the Nuggets' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 5.9 per contest.
- Green's opponents, the Timberwolves, have one of the NBA's fastest tempos, ranking seventh with 104 possessions per game, while his Nuggets rank 27th in possessions per game with 99.5.
- On defense, the Timberwolves have conceded 115.8 points per contest, which is 18th-best in the league.
- Allowing 44.7 rebounds per contest, the Timberwolves are the 22nd-ranked squad in the NBA.
- The Timberwolves concede 25 assists per game, 10th-ranked in the league.
- Looking at 3-pointers, the Timberwolves have given up 12.3 makes per game, 16th in the league.
Jeff Green vs. the Timberwolves
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LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New sets of personalized Pet Portrait Necklace and Pet Memorial Gift collections are released by Anavia Jewelry & Gifts Inc., a Greater Los Angeles company specialized in designing and crafting jewelry.
These collections of Personalized Pet Portrait Necklaces are carefully designed, stunning engravings of animal portraits on round necklace pendants. Customers can choose up to three pendants on one necklace and three-color tones of silver, gold, and rose gold, with optional name engravings. The pieces are made of surgical-level stainless steel, which means no tarnish, no rust, and no color change, and are completely safe for sensitive skin.
Packaged as a high-quality gift set, they fit perfectly for all occasions and holidays like Valentine's Day, birthdays, or Christmas. Every component for the gift is included, including a small greeting card and a jewelry box, complete with a light gray silk-like pouch that will definitely amaze your loved ones.
Anavia personalizied Pet Portrait Necklace is available to buy now for $18.99USD via Amazon.
Unique Gift Idea
The Personalized Pet Portrait Necklace can be a perfect gift for your animal-loving friends or a wonderful treat for yourself as a way to cherish the memory of your fur family that always occupies a special place in your heart. Many of our customers send us thankful messages showing their deep appreciation for how our memorial jewelry fosters strong bonds with their lost furry companions.
About Anavia Jewelry & Gifts, Inc.
Anavia Jewelry & Gifts, Inc. is a unique and modern jewelry and gift company that focuses on designing and crafting gifts for every special moment of happiness and love. We sincerely thank you for your time reviewing our new designs and innovative ideas that have made Anavia a first-choice for embedding memories and emotional bonds in stainless steel jewelry.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Tuya American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 11, 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, Tuya Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (b) prior to the initial public offering, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (c) as a result of (a) and (b) above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (d) as a result of (a)-(c) above, the registration statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and such statements were materially false and misleading and lacked a reasonable factual basis.
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13-year-old mauled by pit bulls at home, seriously injured
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas (KSAT) - A teenager is being treated for serious injuries he suffered during a vicious dog attack Thursday.
Police say the 13-year-old boy was attacked by at least two pit bulls.
The teen is expected to survive, but he had to be airlifted due to his injuries.
One of the responding deputies said the bites were some of the worst wounds he’s seen.
One by one, six pit bulls were removed from the home.
The Bexar County Sheriffs Office responding to the scene because the dogs attacked a boy who lives there.
The boy’s grandparent called 911.
“He heard the young boy screaming. He came into the room and saw at least one possibly, all six of these pit bulls piled up on the young boy, attacking him,” Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
The sheriff said the family owns all six dogs. They raised them and wanted to sell them.
At this point, it’s unclear why the dogs attacked the boy.
Salazar tipped his hat to the deputy that responded to this house, saying he happens to be one of only fully trained paramedics that they have. He said he believes quick thinking and that training gave the victim in this case a fighting chance.
“He had some specialized gear with him,” he said. “He was able to administer aid, but he actually told us that the bites he had seen were probably some of the worst wounds he’s seen on a person.”
The responding deputy said he counted at least 50 puncture wounds on the teen’s body, Salazar said.
The boy was airlifted to university hospital and is expected to survive.
As for the dogs, the sheriff said, “Two of the dogs were owner-surrendered, and then the other four were taken as part of a 10-day quarantine period. We’ll see what ends up happening with those dogs, but I’m fully expecting that the other two will most likely be euthanized.”
The sheriff said it’s too early to tell if the parents will face charges.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A group of conservative Republican lawmakers in Montana deliberately misgendered a transgender colleague in demanding that she be censored for language she used on the floor while speaking against a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for children.
The Montana Freedom Caucus posted its demand on Twitter Tuesday evening — on letterhead bearing the names of 21 lawmakers — arguing that Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr should be punished “for trying to shame the Montana legislative body and by using inappropriate and uncalled-for language during a floor debate.”
The caucus called for a “commitment to civil discourse,” while misgendering Zephyr in the same sentence. The caucus also misgendered Zephyr in the Tweet.
“It is disheartening that the Montana Freedom Caucus would stoop so low as to misgender me in their letter, further demonstrating their disregard for the dignity and humanity of transgender individuals,” Zephyr said in a statement Wednesday. “Their call for ‘civility and respect’ is hypocritical given their actions."
Lawmakers were debating Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte's proposed amendments to the transgender medical care bill on Tuesday when Zephyr, referring to the prayer given prior to every floor session, said: "If you vote yes on this bill and yes on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation, when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands.”
House Majority Leader Sue Vinton stood and said: “I will note that this is entirely inappropriate, disrespectful and uncalled for. We can debate matters civilly and with respect for each other.” Vinton had earlier risen in opposition to Zephyr's statement that lawmakers should be ashamed of themselves if they supported the bill.
“The language used by the so-called Freedom Caucus, including the intentional and repeated misgendering of Rep. Zephyr, is blatantly disrespectful and the farthest thing imaginable from the ‘commitment to civil discourse’ that these letter writers demand,” House Minority Leader Kim Abbott said in a statement. “I find it incredibly ironic that these legislators are making demands of others that they refuse to abide by themselves.”
Republican Sen. Theresa Manzella, chair of the Montana Freedom Caucus, did not immediately respond to emailed questions Wednesday. Madison Atkinson, the spokesperson for the House Republicans, did not respond to an email asking if the House planned to censure Zephyr. No motion was made on Wednesday.
The exchange is an example of the polarization seen in legislatures around the country as they debate bills affecting the transgender community.
Earlier this month in Kansas, House lawmakers overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a bill banning transgender female athletes from girls' and women's sports from kindergarten through college. Two LGBTQ+ Democratic lawmakers were upset because they believed Republicans were gloating over the vote.
Rep. Heather Meyer, who also has a transgender son, stood, opened her jacket and displayed a “Protect Trans Youth” T-shirt before making a rude gesture as she left the chamber. Rep. Susan Ruiz yelled at GOP members, briefly cursing at them before being told she was out of order.
In a number of states, transgender people who have testified against legislation that target their rights have been met with demeaning questions and rhetoric from Republican lawmakers.
Zephyr began her comments Tuesday by criticizing a letter from the governor explaining his proposed amendments to the gender-affirming care bill. In it, the governor said he had met with transgender residents and said Montanans who struggle with gender identity deserve love, compassion and respect.
“That’s not what trans Montanans need from you,” Zephyr said. “We need access to the medical care that saves our lives.”
“I stand by my accurate description of the devastating consequences of banning essential medical care for transgender youth,” Zephyr's statement said. The gender-affirming care ban “is part of an alarming trend of anti-trans legislation in our state, which includes over a dozen unconstitutional bills. These bills ban our art forms, our stories, our healthcare, and our very existence in Montana code.”
The legislature has considered a bill that sought to ban drag story hours, but it has been amended. It has passed a bill saying it's not illegal discrimination for a school student to misgender or deadname a fellow student, unless it rises to the level of bullying. The legislature also is moving another bill to put a binary definition of male and female into state code.
Zephyr said Tuesday that lawmakers and the governor had received a letter from an emergency room physician who said a transgender teenager cited the legislature's actions as the reason for their suicide attempt. “My state doesn't want me,” the doctor reported the patient as having said.
The House gave final approval to the governor's amendments Wednesday. The Senate must still give the bill its final approval before it goes to Gianforte for his signature.
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Associated Press writer John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, contributed to this report. | 2023-04-20T00:37:12+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/montana-republicans-want-censure-while-17907434.php |
Collecting Feedback from Community Meetings and Surveys
JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy is starting this month to gather opinions from the public about the 13 dams they own and operate on five Michigan rivers to help guide their decisions about the future of those electric generating facilities.
"We need to perform due diligence now as the licenses to operate our dams begin to expire in 12 years. We do not want to assume we know how individuals and communities feel about our dams as we develop plans to either continue investing in or remove any of our river hydro facilities," said Norm Kapala, vice president of generation operations at Consumers Energy. "We are keenly aware dams have great significance for local communities and impact recreation for Michigan residents and visitors statewide. Public input will be an important component in our long-term strategic planning regarding the future of our dams."
The energy provider hired Public Sector Consultants (PSC), a Lansing-based nonpartisan research and consulting firm that specializes in public engagement, to develop an adjacent property owner survey and conduct public meetings near each of Consumers Energy's dams from August through October this year with the goal of collecting unbiased feedback regarding the facilities. Anyone is welcome to attend any of the public community meetings. Owners of property adjacent to the dams should expect to receive the survey in the mail the week of August 15.
For community meeting details, to provide comments, and more information about the process access: ConsumersEnergy.com/HydroFuture.
Consumers Energy makes decisions based on the Triple Bottom Line that ensures benefits for people, the planet and Michigan's prosperity. Factors Consumers Energy considers in determining the future for its dams include regulatory compliance, safety, community impacts, operating costs and environmental impacts. These topics will be covered at the public meetings by PSC and Consumers Energy dam experts. Community feedback will be solicited, as well, during a facilitated discussion.
The 30- to 40-year federal licenses to operate the dams Consumers Energy owns and operates on the Muskegon, Manistee, Grand, Kalamazoo and Au Sable rivers are set to expire beginning in 2034 through 2041.
Schedule of public meetings: (All meetings begin with an open house at 5:30 p.m. and the public meeting will begin at 6:00.)
Hardy Dam
Wednesday, August 24
Newaygo High School Cafeteria
360 S. Mill Street, Newaygo, MI
Calkins Bridge Dam
Wednesday, August 31
Allegan High School
1560 M-40, Allegan, MI 49010
Croton Dam
Thursday, September 8
Newaygo High School Cafeteria
360 S. Mill Street, Newaygo, MI
Webber Dam
Thursday, September 15
Lyons Township Hall
105 Prairie Street, Lyons, MI 48851
Rogers Dam
Tuesday, September 20
Mecosta Township Hall
19729 11 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mio Dam
Monday, September 26
Mio AuSable High School Auditorium
1110 W. 8th Street, Mio, MI 48647
Foote Dam
Tuesday, September 27
Oscoda High School Auditorium
3550 E. River Road, Oscoda, MI 48750
Cooke Dam
Wednesday, September 28
Oscoda High School Auditorium
3550 E. River Road, Oscoda, MI 48750
Tippy Dam
Tuesday, October 4
Kaleva Norman Dickson School System
4400 N. High Bridge Rd, Brethren, MI 49619
Hodenpyl Dam
Wednesday, October 5
Springville Township Community Center
105 E. Mesick Ave, Mesick, MI 49668
Alcona Dam
Monday, October 10
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
3501 State Rd, Glennie, MI 48737
Loud Dam
Tuesday, October 11
Eagle Pointe Plaza, Plainfield Township Hall
415 E. Main Street, Hale, MI 48739
Five Channels Dam
Wednesday, October 12
Eagle Pointe Plaza, Plainfield Township Hall
415 E. Main Street, Hale, MI 48739
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What do you need to make a puppy starter kit?
Getting a new puppy can be exciting, but it’s also an investment. Puppies can come into your life through a breeder, a shelter rescue or follow you home, but no matter the scenario, you’re going to need supplies. You’ll need food, bowls for their meals and water, toys, a bed, blankets, a crate, a lot of patience and more.
Gather everything you can ahead of time, if possible, because puppies require around the clock attention. Parents have compared puppies to young children, with the exception that puppies are good dogs by 3 years old.
Best puppy food and supplies
Choose a quality brand of puppy food and stick with it, because changing brands can make your puppy ill. Your puppy’s young body has a delicate stomach that can get infected easily.
Get nontoxic bowls, and make sure you have treats for good behavior. The quickest way to train a dog is to reward the behaviors you like as consistently as you can, early on.
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This dry food is made in small, digestible pieces your puppy can easily chew. The kibble can be formulated for small, medium and large breeds.
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Hubulk Pet Bowls with No-Spill Mat
These stainless steel bowls clean up easily and hold enough for most puppies. They sit on a non-skid silicone mat to prevent kibble from spilling on your floor.
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These puppy treats are small, crunchy and ideal for training young puppies. They are a natural source of docosahexaenoic acid, a type of omega-3, and support the growth and health of your pup.
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Best puppy comfort items
Puppies need safe, soft places to sleep and relax. They need a bed or cushion big enough to stretch out on and a kennel for vet visits. You can choose to crate train your puppy, or use a play pen or gates; all help to teach your puppy boundaries.
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This dog bed is soft, comfortable and designed with foam to evenly distribute your puppy’s weight. It comes in several sizes and has a nonskid bottom to keep it from sliding.
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This bag with a bedded bottom is ideal to transport a young puppy to the vet, training classes or a puppy play date. It includes a shoulder strap and food bowl for the dog parents who want to be prepared.
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This pen gives your puppy an easily foldable place to play wherever you find yourselves. It’s safe, sturdy and secure to keep your puppy safe during playtime.
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Furrybaby Premium Puppy Blanket
No puppy kit is complete without a soft fleece blanket your puppy can cuddle with in its kennel. A blanket provides comfort and familiar smells, and can be used to prevent or clean up messes.
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Best supplies for grooming a puppy
Whether your puppy has short or long hair (or even if it’s hairless), you need grooming supplies. This keeps your puppy’s paws and fur healthy. The longer your puppy’s hair, the more often you should brush it. You’ll have a lot less hair on your clothes, floor and furniture if you do.
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This tool can be used to detangle, demat or thin out your puppy’s undercoat. It can also be used for cats and is the best tool to keep your house clear of fur.
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Burt’s Bees for Puppies Tearless Shampoo
Bathe your puppy with confidence that you won’t be irritating the eyes with this tearless shampoo. Your puppy will have a clean, moisturized coat no matter the length.
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This nail grooming device prevents mistakes by slowly grinding the nail down. You can smooth out the tips, being careful not to nick the quick while preventing scratch marks on your legs.
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Best puppy entertainment
Puppies’ minds are constantly growing and just like children, your puppy needs stimulation and play. Keeping your puppy busy by training, providing toys and taking walks helps the puppy burn off energy. Understimulated puppies have a more difficult time learning positive behaviors.
Top chew toy
Nylabone Chew Toys for Teething
These are teething bones to soothe your puppy’s gums and prevent it from destroying furniture. The bones are shaped like rings and bones, and are useful for anxiety relief or training exercises.
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This set includes all of the basic puppy training tools including a clicker, doorbells, a couple of poop bags and a dog whistle. It has a bag to carry the items in, with treats for your puppy’s training sessions.
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Best puppy care
To be sure your puppy is safe when you go on walks, you’ll need a collar and leash. Be sure to get a tag with your name, phone number or email so if your puppy gets lost, it has a greater chance of coming home. You’ll also want to be prepared with puppy pads, a proper cleaning solution and plenty of towels for your learning pup.
Top collar and leash set
Ladoogo Reflective Dog Collar and Leash
This leash and collar combo is ideal for walking your puppy day or night. The handle has a padded grip for extra comfort and the leash attachment is made of durable, tangle-free rope.
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This is a popular, effective cleaner designed for eliminating odors from urine and is pet-friendly. It can be used on almost any surface, including wood and carpet, but not leather.
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DEL MAR, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A luxury home in one of San Diego County's boutique residential enclaves has been scheduled for sale at a luxury auction® on November 19. The property first hit the market asking $8 million, though it will now be offered without reserve in next Saturday's sale, meaning it will be sold to the auction's highest bidder regardless of the amount of the high bid. The homeowners retained property auction specialist Platinum Luxury Auctions for the sale. Platinum is working in tandem with the property's listing brokerage of record, Agentdesks Incorporated, out of San Francisco, CA.
The residence is located within the community of Rancho Del Mar, a private and gated development of only 27 luxury homes located adjacent to the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. The community is also within 1-1.5 miles of the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and Morgan's Run Club and Resort. Solana Beach and the glistening Pacific Ocean are just a 5-min drive from the property's front door.
"The property's location is terrific for avid golfers, beachgoers, or for those simply seeking the peace of mind and relaxed lifestyle provided by living in a boutique, gated community," said Trayor Lesnock, Platinum's founder and president. "And being 20 minutes from central San Diego is ideal for business commuters and frequent travelers."
Sited on a one-half-acre lot and perched atop a hillside, the parcel features mature landscaping that offers added privacy, while still allowing for views of the Loma Santa Fe golf course, especially from the various terraces on the second story.
The home's three living levels combine for a total of 8,500 square feet of living area, with 6 bedrooms, 7 full and one-half baths. The current owners built the home in 2011, enlisting the help of local architect William Currier to create the Tuscan-inspired abode. Thanks to one of the owners having a business background in the import and export of European building materials, the property's design benefits from the extensive use of fine marbles, custom stone and brick, and beautiful wooden beams throughout.
Prominent interior features include a 2-story foyer with dual staircases and large chandelier, sprawling grand salon with soaring ceilings, a wet bar, fireplace lounge, formal dining, in-law's suite with kitchenette, and a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a Wood Stone pizza oven. The lowermost level also includes multiple entertainment areas, a fitness center, and a climate-controlled wine room with an oversized tasting lounge.
Outdoors, a cozy loggia with a firepit and surround seating, additional stone fireplace and adjacent summer kitchen/bar continue the Tuscan ambiance, while a more tropical atmosphere is provided by a custom, resort-style pool and spa with waterfall features, surrounded by a stone paver pool deck.
Interested buyers and real estate brokers may tour the property between the hours of 11am and 5pm PT daily, until the auction date. Those wishing to schedule a tour must make an appointment in advance by contacting Platinum's project manager, Walter Cerini, at 800.683.3789. Registration is required to participate in the auction and must be completed by a deadline of 5pm PT on Friday, November 18. Registration details are available by contacting Mr. Cerini. Photo, video, and various due diligence documents are also available online at CaliforniaLuxuryAuction.com.
About Platinum Luxury Auctions: Platinum Luxury Auctions created the luxury auction® model for high-priced real estate auctions and owns the federal trademark rights to the term(s) "luxury auction(s)." The luxury real estate auction house specializes in the non-distressed sale of multimillion-dollar properties located within and beyond the United States. Platinum's team has closed more than $1.25 billion in luxury real estate auction sales to date, while consulting on more than $2.9 billion in additional luxury property assets worldwide. Learn more at PlatinumLuxuryAuctions.com.
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CHENGDU, China, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernalis Research ("Vernalis"), a fully owned subsidiary of HitGen Inc., and Unison Medicines Inc. ("Unison") are pleased to announce a research collaboration on an undisclosed bacterial target.
Under the terms of the agreement, Vernalis will use its expertise in drug discovery to design small molecules against this particularly challenging target, which has long been considered to be undruggable. Unison will finance all activities at Vernalis and Vernalis will be entitled to receive downstream milestones and royalties should the compounds from the collaboration progress further into development and commercialization. As part of the agreement, Vernalis has also invested in Unison's first round of financing.
Dr. Mike Wood, Managing Director of Vernalis, said: "We are extremely pleased to work with Unison on this promising and difficult bacterial target. This collaboration demonstrates once again that Vernalis is an attractive partner for biotech and pharma companies facing challenges in drug discovery. And the investment in Unison's financing round demonstrates the flexibility of our business model and the willingness to share the risk with our partners. We are looking forward to a successful collaboration with Unison."
Doug Witt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Unison, said: "We are delighted to begin our collaboration with Vernalis. The team at Vernalis has an unmatched track record against difficult targets and we are confident that together we are positioned for success. The investment in this project by Vernalis and others demonstrates the opportunity we see in tackling the Anti-Microbial Resistance problem with highly innovative approaches."
Dr. Jin Li, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of HitGen Inc., commented: "I am very pleased to see Vernalis and Unison enter this collaboration, which reflects Vernalis' deep expertise and experience in FBDD/SBDD field to solve challenging problems in drug discovery research. Since Vernalis became part of HitGen at the end of 2020, the research teams from Vernalis and HitGen Chengdu have been working closely to advance the synergistic opportunities of the DEL and FBDD/SBDD technology platforms. I believe that the collaboration between Vernalis and Unison will mark important progress in our concerted efforts, and I wish the collaboration every success in this very important area of healthcare."
About Unison
Unison Medicines, Inc. is a discovery stage pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. In 2022, Unison closed its first round of financing led by industry veterans and institutions. Unison is focused exclusively on the development of small molecule medicines against novel targets that provide a radically different approach to treating bacterial infection.
About Vernalis
For information about Vernalis visit: www.vernalis.com
About HitGen Inc.
HitGen Inc. (SSE: 688222.SH), founded in 2012, is headquartered in Chengdu, China, with subsidiaries in Cambridge, UK and Houston, USA. HitGen is committed to building a world-class innovative biopharmaceutical enterprise and contributing to the better life and health of mankind. Engaged in the discovery and optimization of small molecules and nucleic acid drugs, HitGen dedicates itself to cultivating an internationally leading drug discovery and optimization system centered on four key technology platforms, including DNA-encoded library technology (including DEL design, synthesis and screening, and application expansion), fragment-based drug discovery and structure-based drug design technologies (FBDD/SBDD), synthetic therapeutic oligonucleotide technology (STO), and targeted protein degradation technology (TPD). It provides new molecular entities (NMEs) at different stages of research and development for the pharmaceutical industry, through its diversified business models including research and development services, out-licensing of projects at different R&D stages, and new drug launches in the long term, with an aim to address unmet clinical needs with innovative therapeutic solutions. As a leader in the field of DEL technology, HitGen has been committed to the development, application and improvement of DEL technology since its establishment. By June 30, 2022, HitGen's DELs contains more than 1.2 trillion novel, diverse, drug-like small molecules and macrocyclic compounds. These compounds are members of DELs synthesized from many thousands of distinct chemical scaffolds, designed with tractable chemistry, and have yielded proven results for the discovery of small molecule leads against precedented and unprecedented classes of biological targets. Through systematic DEL compound design, HitGen DELs has involved the use of more than 6000 different types of chemical scaffolds, which includes most of the core scaffolds of currently approved small-molecule drugs and many privileged scaffolds of small-molecules in clinical trials, and the approximately 40,000 different building blocks. HitGen has approximately 20 in-house drug discovery projects at different stages of research and development, among which 4 have obtained IND approvals and entered into clinical trials. HitGen is in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical companies, foundations and research institutes in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.
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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — As the U.S. government continues sending millions of dollars in weapons and tech to Ukraine, the city of Miami is trying to do their part by carrying out a gun buyback program with the goal of shipping those discarded weapons — almost 200 guns — to Irpin, Ukraine, a city just outside Kyiv.
Miami’s buyback program paid residents up to $150 bucks to turn in their guns.
“It was a complex process to navigate and get all the authorities in place to send the weapons overseas but we are very close to finalizing that deal,” a Miami police chief told “NewsNation Prime” on Wednesday.
The idea of sending weapons across international borders is not only controversial. Some skeptics wonder if such a deal is even legal.
“It is a little bit off the wall. It has caught people by surprise. A lot of people don’t even believe it’s true,” Commissioner Ken Russell told “NewsNation Prime.”
Along with representing Miami’s second district, Russell is a small businessman who helped pass the Miami Forever Bond, which will invest $400 million into housing, parks, streets and flood mitigation throughout the city.
“The only time I have ever heard of it being done before is in season 3 episode 2 of Miami Vice, where the City Council voted to send guns to Nicaragua,” Russell continued with a chuckle.
Yet, while the city’s intentions might be good, war experts say it’s no laughing matter.
“Right off the bat, I believe it is a bad idea, frankly,” retired Lt. Gen. Richard Newton said during Wednesday’s edition of the show.
“What Ukraine needs right now is high-tech, high-precision, all-day, all-night weapon systems. Taking 200 weapons off the streets of Miami will not really have a significant impact on the battlefield itself. There is just a lot of unanswered questions here and it’s frankly kind of ludicrous they are doing this,” Richard continued.
But Russell says the city is partnering with an arms dealer to make sure the guns get into the right hands.
“You know we can’t cast judgment on who is receiving them. All we know is they are under attack,” Russell said.
Not only is the city of Miami sending guns from their buyback, they’re also sending guns from the police evidence room that they say would likely have been destroyed. They’re also encouraging other cities to join in. | 2022-07-21T15:53:07+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/miami-preparing-to-send-200-discarded-guns-to-ukraine/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before ballots are tallied and reliable polls are conducted, one of the earliest ways to gauge the popularity of presidential candidates is with dollars.
Getting donors to part with their money is a key measure of viability, especially in the early stages of a White House campaign. Those who raise ample amounts of cash will have the resources to pay for ads, travel and hold events deep into the primary. Those who struggle, or run out of cash, often drop out.
Facing such high stakes, candidates often have an incentive to essentially juice their numbers to make themselves appear more competitive than they might be in reality. That’s especially true in the opening phase of the 2024 Republican presidential primary, where contenders are aiming to prove they can raise enough money to pose a threat to Donald Trump, a former president who has a reputation as a prolific fundraiser and is eager to retain his status as the GOP’s dominant figure.
At such an early stage, “this is just the one quantifiable realm where people can sort of compare themselves to the rest of the field,” said Liam Donovan, a Republican political strategist. “It’s a popularity contest by another means.”
Case in point is Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and onetime United Nations ambassador who became the first major Republican challenger to Trump in February. She avoided disclosing how much her campaign raised in its initial days, bypassing what’s typically an early bragging point for candidates. Notably, her campaign declined to detail her receipts even when her fundraising appeals capitalized on sexist and ageist remarks CNN anchor Don Lemon made about Haley, seeking to turn outrage into sympathetic dollars.
But last week, as the deadline loomed to file the first quarterly fundraising reports, Haley’s campaign blasted out a press release touting an $11 million fundraising haul – an impressive number for any candidate in a race that has been dominated by Trump.
“In just six weeks, Nikki Haley’s massive fundraising and active retail campaigning in early voting states makes her a force to be reckoned with,” Haley campaign manager Betsy Ankney said in a statement.
But once her fundraising reports were made public Saturday evening, some of those claims crumbled as it became clear Haley, who started her career as an accountant, and her campaign used a series of accounting gimmicks to artificially inflate her fundraising haul. In reality, she raised just $8.3 million, substantially less than her campaign claimed.
Haley’s campaign operates three separate political committees, which all raise money. To arrive at the $11 million figure, they double-counted money as it was transferred from one node of the operation to another — effectively treating money the campaign had already raised as new funds once they were transferred from one branch of her campaign operation to the next.
There’s nothing illegal in such an approach, and Haley’s campaign says it stands by the practice.
Fundraising disclosures suggest she’s not the only one to use such a gimmick. Marco Rubio employed a similar strategy during his 2016 presidential run, as did President Joe Biden during the 2020 campaign. Trump did it, too, as recently as last year when he took credit for raising $9.5 million during the final quarter of 2022, even though he raised several million less.
“I’m a little bit surprised that this whole thing is getting the attention it is,” said Kevin McLaughlin, a veteran Republican strategist. “Everyone does this.”
Though he is not officially in the race, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential exploratory committee last week, with an impressive $22 million sitting in the bank. If Scott follows through and formally joins the race, he will be entering with the largest campaign account balance of any contender in history.
Of course, the sum isn’t representative of a sudden groundswell of financial support for Scott. The two-term senator hasn’t faced a competitive race in years. Meanwhile, he’s benefited from his perch in the Senate, which has granted him access to a national pool of donors and enabled him to build a massive war chest.
It’s similar to the approach used by Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the 2020 Democratic primary. The Massachusetts progressive kept up a relentless fundraising schedule and courted major donors during her 2018 Senate reelection campaign. Then months later, she reversed course, and called on all of her rivals to give up going to glitzy, high-dollar fundraising events, which she suggested were inappropriate.
Many of her rivals struggled to raise money. Warren, however, seeded her White House bid with $10.4 million in leftover cash from her Senate run.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is not yet a candidate in the Republican presidential primary, has a jaw-dropping $85.8 million left over from his 2022 gubernatorial reelection campaign. But under federal law, he is prohibited from transferring that money from his state campaign to a presidential campaign committee.
Under a gray area of campaign finance law, however, the money might be transferred to a super PAC supporting his candidacy, which can spend unlimited amounts of money so long as they do not coordinate their activity with a DeSantis’ presidential campaign.
Meanwhile, the governor’s allies are raising money for an expected run.
Never Back Down, a political committee that was recently formed to urge him to run, says it has already stockpiled $30 million. One wing of the group is running ads defending DeSantis and attacking Trump, while a separate arm of the operation is raising money that can be transferred directly to DeSantis, should he get in the race.
Trump’s campaign, meanwhile, reported raising more than $18.8 million between his main campaign account and a joint fundraising account over the first three months of the year. On top of the money he raised in that first quarter, his campaign said $15.4 million came in starting in April after he was indicted in New York for paying hush money to a porn actress who alleged an affair.
Trump has denied the allegation and has derided the criminal charges as politically motivated.
The former president’s fundraising has been fueled by small-dollar donors and his command of the news cycle, which makes it hard for any other candidate to recreate at the same scale, Donovan said.
He said candidates can use strong fundraising numbers to draw in even more contributions by attracting wealthy GOP donors who are looking for an alternative to Trump.
“There is a strong signaling that occurs at this stage in the process,” Donovan said. “Major donors and major contributors are looking around and taking stock of what everybody else is doing.”
“People want to back a winner,” he said.
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Price reported from New York. | 2023-04-18T11:15:54+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-local-election-hq/how-some-wh-hopefuls-inflate-their-fundraising-success/ |
Kings beat Lakers 116-111 for 5th straight victory
De'Aaron Fox scored 32 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-111 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Harrison Barnes added 20 points and Kevin Huerter had 18 to help the Kings (25-18) move into third place in the Western Conference.
LeBron James led Los Angeles with 32 points and Russell Westbrook added 19. The Lakers have lost four of five.
Kings center Domantas Sabonis missed the game due to illness. Coach Mike Brown said before the game it was a stomach issue that had been going around the team.
Richaun Holmes started in place of Sabonis and had a season-high 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The game was tied at 108 with 1:10 remaining before the Kings scored four straight points to get some breathing room. Barnes made a layup while being fouled by Westbrook and then hit the free throw with 50 seconds remaining.
Kendrick Nunn's 3-pointer got the Lakers to 112-111 with seven seconds left, but Holmes made a pair of free throws to push it back up to three.
Keegan Murray's dunk gave the Kings a 88-74 lead with 2:33 remaining in the third quarter before the Lakers rallied. Los Angeles made a 25-10 run over the next six minutes to take the lead.
The Lakers made four 3-pointers during the run, including two straight by Westbrook.
TIP-INS
Kings: Murray tied a season high with 10 rebounds. ... G Matthew Dellavedova also missed the game due to a stomach issue. ... Fox has at least 20 points in a half eight times this season, including twice in the first half.
Lakers: James had seven of his nine assists in the fourth quarter. ... Westbrook was called for a technical early in the second quarter after being called for traveling. ... Los Angeles had a 14-point lead in the first half.
UP NEXT
Kings: Host Oklahoma City on Friday night.
Lakers: Host Memphis on Friday night.
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NORMAL – Talented Yorkville Christian senior David Douglas Jr. can do a myriad of things on a basketball court.
One thing he couldn’t do Saturday was handle the size and muscle of Normal Community’s Jaheem Webber and Kobe Walker.
The 6-foot-9 Webber and the 6-6 Walker combined for 33 points and 16 rebounds as the Ironmen used a dominant second half to capture a 61-42 victory in the opening game of the Midwest Crossroads Shootout at Normal West High School.
“Jaheem and Kobe had such a big height advantage in there,” NCHS coach Dave Witzig said. “Our two post guys are never on the floor at the same time so that’s 33 points from that position.”
The 6-5 Douglas scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half as the Mustangs led 29-25 at the break.
“He scored 50 points on Tuesday and he’s averaging 33, 34 points so yeah, we knew coming in,” said Witzig. “We gave up some easy looks early that got him going. The second half we did a better job trying to get the ball out of his hands and make other guys make plays.”
The Ironmen (16-12) scored the first 11 points of the second half and led 36-29 after a Brady Starkey 3-pointer.
A trey from Douglas brought Yorkville Christian within 42-39, but NCHS reeled off the initial 17 points of the final quarter to pull away.
Webber finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while Walker totaled 16 points and 10 boards as the Ironmen enjoyed a 45-25 rebounding margin.
“Me and Kobe have been working in practice against each other because we’re about the same size,” said Webber, who has scholarship offers from Illinois State, Southern Illinois and Bradley. “That makes it easier when teams are littler than us to dominate.”
Braylon Roman scored eight of his 10 points in the second half for NCHS.
The Mustangs scored 30 of their points on 10 3-pointers but were 1 of 10 from beyond the arc in the final quarter.
Yorkville Christian fell to 8-19. The defending Class 1A state champions play a 3A-4A schedule.
Moline tops BHS
Bloomington held a four-point first quarter lead before Moline, the second-ranked team in Class 4A, shifted into high gear.
Niko Newsome’s dunk gave the Purple Raiders (5-20) a 12-8 lead, but 6-10 Iowa recruit Owen Freeman helped Moline surge to a 19-13 margin after one quarter with seven of his 19 points.
The Maroons (24-3) broke loose for 29 second-quarter points as another Iowa-bound standout, 6-foot guard Brock Harding, scored 10 of his 16 points. Moline canned 10 of 15 shots in the second quarter to secure a 48-24 advantage entering halftime.
“I was looking forward to playing against him,” BHS senior guard John Shuey said of Harding. “It was nice to see his type of moves and see how he gets the ball to the rim. It was fun playing against him.”
Shuey topped all scorers with 27 points and Newsome added 21.
Treyvon Taylor chipped in 11 points for Moline. Freeman also registered nine rebounds and two blocks.
SHG overcomes West
Normal West trailed 3A No. 4 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin by just six at halftime but the Cyclones controlled the second half to win 60-42.
SHG (23-2) bolted out to a 10-0 lead before West (16-12) regrouped nicely.
“Our bench came in and gave us some energy and got us back in it,” Wildcats coach Ed Hafermann said. “The second quarter me made a nice run. We got a couple back door layups and stops at the defensive end.”
Kylen Smith topped West with 19 points.
“Kylen was able to get to the rim the first half,” said Hafermann. “They played help side defense the second half to force the ball out of his hands. We didn’t make shots when we needed to.”
Gavin Camp had six rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats, who were hampered by 3 of 21 3-point shooting.
Jake Hamilton led the Cyclones with 18 points, Zack Hawkinson amassed 15 points and 13 rebounds and KeShon Singleton 11 points.
“We came out the second half and were flat,” Hafermann said. “They definitely stepped it up on defense.”
Metamora stays hot
Ranked second in 3A, Metamora won its 22nd game in a row with a 68-45 decision over Peoria Notre Dame.
The Redbirds (24-2) led 23-18 at the half before the tempo spiked considerably.
South Alabama recruit Ethan Kizer scored 20 points for Metamora, including two fourth quarter alley oop dunks behind the Irish defense. Tyler Mason also had 20 for the Redbirds.
Iowa recruit Cooper Koch topped Notre Dame with 15 points and Eoin Dillon chipped in 10. | 2023-02-05T04:49:39+00:00 | pantagraph.com | https://pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/normal-community-earns-midwest-crossroads-shootout-victory/article_50c6e9c6-a4ae-11ed-9a74-bf17057c758d.html |
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The XFL today announced scouting and consulting partnerships with Inside the League ("ITL") and FBXchange ("FBX") that will support and further enhance the XFL's football operations department as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 season.
"Since January, our football operations team has been busy attending the NFL Combine, all-star and bowl games and college pro days to start identifying the next wave of rising stars in football," said Russ Brandon, XFL President. "These partnerships are incremental to the fantastic team we have started to build at the XFL and will help improve efficiencies and round out capabilities across our football operations department. We deeply value collaboration in all forms, and in working with Inside the League and FBXchange, we are able to combine scouting efforts, expand our coverage of events, leverage premium data and, ultimately, populate our player pool. We are looking forward to working together and recruiting high-quality, talented players to create an elite football forum."
Inside the League
Founded by Neil Stratton, Inside the League is an online consultancy for professionals who work within the football ecosystem, including agents, financial planners, combine trainers, scouts, coaches and more. Inside the League provides in-depth scouting reports written by former NFL scouts, verified measures for the 2021 and 2022 draft classes, and a database of agents and other information for the 2017-2022 draft classes.
Inside the League recently helped facilitate an agent roundtable with the XFL and NFLPA as the XFL's football operations department continues to scout and recruit for its 2023 season.
Doug Whaley, Senior Vice President, Player Personnel, at the XFL, added, "Neil and ITL have been a key fixture in the football ecosystem, disseminating important information from player evaluations, supporting agent prep, facilitating scouting forums and connecting players with football professionals to help further their careers. We are excited to be partnering with such a respected and trusted source in the industry."
FBXchange
FBX is a one-of-a-kind interactive pro football player personnel system – designed for teams' scouts and operations staff – with 15 years of historical player transactions and measurables data from pro circuits, all-star games and combines. FBX is the only online and up-to-date database with complete player history across all professional football leagues, including NFL, CFL, XFL, AAF, AFL, UFL & WLAF.
The XFL and FBX will work together to pair resources from FBX's database with the XFL's player data to create a best-in-class player database. FBX will also assist the XFL in streamlining player signings and other transactions.
"FBX has been operating behind the scenes following some of the most established football leagues and players around the world, and we are thrilled to see this partnership with the XFL renewed," said Dan Rambo, the design and data content partner at FBX. "We have always been about the data, making it efficient to find, report and recall players, and keeping it relevant to the specific needs of each team or scout to create that personal touch to meet their tailored needs. We've done this for 15 years and feel confident we can deliver the platform to work in sync with the XFL."
XFL Today
The XFL will kick off in February 2023. Over the past few months, the XFL's football operations department, led by Marc Ross and Doug Whaley, has made several key hires, including Dean Blandino as Vice President of Officiating and Playing Rules Innovation. The XFL recently announced an exclusive partnership with the NFL Alumni Academy to identify the next best players in football and offer more opportunities to play professional football. In April, the XFL revealed its head coaches for the 2023 season: Reggie Barlow, Anthony Becht, Terrell Buckley, Jim Haslett, Wade Phillips, Bob Stoops, Hines Ward and Rod Woodson.
This summer, the XFL will host a series of player showcases in six cities across the United States in partnership with the American National Combines ("ANC"). These showcases will give prospective football players a chance to exhibit their skills in front of XFL coaches and personnel directors.
For more information, visit XFL.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Inside The League
Founded in 2002, Inside the League (ITL) publishes a daily industry blog as well as multiple newsletter series, videos and Zoom sessions targeted at various levels of the business. The leader in NFL agent exam prep, ITL also offers a study guide and two practice exams for agent hopefuls and hosts various football-related events throughout the year, including an annual scouting awards seminar at the NFL Combine. Neil Stratton, founder of ITL, speaks on the football industry at seminars and conferences across the country and serves as an advisor to the Fort Worth, Texas-based College Gridiron Showcase, which enters its ninth season in 2023.
About FBX
FBXchange.com ("FBX") is a one-of-a-kind interactive, web-based pro football player personnel system designed for teams' scouts and operations staff, amalgamating over 150,000 college, pro, and global player profiles, 15 years of historical player transactions, and measurables data from pro circuits, all-star games, combines with various other reporting functionalities. FBX is the only online and up-to-date database with complete player history across all professional football leagues, including NFL, CFL, XFL, AAF, AFL, UFL & WLAF in a detailed and dynamic environment. FBX offers a comprehensive and inexpensive solution to FIND, REPORT & RECALL players for the much sought-after competitive edge required by today's leading football organizations. For more information, please visit: fbxchange.com.
About XFL
The XFL's ownership group, led by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale's RedBird Capital Partners, is building a fan-first, fast-paced global professional football league with innovative rules and enhanced 360 game experience. The XFL will bring entertainment to world class football, with the goal of advancing the game of football and expanding player opportunities when it launches in February 2023.
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More than 150 COVID-19 relief projects are underway across Vermont as the state ramps up the spending of the more than $1 billion in federal funds that are intended to help recover from the pandemic.
The projects that have begun represent spending of more than $300 million, officials said Thursday, adding that more projects will be approved in the coming months with construction expected to increase next year.
Republican Gov. Phil Scott has said the money allocated by Congress in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented opportunity to help the state carry out much-needed infrastructure projects from one end of the state to the other.
The state's spending in five areas — economic development, water, sewer and wastewater, climate change mitigation measures and the expansion of broadband infrastructure — is intended to help strengthen the state's economy, make Vermont more affordable and more competitive while helping keep it cleaner and safer.
Officials have spent a lot of time to make sure Vermont's projects comply with federal requirements, Deputy Administration Secretary Douglas Farnham said.
“I do think that now that everything is framed up, we’re in a really good place to move forward and in the next year we’re gonna see a lot more of that money moving forward," he said during a briefing for reporters.
Farnham said that if he were starting over, he would focus more on Vermont's rural towns and providing them with more support. Moving forward, he said the administration would be willing to work with the Legislature to increase support for rural areas.
Some of the projects have been delayed by the supply chain issues that have been plaguing much of the country and the world, said Julie Moore, the secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
“I’m not sure that there’s anything to be done there other than to sort of anticipate upfront what those may mean for different types of projects and our expected timeline,” she said. | 2022-12-02T00:01:14+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/More-than-150-Vermont-recovery-programs-underway-17625093.php |
The Launch is Designed to Meet the Needs of Today's Pet Parent With A Focus On Quality - Upping the "ante" on Pet Care
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Antelope is thrilled to announce the launch of their new website, AntelopePets.com, that aligns with their mission to provide pet parents nationwide with the highest quality products for their pets. The launch of Antelopepets.com allows pet parents to shop all of Antelope's fan-favorite brands from Bocce's Bakery, Diggin Your Dog, Super Snouts, and Ark Naturals, under one roof, taking Antelope one step closer to becoming the one-stop-shop for natural, high-quality pet care.
The launch of AntelopePets.com marks a significant milestone in the realization of Antelope's vision. The website will serve as a comprehensive marketplace, offering pet parents the convenience of shopping for all of Antelope's brands in one place. AntelopePets.com will offer an intuitive user interface, allowing visitors to navigate seamlessly and explore the diverse range of all-natural pet brands and products available. Pet parents can expect a curated selection of items that prioritize their pets' well-being and specific needs while offering the convenience of online shopping.
"We are delighted to unveil AntelopePets.com and bring our family of natural, and high-quality pet care brands to pet parents across the country," said Wendy Wen, Founder and CEO at Antelope. "Our mission is to provide pet owners with the highest-quality products made with limited, healthy ingredients. With our new website, we aim to make it easier than ever for pet parents to find and purchase these products, bringing comprehensive and dependable pet care to all pet parents and their pets."
Antelope is committed to bringing the highest quality products and ingredients to your pets. The website launch joins together a family of next-level pet brands who are dedicated to elevating the standards of pet care from the very first idea to your pet's food bowl. Whether you're looking for natural, limited ingredient treats, supplements, or pet insurance, Antelope Pets has you covered- making tails wag and mouths drool!
"We chose to partner with Antelope because it was clear that they would take care of our team and the quality of our products. It's been a year since the acquisition, and they have proven to be progressively people first, and are aligned with quality, innovation and results that are at the core of the Diggin' Your Dog and Super Snouts brands. I am proud to continue to work in step with the Antelope team as Chief Visionary Officer, where I am involved with current and future product standards and formulations. The Antelope team is a breath of fresh air for the pet industry!" says Christy Love, Founder of Diggin' Your Dog and Super Snouts.
Antelope is on a mission to become the one-stop-shop for pet owners that are searching for all-natural products with healthy, limited ingredients they can feel good about. Since partnering with Alpine Investors in May 2021, Antelope has furthered their mission to transform the pet industry via a buy-and-build strategy, finding the highest-quality natural pet consumable brands, acquiring them, and helping them grow to the next level. As Antelope continues to expand its portfolio, the company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Through their buy-and-build strategy, Antelope is dedicated to nurturing these brands' growth and supporting their mission to provide natural, high-quality pet care.
For more information about Antelope, please visit www.antelopepets.com or follow @antelopepets on Instagram.
About Antelope Pets:
Antelope is a leading provider of all-natural pet care products with a focus on healthy, limited ingredients. Through their buy-and-build strategy, Antelope seeks to transform the pet industry by identifying and acquiring the highest-quality natural pet consumable brands and nurturing their growth. With a commitment to excellence, Antelope aims to become the one-stop shop for pet owners searching for natural, high-quality pet care.
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The 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds & Preview: Sam Ryder
The Rocket Mortgage Classic is underway, and Sam Ryder is currently in third place with a score of -7.
Looking to wager on Sam Ryder at the Rocket Mortgage Classic this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you can use before you make your picks.
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Sam Ryder Insights
- Over his last 12 rounds, Ryder has scored better than par twice, while also carding three rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has yet to finish any of his last 12 rounds with one of the 10 best scores of the day.
- Ryder has finished with a score within five shots of the day's best in two of his last 12 rounds.
- In his past five tournaments, Ryder finished outside the top 20.
- He has qualified for the weekend in one of his past five tournaments.
- Ryder has not been in the hunt in any recent tournaments, since he hasn't posted a score better than the field average or finished within five shots of the leader in any of his past five events.
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- Ryder finished 24th in his only finish at this event in four visits.
- In his past four appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend once.
- Ryder finished 24th on the leaderboard in his previous appearance at this event, in 2022.
- This course is set up to play at 7,370 yards, 346 more than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- In the past year, Tour stops have seen an average score of -5, while Detroit Golf Club has a recent scoring average of -11.
- Detroit Golf Club checks in at 7,370 yards, 104 yards longer than the average course Ryder has played in the past year (7,266 yards).
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, higher than the -11 average at this course.
Ryder's Last Time Out
- Ryder was above average on the eight par-3 holes at the Travelers Championship, averaging 2.75 strokes to finish in the 86th percentile of competitors.
- His 4.04-stroke average on the 24 par-4 holes at the Travelers Championship was below average, putting him in the 23rd percentile of the field.
- On the four par-5 holes at the Travelers Championship, Ryder was better than only 12% of the field (averaging 5.00 strokes).
- Ryder shot better on par 3s than most players his last time out, recording a birdie or better on three of eight par-3s at the Travelers Championship (the other golfers averaged 2.0).
- On the eight par-3s at the Travelers Championship, Ryder recorded less bogeys or worse (one) than the tournament average (1.7).
- Ryder's four birdies or better on par-4s at the Travelers Championship were less than the field average of 7.6.
- At that last competition, Ryder had a bogey or worse on five of 24 par-4s (the field averaged 4.8).
- Ryder ended the Travelers Championship underperforming compared to the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (2.9), with one on the four par-5 holes.
- On the four par-5s at the Travelers Championship, Ryder fell short compared to the tournament average of 0.6 bogeys or worse on those holes by carding one.
Rocket Mortgage Classic Time and Date Info
- Date: June 29 - July 2, 2023
- Course: Detroit Golf Club
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Par: 72 / 7,370 yards
- Ryder Odds to Win: +3500 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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- TNL Mediagene operates media brands in Chinese and Japanese that reach more than 50 million unique visitors
- TNL Mediagene created by merger of Taiwan's The News Lens Co. and Japan's Mediagene Inc.
- TNL Mediagene provides independent news and commentary, as well as original and licensed content on business, technology, science, sports, food and lifestyles
- TNL Mediagene's proprietary AI- and big-data-based advertising- and marketing-technology platforms are state of the art and empower multinational brands to target Asian millennial and Gen Z customers
- Blue Ocean brings deep media experience and background to combination
CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TNL Mediagene, a leading Asian digital-media company, and Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: BOCN), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced a definitive agreement for a business combination that is expected to result in TNL Mediagene becoming a publicly traded company in the United States.
The combined company will build TNL Mediagene's presence in Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, delivering high-quality, politically neutral content on news, business, technology, science, sports, food and lifestyles. It will expand its brand portfolio of millennial- and Gen Z-targeted Chinese, Japanese and English digital products and widen the reach of its AI-driven analytics, advertising and marketing technology products.
"We are perfectly positioned to serve younger audiences in the world's most dynamic region with products that are built just for them," Joey Chung, the company's chief executive and co-founder said. "We are independent of existing media groups, determined to preserve our independence and focused on using technology to deliver the right content to our audiences and customers at the right time in the format that they want it."
TNL Mediagene was formed in May 2023 by the merger of Taipei-based The News Lens Co. (TNL), which through rapid growth and strategic acquisitions over the last decade has become a leading independent, pan-Asian digital-media group, and Tokyo-based Mediagene Inc. (MG), Japan's leading digital media company, which was founded 25 years ago and today includes a number of original and licensed Japanese-language brands, including Business Insider Japan, GIZMODO JAPAN, Lifehacker Japan, DIGIDAY JAPAN, ROOMIE and MASHING UP. Combined, measured by Google Analytics, the group's brands reach an average of more than 50 million users each month.
"By combining forces, TNL and Mediagene have created a first-class, pan-Asian digital-media group," Mediagene CEO and founder Motoko Imada said. "By becoming a public company in the U.S., we would also like to continue to grow with the support of international investors, with the goal of becoming a media company that connects the world by providing reliable information about Asia, including Japan, to the rest of the world."
Richard Leggett, Blue Ocean's chief executive, said: "This transaction brings together the dramatic growth stories already written by TNL and Mediagene, offering best-in class regional content with powerful AI-powered MarTech and AdTech that positions the group to succeed in one of the world's fastest growing regions."
Blue Ocean itself was founded and is run by investors with deep media, operating, investing and international experience and is backed in part by North Base Media, a global media-focused venture-capital firm.
Transaction Details
Pursuant to the business combination agreement for the transaction, Blue Ocean will merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of TNL Mediagene with Blue Ocean surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of TNL Mediagene (the "Merger"), and TNL Mediagene becoming a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ. As a result of the Merger, outstanding shares and warrants of Blue Ocean will be canceled and converted into the right to receive equivalent shares and warrants of TNL Mediagene. The transaction gives TNL Mediagene a pre-money enterprise value of approximately $275 million.
In connection with the Merger, Blue Ocean Sponsor LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company and certain insiders and other shareholders holding Class B common shares in Blue Ocean have agreed to defer receipt of the shares of TNL Mediagene that they will receive pursuant to the Merger for up to 36 months.
The Boards of Directors of TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean, respectively, have approved the transaction. The transaction will require approval of the shareholders of Blue Ocean and TNL Mediagene and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.
Advisors
Sidley Austin LLP and Lee and Li are serving as legal advisor and Needham & Company, LLC is serving as financial and capital markets advisor to Blue Ocean. Morrison & Foerster LLP is serving as legal advisor to TNL Mediagene.
About TNL Mediagene
TNL Mediagene, a Cayman Islands-registered company, is the product of the May 2023 merger of Taiwan's The News Lens Co. and Japan's Mediagene Inc., two leading, independent digital-media groups. Its business includes original and licensed media brands in Chinese, Japanese and English, across a range of subjects, including news, business, technology, science, food, sports and lifestyle; AI-powered advertising and marketing technology platforms in demand by agencies; and e-commerce and creative solutions. It takes pride in its political neutrality, its reach with younger audiences, and its quality. The company has 550 employees across Asia, with offices in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
About Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp.
Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company, is a Nasdaq-listed special-purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more business or entities. It was founded by an affiliate of North Base Media (NBM), a global venture-capital firm focused on media. NBM is a small, minority shareholder of TNL Mediagene and the TNL Mediagene merger was agreed only after a special independent committee of the Blue Ocean board of directors commissioned and received an independent fairness opinion.
Blue Ocean's chairman, Marcus Brauchli, was the former executive editor of The Washington Post and former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, and its chief executive, Richard Leggett, was a senior executive at FiscalNote and chief executive of FrontierView, a business intelligence platform. Matt Lasov, a former director of strategy at Slalom and global head of advisory and analytics at Frontier Strategy Group, is Blue Ocean's chief financial officer. Among Blue Ocean's directors and advisors are former senior executives at Bloomberg, Reuters, Dow Jones, NBC-Universal and the Trade Desk.
Management Team
Joey Chung, TNL Mediagene's CEO, co-founded The News Lens Co. with Chief Content Officer Mario Yang in 2013 as a disruptive, politically independent digital-news platform. In the following decade, he and Mr. Yang expanded the business to include video, social-media and events businesses; by acquiring companies that covered sports, technology, lifestyles and food; and through astute hiring of digitally minded editorial and commercial talent. Mr. Chung is a graduate of National Taiwan University and Harvard Business School. Mr. Yang is a graduate of National Tsing Hua University. Motoko Imada, Mediagene's CEO and Founder, was an early pioneer in bringing digital media to Japan when she founded Mediagene Inc. 25 years ago in Tokyo with co-founder Hiroto Kobayashi. Over the years, Mediagene has successfully become the leading digital media platform in Japan having grown audiences by licensing and operating Japanese-language sites of well-known international media brands.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean. Certain of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "assumes," "may," "should," "will," "seeks," or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicated future events or prospects, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean business combination that is expected to result in TNL Mediagene becoming a publicly traded company. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although each of TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this communication, each of TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. In addition, there will be risks and uncertainties described in the proxy statement/prospectus on Form F-4 relating to the proposed transaction, which is expected to be filed by TNL Mediagene with the SEC and other documents filed by TNL Mediagene or Blue Ocean from time to time with the SEC. These filings may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Neither TNL Mediagene nor Blue Ocean can assure you that the forward-looking statements in this communication will prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the ability to complete the business combination due to a failure to obtain approval from Blue Ocean's shareholders or satisfy other closing conditions in the business combination agreement, the occurrence of an event that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement, the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, the amount of redemption requests made by Blue Ocean's public shareholders, costs related to the transaction, the risk that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the transaction, the outcome of any potential litigation, government or regulatory proceedings and other risks and uncertainties, including those to be included under the heading "Risk Factors" in the registration statement on Form F-4 to be filed by TNL Mediagene with the SEC and those included under the heading "Risk Factors" in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, of Blue Ocean and in its subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC. There may be additional risks that neither TNL Mediagene or Blue Ocean presently know or that TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by TNL Mediagene, Blue Ocean, their respective directors, officers or employees or any other person that TNL Mediagene or Blue Ocean will achieve their objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. These statements are based on current expectations on the date of this communication and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly. TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean do not assume any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new developments or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Important Additional Information Regarding the Transaction Will Be Filed With the SEC
In connection with the proposed transaction, TNL Mediagene will file a registration statement on Form F-4 with the SEC that will include a prospectus with respect to TNL Mediagene's securities to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction and a proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of Blue Ocean to vote on the proposed transaction. Shareholders of Blue Ocean and other interested persons are encouraged to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus as well as other documents to be filed with the SEC because these documents will contain important information about Blue Ocean, TNL Mediagene and the proposed transaction. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement will be mailed to shareholder of Blue Ocean as of the record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Once available, shareholders of Blue Ocean will also be able to obtain a copy of the F-4, including the proxy statement/prospectus, and other documents filed with the SEC without charge, by directing a request to: 2 Wisconsin Circle, 7th Floor, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The preliminary and definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).
Participants in the Solicitation
TNL Mediagene and Blue Ocean and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the potential transaction described in this communication under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and officers of Blue Ocean and their ownership is set forth in Blue Ocean's filings with the SEC, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent filings under section 16 of the Exchange Act or on Form 10-Q. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Blue Ocean's shareholders in connection with the potential transaction will be set forth in the registration statement containing the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus when those are filed with the SEC. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: 2 Wisconsin Circle, 7th Floor, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
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This communication is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of TNL Mediagene or Blue Ocean, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Pet owners in Central Virginia can protect their dogs and cats against rabies by taking them to a vaccination event held by police in August.
Virginia law requires that dogs and cats four months old and above must be vaccinated against rabies. With multiple rabies cases discovered in Henrico County earlier this year, it’s important that pet owners do what they can to protect their furry family members.
Henrico County Police will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Henrico County Western Government Complex, located at 4301 E. Parham Rd.
Pet owners must register and pay at the cashier’s office in the administration building before seeing a veterinarian on the first floor of the adjacent parking deck.
Each vaccine is $15 and must be paid in cash. Included with vaccination are a rabies tag and certificate of inoculation. Cats must be taken in carriers and pets from all localities are welcome.
Henrico dog licenses will be available for $10 and are valid for the life of the animal while the owner lives in Henrico and the pet’s rabies vaccinations are up to date. License and vaccination requirements can be discussed with available officers.
For more information, pet owners can visit the Henrico County Police website, or call the Animal Protection Unit at 804-727-8801. | 2023-07-31T17:05:11+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/rabies-vaccination-event-held-by-police-for-henrico-pets-in-august/ |
3 Indiana cities were ranked in 'best places to live' list. How do they stack up?
Three Indiana cities have been ranked out of 150 metro areas on the list of best places to live in the U.S., according to the U.S. News & World Report. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend were analyzed and named on three lists: Best places to live, most affordable places to live and best places to retire.
What do these Indiana cities rank?
Out of 150 of the country's most populous cities, here's where they fell:
- Indianapolis ranked #68 in best places to live and #48 in best places to retire.
- Fort Wayne ranked #5 in cheapest places to live, #33 in best places to live and #15 in best places to retire.
- South Bend ranked #14 in cheapest places to live, #76 in best places to live and #30 in best places to retire. It was also #24 on the site's list of most dangerous places to live.
How was each city's rank determined?
To determine the best places to live, U.S. News & World Report analyzed each of the cities' value, quality of life, and whether it was desirable with a strong job market. For retirement, it analyzed residents' happiness, housing affordability and health care quality.
It also put two Indiana cities on its list of 25 cheapest places to live. Fort Wayne ranked #5 and South Bend came in at #14.
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Indianapolis is better than average
While it's not the highest of either best places to live or best places to retire, Indianapolis still falls in the top half of both lists.
U.S. News & World Report propped up the city's entertainment and things to do, saying "what makes Indy such a splendid place to stop over makes it an even better place to live."
It also shouted out Indy's sports scene, specifically the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and how the city hosted major sporting events like the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament and the 2012 Super Bowl.
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These are the factors that go into its rankings. Overall, Indianapolis received a score of 6.3 out of 10.
- Indianapolis received a 6.3 out of 10 for quality of life. The site analyzed:
- Crime rate
- Quality of education
- Well-being
- Commute time
- Quality of health care
- Air quality index
- Risk of natural hazards
- Indianapolis received a 5.1 out of 10 for desirability. The site analyzed:
- Survey results
- Migration data
- Weather temperatures
- How many restaurants/drinking establishments per 100,000 people
- Indianapolis received a 7.3 out of 10 for value. The site analyzed:
- Housing affordability
- Price parities
- Indianapolis received a 6.4 out of 10 for job market. The site analyzed:
- Unemployment rate
- Average salary
- Indianapolis received a 5.8 out of 10 for net migration. The site analyzed:
- Whether the city is attracting new residents, or people are moving out | 2023-06-12T13:46:51+00:00 | indystar.com | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2023/06/12/indiana-cities-best-places-to-live-indianapolis-report/70281517007/ |
2023 girls’ state basketball tournament highlights
Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST|Updated: 17 minutes ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - KCRG-TV9 has your 2023 girls’ state basketball tournament highlights from Wells Fargo Arena.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fiona was forecast to move across the Caribbean's easternmost islands Friday night before slowing to a spot just south of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico late Saturday and Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Friday's forecast increased the estimated rainfall totals for the affected islands, to as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in places across eastern and southern Puerto Rico and 16 inches (41 centimeters) in the eastern Dominican Republic. That much rain may cause flash floods and mudslides in higher terrain, with coastal flooding and life-threatening surf possible as Fiona's winds blow ashore, the center said.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season's sixth named storm was sustaining top winds of about 50 mph (85 kph) when an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft measured its progress Friday morning, the center said. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days.
At 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, Fiona was moving at 15 mph (24 kph), about 175 miles (285 kilometers) east of Guadeloupe. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the Leeward Islands, and a tropical storm watch was issued for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominica. | 2022-09-16T13:25:47+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tropical-Storm-Fiona-bringing-heavy-rains-to-17446015.php |
How to Watch College Softball Streaming Live - Tuesday, May 9
If you live and breathe college softball, missing a game just isn't an option. We're here to help you ensure that doesn't happen. The list below shows you how to watch or live stream every NCAA softball game that's airing on Fubo on Tuesday, May 9, so you don't have to fret about missing a single pitch.
Watch even more College Softball games with ESPN+!
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- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SECN
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Make sure you're following along with all the NCAA Softball action all season long on Fubo and ESPN+!
Every team's journey toward the Women's College World Series begins with the NCAA Tournament selection show on Sunday, May 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2. Tournament play kicks off the next weekend with Regionals action from May 18-21, followed by Super Regionals from May 25-28, and culminates with the Women's College World Series from June 1-9, taking place at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — VolitionRX Ltd. (VNRX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $8.8 million in its first quarter.
The Henderson, Nevada-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share.
The life sciences company posted revenue of $149,800 in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $150,000.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A union of government employees on Monday sued Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and President Joe Biden to try to stop them from complying with the law that limits the government’s total debt, which the lawsuit contends is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit comes just weeks before the government could default on the federal debt if Congress fails to raise the borrowing limit. Financial markets have become increasingly nervous about the potential for default, with economists warning that a failure to raise the debt limit could trigger a global financial crisis.
On Tuesday, Biden will meet with the top Republicans and Democrats in Congress to seek a potential breakthrough. The two sides remain far apart. Republicans have demanded steep spending cuts as the price of agreeing to raise the debt limit. Biden has argued that the debt ceiling, which applies to borrowing the government has already done, shouldn’t be used as leverage in budget talks.
The lawsuit, filed by the National Association of Government Employees, says that if Yellen abides by the debt limit once it becomes binding, possibly next month, she would have to choose which federal obligations to actually pay. Some analysts have argued that the government could prioritize interest payments on Treasury securities. That would ensure that the United States wouldn’t default on its securities, which have long been regarded as the safest investments in the world and are vital to global financial transactions.
But under the Constitution, the lawsuit argues, the president and Treasury secretary have no authority to decide which payments to make because the Constitution grants spending power to Congress. Doing so, it contends, would violate the Constitution’s separation of powers.
“Nothing in the Constitution or any judicial decision interpreting the Constitution,” the lawsuit states, “allows Congress to leave unchecked discretion to the President to exercise the spending power vested in the legislative branch by canceling, suspending, or refusing to carry out spending already approved by Congress.”
White House and Treasury Department spokespeople declined to comment on the lawsuit Monday.
The NAGE represents about 75,000 government employees who it says are at risk of being laid off or losing pay and benefits should Congress fail to raise the debt ceiling. The debt limit, currently $31.4 trillion, was reached in January. But Yellen has since used various accounting measures to avoid breaching it.
Last week, Yellen warned that the debt limit would become binding as early as June 1, much earlier than many analyses had previously predicted, because tax receipts have come in lower than projected.
Laurence Tribe, a law professor at Harvard University, suggested that “it is possible that the Treasury Department would welcome the suit” because it expresses the view that “the ceiling is not a permissible bargaining tool for Congress to employ because it simply threatens to destroy the economy and hold the president hostage.”
Tribe has written a column in the New York Times expressing support for the idea that the debt ceiling is unconstitutional. White House aides have explored the notion of having the president invoke the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which says the “validity” of the public debt “shall not be questioned.”
How fast the lawsuit may advance through the legal system depends, in part, on the judge, Tribe noted. ”It could move extremely quickly,” he said. “It’s quite hard to predict.”
Richard Stearns, a federal judge who was nominated by President Bill Clinton, has been assigned to the case.
Norm Eisen, a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution, suggested that it may be “up to the Supreme Court to determine whether there is a constitutional option to resolve this hostage crisis.”
“If Congress is going to demonstrate this propensity for hostage taking,” Eisen said, then “a reallocation of authority in this dimension away from Congress” may be called for.
On Sunday, Yellen said there were “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if the debt ceiling isn’t raised. Economists say the standoff has distorted financial markets. Since Yellen warned a week ago that the government could default on its debt as early as June 1, interest rates on one-month Treasury bills have been shooting higher. They reached 5.35% Monday, up from 4.12% a week earlier — an unusually sharp move.
That suggested that investors were shunning the one-month bills out of concern that they could suffer from a default. The one-month yield, in an unusual move, now exceeds the rates on all longer-dated Treasuries, including 10-year notes, which yield 3.49%. Typically, borrowers demand higher rates to lock up their money for longer periods. Rates on the 10-year have fallen because investors expect a recession later this year that would force the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark rate.
“Markets are beginning to aggressively price in a potential default,” said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at tax advisory firm RSM. “The timing of an economic and financial crisis caused by the political authority could not be any worse.”
In the wake of three large bank failures in the past two months, Brusuelas, like many economists, thinks many banks are pulling back on lending to bolster their finances, a trend that could weaken the economy.
“A partial or full default would exacerbate those trends and result in a pullback in spending and investment by households and firms, as well as an increase in unemployment,” Brusuelas said. “It would almost surely tip the economy into a full-blown recession.” | 2023-05-09T11:28:42+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/politics/ap-politics/lawsuit-yellen-should-ignore-unconstitutional-debt-limit/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trailing by two runs in the eighth inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers got help from Houston’s relievers and the umpire.
James Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Ryan Stanek and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8-7 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.
Stanek, his long blond hair flying, was incensed after striking out Michael Busch to end the inning. He turned around to yell and point at second base umpire Junior Valentine, who tossed Stanek. Pitching coach Josh Miller came out to grab Stanek and plate umpire Manny Gonzalez had to step in front of a barking Stanek.
Manager Dusty Baker left the dugout to argue and was ejected, too.
“I needed some kind of explanation because Stanek was going ballistic,” said Baker, who thought the reliever had merely stepped off the rubber.
“Boy, that’s a tough way to lose one,” Baker said.
The Dodgers tied it at 7 in the eighth. Reliever Bryan Abreu (2-2) walked Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and J.D. Martinez to load the bases. Kyle Tucker made a sliding catch into the sun in right field on Jason Heyward’s sacrifice fly that scored Freeman. Smith scored on Outman’s ground-rule double after the ball got stuck in the right field wall.
Second base umpire Junior Valentine called the balk on Stanek, whose right leg appeared to flinch after he looked in for the pitch.
“He said I moved my leg, which was pretty obvious because I stepped off the mound. Beyond that, I wholeheartedly disagree,” Stanek said. “A balk is intentionally trying to deceive a runner. At what point was I trying to deceive a runner? I hadn’t even come set yet. I literally was just stepping backwards.”
Stanek said he watched the replay. He had never before been called for a balk.
“The move is beyond minor,” he said. “I think that’s a pretty drastic call to make considering that play right there the umpire decided the game.”
Phil Bickford (2-2) got the victory in relief and Evan Phillips pitched the ninth for his 10th save.
Alex Bregman hit a grand slam to boos in the fifth for the Astros.
Dodgers rookie Bobby Miller got hit hard in the inning, when he gave up five runs and five hits before getting yanked without retiring anyone.
For the second straight game, José Altuve and Bregman were heavily booed by the crowd of 49,281, which chanted “Cheater! Cheater!” at the only two remaining Astros from their 2017 championship team. The Astros were embroiled in a sign-stealing scandal that season when they beat the Dodgers in a seven-game World Series.
The current World Series champions batted around in the fifth. Corey Julks singled leading off, Jake Meyers walked and Altuve reached on a bunt single to first, outrunning Miller to the bag to load the bases.
That set up Bregman, whose sixth career grand slam traveled 369 feet to left field and gave Houston a 5-3 lead.
Houston’s other runs came on RBI singles by Altuve in the third and Yanier Diaz in the fifth, and José Abreu’s sacrifice fly that scored Altuve in the sixth.
Ronel Blanco allowed three runs and two hits in six innings of his fourth start after nine relief appearances this season. The right-hander struck out six and walked two.
The Dodgers trailed 7-5 in the seventh after David Peralta’s pinch-hit, two-run homer on the first pitch from Phil Maton, who hit Jason Heyward with his first pitch of the inning.
The Dodgers got to Blanco for three runs in the first. He then retired the next 16 of his final 17 batters.
Miller gave up six runs and 10 hits in four innings of his second straight poor start. The right-hander struck out three and walked three.
Julks made a spectacular leaping catch in the first, robbing Mookie Betts of a leadoff homer. The left fielder snagged the ball in front of the Dodgers’ bullpen gate and pumped his right fist.
After Freddie Freeman grounded out, Will Smith went deep into the lower left-field seats off Blanco for his 11th homer.
J.D. Martinez walked to set up Heyward, who blasted a 380-foot line drive homer into right field for a 3-0 lead.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Dodgers: 3B Max Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats Sunday and is expected to be activated off the IL and play Tuesday at Colorado. … RHP Noah Syndergaard (finger) threw a three-inning simulated game, but will not come off the IL anytime soon. … INF/OF Chris Taylor was not in the lineup for the sixth straight game since getting hurt running the bases a week ago. He was available off the bench.
UP NEXT
Astros RHP Hunter Brown (6-4, 3.78 ERA) was set to face RHP Tony Gonsolin (4-2, 2.92) on Sunday.
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Politico’s Eugene Daniels and NBC’s Scott Wong join Here & Now hosts Scott Tong and Peter O’Dowd to discuss the political takeaways from Republicans voting to kick Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar off of the Foreign Affairs Committee for anti-semitic comments she’s already apologized for, and whether Democrats and Republicans can strike a deal on police reform in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - AMPD Ventures Inc. (CSE: AMPD) (OTCQB: AMPDF) (FRA: 2Q0) ("AMPD" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Tippett Studio Inc. has selected AMPD Virtual Studio to help power their growth and expansion in the North American market.
"This is a very important milestone for us," said Anthony Brown, CEO at AMPD Ventures Inc. "Securing an industry leader such as Tippett Studio as an AMPD Virtual Studio customer represents major validation to the entire VFX market as to the viability and overall strength of our Virtual Studio solution."
AMPD Virtual Studio (offered by AMPD's subsidiary AMPD Technologies Inc.) has been designed to be the ultimate high-performance cloud-based digital content creation platform and represents a greener, more flexible, more powerful, and more cost-effective alternative for developing cutting-edge digital content when compared with on premise workstations and the existing 'commodity' cloud.
Tippett Studio announced its expansion into Canada in May 2022, with its first satellite office, known as Tippett Canada, being established in Toronto. Tippett's recent projects include work on "The Book of Boba Fett," Season 2 of "The Mandalorian," Marvel Studios' "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," all three on Disney+, and Season 2 of "Locke and Key" on Netflix.
Tippett's Toronto operation, which will house a fully functioning post-production studio, will be headed by Gary Mundell, president of Tippett Canada, and COO of Tippett Studio. Tippett Canada will be servicing clients including Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney, Showtime, New Line Cinema, AMC, Amazon, and Legendary Pictures, including "The Toxic Avenger." (https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/tippett-canada-the-mandalorian-the-book-of-boba-fett)
"It all started when we were trying to find a solution for remote rendering," said Michael Root, CTO for Tippett Studio. "We tried several solutions from companies in both North America and Asia and couldn't find a solution that made sense from either a performance or price perspective. When we finally got to try AMPD Render, one of the solutions in the AMPD Virtual Studio Suite, we were immediately impressed. In fact, during our first test we rendered approximately 4,000 frames using AMPD Render on the AMPD POD in LA, and my team was never aware that the server they were rendering on was over three hundred miles away."
"Moving the bulk of a studio's compute infrastructure from under the desk into AMPD enterprise-grade hosting environments has many technical and economic advantages for digital content creation studios," said Don Bustin, CTO at AMPD. "Tippett Studio is as always doing groundbreaking work and pioneering new ways to create next generation digital content. We couldn't have wished for a better company to be one of the early adopters of AMPD Virtual Studio."
Tippett Studio is an American visual effects company specializing in computer-generated imagery (CGI) for films and television commercials. The studio has created visual effects and animations on over fifty feature films and commercials, garnering an Academy Award, four Clio Awards and two Emmy Awards. The company currently consists of approximately 150 employees, with offices located in Berkeley, California.
AMPD Technologies is a next-generation infrastructure company specializing in providing high-performance computing solutions for low-latency applications. With state-of-the-art, high-performance computing solutions hosted in sustainable urban data centres, AMPD Technologies Inc. is leading the transition to the next generation of computing infrastructure as 'the hosting company of the Metaverse'. Through a mix of infrastructure as a service ("IaaS") and an upgraded, high-performance cloud offering, we are meeting the low-latency requirements of multiplayer video games and eSports, computer graphics rendering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, big data processing, and the as-yet uncharted technological developments of the coming decades.
AMPD Ventures is building the world's best suite of tools and technologies for the creation and distribution of next generation digital content. Through its operating subsidiaries, AMPD Technologies and Departure Lounge, AMPD is combining the power of the high-performance edge approach to cloud computing with world-leading capture technologies to enable companies to enter the next era of digital content.
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AMPD Ventures Inc.
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NORTH FORT MYERS
A large law enforcement presence has amassed on Coon Road in North Fort Myers Wednesday morning.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s bomb squad is among the agencies present.
LCSO’s Rook and its Dragonfish drone are being used at the scene:
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— Carmine Marceno – Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) July 20, 2022
A neighbor says he heard a lot of sirens around 5:30 a.m. and that typically this is a quiet neighborhood, that he isn’t used to seeing a lot of deputies around.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Jessica Treviño’s 11-year-old daughter was attending Robb Elementary School on May 24, when a gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers. She was not physically hurt. But in the nearly two months since, she has suffered from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder — conditions that have required up to $1,500 a week in physical and emotional care.
The Treviños currently qualify for some of the millions of dollars that have been raised to help shooting victims and survivors — but they haven’t seen any of it yet. Such funds normally take months to administer and distribute. That reality has not been conveyed effectively, however, to families in dire need of help now.
During a packed city council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, multiple people shouted out questions from their seats about why financial relief seemed to be taking so long. City leaders have offered little clarity — and seemed to be just as confused.
“These families cannot begin to heal unless they are given time to grieve free from financial worry,” Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez stated in a letter sent last week to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The mayor and lawmaker said they had both received “numerous troubling reports” of people receiving insufficient financial resources aside from a two weeks’ bereavement benefit. They cited one family that was struggling to keep the lights on while a child was hospitalized.
At least $14 million has been raised in private and corporate donations for families affected by the shooting. All have been combined in the Uvalde Together We Rise fund, which will be administered by a local steering committee with guidance from national experts.
But creating a plan to ensure that the funds are distributed equitably and transparently takes time — usually months, noted Jeffery Dion, executive director of the National Compassion Fund. The nonprofit organization has helped distribute more than $105 million in donations for people affected by 23 other mass casualty incidents since 2014. Among them: mass shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016; at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018; and at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019. In each of these cases, donations took multiple months to get to victims.
“It’s a gift, so there is no right or wrong answer, but the most important thing is that it is the local answer,” Dion said, adding that each local steering committee ultimately has the final say on the distribution plan.
Currently, funds are expected to be distributed to families starting Nov. 21, according to Mickey Gerdes, a local attorney who chairs the Uvalde committee in charge of donation allocation. Gerdes said a draft of the distribution plan is currently available to the community and will be finalized after public input.
In the meantime, the Treviños and many others have started GoFundMe pages and multiple donors and organizations have stepped in to provide immediate financial relief.
The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department has written checks directly to 15 families of the injured, according to department president Patrick Williams. He said the organization initially received $21,000 through an annual fundraiser, which it decided to dedicate to the victims, and $49,000 through a related GoFundMe page, which closed June 1.
“At no point in time should we be talking about money and the loss of children’s life in the same sentence, but here we are and it has to be talked about,” Williams said, noting that the money his department has raised is helping families of the injured who have had to miss work and who are struggling with medical and everyday expenses.
“This has shown me the worst in man and the best in man,” Williams said.
The Treviño family’s GoFundMe page has raised more than $47,000. But, Jessica Treviño said traveling to San Antonio on a weekly basis for treatment while providing for her three other children is still a financial challenge for her and her husband.
“I also think that a lot of mental illness is pushed aside because of families like my own who have no help financially,” Treviño said.
Distributing the $14 million that is available through the other sources takes so long because each application must be vetted through medical and law records, according to Dion. He said families also need time to consult with pro-bono attorneys who can advise them about the best way the funds can be transferred — especially to minors — in accordance with local laws and without them losing any other public benefits they may already be receiving.
Applications to receive funds will be available online between Sept. 8 and Oct. 6. According to the current draft of the distribution plan, those eligible include legal heirs of the deceased, those who were either physically hurt or experienced psychological trauma, and students and staff who were present at the school when the shooting took place. | 2022-07-16T11:38:25+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/uvalde-families-need-help-donations-take-months-to-deliver/ |
Sylvester Stallone tries to rewind the clock in Paramount’s ‘Tulsa King’
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN
Building on the success of “Yellowstone,” Paramount+ and producer Taylor Sheridan have seemingly seized on a streaming strategy built around casting veteran movie stars, an available commodity in an industry known for ageism. Enter “Tulsa King,” a slim vehicle for Sylvester Stallone that’s a little too overtly designed as a mobster fish out of water.
Stallone’s Dwight Manfredi (who says he was named after Eisenhower, no less) gets released back into the world after 25 years in prison, only to find that those running the mob in his old stomping grounds of New York — some of whom were “kids,” at least to him, when he went away to protect them — don’t want him around.
“There’s nothing left for you here,” says the new boss (“The Wire’s” Domenick Lombardozzi), noting, “We can’t just rewind the clock.”
Conceptually, though, that’s exactly what “Tulsa King” does, or at least tries to do, exiling Dwight to the dreary confines of Oklahoma. In short order, he quickly hires a driver (Jay Will) and sets about proving that he can continue earning even in the hinterlands, muscling into a business relationship with the local pot dispensary for starters.
Dwight isn’t above punching people in the face when they deserve it, which can be helpful in negotiations, determined to demonstrate to the boys back home that if he can make it there, he’ll make it anywhere.
“Tulsa King” turns out to be a rather odd mix of attributes, relying almost entirely on Stallone’s movie-star charisma as the show alternates between sitcom conventions and R-rated “The Sopranos”-flecked flourishes. When a woman meets him and later tells him she thought he was 55 (he cops to being 20 years older than that), it’s clear that a little ego stroking is also part of the formula.
While Stallone holds the screen, some of the sitcom touches are weak and too obvious, with Dwight acting like he’s unfamiliar with anything that happened on the outside during the time he was behind bars, shaking his head at cellphones, credit cards and stores that don’t accept cash, his preferred means of transacting deals.
As noted, streaming in general, and Paramount in particular, have become havens for older stars, with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren due in the “Yellowstone” prequel “1932” next month. After Stallone’s other recent streaming venture with the movie “Samaritan” on Amazon, the fact that the poster displays his name in big letters above the title makes clear what they’re selling here, and with streamers sparring for attention, it’s not a bad fight plan.
In that sense, “Tulsa King” suggests maybe you can rewind the clock, just a little, even if you’re gonna fly a little bit lower now.
“Tulsa King” premieres November 13 on Paramount+.
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MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — For decades, Monterey Park has been a haven for Asian immigrants seeking to maintain a strong cultural identity — and a culinary heaven worth visiting for anybody near Los Angeles craving authentic Asian cuisine.
Signs across the vibrant suburb are written in English and Chinese. Families raise bilingual children. And residents in their golden years enjoy karaoke, the Chinese tile game mah jong and — as the outside world learned last week after a horrific mass shooting — ballroom dancing.
“It’s a very quiet, humble place. And we mind our own,” says Denny Mu, a second-generation American who runs the popular Mandarin Noodle House started by his grandfather.
That sense of peace was shattered after a gunman killed 11 people in their 50s, 60s and 70s and wounded nine others last Saturday during a Lunar New Year celebration at the Star Dance Ballroom. But while residents of the tight-knit community work through the trauma — just as they did during the coronavirus pandemic, when anti-Asian sentiment rose nationwide — the tragedy has only sharpened their feelings about what makes Monterey Park so special, and worth protecting.
Kristina Hayes, who started staging tango events at Star Ballroom when the studio reopened after the pandemic, said dance is “hugely important” for Monterey Park’s seniors.
“It’s a pastime, hobby and even competitive — but in the best way possible.”
Mu, whose restaurant is known for its scallion pancakes and beef noodle soup, said he has no plans of leaving Monterey Park, and believes the slowdown in visitors over the past week will be fleeting.
“It’s the food mecca, especially if you like any sort of Asian food,” said Mu, who is Chinese.
Monterey Park’s transformation to a predominantly Asian city was the brainchild of Fred Hsieh, a Chinese immigrant who was also a savvy real estate developer. He is credited with first coining the city’s nickname of the “Chinese Beverly Hills.” In the ’70s and ’80s, he used that phrase in Asian newspapers abroad to lure people from Hong Kong and Taiwan to the land of opportunity. He cleverly highlighted the city’s area code, 818. In Chinese culture, the number eight is seen by some as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.
When Hiseh died in 1999, Monterey Park had at the time become the only U.S. city with an Asian-majority population, with 65% Asian residents, according to an Associated Press obituary. Today, nearly 70% of the residents are Asian, mostly of Chinese descent.
As residents deal with the shock and grief that the shooting brought, they hope people will continue to see the city of about 60,000 for the vibrant community it is.
The backstory of Mandarin Noodle House, which at 43 years old remains one of the oldest restaurants in Monterey Park, is the story of many Asian immigrant families who have stayed faithful to the community and elevated it beyond some cookie-cutter suburb. For decades, the city has been revered as the flagship location in Southern California for authentic Asian food, particularly Chinese cuisine from various regions.
For the 36-year-old Mu, the regular customers at Mandarin Noodle House are one reason he can’t see himself leaving Monterey Park.
“It’s nice to go to a restaurant and ask the customer ’How was your day? How was your kid’s dance recital? ... All that stuff,” Mu said. “It’s all about community.”
Hayes said her specialty over the years has been creating dance programs for seniors, especially for those who have lost mobility or have dementia. Some dedicated dancers who came to the ballroom showed up after work and on the weekends.
“In the Asian American community across the country, seniors have kept ballroom dancing alive,” said Hayes, who is white.
Betina Hsieh, a second-generation Taiwanese American and an associate professor at Cal State Long Beach’s College of Education, knows at least one person whose parents went to Star Ballroom. Dance halls and churches in Asian communities have traditionally been safe spaces for older people.
“There is a big separation or tension between immigrant parents and people like me who are second generation,” Hsieh said. “Our families bought into this idea of helping us kids assimilate. But, they remained in their ethnic enclaves and mingled among themselves, which means they have limited spaces to gather as they age.”
Kevin Mok, 32 and of Chinese descent, runs Japanese dessert shop Mr. Obanyaki with his parents and brother. Since the shooting, he said he still feels “there’s a sense of fear in this community," because there are less people on the streets.
“It’s quieter than usual,” Mok said, while eating lunch at Mu's restaurant. “I feel like my sales have dropped like 15 to 20% at night. Hopefully, it'll come back."
The gunman — a 72-year-old Asian man known in the community — shot and killed himself.
Hsieh, the professor, grew up in Santa Clarita, but has deep connections to Monterey Park. Her grandparents lived there or went there for doctor’s appointments because it was the only place they could find Mandarin-speaking physicians.
“It was the first ‘ethnoburb’ in Southern California for Asians,” Hsieh said. “Monterey Park was this place we had before we even knew how to have an Asian American identity, a place where our families could gather and stay connected to their home and culture.”
Immigrant-run restaurants and shops flourished in the burgeoning ethnoburb because immigrants are the least likely group to tolerate watered-down versions of their food.
“Within five minutes I can get access to all the good food," said Yvonne Yiu, a former Monterey Park mayor. “Because they are very competitive, they have to be good. A lot of people travel far away to Monterey Park to eat and dine.”
Ballroom dancing is also embedded in the city's culture, and Hayes of Star Ballroom is confident the community will rekindle its dance-floor joy.
“People are going to come, and they are going to dance again,” she said.
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Bharath reported from Los Angeles. Tang is a writer on AP's Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter at @ttangAP.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Young people in Illinois start to learn about American history during elementary school and get more in-depth courses in high school. Many of their teachers studied history at Illinois universities, but state lawmakers want to ensure every college is keeping a standard of teaching history from all American perspectives.
Most universities have spent the past decade marketing themselves as places for diversity, equity, and inclusion, but that may not always be the case in history curricula. While some colleges present courses focused on the American experience for minority communities, administrators know there is room for improvement.
Professors told the Illinois House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Thursday that it is complicated for students to understand how they fit into historical narratives. Now, many history departments are modernizing their curriculum to reflect that.
"They are doing historical things and the folks who operate in history are really no different than who they are," said Dr. Lionel Kimble, an Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Chicago State University. "They were ordinary people who were thrust into extraordinary opportunities and experiences."
Illinois lawmakers want to discuss this situation as more states across the country move to ban teaching of race in college history courses. At least 25 states have considered legislation or other steps to limit how race can be taught at the college level. Forty-four states have introduced proposal to restrict teaching critical race theory or limit discussions about racism and sexism since January 2021, according to analysis from Education Week. House Democrats noted that eight states have banned critical race theory for college students.
"If you break down the word history, it's his story," said Rep. Cyril Nichols (D-Burbank). "Right? And a lot of times, his story changes throughout our institutions in the great state of Illinois."
Administrators from Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, and the University of Illinois system shared that they are committed to promoting culturally responsive teaching standards.
"That's the type of history that we can't run from," Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) said. "I just want everyone to be seen for who they are. And I think if we do it at the university level, our society will change."
Although, some committee members are also worried that it currently takes roughly 10 years to add new history courses about current events.
"See if the process can somehow be circumvented in a way that you can offer these great classes at your great institution for the great state of Illinois and the great students that choose to go there to learn about history, be it African American history or anybody else's history," Nichols said.
Several Legislative Black Caucus members on the committee stressed that all history is important and college students should be able to see themselves in their curriculum.
The House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee will start hearing budget proposals from universities next week. However, members want to continue this discussion about historical accuracy later this session.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson took the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time since last season and put together another solid practice.
Wilson was unofficially 12 of 19 — including four drops by receivers — for 100 yards with a touchdown and an interception as the Jets prepare for their first preseason game next Friday night at Philadelphia.
All eyes are on the 23-year-old Wilson, and he’s looking to build on a good finish to his rookie year during which he was not intercepted in his final five games. Wilson’s decision-making and accuracy have appeared to improve this summer, especially during his last four practices — including this one in front of fans at the Meadowlands.
“He dropped a dime that buzzed a defender’s head that I thought was a chance to keep a drive going, had a really good strike there in the two-minute drive,” Saleh said. “He moved around in the pocket, found some open lanes to run and bide some time. He was really good in the huddle. ... He was good with cadence because he was changing up his cadence. So, I thought he was really good.”
Wilson, who also ran for 24 yards, capped a drive during which he was 5 for 5 with a 10-yard TD to Tyler Conklin. He led another that ended with a 37-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro. He was also intercepted by Del’Shawn Phillips. In the final two-minute drill, Wilson was incomplete on fourth down deep to Corey Davis, who was blanketed by first-round cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Wilson’s numbers would have been more impressive if not for drops by Davis, Elijah Moore, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith.
“I could make excuses,” Saleh said. “We’re professionals, we’ve got to make plays. But at the same time, just talking to the guys, the first time you’re in the stadium, the depth perception is much different. So you have to retrain your eyes for all of that, too. Not to make excuses for them, it’s a real thing and just adjusting to all of it. That’s why we had these scrimmages here.”
BROWN IN TOWN
Free agent offensive tackle Duane Brown attended the scrimmage and chatted with Saleh, general manager Joe Douglas, assistant GM Rex Hogan, owner Woody Johnson and a few players during warmups.
The Jets could use veteran depth on the line, and Brown could serve as a backup swing tackle. Brown, who turns 37 on Aug. 30, made his fifth Pro Bowl last season. He spent the last five years with Seattle after 10 years in Houston.
“Any time you have a chance to add a Pro Bowler like him and add to the depth of our roster, we’ll look into it,” Saleh said. “We’re always going to search far and wide, and there’s interest on both sides, obviously.”
INJURIES
Backup OT Conor McDermott was helped off the field after injuring his left ankle. Saleh had no immediate word on the severity of the injury — but if McDermott misses time, it could make the signing of Brown a bigger priority. ... CB D.J. Reed, RB Ty Johnson and DE Vinny Curry all sat out with hamstring injuries. Saleh said sitting Reed was “more precaution.”
NOTES: Greg Zuerlein, competing with Pineiro for the kicking job, booted a 56-yard field goal that had plenty of room to spare. ... S Will Parks had his second straight practice with an interception, this time picking off Mike White. ... WR Calvin Jackson Jr., an undrafted rookie out of Washington State, caught a 3-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)The doubts about Kirk Cousins have chased him his whole career, like a relentless pass rusher bearing down on him as he’s preparing to throw.
The pile of comeback victories he’s had this year just keeps outgrowing that pessimism about his ability to elevate the Minnesota Vikings to win the toughest games.
”His poise, his demeanor, his accuracy – when we needed it the most,” coach Kevin O’Connell said after Minnesota made the largest comeback in NFL history to beat Indianapolis 39-36 on Saturday.
As a fourth-round draft pick who finally became a full-time starter in his fourth NFL season with Washington and didn’t get a team to commit a big contract until signing with Minnesota for his seventh year in the league, Cousins entered 2022 with a 59-59-2 regular-season record and just one win in three playoff games. His 11-18 mark in prime-time games hasn’t helped the perception.
Cousins hasn’t proven slippery or creative enough to consistently beat pocket pressure when the protection in front of him breaks down.
His firm grasp of the finer details of the position and dutiful adherence to the script has at times kept him from letting it loose by settling for safe throws.
But the arrival of O’Connell this year – both personality and playbook – has clearly helped bring out the best in Cousins, not to mention the continued ascendance of star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. O’Connell raved about the way Cousins scanned through the progression to find third and fourth options open and deliver the ball on time and on target in the clutch against the Colts.
The 2-point conversion pass to T.J. Hockenson that tied the game with 2:15 left was one of those. The 21-yard connection to Adam Thielen that got the Vikings to the edge of field-goal range on the eventual winning overtime drive was another.
”Regardless of the plays that are called, that guy keeps playing at a high level. He was a huge part of us winning this game,” O’Connell said.
The Vikings (11-3) have won 10 games by eight points or fewer. They trailed Indianapolis by 33, Buffalo by 17, Detroit by 14 and Washington by 10 and were behind by 10-plus points in the fourth quarter in all four of those.
Cousins leads the NFL this year in passing yards (1,305) in the fourth quarter and overtime and is fifth among regulars in passer rating during that span. Not that he’s been able to find much depth of satisfaction, with so many tight games and the Vikings still trying to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC after clinching their division.
”I’m kind of wired, `What’s next? What’s next?’ It’s hard for me to enjoy the process,” Cousins said. ”I want to enjoy the product.”
WHAT’S WORKING
The defense inside the 20-yard line was stout again, yielding only one touchdown in four trips by the Colts. The Vikings are tied for 16th in the league with a 56% touchdown rate in the red zone. They’ve allowed 33 field goals regardless of field position, the second most in the NFL.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
Cousins took seven sacks, partly a product of the 54 pass attempts, but the protection against a dangerous front was leakier than the Vikings would like to live with.
STOCK UP
Wide receiver K.J. Osborn helped produce one of the most important plays of the comeback, a 63-yard reception on a skinny post route he broke wide open from the slot to reach the 4-yard line with the Vikings trailing 33-0 in the middle section of the third quarter. Osborn caught a touchdown pass three plays later and finished with 10 receptions for 157 yards, both career highs.
STOCK DOWN
Jalen Reagor had a 51-yard punt return that was erased by a facemask penalty on teammate Kris Boyd, but the seven snaps he took at wide receiver were rough. Both interceptions Cousins threw were intended for Reagor on a play immediately after Jefferson left for injury, and Reagor appeared to be out of sync with the quarterback on each route. He also took a 5-yard loss on a jet sweep in the third quarter, and his motion toward the handoff was disjointed.
INJURY REPORT
Jefferson had a bruised chest from a hard hit, but O’Connell said on Monday he ”came out strong” from the game. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler didn’t play because of an illness, but should be on track to return with a full week of practice.
The biggest concern is center Garrett Bradbury, who’s missed the past two games with a lower back injury. O’Connell didn’t sound optimistic about his immediate status.
KEY NUMBER
417. That’s the number of passing yards Cousins compiled after halftime against the Colts. He went 28 for 42.
UP NEXT
The Vikings play their last of nine regular-season home games this Saturday against the New York Giants, who are currently in control of a wild-card spot and the No. 6 seed in the NFC.
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Novak Djokovic can return to the U.S. Open this year after missing the tournament in 2022, because the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for foreign air travelers ends next week.
“Novak Djokovic is a great champion, a fan favorite, and now that the federal government has lifted its vaccine requirements for international travelers, we look forward to welcoming him back to New York for the 2023 U.S. Open,” U.S. Tennis Association spokesman Chris Widmaier wrote in an email to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The White House announced Monday most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will disappear May 11, when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The U.S. Open, the season's final Grand Slam tournament, begins in New York in August.
Djokovic, a 35-year-old from Serbia, has missed several key events — including the 2022 U.S. Open — because he decided not to get inoculated against the coronavirus.
Back in April 2020, Djokovic said he was opposed to needing to be vaccinated to travel. He later said he would not get the shots even if it meant he would not be allowed to participate in some of his sport’s most important tournaments. Unable to travel to the United States, he missed the Masters 1000 tournaments at Indian Wells, California, and Miami both last year and this year.
Most famously, Djokovic was deported from Australia in January 2022 ahead of the Australian Open after a legal saga that resulted in the revocation of his visa to travel there.
Djokovic was able to go to that country this January after its pandemic-era restrictions were eased. There, he won the Australian Open for his 22nd Grand Slam title, pulling even with rival Rafael Nadal for the most by a man in tennis history.
Djokovic is sitting out the Madrid Open this week because of a lingering issue with his surgically repaired right elbow. The next major tennis championship is the French Open, which begins in Paris on May 28.
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Braves vs. Marlins: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Jesus Luzardo will start for the Miami Marlins on Thursday at LoanDepot park against Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET for the final game of a three-game series.
The Braves are -105 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favored Marlins (-115). The contest's total has been set at 8.5 runs.
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Braves vs. Marlins Odds & Info
- Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV: MLB Network
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves have been the underdog just one time in the past 10 contests and won that game.
- In their last 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, the Braves and their opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Braves' previous 10 contests have not had a runline posted by sportsbooks.
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- The Braves have been named as the underdog three times this year and have yet to lose any of those games.
- Atlanta is undefeated in three games this season when it's the underdog by -105 or more on the moneyline.
- The Braves have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 18 of 31 chances this season.
- The Braves have played just one game with a spread this season and covered in that contest.
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DETROIT (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the now convicted sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, lawyers said Wednesday.
There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.
“It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,” said Maggie Nichols, a national champion gymnast at Oklahoma in 2017-19.
Under federal law, a government agency has six months to respond to the tort claims filed Wednesday. Lawsuits could follow, depending on the FBI’s response.
The approximately 90 claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists, according to Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, a California law firm.
“If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds of girls, including me,” said former University of Michigan gymnast Samantha Roy.
An email seeking comment was sent to the FBI.
Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics told local FBI agents in 2015 that three gymnasts said they were assaulted by Nassar, a team doctor. But the FBI did not open a formal investigation or inform federal or state authorities in Michigan, according to the Justice Department’s inspector general, an internal watchdog.
Los Angeles FBI agents in 2016 began a sexual tourism investigation against Nassar and interviewed several victims but also didn’t alert Michigan authorities, the inspector general said.
Nassar wasn’t arrested until fall 2016 during an investigation by Michigan State University police. He was a doctor at Michigan State.
The Michigan attorney general’s office ultimately handled the assault charges against Nassar, while federal prosecutors in Grand Rapids, Michigan, filed a child pornography case. He is serving decades in prison.
In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes.
“I’m especially sorry that there were people at the FBI who had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed. And that’s inexcusable,” Wray told victims at a Senate hearing.
The Justice Department in May said that it would not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who were accused of giving inaccurate or incomplete responses during the inspector general’s investigation.
Michigan State University, which was also accused of missing chances over many years to stop Nassar, agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who were assaulted by Nassar. USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee made a $380 million settlement. | 2022-06-08T18:23:25+00:00 | wlip.com | https://www.wlip.com/simone-biles-other-women-seek-1b-plus-from-fbi-over-nassar/ |
As President Biden begins a period of divided government that threatens to enmesh his presidency in investigations and high-stakes brinkmanship, the White House is pursuing a recalibrated strategy for navigating the next two years that will seek to temper potentially explosive clashes with bipartisan cooperation and an aggressive promotion of his legislative accomplishments.
Senior White House officials are planning to counter an expected onslaught of oversight by Republican lawmakers by working with the GOP behind the scenes on bipartisan bills as Biden gears up for a reelection bid he has said he intends to wage. The strategy also involves moving aggressively to implement and publicly celebrate pieces of the multi-trillion-dollar rush of legislation already passed over the past two years, providing a counterweight to GOP moves to probe missteps and controversies from the same period.
A version of this split screen was on display over the past week — as Biden touted a bipartisan infrastructure law with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) while House Republicans engaged in a bitter public stalemate over the speakership that prevented them from immediately moving ahead with their plans. Similar events by the president and his top officials are expected on a weekly basis as the Biden administration tries to sell its achievements.
White House aides have begun to describe this phase as “Chapter 2” of Biden’s presidency, framing it as a period of mild and expected transition rather than drastic change, according to senior administration officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal strategy. For Biden, 2023 is shaping up to be a pivotal test of whether he can outmaneuver his political foes while also appeasing Democratic base voters who have argued that the octogenarian president’s gentlemanly approach to politics is a relic of a bygone era. Biden’s approval ratings remain mired in the low-to-mid 40s, a perilous position to be in as he kicks off the second half of his term.
“We’ve made some real progress in the last going on two years now,” Biden said during a Cabinet meeting Thursday, the third consecutive day that Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) failed to secure enough votes to become Speaker, a title he secured early Saturday. “But now we need to focus on implementing the big laws we actually passed so that the American people can feel the benefits of what we’ve done.”
Biden’s comments, coupled with the emerging White House strategy, shows how they are aiming to strike a difficult balance between presenting him as a moderate statesman and a champion of some sweeping policies he enacted during the last two years. While the infrastructure bill won votes from both parties, Biden also spearheaded a covid relief bill and health and climate package passed solely with Democratic support.
The comments also amount to an acknowledgment that his legislative ambitions will, by necessity, be more modest than those he pursued in his first two years in office. Biden faced criticism during that time from Republicans and even some Democrats who charged he had veered too far left with his aims.
Despite the GOP dysfunction in the early days of the new Congress, the president faces a formidable opponent in the legislative branch. Republicans have pledged to use their new, if narrow, House majority to frustrate his plans and cast him before the American public as too old and outwitted to deserve a second term.
Top House Republicans have pledged to use their new powers in ways that could lead to some uncomfortable moments for the White House, from subpoenas and public hearings to showdowns over funding the government and defaulting on the nation’s debt.
The president’s ability to maneuver in a divided Washington could determine whether he is reelected in 2024, or whether his relatively productive first two years in office are ultimately eclipsed by a second half marked by political bickering and chaos, said Russell Riley, a presidential historian at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center.
“You’re not going to get much lawmaking done over the next two years. I don’t think anybody expects that to happen,” said Riley, who has written books about other presidents who confronted divided government while seeking reelection. Riley added that a silver lining for Biden is the “carnival atmosphere” among Republicans in the House.
‘Chapter 2’
The White House blueprint for the next two years, “Chapter 2,” is not unlike President Barack Obama’s reference to his final two years in office as “the fourth quarter.” But while Obama emphasized using “a pen and a phone” and other executive authorities to bypass a Republican-led Congress at the end of his presidency, Biden is promising bipartisanship as he prepares for a reelection bid.
While the Republican takeover of the House likely dooms many of the most ambitious parts of Biden’s agenda, his legislative affairs team sees a pathway for striking deals on a handful of issues where both parties have shown an interest in cooperation. The president and his aides have pointed out that many of the initiatives he signed into law don’t kick in until this year.
“The big laws we passed were consequential, but they’re basically promises,” Biden said this past week.
Administration officials hope to use the implementation of these laws as a springboard into additional bipartisan action. As Republicans see the benefits of laws passed in their districts, the thinking goes, they will be more open to expanding on things like low-price insulin for all or specific infrastructure projects.
For their part, Republicans in the House have cast the new congressional term as a moment of reckoning for Biden and his fellow Democrats, promising major changes and casting doubt on how much Biden’s message of unity will resonate after the president enacted much of his legislative plans with only Democratic votes.
“As the clock runs out on Democrats’ one-party rule in Washington, House Republicans will hold the line,” Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the third-ranking House Republican, told reporters last month. “On day one in the majority, we will start reining in the Biden administration and deliver on our commitment to America.”
House Republicans have pledged to use their new authorities to investigate the business dealings of Biden’s son, Hunter, as well as a range of administration policies, including the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, actions by the Department of Justice and the increase in migration at the southern border.
Biden’s aides point to the Republicans’ narrow margin for error, highlighting that many of the lawmakers who will make up the party’s slim 222-213 House majority hail from districts Biden carried in 2020. They also point to the fact that Democrats expanded their Senate majority, giving the president a smoother pathway to confirming judicial appointments and other nominations.
After his party outperformed expectations during the midterm elections, Biden has provided a glimpse of the kind of approach he will pursue during the second half of his term. After a post-election news conference in which he pledged to work across the aisle, Biden traveled to Asia on a week-long foreign policy swing. He has continued to lean in on foreign affairs — an area where presidents have broad unilateral authority — holding a state visit with France, approving a prisoner swap with Russia, hosting African leaders at the White House and backing more weaponry for Ukraine during a meeting with its president, Volodymyr Zelensky.
His 2023 schedule could include a half-dozen foreign trips, with a summit in Mexico in the coming days and a visit to Africa later in the year adding to the traditional schedule of global leader forums.
Domestically, Biden has begun traveling to battleground states to tout legislation passed during his first two years in office and to remind Americans that much of the economic impact of those laws will be felt in the months to come.
On Wednesday, Biden visited Kentucky to tout a bridge project funded by the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill he signed in 2021. He was joined by McConnell, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) at the event near the Kentucky-Ohio border.
Citing legislation to combat climate change, a gun safety bill, a $52 billion effort to boost domestic manufacturing and a cap on the price of insulin for seniors, Biden told reporters after the election that he did not plan to make major changes to his approach in the next two years. He said Americans’ anxieties about the economy and the broader state of the country will begin to ease as the impact of his agenda becomes more widespread.
“The more they know about what we’re doing, the more support there is,” he said.
‘The Biden legislative agenda ends’
The president has acknowledged that some of the policies he has not been able to enact yet face long odds in the new Congress, noting for example that a bill to protect abortion rights is unlikely to clear a GOP-led House. Other major campaign promises, from universal preschool to an assault-weapons ban to universal paid leave are also long shots in a divided Congress.
Still, Biden and his aides have pointed to the recent end-of-year rush of legislating as evidence that the two parties are still capable of collaboration. He has praised Republicans for voting to protect same-sex and interracial marriage and avert a rail strike and has thanked Senate Republicans for negotiating in good faith on a $1.7 trillion one-year spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
But both parties see clashes to come. Last month, McCarthy unveiled a lengthy list of areas where his party plans an extensive oversight campaign, ranging from Biden’s policies on China to administration spending practices that Republicans say have produced historic inflation and economic uncertainty.
“It doesn't matter whether we have a 30-seat majority or a five-seat majority, we get the same size gavel,” McCarthy said in December. “We're going to use it in the manner that the American public wants us to.”
McCarthy has called for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign or face potential impeachment, a sign that Republicans plan to move swiftly to make the crisis at the border a larger political liability for Biden. Record numbers of people have crossed the southern border in recent months, and the potential expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era immigration restriction, threatens to make the issue even more politically fraught this year. Biden announced new immigration restrictions Thursday that reflect back to the political center.
“The control of the border is lost right now,” McCarthy told reporters outside the White House after his post-election meeting with Biden. “We will have an investigation of why the border has become the situation that it is, and not allow them to continue along the same path.”
It remains unclear how successful McCarthy will be in shepherding his caucus as it seeks to damage Biden’s political brand ahead of the 2024 election. Many of the holdouts who initially voted against his speakership have called on him to take an even harder line against Biden’s agenda.
Some Republicans have called on the party to use the prospect of government shutdowns or an unprecedented default on the nation’s debt as leverage to extract concessions and spending cuts from Democrats. Others have said McCarthy should be willing to consider impeachment or other tough measures against the president.
White House allies and opponents agree that Republicans’ focus on investigations could make it difficult to achieve major bipartisan deals in Congress over the next two years.
“For all intents and purposes, the Biden legislative agenda ends,” said Doug Heye, a Republican strategist who worked with House leadership after the GOP takeover in the 2010 midterms. “That was true of Obama, that was true of Trump.”
Heye added that the kind of Congress Biden knew during his 36 years as senator no longer exists. The retirements of lawmakers such as Sen. Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.) means there will be fewer people that Biden has worked closely with still around to strike deals, he said. They have been replaced by a new generation of social media savvy lawmakers who see more value in attacking Biden rather than working with him, Heye said.
The White House plans to cooperate with congressional investigations on areas of interest it deems legitimate — including policy issues and administration actions — while downplaying inquiries into matters it views as political motivated. For example, the investigation into Hunter Biden is likely to receive less engagement from the White House than a probe on the administration’s handling of wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine, officials said.
But even as the White House staffs up and prepares for a two-year stretch of congressional inquiries, some see the combative stance House Republicans are taking as an opportunity the president can seize on to bolster his reelection effort.
Biden, who allies expect to announce a reelection bid and deliver a State of the Union address in the coming weeks, plans to offer a sharp contrast between his policies and that of “extreme MAGA” lawmakers. The rising prominence of figures such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in the House — which the White House has begun highlighting in statements and tweets — offers Biden a foil to campaign against as he casts himself as a defender of democracy.
White House aides believe Biden’s insistence on calling out far-right Republicans during the midterms helped bolster Democrats in key races against Trump-backed challengers. As the president gears up for another race — one that could again place him against Trump — he plans to continue contrasting his brand of politics with that of his predecessor, aides said.
Biden has already begun responding more frequently and forcefully to Trump’s latest actions, which include dining with antisemites, suggesting that the Constitution be terminated and launching $99 digital trading cards featuring images of himself.
“I had some MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS the last couple of weeks, too…” Biden wrote on Twitter last month, a day after Trump floated a “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” that turned out to be the trading cards. Biden went on to list some of his recent accomplishments, including signing the Respect for Marriage Act and announcing thousands of new jobs at a facility in Arizona. | 2023-01-07T11:50:50+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/07/biden-presidency-republicans-congress/ |
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rx.Health, the leading evidence-based automated care coordination platform, has announced a partnership with Wise Therapeutics, a leading provider of game-based digital therapeutics for mental health. This partnership will enable Rx.Health's health plan and health system users to deploy Wise's mobile game to their patient populations as an integrated digital therapeutic for anxiety.
Wise Therapeutics has developed their game-based mobile application Personal Zen using a cognitive therapy technique known as Attention Bias Modification (ABM). Wise recently won the UCSF Health Hub Rising Star award for their groundbreaking approach to engaging and effective mental health treatment. Through the Rx.Health platform, which is embedded in the electronic health record (EHR), physicians will be able to prescribe, monitor, educate, and onboard patients. Patients' interactions with the application will be recorded and the data will be communicated back into the Rx.Health platform.
"Patients are best served by integrated, effective digital treatments that augment the care they get from their providers," said Raj Amin, CEO and Co-Founder, Wise Therapeutics. "We're excited to work with Rx.Health and their partners to deliver our engaging treatments to patients at this critical time when mental health needs are so great."
"This is a great addition to our portfolio of 250+ automated care pathways supporting a variety of care journeys. With this partnership, we aim to help patients combat mental health issues and make the process seamless for clinicians. Evidence-based digital health is at our core and this partnership continues in that tradition," Richard Strobridge, CEO, Rx.Health.
Using this solution, clinicians will also be able to take advantage of the new Remote Therapeutic Monitoring codes, which reimburse practitioners for educating, onboarding and monitoring patient adherence to digital treatment programs. This will open the door to more comprehensive mental healthcare through an engaging, game-based approach to treatment.
Rx.Health is evidence-based, automated care coordination platform changing the way providers, payers and pharma think about digital medicine. A spin-out from the Mount Sinai Health System, Rx.Health provides the first EHR-connected digital health prescription platform and over 250 care pathways for every health system service line and several disease states and therapies. Rx.Health enables physicians to prescribe evidence-based mobile health applications, DTx, multi-media education, wearables, and remote monitoring programs to patients either individually or at population levels. For more information, visit www.rx.health.com
Wise Therapeutics combines neuroscience with mobile gaming to develop engaging, clinically validated digital therapeutics that address pervasive mental health challenges. Wise Therapeutics' mission is to have a powerful, positive impact on the global mental health crisis through game-based digital therapies that lower barriers to access and are as engaging as they are clinically effective. For more information, visit www.wisedtx.com.
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The precedent-setting event was sponsored by The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO).
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elder generations, in large part, control the nonprofit organizations, cultural events, fundraising and advocacy initiatives that shape the scope and narrative of the Italian American community at local and national levels.
But now, a new collaboration is under way, empowering a 35-and-under demographic who can leverage 21st-century tools and resources to modernize the Italian American culture, which will greatly benefit from inter-generational reconnection and innovation.
Italian American Future Leaders, a new not-for-profit chaired by John M. Viola, developed a precedent-setting, inaugural conference that was held last weekend in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area at FLA Live Arena to achieve these goals.
The conference was comprised of more than 100 delegates (ages 21 to 35) who included social media influencers, entrepreneurs, strategists, attorneys, academics, nonprofit specialists and more. This collection of experts, professionals and cultural ambassadors went through rounds of strategic ideation, cultural analysis and VIP networking sessions — all to drive new initiatives and spark big ideas, which are now in development.
"The Italian American community appreciates the importance of connecting with our younger generations if we are to preserve our heritage," said Basil M. Russo, the leader of COPOMIAO who co-organized the conference. "This conference provided us with the opportunity to engage many of our talented young adults, so we can begin the process of transitioning them into leadership positions within our community."
"This will be an annual conference, and with each passing year, we'll accrue more talent and funding so that these incredible young Italian Americans can begin to exercise their vision for community leadership today, instead of sitting in waiting at the back of the room," said Viola.
ABOUT COPOMIAO
Formed in 1975 and based in NYC, The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) is a collective of 60 of the most influential, cultural, educational, fraternal and anti-defamation groups in the nation. https://copomiao.org
ABOUT IAFL
Italian American Future Leaders (IAFL) is a not-for-profit that's building a network of leaders who will help promote our shared traditions, uphold our heritage and pursue a range of commercial, cultural, advocacy and event-based initiatives. https://www.iafuture.org
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University of California workers end strike, ratify contract
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Striking graduate students at the University of California have approved a bargaining agreement, ending a 40-day strike that snarled the prestigious university system. Union representatives said Friday a majority of striking graduate students and teaching assistants approved two contracts to formally end the work stoppage. Union leaders say it was the largest strike of academic workers, and it was being closely watched by colleges and universities around the country. It will boost the pay by more than $10,000 for both groups. Some are currently paid as little as $24,000, a paltry salary for expensive cities like Los Angeles and Berkeley. | 2022-12-24T06:13:58+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/23/university-of-california-workers-end-strike-ratify-contract/ |
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – The New Hartford boys basketball team fell to Section I’s Tappan Zee 58-48 in the Class A state semifinals at Cool Insuring Arena.
New Hartford led by ten after the first quarte but Tappan Zee crawled back to win it.
Zach Philipkoski led the way for the Spartans with 29 points. The senior scored 24 of his 29 in the second half. | 2023-03-18T17:55:10+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/local-sports/new-hartfords-philipkoski-scores-29-but-spartans-fall-in-state-semifinal/ |
Jimmy Dee Stout was serving time on drug charges when he got grim news early last year.
Doctors told Stout, now 62, the sharp pain and congestion in his chest were caused by stage 4 lung cancer, a terminal condition.
"I'm holding on, but I would like to die at home," he told the courts in a request last September for compassionate release after serving about half of his nearly 15-year sentence.
A federal compassionate release law allows imprisoned people to be freed early for "extraordinary and compelling reasons," like terminal illness or old age.
Stout worried, because COVID-19 had swept through prisons nationwide, and he feared catching it would speed his death. He was bedridden most days and used a wheelchair because he was unable to walk. But his request — to die surrounded by loved ones, including two daughters he raised as a single father — faced long odds.
More than four years ago, former President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, a bipartisan bill meant to help free people in federal prisons who are terminally ill or aging and who pose little or no threat to public safety. Supporters predicted the law would save taxpayers money and reverse decades of tough-on-crime policies that drove incarceration rates in the U.S. to among the highest in the world.
But data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission shows judges rejected more than 80% of compassionate release requests filed from October 2019 through September 2022.
Why the law hasn't made a difference, so far
Judges made rulings without guidance from the sentencing commission, an independent agency that develops sentencing policies for the courts. The commission was delayed for more than three years because Congress did not confirm Trump's nominees and President Joe Biden's appointees were not confirmed until August.
As a result, academic researchers, attorneys, and advocates for prison reform said the law has been applied unevenly across the country.
Later this week, the federal sentencing commission is poised to hold an open meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss the problem. They'll be reviewing newly proposed guidelines that include, among other things, a provision that would give consideration to people housed in a correctional facility who are at risk from an infectious disease or public health emergency.
The lag in compassionate release is particularly alarming because prisons are teeming with aging inmates who suffer from cancer, diabetes, and other conditions, academic researchers said. A 2021 notice from the Federal Register estimates the average cost of care per individual is about $35,000 per year.
COVID-19 made things even worse
The pandemic only compounded the problem, because incarcerated people with preexisting conditions are especially vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, said Erica Zunkel, a law professor at the University of Chicago who studies compassionate release.
"Prisons are becoming nursing homes," Zunkel said. "Who is incarceration serving at that point? Do we want a system that is humane?"
The First Step Act brought fresh attention to compassionate release, which had rarely been used in the decades after it was authorized by Congress in the 1980s.
The new law allowed people in prison to file motions for compassionate release directly with federal courts. Before, only the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons could petition the court on behalf of a sick prisoner, which rarely happened.
This made federal lockups especially dangerous at the height of the pandemic, academic researchers and reform advocates said.
In a written statement, Bureau of Prisons spokesperson Benjamin O'Cone said the agency placed thousands of people in home confinement during the pandemic. "These actions removed vulnerable inmates from congregate settings where COVID-19 spreads easily and quickly and reduced crowding in BOP correctional facilities," O'Cone said.
The number of applications for compassionate release began soaring in March 2020, when the World Health Organization declared a pandemic emergency. Even as COVID devastated prisons, judges repeatedly denied most requests.
Research has shown that high rates of incarceration in the U.S. accelerated the spread of COVID infections. Nearly 2,500 people held in state and federal prisons died of COVID-19 from March 2020 through February 2021, according to an August report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Charles Breyer, the former acting chair of the sentencing commission, has acknowledged that compassionate releases have been granted inconsistently.
Data suggests decisions in federal courts varied widely by geography. For example, the 2nd Circuit (Connecticut, New York, and Vermont) granted 27% of requests, compared with about 16% nationally. The 5th Circuit (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) approved about 10 %.
Judges in the 11th Circuit (Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) approved roughly 11% of requests. In one Alabama district, only six of 141 motions were granted — or about 4% — the sentencing commission data shows.
Judges in the 11th Circuit seem to define "extraordinary and compelling reasons" more conservatively than judges in other parts of the nation, said Amy Kimpel, a law professor at the University of Alabama.
"This made it more difficult for us to win," said Kimpel, who has represented incarcerated people through her role on the nonprofit Redemption Earned.
Sentencing commission officials did not make leaders available to answer questions about whether a lack of guidance from the panel kept sick and dying people behind bars.
The new sentencing commission chair, Carlton Reeves, said during a public hearing in October that setting new guidelines for compassionate release is a top priority.
Stout said he twice contracted COVID in prison before his January 2022 lung cancer diagnosis. Soon after doctors found his cancer, he was sent to the federal correctional complex in Butner, N.C.
According to a 2020 lawsuit, hundreds of people locked in the Butner prison were diagnosed with the virus and eight people died in the early months of the pandemic. An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the suit, called the prison "a death trap."
The idea of battling cancer in a prison with such high rates of COVID-19 troubled Stout, whose respiratory system was compromised. "My breathing was horrible," he said. "If I started to walk, it was like I ran a marathon."
Stout is the kind of person for whom compassionate release laws were created. The federal government has found prisons with the highest percentages of aging inmates spent five times as much on medical care as did those with the lowest.
Stout struggled with drug addiction in the '80s but said he turned his life around and opened a small business. Then, in 2013, following the death of his father, he drifted into drugs again, according to court records. He sold drugs to support his habit, which is what landed him in prison.
After learning about the possibility of compassionate release from another prisoner, Stout contacted Families Against Mandatory Minimums, an organization that advocates for criminal justice reforms and assists people who are incarcerated.
Then-Chief U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ordered a compassionate release for Stout in October.
As Christmas approached, Stout said he felt lucky to be home with family in Texas. He still wondered about what was happening to the people he met behind bars who won't get the same chance.
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3 charged after deputies seize nearly 350 fentanyl pills in Rutherford Co.
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RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WHNS) — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said three people were recently charged for allegedly trying to move and sell fentanyl pills in Rutherford County.
Deputies said detectives had been investigating reports that inmates inside the detention center were trying to run an operation selling pressed fentanyl pills throughout the county.
According to deputies, after hours of surveillance and interviews, detectives sized around 350 pressed T-189 fentanyl pills from a house in the Chase community. They added that three suspects already in custody at the detention center were charged following the investigation.
Brennon Reece Allen Trafficking Opium or Heroin Conspire to sell Schedule I controlled substance
Damarrion Washington Conspire to sell Schedule I controlled substance
Charles Allen Bramlett Conspire to sell Schedule I Controlled substance
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The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (29-8) are getting ready to face off against a fifth-seeded Miami Hurricanes (28-7) team in an Elite 8 round matchup during the NCAA basketball tournament at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday.
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Texas has battled hard to get to this point. The Longhorns stormed past a No. 15 Colgate with a 20-point win — 81-61 — in the opening round of March Madness, powered by a powerful performance of 23 points, 6 boards and 3 assists from Sir’Jabari Rice, Dylan Disu’s double-double of 17 points, 10 rebounds and an assist, along with Marcus Carr’s 17 points, which were also pivotal in the win.
In Friday’s 83-71 win against No. 3 Xavier, Tyrese Hunter drained 19 points and Marcus Carr and Christian Bishop both tacked on 18 apiece.
Miami knocked off No. 1 Houston in Friday’s 89-75 Sweet 16 win. Jarace Walker collected a double-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists; Jamal Shead had 15 points, 5 assists and 3 boards; and Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark both added 14 apiece.
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HELENA — The Montana Army National Guard says about 2% of its soldiers still haven’t received a COVID vaccine or applied for an exemption, after a nationwide vaccine deadline passed.
The U.S. Department of Defense ordered all branches of the military to begin requiring their service members to get vaccinated against COVID. June 30 was the nationwide deadline for the Army National Guard.
According to the Montana Guard, 94.2% of their roughly 2,300 Army Guard soldiers were fully or partially vaccinated as of July 6 – up from 93.2% in mid-May – and another 3.5% were seeking religious or medical exemptions. The remaining 2.2% – about 50 soldiers – had neither gotten a shot nor started the exemption process, down slightly from 2.4% in May.
Montana Guard leaders have said they’ve been waiting for more guidance from federal authorities before deciding how to move forward with the remaining unvaccinated soldiers.
“The Secretary of the Army is expected to publish guidance detailing how the National Guard will address their unvaccinated population,” said Maj. Ryan Finnegan, the state public affairs officer. “We are awaiting that guidance in order to determine our next steps.”
The Guard planned to hold a “retention symposium” in early June, to answer unvaccinated soldiers’ questions about the vaccine and talk about what would happen next. Finnegan told MTN that event was delayed while they continued to wait for updated guidance, and it hasn’t yet been rescheduled.
The Air National Guard’s vaccine deadline was in December 2021. The Montana Guard said in May that none of its Air Guard members had been discharged so far for failing to get vaccinated. | 2022-07-07T23:54:59+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/next-steps-not-clear-yet-after-montana-army-national-guard-passes-covid-vaccine-deadline |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Moontee Sinquah spent only one minute onstage inside the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix during the NFL's Super Bowl Opening Night. But it's a minute that will remain unforgettable.
The Native American hoop dancer had never been that close to football players and coaches about to compete in the league's biggest game. As he and other Indigenous performers sang and danced, they heard elated whoops from Indigenous people in the audience.
It gave Sinquah chills.
“I’m just really grateful that they did highlight our people because I think it’s really important," said Sinquah, who is a member of the Hopi-Tewa and Choctaw nations. But when he thinks of that inclusion coupled with Super Bowl cameras panning to Kansas City Chiefs fans doing the maligned “tomahawk chop,” Sinquah says that juxtaposition leaves him “perplexed.”
“I think that’s the only thing that really bothers me about that whole thing is that, and I don’t know where it came from. And I don’t really fully understand it, but it is almost like a mockery,” Sinquah said.
The Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs embarked on their victory lap Wednesday, with players and fans alike doing the “chop” during a raucous parade and rally. Indigenous people are grappling with the national spotlight once again falling on the team’s mascot and fan “war chant” — which they deem racist. This past week in Arizona, where at least a quarter of the land base is tribal reservations, there's been a complicated mix of delight for the NFL involving Native and Indigenous cultures but disdain for those cultures being appropriated.
Fans of the Chiefs long ago adopted the chanting and arm movement symbolizing the brandishing of a tomahawk that began at Florida State University in the 1980s — though the school has an agreement with the Seminole tribe to use the moniker and tribal imagery. In 2020, the Chiefs banned headdresses and war paint in the stadium and pushed for cheerleaders to do the “chop” with a closed fist instead of an open hand.
There were plenty performing the chop in a red sea of fans in Chiefs gear along the parade route and in front of Kansas City's Union Station, where the parade ended. The team then closed out the rally by doing the “chop” in unison in a slurry of confetti.
Andrea Robinson, an 18-year-old psychology major at the University of Kansas, hollered while doing the open-handed chop with the crowd.
“I think we should keep it,” Robinson said. “I mean we need to be respectful about it. I understand but I mean it's a tradition.”
David Cordray, a 38-year-old heating, cooling and refrigeration technician from Kansas City, Missouri, said he doesn't see the harm in the gesture or the mascot. He also pointed to changes such as the retirement of the live mascot, a horse named “Warpaint" that a cheerleader would ride in the stadium after the team scored. Previously, a man donning a Native headdress rode the horse.
“If they don’t think it is OK to do then maybe we should stop. But the Native Americans I’ve come in contact with have said that they didn’t have any issues with it. Basically it is all opinion-based," Cordray said. “We’ve gone a long way to make sure that we are respectful of everybody’s culture and being vigilant about it.”
The origin of the Chiefs nickname may have more to do with the mayor who helped lure the franchise from Dallas in 1963 than any connection to Native Americans.
Mayor H. Roe Bartle was a large man known as “The Chief” for his many years of leadership in the Boy Scouts. Team owner Lamar Hunt reportedly named the team the Chiefs in honor of Bartle.
Even the connection with Bartle has undertones that some find offensive. Though he was white, Bartle started the “Mic-O-Say Tribe,” a youth camping organization that remains active and continues to use Native American attire and language. Young participants are “braves,” and the top leader is the “chief.”
Chiefs President Mark Donovan said last week that Bartle obtained permission from the Northern Arapaho Tribe to use the term “chief." Rhonda LeValdo, founder of the Kansas City-based Indigenous activist group Not In Our Honor, disputed that narrative.
James Simermeyer, a member of the Coharie Tribe based in North Carolina, watched most of the game from his home in Baltimore. He appreciated the involvement of Sinquah's dance troupe and a University of Arizona student who is Navajo and deaf using Native American sign language during “America the Beautiful" before the game. At the same time, it felt like “one step forward two steps back” when he heard the chant Kansas City fans do during the chop.
With the publicity around the Chiefs' win, Simermeyer said it's like an implicit condoning of all the things Native and Indigenous people find hurtful.
“There’s no positive reason to support it. But it just kind of affirms the negative behavior that Kansas City fans are doing,” Simermeyer said. “I can’t imagine how many other people are out there and having the conversation with their non-Native colleagues about whether or not they’re offended by this.” | 2023-02-16T01:15:35+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/national/2023/02/15/native-americans-grapple-with-chiefs-super-bowl-celebrations/ |
Rescuers use kayaks to reach pilot after crash in icy creek
EDGEWATER, Md. (AP) — Rescuers used kayaks to reach the pilot of a small airplane that crashed into an icy creek near a Maryland airport and began to sink, state police said.
Witnesses told police that moments after the Piper Cherokee took off from Lee Airport in Edgewater on Monday, they heard it sputter and crash into Beards Creek, Maryland State Police said in a news release. An Anne Arundel County police officer who heard the call and two people nearby jumped into action, using kayaks on the frozen creek, police said.
John Gelinne Sr., a retired naval officer, said he thought the plane would hit his home before it crashed in the creek, news outlets reported.
“We saw the bottom of the aircraft, very close, and then it skipped and then went in the water right there,” he said.
Gelinne and his son, John Gelinne Jr., a Marine, grabbed kayaks and used shovels to skim across the ice to the pilot, whom authorities identified as Steve Couchman.
Couchman, 71, of Prince Frederick, was standing on the wing as the plane sank and stayed afloat by hanging on to a kayak, police said.
“He was very calm,” Gelinne said. “I think hypothermia might have been starting to come in.”
Department of Natural Resources Police arrived on a boat, cut through the ice and pulled Couchman to safety, police said. He was then taken to a hospital, where he was treated for injuries from the crash.
The Gelinnes acted “heroically” and likely saved Couchman’s life, said Anne Arundel County Fire Department Lt. Jennifer Macallair.
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First Procedures with New Supermicro Instruments Performed in Europe
PISA, Italy, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Microinstruments, Inc. (MMI), a robotics company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for patients undergoing microsurgery, today announced the launch of its new Supermicro NanoWrist® instruments for use with the Symani® Surgical System, developed specifically to address the challenges of microsurgery. The new supermicro needle holder and dilator were recently used in clinical procedures in Zürich, Florence, and Salzburg, with successful patient outcomes.
Simon Enzinger, MD, DDS, surgeon at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Hospital Salzburg, used the new instruments on a procedure called a partial glossectomy, where he raised a lateral arm free flap to replace a large section of a patient's tongue which required removal due to cancer. To return blood flow to the transferred tissue, Dr. Enzinger needed to connect the branch of the radial collateral artery to a side brand of the superior thyroid artery that was only 0.8mm in diameter and in a difficult location to access.
"We've already seen the benefits of Symani and the NanoWrist instruments in improving dexterity and control," said Dr. Enzinger. "The new supermicro instrument tips are even smaller and more refined, making it significantly easier to precisely connect vessels under one millimeter in diameter. I believe this will expand the ability to use perforator-to-perforator flaps, which makes free-flap surgeries shorter and less invasive."
MMI's Supermicro NanoWrist instruments are commercially available in the European Union (EU). The tips of the new instruments are half the width of MMI's standard microinstruments with a tapered design optimized to connect vessels under one millimeter in diameter and delicately hold 10-0 to 12-0 sutures.
Microsurgery is the manipulation or suturing of very small anatomy such as arteries, veins, ducts, or nerves. These procedures require high visual magnification and specialized precision instruments as well as advanced fine motor skills. Supermicrosurgery is microsurgery on an even smaller scale. Symani has enabled lymphatic surgery by adding precision that not every surgeon can achieve, even with extensive training, when manually suturing extremely small vessels.
"The launch of our new supermicro instruments is a significant milestone as we push the boundaries of robotic surgery to address even smaller vessels that few surgeons are able to connect by hand," said Mark Toland, CEO of MMI. "We're excited that our innovative solutions will allow more surgeons to perform microsurgical techniques and help expand patient access to supermicrosurgeries for chronic illnesses like lymphedema, a burdensome condition that affects 250 million people around the world."
About Medical Microinstruments, Inc.
Medical Microinstruments, Inc. (MMI) was founded in 2015 near Pisa, Italy to enhance surgical performance through the development of a robotic system that enables surgeons to achieve better outcomes in microsurgery. The Symani Surgical System combines proprietary innovations including the world's smallest wristed microinstruments as well as tremor-reducing and motion-scaling technologies. Together, these powerful capabilities allow more surgeons to successfully perform microsurgery while expanding the field of supermicrosurgery. MMI is backed by international medtech investors including Andera Partners, BioStar, Deerfield Management, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Panakès Partners, RA Capital and Sambatech.
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For the roughly 15,000 people who need a liver transplant, it's a waiting game. With demand for donated livers far outstripping supply, patients may spend months or years on a transplant waitlist, their position in the line gradually improving as they get sicker.
A recent study suggests that this system may be changing, but not necessarily for the better.
In an effort to get or keep a good performance rating from the federal government, transplant centers have been labeling some patients "too sick to transplant" and dropping from the waitlist some who may have been viable candidates, the researchers found. In addition, despite removing more sick patients from the waiting list, one-year survival rates for patients who received transplants didn't improve.
The findings, published online in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in April, examined trends in so-called delisting at 102 liver transplant centers, including 90,765 waitlisted adults, between 2002 and 2012.
Midway through the time period under study, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented a new policy that established performance standards for heart, heart-lung, intestine, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas transplant centers that participate in the Medicare program.
In order to meet CMS standards, liver transplant centers have to meet expected patient and liver graft one-year survival rates. Those that don't meet the performance standards, which CMS recently eased somewhat, may be flagged for poor performance and have to implement program improvements or risk their participation in the Medicare program. (In its letter describing the new guidelines, CMS noted that one-year patient survival for liver transplants increased from 87.7 percent to 90.8 percent between 2007 and 2014.)
But something happened when the new policy took effect in 2007: The percentage of patients that liver transplant centers considered too ill or unsuitable for a transplant rose by 16 percent, and the likelihood of de-listing continued to increase each quarter through the end of the study period. Compared with the time period before, the patients who were taken off the waitlist after the CMS policy change were more likely to be age 55 or older and have more severe liver illness.
The study authors speculate that the new standards made transplant centers more averse to risk and encouraged them to drop sicker patients who might affect their patient survival rates.
"There's no common definition for when someone is too sick to transplant," said Natasha Dolgin, an M.D.-Ph.D. candidate at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the study's lead author.
Some suggest a different way to look at the effect of the CMS policy. "Maybe centers are making the internal decision of trying to choose the best candidates," said Dr. David Goldberg, medical director for living donor liver transplantation at the University of Pennsylvania.
The most common reason for a liver transplant is cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, often caused by hepatitis C or alcoholic liver disease. The severity of patients' illness is evaluated based on their Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, or MELD, score, a numerical score between 6 and 40 that predicts the risk of death within three months and is calculated based on three laboratory values.
Nationwide, 6,729 liver transplants were performed in 2014, but 1,821 patients died on the waitlist. Another 1,300 people were removed from the waitlist because they were considered too sick for a transplant. Patients' health may deteriorate to the point that a transplant is no longer advisable, or they may contract an infection, for example, that makes delisting necessary. But those reasons don't explain the increase in delisting following the introduction of the CMS policy, according to the study.
Still, Dolgin said she doesn't blame transplant centers for their waitlist decisions. Once there is a "benchmark, you try to meet that."
Kurt Schnier, an economist at the University of California-Merced who has conducted research examining the impact of the CMS policy on kidney transplant waitlisting practices, said the policy has increased the length of time patients are on the waitlist. That research is under review for publication. The CMS policy may also affect surgeon behavior at centers that don't meet condition of participation standards, leading them to conduct fewer transplants, for example.
"It's a well-intended policy," Schnier said. "The problem is that it creates perverse incentives at the physician level that may undermine the personal welfare of the general population."
"This is part of the culture now," said Dr. Hillel Tobias, medical director of New York University's liver transplant service and chairman of the medical advisory committee of the American Liver Foundation. "You can't take a chance because if your numbers go down you're going to get canned."
One of the goals of the CMS policy was to improve transplant outcomes because of concerns related to transplant center quality and service. Yet the study found its introduction didn't have a statistically significant impact on mortality rates within a year of transplantation.
Liver transplants are complicated, and the fact that survival didn't improve during the course of the study might reflect the fact that there may be complications that are not preventable, said Goldberg.
Asked to comment on the study, a CMS official said, "CMS is reviewing available evidence about the impacts of our policies on organ transplant centers. After thorough review we will determine a course of action."
Kaiser Health News is an editorially independent news service that is part of the nonpartisan Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Michelle Andrews is on Twitter: @mandrews110.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A race pitting the longest-serving woman in U.S. House history and a Republican newcomer whose campaign was knocked off track by reports that he misrepresented his military service will test the limits of former President Donald Trump's influence over Ohio voters.
That's not the only race in Ohio's congressional elections in which Trump's sway is front and center.
A pair of Republicans endorsed by the ex-president — including one of his former aides — are seeking to win open seats in redrawn districts created during a lengthy and contentious redistricting of the congressional maps that still hasn't been fully settled.
Republicans also are hoping to end the four-decade career of Democrat Marcy Kaptur after redistricting put her in a reconfigured congressional district that's considered a political toss-up.
She is being challenged by Republican J.R. Majewski, a first-time candidate who turned his yard into a giant Trump sign in 2020 and has since capitalized on his support from the ex-president.
But Majewski has been forced to defend himself since The Associated Press reported in September that he had misrepresented key elements of his Air Force service, including his story of being a combat veteran who served a tour of duty under "tough" circumstances in Afghanistan.
He denied lying about his record and said he proudly served his country. But the National Republican Campaign Committee canceled TV ads it had booked to support his campaign.
While Republicans are almost guaranteed of retaining the majority of Ohio's congressional seats, Democrats are hoping to pick off at least one GOP incumbent.
They're targeting longtime Republican Rep. Steve Chabot, who is seeking a 14th term in Congress despite facing a steady stream of legitimate challengers in past elections.
Chabot is up against Cincinnati City Council member Greg Landsman in a district that was one of 14 U.S. House seats nationwide held by Republicans, but that President Joe Biden would have won under new congressional maps. Democrats were looking to take at least a handful of those Republican-held seats that voted for Biden to negate losses elsewhere around the country.
Former Trump administration official Max Miller is running for a House seat vacated by one of the 10 Republicans who voted in favor of the ex-president’s impeachment.
Miller, who served as both a campaign and White House aide to Trump, launched his campaign shortly after Rep. Anthony Gonzalez voted to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Gonzalez decided before the primary to leave Congress after this term.
Conservative commentator Madison Gesiotto Gilbert, who worked on Trump's 2016 inauguration committee and helped lead Women for Trump during his reelection bid, is up against state Rep. Emilia Sykes, a former Ohio House Democratic leader and the daughter of a powerful political family in northeast Ohio.
They're vying for a seat left vacant when Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan decided to run for U.S. Senate this year.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery conservative who’s one of Trump’s closest allies in Congress, is heavily favored to win a ninth term.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are in no rush to get Dak Prescott back at quarterback, thanks to Cooper Rush.
A trip to Los Angeles to face the defending Super Bowl champion Rams on Sunday seemed a good plan for Prescott's return when the prognosis improved from as many as eight weeks to as few as four.
Owner Jerry Jones sounded as if more healing time for the fractured right thumb might be in order after Rush improved to 3-0 as a starter this season and 4-0 for his career in a 25-10 victory over Washington.
“As we look to the future, Dak is an ingredient to our success that’s really a must,” Jones said Sunday. “The first thing that happened when Dak went down that early, literally after the first game, I thought, ‘Oh, have we shortchanged ourself? Have we really got this quarterback thing addressed?’
“So I’ll tell you this. (Rush has) answered any apprehension I had about our ability to go out here and compete.”
The Cowboys (3-1) aren't dominating on offense without their $40 million QB.
Far from it. Dallas is in the bottom 10 in the NFL in points, total yards, passing yards and third down conversions.
But Rush hasn't thrown an interception in 102 passes this season (two against Washington were nullified by penalties). The undrafted sixth-year pro has led timely touchdown drives in the past two victories.
This surge started with the 20-17 upset of defending AFC champion Cincinnati, with Rush getting Dallas in position for the winning field goal after Prescott's injury in the season-opening loss to Tampa Bay.
“I think he knows he’s got a lot of confidence in the offense, that he knows where the cars are on the field,” Jones said. “I can’t say enough about his play. It’s far more than what I would’ve expected.”
The question for Prescott is whether he can grip the ball with enough force to play in a game. Jones said the bone didn't have to heal completely because of the plate that was surgically inserted.
“We don’t know if he is in position to throw the ball,” Jones said. “We have to get to play at the first of the week. We will see how that goes. I don’t have any way to access whether he is going to play this week.”
WHAT’S WORKING
Dallas is winning with defense. The four touchdowns allowed through four games match the 1970 and 1972 teams for the fewest in franchise history.
While the Cowboys had to settle for two sacks a week after Washington's Carson Wentz was dropped nine times, they did force two intentional grounding penalties and a slammed water bottle on the sideline from the frustrated QB. Dallas (15 sacks) entered Monday second in the NFL behind Philadelphia (16).
“I’ll repeat it again,” reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons said. “I think we’ve really got a chance to be the best defensive team in this league.”
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The inconsistency of the running game is back. Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard combined to average barely 2 yards per carry in 27 attempts. This was a week after averaging 6.4 yards on 28 runs.
They had six negative rushing attempts between them, the most in a game in their three-plus seasons together. Pollard had a career-high four.
STOCK UP
Mike McCarthy probably moved up the list on the odds for next coach fired after a poor showing, and the Prescott injury, in the loss to the Buccaneers. The doom-and-gloom outlook wasn't good.
Jones expressed confidence in the Super Bowl-winning coach from Green Bay going into Week 2. McCarthy has shown why.
“It’s like a picture to me, a boxer, a fighter, walking out and just getting hit the best shot you absolutely could right on the chin, first step out,” Jones said. “How do you get that all back together?
“Give him his due. He has managed to right the ship, steady it, and then progressively get this team in shape to play without Dak. That’s a team-wide thing.”
STOCK DOWN
TE Dalton Schultz might have tried to come back too soon from a knee sprain sustained in Week 2 against the Bengals. He went without a catch for the first time since becoming the primary option at his position following Blake Jarwin's season-ending knee injury in the 2020 opener.
INJURIES
All-Pro RG Zack Martin was out of the game briefly in the third quarter after colliding with another player and favoring his right leg. ... CB Jourdan Lewis, who battled a hamstring injury during training camp, was a late scratch with a groin issue. Lewis' injury led to the first defensive snaps and first interception for rookie DaRon Bland.
KEY NUMBER
90-plus — Rush is the fifth QB in league history, and first for the Cowboys, to have a passer rating of at least 90 in each of his first four career starts. The 107.5 rating against the Commanders was the best of those four games.
NEXT STEPS
The Super Bowl champs will have Dallas' attention in LA. Looming for the defending NFC East champion, though, is currently undefeated — and division-leading — Philadelphia in prime time Oct. 16.
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ATLANTA — The last time the Mets were in Atlanta, they had their three best pitchers lined up to try and hold off the surging Braves for a chance to win the NL East. One by one, they all fell to the team that eventually won the division. It was Jacob deGrom’s final regular season appearance for the Mets, and though he kept the team’s title hopes alive with a Wild Card win over the San Diego Padres, ultimately, that was the end for the dominant, homegrown right-hander in New York.
Now, the Mets are back in Atlanta, and they arrived just in time to find out that deGrom, now a member of the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, will have to undergo his second Tommy John surgery.
“You feel awful for him,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday at Truist Park. “I know how much it means for him to pitch and he enjoys pitching. It’s certainly sad news for all of us.”
His former Mets teammates reached out right away.
“I sent him a text and said that I hope the surgery goes well and that the recovery goes well,” said outfielder Brandon Nimmo. “Hopefully he can get back to being the guy and the pitcher that we know he’s capable of, which is one of the best in the world.”
DeGrom had been on the injured list since April 29 with elbow inflammation. He had made six starts this season after a slow start in spring training that led many fans to question how much he would pitch for Texas. He signed a five-year, $185 million contract shortly before the winter meetings in December, with a mutual option for a sixth season.
The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner had struggled with myriad elbow and back injuries over the last few seasons, throwing only 156 and 1/3 innings over 2021 and 2022. He went nearly a year in between starts after ending the 2021 season with forearm tightness and starting 2022 with a scapula injury.
“He was fighting through things,” Nimmo said. “We all kind of are, but he was able to get through some of it. Ultimately, there is just so much stress that you can put on an arm and he’s had a long run with this Tommy John that he’s had before.”
DeGrom had his first ulnar collateral ligament repair surgery shortly after he was drafted by the Mets in 2010. In a familiar twist, it was diagnosed after six starts, this time with the rookie league Kingsport Mets. He was sidelined for all of 2011. The procedure didn’t appear to affect his development, as he still went on to become the NL Rookie of the Year in 2014 and was an All-Star in 2015.
But his 2016 season was cut short because of ulnar nerve problems, which led to another elbow surgery to reposition the nerve. He came into the 2017 season determined to become an ace, which meant making 30 starts and pitching 200 innings. He took pride in reaching those milestones in 2018 and 2019, the same years he won his Cy Young Awards.
“He’s just kind of better than everyone else,” Nimmo said. “He locates his stuff where he wants to and it’s elite stuff. It’s three elite pitches that he locates in an elite way. For me, I never had to do much behind him. It was a joy to watch.”
The Rangers didn’t insure deGrom’s contract because of the cost. At 34 with a long injury history, it would’ve been exceptionally expensive to insure him. The money is guaranteed.
The timeline for deGrom’s injury is 12 months, which means he will miss the Rangers’ trip to Citi Field in August. With the new schedule, each team plays one another at least once throughout the season, so there’s an outside chance that deGrom could face the Mets next season if everything aligns.
But even the 2024 season isn’t guaranteed for a pitcher whose Hall of Fame candidacy is now in doubt.
“This stinks. It’s not ideal,” deGrom told Rangers reporters. “But at least we know what it is now. I want to get it fixed and will set a goal to be back before the end of next year.”
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- Two thirds of respondents say they have not assessed ESG risks in their supply chain in the past two years, finds survey
- 43% of respondents recognise 'doing the right thing' as single biggest driver of change
- 60% of respondents do not yet integrate ESG due diligence into wider activities and compliance measures
LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by global law firm Dechert and global advisory firm StoneTurn, Are you ready for ESG as a critical business imperative?, indicates that organisations which adopt and embed ESG ('Environmental, Social and Governance') factors into their business strategy are more likely to create value and accelerate growth, while minimising their legal and regulatory risks.
The report, based on three events held by Dechert and StoneTurn and a pulse survey* of executives in attendance, discusses the impact of ESG across business and the evolving regulatory and legal environment. It shows that integrating ESG and continually reassessing an organisation's ESG strategy is a future-proofing investment that can create value, drive cost reductions and increase productivity and growth, with the potential to be a powerful business force for good.
Demonstrable action needed
With tighter regulation coming into play and stakeholder and activist groups demanding increased ESG accountability, the report emphasises that companies must demonstrate real action now on issues including sustainability and supply chain due diligence.
The pulse survey indicates that many firms have some way to go to meet these increased demands. It found that fewer than one in three respondents say their organisation has carried out a risk assessment to identify ESG risks in their supply chain in the past two years, while 60% failed to integrate ESG due diligence into wider due diligence activities and compliance measures.
Failure to embrace and embed ESG
The report highlights how a failure to embrace and embed ESG into an organisation's strategy and processes could have serious financial and reputational consequences, which may include litigation, regulatory action, and the restriction of access to capital as lenders start to charge higher premiums and interest rates to organisations with poor ESG risk rating. Markets are also responding, with stocks that have positive ESG ratings driving share price and dividend growth.
Matthew Banham, a partner at Dechert specialising in corruption, fraud and financial services regulatory enforcement, explained: "Integrating a clear and robust ESG strategy will go a long way to ensuring that businesses do not run afoul of tighter regulations, thereby minimising the potential for litigation, as well as meeting the demands of both stakeholders and activist groups for increased accountability. This should result in better governed organisations that will preserve their value and ensure their viability in years to come."
Culture is vital to the success of an ESG strategy
The report identifies key considerations and offers practical advice on how to maximise the success of ESG business commitments, including emphasising that a values focused business culture permeates an organisation to enable a positive environment for change. Points include:
- Strong direction, a robust tone from the top and ethical commitment from business leaders, reinforced by aligned corporate governance support businesses in delivering sustainable priorities.
- Businesses should rethink corporate purpose and the enabling culture of the organisation, so that everyone is clear about what is the 'right thing' to do. Only 43% of pulse respondents said this was the single biggest driver of change, which indicates that over 50% see ESG as only a compliance or regulatory initiative.
- Navigate and identify the evolving regulatory landscape as the scope of reporting expands to cover areas such as environment, nature, anti-corruption and bribery, and diversity – within organisations and across their stakeholders and value chains.
- Shine the ESG spotlight on all relationships: parent, subsidiary, and contracting third parties. Although courts are traditionally reluctant to 'pierce the corporate veil' and find a parent liable where it was not a party to the contract in question, recent case law indicates that, when the facts are right, courts will be more willing to extend potential liability to parent companies.
- Integrate ESG into an organisation's existing risk and compliance framework and establish accurate and reliable data gathering processes for essential ESG-related metrics.
Tracey Groves, partner at StoneTurn, commented:
"Culture and good corporate governance can make or break an organisation's ability to deliver on their strategic ESG priorities. Engaging the whole business in not just what needs to be done, but why it matters and how it aligns to the values and purpose of the organisation, will be critical to securing buy-in and commitment to doing the right thing from all stakeholders. An enabling and empowering culture does not happen by default, it must be designed and shaped with intention and purpose."
*About the pulse survey
In the first half of 2022, Dechert and StoneTurn held a series of virtual and live events exploring the future impact of ESG across business and the evolving regulatory and legal environment for organisations and their directors. In these events, we used live online polling to capture data around how far down the line organisations are in their ESG journey. 114 people were polled over a two-month period.
About Dechert
Dechert is a leading global law firm with 22 offices around the world. We advise on matters and transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for clients. To learn more, visit Dechert.com.
About StoneTurn
StoneTurn, a global advisory firm, assists companies, their counsel and government agencies on regulatory, risk and compliance issues, investigations and business disputes. We serve our clients from 15 global offices across five continents. To learn more, visit StoneTurn.com.
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Which TiVo device is best?
You may know TiVo as the innovator of the digital video recorder back in 1999. During this time, cable TV ruled the content space, and TiVo allowed you to record your favorite shows and watch them back at a later time. Nowadays, apps like Hulu and Netflix are users’ primary sources of entertainment. Luckily, TiVo has kept up with the times and includes these streaming services alongside their technology to record video. Today’s TiVo devices offer high-quality HDR video, Dolby Atmos audio and the ability to watch your recorded shows and streaming services from your phone and tablet.
The best TiVo device is the TiVo Edge for cable. This unique hardware lets you record up to six cable TV shows simultaneously while still leaving room for Netflix, Hulu and other streaming apps.
What to know before you buy a TiVo device
Types
There are only a few variations when it comes to TiVo devices. While the product is quite innovative, the premise is still straightforward. The most popular type of device is the cable DVR known as the Edge. This unit lets you record live cable TV, including sports games, news broadcasts and television shows. There’s also another version of the Edge for antenna TVs.
Similarly, this device gives you the power to record live TV but is built specifically for over-the-air broadcasts. Finally, there’s a streaming-specific TiVo device known as Stream 4K that acts as a plug-in streaming platform to download and stream your favorite entertainment apps.
Apps
TiVo is essentially a small computer and can store and operate many of the same apps you use on your smartphone. There are TiVo devices that handle recorded TV and apps. You can purchase a more affordable TiVo that focuses exclusively on the apps themselves without the added benefit of recorded TV. The apps available on the TV include Netflix and Hulu, but you can also operate Sling TV, which includes nearly the same variety of channels as cable TV. You can even use Spotify and YouTube through TiVo.
Features
There are a few impressive features that TiVo devices offer that are worth noting. The first feature is known as OneSearch. Think of OneSearch like the Google search bar but exclusively for your personal TiVo. Here you can search for specific shows and actors and TiVo will bring up a list of all relevant choices. There’s also QuickView which lets you browse what else is on while never leaving the current show you’re watching. QuickBar can be found on the main hub of your TiVo screen and shows your current most popular viewing options for that specific day and time.
What to look for in a quality TiVo device
Mobile programming
Some TiVo devices let you control your viewing experience from your mobile phone or tablet. Through the TiVo app, you can schedule which shows you want to record and include up to six shows simultaneously for many devices. The TiVo app also lets you watch your recorded content through your phone or tablet. This means that you can remotely schedule a recording and then watch that same show from your phone while you’re on the go.
Dolby Atmos
Atmos is a specially designed technology from the innovative audio engineers over at Dolby. TiVo devices implement this feature in their recorded audio which adds significant quality to your viewing experience. Dolby Atmos allows sounds to be interpreted by your TV as three-dimensional audio. This boosts sound quality and mimics that of surround sound speakers.
4K HDR
High-quality TiVo devices also include 4K high-dynamic range visuals. The 4K represents the 4,000 plus pixels on your screen. The HDR technology translates the image with greater luminosity bringing a more vibrant and stunning image to your TV screen. This technology works with both streaming apps as well as recorded TV.
How much you can expect to spend on a TiVo device
TiVo devices cost $40 -$296.
TiVo device FAQ
How much does a TiVo subscription cost?
A. Along with your regular cable subscription, you’ll need a TiVo subscription to operate certain devices. TiVo subscriptions for the Bolt and Edge cost around $15 per month. You can also purchase a lifetime TiVo subscription for $540.
Do TiVo devices work with all cable providers?
A. The older generation TiVo Bolt works with all cable providers including Xfinity, Spectrum and Cox. Similarly, the TiVo Edge can work with most providers, which include Comcast and DirectTV.
What’s the best TiVo device to buy?
Top TiVo device
What you need to know: This is the best device TiVo has to offer, which includes upgraded features and a sleek, modern design.
What you’ll love: The new hardware features Dolby Vision HDR, a new and innovative way to bring super high quality images to your screen. You can record up to six shows simultaneously, skip commercials with a single button and still use your favorite streaming services.
What you should consider: You need a TiVo subscription to use this device.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top TiVo device for the money
What you need to know: This small device plugs into the HDMI port of your existing TV to create a live streaming platform for Netflix, Hulu, ESPN and more.
What you’ll love: Think of the Stream the same as an Amazon Fire Stick or Apple TV device which has a streamlined menu to search for your favorite apps. It also has 4K resolution support and includes Dolby Atmos audio.
What you should consider: This is not a DVR, so you can’t record live shows.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Similar to the other Edge device, this unit allows you to record and playback live TV, but from over-the-air broadcasts via your antenna.
What you’ll love: You can schedule and record two shows at once and then watch them back on other smart devices such as your phone or tablet. You can also skip commercial breaks with the click of a button.
What you should consider: This version of the Edge does not allow you to record cable TV.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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These VisionWalk events taking place this spring will raise awareness and fund research finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, will host their Spring VisionWalk events across the country starting in February and ending in June. These fun, family-friendly Walks are an opportunity for communities to come together to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation's mission.
The Foundation's VisionWalk program includes more than 20 Walks this spring, with the first taking place in Arizona on Saturday, February 25, 2023. VisionWalk participants are encouraged to fundraise by walking individually or as a team. On Walk day, participants will gather to celebrate the blindness community with entertainment, kid's activities, refreshments, and more.
"This spring's VisionWalks will celebrate our Foundation Fighting Blindness community across the United States," says Michele DiVincenzo, vice president, events. "We look forward to uniting with our VisionWalk supporters who show their unwavering dedication to our mission by walking and fundraising."
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, over 200,000 walkers, donors, and corporate sponsors have raised more than $64 million through VisionWalk. These funds have enabled the Foundation to advance research for treatments and cures from the laboratory to the patients who need them. Vision science is making great strides — today, more than 40 potential treatments are in clinical trials — but there is still more work to do.
Thank you to the VisionWalk National Presenting Sponsor, Spark Therapeutics, and the Visionary Champion National Partners, Janssen Global Services, LLC, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung.
Join the tens of thousands of people who are taking important steps toward treatments and cures by participating in a VisionWalk near you. Register for your local Walk today by visiting, www.VisionWalk.org. For additional information, contact Michele DiVincenzo at MDiVincenzo@FightingBlindness.org or (847) 549-1523.
About the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Established in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world's leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research. The Foundation has raised more than $891 million toward its mission of accelerating research for preventing, treating, and curing blindness caused by retinal degenerative diseases including: retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and Stargardt disease. Visit www.FightingBlindness.org for more information.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew Wiggins hoisted his daughter Amyah into his arms and beamed as the Warriors were crowned Western Conference champions.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green each had hardware in their hands or they most certainly would have lifted Wiggins into the air to celebrate all he has meant to Golden State's latest postseason run.
He defended Luka Doncic full-court. He drove and dunked on Doncic with an emphatic in-your-face one-handed slam. He is knocking down big shots and securing rebounds at the right times.
“Just living in the moment, just taking it all in, winning,” Wiggins said Monday. “... Just winning with this team, with these guys has been the most important thing.”
From the moment Wiggins began hearing rumblings of a possible trade to the Warriors from Minnesota ahead of the deadline in February 2020, he allowed himself to imagine the possibility of winning it all with Curry, Green and Klay Thompson. He pictured playing for coach Steve Kerr.
Now, he's about to be on the NBA Finals stage with a chance to do it.
Game 1 against the Boston Celtics is Thursday night at Chase Center, where Golden State is 9-0 this postseason and Wiggins again will be tasked with a tough defensive matchup, this time to slow down Jayson Tatum.
“I love playing defense, I think I'm good at it,” Wiggins said. “I love taking on the challenge.”
For all those months after being traded when Wiggins faced questions about how he would fit with the Warriors, he has shown he is right where he belongs — and in the finals for the first time in his eight-year career.
The Warriors were in need of an athletic wing and found that player in the 6-foot-7 Wiggins, who once he arrived no longer had to be the face of a franchise or carry that weight on his shoulders as he did with the Timberwolves.
“From the time the trade happened to now, this was the vision of him playing a very, very important role and having the opportunity to do it under the brightest lights and biggest stages like the playoff run like we've had and now the finals,” Curry said. "Excited to see that continue.”
Wiggins has been more than even Kerr imagined given his playmaking ability on both ends. For a team that routinely shoots 3-pointers, Wiggins has been one of the most reliable for Golden State inside the arc.
With his 51.9% (14 for 27) mark this postseason, he is one of four players — and the only one still competing — who has shot better than 50% on at least 25 mid-range attempts.
When Golden State needed continuity with Curry, Green and Thompson all sidelined for long stretches this season because of injuries, "Wiggins was a constant, he was here all year," owner Joe Lacob said of the 27-year-old Toronto native.
Once he joined the Warriors in 2020, Wiggins only played 12 games before the NBA season shut down because of the pandemic. Kerr saw plenty in that small sample size and believed Wiggins would shine in the Bay Area.
“I think all of last year really gave him a better chance to get a feel offensively and start to really fit in to our off-ball movement,” Kerr said. “I think he's taken a leap in this postseason with his rebounding and his defense and I think continuity is so important in this league that you can't just throw people together and expect it to work. The previous year and (12) games two years ago and then this season, it's all led to this point. Wiggs has just been a perfect fit and we wouldn't be here without him, that's for sure.”
Yet Wiggins briefly became a distraction before the season started when he said he would stick to his beliefs and not get vaccinated against COVID-19. He eventually opted to receive the vaccine, having faced the possibility of not being allowed into home games when the San Francisco Department of Public Health began requiring proof of vaccination for large indoor events.
That's a distant memory now given how Wiggins has performed.
Curry has only seen Wiggins' swagger grow as the stakes increase. This group has come a long way since its league-worst 15-50 showing during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season right after Wiggins arrived.
“It’s a beautiful story,” Wiggins said. “A lot of ups and downs.”
It was his daughter who woke him from a nap in January to share the great news he was a first-time All-Star, and selected as a starter, too.
He's not satisfied just yet.
“I’m thankful,” Wiggins said, “we still got more work to do.”
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Which stainless steel mixing bowl is best?
Few things work as hard in the kitchen as a stainless steel mixing bowl. Lightweight and durable, these workhorses are responsible for some of life’s most memorable meals. From food prep to service, they can handle it all.
For sheer utility and performance at a shockingly low price, the Vollrath Economy Mixing Bowl Set is the choice of professional cooks.
What to know before you buy a stainless steel mixing bowl
Stainless steel mixing bowl set vs. open stock
Experienced cooks and bakers know that you need more than one size of mixing bowl in the kitchen. There are two ways to acquire them.
- As part of a set: A stainless steel mixing bowl set is a good option if you are stocking your kitchen from the ground up and doing it on a budget. Even though the initial cost may be more, each bowl costs less per piece than if you buy them one at a time.
- Open stock: If you are particular about the size of each bowl you choose, or you are on a limited budget, buying from open stock may work better for you. Over time this approach costs more, but it’s less of an upfront expense. On the other hand, this is also a good strategy if you are looking to buy high-end pieces and can only afford one at a time.
Size
If you do opt for open stock, consider which sizes you will need. Mixing bowls range from 1 quart or less to as large as 18 quarts. Keep in mind that smaller bowls won’t be able to handle large mixing tasks, but oversized ones take up a considerable amount of space.
Number of bowls
When choosing a stainless steel mixing bowl set, aim for the number of bowls that work best for your cooking style. Sets contain as few as two and up to eight or more bowls.
What to look for in a quality stainless steel mixing bowl
Sturdy construction
Stainless steel is known for its durability and longevity, but not all stainless is created equal. Look for 18/10 stainless steel. This is the percentage of chrome to nickel (18% to 10%) that offers the most substantial construction available. If these feel too heavy for your taste, 18/8 is also a good choice.
You may also see these two grades of stainless steel referred to as 304-grade stainless.
Interior measurements
While eyeballing is a perfectly legitimate way to measure some ingredients, others require more precision. Stainless steel mixing bowls with interior measurements make it easy to pour the correct amount into the bowl directly — no more dirty measuring cups.
Wide lip
A wide lip gives the cook a secure handhold for vigorous whipping, beating and folding. These are also valuable when it comes to transporting a full mixing bowl from one work surface to another.
Secure base
Look for bowls that are flat on the bottom for stability. Even better, some feature a rubberized nonstick coating to keep them from sliding across the counter.
Tight lids
While most stainless steel mixing bowls won’t have lids that are secure enough to turn upside down, look for versions that are tight enough to keep food fresh during storage. Lids are also handy for food prep as they allow you to stack one bowl on top of another as you work.
How much you can expect to spend on a stainless steel mixing bowl
If you buy a set, the price is influenced by the number of bowls and the quality of the materials. Expect to spend $20-$69.
Stainless steel mixing bowl FAQ
Can stainless steel mixing bowls be washed in the dishwasher?
A. Each manufacturer may have slightly different care instructions, but for the most part, stainless steel mixing bowls are dishwasher-safe. Of course, larger bowls need to be hand-washed, as most dishwashers cannot accommodate them. Use degreasing dish soap and hot water to clean, then rinse completely and dry before storing.
Do not use harsh abrasives to scrub stuck-on food. Soak in hot water, and then use elbow grease and a plastic dish scrubber instead.
How do you get the most use out of your bowls?
A. These are one of the most versatile tools in your kitchen.
- Place on top of a pan of simmering water to create a double boiler.
- Use them to dress salad and then serve it.
- Grease and use to proof dough. In some cases, bread can be baked directly in the bowl.
- Whip fluffy egg whites and cream.
- Mix and serve batch beverages.
What’s the best stainless steel mixing bowl to buy?
Top stainless steel mixing bowl
Vollrath Economy Mixing Bowl Set
What you need to know: Don’t let the price tag fool you — these are the choice of professional and skilled amateur cooks alike.
What you’ll love: These bowls are wide and flat. The set includes .75-, 1.5-, 3-, 4- and 5-quart sizes. They are lightweight and stack for easy storage.
What you should consider: They are not fancy and don’t make attractive serving pieces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top stainless steel mixing bowl for the money
Oxo Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set
What you need to know: These are highly functional stainless steel wrapped in plastic.
What you’ll love: They are deep rather than wide and work best for batter and dough. The bottoms are flat and coated with rubber for stability. The plastic coating prevents heat from transferring to the exterior of the bowl.
What you should consider: Plastic can melt if left near the stove. These are not suitable for use as a double boiler.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Ybm Home Deep Professional Quality Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
What you need to know: If you prefer to build your kitchen one bowl at a time, start with this versatile five-quart piece.
What you’ll love: It is deep and has a flat bottom for stability. The sides are brushed stainless, with a polished, rolled wide edge and interior. These are also available in eight sizes and also come in a set of four.
What you should consider: Some users noted that the measurements given for the bowls were all incorrect. For example, a 6-inch bowl was listed as being 6.75 inches.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MENLO PARK, Calif., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has released its 2022 Leading With Integrity: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company's global ESG objectives, progress made and plans for the future. The report highlights information on Robert Half and its subsidiary Protiviti's governance, people-first approach, communities, clients and partners, and environmental initiatives.
"Our enterprise values — integrity, inclusion, innovation and commitment to success — serve as the cornerstones of everything we do, including the way we approach sustainability and social responsibility," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half. "I am proud of our 2022 ESG initiatives, which underscore our people-first approach in the workplace and ongoing commitment to support our environment and communities."
2022 Highlights
In 2022 employee engagement surveys, 94% of respondents said they felt Robert Half and Protiviti are great places to work. The following outcomes underscore why the companies received such a positive endorsement:
- Commitment to employees: Robert Half listens to its employees and responds with action to drive positive change across the enterprise. In 2022, a long-term flexible work philosophy was formalized for employees worldwide; sixteen Employee Network Groups expanded their reach; and employees received appreciation bonuses and expanded access to mental health, well-being and fitness programs.
- Community support: Philanthropic investments worldwide totaled $7 million in 2022, including contributions to Robert Half and Protiviti's nonprofit partners and matching gifts, as well as employees' volunteer time.
- Environmental initiatives: Robert Half submitted targets for validation to the Science Based Targets initiative for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Technology and innovation: With more than 30 million professionals in its global candidate database, Robert Half's AI capabilities have transformed the way our recruiting professionals discover, assess and select candidates for clients, resulting in hundreds of thousands of talent placements annually.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: Robert Half and Protiviti's Employee Network Groups unite professionals with common interests and backgrounds. These groups encourage inclusion and belonging and provide employees with opportunities for professional development and connection. The company's global internal workforce includes 54% women and — in the U.S. — 34% individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
"At Robert Half and Protiviti, differences in backgrounds, perspectives and work styles are embraced and valued," said Susan Haseley, chief ESG and DEI officer of Robert Half. "We offer our people a wide variety of programs and experiences to enable each person to be heard, feel a sense of belonging and have the chance to make a real difference."
Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been recognized for its continued commitment to ESG. Recent accolades include Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies, the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and Forbes' list of Best Employers for Women. Protiviti was also named to the 2022 list of PEOPLE's Companies That Care®.
About Robert Half
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Offering contract and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, legal, and marketing and creative, Robert Half has more than 300 locations worldwide, including nearly 100 locations in 18 countries outside the United States. Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named to the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes Best Employer for Diversity lists. Both Robert Half and Protiviti are among the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore our comprehensive solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com and Protiviti.com.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (Protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named as one of the 'Best Firms to Work For' by Consulting Magazine, Protiviti has served more than 80% of Fortune 100 and nearly 80% of Fortune 500 companies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half.
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KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.
But raising a family in Hawaii meant squeezing nine people into a four-bedroom house — rented with extended family — in Waipahu, a Honolulu suburb. It felt cramped, but the Purdys accepted that this was the price to survive in their homeland.
“We stuffed ourselves into one room,” Purdy said of his four-member family's living arrangements.
Their share of the monthly rent was $2,300. When rent increased, the Purdys realized that they could no longer afford to live in Hawaii.
“I was so busy working, trying to make ends meet,” he said. “We never took our kids out to the beach. We didn’t go hiking.”
It's increasingly common for Hawaii residents to be priced out of the Aloha State, where the median price for a single-family home topped $900,000 during the pandemic. On Oahu, the most populous island and where Honolulu is, the median price is more than $1 million.
Many residents work in low-wage service jobs, and the financial strain is especially significant for Hawaii's Indigenous people. A state analysis published last year showed that a single person working 40 hours a week would need to earn $18 an hour to pay for housing and other necessities in Hawaii, but the state minimum wage is currently $12 an hour.
Many, like the Purdys, have headed to Las Vegas.
According to 2021 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the biggest growth of Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander populations was in Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas, and Sacramento County, California. The biggest decline of Native Hawaiian residents was in Honolulu.
Hawaii residents are spending on average 42.06% of their income on rent, which is the highest of any state, according to a Forbes Home analysis. California ranks second, but at a much smaller proportion of income going toward rent: 28.47%.
Estimates from the American Community Survey showed that in 2011, there were about 296,400 Native Hawaiians in Hawaii and about 221,600 on the continental U.S. Just a decade later, those numbers flipped. In 2021, there were about 309,800 Native Hawaiians in Hawaii and about 370,000 in other states.
“There’s no Hawaii without Hawaiians,” said Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters, who is Native Hawaiian. His five siblings have all moved to the continental U.S. “That’s just incredibly sad to me, that Hawaiians cannot afford to live in Hawaii.”
Las Vegas was desirable to the Purdys because it's a popular vacation destination for Hawaii residents, which meant family would likely visit often. Also, the cost of living is significantly lower.
So in 2017, they uprooted their family and moved to Henderson, a Las Vegas suburb in Clark County, where they could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment for $1,000 a month.
Far from Hawaii's shores, they felt like “fish out of water,” Purdy said.
“So it's real ‘eha,’” Purdy said, using the Hawaiian word for painful, “because you do get disconnected from the land, which we're so connected to, being born and raised here.”
But even though they were nearly 3,000 miles from home, Hawaiian culture was all around them. Thanks to many other transplants, the Las Vegas area is full of restaurants catering to Hawaiian taste and cultural events expressing Hawaiian pride.
There’s even a real estate brokerage that helps families relocate from the islands — run by mostly former Hawaii residents.
“You go into any store in any part of the valley and you'll find someone from Hawaii working there or shopping there,” Purdy said.
A three-bedroom home priced at $300,000 in a Las Vegas suburb would be $1.2 million in Honolulu, said Terry Nacion, a Native Hawaiian realtor. She left Hawaii for Las Vegas in 2003 because home ownership felt unattainable. “Back home, you either had to have your home passed down to you or you have to work four jobs,” she said.
A few months after they moved, about 20 other relatives, including Purdy's mother, uncle and sister Lindsay Villarimo, followed them.
“Over time, it just became exhausting trying to make ends meet,” said Villarimo. “It's heartbreaking that's the choice we make. The majority of us, I think we just got priced out of home.” When Villarimo and her family decided to move to Nevada, her husband Henry had never even left Hawaii.
Las Vegas' affordability was “liberating,” she said. With cheaper rent and groceries, and no state income tax, she could stretch her paycheck further.
“We were just living it up in the dollar store,” she said. In Hawaii, that type of store doesn't exist.
For Hawaii residents, the draw to Las Vegas can all be traced back to a downtown hotel that opened in 1975, author Dennis M. Ogawa said.
The hotel originally catered to Californians, but he struggled to get business. Reminded of gambling's popularity in Hawaii, it shifted focus to visitors from the islands. “Aloha Spoken Here" became the hotel's slogan.
In 2019, Doreen Hall decided to move to Las Vegas to be closer to her daughter, who had moved to Seattle for more job opportunities.
On Facebook, she gushed about how much cheaper everything was, from bread to rent. But she started to worry about staying connected to her culture while living far from home, especially because she uprooted her son, who was then 6 years old, from his Hawaiian language immersion school.
“It’s just like when you give birth and you cut your umbilical cord. For us Native Hawaiians, our ‘piko’ is the source of life," Hall said, using the Hawaiian word for navel or umbilical cord. "When we move off island … we are disconnected because we’re not on our land anymore.”
But in her new home, she found she had more time and less stress.
“I was so busy back home trying to make a living,” she said. “When I moved to Vegas, it really put a pause in my life and I could see things a lot clearer.”
That allowed her to get involved in the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club, where she now teaches Hawaiian.
“We have our people, our home, our community is thriving," she said.
In Las Vegas, Purdy's children began to learn hula and the family enjoyed “hoolaulea,” cultural festivals that were bigger than celebrations back in Hawaii.
But in August 2021, exactly four years after leaving Hawaii, the Purdys moved back home.
Purdy said that his wife wanted to take care of her mother, who began showing signs of dementia. Their daughter also got accepted to Kamehameha Schools, a highly selective and relatively affordable private school system that gives admissions preference to students with Hawaiian ancestry.
The family moved to Kapolei, a Honolulu suburb not far from where they once lived, to share a five-bedroom house with their extended family. Now that the Purdys have three children, they rent two of the bedrooms.
Purdy is trying to find time to take his kids to hula lessons. Since moving back, the family has only been to the beach once.
“It's a grind, it's hard, it's really expensive,” he said. “But I also feel like we're exactly where we're supposed to be right now.” | 2023-01-22T15:22:35+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Native-Hawaiians-flock-to-Las-Vegas-for-17734045.php |
PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a window cleaner and I thought there could be a better bucket to reduce hassles and messes while working," said one of two inventors, from San Ysidro, Calif., "so we invented the PERFECT WINDOW WASHING BUCKET. Our design would enable window-washing tasks to be completed more quickly."
The invention provides an improved bucket for washing windows. In doing so, it helps to prevent splashing messes. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases efficiency and control. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for window washers, janitors, homeowners, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the San Diego sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SDB-1368, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Local boxing camp aims to teach kids conflict resolution to help stem gun violence
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office hosted a three-day boxing clinic for youngsters to learn lessons of discipline and self-control in an effort to stem gun violence.
The ‘Get Out and Grind’ clinic also sought to teach students fitness and life skills. Trainer Dwayne Fletcher from ‘Gunz Down, Glovez Up’ wanted to use the camp as an opportunity to address the tragic link between young people and gun violence.
"It's so important to me because I've been a victim of gun violence, I've been shot in the face," Fletcher said. "I've been locked up many times. I've been locked up for a firearm. I beat recidivism."
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Fletcher hopes his spotted past inspires young people to turn away from street crimes that landed him in juvenile facilities.
"We want them to communicate, we want them to be able to settle things without having to come to the gloves, but if they have to come to the gloves let's do it, but we want to settle beefs and that's all it's about," Fletcher said.
Norristown Police Chief, and former Philadelphia Police Inspector, Derrick Wood dropped in on the boxing camp to support the efforts of Fletcher and others.
"Self defense and how to handle their anger and manage their anger as well and just not look at guns," Fletcher said. "When you feel like you are the armor you won't turn and look for guns."
Click here for more information on Gunz Down, Glovez Up. | 2022-06-30T20:34:04+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/local-boxing-camp-aims-to-teach-kids-conflict-resolution-to-help-stem-gun-violence |
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until January 17, 2023 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: OLPX), if they purchased or acquired the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's September 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
If you purchased or acquired shares of Olaplex as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-olpx/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 17, 2023.
Olaplex and certain of its executives and others are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement and Prospectus (collectively, the "Offering Documents"), violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) macroeconomic pressures and competition in the haircare market were more robust than the Company had represented to investors; (ii) accordingly, the Company was unlikely to maintain its sales and revenue momentum; (iii) as a result, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to achieve the financial and operational growth projected in the Offering Documents; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's Offering Documents were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The case is Lilien v. Olaplex Holdings Inc. et al., Case No. 22-cv-8395.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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Many say that coming out as gay shouldn’t be that big of a deal. But for people like Chicago’s 15th ward alderman Raymond Lopez, it was.
"I remember being in high school and being in the closet," Lopez said.
Lopez came out more than 20 years ago to his Latino family and friends. Now he’s one of two openly gay candidates running for mayor of Chicago. If elected, Lopez would be the first openly gay man and Latino mayor for the windy city.
"I think is an extraordinary testament to how far we've come in this city and in this country," Lopez said.
But growing up gay was more like living a secret life. He went to an all-boys catholic school, which he says made it not so easy for boys who were hiding their true identity.
"Thinking back, you know, to see classmates of mine who eventually came out and just reliving what it was like with them," Lopez said ."It was a more difficult world to navigate for young people."
Shamed by the stigma in his community and fear of what his loved ones would think of him, he kept his secret to himself. Now he reminisces about the first time he ever told someone.
"A former high school friend of mine who was in college, and I actually ran into him in one of the these meetings," Lopez said. "And, you know, he told me he was bisexual, and I think that was the first time that I actually said that I was gay, like out loud."
Recent data from the Center for American Progress shows that Hispanic LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced discrimination 15% higher than white LGBTQ+ members. The disparities are more evident in access to critical services such as mental health and educational settings.
NEWSY'S AXEL TURCIOS: Why do you think it's still a taboo to talk about your sexuality, especially when you come from a Hispanic background?
RAYMOND LOPEZ: The strong sense of Christian faith within the Latino community. I think that makes people uncomfortable, and it's not something that they've ever heard of in church, to be accepting and welcome people who are different.
Lopez says it hasn't been an easy road, but he says he wants his story to inspire not only Hispanic teenagers but everyone who's struggling to come out to feel proud of who they are.
Lopez says many in the Latinx community don't have a lot of role models to look up to.
It’s a thought shared by Mexican-American David Gauna, a board member of the LGBTQ+ non-profit Alma.
"I didn't feel safe because i wasn't sure how others were going to perceive me," Gauna said. "Being gay wasn't something that was communicated to me at all or spoken about in my home, and therefore it felt very foreign and unfamiliar and scary."
Gauna says more spaces for LGBTQ youth need to be created to make them feel more comfortable in their communities and possibly in coming out.
"To this day here in Chicago, for example, there are no spaces that are designed to explore and build and create a safe space that explores the intersectionality of young queer youth who are both queer and Latino," Gauna said.
"You don't have to just be defined by your sexuality, and you're not, and you don't have to be put in a box simply to make other people feel good about themselves," Lopez said.
Lopez is now married and has seven dogs. He and Gauna have different lives, but share the same story: their struggle to come out as gay.
They say their fight for equal rights continues so new generations of LGBTQ+ members can feel safe to be themselves.
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More than 13,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin
Drake Bentley
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The state passed another grim milestone this week as the state Department of Health Services reported more than 13,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths.
The state reported 13,001 confirmed COVID deaths as of Monday. There are another 1,599 probable deaths.
Roughly 70% of COVID deaths are among people age 60 and older. More than 55% of the deaths are men and roughly 85% of deaths are among white people.
The most recent 1,000 confirmed deaths were reported over three month's time. The previous 1,000 deaths (11,000 to 12,000) took a little more than a month, meaning the pace of COVID deaths being reported has slowed recently.
Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 or DBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS. | 2022-05-31T20:17:29+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/05/31/more-than-13-000-confirmed-covid-19-deaths-wisconsin/7458723001/ |
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee issued a new request Thursday for documents from Norfolk Southern, alleging the railroad company has failed to produce documents on its derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this year.
In the letter, ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and the panel’s other Democrats said CEO Alan Shaw has failed to produce all information requested in a March letter. The company has only partially complied, they wrote, producing predominantly publicly available materials. Norfolk Southern has also falsely claimed federal regulations keep them from producing all of the requested documents, according to the panel.
“Among other missing items, your company has not provided any internal documents regarding its implementation of precision scheduled railroading practices and their effects on Norfolk Southern’s operations and financial position, nor has your company provided documents regarding positions cut as part of workforce reductions,” the members wrote.
“Your company has also not provided documents relating to its internal policies regarding wayside detectors and sensors, and it has not provided its communications with state and federal agency officials involved in the response to the East Palestine derailment,” they added.
The Hill has reached out to Norfolk Southern for comment.
A train carrying a number of hazardous substances — including vinyl chloride, which is used in the production of plastics — derailed in East Palestine in February. While no deaths or injuries have yet been directly linked to the crash, fish in nearby waterways and local wildlife died following the derailment.
The Environmental Protection Agency has invoked the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, which requires Norfolk Southern to cover cleanup and other costs.
An ongoing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board has since determined that track sensors detected a rapidly overheating wheel bearing on the train just before the derailment, but by the time it reached the overheating threshold required to stop the train, it was too late to avert the crash. | 2023-06-22T20:00:17+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/hill-politics/oversight-democrats-say-norfolk-southern-is-stonewalling-east-palestine-investigation/ |
Split Rock Lighthouse will shine its beacon Wednesday night in honor of the late Gordon Lightfoot.
It’s a rare honor: The beacon is seldom lit, with an annual exception being Nov. 10 to mark the anniversary of the 1975 sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. A 1976 song by Lightfoot, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” has moved millions of listeners with the true story of the Lake Superior catastrophe.
“He was an amazing storyteller,” Split Rock site manager Hayes Scriven said when reached by phone Tuesday. “When you listen to that song, you feel like you’re there. You can see what he’s talking about, very vivid.”
In fact, said Scriven, it was Lightfoot’s song that inspired former lighthouse manager Lee Radzak to initiate the tradition of lighting the beacon for the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1985, the 10th anniversary of the shipwreck.
“He was coming home one day,” said Scriven, “and the song ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’ came on the radio, and he decided that night, because it was Nov. 10, that he was going to go and light the beacon for the Fitzgerald … every year, it grew from that.”
In a statement Wednesday, Scriven added that “we felt compelled to honor (Lightfoot’s) legacy with tonight’s lighting.”
The beacon will be lit from 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday. While the historic site and visitor center will be closed at that time, visitors with Minnesota State Park stickers can park at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park for a view. | 2023-05-04T00:07:18+00:00 | twincities.com | https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/03/split-rock-lighthouse-to-shine-tonight-in-honor-of-gordon-lightfoot/ |
The resort's annual campaign promotes awareness, research, and support, with a portion of initiative proceeds benefitting Cancer Support Community South Bay and Play for P.I.N.K.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of October, Terranea Resort hosts its eighth annual Terranea Turns Pink initiative taking place from October 1 – 31, 2022. The Southern California oceanfront luxury resort will donate a portion of proceeds from offerings including spa treatments, ocean adventure activities, ONEHOPE Wine Rosé, pink desserts, and more, to benefit breast cancer organizations Cancer Support Community South Bay and Play for P.I.N.K.
"We are honored to partner with our local community and resort guests as part of our eight annual philanthropic campaign to advocate for breast cancer support and research," says Ralph Grippo, President at Terranea Resort. "This month-long Terranea Turns Pink initiative allows guests to participate through a variety of extraordinary offerings across the resort, including oceanfront adventures, decadent dining, specialty cocktails, spa treatments and more, all in support of the tremendous cause."
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, guests can enjoy specialty offerings throughout the resort, including:
STAY
For every stay in October, Terranea welcomes guests to generously support its fundraising efforts, with an accessible option to donate to breast cancer support and research through dynamic packaging upon booking. For more information or to make reservations, please visit Terranea.com/offers.
DINE
From savory to sweet, the award-winning culinary team has created a variety of special Terranea Turns Pink food and beverage offerings – guests will be tickled pink by the selection of rose-hued desserts at sea beans, ONEHOPE Wine Rosé by the glass, and Tanteo margaritas offered at every restaurant. ONEHOPE Wine and Tanteo will be matching donations for each beverage.
RELAX
Relax and rejuvenate at The Spa with a signature body treatment, of which a donation from each treatment will be donated to breast cancer support and research. The Spa will also have breast exam cards to raise awareness for self-care, as well as a special area featuring a "Pink Boutique," with retail proceeds also being donated.
SHOP
During the month of October, 10% of all purchases of Apothia Pink IF roll on perfume, available at marea, and 10% of all purchases of pink logo caps, available at pointe discovery, will be donated to breast cancer support and research.
ADVENTURE
Aim to try something new and for every archery activity booked in October, Terranea will donate in support to breast cancer support and research. Advanced reservations are required. Palos Verdes Archery Lessons will generously match each activity donation. For more information and to reserve a spot, please book online.
EVENTS
Sound Series at Terranea Resort | October 1 | 6pm
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Terranea with a special edition of the Sound Series at Nelson's. Enjoy live music, local craft beers, gourmet creations, and cool ocean breezes – with a portion of proceeds benefitting Cancer Support Community South Bay and Play for P.I.N.K.
ONEHOPE Wine Tasting | October 7 | 6pm
On the first Friday of every month, Terranea invites guests to unwind with a ONEHOPE Wine tasting during its nightly sunset ritual. Proceeds from ONEHOPE purchases benefit local foundations.
Full Moon Yoga | October 9 | 7pm
In celebration of the full moon, yoga enthusiasts of all levels are invited to practice yoga under the warm summer night sky while the bright full moon shines above. Please bring your yoga mat and $20 charitable donation for Cancer Support Community South Bay.
8th Annual Birdies for Breast Cancer | October 22 | 9am – 2pm
Join City of Hope South Bay and Providence Little Company of Mary at Terranea Resort's scenic oceanfront golf course – The Links. Play a round, enjoy food and drinks, a silent auction, and on-course contests – with proceeds benefiting Cancer Support Community South Bay's valued work offering assistance and guidance to cancer patients and their families.
For more information about Terranea and to make reservations, please visit Terranea.com/pink or call (866) 261-5873.
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Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea is the premier luxury oceanfront resort in Southern California with 102 acres of unparalleled Pacific Ocean views. Terranea opened in 2009 and proudly celebrates more than 13 years of service and memorable guest experiences in this scenic Southern California enclave. The resort offers world-class accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas, and luxurious villas. Amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole, par-3 golf course; award-winning 50,000 sq. ft. oceanfront spa, fitness, and wellness center; four swimming pools and a 140-foot waterslide; marea luxury boutique; 135,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; and eight dining venues showcasing its farm-to-Terranea culinary philosophy utilizing local and seasonal ingredients. Terranea's bountiful land boasts herb and vegetable gardens, lemon groves, a Sea Salt Conservatory, and more. In addition, the resort's team of expert Experience Concierge members help guests discover and explore Terranea's rich terrain that includes miles of scenic coastal trails, a secluded beach cove, and ocean environments. Fun, enriching programs and activities such as falconry, archery, kayaking, and paddle boarding also abound. Terranea is a member of the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program and Virtuoso Travel Network, and has been named one of Travel + Leisure's "500 Best Hotels in the World" and earned a spot-on Condé Nast Traveler's "Readers' Choice Awards" and "Gold List." The resort also received the "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator and has been recognized numerous times on U.S. News & World Report's "Best U.S. Hotels" list. For additional information about Terranea Resort, visit www.terranea.com, call 866.261.5873, or follow Terranea on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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The 2023 Masters Tournament Odds & Preview: Rory McIlroy
Held from April 6 - 9, Rory McIlroy is set to compete in the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy Insights
- Over his last 18 rounds, McIlroy has finished better than par on 12 occasions, while also posting three bogey-free rounds and 12 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has recorded a top-five score in five of his last 18 rounds, while ranking among the top 10 scores of the day nine times.
- Over his last 18 rounds, McIlroy has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round six times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on 10 occasions.
- McIlroy has finished first once and has two top-five finishes in his past five events.
- The past five times he has played a tournament, he's made the cut four times.
- McIlroy has finished within three shots of the leader in two of his past five appearances. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score three times.
Over the last year
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Masters Tournament Insights and Stats
- McIlroy has seven top-10 finishes, with four of them being top-five finishes, in his past 11 appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 13th.
- In his past 11 appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend 10 times.
- McIlroy finished second in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2022).
- This course is set up to play at 7,545 yards, 251 more than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- Golfers at Augusta National Golf Club have averaged a score of +1 per tournament, higher than the Tour-wide scoring average of -5 during the past year.
- The courses that McIlroy has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,316 yards, while Augusta National Golf Club will be 7,545 yards this week.
- The tournaments he has played in the past year have seen an average score of -2. That is lower than this course's recent scoring average of +1.
McIlroy's Last Time Out
- McIlroy was rather mediocre on the eight par-3 holes at THE PLAYERS Championship, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 44th percentile of competitors.
- His 4.30-stroke average on the 20 par-4 holes at THE PLAYERS Championship ranked in the 17th percentile among all competitors (the tournament average was 4.11).
- McIlroy shot better than just 32% of the field at THE PLAYERS Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.75 strokes per hole in comparison to the field average of 4.67.
- McIlroy failed to card a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at THE PLAYERS Championship (the tournament average was 1.5).
- On the eight par-3s at THE PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy had less bogeys or worse (one) than the tournament average (2.7).
- McIlroy's two birdies or better on par-4s at THE PLAYERS Championship were less than the tournament average of 5.1.
- In that last competition, McIlroy's performance on the 20 par-4s included a bogey or worse six times (the field's average was worse, at 7.1).
- McIlroy ended THE PLAYERS Championship with a birdie or better on three par-5 holes, while the field averaged 5.1 on the eight par-5s.
- On the eight par-5s at THE PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy bettered the field average of 1.3 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
Masters Tournament Time and Date Info
- Date: April 6 - 9, 2023
- Course: Augusta National Golf Club
- Location: Augusta, Georgia
- Par: 72 / 7,545 yards
- McIlroy Odds to Win: +700 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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Allergy sufferers, grab your tissues and nasal spray.
This year's mild winter has brought an earlier start to tree pollen season. And this week's weather — with temperatures expected to reach the 80s by the end of the week — will lead to more sneezing and congestion.
"Look out. It’s here, and it’s going to be more amplified," said Mark A. Frattali, MD, an ear, nose and throat doctor with Lehigh Valley Health Network. "They symptoms are going to escalate."
The website pollen.com calls for high levels through this week. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America again this year ranked Scranton one of the worst places for allergies. The report bases a total score on pollen, over-the counter allergy medication use and the number of allergy specialists. Scranton is third, behind Wichita, Kansas and Dallas, Texas.
And allergy season is lasting longer, according to a report released last month. The nonprofit Climate Central analyzed how warmer temperatures have affected allergy seasons since 1970. On average, the growing season has increased by 15 days, lengthening the time plants have to grow, flower and release pollen.
A good judge for seeing how much pollen is in the air is to look at your car after it's been parked outside, said Warden Hua Hwan, MD, an allergy and immunology doctor with Geisinger. Pollen settles on vehicles, giving them a yellow tinge.
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"We haven't hit the peak yet," he said. "It’s going to get worse before it gets better."
Hwan recommends allergy sufferers keep their windows closed and to use a daily nasal spray, such as Flonase, and over-the-counter antihistamines, such as Claritin or Zyrtec.
Along with over-the-counter medications, which Frattali recommends patients start before symptoms develop, people should also consider immunotherapy, which involves giving gradually increasing doses of the allergen to which the person is allergic. That can involve allergy shots or self-administered allergy drops done at home on a daily basis, he said.
Besides medication, people should keep their windows closed, even when the weather is nice and shower and change clothes when coming back inside.
"The biggest thing you can do is prevent the pollen from coming into the house," Hwan said. | 2023-04-11T00:06:24+00:00 | thetimes-tribune.com | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/allergy-sufferers-grab-your-tissues-as-region-sees-early-start-to-pollen-season/article_36f434cd-9c4c-5988-b74c-f8bf0d3d434d.html |
LONDON (AP) — London’s Metropolitan Police Service has opened an investigation into four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah’s revelation that he was trafficked to the U.K. as a child.
The inquiry comes after Farah, 39, said in a documentary that a woman he didn’t know brought him to the U.K. when he was about 8 years old and forced him to care for her children. He said he wasn’t allowed to go to school until he was 12.
In the documentary, produced by the BBC and Red Bull Studios, Farah said his real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin. He said he was brought to Britain using fake travel documents that included his picture alongside the name Mohammed Farah, the name under which he won four Olympic gold medals and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
“We are aware of reports in the media concerning Sir Mo Farah. No reports have been made to the MPS at this time,’’ the police department said in a statement. “Specialist officers have opened an investigation and are currently assessing the available information.”
Farah previously said he moved to Britain with his parents as a refugee from Somalia. But in the documentary, he said his parents never came to the U.K.
His father was killed by gunfire during unrest in Somalia when Farah was 4, according to the film. His mother and two brothers live on the family farm in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia that is not internationally recognized.
Farah said in the documentary that physical education teacher Alan Watkinson helped him obtain U.K. citizenship under the name Mohamed Farah.
The British government has said it won’t take action against Farah for any potential violation of immigration laws.
Farah said he was proud to have represented Britain as an athlete but that his “proudest achievement will always be being a husband and father to my amazing family.″
“I did this documentary for them, so they could understand more about the experiences that led us to becoming the family we are today,″ he said in a social media post. “Not every child will have the easiest start in life, but that doesn’t mean they can’t go on to achieve their dreams.″ | 2022-07-15T01:03:32+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/international/ap-international/uk-police-open-inquiry-into-farah-trafficking-revelations/ |
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored in his home country, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Saturday for a sweep of the NHL’s two-game series in Finland.
Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon each had three assists for the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche, who won for the fourth time in six games overall. Devon Toews and Martin Kaut each had a goal and an assist, and Logan O’Connor and Alex Newhook also scored.
Lehkonen opened the scoring just 33 seconds into the game, and Colorado grabbed control with three unanswered goals in the second period at Nokia Arena.
Boone Jenner scored in the first for Columbus, and Joonas Korpisalo made 40 stops in his home country.
The Avalanche also beat the Blue Jackets 6-3 on Friday in Tampere. Finland native Mikko Rantanen had three goals and an assist in the victory, and MacKinnon collected four assists.
“You’re dreaming maybe that you’re going to play in a professional league, but this was really special for Mikko and I,” Lehkonen said about the chance to play NHL games in front of the sellout crowd at home.
MacKinnon helped the Avs get off to another solid start in the second game, setting up Lehkonen with a cross-ice pass on a 2-on-1 in the first. It was Lehkonen’s third goal of the season.
Columbus tied it at 1 when Jenner beat Alexandar Georgiev with a power-play deflection at 12:27. It was the second goal of the season for the Blue Jackets captain.
Colorado went ahead to stay when Kaut scored on a backhand from a tight angle 1:22 into the second. It was Kaut’s first goal since Feb. 29, 2020, at Nashville.
The Avalanche opened a 4-1 lead on goals by O’Connor and Toews.
O’Connor deflected a shot by Makar from the top of the left circle at 4:13. Then Toews scored his first of the season at 4:50.
Newhook completed the rout in the third.
Colorado outshot the Blue Jackets 45-32, and Georgiev made 31 saves.
It was the fifth consecutive loss for the Blue Jackets.
“We just completely lost ourselves in the second period, completely,” Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen said. “Seven odd-man rushes. We’re trying to cheat the game right now to get offense against their best players. It’s a recipe for disaster.”
The games in Tampere completed the NHL 2022 Global Series with its second visit to Europe this year. Nashville swept two games from San Jose last month in Prague to kick off the regular season.
The four games marked the return of the NHL to Europe for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
WORTH NOTING
Friday’s matchup was the 32nd regular-season game played in Europe, the ninth in Finland and the second in Tampere … It was the 38th NHL regular-season game contested outside North America. … Korpisalo made his season debut. The 28-year-old Korpisalo had not played a game since March 22 due to a hip injury.
UP NEXT
Avalanche: Host the Nashville Predators on Thursday.
Blue Jackets: Host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.
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More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-06T12:51:53+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/sports/ap-avalanche-top-blue-jackets-5-1-to-sweep-finland-series/ |
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