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SEATTLE (AP) — Police have released the name of a Seattle police officer who was responding to a medical call when his patrol SUV hit and killed a 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula last week in a city crosswalk.
Seattle Police Department Detective and spokesperson Judinna Gulpan confirmed in an email to The Associated Press Monday that the officer is Kevin Austin Dave.
Dave was hired in November 2019, according to police. Gulpan did not answer questions about whether he is back to work. Police said last week that Dave would take a release day instead of working his next shift. Release days are part of the department’s officer wellness program after traumatic or upsetting events.
“We are still exploring what – if any – additional details we can release and may be able to provide more information soon,” Gulpan wrote.
Dave was responding in a patrol vehicle around 8 p.m. Jan. 23 when Kandula was was hit while walking in the crosswalk in the South Lake Union neighborhood, The Seattle Times reported.
Police officers and firefighters attempted CPR, but she died later that night at Harborview Medical Center, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Her cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries.
The Seattle Police Department said online that the officer was responding to a priority one call, which is the highest priority and involves a threat to life. A Fire Department spokesperson told the newspaper that the call was an aid response for a 28-year-old man, who was evaluated and then declined to be taken to a hospital.
Detectives from the police department's traffic collision investigation squad are leading an investigation, police have said.
Kandula, a student at the Northeastern University campus in South Lake Union, was working to earn a master’s in information systems. She was from Adoni, India, a city in the southern part of the country, her uncle Ashok Mandula told the newspaper.
This intersection was part of an area at one point set to receive a full redesign, but the project’s funding was cut by $2.2 million in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2023 budget and not restored by the Seattle City Council.
Harrell called the incident “horrible and tragic” in a statement to the newspaper and said the city would investigate the circumstances leading to Kandula’s death.
Demonstrators who came out in Seattle Friday evening to protest the fatal police beating of a man in Memphis, Tennessee, paused for a minute of silence at the intersection where Kandulawas was hit, according to The Seattle Times. | 2023-01-31T01:40:14+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/name-of-seattle-officer-in-crash-that-killed-17752608.php |
SHANGHAI, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The opening ceremony for commercial operations of Block B in phase five at Shanghai Electric's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Phase V) facility in Dubai was held at the site on October 10. The equipment started producing electricity for commercial use 17 days earlier than expected, marking another milestone in the construction of the Shanghai Electric facility.
"We are excited to announce the official opening of commercial operations of Block B of the MBR Phase V project 17 days ahead of schedule," said Qiu Minghua, Vice General Manager of Shanghai Electric, at the ceremony. "Our company expects to complete the subsequent handover, as well as getting underway the construction of Block C, in due course."
In addition, Omar Al-Hassan, the CEO of Shuaa Energy 3, the company in charge of implementation of the project, also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all parties involved for their hard work and construction achievements at the opening ceremony.
Earlier in the project, its construction had been negatively affected by the pandemic, with issues such as the increase in the prices of raw materials, labor and transportation, and the inability to ship photovoltaic (PV) modules to the site on schedule. To deal with these obstacles, a crisis team composed of business professionals was assembled to resolve the issues with all parties involved. After several rounds of discussions, Shanghai Electric and the relevant parties reached an agreement, paving the way for the project to get back on track and not only meet but also beat the agreed upon completion date.
In July 2022, the shipments of some batches of modules were again delayed. In response, a team was mobilized to speed up operations. Because of the team's efforts around the clock, any time lost in the project was caught up over the course of a few weeks. After 13-days of reliability and performance tests, the equipment in Block B was approved by the local power grid operator and officially put into commercial operation 17 days ahead of schedule, marking another important milestone achieved by the MBR Phase V project.
The project is divided into three blocks - A, B and C, each with a capacity of 300 MW. Block A was put into full operation in July 2021. The design for Block C has been provisionally completed, meaning that preparations for its construction, including equipment deliveries, and the laying of underground cables, are in full swing.
Those in charge of implementing the project said that they will continue to do whatever is necessary to overcome the challenges that were faced in implementing Block B, such as those caused by the effects of the pandemic, including staff issues, so that the commissioning and commencement of commercial operations of Block C can occur as soon as possible.
About Shanghai Electric
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) is a world-class high-end equipment manufacturer, focusing on smart energy, intelligent manufacturing and smart infrastructure to provide green and intelligent industrial-grade system solutions. It has a global presence in industries such as new energy, efficient clean energy, industrial automation, medical devices, and environmental protection.
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ATLANTA — The development agency that oversees the Atlanta BeltLine said this week that it has already surpassed its annual affordable housing goal through April.
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) said in a release that, through the first four months of the year, 373 affordable units had been created or preserved within the BeltLine Tax Allocation District - generally, the areas right around the BeltLine.
ABI said its total goal for the year had been 320 units.
"While not a housing agency, ABI works closely with multiple partners to achieve affordable housing goals and provides capital to development projects that create affordable housing and commercial affordability within the BeltLine (Tax Allocation District)," the agency noted in its release.
ABI said that it can administer up to $2 million per development out of the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support affordable housing goals. The agency also cited Atlanta's Inclusionary Zoning ordinances for the affordable housing push, saying they require "multi-family residential developers to set aside a certain number rental units for renters making 60-80 percent of our Area Median Income."
"Since then, with 35 projects either completed, under construction or in development in those zones, the inclusionary zoning ordinance has currently generated 781 affordable housing units, according to data from Atlanta’s Office of Housing and Community Development," ABI said. "And of these 35 developments, all but three are in BeltLine overlay districts."
The agency highlighted three developments that contributed to affordable housing growth this year:
- Skyline Apartments, which broke ground in March near the Southside Trail in Peoplestown and which, according to ABI, will contain 250 affordable units. It received a $2 million contribution out of the BeltLine's affordable housing trust fund.
- 55 Milton, which opened in May in Peoplestown. It also received a $2 million contribution out of the trust fund and ABI said it contains 156 affordable units.
- Parkside, which opened in June in Bankhead with all 182 units slated for affordable rates.
ABI also provided a list of market-rate developments that include some affordable units to comply with the Inclusionary Zoning requirements:
- Link Apartments (730 Glenwood Ave, NE): 38 affordable units at 80% AMI
- The Maverick, Phase I (72 Milton Ave, SE): 48 affordable units at 80% AMI
- The Maverick, Phase II (72 Milton Ave, SE): 17 affordable units at 80% AMI (under construction)
- The Skylark (1099 Boulevard, SE): 48 affordable units at 80% AMI
- Alton East (777 Memorial Drive #7000): 38 units at 80% AMI
- Aspire Westside (900 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd): 26 units at 80% AMI
- Verge Apartments (125 Milton Ave): 47 units at 80% AMI (under construction)
- Novel West Midtown (1330 Fairmont Ave): 34 units at 60% AMI (under construction)
- Fairfield Piedmont (1944 Piedmont Ave): 59 units at 60% AMI (under construction) | 2022-06-11T13:43:37+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-beltline-affordable-housing-update/85-65db21be-5d23-4267-bc76-1f5466d01873 |
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH) ("Dominari" or the "Company") today provided an update on the $2 million share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") authorized by the Company's Board of Directors on December 5, 2022.
The Company reported that on February 2, 2023, the Company purchased 4,520 shares of common stock at $3.8476 per share.
Additional shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, or other means in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b -18 of the Exchange Act. The timing, number of shares repurchased, and prices paid for the stock under this program will depend on general business and market conditions as well as corporate and regulatory limitations, including blackout period restrictions.
About Dominari Holdings Inc.
Dominari Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Aikido Pharma Inc.) until recently was focused primarily on the development of a diverse portfolio of small-molecule anticancer and antiviral therapeutics and related patent technology. In September 2022, the Company agreed to acquire a registered broker-dealer and transition its primary business operations to fintech and financial services. Upon the final closing of this acquisition, the Company's fintech and financial services business will be operated through its subsidiary, Dominari Financial Inc. The Company continues to develop its therapeutics and related patent technology, as well as other ventures, through its subsidiary, Aikido Labs, LLC.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Phone: 212-745-1373
Email: investorrelations@aikidopharma.com
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks rose Monday after Wall Street rebounded from a seven-week string of declines and China eased anti-virus curbs on business activity in Shanghai and Beijing.
Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil rose more than $1 per barrel to stay above $110.
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index finished Friday up 6.6% for its biggest weekly gain in 18 months after surging inflation declined in April. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
“Markets rallied into the long weekend, providing a positive tone at the start of this week,” said ING economists in a report.
The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.6% to 3,148.16 after the Chinese government allowed more factories and shops in Beijing and Shanghai to reopen. Shanghai, the country’s commercial capital, announced tax breaks and subsidies to help businesses recover from a two-month shutdown.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo surged 2% to 27,309.35 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 2% to 21,122.91. The Kospi in Seoul advanced 1.2% to 2,669.09.
Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 was 0.9% higher at 7,248.40. New Zealand and Singapore gained while Jakarta retreated.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 2.5% on Friday to 4,158.24, propelled by gains for tech companies.
Investors were relieved after Commerce Department data showed U.S. inflation, which has prompted the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, decelerated to 6.3% over a year earlier in April, its first decline in 17 months.
Markets are worried about whether the Fed can control inflation that is running at a four-decade high without tipping the biggest global economy into recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.8% to 33,212.96. The Nasdaq, dominated by tech stocks, gained 3.3% to 12,131.13.
The U.S. market has been in a slump for the past two months over fears about interest rate hikes that might slow economic activity, and the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine and a Chinese economic slowdown.
Crude oil prices are up nearly 60% this year due to fears about disruptions in supplies from Russia, the second-biggest global exporter. Wheat prices are up about 50% and corn prices are up 30%.
Disruptions in manufacturing and trade due to China’s shutdown of Shanghai and other industrial cities to fight virus outbreaks also have added to inflation pressures.
More factories, shops and other businesses are allowed to reopen this week in Shanghai and in the Chinese capital, Beijing, after authorities declared outbreaks under control. The Shanghai city government promised rent and tax cuts, faster approvals for construction projects and more subsidies for electric car purchases.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose $1.15 to $116.22 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the price basis for international oils, advanced $1.16 to $116.72 per barrel in London.
The dollar declined to 126.98 yen from Friday’s 127.10 yen. The euro rose to $1.0744 from $1.0733. | 2022-05-30T12:54:44+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/asian-stocks-rise-after-wall-st-breaks-string-of-declines/ |
Gault, Karen
Age 62 of Eaton, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1961 in Middletown, the daughter of Iva (McKenney) Day and the late Ora Day. She was a 1979 graduate of Edgewood High School and a 1983 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. On May 22, 1982 in Trenton, Karen married her husband of 41 years, Thomas Gault. Before her retirement, she was a Personal Banker with Chase Bank, and also previously worked as a substitute teacher and in the printing industry. Karen is survived by her mother, Iva Day; husband, Thomas; sons, Jeremiah Gault and Zachary Gault; siblings, Kathy (Tim) Vennefron and Jon (Erin) Day; aunts, Roberta Taylor and Ruth Turner; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her father; and brother, Lee Day. Services are pending at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com
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National slow pitch softball tournament coming to York in September
Adult slow pitch softball teams from all over the United States and Puerto Rico will converge on York City in September to compete in the USA Slow Pitch National Championships.
It is the first time York City will host the event sanctioned by the International Slow Pitch Softball (ISPS) Organization. It will be held Sept. 8-10 at the Bob Hoffman Sports Complex at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
The event is being funded through a $50,000 grant through the York County Tourism Grant Program, which the International Slow Pitch Softball Organization applied for last year and was granted.
Explore York Tourism Grant Program Manager Elizabeth Waite said the grants are used to invest in York’s tourism economy and bring impact events like the USA Slow Pitch National Championships to the county to draw visitors to the area.
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“This project capitalizes on York’s long-time passion for sports, its beautiful outdoor amenities and our welcoming atmosphere that would make anyone feel at home,” Waite said.
International Slow Pitch Softball Commissioner Manuel Ferrero said this will be first time the event has been held outside of Florida. The multi-day event will have men’s, women’s, co-ed and senior divisions competing for national titles.
“This event would not be possible without the generous support of the York County Tourism Grant Program and my long-standing relationship with the Sport York team,” Ferrero said.
Rasheeda Martin of Sport York, which helps bring sports events to York County, said there will be around 1,000 visitors coming to York as a result of the tournament with estimated economic impact of around $1.1 million.
“We are thrilled to bring this sort of traffic and support to our local hotels, restaurants and small businesses,” Martin said.
Melissa Beaverson, director of destination marketing for Explore York, said a long-standing relationship between the ISPS, Martin and Explore York President Laura Wagner helped pave the way for the tournament to be brought to York.
“They have been showcasing York County for a couple of years now,” Beaverson said.
Beyond that relationship, Beaverson said the aggressive bid package put together by Explore York made it possible for the tournament to be brought to town.
Sport York is a division of Explore York and was designed to recruit events, generate economic impact and position York County as a premier sports destination.
The Sport York program generates roughly $25 million annually in additional economic impact for the county through sports tourism and events, Beaverson said. | 2023-07-13T00:40:12+00:00 | yorkdispatch.com | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/2023/07/12/national-slow-pitch-softball-tournament-coming-to-york-in-september/70406737007/ |
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 50; Mike McCready, 57; Mitch Pileggi, 71; Agnetha Faltskog, 73.
Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional matters take over your life. Think your plans through from beginning to end and find a practical solution that helps you and those you love. It’s OK to dream, but when it comes to what matters most, a reserved attitude will help you find the most efficient way to get things done to your liking. Your numbers are 5, 17, 20, 23, 26, 38, 49.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Anger will impact performance. A change of plans shouldn’t cost you financially. Examine details before you agree to something. You’ll get the highest return from the time spent fixing up your surroundings. Efficiency is the key to your success. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. Have a foolproof plan in place before you begin. Use your imagination to find an exciting way to attract interest and everything else will fall into place. A passionate approach will convince others to support and contribute. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep an open mind, but refuse to believe everything you hear. Verify information before you accept or pass it along. Spend time learning, developing and preparing for the future. Find a new way to use your skills. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do what’s required, and don’t look back. Now is not the time to let others take over or beat you at your own game. Put your energy to good use and finish what you start. Don’t reveal secrets; protect your reputation. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for opportunities instead of piggybacking on someone else’s good fortune. Think for yourself and follow your heart and your dreams. Use your charm and take the initiative to personalize whatever you present or promote. Step into the spotlight and shine. 4 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll discover valuable information if you listen and observe. Your ability to size up situations and turn whatever you do into something worthwhile will make you the leader everyone wants to follow. Love and romance will enhance your personal life. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Hide your feelings until you know how others will react. Don’t make a fuss or start a feud that can influence the outcome of a partnership or proposition. Immerse yourself in quality control and getting things right the first time. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t hide when embracing life and what it has to offer is required. Indulge in conversations that appeal to someone close to you, and you will build a strong relationship. The changes you make at home should add to your security. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s OK to do things differently if you are prepared to prove your point and the value of taking the road less traveled. Trusting and believing in your ability will grow on those who question your validity. Don’t fold under pressure. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A change is necessary if you want to protect your position and reputation and maintain your status quo. Put more effort into how you live and run your personal life. Pay attention to how you look and represent yourself to others. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen and you’ll be privy to information that can help you avoid making a mistake. Don’t feel you must fall into line and be someone’s puppet. Look for opportunities that feature you, not someone else. Hold on to your cash. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A solid investment will change your life. Join forces with someone who cares about the same things as you and you’ll find it easier to build a rewarding future. Love and romance are on the rise and will enrich your life. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are outgoing, impatient and proactive. You are stylish and creative.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is releasing information related to what it calls a “significant smuggling attempt” after discovering two live toucans wrapped in stockings hidden inside a traveler’s purse.
According to CBP, the incident took place at about 4 p.m., on Dec. 26.
A CBP officer reportedly encountered two travelers, a 35-year-old male and a 37-year-old female, in a 2015 Toyota Camry as they tried to enter the U.S. through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego.
CBP says the officer referred both travelers and the vehicle to secondary inspection where a government agriculture specialist found two live birds, later identified as toucans, wrapped in stockings and concealed inside a traveler’s bag.
“Smuggling live animals, especially endangered species, is a serious offense and this significant seizure demonstrates the lengths a smuggler will go for their own financial gain,” said Jenifer De La O, CBP Director of Field Operations in San Diego. “Our officers and agriculture specialists work hard every day to stop these horrible acts and protect our wildlife species for future generations to enjoy.”
According to the Petzlover.com website, toucans can sell for up to $17,000.
CBP says both travelers who were caught with the birds, were detained and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for processing.
Department of Homeland Security Investigators and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services are said to be handling the investigation.
The live toucans were “placed in a secure and safe area where they will remain in quarantine for veterinarian examination and proper disposition.”
Border Report reached out to CBP to check on the status and well-being of the birds, but were told U.S. Fish and Wildlife was handling all media inquiries. So far, the agency has not responded with any information about the toucans. | 2023-01-12T23:57:44+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/border-report/toucan-smuggling-plot-foiled-at-california-port-of-entry/ |
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The mother of a man suspected of killing a Cedar Falls couple and their daughter at an Iowa state park said her son gave no indication anything was wrong prior to the shooting.
Three Cedar Falls family members died Friday at Maquoketa Caves State Park in apparent homicides, with a fourth person dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
MAQUOKETA — A 9-year-old boy survived the attack that killed three members of his family Friday at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
Cedar Falls Public Library patrons found the doors shut Saturday after the slaying of employee Sarah Schmidt, along with her husband, Tyler, and their 6-year-old daughter, Lula.
Fester’s Pub, owned by Daniel Corbett – one of the owners of Hungry Charlie’s food truck and restaurant – is taking over what was formerly known as Anton’s Volks Haus.
The three members of a family killed at Maquoketa Caves State Park early Friday were in their tent at the time, officials confirmed Monday.
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Police Department is seeking the public’s help with locating a missing man.
WATERLOO — Police are investigating several reports of gunfire that damaged homes over the weekend and early Monday.
Three Cedar Falls family members died Friday at Maquoketa Caves State Park in apparent homicides, with a fourth person dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. | 2022-07-29T10:28:28+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/banjo/article_fa98d656-da31-5c0a-a032-a1edd8d6291f.html |
BILLERICA, Mass. — BILLERICA, Mass. — Bruker Corp. (BRKR) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $97.4 million.
The scientific equipment maker posted revenue of $708.4 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $671.6 million.
For the year, the company reported profit of $296.6 million, or $1.99 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.53 billion.
Bruker expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.52 to $2.57 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.81 billion to $2.86 billion.
Bruker shares have risen slightly more than 4% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 3% in the last 12 months.
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PHOENIX, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix based advertising agency Colling Media received two awards for Integrated Marketing Campaign- Non-profit and Outdoor Billboard or Transit at the 2022 AMA Phoenix Spectrum Awards. Since Colling Media's first award submission in 2016, they have been awarded 12 times including two this year. Adding to its library of awards, which includes a number one ranking in Arizona in 2021,Colling Media is one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in the area.
- Integrated Marketing Campaign- Non-profit | A Child's Hope
- Outdoor Billboard or transit | Stratatech Education Group
Honoring excellence since 2002, the AMA Spectrum Awards is the Valley's only award ceremony dedicated to recognizing both the art and science of marketing.The American Marketing Association Phoenix celebrates with 200+ marketing teams every year and gives each team an opportunity to submit their best work.
"We are honored to win these awards as a testament to the partnerships we develop with our clients. We have always known that great teams create great work, and winning these awards is just another reminder of what happens when two amazing teams come together." stated Doug Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer.
American Marketing Association, Phoenix Chapter, established more than 50 years ago, is the only professional marketing association that covers all disciplines in the marketing spectrum. From monthly professional development Signature Lunch Events to the Professional Development Series to exciting industry-wide events and Spectrum Awards, AMA Phoenix is the one association that helps marketers stay on top of industry trends and connects them to the very best professionals in the Valley.
Colling Media was also a proud sponsor of the 2022 AMA Spectrum Awards.
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Colling Media is a full-service national digital advertising and marketing agency specializing in advertising branding and strategy, digital and traditional advertising, media buying, paid search, lead generation, content marketing.(https://www.linkedin.com/company/colling-media/), Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/collingmedia/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/collingmedia).
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Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
By HOLLY RAMER
Associated Press
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is mulling another presidential run, says Republicans need a candidate who can execute a quick takedown of Donald Trump. Speaking in New Hampshire Monday night, Christie recounted the high point of his 2016 campaign: a cutting comment about Marco Rubio that led the Florida senator to badly stumble. Christie says Republicans need someone who can do to Trump what he did to Rubio because that’s the only thing that will defeat the former president. Christie was a close on-and-off adviser to Trump during his time in the White House, but broke with the former president after Trump refused to accept his loss of the 2020 election. | 2023-03-28T02:59:13+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/27/christie-gop-needs-someone-who-can-quickly-take-down-trump/ |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is joining forces with the University of Cincinnati to create a new academic center that will foster civility, open and inclusive dialogue and bipartisanship in politics, the Republican and the university announced Tuesday.
The newly established Portman Center for Policy Solutions will be housed within the university’s School of Public and International Affairs. Through academic programming, fellowships and case studies, it aims to develop future leaders and encourage “results-oriented public service,” a statement said.
“I view this center as a way to encourage young people to engage in public service that focuses on civility, bipartisanship and finding common ground,” Portman said. “Too many are understandably turned off by excessive partisanship, gridlock and harsh language in today’s political dialogue.”
Portman opted not to seek reelection last year after three decades in public service, citing his dismay over partisanship and gridlock in Washington. Known as a political moderate willing to work across party lines, he boasted a prolific lawmaking record that included bills signed by both Democratic and Republican presidents.
The center was approved by the university's board Tuesday, following unanimous backing from the faculty. It will offer scholarships, internships and co-op opportunities for students chosen as Portman Fellows, drawing from an endowment that Portman and the university are working to grow to at least $5 million.
Portman also is donating his U.S. House and Senate papers and other materials to the center, for use by fellows as case studies in civil, bipartisan problem-solving that seeks out differing points of view.
The university said the Portman Center will be more intensely focused on civility in politics than two other public policy programs named for former Ohio senators: the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University and the (George) Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University. | 2023-02-28T20:18:32+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/gop-s-portman-launches-center-to-foster-civility-17811117.php |
Climate change isn’t causing the multi-year drought that is devastating parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Bolivia, but warming is worsening some of the dry spell’s impacts, a new study says.
The natural three-year climate condition La Nina – a cooling of the central Pacific that changes weather worldwide temporarily but lasted much longer than normal this time – is the chief culprit in a drought that has devastated central South America and is still going on, according to a flash study released Thursday by international scientists at World Weather Attribution. The study has not been peer reviewed yet.
Drought has hit the region since 2019 with last year seeing the driest year in Central Argentina since 1960, widespread crop failures and Uruguay declaring an agricultural emergency in October. Water supplies and transportation were hampered, too.
“There is no climate change signal in the rainfall,” said study co-author Friederike Otto of the Grantham Institute at Imperial College in London. “But of course, that doesn’t mean that climate change doesn’t play an important role in the context of these droughts. Because of the extreme increase in heat that we see, the soils do dry faster and the impacts are more severe they would have otherwise been.”
The heat has increased the evaporation of what little water there is, worsened a natural water shortage and added to crop destruction, scientists said. The same group of scientists found that climate change made the heat wave last December 60 times more likely.
And cutting down trees in the southern Amazon in 2020 reached the highest rate in a decade and that translates to less moisture being available farther south in Argentina, said study lead author Paola Arias, a climate scientist and professor at the Environmental School of the University of Antioquia in Colombia.
The team of scientists at World Weather Attribution use observations and climate models to see if they find a climate change factor in how frequent or how strong extreme weather is. They compare what happened to how often it happened in the past, and they run computer simulations that contrast reality to what would have happened in a world without human-caused climate change from burning of fossil fuels.
In this drought’s case, the models actually show a slight, not significant, increase in moisture from climate change but a clear connection to La Nina, which scientists say is waning. It will still take months if not longer for the region to get out of the drought — and that depends on whether the flip side of La Nina — El Nino — appears, said study co-author Juan Rivera, a scientist at the Argentine Institute for Snow Research, Glaciology and Environmental Sciences.
In the past, the team of scientists has found no obvious climate change connection in some droughts and floods, but they do find global warming is a factor in most of the severe weather they investigate.
“One of the reasons why we do these attribution studies is to show what the realistic impacts of climate change are. And it’s not that climate change makes everything worse,” Otto said. “Not every bad thing that’s happening now is because of climate change.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Marcus Sasser thought his groin felt better, certainly good enough to give it a go in the NCAA Tournament.
The All-American guard started for the top-seeded Houston Cougars against No. 16 seed Northern Kentucky, and he certainly looked just fine sinking an early 3 pointer Thursday night.
But that was about it for the best player on a team expected to contend for a national championship.
Sasser managed only one other basket in under 14 minutes of playing time. And when the second half began, he was watching from the bench.
That's where he remained for the rest of the night.
“He said it felt funny,” Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. “So he shut it down, which is the right thing to do.”
Now, one of the biggest stars of March Madness is a huge question mark, and the Cougars could be in big trouble if he can't go in the second round Saturday.
Houston will be facing ninth-seeded Auburn, a team that is essentially playing at home in the first two rounds. The Tigers' campus is only about a two-hour drive from Legacy Arena in downtown Birmingham.
“I have a lot more pressing matters to worry about than that,” Sampson said of Auburn's home-court edge. “I need to see how many healthy bodies we have right now. That's probably our most important thing.”
Sampson also revealed that starting guard Jamal Shead has a sore knee. Shead still managed to play more than 36 minutes against the Norse, who hung around most of the game before the Cougars prevailed 63-52.
Clearly, the biggest concern is Sasser, who injured his groin in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament last weekend.
Sasser sat out the AAC championship game, and he was sorely missed when the Cougars (32-3) got knocked off by Memphis.
Despite the loss, Houston was still rewarded with a No. 1 seed.
Sasser took Monday and Tuesday off, and went through a light workout Wednesday.
Sasser and the Houston training staff thought the extra rest, combined with the treatment he received, left him healthy enough to play in the NCAA opener.
Sampson went nearly down to tipoff before deciding to send out his best player in the starting five.
“We have great trainers and I've been with Marcus for four years,” Sampson said. “I trust Marcus and I trust our trainers. I leave the decision up to them. Marcus knows his body better than anybody in this room, including me.
"I would have been fine if Marcus decided not to play tonight. But he wanted to give it a try. He thought it was a high enough percentage to 100 that he could go. But when he got out there, he didn't feel like he could.”
Sasser, who was averaging 17.1 points per game, became Houston's first selection to The Associated Press All-America first team since 1984.
He is a dynamic leader of the offense, and it was clear how much his absence meant as the Cougars struggled to put away Northern Kentucky.
Houston made only 4 of 16 from 3-point range.
“We didn't make an open 3 all night,” Sampson said. “That's the name of the game. When you've got an open look, you've got to put the biscuit in the basket. And we've got one of the best shooters in the country in Marcus Sasser.”
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PHOENIX — A man has been transported to the hospital in "extremely critical condition" after colliding with a car near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road Wednesday afternoon.
Officials say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene of the crash.
Witnesses say the vehicle was entering the roadway when the two crashed.
There are traffic restrictions on 27th Avenue between Indian School Road and Devonshire Avenue for the next few hours, according to police.
It's unclear if the bicyclist was in a crosswalk or not at the time of the crash.
The crash is currently under investigation. | 2022-05-26T01:07:40+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/traffic/bicyclist-in-extremely-critical-condition-after-colliding-with-a-car-in-phoenix |
VARSITY BASKETBALL
Calhoun Academy (B) 75, Colleton Prep 30
Calhoun Academy improved to 4-0 on the season with a 75-30 victory over Colleton Prep Wednesday.
Will Andrews led the Cavaliers with 25 points. William Felder had 12 points while Connor Hayes and Jay Haltiwanger each added 11 points in the win.
Calhoun Academy will travel to face Colleton Prep Friday.
Calhoun Academy (G) 54, Colleton Prep 29
Sarah Grace Kizer scored 25 points while grabbing six rebounds and adding six steals to lead Calhoun Academy to a 54-29 win over Colleton Prep Wednesday.
Reagan Kizer recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Calhoun Academy will travel to face Colleton Prep Friday. | 2022-12-09T04:50:44+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/sports/t-d-region-sports/article_17c4273f-498d-53d5-90df-c64fd5c44f2d.html |
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is scheduled to sign a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19.
The abortion ban would take effect immediately after the governor's signature, while the ban on gender-affirming care would take on Oct. 1.
Nebraska’s conservative-led, unicameral Legislature passed the bill with the two contentious issues on Friday after hours of heated debate. Conservative lawmakers wrangled just enough votes to end a filibuster and approve it. Bill opponents have promised to sue to try and block the law.
The proposal restricting gender-affirming care was the flashpoint of an epic filibuster led by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh. She and a handful of progressive allies slowed the business of passing laws to a crawl by introducing amendment after amendment to every bill that made it to the Senate floor. That sent leadership scrambling to prioritize which bills to push through.
The hybrid measure tied together restrictions that Republicans have pursued across the U.S.
North Carolina also recently passed a 12-week abortion ban, among a slew of restrictions enacted in states after the U.S. Supreme Court last year struck down the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established a nationwide right to abortion. Fourteen states have approved an abortion ban throughout pregnancy.
Nebraska had not passed a new ban since it became the first state to limit abortions around 20 weeks of pregnancy in 2010. The new 12-week ban will include exceptions for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.
The bill also would prevent transgender people under 19 from receiving any gender-confirming surgery. It would also restrict the use of hormone treatments and puberty blockers in minors, putting the state’s chief medical officer — a political appointee who is an ear, nose and throat doctor — in charge of setting the rules for those therapies. In Nebraska, people younger than 19 are considered minors.
At least 17 states had already enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for minors before Monday, and proposals are pending before the governors of Texas and Missouri. Medical groups and advocates say such restrictions are further marginalizing transgender youth and threatening their health.
One Nebraska lawmaker, Omaha state Sen. Megan Hunt, disclosed in March that her teenage son is transgender and said Friday that she now plans to leave the state.
Supporters said they are trying to protect children from making decisions they might come to regret.
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Associated Press writer Josh Funk in Omaha, Neb., contributed to this report. | 2023-05-22T15:53:17+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/politics/article/nebraska-governor-to-sign-12-week-abortion-ban-18112346.php |
Time for tough decisions
Editor’s note: The following is an open letter to the members of the Jersey City Board of Education.
I see that Interim Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez will likely be appointed as the permanent superintendent. As a parent who carefully follows the Jersey City Public Schools’ actions, I have mixed feelings.
She has demonstrated her unwavering commitment to students’ growth and development with the innovative activities and programs she introduced this year.
However, she has not proven her fortitude or willingness to make the tough decisions to reduce expenses in the school district’s budget. The property tax increase she proposed (and approved by five of the nine members of this board) failed to include a strategic plan to underpin the increase in spending. This decision has destroyed the community’s trust in our schools and school leadership.
If you approve Dr. Fernandez as a permanent superintendent, you must require a clear and detailed strategy as to how the increased funds will be spent and the expected outcome to improve schools and students. There needs to be a concrete plan with benchmarks and metrics so you and the public can hold the superintendent accountable.
Additionally, it is critical the superintendent is responsible for reducing administrative costs. I call on you to conduct a nationwide public search for a new business administrator and budget officer to perform as a chief operating officer and chief financial officer who will cut expenses with determination.
It is your time to reshape JCPS leadership -- the superintendent, business administrator and budget officer -- and appoint those who have the moral fiber to make effective administrative changes.
Leslie Sperber, Jersey City, Parent of children in Public Schools
GOP poll workers needed
The Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey and grassroots GOP leaders in Hudson County invite all registered Republicans to apply to be poll workers for the upcoming November 2022 Congressional elections (apply here: nj.gov/state/elections/pollworker.shtml).
Poll workers are generously compensated and are important stakeholders in the election process. Legally, but more importantly morally, the two-party system requires registered members of each party to oversee the process during early voting and on Election Day in every polling place to ensure a fair, unbiased and transparent process.
For we Republicans in Hudson County, it is imperative not only that we get out the vote, support GOP candidates, and show the country that the red wave is happening everywhere, but that any notion of extra-legal or illegal irregularities that makes Hudson County the butt of jokes across the state are put to bed.
For the Republican Party, for the Republic, and for free and fair elections, sign up to be a poll worker during early voting and on Election Day in Hudson County for the 2022 Congressional election cycle. Tell your fellow registered Republicans to sign up as well. Every registered Republican with a clean record and who is over 18 can serve in this vital role.
Herminio Mendoza, President of the Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey; Boris Ioffe, Hudson County Republican Committeeman from Jersey City; Joshua Sotomayor Einstein, Hoboken
Waste of taxpayer dollars
I recently watched the demolition and replacement of the four corners of an intersection along Fourth street in Bayonne.
What a waste of taxpayer dollars!
The previous corners had sloping walks, non-skid mats and were fully ADA compliant. The new corners changed nothing. They even used the same brand of non-skid mats that were previously in place. Two of the four corners were just replaced three or four years ago.
Who, if anyone, in City Hall is responsible for oversight of this project? Or, are they just sitting in their offices, doing nothing, and collecting their taxpayer-funded salaries?
Whether it’s city, stat, or federally funded shouldn’t matter if you’re wasting taxpayer money. If someone was out here checking, they would have seen that probably 30% to 40% of the corners, along all of Fourth street, didn’t need replacing.
The lack of responsibility by our elected officials in wasting taxpayers’ funds is appalling.
David Falandys, Bayonne
Send letters to the editor and guest columns for The Jersey Journal to jjletters@jjournal.com. | 2022-06-29T19:17:31+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/06/we-need-tough-decisions-in-jc-public-schools-work-the-polls-bayonne-corner-fixes-a-waste-of-tax-dollars-letters.html |
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, is known for being the go-to dress destination for all of life's events. Today, the retailer has taken another significant step to own the industry by introducing three new pricing tiers within their widely popular Celebrate by DB Studio bridesmaids collection.
This new strategic approach comes amid economic inflation and financial uncertainty for many customers. In fact, according to the latest Pearl Report by David's, which tracks sentiment and data from real couples planning their wedding, when asked, only 28% of bridesmaids feel financially confident. It is no secret there are many expenses that come along with being a bridesmaid in a wedding – from the dress to hair and make-up, the bachelorette, bridal shower and beyond, expenses can add up quickly. Brides are very mindful of those expenses. David's knows from market research that a bride considers three main decision points when selecting her bridal squad's dresses: vision, color, and price. By rethinking their bridesmaids dress pricing tiers, David's can curate stunning looks without any compromise in quality and deliver at a price point that is attainable. Allowing bridesmaids to look and feel their greatest while standing next to their bestie on her big day and not feel like she has to sacrifice elsewhere in her budget.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is heightening in-game inspections by umpires for banned grip aides, concerned that use of foreign substances by pitchers increased again as time passed from a crackdown begun in June 2021.
“Unfortunately, spin rates began to rise again during the 2022 season and we received reports of continued use of foreign substances on the field,” MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill wrote Thursday in a memo.
“Umpires have been instructed to increase the frequency and scope of foreign substance checks this year, including randomized checks of fingers (including removal of rings worn on either hand of pitchers), hands, hats, gloves, belts/waistlines, and pants,” Hill said. “Pitchers may be subject to checks before or after innings in which they pitch, and managers may make inspection requests of a pitcher or position player either before or after an at-bat.”
Hill sent the memo to owners, CEOs, team presidents, general managers, field managers and all major and minor league players. The memo was first reported by ESPN.
“Umpires also will be focused on suspicious behavior by players that suggests the potential use of foreign substances,” Hill wrote. “For example, if an umpire observes a pitcher attempting to wipe off his hands prior to an inspection, the player may be subject to immediate ejection for violating the rules by attempting to conceal a foreign substance.”
Word of the crackdown emerged from an owners meeting on June 3, 2021, and heightened checks started that June 21. Four-seam fastballs averaged 2,319 revolutions per minute through that June 2, then dropped to 2,251 for the rest of the season before rising to 2,276 last year, according to Statcast data. Average velocity of four-seam fastballs increased from 93.7 mph in 2021 to 93.9 mph last year.
Only two pitchers have been suspended for foreign substances since the checks started. Seattle’s Héctor Santiago was penalized that June 28 and Arizona’s Caleb Smith that Aug. 24, both for 10 games.
“A player who possesses or applies foreign substances in violation of the playing rules is subject to immediate ejection from the game and will be suspended automatically,” Hill wrote. “If a player other than the pitcher is found to have applied a foreign substance to the baseball (e.g., the catcher applies a foreign substance to the baseball before throwing it back to the pitcher), both the position player and pitcher will be ejected; however, position players will not be ejected for having a foreign substance on their glove or uniform unless the umpire determines that the player was applying the substance to the ball in order to aid the pitcher.”
MLB threatened to be harsher with repeat offenders.
“Players who are found to have used a foreign substance following a prior suspension for violating the rule will be subject to more severe, progressive discipline for each subsequent violation,” Hill said.
Hill threatened “severe discipline” for club employees who assist players in using banned grip aides.
“Clubs will be held accountable for any foreign substances discovered in any club area (e.g., clubhouse, tunnel, dugout, bullpen, etc.),” he wrote. “Each club must inform its clubhouse managers and clubhouse attendants that they are obligated to report to the general manager any foreign substances that are discovered in the clubhouse or other areas of the stadium. Please note that the pitcher’s bag and bullpen bag have been a frequent source identified by the Gameday Compliance Monitors (“GCMs”) as carrying foreign substances.”
In an effort to create more uniform ball conditions, MLB made humidors mandatory for ball storage starting last season. Balls must be kept in them for at least 14 days, and Hill said the temperature must be set at 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) with 57% humidity, except for 65% at mile-high Coors Field. Procedures for removing balls for humidors and rubbing them with mud was standardized last June.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-03-17T08:03:09+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/sports/mlb-asks-umpires-for-heightened-sticky-substance-checks/ |
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s attorney general has asked the state’s highest appeals court to set execution dates for 25 death row inmates following a federal judge’s rejection of their challenge to the state’s lethal injection method.
In 25 similar filings with the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday, Attorney General John O’Connor wrote that the federal court’s stays of execution are no longer in place and that therefore there are no longer any legal impediments to executing the inmates, who have exhausted their appeals.
The state Department of Corrections has asked that the first execution be set no earlier than Aug. 25, O’Connor wrote. He asked that the dates be set at four week intervals due to the time required for a clemency hearing for each inmate prior to an execution, and that the DOC requested executions be set at least 35 days after the court’s order.
“For the sake of the victims’ families, many of whom have waited for decades — as many executions as possible are set four weeks apart,” O’Connor wrote.
O’Connor suggested that the first inmate who should be put to death is James Coddington, whose March 10 execution was postponed after U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot allowed him to join the lawsuit that ultimately failed.
A phone call to the office of an attorney for Coddington rang unanswered Saturday. Defense attorneys have previously said Coddington has a mental illness.
Coddington was convicted and sentenced to die for the 1997 hammer killing in Choctaw of co-worker Albert Hale, who prosecutors said had refused to lend Coddington $50 to buy drugs.
Second on the list, which the filing said was proposed based on when each inmate’s appeals were exhausted, would be Richard Glossip, the lead plaintiff in the federal lawsuit. He was hours from being executed September 2015 when prison officials realized they had received the wrong lethal drug.
It was later learned the same wrong drug had been used previously to execute an inmate, and executions in the state were put on hold.
Glossip, who was twice convicted and sentenced to die for killing Barry Van Treese, the owner of the motel where Glossip worked, has maintained his innocence.
Don Knight, Glossip’s attorney, noted that a group of Republican lawmakers who question Glossip’s guilt have requested a review of the case.
“Those findings could reveal exculpatory information previously unknown until this point,” Knight said in a statement. “Until everyone has the opportunity to examine the final report, the Attorney General has a moral duty to delay the execution of Richard Glossip.”
Executions in Oklahoma resumed in October with John Grant, who convulsed on the gurney and vomited before being declared dead. Since then, three more executions were carried out without noticeable complications, most recently inmate Gilbert Ray Postelle, who was put to death Feb. 17.
Federal public defender Jennifer Moreno, one of the attorneys who represented the inmates in the failed federal lawsuit, has said an appeal of Friot’s ruling was being considered.
She didn’t immediately reply to Saturday messages seeking comment. | 2022-06-12T18:09:12+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/oklahoma-official-seeks-execution-dates-for-25-inmates/ |
An unfortunate accident in the weight room has forced infielder Jonathan Villar to the injured list.
The exercise band Villar was using snapped back into his mouth, causing a freak injury that will require significant dental work. The Chicago Cubs placed him on the 10-day IL before Monday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, retroactive to Friday.
The Cubs recalled outfielder Nelson Velázquez, who made his big-league debut with a Game 1 start in right field. Velázquez is rated the Cubs’ No. 16 prospect by MLB.com and was Arizona Fall League MVP last year. He was promoted to Triple A in early May and hit .253 with nine doubles, one triple, 12 homer runs, 25 RBIs and a .914 OPS in 41 games between Double A and Triple A.
“Everything is a dream come true,” Velázquez said. “It’s everything I wished for in my life.”
A clearly happy Velázquez is reunited with longtime minor-league teammate Christopher Morel.
“He’s my bestie,” said Velázquez, who is two lockers down from Morel’s.
Right-hander Matt Swarmer’s contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa. The 28-year-old, a former 19th-round pick, got the start in the first game versus the Brewers. Right-hander Ethan Roberts (right shoulder inflammation) was transferred to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot for Swarmer.
Swarmer posted a 2.08 ERA in nine games (five starts) at Iowa.
“The reports are he’s been throwing the ball really well,” manager David Ross said. “I think he’s made some adjustments in his game a little bit. He’s off to a good season.”
Right-hander Anderson Espinoza also earned his first major-league call up, brought up from Double-A Tennessee to serve as the 27th man for the doubleheader. Espinoza, 24, was acquired from the San Diego Padres in July for Jake Marisnick.
“It’s been a been a morning of congratulating a lot of guys for being up here,” Ross said. “Happy for a lot of those guys that have put in the hard work and you get the reward to come up and be in an environment like today.”
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing runaway teen from Peyton last seen April 10
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing runaway last seen in April.
According to the sheriff's office, 16-year-old Braden Taylor was last seen Monday, April 10. He reportedly ran away from his home in the 17000 block of Prospector Dr. in Peyton.
It's believed he was traveling to Denver or Parker. Braden was in contact with his family until recently.
Braden is 5' 10" tall, 120 Lbs., with light brown hair and brown eyes. His shoulders are slightly slumped forward, he has a notable freckle in the middle of his nose, and often wears a silver chain around his neck He also has a small scar near his left eye.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office tip line at 719-570-7777. | 2023-05-11T23:10:40+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/2023/05/11/el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-missing-runaway-teen-from-peyton-last-seen-april-10/ |
At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador
By MARCOS ALEMÁN
Associated Press
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday.
The National Civil Police said in a preliminary report via Twitter that nine dead were confirmed at the match between clubs Alianza and FAS at Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan, which is about 25 miles (41 kilometers) northeast of the capital.
At least two of the injured transported to hospitals were in critical condition, police said.
Carlos Fuentes, spokesman for the first aid group Rescue Commandos, also confirmed the deaths.
“We can confirm nine dead — seven men and two women — and we attended to more than 500 people, and more than 100 were transported to hospitals, some of them were serious,” Fuentes said.
Play was suspended about 16 minutes into the match, when fans in the stands waving frantically began getting the attention of those on the field and carrying the injured out of a tunnel and down to the pitch.
Local television transmitted live images of the aftermath of the stampede by Alianza fans. Dozens made it onto the field where they received medical treatment. Fans who escaped the crush stood on the field furiously waving shirts attempting to review people lying on the grass barely moving.
Pedro Hernández, president of El Salvador soccer’s first division, said the preliminary information he had was that the stampede occurred because fans managed to push through a gate into the stadium.
“It was an avalanche of fans who overran the gate. Some were still under the metal in the tunnel. Others managed to make it to the stands and then to the field and were smothered,” an unidentified volunteer with the Rescue Commandos first aid group told journalists.
National Civil Police Commissioner Mauricio Arriza Chicas, at the scene of the tragedy, said there would be a criminal investigation in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office.
“We are going to investigate from the ticket sales, the entries into the stadium, but especially the southern zone,” where, he said, the gate was pushed open.
The Salvadoran Soccer Federation said in a statement that it regretted what had happened and voiced support for the victims’ families. | 2023-05-21T09:53:39+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/05/20/at-least-9-dead-in-stampede-at-soccer-stadium-in-el-salvador/ |
RIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — One person is dead following a crash in Riverside on Sunday.
According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, State Route 4 was closed from I-75 to just before Harshman Rd. They got the call around 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.
Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that three cars were involved and one person is dead.
It is unknown at the time if anyone was injured.
State Route 4 reopened around 2:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17.
The crash remains under investigation. | 2022-10-17T12:09:55+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/state-route-4-shut-down-in-riverside-following-crash/ |
HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salient Midstream & MLP Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: SMM) announced today that the reorganization of the Fund with and into Salient MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund ("SMAPX"), a series of Salient MF Trust ("Reorganization"), with SMAPX being the surviving fund, is effective as of the opening for business of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on Wednesday September 14, 2022.
In the Reorganization, shareholders of the Fund received an amount of SMAPX Class A shares equal to the aggregate net asset value of their holdings of SMM shares as determined at the close of business on September 13, 2022.
Relevant details pertaining to the Reorganization include the following:
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Salient Midstream & MLP Fund is a Delaware statutory trust registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on making quarterly cash distributions to its common shareholders. The Fund seeks to achieve that objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of MLPs and midstream companies. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Tuesday as Wall Street nears the end of a tumultuous month, bruised by worries about a possible recession, inflation and rising interest rates.
The S&P 500 was 0.9% lower in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 270 points, or 0.8%, at 32,942, as of 11:34 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.8% lower.
Highlighting the worries about inflation, oil prices rose after the European Union agreed to block the majority of oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. Benchmark U.S. crude was up 1.8% at $117.19 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, was up 2 cents to $117.62 after earlier topping $120.
The jump of more than 50% for oil prices so far this year has been a big contributor to the very high inflation sweeping the world. Earlier Tuesday, a report showed inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency hit 8.1% in May, the highest level since records began in 1997.
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In the U.S., President Joe Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday as soaring inflation continues to carve up Americans’ earnings.
The meeting Tuesday will be the first since Biden renominated Powell to lead the central bank and weeks after the Senate confirmed a second term. The White House said the pair would discuss the state of the U.S. and global economy and especially four-decade high inflation, described as Biden’s “top economic priority.”
The S&P 500 is on track for a 0.3% loss for May, which would bring it 14.1% below its record set early this year. But the slight move for the month belies the big swings that shook investors along the way.
For the first time since the dot-com bubble was deflating two decades ago, the S&P 500 tumbled to seven straight losing weeks through mid-May. Slowing data on the U.S. economy heightened worries that high inflation will force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates so aggressively that it will cause a recession.
Some high-profile retailers also said inflation is eating into their profits, adding more urgency to the concerns. They all combined to bring Wall Street to the brink of what’s called a bear market, where the S&P 500 was on the verge of closing more than 20% below its record.
“Outside of a peace agreement in Ukraine, it’s difficult to construct a case for more than a bear market rally,” which would be just a temporary turn higher for stocks, Morgan Stanley strategists led by Michael Wilson wrote in a report. They said that the more stock prices rise, the more likely the Federal Reserve will be to hike interest rates.
But stocks have managed to avoid a full-blown bear market, at least so far, with the S&P 500 yet to close more than 20% below its record. The S&P 500 is coming off its best week in a year and a half, in part on hopes that inflation may have hit its peak and will begin moderating. Speculation has grown that the Fed may consider a pause in rate hikes at its September meeting.
Relaxing anti-COVID restrictions in China have also helped, easing some of the worries about the world’s second-largest economy and about more snarls to global supply chains.
China's factory activity contracted again in May, but it's almost back to growing. More factories, shops and other businesses are being allowed to reopen this week in Shanghai and in the Chinese capital, Beijing, after authorities declared outbreaks under control.
U.S. Treasury yields climbed following reports showing confidence among U.S. consumers was stronger than economists expected and home prices rose more than forecast.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 2.86% from 2.75% late Friday.
Starting on Wednesday, the Fed will begin allowing some of the trillions of dollars' worth of Treasurys and other bonds that it amassed through the pandemic to roll off its balance sheet. Such a move should put upward pressure on longer-term Treasury yields, and it's one of the ways the Fed is trying to stamp out inflation by slowing the economy.
AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
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Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta alleging copyright infringement
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN
(CNN) — Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors are suing Meta and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, alleging the companies’ AI language models were trained on copyrighted materials from their books without their knowledge or consent.
The pair of lawsuits against OpenAI and Facebook-parent Meta were filed in a San Francisco federal court on Friday, and are both seeking class action status. Silverman, the author of “The Bedwetter,” is joined in filing the lawsuits by fellow authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey.
A new crop of AI tools has gained tremendous attention in recent months for their ability to generate written work and images in response to user prompts. The large language models underpinning these tools are trained on vast troves of online data. But this practice has raised some concerns that these models may be sweeping up copyrighted works without permission – and that these works could ultimately be served to train tools that upend the livelihoods of creatives.
The complaint against OpenAI claims that “when ChatGPT is prompted, ChatGPT generates summaries of Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works—something only possible if ChatGPT was trained on Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works.” The authors “did not consent to the use of their copyrighted books as training material for ChatGPT,” according to the complaint.
The complaint against Meta similarly claims that the company used the authors’ copyrighted books to train LLaMA, the set of large language models released by Meta in February. The suit claims that much of the material used to train Meta’s language models “comes from copyrighted works—including books written by Plaintiffs—that were copied by Meta without consent, without credit, and without compensation.”
The suit against Meta also alleges that the company accessed the copyrighted books via an online “shadow library” website that includes a large quantity of copyrighted material.
Meta declined to comment on the lawsuit. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The legal action from Silverman isn’t the first to focus on how large language models are trained. A separate lawsuit filed against OpenAI last month alleged the company misappropriated vast swaths of peoples’ personal data from the internet to train its AI tools. (OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment on the suit.)
In May, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared to acknowledge more needed to be done to address concerns from creators about how AI systems use their works.
“We’re trying to work on new models where if an AI system is using your content, or if it’s using your style, you get paid for that,” he said at an event.
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PARKER, Colo (AP) — In a basement event space in the Denver suburb of Parker, Tina Peters surveyed a crowd of Colorado Republicans last week and made an unusual pitch for why she should become chair of their beleaguered party: “There’s no way a jury of 12 people is going to put me in prison.”
Peters was referring to her upcoming trial on seven felony charges related to her role in allegedly accessing confidential voting machine data while she was clerk in western Colorado’s Mesa County. The incident made her a hero to election conspiracy theorists but unpopular with all but her party’s hardest-core voters.
Peters, who condemns the charges as politically motivated, finished second in last year’s GOP primary for secretary of state, Colorado’s top elections position.
Now Peters has become part of a wave of election deniers who, unable to succeed at the polls, have targeted the one post — state party chair — that depends entirely on those hardest-core Republicans.
Embracing election conspiracy theories was a political albatross for Republicans in states that weren’t completely red last year, with deniers losing every statewide bid in the swing states of Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. But the movement has focused on GOP state party chairs — positions that usually are selected by only dedicated activists and have the power to influence the party’s presidential nominating contest and some aspects of election operations, such as recruiting poll watchers.
“The rise of this dangerous ideology nationwide and the rise within party machinery are ominous,” said Norm Eisen, a prominent Washington lawyer and former ambassador who is executive chair of States United Democracy Center, which tracks election deniers. “It’s an outrageous phenomenon.”
Kristina Karamo, a former community college instructor who lost her bid last fall to become Michigan’s secretary of state by 14 percentage points, won the chair of the Michigan Republican Party a week ago. She beat a fellow election denier, failed attorney general candidate Matthew DePerno.
In Kansas, Mike Brown, a conspiracy theorist who lost his primary bid for secretary of state, was named chair of the state party.
Peters is just one of multiple candidates for the Colorado position who have repeated former President Donald Trump’s lies that President Joe Biden did not legitimately win the 2020 election.
“We can’t just say, ‘Oh, it’s time to get over 2020 and be done with that,’” said Aaron Wood, a self-described Christian conservative father also running for Colorado GOP chair, who organized a slate of candidates to take over the party’s top posts. “Until I have 100% confidence that the election has integrity, I will not be done with that.”
The wave of election deniers follows a push by Trump during his administration to stock the roster of party chairs with loyalists, several of whom supported his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and remain in the White House. Of those, Kelli Ward, the chair of the Arizona GOP, did not run again and was replaced by another Trump loyalist, former state Treasurer Jeff DeWitt. In Georgia, chairman David Shafer has announced he won’t seek another term this June, amid scrutiny over whether he could be indicted for efforts to help Trump overturn the 2020 election.
As in most states, the new Georgia party head will be selected by leaders of local county parties. Many of those are Trump loyalists who also backed Shafer’s bid to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state. But Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who defied Trump’s request and easily beat a primary challenger last year backed by Shafer, has marginalized the state party, creating a parallel structure to raise money and turn out voters.
That’s an example of how the once powerful post of state party chair has changed.
“It used to be adjacent to public service, to be the state party chair, and now it’s something where you get to dunk on Democrats on Twitter,” said Robert Jones, a Republican pollster in Idaho.
In that state, Dorothy Moon, an election denier and former state representative who made an unsuccessful primary run for secretary of state, became the Idaho GOP chair last year.
Still, Eisen noted that state parties have important roles in appointing poll workers and poll watchers in many states. A perennial fear has been that conspiracists could fill those positions and disrupt elections, though that did not happen in 2022 despite a prominent conservative effort to find more poll watchers.
“Maybe the Karamos and the Browns and the Moons will implode,” Eisen said. “There is a kind of incompetence that goes with this ideology. But it’s a concerning trend given the power these state parties have.”
Parties also have a major role in structuring their primaries. In Michigan, the party apparatus that Karamo now leads has the power to move its nominating contest to a closed convention, where activists select the winner.
“Donald Trump would love there to be a convention for Michigan’s delegates,” Jason Roe, the former executive director of the state party, said in an interview.
Ironically, Trump had endorsed DePerno, a lawyer who unsuccessfully sued to force a new count in 2020. Instead, Karamo, whom the former president had supported in her secretary of state race, won. She has described abortion as “child sacrifice” and Democrats as having a “Satanic agenda.”
Last wek, on the podcast of Trump adviser Steve Bannon last week, Karamo said Michigan was “ground zero for the globalist takeover of the United States of America.”
In Colorado, many Republican strategists say they are prepared for Peters or another election denier to win the party chair position next month.
“People seem almost resigned that the party is going to fall into the hands of this crowd for the next two years,” said Sage Naumann, one of the operatives, who said usually a chair’s impact on elections is “neutral,” but that could change.
“If they’re constantly making controversial statements, then they can be detrimental,” Naumann said.
The insurgent candidates running for Colorado’s chair argue things can’t get worse for the GOP in the state. Republicans lost every statewide race by double digits in November and have their smallest share of seats in the Legislature in state history.
The candidates for party chair claim the Colorado GOP has been too timid and needs to be more outspoken and conservative — a risky bid in a state that has been rapidly moving to the left. As part of that, they seek to restrict the primary to only registered Republicans, shutting out voters not affiliated with any party who have been eligible to participate. That would require overturning a voter-approved ballot measure, which activists failed to do in a lawsuit last year. They hope to have a better shot with the party chair’s support.
At the debate last week in Parker, former state Rep. Dave Williams said: “It’s time we had a warlike leader who is going to go toe-to-toe” with Democrats.
Williams later added: “Joe Biden is not a legitimate president.”
Only one candidate, Erik Aadland, a military veteran who unsuccessfully ran for Congress last year, cautioned about the election denier rhetoric. He noted that Democrats effectively used a tape of him questioning the validity of the 2020 election against him in his race. In an interview, he said specifically that he worried about Peters’ candidacy.
“It’s not healthy, the words we’re using, the rhetoric we’ve been using,” Aadland said. And, he added, “I don’t think it’d be healthy to have a chairwoman under seven indictments.”
Peters, however, reveled in her national profile. She noted that she had just started a podcast that had 60,000 downloads on its first day and that she raised $250,000 to fund a recount in three days after the 2022 primary —a recount that confirmed her loss.
During a separate debate Saturday, she demonstrated the appeal of her message to voters whose beliefs are increasingly unpopular in a liberal state.
“It’s not your fault that we lost this election in 2022. It’s not my fault that we lost this election in 2022,” she told another crowd of Republican voters at a suburban pizzeria. “It’s because of the machines.”
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Cappelletti reported from Lansing, Michigan. Associated Press writers Jeff Amy in Atlanta and John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, contributed to this report.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that Tina Peters finished second, not third, in last year’s Republican primary for Colorado secretary of state. | 2023-02-27T03:31:56+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-failing-at-polls-election-deniers-focus-on-state-gop-posts/ |
The PODS storage unit put in the Publix parking lot on Bay Isles Road was filled with supplies in under two days.
A generous-turned-grand effort among a trio of Longboat Key residents looked like a big white storage container in the Bay Isles Publix parking lot last week.
But it was far more.
The container was filled with supplies for North Port residents still struggling after Hurricane Ian, and the PODS unit will be returning for a second round of donations.
“Dr. O’Neil came to me with the idea, and I supported it,” Dr. James Reed said, “But he was the mastermind.”
But Dr. Michael O'Neil gives all the credit to his patient, Susan Phillips, who is also assistant to the Town Manager. He said the idea was to make it convenient for people to donate by putting the container outside of Publix, but all he had to do was call Phillips.
And according to Phillips, “Dr. O’Neil and Dr. Reed get all the credit for this wonderful mission. They came up with this idea, paid for the pods and delivery to North Port.”
The doctors split the cost, and Phillips found volunteers and coordinated with Janet Carrillo, Social Services Manager for the city of North Port. A list of needed and unneeded items was compiled and distributed to help steer donations.
Unneeded items were clothes, shoes and peanut butter. Linens, batteries, laundry detergent and instant coffee were among the needed list.
Getting the container filled to the brim with list items took a lot more than three people. Fanny Younger stepped up to manage and schedule volunteers during the donation hours, and it seems the rest of Longboat Key showed up to donate.
As if a fairy godmother waved a magic wand, nearly 10,000 pounds of supplies and more than $5,000 worth of gift cards filled the container in under two days. It was delivered to North Port, and its contents are being distributed to city employees.
“I reached out to my counterparts in North Port who are still coping with record flooding, water and power outages, and recovery efforts,” Phillips said.
City employees are struggling at home with the same issues they’re assisting residents with at work. New bedding, socks and underwear were added to the list because so many employees are without water and can’t do laundry.
“We are very appreciative to both doctors spearheading all the donation efforts,” Carrillo said, “We are humbled.”
The effort was so successful that the doctors tried to order a second container from PODS, but because the demand is so high since Ian, there’s a shortage. The original POD is under Dr. O’Neil’s name for a month, so he’s working on having the same one delivered back to Publix.
He’s put in the requests, but hasn’t gotten confirmation on a pickup or delivery date yet. The responses have been a “when we get to it type of thing,” O’Neil said.
In the meantime, the customer service desk in Publix is still collecting gift cards.
“We live in a generous and amazing community,” said Phillips.
The proof is in the POD.
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Organization reiterates its commitment to Little Rock, negotiates long-term lease to occupy reduced footprint in same building, will continue to own and operate Heifer Ranch
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International development organization Heifer International today announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Little Rock campus. The organization renewed its commitment to its Little Rock operations, negotiating a long-term lease to remain in the same building over a reduced footprint.
Heifer International's operations have shifted significantly during the global pandemic, as it continues to build signature programs in 21 countries focused on supporting small-scale farmers to reach a living income. Consultations with staff in Little Rock revealed a strong preference for hybrid work arrangements, resulting in a reduced need for office space at the campus and an opportunity to funnel more resources into larger, scalable programs around the world.
Heifer International will continue to occupy the top two floors of the main building at the campus in downtown Little Rock and is reconfiguring the space to provide a dynamic, collaborative environment connected to its work around the world and a range of flexible work options.
"Our staff have expressed a clear desire for more flexible ways of working and we are excited to be building this with them," said Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO of Heifer International. "Heifer International has a long history in Arkansas and we remain committed to Little Rock and our work with farmers across the state. Our offices will remain in Little Rock in the same building, occupying a smaller footprint, providing staff with flexible workspace as they continue their life-changing work."
Proceeds from the sale of the Heifer International Little Rock campus will be used for programs around the world to end hunger and poverty. Heifer International's programs already reach more than one million families every year through livestock, training and investments in farming and business infrastructure. The organization will continue to own and operate the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas.
The award-winning, environmentally friendly campus was constructed by Heifer International on the site opposite the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. The campus was built with a strong focus on education and learning, with interactive exhibits and an urban farm helping to raise awareness of issues linked to hunger and poverty globally.
Ferrari continued: "With global hunger rates on the rise for the first time in decades, it is our strong belief that Heifer International needs to deploy all its available resources in service of communities around the world. Selling the Little Rock campus enables us to unlock more resources in support of our programs, getting help to the people that need it most.
"The new owners approached us with a shared vision of the campus as a thriving center for education and learning at the heart of the city and will soon announce their plans for the site. The facilities they will offer will bring new opportunities to Little Rock, aligning nicely with Heifer International's core values of caring for people, animals and the environment. We are excited to remain part of this community and look forward to welcoming staff back into our flexible workspace very soon."
Construction of the Heifer International Little Rock campus was completed in 2006, providing 94,000 square feet of office space made largely from local and recycled materials. While work continues to reconfigure office space at the site, the campus remains closed to the public.
Future plans for the site will be announced at a press conference at Heifer Village on May 19 at 10.30 a.m. For more information and to register, contact media@heifer.org.
ABOUT HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
For 77 years, Heifer International has worked with more than 39 million people around the world to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. Working with rural communities in 21 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including the United States, Heifer International supports farmers and local food producers to strengthen local economies and build secure livelihoods that provide a living income. For information, visit https://www.heifer.org
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Which Goli gummy vitamin is best?
There is no doubt that getting vitamins and minerals from food is the best way to go. However, if you struggle to balance your diet and need a little extra support, a gummy vitamin can help. These delicious supplements are a great way to make sure you get the nutrition you need even when life gets too busy for proper meals.
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What’s the best Goli gummy vitamin to buy?
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Goli Nutrition Ashwagandha Gummies
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Goli Nutrition Superfruit Gummies
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What you’ll love: These include a powerful mix of antioxidant superfruits such as acai, acerola, amla and goji berries, plus banana, apple, strawberry and bamboo shoot extract. In addition to antioxidant properties, the bamboo shoot extract helps to heal skin irritation and boost collagen production.
What you should consider: The taste of these gummies may take some getting used to. As with other gummy products, they do not fare well in high temperatures.
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Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins
What you need to know: Choose these gummies for an energy boost and better digestion.
What you’ll love: In addition to concentrated apple cider vinegar, these include vitamins B9 and B12 for energy and a boost to the immune system. As with all Goli gummies, they are gelatin-free, vegan and gluten-free.
What you should consider: The taste might be sharper than some people are used to. Others report acid reflux when they first take these gummies.
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In this episode of "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Washington Post columnist Carolyn Hax remembers a kind colleague who checked in when she was having a hard time.
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In this episode of "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Washington Post columnist Carolyn Hax remembers a kind colleague who checked in when she was having a hard time.
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Knights’ right defense: Standouts lead strong group
Change may be coming to the Golden Knights’ blue line this season.
Not having Dylan Coghlan will be one adjustment. Another will be the shift to new coach Bruce Cassidy’s style of play.
Previous coach Pete DeBoer encouraged defensemen to join the rush and contribute offensively. The Knights ranked second in points among defensemen in 2021 and 12th last season.
Cassidy’s Boston Bruins did not play the same way. They were elite defensively, but the blue line was above average in points only once in his five full seasons there.
The potential difference in style would be felt the most on the right side where Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore play. Here’s a look at the Knights’ depth chart there:
Alex Pietrangelo
Pietrangelo took on a heavy burden for the Knights last season thanks to their injury woes.
He led the team in ice time per game at 24:39 while cycling through partners. Pietrangelo was part of the Knights’ most-used pair at five-on-five (with Nic Hague) and the third most-used (with Ben Hutton). He was doing it all and playing with everyone.
The 32-year-old was still named an All-Star for the fourth time but asking less of him could bring out more. Once defenseman Alec Martinez returned, Pietrangelo averaged a reduced 22:36 of ice time the Knights’ last 15 games. He was plus-7 at five-on-five in that span, which led the team.
Shea Theodore
Theodore possesses gifts few defensemen have.
His skating is outstanding. His hands are incredible. He’s a premier talent who carried the Knights late in the season with his offensive production. Theodore scored six goals, including four game-winners, their final 15 games to cap off a career-best 14-goal, 52-point season.
The 27-year-old showed growth on defense as well. He and partner Brayden McNabb often took on more difficult matchups with all the injuries that hit the Knights’ blue line. If Theodore performs well in those spots again, he has a chance to put himself in the Norris Trophy conversation.
Zach Whitecloud
Whitecloud is one of the Knights’ most reliable players.
The 25-year-old has great smarts and awareness. He reads plays well, gets in the right spots defensively and can pass his way out of pressure. It’s why he was a team-best plus-15 at five-on-five last season.
His dependability earned him a six-year, $16.5 million extension Oct. 28 that already looks smart. If Whitecloud can provide any offense at all — and he scored a career-high eight goals and 19 points last season — his $2.75 million cap hit will look like a bargain.
The prospects
A depth spot opened up when Coghlan was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes this offseason.
Kaedan Korczak appears likely to get the first crack at it after a standout development camp. The 2019 second-round pick could move to the front of the line for a call-up if he performs well this preseason.
Daniil Miromanov will be another option once he gets healthy. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games last season but is expected to miss training camp after an unspecified offseason surgery.
Silver Knights captain Brayden Pachal will also be in the mix after playing two NHL games last year. He signed a one-year, $750,000 extension with the organization July 28.
2022-23 outlook: This is possibly the strongest position group the Knights have if they adjust to Cassidy’s system.
Pietrangelo and Theodore are both high-end defensemen, and Whitecloud is emerging as a standout in his own right. Losing Coghlan hurts the Knights’ depth, but young players are available as fill-ins. Korczak in particular has a chance to become a strong defender and penalty killer.
This position could also be set for a while. Pietrangelo has five years left on his contract, while Theodore has three and Whitecloud six.
Contact Ben Gotz at bgotz@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BenSGotz on Twitter. | 2022-08-23T21:41:05+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/knights-right-defense-standouts-lead-strong-group-2628168/ |
Entry SUV1 Boasts Bigger Personality with Significant Upgrades Across the Board
- Newly added X-Line trim ups the Seltos' appearance with exclusive exterior features
- Increase of 20 hp for the 1.6-liter turbo-GDI engine for 195 horsepower, paired with an available 8-speed automatic transmission for more seamless and lively performance
- Design enhancements lend Seltos a more assertive exterior appearance with revised front and rear fascias, available unique Star Map lighting, and geometric-style wheels
- Centerpiece of Seltos' technologically advanced interior is an available first-in-segment2 panoramic display featuring two 10.25-inch screens
- Three new available colors, including Pluton Blue, accentuate SUV's more confident stance
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gleaming in vibrant Pluton Blue, the refreshed 2024 Kia Seltos made its debut today at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, where the compact SUV boasted big changes. Designed to appeal to consumers who enjoy life on the move, Seltos sports a more commanding presence thanks to refined design on the outside, while inside, a segment-first2 available panoramic display3 is the centerpiece of the futuristic and modern cabin. With a lively powertrain underneath the hood and the new X-Line trim added to the lineup, the Seltos adds zest to all types of adventuring, from commuting to urban landscapes and navigating busy city streets, to driving along the coast on a surfing expedition or scouting for the next best camping spot.
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"Our stable of capable SUVs is stronger than ever, and despite being the smallest of the bunch, the Seltos has been a mighty performer since its introduction," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. "Loaded with standout style, some of the latest technology, advanced driver assistance systems, and enthusiastic performance, the 2024 Seltos serves as the perfect gateway into our bigger and more capable SUVs when the consumer is ready to step up."
Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, the 2024 Seltos4 is expected to hit showrooms in the first half of 2023.
A number of exterior details have been thoughtfully revamped with futuristic and technical shapes to keep the 2024 Seltos fresh among the crowded field of small SUVs:
- Larger tiger nose grille emphasizes width and gives Seltos a stronger appearance, with the front grille bookended by available full-projection LED headlamps
- Available Star Map signature lighting across the front grille creates a distinct image so passersby and drivers will recognize Seltos from a distance
- New rigid shapes on front bumper lend the Seltos a more confident and rugged stance
- Vertical shaped fog lights are integrated with daytime running lights for a cleaner look
- Rear lighting design on tailgate, plus backup lamp and rear reflector on the lower bumper mimic the signature lighting in the front
- New geometric wheel designs on LX, S, EX, and SX trims
- Available new, attention-grabbing Pluton Blue exterior paint, as well as Fusion Black and Valais Green
The Seltos' interior space gives off a futuristic vibe with bright screens and clean, geometric shapes:
- Available segment-first2 panoramic screen display that combines the 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch center display3
- New 4.2-inch instrument cluster with digital gauge upgrade
- New dash trim keeps in line with Seltos' horizontal design elements on exterior
The 2024 Seltos is the latest Kia to get an X-Line trim. Opting for this trim adds exterior upgrades:
- Exclusive front grille design with gunmetal finish
- Uniquely designed 18-inch wheels
- Black bridge-type roof rack
- Gloss black door garnish
- X-Line badging
The 2024 Seltos continues to deliver a comfortable, capable and confidence-inspiring experience. The turbocharged engine gets a bump in power and a newly available transmission for smoother ride and handling.
- Revised Gamma 1.6-liter turbo GDI four-cylinder engine delivers a livelier driving experience with 20 extra horses for a total of 195 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine offers 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque routed through an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
- Normal, Smart, and Sport drive modes that each use specific settings for powertrain, drivetrain and steering mapping to provide the desired driving experience
- Available active on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system5 is designed to provide all-weather capabilities and enhanced driving performance in a variety of circumstances with a center locking differential that can split power equally between the front and rear wheels for more severe environments. Torque vectoring is designed to increase traction by predicting which wheel will best utilize power, enhancing stability in corners, and giving the vehicle more precise handling dynamics in numerous situations
Convenience and driver technology features have been newly added to the 2024 Seltos, designed to make the journey more enjoyable for on-the-go consumers:
- Four USB ports; two in front and two in the rear help keep devices charged
- Power liftgate6 (available on SX Sunroof Package)
- Ventilated front seats (available on SX Sunroof Package)
New available additions to Kia Connect7 embedded connectivity in the 2024 Seltos:
- Digital Key 2 Touch8: Allows customers to use their compatible iPhone9, Apple Watch7, and Samsung Galaxy10 smart devices as a virtual vehicle key to lock, unlock and drive. Furthermore, these keys can be shared with friends and family over text messages on available devices (available on SX Sunroof Package)
- Map and Infotainment Over-The-Air (OTA) updates: Can keep maps and infotainment system updated automatically with the latest functionalities to help deliver the best driving experience
Kia's roster of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems11 (ADAS) keeps the 2024 Seltos up to date on some of the latest technology with newly added features:
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection: Is designed to detect oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists under certain conditions. If the system detects that a collision may be likely, the system may apply the brakes to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW): Is designed to detect vehicles traveling in the next lane in certain circumstances. If the system detects a vehicle in its blind spot, an icon flashes in the mirror or a chime will sound if the turn signal is on (S trim and up)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist12 (ISLA) and Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW): Can detect a road's maximum speed limit in some cases, provide alerts to the driver, and even limit the speed of the car depending on the settings (SX)
Additional ADAS5 features include:
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)13: standard
- High Beam Assist (HBA)14: standard
- Lane Following Assist (LFA): standard
- Rear View Monitor (RVM): standard
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)15: S Navigation Package and up
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 1.5 – includes Junction Turning: SX
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC)16: SX
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC, Curve): SX
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)17: SX
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA): S and up
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
1 Expected in dealerships in the first half of 2023.
2 Segment first among competitive entry SUVs, not inclusive of other Kia vehicles; competitive specs sourced from manufacturer's websites.
3 Distracted driving can result in the loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.
4 Quantities limited.
5 No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver errors and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.
6 Driving with liftgate open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and windows open for ventilation.
7 Purchase/lease of certain 2022 and newer Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on your Kia will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or your use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Connect subscription is transferable to subsequent owner during the original Kia Connect service term. Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owner's Portal for updates on availability. Kia Access with Kia Connect app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Kia America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue Kia Connect at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit www.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Apple and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google and its related trademarks are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates.
8 Kia Digital Key 2 Touch requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan. Normal cellular service rates may apply when using a smart device.
9 iPhone and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
10 Samsung Galaxy is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
11 When engaged, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect or display all objects in front of, behind, or around vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
12 Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and Intelligent Speed Limit Warning are not substitutes for safe driving and may only function under certain conditions. Always drive safely and use caution.
13 When engaged, Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
14 When engaged, High Beam Assist does not operate below certain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions. Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquette when operating a vehicle using the high beams.
15 When engaged, Safe Exit Warning is not a substitute for one's attention and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle. Always pay attention to traffic and to the area around your vehicle when exiting the vehicle.
16 When engaged, the Smart Cruise Control and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control systems are not substitutes for safe driving and cruise-control procedures. These are not auto-pilot features. Always drive safely and use caution. The systems may not detect every object in front of or around the vehicle.
17 When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle, and only functions on certain federal highways. Always drive safely and use caution.
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SOURCE Kia America | 2022-11-17T21:20:19+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/11/17/refreshed-2024-kia-seltos-bounds-into-la-with-distinctive-new-design-desirable-tech-enhanced-performance/ |
(NerdWallet) – Get your wallet ready — it’s that time again with the holidays right around the corner. An estimated 91% of Americans will celebrate in some form this holiday season, a November 2022 report from the National Retail Federation shows. And for most people, celebration means spending.
According to a September 2022 study by the Deloitte Center for Industry Insights, the average consumer plans to shell out $1,455 on holiday expenses this year, including food, travel and gifts. And by taking a few extra steps when you’re shopping, you can rev up your rewards earnings every time you use your credit card.
If you’re thinking the holidays are stressful enough without jumping through hoops to earn a few extra rewards, here’s the good news: It’s not as hard as you think. Taking just one or two steps can add meaningful extra value to your shopping budget. Here are six strategic moves to turbocharge your credit card rewards this holiday season.
» SEE: Best rewards credit cards right now
1. Open a credit card
Credit card issuers often offer piles of points or cash back when you open a card. But the catch is that you’ll need to spend a certain amount of money on the card within a set time frame to earn that welcome offer. Holiday shopping season can be the perfect time to knock out that spending requirement and earn a hefty bonus on a new card.
If that new credit card earns cash back, those bonus funds can help stretch your holiday budget. Some popular cards offer new cardholders $200 once the spending requirements are met. If your new card bonus earns a nice stash of travel rewards, those can offset future travel costs. Now that’s something to celebrate.
» MORE: Is a credit card bonus worth it? Here’s how to tell
2. Online shopping portals
Ditching the crowded stores this year? According to Deloitte’s study, 63% of holiday shoppers plan to make most of their purchases online. If you’re one of them, shopping portals (also called bonus malls) can be an easy way to rake in additional miles, points or cash back on top of the regular rewards your credit card earns.
A shopping portal is a website that provides an incentive of cash back, points or miles if you click through its links to shop on a retailer’s site. The portal receives commissions from retailers, including many major brands, and then shares a portion with you when you buy through its link.
Many airlines and hotel brands have shopping portals, as do many major credit card issuers. Log in to the portal you want to use, find the merchant you want to shop with and click through their link. Shop and check out with that merchant’s site as normal.
Though it might take a few extra clicks, once your purchase is verified by the portal, the extra rewards will be deposited into your account automatically. This verification can take a few weeks or, less frequently, months.
3. In-store shopping offers
Similar to shopping portals that provide a bonus for online purchases, several mobile apps provide bonus points or cash back for in-person purchases. For example, apps like Rakuten, Dosh, and Swagbucks offer bonus rewards for shopping at hundreds of stores.
Download the app, enter your credit card details and use that card to complete your in-store purchase. The app tracks your purchase, and bonus rewards will generally be deposited into your account within a few weeks. Many of these apps require you to reach a minimum threshold before you can cash out your rewards.
» LEARN: Ultimate guide to the best cash-back apps
4. Credit card-linked offers
Many credit card issuers offer discount programs for using their cards at certain retailers. These programs include but are not limited to:
- American Express offers
- Chase offers
- BankAmeriDeals from Bank of America
- My Wells Fargo Deals from Wells Fargo
Think of these offers like a built-in digital coupon you can click on from your online account and add to your credit card. Discounts are issued through statement credits or bonus points with the rewards program associated with your credit card. Log in to your credit card account and find the deals section and activate whichever offers you want to use.
Discount offers generally have a spending requirement and an expiration date, and terms vary depending on the retailer. There’s no harm or obligation to use the offers once added, so don’t be afraid to load them on your credit card in case you end up shopping at any of the retailers
5. Buy gift cards
If you’re buying gift cards to give as holiday presents, you can earn extra rewards by purchasing them from certain stores.
Let’s say you want to give Aunt Sally a gift card to a clothing store. If you buy that gift card from the clothing retailer, you’ll probably earn only the standard base rate of credit card rewards on that purchase. But if you can find a gift card for that same clothing store on the big gift card rack at the grocery store, you can buy it there and earn more rewards. Many popular credit cards offer bonus rewards at grocery stores — some cards offer 3%, 4% or even up to 6% back. The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, for example, earns 6% back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 a year in spending. Terms apply.
While there is no problem buying one or even a few gift cards to lock in bonus rewards, don’t go overboard. If credit card issuers see a trend of gift card purchases, they may claw back your bonus points, particularly if you’re trying to earn an initial sign-up bonus.
6. Dining rewards programs
If you’re eating out this holiday season — or at any time — you can earn extra points and miles when you dine at certain restaurants. Most major hotel and airline loyalty programs are linked to a dining rewards network that you can join for free.
Search for your favorite hotel or airline’s dining rewards site, and enter your ZIP code to see which restaurants near you are part of the program. You’ll need to register your credit card with that dining program and use that card at the restaurant when you pay to earn the bonus rewards. These programs frequently offer a first-dine bonus of extra points and often offer additional rewards for leaving a review of the restaurant.
Because these programs are all run by the same parent company, you can generally sign up to earn bonus rewards with only one airline or hotel dining program at a time. And if you link a new credit card to the dining program, the old card will get removed. | 2022-11-27T04:25:22+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/6-ways-to-boost-your-credit-card-rewards-this-holiday-season/ |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Tuya lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/tuya-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (2) that, prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (3) that, as a result of above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Finally!
Robert Lewandowski at last scored a goal in a World Cup match on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him. He got up, rubbed his face, and blew a kiss to the crowd.
“Today everything I had inside, the dreams, the importance of the occasion, all those dreams from my childhood came through,” Lewandowski said. “It was so significant.”
One of the best forwards in the world, Lewandowski’s barren streak at the World Cup was somewhat puzzling. Now, in his fifth match at the tournament, it’s over.
“I always wanted to score at the World Cup and this dream came true,” said Lewandowski, who had a penalty saved in Poland’s 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday. “It’s not easy, because we didn’t have many opportunities in the first match and I missed that penalty.”
Against Saudi Arabia, Lewandowski also set up the opener in the 40th minute when he kept the ball in play after goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais’ initial block, then laid it back for Piotr Zielinski to knock in.
Lewandowski, who had no involvement in any goals in his first four World Cup games, also hit the post, and Al-Owais later denied the Barcelona player from scoring another goal toward the end of the match.
It was the one that went in that brought tears to the 34-year-old striker’s eyes.
“The older I get, the more emotional I get,” Lewandowski said, referring to his reaction after finally scoring. “I’m aware that when it comes to the World Cup, that this might be my last World Cup. And I wanted to underline that I played at World Cups and I scored.”
Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said he wasn’t surprised by Lewandowski’s moving reaction.
“I know how deeply he lived the last match,” Michniewicz said. “I’m very sorry he wasn’t lucky enough, he hit the post and the goalkeeper made a save. He could have had a hat trick today.”
Poland was scrambling for long periods at the Education City Stadium as the Saudi team was pushed forward by enthusiastic fans in what seemed like a home game. The frustration was clear on Lewandowski’s face as Poland’s yellow cards mounted.
Saudi Arabia had a chance to equalize at the end of the first half but Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved Salem Al-Dawsari’s penalty kick. He then blocked Mohammed Al-Burayk’s shot from the rebound.
Szczesny was also called upon in the second half, when Saudi Arabia created several good chances.
“There is some part during the game, you must be more efficient,” Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard said.
Renard’s team had 16 attempts at goal, twice as many as Poland.
“Like I said before, we are still alive,” the French coach said. “This is the most important.”
Poland will next face Argentina, while Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico in their last Group C games.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-26T20:36:14+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national-sports/ap-lewandowski-scores-at-world-cup-poland-beats-saudis-2-0/ |
By COLLEEN LONG, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives has asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents to recheck their personal records for any classified documents following the news that President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence had such documents in their possession.
The Archives sent a letter Thursday to representatives of former presidents and vice presidents extending back to Ronald Reagan to ensure compliance with the Presidential Records Act, according to a copy obtained by The Associated Press. The act states that any records created or received by the president are the property of the U.S. government and will be managed by the Archives at the end of an administration.
The Archives sent the letter to representatives of former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, and former Vice Presidents Pence, Biden, Dick Cheney, Al Gore and Dan Quayle.
Responsibility to comply with the Presidential Records Act “does not diminish after the end of an administration,” the Archives wrote in the letter. “Therefore, we request that you conduct an assessment of any materials held outside of (the Archives) that relate to the administration for which you serve as a designated representative under the PRA, to determine whether bodies of materials previously assumed to be personal in nature might inadvertently contain Presidential or Vice Presidential records subject to the PRA, whether classified or unclassified.”
Spokespeople for former Presidents Trump, Obama, Clinton and former Vice Presidents Pence, Dick Cheney, Al Gore and Dan Quayle did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Freddy Ford, chief of staff to former President George W. Bush, suggested in his response to the Archives that Bush’s office did not believe a search was necessary, saying, “Thank you for your note. We understand its purpose and remain confident that no such materials are in our possession.”
Biden’s lawyers came across classified documents from his time as vice president in a locked cabinet as they were packing up an office he no longer uses in November. Since then, subsequent searches by the FBI and Biden’s lawyers have turned up more documents. Former Vice President Pence, too, this week, discovered documents and turned them in after saying previously he did not believe he had any.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment but the searches by Biden’s attorneys and the FBI appear to fulfill the Archives’ request.
The Archives had no comment.
Handling of classified documents has been a problem off and on for decades, from presidents to Cabinet members and staff across multiple administrations stretching as far back as Jimmy Carter. But the issue has taken on greater significance since former President Donald Trump willfully retained classified material at his Florida estate, prompting the unprecedented FBI seizure of thousands of pages of records last year.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate Trump’s handling of the documents, and also Biden’s.
It turns out that officials from all levels of government discover they are in possession of classified material and turn it over to authorities at least several times a year, according to another person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of classified documents.
Current and former officials involved in the handling of classified information say that while there are clear policies for how such information should be reviewed and stored, those policies are sometimes pushed aside at the highest levels. Teams of national security officials, secretaries and military aides who share responsibility for keeping top-level executives informed — and the executives themselves — may bend the rules for convenience, expediency or sometimes simple carelessness.
While much of the attention has been on classified information, the Presidential Records Act actually requires that, from the Reagan administration onward, all records must be transferred to the Archives regardless of classification.
It’s against federal law to have classified documents at an unauthorized location, but it’s only a crime if it was done intentionally.
Speaking Thursday at an unrelated news conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray said that though he could not discuss any specific ongoing investigation, “We have had for quite a number of years any number of mishandling investigations. That is unfortunately a regular part of our counterintelligence division’s and counterintelligence program’s work.”
He said there was a need for people to be conscious of laws and rules governing the handling of classified information. “Those rules,” he said, “are there for a reason.”
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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker and Farnoush Amiri contributed.
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NEW YORK – You've got to wake up early on a weekend to catch Soledad O'Brien.
Say 4:30 a.m. Saturday in Chicago. Or 5 a.m. on Sunday in New York and Houston. It's 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Washington, D.C. — almost sleep-in territory.
Those are some of the time slots for “Matter of Fact,” the news show she anchors that has overcome those hours over seven years to establish itself over in the syndicated market. Produced by Hearst Television, “Matter of Fact” is available in 181 markets covering 95 percent of the country.
“People will find you if you're doing a good job,” O'Brien said, “and they will skip you if you're not doing a good job.”
“Matter of Fact” averages about 1.08 million viewers each weekend, roughly half the audience for broadcast network panel shows like “Meet the Press” or “This Week,” according to Nielsen company, which measures ratings. That's down from a pandemic- and election-aided peak of 1.2 million in 2020, but double what it was at the show's start in 2015.
That's notable given that the program has no consistent time slot all over the country and, in some places, literally airs in the middle of the night.
O'Brien, formerly of CNN, also contributes to HBO's “Real Sports,” but most of her time now is spent running her own production company. Her HBO docuseries “Black and Missing” won a Film Independent Spirit Award, and a doc about Rosa Parks recently premiered at the Tribeca film festival.
O'Brien wanted to keep a hand in onscreen television work and, when approached for “Matter of Fact,” met with executive producer Rita Aleman and found that they had similar ideas.
“The mission of the show was always to share voices as diverse as America, slices of life that people should see in order to understand how issues play out across the country,” Aleman said.
Hearst was looking to design a show that included voices not normally heard on network panel shows, where occasionally the same government official will appear on two or three on the same weekend, said Emerson Coleman, Hearst's senior vice president of programming, who developed the show.
There was also a desire to turn down the volume. The inherent conflict of political shows “makes for good TV, but we have a different approach,” Coleman said.
“I found that I was very underwhelmed by the interviews we were getting,” O'Brien said. “People were talking about policy but not really talking about human beings. So we decided to cut out the middle man.”
To a large extent, “Matter of Fact” is a reported show. Reporter Jessica Gomez visited a hospital in Texas' Titus County for a story on rural health care. The show profiled Emmanuel Pratt, a MacArthur Foundation fellow who runs an urban redevelopment agency that uses agriculture and carpentry to spur revivals.
O'Brien refers to the show as a “teaching hospital” of news.
“I don't know that you can go wrong in elevating people who've been doing good work in difficult circumstances and giving them a platform,” she said. “I think we don't do it enough.”
The effort to get closer to communities where “Matter of Fact” is broadcast is reflected in a just-completed project that became more involved as it was ongoing.
Like many news organizations, “Matter of Fact” and the 33-owned Hearst television stations underwent some soul-searching following the George Floyd murder two years ago. They wanted to elevate the concerns of communities that often lacked media attention.
Their idea for a “listening tour” turned into a sprawling, four-part series of programs, each 90-minutes long as shown online and edited down to an hour for television outlets that included the A&E network. The first gave a platform to citizens to talk about bias, the second reflected the opinions of people in the arts and academia. The third, which featured O'Brien's interview with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor about hate speech, illustrated grassroots efforts at improving relations.
The last program, released for the Juneteenth holiday last month, focused on profiling a new generation of activists. Among those featured were Tarana Burke of the #MeToo movement, Parkland school shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez and gymnast Simone Biles.
“It's easy to go through the history books and just say, ‘Oh, here’s people everybody knows already,'” O'Brien said. “It was also very important to find people working in a modern-day context, so it wasn't just a historic look back at civil rights in the 1960s.”
Besides television and online, including weekly “Matter of Fact” episodes, material gathered from the “listening tour” was used in Hearst magazines like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping and Oprah.
So it's not primarily insomniacs who see the work.
Hearst executives are always on the lookout for upgrades, television stations that might want to present “Matter of Fact” more in the light of day. O'Brien lets the “suits” worry about that.
“I wouldn't call them pretty lousy time slots because we have viewers there,” she said. “We would call them challenges that we would love to overcome.” | 2022-07-20T15:57:35+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/entertainment/2022/07/20/soledad-obrien-show-makes-impression-in-off-hours-time-slot/ |
SAN ANGELO, Texas (KLST)— A Texas business owner was arrested Monday and charged with assault months after a video capturing the incident went viral.
According to records filed by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Department, Evan Noelle Berryhill, 28, of San Angelo, was booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center and charged with assault because of bias or prejudice, a hate crime in Texas.
Records filed by police say Berryhill knowingly caused physical contact because of her bias or prejudice against homosexuals.
A video that went viral shortly after the incident Berryhill is being charged for appears to show her verbally and physically assaulting an LGBT+ couple in the parking lot of the apartment complex where both parties live. In the video, the woman can be heard using homophobic slurs.
Since the video’s recording in April, it has gone viral after being shared by Danesh, a popular TikTok user. The incident and video were featured on Advocate.com. The publication, which reports Berryhill is a local boutique owner, has since released an updated story about the hate crime charges against her.
According to jail records, Berryhill was released on a $1,000 bond shortly after her arrest on Monday. | 2022-08-14T23:37:41+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/texas-woman-charged-with-hate-crime-after-viral-video/ |
Stolen ashes of newborn returned to mother
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - A Minnesota woman reunited with the ashes of her infant daughter after they were stolen from her car.
Jennifer Rucci lost her newborn daughter several years ago.
She recently had lost her again when someone stole the baby’s ashes from her car, but the priceless memento has since been returned.
“We were hoping something would come out of this, but we really, you know, it just seemed so far-fetched,” Jennifer Rucci said.
She was losing hope that she would ever find Sophie’s ashes again. Her only daughter passed away in 2007 at just three weeks old.
“It was just devastating to find out, you know,” Jennifer Rucci said.
Last week, a box containing Sophie’s ashes was stolen from her car, among other items she planned to bring inside her sister Christine Rucci’s place in Minneapolis.
WCCO spoke with Christine Rucci on Monday.
“I just know whoever took her didn’t try to, I hope they have a heart and return her,” she said.
The interview was published, and someone responded to their plea.
On Wednesday, a woman reached out to WCCO with photos of the box, hoping to connect with the family.
“Gosh, I couldn’t believe it when we got your call,” Jennifer Rucci said.
The woman said she found the box outside, near their apartment not far from where it was stolen.
“It was great. We just hugged each other. We were just so, so happy,” Jennifer Rucci said.
Jennifer Rucci and her sister picked the box up just hours later, still intact with a few chips.
“I don’t mind any of the dents because we all have bumps and bruises and scars,” Jennifer Rucci said. “But this is Sophie, and she made it home anyway, and I’m so thankful.”
Jennifer Rucci said she hopes to be buried with her daughter one day, a hope that is restored.
“I can’t explain how important you guys were, and how helpful everything - none of this would have happened without you guys,” she said, referring to WCCO.
The identity of the person who stole the ashes remains unknown, but the family said they don’t care and are just glad to have Sophie’s ashes back home.
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WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid has located robust stocks of renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen potentially available for its customers in Massachusetts and New York through the Company's first-of-its kind Northeast clean energy request for information (RFI) issued in May. Procurement of RNG and hydrogen are essential to National Grid's plan to deliver a 100% fossil-free gas network for customers who do not electrify their homes or businesses.
Through the RFI responses, the company has determined there will be at least 33 trillion BTUs (TBtus) available in the next three years, more than double the 15 TBtus needed in 2025. National Grid has determined that these fossil-free energy supplies are either immediately available or could be online within two years of contracting the projects, validating the company's vision for fossil-free heat in the Northeast.
"The RFI response alone is nearly double our 2025 need for fossil-free fuel and our analysis indicates that this initial response is not nearly the extent of RNG, hydrogen, and other innovative renewable resources that National Grid can procure," said James Holodak, Vice President, Energy Procurement, National Grid. "These results are an important proof-point that, with the right policy and regulatory support, within two years of contracting these projects, National Grid would be able to deliver an affordable and reliable clean energy transition for our customers."
National Grid is committed to helping both Massachusetts and New York achieve their climate goals. The Company is working to significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the power, transportation, and building heat sectors, the latter being responsible for nearly 40 percent of total emissions in our service territory. Both RNG and hydrogen are key to achieving this net zero energy future.
RNG has proven to be a safe and reliable clean energy source that already heats homes and businesses in the United Kingdom. Further, the U.S. Department of Energy allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to develop a scalable hydrogen economy over the next decade. National Grid will deliver these clean energies via a 100 percent fossil-free gas network, coupled with targeted electrification and enhanced energy efficiency, to provide our customers with reliable and affordable clean energy choices that leave no customer or community behind during the clean energy transition.
Renewable Natural Gas
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is an immediately available resource released into the atmosphere by decomposing materials at farms, landfills, wastewater, and other sources. RNG provides a double benefit as greenhouse gas can be captured before being released and therefore before it impacts our climate. We can then harness and purify it to flow through our existing infrastructure in place of natural gas, which is a fossil-fuel. This fossil-free energy is a double win in our fight against climate change. Nearly twenty states across the country have policies that advance RNG for heating.
Green Hydrogen
National Grid continues to lead our nation in enabling offshore wind development, and these assets can be used to develop hydrogen through the process of electrolysis. Because the only byproduct of this production process is water vapor, the hydrogen produced is carbon-free. Hydrogen is particularly valuable because it can be stored for future use when conditions are such that our wind or solar assets are not producing high levels of power. This is a fossil-free way to decarbonize multiple sectors including heat, power generation, and transportation.
About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is focused on building a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future through our fossil-free vision. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, like us on Facebook and find our photos on Instagram
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TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Scotiabank today announced Brian Porter's decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 31, 2023. With this announcement, Scotiabank's Board of Directors has appointed Scott Thomson as CEO of Scotiabank, effective February 1, 2023. Mr. Thomson is currently President and CEO of Finning International Inc. and has been a member of the Scotiabank Board since 2016. Mr. Thomson will initially serve as President, effective December 1, 2022, with responsibility for the Bank's business lines: Canadian Banking, Global Banking and Markets, Global Wealth Management, and International Banking. To support the transition, Mr. Porter will become a Strategic Advisor to Mr. Thomson from February 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023.
"Brian Porter has been a forward-looking leader who has made bold, strategic decisions that have repositioned the Bank, while growing assets to $1.3 trillion from $744 billion. He refocused the Bank's geographic and business priorities and redeployed capital into businesses with greater growth opportunities, while exiting non-core markets," said Aaron Regent, Chair of the Board for Scotiabank. "During his tenure as CEO, the Global Wealth Management business has more than doubled in size, now ranking #2 by assets in the Canadian retail mutual fund industry; our International Banking business is now focused on fewer, larger markets that offer higher growth potential; and the Global Banking and Markets business, inclusive of the Bank's international wholesale business, has consistently been second largest by profitability among domestic peers. Moreover, the Canadian Banking business has been re-energized, profitably growing market share in key product segments. Throughout, Brian led the Bank's comprehensive digital transformation, creating efficiencies for shareholders and employees, and delivering a superior customer experience. These strategic investments have resulted in a well-diversified Bank that is strongly positioned for sustained future growth."
"Brian's focused stewardship through challenging macroeconomic environments and through the global pandemic, has resulted in outstanding employee engagement, customer satisfaction and brand equity, leading the Bank to win multiple industry awards including Bank of the Year in Canada for three consecutive years. As well, Scotiabank has been recognized for its leadership in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and was named Best Bank in Canada for leadership in sustainable finance in 2022," continued Mr. Regent. "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Brian for his tremendous contributions over his multi-decade career at the Bank, and most importantly, for his leadership as our CEO over the last nine years."
"I have always believed that banking is a calling and serving this enduring, 190-year-old institution as President and CEO has been the honour of my lifetime," said Brian Porter, President and CEO of Scotiabank. "I leave the Bank with the same sense of optimism that marked the start of my time in this role. I am confident that Scott Thomson will guide the Bank through the next phase of its growth and development. He is a results-driven and proven leader who executes with purpose and shares values that are aligned with those of the Bank. I have every confidence he will lead the Bank exceedingly well."
Mr. Thomson is retiring as President and CEO of Finning International Inc., effective November 15, 2022, after nine years leading the world's largest dealer of Caterpillar equipment and engines across diverse industries in the Americas and Europe. As CEO of Finning, Mr. Thomson led the company through challenging market conditions, yet significantly improved the business' earnings capacity and drove increased return on invested capital in all business units, particularly in Latin America. Mr. Thomson's career has spanned a wide variety of industries including financial services, telecom, natural resources, and industrial services internationally, providing a strong perspective on opportunities and challenges for the Bank's diverse customer base.
"The Board congratulates Scott Thomson on his appointment as Scotiabank's next CEO. Scott is an exceptional leader and a seasoned CEO with a history of delivering results across the Americas and in international markets through a strong focus on operational excellence, talent development, and digital transformation, and a proven track record in effective capital allocation and investments in strategic capabilities. He successfully led large organizations in challenging and complex macroeconomic environments, including providing tremendous leadership at Finning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," said Mr. Regent. "Scott brings a strong commitment to accelerating the Bank's customer focus, digital capabilities, and ESG priorities. As a Board member of Scotiabank since 2016, Scott has a comprehensive understanding of the Bank's strategy, operations, management team, risk appetite, culture, and drivers of growth. The Board is confident that Scott is the right leader to build on the Bank's strengths and commitment to delivering for its customers, employees, shareholders and communities."
"Scotiabank has delivered strong performance and steady growth thanks to Brian's long-term vision and strategic investments in people, processes, technology and products. His contributions will continue to benefit the Bank for many years to come," said Scott Thomson, Incoming President and CEO of Scotiabank. "I am incredibly honoured and energized to be joining and leading the Bank's world-class leadership team. During my six years on Scotiabank's Board, I have had the opportunity to see first-hand the incredible potential of this organization, and the dedication and skill of its people. I share their commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable future for all the Bank's stakeholders at a time when our customers, shareholders and communities around the world need us most."
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000 employees and assets of approximately $1.3 trillion (as at July 31, 2022), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit http://www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter @Scotiabank.
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Rivian on Tuesday confirmed that it will be delivering Max Pack versions of its R1S electric SUV, in Dual Motor form, starting this fall.
According to Rivian, the R1S Max Pack will accelerate to 60 mph in as little as 3.5 seconds and offer three rows of seating.
With the announcement, part of a quarterly financial update for shareholders released Tuesday, the company said that it will soon provide an update on how those with a preorder can update it to the Max Pack version.
Max Pack models will include a pair of Rivian’s Enduro single-motor drive units, which were engineered by the company and produced in-house. Rivian earlier this month started producing salable units of the unit, which is also used for front-wheel-drive commercial vans.
The company has said that it will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in its R1T and R1S versions with the Standard Pack, achieving an estimated range of 270 miles for the R1T and 260 miles for the R1S—plus new, higher range figures of 340 miles and 350 miles for the R1S and R1T, respectively, with the Large Pack and dual-motor layout. Note that these figures aren’t yet EPA-confirmed.
Rivian EDV vans with the Enduro drive units are also shifting to LFP packs. The source of the LFP cells in all these trucks hasn’t yet been disclosed; they’re from a battery partnership that hasn’t yet been announced according to CEO RJ Scaringe.
Meanwhile, on an accompanying update call, Scaringe emphasized that ramping up production, cutting costs, and looking ahead to its mass-market R2 models set for 2026 are among the top priorities.
Scaringe said that the production ramp of the R1 lineup has equipped the team with manufacturing and product development experience that’s being applied to its first mass-market vehicle, the R2—and to the $5 billion Georgia plant that will build the R2 lineup.
“We have members across the organization from design to engineering and manufacturing,” he said, “coming together to develop what we believe is a true category defining platform.”
“Over the next six months, we’ll be finalizing the majority of the core engineering and sourcing decisions that will drive how the R2 product line is built, and the speed at which we can ramp production to profitability,” he said.
Rivian R2 lineup: Simplified for assembly, sourcing
Scaringe said that the R2 platform will have a lower cost structure and will leverage a lot of the tech it will be introducing into R1, including the Enduro drive units and an updated electronics architecture and network architecture, consolidating compute tasks to a small number of ECUs.
But it goes beyond that, he explained. By using larger stampings, and extrusions or stampings, there are fewer parts, joints, and components that need to be attached, and that simplifies assembly and the sourcing process.
As part of its quarterly update, Rivian anticipated that supply chain issues will persist well into 2023, and it estimated its vehicle production at 50,000 for the year—a figure that’s just over twice its 24,337 vehicles produced in 2022 but below the 60,000 that had been widely anticipated. Rivian noted that it exceeded 10,000 vehicles made in the fourth quarter of 2022.
The company now has 65,000 annual units of R1 capacity at Normal, but it’s planning to halt production and “re-rate” the plant next year, adding capacity for 85,000 units to reach its intended 150,000 production rate. The Georgia plant, Rivian has said, will have the capacity to make 400,000 vehicles once fully ramped up—so it’s conceivable that if Rivian has found profitability, it might be making 10 times the number of vehicles just a few years from now.
Because of that slow progress, however, Rivian reports that it is still making most of its deliveries based on pricing before March 1, 2022—when the company raised prices significantly, even for those who had made early preorders, only to restore previous pricing for existing preorders two days later after much backlash.
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- Study: Heated surfaces could help boost range in some EVs | 2023-03-01T21:01:08+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/automotive/internet-brands/rivian-confirms-390-mile-r1s-max-pack-for-fall-deliveries/ |
Delta customers will soon be able to get to and from the airport with the help of an electric aircraft.
On Tuesday, the airline announced that they'd partnered with Joby Aviation, an electric air taxi startup, by investing $60 million to create a transfer service from travelers' neighborhoods to the airport.
The investment could increase to $200 million if the company can "achieve substantive milestones," Delta said.
“Delta always looks forward and embraces opportunities to lead the future, and we’ve found in Joby a partner that shares our pioneering spirit and commitment to delivering innovative, seamless experiences that are better for our customers, their journeys, and our world,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian in a press release. “This is a groundbreaking opportunity for Delta to deliver a time-saving, uniquely premium home-to-airport solution for customers in key markets we’ve been investing and innovating in for many years.”
USA Today reported that the service would first be offered in New York and Los Angeles in the coming years.
The partnership would also be “mutually exclusive” across the United States and the United Kingdom for five years, the company said.
Delta customers will be transported in Joby's four-passenger aircraft that can land close to travelers' homes and take them right to the terminal, which Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt said would only take a couple of minutes, USA Today reported.
Delta isn't the first to delve into this type of service.
According to Forbes, United and American Airlines have also entered into partnerships with “flying taxi” aircraft aviation companies. | 2022-10-11T17:51:50+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/delta-customers-could-soon-take-electric-aircraft-to-and-from-airports |
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Sophomore La'Damian Webb rushed for a school-record 247 yards and four touchdowns to rally South Alabama to a 38-31 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday night.
Webb carried 35 times to post his record total for South Alabama (7-2, 4-1 Sun Belt Conference), surpassing the previous mark of 203 set by Tra Minter in 2018 against Coastal Carolina.
Webb scored the final three touchdowns of the game. His 5-yard scoring run with three minutes left in the third quarter pulled the Jaguars within 31-24. Webb added another 5-yard touchdown run with 11:46 remaining in the game to knot the score at 31 and gave South Alabama the lead with 5:50 left on a 9-yard run.
Georgia Southern (5-4, 2-3) led 21-7 after one quarter on Khadry Jackson's 43-yard interception-return score, Jalen White's 54-yard scoring run and Kyle Vantrease's 16-yard touchdown pass to Derwin Burgess Jr.
Webb's first TD run helped South Alabama pull within 24-17 at halftime.
Carter Bradley completed 16 of 27 passes for 193 yards for the Jaguars with two interceptions. His 10-yard scoring toss to Jalen Wayne came in the first quarter.
Vantrease totaled 278 yards on 26-of-45 passing for the Eagles with two touchdowns and an interception. Jjay Mcafee had the other touchdown catch. Burgess finished with eight receptions for 96 yards.
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ATLANTA, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and a world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, announced today that its Latchford plant in the UK has been awarded £4.6 million to establish hydrogen burning trials as part of the UK Government's £55m Industrial Fuel Switching Competition, as part of the £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), and the wider regional HyNet project.
Novelis joined HyNet in 2017 and has been supporting the development of the regional infrastructure project as well as conducting its own technical feasibility studies on the use of hydrogen as a direct replacement for natural gas.
"Switching to renewable energy sources is a key initiative to advance on our journey toward carbon-neutral production," said Emilio Braghi, Executive Vice President, Novelis Inc. and President, Novelis Europe. "Besides decarbonizing our own facility, this collaboration drives the industrial decarbonization of the whole North-West region in UK."
With the recently awarded grant by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, Novelis' Latchford plant will test the use of hydrogen on one of its recycling furnaces in a demonstration phase in 2024.
"We are proud to be one of the pioneers using hydrogen within the aluminium industry and that these trials at Latchford will additionally advance research on the viability of integrating hydrogen power in our recycling operations around the world," said Allan Sweeney, Plant Manager, Novelis Latchford.
The trial has been set up in collaboration with Progressive Energy, an independent UK energy company, and requires the installation of new burners and regenerators – both capable of operating with hydrogen or a blended hydrogen/gas input – and replacing the furnace lining material with one suitable for hydrogen.
Depending on the final configuration, replacing natural gas with hydrogen to feed the remelting furnace could reduce CO2eq emissions by up to 90% compared to using the same amount of natural gas.
"Decarbonizing our melting processes is a critical lever to achieving our sustainability goals of reducing our carbon footprint by 30% by 2026 and being carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner," said Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Vice President, Sustainability, Novelis Inc.
In addition to its contribution to HyNet, Novelis' research & development teams worldwide are also investigating the ability to use plasma, electricity, and biomass to power its manufacturing operations.
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminium products and solutions and the world's largest recycler of aluminium. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminium solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $18.5 billion in fiscal year 2023. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminium and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
About Novelis Latchford
Novelis Latchford in Warrington, UK, is one of Europe's largest aluminium used beverage cans recycling plants, and Europe's largest closed-loop recycling operation for automotive aluminium rolled products with an annual recycling capacity of up to 195,000 tonnes. The plant is an essential part of Novelis' European production, which has enough capacity to recycle every aluminium beverage can sold in the UK, and collaborated with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to create the first closed-loop system in Europe with a dedicated railway service to efficiently deliver aluminium between Novelis and JLR's production site in the UK. Due to the high level of economic integration and the geographical proximity between the EU, UK, and Switzerland, Novelis operates across borders in well-established and efficient supply chains. This interconnectedness creates important economies of scale that benefit the value chains across Europe and enables Novelis to maximize the use of recycled inputs in line with its ambition to provide low-carbon, sustainable aluminium solutions to its customers.
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A major U.S. Supreme Court ruling that rejects the most extreme version of a once-fringe legal theory has eased the anxiety of many election watchers across the country.
In a 6-3 opinion from an unusual lineup of both conservative and liberal justices, the court's majority confirmed Tuesday that — contrary to what's known as the "independent state legislature theory" — state lawmakers' power under the U.S. Constitution to control how congressional elections are run can be checked and balanced by state courts and state constitutions.
With 2024 looming, here's what the high court's ruling means for upcoming elections:
The ruling brings some stability to the 2024 elections
As the justices considered this theory in the lawsuit known as Moore v. Harper, many legal scholars warned that the court's endorsement of it could threaten to upend the country's decentralized election system, which is mainly run by state and local officials.
A ruling that sided with the Republican North Carolina state lawmakers who brought the case could have spurred second-guessing of past state court rulings that have interpreted state laws to determine how states should conduct their elections for all levels of government.
"There would have been a possibility of different rules for state and federal elections, even under the same law," explains Carolyn Shapiro, a professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law who has written about the theory's origins and submitted a friend-of-the-court brief against the theory. "So there would have been enormous chaos."
Instead, election workers can now move forward with more certainty that they're carrying out their state's election system with the same rules and processes for all levels of races.
The court's repudiation of the most extreme form of the theory, Shapiro says, also keeps in place a separation of powers at the state level that has allowed state courts to step in to ensure that the election rules set by state lawmakers follow their state's constitution.
"Constitutional checks and balances dodged a bullet," Shapiro says about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling. "And overall, democracy dodged a bullet."
But the ruling does leave open a complicated legal question about congressional elections
While the court's majority found state legislatures' authority over congressional elections is not exempt "from the ordinary constraints imposed by state law," including review by state courts, the justices also issued a warning about a limit to what state courts can do.
"In interpreting state law in this area, state courts may not so exceed the bounds of ordinary judicial review as to unconstitutionally intrude upon the role specifically reserved to state legislatures by Article I, Section 4, of the Federal Constitution," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion.
Exactly what those boundaries of "ordinary judicial review" are, however, is unclear.
And that could invite requests for the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether a state court's ruling in a case about congressional elections may have gone too far.
"This is a court that doesn't want to give up control over things," Vikram Amar, the dean of the University of Illinois College of Law who filed a friend-of-the-court brief opposing the theory, said about the high court Tuesday during a press briefing organized by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. "It's not surprising that they would reserve some authority for themselves to step back in if state courts go awry."
Amar added the majority's opinion shows signs that the court doesn't have a "great appetite" for supervising how state courts oversee federal elections.
To Jason Torchinsky — an attorney who wrote briefs on behalf of the Republican National Committee and the National Republican Redistricting Trust in support of the North Carolina Republican state lawmakers — "what it means is more cases are coming."
The way Torchinsky sees it, the U.S. Supreme Court has now adopted what he considers a narrow version of the independent state legislature theory, and the full meaning of it is waiting to be tested with more lawsuits.
"I think that the first case to get there may well be a redistricting case out of Wisconsin," says Torchinsky, referring to the possibility of a lawsuit over the state's congressional map that would be heard by the Wisconsin Supreme Court's new liberal majority. "Then, out of the 2024 elections, I think there's a decent chance somebody goes to a state court and asks them to do something off the rails that could get presented to the U.S. Supreme Court."
North Carolina still needs a new congressional map, and Ohio's map is in question, too
Despite having major implications on election law, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling has no direct effect on what initially sparked this legal fight — North Carolina's congressional map.
That's because the new Republican majority of the North Carolina Supreme Court made the unusual move in April to overrule the state court's earlier decision to strike down the Republican legislature-approved map for violating the state's constitution.
The state's Republican-controlled legislature is now expected to come up with a new congressional map.
Still, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision does throw into question what happens next with Ohio's contentious redistricting plan.
As part of Ohio's drawn-out redistricting process for the 15 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives the state was allocated after the 2020 census, the Ohio Redistricting Commission — made up of politicians — ultimately adopted a map in March 2022 that Ohio's state Supreme Court later found "unduly favors" the Republican Party while disfavoring the Democratic Party.
The state court struck down the map, citing the Ohio Constitution's ban on partisan gerrymandering that the state's legislature helped put into place. That state constitutional ban also gives the state's Supreme Court the power to invalidate maps that violate the ban.
Republican state lawmakers, however, have refused to follow the state court's order to draw a new map and appealed that ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the state court overstepped into congressional redistricting duties that, according to the independent state legislature theory, are reserved for state lawmakers.
The high court has not yet announced what it will do with the Ohio GOP lawmakers' request.
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Woman accused of starting house fire because her boyfriend wasn’t answering phone
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A woman is accused of setting a house on fire earlier this year after having a disparagement with a man she was dating.
KVVU reports that Tarica Brown, 34, is facing charges that include first-degree arson, willful killing of an animal, residential burglary and domestic battery.
The incident happened at a home in the Las Vegas area on April 24. Authorities said she was arrested on July 10 thanks to a tip that came in after she left town.
Police said the situation started because Brown’s boyfriend wasn’t answering his phone.
According to authorities, Brown confessed to setting the fire intentionally in the early morning hours in an upstairs bedroom because she was angry at the man she was in a relationship with.
The 34-year-old reportedly told police that she went to the house to confront her boyfriend because he was not answering his phone after they had had an argument earlier that day.
An arrest report stated that Brown initially was going to do damage to the man’s car but changed her mind after arriving at the house.
Police said she unlawfully entered the home, went upstairs, and intentionally set fire to clothes in a bedroom which led to the property catching fire.
Brown also admitted she knew a family cat was in the house when she set the fire. First responders said the cat was found dead at the scene.
According to police, Brown has previously been accused of trespassing 47 times along with a pending DUI case.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 17.
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A former FBI supervisory agent has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob storming the U.S. Capitol, where he cheered on rioters attacking police officers, federal authorities said.
The former agent, Jared Wise, repeatedly shouted, “Kill ’em!” as he watched rioters assaulting officers outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to an FBI agent’s affidavit.
Wise was arrested Monday in Oregon on misdemeanor charges including entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, court records show.
Wise, 50, worked as a special agent or supervisory special agent for the FBI from 2004 through 2017, according to the affidavit.
The FBI says security camera video captured Wise inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, when a mob of Donald Trump supporters disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
Wise clapped his hands and raised his arms ”in triumph” after he entered the building through the Senate wing door, the affidavit says. He left the building about nine minutes after entering.
Nearly two hours later, police body camera footage showed Wise berating police officers outside the Capitol and repeatedly shouting, “Shame on you!”
“You guys are disgusting,” he told them. “I’m former law enforcement. You’re disgusting. You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo. You can’t see it.”
The FBI says it received a tip in January 2022 that Wise had entered the Capitol on Jan. 6.
A federal magistrate judge ordered Wise’s release from custody after his initial court appearance in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday.
Wise lived in New Braunfels, Texas, until June 2022 before moving to Bend, Oregon, the affidavit says.
The FBI and a lawyer for Wise in Oregon didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
More than 100 officers were injured during the Jan. 6 riot. Over 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol siege. | 2023-05-03T14:55:46+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/ex-fbi-supervisory-agent-arrested-on-capitol-riot-charges/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first Native American woman in space said Wednesday she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channeling “positive energy” as her five-month mission gets underway.
NASA astronaut Nicole Mann said from the International Space Station that she’s received lots of prayers and blessings from her family and tribal members. Mann is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
She showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother that she’s always held dear. She said it has given her strength during challenging times.
“It’s the strength to know that I have the support of my family and community back home and that when things are difficult or things are getting hard or I’m getting burned-out or frustrated, that strength is something that I will draw on to continue toward a successful mission,” Mann told The Associated Press, which gathered questions from members and tribal news outlets across the country.
Mann, 45, a Marine colonel who was born in Petaluma, California, said it’s important to recognize there are all types of people aboard the space station. It’s currently home to three Americans, three Russians and one Japanese astronaut.
“What that does is it just highlights our diversity and how incredible it is when we come together as a human species, the wonderful things that we can do and that we can accomplish,” she said.
Mann rocketed into orbit with SpaceX on Oct. 5.
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My New Red Shoes partners with USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to deliver winter boots to tens of thousands of vulnerable people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My New Red Shoes (MNRS), a leading SF Bay Area non-profit organization, is helping to meet the urgent needs of tens of thousands of people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine. In partnership with USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, MNRS is leveraging its 16-year track record of delivering basic needs to support the humanitarian response in the country.
Since July, MNRS has been working to process more than 100,000 pairs of new winter boots donated by BEARPAW for shipment into the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv. The first shipments of boots began arriving in early October, ahead of the cold season. Supporting this humanitarian effort have been thousands of local community volunteers from schools, local businesses, and the wider community – including the Bay Area Ukrainian diaspora.
"My New Red Shoes stands with vulnerable people and communities everywhere. We are humbled by the outpouring of local support and volunteer contributions that we have received and are proud to help cultivate connection, compassion and solidarity with those seeking safety and refuge from the heartbreaking crisis in Ukraine," says Minh Ngo, MNRS Executive Director.
"Working with My New Red Shoes is invaluable as it allows us to tap into local volunteers who want to make a meaningful difference for families enduring the horrific violence in Ukraine," says Ian Rodgers of USA for UNHCR. "The collective impact of this partnership will not only bring comfort to families forced to flee their homes but it will remind them they are not forgotten, and a compassionate global community is stepping up to help."
My New Red Shoes is dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship. Since 2006, MNRS has mobilized resources and partnerships to meet the basic needs of Bay Area children and families while working to build a stronger community for all.
Learn more at www.mynewredshoes.org.
USA for UNHCR helps and protects refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution. Supporting UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency – and its partners, we provide lifesaving essentials including shelter, water, food, safety and protection. Around the world, we help refugees survive, recover and build a better future.
For more information, visit www.UNrefugees.org.
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MONEY TALK: ‘Tis the season to set holiday spending expectations
Published: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:25 PM EST
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Black Friday is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to get holiday gifts for family and maybe a gadget or two for yourself. Sounds like a great deal right? Financial experts say be careful.
An estimated 140 million Americans are expected to holiday shop. But according to a recent survey, about 60% of participants end up buying a sale item only to regret it later.
The main reason? Exceeding budget.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Expert Samantha Holowka shared some tips on setting your holiday spending expectations this year.
For more money-saving tips like these, click here.
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for EVLO, GE, LCID, F, and MULN.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Baltimore family is suing a Sesame Street-themed amusement park for $25 million in federal court over claims of racial discrimination.
They say multiple costumed characters ignored a 5-year-old Black girl during a meet-and-greet event.
The lawsuit comes in the wake of a video, shared widely on social media, showing two other Black girls apparently being snubbed by a costumed employee during a parade at the park.
Sesame Place apologized in a statement after the video went viral, saying the costumes worn by performers can make it difficult to see below eye level. Park officials said they spoke with the family, apologized, and invited them for a special meet-and-greet with characters.
In the statement, the park also promised more training for its employees.
“For over 40 years Sesame Place has worked to uphold the values of respect, inclusion and belonging, the statement continued. “We are committed to doing a better job making children and families feel special, seen and included when they come to our parks.
The park, designed to mirror the popular kid’s television show Sesame Street, is in Langhorne, outside Philadelphia. | 2022-07-28T02:21:56+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/black-family-sues-sesame-place-alleging-discrimination/ |
After electing House speaker, Republicans approve rules package
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Electing the House speaker may have been the easy part. Now House Republicans will try to govern.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed his first test late Monday as the Republicans approved their rules package for governing House operations, typically a routine step on Day One that stretched into the second week of the new majority. It was approved 220-213, a party-line vote with one Republican opposed.
Next up, the House Republicans will try later Monday to pass their first bill — legislation to cut funding that is supposed to bolster the Internal Revenue Service. The Republicans' IRS bill ran into a snag ahead of votes because the budget office announced that rather than save money, it would add $114 billion to the federal deficit.
It’s the start of a new era of potentially crisis governing, House Republicans lurching from one standoff to the next, that shows the challenges McCarthy confronts in leading a rebellious majority as well as the limits of President Joe Biden's remaining agenda on Capitol Hill.
With sky-high ambitions for a hard-right conservative agenda but only a narrow hold on the majority, which enables just a few holdouts to halt proceedings, the Republicans are rushing headlong into an uncertain, volatile start of the new session. They want to investigate Biden, slash federal spending and beef up competition with China.
But first McCarthy, backed by former President Donald Trump, needs to show the Republican majority can keep up with basics of governing.
“You know, it’s a little more difficult when you go into a majority and maybe the margins aren’t high,” McCarthy acknowledged after winning the speaker's vote. “Having the disruption now really built the trust with one another and learned how to work together.”
As McCarthy gaveled open the House on Monday as the new speaker, the Republicans launched debate on the Rules package, a hard-fought 55-page document that McCarthy negotiated with conservative holdouts to win over their votes to make him House speaker.
Central to the package is the provision the conservative Freedom Caucus wanted that reinstates a longstanding rule that allows any one lawmaker make a motion to “vacate the chair” — a vote to oust the speaker. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi had done away with the rule when Democrats took charge in 2019 because conservatives had held it over past Republican speakers as a threat.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., said the rules are about “getting back to the basics.”
But that's not the only change. There are other provisions the conservatives extracted from McCarthy that weaken the power of the speaker's office and turn over more control of the legislative business to rank-and-file lawmakers, particularly those far-right lawmakers who won concessions.
The Republicans are allowing more Freedom Caucus lawmakers on the Rules committee that shapes legislative debates. Those members promise more open and free-flowing debates and are insisting on 72 hours to read legislation ahead of votes.
But it's an open debate if the changes will make the House more transparent in its operations or grind it to a halt, as happened last week when McCarthy battled through four days and 14 failed ballots before finally winning the speaker's gavel.
Many Republicans defended the standoff over the speaker's gavel, which was finally resolved in the post-midnight hours of Saturday morning on the narrowest of votes — one of the longest speaker's race showdowns in U.S. history.
“A little temporary conflict is necessary in this town in order to stop this town from rolling over the American people,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said over the weekend on CNN.
On Monday, Roy praised the new rules, saying he could file a motion “right now” to demand a vote on the speaker — as it has been through much of House history.
But heading into Monday evening's voting on the rules package, at least two other Republicans raised objections about the backroom deals McCarthy had cut, leaving it unclear if there would be enough GOP support for passage as all Democrats are expected to be opposed. In the end, only Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas voted against it.
Democrats decried the new rules as caving to the demands of the far-right aligned with Trump's Make American Great Again agenda.
“These rules are not a serious attempt at governing,” said Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, the top Democrat on the Rules Committee. Rather, he said, it's a “ransom note from far right.”
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., focused his criticism on the GOP's so-called Holman Rule, which would allow Congress to rescind the pay of individual federal employees: “This is no way to govern."
McCarthy commands a slim 222-seat Republican majority, which means on any given vote he can only lose four GOP detractors or the legislation will fail, if all Democrats are opposed.
The new rules are making McCarthy's job even tougher. For example, Republicans are doing away with the proxy voting that Democrats under former Speaker Nancy Pelosi put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. That means McCarthy must demand greater attendance and participation on every vote with almost no absences allowed for family emergencies or other circumstances.
“Members of Congress have to show up and work again,” said Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.
With the Senate still narrowly held by Democrats, the divided Congress could still be a time of bipartisan deal-making. Monday saw a group of Republican and Democratic senators head to the southern U.S. border with Mexico as they try to develop an immigration overhaul to curb the flow of migrants.
But more often a split Congress produces gridlock.
The Republicans have been here before, just over a decade ago, when the tea party class swept to the majority in 2011, booting Pelosi from the speaker's office and rushing into an era of hardball politics that shut down the government and threatened a federal debt default.
McCarthy was a key player in those battles, having recruited the tea party class when he was the House GOP's campaign chairman. He tried and failed to take over for Republican John Boehner in 2015 when the beleaguered House speaker abruptly retired rather than face a potential vote by conservatives on his ouster.
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Associated Press writers Kevin Freking and Hope Yen contributed to this report. | 2023-01-10T01:51:49+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/after-electing-house-speaker-republicans-approve-rules-package/42438022 |
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GUJRANWALA, Pakistan (AP) — Britain’s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage but he also has roots in present-day Pakistan, in the city of Gujranwala, where his paternal grandparents lived during Britain’s colonial rule.
The city saw some of the deadliest sectarian riots during the 1947 partition that carved out India and Pakistan from the former British Empire.
Today, many in Gujranwala, an industrial hub in eastern Punjab province along the border with India, say the new U.K. leader is uniquely positioned to push for a solution to the Kashmir crisis — the main point of contention between the two South Asian rivals.
Sunak’s grandfather Ramdas Sunak and grandmother Suhag Rani lived in Gujranwala until 1935 and though most of the city's residents today have no memory of those long-ago days, they say they feel jubilant over the 42-year-old politician's victory.
They hope diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Britain will improve under Rishi Sunak, who on Tuesday became Britain's youngest premier.
It is a “matter of happiness” that some of the new U.K. premier's ancestors hailed from here, said Omar Ali, a wrestler — a sport that has made Gujranwala famous world over.
College professor Khurram Shehzad said he hoped Sunak would work not only to strengthen relations between Pakistan and Britain but also bring a “new era of success” for Pakistan and India.
City authorities say most records were destroyed during the sectarian violence surrounding the partition, and that there is no proof of where exactly Sunak's grandfather lived — though popular belief points to Machli Bazaar, where most of the city's Hindu community once lived.
An abandoned Hindu temple stands as testament to the community’s life here before the partition forced a mass migration to India.
The name, Machli Bazaar, translates roughly as “fish market" and the neighborhood is known for its delicious food and eateries. Throngs of food lovers visit every year — and not just for the fried fish but also other delicacies.
Sunak's appointment “is an honor for us and for our city, and we are hopeful that in the coming days Pakistan and Britain’s diplomatic relations will improve,” said Hafiz Umar, whose family has a long history in Machli Bazar.
“It seems Rishi Sunak's priority will be to handle economic challenges at home but we hope he will also try to resolve the issue of Kashmir, which is the main cause of the rift between Pakistan and India," said Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, a Punjab government spokesperson.
Pakistan and India have a history of bitter relations and fought two of their three wars over the disputed Himalayan region, which is divided between them but claimed by both in its entirety. Sunak has not been publicly outspoken on the issue of Kashmir. His premiership is likely to be dominated at home by an economic crisis that has left millions in the country struggling to pay their food and energy bills and abroad with the ongoing war in Ukraine and how to approach relations with China.
From Punjab, Sunak's grandparents moved to East Africa in the late 1930s, before finally settling in the U.K. in the 1960s. Sunak was born in 1980 in Southampton on England’s south coast.
In neighboring India, where millions celebrated Diwali on Monday, a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, many are star-struck by Sunak’s success as the youngest British premier, and claim him as their own.
They also point out another of Sunak's associations with India — he is married to Akshata Murty, whose father is Indian billionaire N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of tech giant Infosys.
After Sunak's nomination, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif took to Twitter to offer his best wishes.
“Congratulations to @RishiSunak on his nomination as leader of the Conservative Party and next Prime Minister of the UK. I look forward to working with him to advance shared interests and further deepen the abiding - partnership,” Sharif said.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also quick to offer congratulations. “As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the ‘living bridge’ of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership," Modi said.
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Ahmed reported from Islamabad. | 2022-10-26T16:05:05+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Pakistanis-hope-Sunak-will-push-India-on-Kashmir-17535656.php |
BDHEA's playbook for ESG action guides organizations committed to quality healthcare and well-being for our communities.
CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new publication from the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda is a playbook to lead environmental, social and governance action in organizations committed to health and wellness.
"Health Equity's Essential Role in ESG Conversations," available to BDHEA members, provides a framework developed in collaboration with Deloitte* for board directors to assess their organizations' health ecosystem footprint.
"As Black corporate directors and executives, we need to be fully informed by our community's health disparities," said BDHEA Founding Member and Board Member Joe Wilkins. "We must be intentional to demand transformation that embraces health equity that is critical to achieving our financial, operational and strategic goals."
The BDHEA was among the first 39 signatories to the Zero Health Gaps Pledge at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland. The pledge commits organizations to embed health equity in core strategies, operations and investments.
Health Equity at Heart of Risk Management Plan
The playbook shows how each pillar of ESG influences health equity:
- Environment is a force multiplier of health disparities. Pollution in Black communities exacerbates cardiovascular issues and exposes residents to greater risk in conditions as disparate as asthma, stroke and breast cancer.
- Social needs have knock-on community health effects. Economic, housing and food insecurity contributes to widespread chronic physical and mental health conditions.
- Governance advances health equity when leaders systematically address the drivers of health to meet business objectives.
"Board directors have many incentives to view ESG through a health equity lens," said Deloitte & Touche LLP Partner Kim Griffin-Hunter. "Organizations that address their industry's sustainability issues can create stronger brands, attract dedicated talent, mitigate risk and achieve robust financial performance."
Black Corporate Directors Lead Boardroom Discussions
"Health Equity's Essential Role in ESG Conversations" was introduced during the 2022 BDHEA National Summit. Its plan follows the format of BDHEA's 2021 "Prioritizing Health Equity in the Boardroom" to aid Black corporate directors in exerting direct influence on health equity discussions.
The strategic planning guide directs board action across four domains:
- Organization: Defining and achieving targets for boardroom diversity, data collection and workforce inclusion.
- Offerings: Evaluating health equity impact and establishing targeted interventions as pilot programs.
- Community: Exerting leverage by partnering with like-minded organizations--even competitors.
- Ecosystem: Strengthening supply chains and government relationships.
The workbook gives examples of ESG reporting frameworks, commitments and programs, as well as questions to guide boardroom discussion.
"The ESG playbook advances BDHEA's initiatives to heighten the authority of Black corporate directors, senior executives and up-and-coming leaders," said BDHEA Board Chair John Daniels Jr. "When their core values and advocacy align with corporate objectives, their influence can be profound."
"Health Equity's Essential Role in ESG Conversations" is available only to members of the BDHEA, a network of board members and executives engaged in health equity. BDHEA conducts live summits and virtual convenings for health equity advocates. To learn more about BDHEA membership, visit bdhea.org.
About BDHEA
The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda is made up of board directors and senior leaders who are working to eradicate the health disparities and inequities that threaten the individual and collective prosperity of Black families. As change agents, its members across the health ecosystem, foster and facilitate board education for up-and-coming leaders, encourage revised business models, spur innovative thinking and action and support policy reforms that advance health equity for Black Americans that will ultimately ensure equal and fair healthcare for all. Learn more at bdhea.org.
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The #1 Drug-Free Sleep Aid Brand in America^ Adds Three New Melatonin Blends to Support Revitalizing Sleep with Added Muscle Recovery, Immune Health, and Calming Benefits
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrol, the #1 drug-free sleep aid brand in America,^ announced the launch of Natrol Sleep+ Capsules - a new line of melatonin supplements, uniquely formulated with clean ingredients to support your sleep and provide added muscle recovery, immune health, and calming benefits. The innovative new line is an expansion of Natrol's award-winning Sleep+ suite of products which bring together the benefits of melatonin with secondary ingredients to plus up your sleep.†
Sleep is the foundation of health and when the body is able to rest and restore itself. Natrol crafted the new Sleep+ Capsules line with whole-body wellness in mind to support both a person's sleep and other wellness needs while they rest. Formulated with high-quality, clean ingredients, Sleep+ Capsules include three adult products. Natrol will debut a new wellness benefit to the brand's Sleep+ portfolio with the launch of Sleep+ Recovery within the line.
"We continue to see huge growth momentum in the sleep category as consumers continue to prioritize their health and wellness, and Natrol's innovation portfolio of simple sleep solutions that address multiple wellness benefits allows us to push the boundaries to better meet the needs of our consumers," said Hanan Wajih, Chief Marketing Officer of Vytalogy Wellness. "Following the success of Natrol Sleep+, the decision to expand the premium sleep line into capsules was developed out of the growing consumer preference and market for sleep aid solutions in the capsule format. The powerful formulations of these products are crafted with the optimal level of Melatonin that our consumers can trust and complemented with sleep supporting ingredients that offer additional essential health benefits for the whole body."
Natrol Sleep+ Capsules are 100% drug-free and non-habit forming, non-GMO, and vegetarian. The innovative blends include:
- Natrol Sleep+ Recovery Capsules: Crafted to support a restful night's sleep, healthy inflammatory response and recovery from daily activity including mild to moderate exercise.†
- Natrol Sleep+ Immune Health Capsules: Developed to support a healthy immune system and provide a restful night's sleep.†
- Natrol Sleep+ Calm Capsules: Designed to help relax the mind and reduce occasional stress, this tranquil blend helps ease you to sleep.†
Natrol Sleep+ Capsules products can be found online at Natrol.com and at retailers including Walgreens and Target.com.
To learn more about Natrol Sleep+ Capsules and Natrol's other superior melatonin forms, including Natrol Sleep+ Gummies, Fast Dissolve, Time Release and Liquid, visit www.Natrol.com. Follow Natrol on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for ongoing news and informative content.
About Natrol LLC
Born from a passion to improve human wellness worldwide, Natrol is a leading manufacturer of high quality, innovative products that deliver positive health outcomes to help enhance the quality of everyday life. Founded in 1980, Natrol has evolved over the past four decades into one of the most recognized brands in the Vitamin, Mineral and Supplement category. In the U.S., Natrol is a Sleep Solution authority and is the #1 brand of Melatonin^. The brand also develops high quality supplements for five vital health areas – Sleep, Immunity, Brain Health, Mood & Stress, and Beauty. Natrol distributes domestically as well as internationally in over 40 countries. Visit Natrol.com for more information.
About Vytalogy Wellness
Every day, Vytalogy and its family of brands, Natrol and Jarrow Formulas, bring a vibrant energy to life. Vytalogy Wellness' mission is to be a modern wellness company that fuses science and quality ingredients to create highly-efficacious products that make a transformative impact on consumers' lives. Based in California with more than 600 employees and U.S.-based manufacturing, Vytalogy markets products across multiple channels and many supplement categories. Vytalogy is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, LLC. Visit vytalogy.com for more information.
^Nielsen, xAOC, 52 weeks ending 04/23/22
*Melatonin is a solution for occasional sleeplessness. †
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JACS Capital officially invests in future of Bramble
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramble, the next-gen continuous improvement software company, is excited to announce Jeff Immelt has been appointed to its advisory board, and JACS Capital, Mr. Immelt's family office, has joined as an investor. The announcement comes as Bramble has entered a period of rapid growth.
"We are thrilled to partner with Jeff," said Bramble CEO, Dan Wain. "The depth of Jeff's experience is unparalleled and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with him so closely on the future of Bramble."
Mr. Immelt, former chairman and CEO of GE, and former Executive Chairman of athenahealth, has been named to Barron's "World Best CEO's" three times. Since then, he has been a lecturer on systems leadership at Stanford Business School and has worked directly with innovative companies in the healthcare, IoT, industrial automation and clean tech industries. Mr. Immelt brings immense experience to the Bramble team.
"Bramble fills a much needed gap in the way managers lead their teams," said Immelt. "The combination of advanced analytics and habit-formation is an exciting approach to enhancing productivity while also staying focused on engagement within an organization. I look forward to working with Dan and the team at Bramble as they change the way teams are managed around the world."
To learn more about Bramble, visit brmbl.io.
Bramble is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify management by providing real-time insight into operational performance, process and cost effectiveness, and sizing of improvement opportunities. Through our intuitive solution, Operations, Transformation, HR, IT & Finance departments gain real-time access to all the key metrics required for effective, continuous, and sustainable improvement.
Contact:
Dan Wain, CEO
dan@brmbl.io
(816) 328-3378
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Formulated Solutions to Acquire 455,000 ft2 US FDA Approved Drug Production Site to Expand Pharma and Consumer Healthcare Manufacturing Capacity
LARGO, Fla., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Formulated Solutions, a Florida-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) supporting consumer-centric innovation, expert development, and cost-effective production of consumer healthcare solutions, announced an agreement to acquire a newly updated 455,000 ft2 FDA approved pharmaceutical liquids, semi solids, aerosol, BoV, and metered dose nasal spray production facility located in Cleveland, TN. Upon completion, the acquisition will strengthen Formulated Solutions' capabilities in topicals, metered dose nasal sprays, and pressurized package manufacturing and allow the company to quickly bring additional production capacity online in service of current commercial demand while also paving the way for fulfillment of their future innovation pipeline.
The 455,000 ft2 Cleveland facility features extensive capabilities in the production and packaging of pharma and consumer self-care formulations. Over the past five years the two-building facility, which sits on 60 acres, has seen significant investments in capital improvements and now includes a multitude of product capabilities, including blending of liquids, semi-solids, and suspensions and packaging capabilities spanning from flexible tubes, liquid-fill bottles, and metered dose sprays to traditional aerosol and bag on valve aerosol delivery systems that can support a large variety of development and commercial supply programs.
Having been previously owned and operated by several world-class pharmaceutical companies, this will be the first time in the site's 43-year history to be operated by a privately held CDMO. "With an average year over year growth of well over 50% annually," John Maddox, Chief Operating Officer of Formulated Solutions said. "Formulated Solutions is thrilled to add the aerosol, bag-on-valve, and liquid-fill capabilities of this 455,000 square foot site to our manufacturing assets. Our customers, consumers, physicians, and patients rely on us each and every day to supply high quality, cost-effective solutions for consumer self-care and physician advised treatments. This acquisition will help us further fulfill that commitment to all our marketing partners as our business continues to grow and evolve."
Formulated Solutions is committed to both maintaining and growing the production capabilities and output of the Cleveland, TN facility. "The Cleveland, TN production site has a long and rich history of being an important part of the local community and for being an instrumental location for the manufacture of some of the world's best-known consumer self-care products," said Will Ford, VP of Operations at Formulated Solutions. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with the fine people of Bradley County and working to restore the Cleveland site's manufacturing operations to its full potential."
Formulated Solutions signs deal to acquire 455,000 square foot Production Facility in Cleveland, TN
Founded in 1999, Formulated Solutions is known as one of North America's most innovative contract manufacturing and formulation development companies (CDMO).
With a current annualized production capacity of over 650 million units, Formulated Solutions exists to enhance consumer healthcare products through creativity and invention. We do this by offering our Marketing Partners unmatched formulation and innovative packaging with a reliable and cost-effective supply of semisolids, aerosols, and Bag on Valve products.
Partnering with seven of the world's top 12 Consumer Healthcare companies, the regulated products we have developed and the brands we support cover a global footprint of more than 45 countries and are supported by numerous regulatory body registrations, including FDA, ANVISA, EMA, Health Canada, TGA, Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, UL, ISO and more.
Visit www.formulatedsolutions.com to learn more about Formulated Solutions and explore the host of career opportunities we have offer.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland will headline a White House event Friday that will bring together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abortions.
The effort is part of an executive order signed by President Joe Biden earlier this month aimed at protecting access to abortion after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that established a constitutional right to the procedure.
On Friday, attorneys will work to “encourage robust legal representation of those seeking reproductive care services,” the White House said in announcing the event. Garland will be accompanied by White House counsel Stuart Delery, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, himself a lawyer.
Among the issues the attorneys will discuss at the Friday afternoon event are: travel for abortions, what to do when women are denied the procedure and criminalization of the practice, according to the White House.
Biden has said he cannot, on his own, restore access to abortion nationwide and has been calling on voters to elect to Congress this fall a sufficient number of Democrats who could then vote to codify the rights of Roe v. Wade. But his administration has come under significant pressure from advocacy groups to use his executive powers, including declaring a public health emergency on abortion.
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Follow AP’s coverage of abortion at https://apnews.com/hub/abortion. | 2022-07-29T13:46:52+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/White-House-to-host-attorneys-to-discuss-abortion-17337796.php |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid are two of the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy, the NHL’s most valuable player award.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is also in contention for the prize awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.”
Matthews, who earned this season’s Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal-scorer, had career highs with 60 goals and 46 assists.
He became the 21st different player in NHL history — and first in a decade — to score 60 goals in a season.
McDavid, who earned the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s top scorer this season, also established career highs with 44 goals and 79 assists.
The reigning Hart Trophy winner, McDavid never went more than three games without a point.
Shesterkin, who earlier this week was selected as a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, as the NHL’s best goaltender, had a 2.07 goals-against average, .935 save percentage and six shutouts. | 2022-05-12T16:53:32+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Matthews-McDavid-Shesterkin-are-finalists-for-17168165.php |
(KDVR) — Did you know lightning is considered the most dangerous type of weather in several states? And some activities are more closely associated with lightning deaths.
An analysis of 2006-19 data by the National Lightning Safety Council and the National Weather Service found the activities most associated with lightning deaths in the U.S.
Fishing takes the top spot with 40 deaths nationwide. Beach activities and camping take the second and third spots.
Activities with the most lightning deaths:
- Fishing: 40
- Beach: 25
- Camping: 21
- Farming/ranching: 20
- Motorcycle/ATV: 19
- Boating: 18
- Social gathering: 16
- Walk to/from home: 16
- Roofing: 15
- Construction: 13
- Soccer: 12
- Yardwork: 12
When breaking down the victims by gender, 79% were male, while only 21% were female.
Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away. Anytime you can hear thunder, it’s a sign that lightning is close enough to strike.
The safest places to be when storms with lightning roll through are inside a building or a car. It is best to wait inside for at least 30 minutes after the last time you hear thunder or see lightning before going back outside.
Even though it may seem like just something you hear about, lightning striking people is real and dangerous. So far in 2023, the National Weather Service reports four people have died by lightning.
Over the past decade, NWS reports 2016 had the most U.S. lightning fatalities, with a total of 40 people dying that year. All-in-all, the safety council and the NWS analysis showed 418 people were hit and killed by lightning between 2006 and 2019. Stay safe, folks! | 2023-05-26T23:08:20+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/this-is-the-sport-most-commonly-linked-to-lightning-deaths/ |
The population of Poland's second-largest city, Krakow, has grown 20% in the last month as 150,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived seeking housing, jobs and schools.
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The population of Poland's second-largest city, Krakow, has grown 20% in the last month as 150,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived seeking housing, jobs and schools.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-04-03T21:27:01+00:00 | mainepublic.org | https://www.mainepublic.org/2022-04-03/poland-struggles-to-resettle-wave-of-ukraine-refugees-in-krakow |
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) today announced that its stockholders have approved the previously announced merger agreement for Twitter to be acquired by affiliates of Elon Musk for $54.20 per share in cash.
Based on a preliminary tabulation of the stockholder vote, approximately 98.6% of the votes cast at the Special Meeting approved the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement.
The shareholder approval satisfies the final condition precedent to the closing of the merger under the merger agreement (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at closing). Twitter stands ready and willing to complete the merger with affiliates of Mr. Musk immediately, and in any event, no later than on September 15, 2022, the second business day following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent, which is the timeline required by the merger agreement.
As previously announced, affiliates of Mr. Musk have delivered notices purporting to terminate the merger agreement. Twitter continues to believe that Mr. Musk's purported termination of the merger agreement is invalid and without merit, and that the Musk parties continue to be bound by the merger agreement and obligated to complete the merger on the agreed terms and conditions. Twitter has filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery to compel Mr. Musk to complete the acquisition, and Twitter remains committed to doing so on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk.
The final voting results will be reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission after certification by Twitter's inspector of elections.
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SOURCE Twitter, Inc. | 2022-09-13T21:32:44+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/twitter-stockholders-approve-acquisition-by-elon-musk/ |
BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The report delivered by Xi Jinping on Sunday at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing came at a pivotal point with China embarking on a new journey to build a modern socialist country in all respects.
Unveiling the blueprint for building a modern socialist China in all respects, Xi devoted an entire division of his report to highlighting the importance of "One Country, Two Systems."
"This policy must be adhered to over the long term," he vowed, eliminating doubts and misunderstandings about the future of "One Country, Two Systems."
'Best institutional arrangement'
The past decade has witnessed historic progress and changes in China's drive to materialize the vision of "One Country, Two Systems" in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Macao Special Administrative Region.
The SARs' legal systems and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security have been established. The law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR was enacted, while the region's electoral system was also refined. Macao also started proceedings to amend its law on safeguarding national security.
In his report, Xi applauded "One Country, Two Systems" as great innovation of socialism with Chinese characteristics. "It has proven to be the best institutional arrangement for ensuring sustained prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao after their return to the motherland."
He affirmed the principle of "the people of Hong Kong administering Hong Kong and the people of Macao administering Macao" and a high level of autonomy for the two SARs.
Stressing Xi's report served as a guideline for future actions of the SARs, John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, said he was encouraged by the report's rich content on "One Country, Two Systems," Hong Kong and Macao affairs as it reveals the great importance that the central government attaches to work related to the SARs and "One Country, Two Systems."
Lee said the country has always been the strongest backing for the HKSAR in the past five years when the city has gone through the most severe test since its return to the motherland.
Chief Executive of the Macao SAR Ho Iat Seng also hailed that Xi's report has given a clear direction to Macao for the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems."
He noted the report "illustrated that the central government places great importance in, and is cordial regarding its care for 'One Country, Two Systems,'" and greatly bolstered Macao residents' confidence in the city's development.
Integrating into national development
In his report, Xi pledged to help the two regions resolve the deep-rooted and conflictual problems encountered in the course of their development, stressing efforts will be made to support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating themselves into national overall development.
A key step for advancing "One Country, Two Systems" as well as a vital entry point for the two SARs to integrate themselves into the country's overall development has been the development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), which was planned and advanced by Xi himself.
The GBA is comprised of the two SARs, and nine cities in neighboring Guangdong Province. The total area is around 56,000 square kilometers, and covers around 6 percent of the Chinese population.
Over the past years, the GBA has swiftly turned plans into actions. A one-hour living circle has been basically formed within the GBA with the construction and operation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, and other cross-river channels connecting the Pearl (Zhujiang) River estuary's eastern and western banks. The total mileage of rail lines in service in the GBA has reached nearly 2,500 kilometers.
In 2021, the number of GBA companies on the Fortune Global 500 list amounted to 25, compared with 17 in 2017, which also surpassed the New York Bay Area for the first time.
The GBA's GDP hit 12.6 trillion yuan ($1.97 trillion) last year, 2.4 trillion yuan more than in 2017. With less than 1 percent of the country's land mass, the GBA created 12 percent of the national GDP.
Zhao Chenxin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, on Monday told a news conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th CPC National Congress that China will ramp up efforts to make the GBA an exemplary model for high-quality development, focusing on promoting technological innovation, boosting coordinated industrial development, and improving people's livelihoods.
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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand final of the 2022 Innovation Nanshan Entrepreneurs Star Contest, themed "Pool Entrepreneurship Stars to Create a Better Future", ended on December 12. A total of 12 projects, six from the scale-up group and six from the start-up group, were awarded prizes.
Over 600 projects from six industries were entered in this year's contest, and 20 of them made it to the final after three rounds of formidable competition. The first, second, and third prizes of the startup group were awarded to "New Generation of Phased-array Terminal for Satellite Communications", "R&D and Industrialization of Homemade Industrial Simulation Software", and four other projects. Prize winners of the scale-up group were "PhiGent Robotics - The Next Generation of Autonomous Driving Solutions Centered on 3D Comprehension", "PopuPiano Smart Portable Piano", and four more projects.
With a total prize money of about 9 million yuan, this contest highlighted the development of the "20+8" strategic emerging industries and future industrial clusters of Shenzhen, and targeted the six key industries promoted by the China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition. After the contest, participants will be provided with comprehensive support policies and services to help their businesses grow. These catalysts will include startup funding, settlement awards, priority to join MakerSpace with lower charges, priority to apply for apartments or rental subsidies for talent (for qualified winning teams only), etc.
Since its launch in 2008, the Innovation Nanshan Entrepreneurs Star Contest has been held for 15 consecutive years. Over these years, a total of more than 20,000 entrepreneurship projects have been entered for competition, 4,000 of them came from overseas, and 707 won prizes. Ten listed companies, eight national-level specialized and sophisticated SMEs ("little giants"), and a number of outstanding businesses have emerged from the contest, including Orbbec, Appotronics, RoboSense, and others. It has become a bridge linking businesses with resources, such as capital, talent, and industries. It has also provided leverage to promote the innovation of governmental services and entrepreneurship and has become a signature innovation and entrepreneurship event of Nanshan District.
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The Miss Universe competition is bringing high heels and sashes to the Big Easy this January for its 71st year!
Nearly 90 women representing their home countries will compete for the title of Miss Universe at NOLA’s Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in 2023. With the crown comes the culmination of 70th Miss Universe, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu, who will crown her successor with the coveted tiara and sash.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell says New Orleans is the perfect place for the next Miss Universe competition.
“The City of New Orleans and the Miss Universe Organization share common values of celebrating inclusion, culture, and the empowerment of women. Former Miss Universe delegates and winners have gone on to become surgeons, diplomats, politicians and business leaders, and they all champion social causes that are important to them,” Cantrell said in a statement. “Hosting this event demonstrates the significant global impact an international city like New Orleans has on the world’s tourism and cultural stages. We are honored to host the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant and show people around the globe why New Orleans is the best in the world at executing major events, festivals, conferences and conventions with a culture that is absolutely unmatched.”
The competition kicks off on January 14. | 2022-09-24T01:39:46+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/new-orleans-to-host-71st-miss-universe-competition/ |
AAA says one in five fatal crashes involve drowsy driving
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — As the daylight hours continue to get longer as we approach summer many people are pushing themselves longer without sleep and that is causing more driving accidents than previously thought.
AAA of Idaho said one in five fatal accidents involves some form of drowsy driving.
Mathew Conde, with AAA, told KMVT people need to be honest with themselves when driving if they are tired to pull off the road.
AAA recently did a study where they took people in a test situation where they got people drowsy and put them behind a driving simulator. The test subjects were asked to rate their level of drowsiness, finding that many people who said they were not drowsy were very drowsy.
“And we saw also that one in four people that said, ‘I’m totally fine’ they actually had their eyes closed for 15 seconds out of every minute,” said Conde. “Which means a quarter of the time they were completely unaware of what was happening on the road in from of them on this simulator.”
Conde added that caffeine and listening to the radio loudly are no substitutions for getting at least seven hours of sleep per night.
Copyright 2023 KMVT. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-17T00:43:49+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2023/05/17/aaa-says-one-five-fatal-crashes-involve-drowsy-driving/ |
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-4-7
(zero, four, seven)
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The chairwoman of the Colorado Democratic Party will not run for a fourth term and will step down in April, the party announced Wednesday.
Morgan Carroll has led the party for six years, during which Colorado has shifted from a purple state to one controlled solely at the state level by Democrats. Her decision to step down through April 1, announced in a party press release, comes a month after that dominance was underscored in an election that many had predicted would be a red wave repudiation of Democratic governance. Instead, Carroll will step aside from a party with complete, historic dominance of the state.
“It has been an extraordinary experience to be in the trenches with all of you for the past 6 years,” Carroll said in the press release. “We have needed to do a lot of healing, a lot of growing, a lot of planning and a lot of organizing, in order to meet the moment and existential threats to democracy, our climate, and the fundamental rights of our communities.”
Carroll was not immediately available for comment Wednesday afternoon.
She had previously served in both the state House and Senate and rose to lead the latter chamber. She ran unsuccessfully to represent Colorado’s 6th Congressional District in 2016, after which she became state party chairwoman.
When Carroll assumed the role of party chairwoman in 2017, Democrats controlled the governor’s mansion but none of the other three statewide seats. They won all four in 2018 and successfully defended all of them last month, while padding out their majorities in both the House and Senate, winning two competitive congressional districts and nearly unseating U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Carroll’s Republican counterpart, Kristi Burton Brown, has yet to announce whether she’ll run again to serve as party chair. She told the Denver Post earlier this week that she should make a decision in the “near future.”
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It has been truly an honor to represent my neighbors in the Legislature, both in the state House and the Senate. My tenure in the Senate has ended due to term limits and, due to redistricting, some of my constituents will now be living in Senate District 7. Senate District 7 will now include the towns of Castine, Orland, Penobscot and Verona Island which previously have been part of District 8.
With all of these changes, it might leave people wondering who will represent their concerns in the Legislature. I would like to introduce them to Brian Langley from Ellsworth who is running for the Senate and will be on their ballot in November. He and I served together both in the House of Representatives and the Senate. We worked together on many issues affecting the citizens of Hancock County. He and I are closely aligned on many issues and he is very responsive to his constituents.
He has a unique combination of experiences that combines nearly three decades in public education as a CTE instructor and administrator at Hancock County Technical Center. Combined with more than three decades in the private sector as the owner of the Union River Lobster Pot with 35 employees, he has the experience to make good public policy.
In Brian Langley’s 10 years of serving in the Legislature, he served on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for eight years and served as its chair for six years. He served two years on Taxation, four years on Marine Resources and two years on the Labor Commerce Research and Economic Development Committees.
Sen. Kimberley Rosen
Bucksport | 2022-09-14T14:06:15+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/09/13/opinion/letters/letter-brian-langley-has-the-experience-to-make-good-public-policy/ |
This month the City of Boston’s Green New Deal director, Oliver Sellers-Garcia started his post. By appointing a high-level leader to focus on the Green New Deal, Mayor Michelle Wu is signaling her desire to integrate climate, jobs, and equity into one agenda. However, our recent research mapping Greater Boston climate adaptation stakeholders shows a fragmented field that is prioritizing property preservation rather than the needs of the most vulnerable Bostonians.
To come to that conclusion, we mapped the collaborative relationships among 169 climate adaptation practitioners, activists, researchers, and officials in metro Boston. This gave us a snapshot of who is and is not in the field, who is working with whom, and how these connections and networks advance climate resilience agendas. Here is what we learned:
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▪ The climate adaptation field is divided by type of work and race. We found that the local climate adaptation field is grouped into loosely connected subnetworks. The largest one consists mainly of engineering and planning consultants, municipal staff, and some well-established environmental organizations largely focused on physical infrastructure projects. It is almost entirely white. A smaller network, mostly made up of grassroots organizations and some academics, is more focused on projects supporting Bostonians who are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Most climate adaptation practitioners of color sat in this smaller cluster. This is especially notable given the lack of diversity in the local climate adaptation field. This bifurcation in the climate adaptation field is limiting because, while physical infrastructure projects are essential, decisions about their implementation are not currently sufficiently informed by the needs of those who will face the most climate impacts. It is also fundamentally counter to the Green New Deal’s integrative approach.
▪ Deeper investments in social climate resilience and network building are necessary. Our research shows that a large majority of the climate adaptation professionals are working on physical infrastructure projects focused on property preservation vs. people-centered resilience initiatives. This is a problem because there’s more to preparing for climate change than building flood barriers and safeguarding buildings and roads. And while there are many in Greater Boston who are doing work to support food security, housing stability, public health, transportation access, and other issues that are deeply impacted by climate change, most of these people do not identify as doing climate resilience work. The list of stakeholders for our research was created by asking leaders in the field to identify individuals doing climate resilience work. There were relevant fields almost completely missing from our maps because people did not see that work as falling within the current definition of “climate resilience.” The key here is not just that social experts and practitioners are included in physical infrastructure projects to ensure a more people-centered approach, but that residents’ broader needs are prioritized and that those experts are given the skills and knowledge they need to incorporate climate planning into their work.
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▪ Boston is missing out on diverse talent. Seventy-five percent of the climate adaptation stakeholders who responded to our survey were white. Compare that with the 54 percent white population rate of the cities and towns included in our research. Meanwhile, 7 percent of climate adaptation stakeholders were Black, 10 percent were Latino, and just under 5 percent were Asian American. Nationally, almost two-thirds of environmental science and sustainability studies graduates are white, with Asian, Black, Latino, and Native Americans significantly underrepresented in these fields. While we did not get to hear from everyone working in climate adaptation in metro Boston, our research suggests that workforce diversity in the field lags significantly. This has implications for equity in access to high-paying green jobs and for the priorities, perspectives, and human capabilities brought to bear in climate work. Green jobs are among the fastest growing professions in the United States and Boston’s Green New Deal has the potential to accelerate this growth. However, without targeted recruitment and job training programs, these jobs will be disproportionately white.
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To truly implement a Green New Deal agenda, our research shows we need projects that intentionally bring together disconnected parts of the field, incorporate new expertise for deeper social resilience, and focus our efforts on diversity. Here is where Boston’s planning could play a transformative role. It will be challenging to bring people together to integrate agendas and work on shared goals but will result in a much more resilient city. Together we can ensure all Bostonians benefit from the promise of the Green New Deal.
Rosalyn Negrón is an associate professor in the department of anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at UMass Boston. Rebecca Herst is director of the Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston. Antonio Raciti is an associate professor in the department of urban planning and community development in the School for the Environment at UMass Boston.
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The long list of celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies just got shorter. Kim Kardashian is being barred from doing so for three years — and will pay a $1 million fine — to settle federal charges that she recommended a crypto security to her 330 million Instagram followers without making clear that she was paid to do so.
The reality TV star also must give up the $250,000 she was paid for the Instagram post about Ethereum Max tokens, plus interest, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission settlement announced Monday.
Kardashian is the latest celebrity to get ensnared in regulations that require full disclosure by people getting paid to promote financial products.
In 2020, actor Steven Segal agreed to pay more than $300,000 as part of a similar settlement with the SEC, which also banned him from promoting investments for three years.
In 2018 the SEC settled charges against professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and music producer DJ Khaled for failing to disclose payments they received for promoting investments in a digital currency.
Many celebrities and athletes regularly promote crypto through advertisements on TV and online in ways that do not violate any law. Matt Damon, Tom Brady, Reese Witherspoon and Gwyneth Paltrow are among those who have used their fame to spread enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler said in a statement that the Kardashian settlement “serves as a reminder to celebrities and others that the law requires them to disclose to the public when and how much they are paid to promote investing in securities.”
Gensler also used Monday’s attention-grabbing settlement with a celebrity as an opportunity to educate the public, releasing a humorous YouTube video that warns about the potential pitfalls of investment advice doled out by the rich and famous.
The SEC said Kardashian agreed to cooperate with an ongoing investigation, though it didn’t provide any details on what that investigation.
A lawyer for Kardashian, Patrick Gibbs, said she “fully cooperated with the SEC from the very beginning and she remains willing to do whatever she can to assist the SEC in this matter.”
While Kardashian is well known for her role on the TV series “The Kardashians,” she is also a successful businesswoman with clothing and skincare brands.
The value of many cryptocurrencies soared during the pandemic amid a frenzy for highly speculative investing. More recently, amid a decline in overall markets, the value of many cryptocurrencies has plunged.
Bitcoin has lost more than half its value in 2022, tumbling to around $19,000 Monday. The Ethereum Max token that Kardashian promoted has declined in value by more than 90% since its peak last May.
After wild swings in crypto valuations and dozens of scams being exposed, the crypto industry is under growing scrutiny from the SEC and Congress. A bipartisan proposal last month would hand regulatory authority over Bitcoin and Ether, two popular cryptocurrencies, to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico saw a record-breaking number of almost 40 million visitors last year, according to a new report released this week by the state's tourism office.
The study determined 39.2 million people came to the Land of Enchantment and generated $7.2 billion in spending across the state, the Albuquerque Journal reported. That is 1 million more than the previous record set in 2019.
“It should be a point of celebration for all of New Mexico that we were able to exceed even the most favorable trajectories for tourism recovery within calendar year 2021,” Jen Schroer, the state's Tourism Department cabinet secretary, said in a statement.
The calculations were based on tax collections, lodging performance data and other information. Visitors not only included travelers who came from abroad but anyone who came from at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) away “and deviated from their normal routine.”
The annual report found the total economic impact of tourism from last year to be around $10 billion. This includes indirect spending like purchases by tourism-centric businesses and “induced impacts” like workers' wages shaped by traveler spending.
The department attributes $7 billion to record spending by domestic travelers.
Since 2017, New Mexico has seen a steady rise in visitors each year until a dip in 2020 because of the pandemic. Still, the state received 35 million visitors despite travel restrictions. But as measures eased up in 2021, tourism also went up.
Tourism last year drove up the food and beverage industry in New Mexico, which saw $1.7 billion in direct sales. The report also found lodging led to $1.6 billion in direct sales.
Local and state tax revenue through tourism stood at more than $700 million last year.
The state Tourism Department is looking to branch out in its outreach. Officials plan to advertise in new markets like the city of San Francisco, Schroer said. They already made a request to the state Legislative Finance Committee last week for $20 million be budgeted for this.
It's the only way to stay competitive and “to meet growing demand,” she added. | 2022-10-28T19:11:05+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Record-high-visitors-nationwide-came-to-New-17542030.php |
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) — A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA.
The Cumberland resident sent a partially eaten cookie as well as a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks to the town’s police department to ask if they can be tested for DNA, Chief Matthew Benson said in a statement Friday.
“I took a sample of a cookie and carrots that I left for Santa and the raindeer on Christmas Eve and I was wondering if you could take a sample of DNA and see if Santa is real?” the girl wrote. Her name and age were not disclosed.
Benson forwarded the “evidence” to the state’s Department of Health-Forensic Sciences unit for analysis.
“Items to be examined for traces of DNA and compared with profiles on record for the above-named suspect/aliases,” the department form says.
The charge? Failure to finish snacks.
Results are pending.
“This young lady obviously has a keen sense for truth and the investigative process and did a tremendous job packaging her evidence for submission. We will do our very best to provide answers for her,” Benson said. | 2023-01-21T16:07:28+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/weird-news-2/ap-girl-asks-police-to-test-cookie-for-dna-proof-of-santa/ |
Luke Raley Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Athletics - June 12
Published: Jun. 12, 2023 at 8:29 AM EDT|Updated: 12 hours ago
The Tampa Bay Rays, including Luke Raley and his .645 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, battle starter James Kaprielian and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Monday at 9:40 PM ET.
In his most recent appearance, he went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI against the Rangers.
Luke Raley Game Info & Props vs. the Athletics
- Game Day: Monday, June 12, 2023
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Athletics Starter: James Kaprielian
- TV Channel: NBCS-CA
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -182)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +360)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +175)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +120)
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Luke Raley At The Plate
- Raley is hitting .257 with 10 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 12 walks.
- Raley has picked up a hit in 53.1% of his 49 games this season, with multiple hits in 20.4% of those games.
- In 18.4% of his games this season, he has homered, and 6.7% of his trips to the dish.
- Raley has an RBI in 16 of 49 games this season, with multiple RBI in seven of them. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in three contests.
- He has scored in 40.8% of his games this season, with two or more runs scored in 16.3%.
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Luke Raley Home/Away Batting Splits
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Athletics has a collective 7.7 K/9, the third-worst in MLB.
- The Athletics' 6.39 team ERA ranks last among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Athletics allow the most home runs in baseball (104 total, 1.6 per game).
- Kaprielian makes the start for the Athletics, his ninth of the season. He is 1-6 with a 7.21 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
- The 29-year-old has a 7.21 ERA and 8 strikeouts per nine innings across 11 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .286 to opposing hitters.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nuts.com, the direct-to-consumer "snack-topia," launches GiftDrop—an all-new way for customers to offer friends and family the gift of choice! In just a few clicks, gifters can send a build-your-own gift tray experience, where one or many recipients choose their favorite snacks + treats from over 150 premium products.
As a 90-year-owned and operated family business, Nuts.com makes snacking as straightforward and delicious as possible. Nuts.com GiftDrop is the ultimate gift for someone who takes their snacking seriously and likes to be in the driver's seat when deciding what to try.
"Snacking should be in the hands of the snacker, in a world of dietary restrictions and specific preferences, the consumer now can dream up their ultimate snack selection and take the stress away from gift-givers." Albina Kehoe, SVP of Marketing
GiftDrop is simple for both the gift giver and the recipient. The gift giver picks the size and type of tray, adds a personalized message, and then hits send. Almost immediately, the recipient receives an email to accept the gift and arrives at a landing page where they can select snacks from over 150 premium selections. Once they have completed their selection, the unique, handcrafted gift is on its way.
Product choices include a variety of fresh Nuts, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Sweets, and Snacks. In addition, recipients can filter the choices to specific dietary needs and preferences, including Gluten-free, Kosher, Less Salt, Organic, Raw, Sugar-free, and Vegan. With GiftDrop, there are thousands of possible combinations.
GiftDrop is available in two sizes and can be purchased on the Nuts.com website. The Classic Gift Tray is priced at $59.99, and the Premium Gift Tray is $69.99. GiftDrop is ideal for any snack lover, but can also be a game-changing solution for picky eaters, those with dietary restrictions, or group + last-minute gifting occasions. Nuts.com ships to all 50 states.
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The Association of Latino Professionals Recognizes Arvielo as One of Today's Most Powerful Latinas
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a first-generation Hispanic, Patty Arvielo began her journey in the mortgage industry before most people can drive. Even then, at age 16, she was working for something more, and 40+ years later, her entrepreneurial spirit, legacy of leadership, and leveling the playing field in the workplace for women and minorities are second to none. These endearing qualities have also been repeatedly recognized on the national level this year.
New American Funding Co-Founder and President Patty Arvielo has been recognized as an Entrepreneurial Icon and one of the Most Powerful Latinas by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). She's joined by three newcomers to the Entrepreneurial Icons list: Jessica Alba (Founder and CEO of The Honest Company), Liz Muñoz (Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Torrid), and Samara Hernandez (Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures). It's a nod to Arvielo's drive and commitment to create sustainable homeownership opportunities in underserved communities, which also led her to be recognized in the latest issue of Profiles in Diversity Journal (Women Worth Watching® in Leadership Award) and Mortgage Women Magazine (Mortgage Stars award).
Arvielo leads the nation's largest, independent, and Latina-owned mortgage company. As president, she spearheads the company's sales and operations efforts. New American Funding is currently the #1 retail lender to Hispanics with a higher percentage of loans to Hispanics than any other top-25 lender, per 2021 HMDA data.
Arvielo fosters an incredibly diverse workforce comprised of 55% women and 44% minorities, of whom 22% are Hispanic. The workforce enjoys unlimited possibilities for growth and advancement with multiple mentorship programs designed and led by Arvielo. Beyond the creation of Included initiatives within the company, she also serves on multiple boards to positively impact change throughout the industry.
"I've dedicated my life to increasing access to homeownership, and to leading a company built not only on equality, but also on equity," said Arvielo. "We strive to lead by example every day, and we know there is collectively more work to be done. We continue to be the change we are seeking."
To learn more about career opportunities at New American Funding, visit the careers page.
New American Funding is an independent mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of 237,000+ loans for approximately $62.8 billion and 163 nationwide locations. The company is #18 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2022 and has made Inc. 5000's list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America eight times. It also offers state-of-the-art career training and provides its branch Loan Officers with innovative technologies to streamline the mortgage process.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 apologized for his actions Tuesday and said he doesn’t remember what he was feeling when he fired the shots that also wounded three others.
John Hinckley Jr. told CBS Mornings in his first televised interview since he was freed from all court oversight this month that he feels sorry for all the lives his actions affected.
“I feel badly for all of them. I have true remorse for what I did,” Hinckley said. “I know that they probably can’t forgive me now, but I just want them to know that I am sorry for what I did.”
Asked about what feelings led him to commit the act, Hinckley said he can’t remember those emotions and doesn’t want to.
“It’s such another lifetime ago. I can’t tell you now the emotion I had right as (Reagan) came walking out. I can’t tell you that,” he said, later adding: “It’s something I don’t want to remember.”
Hinckley was 25 and suffering from acute psychosis when his gunshots wounded Reagan and three others outside a Washington hotel. The assassination attempt paralyzed Reagan press secretary James Brady, who died in 2014. It also wounded a police officer and a Secret Service agent.
Jurors found Hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity and he spent decades at a mental hospital in Washington. He began making visits to his parents’ home in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the early 2000s. A 2016 court order granted him permission to live with his mother full time, albeit under various restrictions, after experts said his mental illness had been in remission for decades.
He signed a lease on a one-bedroom apartment in the area last year and has been living alone there with his cat, according to court documents. His mother died in July. He’s also been releasing songs and looking for a venue willing to let him sing and play guitar before a live audience. and posting videos of himself singing and playing a guitar on YouTube.
Hinckley had previously been under restrictions that barred him from owning a gun, using drugs or alcohol or contacting members of the victims’ families. But a federal judge in Washington had said months ago that he would free Hinckley from those restrictions if he remained mentally stable. Those restrictions were lifted on June 15. | 2022-06-28T13:33:25+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/hinckley-says-hes-sorry-for-shooting-that-wounded-reagan/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — News 4 Chief Photographer Chris Broadbent has been keeping Western New York updated on conditions in Hamburg during the December 2022 blizzard. Below are updates he has provided along the way.
Car towed by SWAT vehicle
Hoover Beach
Digging out
Whiteout conditions
Lakeshore
Route 5
Plows
For weather and news updates, follow Chris on Twitter at this link. | 2022-12-23T21:51:34+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/erie-county/hamburg/video-blizzards-impact-felt-in-hamburg/ |
At just 28, rapper Takeoff had cultivated a rich hip-hop legacy with Migos — along with a reputation as the trio's most lowkey member — before he was killed in a shooting early Tuesday.
Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene outside a Houston bowling alley, police there said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. No arrests had been made, and police were imploring witnesses to come forward with information.
Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff grew up in suburban Atlanta — Gwinnett County was less than flatteringly name-checked in a couple Migos tracks — alongside the two other members of the group. Quavo was his uncle and Offset was his cousin, and the trio was raised in large part by Takeoff's mom.
Takeoff was the youngest of the three, and viewed as the most laidback member. He didn't appear in headlines at the rate of Offset, who is married to Cardi B, and he wasn't in high demand as a featured act on top 10 tracks like Quavo, who has guested on hits with Post Malone, DJ Khaled and Drake.
Quavo and Offset have also both released solo albums, unlike Takeoff. But despite being more reserved, he did a lot of his talking through his rhymes. He had hoped to gain more respect for his lyrical ability through “Only Built for Infinity Links,” an album he released with Quavo just last month.
“It’s time to give me my flowers,” Takeoff said on a recent episode of the podcast “Drink Champs,” acknowledging his reputation as "chill." “I don’t want them later on when I’m not here.”
Migos broke out nearly a decade ago with the 2013 hit “Versace,” which hit even greater heights in popularity though a Drake remix. The group had other radio-friendly singles such as “Bando” and “Hannah Montana.” The trio later earned Grammy nominations for best rap album with 2018's “Culture,” while a track off it, “Bad and Boujee” nabbed a nod for best rap performance.
But the hit — which charted No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was shouted out in “Atlanta” creator Donald Glover's Golden Globes acceptance speech — didn't actually include Takeoff. Quavo said during an interview that Takeoff — who was sitting next to him — was left off “Bad and Boujee,” which did feature Lil Uzi Vert, because of “timing.” He said the song was rushed out on Soundcloud because the group didn't have fresh music out at the time.
Nonetheless, Takeoff's musical presence played a major role in helping the Migos become one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time. The trio took flight with their rapid-fire triplet flow, a rap style when three notes are performed in one beat that they helped popularize.
Quavo and Takeoff put out a Halloween-themed music video for “Messy” just a day before Takeoff's death. The video, which begins with Takeoff waking up and recounting a messy dream, had racked up around 1.5 million views by Tuesday afternoon.
The duo were both in Houston on Monday. Quavo, who posted a video of himself driving around the city with friends to his Instagram story, had yet to comment publicly. Offset had not released a statement either.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said he received many calls about Takeoff after the shooting.
“Everyone spoke of what a great young man he is, how peaceful he is, what a great artist," Finner said. He wouldn't speculate on whether Takeoff was the intended target, and asked “everyone to understand the pain, the suffering of” Takeoff's mother.
Takeoff's last post on social media was a photo posted just before the shooting on his Instagram story. It was a photo of himself, soundtracked by Playboi Carti's “Stop Breathing.”
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The Houston police chief’s first name has been corrected to Troy, instead of Tory. | 2022-11-02T10:39:13+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/entertainment/2022/11/01/takeoff-dead-at-28-in-shooting-was-chill-migos-member/ |
Includes three awards for the company's lithium production site in Silver Peak, Nevada
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that it earned eight American Chemistry Council (ACC) Responsible Care Awards for its continued excellence in sustainability initiatives for health, safety and environmental areas of focus.
Albemarle received awards in the categories of waste minimization, reuse and recycling, energy efficiency, and facility safety. The company's U.S. lithium production site in Silver Peak, Nevada, earned a facility safety excellence award and two sustainability awards for the site's improved soda ash usage and control initiative. This was denoted as exceptional by the ACC in the waste minimization, reuse and recycling category, as well as in the energy efficiency category for the site's energy efficiency gain through improved level control and instrumentation.
Five additional sites received award recognitions for facility safety by demonstrating significant achievements in employee health and safety performance. Those sites include Kings Mountain, North Carolina; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; New Johnsonville, Tennessee; Bayport, Texas; and Pasadena, Texas.
"Albemarle's achievements in Responsible Care reflect our commitment to our sustainability strategy across health, safety and the environment and throughout the communities in which we live and operate," said Bo Brantley, Vice President, Health, Safety and Environmental & Manufacturing Excellence. "I commend our employees for consistently keeping these pillars of focus at the forefront of our daily operations to ensure Albemarle's continued success."
Awards were announced on March 29, 2022, at the Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference & Expo in Miami. During the conference, the ACC recognized chemical industry leaders for their exceptional environmental, health, safety and security performance, their commitment to sustainability, and their sound chemicals management. Responsible Care awardees qualify based on exemplary performance and are selected by a committee of internal and external experts.
To view the list of awards and recipients, please visit here.
About Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and catalysts. We think beyond business as usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.
We regularly post information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding our company, its businesses and the markets it serves.
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World's worst air quality report in NYC spikes 'sell my house fast' searches by 2,147%
New York City's air quality ranked as the worst of any major city worldwide Wednesday, surpassing New Delhi, India, according to a report from IQAir.
NEW YORK – While the Northeast chokes in hazardous air created by the smoke from Canada's wildfires, some New York homeowners are looking for immediate help to get out of Dodge.
New York City's air quality ranked as the worst of any major city worldwide Wednesday, surpassing New Delhi, India, according to a report from IQAir. The blanket of orange skies sitting over the Big Apple resulted in hazardous air quality for millions, and marked the city's worst air quality readings on record.
As authorities instructed residents to remain inside, some took to Google looking to sell their property.
An analysis of search data during the rare air quality event revealed that searches for "sell my home fast" exploded by 2,504% in the U.S., according to FindStorageFast.com, which commissioned the data. The search topic has soared by over 26 times the average volume in the past week.
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Similarly, the topic "sell my house fast" jumped by 2,147%, according to the data.
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Google search data analysis also showed searches for "sell my house" soared by 326% on the same day – a quadruple increase in a week, according to D'Arcy Hunter Hunter, CEO and founder of FindStorageFast.
Statewide searches for "sell home" also increased by 307%.
New York-based searches for "air purifier" shot up by 2,418% in the past week due to environmental conditions in New York City.
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This comes as the U.S. housing market begins to slow down due to increased property prices and mortgage rates approaching 7%, up from 2% a year and a half ago, according to Hunter.
"As the housing market becomes a bigger challenge in America, it will be interesting to see if this spike translates into more listings and sales and what this may mean for the city's housing market long-term," he said.
According to Zillow, the average house price in New York is up 2.7% from last year at just under $650,000, and the median rent is $3,650 per month. | 2023-06-08T18:59:46+00:00 | foxweather.com | https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/google-search-sell-home-new-york-air-quality |
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until February 28, 2023 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Gaotu Techedu Inc. f/k/a GSX Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU, GSX), if they purchased the Company's American depository shares ("ADSs") between March 5, 2021 and July 23, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased ADSs of Gaotu and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-gotu/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 28, 2023.
About the Lawsuit
On July 23, 2021, Media sources reported that China was prohibiting tutoring for profit in core school subjects in order to ease the financial burden on families, which would be likely to have a negative effect on China's substantial private tutoring industry.
On this news, ADSs of Gaotu fell 63.3% to close at $3.52 per ADS on July 23, 2021.
The case is Zhang v. Gaotu Techedu Inc. f/k/a GSX Techedu Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-07966.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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BRUSSELS – The European Union announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition, seeking to both benefit Ukraine while the country is at war with Russia and to improve the bloc’s geopolitical credentials.
Ukraine is poised to launch a planned spring counteroffensive to recover Russian-occupied territory, but the country has burned through ammunition at a furious rate, according to analysts. Western allies have provided ammunition, and the government in Kyiv has asked them to supply much more.
“Let’s give first, let’s deliver first, what Ukraine needs immediately. Because again, we know exactly what’s happening on the ground,” Thierry Breton, the EU's internal market commissioner, said.
He wants to use at least 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to fund the Act in Support of Ammunition Production, or ASAP, with the goal of providing Ukraine with ammunition and replenishing the stocks in member countries. EU funds would provide half of the money, with the rest co-financed by member states.
European Union nations, lulled into complacency by decades of peace and military protection from the United States through NATO, have badly under-invested in ammunition production. The 27-nation block now wants to make ammunition at a record pace as war is waged on its doorstep.
Breton said the EU still has a large potential production base, especially in the bloc's east, that could be put to use with a concerted focus.
“I am confident that we could be able to upskill our industrial base to be able to produce at least 1 million (rounds of) ammunition in Europe for Ukraine” over the next year, he said.
Beyond Wednesday’s commitments to ramp up production, the EU has already funded the delivery of ammunition to Kyiv from the stocks of member states to the tune of 1 billion euros and committed as such to boost joint procurement.
The EU has long been criticized for failing to back up its economic clout with enough military hardware. Its lack of military stockpiles and limited and slow production capacity undermined its international standing.
With ASAP, the EU seeks to change that.
“This is a critical part of Europe‘s strategic capacity to defend its interests and values, and help maintain peace on our continent,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Besides ammunition, NATO allies and partner countries have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion and war.
Along with more than 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks and other equipment, Ukraine’s allies have sent “vast amounts of ammunition” and also trained and equipped more than nine new Ukrainian brigades, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said last week.
Stoltenberg said the 31 NATO allies, which include most EU nations, were committed to shoring up Ukraine’s military, adding that taking back land the Kremlin’s forces occupied would give Kyiv a stronger negotiating position if peace talks occur.
The U.S. is sending Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including an enormous amount of artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets and ammunition as the launch of Ukraine's planned spring counteroffensive approaches, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
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Follow AP's coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2023-05-03T12:27:21+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2023/05/03/eu-wants-to-ramp-up-ammunition-production-to-help-ukraine/ |
Heat indexes are expected to top 100 this weekend through the 4th of July in eastern North Carolina, creating more concern for heat illness.
North Carolina Democrats are pushing for a bill to protect access to birth control.
A bill passed this week would require public schools in North Carolina to establish threat assessment teams. | 2023-06-29T11:19:59+00:00 | publicradioeast.org | https://www.publicradioeast.org/2023-06-29/pre-news-brief-hot-days-ahead-protecting-birth-control-access-school-threat-assessment-teams |
NEW YORK (AP) — Journalists at two dozen local newspapers across the U.S. walked off the job Monday to demand an end to painful cost-cutting measures and a change of leadership at Gannett, the country’s biggest newspaper chain.
The strike involves hundreds of journalists at newspapers in eight states, including the Arizona Republic, the Austin American-Statesman, the Bergen Record, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, and the Palm Beach Post, according to the NewsGuild, which represents workers at more than 50 Gannett newsrooms. Gannett has said there would be no disruption to its news coverage during the strike, which will last for two days at two of the newspapers and one day for the rest.
The walkouts coincided with Gannett’s annual shareholder meeting, during which the company’s board was duly elected despite the NewsGuild-CWA union urging shareholders to withhold their votes from CEO and board chairman Mike Reed as an expression of no confidence in his leadership. Reed has overseen the company since its 2019 merger with GateHouse Media, a tumultuous period that has included layoffs and the shuttering of newsrooms. Gannett shares have dropped more than 60% since the deal closed.
Susan DeCarava, president of the The NewsGuild of New York, called the shareholder meeting “a slap in the face to the hundreds of Gannett journalists who are on strike today.”
“Gannett CEO Mike Reed didn’t have a word to say to the scores of journalists whose livelihoods he’s destroyed, nor to the communities who have lost their primary news source thanks to his mismanagement,” DeCarava said in a statement.
In legal filing, the NewsGuild said Gannett’s leadership has gutted newsrooms and cut back on coverage to service a massive debt load. Cost-cutting has also included forced furloughs and suspension of 401-K contributions.
“We want people in our local community to know what this company is doing to local news, and we want Gannett shareholders to know what Gannett is doing to local news,” said Chris Damien, a criminal justice reporter and unit guild chair the Desert Sun, which covers Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley in Southern California.
Gannett Chief Communications Officer Lark-Marie Anton said the company disagreed with union’s recommendation to vote against Reed.
“During a very challenging time for our industry and economy, Gannett strives to provide competitive wages, benefits, and meaningful opportunities for all our valued employees,” Anton said in a statement.
Some of the striking newsrooms are negotiating contracts and accuse the company of dragging its feet and negotiating in bad faith, but Anton said the company continues to negotiate fairly.
Among the contract demands are a base annual salary of $60,000. The median pay for Gannett employee in 2022 was $51,035, according to the company’s proxy filing. Reed’s total annual compensation was valued at nearly $3.4 million, down from $7.7 million in 2021.
At the shareholder meeting, NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss said the union proposed lowering Gannett’s median CEO-to-employee ratio from 66:1 to 20:1. But Schleuss said the meeting last just eight minutes and Reed didn’t address any questions.
“What a complete joke. Mike Reed needs to go,” Schleuss said in a series of tweets.
Gannett, which owns USA Today and more than 200 other daily U.S. newspapers with print editions, announced last August that it would lay off newsroom staff to lower costs as it struggles with declining revenue amid a downturn in ad sales and customer subscriptions.
The newspaper industry has struggled for years with such challenges, as advertising shifts from print to digital, and readers abandon local newspapers for online sources of information and entertainment. Major newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post have gained substantial digital audiences for coverage of broad topics, but regional and local papers have struggled to replicate that success in narrower markets.
In its first quarter earnings report this year, Gannett said its digital subscriptions had grown 15% year-over-year, and revenue from digital circulation grew 20%. The company reported a $10.3 million profit versus a $3 million loss in the same period last year, although revenue fell by 10.6%. The company also reported repaying $37 million in debt.
According to the NewsGuild, Gannett’s workforce has shrunk 47% in the last three years due to layoffs and attrition. At some newspapers, the union said the headcount has fallen by as much as 90%.
The Arizona Republic, for example, has gone from 140 newsroom employees in 2018 to 89 this year, the NewsGuild said. The Austin American-Statesman’s newsroom shrunk during that period from 110 employees in 2018 to 41 this year.
Some newspapers have forsaken coverage of local sports or business, the union said. Reporters have had to take on several unrelated beats. Some publications have dropped local news coverage altogether to focus on regional news.
Rick Edmonds, a media business analyst for the Poynter Institute, said that while the union isn’t powerful enough to prevent layoffs, the strike shows it has gained momentum.
Schleuss said 18 Gannett newsrooms have unionized in the last five years. Two more newsrooms voted to unionize Monday: the Athens Banner-Herald and the Savannah Morning News, both in Georgia. | 2023-06-05T20:17:07+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/hundreds-of-journalists-strike-to-demand-leadership-change-at-biggest-us-newspaper-chain/ |
CLARESHOLM, AB, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Alberta, Canada, today the largest solar power plant of Canada, the Claresholm Solar farm has been successfully commissioned and started daily operation of electricity power generation. China leading solar PV module brand Astronergy is proud of the delivery of over 180 MWdc ASTRO series PV panels for this solar farm.
The Claresholm Solar farm locates 13km southeast of Claresholm town in the municipal district of Willow Creek in southern Alberta. With total investment of C$200m ($162.76m), this farm occupies 1,280 acres of agriculture lands and planned an installation of 132 MWac. There are 455,758 Astronergy PV panels shipped from China to Canada since 2020 to be installed in a fixed-tilt racking structure.
The Claresholm Solar farm is expected to directly reduce CO2 emission of around 149,000 metric tons each year when it starts to work. Meanwhile, approximately 33,000 households nearby can benefit from the renewable power it generated.
Claresholm Solar is a joint venture between Capstone Infrastructure, a renewable energy investment company based in Canada, and Obton, a Danish investment company involved in the development of solar and wind power projects.
"I'd like to highlight Astronergy as the supplier and manufacturer of Claresholm Solar's bi-facial panels, which are the most advanced technology available in the market. And I'd like to emphasize the significant increase in generation capacity and efficiency of the panels supplied by Astronergy for the project. Our experience working with Astronergy on Claresholm Solar gave us a high level of confidence in terms of quality and ability to deliver, which is why the company has been selected for two more solar projects currently in development (Kneehill and Michichi)", said by David Eva, CEO of Capstone Infrastructure.
The Astronergy panels supplied for this Claresholm Solar project is ASTRO Series reinforced bifacial module with double glass (front side 2.5mm tempered and rear side 2.5mm semi-tempered). Enhanced with excellent encapsulation structure and strengthened frame, this type is specially designed for severe hail (45mm, 30.7m/s), unfriendly environment with high reliability requirements. The module has passed severe Damp & Heat 2000hours and Thermal Cycle 600 and PID 300 tests which were verified and approved by CSA certificate-C450 and PVEL certificate-PQP.
"We are pleased to join this project to build the largest solar PV farm so far in Canada. We set up a special sales team to follow up the entire process including communications, production, quality control, shipment, installation and etc. We had very good cooperation experience with Capstone Infrastructure." Said by Samuel Zhang, vice president of Astronergy, global sales and marketing.
About Astronergy:
Astronergy is committed to becoming the most competitive PV module manufacturer in the world, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, distribution and sales of high-efficient solar cells and PV modules. As a reliable and technology-leading brand Astronergy was honored by PVEL/DNV GL as "Top Performer" among module manufacturers for six times. And the brand also has been listed as the world's Tier 1 supplier of PV modules by Bloomberg.
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The Pharr Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a diesel theft case.
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, officers received a call from a Stripes store clerk, located at 1901 N. Tesoro in Pharr, in reference to a suspected theft of diesel fuel, according to a press release from the Pharr PD.
The employee had become suspicious after noticing a pickup truck had been parked at the pump for a long period of time without registering any activity.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered an abandoned makeshift device inside the fuel pump that was being used to bypass the system that registers inside the store.
After investigating, police discovered that the station had been targeted several times and $8,000 to $10,000 worth of diesel has been stolen from the location.
Police believe that there are several people and vehicles involved in the scheme. Police have tracked down a suspect and one suspected vehicle. Police are also looking for the following vehicles:
- 3500 Black Dodge Ram (2012-2014)
- Gold Ford F-250 (2010)
- Gray Chevy Tahoe (2016-2017)
Suspected people and vehicles:
Vehicle recovered during the investigation and believed to have been used during this operation: | 2022-06-22T04:33:23+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/pharr-police-identifies-suspects-in-diesel-theft-scheme/ |
Recently, I watched a video of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents vice-chair questioning if the University of Minnesota-Morris had become too diverse. He said his concern grew out of letters from two friends whose children “didn’t feel comfortable” at the school, where more than 40 percent of the student body is Black, Indigenous or otherwise identifies as persons of color. He wondered aloud if the increased diversity was costing the school enrollment and money.
It was an uncomfortable moment, and one that led a former regent to call for the vice-chair’s immediate resignation before the vice chair later apologized.
As unpopular as his question may be, I’m not upset that he asked it. As the managing director of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity, I have seen that resistance sometimes takes the form of questioning. The speaker doesn’t openly declare disagreement; they simply pose a question to ask if a thing should exist, which sows doubt and slows progress.
Those of us seeking change can’t address opposition if it never shows its face. The urge to be nice and avoid hard, uncomfortable topics often holds us back. For many people of color in the workplace, it’s the tone-deaf conversations about the weather and weekends amid a racial reckoning that is bothersome.
We have to talk about the challenging things, the vice-chairman’s comments among them. We can’t achieve racial equity without addressing racism. Quick fixes won’t lead to lasting change.
I found it ironic that the experience the vice-chair referred to that drove his friends to write to him and that he suggests may be the driver of decreased enrollment, is the same uncomfortable experience marginalized groups contend with every day at school and at work. That is to say that the University of Minnesota-Morris does not exist in a vacuum.
If we zoom out, we see that lower college enrollment since 2022 is a part of a national trend. Since 2020, enrollment by Native Americans dropped by 13%, Black Americans by nearly 9 percent, whites by more than 8 percent, Latin Americans by more than 7%, and Asians by nearly 5 percent, according to data compiled by EducationData.Org. In many cases, this is due to financial difficulties or the need to immediately earn a living. Others may pursue careers that don’t require a degree.
I echo the acting chancellor of the Morris campus’ response that students of color would be shocked by the suggestion that the campus is too diverse. In fact, there isn’t enough diversity on college campuses, and students of color feel that reality more than anyone.
Our college campuses are particularly important to our business sector because that’s where the business leaders of the future will come from. Companies with higher levels of diversity are more profitable than those with lower levels of representation of women and people of color, McKinsey & Co. found in a 2020 study.
For some, the browning of our society and our world feels confronting, and yet it’s a conversation we must continue to explore not only as we build a path towards racial equity, but also as we seek to bolster our nation’s competitiveness over the coming decades.
If our country eliminated racial disparities in education, employment, health and incarceration, a 2018 study found, the U.S. economy could be $8 trillion larger by 2050.
In addition, the Alana Community Brain Trust found the opportunity cost of racism in Minnesota, via loss of income, lack of homeownership, tax burdens and business losses, to be in the neighborhood of $287 billion.
If we leave things unsaid, decision-makers may harbor feelings that govern how they do business, which ultimately keeps things the way they’ve always been. The impact of that would be to leave the same groups in the lurch that have been traditionally marginalized.
One of the greatest lessons I learned running multi-million dollar brands was that in order to create solutions that have sustainable impact, you must correctly diagnose the problem in the first place. In a 1962 essay in the New York Times, James Baldwin wrote, “Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
I don’t think the solution to any problem in this nation is to have less diversity. If we avoid the hard truths and lean out instead of leaning in, we’ll squander our collective potential and undermine the very premise of America.
What more could our schools, our state, this nation be if we faced our painful truths and then took advantage of the learning to pursue the growth that naturally comes next?
Tiffani Daniels is the managing director of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity. She received her MBA from the University of Michigan, and was previously a brand manager for General Mills.
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A man was arrested for the smuggling attempt of more than $430,000 in cocaine and crystal meth through the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, according to an arrest affidavit.
Marco Antonio Llamas Salgado, 21, arrived at about 11:55 a.m. March 9 at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge. He was driving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra.
Llamas Salgado stated he was originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and went to visit family in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. He added he traveled from Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico with a family member because they had an appointment at the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo.
Llamas Salgado further stated he was traveling to Laredo to go shopping. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers referred him to an X-ray scan due to his unusual travel itinerary. The scan revealed anomalies within the floor of the vehicle, states the arrest affidavit.
Further inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a non-factory compartment which contained bundles that tested positive for cocaine.
Homeland Security Investigations special agents took over the case. Special agents decided to release Llamas Salgado and initiate surveillance. At about 1:30 p.m., Llamas Salgado was released. He then made several suspicious stops and even parked around the San Agustin Plaza before traveling north on Interstate 35.
Special agents requested that U.S. Border Patrol agents detain him at the checkpoint. Llamas Salgado was returned to the Juarez-Lincoln international bridge. In a post-arrest interview, Llamas Salgado said he accepted an offer to pick up bulk cash in the United States to be smuggled to Mexico, authorities said.
Llamas Salgado stated he was aware the vehicle had a “clavo,” a compartment which is utilized to conceal contraband. He denied knowledge that the vehicle contained narcotics, according to court documents.
“(Llamas Salgado) stated he was going to be paid 10% of the total bulk cash he was going to smuggle from the United States to Mexico,” states the affidavit.
A search of the vehicle revealed two aftermarket compartments located in the floor of the vehicle. CBP officers then discovered 12 packages of cocaine and two packages of crystal meth. The cocaine weighed 30.33 pounds and the meth 2.8 pounds. The narcotics had a combined street value of $431,392, according to CBP.
Llamas Salgado was arrested and charged with import, attempt to import and conspire to import cocaine and crystal meth. | 2023-03-14T20:41:34+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/laredo-cbp-officers-seize-430k-cocaine-crystal-17838955.php |
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said on Friday that “extreme MAGA” Republicans view Social Security as a “Ponzi scheme,” calling on Democrats to work to protect the program.
“The Extreme MAGA Republican crowd claims Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. More evidence they want to destroy it. Dems must stop them,” Jeffries tweeted, using an acronym for former President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
The White House and Democrats have been arguing this week with the GOP over whether Social Security and Medicare are at risk as part of some Republican Congress members’ proposals.
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden accused some Republicans of wanting to “sunset” Social Security and Medicare in exchange for agreeing to vote to raise the debt ceiling. Sunsetting would mean that Congress would need to reauthorize these programs for them to continue.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has said any cuts to Social Security and Medicare are “off the table” in negotiations over the debt limit.
Biden was referring to a proposal that Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) put forward last year in which he called for sunsetting all federal legislation after five years, saying, “If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.”
Some Republicans heckled Biden in response to his statement, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) yelling “liar” and others saying “no” or booing.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has distanced himself from Scott’s proposal, saying in an interview on a podcast on Thursday that “it’s clearly the Rick Scott plan, it is not the Republican plan.”
“And that’s the view of the Speaker of the House as well,” McConnell continued.
The White House and Scott have gone back and forth the past couple days, with Scott saying his proposals would not cut Social Security and Medicare and the Biden administration accusing him of wanting to be the “national poster-child” for Republican attacks on the programs.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) said in a CNN interview that Biden’s claims are “not true” and that no Republican has pushed for sunsetting the two programs specifically in exchange for raising the debt limit. | 2023-02-10T17:59:08+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/hill-politics/jeffries-says-extreme-maga-republicans-consider-social-security-a-ponzi-scheme-must-stop-them/ |
BOSTON (AP) — A subsidiary of health care company Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations that it violated federal and state law by providing free products to a surgeon to induce him to use its products in procedures, prosecutors said Friday.
Under the settlement with DePuy Synthes, the company acknowledges and accepts responsibility for giving the surgeon implants and instruments for spinal surgeries from 2013 though 2018, federal prosecutors said.
“We have fully cooperated with the government throughout its investigation of the allegations and were credited for that cooperation in the settlement,” Johnson & Johnson said in a statement. “This settlement avoids further lengthy legal processes. We are committed to ensuring our employees conduct business in a way that complies with our credo and with all laws and regulations.”
DePuy, headquartered in Raynham, Massachusetts, manufactures and distributes medical devices including spinal implants.
The surgeon, whose name was redacted in the agreement, performed more than 20 operations over the course of multiple trips to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, during which he used about $100,000 worth of DePuy products that company sales representatives had provided to him.
The surgeon and the hospitals in which the procedures were performed did not pay for the products.
Prosecutors said DePuy provided them to induce the surgeon to use the company’s products in spine surgeries performed on Medicare and Medicaid patients in Massachusetts in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute, which is intended to ensure that medical providers’ judgments are are based on the best interests of patients and not compromised by improper financial incentives.
“Unlawful kickbacks can severely distort medical judgment as well as the market for medical devices,” U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins said in a statement. “The millions of patients that depend on our health care system deserve untainted medical decisions.”
About $7.2 million of the $9.75 million settlement will go to the federal government, and about $2.5 million to the state. More than $1.8 million of the federal portion will go to the whistleblower who brought the original suit in 2017 under a legal provision that lets private parties sue on behalf of the government and share in any recovery. | 2023-01-21T18:38:50+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-jj-subsidiary-to-pay-9-75m-to-resolve-kickback-allegations/ |
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Which Bluetooth headphones for kids are better?
Kids love headphones that allow them to be entertained or do schoolwork uninterrupted. However, the design, size and volume of adult headphones won’t work for smaller heads and little ears. Fortunately, there are headphones made especially for kids.
To help parents choose, we tested both the Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ and JLab JBuddies Studio headphones. While our adult testers analyzed the headphones for safety, durability and functionality, our kid testers weighed in on their appeal, comfort and ease of use. Our testing process focused on real-world use to help you make an informed selection.
Key features to consider when shopping for kids’ headphones
Sound quality
Sound quality is a top concern when choosing headphones for both adults and children. Most kids aren’t audiophiles yet and don’t mind not having an immersive listening experience. However, the sound kids’ headphones produce should be crisp and clear.
Volume limiter
Anyone can damage their hearing by listening to headphones at high volumes. However, sounds that are too loud can be especially damaging to kids’ ears. For this reason, the noise output of kids’ headphones should not exceed 85 decibels. This is a common feature of well-made headphones for kids.
Types
Most kids’ headphones have an over-the-ear design. Earbuds (also called in-ear headphones) are available, but they aren’t practical for most kids. They also aren’t safe for young kids who tend to put small objects in their mouths. They may feel uncomfortable in small ears.
Comfortable fit
Anyone who wears headphones puts comfort at the top of their list of priorities. It’s especially important for kids. Children aren’t likely to wear headphones that pinch, rub or irritate their ears. The best headphones for kids have nicely cushioned ear cups, padded headbands and an adjustable design to optimize comfort.
Appearance
While the appearance of headphones isn’t their most important aspect, many youngsters prefer a pair that’s colorful or adorned with fun graphics and characters. However, some kids’ headphones resemble those made for adults. These may appeal to kids who want to feel grown up. A quality set should offer appealing aesthetics, notable sound and a comfortable fit.
Kids’ headphones worth considering
Our experience with Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ Kids’ Headphones
The Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ Headphones outpaced the JBuddies Studio headphones for their outstanding features. Not only do they produce clear sound and are comfortable to wear, but they’re available in bright colors and come with stickers kids can use to decorate them.
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Why we recommend Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ Kids’ Headphones
Fun colors, good sound and comfort features put the Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ at the top of our list. These headphones impressed us before they were unboxed thanks to the peek-a-boo window that provides a clear view of the product.
Once opened, the headphones are simple to set up and connect to Bluetooth. The sound is clear and the controls are easy for kids to adjust. We love that the ear cups and headband are nicely cushioned and that the headphones can easily be adjusted for a precise fit. They also fold for storage. Although it’s somewhat thin, a bag for carrying and storage is included.
We were also impressed with the sound that’s clear but doesn’t exceed 85 decibels. The inline microphone is adequate for kids. We like that these headphones come with a BuddyJack so multiple kids can listen at once. In addition to being available in several colors, BuddyPhones come with stickers for the ear cups.
While a good value, we have some concerns about longevity from frequent use by a child. The included cable is also somewhat flimsy. These are common concerns with products in this class.
What are JLab JBuddies Studio Kids’ Headphones?
With a similar price and sound quality, the JLab JBuddies Studio Headphones are worthy contenders. They’re lacking some of the features of the BuddyPhones, but still offer notable comfort. The adult-like appearance is great for kids who like the look of tech.
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Why we recommend JLab JBuddies Studio Kids’ Headphones
JLab JBuddies Studio Kids’ Headphones are another quality set with decent sound, consistent audio quality and a maximum volume of 85 decibels to protect young ears. Although they don’t come in a peek-a-boo box, they’re easy to set up and connect to Bluetooth and have kid-friendly controls. We also like that they get long battery life per charge.
The appearance of these headphones is not as whimsical as the colorful options and ear cup stickers of the BuddyPhones. However, the techy appearance isn’t a deal-breaker.
We like that the padding of the ear cups makes them comfortable to wear, even though they lack cushioning on the headband. Despite a few concerns about durability and longevity, the price point makes them a good value for the cost.
Should I get Onanoff BuddyPhones Explore+ or JLab JBuddies Studio Kids’ Headphones?
Although the BuddyPhones Explore+ and JLab JBuddies Studio headphones are similar in price, durability and sound quality, we give the BuddyPHones Explore+ a slight edge for their extremely comfortable fit that includes a padded headband and fun color options. The BuddyJack function is another great feature for kids who love to share their listening experience with siblings or friends. However, kids who prefer headphones that have a more adult appearance are likely to prefer the sophisticated looks of the JBuddies.
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