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INDIANAPOLIS – Without a doubt, everyone will find something to eat at the Indiana State Fair.
This year’s new offerings include “pig wings,” bratwurst-topped nachos, multiple dishes that utilize corn, a mango-topped burger, signature drinks and much, much more.
Fairgoers can expect to find new foods and the classics—think funnel cake, elephant ears, lemon shakeups and the like—at more than 140 food stands at the fairgrounds.
The Indiana State Fair runs from July 28 through Aug. 20 (it’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Here’s a look at 30 items new for 2023:
BBQ Pig Wings – Indiana Pork
The BBQ bone-in pork wing comes from the bottom of the ham and consists of tender, dark meat that is full of delicious flavors! There is a single small bone running through the center with a small handle sticking out – it’s pork without a fork!
Bratchos – Urick Concessions
Tortilla Chips topped with a sizzling Bratwurst, creamy hatch queso, zesty jalapeños, fire roasted salsa, and a dollop of Sour Cream. It’s the ultimate fiesta on a plate that will leave you craving more with every crunchy bite.
Buffalo Pork-n-Mac – Nitro Hog
A bowl of homemade mac-n-cheese with pulled pork, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing drizzled on top.
Cherry Lemonade Twister – Twisted Drinks and Food
A fresh squeezed lemonade with cherry syrup and maraschino cherries added to make for the perfect summertime drink!
Cherry ShakeUp – Hi & Mighty
Eat, drink and be cherry! Keep it bright and Cardinal red with a citrus refresher made to shake it up for celebrations big & small. In partnership with Ball State University… Chirp Chirp Cherry!
Chocolate Glazed Popcorn – Olde Tyme Poppin Korn
Popped the old fashion way, but with a tasty chocolate glaze and a hint of salt.
Cinnamon Crunch Corn – Fairlivin Concessions
Shredded sweet corn on the cob in butter, topped with a cinnamon toast crunch and a cream cheese icing.
Deep Fried Corn on a Stick – Cantina Louies by Meatball Factory
A 6-inch ear of corn on a stick seasoned then dipped into a buttermilk and egg mixture and then rolled into a flour corn meal with spice, then placed in the fryer until it is a golden brown and topped off with mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. A little Cholula hot sauce pack is handed out with each one to enhance the flavor and give it a good kick!
Deep Fried Sandwich Cookie Ale – Sun King Brewery & Spirits
The Deep-Fried Sandwich Cookie is an Oatmeal Milk Porter made with oats, lactose, chocolate malt, and 300lbs of chocolate sandwich cookies.
Elote Street Corn Pizza – DG Concession
Signature crust topped with a mixed base of mozzarella and cotija cheese, corn, jalapeños, a drizzle of chipotle mayo, a sprinkle of tajin, and crushed ranch tortilla chips for added crunch.
Flaming Hot Cheeto Corn in a Cup – Wilson Concessions
Corn, nacho cheese, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and tajin served in a cup.
Gimme S’more Bourbon Shake – Urick Concessions
A summer staple, but as a boozy milkshake with the help of Hotel Tango’s Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon. Creamy vanilla ice cream, milk, and Shmallow Bourbon blended together and topped with the classic s’mores essentials.
Hoosier Burger Mango – Black Leaf Vegan, LLC
Born in the Hoosier State, this one of a kind plant-based burger patty submerged in our unique Black Leaf sauce (teriyaki bbq), topped with fresh mango salsa and vegan cheddar cheese on a buttery brioche bun is the best of what Indiana has to offer.
Indiana Hardwood Nachos – Twisted Drinks and Food
Nacho chips layered with queso cheese, homemade Indiana street corn and then drizzled with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce to top it off!
Italian Melt – American Dairy Association Indiana Inc.
Provolone and basil pesto on sourdough, served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Lemon Drop Drizzle – R&W Concession
5 mini sponge cakes with lemon icing dipped in funnel cake batter, deep fried to a golden brown, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with vanilla icing. Ooey Gooey Deliciousness!
Nutellaphant Ear – Urick Concessions
A whimsical twist on a State Fair favorite! Fried dough generously slathered with velvety Nutella, and topped with strawberries and bananas. A final sprinkle of powdered sugar adds the perfect touch of sweetness and nostalgia meets pure delight in every bite!
Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel – Wilson Concessions
A jumbo pretzel with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
S’mores Funnel Cake – LT Concessions LLC
Funnel Cake with marshmallow drizzle, Hershey’s Chocolate and graham cracker crumble.
Sirloin Tip Fries – SW Concessions
A base of curly fries cooked to a golden brown and topped with cheese, Sirloin Tips, and of course A1 steak sauce.
Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends – Red Frazier Bison Ranch
Smoked bologna burnt ends served with pickles and mustard.
Spicy Sweet Chili Walking Taco – Georgia’s Kitchen
Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream.
Street Corn Pizza – Swains Concessions
Fresh dough made daily topped with a homemade white sauce, sprinkled with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, finished off with fire roasted corn, a generous dusting of chili lime seasoning and cilantro then baked to perfection.
The Dirty Dog – R&W Concession
Smoked burnt end brisket link hand dipped in cornmeal batter, deep fried golden brown and smothered in BBQ sauce.
The Hoosier Slam Dunk Caramel Apple Surprise – Jessop Candy Products
Cinnamon sugared apple slices with hot caramel sauce, nuts, sprinkles, optional mini chocolate chips or chocolate sauce, whipped cream, cherry and topped with cotton candy.
The Indiana Grown Burger – Red Frazier Bison Ranch
Rice’s Farm Quality Meats Bacon, Metal Honey Foods Burger Jam, Rising Creek Goat Cheese, Dillman Farm’s Bread & Butter Pickles, and Cornerstone Bread Pretzel Bun.
The Mac Daddy Empanada – Gobble Gobble
The newest twist on our Original Mac Daddy! The cheesy mac and cheese and the pulled BBQ Turkey combo stuffed in the empanada, is one you don’t want to miss this year!
The Walking Burger – Indiana Ribeye
Regular or BBQ chips with a hamburger cut into bite sized pieces and a scoop of our cowboy beans, made right at our stand! Add a fork and you are ready to explore the rest of the fair!
Vanilla Dream Coffee Ice Cream Soda – Hook’s Drug Store Museum and Soda Fountain
Vanilla flavored iced coffee topped with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and whipped topping.
Wicked Chicken N Waffles – Urick Concessions
An infernally hot take on the classic chicken and waffles. The Wicked Chicken N Waffles features chicken tenders sandwiched between two waffles drenched in Mike’s Hot Honey and topped with crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. | 2023-07-07T14:12:11+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/indulge-in-these-30-new-food-offerings-at-this-years-indiana-state-fair/ |
TELEVISION
Live and same day tape-delay events. Some channels listed may be available only on cable or satellite TV. Channels vary, depending upon your service provider. Schedule subject to change. Channel key: BSWis (Bally Sports Wisconsin), FS1 (FOX Sports 1), BTN (Big Ten Network), TGC (The Golf Channel), NBCSN (NBC Sports Network), CBSSN (CBS Sports Network).
AUTO RACING
7 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla., FS1.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
5:30 p.m.: Mississippi at Florida, SECN.
6 p.m.: Xavier at Marquette, CBSSN; Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, ACCN; Florida St. at Clemson, BSWis; Minnesota at Michigan St., BTN; Alabama at Tennessee, ESPN2; Virginia at Louisville, ESPNU.
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7:30 p.m.: Kentucky at Mississippi St., SECN.
8 p.m.: Indiana at Northwestern, BTN; Davidson at Saint Louis, CBSSN; Arkansas at Texas A&M, ESPN2; TCU at Iowa St., ESPNU.
9 p.m.: Boise St. at Colorado St., FS1.
10 p.m.: San Diego St. at Fresno St., CBSSN; Oregon at Washington, ESPNU.
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (MEN'S)
6 p.m.: Grand Canyon at Southern Cal, PAC-12N.
GOLF
11:30 p.m.: DP World Tour: The Thailand Classic, First Round, Amata Spring CC, Chon Buri, Thailand, TGC.
4:30 a.m. (Thursday): Asian Tour: The International Series, First Round, Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar, TGC.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
6:45 p.m.: Cleveland at Philadelphia, ESPN.
9:05 p.m.: New Orleans at LA Lakers, ESPN.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
6 p.m.: Chicago at Toronto, TNT.
8:30 p.m.: Colorado at Minnesota, TNT.
SOCCER (MEN'S)
2 p.m.: UEFA Champions League: Chelsea at Borussia Dortmund, Leg 1, Round of 16, CBS.
3:50 p.m.: CONCACAF U-17 Championship Group Stage: Mexico vs. Panama, Group A, Guatemala City, FS2.
6:50 p.m.: CONCACAF U-17 Championship Group Stage: U.S. vs. Canada, Group C, Antigua, Guatemala, FS2.
TENNIS
4 a.m. (Thursday): Delray Beach-ATP, Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP Early Rounds; Doha-WTA Quarterfinals, Tennis.
5 a.m. (Thursday): Delray Beach-ATP, Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP Early Rounds; Doha-WTA Quarterfinals, Tennis.
RADIO
AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
11 a.m.: Milwaukee at Chicago, WOKY (920 AM).
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
6 p.m.: Xavier at Marquette, ESPN (94.5 FM).
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
6 p.m.: Chicago at Indiana, WSCR (670 AM).
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
6 p.m.: Chicago at Toronto, WGN (720 AM). | 2023-02-14T19:44:58+00:00 | kenoshanews.com | https://www.kenoshanews.com/on-the-air-for-feb-15/article_94628888-ac8e-11ed-a117-0f7c09d27f09.html |
Biden signs landmark bipartisan gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise that seemed unimaginable until a recent series of mass shootings, including the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
“Lives will be saved,” he said at the White House. Citing the families of shooting victims, the president said, “Their message to us was to do something. Well today, we did.”
The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two summits in Europe.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged to be dangerous.
Most of its $13 billion cost will help bolster mental health programs and aid schools, which have been targeted in Newtown, Connecticut, and Parkland, Florida, and elsewhere in mass shootings.
The measure comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday striking down a New York law that restricted peoples’ ability to carry concealed weapons.
While the bill does not included tougher restrictions that Democrats have long championed, such as a ban on assault-type weapons and background checks for all gun transactions, it is the most impactful firearms violence measure from Congress since enacting a now-expired assault weapons ban in 1993.
“While this bill doesn’t do everything I want, it does include actions I’ve long called for that will save lives,” Biden said.
Enough congressional Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the steps after recent rampages in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. It took weeks of closed-door talks but senators emerged with a compromise.
Biden held the signing ceremony just before departing for a summit of the Group of Seven leading economic powers — the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — in Germany. He will travel later to Spain for a NATO meeting.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-25T12:57:41+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/2022/06/25/biden-signs-landmark-bipartisan-gun-measure-says-lives-will-be-saved/ |
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoplazza, a global leading SaaS platform, and Klarna, have reached a strategic partnership to provide a variety of online payment options to Shoplazza's 360,000+ merchants. This collaboration gives international customers more diverse and convenient payment options and better conversion rates for merchants to achieve business growth.
According to Baymard Institute, an independent web usability research institute, the average online shopping cart abandonment rate is 69.57%. Mobile users have an even higher abandonment rate of 85.65%, and alternative payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) or interest-free installments can lower the payment threshold for consumers, thereby reducing the abandonment rate at checkout.
Data shows that among young people aged 18-24, 25% choose BNPL, and only 3% go with credit cards, showing a shift away from high-cost credit card usage towards more flexible and interest-free options. It is foreseeable that the flexible payments represented by BNPL are leading the trend in the consumer world. As the leading SaaS platform, Shoplazza techs business and sales further, from a single place and is a space that stays open to more—tech, scalability, and eCommerce growth.
Established in Sweden in 2005, Klarna is the global leader in the generational shift away from credit cards, helping consumers save time and money, be informed and in control of their finances. As a critical component, payment options link different parts of eCommerce, including purchasing, decision-making, order tracking, and more. A smooth and user-friendly payment experience improves the conversion rate and allows the entire brand and e-commerce ecosystem to get into a positive cycle.
Currently, the Klarna App has been integrated and launched on the Shoplazza platform. "With the development of cross-border eCommerce, the partnership between Shoplazza and Klarna will bring new opportunities for DTC brands going global. This joint effort by Shoplazza and Klarna will benefit the merchants, offer more appealing user-friendly options for consumers, and improve per customer transaction and repurchase rate, achieving global business success at a more stable and faster pace," said Alyson Zhang, COO of Shoplazza.
About Shoplazza
Shoplazza is an award-winning shopping-cart commerce technology company that provides diverse solutions by removing technological barriers and making online selling easier than ever. With Shoplazza, anyone can build, manage and scale your online store.
CONTACT:
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Corporate brand director
Wangxizi@shoplazza.com
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SOURCE Shoplazza | 2022-08-23T13:31:40+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/shoplazza-partners-with-klarna-speed-up-merchants-globalization/ |
Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models for cases of engine failure that could trigger an engine fire, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The expanded recall from last July now encapsulates 2023 models. Ford issued a stop-sale to dealers of new in-stock vehicles in the recall population.
The recall covers the 2020-2023 Ford Escape, the 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair, and the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick equipped with 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, as part of a hybrid powertrain with or without a charge port. The Escape can be optioned with either a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, whereas the Corsair only comes with a turbo-4 or the plug-in hybrid variant. The Maverick comes standard with the 2.5-liter hybrid, though it’s also offered as a non-hybrid with a turbo-4.
The engines in the hybrid systems of these new cars can fail, and the engine oil or fuel vapor can accumulate near ignition sources. That could trigger a fire under the hood. An engine failure involving a breach of the engine block or oil pan could result in owners still being able to drive the cars due to the hybrid systems. This would cause the oil or fuel vapor to continue to be expelled and collect primarily near the exhaust system, without drivers noticing.
Ford warns drivers to listen for loud and unusual engine noises, such as metal-to-metal clanking, and there may be a noticeable loss of engine torque. If owners notice this, or if smoke can be seen, Ford advises drivers to safely park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible.
Ford estimates that only 1% of the recalled vehicles experience this type of engine failure, but acknowledged three more instances of underhood fire or smoke in addition to the original 23 global cases related to the recall.
Originally in 2022, owners were advised to take their vehicles into a Ford or Lincoln service center, where technicians drilled extra holes in the shield under the engine and modified the active grille shutters. A new remedy is being developed, but Ford doesn’t expect it to be ready until the third quarter of 2023.
Owners can expect to receive notification by mail of the recall action as early as June 12. Reimbursement will be available for owners who paid to have the work done.
For more information, call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit Ford’s recall website.
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Which Ergobaby baby carrier is best?
Baby wearing is all the rage, but the wide range of carriers, wraps and slings can easily leave parents baffled. Ergobaby baby carriers are versatile and easy to use, plus they’re designed to help babies maintain an ergonomic position that’s important for hip health.
Some Ergobaby carriers are better suited to newborns and others to older babies and toddlers. The Ergobaby Omni 360 is a great choice for parents of babies or toddlers, as it’s suitable for kids of 7 to 45 pounds.
What to know before you buy an Ergobaby baby carrier
Carrying positions
Ergobaby carriers can accommodate kids in up to four positions, but not all carriers offer all of these positions. There’s a slightly different inward-facing configuration for newborns compared to older babies and children, so check the instructions if you’re unsure.
- Inward: In this position, you wear your baby on your front, with their body facing inward, toward you. This is the only option for young babies.
- Outward: In the outward-facing position, you still wear your baby on your front, but their body is facing outward, away from you. It’s suitable for babies from around 5 months.
- Back: The back position involves wearing your baby on your back with them facing the same direction as you. You can wear your baby in this way from 6 months old.
- Hip: In the hip carry position, you wear your baby on your front, but over to one side. You can carry babies like this from 6 to 24 months.
Carrier models
These are some of the current popular Ergobaby carrier models.
- Aerloom: Made from a breathable, stretchy fabric crafted from recycled materials, this carrier is lightweight, yet versatile and supportive. It’s suitable for babies from 7 to 35 pounds and can be used in inward, outward and back carry positions.
- 360: This four-position carrier lets you wear your baby in any of the four positions. It’s suitable for babies from 4 months.
- Omni 360: The Omni 360 is much like the standard 360 but it’s suitable for newborns of 7 pounds and up, with a maximum weight limit of 45 pounds.
- Embrace: Designed for babies from 0 to 12 months, this carrier only offers inward-facing and outward-facing modes. It’s soft and not too bulky, great for people who don’t intend to babywear past 12 months.
- Aura: The wrap carrier is Ergobaby’s only non-structured carrier. It’s ideal for people who want something lighter than a standard carrier.
What to look for in a quality Ergobaby baby carrier
Lumbar support
Look for models with a band around the back to offer decent lumbar support to the wearer. This is especially important as your child grows and gets heavier.
Adjustability
Most Ergobaby carriers are easily adjustable at the waist and the shoulders to accommodate people of different heights and weights.
Color
You can find carriers in a range of basic colors, as well as limited-edition hues and prints.
Breathability
Some carriers are made from breathable material or have breathable panels. This is great news in the warmer months, when babywearing can become unbearably warm.
How much you can expect to spend on an Ergobaby baby carrier
Wrap carriers start at around $50, while the most elaborate carriers cost up to $200.
Ergobaby baby carrier FAQ
Are Ergobaby carriers good for newborns?
A. This depends on the model. Some are suitable for babies from birth, while others are good for older babies, from around 4 months and over. In some cases, the carrier in its regular configuration is suitable for newborns, while others require a newborn insert (which should come with the carrier).
What’s more, even those that are suitable for use from birth have a minimum weight recommendation. So, if your newborn weighs less than 7 pounds, you may need to wait to use your carrier.
Is it safe for babies to sleep in carriers?
A. While babies shouldn’t sleep all night in carriers, purely for practical reasons, it’s perfectly safe to nap in them. In fact, the close contact between parent and baby helps newborns sleep longer and may reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Of course, you should always make sure you’re monitoring your baby and practicing safe carrier use. Remember the acronym TICKS. This stands for:
- Tight.
- In view at all times.
- Close enough to kiss.
- Keep chin off the chest.
- Supported back.
What’s the best Ergobaby baby carrier to buy?
Top Ergobaby baby carrier
What you need to know: With a weight range of 7 to 45 pounds, it sees kids through from the newborn stage well into their toddler years.
What you’ll love: It has cool mesh paneling to help keep you and your baby from overheating. You can wear your baby inward-facing, outward-facing, on the back and on the hip. It’s comfortable to wear and easy to adjust.
What you should consider: Some people find it too bulky.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Ergobaby baby carrier for the money
What you need to know: This simple carrier is for babies from birth to 12 months.
What you’ll love: It’s made from a fabric that’s soft and snug, yet breathable. You can use it in inward-facing and outward-facing positions. It’s easy to adjust and distributes weight evenly for your comfort.
What you should consider: While it can technically accommodate babies up to 25 pounds, Ergobaby doesn’t recommend it for those over 12 months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Suitable for babies and toddlers from 7 to 45 pounds, this is a versatile choice.
What you’ll love: It comes in a starry sky design. It’s suitable for inward carrying, back carrying and hip carrying. It’s comfortable to wear, with plenty of padding and support for parents.
What you should consider: Some buyers miss the outward-facing carry option.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Copyright 2023 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-14T15:17:13+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/reviews/br/baby-kids-br/baby-carriers-br/best-ergobaby-baby-carrier/ |
Stolen vehicle crashes in Minneapolis spark call for action from sheriff
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office called for action to address escalating juvenile crime after reckless driving in stolen vehicles led to crashes and injuries in Minneapolis.
The sheriff’s office said law enforcement working on a special detail in Minneapolis saw numerous stolen vehicles occupied by juveniles driving recklessly on April 7, according to a Facebook post.
In two separate incidents, the drivers of the stolen vehicles crashed into other cars. A Kia was flipped onto its roof and had severe damage to the side of the vehicle. Two other vehicles involved in a crash had extensive damage to the front of the car and the passenger side door.
The sheriff’s office said people involved in the crashes sustained injuries, with some reportedly having broken bones.
The juveniles attempted to run from the scene but were arrested by law enforcement. A 16-year-old boy had a fully automatic pistol with an extended magazine on him at the time of the arrest, according to authorities.
"Instances like these make it evident that juvenile crime is increasing in both frequency and severity," said Sheriff Dawanna Witt in a statement. "We need to hold juveniles accountable for their actions after a crime is committed, but we also need to dedicate resources to engage our youth and prevent these crimes from occurring in the first place. It's passed time to be proactive; we have to act now to save the community from the behavior of these kids and we have to save these kids from themselves."
Authorities did not say how many juveniles were arrested or if any criminal charges have been filed.
The Violent Offender Task Force detectives, the Minneapolis Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension were working on a focused enforcement detail at the time of this incident. | 2023-04-14T18:57:05+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/stolen-vehicle-crashes-in-minneapolis-spark-call-for-action-from-sheriff |
A Russian court on Thursday ordered the release of a former mayor of the country’s fourth-largest city from custody pending an investigation and trial on the charges he is facing for criticizing Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.
Yevgeny Roizman, 59, who served as the mayor of Yekaterinburg from 2013 to 2018, was allowed to walk free, but was barred from attending public events, using the internet, telephone or mail and communicating with anyone other than his lawyers and close family.
Police arrested Roizman on Wednesday. He told reporters the case against him was launched under a new law adopted after Russia sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. He faces up to three years in prison if convicted.
Russian courts fined Roizman three times earlier this year on similar charges, paving the way for a criminal case the law authorizes for repeat offenders.
Roizman, a sharp critic of the Kremlin, is one of the most visible and charismatic opposition figures in Russia. During his tenure as mayor, he enjoyed broad popularity in Yekaterinburg, a city of 1.5 million in the Ural Mountains.
His arrest triggered protests in his support, and one demonstrator was detained and ordered to serve 15 days in jail.
Roizman said the criminal charges against him were triggered by him calling the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine an “invasion.” The Kremlin describes it as a “special military operation.”
Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russia’s Kremlin-controlled parliament approved legislation that outlawed alleged disparaging of the Russian military or the spread of “false information” about the country’s military operation in Ukraine.
Russian courts have increasingly handed out fines and, occasionally, prison terms to critics of Moscow’s action in Ukraine.
OVD-Info, a legal aid group that tracks political arrests in Russia, has counted 90 criminal cases on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military since Feb. 24.
According to Net Freedoms, another legal aid group focused on free speech cases, as of mid-August there were up to 4,000 administrative cases on charges of disparaging the armed forces.
Roizman remains one of the few visible opposition figures in Russia who had not yet been been jailed or fled the country under pressure from authorities. Two other prominent opposition politicians, Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza, were arrested under the same law as Roizman and face up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.
Similar charges were recently brought against eight close associates of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Putin’s most well-known critic. All of them have left Russia after they became the subjects of multiple criminal investigations. | 2022-08-25T22:30:01+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-russia-frees-ex-mayor-but-he-still-faces-charges-for-remarks/ |
CONWAY, S.C. — Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason Harrell added two last-second free throws to preserve a 78-75 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday.
Antonio Daye Jr. led the Chanticleers (11-17, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Josh Uduje added 17 points for Coastal Carolina. Linton Brown also had 13 points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Wednesday. Texas State hosts South Alabama and Coastal Carolina visits Georgia Southern.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-02-18T23:33:43+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/ceasers-layup-lifts-texas-state-past-coastal-carolina-78-75/2023/02/18/5db6d382-afdd-11ed-b0ba-9f4244c6e5da_story.html |
The European Union’s border protection agency Frontex began its official deployment in North Macedonia Thursday, extending its operations outside the bloc to a fifth country.
More than 100 border guards will assist national patrols along the country’s southern border with Greece, where illegal smuggling activity has picked up after pandemic restrictions were eased last year.
“As a key crossroads, it is often the scene where traffickers, smugglers and criminals try to escape the rule of law,” Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens said during a ceremony in the North Macedonian capital, Skopje.
“We must act united to ensure that our borders are not exploited by those who seek to profit from the plight of others.”
The agency already has operations in four other countries outside the EU, in Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia, with some 300 officers already active in the Western Balkan region.
North Macedonia, which has long sought to join the 27-nation bloc, formally began accession negotiations in July 2022.
Under an agreement reached last October, Frontex will deploy more than 100 officers, vehicles and equipment on North Macedonia’s border with Greece.
Joint operations with national police may also take place along the borders of other neighboring countries that have partnered with the EU agency, including Serbia and Albania.
North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski said cooperation with Frontex would help the tiny Balkan country combat international criminal organizations.
“For us, Frontex means the protection of our borders, the protection of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our country,” he said.
Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski said that the Western Balkan migration route last year accounted for almost half of irregular entries into the European Union.
In an analysis of national registration data, the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration said that migration through the Western Balkans had increased by nearly 60% in 2022 from the previous year and more than threefold over the previous four years.
“Following migration statistics for this year, the Western Balkans remains an attractive migration path to the European Union,” Spasovski said.
“That is why the joint operation we are launching today aims to control migration flows and to deal more effectively with cross-border crime, including migrant smuggling, human trafficking and terrorism as global challenges,” he said. | 2023-04-21T01:40:44+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/eu-border-agency-begins-deployment-in-north-macedonia/ |
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy — a development that has put the state on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.
Lawmakers adjourned their regular session late last month after voting down a bill that would keep drug possession illegal and boost services for people struggling with addiction. Many liberal Democrats objected to criminalizing drugs, while conservative Democrats and Republicans insisted they must be to provide incentive for people to enter treatment.
Inslee has called that unacceptable, and on Tuesday he set a special legislative session beginning May 16 to give them another chance.
“Cities and counties are eager to see a statewide policy that balances accountability and treatment, and I believe we can produce a bipartisan bill that does just that,” Inslee said.
A temporary law that makes possession of small amounts of drugs a misdemeanor expires on July 1, so if lawmakers fail to pass a bill, Washington would become the second state — after neighboring Oregon — to decriminalize drug possession. Cities and counties would be free to adopt their own approaches to drug possession and paraphernalia, creating a patchwork of laws that could undermine efforts to treat addiction as a public health issue.
Lawmakers said Tuesday they were increasingly optimistic they can reach a compromise to avoid those consequences.
“I’ve cleared my schedule,” said state Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland. “I’m working day and night on this.”
Like other states, Washington has wrestled with what to do with an overdose crisis worsened by the widespread availability of cheap, deadly fentanyl. Public drug use is rampant in cities around the state, and deaths have soared.
Several Washington cities have already contemplated or passed new drug laws in the absence of legislative action. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and two City Council members, Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen, have proposed a ban on public use.
“Our hands-off approach to people using illegal drugs in public has resulted in rampant street crime and a death toll rivaling that of COVID-19 in Seattle,” Nelson said in a statement. “Complacency is no longer an option.”
The Washington Supreme Court in 2021 struck down the state law making drug possession a felony. The court said it was unconstitutional because it did not require prosecutors to prove that someone knowingly had the drugs. Washington was the only state in the country without that requirement.
In response, lawmakers that year made intentional drug possession a misdemeanor and required police to refer offenders to evaluation or treatment for their first two offenses — but there was no obvious way for officers to track how many times someone had been referred, and availability of treatment remained inadequate.
Lawmakers made the measure temporary — having it expire July 1, 2023 — to give themselves two years to come up with a long-term policy.
But as this year’s session ended late last month, a measure billed as a compromise was voted down in the Democratic-controlled House 55-43. It would have increased potential penalties for drug possession, making it a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, rather than a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days.
It also would have eliminated the requirement that police refer a person’s first two offenses for treatment rather than prosecution, enabling officers to arrest someone for a first offense if they thought it appropriate, while also encouraging police and prosecutors to divert cases. Judges could impose jail time for people who refuse treatment or repeatedly fail to comply.
It would have made clear that public health workers could not be prosecuted for giving out drug paraphernalia, such as clean glass tubes for smoking fentanyl.
And it would have included funding for drug crisis centers; a pilot program for health engagement hubs where users could access clean drug paraphernalia and connect with other services; and expanded access to withdrawal medication in jails and prisons.
Without those provisions of the bill being passed, the state’s approach to drugs amounts to “an entire diversion system with nothing to divert people to,” said Caleb Banta-Green, a research professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
“We need $50 million to $100 million statewide and a health engagement hub in each county, and we could cut deaths in half in a year,” he said. “We know what to do.”
Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree on the need to increase services, with many saying they have no intention of returning to the punitive approach of the war on drugs.
But Republicans objected that the bill did not do enough to ensure accountability for offenders; would preempt local bans on drug paraphernalia; and would create recovery residences where those trying to maintain sobriety might stay with those who continue to use drugs.
“I want these people to get better,” said Rep. Greg Cheney, R-Battle Ground, a lawyer with experience in drug courts, said during a floor debate last month. “But not requiring them to acknowledge they have a problem is not the right path to go.”
Many liberal Democrats, meanwhile, said they were opposed to making drug possession a crime at all. Rep. Tarra Simmons, of Bremerton, who spent time in prison on drug charges before becoming a lawyer and a lawmaker, said she was willing to vote to make it a misdemeanor as part of a compromise that would increase services.
But a gross misdemeanor is actually worse than its old status as a felony, she suggested, because the felony came with a sentencing recommendation of zero to six months for the first three offenses; the gross misdemeanor is up to a year in jail. Judges in municipal courts around the state could keep punishing those struggling with addiction, she said.
“It was really hard for me not to vote for all the good things in that bill,” Simmons said. “But we don’t need to cause people more pain in order to help them.” | 2023-05-03T23:39:42+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/washington-state-to-decriminalize-drugs-unless-lawmakers-act/ |
Company Aims to Increase Diversity in the Restaurant Industry by Offering Financial Discounts, Expanded Recruitment Efforts, Educational and Mentorship Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups
PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wetzel's Pretzels (Wetzel's) is aiming to make franchise ownership more accessible for women and ethnic minorities. Through the creation of its Wetzel's Pretzels Access to Equity Program, the brand strives to create a pathway to ownership, providing financial discounts, as well as educational and mentorship opportunities to underrepresented candidates from all backgrounds. The program launch, coupled with the brand's targeted recruitment efforts, showcases its commitment to inclusion for all qualified candidates.
Powered by the vision of Jennifer Schuler, Wetzel's first female CEO, the initiative seeks to eliminate barriers and provide prospective franchisees with access to capital. By bridging the gap, the nation's snacking leader strives to support aspiring purveyors of pretzel happiness to achieve their American dream of business ownership and build generational wealth.
"While our pretzels are a delicious treat, they represent something bigger to our franchisees, and that is a dream of entrepreneurship coming to fruition," said Schuler. "We've been hard at work designing this program to both level the playing field and elevate conversations within our system and across the industry about diversity and inclusion. Our franchisees make it possible to 'Bring Pretzels to the People,' so our top priority is providing them with the connections to capital, education and support they need to succeed."
The Access to Equity Program strives to provide participants with the tools and resources needed to achieve long-term success. Brandy Taylor, Wetzel's Pretzels Senior Development Manager, led the process to identify likeminded partners and service providers, offering candidates access to the three Cs: capital, content and community.
Capital: At its base, the Access to Equity Program offers a financial discount of 25% off the initial Wetzel's franchise fee to qualified individuals who self-identify as female or as an ethnic minority. Wetzel's is also pledging to reduce upfront equity costs and increase access to financing, through partnerships with lenders, such as: AmPac Business Capital, Urban Strategies Inc. (USI), Capital Impact Partners, Sterns Bank, GetFranchiseCapital.com, National Development Council (NDC) and CDC Small Business Finance. Similarly, the brand also connects candidates with its insurance partner, The Viti Companies, providing fair and equitable rates on business insurance.
Content: To supplement on-the-job training, Wetzel's has partnered with Operation HOPE and Start Small Think Big to provide business education, access to professional services and financial counseling that can help put participants on the path to small business ownership.
"We're proud to partner with Wetzel's to support and elevate aspiring female and minority entrepreneurs, helping to make business ownership attainable and blaze a trail for future leaders of underrepresented communities," said Lance Triggs, Executive Vice President at Operation HOPE. "Operation HOPE's 1MBB program was uniquely designed to meet the needs of dreamers who are ready to launch and grow. Our team is here to support them every step of the way."
Community: Wetzel's believes in the importance of building a strong community where owners can share best practices, learn, and grow together. To that end, the program includes a mentorship component, where participants are paired with existing owners, allowing them to ask questions, gain insights and have access to experts with rich brand and industry knowledge.
The newly launched initiative has been immediately effective in impacting change, welcoming its first franchise partner, Daintry McFadden, into the program and providing her a pathway toward restaurant ownership. With experience in small business management, QSR operations and a background in finance, McFadden's goal had always been entrepreneurship. The Access to Equity Program provided her with the resources needed to become a business owner, as she prepares to open her own Wetzel's Pretzels bakery at Macy's Oakbrook Center Mall early this year.
"I'm so thankful to the Wetzel's team for their incredible support in making this longtime dream of restaurant ownership a reality," said McFadden.
Wetzel's focus on inclusion and thoughtful program creation is turning heads across the restaurant industry. Most recently, the brand was named to Entrepreneur's 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity List.
"Historically there's been an inequality among those who've obtained managerial and ownership roles and those who have not," said Schuler. "Our goal is to foster a more inviting environment here at Wetzel's with ownership that reflects the diverse tapestry of the communities where we live and work. We hope our focus on this important issue will inspire others across the restaurant industry, and beyond, to join us."
Every element of the program, including its logo, was designed with an inclusive perspective and the company was honored to work with illustrator Danielle Coke in the creation. Founder of Oh Happy Dani, a lifestyle brand available at Target, and creator of the popular Instagram account @ohhappydani, Coke uses art to illuminate social justice issues and encourage hope. Her passion for advocacy has led to partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Adobe, The Home Depot, Dell and Meta, collaborations with nonprofits, such as the NAACP and The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, as well as several community organizations in her hometown of Atlanta.
"The Access to Equity Program is such an incredible and intentional initiative, and I wanted to honor that by doing an illustration that highlighted the program's desire to promote equity and inclusion for franchisees," said Coke.
For additional information about the Wetzel's franchise opportunity, visit wetzelsfranchising.com.
About Wetzel's Pretzels
Providing a fun, fresh take on soft pretzels, Wetzel's Pretzels was founded in 1994 by Bill Phelps and Rick Wetzel in Pasadena, California. Drawing fans to its mouthwatering, portable snacks that are hand-rolled, baked fresh and served hot from the oven, word quickly spread about the delicious West Coast brand. Today, Wetzel's Pretzels has grown to more than 370 bakeries, including premier locations like Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort, Downtown Disney® District at Disneyland® Resort and Universal CityWalk™, continuing to cultivate fanatics around the world with its SoCal vibes and "gram-worthy" snacks. Its cult-like following includes famous fans like Ben Affleck, Billie Eilish, Jimmy Kimmel, Kim Kardashian and Meghan Trainor. As the nation's leading pretzel chain, the franchise has received numerous accolades, most recently being named to Franchise Business Review's 2023 Top Food Franchises and Entrepreneur's Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity lists. Jennifer Schuler, the brand's first female CEO, was also recognized by Nation's Restaurant News as one of the "Most Influential CEOs in the Restaurant Industry" and Kim Freer was named to Entrepreneur's Top 50 Franchise CMO Gamechangers list.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: YMAB) between October 6, 2020 and October 28, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 20, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Y-Mabs securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Y-mAbs class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9496 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 20, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Y-mAbs repeatedly misled investors about its meetings with the FDA, claiming that it was making progress in demonstrating the effectiveness and efficacy of its drug candidate, omburtamab. What was unknown to investors was that the FDA had repeatedly advised Y-mAbs that the treatment of effect of omburtamab cannot be objectively established or quantified based on a comparison between Study 03-133 and an external cohort comprised of data from the Central German Childhood Cancer Registry (CGCCR) database because of substantial differences in the patient populations, and the absence of tumor response data, and that Study 101 was neither sufficiently advanced nor indicative of efficacy to justify approval. Further, Y-mAbs failed to advise investors that it had elected to submit the March 31, 2022 BLA prior to reaching agreement with the FDA on the content of the application. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Y-mAbs, investors suffered damages.
To join the Y-mAbs class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9496 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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- Record quarterly bookings of $34m and YTD bookings of $61.2m
- Accelerating commercial momentum, supported by multiple, multi-million-dollar contract wins
- Robust pipeline underpins confidence in continued progress in Q4
- FY 2022 bookings now expected to be meaningfully ahead of current consensus expectations
SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WANdisco (LSE: WAND), the data activation platform, is pleased to announce a trading update for the quarter and nine months ended 30 September 2022.
Trading Update
Bookings in Q3 2022 grew significantly year-on-year to US$34m from US$1.4m in Q3 2021. For the nine months ended 30 September 2022 bookings grew year-on-year to $61.2m from $3.5m in the comparable period in 2021.
Ending RPO1 ("Remaining Performance Obligations") is expected to be approximately $62.8m as of 30 September 2022 up substantially from $3.1m at the end of Q3 2021.
The Company ended the period with a strong balance sheet; WANdisco's quarter-end cash position was approximately $26.3m, with a further $10.3m in trade receivables.
Commercial Momentum
During the period the Company closed a $25m agreement with a top ten global communications customer, representing the fourth contract signed with that customer since Jan 1, 2022. This follow-on deal comes as this customer experiences a continued proliferation of smart meter data alongside new Internet of Things ("IoT") data in the automotive sector, both of which benefit greatly from WANdisco's data activation platform that can seamlessly migrate petabyte-scale data sets in real time. The cumulative contracts from this customer now total $39.3m during 2022.
Also during the period, the Company announced that it has signed a follow-on agreement worth $7.1m with a large European automotive components supplier. This follows an initial commit-to-consume contract signed with the same customer, valued at a minimum of $5m as announced on 4 July 2022. This follow-on contract comes as the initial data to be transferred now exceeds the volume of data agreed in the original contract.
Both of these commercial relationships demonstrate WANdisco's opportunity and ability to land and expand deals using the commit-to-consume model. As these customers generate more data, WANdisco continues to expect the volume of data to be transferred by these customers to increase, which offers both visibility into bookings and predictable revenue growth over time.
David Richards, CEO and Chairman of WANdisco, commented:
"The contracts signed during the period provide further evidence that we have the right product, at the right time. Our commit-to-consume revenue model is resonating with customers, as it allows them to more directly evaluate and appreciate the value that our technology enables. A number of the customers we have won during 2022 and those in our pipeline have scope for significant expansions as additional services around the data collected are enabled and rolled out.
We remain confident in demonstrating further progress over the remainder of the year both in terms of consumption and further client wins. As we review our progress throughout the first nine months of 2022, we could not be more excited about how our customers are responding to our data activation capabilities and as a result we have increased our expectations for the year2. "
Footnotes
1 Ending RPO is defined as Beginning RPO plus Bookings minus Recognised Revenue.
2 Current consensus expectations for bookings is U$60m
Note: This announcement contains inside information which is disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (No 596/2014). The person responsible for this announcement is Erik Miller, CFO.
About WANdisco
WANdisco is the first and only data activation platform for accelerating digital transformation at scale. WANdisco makes infinite data actionable across clouds and enterprises in real time. WANdisco customers unleash the business value of the cloud with zero downtime, data loss, or disruption to fuel AI and machine learning, create new services, and transform businesses. For more information about WANdisco, visit www.wandisco.com.
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Sourceability reaches major sales milestone while making great strides to digitalize electronic component distribution
MIAMI, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sourceability, a global distributor of electronic components offering digital tools, services and data with the power of technology to meet customers' evolving demands, today announced $1 billion in sales, signaling 72% year-over-year growth compared to 2021. Sourceability and its digital tools Sourcengine™, Quotengine™ and Datalynq™ digitalized the electronic component procurement process with transparency, robust data and speed that helped meet the unprecedented needs of the industry through COVID-19, global shortages and economic uncertainty.
"Reaching $1 billion, and while such a young company, is a tremendous achievement for Sourceability," said Jens Gamperl, founder and CEO of Sourceability. "I'm grateful to our employees for their dedicated work and to all of our partners. While we haven't nearly reached the top, I am excited for Sourceability to continue innovating products and services that can help to digitally transform the global supply chain and the many businesses that rely on it."
Sourceability was founded in 2015 and has over 350 employees in 20 locations worldwide and continues to release innovative digital solutions. Its industry leading e-commerce marketplace, Sourcengine™, its digital solution for market intelligence, analytics, and obsolescence case management, Datalynq™ and its innovative enterprise quoting and Bill of Material (BOM) management tool known as Quotengine™ were key drivers of growth for the company. Together, these solutions accelerate the electronic component procurement process for industries including automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Last year, Sourceability debuted its new excess inventory sales portal which enables suppliers to sell surplus components to over 100,000 professional buyers. The solution allowed OEMs and suppliers to properly manage the excess inventory they have accumulated due to supply chain volatility over the past few years. Sourceability continues to grow through partnerships, most recently with Oracle NetSuite® to launch their new ERP system to help assist with the increasing demand. Additionally, the company partnered with Women in Electronics to help expand leadership opportunities for women at Sourceability and address the demand of highly skilled workers needed for semiconductor nearshoring investments.
Sourceability has been recognized for their growth and innovations numerous times this year including being listed as one of Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies and named "Outstanding Supply Chain Service Provider" in this year's ASPENCORE Global Electronic Component Distributor Awards. Additionally, Datalynq, Sourceability's market intelligence platform, was recognized by Sensors Converge and Fierce Electronics as "The Most Innovative Product of the Year" in the Data Acquisition & Analytics category of the 2022 Best of Sensors Awards. The company was also ranked #17 on SourceToday's 2022 Top 50 Electronics Distributors list.
About Sourceability
Sourceability® a global distributor of electronic components offering digital tools, services and data with the power of technology to meet customers' evolving demands. Sourceability combines the expertise of global distribution with Sourcengine, the leading e-commerce marketplace in the industry, and works with the largest catalog of suppliers to provide the transparency, robust data and speed that customers need to create a seamless procurement process. The company's global distribution centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Miami are supported by regional offices to maintain a holistic understanding of customer supply chain needs. Sourceability continues to build upon its initial success since the company was founded in 2015 by harnessing innovation, customer empowerment, and integrity.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced it will conduct a conference call following the release of its first quarter of fiscal year 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time.
Conference Call
Interested parties may join the conference call by dialing 1-888-317-6003 or 1-412-317-6061, passcode 1510543. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/. A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088, passcode 7997301 until Thursday, June 1, 2023.
About Marvell
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
Marvell and the Marvell logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.
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Ashish Saran
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408-222-0777
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(NEXSTAR) – From New York City bus service to fast food chain apps, problems affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) upended normal operations for scores of businesses and other groups Tuesday.
“Many AWS services are now fully recovered and marked Resolved on this event,” AWS said on its health dashboard at 5:00 p.m. ET. “We are continuing to work to fully recover all services.”
A number of errors started happening at 2:49 p.m. ET, AWS said, and businesses big and small blamed the issues for their own outages.
Website Down Detector showed simultaneous reports of outages affecting McDonald’s, Delta, Ally, Roku, Southwest, Nike, Hinge, EA Sports and others.
AWS is the leader when it comes to cloud infrastructure and provides numerous services ranging from storage to mobile development and security.
“Service status info on our website and MYmta app is temporarily unavailable because of an Amazon Web Services outage,” New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority warned riders.
The outage kicked in at an especially inopportune time for The Associated Press, which lost the ability to operate its sites just as former President Trump appeared in federal court. The AP resorted to sharing updates on Twitter.
Online marketplace StockX notified users of the outage, tweeting, “You may be having a hard time accessing StockX right now due to an Amazon Web Services outage affecting several platforms.”
National businesses and government entities weren’t the only ones affected, either.
“Looks like Amazon Web Services are taking a siesta nationwide, causing tech issues for everyone,” Steve’s Hot Dogs in St. Louis tweeted. “Our restaurants are feeling the effects taking payments Cash is king until the issue is resolved, so leave your plastic at home and bring your green. Thanks for understanding!” | 2023-06-13T22:58:52+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/amazon-web-services-outage-reportedly-disrupting-services-across-us/ |
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WATCH LIVE: Joe Winters has an update on ice potential in Eastern Iowa Wednesday
Published: Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST|Updated: 6 minutes ago
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Coming up at 3 p.m., First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Joe Winters will have an update on the winter storm set to bring ice and snow to Eastern Iowa starting Wednesday morning.
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan Republicans are warning Democrats to let stand an automatic rollback in the state income tax rate triggered by the state’s large surplus.
Under the dome, the state is sitting on a $9.2 billion surplus. Under a 2015 law, once that surplus reaches a certain level, the state income tax rate is automatically cut from 4.25% to 4.05%.
While the Democrats have not committed to that automatic reduction, in a pre-emptive strike the new House GOP leader is warning those Democrats to leave this alone.
“If the Democrats try to come in here and say ‘we’re going to give targeted tax cuts, so we’re going to eliminate this law that triggers a clean tax cut to everyone,’ they shouldn’t take money which is going to get an automatic income tax cut,” said Republican House Leader Matt Hall.
When asked about the possible automatic tax cut, the governor warned:
“It’s premature to say that. We haven’t closed the books from last year. I’m not going to speculate on what may or may not happen,” Whitmer said.
The state treasurer told lawmakers last week the books will not be officially closed until the end of March.
Democratic Senator Sarah Anthony says she hopes the state can do this automatic rollback, but she has not officially signed off.
Hall advises the Democrats to do this now and work on other tax cuts later on.
“We can figure out ways to do both and then work together to figure out ways to give relief to seniors on top of that, and working families with the earned income tax credit.” | 2023-01-19T22:30:51+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/michigan-lawmakers-clash-over-state-income-tax-cuts/ |
World's most unusual gin Hendrick's has surprised in an unusual way with NEPTUNIA PUBMARINE, the first underwater bar in the world. Attendees enjoyed a gin-tonic underwater to the astonishment of sea animals and mermaids.
- By the name of PUBMARINE,this exclusive immersive experience allows for the underwater enjoyment of unusual Hendrick's gin-tonic for the first time in the brand's history.
- NEPTUNIA, Hendrick's newest limited edition gin-tonic made from a combination of refreshing botanicals sourced from the Scottish coast that encapsulates the awe-inspiring magic of the sea inside a bottle.
- Hendrick's has partnered with the Seagrass Project, an environmental charity dedicated to the conservation of marine ecosystems and fundraising to support marine biodiversity.
MADRID, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptunia Pubmarine, an underwater bar. PUBMARINE is born from the unusual singularity that characterizes the Scottish distillery Hendrick's and from the ocean legends that inspire Neptunia, its newest gin. On the bar, designed in a purest Victorian style, appeared immersed in one of Madrid's main aquariums to honor Neptunia, Hendrick's new limited edition on May 18.
Fearless attendees who dared to descend to the depths of the sea and sit at this unusual bar installed on the sand of the ocean floor had the opportunity to taste a cocktail underwater thanks to the latest generation of specially-designed scuba tanks for this purpose. The tasting atmosphere includes being surrounded by all kinds of marine species: sharks, cow-nosed rays, turtle masks and even mythological mermaids…
In short, a totally immersive and unprecedented experience paired with Hendrick's NEPTUNIA where participants were able to delight in the latest great creation of Ms Lesley Gracie's Cabinet of Curiosities, Hendrick's NEPTUNIA.
The latest from Hendrick's inspired by the sea
Neptunia, Hendrick's new limited edition is a mysterious blend of refreshing botanicals from the Scottish coast that manages to express the magic of the sea in liquid form, creating a rich and evocative sensory experience bottled in a gin.
Commitment to the Seagrass project
With the launch of NEPTUNIA, Hendrick's will raise funds to support marine ecosystems, one of the least known but most important groups of organisms living at the sea. Funds raised from NEPTUNIA's sales will be donated to Seagrass and will cover the costs that enable the charity to sustainably scale its operations to restore and protect marine biodiversity globally.
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Second system approaching, severe storms possible Friday
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - While most of your Thursday looks dry and fairly nice, conditions will change quickly as we head toward the end of the week and the first part of the weekend.
Today and Tonight
We’ll start the day dry with temperatures running generally in the low to mid-50s. We will make a run at the mid to upper 70s with a mix of sun and clouds until late this afternoon when the clouds take over. We will stay dry until later this evening when scattered showers and storms return to the region. Those will continue off and on overnight as the second system of the last seven days moves in on Friday. Lows will drop into the low 60s.
Extended Forecast
Once the system fully moves in on Friday, it could be close to a washout at times. Strong to severe storms are also possible as it moves through. The latest day 2 outlook from the Storm Prediction Center has the entire region under a risk for severe weather, with most of us under a level 2 out of 5 risk Make sure you have a way to get alerts quickly if they are issued, like the WYMT weather app.
The main threats will be hail, damaging wind, and heavy rain. A brief isolated spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out either.
Highs will struggle to climb into the mid-70s and we will see some breezy conditions at times. Those chances for showers and storms continue into Friday night as lows look to drop into the upper 50s.
Derby Saturday doesn’t look much better, at least in our area. Rain chances will continue off and on in scattered form for much of the day. If you are heading to Louisville, you MIGHT catch a break, at least around race time. Highs will top out in the low 60s, if we’re lucky. We’ll drop into the low 50s overnight as rain chances slowly end.
Sunday looks much better, both condition and temperature-wise. After a few morning clouds, sunshine returns and we see highs climb back into the low to mid-70s.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with professor Yarimar Bonilla, director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. about obstacles ahead for recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.
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“The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen” by Robert Hofler (Citadel)
Most people seem to like their screen romances a little on the sad side.
When the American Film Institute listed its top romantic movies, the first four — “Casablanca,” “Gone With the Wind,” “West Side Story” and “Roman Holiday” — ended with romance denied, deferred or dead. At least No. 5, “An Affair to Remember," suggested those in love can live happily ever after.
The sixth movie on AFI's list, “The Way We Were,” released in fall 1973, had its own bittersweet ending. At the box office, though, it was one of the most popular movies of the year. Its title song, powered by star Barbra Streisand, was Billboard's top single of 1974. For Robert Redford, it was the first of a one-two punch with moviegoers that year, the second coming a few months later with a caper classic, “The Sting.”
Author Robert Hofler's detailed look at the movie's creation, the cleverly titled “The Way They Were,” tells a sweet and sour story behind the cameras. In doing so, he lays out just how difficult it can be to create a movie from whole cloth when several people are allowed access to scissors.
In Hofler's telling of the backstory, supported by excellent research and analysis, the script was the main problem. Playwright and screenwriter Arthur Laurents had drawn from his own life in creating a love story between a Jewish political radical and an apolitical WASP. Both want to be writers; she tries but fails while success comes all too easily to him. They end up in Hollywood, where the anticommunist blacklist helps ruin their marriage by highlighting what separates them rather than what unites them.
Or something like that. Key elements of Laurents' story, which he turned into a novel before the film's release, changed many times before, during and after principal filming. Writer after writer was called in to raise the profile of Redford's character, make Streisand's more appealing, and tone down the political elements. Many people, including the stars, expressed varying opinions on what worked and what didn't.
The script was so unsettled — producer Ray Stark and director Sydney Pollack were at odds over what story they were telling and how to tell it — that expensive scenes were shot and not used, the shooting schedule went long, and nerves were frayed all around. Its first public screening led to Pollack cutting 10 minutes from the film that he thought bored the audience, including political stuff that screenwriter Laurents treasured and scenes Streisand thought were among her best.
Then the miracle happened. Audiences loved the movie, particularly women, some of whom were sobbing at the end. Made for about $5 million, it brought in 10 times that at the box office, generated a hit single, and made everyone look good. In Hollywood, that's a happy ending.
Hofler might lose some readers as he leads them through a forest of details, especially in the many pages devoted to Laurents, fascinating character he may be. But for those who like to know how the cinematic sausage is made, it's a rich, gossipy tale of the dream factory in full throttle.
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Douglass K. Daniel is the author of “Anne Bancroft: A Life” (University Press of Kentucky) | 2023-01-30T16:43:19+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/review-making-of-the-way-we-were-is-a-rich-17751335.php |
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aadi Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: AADI), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapies for genetically-defined cancers with alterations in mTOR pathway genes, today announced the appointment of Neil Desai, Founder, President and CEO to Executive Chairman and Brendan Delaney, Chief Operating Officer, to President and CEO, effective as of January 1, 2023.
"I have had the opportunity to work with Brendan since he joined Aadi as Chief Operating Officer in September 2021. Since that time his expertise and leadership have been instrumental in building the organization in preparation for the growth that lies ahead," said Neil Desai, Ph.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aadi Bioscience. "In a period of little over a year, we have evolved into a commercial stage company with the approved product FYARRO® for advanced malignant PEComa, have launched a new tumor agnostic registration trial PRECISION 1 with a potentially large cancer indication, are adequately financed through key long-term milestones and have put in place a stellar management team. This is a perfect time for this transition. Going forward, Brendan will assume leadership of the Company as we continue to gain momentum on all of these fronts. I will continue to serve on the board of directors and steer the advancement of our scientific initiatives."
Dr. Desai is the founder of Aadi Bioscience and has served as its President and CEO since 2011. He is the inventor of nab technology and the mTOR inhibitor nab-sirolimus (FYARRO) and helped guide the organization through the drug development process leading to approval of FYARRO, the first FDA approved therapy for advanced malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa). The Company raised $155M concurrent with a public listing in August 2021 and since that time, has grown to more than 80 employees including the recruitment of a top-notch leadership team. He has helped to guide the organization through the inaugural commercialization of FYARRO for advanced malignant PEComa, and the launch of the PRECISION 1 tumor-agnostic trial targeting TSC1 and TSC2 inactivating alterations. Most recently, following completion of a $72.5 million financing in September 2022, the Company launched a new clinical collaboration exploring the potential of the combination of nab-sirolimus with a KRAS inhibitor in NSCLC and other cancers.
"It truly is an honor to take on this leadership role here at Aadi and I am very excited to continue working with Neil and the entire team as the CEO. I look forward to what we can accomplish together heading into our next phase of growth and as we look toward the potential launch of FYARRO in the substantially larger tumor agnostic oncology indication," said Brendan Delaney, Aadi's current COO. "We have an amazing team in place who will ensure continued execution on our commercial progress, advancing our PRECISION 1 trial and further exploring additional clinical opportunities for FYARRO, and it's exciting to consider the potential we have as a leading precision oncology company in the future."
Prior to joining Aadi in September 2021, Mr. Delaney served as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Constellation Pharma which was acquired by MorphoSys for $1.7 billion. Prior to joining Constellation, Mr. Delaney was the CCO at Immunomedics, where he led the buildout of the marketing, sales, market access, and commercial operations teams. He was instrumental in successfully launching Trodelvy, the first TROP-2 directed antibody-drug conjugate for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer. Immunomedics was acquired by Gilead Sciences for $21 billion in September 2020. Previously, he served as the head of U.S. hematology and oncology at Celgene Corporation, where he managed a portfolio of brands including Revlimid, Pomalyst and Abraxane. Prior to joining Celgene, he held various commercial roles at both Novartis Oncology and Genentech, where he led several successful product launches for blockbuster brands. He earned an MBA from the Stern School of Business at NYU and a BS in biology from Rutgers University.
Both Dr. Desai and Mr. Delaney will serve on the Company's board of directors after the transition.
Aadi is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapies for genetically defined cancers to bring transformational therapies to cancer patients with mTOR pathway driver alterations Aadi received FDA approval and has commercialized FYARRO® for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa).
Aadi has also initiated PRECISION 1, a Phase 2 tumor-agnostic registration-intended trial in mTOR inhibitor-naïve malignant solid tumors harboring TSC1 or TSC2 inactivating alterations. More information on the Company's development pipeline is available on the Aadi website at www.aadibio.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the business of Aadi Biosciences that are not a description of historical facts within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's current beliefs and expectations; anticipated future growth; the potential commercialization of FYARRO in the tumor agnostic oncology market; expectations regarding management performance following the leadership transition; and the Company's potential as a commercial precision oncology company. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those associated with uncertainties associated with the clinical development and regulatory approval of FYARRO in additional indications, including potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials for additional indications; the risk that unforeseen adverse reactions or side effects may occur in the course of commercializing, developing and testing FYARRO; and risks related to collaborations with third-parties.
Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included in Aadi's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 10, 2022, and elsewhere in Aadi's reports and other documents that Aadi has filed, or will file, with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov.
All forward-looking statements in this press release are current only as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable law, Aadi undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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President Biden’s budget proposal includes ambitious measures seeking to bring down health care costs, but the divided government poses a steep challenge to these proposals, and lawmakers have yet to indicate where they’re willing to come together.
Biden’s budget proposes increasing discretionary funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by $14.8 billion over 2023, raising taxes on people making more than $400,00 a year to keep Medicaid solvent, making ObamaCare tax premiums permanent and enacting a $35 cap on monthly insulin costs across the commercial market.
Republicans leaders have already stated that a tax increase is a nonstarter, and GOP lawmakers have indicated a desire to cut the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax premiums that Biden is seeking to set in stone.
While Republicans have not yet released their own budget plan, which Biden has not hesitated to point out while promoting his proposal, they are expected to call for cuts in health care spending in some areas, such as the ACA and Medicaid. Programs including Medicare and Social Security have been deemed off the table, but lawmakers in the party insist that cuts are necessary to address the national debt.
With the House under GOP control, compromises will have to be made in order for the budget to pass in Congress. Democratic senators seemed optimistic on Thursday that they could come together with their Republican colleagues on a few issues.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) said he wasn’t aware of any measures that Republicans had expressed an openness to considering yet, but pointed to the ACA tax credits as one where he felt bipartisanship could occur.
“There’s constituents in every one of our states that benefit from these credits, and when I hear all my colleagues talk about issues that constituents are facing, every one of us is concerned about higher costs and whatever the space may be,” Luján said. “As someone that survived a stroke, I can tell you how important it is to have access to care. It’s life-saving.”
Fellow Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions member Tim Kaine (D-Va.) signaled a degree of confidence in several issues that he felt both sides could come together on.
“I was pleased to see good solid investments on the technology on the border that can be used to stop fentanyl from coming in and that should be a place where we can work together,” Kaine said. “Some of the child care stuff, we got some good, solid [Republican] votes on that with an omni last year so there may be some possibilities there.”
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said he appreciated the effort and the amount of measures that Biden had put into his budget.
“A lot of them I disagree with. On the health care front, we’re going through them, so I don’t have a response for it yet,” said Romney.
When asked which of Biden’s health care proposals he was open to considering, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he wanted to see expansions in health savings accounts (HSA), which were not included in the president’s budget.
HSAs are savings accounts where pre-tax dollars can be contributed towards for the purpose of qualified medical expenses. Individuals can only contribute to HSAs if they have a high deductible health plan. In December, Paul introduced legislation that would allow more people to contribute to HSAs, regardless of if they have insurance or not, and also expand what expenses HSA contributions could go towards. | 2023-03-17T21:30:02+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/biden-divided-congress-seek-common-ground-on-health-care-reforms/ |
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Having lived through the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve probably become quite familiar with video meeting company Zoom – but the conferencing platform, along with many formerly-high flyers of the tech industry, is now announcing layoffs.
On Tuesday, the San Jose, California-based company announced plans to cut 15% of its global workforce. The move, announced in a letter to employees published on its corporate blog, will impact around 1,300 employees.
CEO Eric Yuan stated in the letter that he would be taking a 98% pay cut and forego his 2023 corporate bonus. He added that members of the executive leadership will be taking a 20% pay cut to their base salaries and forfeiting their own corporate bonuses.
“We didn’t take as much time as we should have to thoroughly analyze our teams or assess if we were growing sustainably toward the highest priorities,” Yuan said in the letter. “As the CEO and founder of Zoom, I am accountable for these mistakes and the actions we take today– and I want to show accountability not just in words but in my own actions.”
Yuan cited Zoom’s rapid growth and aggressive hiring over the past two years as the reason for the layoffs at this point.
As of Tuesday, Feb. 7, Zoom’s stock price had fallen about 43% year over year.
Zoom is far from the only tech company to announce layoffs recently. Several other companies that have announced staffing cuts have also cited an aggressive hiring period during the pandemic as more and more people relied on technology.
“My commitment to you is that we will make sure the changes we are making to our team today are not made in vain,” Yuan said as he closed his letter. “We will learn from the past to set ourselves up for future success, and redouble our efforts to help evolve Zoom to tomorrow.” | 2023-02-07T22:43:33+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/internet-streaming-br/zoom-to-lay-off-15-of-workforce-ceo-says-he-is-taking-98-pay-cut/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Alan Jackson will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the Country Music Association Awards in November.
The Country Music Hall of Famer with hits like “Chattahoochee” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” joins a select group of artists who’ve been given the award, including Nelson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride.
Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will be part of an all-star tribute for Jackson during the CMA Awards on Nov. 9, airing on ABC.
The Georgia-born neo-traditionalist challenged the genre’s pop leanings in the ‘90s while selling millions of albums and scoring dozens of hits. He’s been named CMA entertainer of the year three times and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The tall and lanky Grammy winner, who turned 64 this year, has been touring, but revealed last year that he had a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance.
“A three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, he is responsible for so many iconic moments in CMA Awards history,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, in a statement on Thursday. “Just as Alan has been influenced by many country legends throughout his career, he too has inspired a generation of artists to stay true to the authenticity of country music.”
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Customers can now access Cabot's high-performance, innovative pigments and performance additives for plastics and battery applications
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced it has been appointed as distributor of Cabot Corporation's specialty carbon black products for the plastics and batteries markets in Brazil. The agreement builds on the companies' existing relationship and will provide customers with innovative materials and solutions that help improve sustainability and product performance.
"As we continue growing our ingredients and specialties business in Latin America, it's critical that we partner with world-class suppliers who are also committed to helping meet customers' product performance needs while keeping sustainability top-of-mind. The addition of Cabot's specialty carbon black products to our expansive product portfolio allows us to better serve those looking to innovate, grow and differentiate their business," said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions.
Cabot's specialty carbon black products are used for multiple applications in the automotive market, including helping improve the efficiency, durability, performance and lifetime of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. In addition to batteries, the versatility of carbon black products make them well-suited for other specialty applications such as plastics, consumer electronics and industrial parts, delivering value through a range of functionalities including color, ultraviolet (UV) protection, surface smoothness and conductivity.
"We're excited about our collaboration with Cabot in Brazil, which further expands a key supplier relationship and adds to our product offering to our customer base," said Chris Fitzgerald, global vice president, CASE, Rubber and Plastic Additives for Univar Solutions. "We are confident our customers will benefit from the consistent focus we bring within the plastic compounding and battery markets, backed by strong local and technical support and commercial excellence."
Bill Masterson, vice president and regional business director, Performance Additives, Cabot Corporation, added, "This partnership with Univar Solutions will provide more customers in Brazil access to Cabot's product development, technical support and manufacturing experience in specialty carbon black materials for a variety of applications. Expanding our distribution agreement with Univar Solutions will help us meet the growing demand for our specialty carbon black products while providing customers with innovative products and expertise to help advance performance in their end use applications."
For more information about Univar Solutions' portfolio of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers ingredients, including technical support and innovation, visit univarsolutions.com/CASE.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Cabot Corporation Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of carbon black, specialty carbons, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed silica and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company's website at cabotcorp.com.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has launched a defence of her brother, calling critics "sick and ungrateful" after he came under heavy scrutiny following Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain.
Ronaldo, 37, played 90 minutes on Tuesday as Portugal missed out on a UEFA Nations League final four spot.
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The Manchester United forward had two efforts kept out by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon and also missed another goalscoring opportunity, leading to criticism on social media and in the Portuguese media that he should be benched.
A story in Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias said about Ronaldo: "And, of course, controversy or not, Cristiano Ronaldo also played from the start -- the captain was slow and tired [after a certain point] and missed three clear chances to score."
Aveiro posted a photograph of a crestfallen Ronaldo on the pitch late in the game and wrote on Instagram: "In sport, in football, like in life, ungratefulness is the worst of all vices!"
Aveiro had earlier accused the critics of having a short memory.
She posted on Instagram stories the same photograph as before with a text that said: "You have to give a hand to those who have always given theirs for Portugal. But the Portuguese are sick, petty, soulless, stupid, ungrateful and forever ungrateful... No one is giving him a hand. It's cruel. He has and continues to give so much.
"The one who is sitting down is Cristiano Ronaldo [in the photograph] and he is simply the best player in the world..
"It doesn't surprise me at all in the current times we live in, the Portuguese spit on the plate they eat, it's always been that way. So, when someone appears from the ashes and changes mindsets, it bothers them... With you always, my king. 'Calm.'"
A visibly frustrated Ronaldo, who has scored one goal in eight appearances in all competitions for United this season, threw the captain's armband towards the bench after the game.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has scored a world men record 117 goals in 191 international games since making his Portugal debut in 2003. He captained Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title and the UEFA Nations League crown in 2019.
Portugal and United teammate Bruno Fernandes believes no drama should be made about Ronaldo.
"Cristiano is doing well," Fernandes said. "He has the ambition to help the national team, as he has always done, and there is no need to make up big stories about this.
"Cristiano is here, he is here to help, and he will continue to help. Cristiano is a forward, he wants to score goals, frustration is normal, but there was no one more frustrated than anyone else.
"We were all very frustrated, there is no need to make a soap opera around Cristiano. He has done what he has to do, the goals will come, these are phases, when the goals start to appear he will have more capacity and calmness to continue scoring many goals for our national team. We cannot forget that he is the best international [men's] goalscorer." | 2022-09-30T10:09:46+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4756842/ronaldo-in-a-rut-man-united-stars-sister-blasts-sick-criticism |
Boil water advisory lifted for several businesses along Hwy 85 in Riverdale
Published: Jun. 28, 2023 at 4:43 AM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
RIVERDALE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for several businesses along Highway 85 in Clayton County.
This was only for businesses along the west side of Highway 85 in Riverdale between Roberts Drive and Springdale Drive that included Hotlanta Wings restaurant, Foot Locker, Del Taco, Atlanta Check Cashers, Wendy’s, Lucky Bubble Coin Laundry, and Taco Bell.
A Clayton County Water Authority crew was repairing a broken fire hydrant in the area when the hydrant blew out.
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Bradley Cooper shares how Will Arnett helped him get sober
Bradley Cooper is opening up about his past drug and alcohol abuse and shared who helped him through some tough times.
Cooper said when he was feeling lost and dealing with addiction early in his career, it was fellow actor Will Arnett who helped him recover.
During a conversation on Arnett's podcast "Smartless," which he co-hosts with Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, Cooper talked about sharing an apartment with Arnett years ago. He said he lacked confidence and would try to mimic Arnett's type of humor while socializing.
It didn't always go over well.
"Will was like, 'Hey man, do you remember we had dinner the other night? How do you think that went?'" Cooper said. "I remember being at the dinner thinking I was so funny, and I thought these two guys who were my heroes thought that I was so funny. I was like 'I thought it was great. I thought I was killing.' Will Arnett was like, 'You were a real (expletive), man. You were a real (expletive).'"
Arnett also told him to take his dogs out to use the bathroom.
Cooper said: "That was the first time I ever realized I had a problem with drugs and alcohol. The guy that I think is doing mean humor is telling me the truth and it changed my entire life."
He continued: "I was so lost, and I was addicted to cocaine. Will took that risk of having that hard conversation with me in, like, July of 2004 and that put me on a path of deciding to change my life. It truly was Will Arnett. He is the reason."
Through therapy and becoming a father to his daughter, Lea, with ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk, Cooper said he has stayed sober.
"Everything changed," he said. "Every single thing is absolutely shaded by or brought out in glorious colors by the fact that I get to be a father to a wonderful human being. It's just the absolute greatest thing."
Arnett said it has been a joy to see his friend living in recovery.
"It has been awesome seeing you in this place and seeing you comfortable, nothing has made me happier," Arnett said. "It's made me happy to see you so happy with who you are." | 2022-06-15T22:34:08+00:00 | wtae.com | https://www.wtae.com/article/bradley-cooper-shares-will-arnett-helped-him-get-sober/40302260 |
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced the launch of the first Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre (Centre) in the region and worldwide.
DIFC is the first financial centre in the world to create a unique offering at a time when an estimated AED3.67 trillion ($1 trillion) in assets will be transferred to the next generation in the Middle East during the next decade.
The Centre will bring together global family-owned businesses, ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) and Private Wealth in one hub to help preserve and grow the sector and provide access to a full range of support services to enable robust legacy and succession planning. The Centre is also expected to attract family businesses and UHNWIs from the region and globally to establish a presence in Dubai.
Members will also benefit from being part of the region's largest financial ecosystem, DIFC's common law framework, legal and regulatory infrastructure and flexible range of business structures.
His Excellency, Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, said: "Aligning with the UAE Government's commitment to helping family businesses play a prominent role in our society, DIFC is pleased to be launching the world's first Family Business and Private Wealth Centre. The UAE has a vast number of family businesses, owned by citizens and residents who contribute to the country's economy. In the next decade, those families and others in the Middle East are expected to transfer AED3.67 trillion to the next generation, which illustrates the urgent need to provide them with specialist, consolidated support to help them grow."
Dr. Tarek Hajjiri, appointed CEO for the Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre, added: "The launch of the Global Family Business and Private Wealth Centre is another key milestone in the development of DIFC's wealth and asset management sector. In addition, it embodies DIFC's long-term commitment to offering quality private wealth management services at par with global standards. The new Centre will play a unique role in guiding family businesses in relation to governance, succession, ownership, wealth, family dynamics and strategy. Our role is crucial to ensure the long-term growth of family businesses."
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have trimmed their roster down to 53 players ahead of the upcoming season.
The Colts waived a total of 21 players, released six others and placed two players - punter Rigoberto Sanchez and safety Armani Watts - on injured reserve. Linebacker Shaquille Leonard was activated from the physically unable to perform list and the team acquired another linebacker, Grant Stuard, in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Indianapolis also receives a seventh-round pick from Tampa Bay in next year's draft in the Stuard trade, while sending the Buccaneers a sixth-round selection.
(NOTE: The video in the player above is from an interview with former Colts punter Pat McAfee during Colts camp in Westfield.)
Sterling Weatherford, an undrafted free agent linebacker from Cicero, was among the players waived by the Colts on Tuesday. He played four seasons at Miami (OH) after graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 2017.
As of Tuesday, here are the 53 players on the Colts roster:
QB: Sam Ehlinger, Nick Foles, Matt Ryan
RB: Nyheim Hines, Deon Jackson, Jonathan Taylor
WR: Parris Campbell, Ashton Dulin, Dezmon Patmon, Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr., Mike Strachan
TE: Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Jelani Woods
OL: Wesley French, Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Quenton Nelson, Danny Pinter, Matt Pryor, Bernhard Raimann, Braden Smith
DL: Ben Banogu, DeForest Buckner, Byron Cowart, Eric Johnson II, Tyquan Lewis, Yannick Ngakoue, Ifeadi Odenigbo, Dayo Odeyingbo, Kwity Paye, Grover Stewart
LB: JoJo Domann, Zaire Franklin, Shaquille Leonard, Bobby Okereke, E.J. Speed, Grant Stuard
CB: Tony Brown, Brandon Facyson, Dallis Flowers, Stephon Gilmore, Kenny Moore II, Isaiah Rodgers Sr.
S: Julian Blackmon, Nick Cross, Trevor Denbow, Rodney McLeod, Rodney Thomas II
The roster is rounded out by kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, punter Matt Haack and long snapper Luke Rhodes.
The Colts open the season on Sept. 11 in Houston, then travel to Jacksonville to play another AFC South rival, before returning home to Indianapolis for their home opener Sept. 25 against the Kansas City Chiefs. | 2022-08-30T22:24:49+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/nfl/indianapolis-colts/indianapolis-colts-nfl-roster-cuts-waived-released/531-5556361c-b37c-46af-a5ab-a8e760ae70f6 |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After four NBA titles and two more trips to the Finals in the past eight seasons, the Golden State Warriors aren't about to get flustered by one loss in a best-of-seven series.
The Sacramento Kings struck first in the first playoff meeting between the Northern California neighbors and have the lead in the series headed into Game 2 on Monday night.
“You just stay calm in the face of adversity,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. “You don’t panic when it doesn’t go your way and just be yourself. If you do those three things, it will be great.”
The Warriors have done that well over the years, building a dynasty around the core of Thompson, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
The Kings are in new territory, having made the playoffs for the first time since 2006, and used that emotion from their success-starved fans to fuel a late-game push that led to a 126-123 victory behind a 38-point effort from De'Aaron Fox.
The Warriors struggled to keep Fox out of the paint in the second half, sent Malik Monk to the foul line 14 times and missed a franchise playoff-record 34 attempts from 3-point range. But coach Steve Kerr had another area that was his biggest concern: Sacramento's 17 offensive rebounds that led to 21 second-chance points.
“You can pick apart the game and there’s always going to be stuff that you can do better here or there,” Kerr said. "But when it comes down to it, you throw the schemes out the window, throw the strategy out the window. It comes down to who’s going to get the ball. Who’s going to get the long rebounds and loose balls. They did that much better than we did and that’s why they won.”
Kings coach Mike Brown, who spent the last six seasons as an assistant to Kerr on the Warriors, knows the task against a playoff-tested team like Golden State only gets more difficult as the series progresses.
“It’s not going to get any easier,” Brown said. “It’s not going to stay the same. It’s going to get a lot harder because the more games you win and your opponent loses, the desperation starts kicking in a little bit. They’re NBA champions. They’ve been through it all and they’re not going to lay down at any time in this series.”
Monday's games:
NETS AT 76ERS
Philadelphia leads 1-0. Game 2, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT
— NEED TO KNOW: The Nets have lost seven straight playoff games after falling 121-101 in the opener at Philadelphia. The 76ers set a franchise record with 21 made 3-pointers.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Offensive rebounding. Led by five offensive rebounds from P.J. Tucker, the Sixers controlled the glass. They had 14 offensive rebounds in all and outscored Brooklyn 21-3 in second-chance points.
— INJURY WATCH: Philadelphia's James Harden was slowed by an Achilles injury late in the season but looked sharp in the series opener with 23 points and 13 assists.
— PRESSURE IS ON: Brooklyn's Mikal Bridges. Bridges kept the Nets in the game early, making 10 of 16 shots for 23 points in the first half. But he scored only seven points in the second half and will need a more complete game if Brooklyn is going to keep up in this series.
WARRIORS AT KINGS
Sacramento leads 1-0. Game 2, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT
— NEED TO KNOW: The Warriors lost the opener of a playoff series for just the fourth time in 25 postseason series since Kerr became coach in the 2014-15 season. Golden State followed up those Game 1 losses with wins the previous three times: against the Celtics in the 2022 Finals, the Raptors in the 2019 Finals and the Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Warriors haven't fallen behind 2-0 in a playoff series since the second round in 2007 against Utah.
— KEEP AN EYE ON: Kings bench. Sacramento got great production from its bench players, with Monk's 32 points the most in franchise history for a reserve in a playoff game and Trey Lyles adding 16 points. Alex Len even had four points, seven rebounds and a blocked shot in 12 effective minutes.
— INJURY WATCH: Andrew Wiggins provided a big boost for Golden State in his first game in more than two months. He had 17 points, three rebounds and four blocked shots in 28 minutes and could play even more in Game 2.
— PRESSURE IS ON: Domantas Sabonis. The Kings managed to win the opener with little production from their most important big man. Sabonis struggled against Kevon Looney and Green and shot just 5 for 17 (29.4%) from the floor in his worst shooting performance of the season. Sacramento probably can't afford another off night offensively from Sabonis if the Kings want to take a 2-0 series lead.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-04-16T23:31:50+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/warriors-look-to-even-series-after-losing-opener-17900655.php |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man accused of attacking a Brothers Pizzeria employee in Dec. 2021 has pleaded guilty to his charges, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney's office.
Brandon Juwan Sessoms pleaded guilty to charges of Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury, as well as multiple drug and firearm offenses from unrelated incidents, according to the DA's office.
The pizzeria employee, Scotto di Frega, was working as the manager in early Dec. 2021 around 2:30 a.m. A fight broke out between customers and Frega attempted to break up the fight, the DA's office reports.
Sessoms approached Frega from behind and punched him, closed fist, on the side of the head. This knocked Frega against the wall, causing him to fall down onto the bench inside a booth, according to the DA's office.
Sessoms punched Frega in the head again, kicked him, stomped on him four times, and kicked him again, according to the DA's office. He then rejoined the original fight.
Winston-Salem Police arrived at the scene, the DA's office reported, and found Frega in and out of consciousness.
Frega was taken to a hospital and was treated for several injuries, including an acute concussion. He was also forced to alter the hours of his business and increase security, according to the DA's office.
Police were able to review surveillance footage of the incident and used the video to identify Sessoms as the perpetrator, according to the DA's office.
Sessoms turned himself in to police in Dec. 2021.
Sessoms was sentenced to 22-46 months in prison.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Except for a single, barely perceptible flinch, this would’ve been a Perfect 10 for the U.S. track and field team.
As it ended up, the Americans still won nine medals on home turf Sunday at world championships in what will go down as one of the most memorable days for the red, white and blue in its long, successful history. It was the best single medal day for a nation at worlds, according to meet organizers.
Hurdler Devon Allen’s false start kept the U.S. from a possible sweep in the 110-meter final and what could’ve been the 10th medal of the day. The speedster-slash-receiver will now take his talents to the football field, where he’ll attempt to make the roster for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was hardly the way he wanted to finish at worlds.
“Track and field is so difficult because you train the whole year for one competition that lasts 12, 13 seconds and that’s that,” said Allen, whose training camp with the Eagles starts July 26. “I’ll learn from it and I’ll make sure I just react not as fast next time.”
Allen’s disappointment hardly spoiled a day in which the recording of the “Star-Spangled Banner” got worn out.
It began with the hammer throw, where Brooke Andersen took gold and Janee’ Kassanavoid won bronze.
That was a warmup act for the night session, where seven medals piled up in a span of about 10 minutes.
The women’s pole vaulters led the run with Katie Nageotte and Sandi Morris finishing 1-2. Moments later — and following a delay as Allen unsuccessfully pleaded his case to officials to remain the race — Grant Holloway defended his hurdles title, with Trey Cunningham close behind in second.
Around the same time, the shot putters wrapped up a podium sweep with two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser taking gold, Joe Kovacs earning silver and Josh Awotunde finishing with bronze.
All this came an evening after Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell swept the 100. It got Crouser thinking of what was possible in his event.
“My heart rate was probably like at 120, 130,” he said of watching the men’s 100. “I probably shouldn’t have watched it because I had trouble calming back down. I had to make a mental note to take a few deep breaths and be like, ‘I don’t have to compete right now.’ Awesome to see Team USA sweep.”
With their big-medal haul Sunday, the Americans now have six golds and 14 total medals. The next most is three medals each by Ethiopia, Poland, China and Jamaica, which swept the women’s 100 to close out the night.
“It says how amazing it is being on home soil and at Hayward Field,” Nageotte said of the show turned in by the Americans. “’Hayward Magic’ is real. … Just seeing how many people were qualifying for semis, and then for finals, and then medaling, you watch it and it’s inspiring.”
Nageotte tried to keep track of it all even as she competed. It wasn’t easy.
“Everything has been so much fun,” she said. “It’s really fun especially when you know the people in (the events).”
Allen seemed like a lock to add to the medal run. But he left too fast according to the sensors. His reaction time was 0.099 in the final, which earned him the red card. It was only a fraction less than his reaction time in the semifinal round, which was 0.101. But rules are rules and a reaction time – measured by sensors in the starting pistol and on the blocks – of less than 0.1 is considered a false start.
“It’s track and field — anything can happen,” Holloway said. “My hat goes off to Devon. Didn’t want to send him out like that but it is what it is.”
Allen said this will make him more “hungry” for success on the football field and the track.
“My goal is to be the best hurdler ever and I still have a chance to do that,” said Allen, who was a track standout and football player at the University of Oregon. “My goal is to play in the NFL and help the Eagles win a Super Bowl.”
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More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-19T07:45:29+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/a-home-run-us-turns-in-record-setting-medal-day-at-worlds/ |
I wanted to make this enchilada dinner in a hurry without having to wait for my oven to preheat or to cook the filling ingredients. The answer was my microwave. It cooked the filling ingredients, then warmed the tortillas and, finally, cooked the entire enchilada dish. Another plus: No pots to wash. When the meal was over, all the dishes went into the dishwasher.
Smoked paprika gives the enchiladas a smoky flavor. In case you don’t have a microwave, I’ve given oven cooking information.
Helpful Hints:
— To cut preparation time, buy fresh diced onion and green bell pepper from the produce department, or use frozen diced onion and green pepper.
— Microwave ovens have different powers. You may need one or two minutes more for each step.
— You can use any type of Mexican-style cheese.
— You can use any type of pasta sauce.
Countdown:
— Prepare ingredients.
— Complete the recipe.
Shopping List:
To buy: 1 green bell pepper, 1 can reduced-sodium black beans, 1 jar ground cumin, 1 jar smoked paprika, 1 bottle pasta sauce, 1 container shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 package 8-inch light whole wheat flour tortillas and 1 bunch arugula.
Staples: onion, garlic, salt and black peppercorns.
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SMOKY VEGETARIAN ENCHILADAS
Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 cup canned reduced-sodium black beans, washed and drained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2-cups pasta sauce, divided use
1 cup low-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided use
1 cup fresh arugula leaves
4 8-inch light whole wheat flour tortillas
Add onion, green bell pepper and garlic to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 5 minutes. Remove and add black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste to the bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup pasta sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high 30 seconds to soften them. Place them on a countertop and divide the vegetable mixture into 4 parts. Add the mixture to the center of each tortilla. Top each mixture with 1/4 cup arugula leaves. Roll the tortillas up and place in a microwave-safe dish, seam side down. Spoon the remaining 1 cup sauce over the tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce. Place the dish in the microwave for 3 minutes. The cheese will be melted, and the tortillas warmed through. Microwave another minute if needed. Serve 2 enchiladas per person.
Yield 2 servings.
Stovetop and oven method:
Saute onion and green bell pepper in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until they are softened and onions are golden. Complete assembling the recipe and place in a 350-degree preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Per serving: 600 calories (30% from fat), 20.3 g fat (9.8 g saturated, 4.3 g monounsaturated), 40 mg cholesterol, 33.4 g protein, 77.1 g carbohydrates, 18.7 g fiber, 818 mg sodium.
(Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, “The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.” Listen to Linda on www.WDNA.org and all major podcast sites. Email her at Linda@DinnerInMinutes.com.)
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW) today announced that following regular succession planning discussions with the Board of Directors, Edwards' chairman and CEO, Michael A. Mussallem, who recently turned 70, has informed the Board of his decision to retire as CEO in connection with the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 11, 2023.
At the 2023 annual meeting, Mussallem will stand for election as non-executive chairman of Edwards' Board. He will be succeeded as CEO by Bernard Zovighian, currently corporate vice president and general manager for Edwards' Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business. Zovighian will serve as president of Edwards Lifesciences effective Jan. 1 until he becomes CEO in May, working closely with Mussallem, the Board and the Executive Leadership Team on a smooth transition.
"It has been a special honor and privilege to lead our team at Edwards Lifesciences for more than 20 years in their immense contributions to helping and advancing care for millions of patients around the world. I am particularly proud of the 'patients-first' culture that is embodied by our employees and the commitment to innovation and excellence that our global teams demonstrate. Our success to date is a testament to our talented executive leadership and passionate global team, and we are well positioned for an even brighter future," said Mussallem.
As part of the planned CEO succession, Edwards has appointed additional members of the company's executive leadership team to new roles, effective Jan. 1. Larry Wood, corporate vice president and general manager of Edwards' Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) business, will take on an expanded role. Wood will become corporate vice president and group president, TAVR and Surgical Structural Heart, where he will have responsibility for both businesses. Daveen Chopra, who has served since 2018 as corporate vice president and general manager of Edwards' Surgical Structural Heart business, will lead TMTT beginning Jan. 1.
Zovighian joined Edwards in 2015 as vice president and general manager of Surgical Structural Heart, which included responsibility for the company's global valve network. He became corporate vice president of the surgical business and a member of the Edwards Executive Leadership Team in 2016. He then assumed the role of corporate vice president and general manager for TMTT in 2018, establishing a global organization focused on transforming care for patients with mitral and tricuspid disease. During his career, Zovighian has launched breakthrough therapies for patients and developed experience across multiple disciplines and general management, including nearly 20 years at Johnson & Johnson in roles such as regional leadership outside of the United States and worldwide president of one of the company's divisions.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with our people around the world to build upon Edwards' patient-focused culture and innovation strategy. Edwards has contributed over the last six decades to the advancement of treatments for structural heart disease and critical care patients, and our robust pipeline of technologies will enable us to help even more patients in the future. I look forward to working closely with the Board, Mike and Edwards' Executive Leadership Team on a smooth transition and further advancing the great work of our global teams," said Zovighian.
"Our Board is confident in the Edwards Executive Leadership Team, which has unmatched experience and a commitment to patient-focused medical innovations globally. We have worked cohesively for many years, collaborating on Edwards' strategy, and I am confident that under Bernard's experienced and passionate leadership, the company will continue its legacy of patient impact, innovation and growth," said Mussallem.
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakeholders across the global healthcare landscape. For more information, visit Edwards.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements made by Mr. Mussallem and Mr. Zovighian, statements regarding the changes in roles under the succession plan and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the company and are believed to be reasonable, though they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement. Investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements based on a number of factors as detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2022. These filings, along with important safety information about our products, may be found at Edwards.com.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences and the stylized E logo are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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LaLiga have formally reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's game at Real Valladolid on Friday to a local court, the league announced on Tuesday.
Videos published on social media showed the Brazil winger being racially abused by Valladolid fans as he walked around the edge of the pitch after being substituted late in the second half during Madrid's 2-0 win.
Vinicius, 22, subsequently criticised the action LaLiga has taken to deal with racism, saying the league "continues to do nothing" -- an accusation that LaLiga president Javier Tebas described as "unfortunate" and "unfair."
The winger has spoken out against racist abuse on three occasions since joining Madrid in July 2018 -- away at Barcelona in October 2021, at Mallorca in March 2022 and at Atletico Madrid last September. LaLiga filed formal complaints each time, but prosecutors repeatedly decided not to pursue a case.
"LaLiga has presented formal complaints to the appropriate judicial, administrative and sporting bodies over the racist insults against the player Vinicius Junior during the game between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid during the last matchday," the league said in a statement on Tuesday.
"A criminal complaint for hate crimes has been filed with the court in Valladolid, accompanied by the audiovisual evidence gathered in the investigation, which has been carried out with sound and images published on open sources.
"At the same time, as has been the case for several seasons, a complaint has been filed with the RFEF Competition Committee and the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport."
After the incident outside the Metropolitano stadium before the Madrid derby -- when Atletico fans were filmed singing "Vinicius, you're a monkey" -- prosecutors found that the chants, while "unpleasant" and "disrespectful," had "only lasted a few seconds" and did not constitute a crime.
Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti called for "zero tolerance" for racism in his news conference on Monday, calling it "a cultural problem in society," but refused to criticise LaLiga's response.
Vinicius has been rested for Madrid's Copa del Rey round-of-32 tie away at Cacereno on Tuesday along with six other first team players. | 2023-01-03T12:55:57+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/soccer/real-madrid-espreal_madrid/story/4843374/laliga-take-legal-action-over-racist-insults-aimed-at-real-madrids-vinicius-junior |
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s current term and capping an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last significant vote of the year.
With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. There will be a divided government, however, with Republicans having narrowly flipped House control.
“After a hard-fought campaign — or, should I say, campaigns — it is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever spoken in a democracy: The people have spoken,” Warnock, 53, told jubilant supporters who packed a downtown Atlanta hotel ballroom.
“I often say that a vote is a kind of prayer for the world we desire for ourselves and for our children,” declared Warnock, a Baptist pastor and his state’s first Black senator. “Georgia, you have been praying with your lips and your legs, your hands and your feet, your heads and your hearts. You have put in the hard work, and here we are standing together.”
In last month’s election, Warnock led Walker by 37,000 votes out of almost 4 million cast but fell short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff. The senator appeared to be headed for a wider final margin in Tuesday’s runoff, with Walker, a football legend at the University of Georgia and in the NFL, unable to overcome a bevy of damaging allegations, including claims that he paid for two former girlfriends’ abortions despite supporting a national ban on the procedure.
“The numbers look like they’re not going to add up,” Walker, an ally and friend of former President Donald Trump, told supporters late Tuesday at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta. “There’s no excuses in life, and I’m not going to make any excuses now because we put up one heck of a fight.”
Democrats’ Georgia victory solidifies the state’s place as a Deep South battleground two years after Warnock and fellow Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff won 2021 runoffs that gave the party Senate control just months after Biden became the first Democratic presidential candidate in 30 years to win Georgia. Voters returned Warnock to the Senate in the same cycle they reelected Republican Gov. Brian Kemp by a comfortable margin and chose an all-GOP slate of statewide constitutional officers.
Walker’s defeat bookends the GOP’s struggles this year to win with flawed candidates cast from Trump’s mold, a blow to the former president as he builds his third White House bid ahead of 2024.
Democrats’ new outright majority in the Senate means the party will no longer have to negotiate a power-sharing deal with Republicans and won’t have to rely on Vice President Kamala Harris to break as many tie votes.
National Democrats celebrated Tuesday, with Biden tweeting a photo of his congratulatory phone call to the senator. “Georgia voters stood up for our democracy, rejected Ultra MAGAism, and … sent a good man back to the Senate,” Biden tweeted, referencing Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
About 1.9 million runoff votes were cast in Georgia by mail and during early voting. A robust Election Day turnout added about 1.4 million more, slightly more than the Election Day totals in November and in 2020.
Total turnout still trailed the 2021 runoff turnout of about 4.5 million. Voting rights groups pointed to changes made by state lawmakers after the 2020 election that shortened the period for runoffs, from nine weeks to four, as a reason for the decline in early and mail voting.
Warnock emphasized his willingness to work across the aisle and his personal values, buoyed by his status as senior pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, where civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.
Walker benefited during the campaign from nearly unmatched name recognition from his football career, yet was dogged by questions about his fitness for office.
A multimillionaire businessman, Walker faced questions about his past, including the exaggerations of his business achievements, academic credentials and philanthropic activities.
In his personal life, Walker faced new attention on his ex-wife’s previous accounts of domestic violence, including details that he once held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. He has never denied those specifics and wrote of his violent tendencies in a 2008 memoir that attributed the behavior to mental illness.
As a candidate, he sometimes mangled policy discussions, attributing the climate crisis to China’s “bad air” overtaking “good air” from the United States and arguing that diabetics could manage their health by “eating right,” a practice that isn’t enough for insulin-dependent diabetic patients.
On Tuesday, Atlanta voter Tom Callaway praised the Republican Party’s strength in Georgia and said he’d supported Kemp in the opening round of voting. But he said he cast his ballot for Warnock because he didn’t think “Herschel Walker has the credentials to be a senator.”
“I didn’t believe he had a statement of what he really believed in or had a campaign that made sense,” Callaway said.
Walker, meanwhile, sought to portray Warnock as a yes-man for Biden. He sometimes made the attack in especially personal terms, accusing Warnock of “being on his knees, begging” at the White House — a searing charge for a Black challenger to level against a Black senator about his relationship with a white president.
Warnock promoted his Senate accomplishments, touting a provision he sponsored to cap insulin costs for Medicare patients. He hailed deals on infrastructure and maternal health care forged with Republican senators, mentioning those GOP colleagues more than he did Biden or other Washington Democrats.
Warnock distanced himself from Biden, whose approval ratings have lagged as inflation remains high. After the general election, Biden promised to help Warnock in any way he could, even if it meant staying away from Georgia. Bypassing the president, Warnock decided instead to campaign with former President Barack Obama in the days before the runoff election.
Walker, meanwhile, avoided campaigning with Trump until the campaign’s final day, when the pair conducted a conference call Monday with supporters.
Walker joins failed Senate nominees Dr. Mehmet Oz of Pennsylvania, Blake Masters of Arizona, Adam Laxalt of Nevada and Don Bolduc of New Hampshire as Trump loyalists who ultimately lost races that Republicans once thought they would — or at least could — win.
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Associated Press writers Christina A. Cassidy and Ron Harris contributed to this report. | 2022-12-07T14:54:22+00:00 | winknews.com | https://www.winknews.com/2022/12/07/democratic-sen-warnock-wins-georgia-runoff-against-walker/ |
COPE -- In his 25 years of life, Phillip Martin Whetstone (Cope, SC), didn't make friends, he made family. His school family of classmates and teachers will remember the class clown who was always working to make others laugh and still managed to get the answers right. His coon hunting family will remember him trekking through the woods with T-bone, his favorite English coon hound. His sports families will remember his strong competitive streak. His farming family will remember him on a tractor working long hours at a job he loved. His Dominion Energy / Cope Station family will remember his mischievous eyes looking out under his hard hat, trying to figure out how to have fun while keeping the lights on.
But his most important family was his son, Bentley Wayne Whetstone, his favorite sidekick whether hunting, fishing, or hanging out on the farm. His love for Bentley was evident to everyone. His sisters, Madison (Bo) Faile and Katie Whetstone will forever be grateful for their protective older brother. His brothers, Jonathan, Nate, Matthew, and Jeremiah Whetstone will miss the way he played with them and teased them. Phillip's dad and stepmom, Mark and Maryann Whetstone, will forever be grateful for his role in bringing them together and forever proud of the way he overcame obstacles to become the hardworking man that he was. His grandparents, Billy and Elaine Whetstone, played a huge role in his life, from cheering him on at sporting events to teaching him how to grow the best cantaloupe to showing him how to love and care for his family first. His aunts and uncles, Caroline and Gregg Covington and Julie and Joey Phillips were always there to support and encourage him (and fuss when he needed it). His cousins, Anna Covington, Brody Phillips and Abby Grace Phillips were often as close as siblings and loved his ability to keep the family laughing.
He will be greatly missed by his mother, Sabrina Kaiser Carroll (Bruce); his uncle, Buck Kaiser (Allen Sharpe); three cousins, Sydney, Joshua, Garrick and their mother, Hope Odom.
The outpouring of love and concern has been overwhelming. Thank you for your patience as we finalized the arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at The Roc at St. George Baptist Church, 2590 Shillings Bridge Road, Orangeburg. Rev. Larry Williams and Keller Kissam will be officiating. Burial will follow at Barnwell Memory Gardens, 1624 Main Street, Barnwell.
The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at The Roc at St. George Baptist Church prior to the service.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Mark Whetstone, Benjamin Hughes, Joshua Deloach, Bryson Whetstone, Roger Smith, Mark Shirey, Joey Brown and Michael Porter.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Cope Station Material Handlers from Dominion Energy, Cope Station.
Memorials may be made to the S.C. State Coonhunters Association, c/o Doug Shuler, 151 Gransplace Lane, Santee, SC 29142. Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net. | 2023-06-29T06:19:08+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/news/local/obituaries/phillip-martin-whetstone----cope/article_53b86f94-f1c5-5860-84f2-ccccf5928bbb.html |
GINEBRA (AP) — ONU confirma prórroga de acuerdo de Mar Negro para garantizar suministro de grano, alimentos y fertilizantes de Ucrania.
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- Freak accident at Caterpillar foundry killed worker instantly | 2022-11-17T09:55:39+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/ONU-confirma-pr-rroga-de-acuerdo-de-Mar-Negro-17591362.php |
WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
300 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Interstate 5, south of Yreka, and the cities of
Montague, Grenada, Gazelle, and Weed.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to be strongest near
Weed.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A fired-up Yu Darvish struck out nine in seven innings and the scuffling San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Friday night.
“He was terrific,” San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. “You want somebody who’s going to go out there and not worry about pitch counts and try and give you seven innings and give our bullpen a little bit of a break.”
Darvish’s batterymate, Austin Nola, hit an early two-run double to help the Padres win for only the second time in seven games.
“Austin is starting to swing the bat better,” Melvin said. “There is more in there offensively, and I think he will be the first to tell you that, especially against left-handed pitching.”
Ketel Marte had three hits and scored twice for the Diamondbacks, including a solo homer to center field off Darvish (8-4) in the first inning.
San Diego answered with three runs off Madison Bumgarner (5-9) in the second. Nola drove in two with a double down the left-field line and scored from third on Esteury Ruiz’s single two batters later.
Darvish took it from there.
“Obviously I gave up that home run, but me and Nola decided to stick with the game plan. The ball was moving pretty good for me. All in all it was a pretty good outing,” Darvish said through a translator. “The harder cutter was good and also the slider was working pretty good.”
The Padres added two runs in the third on an RBI single by Ha-Seong Kim and Nola’s double-play grounder.
Christian Walker smashed a long two-run homer after Marte singled in the fourth, making it 5-3. Darvish then buckled down and held the Diamondbacks scoreless for the rest of his outing.
“He was having a lot of fun out there,” Nola said. “He was mixing his pitches and seeing what hitters were doing and making adjustments inning by inning.”
Darvish allowed five hits and walked two. Taylor Rogers retired the side in order in the ninth for his 25th save, second-most in the majors.
Bumgarner lasted five innings, giving up five runs — four earned — and eight hits. Arizona relievers Kyle Nelson, Luke Weaver and Caleb Smith each pitched a scoreless inning to keep it close.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Diamondbacks: RHP Ian Kennedy (blood clot in right calf) is expected to return right after the All-Star break. A recent ultrasound showed the clot had dissolved, and Kennedy is expected to pitch in an Arizona Complex League game Saturday.
Padres: SS Fernando Tatis Jr. was cleared to begin his swinging progression, and he started it Friday afternoon at Petco Park with light work off a tee, Melvin said. However, the Padres have not given a projected return date to game action. Tatis underwent surgery to repair the scaphoid bone in his left wrist on March 16. At the time, the team offered a three-month timetable. … OF Jurickson Profar and RHP Steven Wilson were activated from the injured list. Profar was back in the leadoff spot after he sustained a concussion and a cervical sprain in a scary collision with infielder C.J. Abrams last week. Wilson rejoined the bullpen after recovering from a left hamstring injury. OF José Azocar and RHP Tayler Scott were optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
UP NEXT
Diamondbacks LHP Tyler Gilbert (0-3, 5.33 ERA) starts Saturday against LHP Sean Manaea (4-4, 4.09) in the middle game of the series.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.com, a Dubai-based leading digital asset trading platform, has announced to kick off an exclusive token listing of TEB(TEBAH) with USDT trading on June 28, 2022, at 07:00 (UTC). The company excitedly welcomes and congratulates TEB(TEBAH) for the listing.
The endogenous token of the TEBAH ecosystem TEB, is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency. Powered by the Binance BEP-20 token standard, TEB token is responsible for facilitating transactions within the TEBAH ecosystem. The token can be used to perform staking, swapping, and more. As brought by the listing, users can enter spot and future trading with TEB token on XT.com when it goes live.
Regarding deposit, the XT.com team highlighted that everyone is eligible to start depositing their crypto holdings ahead for trading on June 27, at 07:00 (UTC), as TEB/USDT listing is underway. However, onboarding TEB token on XT.com is deemed as an iconic token listing innovation aimed to allow crypto enthusiasts to trade the token for the first time on the platform.
Best of all, the withdrawal section will be available to anyone who participates in TEB/USDT trading on June 29, 2022, at 07:00 (UTC). There are no limitations on traders' ability to trade, withdraw, and transact with the TEB token on XT.com regardless of their geographical areas.
Mo Mukarram, Head of Marketing at XT.com, said, "It's our pleasure to announce the listing of TEB token on XT.com. Our listing of TEB is an integral part of how XT.com has been pivoted as the front-runner in terms of crypto listing innovation. Everyone can use the TEB token for trading, staking, swapping, and payment on our platform."
About TEB(TEBAH)
The TEBAH project develops a system that fixes the issues with the global online digital asset management market. Additionally, TEBAH guarantees to implement a blockchain and metaverse ecosystem to connect development and investment in the real world economy with the first integrated resort and country club, by ensuring returns for investors.
Website: http://official.tebah.io/
About XT.com
Launched in 2018, XT.com is the world's first social infused digital assets trading platform, headquartered in Dubai. It has multiple operation centers across the globe including Singapore and Seoul. With 3+ million registered users, over 300,000+ monthly active users, and 30+ million users in the ecosystem, XT.com strives to cater to its large user base by providing a safe and easy trading experience. The platform currently supports 500+ high-quality currencies and 800+ trading pairs which are accessible to the entire global crypto market.
Website: https://www.xt.com/
Telegram: https://t.me/XTsupport_EN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/XTexchange
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
3-4-9, FIREBALL: 3
(three, four, nine; FIREBALL: three)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
3-4-9, FIREBALL: 3
(three, four, nine; FIREBALL: three) | 2022-08-16T16:08:16+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17376739.php |
WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
445 PM CDT Tue Jul 12 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Fort
Bend and south central Harris Counties through 515 PM CDT...
At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mid West, or over Piney Point Village, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sugar Land, northwestern Missouri City, Stafford, Hunters Creek
Village, Bunker Hill Village, Piney Point Village, Town West, Mission
Bend, southeastern Eldridge / West Oaks, Spring Branch West, Meadows
Place, Hedwig Village, Westwood, Four Corners, Alief, Westchase,
Sharpstown, Fifth Street, Briar Forest and Braeburn.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2980 9554 2974 9547 2955 9557 2970 9574
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 044DEG 12KT 2974 9554
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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As FOX8 points out, nearly 8% of U.S. adults experience seasonal depression during the winter holidays. It is a time when feelings of loneliness are intensified by the many social events that occur during the last few weeks of the year. For some, however, even after the holidays have ended, those undesirable feelings can continue to escalate.
While each individual has a different elixir of reasons why the time immediately following the holidays can be so emotionally challenging, there are a few strategies that can help you get out of your funk. The items in this article are not meant to treat or cure individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe SAD — they are intended to help people who are looking for a little nudge in the right direction so they can get back to their preholiday selves.
What are post-holiday blues?
Post-holiday blues are feelings of sadness that emerge when the holidays end. These feelings can happen for a variety of reasons. They may be triggered by setting unrealistic goals for yourself — which you believe you failed to live up to. They can be brought about by unpleasant memories of past holidays. For some, the feeling of sadness is a symptom of withdrawal from the adrenaline that accompanies the stress and/or excitement of preparing for the holidays. Lastly, the lack of light over the winter months may put individuals in a slow spiral that starts in the fall and lasts until the spring.
The symptoms that help identify seasonal depression can be as subtle as craving carbs or having lower energy levels. Other signs include mood changes, seemingly inexplicable aches and pains, sleep changes, weight gain and a withdrawal from activities you previously enjoyed.
Strategies to reduce post-holiday sadness
Depending on the underlying cause for your post-holiday sadness, your path back to wellness will entail different strategies. According to the Mayo Clinic, you can combat the effects of SAD by using prescribed medication, which can help increase serotonin levels, or try vitamin D supplements. Engaging in aerobic exercise and ensuring you get a quality night’s sleep are also essential to maintaining a positive outlook. Additionally, using a light therapy lamp for just 30-60 minutes a day can have a dramatic impact on your symptoms.
Items that can help lift you out of your post-holiday funk
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When you purchase this top-quality studio cycle, you get a 30-day membership to iFIT so you can stream live and on-demand workouts. The model has an adjustable display screen, a quieter incline motor and it can auto-adjust resistance so you can enjoy a hands-free workout. The Bluetooth connectivity allows you to pair your own Bluetooth headphones to the bike for a high-quality audio experience.
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Lack of sleep has been linked to depression. If you have trouble falling and staying asleep, a white noise sound machine could be beneficial. This model by Yogasleep features a lightweight, portable design. Besides the company’s trademark white noise, this unit has 16 additional sound options that can help you get the rest you need to feel fully refreshed in the morning.
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Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
It can be difficult to wake up on dark winter mornings. If this is the case for you, a sunrise alarm clock may be the answer. Philips’ dawn simulator features 20 brightness settings along with three wake-up sounds that help gently rouse you from your sleep with a natural light that can help combat seasonal depression.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, a lamp that offers 10,000 Lux can be effective at reducing the symptoms of winter depression. This full-spectrum UV-free light therapy lamp provides a safe way to help diminish the symptoms brought about by SAD. The evenly distributed light is flicker-free, glare-free, and hotspot-free. It can help boost your mood and increase your energy throughout the darker winter months. The slim, lightweight design makes this model suitable for on-the-go applications.
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XIAMEN, China, Oct. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by Red Dot, Contemporary Good Design Award (abbreviated as CGD) aims to select good designs for contemporary society and aspires to provide the highest quality of package to its winners.
As the main backing of CGD, Red Dot Design Museum Xiamen tries the best to ensure Contemporary Good Design Award winners receive winner benefits such as license to use the winner label, invitation of exhibitions, resource match making, and etc., so that winners will gain international reputation as well as huge market promotion opportunities.
The Contemporary Good Design Award was jointly initiated by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG and Xiamen Culture Media Group in 2015. With over 60 years of experience and expertise in operating a world-leading design award, together with its access to world-class design resources, Red Dot is in charge of the full judging process, including finding international jury and the judging of entries to ensure the professionalism, fairness and authority of the Contemporary Good Design Award. CGD also builds a bridge between good design, enterprises and global businesses, helps Chinese brands toward the national market and the international stage, and links the Chinese market for foreign enterprises.
The Contemporary Good Design Award has been held for seven consecutive years and has received many outstanding products from over 30 countries and regions around the world, including China, Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Japan and so on. Thousands of those entries have won distinctions, including entries from some of the world's leading firms including Audi, BMW, Baidu, Dell, Lenovo, SIEMENS, PHILIPS and TCL, as well as Chinese emerging brands driven by design innovation such as Intretech and Roidmi.
New Meta Category:"Smart Products"
Contemporary Good Design covers the traditional category, including home furniture, lamps and lighting, leisure and entertainment, medical equipment and packaging. In 2022, a new meta category - "Smart Products" is added as well. Internet and digital products related to data collection, data processing, integrated system networking and interactive design can compete in this meta category.
Additional benefits to provide more opportunities to winners
In response to the challenges faced by winners as they work to draw worldwide attention for their works, the CGD 2022 will provide winners with additional tailored benefits, including an exhibition tour, networking opportunities for designs, marketing campaigns and sales channel support with the aim of meeting winners' needs to promote their products and brands, increase sales and match with industry expectations. The new level of support will also help accelerate the transformation of consumption patterns and industry sectors.
Entries can be submitted up until 11:59 PM Beijing Time on October 14, 2022. For more information, please visit http://www.cgdaward.com/.
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PHOENIX, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, announced today announced the management team will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Lytham Partners Investor Select Conference, taking place virtually on January 31, 2023.
Company Webcast
The Company's webcast presentation will be available for viewing at 9:00am ET on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, on the Company's website at https://senestech.investorroom.com/ or https://wsw.com/webcast/lytham7/snes/2054070. The webcast will also be archived and available for replay.
1x1 Meetings
Management will be participating in virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the event. To arrange a meeting with management, please contact Lytham Partners at 1x1@lythampartners.com or register at https://www.lythampartners.com/winter2023invreg/.
About SenesTech
We are "The Pest Control Difference" for the 21st century. We are rodent fertility control specialists fueled by our passion to create a healthy environment by virtually eliminating rodent pest populations. We keep an inescapable truth in mind: 2 rats and their descendants can be responsible for the birth of up to 15,000 pups in a year. We invented ContraPest, the only U.S. EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats. ContraPest fits seamlessly into all integrated pest management programs, greatly improving the overall goal of effective rat management. We strive for clean cities, efficient businesses, and happy households – with a product that was designed to be effective and sustainable without killing rats. At SenesTech, we don't just eliminate rats. We make a better world.
For more information visit https://senestech.com/ and https://contrapeststore.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing paragraphs contain forward-looking statements that involve estimates, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. "Forward-looking statements" may be preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will," "should," "expected," "anticipates," "continue," "eventually," "believes," or "projected." Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the potential impact and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results of operations and financial performance; any measures the Company has and may take in response to COVID-19 and any expectations the Company may have with respect thereto; the Company's strategy and target marketing and markets; continuing the Company's vision; expected benefits of the Company's initiatives and continuation of those initiatives; deployment of the Company's product; the continuation or expansion of the use of ContraPest; demand for ContraPest; the Company's expectation regarding costs, expenses and cash and continuing its cost improvement plan; future financial results; and the Company's execution of its strategic business plan.
CONTACT:
Investor: Robert Blum, Lytham Partners, LLC, 602-889-9700, senestech@lythampartners.com
Company: Tom Chesterman, Chief Financial Officer, SenesTech, Inc., 928-779-4143
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SPORTS DRIVE: Catch up with Coach Ken Plunk and Hart Pisani
Published: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Coach Ken Punk and Hart Pisani on the Sports Drive, you can watch it here.
Ken Plunk, Tascosa Football Head Coach:
Tascosa Football head coach Ken Plunk talks to us about Coach Hamrick his defensive coordinator for the last 8 years, about his new position in Borger as football head coach, how he feels going into the season and more!
Hart Pisani, Amarillo Globe-News Reporter:
Amarillo Globe-News Sports Reporter Hart Pisani talks to us about the football season quickly approaching, expectations for some teams this season and more!
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Indian Health Service steps up COVID, other vaccine push
PHOENIX (AP) — The Indian Health Service says all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment, when appropriate. Tursday’s announcement of the new vaccine strategy said that throughout the coronavirus pandemic, American Indians and Alaska Natives have had among the nation’s highest COVID-19 vaccination rates. But Indigenous people are especially vulnerable to vaccine-preventable illness. IHS officials recently noticed fewer patients were getting the vaccine. Patients have also fallen behind in jabs for childhood diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella as well as shingles shots for older adults and flu shots for all. | 2022-11-17T21:29:33+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/11/17/indian-health-service-steps-up-covid-other-vaccine-push/ |
WHL
All Times Local
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Monday's results
Brandon 3 Calgary 2
Tuesday's results
Portland 5 Edmonton 2
Kelowna 2 Victoria 1 (OT)
Seattle 5 Medicine Hat 2
Wednesday's results
Regina 3 Prince Albert 0
Winnipeg 4 Lethbridge 1
Brandon 2 Prince George 1
Everett 6 Edmonton 2
Victoria 5 Kelowna 2
Medicine Hat 11 Tri-City 3
Friday's results
Regina at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Kamloops at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Edmonton at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Everett at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Brandon at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Red Deer at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Prince George, 6 p.m.
Calgary at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Kamloops at Portland, 6 p.m.
Lethbridge at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Victoria, 6:05 p.m.
Seattle at Everett, 6:05 p.m.
Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Calgary at Saskatoon, 4 p.m.
Lethbridge at Regina, 4 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 4:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Brandon at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. | 2022-10-14T07:06:00+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17508571.php |
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer conducted her second international trade mission of the year this week, spending two days in Austria and Latvia meeting with both business and government leaders.
Whitmer, who spoke with The Associated Press upon returning to Michigan on Friday, said the international trips are “an important part of the job,” as the state looks to grow relationships and “secure additional economic opportunities for our state.”
In Latvia, the second-term Democratic governor and close ally of U.S. President Joe Biden met with Latvian President Egils Levits and other ranking officials before visiting Michigan national guard troops stationed in the country.
Latvia is “Michigan's European ally,” Whitmer said. The partnership between the country and state has reached 30 years. Former Gov. Rick Snyder visited the country in 2018 for the unveiling of a roadway being named “Michigan Avenue.”
Whitmer also used the visit to Latvia, which borders Russia, to show support for Ukraine in what she described in a statement following the visit as “Russia's illegal war.”
“It has become more important than ever to support our allies around the world to protect democracy,” Whitmer said in the statement.
The comments stand in contrast to those of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who characterized the war earlier this year as a "territorial dispute," before walking back the comment. Whitmer told the AP that it's “sad to see these political points being scored with Kremlin talking points.”
In Austria, she met with business executives at AVL List GmbH, a global automotive supplier. The company's North American headquarters are in Michigan, and Whitmer said she discussed future expansion in the state.
Whitmer spent five days in Europe in January, where she spoke at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos and visited Norway. The trip, according to her office, was vital in securing a $400 million hydrogen facility in the state announced by Norwegian green hydrogen company Nel last week.
Whitmer has been frequently mentioned as a future presidential candidate, but she shot down any speculation that the overseas trips may signal any future ambitions.
"No one should read anything more into it other than it was an economic development trip and an opportunity to see our troops,” she said. | 2023-05-12T22:08:07+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/whitmer-meets-with-government-business-leaders-18096991.php |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration now investigating Greer man's disappearance
Duncan Alexander Burrell Gordon was last seen in May at the Industrial Recycling and Recovery in Greer.
Duncan Alexander Burrell Gordon was last seen in May at the Industrial Recycling and Recovery in Greer.
Duncan Alexander Burrell Gordon was last seen in May at the Industrial Recycling and Recovery in Greer.
A federal agency is now part of the investigation into a South Carolina man's disappearance.
South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA) confirms the agency is investigating the missing person's case of Duncan Alexander Burrell Gordon.
Gordon was last seen in May at the Industrial Recovery and Recycling in Greer.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger has previously said his "office has been given information that warrants an investigation, but I do not have a body as is the usual mode we are accustomed to."
Clevenger told WYFF News 4 on Thursday that there is no update on the case, other than OSHA investigating, and it remains a missing person's case. | 2022-06-30T15:08:54+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/osha-coroner-investigating-south-carolina-man-disappearance/40471738 |
TALLINN, Estonia — A court in Belarus has convicted a dissident journalist who was removed from a commercial airplane that was forced to land in the country.
Raman Pratasevich stood trial on charges of organizing unrest and plotting to seize power. The court sentenced him to eight years in prison on Wednesday.
Pratasevich and his Russian girlfriend were arrested in May 2021 when their Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was ordered to land in the capital of Belarus, Minsk.
Belarusian authorities said there was a bomb threat but later said no explosives were found on board. The incident elicited outrage in Western countries, with officials condemning it as tantamount to hijacking.
Pratasevich ran a Telegram messaging app channel that was widely used by participants in mass protests against the disputed August 2020 election that gave authoritarian Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term in office.
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Rush Enterprises Inc. (RUSHB) on Tuesday reported earnings of $98.3 million in its second quarter.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Nearly 53,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products are being recalled over potential listeria contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall Sunday, which includes eight different products.
The sausage products are commonly found on charcuterie boards and were shipped from Daniele International LLC, a Mapleville, Rhode Island, establishment.
These items were shipped to retail locations across the country between December 23, 2022, through January 17, 2023, and are affected by the recall:
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “FREDERIK’S by Meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with a sell-by date of 4/15/23.
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTERIE TRIO” with sell-by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with a sell-by date of 12/23/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA SALAMI” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA CALABRESE, PROSCIUTTO & COPPA” with a sell-by date of 5/6/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA GENOA SALAMI, UNCURED PEPPERONI & HARD SALAMI” with a use-by date of 5/4/23.
- 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection SOPRESSATA, CAPOCOLLO, HARD SALAME” with a sell-by date of 4/14/23.
There will also be an establishment number “EST. 54” inside the USDA mark of inspection. You can also find the full labels here.
According to the FSIS, the problem was discovered when a routine inspection found listeria on surfaces that were in contact with the products.
So far, there haven’t been any confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illness due to anyone eating these ready-to-eat sausage products, but consumers are encouraged to toss them out immediately or return them from where they were purchased.
Listeria, which can be caused by ingesting contaminated deli meats, soft cheeses and raw sprouts (among other contaminated items) can produce flu-like symptoms and confusion. Pregnant people, newborns and the elderly are at the highest risk of complications or death, according to the CDC.
Individuals who are pregnant, 65 years or older, or have a weakened immune system, are at the highest risk of becoming severely ill from listeria.
Even if you are not among those groups, there are still steps you can take to protect yourself, like reheating deli meats and cheeses to 165 degrees and cleaning your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched those foods.
Symptoms of listeria illness include fatigue, fever, neck stiffness, or muscle aches.
If you have food safety questions, you can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) Monday-Friday.
For anyone that needs to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, visit the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.
The CDC launched a multi-state investigation into a listeria outbreak connected to deli meats and cheeses late last year. As of Monday, the investigation remains active. One person has died and 13 others have been hospitalized because of the outbreak, according to the CDC. | 2023-01-30T23:59:45+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/nearly-53000-pounds-of-charcuterie-meat-recalled-over-listeria-concerns/ |
How to watch this Phoenix chef compete on 'Chopped: Casino Royale XL'
Chef Jorge Gomez, a corporate chef and partner at Humble Pie and Humble Bistro is competing on Food Network's "Chopped: Casino Royale XL: Battle Four," airing on Jan. 24.
In this competition, the contestants are allowed to gamble away an ingredient they don't like to cook with. For example, one basket features something called "goat water."
But giving away an ingredient does not guarantee getting back a better ingredient. It depends on what number the players roll. Odd numbers result in a worse ingredients, while even numbers bring better ones.
Who is chef Jorge Gomez?
Born in Hermosillo, Mexico, Gomez graduated from the Culinary Institute of Mexico in Puebla. But his love of cooking started even early. At a young age he learned the secrets of the kitchen from his grandmother.
His professional experience here in the Valley includes stints as corporate executive chef at Genuine Concepts: The VIG, The Beverly, The McMillan and The Little Woody.
Gomez is also no stranger to the Food Network. He competed and won both "Guy's Grocery Games" and the "Ultimate Summer Cook-Off" in 2018.
The chef is in the process of opening two new concepts in metro Phoenix: Humble Oysters and Bubbles on High Street, set to open at the beginning of March, and Humble Tortas and Tacos inside Terminal three of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, set to open in February.
How to watch Gomez compete on Food Network's 'Chopped, Casino Royale XL: Battle Four'
Season 54, episode 5 airs on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. MST on Food Network.
Stream it on FoodNetwork.com and Discovery Plus.
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Reach the reporter at BAnooshahr@azcentral.com. Follow @banooshahr on Twitter.
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HYDERABAD, India (AP) — India celebrated its two historic Academy Awards with enthusiasm befitting the high-energy best original song “Naatu Naatu.”
The dance anthem from the blockbuster Telugu-language action epic “RRR” is the first from an Indian film to earn a nomination and win and has dazzled audiences everywhere with its energetic tempo and choreography.
“The Elephant Whisperers” was named best short documentary at Sunday’s night’s ceremony in a first for an Indian production. The documentary, which is streaming on Netflix, follows the story of a couple in southern India who devote themselves to caring for an orphaned elephant and explores the bond between humans and animals.
“Congratulations India” trended on Twitter after “Naatu Naatu” by M.M. Keeravani and Chandrabose trumped the likes of Rihanna and Lady Gaga to win best original song.
In the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where the predominant language is Telugu, fans were elated over the Telugu song’s global triumph. “It’s an incredible feeling. Finally, a Telugu film did it and we have won an Oscar,” rejoiced Venkata Ramanna, a software engineer, who described the win as “exhilarating.”
From Indian celebrities and politicians to cricketers and regular citizens, social media in India was awash with congratulations.
“#NaatuNaatu on top of the world!!!” cheered Chiranjeevi, a prominent Telugu film actor and former politician, on Twitter.
“Exceptional! The popularity of ‘Naatu Naatu’ is global,” tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He also congratulated the female duo behind “The Elephant Whisperers,” director Kartiki Gonsalves and producer Guneet Monga, for highlighting the “importance of sustainable development and living in harmony with nature.”
Monga tweeted that the award was “historic” for India and for women: “To all the women watching….The future is audacious and the future is here,” she wrote.
Licypriya Kangujam, a young climate activist in India, called the documentary win a proud moment for every environmentalist.
But the hashtags Naatu Naatu and RRR dominated social media feeds Monday.
The three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time and pairs two of the country’s biggest stars: N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan.
It also quickly climbed U.S. box-office charts before it found an even wider audience on Netflix, where it ranked among the top 10 non-English language films for weeks. The massively popular song also won a Golden Globe award in January.
“Naatu Naatu is an emotion across the globe,” Charan posted on Twitter as he congratulated the “RRR” team. “This award belongs to every Indian actor, technician and filmgoer,” he wrote.
The song was shot in August 2021 in front of Ukraine’s Mariinskyi Palace, the official residence of the president in Kyiv, months before Russia invaded the country. The crew took 15 days to shoot the music video, which featured around 50 dancers and up to 400 extras.
In an interview with Variety in January, director S.S. Rajamouli said he wanted to explore the movie’s anti-colonial themes in the song through an action sequence that saw the film’s two main Indian actors out-dance the British. He said he wanted choreography “that would look great with two people doing it together, but not so complicated that no-one could do it.”
The fast-paced dance steps quickly went viral, sparking a TikTok challenge where users attempted to recreate the acrobatic moves. The catchy tempo became an internet sensation, having racked up more than 122 million views on YouTube.
Backstage at the awards ceremony, Keeravani was emotional about the win. “It’s just the beginning of everything,” he said. “For the world, particularly the Western world, folks are more on India and Asian music. It’s just long due. I feel very happy to open doors and the world to embrace my culture.”
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See more AP Academy Awards coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/academy-awards | 2023-03-13T20:47:11+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/india-enthuses-over-oscars-for-naatu-naatu-elephant-doc/ |
Multimillion-dollar grants from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support science sharing worldwide
COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) announced today that preprint servers bioRxiv and medRxiv have received renewed funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). CZI has supported bioRxiv since 2017 and medRxiv since 2020. The newest grants, totaling $6.1 million, will support the expansion of the servers' operations until 2024 and a partnership with annotation platform Hypothes.is to improve processes for commenting and providing feedback around preprints.
With CZI's encouragement and financial backing, bioRxiv (pronounced "bio archive") and medRxiv ("med archive") have quickly become central information resources, transforming the way scientists communicate worldwide. The servers offer researchers a zero-cost platform for sharing and comparing their work. Manuscripts are screened but not peer-reviewed. Authors post them whenever they wish, not as a consequence of journal submission, and update them as required. The preprints attract attention, feedback, and citations, and enable early collaboration among scientists. Each year, bioRxiv and medRxiv host the discoveries of tens of thousands of scientists and share them with tens of millions of readers.
John Inglis, co-founder of bioRxiv and medRxiv, said: "Our preprint team is hugely encouraged by CZI's commitment to continue supporting our work and vision for the future. We're planning for continued growth and greater diversity of authors and content, while bringing more scientists into the conversations happening on and beyond these rapid, open communication platforms. Preprints in biomedicine have made it possible to re-imagine research communication, and we look forward to working with partners, including institutions and other funding organizations, interested in joining CZI and CSHL in achieving that bold ambition."
"The bioRxiv and medRxiv servers have transformed the way biomedical science is shared and how researchers collaborate," said Steve Quake, CZI head of science. "We're excited to expand our support for these platforms and hope other institutions participate in efforts to further grow these essential resources."
"The promise of an open, interoperable conversation layer for feedback, review, community, and more over the literature is profound," said Dan Whaley, Founder/CEO of Hypothes.is. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with the team at bioRxiv to meet the needs of their community."
The medRxiv server is co-managed by CSHL, Yale University, and global knowledge provider BMJ. Yale University Professor of Medicine Harlan Krumholz, co-founder of medRxiv and head of the Yale Open Data Access (YODA) Project, said: "medRxiv has transformed clinical research, and yet has just gotten started. The goal is to engage all scientists in early and frequent sharing of data so they can foster collaboration, elicit constructive feedback, and accelerate science to improve patient outcomes."
Founded in 1890, CSHL has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit Laboratory employs 1,000 people including 600 scientists, students, and technicians. For more information, visit www.cshl.edu.
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A sweet tribute to fallen New Haven firefighter
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Friday marked two years since New Haven fire fighter Ricardo Torres Jr. lost his life while battling a house fire.
His two young sons, one who never even got the chance to meet his dad, honored him by helping others.
“When Ricardo passed away it was 2 weeks before Oliver’s first birthday and I was still pregnant with Crew so they don’t really have the memories with Ricardo,” said Erica Martinez.
His wife Erica Martinez lost the love of her life while he fought a fire on Valley Street.
“Grieving never ends but we’re trying to come up with a new mindset, let’s celebrate him, let’s celebrate who he was and to us, who he still is,” said Torres’s mom Cathy Foster-Mendez.
In addition to the lemonade stand and giving back to the community, his fire fighter brothers honored him by raising a flag in his memory to mark the day.
Oliver and Crew also got a chance to visit the Memorial Garden and their father’s bench outside of Engine Company Six.
Torres’s dad Armand Mendez said, “watching those little boys the way they’re growing up and the way they look just like their dad, every single way, personality, looks, reminds you of what Rick really stood for.”
“All of the money raised today is being donated to a local food pantry, going right back into the community, because they say that’s what Ricardo was all about,” said Matt McFarland.
Cathy said, “he was a pillar of the community, if anyone needed help, if anyone needed anything, Ricardo was there.”
Torres left such a great impact and now his little boys will carry on their father’s legacy.
“Hopefully it’s something that we’ll continue to do the next year and the next year and as the boys get older, maybe they’ll be more hands on in the community going into food shelters and giving back that way,” said Martinez. “I look forward to that.”
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Over Easy prepares to close after serving customers for more than a decade
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Another Birmingham restaurant is closing its doors after serving customers for more than a decade.
Over Easy made the announcement on its Facebook page Tuesday.
The owner said they managed to stay afloat at the peak of the pandemic, but a shortage of available and reliable employees, coupled with inflation, led them to make the tough decision to close permanently.
“It really started when COVID started. We were just never able to recover the way that we wanted to.”
Steven Jackson is the owner of Over Easy, where he and his loyal staff have served customers for nearly 12 years.
“Numbers way behind where we were before COVID and eventually, you’ve got to stop the bleeding…and it’s done,” Jackson explained.
Jackson said the nationwide hiring shortage played a major role in the tough decision to close.
He said in a lot ways, that was tougher than dealing with the shutdown and then operating at half capacity when they were finally able to reopen.
“‘Cause we knew at least what we were getting into, but with the labor shortage, you just never have known from day-to-day the situation you would be in. Who would be at work, if you’d have enough people to cover the shift,” Jackson explained.
And inflation was the final straw.
“We sell a whole lot of eggs and my cost of eggs had gone up at one point 350%. So, it’s really difficult to manage your cost of goods when they’re up 350%,” Jackson said.
Jackson said eggs are just one example, but the cost of many other menu items went up as well, and sadly, Over Easy isn’t alone.
According to the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association, 59% of Alabama operators said business conditions are worse now than they were three months ago.
And 65% of restaurants took on new loan debt to stay afloat.
Those loans are coming due now, and the association wants local lawmakers to step in.
“You’ll see in other states, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, the legislatures took money from the American Rescue Plan and helped their small businesses and we’ve yet to see that happen in Alabama. The legislature has another billion dollars that they can allocate, and we’d like to see some relief come to our small businesses,” said President & CEO of the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association, Mindy Hanan.
Jackson said he’s grateful for the staff and the loyal customers that have stuck beside him through this difficult time.
Friday is the last day you’ll be able to enjoy a meal at Over Easy.
Jackson said the closing is bittersweet, but he remains hopeful that a new opportunity is coming soon.
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Copyright 2022 WBRC. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-01T02:44:31+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/09/01/over-easy-prepares-close-after-serving-customers-more-than-decade/ |
First Period_1, Dallas, Seguin 4 (Robertson, Hintz), 2:22 (pp). 2, Dallas, Robertson 2 (Heiskanen, Hintz), 11:04 (pp). Penalties_Minnesota bench, served by Reaves (Kneeing), 2:14; Foligno, MIN (Misconduct), 2:14; Heiskanen, DAL (Interference), 4:56; Middleton, MIN (Cross Checking), 10:47.
Second Period_3, Dallas, Marchment 1 (Hintz, Seguin), 1:19. Penalties_Zuccarello, MIN (Tripping), 2:06; Domi, DAL (Cross Checking), 4:38; Suter, DAL (Holding), 7:57; Dumba, MIN (Roughing), 10:38; Harley, DAL (Roughing), 10:38; Lindell, DAL (Interference), 14:52.
Third Period_4, Dallas, Dellandrea 1 (Domi, Suter), 16:03 (en). Penalties_Nyquist, MIN (Tripping), 2:12; Hartman, MIN (Roughing), 4:38; Dellandrea, DAL (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 4:38; Boldy, MIN (Cross Checking), 18:41; Kiviranta, DAL (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 18:41.
Shots on Goal_Minnesota 5-13-9_27. Dallas 11-7-7_25.
Power-play opportunities_Minnesota 0 of 3; Dallas 2 of 6.
Goalies_Minnesota, Gustavsson 2-2-0 (24 shots-21 saves). Dallas, Oettinger 3-2-0 (27-27).
A_18,532 (18,532). T_2:29.
Referees_Steve Kozari, Chris Lee. Linesmen_David Brisebois, Ryan Gibbons. | 2023-04-26T03:35:05+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/dallas-4-minnesota-0-17918833.php |
(NEXSTAR) – It’s official: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are now officially parents after welcoming their first child in Los Angeles earlier this month, according to reports.
Rihanna first revealed her pregnancy while walking through Harlem with A$AP Rocky in January. Since then, she has appeared at various events showing off her baby bump, including fashion week stops in Milan and Paris.
Sources tell TMZ that Rihanna, 34, gave birth on May 13, but the boy’s name hasn’t yet been released. Another source tells Entertainment Tonight that the family has “not left each other’s side” since the boy’s birth.
Rihanna spoke of motherhood in 2019 at her fifth Diamond Ball in New York City.
“I’m a Black woman. I came from a Black woman, who came from a Black woman, who came from a Black woman, and I’m going to give birth to a Black woman. It’s a no-brainer. That’s who I am. It’s the core of who I am in spirit and DNA.”
She and rapper A$AP Rocky have been together since 2020.
This news comes a month after A$AP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. The rapper was accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who suffered a minor injury, during an argument, Nexstar’s KTLA reports.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-05-19T20:22:59+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/rihanna-gives-birth-to-first-child-with-aap-rocky-reports/ |
Acquisition to Further Equifax Global Footprint in Digital Identity and Fraud Prevention Solutions
ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) is expanding its global footprint in digital identity and fraud prevention with a definitive agreement to acquire Midigator LLC, a provider of post-transaction fraud mitigation solutions. With the rise of global ecommerce sales, expected to hit $5.5 trillion in 2022, transaction disputes and chargebacks are also surging. Midigator's highly automated, data-driven chargeback prevention and chargeback dispute management solutions complement the Equifax Kount Identity Trust Global Network, which uses award-winning Artificial Intelligence (AI) to link trust and fraud data signals from 32 billion digital interactions, 17 billion unique devices, and five billion annual transactions across 200 countries and territories.
"We're energized to expand our Identity & Fraud capabilities with the acquisition of Midigator. The New Equifax is much more than a credit bureau. Midigator expands our robust differentiated data assets and Kount acquisition in 2021 to bring global businesses the information and solutions they need to better manage fraud across the complete customer lifecycle," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. "With our Equifax Cloud™ driven data & analytics capabilities and the powerful combination of Midigator and our Kount Identity & Fraud solutions, Equifax is poised to capitalize on new revenue streams and relationships, broadening our digital identity footprint in a fast growing space. This is our 12th acquisition since the beginning of 2021 and we are continuing to reinvest our strong free cash flow in strategic bolt-on acquisitions to expand our capabilities and drive growth in the future."
With global omnichannel digital payments expected to grow from 2.6 billion users in 2020 to over 4.4 billion in 2025, dispute and chargeback rates present growing problems for businesses around the world. Founded in 2013, Midigator offers a technology platform designed to not only automate the dispute response process, but to provide the real-time data businesses need to know why chargebacks are occurring in the first place and better understand their customers. Midigator has prevented more than 2.7 million chargebacks. The resulting granular, post-transaction data and digital signals complement the Equifax Kount dataset and augment AI-driven Kount preventative fraud products to combat the illegitimate chargebacks known as "friendly" fraud as well as criminal fraud activities.
"The acquisition of Midigator will bolster the expansion of our digital identity network for current and prospective customers while further enabling new forms of engagement in online commerce," said Sid Singh, President of United States Information Solutions (USIS) at Equifax. "We're seeing strong demand from clients and partners for digital identity and fraud prevention solutions that encompass the entire customer journey, specifically around the desire to mitigate and manage post-transaction issues. Many organizations are in markets that weren't prone to friendly fraud before. Now they are. By combining our Kount pre-authorization and preventative protection capabilities with Midigator's complementary intelligent post-authorization and automated chargeback technologies, we'll be able to provide a complete solution that enhances customer experience while helping businesses to protect and recover revenue."
"We believe that Midigator's chargeback representment and dispute management solutions are a strong complement to the current Equifax digital enablement and fraud control offerings," said Brad Wiskirchen, General Manager of Kount, an Equifax company. "This acquisition will strongly position us for continued product innovation and provide our customers and partners with the advanced tools and insights they need to protect and recover revenue by combatting illegitimate chargebacks."
"Midigator was founded by e-commerce merchants to solve friendly fraud challenges. Over the last decade, companies ranging from startups to established brands have used Midigator for intelligent chargeback responses, in-depth analytics, real-time account reporting and dispute processes," said Corey Baggett, Founder and CEO of Midigator. "Our solutions are grounded in a strong foundation of data analysis and we're excited for the new opportunities and product innovation that will come from having our offerings combined with the expansive set of Equifax data, analytics and products."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. The acquisition is not anticipated to have a material impact on 2022 Equifax financial results. As part of the transaction, LLR Partners, who invested in Midigator in 2018, will exit the business. Raymond James served as financial advisor and Goodwin Proctor served as legal advisor to Midigator in this transaction. King & Spalding LLP served as the legal advisor to Equifax.
Once the transaction closes, Midigator will become part of the Equifax USIS business unit.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. All statements that address operating performance and events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to our ability to successfully consummate the proposed transaction, the expected financial and operational benefits, synergies and growth from the Midigator acquisition and our ability to integrate Midigator and its products, services, technologies, IT systems and personnel into our operations, and similar statements about our outlook and our business plans are forward-looking statements. We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in our 2021 Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings. As a result of such risks and uncertainties, we urge you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employees, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 11,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
ABOUT MIDIGATOR LLC
Midigator provides an effective and efficient alternative approach to the manual processes typically used to manage chargeback disputes: intelligent chargeback technology. With intuitive features that remove complexities and flexible automation that reduces costs, clients recover more revenue and prevent more chargebacks — all with unparalleled ROI. To learn more about managing chargebacks smarter, visit Midigator.com today.
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Voters picking McEachin successor in Virginia’s 4th District
By SARAH RANKIN
Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Voters in a Richmond-based Virginia congressional district are deciding who will represent an open seat previously held by the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin. Polls are open Tuesday in the special election for the blue-leaning 4th District from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Democratic nominee Jennifer McClellan is widely seen as the heavy favorite over her GOP opponent, pastor Leon Benjamin. McClellan is a veteran state legislator who if elected would be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. Benjamin is a Navy veteran who has espoused conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and election fraud. | 2023-02-21T08:25:16+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/02/20/voters-picking-mceachin-successor-in-virginias-4th-district/ |
- New ultra premium car and EV mobility brand, AEHRA™ redefines travelling experience
- AEHRA encompasses compelling blend of Italian design, world-class engineering and US customer service
- All-new AEHRA models will feature emotional and aerodynamically honed styling, housing serenely designed interiors which truly unlock the advantages of EV platform technology to eclipse all competitor offerings
- Two initial models – an SUV and a Sedan – to be revealed later this year, with production scheduled for early 2025 and first customer deliveries in 2025
- Asset-light business model to be aligned to cherry-picking of world's finest technology
- Leadership team with extensive senior-level global OEM automotive experience
MILAN, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEHRA, a new global ultra premium electric automotive brand, destined to eclipse all existing standards for in-cabin comfort, space, ownership and travelling experience, has been launched today.
The name AEHRA derives from the Latin 'aera,' which means 'era' but also 'parameter from which a change begins.' The company will unveil two groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) models, a sedan, and an SUV, later this year. Both are scheduled to enter production in the first quarter of 2025, with direct deliveries to its first customers planned for mid 2025.
With its R&D Headquartered in Milan, AEHRA is a global company, harnessing the best that the automotive industry can offer: World-class engineering, Italian design and American customer service, combined with the advantages of next-generation EV powertrain and ADAS technology.
A new era of ultra premium EV mobility
Company Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hazim Nada has launched AEHRA with a vision to redefine ultra-high premium sustainable mobility by exploiting the very latest engineering, battery and manufacturing technologies in a manner not yet achieved by any automaker.
AEHRA's vision is to synthesize the elegance of Italian design, global engineering, and American customer service with the future of EV monobodied manufacturing. AEHRA is intensely focused on creating a driving experience that is always extraordinary. For business or pleasure, AEHRA is a valued necessity to everyday life that is as beautiful as it is functional. The mission of AEHRA is to provide customers with an unparalleled driving experience that is beautiful, environmentally respectful, and functional.
Born in the US and raised in Italy, Nada holds an M.S. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Imperial College London. He subsequently flourished in banking, before creating a multinational commodities trading company. Given his knowledge in advanced aerodynamics, in 2015 he founded Aero Gravity, Europe's largest vertical wind tunnel, with AEHRA Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sandro Andreotti.
Nada observed that no automotive manufacturer was taking full advantage of emerging EV architecture to deliver a genuine step-change in vehicle aerodynamics, design, cabin space, comfort and human journey experience. Instead, global OEMs and start-ups alike, remained enthralled to legacy thinking, designing EVs that look like Internal Combustion Engined (ICE) vehicles and manufacturing them and marketing them in an equally archaic manner.
Hazim Nada, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AEHRA, said:
"We created AEHRA with an undiluted vision to tackle some of the fundamental shortcomings in the current global automotive industry. First, to create truly desirable electric cars that are conceptualised from the onset as electric, without the overhang of combustion legacy mindsets, and basing them upon Italian design that finally optimise the benefits which EV design affords, both inside and out.
"AEHRA's vehicle architecture takes the step by addressing the direct shortcomings of designing electric vehicles that maintain the shapes of internal combustion engine traditions. And secondly, to redefine the automotive experience.
"We're not just talking about allowing customers to purchase a car directly online in just a few clicks, we're going to completely rewrite the way that buyers make their way through the full research and purchasing journey, as well as enjoy it to the ultimate, long after they've taken delivery."
Class-leading space and comfort with transformative technology
AHERA's initial SUV will effortlessly accommodate four full-size NBA (National Basketball Association) players while leaving room for a six foot adult in the middle of the rear seat row. A generously sized trunk will offer ample luggage space.
While every AEHRA model will feature the latest ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), for expansion to fully autonomous driving capability in the future, the driver is placed at the very heart of the vehicle. An exceptionally strong, ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque chassis will significantly reduce vehicle weight, enhance range and provide exceptional agility and driving pleasure.
Beyond performance, beyond range
Featuring leading-edge battery platform technology, the AEHRA SUV and sedan will be targeting a range of at least 800km (497 miles) and awe-inspiring performance.
"When AEHRA reaches the market, many of the challenges that impede EV manufacturers today will no longer be an issue. Range anxiety will be of no concern to customers. The differentiating factors will hence be the remaining elements of the customer experience. Innovation will hence no longer need to address range and power but vehicle dynamics, vehicular shapes and all the experiences around the usage and ownership of the vehicle," said Nada.
Frictionless customer experience
The AEHRA team's belief that the potential afforded by state-of-the-art EV architecture is yet to be fully unlocked is matched by its research into the retail model adhered to by most manufacturers for offering a frictionless ultra premium customer journey.
"Over the next couple of years electric vehicles scheduled for production will develop greater performance levels in power and range, surpassing the needs and expectations of nearly all the potential end users. The question thereby remains, once performance and range have been commoditized beyond the needs and expectations, what does the customer experience surrounding electric vehicles demand in innovation? We believe the answer rests in innovating the factors that the customer directly feels and lives: the shapes of the vehicles and the resulting interior cabin spaces. The approach taken by AEHRA in addressing this comes first from our principles with the result being vehicles of outstanding beauty and functionality that will outdate any current shape in circulation," explained Nada.
Asset-light manufacturing for maximum return on investment
When it comes to manufacturing and assembly, AEHRA will mirror its strategic approach of cherry-picking the very best and most innovative technologies and sustainable materials available globally. Rather than create its own production facilities at considerable financial outlay, the company has chosen to remain asset-light and work with leading manufacturing partners.
Roadmap to success
With substantial private funding in place, AEHRA has established a clear roadmap to deliver the strategic goals of its unique, transformative business model.
AEHRA will unveil the final design and names of its SUV and sedan later this year, with production scheduled to commence in 2025, ahead of first customer deliveries later that year.
AHERA Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Hazim Nada and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Sandro Andreotti will be supported by a broad team of distinguished automotive experts with executive global OEM experience. Filippo Perini, who has held numerous senior design roles with companies such as Audi, Lamborghini and Italdesign will serve as Chief Designer.
For more information on AEHRA and to register interest in one of their forthcoming models, see www.aehra.com.
ABOUT AEHRA
AEHRA has been created to deliver a step-change in the design, customer and ownership experience of ultra premium electric vehicles (EVs). Headquartered in Milan, AEHRA is a privately funded global company that disrupts the existing automotive ecosystem by distilling the values of Italian design, world class engineering and American customer service to leverage the advantages of next-generation EV powertrain packaging and technology.
AEHRA is a registered trademark of AEHRA, Inc.
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Severe weather threat emerges in California as onslaught of atmospheric river storms continues to slam state
Widespread flooding was reported across California on Monday, with more than 300 reports of flooding coming into various National Weather Service offices across the state. While heavy rain drenched much of the Golden State, Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties were hit especially hard, with more than 15 inches of rain falling in higher elevations.
LOS ANGELES – The hits keep coming to California as the state deals with an onslaught of atmospheric river storms that has brought torrential rain and life-threatening flooding, mudslides and debris flows to many parts of the state.
Widespread flooding was reported across California on Monday, with more than 300 reports of flooding coming into various National Weather Service offices across the state. While heavy rain drenched much of the Golden State, Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties were hit especially hard, with more than 15 inches of rain falling in higher elevations.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles reported 2.73 inches of rain fell in downtown Los Angeles while Bel Air, just northwest of the city, picked up 5.27 inches of rain.
Several rivers also reported record-high water levels, including the Ventura, Salinas and Sisquoc rivers, as well as Sespe Creek.
Up to 10 inches of rain was also reported in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, especially in Fresno, Mariposa and Tulaire counties.
California has been slammed recently with several storms, including a bomb cyclone that ravaged parts of the state with heavy rain, high winds and pounding surf.
As of Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the series of powerful storms has claimed the lives of at least 14 people, which is more than wildfires over the past two years combined.
There were also reports that a young boy had been swept away by the raging floodwaters in San Luis Obispo County on Monday.
According to FOX 11 in Los Angeles, the boy's shoe was found before the search was called off after about seven hours due to the dangerous conditions.
So far, the boy has not been declared dead, according to San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tony Cipolla.
Tornado threat emerges Tuesday
(FOX Weather)
Another atmospheric river storm will slam into California on Tuesday, but the FOX Forecast Center said it won't be as intense as what occurred Monday when intense bands of flooding rain affected large portions of the state.
Tuesday's rain will be more showery in nature, but it can still cause some serious problems.
In addition to the threat of heavy rain and flooding, a severe weather threat will also emerge.
There is a low chance of thunderstorms that can include small hail, damaging wind gusts, waterspouts and even the risk of a brief tornado.
HOW RARE ARE TORNADOES IN CALIFORNIA?
(FOX Weather)
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center is giving a 2% chance of a tornado occurring within 25 miles of any point across parts of Central California that stretch from San Andreas to Visalia.
There's also a 2% chance that a tornado can spin up within 25 miles of any point along the Southern California coast from San Luis Obispo south through Los Angeles and Santa Ana.
It's been six years since the Los Angeles area was under such a risk, although the northern coastal L.A. area had a 2% risk in 2020.
Already on Tuesday morning, a Tornado Warning was issued in Central California for areas including Modesto, Ceres and Riverbank. Still, there have been no confirmed reports that a tornado touched down during the warning, which was allowed to expire at 4:15 a.m. PST.
HOW YOU SHOULD PREPARE FOR A TORNADO
More rain on the way for California
The FOX Forecast Center said an additional 2 to 6 inches of rain will fall in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range through Wednesday, and another 1 to 3 inches is expected along the coastal ranges of California.
While those totals don't seem like much, because of the saturated soils across the state, any additional rain will lead to more widespread flooding and also bring the risk of mudslides and debris flows.
(FOX Weather)
Much like Monday, the flood threat in California extends across nearly the entire state, with the highest flood risk existing along the coast.
However, there is a higher threat of flooding in the Los Angeles area as the heaviest rain activity is expected there. | 2023-01-10T14:22:40+00:00 | foxweather.com | https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/california-severe-weather-tornadoe-atmospheric-river-storm |
President Biden will travel to Poland on Feb. 20 to 22 to mark the one-year anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Friday.
Jean-Pierre said Biden will deliver remarks ahead of the one year anniversary of the invasion, which will involve “addressing how the United States has rallied the world to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and democracy, and how we will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
National security spokesman John Kirby said he did not have “any additional stops to preview” during the Poland trip when asked about a potential stop in Ukraine.
Biden will meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda on the trip, as well as leaders of the Bucharest Nine, which is a group of eastern flank NATO allies.
Kirby would not preview any announcements on further aid to Ukraine during the trip, but said that Biden “will certainly make clear that additional security assistance, additional financial assistance, additional help for Ukraine will be coming from the United States.”
The announcement comes after Biden told reporters on Thursday that there’s “a possibility” he will travel to Poland for the anniversary.
The president visited Poland in March, one month into the invasion. On that trip, the president said that Russian President Vladimir Putin can’t stay in power, a major moment that sparked the White House to try to walk back the comment.
Biden, earlier this week, said that Putin has “already lost Ukraine,” in an interview with PBS. He also stressed his support for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion during the State of the Union on Tuesday and recognized Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., in the audience. | 2023-02-10T21:42:26+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/hill-politics/biden-traveling-to-poland-to-mark-one-year-since-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/ |
The legal fight continues over Alabama's congressional map. A federal court is set to check if a new map approved by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature weakens the power of Black voters.
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The legal fight continues over Alabama's congressional map. A federal court is set to check if a new map approved by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature weakens the power of Black voters.
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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 0 deaths, 232 hospitalizations, 627 cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported no additional COVID-19-related deaths and 627 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
There are currently 232 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico with COVID-19.
The NMDOH has modified its daily reporting of COVID-19 data. Their data dashboard no longer includes a daily breakdown of new cases and deaths in each county.
Hospitalizations
- 232 current hospitalizations The number of hospital beds currently occupied by individuals with COVID-19.
- 11 ventilated The number of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 who are using machines to help them breathe. This includes people in the ER who have been put on a breathing machine while waiting for a hospital bed.
Deaths
- 0 new deaths The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 that the state learned about yesterday. Results reported following a weekend or holiday include all new cases since the last update.
- 8,698 cumulative The total number of people who have died with COVID-19 in New Mexico since the beginning of the pandemic.
Cases
- 627 new cases The total number of people with COVID-19 that the state learned about yesterday. Results reported following a weekend or holiday include all new cases since the last update.
- 641,882 cumulative This case count includes all COVID-19 cases reported to the state from the start of the pandemic through the latest update.
Tests
- 4,746 new tests The number of COVID-19 tests from a laboratory or medical facility that confirms current COVID-19 infection. All test results received by the state yesterday are counted. Home-based test results are not included.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, September 19, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1041 AM EDT Mon Sep 19 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Wyoming, Cattaraugus,
southern Erie, eastern Chautauqua and western Allegany Counties
through 1145 AM EDT...
At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Derby to near Frewsburg. Movement was east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Olean, Hamburg, East Aurora, Salamanca, Allegany State
Park, Letchworth State Park, Evans, Boston, Eden, Springville, Perry,
Warsaw, Colden, Orchard Park, Gowanda, Falconer, Ashford, Angola and
Arcade.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 between exits 57 and 57A.
Interstate 86 between exits 13 and 29.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4200 7924 4274 7905 4278 7890 4278 7796
4266 7796 4261 7800 4260 7803 4260 7801
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TIME...MOT...LOC 1441Z 274DEG 35KT 4273 7894 4201 7914
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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The pipe organ, widely heard from its decades on the Crystal Cathedral's 'Hour of Power,' will be blessed by Bishop Kevin Vann in a special ceremony on June 10, with recital to follow from the Vatican's principal organist who is flying in from Rome for the special occasion.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Diocese of Orange, The Orange Catholic Foundation and music ministry of Christ Cathedral are pleased to announce the completed $3-million restoration of the Hazel Wright Organ, an iconic instrument made famous around the world for its association with the Rev. Robert Schuller's "Hour of Power" broadcast.
Hazel is back!
To celebrate, all in the Diocese and music lovers everywhere are invited to a free public blessing ceremony for "Hazel" — as the instrument is affectionately known — led by Bishop Kevin W. Vann on June 10 at 6:30 p.m. inside Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. The event is expected to last one hour and includes an entrance procession, a greeting and introductory rites from Bishop Vann, biblical readings, a blessing of the organ with incense, prayers and a choral piece with 100 singers.
Hazel will also receive a special Papal blessing from Pope Francis.
No tickets are required. The event will be livestreamed and viewable by visiting HazelWrightOrgan.com and the Diocese of Orange's Facebook page.
The blessing day will give the public a chance to hear Hazel returned to her full glory as the world's fifth largest organ with more than 17,000 pipes, 300+ stops and nearly 300 ranks. The organ plays from all four corners of the cathedral, giving listeners a unique "surround sound" experience.
Coming in from Vatican City to play and make a special appearance at the blessing is Josep Solé Coll, the principal organist of St. Peter's Basilica and organist for the liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis. Coll will conclude the blessing ceremony with a festive postlude recital.
Before the blessing, invited members of the press can attend a special media day demonstration of Hazel from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. That event will include interview opportunities, an up-close look at the organ's massive console and music from Christ Cathedral organist David Ball, cathedral rector Fr. Christopher Smith and Coll.
The blessing day has been nearly a decade in the making. The $3-million restoration effort for the organ started not long after the Diocese of Orange finished its purchase of the former Crystal Cathedral campus in 2012. At the time, Diocesan leaders could see that the complex instrument needed major restoration work.
Portions of Hazel had melted in the heat and humidity, and crews even discovered dead birds and bugs inside her mazework of pipes. The scenario forced Diocesan leadership to realize that much was needed to make Hazel sound her best again.
Bishop Vann, who played piano and organ while growing up in Springfield, Ill., prioritized the project.
"To neglect Hazel or not repair her would not be a good thing," he said. "There was never any doubt in my mind that it wasn't going to get done. The organ plays an important part in the Mass. It encourages people to sing and pray, and to hear the presence of God in a way that really nothing else can do. In restoring Hazel, I wanted to show everyone that yes, the Catholic church was going to appreciate this instrument and rebuild her, to help her sing again with the glory of God."
In 2014, the instrument was carefully dismantled piece by piece and shipped to Padua, Italy, home of the Fratelli Ruffatti company, which has a strong historical connection to Hazel.
That connection dates to the 1970s, when the Rev. Schuller contracted the renowned pipe organ manufacturer to build a new organ for his Garden Grove Community Church, a building that today is known as the Arboretum. The commission was completed in 1977.
However, by that time, Rev. Schuller was already working on his expansion effort that would become the Crystal Cathedral. Schuller's glass edifice clearly needed a magnificent instrument, so, with design help from famed organist Virgil Fox, the decision was made to combine the 1977 Ruffatti with a 1962 Aeolian-Skinner organ from Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. These two instruments became the bulk of what would become the Hazel Wright Organ.
Hazel was dedicated in 1982, two years after the Crystal Cathedral opened. Rev. Schuller named her after Hazel C. Wright, a Chicago-area donor who loved the "Hour of Power" broadcast and wanted to donate to Schuller's ministry. Interestingly, Wright, who died in 1984, gave her initial gift unsolicited, and she fostered no strong feelings toward the Crystal Cathedral's robust music program.
"What's notable about Mrs. Wright is that she wasn't particularly devoted to the organ itself," said Dr. David Crean, an organ teacher at Wright State University in Ohio who wrote a newly published book about the history of Hazel. "However, she recognized the instrument's central and powerful role in the Schullers' ministries. She knew her gift would mean a great deal to millions of people all over the world."
For Bishop Vann, it was extremely important to have Hazel's restoration done by Fratelli Ruffatti.
"We needed to go back to the people who built it," he said, "to the people who know the instrument intimately."
In 2016, Hazel returned from her refurbishment in Italy. She was stored in an Irvine warehouse until the transformation of the Crystal Cathedral into Christ Cathedral was completed in 2019.
Unfortunately, Hazel, though reinstalled inside the building, was not quite ready in time for Christ Cathedral's July 2019 dedication, so the music ministry used a digital organ on loan from the Pennsylvania-based Walker Technical Company. For more than two years, parishioners heard digital organ music coming from speakers placed throughout the sanctuary, rather than from Hazel, whose cases were painted white from their original brown to match the new Christ Cathedral aesthetic.
In 2019, the Fratelli Ruffatti team began their work on voicing the organ. In fact, during the reinstallation process, an ex-police officer came into the cathedral with a shotgun. Using a blank round, he fired the shotgun to test the reverberation in the building. It was important not to have too much reverberation, but to maintain a balance between sound clarity and warmth, according to Piero Ruffatti, a partner at Fratelli Ruffatti and one of the organ's original builders.
The Diocese of Orange planned to celebrate the completed restoration of Hazel in 2020, but the Ruffatti team had to pause the project prematurely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This delayed Hazel's return until the project began again in late 2021, when the Ruffatti team returned to finish the voicing work.
By early 2022, with the meticulous voicing process finished and the temporary Walker digital instrument uninstalled, a nearly finished Hazel made her debut during a special ceremony on Feb. 7. On that day, in front of the organ's main console, Bishop Vann, Fr. Christopher, Dr. Frederick Swann (former organist for the Crystal Cathedral), David Ball (Christ Cathedral organist and head of music ministry), Kevin Cartwright of Rosales Organ Builders (the organ's new curator), Piero Ruffatti (the original builder of the organ) and Gabriel Ferrucci (an Orange County philanthropist, businessman and major Diocese donor who served as a liaison between the Diocese and Fratelli Ruffatti, effective due to his language skills and cultural awareness) gathered and signed a special agreement.
In effect, Dr. Swann accepted the organ's restoration work by Fratelli Ruffatti and handed it off to Cartwright's company, Los Angeles-based Rosales Organ Builders, for continued maintenance. The ceremony also included the inaugural performance of Daniel Ficarri's "Fanfare-Introduction in D," which was commissioned specifically for Hazel.
Hours after the signing ceremony, Hazel's soft opening debut for the public began with her playing during the cathedral's World Marriage Day Mass.
As vouched for by Dr. Swann, who served as the Crystal Cathedral's organist and director of music from 1982 to 1998, today's Hazel has improved acoustics thanks to Christ Cathedral's 11,000 quatrefoils. These quatrefoils, an addition within the Diocese of Orange's renovation project, resemble hanging sails, suspended from the space frame of the building's structure.
Following the February signing, Cartwright and his team began the delicate process of tuning Hazel, note by note, in the weeks leading up to the June 10 blessing.
Like a fine wine, the Hazel of today is only getting better with age, boasting several improvements from her 1980s self, including improved connectivity and back-end digital components. It is now connected to the Arvella Schuller Carillon, a 52-bell instrument inside the Crean Tower next to the cathedral. The instrument is named after the late Rev. Schuller's wife and can be played from Hazel's console.
David Ball, head of the cathedral's music ministry and a Juilliard-trained organist, compares the capabilities of Hazel to a box of crayons. A great artist can craft a beautiful picture with only 12 crayons, but if given a box of 300 — akin to Hazel's plethora of potential musical colors — the art is all the more beautiful.
"It is always an honor to sit in front of Hazel's console and play, where I'm continuously in awe of the sheer power and breadth of this amazing instrument," Ball said. "Furthermore, playing Hazel is literally sitting in the same seat as my musical heroes, people like Virgil Fox who were visionaries in the early days of Hazel to make the dream of this pipe organ a reality."
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What: Invite-only press preview of the restored Hazel Wright Organ. It will include a demonstration, tour of the organ and music
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., June 10
Where: Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove
Interviews: Opportunities with key stakeholders of the Hazel Wright Organ will be available during Media Day, both in group settings and one on one.
Filming and photography: Television cameras and still cameras will be permitted in the cathedral and near the organ during Media Day.
RSVP: Please RSVP with the Office of Communications at bzint@rcbo.org or (714) 282-6052
What: Media and the public are invited to the blessing ceremony for the restored Hazel Wright Organ.
When: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 10
Where: Christ Cathedral, 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove
Interviews: Diocese leaders and other key stakeholders of the Hazel Wright Organ will not be available for interviews before or after the blessing ceremony. Please attend Media Day beforehand for interview opportunities.
Filming and photography: Television cameras will not be permitted in the cathedral during the blessing ceremony. Please obtain footage during Media Day. Still photographers are permitted to photograph the blessing ceremony but are advised to bring long lenses because they will be shooting from a distance.
Livestream: The event's livestream will be available for editorial use on the Diocese of Orange's Facebook page and HazelWrightOrgan.com.
RSVP: Please RSVP with the Office of Communications at bzint@rcbo.org or (714) 282-6052
With 1.3 million Catholics, 57 parishes, five Catholic centers and 35 schools, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is one of the largest and most diverse faith communities in the United States. The Diocese empowers Catholics across Orange County to have an active life of faith that is integrated and woven into the fabric of their daily lives through the community and sacramental life of the Church. Under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Vann, the Diocese works to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools welcoming all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. Christ Cathedral, the spiritual home of the Bishop of Orange, was dedicated in July 2019.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that is the most diverse in history will hear two cases Monday challenging the use of affirmative action in higher education. It’s a topic a number of the justices have already said a lot about.
The cases say that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina — respectively the nation’s oldest private and oldest public college — improperly use race as a factor in admissions, giving preference to Black, Hispanic and Native American students. And the conservative-dominated court is widely expected to rule against the universities.
Three of the court’s six conservatives are on record opposing affirmative action policies while one of the court’s liberals has been a passionate defender. That could make for a particularly interesting argument, especially given the makeup of the court. The group of nine justices includes the first Hispanic justice as well as two justices who are Black — one liberal and one conservative — and who are expected to disagree on the case’s outcome.
What members of the court have said previously about affirmative action and what to watch for during Monday’s arguments:
CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS
In his 17 years leading the court Roberts has repeatedly opposed affirmative action policies and criticized race-based categorizations.
In a 2007 case in which the court rejected efforts to combat segregation in Seattle schools he wrote: “The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” And in a different case involving race in redistricting he memorably wrote: “It is a sordid business, this divvying us up by race.”
The last time the court considered an affirmative action case, in 2015, Roberts asked about the benefits of diversity this way during arguments: “What unique perspective does a minority student bring to a physics class?”
CLARENCE THOMAS
Thomas has a long record of opposition to affirmative action programs, and his views relate to is own experience. The court’s second Black justice is also its most outspoken opponent of affirmative action and has said that his law degree from Yale was “tainted” because people assumed was admitted to the school because of affirmative action.
In 2003, Thomas dissented when the court, by a 5-4 vote, backed the use of race in admissions. He wrote in that case, Grutter v. Bollinger: “I believe Blacks can achieve in every avenue of American life without the meddling of university administrators.” Every time “the government places citizens on racial registers and makes relevant to the provision of burdens or benefits, it demeans us all.”
SAMUEL ALITO
Alito has made no secret of his disagreement with the court’s affirmative action rulings. In 2016 when the court upheld a University of Texas admissions program that takes account of race — a ruling surprising some observers — Alito wrote a dissent that was more than twice as long as the majority opinion. He also summarized his dissent out loud in court, a rare step justices take as a way of emphasizing their displeasure.
NEIL GORSUCH, BRETT KAVANAUGH, AMY CONEY BARRETT
The court’s remaining three conservatives, all appointed by President Donald Trump, have no track record on affirmative action. Of the three, however, Kavanaugh has underscored his commitment to diversity in his own hiring practices. During his Senate confirmation hearing he noted that a majority of the young lawyers he’s hired as law clerks have been women and more than a quarter have been minorities.
Still, at the time, groups pointed to a 1999 Wall Street Journal article Kavanaugh wrote as evidence he would oppose affirmative action. The article quoted conservative Justice Antonin Scalia to say that it’s a fundamental constitutional principle that “in the eyes of government, we are just one race here. It is American.”
SONIA SOTOMAYOR
The liberal Sotomayor has repeatedly and proudly said that she’s a “product of affirmative action.” The court’s first Hispanic justice grew up in the Bronx, New York, and attended Princeton on a full scholarship. She excelled and went on to Yale Law School. Affirmative action was a “door opener that changed the course of my life,” she has said.
On the court, Sotomayor has defended affirmative action, most strongly perhaps in a 2014 case in which her colleagues upheld a Michigan affirmative action ban passed in the wake of the court’s Grutter decision. “The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination,” she wrote, pointedly paraphrasing Roberts.
ELENA KAGAN
Before becoming a Supreme Court justice, Kagan was dean of Harvard Law School and President Barack Obama’s top Supreme Court lawyer as solicitor general. She sat out earlier affirmative action cases at the court, likely because of her involvement in the cases while in government. The Obama administration took positions supporting affirmative action.
KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
Jackson, who earlier this year became the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court, could have a lot to say on the topic of affirmative action. While the group challenging Harvard’s and UNC’s policies argues that the Constitution is “colorblind,” Jackson said earlier this month in a different case that she believes constitutional amendments made following the Civil War were adopted in a race-conscious way.
Jackson will only participate in the UNC case. During her confirmation hearings earlier this year the liberal justice pledged to sit out the Harvard case because she was a member of the school’s board.
SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR
Yes, the court’s first female justice retired from the court nearly two decades ago. But her words are likely to echo at Monday’s arguments since she’s the author of the Grutter v. Bollinger opinion the justices are being asked to overturn. O’Connor closed that 2003 opinion in part by saying that affirmative action’s days might be numbered. She wrote: “We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today.”
If the court does bar race-conscious admissions when it decides the case by the middle of 2023, it would shave five years off her timeline.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Days out from a surgery and with a young son undergoing chemotherapy, Kyle McHenry was scrambling to figure out if his Florida family will still be covered by Medicaid come Monday.
One form on the state’s website said coverage for their sick 5-year-old son, Ryder, had been denied. But another said the family would remain on Medicaid through next year. Still, a letter from the state said McHenry now makes too much money for him, his wife and their older son to qualify after the end of the month.
Three phone calls and a total of six frustrating hours on hold with Florida’s Department of Children and Families later, the McHenrys finally got the answer they were dreading on Thursday: Most of the family is losing Medicaid coverage, although Ryder remains eligible because of his illness.
“I’m trying not to go into panic,” McHenry’s wife, Allie McHenry, told The Associated Press earlier in the week. The state agency did not respond to AP’s request for comment.
The McHenrys are among the first casualties in an unprecedented nationwide review of the 84 million Medicaid enrollees over the next year that will require states to remove people whose incomes are now too high for the federal-state program offered to the poorest Americans.
Millions are expected to be left without insurance after getting a reprieve for the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic, when the federal government barred states from removing anyone who was deemed ineligible.
Advocacy groups have warned for months that confusion and errors will abound throughout the undertaking, wrongly leaving some of the country’s poorest people suddenly without health insurance and unable to pay for necessary medical care.
Medicaid enrollees are already reporting they’ve been erroneously kicked off in a handful of states that have begun removing people, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire and South Dakota, according to data gathered by the AP.
Trevor Hawkins is seeing the problems play out firsthand in Arkansas, where officials told the AP that the state is moving “as fast as possible” to wrap up a review before year’s end.
Hawkins spends his days driving winding roads across the state providing free legal services to people who have lost coverage or need help filling out pages of forms the state has mailed to them. In between his drives, he fields about a half-dozen phone calls daily from people seeking guidance on their Medicaid applications.
“The notices are so confusing,” said Hawkins, who works for Legal Aid of Arkansas. “No two people have had the same experience with losing their coverage. It’s hard to identify what’s really the issue.”
Some people have been mailed pre-populated application forms that include inaccurate income or household information but leave Medicaid enrollees no space to fix the state’s errors. Others have received documents that say Medicaid recipients will lose their coverage before they’ve even had an opportunity to re-apply, Hawkins said. A spokesman for Arkansas’ Department of Human Services said the forms instruct enrollees to fill in their information.
Tonya Moore, 49, went for weeks without Medicaid coverage because the state used her 21-year-old daughter’s wages, including incomes from two part-time jobs that she no longer worked, to determine she was ineligible for the program. County officials told Moore she had to obtain statements from the businesses — about an hour’s drive from Moore’s rural home in Highland, Arkansas — to prove her daughter no longer worked there. Moore says she wasn’t able to get the documents before being kicked off Medicaid on April 1.
By last week, Moore had run out of blood pressure medication and insulin used to control her diabetes and was staring down a nearly empty box of blood sugar test strips.
“I got a little panicky,” she said at the time. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take to get my insurance.”
Moore was reinstated on Medicaid as of Monday with Legal Aid’s help.
The McHenry family, in Winter Park, Florida, also worries the state has mixed up their income while checking their eligibility for Medicaid.
After their son Ryder was diagnosed with cancer in September 2021, Allie McHenry quit her job to take care of him, leaving the family with a single income from Kyle McHenry’s job as a heavy diesel mechanic. She signed the family up for Medicaid then but says they were initially denied because the state wrongly counted disability payments for Ryder’s cancer as income. She’s concerned the state included those payments in its latest assessment but has been unable to get a clear answer, after calling the state three times and being disconnected twice after staying on hold for hours.
“It is always a nightmare trying to call them,” Allie McHenry said of her efforts to reach the state’s helpline. “I haven’t had the heart or strength to try and call again.”
Notices sent to the McHenrys and reviewed by the AP show they were given less than two weeks’ warning that they’d lose coverage at the end of April. The federal government requires states to tell people just 10 days in advance that they’ll be kicked off Medicaid.
The family’s experience isn’t surprising. Last year, Congress, so worried that some states were ill-equipped to properly handle the number of calls that would flood lines during the Medicaid process, required states to submit data about their call volume, wait times and abandonment rate. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will try to work with states where call wait times are especially high, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Some doctors and their staffs are taking it upon themselves to let patients know about the complicated process they’ll have to navigate over the next year.
Most of the little patients pediatrician Lisa Costello sees in Morgantown, West Virginia are covered by Medicaid, and she’s made a point to have conversations with parents about how the process will play out. She’s also encouraging her colleagues to do the same. West Virginia officials have sent letters to nearly 20,000 people telling them that they’ll lose coverage on Monday.
Some people might not realize they no longer have Medicaid until they go to fill a prescription or visit the doctor in the coming weeks, Costello said.
“A lot of it is educating people on, ‘You’re going to get this information; don’t throw it away,’” she said. “How many of us get pieces of mail and toss it in the garbage because we think it’s not important?”
Every weekday, about a dozen staffers at Adelante Healthcare, a small chain of community clinics in Phoenix, call families they believe are at risk of losing Medicaid. Colorful posters on the walls remind families in both English and Spanish to ensure their Medicaid insurance doesn’t lapse.
That’s how Alicia Celaya, a 37-year-old waitress in Phoenix, found out that she and her children, ages 4, 10 and 16, will lose coverage later this year.
When she and her husband were laid off from their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, they enrolled in Medicaid. Both have returned to working in the restaurant industry, but Celaya and her children remained on Medicaid for the free health care coverage because she’s unable to come up with the hundreds of dollars to pay the monthly premiums for her employer-sponsored health insurance.
The clinic is helping her navigate the private health insurance plans available through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace and trying to determine whether her children qualify for the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program, known in Arizona as KidsCare. Celaya said she’d never be able to figure out the marketplace, where dozens of plans covering different doctors are offered at varying price points
“I’m no expert on health insurance,” she said.
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Snow reported from Phoenix. Associated Press correspondents Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Arkansas, Anthony Izaguirre in Tallahassee, Florida, and Leah Willingham in Morgantown, West Virginia, contributed to this report. | 2023-04-28T20:48:34+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/business/ap-business/error-confusion-plague-review-kicking-millions-off-medicaid/ |
Padres vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 3
The San Diego Padres (38-46) and Los Angeles Angels (45-41) clash in the first of a three-game series on Monday at PETCO Park, at 9:40 PM ET. The Padres are coming off a series defeat to the Reds, and the Angels a series loss to the Diamondbacks.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Blake Snell (4-7) to the mound, while Jaime Barria (2-3) will answer the bell for the Angels.
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Padres vs. Angels Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Monday, July 3, 2023
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: San Diego, California
- Venue: PETCO Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Probable Pitchers: Snell - SD (4-7, 3.31 ERA) vs Barria - LAA (2-3, 3.10 ERA)
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Padres Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Blake Snell
- The Padres will hand the ball to Snell (4-7) for his 17th start of the season.
- The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with a 3.31 ERA and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .199.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he'll earn his seventh consecutive quality start.
- Snell has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has made 16 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
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Angels Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Jaime Barria
- Barria gets the start for the Angels, his sixth of the season. He is 2-3 with a 3.10 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 49 1/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent time out was on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, when the righty threw three innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.10, with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 17 games this season. Opposing batters have a .227 batting average against him.
- Barria does not have a quality start so far this season.
- Barria will try to pick up his fourth matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 2.9 innings per appearance.
- He has had 11 appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
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Innovative platform combines AMS's deep tech, advisory and operational expertise to help organizations navigate the talent tech market
CLEVELAND, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMS a global provider of talent acquisition outsourcing and advisory services, announced today the launch of AMS Verified at UNLEASH World 2022 in Paris, France, October 12 - 13, 2022.
AMS Verified is an innovative online platform where talent leaders benefit from AMS's professional analysis of the talent technology ecosystem and AMS approved software vendors can get a pulse on different talent tech needs in the market. AMS Verified demystifies the vast number of available solutions for talent leaders. It also provides them with access to AMS's advisory services so they can more confidently make tech decisions and benchmark their own tech stack against similar companies.
"There's no doubt that talent acquisition leaders are under a great deal of strain as companies across the board strive to grow their businesses, yet the talent to support that growth is incredibly scarce. Technology can help bridge that gap so organizations can build strong talent pipelines, but only if it's the right solution for each company's unique needs," said David Leigh, Chief Executive Officer, AMS. "AMS Verified directly confronts these challenges, bringing together strengths from all corners of our organization, including AMS's deep technology expertise, our credentials in the global recruitment space and the wealth of knowledge from our advisory team."
AMS Verified is evaluating over 1,000 talent technology organizations and has created a rating system that cuts through the noise to help companies identify the right combination of tech for their needs. AMS works with talent technology vendors to get their platforms AMS Verified, opening up access to the latest market needs & trends data which allows them to improve their software and continue to build their roadmap.
AMS Verified benefits all users by:
- Evaluating more features and functionality than other platforms to better match talent needs with vendor capabilities
- Categorizing the tech not only by description but by the business objectives it solves in order to consider and shortlist the choices for TA leaders saving time and resources while making more informed decisions
- Employing a search function that's unique to the TA community and its terminology, while also allowing users to identify solutions by industry, hiring category and geography for more meaningful results
"AMS Verified is light years ahead of any other platform on the market in terms of the benefits it brings to stakeholders. By expediting the TA tech review process with pre-vetted solutions, leaders can get much-needed technology in place more efficiently and effectively to meet their business objectives. At the same time, vendors can focus on addressing true market needs and pursuing the right opportunities," said Jonathan Kestenbaum, Managing Director, Technology Strategy & Partners, AMS.
To arrange a demonstration of AMS Verified with one of our experts, either at UNLEASH 2022 or virtually, please contact AMS at: samantha.chacon@weareams.com
www.getamsverified.com
We are AMS. AMS is a global total workforce solutions firm founded in 1996. We enable organizations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, reshaping, and optimizing workforces. We do this through talent acquisition and contingent workforce management, internal mobility and skills development, and talent and technology advisory services. Our solutions are delivered by our 11,000+ experts who live our passionate, bold, and authentic values. The ultimate aim is to help clients around the world, including 200+ blue-chip companies, create workforces that are fluid, resilient, diverse, and differentiated. We call this True Workforce Dexterity—and we're here to help you achieve it. For more information, visit www.WeAreAMS.com.
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SOURCE AMS | 2022-10-12T17:57:50+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/10/12/ams-launches-proprietary-talent-technology-analysis-platform-ams-verified/ |
Cle_FG York 37, 9:22. Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 1:26. Key Plays: Ward 0 interception return to Washington 36; Watson 12 pass to Bryant.
Was_Wentz 1 run (Slye kick), :21. Drive: 21 plays, 96 yards, 11:27. Key Plays: Robinson 5 run on 3rd-and-1; J.Williams 12 run on 3rd-and-2; Wentz 20 pass to Dotson on 3rd-and-17; Wentz 15 pass to L.Thomas on 3rd-and-5; Wentz 6 pass to L.Thomas on 3rd-and-4.
Cle_Cooper 46 pass from Watson (York kick), 10:01. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:50. Key Play: Watson 4 run on 3rd-and-2.
Cle_Peoples-Jones 13 pass from Watson (York kick), :36. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 6:20. Key Plays: Watson 26 pass to Cooper on 3rd-and-9; Watson 21 pass to Njoku.
Was_FG Slye 43, 10:26. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:10. Key Play: Wentz 23 pass to McLaurin.
Cle_Cooper 33 pass from Watson (York kick), 5:21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:05. Key Plays: Watson 21 run; Watson 3 run on 3rd-and-4; Brissett 2 run on 4th-and-1.
A_50,827.
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RUSHING_Cleveland, Chubb 14-104, Watson 8-31, Ford 5-9, Brissett 1-2, Hunt 2-0. Washington, Robinson 24-87, Williams 9-30, McLaurin 1-12, Wentz 3-7.
PASSING_Cleveland, Watson 9-18-0-169. Washington, Wentz 16-28-3-143.
RECEIVING_Cleveland, Cooper 3-105, Bryant 2-19, Njoku 1-21, Peoples-Jones 1-13, Chubb 1-12, Hunt 1-(minus 1). Washington, Thomas 6-56, Dotson 3-37, Williams 3-3, McLaurin 2-25, Sims 1-16, Samuel 1-6.
PUNT RETURNS_Cleveland, Darden 1-10. Washington, Milne 1-15.
KICKOFF RETURNS_Cleveland, Ford 1-23. Washington, Patterson 3-70.
TACKLES-ASSISTS-SACKS_Cleveland, J.Johnson 6-1-0, Fields 5-4-0, Garrett 4-4-1.5, Delpit 4-3-0, Winovich 4-0-1, Emerson 4-0-0, Clowney 3-2-0, Green 3-0-0, D.Bell 2-1-0, Newsome 2-1-0, Elliott 2-0-0, Carter 1-5-0, Bryan 1-3-.5, Jones 1-3-0, Ward 1-0-0, Ragland 0-2-0, Wright 0-2-0, Perry 0-1-0. Washington, Davis 6-3-0, Mayo 5-3-1, Payne 3-2-2, Reaves 3-2-0, Sweat 3-1-1, Forrest 2-3-0, Toohill 2-1-1, Fuller 2-1-0, Obada 2-1-0, Ridgeway 1-1-0, McLaurin 1-0-0, Samuel 1-0-0, Bada 0-2-0, McCain 0-2-0, Johnson 0-1-0, Young 0-1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS_Cleveland, Delpit 2-0, Ward 1-0. Washington, None.
MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
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OFFICIALS_Referee Bill Vinovich, Ump Alex Moore, HL Jerry Bergman, LJ Mark Perlman, FJ Joe Blubaugh, SJ Jimmy Buchanan, BJ Jimmy Russell, Replay Mark Butterworth. | 2023-01-01T22:27:57+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Cleveland-24-Washington-10-17688840.php |
BEIJING, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Snowsky Salt Industry Group Co., Ltd (Snowsky Salt, 600929.SH), a Chinese salt production and marketing enterprise, inaugurated a subsidiary for the import and export of its products on July 1 in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province, as part of the efforts to expand its overseas business.
The new company aims to become an important salt and salt chemical supplier in Asia. It targets at business footprint in more than 10 countries and regions in 2023, with exports reaching 500,00 tonnes and revenue of over 40 million yuan. Its goals for the 2024-2025 period are to reach Japan, the Republic of Korea, the ten ASEAN member countries, the Middle East and other regions, export 150,000 tonnes of products and generate around 150 million yuan of revenue.
The establishment of the subsidiary marks a step forward for Snowsky Salt, which has seen a compound annual growth rate of over 20 percent in business in recent years, to become a world-class salt enterprise.
Snowsky Salt began exploring exporting salt products to global markets in 2019.
In June of 2020, the company exported 6,000-odd tonnes of edible salt to Angola, marking its first entry into the African market. In July of the same year, it exported over 1200 tonnes of edible salt in small bags to Singapore, followed by exports of such product to Cambodia and Laos.
In June 2021, the salt producer opened an account on Alibaba.com, making its products available for cross-border e-commerce trading.
In 2022, Snowsky Salt moved on to expand business in the Middle East. From the end of 2022 to the beginning of this year, it conducted thorough research on the ASEAN markets and paid visits to countries such as Cambodia and Laos.
Snowsky Salt has seen booming export business. It exported 67,000 tonnes of salt in 2021, with a sales revenue exceeding 30 million yuan. Its exports in 2022 reached 90,000 tonnes.
Meanwhile, the company's export structure kept optimizing. Export products have covered edible salt, daily salt and salt chemical products, in comparison with only large bags of salt previously.
It's learned that Snowsky Salt will first focus on markets in the Asia Pacific region, especially in Southeast Asia, and then expand its presence in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and America.
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BROOKLINE — A US Open story:
When the national championship returned for the first time in 22 years to vaunted Winged Foot in 2006, golf’s two most dynamic players were headline material from Day 1. Tiger Woods because he was returning to competition for the first time since the death of his father, Earl. And Phil Mickelson because he had won his second Masters two months earlier and the thought of a Grand Slam was delectable, no matter how much of a long shot.
These were the days of prime Phil — thumbs-up to all, and to all a wide smile — and perhaps a hundred kids were waiting for him to leave the clubhouse because, after all, Lefty signs everything for everyone.
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But on this practice day, he felt otherwise. He wanted no part of the gauntlet, so he asked Mike Davis, then the senior director of rules and competition, if he could be shown a back door to the players’ parking lot.
Davis sought out a veteran clubhouse attendant who weaved Mickelson through perhaps six or seven corridors and a handful of doors and voilà, the parking lot. No matter that there was a 6-foot chain-link fence between him and his courtesy car, Mickelson said thank you and promptly went full Spider-Man.
With feet the size of skateboards and metal spikes hardly impeding him, the People’s Choice was over this hurdle like Edwin Moses. Sorry, kids, maybe next time.
All in all, a disconcerting scene. “All I could see were the headlines,” said Davis. “Masters champ impaled on fence, will miss US Open.”
Five days later, Mickelson became unraveled at the 72nd hole. When par would have meant a third straight major win (he had won the 2005 PGA Championship), Lefty made a double bogey to finish joint fourth.
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The moral to the story:
Sadly, some players aren’t who you think they are, but the US Open is what you expect it to be.
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To get a better feel for what might unfold the next four days when The Country Club hosts the US Open for just the third time since 1913 when Francis Ouimet practically put the game on the map, it is prudent to go to those who sort of know the landscape. Jon Rahm is the defending champion, Brooks Koepka in 2018 became just the seventh to successfully defend his title, so they boast what we call “creds.”
“I knew it coming in, but [they’re] not the biggest greens out there, right?” was a definitive rhetorical question by Rahm. “And the rough around the greens is about as healthy as I’ve seen in a while.”
Said Koepka with a wry smile, “I love it, man. It’s a tough test. I don’t like these 25-under [tournaments] where you have to shoot 60 every round just to compete. I like it when it’s a battle. That’s kind of my style.”
So, the boxes are checked: Small greens. Thick, lush rough. Mental fortitude.
But that only partly explains how it is that the US Open has brought forth a product that is remarkably consistent. Going back to 2010, a stretch of 12 US Opens, every winner has been a world-class talent, and with an average winning score of 276, breaking par has been a massive task.
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How challenging? Roughly 1,800 competitors have teed it up in US Opens the last 12 years and only 110 have played 72 holes in red numbers, and four times since 2012 we’ve had a US Open where no one broke par for four rounds.
So, if you’re reading between Koepka’s lines and wonder if he means that the weekly PGA Tour test is relatively easy and too many competitors can’t adjust their mental gauges for the US Open, give yourself a star. It’s exactly what he means and it’s difficult to argue otherwise.
Even a novice caddie at this US Open business, Drew Cohen of Wellesley, observed that “you could get an 8-iron” on shots out of the rough Monday and Tuesday, but by Thursday and Friday you’d better adjust. “You’ll probably be hitting wedges,” said the caddie for Michael Thorbjornsen, who is a sophomore at Stanford.
When you watch the golf at The Country Club the next four days, study the mannerisms when players chop it out of the rough. See how they react when a ball meanders just wide of one of these greens that are in the neighborhood of 3,000 square feet (that is very small in the world of championship courses) and nestles into rough that leaves them a near-impossible shot to get close. Study the grimaces when they realize the ho-hum 67 they are used to signing for isn’t possible.
Pro golf on so many weeks is a comfortable environment for elite athletes who have elite equipment and elite agronomy at their command.
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But no one makes players more uncomfortable than the USGA — whether you consider it contrived or applaud what they do — and when designer Gil Hanse comes to restore and update classics, as he did here with The Country Club, he is masterful at taking players out of their comfort zones.
Embracing all the blind shots that The Country Club brings at you, Hanse was more than OK to add in another one or two by pushing back tee boxes. “It’s going to be an interesting mental test,” he said.
Makes sense, then, to focus on those who have earned their PhDs in US Open mental toughness. Rahm and Koepka come to mind. And Jordan Spieth is another. | 2022-06-16T00:13:16+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/15/sports/us-open-is-most-difficult-mental-test-golf-thats-way-usga-likes-it/ |
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton and his daughter and son-in-law was unanimously approved Tuesday by NFL owners, the expected final step in the transfer from the family of the late Pat Bowlen.
The vote was taken at a league meeting at a hotel in Minnesota, where Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner, were introduced to the media by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. With an estimated worth of $60 billion, Walton — the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton — becomes the wealthiest owner in the league.
Walton's group paid the highest price in history for a sports franchise anywhere in the world. His three limited partners are Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, Starbucks board chair Mellody Hobson and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. All three investors are Black, satisfying an NFL goal to bring more racial diversity into ownership groups, front offices and coaching staffs.
The Pat Bowlen Trust ran the franchise after Bowlen stepped back from day-to-day duties in 2014 because of Alzheimer’s disease. He died in 2019, one month before his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bowlen wanted one of his children to take over the team and Brittany Bowlen, now 32, was the trustees' selected successor. Not all of her siblings supported that choice, so the club was put up for sale. Brittany Bowlen stepped down as the team’s vice president of strategy after the Walton-Penner group was awarded the franchise with their winning bid.
Only one other NFL club has been sold in the last 10 years: the Carolina Panthers from Jerry Richardson to David Tepper for what was then a record $2.2 billion.
The Broncos are now the first team since the 2008 Miami Dolphins to change primary owners, head coaches and starting quarterbacks in one offseason.
“I am excited about coming in here every day to play football. When it comes to the ownership, I am so excited to get to know them, to meet them, and move forward. I know there has been an amazing history here, and you can learn a lot from history — the good, the bad, and everything,” new coach Nathaniel Hackett said "Right now, it is just about putting ourselves in a position to win some football games.”
The first major decision under the Walton group's watch will be a contract extension for new quarterback Russell Wilson, who arrived via trade with the Seattle Seahawks in March. The new deal for the nine-time Pro Bowl pick is expected to be in the range of $260 million and five years.
Another pressing issue: assessing the stadium situation. Though Empower Field at Mile High is only 21 years old, it lacks the frills and revenue-producing features of new venues like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the AFC West rival Chargers and Raiders.
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AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton contributed to this report.
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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-08-09T19:51:20+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Broncos-sale-to-Walton-group-unanimously-OKed-by-17362228.php |
Which Maclaren stroller is best?
If you’re a new parent and used to being on the go, it makes sense that you would want to bring your newborn with you on daily errands. However, some strollers are heavy, bulky and difficult to transport. Maclaren strollers were designed to be portable, so you don’t have to worry about lugging a huge piece of equipment around with you and your family.
There are all types of Maclaren strollers with different benefits and features to fit your needs, but our top pick is the Maclaren Techno Arc Single Stroller.
What to know before you buy a Maclaren stroller
Height
If you want to be able to adjust the handlebars of your stroller or if you and your partner like the handlebars set at different heights, keep in mind that not all Maclaren strollers offer this feature. Be on the lookout for models with adjustable handlebars.
Size
What people love about Maclaren strollers is that they are incredibly lightweight. It’s possible to carry some models with only one hand. They were designed to be portable, which means they conveniently fold up, and most models can easily fit in small cars or in airplane overhead compartments.
Compatibility
If you want to make traveling with your newborn even easier, consider purchasing a travel system so your stroller can double as a car seat. This allows you to easily move your baby into the car when on the go, and it will save you from having to purchase another piece of equipment.
If you’re looking for more lightweight stroller options, take a look at the buying guide for best lightweight strollers on Best Reviews.
What to look for in a Maclaren stroller
Reclining positions
You won’t be able to take advantage of the four different reclining options yourself, but these additional adjustments can be a great way to comfort and soothe your child when you’re out and about. Fully reclining the stroller is ideal for infants, as well as older children who want to take a nap on the go.
Storage
Maclaren strollers are portable and easy to fold, yet they still offer a tremendous amount of storage. There are baskets located underneath the stroller so you can bring along crucial supplies when out of the house.
Canopy
Not only will the extended canopy block your baby from the sun and harmful UV rays, but it’s also waterproof and provides excellent protection from the elements.
How much you can expect to spend on a Maclaren stroller
A Maclaren stroller is an investment and it can be costly. Depending on the model of the Maclaren stroller, you can spend between $125-$500. However, the quality and durability of Maclaren strollers rank at the top of the charts and can be used by one or more children for years.
Maclaren stroller FAQ
What is the best age for a child to use a Maclaren stroller?
A. A Maclaren stroller is adjustable and suitable for newborns and children up to 55 pounds or when they reach approximately 5 or 6 years of age. Depending on your child’s size, there are additional inserts that can be purchased as your child grows to help them feel more comfortable.
How do I keep my Maclaren stroller clean?
A. Maclaren strollers are very easy to clean since you can easily remove the fabric portion from the stroller and throw it into the washing machine. To clean the base of the stroller, it’s recommended that you use a damp sponge to spot clean.
How safe are Maclaren strollers?
A. Maclaren builds every stroller to meet their global safety standard. The five-point safety harness needs to be released in the front and back, so children can’t unbuckle themselves. The red brake pedal is clearly visible, and the straps on the handlebars allow you to stay tethered to the stroller at all times. If you register your stroller 60 days after purchase, you will receive a lifetime warranty in case anything goes wrong.
What’s the best Maclaren stroller to buy?
Top Maclaren stroller
Maclaren Techno Arc Single Stroller
What you need to know: A lightweight, 13 pound stroller with improved ergonomics that makes it a great option for on-the-go families.
What you’ll love: This model features one-step brakes and streamlined wheels for optimal control and maneuverability. Additional features include a redesigned hood that is waterproof and offers UPF 50+, a built-in sun visor and a peek-a-boo window.
What you should consider: Compared to similar models, this stroller is more expensive.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top Maclaren stroller for the money
Maclaren Quest Arc Single Stroller
What you need to know: The superior handling and modern lines make this lightweight stroller ideal for navigating busy cities or tough terrain.
What you’ll love: Parents love the ability to adjust all features of the stroller with one hand, including the seat, footrest and safety lock. Kids love the ultra-padded seat, the four reclining options and the all-wheel suspension that offers a smooth and comfortable ride.
What you should consider: It has been mentioned that the stroller works better for older children and might not be the best option for newborns.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Maclaren Atom Style Set Travel System
What you need to know: This is the ultimate stroller for jet setting families, as the lightweight model can easily fit in an overhead compartment and smaller cars.
What you’ll love: This stroller easily transforms into a travel system that is adaptable with many car seats on the market. One of the lightest strollers on the market, it’s easy to maneuver and transport with or without your child inside.
What you should consider: Due to the compatibility of this stroller, it is smaller than other models.
Where to buy: Amazon
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(Our Auto Expert) — Lucid Motors has unleashed the Air, an electrifying luxury sedan that redefines automotive excellence. This groundbreaking vehicle sends shockwaves through the industry with record-breaking range, breathtaking acceleration, and futuristic design.
Among the burgeoning landscape of electric vehicle startups, the 2023 Lucid Air stands out as a true game-changer. It defies expectations with an in-house-designed battery and compact motors that deliver unrivaled range and exhilarating performance. Witness the Grand Touring Performance model rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in a mind-blowing 2.6 seconds while offering an astounding estimated driving range of 516 miles, certified by the EPA.
Hold your breath as the new Sapphire model takes the stage, claiming a jaw-dropping sub-2.0 second 0-60 mph time. The Air’s sleek and stylish exterior pairs seamlessly with its spacious and futuristic cabin, creating an irresistible combination. Lucid’s Silicon Valley roots shine through as most controls are accessed through a series of strategically placed display screens. While the software interface is a work in progress, the Air’s overall performance, range, and sheer snazziness position it as a formidable competitor against luxury EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Mercedes-Benz EQS. Notably, Lucid’s Chief Engineer, Peter Rawling, played a crucial role in shaping Tesla’s success before joining Lucid, further amplifying the Air’s electric allure.
Get ready to embrace the future of driving, as the Air lineup offers an array of powertrain configurations. From the entry-level Air Pure, producing a formidable 480 horsepower with a single rear motor, to the Touring model’s impressive 620 horsepower and the awe-inspiring Grand Touring’s staggering 1050 horsepower, these sedans redefine what it means to be powerful.
Lucid Air reigns supreme as the electric vehicle with the longest range on the market. Grand Touring models equipped with a 112.0-kWh battery pack and DC fast-charging capability offer an unrivaled driving range of up to 516 miles. The Pure and Touring trims feature a slightly smaller 92-kWh version, boasting estimated ranges of 410 and 425 miles, respectively. The Grand Touring is the longest-range EV ever tested, with an astounding 410 miles recorded on a 75-mph fuel-economy route. Rapid charging can replenish 300 miles of range in just 21 minutes, with new owners enjoying three years of complimentary fast charging at Electrify America stations.
Melt into the Air’s opulent interior, where luxury meets cutting-edge technology. Immerse yourself in premium materials, sophisticated infotainment, and unmatched comfort. The spacious cabin boasts a large back seat, comfortably accommodating up to three adults. Opt for the Executive Rear Seating option for the ultimate relaxation, complete with a recline function. The Air’s glass roof enhances the open and airy ambiance, while its thoughtfully designed center console offers ample storage space. With ten cubic feet of space, the Frunk adds practicality and convenience to the Air’s exceptional package.
Lucid is responsible for a new level of connectivity with the Air’s advanced infotainment system. A seamless integration of upper and lower touchscreens allows for effortless control. Lucid’s voice-recognition software responds to natural speech patterns while the system learns and adapts to user preferences. Physical controls on the steering wheel provide quick access to essential functions, ensuring an intuitive driving experience.
Lucid Air has shattered the boundaries of what a luxury electric sedan can achieve. With its record-breaking range, astonishing acceleration, and futuristic design, the Air is leading the charge toward a new era of automotive excellence, starting at $89,050 for the base Pure and going up to $250,850 for the over-the-top Sapphire edition. But forget the price for a moment. If every car company could make cars like this, Range anxiety, charging issues, and boredom would be outdated.
Lucid Air sets a new standard for sustainability with its eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. Now you just need to find the money. | 2023-07-17T14:59:54+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/automotive/is-the-lucid-air-the-perfect-electric-car/ |
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — So this moose walks into a medical building…
While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
A young moose trudging through the snow looking for a meal spotted green plants in the lobby of a medical building in the Providence Alaska Health Park and decided to drop in for a dose of greenery.
The ingenious — or lucky — moose triggered the sensors on the automatic doors to the building that houses the hospital’s cancer center and other medical offices, said Randy Hughes, the hospital’s director of security.
“We received a call from one of our tenants advising that a moose had just walked into the building,” Hughes said.
Hughes believes it’s the same moose that has been hanging around campus. And even though moose are commonplace in Alaska, they made an announcement over the intercom of the moose’s presence out of safety concerns.
“But it seemed like it was a magnet for people to come and see it,” he said. “It’s not every day you get a moose walking into a building, so everybody was excited to take pictures and stuff like that.”
On one video posted on social media, a woman wearing a mask and dressed in scrubs can be heard saying, “That’s crazy,” as she walked by the moose, snapping a photo with her phone.
The moose was too preoccupied eating the office plants to notice the stir he was causing.
Security officers formed a semicircle to corral the moose and shoo it out the door. One officer even grabbed a piece of the plant the moose had been eating and tried to lure it out.
“Finally, I think it had enough of everybody watching him, watching him eat,” Hughes said.
The moose vacated the building but hung around in the building’s semicircular drive for a bit before heading to the other side of the building to bed down for an afternoon.
This wasn’t the first time a moose went inside one of the hospital complex’s buildings, and bears have tried to get into the emergency room before.
Hughes said there’s “never a dull moment here at the hospital.” | 2023-04-08T12:26:20+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/weird/moose-feasts-on-lobby-plants-in-alaska-hospital-building/ |
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — At least 1.7 million hungry people in South Sudan are losing humanitarian food aid “at the worst possible time” as the United Nations World Food Program suspends the help, blaming critical funding shortages.
South Sudan faces unprecedented hunger amid climate shocks, soaring food prices linked to the war in Ukraine and recovery from civil war. Over 60% of the population of more than 11 million people faces severe food insecurity, according to WFP, which said it had to halve food rations last year.
Among those now losing food aid in the middle of South Sudan’s lean season are 178,000 children who will no longer receive school meals, WFP said.
Food security experts have warned that 1.4 million children will be acutely malnourished during the lean season between June and August.
“Humanitarian needs are far exceeding the funding we have received this year. If this continues, we will face bigger and more costly problems in the future, including increased mortality, malnutrition, stunting, and disease,” WFP acting country director Adeyinka Badejo said in a statement. | 2022-06-15T01:12:53+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/un-cuts-food-aid-to-1-7-million-hungry-people-in-south-sudan/ |
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man pleaded guilty Thursday to felony aggravated street racing for his role in a 2021 street racing crash that killed two Judson University students.
In exchange for Kahleel Steele's guilty plea, reckless homicide charges the DeKalb man had faced were dropped, The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reported.
Steele, 24, entered a cold plea, meaning there is no agreement on a sentence. His attorney and the Kane County State's Attorney's Office are still negotiating his sentence. If they cannot agree, a judge will decide his sentence at an April hearing.
Prosecutors said Steele and Trevon Morris of Elgin, Illinois, were racing on the night of April 20, 2021, when Morris’ car, traveling at more than 91 mph (146.5 kilometers per hour), hit a car carrying four Judson University students that was turning to enter the school’s Elgin campus.
Dallas Colburn, 22, of Plano, Illinois, and Nathanael Madison, 22, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, died and the two other students were injured. Colburn and Madison were seniors studying architecture and were due to graduate in May 2021.
Morris was sentenced to 12 years in prison in December after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of cannabis, causing death. | 2023-02-23T21:16:11+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/man-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-2-college-17802095.php |
Jeff Zients, the former White House coronavirus response coordinator, is expected to replace Ron Klain as White House chief of staff, two sources familiar with the plans told The Hill.
Zients left his role as Biden’s first COVID-19 czar in April 2022 after advising the pandemic response effort and was replaced by Ashish Jha. He returned this fall ahead of the midterm elections to assist Klain with preparations for staff turnover as well as other projects.
The White House declined to comment.
Zients was director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama and before that was acting director of the Office of Management and Budget. Between the Obama and Biden administrations, he was chief executive officer of an investment firm, Cranemere, and was on the board of directors of Facebook.
Klain will likely leave following President Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb. 7, The New York Times first reported. Klain, who has been in the role for longer than any other Democratic president’s chief of staff, is expected to remain in his current role for some time to help his successor acclimate.
Prior to government, Zients was a management consultant for Mercer Management Consulting, which is now Oliver Wyman, and Bain & Company. He also was CEO and chairman of the Advisory Board Company alongside David Bradley, the former owner of The Atlantic. Zients, who is a Washington, D.C., native, formed a group with Colin Powell and others in 2005 to purchase the Washington Nationals.
Zients would enter the role as Biden readies for a possible reelection bid. The president is on track to signal that he will seek another term around the time of the State of the Union.
Klain’s exit is expected to precede broader staff changes as some in the White House transition out to work on a 2024 reelection campaign. Klain, a longtime Biden adviser, has told colleagues since the midterm elections in November that he is preparing to leave.
The news of a chief of staff turnover came as Biden’s approval dropped to 40 percent, which is nearing his record low, this week after the discovery of classified documents from his time as vice president. | 2023-01-22T20:44:01+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/hill-politics/zients-to-replace-klain-as-white-house-chief-of-staff/ |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
9-5-3-4
(nine, five, three, four)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
9-5-3-4
(nine, five, three, four) | 2022-08-11T18:09:53+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-4-game-17367211.php |
TODAY:
The story of the day is going to be the winds. Windy conditions are already starting our day and will only pick up throughout the day. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of the Twin Tiers from this morning until tonight as gusts may reach as high as 50 mph. Scattered showers are also moving in this morning and continue into the mid afternoon hours. All of this active weather is associated with a strong cold front.
TONIGHT:
Winds stay strong into tonight and are out of the west. Due to the wind direction, we see lake-effect snow showers move in. Little to no accumulation expected from these snow showers. Temperatures are also quick to drop tonight as that cold front has passed and we drop close to average overnight.
TOMORROW:
Windy conditions hold for Thursday and gusts remain as high as 30-40 mph. Clouds do decrease throughout the day as drier air filters and we then see sunshine for Friday.
REST OF THE WEEK:
The winds decrease for Friday but pick right back up for Saturday. Another strong cold front enters the region Saturday bringing more scattered rain showers and windy conditions. We dry out by Sunday and hold onto some broken cloud cover. An area of low pressure moves in for the start of next week and causes some showers to develop.
Have an amazing day!
WEDNESDAY: CLOUDY. SCT’D SHOWERS, WINDY
HIGH: 46 LOW: 26
THURSDAY: DECREASING CLOUDS, WINDY
HIGH: 33 LOW: 22
FRIDAY: MOSTLY SUNNY
HIGH: 41 LOW: 35
SATURDAY: CLOUDY, SCT’D SHOWERS
HIGH: 49 LOW: 30
SUNDAY: BROKEN CLOUDS
HIGH: 36 LOW: 27
MONDAY: CLOUDY, CHANCE SHOWERS LATE
HIGH: 41 LOW: 32
TUESDAY: CLOUDY, CHANCE SHOWERS
HIGH: 44 LOW: 28
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As heavy rains and flash floods doused southwestern Missouri Friday, Layton Hoyer wanted to get a closer look at the rising river levels. That is when he noticed an SUV caught in the flash floods near Granby.
At first, Hoyer thought the car might have been abandoned, but flashing brake lights caught his eye. The lights were blinking as if someone was intentionally tapping the brakes. He got on top of the train tracks near the ditch where the SUV was trapped and saw someone inside.
“I could see this elderly woman lying in this car trying to stay in the air bubble,” he said.
The 33-year-old quickly called 911, but he said the woman didn’t have much time left as the car continued to sink. Hoyer tried to reach her car from the passenger side, but the current was too strong. He then waded through the cold water before he too was submerged and then lunged, grabbing onto her car.
“I got a hold of the back door and started trying to pull the door open. But the vacuum on the door was so tight,” he said.
He said he was able to break the seal at the top of her window jam and open the door.
“I swear there was only a foot of air gap left in the back part of her car,” he said. “I just grabbed her by both arms and pulled her out of there.”
Hoyer rushed to get them both inside his truck to warm up.
Jim Channel, assistant Granby fire chief, was responding to a call of an 80-year-old woman trapped in a car when he arrived on the scene. Channel had been called to water rescues by Old Ritchey Road before, but he wasn’t surprised to see who was there.
“I’ve known the young man all his life, and he will do it again tomorrow,” Channel said of Hoyer. “He didn’t even think about what he was doing.”
Channel said he along with other rescue workers attempted to save the women’s three dogs inside the car, who were trapped in cages, but they couldn’t reach them in time before getting called to another water rescue.
Hoyer didn’t get a chance to get the woman’s full name. But he said he would like to see her again.
“I would love to put my arms around her ’cause she just cried in my arms and told me how thankful she was when the ambulance got there,” he said. “I was so thankful that God put me there to help her.” | 2023-03-25T03:32:35+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/missouri-man-makes-harrowing-rescue-in-flash-flood/ |
BUCKLEY — Get ready for a tractor-filled weekend, because the annual Buckley Old Engine Show has returned for its 55th year.
This year’s show runs from Aug. 18-21 and takes place at the Buckley Old Engine Show Grounds. Tickets are $10 per day, or $25 for a four-day pass. Ages 15 and under are admitted for free with a paid admission.
Parking for the show is located in a nearby 80-acre field, but there will be a shuttle on-site to transport attendees to the show. A handicapped shuttle and parking will also be available.
Organizer and Buckley Old Engine Show Member John Crofoot said many of the public’s favorite events are on the agenda again, including the Tractor Slow Race, Parade, farm exhibits and several tractor pulls. Brand-new to last year’s Old Engine Show were displays of antique snowmobiles and motorcycles, both of which can be seen on the grounds again.
Crofoot said this year’s theme for the show is tractors with family history. In accordance with the theme, Crofoot and his wife will be featuring a tractor purchased by her grandfather in 1937.
“Everything’s gonna be running. The trains are running, we’ve got as many streamers as we ever did,” he said. “It’s a pretty normal show, so we’re expecting a big crowd.”
The show was able to run throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, aside from one cancellation, and Crofoot said attendance numbers have been consistent. He said people often travel from the Upper Peninsula and down-state communities to participate in the show, and that Buckley tends to get crowded over the weekend, which is good for local commerce.
“We do quite a bit of business and bring a lot of people into the area, and they go to the local grocery stores, restaurants and whatnot,” he said. “I know a lot of them have to put on extra shifts because of it.
As an Old Engine Show member for more than 20 years, Crofoot has seen the event grow into what it is today. He said he looks forward to the show’s arrival every year, and hopes to see people having a good time.
The daily schedule of events and special one-night events for this year’s Buckley Old Engine Show are as follows:
• 8 a.m. — Opening Ceremony, National Anthem and Flag Raising
• 9 to 11 a.m. — Barber Shop (closed Sunday)
• 9:15 a.m. — Farm Chore Demonstrations (Hands On)
• 10 a.m. — Veneer Mill
• 10 to 11 a.m. — 1906 Cider Mill
• 10 a.m. to noon — 1800s Saw Mill
• 10:30 a.m. — Threshing and Straw Baling
• 11 a.m. — Plowing with Steam, Gas and Diesel
• 11:15 a.m. — Farm Chore Demonstrations (Hands on)
• 11:30 a.m. — Veneer Mill
• Noon — Steam Whistle Jubilee
• Noon — Tractor Slow Race
• Noon to 3 p.m. — Barber shop (closed Sunday)
• 12:30 p.m. — Kids Tractor Pull (Ages 4-7)
• 1 p.m. — History of Harvesting and Threshing
• 1 to 2 p.m. — 1906 Cider Mill (not Sunday)
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. — 1800s Saw Mill
• 1:15 p.m. — Farm Chore Demonstrations (Hands on)
• 1:30 p.m. — Threshing and Straw Baling
• 2:30 p.m. — Veneer Mill
• 3 p.m. — PARADE
• 4:30 to 5 p.m. — 1800s Saw Mill
• After Parade — Veneer Mill
• After Parade — Farm Chore Demonstrations (Hands on)
• Dusk — Spark Show
• Buckley Tractor Driving School (Learn to drive a John Deere Tractor) — TBA
• Kids Scavenger Hunt & Play Area (Sign-up at Mayfield Town Hall)
Thursday 6 p.m. — Garden Tractor Safari
Friday 6 p.m. — Farm Tractor Safari
Saturday 7 p.m. — Tractor Poker Run
Saturday 5 p.m. — Horse Pull
Sunday 8:30 a.m. — Non-denominational Church Service/ 10 a.m. — Memorial Service | 2022-08-11T08:50:21+00:00 | cadillacnews.com | https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/buckley-old-engine-show-returns-for-its-55th-year/article_407d328a-18e7-11ed-aa41-6f7b69913f4b.html |
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Company aspires to be a leader in acting with purpose and social consciousness
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced its vision for corporate responsibility and shared the company's continued advancements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives across its operations.
"As our ESG vision states, 'We aspire to lead our industry in acting with purpose and social consciousness and to promote sustainable practices, so that our planet and all of us on it can thrive long into the future,'" said Mike Arbour, Sedgwick CEO.
Sedgwick's commitment focuses on initiatives in the areas of environmental (caring for the Earth), social (caring for its colleagues, clients and communities) and governance (organizational conduct).
Heather Lawley, Sedgwick global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and ESG, said, "Our ESG strategy reflects a methodical approach to leveraging key areas of importance to Sedgwick's business in order to make a meaningful difference in the world. We are proud to continue the great work Sedgwick has been doing for years and to identify future opportunities for growth — all with a heightened understanding of our role and responsibility as a business leader."
- Operated for more than 50 years as a values-driven company committed to doing the right thing. The company maintains a strong focus on business ethics and strongly enforces its code of conduct.
- Reduced its carbon footprint by implementing virtual inspection tools in place of travel to loss sites where possible, reducing the size of its car fleet, and promoting colleagues' use of electric and hybrid vehicles for business travel.
- Transitioned numerous processes to digital capture and storage, eliminating the need for printing and greatly reducing paper use. Sedgwick has also gone paperless at events and trade shows by leveraging more digital experiences, QR codes and plantable seed paper.
- Committed to reducing e-waste tonnage and the associated release of harmful toxins through technology repair programs, donations and partnerships with reputable recycling companies that can extend systems' usefulness.
- Integrated DEI throughout its business and people practices. It starts at the top, with Arbour signing the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion pledge. In a recent global engagement survey, Sedgwick colleagues ranked DEI the highest index, including the areas of hiring from a variety of backgrounds, meaningful work, diversity commitment, sense of belonging and environment of belonging.
- Established a high-performance culture of caring, learning and recognition. The company offers its colleagues a robust suite of benefits focused on their mental, physical, financial and professional well-being. It also supports colleagues' career journeys by providing ongoing development and engagement opportunities.
- Over the last four years, more than doubled its annual spending with diverse partners (SBE, MBE, WBE, etc.).
"At Sedgwick, taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our colleagues, our clients and the global community," Arbour said. "We strive to maximize our opportunities for collective impact by 2030 and are deeply committed to supporting this important strategy as an extension of our belief that caring counts."
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of nearly 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
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SOURCE Sedgwick | 2022-06-29T19:26:53+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/sedgwick-highlights-sustained-support-esg-priorities/ |
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) said on Sunday that a congressional briefing to get a damage assessment of the classified documents potentially mishandled by former President Trump is on hold since a judge allowed a special master to review what was seized.
“My understanding is there is some question because of the special master appointment by the judge in Florida whether they can brief at this point,” Warner told CBS “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. “We need clarification on that from that judge as quickly as possible because it is essential that the intelligence community, leadership at least, get a briefing of the damage assessment.”
Warner, along with the committee’s vice chairman, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), have requested more information on the classified documents obtained during an FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in August, seeking both the documents seized and an assessment of any national security threats posed by potential mishandling of the information.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump’s request last week to appoint an independent special master to review materials seized by the FBI after he raised concerns that some of the information obtained as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into the former president was protected under attorney-client and executive privileges.
Warner said the congressional request in no way sought to hinder the DOJ’s ongoing investigation and sidestepped questions by Brennan about information shared with Congress being more likely to leak to the public.
“I believe that it’s our congressional duty to have that oversight,” Warner said. “Remember what’s at stake here is the fact that if some of these documents involved human intelligence and that information got out, people will die,” noting that years of work could be “destroyed.”
Warner said the Senate Intelligence Committee, which he called the “last functioning bipartisan committee, I believe, in the whole Congress” had an obligation to review any potential security dangers to the country and its intelligence gathering capabilities.
“I do want the damage assessment of what would happen to our ability to protect the nation,” Warner said, adding that the request by the intelligence leaders sought to “assess whether there’s been damage done to our intelligence collection and maintenance of secrets capacity.”
Updated 11:32 a.m. | 2022-09-13T00:18:06+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/hill-politics/senate-intelligence-chair-says-briefing-on-trump-classified-documents-on-hold/ |
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro police are investigating after reports of shots being fired on Tuesday afternoon.
Around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Comstock Lane when they were told that shots were heard. The road is blocked off at Ponderosa Drive.
No injuries have been reported.
There is also no suspect information at this time.
A FOX8 reporter confirmed there are six to eight police markers with bullet casings at the scene.
This is a developing story.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous. | 2023-01-03T23:47:44+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/greensboro/greensboro-police-investigating-on-comstock-lane-after-reports-of-multiple-shots-fired/ |
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower Wednesday ahead of U.S. inflation data that traders worry will show upward pressure on prices still is too strong for the Federal Reserve to ease off interest rate hikes.
Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul declined. Oil prices edged lower.
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.4% on Tuesday for its fourth daily decline following disappointing earnings reports.
Data on Wednesday are expected to show headline U.S. inflation in July eased from the previous month’s four-decade high of 9.1%. But a survey by FactSet found traders expect core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy, leaving rent and other costs, to edge higher. That is despite other data that show economic activity cooling.
Anything above 8% is “still too high” for the Fed, Tan Boon Heng of Mizuho Bank said in a report.
“The fight to tackle inflation is far from over,” Tan said.
Investors worry efforts by the Fed and other central banks in Europe and Asia to cool inflation that is at multi-decade highs might derail global economic growth.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell to 4,122.47 while traders waited for more evidence of how aggressively the Fed might pursue more rate hikes.
The Fed has raised rates four times this year, including twice by 0.75 percentage points, triple its usual margin. Investors expect another hike of 0.75 percentage points in September after data last week showed hiring was stronger than forecast.
Fed officials acknowledge there is a danger the U.S. economy might tip into recession, but some point to the strong job market as evidence it can tolerate more rate hikes.
The Dow slipped 0.2% to close at 32,774.41. The Nasdaq dropped 1.2% to 12,493.93. The Russell 2000 ended down 1.5%, at 1,912.89.
Chipmaker Micron Technology fell 3.7% after warning investors that revenue could fall short of forecasts because of weakening demand. That warning hit other chipmakers hard, with Nvidia shedding 4%.
Norwegian Cruise Line plunged 10.6% for the biggest drop in the S&P 500 after reporting disappointing results and a weak revenue forecast. Expedia fell 1.6% and American Airlines fell 2.7%.
Markets also have been rattled by Russia’s war on Ukraine, which caused a spike in prices of oil, wheat and other commodities, and uncertainty about Chinese anti-virus measures that disrupted manufacturing and trade.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost 30 cents to $90.20 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 26 cents to $90.50 on Tuesday. Brent crude, the price basis for international trading, shed 25 cents to $96.06 per barrel in London. It declined 34 cents the previous session to $96.31.
The dollar declined to 135.02 yen from Tuesday’s 135.18 yen. The euro rose to $1.0215 from $1.0205. | 2022-08-10T06:50:07+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/business/ap-business/asian-shares-mostly-decline-on-global-technology-downturn/ |
A former Trump supporter who got caught up in a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory sues Fox News
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A former Donald Trump supporter who became the center of a conspiracy theory about Jan. 6, 2021, filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, saying the network made him a scapegoat for the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Raymond Epps, a former Marine who said he was forced from his Arizona home because of threats, is asking for unspecified damages and a jury trial.
He filed his lawsuit in Superior Court in Delaware on Monday, the same court where Dominion Voting Systems sued Fox for lies broadcast following the 2020 presidential election, and on Wednesday it was transferred to federal court. Shortly before a trial was to begin this spring, Fox agreed to pay Dominion $787 million to settle the charges.
Fox did not respond to texts, phone calls and emails seeking comment on Epps’ lawsuit.
The suit also says the Justice Department told Epps in May that he faces criminal charges for his actions on Jan. 6, and blames that on “the relentless attacks by Fox and Mr. Carlson and the resulting political pressure.”
Epps, who had traveled to Washington for the Jan. 6 demonstration, was falsely accused by Fox of being a government agent who was whipping up trouble that would be blamed on Trump supporters, the lawsuit claims.
“In the aftermath of the events of January 6th, Fox News searched for a scapegoat to blame other than Donald Trump or the Republican Party,” the lawsuit says. “Eventually, they turned on one of their own.”
Although the lawsuit mentions Fox’s Laura Ingraham and Will Cain, former Fox host Tucker Carlson is cited as the leader in promoting the theory. Epps was featured in more than two dozen segments on Carlson’s prime-time show, the lawsuit said. Fox News fired Carlson shortly after the Dominion settlement was announced.
Carlson “was bluntly telling his viewers that it was a fact that Epps was a government informant,” the lawsuit says. “And they believed him.”
Carlson ignored evidence that contradicted his theory, including Epps’ testimony before a congressional committee investigating the insurrection that he was not working for the government, and videos provided by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that showed Epps’ efforts to try to defuse the situation, the lawsuit says.
Carlson is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Epps’ lawyer, Michael Teter, noted that Carlson “was an employee of Fox when he lied about Ray, and Fox broadcast those defamatory falsehoods.”
“Fox is therefore fully liable for Mr. Carlson’s statements,” Teter said.
The former Fox star did not respond to a text message seeking comment.
Also Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray, in an appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, denied having any knowledge of Epps being a “secret government agent.”
“I will say this notion that somehow the violence at the Capitol on January 6 was part of some operation orchestrated by FBI sources and agents is ludicrous,” Wray told lawmakers. He refused to say, however, how many of the people who entered the Capitol and surrounding area on Jan. 6 were either FBI employees or people with whom the FBI had made contact.
Meanwhile, Epps claims in his lawsuit that, as a result of the alleged defamatory statements made by Fox, he and his wife have been the target of harassment and death threats from Trump supporters, forced to sell the Arizona ranch where they ran a successful wedding venue business, and now face financial ruin. According to the lawsuit, Epps and his wife are now living in a recreational vehicle in Utah.
The lawsuit displays threatening messages Epps says he received, including one that reads, “Epps, sleep with one eye open.”
In his defamation suit, Epps claims that on Jan. 5, the day before the storming of the Capitol, he tried to defuse a tense situation between Trump supporters and police, confronting an agitator referred to in the lawsuit as “Baked Alaska.” That man, later identified as far-right social media personality Anthime Gionet, was sentenced earlier this year to 60 days in prison.
Epps says that in an effort to persuade Trump supporters that he was on their side, he told them, “I’m probably gonna go to jail for this. Tomorrow, we need to go into the Capitol. Peacefully.”
Epps claims in the lawsuit that he was “shocked and disappointed” when demonstrators started climbing the scaffolding and walls around the Capitol on Jan. 6.
“He had concerns about the election and believed it was his duty as a citizen to participate in the protest. But he did not believe violence was appropriate,” the lawsuit claims.
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Bauder reported from New York.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-14T00:08:29+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2023/07/13/former-trump-supporter-who-got-caught-up-jan-6-conspiracy-theory-sues-fox-news/ |
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