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Authorities say a hiker in Northern California died after being swept into the ocean over the weekend.
Shelter Cove Fire Department Chief Nick Pape said that rescue crews were sent Sunday afternoon to help two hikers after big waves crashed into a Humboldt County seaside trail.
Pape said that the pair was part of a group of hikers in a portion of the Lost Coast Trail near a beach.
When the first hiker was swept into the water, the second attempted to help but was carried deeper into the ocean.
The conscious person was taken by helicopter to a hospital and was in stable condition.
The second person was declared dead at the scene. | 2022-05-31T22:44:17+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/1-hiker-dead-1-hurt-after-waves-inundate-california-trail |
GORDON, Mark
Age 59, of Dayton, passed away Sat., Nov. 12, 2022. Visitation 9:30am-10:30am, Nov. 19 at Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church, Mason. Westbrock Funeral Home, Dayton, OH.
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1712 Wayne Ave | 2022-11-17T07:18:46+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/gordon-mark/Y56UXVAR5FECLDYRP4KR46KMCY/ |
Sheboygan County police chase, crash; driver arrested
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - One person was arrested in Sheboygan County following a police chase and crash.
According to the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, a deputy observed a vehicle speeding on State Highway 57 near County Road V in the Village of Waldo.
He pulled out to stop the vehicle when it turned eastbound on State Highway 28. The vehicle attempted to elude the deputy at high speeds, according to the sheriff's office.
At that time, the driver failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway at the intersection with County Road U / M. Minor injuries were reported.
Sheboygan County police chase, crash; driver arrested
The driver was arrested for eluding, recklessly endangering safety, and absolute sobriety (someone under 21 who has been consuming intoxicants). He was also cited for speeding, failure to maintain control, and underage person transporting intoxicants (alcohol). Two passengers were also cited for underage drinking.
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The total length of this pursuit was less than 1.5 miles. | 2023-06-12T14:24:41+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/sheboygan-county-police-chase-crash-driver-arrested |
Combining Andersen's industry-leading window and door innovations with Ubiquitous Energy's patented transparent solar technology to bring solar-powered windows and doors into homes
BAYPORT, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of the #1 innovative window and door brand*, and Ubiquitous Energy, the world leader in transparent solar technology, have entered into an agreement to jointly develop a first-of-its-kind energy generating window and door products.
The companies are working together to bring products to market that will revolutionize solar generation for residential and light commercial buildings. The products will leverage Ubiquitous Energy's UE Power™ technology, the only patented and visibly transparent photovoltaic glass coating that harnesses solar power to generate electricity, while remaining almost indistinguishable from traditional windows. With this revolutionary technology, the products the companies are jointly developing are intended to bring renewable energy generation to windows and doors while providing a clear, natural experience that is similar to what is expected from traditional windows and doors.
"By combining Andersen's expertise in crafting innovative window and door products that deliver quality, design aesthetic and energy efficiency with the unique properties of UE Power™ technology, our vision is to develop products that go beyond energy efficiency to energy generation," said Brandon Berg, senior vice president, research, development and innovation, Andersen Corporation. "This is a powerful opportunity to leverage our industry leadership, product development expertise and manufacturing capabilities to help bring innovative new products to the marketplace that will improve the homeowner experience and make the world a better place."
Andersen is a leading investor in Ubiquitous Energy and a longtime pioneer in the window and door industry with more than 225 patents to its name over time. Andersen's investment in Ubiquitous Energy represents the company's future-focused interest in advancing the fenestration industry with disruptive technology solutions that have the potential to elevate the industry and contribute to a healthier environment.
The companies began their relationship with an investment from Andersen in Ubiquitous Energy's Series B financing in 2021. Since then, Ubiquitous Energy has demonstrated significant progress, validating its large area coating equipment with the ability to uniformly coat floor-to-ceiling glass in addition to advancing its next-generation materials pipeline using artificial intelligence. UE Power™ technology serves as a visibly transparent solar panel that adds renewable energy generation capability to window and door glass while maintaining visual aesthetics. Ubiquitous Energy is actively raising funding to accelerate commercialization efforts, including funding for a U.S.-based manufacturing facility that will supply the first transparent solar window and door units to Andersen and other partners and customers.
"We are excited to continue to deepen our relationship with Andersen to together create the first UE Power™ window and door products for residential and light commercial buildings. Our companies have a shared goal of changing the way the world uses solar power and positively impacting the environment in a big way without compromising aesthetics or function," said Susan Stone, chief executive officer, Ubiquitous Energy.
ABOUT ANDERSEN CORPORATION
Andersen was founded in 1903 on the philosophy of working "all together" to deliver on its promise to its customers. Every day, the company's more than 13,000 employees are empowered to imagine what's possible and do what's right. Andersen delivers products for the way people live, unmatched performance for the comfort and security homeowners desire, and endless design options to achieve any style.
Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO® and MQ™ brands. Andersen, a privately held company, operates manufacturing sites across North America and Europe. Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. Visit us at andersenwindows.com.
Follow us on Facebook @AndersenWindows, Twitter @AndersenWindows, and Instagram @andersen_windows.
ABOUT UBIQUITOUS ENERGY, INC.
Founded in 2011, Ubiquitous Energy was started by a group of MIT and MSU scientists and engineers looking for new ways to reduce humanity's carbon footprint by seamlessly integrating solar power technology into everyday products and surfaces. With nearly 200 global patent filings, Ubiquitous Energy has the world's leading transparent solar technology – the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials all while maintaining visible transparency. To both residential and commercial building occupants, Ubiquitous Energy's solar windows provide a clear, vibrant experience that is expected from traditional Low-E windows, but with self-contained, on-board power and smart functionality. For more information please visit us at www.ubiquitous.energy or connect with us via LinkedIn.
* 2022 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects
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Nick Cannon welcomes baby No. 12
Nick Cannon has expanded his family once again.
"The Masked Singer" host and model Alyssa Scott had a daughter, Halo Marie Cannon, on Dec. 14, Scott revealed on Instagram Thursday. Their daughter — Cannon's 12th child to date — arrived roughly one year after the death of the duo's son Zen, who died at age 5 months from brain cancer.
"December 14, 2022. Our lives are forever changed," Scott wrote. "Zen is in every breath I take. I know his spirit was with us in the room that morning. I know he is watching down on us. He shows me signs every day. I will hold onto this memory forever."
She added, "I will remember the sound of Nick's voice saying 'it's a girl' and the look of everything we've been through flash across his face. I will remember the sound of her crying out with her first breath and feeling her heartbeat against mine."
Scott had shared photos throughout her pregnancy on social media.
Cannon has fathered a dozen children to date.
Cannon has three children with model Brittany Bell — sons Rise Messiah, 10 weeks, and Golden Sagon, 5, and daughter Powerful Queen, 2.
He also has three children with Abby De La Rosa — Beautiful Zeppelin, 6 weeks, and twins Zion and Zillion, 18 months — and 11-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey.
Cannon's also father to son Legendary Love, 5 months, with model Bre Tiesi and daughter Onyx Ice Cole, 3 months, with model LaNisha Cole. | 2022-12-30T00:39:07+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/nick-cannon-baby-12/42363832 |
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For an outcome which ranks among the most frustrating in his 24 NFL seasons, Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared at ease on Wednesday when asked to relive the nightmare of Buffalo’s most recent trip to Kansas City.
McDermott managed to even crack a few smiles as if to welcome questions of Buffalo squandering a three-point lead in the final 13 seconds of regulation of a 42-36 overtime loss to the Chiefs in an AFC divisional playoff game in January.
“Well, I mean that did happen. That’s part of our past,” he said.
“You learn from things like that and you move forward and you’re not afraid to learn from things and correct things and adjust and evolve,” McDermott added. “I’m just comfortable with this football team, comfortable going out there today and practicing and trying to get us better.”
As much as McDermott was open to addressing the topic with reporters, the game dubbed “13 Seconds” is something he didn’t broach with his team as Buffalo prepares to play at Kansas City on Sunday.
“No. I don’t think there’s a need to,” he said. “They’re aware. And this is a new team in a lot of ways. And we’ve already shown that this year in a lot of ways. And this team will take on its own identity.”
At 4-1, the Bills are in the familiar position of having won four or more of their first five games of a season for a fourth straight year.
And the Chiefs (4-1) represent a familiar opponent with the non-division rivals meeting for the fifth time in three years, with Kansas City having won three of four, including both playoff meetings.
What encourages McDermott is the Bills showing glimpses of an identity of overcoming adversity. Though they’ve enjoyed three blowout victories, including a 38-3 rout of the Steelers last weekend, the Bills have also persevered.
In rebounding from a 21-19 loss at Miami, in which Buffalo was thinned by injuries and exhausted by the South Florida humidity, the Bills rallied from a 17-point deficit in a 23-20 win over Baltimore the following week.
It was an outing in which Buffalo finally won a one-score game, after being on the losing end of its past seven decided by seven points or fewer. And it marked the largest deficit Buffalo had overcome in 11 years.
For McDermott, beating the Ravens was a tangible sign of progress.
“When you go through things like that, it doesn’t define you, but it refines you if you handle it the right way,” he said in comparing the loss to the Chiefs to beating Baltimore. “It makes things that we do better, because you do a lot of research, you do a lot of soul-searching.”
An offseason of soul-searching led to McDermott introducing the phrase “Find A Way,” in reference to his team overcoming obstacles. The Bills also went beyond messaging in muscling up an inconsistent pass rush, highlighted by the addition of Von Miller, the NFL’s active leader in sacks.
In an electrifying playoff shootout in which the Chiefs and Bills traded leads four times in the final two minutes, the eventual outcome hinged on Buffalo’s inability to sack Patrick Mahomes.
The final drive of regulation featured Mahomes completing two passes for 44 yards to set up Harrison Butker’s 49-yard field goal as time expired. The outcome could well have been different if not for Buffalo’s Jerry Hughes being a half-second late in getting to Mahomes before he completed his pass to Travis Kelce.
Miller is more than familiar with facing the Chiefs, after spending his first nine-plus seasons with AFC West rival Denver. And yet, he doesn’t have to carry the baggage of the Bills loss.
“I think the good part for me is I don’t know what happened. You know, ignorance is bliss,” Miller said.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of it on the Bills side this time, and I’m going to put my best foot forward,” he added. “They’re going to make plays, we’re going to make plays. And we just got to figure a way to make one more play.”
In putting the loss to the Chiefs behind him, center Mitch Morse said there’s only one lesson to learn from having Buffalo’s season end the way it did.
“It stings until the season’s over. But time marches on,” Morse said. “You learn from those experiences. You understand that games are truly never over until the clock his zero no matter where you are, especially there.”
NOTES: WR Isaiah McKenzie practiced fully after being cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol. ... S Jordan Poyer (ribs) practiced on a limited basis after missing one game. ... CB Christian Benford (broken hand) returned to practice after missing two games.
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Mindgruve Recognized as Gold Winner in International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindgruve, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the U.S., has been named a gold winner in the strategic communication category of the prestigious MarCom Awards. The team won for its "Let's Find a Way" client campaign for First Horizon Bank. The MarCom Awards recognize outstanding achievement by creative professionals in the concept, direction, design and production of marketing and communication materials and programs.
MarCom winners are selected from over 300 categories in Print, Web, Video and Strategic Communications with entries throughout the United States, Canada, and 43 other countries. Mindgruve's winning campaign was an effort to expand brand awareness and establish trust with existing and potential clients in the bank's portfolio of markets.
"Our team of strategists, creatives, and media experts worked in collaboration to ideate and launch the 'Let's Find a Way' campaign for First Horizon," says Chad Robley, Mindgruve's Chief Executive Officer. "Our multi channel, creative campaign launch was a big success while driving outstanding results for our client. It's an honor to be recognized for our work on this campaign."
Mindgruve continues to grow and expand its client roster across a variety of industries such as skincare, apparel, retail, healthcare, technology and finance. Recent new business wins include First Horizon Bank, QuietKat, Dupont and Bay City Brewing Company, among others.
MarCom is one of the oldest, largest and most-respected creative competitions in the world. Winners range from huge international creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies. MarCom is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMPC), a 27-year-old international organization consisting of several thousand creative professionals.
Complete results of the 2022 MarCom awards can be found here.
We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. For more information, visit https://mindgruve.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
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SouthState Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results, Declares an Increase in the Quarterly Cash Dividend
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) today released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022.
The Company reported consolidated net income of $1.57 per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.39 per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and compared to $1.39 per diluted common share one year ago.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) totaled $1.62 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.69 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and compared to $1.87 per diluted share one year ago. Adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2022 excludes $4.2 million of merger and branch consolidation related expense (after-tax).
"We are pleased to report very strong performance in the second quarter, with record pre-provision net revenue, robust loan growth, and continued strength in asset quality," said John C. Corbett, Chief Executive Officer. "Our strong revenue growth in the quarter and limited expense growth combined to produce 12% operating leverage. We are also pleased that our pre-provision net revenue per diluted share rose almost 30% from Q1 levels."
Highlights of the second quarter of 2022 include:
Returns
Reported and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $1.57 and $1.62 (Non-GAAP), respectively
Net Income and Adjusted Net Income of $119.2 million and $123.4 million (Non-GAAP), respectively
Return on Average Common Equity of 9.36%* and Reported and Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity of 16.6%* (Non-GAAP) and 17.2%* (Non-GAAP), respectively
Return on Average Assets ("ROAA") and Adjusted ROAA of 1.04%* and 1.08%* (Non-GAAP), respectively
Pre-Provision Net Revenue ("PPNR") of $176.8 million (Non-GAAP), or 1.55%* PPNR ROAA (Non-GAAP)
PPNR per weighted average diluted share (Non-GAAP) of $2.32, up nearly 30% from the prior quarter's $1.79 and up 46% from $1.59 one year ago
Book Value per Share of $66.64 decreased by $1.66 per share compared to the prior quarter primarily due to the $2.60 per share impact from the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Tangible Book Value ("TBV") per Share of $39.47 (Non-GAAP), down $1.58, or 3.8% from the prior quarter
Recorded a provision for credit losses of $19.3 million compared to a negative provision for credit losses of $8.4 million in the prior quarter
∗ Annualized
Performance
Net Interest Income of $314.3 million; Core Net Interest Income (non-GAAP) (excluding loan accretion and deferred fees on PPP) increased $47.8 million from prior quarter
Net Interest Margin ("NIM"), non-tax equivalent and tax equivalent (non-GAAP) of 3.10% and 3.12%, respectively, up 0.35% from prior quarter
Total deposit cost of 0.06%, up 1 basis point from prior quarter
Noninterest Income of $88.3 million, up $2.2 million compared to the prior quarter, with a $4.8 million increase in fee income on deposit accounts offset by a $5.1 million decline in mortgage banking income
Noninterest Income represented 0.77% of average assets for the second quarter of 2022
Noninterest Expense, excluding merger and branch consolidation related expense (Non-GAAP), increased $7.5 million compared to the prior quarter; salaries and employee benefits declined by $636 thousand
Efficiency ratio and adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) improved to 54.9% and 53.6%, respectively, from prior quarter's 63.0% and 60.1%, respectively
Balance Sheet / Credit
Fed funds and interest-earning cash of $4.2 billion represents 9.0% of assets
Loan production† of $3.9 billion, excluding production by legacy Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. ("ACBI")
Loans, excluding PPP loans, increased $1.5 billion, or 22.0% annualized. Of the second quarter loan growth, 53% was commercial loan growth, led by commercial and industrial loans, and 47% was consumer growth, led by consumer real estate loans.
Loans, excluding PPP loans, grew 12.3% over the last year
Deposits increased $100.0 million, or 1.0% annualized, with core deposit growth totaling $224.1 million, or 2.5% annualized
36.9% of total deposits are noninterest-bearing checking
Net charge-offs of $2.3 million, or 0.03% annualized
† Loan production indicates committed balance total
Subsequent Events
The Board of Directors of the Company increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.49 per share to $0.50 per share; the dividend is payable on August 19, 2022 to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2022
Financial Performance
Performance and Capital Ratios
Balance Sheet
Net Interest Income and Margin
Noninterest Income and Expense
Loans and Deposits
The following table presents a summary of the loan portfolio by type (dollars in thousands):
Asset Quality
Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL")
Below is a table showing the roll forward of the ACL and UFC for the second quarter of 2022:
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 29, 2022. Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free by dialing 844-200-6205. The number for international participants is (929) 526-1599. The conference ID number is 322914. Alternatively, individuals may listen to the live webcast of the presentation by visiting SouthStateBank.com. An audio replay of the live webcast is expected to be available by the evening of July 29, 2022 on the Investor Relations section of SouthStateBank.com.
SouthState Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., the Company's nationally chartered bank subsidiary, provides consumer, commercial, mortgage and wealth management solutions to more than one million customers throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia. The Bank also serves clients coast to coast through its correspondent banking division. Additional information is available at SouthStateBank.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
Statements included in this press release include non-GAAP measures and should be read along with the accompanying tables that provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional useful information, which allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP.
Footnotes to tables:
Includes loan accretion (interest) income related to the discount on acquired loans of $12.8 million, $6.7 million, $7.7 million, $5.2 million and $6.3 million, respectively, during the five quarters above.
Adjusted earnings, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted EPS, and adjusted return on average equity are non-GAAP measures and exclude the gains or losses on sales of securities, merger and branch consolidation related expense, initial PCL on nonPCD loans and unfunded commitments from acquisitions and extinguishment of debt cost. Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted measures provide additional useful information that allows readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the company. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. Adjusted earnings and the related adjusted return measures (non-GAAP) exclude the following from net income (GAAP) on an after-tax basis: (a) pre-tax merger and branch consolidation related expense of $5.4 million, $10.3 million, $6.6 million, $17.6 million and $33.0 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively; and (b) net securities gains of $2,000, $64,000, and $36,000 for the quarters ended December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021, and June 30, 2021, respectively; (c) initial PCL on nonPCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from ACBI of $17.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022; and (d) extinguishment of debt cost of $11.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
The tangible measures are non-GAAP measures and exclude the effect of period end or average balance of intangible assets. The tangible returns on equity and common equity measures also add back the after-tax amortization of intangibles to GAAP basis net income. Management believes that these non-GAAP tangible measures provide additional useful information, particularly since these measures are widely used by industry analysts for companies with prior merger and acquisition activities. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance or financial condition as promulgated under GAAP, and investors should consider the company's performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the company. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company's results or financial condition as reported under GAAP. The sections titled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP" provide tables that reconcile non-GAAP measures to GAAP.
Adjusted efficiency ratio is calculated by taking the noninterest expense excluding merger and branch consolidation related expense and amortization of intangible assets, divided by net interest income and noninterest income excluding securities gains (losses). The pre-tax amortization expenses of intangible assets were $8.8 million, $8.5 million, $8.5 million, $8.5 million and $9.0 million, for the quarters ended June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively.
The dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing total dividends paid during the period by the total net income for the same period.
June 30, 2022 ratios are estimated and may be subject to change pending the final filing of the FR Y-9C; all other periods are presented as filed.
Statements included in this communication, which are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy and SouthState. Words and phrases such as "may," "approximately," "continue," "should," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "is likely," "look ahead," "look forward," "believes," "will," "intends," "estimates," "strategy," "plan," "could," "potential," "possible" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
SouthState cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to, among other things, timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, include, among others, the following: (1) economic downturn risk, potentially resulting in deterioration in the credit markets, inflation, greater than expected noninterest expenses, excessive loan losses and other negative consequences, which risks could be exacerbated by potential continued negative economic developments resulting from the Covid19 pandemic, or from federal spending cuts and/or one or more federal budget-related impasses or actions; (2) interest rate risk primarily resulting from the interest rate environment, rising interest rates, and their impact on the Bank's earnings, including from the correspondent and mortgage divisions, housing demand, the market value of the bank's loan and securities portfolios, and the market value of SouthState's equity; (3) risks related to the merger and integration of SouthState and Atlantic Capital including, among others, (i) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer than anticipated to be realized, (ii) the risk that the integration of Atlantic Capital's operations into SouthState's operations will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected or that the parties are otherwise unable to successfully integrate Atlantic Capital's businesses into SouthState's businesses, (iii) the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the merger, and (iv) reputational risk and the reaction of each company's customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the merger; (4) risks relating to the continued impact of the Covid19 pandemic on the Company, including possible impact to the Company and its employees from contacting Covid19, and to efficiencies and the control environment due to the changing work environment and to our results of operations due to government stimulus and other interventions to mitigate the impact of the pandemic; (5) the impact of increasing digitization of the banking industry and movement of customers to on-line platforms, and the possible impact on the Bank's results of operations, customer base, expenses, suppliers and operations; (6) controls and procedures risk, including the potential failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures; (7) potential deterioration in real estate values; (8) the impact of competition with other financial institutions, including pricing pressures (including those resulting from the CARES Act) and the resulting impact, including as a result of compression to net interest margin; (9) risks relating to the ability to retain our culture and attract and retain qualified people; (10) credit risks associated with an obligor's failure to meet the terms of any contract with the bank or otherwise fail to perform as agreed under the terms of any loan-related document; (11) risks related to the ability of the company to pursue its strategic plans which depend upon certain growth goals in our lines of business; (12) liquidity risk affecting the Bank's ability to meet its obligations when they come due; (13) risks associated with an anticipated increase in SouthState's investment securities portfolio, including risks associated with acquiring and holding investment securities or potentially determining that the amount of investment securities SouthState desires to acquire are not available on terms acceptable to SouthState; (14) price risk focusing on changes in market factors that may affect the value of traded instruments in "mark-to-market" portfolios; (15) transaction risk arising from problems with service or product delivery; (16) compliance risk involving risk to earnings or capital resulting from violations of or nonconformance with laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices, or ethical standards; (17) regulatory change risk resulting from new laws, rules, regulations, accounting principles, proscribed practices or ethical standards, including, without limitation, the possibility that regulatory agencies may require higher levels of capital above the current regulatory-mandated minimums and including the impact of the CARES Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations, and the possibility of changes in accounting standards, policies, principles and practices, including changes in accounting principles relating to loan loss recognition (CECL); (18) strategic risk resulting from adverse business decisions or improper implementation of business decisions; (19) reputation risk that adversely affects earnings or capital arising from negative public opinion; (20) cybersecurity risk related to the dependence of SouthState on internal computer systems and the technology of outside service providers, as well as the potential impacts of internal or external security breaches, which may subject the company to potential business disruptions or financial losses resulting from deliberate attacks or unintentional events; (21) reputational and operational risks associated with environment, social and governance (ESG) matters, including the impact of recently issued proposed regulatory guidance and regulation relating to climate change; (22) greater than expected noninterest expenses; (23) excessive loan losses; (24) potential deposit attrition, higher than expected costs, customer loss and business disruption associated with the Atlantic Capital integration, and potential difficulties in maintaining relationships with key personnel; (25) reputational risk and possible higher than estimated reduced revenue from announced changes in the Bank's consumer overdraft programs; (26) the risks of fluctuations in market prices for SouthState common stock that may or may not reflect economic condition or performance of SouthState; (27) the payment of dividends on SouthState common stock, which is subject to legal and regulatory limitations as well as the discretion of the board of directors of SouthState, SouthState's performance and other factors; 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Road-trip charging of electric cars doesn’t have to be so hard.
That’s what Tesla has essentially proven with its Supercharger network, but as of yet, no other network has come close to providing the same level of reliability or uptime, or a consistent experience.
That, and the mammoth charging infrastructure buildout necessary to support EV sales targets, appears to be the impetus behind a yet-unnamed charging network venture announced Wednesday morning that is backed by seven major global automakers: BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis.
It’s aiming to install at least 30,000 high-powered charge points in urban and highway locations “to ensure customers can charge whenever and wherever they need,” and will have “a focus on delivering an elevated customer experience,” according to an initial release, with reliability and appealing locations offering various amenities among the top priorities.
Stations on this new network will be accessible to “all battery-powered electric vehicles from any automaker using Combined Charging System (CCS) or North American Charging Standard (NACS),” the venture explained, which will cover the vast majority of EVs on the road—all except for the Nissan Leaf and a few others on the CHAdeMO standard.
350-kw, 800-volt, and NACS V4 electric car charging? Yes, yes, and yes
The network aims to offer 350-kw connectors as a starting point in its experience—a detail that may truly help satisfy drivers with road-trip charging needs, if it can coordinate all the software and hardware to function smoothly.
“We want EV customers to significantly reduce their charging times from the beginning of the joint venture,” said the seven founding members, in a joint statement to Green Car Reports. “For this, the joint venture aims for having the best charging power available on the market and technological state-of-the-art charging at all times.”
The companies wouldn’t yet say exactly whether that means Tesla NACS V4 compatibility—a necessary piece for charging some 800-volt vehicles at peak rate. But the answer’s essentially there, as they emphasized to GCR that the venture “aims for having the best charging power available on the market and technological state-of-the-art charging at all times.”
Pricing and access details haven’t yet been worked out. But it emphasized “a seamless, vehicle-integrated, best-in-class charging experience,” with the entire network powered by renewable energy. The interface will include reservations and intelligent route planning, and support for Plug & Charge technology from the start.
And if that’s not enough of a hint, GM and Mercedes-Benz are among the automakers that have already announced plans to shift to the Tesla NACS port for charging starting in 2025—and support for V4 becomes an essential piece for GM’s big electric trucks.
Putting it in perspective with Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America
To put this network’s plan for 30,000 high-power connectors in perspective: The Tesla Supercharger network now offers nearly 20,400 DC fast-charging ports (at nearly 1,900 locations), according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The vast majority of those Tesla Supercharging connectors are capable of charging compatible vehicles at up to 250 kw, with a unified interface and charging experience across the whole network.
VW’s Electrify America network offers nearly 3,600 DC fast-charging ports at about 800 charging locations. On that network, charge power starts at 150 kw and 350-kw connectors are still relatively rare.
As the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimated in a study released in June, the 30 million to 42 million EVs on U.S. roads by 2030 will require 182,000 publicly accessible DC fast-charging ports.
In some ways, what this network is doing may be essentially learning from what worked in Europe. BMW, Mercedes, Ford, VW, and Audi launched the Ionity fast-charging network there in 2017. It eventually gained more stakeholders, including Hyundai and Kia, and in the course of a few years it helped build Europe into a stronger EV market than the U.S.
In the U.S., Electrify America’s origin story is quite different, as it was created with $2 billion from the Volkswagen Group as part of the automaker’s diesel-emissions-cheating settlement with the federal government. EA has tried to expand beyond its original plan with investment from other automakers, but the tech supplier Siemens remains its sole other investor.
Charging network business details: All TBD
Virtually all the business aspects of this new joint venture are yet unannounced—including the size of the expected total investment and the amount expected of each stakeholder, which will have equal rights. The companies say that the joint venture will include the development of this network, but it might not be limited to just that.
The venture does say that it’s expecting “to meet or exceed the spirit and requirements of the U.S. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program”—a program that is being tightened with more requirements for reporting of uptime and reliability. That will make it one of many companies vying for federal funds at the state level, and the venture told Green Car Reports that it will “evaluate options to work with local governments and available public funding to enable the set-up of the network.”
Ultimately, it may expand with public or private funds, and it’s open to investment from other automakers—like Ford, Nissan, or Toyota, all of which aren’t involved at this point—or from affiliated tech companies or outside the auto industry.
The first stations in this network are due to open in the summer of 2024, with Canada due to be added at a later stage. Both GM and Mercedes-Benz, which planned significant fast-charging network buildouts in North America, say that their existing plans are unaffected.
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- Republicans in the Battery Belt are seeking to block EV mandates | 2023-07-27T09:42:57+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/automotive/internet-brands/tesla-supercharger-network-gets-first-true-rival-from-7-global-automakers/ |
(WJHL) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) posted its weekly Fugitive Friday on July 8, asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted out of Washington County.
According to the agency, 53-year-old David P. Taylor faces multiple charges from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), including identity theft, theft over $1,000 and failure to appear.
Anyone with information regarding Taylor’s whereabouts is urged to call the WCSO at 423-788-1414. | 2022-07-08T14:56:30+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/fugitive-friday-tbi-announces-id-theft-suspect-wanted-out-of-washington-co/ |
Bend Police say they arrested a woman Tuesday night who was under the influence and stole a car that someone had left running to warm it up.
It happened just after 11:00 p.m. at the Burger King parking lot along Highway 97.
Bend PD said officers interviewed witnesses who say the woman was acting erratically in the area of the Burger King and the Chevron moments before the 2008 Hyundai Elantra was taken. The owner had left the car running to warm it up, police said.
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A witness took video of the suspect. Police say officers recognized the woman as Maritza Ivy Gomez, 34, of Bend. She allegedly had been trespassed Monday night from the Best Western on Grandview Drive.
Officers found the car and Gomez in the parking lot of the Best Western, police said. The vehicle was given back to the owner.
Police say they arrested Gomez for DUII – drugs and for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. She was also cited for a violation for possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and taken to the Deschutes County Jail.
Bend Police say this serves as a reminder to not leave your car running while unattended. | 2023-03-15T21:21:01+00:00 | centraloregondaily.com | https://centraloregondaily.com/bend-duii-stolen-car-arrest-3-14-23/ |
Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.
Bonnar, who was inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame in 2013, died Thursday from “presumed heart complications while at work,” according to a statement from UFC on Saturday. No further details were released.
Bonnar, who originally was from Indiana, hadn’t fought in the UFC since 2014, and he went just 8-6 during seven years with the promotion.
He was a contestant in 2005 on the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the UFC’s long-running reality competition show. He reached the competition’s finale, where he had a spectacular, bloody brawl with Forrest Griffin.
Griffin won the decision, but the viral attention gained by the highly entertaining bout is widely credited with exposing the little-known sport to a larger worldwide audience online and on Spike TV, which broadcast it.
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” UFC president Dana White said in the statement. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.” | 2022-12-26T20:20:33+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/ufc-hall-of-famer-stephan-bonnar-dead-at-age-45/ |
BOSTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson today announced today that Angela Dowd has been elevated to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the firm effective January 1, 2023. She will share management responsibilities with Henry Chace, who has served as the firm's CIO for the past 20 years, until his retirement in April 2022 – which will ensure a smooth transition of leadership. As CIO, Dowd will oversee technology, information governance and research at the firm.
Dowd's elevation to CIO comes after 23 years of service to Burns & Levinson in the IT Department, most recently in the position of Director of Practice Innovation, where she worked with practice groups and administrative departments to increase efficiency and streamline business practices. She was selected following a nationwide search of candidates. Dowd will also continue to serve as Co-Chair of the firm's BIPOC Affinity Group.
"Over the years, Angela has been an inclusive and collaborative leader who has helped our firm achieve its strategic goals, and we are thrilled she is moving into this important CIO role," said David Rosenblatt, co-managing partner of Burns & Levinson. "She is a problem solver with excellent judgment and vision, and we are fortunate to have her leading our IT team into the future. We congratulate her on this well-earned position."
Dowd is a national leader in law firm information technology, having served on the Board of Directors of the International Legal Technical Association (ILTA) for the past six years, including two years as President of ILTA's Board. She is a frequent speaker at the annual ILTA conference on topics such as leadership, innovation and women in technology, in addition to speaking at various Association of Legal Administrators, Legal Marketing Association and the Law Firm Alliance conferences.
She received her B.S. from Cornell University in 1996.
About Burns & Levinson LLP
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with over 125 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, cannabis, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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Pepsi, Pikeville Walmart celebrate first responders
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Pepsi and Walmart partnered Thursday to celebrate area first responders, hosting a cookout in front of the Pikeville store.
Pepsi sales representative Sam Smith organized the event, inviting police officers, firefighters, military individuals, healthcare professionals, and more for a day of food, fun, and fellowship. He said it was all about taking time to celebrate the good.
“All you see is shootings and people fighting against people. Nothing like it used to be. Neighbors helping neighbors is what we need to get back to. And that’s how I grew up,” Smith said. “And that’s what we want to do. Bring police together, law enforcement, first responders, nurses, doctors.”
The event gave the city’s heroes a break from the work, giving the community a chance to share their appreciation.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have signed 35-year-old cornerback Josh Norman to the practice squad because starter Jaycee Horn’s status for Sunday’s crucial game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is up in the air.
Horn broke his left wrist in Carolina’s 37-23 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday and will have surgery Tuesday, interim coach Steve Wilks said. Wilks said it has yet to be determined if Horn will be able to play with a club on his arm or if he is done for the remainder of the season.
The Panthers signed Norman, who used to play for Carolina, to the practice squad with the intention of him playing Sunday against the Bucs. If Horn is out, Norman will back up Keith Taylor at cornerback.
“He has experience in this league and he brings veteran leadership and most importantly he possesses our DNA,” Wilks said of Norman. “I know him personally and he played for me. He understands the culture we are trying to create here and the level of play we are looking for.”
Norman spent four seasons in Carolina (2012-15), helping the Panthers reach the Super Bowl in his final season while earning All-Pro honors. But after initially placing the franchise tag on Norman following the 2015 season, then-general manager Dave Gettleman abruptly rescinded the offer.
Norman went on to sign a five-year, $75 million free-agent contract with Washington, where he spent five seasons. He also had a season in Buffalo and San Francisco, starting 14 games last season with the 49ers and forcing a career-high seven fumbles. Norman has not played this season.
“I think it is a great replacement,” said linebacker Shaq Thompson, who was teammates with Norman in 2015. “He brings a veteran presence. And he’s been in big-time moments who has been in big-time games who knows how to play in big games. He knows how to play under pressure and it is good to see him here and good to have him back here in these colors.”
The Panthers (6-9) trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) by a game in the NFC South, but still control their own destiny because of head-to-head tiebreakers.
If Carolina beats Tampa Bay and New Orleans to close the season, it will secure its first division title since 2015 despite having a losing record. If the Panthers lose Sunday, their division title hopes are over. The Panthers held Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in a check in a 21-3 win earlier this season. | 2022-12-27T01:49:45+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/sports/carolina-panthers/panthers-sign-cb-norman-horn-to-have-wrist-surgery/ |
BRUSSELS (AP) — New far-right Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni used her first visit to European Union headquarters in Brussels Thursday to declare that Italy will be a force to reckon with in EU affairs, leaving it unclear whether that was a promise or a threat from one of the bloc’s powerful founding members.
Her first foreign trip after brokering Italy’s only far-right-led government since World War II was not the ordinary kind of visit by a new leader of a major EU nation seeking to renew unshakable bonds with the 27-nation bloc.
For some, it brought the far right into the walls of the EU just as the bloc faces crises on many fronts.
Meloni emerged energized from the meetings with the EU’s most powerful officials: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the European Council president who chairs all EU summits.
Meloni said she had found her counterparts receptive and described the talks as “frank and very positive.”
“I am happy with the climate I found here in Brussels. Probably to be able to see and speak with people can help dismantle a the narrative about yours truly,” Meloni told reporters. “We are not Martians. We are people in flesh and bone who explain our positions.”
She said they discussed the war in Ukraine, the resulting soaring prices for energy and raw materials as well as the heavy migration that Italy shoulders at the EU’s southern border.
Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party has neo-fascist roots and she has governed since Oct. 22 along with anti-migrant League party leader Matteo Salvini and former Conservative Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who only recently vaunted his connections to his friend Russian President Vladimir Putin.
It’s enough to send shivers down the spine of many EU legislators and officials, who fear the rule of law and revered principles of Western liberal democracy could be hollowed out from within as yet another EU nation turns sharply to the right.
Metsola sidestepped the political differences and centered on the common challenges ahead.
“I am aware that member states have different realities, but we must find the courage and political will to act as we did during the pandemic, by joining forces,” said Metsola after the meeting.
Many, though, are wary of working too closely with Meloni and her far-right-led ruling coalition.
On the eve of her visit, her government had to defend a decree banning rave parties against criticism it could be used to clamp down on protests, while it took no action against a neo-fascist march to the crypt of Italy’s late dictator Benito Mussolini.
Meloni has been dogged by critics who say she hasn’t unambiguously condemned fascism. The Brothers of Italy, which she co-founded in 2012, has its roots in a far-right party founded by nostalgists for Mussolini. She has retorted that she has “never felt sympathy or closeness for any non-democratic regime, including fascism.”
When it comes to the EU, Meloni is expected to criticize the bloc as being overly meddling in national affairs on anything from LGBTQ rights to local economies and too lax on migration.
Similar criticism has been heard in Poland and Hungary. For years, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a proponent of “illiberalism,” has increasingly run an obstructionist course in an EU where many major decisions have to be made unanimously.
Meloni has stressed, though, that she doesn’t want to torpedo the bloc, whose founding treaty was signed in Rome in 1957.
Italy isn’t in a strong position to break ranks with the EU or the shared euro currency. Its overall debt exceeds 150% of gross domestic product and it’s in line to get around 200 billion euros in aid to deal with the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. This offers the EU institutions extensive political leverage.
On EU foreign policy, which has become a much more trans-Atlantic endeavor with the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine, Meloni has had to overcome suspicions that her coalition could be leaning too far towards Putin.
When Berlusconi boasted to his Forza Italia lawmakers last month of having reestablished contact with Putin and exchanged gifts over his recent 86th birthday, Meloni immediately put her foot down.
“Italy will never be the weak link of the West with us in government,” Meloni said.
Meloni has firmly backed Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
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Colleen Barry reported from Milan. | 2022-11-03T19:56:48+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-italys-new-far-right-leader-heads-to-eu-hq-to-break-ice/ |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the appointment of Isaiah Fields to the role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this role, Fields will spearhead Axon initiatives across legal operations, government affairs, risk management and compliance.
"Isaiah is an incredible asset to Axon. In his previous role as general counsel, he drove success across all elements of our global organization," says Rick Smith, CEO and Founder of Axon. "As a publicly traded leading provider of public safety technology, Axon operates in an intricate legal and regulatory environment that is scaling in complexity as we expand globally. I am confident that Isaiah's leadership, devotion to his team and passion for our mission will help Axon successfully navigate this phase of rapid growth."
"I am proud to be a part of an organization with such a powerful mission to protect life," says Fields, Axon's new CLO. "I have had the pleasure to work with an incredible team of individuals at Axon, and I look forward to helping Axon continue to build the public safety ecosystem of the future."
Fields joined Axon in 2011 as litigation counsel and subsequently held positions including VP of Legal and Government Affairs and SVP & General Counsel before being promoted to EVP & General Counsel in January 2021, where he was responsible for overseeing Axon's legal, medical and compliance departments. In his tenure at Axon, Fields has negotiated record-breaking contracts for the company, and led strategies to significantly curtail product litigation and protect Axon's innovative intellectual property rights. Additionally, he was named 2021 General Counsel of the Year for medium-sized public companies by Arizona's Corporate Council Awards.
Previously, Fields served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the state in complex civil litigation. Isaiah holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University.
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence, focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of us. To date, more than 268,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software engineering hub in Seattle, Wash., as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
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Allison Holker is in mourning after her husband's death. In the wake of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' death by suicide, a source tells ET that his widow "is beside herself."
"It feels like she is living a nightmare," the source says of Holker, the former Dancing With the Stars pro who married Boss in 2013. The couple shares three children, Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3.
Also "devastated" by Boss' death is the cast of DWTS, the source says, adding that the group is "confused, and feeling so many emotions while trying to be there for Allison and each other."
"They are all texting and calling each other and trying to make sense of this," the source says of the pro dancers.
"tWitch was such a genuine and good-hearted person," the source adds of the former Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ, "and his loved ones are feeling his tremendous loss."
On Wednesday, Holker confirmed her husband's death in a statement to ET, after TMZ first reported his death by self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Los Angeles motel. ET has confirmed Boss died by suicide at the Oak Tree Inn.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Holker's statement read. "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."
"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," the dancer added. "I am certain there won't be a day that goes by that we won't honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children."
Holker ended her statement with one final message to her husband, writing, "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you."
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lobos have lost four in a row after falling to the Aggies in the Rio Grande Rivalry.
The tough stretch continues with Fresno State at home Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh led the Buckeyes with 15 points and Bruce Thornton added 13 as No. 25 Ohio State surged in the second half for a 96-59 win over St. Francis on Saturday.
The Red Flash trimmed a 16-point deficit to eight in the first half, with Josh Cohen getting the first points after the break. But Ohio State (6-2) went on a 13-5 run, held St. Francis (2-7) scoreless for about five minutes in the second half and at one point went up 39 points.
“I did not think we were nearly as good as we need to be in the first half,” Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said. “But our guys responded and played well.”
Roddy Gayle Jr. had 12 points, Zed Key had 11 and Sean McNeil and Felix Okpara scored 10 apiece for Ohio State, which shot 50.7% from the field.
St. Francis outshot Ohio State 55.2% to 51.6% in the opening period, but then went cold for an 8 of 30 second half.
Cohen finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Cam Gregory added a career-high 15 points and Maxwell Land scored 14 for the Red Flash.
“You can’t put yourself in those situations, No. 1, with those points in the paint because now everything gravitates towards protecting the paint,” St. Francis coach Rob Krimmel said. “When you open it up, those shots become a little bit easier but I think the physicality of it was a good lesson for these guys.”
BUCKEYE LINEAGE
St. Francis guard Brendan Scanlon is the grandson of former Ohio State guard Gary Milliken, who was part of the Buckeyes’ 1960 national championship team. Both were recognized on the court pregame.
FRESHMAN LEARNING CURVE
After scoring at least 10 points in the first six of seven games, Sensbaugh returned to double figures against the Red Flash. He shot 2-of-6 for a season-low four points Wednesday at No. 17 Duke.
Sensabaugh missed a wide-open dunk attempt against St. Francis, but stayed focused to shoot 40% and make all four free throws.
“Playing through those mistakes is critical,” Holtmann said. “I don’t want it to affect the other end and his focus and attention to detail on the other end, and I think he had some good moments today with that”
GIVING GOOD EFFORT
The Buckeyes allowed an opponent to shoot under 45.5% for the first time in three games. They held a 47-25 edge on the glass, including 17 offensive rebounds, and forced 11 turnovers.
“We stuck to our principles and really dominated effort plays,” Holden said.
OKPARA ON THE GLASS
Okpara, 6-foot-11 and two inches taller than any other Ohio State player, posted the first double-double of his career as he brought down a game-high 12 rebounds in 16 minutes.
“Defense, that’s why I check in,” Okpara said. “For me, scoring right now is a bonus. I like to do the little stuff, like set screens, diving on the floor, and mainly just defense.”
BIG PICTURE
St. Francis: The Red Flash grabbed five offensive rebounds and cashed in for only four second-chance points. It marked their fourth of five games in which St. Francis brought in six or fewer offensive boards.
Ohio State: Sensabaugh and Thornton had a trio of 3-pointers. The Buckeyes made 13 3-pointers, their most this season, after going a season-low 23.1% at Duke.
“Part of the Duke situation was just how they were playing,” Holtmann said. “They were really extended defensively so they don’t let you shoot a lot of 3’s, so some of that was more byproduct of how teams play defensively versus us. We’re always going to shoot 3′s.”
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St. Francis: Hosts Saint Vincent on Thursday.
Ohio State: Hosts Rutgers on Thursday.
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Southern Kentucky first responders honored for heroic actions during recent meeting
Published: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:47 AM EST|Updated: 14 minutes ago
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WYMT) - Five members of one community first responder force were honored during a city council meeting earlier this week.
On Monday night, Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron and Monticello Police Chief Joey Hoover presented commendations to four MPD officers and the chief of the Monticello Fire Department.
Officer Casey Lang and MFD Chief Gabe Heatherly were honored for their role in helping save the life of a man critically injured in a car crash last year.
Lt. Josh Asberry, Officer Jeramy Thompson and Officer Brandon Bertram received commendations for valor for their actions in catching an armed kidnapping suspect back in December 2022.
Congrats to all of those honored!
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Six months after a special legislative session ended to allocate almost $1.7 billion, just a fraction of those federal coronavirus relief funds have been sent from state coffers to agencies or other entities.
Meanwhile, the state has earned more than $21.6 million in interest from the $1.87 billion it received from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Some lawmakers are concerned the delays along with rising inflation and ongoing supply-chain issues for basic materials will translate to higher-than-expected costs for many of the projects.
“My frustration is that these dollars get caught up in government bureaucracy,” Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, chairman of a new Senate subcommittee overseeing the implementation of relief funds, said in a January hearing.
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services and its grant management office is responsible for coordinating the projects with various agencies and boards. Its latest snapshot shows just 2.58% of funds disbursed to relief projects.
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, said he shared his colleagues’ frustration with the pace of funds disbursed.
“Although I’m frustrated up to this point, I do have hope after seeing money is starting to flow now,” Treat said in a March 13 press conference. “Some of these projects have seen increased costs just because of supply-chain issues and costs from inflation.”
To be fair, almost half of the state’s coronavirus relief funding is going to two major infrastructure needs in water and sewer projects ($436.6 million) and broadband expansion ($382 million). The state Broadband Office and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board are overseeing competitive grant programs for those upgrades.
Hall said last week OMES has made progress since the Senate subcommittee first met in January. It has grant agreements in place with state agencies, but some of the sub-recipients have yet to request the money.
“They might not have project engineering complete or reporting processes adopted internally, or they are evaluating inflation-related costs,” Hall said.
John Laws, the state’s chief financial officer, said earlier this year the federal government would prefer relief funds be expended first by an agency or sub-recipient and get reimbursed later. That led to some confusion among agencies that don’t have the ready cash flow to spend on large projects. OMES sent a clarifying email this month to grantees that it could also advance the money for projects.
“When the Legislature appropriated funds to these projects, the expectation was that funds would be put toward the projects as expediently as practicable,” said the March 3 email from state Chief Operating Officer John Suter. “Recently, there has been some concern expressed to OMES by the Legislature related to the pace of the project execution and funds disbursement.”
Hall said OMES had sent nearly $42 million in relief funds for projects so far, up from $5.4 million in January.
“I still remain hopeful that money will start to flow very quickly over the next couple of months,” Hall said.
Expanding the nursing workforce was one of the top priorities for coronavirus relief funding. Among the projects approved by lawmakers last year was $64.4 million to go to regional universities, community colleges and CareerTechs to expand nursing programs. The money flows through the Healthcare Workforce Training Commission, formerly the Physicians Manpower Training Commission.
The appropriations bills for that funding became effective in September, but it took some time for the commission to add staff and get grant agreements in place to be ready to send out the money. Administering grants for nurse training is a new role for the commission, which historically has approved loan repayments for physicians, residents and nurses in under-served parts of the state.
Janie Thompson, the commission’s executive director, said it has begun reimbursements to projects that have submitted requests. The commission is meeting monthly to approve submissions in excess of $50,000.
In their special session last year, lawmakers approved dozens of bills to fund relief projects in water infrastructure, broadband, mental health and workforce development. They punted on a $95.2 million spending bill for the Department of Human Services to expand childcare services, food programs and relief for the effects of domestic violence.
The House and Senate advanced a pared-down, $65 million version of that DHS bill last week in appropriations committees. The full House later passed House Bill 2884 on Tuesday by a vote of 77-5. It now awaits a vote in the Senate.
HB 2884 does not include the $30 million proposed initially for Oasis Food Market in Tulsa which was to support wrap-around social services for communities with a lack of grocery stores. NonDoc earlier reported some issues with Oasis’ governance board and oversight. Lawmakers said they were withholding funding for that project until more could be shared about Oasis’ oversight.
“I think some additional vetting is warranted,” Hall said in a March 13 Senate appropriations committee meeting. “I think the project and the program is fantastic. I would just like to get some more information related to how they would be able to handle the money.”
Oklahoma has until the end of 2024 to allocate the American Rescue Plan Act funds and until the end of 2026 to spend the money. The federal government gave states a combined $198 billion under the law to combat the effects of the pandemic. Additional funds went to large cities, counties and tribal governments.
Oklahoma Watch, at oklahomawatch.org, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers public-policy issues facing the state. | 2023-03-23T10:08:22+00:00 | kgou.org | https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/2023-03-23/why-oklahoma-is-still-sitting-on-covid-19-relief-funds |
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SHANGRAO, China, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 before the open of U.S. markets on Friday, March 10, 2023.
JinkoSolar's management will host an earnings conference call on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:30 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong the same day).
Please register in advance of the conference using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, passcode and unique access PIN by a calendar invite.
Participant Online Registration: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10029354-lm2wts.html
It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "JinkoSolar Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Conference Call", where you may fill in your details for RSVP.
In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.
A telephone replay of the call will be available 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, March 17, 2023. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of JinkoSolar's website at http://www.jinkosolar.com.
About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.
JinkoSolar has 14 productions facilities globally, 21 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, UAE, and Denmark, and global sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia, Korea, India, Turkey, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Hong Kong, as of September 30, 2022.
To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends, "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: + 86 178 1749 0483
Email: rene.vanguestaine@christensencomms.com
In the U.S.:
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen, Scottsdale, Arizona
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden likely contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test, according to an update from his doctor on Saturday.
The variant, known as BA.5, is an offshoot of the omicron strain that emerged late last year, and it’s believed to be responsible for the vast majority of coronavirus cases in the country.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s physician, wrote in his latest update on Biden’s condition that Biden’s earlier symptoms, including a runny nose and a cough, have become “less troublesome.” O’Connor’s earlier notes did not mention the sore throat or body aches.
Biden’s vital signs, such as blood pressure and respiratory rate, “remain entirely normal,” and his oxygen saturation levels are “excellent” with “no shortness of breath at all,” the doctor wrote.
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During a virtual meeting with economic advisers on Friday, Biden was hoarse but insisted, “I feel much better than I sound.”
In his previous update on Biden’s health, O’Connor said the president had an elevated temperature of 99.4 F on Thursday evening, but it returned to normal after taking Tylenol. | 2022-07-23T19:21:14+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/healthbeat/ap-health/doctor-biden-likely-has-highly-contagious-covid-19-strain/ |
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX) ("Pyxus" or the "Company"), a global value-added agricultural company, today announced results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Highlights (comparisons are to the relevant prior-year period):
- Sales and other operating revenues increased $114.1 million, or 28.9%, to $508.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
- Operating margin increased $21.6 million to $27.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
- Net loss attributable to Pyxus International, Inc. improved by $8.2 million to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA* increased $16.3 million, or 63.0%, to $42.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
- Inventories, net was $890.1 million, an increase of $87.7 million as of September 30, 2022, with more than 90% of processed tobacco inventory committed to specific customers to meet near-term forecasted demand.
- Borrowings under foreign seasonal lines of credit were $548.5 million, an increase of $90.8 million as of September 30, 2022.
Pieter Sikkel, Pyxus' President and CEO said, "We are pleased with the results achieved during the first half of fiscal 2023, particularly our efforts to reduce supply chain complexities and increase operational efficiencies. These efforts resulted in more normalized shipments in certain markets compared to the prior year. During the quarter, we increased sales and other operating revenues by $114.1 million and operating margin improved by $21.6 million primarily due to increased demand and more normalized timing of shipments from Africa, Asia, and South America. This enabled the Company to utilize cash generated from increased sales in the quarter to refinance the Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility, repay a portion of the revolving loan facilities, and fully fund the U.S. defined benefit pension plan.
"As of September 30, 2022, our inventory increased $87.7 million compared to the prior year primarily due to higher green tobacco prices and processing costs in Africa and South America and delayed shipments from North America. Our processed tobacco inventory continues to be more than 90% committed to specific customers. The overall increase in inventory and our committed inventory levels for processed tobacco position us to meet near-term demand.
"The prevailing La Nina weather patterns continue to adversely affect the global supply of tobacco. Through our efforts to accelerate buying activities in certain key markets, investments we have made across the business, and engaging with customers in transparent dialogue regarding the impacts of La Nina and inflation on our business, we purchased sufficient volume to meet near-term customer demand and maintained our gross profit as a percentage of sales despite historic inflation.
"As we approach the second half of fiscal 2023, we are closely monitoring the market for crop inputs like fertilizer and taking steps to mitigate the near-term risk of supply shortages where possible. We continue to expect fiscal 2023 sales to be between $1.75 billion and $1.95 billion and adjusted EBITDA* to be between $130 million and $160 million.
We remain focused on driving stakeholder value as we accelerate our contributions toward a net-zero future and were recently awarded a Golden Leaf Award in the "Best ESG Programme" category for our efforts to promote sustainable fuel production helping to mitigate deforestation. We received positive feedback from customers on our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") framework, specifically our strategic alignment with our customers' targets, and look forward to increasing collaboration so that together we can grow a better world."
Performance Summary for Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Sales and other operating revenues were $394.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $508.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $114.1 million, or 28.9%. This increase was primarily due to a 17.5% increase in leaf volume and a 13.3% increase in average price per kilo. The increase in leaf volume was driven by increased demand and more normalized timing of shipments from Africa, Asia, and South America and was partially offset by the timing of shipments from North America. The increase in average price per kilo was mainly due to higher tobacco prices.
Cost of goods and services sold were $342.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $441.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $98.9 million, or 28.9%. This increase was mainly due to the increase in sales and other operating revenues. Average cost per kilo increased primarily due to higher tobacco prices.
Gross profit was $52.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $67.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $15.2 million, or 29.2%. This increase was mainly due to the increase in sales and other operating revenues. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 13.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Operating income was $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $27.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $21.6 million. This increase was mainly due to higher leaf sales and other operating revenues from increased volume and average price per kilo, lower restructuring and impairment charges, and a reduction in sales, general, and administrative expenses.
Income tax benefit was $14.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $12.9 million, or 91.5%. The decrease was driven by the Company utilizing a different method for estimating tax expense (benefit) for the period ended September 30, 2022. Using the discrete method for the period ended September 30, 2022, the Company determined current and deferred income tax expense (benefit) as if the six-month interim period of the current fiscal year were an annual period, which resulted in the recognition of the fiscal 2023 year-to-date benefit in the quarter.
Average gross profit per kilo for product revenue was $0.53 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $0.62 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.09 per kilo or 17.0%. This increase was primarily due to a favorable shift in customer and product mix. The impact of this increase was partially offset by lower gross profit from processing and other revenues and increased gross loss in the All Other category.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's liquidity requirements are affected by various factors including crop seasonality, foreign currency and interest rates, green tobacco prices, customer mix, crop size and quality. In line with our strategy, the increase in green tobacco prices and processing costs in South America required additional working capital that was primarily sourced from increased seasonal lines and more efficient cash management. The following table summarizes the Company's cash and available credit:
Financial Results Investor Call
The Company will hold a conference call to report financial results for the period ended September 30, 2022, on November 10, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. ET. The dial in number for the call is (646) 960-0369 or (888) 350-3452 and the conference ID is 2624736. Those seeking to listen to the call may access a live broadcast on the Pyxus International website. Please visit www.pyxus.com 15 minutes in advance to register.
For those who are unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be available for five days by dialing (647) 362-9199 or (800) 770-2030 and entering the access code 2624736. Any replay, rebroadcast, transcript, or other reproduction of this conference call, other than the replay accessible by calling the number above, has not been authorized by Pyxus International and is strictly prohibited. Investors should be aware that any unauthorized reproduction of this conference call may not be an accurate reflection of its contents.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Readers are cautioned that the statements contained in this report regarding expectations of the Company's performance or other matters that may affect its business, results of operations, or financial condition are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which are based on current expectations of future events, may be identified by the use of words such as "strategy," "expects," "continues," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "goals," "targets," and other words of similar meaning. These statements also may be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, or if known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. Some of these risks and uncertainties include:
- risks related to the Company's indebtedness, including that the Company has substantial debt which may adversely affect it by limiting future sources of financing, interfering with its ability to pay interest, and principal on its indebtedness and subjecting it to additional risks, the Company requires a significant amount of cash to service indebtedness and its ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond its control, the Company may not be able to refinance or renew its indebtedness, which may have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, the Company may not be able to satisfy the covenants included in its financing arrangements, which could result in the default of its outstanding debt obligations, and despite current indebtedness levels, the Company may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could exacerbate further the risks associated with its significant leverage;
- risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's liquidity, including but not limited to: whether foreign lenders that have provided short-term operating credit lines to fund leaf tobacco operations at the local level cease to provide such funding, uncertainty and continuing risks associated with the Company's ability to achieve its goals and continue as a going concern, and unanticipated developments with respect to liquidity needs and sources of liquidity could result in a deficiency in liquidity;
- risk and uncertainties related to the Company's leaf tobacco operations, including changes in the timing of anticipated shipments, changes in anticipated geographic product sourcing, changes in relevant capital markets affecting the terms and availability of short-term seasonal financing, political instability, currency and interest rate fluctuations, the impact of high inflation, shifts in the global supply and demand position for tobacco products, changes in tax laws and regulations or the interpretation of tax laws and regulations, resolution of tax matters, adverse weather conditions, the impact of climate change on weather patterns in tobacco-growing regions, the impact of disasters or other unusual events affecting international commerce, the impacts of international sanctions on the Company's ability to sell or source tobacco in certain regions, changes in governmental regulations applicable to tobacco products, and changes in costs incurred in supplying products and related services; and
- risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including possible delays in shipments of leaf tobacco, including from the closure or restricted activities at ports or other channels, disruptions to the Company's operations or the operations of suppliers and customers resulting from restrictions on the ability of employees and others in the supply chain to travel and work, border closures, determinations by Pyxus or shippers to temporarily suspend operations in affected areas, whether safety concerns related to COVID-19 might otherwise require operations at any of the Company's facilities to be halted or limited for some period of time, negative consumer purchasing behavior with respect to the Company's products or the products of its leaf tobacco customers during periods of government mandates restricting activities imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the extent to which the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations and the demand for its products may not coincide with impacts experienced in the United States due to the international scope of its operations, including in emerging and other markets in which the Company operates where the timing and severity of COVID-19 outbreaks, governmental reactions to the threat of outbreaks, and the pace and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations may differ from those in the United States.
A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2022, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022, and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that it may make from time to time except to the extent required by law.
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About Pyxus International, Inc.
Pyxus International, Inc. is a global agricultural company with nearly 150 years' experience delivering value-added products and services to businesses and customers. Driven by a united purpose—to transform people's lives, so that together we can grow a better world—Pyxus International, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are trusted providers of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable products and ingredients. For more information, visit www.pyxus.com.
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- Represents expenditures, gains, and losses that were realized or incurred subsequent to the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases and as a direct result of the Chapter 11 Cases, which are reported as reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, and are primarily composed of write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discount, fresh start reporting adjustments, legal, valuation, and consulting professional fees pertaining to the Chapter 11 Cases, United States trustee fees, and debtor-in-possession financing fees.
- Legal and professional fees incurred in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, including in preparation for the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, not otherwise included in "Reorganization items" and, for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2022, also includes consulting fees incurred in connection with the implementation of process improvements required in connection with the Company's delayed-draw term loan credit facility established in the current fiscal year.
- During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company settled benefits with vested participants in the U.S. defined benefit pension plan ("U.S. Pension Plan") that elected a lump sum payout and made a cash contribution to fully fund the U.S. Pension Plan's liabilities in preparation to purchase a group annuity contract to administer future payments to the remaining U.S. Pension Plan participants. This adjustment includes pension settlement charges incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and were classified as loss on pension settlement expense and selling, general, and administration expenses in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.
- Includes the aggregate amount of certain items related to the Company's development of and subsequent exits from its non-leaf-tobacco businesses (that is, the production and sale of legal cannabis in Canada, the production and sale of industrial hemp products, including CBD extracted from industrial hemp, and the production and sale of tobacco e-liquids) to the extent such items are included in the Company's consolidated results of operations, which includes all items separately reported for such businesses in the presentation by the Company of its adjusted EBITDA in prior periods. Such items include, to the extent reflected in consolidated results, the adjusted EBITDA of the Canadian cannabis and industrial hemp operations otherwise calculated on the same basis as Adjusted EBITDA is presented in this table, loss incurred on the deconsolidation or disposition of certain of these non leaf-tobacco businesses, as applicable, and write-offs of inventory and equipment related to certain of these businesses.
- Includes the following items: (i) the addition of unrecovered amounts expensed directly to cost of goods and services sold in the income statement for abnormal yield adjustments or unrecovered amounts from prior crops (normal yield adjustments are capitalized into the cost of the current crop and are expensed as cost of goods and services sold as that crop is sold), (ii) the addition of non-cash employee stock-based compensation, (iii) the addition of amortization of basis difference related to a former Brazilian subsidiary that is now deconsolidated following the completion of a joint venture in March 2014, (iv) the subtraction of the Adjusted EBITDA of the Company's former green leaf sourcing operation in Kenya, which is calculated on the same basis as Adjusted EBITDA presented in this table (in fiscal year 2016 the Company decided to exit green leaf sourcing in the Kenyan market as part of our restructuring program), (v) debt retirement expense, and (vi) income (included in Other (expense) income, net) from cash received in the period presented from the sale of Brazilian intrastate trade tax credits that had been generated by intrastate purchases of tobacco primarily in prior crop years. The Brazilian states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina permit the sale or transfer of excess credits to third parties subject to approval by the related tax authorities. The Company has long-term agreements with these Brazilian state governments regarding the amounts and timing of credits that can be sold. Intrastate trade tax credits that are not able to be sold under existing agreements are capitalized into the cost of the current crop and are expensed as cost of goods and services sold as that crop is sold.
- Represents cash receipts from the beneficial interest on sold receivables under the Company's the accounts receivable securitization programs and were classified as investing activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows.
- Items for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022 are derived by adding the items for the three months ended September 30, 2022 as presented in the table and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and subtracting the items for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Items for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021 are derived by adding the items for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and the combined fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 and subtracting the items for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
- Amounts incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2022 included employee separation and asset impairment charges primarily related to the restructuring of certain non-leaf agriculture operations and related inventory write-offs classified within cost of goods and services sold in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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Which Posh Peanut product on Amazon is best?
Whether you’re shopping for a top-of-the-line onesie for an infant, a lush robe for yourself or matching pajamas for your whole family, the Amazon offerings from Posh Peanut are extensive enough to find everything you need.
The best pieces are ultra-soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, making them extraordinarily comfortable. The gorgeous Posh Peanut Mommy Robe is a top pick because it has a luxurious feel and its patterns complement the selection of baby apparel.
What to know before you buy a Posh Peanut product on Amazon
About the Posh Peanut brand
Posh Peanut was launched in 2011 by Fiona Sahakian, a mother of two and former hairstylist. Sahakian built her brand around children’s clothing that excels in style, quality and experience, using premium textiles such as viscose made from bamboo, which is butter-soft and durable.
Posh Peanut carries clothes and accessories for babies, children, women and men, focusing on matching sets for the whole family. It also sells home items such as swaddles, bedding and travel essentials.
Posh Peanut apparel on Amazon
There is a large selection of apparel from Posh Peanut on Amazon. The clothing items fit into nine categories.
- Swaddles: These extra-large blankets are lightweight, soft and breathable. They’re typically sold as a set with a matching beanie or headband.
- One-pieces: These come in adorable patterns and colors and feature buttons and reversible zippers to make changing your baby quick and easy.
- Robes: These are made from the same soft material as the baby clothes and have the same patterns.
- Pajamas: These two-piece pajamas for infants, children, men and women are great as a single set, or you can get matching sets for the whole family.
- Gowns: These make diaper changes a snap with extra-long fabric at the bottom you can secure with a knot or a zipper to keep your infant warm.
- Plush patoos: These baby and toddler blankets match the apparel lines and are double-layered for added warmth and weight.
- Sleep bags: These wearable sleep sacks are safer than blankets and come with a zipper at the bottom for quick changes.
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Posh Peanut accessories on Amazon
The accessory collection from Posh Peanut on Amazon features the same cute patterns and ultra-soft material as the apparel. There are three categories to consider.
- Nursing pillow covers: These machine-washable pillow covers close with zippers and are made from soft bamboo fabric.
- Baby car seat covers: These fit standard car seats to protect your infant from the hot sun and can also be used as a nursing shield.
- Towels and bedding: These are plush hooded towels and fitted crib sheets.
What to look for in a quality Posh Peanut product on Amazon
Soft material
Posh Peanut uses viscose made from bamboo to make most of its high-quality clothing, bedding and accessories. Its soft texture is ideal for sensitive skin, and it’s both lightweight and more durable than cotton.
Breathable fabric
Since Posh Peanut uses natural materials, they are breathable and moisture-wicking. That means that the fabrics bring moisture to the garment’s surface, where it can quickly evaporate to keep you cool and dry.
Wide range of sizes
It’s challenging when a company doesn’t offer enough sizes, especially when it sells children’s clothing. Posh Peanut’s sizes range from infants to adults, so you won’t run into that issue here. Little ones grow so quickly that it’s helpful when you can stick with their favorite pieces as they change.
How much you can expect to pay for a Posh Peanut product on Amazon
Depending on the product and material used to make it, prices range from $38 to $120, with the average item around $40.
Posh Peanut FAQ
Do the colors on Posh Peanut’s clothes fade?
A. They shouldn’t. All clothes are pre-washed to prevent them from fading.
How should you wash your Posh Peanut clothes?
A. Since the soft material can pill if you’re not gentle, avoid placing items in a load with anything that could cause damage, such as buttons, zippers or hardware. Turn clothes inside out and wash them in cold water on a gentle cycle. Finally, hang them to dry.
What’s the best Posh Peanut product on Amazon to buy?
Top Posh Peanut on Amazon
What you need to know: This super-soft robe is perfect for a new or expecting mother and has a high-set tie to make room for a growing belly.
What you’ll love: It’s made from silky-smooth bamboo that’s lightweight and breathable. It has deep pockets and closes with inner and outer ties for added security. It comes in 15 varieties, sizes S to 3XL.
What you should consider: Some people reported that it runs a little small and suggested sizing up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Posh Peanut on Amazon for the money
Posh Peanut Baby Swaddle Blanket
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What you’ll love: Both blanket and headwrap are made from premium viscose that’s soft, moisture-wicking and breathable. It’s available in 27 varieties, and the blanket is 44 inches long and wide, making it versatile enough to double as a nursing cover or stroller blanket.
What you should consider: Some reviewers said the stretchy fabric made it hard to achieve a tight swaddle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: This breathable onesie is easy to get in and out of and has a silky soft texture.
What you’ll love: It has reversible zippers on each end, making it easy to put on and remove. It’s made from moisture-wicking bamboo, has rubber grips on the built-in feet and comes in 12 varieties.
What you should consider: Some people reported it runs one size too small and suggested sizing up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Director David Helling’s feature directorial debut was far from a leap of faith. It was a calling.
Helling, a former U.S. Marine who served during the Iraq war, showcases the Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac in his film "His Only Son." The first-time director spoke with Fox News Digital about why he wanted to tackle one of the most "controversial" Scriptures amid the growing interest in faith-based films.
"My reason for wanting to do ‘His Only Son’ is to give an answer to the scoffers and the skeptics, for one, and to give a defense to believers that they could then answer the skeptics in their own lives," Helling said.
"Because this passage in Scripture that we find in Genesis 22… where the Lord tests Abraham and asks him to lay his own son upon the altar as a burnt offering is one of the most scoffed at passages, one of the most controversial passages that we see in scripture.
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"So, to be able to dig into the word and draw out what the Lord was doing and what the Lord was pointing to in the testing of Abraham's faith, that's what I wanted to do and why I wanted to do this film in particular," Helling noted.
"His Only Son" is an independent production outside the Hollywood mainstream, but Helling is seeing a shift in demand for faith-based content.
"I think Hollywood is taking notice because, at the end of the day, they see, OK, well, if there is revenue to be made through this type of entertainment, they might then now put more resources behind it. And because of that, we will start to see more and more of this content come out for a season," he said.
Though there have been films telling Biblical stories since the beginning of Hollywood, the attention on Christian films and movies focused on faith has steadily risen over the past two decades.
Mel Gibson’s epic "The Passion of the Christ," released in 2004, earned roughly $612 million at the box office and remains the highest-grossing Christian film and independent film of all time.
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Since then, there have been many more films focused on faith appealing to wide audiences, both released independently and by major studios with big celebrity names, the latter of which tend to be inspired by true faith-based stories.
On the independent side, there’s the successful "God’s Not Dead" series of movies, which kicked off in 2014. The first one earned almost $65 million on a $2 million budget, a financial success in industry terms.
Notable studio releases include 2014’s "Heaven is for Real" starring Greg Kinnear and released by Sony; 2016’s "Miracles from Heaven" starring Jennifer Garner and released by Sony; 2018’s "I Can Only Imagine" starring Dennis Quaid and released by Lionsgate; and 2019’s "Breakthrough" starring Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas and Topher Grace, which was released by 20th Century Fox/Disney.
"Breakthrough" also earned an Oscar nomination in the best original song category for "I’m Standing With You," sung by Metz.
Even with the ongoing success of these films, Helling doesn’t want portrayals of faith and Christianity to become cynical cash grabs.
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"We need to be more discerning. Just because it's got the name of Christ on it, or it's got the name of the Bible on it, or it talks about God, it doesn't mean that it's true," he said.
Faith remains a hot-button topic in the entertainment industry, from how it's depicted to stars sharing their own beliefs.
Mark Wahlberg spoke with Fox News Digital last month about his devout Catholic beliefs, describing it as "just the most important aspect of my life."
"It's the most important thing. It's afforded me all the things that I've been able to accomplish in my life – my faith, my discipline," Wahlberg said.
On Ash Wednesday this year, Wahlberg acknowledged discussions on faith aren’t always welcomed in the industry.
"It's not popular in my industry, but, you know, I cannot deny my faith," he said on "Today." "It's important for me to share that with people."
Wahlberg addressed his comment with Fox News Digital, saying, "I don't know that it's not popular."
"I just kind of focus on me again," he added. "I don't shy away from my faith, but I also don't jam it down anybody's throat."
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Last year, the two-time Oscar nominee produced and starred in his own faith-based project, "Father Stu," a biographical drama based on the real-life redemption story of Stuart Long. The film follows troubled boxer and actor Stuart "Stu" Long, who eventually finds his calling and path to redemption by becoming a Catholic priest.
When Stu is later diagnosed with a degenerative muscular disease that renders him disabled, his faith is tested but ultimately strengthened as he finds his suffering brings him closer to God.
"People need to have faith and hope," Wahlberg said in an interview with Fox News' Raymond Arroyo discussing the film. "I just knew that I needed to make this movie, and this was my calling and this was my mission. And, now, it's needed more than ever."
Helling supports Wahlberg’s sentiments about expressing his faith in Hollywood.
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"I totally agree with him," he said. "Faith isn't popular with anyone unless we've been given the heart to have faith from the Lord. The natural man is hostile to God, Scripture says, so, of course, faith isn't going to be popular because it causes us to address ourselves.
"And so any time you go forward with a faith message, or you're pointing to Christ at all, our natural flesh is going to buck against that," Helling continued. "So, I think Mark is spot on with that comment. And I believe that it shouldn't be something that surprises us because there's something that Christ himself talked about and everything out of His mouth is the truth. He is the truth."
Wahlberg isn’t alone as a performer trying to stay true to his faith.
"Over the course of my career I did turn down some roles that would've required me to be nude," "Touched by an Angel" star Roma Downey told Fox News Digital earlier this year. "I was never comfortable with anything like that."
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She admitted that when she landed her breakthrough role on "Touched by Angel," she was "a believer," but also "an out-of-work actor looking for a job," and would have taken just about anything.
Happily, the show was in "harmony with the person I am and the things I believe."
The CBS series was a hit and drew millions of viewers every week during its nine-season run from 1994 to 2003, which Downey noted "probably surprised" Hollywood, but not the audience it was meant for.
"I don't think it surprised Christian people," she said. "We hadn't really seen – and we don't usually get served that much content that really speaks to our hearts in that direct kind of way. They always used to refer to the flyover states. And it's like no, there are believers in every community, in every street, in every city, across this great nation of ours."
Downey, like Helling, believes Christians are still an "underserved audience."
The 62-year-old has been dedicated to producing faith-based projects like the History Channel mini-series "The Bible" in 2013 and 2016’s "Ben-Hur," both alongside her husband, Mark Burnett.
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Her most recent film as a producer, "On a Wing and a Prayer," began streaming on Amazon Prime this weekend. It stars Dennis Quaid and Heather Graham as a couple who must rely on their faith and the help of those around them to safely land a plane after the pilot unexpectedly dies midflight.
"On a Wing and a Prayer" is based on the true story of Doug White who, on Easter Sunday in 2009, had to fly and land a privately chartered jet with his family with the guidance of air traffic controllers after the pilot died 10 minutes after takeoff.
"Over the past number of years, many of us, not only just around the country, but around the world, have gone through the darkest time of our lives," Helling said of the appeal of faith-based films. "This resurgence, or not even a resurgence, but just this beaconing of the light of Christ being shown not only in films but in TV. In media. We see it in colleges across America. And it gives me excitement because it really feels like ‘His Only Son’ coming after months of all this buildup, it's like, 'Wow, the Lord is having it come out for such a time as this.'"
Helling also drew inspiration in the making of "His Only Son" from filmmakers like Gibson and Ridley Scott, who directed "Kingdom of Heaven."
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"Those are the two great world builders," the director said. "Mel, with ‘The Passion' and just how he poetically… the lyrical nature of which he visually tells a story without words I think is just unmatched. And Ridley Scott's world building… it's a beautiful period piece, ‘Kingdom of Heaven.’"
He noted with some humor that he didn’t quite have the blockbuster budgets those filmmakers had, but it didn’t ultimately matter as long as the story was being told.
"But ultimately it comes down to the ultimate inspiration when you're telling any biblical narrative, ‘Is God entering into the Bible through prayer?’ That's where it starts. That's where it ends," he explained.
"His Only Son" is available in theaters now and on Angel Studios, a streaming service focused on offering "family friendly entertainment that amplifies light," according to its website.
Angel Studios’ most well-known property is "The Chosen," a series created, directed and co-written by Christian filmmaker Dallas Jenkins about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. "The Chosen" is also licensed to other streamers, including Amazon, Prime, Peacock and Netflix.
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Helling was excited to work with Angel Studios because they took notice of his film and distributed it in theaters and on their app in time for Easter, which he called "an answer to a prayer that I’ve had for years."
The veteran also admires the platform’s "Pay It Forward" system, which encourages but does not require users to contribute funding for the content offered by the company.
"So, there's nothing keeping people from being able to see the film in theaters this Easter and really meditate on what the Lord was doing in Abraham's life and how it pointed to Christ. Spoiler alert. But that's what the film's all about, and it's in the title if you can't tell," Helling teased.
Helling’s ultimate goal as a filmmaker isn’t money or fame though. It’s to simply continue spreading the good word of Christianity.
"My heart is to do biblical films for as long as the Lord allows me to do it in order to bring Scripture's truth from the page to the screen so that others can see these accounts as real people and be drawn to the word into the Gospel for themselves."
Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume and Cortney O’Brien contributed to this report. | 2023-04-10T10:50:44+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/religion-in-movies-why-hollywood-is-taking-notice-of-faith-based-films/article_bf090fbe-eef3-50cf-ad0f-8c345d4a27ed.html |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
9-9-0, FIREBALL: 6
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
9-9-0, FIREBALL: 6
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Luis Amarilla scored in the 84th minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.
Amarilla’s ninth goal of the season for Minnesota United (14-9-5) came five minutes after an own-goal by Houston midfielder Fabrice-Jean Picault allowed Minnesota to tie the game at 1-1. Alan Benítez and Emanuel Reynoso notched assists on the match-winner.
Houston (7-16-5) took a 1-0 lead into halftime when Corey Baird scored during the first minute of stoppage time. Griffin Dorsey picked up an assist on Baird’s first goal of the season.
Dayne St. Clair finished with two saves for Minnesota. Steve Clark had one save for the Dynamo.
Minnesota United has won three straight, while Houston is 0-5-1 in its last six matches.
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How was the jury selected in Waukesha Parade attack trial
The jury consists of ten men and six women
How was the jury selected in Waukesha Parade attack trial
The jury consists of ten men and six women
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How was the jury selected in Waukesha Parade attack trial
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WISN 12 News’ Cyreia Sandlin and Hillary Mintz break down the jury selection process in the trial of the man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more in the Waukesha Christmas parade. A jury has been set consisting of 10 men and six women. Mintz explains how each juror was chosen, and what to expect this week in court. Darrell Brooks faces more than 70 charges and will be representing himself in the trial.
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WISN 12 News’ Cyreia Sandlin and Hillary Mintz break down the jury selection process in the trial of the man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more in the Waukesha Christmas parade.
A jury has been set consisting of 10 men and six women. Mintz explains how each juror was chosen, and what to expect this week in court. Darrell Brooks faces more than 70 charges and will be representing himself in the trial.
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It’s been almost one year since the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde killed 19 young students and two teachers. The families of those lost recently shared their experiences with journalism students at Texas State University.
Gloria, Javier and Jazmin Cazares told John Gamez about their daughter and sister Jackie:
Gloria Cazares: She was one of a kind. Just the way, how much she loved – you know, by a simple hug, you could feel the love that she really had for you. And that’s what I miss the most about her, is her hugs.
Jazmin Cazares: I would describe her as the embodiment of a little sister.
Gloria Cazares: We talk about her constantly now. All the time. Every single day. I think we each just, to have a little part of her. There’s a necklace that I got that has her fingerprint. So of course I carry that with me all the time.
Jazmin Cazares: I have a picture on the back of my phone.
Gloria Cazares: That day, getting to the school of course was my first priority. I think the first person when I got off was one of the other victims’ dads. And while we’re just standing there, he’s kind of telling me they saw somebody with a gun go into the school. And when he pointed out, of course, which building, it was the fourth grade building where my daughter was in.
I don’t know if there’s a word to describe it. Like, it was so chaotic. You just don’t know. I don’t remember what I was thinking. I don’t know. Of course, I was terrified. But never in a million years do you think it’s your child.
Javier Cazares: I’m a concealed carrier. And … I didn’t have my weapon on me that day. I jump out of the vehicle, left the vehicle on, door open and ran inside the school perimeter itself. I see about five to six dads that were there that were wanting to rush in, but of course they had cops pushing back. Minutes later, you have, you know, broken windows coming out, just hoping to see my daughter come out of one of those classrooms – I’d never been to her classroom because of COVID, you know. Not too many people were allowed to go back there.
Our niece was at the center where everybody was supposed to be evacuated to. So she talked to my wife and said that she’s not there. So the next thing was they heard that they were going to take a busload full of kids out there to the hospital. So she decided to go for us, and we get the call that we didn’t want to hear – “this is your daughter.” She saw our daughter come out of one of the first ambulances.
Gloria Cazares: Of course, she recognized her immediately. She said she was yelling her name, letting her know “I’m here, I’m here.”
Jazmin Cazares: So while all that was happening, I was in lockdown at the high school, so it was real for them way before it was real for me. And I was sitting right next to my teacher. My teacher got a call. It wasn’t on speaker, but I can hear it. And she goes, “Do you have a Jazmin Cazares?” And she goes, “Yes, she’s right here.” She says, “Don’t let her hear, but her sister is getting rushed to the ER.” I think still, then it didn’t I didn’t think anything was as bad as it was.
Gloria Cazares: We waited. It was hours. I don’t even know how long.
Javier Cazares: It was about 2 1/2 hours.
Gloria Cazares: Maybe two, almost three hours. So we see a chaplain and two Rangers walking towards us. So at that time, you already knew something was wrong. And so I do remember asking, “Is she alive?” And the Rangers, the one that just looked at me and said, “no, she’s not.” And that’s how we found out. He just blurted out, “no, she’s not.”
I think the activism and the advocacy has been the way that I am grieving. I don’t want to say that it’s not reality, but I have to pretend sometimes that we’re not going through what we’re going through in order for me to be able to get up every morning. I co-founded Lives Robbed, it’s a nonprofit organization, with a few of the other families. Just continuing to talk about Uvalde, even though there’s some people that are tired of hearing – like, that does not matter. It’s like, we need to do it for our children.
Reflections
Gloria, Javier and Jazmin Cazares shared their story with journalism student John Gamez as part of a project led by Texas State University associate professor of practice Dino Chiecchi.
John Gamez
Age: 22
Major: Electronic Media Major
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Graduation: May 2023
As a journalist, this was the most emotionally taxing yet most accomplishing story I have told. I was initially nervous to be chosen to go on this trip, but I am glad to have taken this leap of confidence and apply myself. Having the opportunity to speak to families about their darkest day in their lives and to be tasked to tell their story was a tremendous feat that our team completed holistically. I can’t imagine being given this assignment on my own, so having a supportive team really pushed us all to look out for each other and produce the best story we can. I refer to this as my senior project and I could not be prouder of the work I have contributed. I thank all of the families for allowing us into their lives for making this possible.
Eraldo “Dino” Chiecchi, MFA
Texas State University
Multimedia journalism professor
Uvalde reporting project coordinator
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
I couldn’t be happier with the work of my students. They reported this difficult story with grace, empathy and gave their stories the respect they deserved. Parents of victims commented to me immediately after the interviews and elsewhere just how well prepared the students were to interview them – even more than some national media. As a result, family members were candid telling the story about the worst day of their lives. Every student was moved by the experience, listening to family members discuss the loved ones they lost. Students and I talked a great deal about vicarious trauma – a real thing among journalists and others who deal with tragedy. Students talked at length, especially on the drive back home, about their experience. But at the end of the project, students produced quality journalism: stories, video and audio pieces, and exceptional photography.
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(NerdWallet) – When Amanda Claypool was 28, she left a government contracting job in Washington, D.C., and moved back to her parents’ house in upstate New York while she figured out her next step. Then the pandemic struck, and her temporary return lasted longer than she’d planned.
Living with her parents for several months “helped give me more flexibility to pivot to a new career,” says Claypool, who is now a content creator in Asheville, North Carolina. Her parents covered her expenses related to food and housing. In return, she helped them declutter and sell about $10,000 worth of vintage toys and collectibles online.
Claypool’s decision to return home is increasingly common. The Pew Research Center found that one quarter of U.S. adults ages 25 to 34 lived with parents or other relatives in 2021 and that the portion of young adults who do so has steadily climbed over the past 50 years.
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, host of Real Simple’s “Money Confidential” podcast, has noted the trend. “Even prior to this latest round of inflation, we saw a greater share of millennials moving back in with parents and staying at home longer. The pandemic accelerated that,” she says.
While moving back home can provide a financial safety net for young adults, it can also negatively affect their parents’ finances and stymie their own growth toward becoming financially independent. Here’s how to navigate intergenerational living so it benefits everyone involved.
Think about what you really want
Parents of young adults are often at a life stage where they’re ready for a change, such as retirement. Having kids move home “might not be the ideal situation for them,” says Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, family resource management field specialist at South Dakota State University Extension. “Parents should think through that decision before inviting them home.”
Consulting a financial coach or adviser about your retirement readiness could help. Working up a budget to assess your current cash flow and how an additional houseguest would affect it can provide additional insight.
Communicate expectations
Once you’ve decided to welcome an adult child home, then it’s time to set ground rules, says Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of “Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.” Start with a candid conversation about what each party expects. “Get clear on, ‘You’re older now, things have changed. … We are happy to support you, but let’s talk about what we expect in terms of day-to-day norms and behaviors,’” she says.
In many cases, she says, it makes sense to treat young adults like Airbnb guests: They will use the kitchen and a bedroom but do their own laundry and some household chores and pay some rent. Barring mental health challenges or another crisis, a young adult should be expected to pitch in financially, too. “If they can’t pay rent, then maybe they can pay for groceries or the phone bill,” she says.
Put the details in writing
After you agree to the financial contribution of the adult child, Rodriguez says, put those details in writing. “It helps to have something to reference or to go back and amend,” she says.
David Bredehoft, professor emeritus of psychology and family studies at Concordia University, St. Paul, suggests solidifying the ground rules into a formal contract. The document should spell out details such as who is doing laundry and paying for utilities and whether there are quiet hours or guests allowed. “Otherwise, it’s easy to slide into old roles,” he says, adding that this tendency even happens to him at age 71, when he lives with his wife’s parents in Florida for a few months each year.
Track expenses
Rachael Bronstein, an accredited financial counselor and founder of Life’s Jam, a coaching business based in Miami, says she encourages parents to track their expenses when they’re sharing a home. Sometimes, she says, they don’t realize how much of their money is going toward the extra food, utilities and subscriptions. “They probably need to go back to their adult children and say, ‘Hey, can we figure this out? I’m paying for a lot of stuff,’” she says.
If parents don’t prioritize their own savings and retirement, then they might need to turn to their adult children for financial help in the coming years. “The greatest gift is to teach financial independence,” she adds.
At the same time, Rodriguez says, the young adult returning home should commit to moving any savings generated from the arrangement into a savings account each month or putting it toward student loans.
Have an exit strategy
Bredehoft suggests explicitly discussing how long the adult child plans to live at home. “Talk to them about, ‘What is your plan for looking for employment? How many hours a week will you invest in searching for a job? Do you need professional help?’”
Having that conversation helps the child, too. Says Claypool, the content creator in Asheville: “Give yourself an action plan so you know when to leave, or else it becomes so easy to just stay.” | 2022-12-26T18:13:14+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/how-to-financially-coexist-with-boomerang-kids/ |
The Ariya e-4orce is one of a growing cohort of dual-motor electric crossovers offering up all-weather traction and 0-60 mph times of less than five seconds. But as the e-4orce badging hints, it’s gone about its priorities in an entirely different way.
Across the market, these dual-motor models have their tradeoffs and aren’t always the best pick versus their single-motor counterparts. An already heavy vehicle gets even heavier, and the ride is harder and pitchier to deal with the weight and extra power. And in real-world driving, perhaps partly because of the temptation of extra power, the loss of driving range can be even more exaggerated than the EPA numbers indicate.
It’s a lot to consider if you feel like your all-weather traction needs are a few days a year and blistering acceleration isn’t on your shopping list—or if accelerating to 60 mph in about seven seconds is just fine, thank you.
The biggest consideration may be the additional cost. The Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6, among others, cost thousands of dollars more with two twisters.
On all but the price premium, Nissan has taken a different approach with the 2023 Ariya e-4orce—one in which both motors play a role in aiding ride and handling all the other days of the year. After driving the e-4orce on storm-battered highways and backroads in California wine country this past week, I can report that the $4,000 premium for the e-4orce makes for a much more convincing upsell.
The e-4orce is stealthy, but its pedigree stems from models that aren’t so subtle. As a starting point, Nissan borrowed handling and body-control smarts from its ATTESA all-wheel-drive performance system in the GT-R sports car, but retuned it for ride and handling in a quick family EV.
Simply put, Nissan doesn’t save one of the motors for higher speeds or higher-performance driving; it uses them both all the time, balanced around a 50/50 distribution. Nissan says that e-4orce can help adjust the attitude of the Ariya’s body, keeping it level when taking off quickly or avoiding nosedive when braking hard, for instance. As Nissan has shown in demos, it works for more than performance and traction.
To that point, it’s what the system does in between, in everyday touring conditions, that’s even more noteworthy. By subtly adjusting the distribution between the motors and gently actuating individual brake pads, it can modify the way the Ariya’s weight gets pitched around in corners. It’s one smooth operator, and it’s making adjustments in milliseconds.
At this past week’s drive, Nissan had a front-wheel-drive Ariya available for back-to-back comparisons, and it helped underscore the difference. While the AWD version is quite a bit heavier (about 400 pounds more in the fully loaded form we tested), and you can feel that in the steering wheel, the Ariya e-4orce felt far more composed on a curved local road with a heaved surface.
Ariya e-4orce efficiency and range
For all it brings, e-4orce doesn’t detract from efficiency and range all that significantly—especially as I saw in real-world testing.
The Ariya e-4orce comes with a 272-mile EPA-rated range, with the top-of-the-line Platinum+ version I drove checking in at 267 miles. That’s really not much lower than the 289-mile rating earned by top-trim front-wheel-drive models, and from what I saw in a spirited, varied driving loop, it earned very close to that.
At the end of my drive the e-4orce Platinum+ was at a 33% charge with the trip computer guessing 93 miles remaining, suggesting 282 miles on a full charge.
I started at a 96% state of charge and averaged more than 3.3 miles per kwh over about 169 miles, including some rapid freeway driving, faster-moving two-laners, and slower, curvy coastal backroads. The climate control was on most of the way, but with outside temps a relatively mild 55 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit during the drive, my efficiency improved slightly toward the end of the day when the sun came out and I turned the climate system off.
According to Nissan, the motor type in the Ariya e-4orce plays a role in its efficiency. It uses both motors all the time rather than slipping into two-wheel-drive mode for cruising and anything but launches or performance driving, as some of those rivals would do. The Ariya uses an Externally Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) design—one previously used by Renault—rather than a permanent-magnet motor or an induction motor.
How quickly can the Ariya e-4orce accelerate?
The motors do have a tradeoff though. You’re simply not going to get the gasp-inducing off-the-line launches from the e-4orce that you see from other EVs with similar acceleration times. Provided you’re above 5 or 10 mph, the rush of acceleration is positively, quietly forceful, and its passing punch from about 40 to 70 mph, is breathtaking. It cuts the acceleration time to 60 mph from 7.2 seconds in single-motor versions down to 4.8 seconds.
Across Normal, Sport, and Eco modes, there isn’t a difference in the default distribution between front and rear wheels, but you will notice differences in steering boost and accelerator sensitivity.
At the center console you can toggle an e-Step button that’s close to one-pedal driving but makes you press the brake pedal in the final few feet. Separately you can dial in a little more regenerative braking with the ‘B’ setting from the shift selector; that’s what I used for most of my drive.
Brake-pedal feel was one of my few dynamic gripes with the e-4orce. The pedal is soft, until you get to the friction brakes, but depending on the regen mode and seemingly the speed, that happens at a different height. I’d likely get used to it, but it’s a little off-putting at first.
The lack of fluster afforded by e-Power, the super-hushed interior, and what appears to be an impressive real-world driving range are all strong selling points. But what I see as the most alluring aspect of the Ariya versus rivals is its airy, spacious cabin and interface. The sparse yet attractive design offers up soft textiles and trim pieces that you just want to touch—and won’t be disappointed when you do.
Ariya e-4orce cabin tech
While the Ariya focuses most controls on the pair of 12.3-inch displays—slightly curved toward the driver—shortcuts for the climate control lay across a middle belt of the dash in haptic buttons, and there’s a large physical volume knob.
Further haptic buttons on the center console help select drive modes. Throughout these interface points, there’s no lag; menus are intuitive and no more complex than they need to be; Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can wirelessly connect and be your interface point; and overall it allows you to tap into whatever information you need but not be swimming in it constantly.
Ariya e-4orce interior space
At about 183 inches long, 75 inches wide, and 65 inches high, the Ariya is slightly smaller than the Tesla Model Y but a size larger than the Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge. Its 109-inch wheelbase is shorter than those of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, although it follows the same philosophy of truly maximizing interior space and opening up the floor wells.
The wide, high cabin space and open footwells add up to a real sense of airiness and space inside.
That follows from an outside design that doesn’t heap on the cheap-shot, faux-rugged design cues. It manages to combine a rakish coupe-SUV profile, as seen from the side, with a tall stance and a greenhouse that doesn’t narrow in a pronounced way toward the roof or taper much toward the tail.
Door cuts are generous, allowing this 6-foot-6 driver to get into the rearward-adjusted driver’s seat without banging into the pillar (an issue in this size of vehicle sometimes), with plenty of headroom below the panoramic roof. Likewise, the rear seats are spacious enough for adults, and throughout, the cushioning and bolstering are a league above what you’ll find in rival vehicles.
Cargo space is essentially the same between front-wheel-drive Ariyas and the e-4orce version, although the deep covered cargo well that allows some extra hideaway space in the former is traded off for propulsion components in the latter.
Ariya e-4orce price and value
While every other rival model saves its dual-motor version for the large battery pack, you can get the Ariya e-4orce with its 66-kwh battery pack (63 kwh usable), in $48,485 Engage trim (including the $1,295 destination).
In that form, power and torque are somewhat limited, to 335 hp and 413 lb-ft. But given what I saw on my drive, e-4orce is more about the confidence and the confort than all-out performance. The most affordable e-4orce model might be the best deal in the Ariya lineup right now, and perhaps one of the best deals among dual-motor EVs for those who like the idea of always-on all-wheel drive but don’t need huge amounts of range or performance.
With the larger pack, Nissan says that the Ariya can DC fast-charge from 20-80% in 40 minutes. On 240-volt AC, with its 7.2-kw onboard charger, it can go from 0-100% in 14 hours. With the smaller pack those times drop to 35 minutes and 10.5 hours, respectively.
In all of its versions, the Ariya includes both a heat pump and battery warmer to help keep range within expectations, even when temperatures skew to extreme cold. And the battery pack is liquid-cooled so, unlike earlier versions of the Leaf, there shouldn’t be such concerns about hot-weather degradation.
In the top Platinum+ version of the Ariya e-4orce I drove, both ProPilot automated parking and ProPilot Assist were also included. The latter now includes hands-free lane changes and allows cruising on limited-access freeways without needing to periodically touch the steering wheel, as long as the driver monitor camera detects that you’re paying attention to the road. I saw both for a short test, although it wasn’t enough to report on the usefulness of the system.
The Ariya e-4orce Platinum+ costs $61,485 and includes a head-up display, a panoramic roof, a power tailgate, power front seats, heated front and rear (outboard) seats, and a wireless charging pad. Exclusive to the Platinum+ level are Bose audio, a multi-color cabin illumination system, ProPilot Assist, and available 20-inch wheels.
Ariya e-4orce takeaways
The Ariya is compatible with over-the-air updates for the entire vehicle, and although Nissan hasn’t put this ability to use yet it will likely prove very useful in the future.
Overall, the Ariya e-4orce promises great handling, and it delivers that, but even more so, Nissan’s strategy results in an exceptionally comfortable ride—one that goes perfectly with the Ariya’s posh yet no-fuss interior.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce reminds us that smoother can be faster, and smoother is always better. This is a rare exception on the market, in which the model with lots more power has the more comfortable ride. If you like moving quickly but feeling composed all the way, check that box.
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By GREGORY GONDWE
Associated Press
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of its efforts to garner diplomatic support from various African nations.
Russia will give 260,000 tons of fertilizer to countries in the continent, Russian Ambassador to Malawi Nikolai Krasilnikov said at a handover ceremony Monday at the capital, Lilongwe.
He said he hopes African leaders will press for the abolition of international sanctions against Russia when they attend the second Russia-Africa summit to be held in St. Petersburg at the end of July.
The Russian manufacturer Uralchem-Ukalkali had produced the fertilizer and made the gift to Malawi, said Dmitry Shornikov, head of the firm’s southern Africa branch, who also attended the handover.
The fertilizer should help Malawi achieve its goals of substantially boosting its agricultural production and helping families grow more healthy and nutritious food, said Shornikov.
Malawi’s minister of Agriculture Kawale said the fertilizer will reach 400,000 farming households and boost their agricultural production.
Also attending the event was a representative of the United Nations’ World Food Program.
Malawi voted to censure Russia at the United Nations last year for its invasion of Ukraine. More than 15 other African countries abstained from the vote. | 2023-03-07T02:09:36+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/national/2023/03/06/russia-gives-fertilizer-to-malawi-seeks-african-support/ |
(STACKER) – While 2022 brought the much-anticipated “Avatar” sequel and superhero fare like “The Batman,” a new “Doctor Strange” film, and the fan favorite “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” 2023 boasts similar soon-to-be blockbusters. Stacker researched hotly slated 2023 movies and highlighted 50 across genres and countries that are worth the anticipation.
You’ll find the latest Ant-Man, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Verse films, as well as new entries in the Indiana Jones, Magic Mike, and Creed franchises. Timothée Chalamet stars in a new adaptation of Willy Wonka and reprises his role in the sequel to 2021’s sci-fi hit “Dune,” also starring Zendaya, who will appear in an upcoming tennis rom-com this year. Moreover, actors like Jonathan Majors, Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Butler, Julianne Moore, Margot Robbie, and others star in more than one notable 2023 film.
Greta Gerwig directs Robbie in the much-hyped “Barbie,” while Emerald Fennell, Rose Glass, and Kelly Fremon Craig are also helming anticipated films, along with Marielle Heller, who’s adapting the celebrated 2021 novel “Nightbitch,” about a woman (Amy Adams) who might be transforming into a dog.
Storied directors Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Hayao Miyazaki each have films forthcoming in the new year, with Michael B. Jordan also set to make a directorial debut.
- Oppenheimer
- Barbie
- The Color Purple
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Air Jordan
- Infinity Pool
- Challengers
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Dune: Part Two
- Knock at the Cabin
- Napoleon
- Magic Mike’s Last Dance
- The Bikeriders
- Hitman
- Maestro
- Blitz
- Poor Things
- Stone Mattress
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One
- Asteroid City
- Priscilla
- May December
- The Killer
- Ferrari
- The Way of the Wind
- How Do You Live?
- Strange Way of Life
- Nightbitch
- The Iron Claw
- Beau Is Afraid
- Civil War
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Wonka
- Creed III
- The Zone of Interest
- El Conde
- Memory
- Untitled Ethan Coen Project
- Untitled Ethan Coen Project
- Love Lies Bleeding
- No Hard Feelings
- Lee
- You People
- Saltburn
- And
- You Hurt My Feelings
- Strangers | 2023-02-12T16:14:15+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news-resources/ranking/50-movies-to-get-excited-about-in-2023/ |
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ALPENA, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.
Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old’s name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery.
Michigan State Police said in a news release that the 8-year-old girl was in her backyard when the alleged assailant came out of the woods, grabbed her and covered her mouth. Authorities said the girl’s brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker in the head and chest using a slingshot.
Police later arrested the 17-year-old based on another family member’s description of the suspect. Authorities also said the teenager had visible wounds from the slingshot. | 2023-05-14T17:17:57+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/michigan-boy-uses-a-slingshot-to-save-his-sister-from-being-abducted-from-backyard-police-say/ |
WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
436 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Hidalgo.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 433 PM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain in
over Weslaco and along the I-2 frontage roads due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor
flooding in over Weslaco and along the I-2 frontage roads.
Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Areas south of the Interstate highway 2 frontage in the
vicinity of Weslaco is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Sam Houston Elementary School,
Alameda Park, Weslaco City Hall, Weslaco City Park, Weslaco
Border Patrol Station, Weslaco Fire Department Station One,
Weslaco Fire Department Station Two, Weslaco Public Library,
Weslaco High School, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park, Knapp Medical
Center, Weslaco Mid Valley Airport, Black Elementary School,
Weslaco East High School, Harlon Block Sports Complex, Midway
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona constable who got the job earlier this year when her predecessor quit over frustration about serving eviction notices was shot and killed while carrying out that same duty. The gunman, his neighbor and the manager of his apartment complex also died, authorities said.
The shooting happened just after 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lind Commons Apartments in Tucson. Constable Deborah Martinez-Garibay and Angela Fox-Heath, the complex manager, were attempting to serve an eviction notice on Gavin Lee Stansell when he opened fire, according to police.
Fox-Heath, 28, was found fatally hit. Responding officers found her in a courtyard.
A SWAT team went into Stansell’s apartment and located a wounded Martinez-Garibay, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
They found Stansell, 24, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A wider search of his home found Stansell had entered the apartment next door and fatally shot Elijah Miranda, 25. Police are trying to determine how he was able to gain entry, police spokesman Sgt. Richard Gradillas said.
Investigators don’t yet know why the constable entered the apartment or whether Stansell had tried to reject the notice.
There were no witnesses to the attack, Gradillas said. He doubted there was video of the incident, saying he didn’t think the constable was wearing a body camera.
The Pima County Constables Office said staff were devastated by the killing of Martinez-Garibay, 43. She gave her life in service to the people of Arizona, the office said.
“We all know that the job of an Arizona constable comes with risk, but we go about our business with caution and professionalism and treat all with whom we come in contact with respect and dignity,” the office said in a statement.
Few details have been released about the events leading up to the shooting. Local news outlets reported that an employee of the apartment complex was also killed in the shooting.
Residents at the apartment complex were evacuated but later let back into their homes, news outlets reported.
An eviction complaint filed on Aug. 15 by a landlord in Pima County Consolidated Justice Court indicated that Stansell had previously threatened violence.
The complaint said he or his guest had threatened and intimidated neighbors with a gun on July 27.
Stansell failed to appear at a hearing in the case set for Monday, court records said.
According to the records, a judge ruled that Stansell had breached his lease agreement, writing: “The evidence shows that defendant threatened another resident with a firearm and has otherwise disturbed the peace.”
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags fly at half-staff in all state buildings Friday in honor of the slain constable.
“The loss of Constable Deborah Martinez is felt across our state,” Ducey said in a news release. “Whether it was serving in the U.S. Army or carrying out her duties as a constable for Pima County, she dedicated her life to helping others and her community.”
Martinez-Garibay became a constable for Justice Precinct 8 earlier this year, Ducey said. She was a Tucson native “who will be remembered for the way she treated others with dignity and respect,” the governor said.
“It’s just unreal, for someone to do that to another person,” her husband, Gabriel Garibay, told the Tucson Sentinel on Thursday. “I’m still trying to put it together. It seems like it’s unreal, I’m still thinking that it’s a joke somewhere, but it’s just a way to describe it. I don’t know how to explain it.”
Around 6 p.m. Thursday, Martinez-Garibay’s body was escorted from the area by law enforcement officers, who formed a guard of honor. Motorcycle police and other law enforcement vehicles drove in a line with lights flashing.
Her Ford F-150 remained at the scene Thursday afternoon, with a small “Constable” sign on the door, the newspaper reported.
Constables are elected peace officers who serve civil or criminal papers for Pima Justice Court and several county agencies. They can also serve papers from courts outside the region.
Martinez-Garibay enlisted in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and did multiple tours in Afghanistan before retiring after 16 years. After leaving the military, she volunteered at local nonprofits dedicated to veterans and their families, the governor’s news release said.
She was appointed constable after the previous one resigned.
“When I deal with the people that I have to evict, I understand that’s my responsibility, but they’re still people,” she said in March, according to the Arizona Daily Star. “Just giving some basic dignity and respect can go so far in helping these people rebuild their lives.”
Former Constable Kristen Randall had grown frustrated with having to serve people with eviction notices while not being able to help them stay in their homes.
“When a force for good can so easily be a force of pain and destruction, we should examine how this archaic position can better fit the needs of a changing community,” Randall said in her Feb. 13 resignation letter.
Martinez-Garibay was hoping to be elected to the position during the November election. Under state law, Martinez-Garibay will be replaced on the November general election ballot by a candidate chosen by the Pima County Democratic Party, the Tucson Sentinel reported.
This is the latest incident pointing to the dangers of serving eviction notices. On Monday, an Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fatally shot and a second deputy was wounded while they attempted to serve eviction papers at a home near Oklahoma City, officials said.
Sheriff Tommie Johnson said the two deputies were serving “lock-out papers,” which is part of the eviction process, when one of the deputies went to the back door of the home and was shot. The second deputy was shot as he attempted to pull the first deputy to safety, Johnson said. A suspect in the Oklahoma shooting was taken into custody after leading law enforcement on a chase, officials said.
Evictions have been spiking nationwide in recent months now that early pandemic protections that kept millions of families housed have disappeared and rental assistance funds have dwindled.
Pima County courts, which include Tucson, have already seen 6,937 eviction filings this year, slightly more than the 6,899 filings registered during all of 2021. Eviction filings also have been surging in Arizona’s Maricopa County, home to Phoenix.
____ Associated Press writers Anita Snow in Phoenix and Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, contributed to this report. | 2022-08-27T12:24:40+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/ap-army-veteran-among-4-killed-in-arizona-eviction-shooting/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a telephone call days after the 2020 election, Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes urged followers to go to Washington and fight to keep President Donald Trump in office.
A concerned member of the extremist group began recording because, as he would later tell jurors in the current seditious conspiracy trial of Rhodes and four associates, it sounded as if they were “going to war against the United States government.”
That Oath Keeper contacted the FBI, but his tip was filed away. He was only interviewed after Rhodes’ followers stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The defendants are charged with plotting to stop the transfer of presidential power, and their trial is raising more questions about intelligence failures in the days before the riot that appear to have allowed Rhodes’ anti-government group and other extremists to mobilize in plain sight.
“You don’t have to have been invited to a secret meeting of the Oath Keepers … to know that the Oath Keepers presented a threat,” said Mike German, a former FBI agent and fellow with the Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty & National Security Program.
It’s unclear to what extent authorities were tracking Rhodes and his militia group before Jan. 6. But it has since become apparent that authorities had plenty of intelligence warning that some Trump supporters were planning an assault to stop the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
Despite that, police left unprepared on the front lines were quickly overwhelmed by the mob that engaged in hand-to-hand combat with officers, smashed windows and poured into the Capitol.
Additional details emerged this month when the House committee investigating the attack disclosed messages showing that the Secret Service was aware of plans for Jan. 6 violence.
Jurors in the Washington trial, which is expected to last several more weeks, have received a trove of evidence from prosecutors. That includes Rhodes’ secretly recorded call on Nov. 9, 2020, encrypted messages and surveillance footage from the Virginia hotel where the Oath Keepers stashed weapons for a “quick reaction force” that could quickly run guns into the capital if they were needed.
Much of the evidence, however, has come in the form of statements and writings that Rhodes made publicly in the weeks before Jan. 6. They show how the former U.S. Army paratrooper and Yale Law School graduate was openly broadcasting his desire to overturn the election and threatening possible violence to attain that goal.
Days after the election on Nov. 3, 2020, Rhodes announced on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ “Infowars” show that his group was already mobilizing to stop the transfer of power.
“We have men already stationed outside of D.C. as a nuclear option in case they attempt to remove the president illegally, we will step in and stop it,” Rhodes said.
Jurors also watched video of a speech Rhodes gave in December 2020 in Washington, where thousands of Trump supporters came to rally behind the then-president’s election lies. Rhodes urged Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act, which gives presidents wide discretion to decide when military force is necessary, to call up a militia and “drop the hammer” on the “traitors.”
“He needs to know from you that you are with him, that if he does not do it now while he is commander in chief, we’re going to have to it ourselves later, in a much more desperate, much more bloody war. Let’s get it on now while he is still commander in chief,” Rhodes told the crowd.
That day, Rhodes attracted the attention of a U.S. Capitol Police special agent who was doing counter-surveillance monitoring and had recently read a news article about the group. Rhodes was wearing a black cowboy hat, an eyepatch and an expired congressional badge from when he was a staffer for then-U.S. Rep. Ron Paul in the late 1990s. The agent took a photo and sent it to colleagues. Rhodes was also wearing a black cowboy as he roamed the exterior of the Capitol building as Oath Keepers entered on Jan. 6.
Two weeks before the Capitol riot, Rhodes published an open letter to Trump on the Oath Keepers’ website, suggesting that his followers may need to “take to arms” if Trump doesn’t act over what he viewed as a stolen election.
Rhodes and his associates are the first Jan. 6 defendants to stand trial on seditious conspiracy charges. On trial with Rhodes are Thomas Caldwell of Berryville, Virginia; Kenneth Harrelson of Titusville, Florida; Jessica Watkins of Woodstock, Ohio; and Kelly Meggs of Dunnellon, Florida.
Abdullah Rasheed, the Oath Keeper member who recorded Rhodes’ call on Nov. 9, 2020, told jurors that that he tried to reach out to the FBI and others to share his concerns about Rhodes’ rhetoric. When asked whether anyone called him back, Rasheed responded: “Yeah, after it all happened.”
An FBI agent acknowledged on the stand that the bureau first received a tip about the call in November 2020. Pressed by a defense lawyer about why the FBI didn’t investigate at the time, another agent said the FBI receives thousands of tips a day. The tip wasn’t ignored, but was “filed away for possible future reference,” the agent said.
The Nov. 9 call appears to have been to discuss plans for a “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington that would happen days later, not the Jan. 6 insurrection. But Rhodes throughout the meeting repeatedly tells his followers to prepare for violence, instructing them at one point to make sure Trump knows they are “willing to die for this country.”
Defense lawyers are not challenging many of the facts in the case, but say prosecutors have twisted the defendants’ intent. The lawyers have acknowledged the group had a “quick reaction force” stationed outside of Washington, but say it was a defensive force to be used only in the event of attacks from left-wing antifa activists or if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act.
The defense team has hammered on prosecutors’ lack of evidence of any specific plan to attack the Capitol before Jan. 6. Rhodes’ lawyers say their client will testify that all his actions were in anticipation of Trump calling up a militia under the Insurrection Act. Trump never did that, but Rhodes’ lawyers say what prosecutors have alleged is seditious conspiracy was merely lobbying a president to use a U.S. law.
Prosecutors recently showed jurors jurors a map pointing to where Rhodes made several stops to purchase guns and other gear on his trip from Texas to Washington before the riot. He spent thousands of dollars on weapons, including a AR-rifle, ammunition, sights, mounts and other items, according to records shown to jurors.
Rhodes and the others are not charged with violating gun laws. Authorities have acknowledged there is no evidence that any of the weapons stashed at the Virginia hotel that housed the “quick reaction force” were brought into the District of Columbia.
“So the armed rebellion was unarmed?” defense lawyer James Bright asked an agent.
“The armed rebellion was not over,” the agent responded.
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Richer reported from Boston. Associated Press reporter Michael Kunzelman contributed to this report.
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By BRUCE SCHREINER, ANITA SNOW and TIMOTHY D. EASLEY
Associated Press
WHITESBURG, Ky. (AP) — The raging floodwaters that left dozens dead or missing in eastern Kentucky also swept away some of the region’s irreplaceable history.
Appalshop, a cultural center known for chronicling Appalachian life for the rest of the world, is cleaning up and assessing its losses, like much of the stricken mountain region around it.
Record flooding on the North Fork of the Kentucky River inundated downtown Whitesburg in southeastern Kentucky, causing extensive damage last week at the renowned repository of Appalachian history and culture. Some of its losses are likely permanent, after floodwaters soaked or swept away some of Appalshop’s treasures, including archives documenting the region’s rich, and sometimes painful, past.
“It’s gut-wrenching to see our beloved building overcome by floodwaters,” said Appalshop executive director Alex Gibson. “We will recover, but right now we are certainly mourning what’s been lost.”
Launched more than a half-century ago in part as a training ground for aspiring filmmakers, Appalshop has evolved into a multifaceted enterprise with a mission to uplift the region. Besides its film institute, it features a radio station, theater, art gallery, record label and community development program.
But now, Appalshop’s focus has turned inward. The center known for training storytellers finds itself part of one of the region’s biggest stories — as floodwaters covered large swaths of the mountainous region, leading to deaths and widespread destruction.
Appalshop is insured and its team is still working to assess the full scope of what’s been lost and what can be salvaged, said its communications director, Meredith Scalos.
“It will probably be a week before we know the totality of the damage,” she said. “We are going to be rebuilding for years, not days or weeks.”
The first floor of its main building was swamped by the fast-rising water. When cleanup crews went in, they found a thick coating of mud. The radio station and theater suffered major damage, Scalos said. The archives also sustained damage. The upper two floors were unscathed. Another Appalshop building also sustained extensive damage.
At the outset, the highest priority has been to clean up and assess the archives, which included tens of thousands of items documenting cross-sections of Appalachian life over the decades, Scalos said.
Scalos said she feared the loss of one-of-a-kind items that tell the region’s story.
Archival materials include film, photos, oral histories, musical performances, magazines and much more. The pieces delved into such topics as coal mining, labor strife, politics, religion, folk art and population trends. Some of the material was swept into the streets of Whitesburg.
Appalshop officials are reaching out to federal emergency officials to determine the availability of assistance, Scalos said. Appalshop receives funding from many sources, including large foundations and individuals. Its enterprises have grown through the years, but its mission has remained constant — to showcase Appalachian traditions and promote the creativity of its residents.
For decades, it has been at the forefront of efforts to reshape the region’s image by highlighting the richness of its history and culture and giving Appalachians a voice to share their stories, said Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies, which has an office in Whitesburg.
“Over time, Appalshop’s films, plays and recordings went a long way to expose the hollowness of the hillbilly stereotypes,” said Davis, who formerly worked at Appalshop.
Recalling his time at Appalshop, he said: “Our attitude was, ‘We may be hillbillies, but you’re no better than us.’ And that came through in our work.”
The flood, meanwhile, has halted the center’s busy schedule. Its Summer Documentary Institute film screening, meant to showcase the works of its interns, was postponed indefinitely, Scalos said.
“That event is the culmination of the youth interns’ summer of work where they show their documentaries to friends, family and the community before the films are submitted to film festivals,” Scalos said. “That one is particularly gutting.”
Appalshop had started planning its fall film screening schedule, but that, too, will be postponed.
Even as it deals with its own crisis, Appalshop hasn’t lost sight of its mission. Recognizing the historic nature of what happened over the last few days, the center is trying to chronicle the flooding for future generations.
“We are documenting as much as we can,” Scalos said. “Of course, some of our equipment was lost and is not recoverable. In the day and age of the smartphone, it’s a lot easier, of course. We’ll be looking at ways to pull the stories together, for sure.”
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Snow reported from Phoenix.
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LONDON (AP) — The British government on Monday abandoned a plan to force tech firms to remove internet content that is harmful but legal, after the proposal drew strong criticism from lawmakers and civil liberties groups.
The U.K. has watered down its Online Safety Bill, an ambitious but controversial attempt to crack down on online racism, sexual abuse, bullying, fraud and other harmful material. Similar efforts are underway in the European Union and the United States, but the U.K.’s was one of the most sweeping. In its original form, the bill gave regulators wide-ranging powers to sanction digital and social media companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.
Critics expressed concern that a requirement for the biggest platforms to remove “legal but harmful” content could lead to censorship and undermine free speech.
The Conservative government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who took office last month, has now dropped that part of the bill, acknowledging that it could “over-criminalize” online content.
Digital Secretary Michelle Donelan said the change removed the risk that “tech firms or future governments could use the laws as a license to censor legitimate views.”
Instead, the bill says companies must set out clear terms of service, and stick to them. Companies will be free to allow adults to post and see offensive or harmful material, as long as it is not illegal. But platforms that pledge to ban racist, homophobic or other offensive content and then fail to live up to the promise can be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.
The legislation also requires firms to help people avoid seeing content that is legal but may be harmful -- such as the glorification of eating disorders, misogyny and some other forms of abuse -- through warnings, content moderation or other means.
Companies also will have to show how they enforce user age limits designed to keep children from seeing harmful material.
The bill still criminalizes some online activity, including cyberflashing — sending someone unwanted explicit images — and epilepsy trolling, sending flashing images that can trigger seizures. It also makes it an offense to assist or encourage self-harm, a step that follows a campaign by the family of Molly Russell, a 14-year-old who ended her life in 2017 after viewing self-harm and suicide content online.
The government hopes the changes will be enough to get the bill through Parliament, where it has languished for 18 months amid widespread opposition. | 2022-11-28T22:58:30+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/UK-waters-down-online-restrictions-after-free-17616621.php |
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley will announce her candidacy for president next month, according to multiple reports.
Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Haley, who is also a former Republican governor of South Carolina, will declare she is running on Feb. 15, which could make her the first official challenger to former President Trump for the GOP nomination.
The Post and Courier, which was the first to cover the news, reported that an invitation to an event for her announcement will soon be sent to her supporters. The event will reportedly happen at the Charleston Visitor Center in the state’s largest city.
A member of Haley’s inner circle confirmed her plans to The Post and Courier.
The Hill has reached out to Haley’s Stand with America PAC for confirmation.
Haley has on multiple occasions hinted that she might run for president despite saying in 2021 that she would not run if Trump ran again in 2024.
She said at a meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, which featured speeches from several rumored potential GOP presidential candidates, that she has “never lost” an election and was seriously considering running.
She said in an interview on Fox News earlier this month that she would be running to oust President Biden from office and bring in a “young generation” of leaders to Washington, D.C. if she chooses to do so.
Haley reportedly called Trump during the weekend to tell him that she was considering running for president.
Haley is one of several former Trump administration officials who may jump in the race, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Recent polls have shown Trump to be a clear favorite in hypothetical GOP primary polls. Haley tied for fourth with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) with 3 percent in a Harvard CAPS-Harris poll earlier this month. | 2023-02-01T05:23:53+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/hill-politics/nikki-haley-expected-to-announce-2024-bid-on-feb-15-reports/ |
Iona coach Rick Pitino has agreed on a six-year deal to become the coach at St. John's, returning to the Big East Conference with ambitions of restoring the Red Storm to national prominence, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Pitino is informing his Gaels team in a meeting Monday afternoon that he is leaving the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference squad that he led to two NCAA tournament appearances in his three seasons on the job, sources said.
St. John's courted Pitino, 70, fervently since firing coach Mike Anderson recently, and landed him with what's being described as a lucrative financial package.
Pitino is the only coach to lead three programs to the Final Four (Providence, Kentucky and Louisville), and won national titles with Kentucky and Louisville.
In a meeting with St. John's officials on Sunday, Pitino laid out his vision for the program, a source told ESPN. Pitino engaged with St. John's officials about the school's commitment, as sources said he would be taking the job with the intention to compete for Big East championships and the national title. That will require significant support both for the program and in the name, image and likeness space. The two sides chatted about what's needed for the program going forward.
Pitino will be St. John's most decorated coach since Lou Carnesecca stepped down in 1992. Pitino is a Hall of Fame coach who has been to seven Final Fours.
St. John's has been to two Final Fours in its history and reached just three NCAA tournaments since 2002. Pitino has won two national titles and coached in 23 NCAA tournaments.
Over that span since 2002, St. John's has churned through Mike Jarvis, Norm Roberts, Steve Lavin, Chris Mullin and Anderson as head coaches.
Pitino is from New York, and he coached with the Knicks as an assistant under Hubie Brown and as the franchise's head coach from 1987 to 1989. His return to the city would immediately kick-start the school's relevance in the local sports scene, which has faded in recent years.
Both Pitino's career and the St. John's program appear to be intersecting at a time when they need each other. Louisville fired Pitino in October 2017 following an FBI investigation into college basketball, which eventually led to a job in Greece before taking the Iona job in 2020. | 2023-03-20T19:13:36+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35905088/sources-rick-pitino-agrees-6-year-deal-st-johns |
Simpleview and Satisfi Labs will offer AI and live chat to DMOs
TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simpleview, the leading provider of CRM, CMS, and marketing solutions for destinations worldwide, is excited to announce its new partnership with Satisfi Labs, a trusted conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) and live chat platform for tourism, entertainment, and sports industries.
The integration between Satisfi Labs and Simpleview's customer relationship management (CRM) and content management system (CMS) allows DMOs to seamlessly answer website visitors' questions about listings, events, health and safety measures, transportation and parking, and more. The DMO-specific AI chat solution provides accurate, real-time information through a web or mobile chat experience.
The Simpleview and Satisfi Labs partnership will expand how DMOs can communicate with their website visitors, which will help them influence traffic and satisfy customer needs during or after business hours.
"We are thrilled that this partnership will connect our clients with Satisfi Labs' AI and live chat services," said Greg Evans, Chief Revenue Officer of Simpleview. "Satisfi Labs has excelled at helping destinations communicate with visitors and build stronger relationships with partners, which aligns with Simpleview's goal to provide DMOs with the best technology and tools in the industry."
"Visitors want to get answers digitally 24/7, which is why destinations are investing in conversational channels to meet visitor demand," said Don White, Chief Executive Officer of Satisfi Labs. "We are excited to partner with Simpleview to provide an automated and scalable solution that leverages Simpleview's CMS and is specifically tailored to help visitors converse with DMOs."
Simpleview is a leading provider of CRM, CMS, website design, digital marketing services, and data insights for convention bureaus, venues, tourism boards, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and attractions. The company employs staff across the globe, serving clients of all sizes, including small towns, world capitals, top meeting destinations, and countries across multiple continents.
Satisfi Labs is the most trusted conversational AI platform for sports, entertainment, and tourism. Their AI Chat product allows brands to have automated, consistent, scalable, and on-brand conversations with their customers. Continuous learning from the community creates a data superior platform that can respond to customer questions, execute real-time transactions, and collect unique data. Combining Satisfi's AI Chat and Live Chat, brands can maximize marketing efforts, save staff hours, and influence revenue across conversational channels. With major investments from Google, Major League Baseball, TechStars, and Florida Funders. More information can be found at www.satisfilabs.com.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The forced shutdown of Ukraine’s endangered and crippled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — Europe’s largest — significantly reduces the risk of a radiation disaster that has haunted the world for weeks.
The last of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant’s six nuclear reactors was shut down Sunday because Russia’s military actions in Ukraine had repeatedly cut reliable external power supplies. That power is needed to prevent the reactors from overheating to the point of a meltdown that could breach the surrounding concrete and steel containment buildings and spew radiation through Ukraine, Russia and other nearby countries.
Since a Sept. 5 fire caused by shelling knocked the plant off of all external transmission lines, the sixth reactor had had to keep operating — at reduced output — to power reactor cooling and other crucial safety equipment. This “island mode” is unreliable and not designed to be more than a stopgap measure, Ukrainian officials say. On Sunday, one plant connection to Ukraine’s power grid was restored, so the sixth reactor’s power wasn’t needed for the safety systems.
Here is a look at the risks, impact and what could be done if external power is lost again.
WHY WAS THE SIXTH REACTOR SHUT DOWN?
The Zaporizhzhia plant’s Ukrainian operators apparently decided that it was too risky to operate any of the six reactors, because the fighting had endangered external power supplies for cooling and other safety systems. But when all external power was lost, they couldn’t shut down all the reactors. They needed power from at least one reactor to run the safety systems. When external power was restored using a reserve transmission line, they executed a “cold shutdown” of the sixth reactor — inserting control rods into the reactor core to stop the nuclear fission reaction and generation of heat and pressure.
HOW DOES THE SHUTDOWN REDUCE THE RISKS?
With all nuclear reactions stopped, temperatures and pressure inside reactors gradually decline, reducing the required intensity of water cooling of the radioactive fuel. This is a nuclear power plant’s safest operating mode.
“A cold shutdown enormously reduces the meltdown risk,” Steven Arndt, president of the American Nuclear Society and a scientist at the U.S. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, said in an interview Sunday.
Still, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi said Sunday he remains “gravely concerned about the situation at the plant, which remains in danger as long as any shelling continues.”
WHAT HAPPENS IF EXTERNAL POWER IS LOST AGAIN?
With all reactors shut down, if fighting or other problems cause another loss of external power, plant operators would have more time to arrange a backup power source to run the cooling systems, and the cooling load would be decreased, Arndt said. This is because the heat is coming from decaying fuel, not an active fission reaction.
“Every hour that goes forward, the possibility of a meltdown of fuel becomes less and less,” he said.
Cooling systems are also needed for spent nuclear fuel — that is, fuel that has already been used in the reactors but must be kept under water until it’s cool enough to be moved outside the reactor containment buildings into dry storage.
If external power to the Zaporizhzhia plant is lost again, engineers could turn to 20 emergency backup diesel generators, as they’ve done at least once since the war began. The IAEA said only power from one diesel generator per reactor is needed to maintain safety. While Ukrainian authorities have estimated that they have enough diesel fuel in storage to operate the safety systems for at least 10 days, Petro Kotin, the head of the plant’s operator, Energoatom, said last week, “Diesel generators are actually the station’s last defense before a radiation accident can be expected.”
Commenting after the restoration of external power on Sunday, Arndt gave a more upbeat assessment: “We are cautiously optimistic that the plant is in a relatively stable place because of cooling from offsite power and the backup diesel generators.”
IS THE SHUTDOWN OF ZAPORIZHZHIA CAUSING POWER BLACKOUTS?
While power blackouts have plagued Ukraine repeatedly during the war, they appear to be largely a result of shelling of other electricity generation plants and infrastructure, rather than loss of generation from the Zaporizhzhia plant. The Zaporizhzhia regional administration’s spokesman, Volodymyr Marchuk, said villages around Enerhodar, where the plant is situated, are without electricity because of the plant’s shutdown but that alternative power plants, such as the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, are feeding power to the electric grid.
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Katell reported from New York.
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Sarah Davenport was untouchable, striking out 21 of the 23 batters she faced to lead Hillsborough, No. 12 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 9-0 victory over Hightstown in Hillsborough.
Davenport allowed just one hit and one walk in the dominant performance. It marks the second time in her career Davenport has struck out 20 or more in a game and the 10th consecutive game she finished with double-digit strikeouts. Davenport has now gone 10 straight games without allowing an earned run, a stretch that now spans 66 innings with 156 strikeouts.
Grace Brouillard went 4-for-4 with three RBI and Anna Torres was 2-for-3 with three RBI for Hillsborough (4-0). Faith Skavron, Claire Marcinek and Danella Silagy scored two runs apiece in the win.
Angelina Benitez had the lone Hightstown (3-1) hit.
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DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Nico Galette had 17 points in Sacred Heart's 66-61 victory against New Hampshire on Wednesday night.
Galette also added 13 rebounds and four steals for the Pioneers (5-3). Raheem Solomon scored 12 points, going 3 of 9 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from distance, and 5 for 6 from the line. Raymond Espinal-Guzman shot 4 of 6 from the field to finish with nine points.
Nazim Derry led the Wildcats (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 14 points and four assists. Nick Johnson added 11 points for New Hampshire. Clarence O. Daniels II also put up 10 points, 18 rebounds and two steals.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-12-01T04:34:59+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Galette-scores-17-as-Sacred-Heart-downs-New-17622773.php |
Wyoming is fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of natural resources and energy knowledge, which has rightfully placed our state as an energy leader. Our capabilities, coupled with both traditional and renewable energies, has led to an innovative energy ecosystem, with our coal and oil and gas products playing a critical role in the development of new energy technologies.
This all-of-the-above energy approach enables us to continue creating and supporting 21st century jobs for Wyomingites, bolstering local businesses and industries, while attracting new ones to the state. All while building a more resilient, stronger economy for generations to come.
That is why the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee held a recent meeting in Kemmerer. There is a great deal of economic activity building in our southwest region, and the committee members benefit greatly from hearing about Wyoming’s diverse energy resources and capabilities on the horizon in our state.
These include traditional energy resources like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as new, emerging resources and technologies like advanced nuclear; hydrogen; carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); and minerals like trona.
Throughout the hearing, the presentations the committee heard emphasized the importance of maintaining this multifaceted energy strategy, and all the associated jobs and economic activity that come with it. As we in the Wyoming Legislature seek to implement smart, forward-thinking energy policy solutions, these real-world stories and data help illustrate the tangible economic benefits of investing in developing all the energy resources we have available to us as a state.
Kemmerer was a particularly fitting location to have these discussions, given the immense investments in advanced nuclear energy being made there. Once complete, the Natrium Power Plant — a next-generation nuclear reactor and integrated energy storage system — will provide a critical source of jobs for the region. It will also be the most advanced nuclear facility in the world.
Additionally, Wyoming is moving forward on a plan to create a regional clean hydrogen hub along with New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. The Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub would help advance the production and use of hydrogen, which produces zero carbon emissions. One key way to make hydrogen is with natural gas and carbon capture.
Further, the University of Wyoming was recently awarded a $40.5 million grant to develop a large-scale, commercial CCUS project in the Green River basin. This is a cutting-edge project that is the result of the Legislature’s proactive stance on creating a robust legal structure to encourage its growth.
There is no doubt that Wyoming is ahead of the pack on CCUS technologies, which, in turn, strengthens the state’s coal industry. Although we cannot control constantly evolving global policy and markets, our insistence to innovate will keep Wyoming at the forefront.
Between the Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub, the Natrium Power Plant and the CCUS innovations taking place in our state, Wyoming is set to move forward on some of the largest economic development initiatives many have ever seen. These projects will strengthen and fundamentally transform our energy future.
As I mentioned at the conclusion of our time in Kemmerer, we will likely be using a whole new energy vocabulary within five years. That is something of which we can all be proud.
State Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, is the chairman of the Wyoming Legislature’s Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee. | 2023-06-29T12:49:40+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/a-bright-future-for-wyoming-energy/article_b5b52bba-15d1-11ee-8127-e743a5eeddf8.html |
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SEATTLE (AP) — Because of one stat, pitcher Matthew Boyd has become the go-to player to ask about the Seattle Mariners' situation.
Not the stats on the back of his baseball card, mind you. It's the fact Boyd was born in Bellevue, Washington, on Feb. 2, 1991. That he grew up on nearby Mercer Island and was 10 years old the last time Seattle reached the postseason.
“I was really lucky to have really good baseball teams at a point in my life where it was kind of those transformative years,” Boyd said. “I just wanted to watch the game on TV. I wanted to go to the Kingdome every day. That was really special. It was huge for me. I’m very lucky that was the case because baseball was fun.”
Baseball is fun again in the Pacific Northwest in a way that it hasn’t been in more than two decades. The longest postseason drought in the four major professional sports ended Friday night when the Mariners earned a long-coveted spot in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
And Seattle did it in the most dramatic fashion possible. Cal Raleigh, sent to the minors because of struggles early in the season, stepped up as a pinch-hitter and launched a game-winning solo home run with two outs in the ninth inning on a 3-2 pitch to beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1.
It was storybook stuff, played out by kids in backyards for generations. And it joins a small list of singular, unforgettable moments — a shot, a play, a swing — in Seattle's sports history.
“It was the craziest thing ever. I don't think I'll be able to forget that moment,” Raleigh said.
Seattle will play in the wild-card round, potentially as the beneficiary of the postseason expansion that added a third wild-card team for each league. Toronto and Tampa Bay have clinched the other two extra spots in the AL, and the playoff schedule has yet to be set.
But the path hardly matters to fans, who if they were born the last time Seattle made the playoffs are now legally old enough to buy an alcoholic beverage to celebrate the return.
That includes Boyd, who was acquired by his hometown team at the trade deadline.
“The thing about Seattle, Seattle loves baseball and really it’s a baseball city,” Boyd said. “Recently the focus has been on the Seahawks because of their great success, but when you have a winner it’s really cool to see the energy and the fans come out in droves.”
Seattle fans last saw their team play a postseason game on Oct. 22, 2001, when the Mariners lost to the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. So 7,656 days will have passed for them by next Friday, when the AL wild-card playoffs begin.
The last time the Mariners had a playoff game, Tom Brady had made four career starts. Blockbuster Video still had more than 5,000 stores nationwide. Michael Jordan was about to begin a two-year addendum to his career with the Washington Wizards.
The iPhone? That was still 5½ years away. But the iPod? Well, that went on sale on Oct. 23, 2001.
Google wasn’t yet a verb. Facebook? Nope. Same with Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or any idea of what social media meant.
That long drought has made Seattle a woebegone franchise, the butt of jokes. The Mariners still remain the only team never to reach the World Series despite rosters that included the likes of Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson, Alex Rodriguez and Edgar Martinez.
Manager Scott Servais seems set that this can be a team to end that piece of trivia, too.
"I know everyone is exhausted. ‘End the drought. End the drought.’ I’ve heard it for seven years,” Servais said. “Every day when I get up and drive to work that’s what’s been on my mind. The goal is to win a World Series, not just end the drought.”
Ichiro Suzuki played in 1,861 career regular-season games for the Mariners and just 10 playoff games, all during his first season. Franchise cornerstones Felix Hernandez and Kyle Seager never saw playoff baseball after spending most or all of their career with the Mariners.
All the moves that were supposed to push Seattle over the top at various times during the two decades never equated to a playoff berth.
Adrian Beltre, Richie Sexson, Cliff Lee, Erik Bedard, Chone Figgins, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz were all brought in at some point over the past two decades with the belief they could be the difference. And while Seattle got close on several occasions, an entire generation of fans missed the postseason experience.
Those fans were instead treated to championships by the Seahawks, the Storm and the Sounders. They saw the SuperSonics leave and the Kraken arrive.
That led to apathy and anger among baseball fans. And a belief that the ownership at times cared more about ballpark entertainment and profit than it did about the product on the field.
But there's no doubt that when the Mariners are good, Seattle hugs the team differently from the way it embraces the other local teams.
Whether those fans will get a playoff home game to celebrate Seattle’s return remains a question. That’ll be decided in the coming days as the Mariners battle with Toronto and Tampa Bay for seeding and settle Seattle's postseason path.
But for the first time in a generation, there is a postseason to talk about in Seattle.
“A lot of people worked really, really hard for this a long time,” Seattle pitcher Marco Gonzales said. "Even when the times were dark. We didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. And a lot of people believed when they didn’t have a reason to. And so this is for them.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-01T19:05:19+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Mariners-end-two-decades-of-misery-returning-to-17480269.php |
2022 Mass. Conference for Women Gathers in Person for the First Time Since 2019
WATCH: Video Clip of Viola Davis
BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of women came out in force this week for the first time since the pandemic to participate in the Massachusetts Conference for Women, which featured in-person talks from Viola Davis, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, and Jameela Jamil.
Chef and humanitarian José Andrés, vegan advocate and author Tabitha Brown, groundbreaking dancer and author Misty Copeland, and actress and producer Reese Witherspoon addressed the audience virtually along with novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, social media transparency advocate Frances Haugen, actress and disability rights advocate Marlee Matlin, and five-time New York Times author Daniel Pink.
Their comments reflected on the lingering impacts of COVID on people's experience of disconnection and widespread reports of burnout in the workplace. They also spoke about the necessity of women's leadership in these times.
"There is no political idea, no business idea, no artistic idea, no idea in general whose objective should not be connection – human connection," Davis said. "If we can't move forward together, we can't move forward at all." Watch Viola Davis.
Davis is the first Black actress to win the Triple Crown of acting, a Tony, Oscar, and Emmy awards, and was recently nominated for a Grammy for the audio recording of her bestselling memoir, Finding Me.
Corbett, who led the team that created the Moderna vaccine and now leads a lab at Harvard University, acknowledged that, like many women and men, she still sometimes suffers from Imposter Syndrome.
But she overcomes self-doubt, she says, by asking: "If not me, who?"
At a time when women have been leaving the workplace in record numbers, Corbett also urged women who can leave their positions to do so if they feel they aren't being listened to or are hitting a glass ceiling.
"It's not our job to fix the structures that keep us from having the type of career mobility and upward trajectory that we deserve," she said. "If it gets to the point where you feel like what you're asking for requires a systemic change and making that systematic change is not in your pay grade, leave."
The Massachusetts Conference for Women, the largest conference for women in the nation, also strengthened its focus on connection this year – providing an in-person gathering and a virtual event for the first time in its 18-year history.
The in-person gathering was held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Wed., Nov. 30. The virtual event was held on Thurs., Dec. 1. A free virtual career fair was also held on Tues., Nov. 29. More than 16,000 people registered to participate in the week's events.
José Andrés, chef, humanitarian, and founder of World Central Kitchen, spoke about the need to plan less and adapt more. Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater and New York Times bestselling author, spoke about breaking barriers and her work to make ballet more accessible to all.
And Reese Witherspoon, Academy Award-winning actress, Emmy Award-winning producer, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author, spoke about her work to make Hollywood a better place for women.
"When I got to Hollywood, I found it was not place I would want my daughter to work and not a place I wanted someone else's daughter to work," Witherspoon said. "I knew I had to do something to create more opportunities for women to ascend and be in leadership positions. It was a pivot for me to be more entrepreneurial."
The theme for this year's conference is "Reset. Renew. Reconnect" – recognizing the extraordinary challenges women have overcome in recent years and the power of coming together as a community of women supporting women.
The Massachusetts Conference for Women is presented by State Street Corporation and generously sponsored by Hologic, Inc.; Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Takeda Pharmaceuticals; UKG; Target; Cisco; BOSE; Boston Scientific Corporation; Fidelity Investments; Indeed; Johnson & Johnson; Liberty Mutual Insurance; National Grid; Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; P&G Gillette; Sanofi; Thermo Fisher Scientific; The TJX Companies, Inc.; United Airlines; Biogen; Bristol Myers Squibb; Commonwealth Financial Network; Converse; Encore Boston Harbor; New Balance; PTC; Teradyne; Bentley University Center for Women & Business; Enel North America, Inc.; Foundation Medicine; IPG Photonics Corporation; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Juniper Networks; Merck & Co., Inc.; Oracle; Rapid7, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals; community ; and media sponsors Harvard Business Review's Women at Work; The Boston Globe; WBUR; and WCVB-TV Boston.
The Massachusetts Conference for Women is part of the Conferences for Women, the largest network of women's conferences in the nation. Its conferences in Pennsylvania, California, Massachusetts, and Texas attract more than 50,000 people a year.
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Sacheen Littlefeather dies; she turned down Marlon Brando’s Oscar in 1973
(Gray News) - Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist who turned down an Academy Award on Marlon Brando’s behalf in 1973, has died, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced late Sunday night. She was 75 years old.
Littlefeather had been suffering from breast cancer in recent years, and died Sunday at her home in Novato, California, The Hollywood Reporter said.
The Academy and Littlefeather had reconciled earlier in the year, and she accepted an in-person apology at the Academy Museum on Sept. 17 for the way she was treated at the 1973 Academy Awards.
Brando had opted out of accepting his 1973 Oscar for best actor for role in “The Godfather” in protest for the way Indigenous people were treated and in tribute for the occupation of Wounded Knee by members of an activist group.
Littlefeather read a statement on his behalf, and she was largely met with boos and public criticism
She had a few small roles before her statement at the Oscars; she said after that, she was blacklisted, according to Variety.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-03T09:36:34+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/10/03/sacheen-littlefeather-dies-she-turned-down-marlon-brandos-oscar-1973/ |
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to announce his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk on Wednesday, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
DeSantis, who has long been seen as Donald Trump's leading rival for the Republican nomination, will reveal his plans in an audio conversation with the owner of Twitter, according to the two people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the announcement publicly.
The timing of DeSantis’ long-expected announcement has been shrouded in secrecy, with various iterations of plans being leaked over the past few days. Some close to him suspected that the Republican governor was providing conflicting information about the timing and location to root out leakers. Others believe he changed his initial preparations after news reports came out about them.
Musk, speaking at The Wall Street Journal's CEO Summit event in London on Tuesday, seemed to confirm the Wednesday event, saying DeSantis would be making “quite an announcement” on Twitter the next day. “The first time something like this is happening on social media,” he said, with live questions and answers.
He added that he is not endorsing any particular candidate at this time.
While it is common for campaigns to publicize their announcements in videos shared on social media, it is far more unusual — and perhaps unprecedented — to hold a campaign announcement in a live social media forum.
“Big if true...” DeSantis' wife, Casey, posted Tuesday on Twitter, linking to a Fox News story on the announcement and adding a smiley face.
Earlier Tuesday, the Florida governor gave no hints of his 2024 plans during a short Cabinet meeting in Tallahassee where he discussed state business with agency heads. The media was barred from covering a subsequent bill signing ceremony.
With this move, DeSantis is once again taking a page out of the playbook that helped turn his soon-to-be-rival, Trump, into a political star. Twitter was once Trump’s most important megaphone — one he used to dominate his rivals in the 2016 primary and to command the news cycle for years. Trump was barred from the platform after Jan. 6, 2021. Though his access was reinstated shortly after Musk took over, he has yet to tweet.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report. | 2023-05-23T19:55:43+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2023/05/23/ap-sources-desantis-to-announce-2024-presidential-bid-wednesday-on-twitter-spaces-with-elon-musk/ |
WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, October 24, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
113 PM PDT Sat Oct 22 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...A long period south-southwest swell from 190 degrees and
a west-northwest swell from 280 degrees will generate surf of 4
to 6 feet in San Diego County and 5 to 7 feet in Orange County.
* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning. Highest surf expected Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents and longshore currents will be
hazardous to swimmers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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DENVER, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Logan County, CO., has awarded $7.4M in energy savings performance contracts to Millig Design Build for turnkey facility improvements. As part of these contracts, Millig will design and execute upgrades aimed at improving energy efficiency, building resiliency, and comfort at the historic Logan County Courthouse, Annex Building, Justice Center, Heritage Center, and five other buildings. These long-term improvements will minimize annual energy and maintenance expenses and bring county facilities to modern building standards.
During Phase I, Millig will replace antiquated lighting with LED technology at seven county facilities; update the Justice Center's 20-year-old variable-air-volume (VAV) system with new high-efficiency VAV rooftop units and modern controls; and install new high-efficiency air handling units and mini-split heat pumps with ventilation capabilities at the Heritage Center.
During Phase II, Millig will address the failing HVAC systems and outdated lighting at the Courthouse and adjacent Annex Building; and perform additional upgrades at the Justice Center to improve occupant comfort and safety.
"The existing systems did not bring in code-required ventilation air, and in recent years, compressor failures have resulted in rising maintenance expenses," said Justin Burwinkle, PE, Millig Design Build. "And lack of redundancy in the central plant would have meant a single boiler failure could render the entire courthouse without heat."
The Logan County Courthouse is a 1910 Classical Revival-style building listed on the Colorado and National Register of Historic Places. Millig will replace the courthouse's HVAC system with a water-source variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system, which will aesthetically support recent historical restoration.
In addition, the Annex Building will tie into the courthouse's new VRF system, which will save the county money and simplify maintenance.
This two-phase project is estimated to save Logan County $75,362 in energy costs and $26,039 in maintenance costs each year. Millig also is assisting the County with utility overbilling mediation and securing additional project incentives.
"This project is absolutely paramount for Logan County, as no amount of maintenance will extinguish the inevitable failure of all the existing mechanical systems nor address the health and safety issues regarding a lack of proper ventilation for building occupants," said Aaron Tilden, PE, Millig Design Build.
"Funding for the project was made possible by a combination of Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds, operational cost savings, utility incentives and rebates, and the generosity of the people of Logan County through the Sales and Use Tax extended in 2018," said Chance Wright, maintenance director, Logan County.
All construction is scheduled to be completed in fall of 2023.
Millig Design Build is an integrated engineering, design, and construction firm specializing in facility improvements that address energy efficiency, building health and safety, and core infrastructure needs. Our mission is to create environments that promote sustainability, wellbeing, and opportunity for communities while efficiently delivering best-value solutions for owners. We have offices in Kansas; Colorado; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.milligdb.com.
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- BLACK+DECKER's 'Tis the Season for a Tidy Home Survey found that of those who are hosting a social gathering, 79% say they feel pressured to keep their home tidy
- Nearly 1 in 2 (48%) of Americans would go so far as to take a day off from work to clean or prepare their home for a holiday party
- BLACK+DECKER's in-house lifestyle team shares recommendations for useful gifts to give friends and family who are hosting gatherings this season
TOWSON, Md., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey released today from BLACK+DECKER®, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, and a leader in the home and lifestyle space, has found that close to half (47%) of adults surveyed in the U.S. expect to host more social gatherings this holiday season compared to the past several years. With the pressure of hosting, comes the pressure to keep a tidy home. The BLACK+DECKER 'Tis the Season for a Tidy Home Survey asked Americans how they will be celebrating this season, how they plan to prepare their homes and what tools they find useful in doing so.
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"BLACK+DECKER aims to design innovative products for every part of the home, making it so homeowners spend more time enjoying their living space, especially during the stressful holiday season," said Vice President of Brand Marketing for Stanley Black & Decker's Tools & Outdoor business, Heidi Ketvertis. "With insights from our BLACK+DECKER survey, our in-house lifestyle team has put together its recommendations to help keep our homes tidy and decorate with ease as we prepare for the holiday hosting season."
Nearly 4 in 10 (39%) adults surveyed said they anticipate hosting the most people at their home this holiday season since 2019. Of those who say they plan on having a social gathering at home, the majority (79%) say that this will make them feel pressured, to some degree, to keep their home tidy. And nearly 1 in 2 (48%) would go so far as to take a day off from work to clean or prepare their home for a holiday party.
About 4 in 5 (79%) adults surveyed get in the holiday spirit by putting up decor in their home. Of those who are decorating, 89% share they are cleaning or vacuuming more often during this season. More than three out of five (62%) adults say they plan to make the most adjustments to their home during the holidays – such as moving furniture for trees, putting up lights, and more. When asked what tools were used most for decorating, Americans said hand tools (58%), a drill (53%) and a set of power tools (37%).
But then comes the post-holiday cleanup. Over half (56%) of Americans surveyed say they get the most out of their cleaning appliances during post-holiday cleanup than any other time of the year. When asked how long this cleanup takes, 46% said it usually takes a day or two, or even a whole weekend to get their home back to normal.
When asked about holiday gifts, about 7 in 10 (69%) Americans surveyed say they are more likely to value gifts that are practical and increase their productivity. Those surveyed frequently chose a "powerful vacuum cleaner" (38%) as the type of home appliance they would love to receive as a gift this holiday season to make hosting a party at home a breeze. And more than half (56%) of survey participants agreed that they could use helpful, affordable home solutions in each room of their house to aid with holiday decorating and cleaning tasks.
BLACK+DECKER lifestyle experts have put together their top recommendations for useful gifts to give to friends and family who are hosting gatherings this season.
Your decorating support systems:
- The BCGL15FF USB Rechargeable 4V MAX* Cordless Glue Gun heats up in 30 seconds and conveniently allows you to tackle decoration projects around the house.
- The LD120VA BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* Drill/Driver with 30 Accessories is the perfect item to drill through wood, metal and plastic.
The right vacuum makes all the difference:
- The HLVC320B01 DUSTBUSTER® 12V MAX* AdvancedClean™ Cordless Hand Vacuum is easy for on-the-go cleanup and has a high-performance motor built for suction of those pesty pine needles.
- The BHFEA520J POWERSERIES+™ Cordless Stick Vacuum makes it easy to clean up messes across multiple floor types. The high-tech POWERSERIES+™ vacuum automatically adapts its suction power with AUTOSENSE™ technology based on the floor type that it's on.
- The BHSB315J Spillbuster™ Cordless Spill and Spot Cleaner helps with tough stains. We love our family, but we know there will be spills at the party!
Don't forget about the steam clean:
- The BHSM15FX08 Multipurpose Steam Cleaning System comes with six attachments, uses water with no cleaning chemicals and kills up to 99.9% of germs**. Its versatile design quickly converts from a mop to a handheld cleaner for top-to-bottom cleaning at the end of the holiday season.
To learn about more ways that BLACK+DECKER can help this holiday season, visit www.blackanddecker.com.
With respect to 4V MAX* - Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 4 volts. Nominal voltage is 3.6 volts.
With respect to 12V MAX* - Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 12 volts. Nominal voltage is 10.8 volts.
With respect to 20V MAX* - Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
**Using steam and a microfiber pad on sealed hardwood, ceramic tile and vinyl floors against staphylococcus aureus, escherichia coli, and aspergillus terreus. No cleaning chemicals required.
Methodology:
BLACK+DECKER commissioned Atomik Research to conduct an online survey of 2,003 adults throughout the United States. The margin of error for the overall sample is +/- 2 percentage points with a confidence interval of 95 percent. Fieldwork took place between September 28th and October 5th of 2022.
About BLACK+DECKER:
Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has been setting the standard for innovation and design. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When homeowners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER products will do the job efficiently and reliably. For more information on BLACK+DECKER products, visit www.blackanddecker.com or follow BLACK+DECKER on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Stanley Black & Decker:
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating manufacturing facilities worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's approximately 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers, and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Unity Software Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U) in connection with the Company's proposed merger with ironSource Ltd. ("ironSource") (NYSE: IS). Under the merger agreement, the Company will acquire each ironSource share for 0.1089 of a Unity common share, leaving Unity shareholders owning approximately 73.5% and ironSource shareholders owning approximately 26.5% of the combined company upon closing of the transaction.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Unity's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration and percentage of ownership is fair to Unity's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
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HIGH SCHOOLS
All athletes must have a sports physical dated after May 1, 2023, in order to participate in practice. Athletes without completed physicals will not be allowed to practice.
Cheyenne Central
All families should visit cheyennecentralathletics.org and fill out the online activity registration form. Families can upload completed sports physicals and sign registration forms there. Those forms must be completed and submitted before athletes can practice.
Preseason IMPACT baseline concussion testing for all incoming seventh-, ninth- and 11th-graders — or anyone new to Laramie County School District 1 — will take place Tuesday in the Central computer labs.
Football will test at 3 p.m. Volleyball and golf will test at 4 p.m. Girls swimming and diving and tennis will test at 5 p.m. Cross-country, cheer and dance will test at 6 p.m. There will be signage around the school directing athletes to the computer lab.
Cross-country: Practice starts at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the parking lot on the west side of Central High.
Football: The first practice starts at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7. Players should meet in the Central Fieldhouse. They will need a mouthpiece, cleats and football girdle.
Girls swimming and diving: Practice starts at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, in the Central natatorium. A second practice starts at 3 p.m. the same day. Athletes should have swimsuit, cap, goggles and a towel.
If the Central pool in unavailable due to construction, an alternate schedule will be sent out via the Remind app and on social media.
Golf: The first practice starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Airport Golf Club. Players should have golf clubs, balls, collared shirt, and golf or tennis shoes.
Tennis: The first practice starts at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the tennis courts between Central High and McCormick Junior High. A second practice will be held 4-6 p.m. that same day. Players should bring tennis racket and water.
Volleyball: Practice for sophomores, juniors and seniors runs 3-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the Central Fieldhouse. Incoming freshmen will practice 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
Cheyenne East
IMPACT baseline concussion testing for all fall sports is scheduled for Wednesday at East High. Football will have testing at 3 p.m. Volleyball and golf will test at 4 p.m. Girls swimming and diving and tennis will test at 5 p.m. Cheer, dance and cross-country will test at 6 p.m.
A mandatory parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the East High performance hall. Coaches from all fall sports will be on hand to distribute team handbooks, schedules and more.
Additional information can be found at cheyenneeastathletics.com.
Cross-country: Practice starts at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Brimmer Park west of East High.
Football: The first practice is slated for 7-9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Okie Blanchard Stadium. The second practice that day will run 1-3:30 p.m.
Girls swimming and diving: The first practice is 7-9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at the East High natatorium. The second practice that day runs 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Golf: Practice starts at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Kingham Prairie View Golf Course.
Tennis: Practice runs from 8-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the East High tennis courts.
Volleyball: The first practice for freshmen runs 8-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will practice 3:30-6 p.m. that day. All practices will take place in East’s main gym.
Cheyenne South
All families should visit south.rschoolteams.com and fill out the online activity registration form. Families can upload completed sports physicals and sign registration forms on that site. Hard copies of sports physicals dated after May 1, 2023, still need to be turned into the athletic office. All athletes must have a completed sports physical in order to practice.
Preseason IMPACT baseline concussion testing for all incoming seventh-, ninth- and 11th-graders — and those new to Laramie County School District 1 — will take place Thursday in the South computer lab. Football tests at 3 p.m. Volleyball and golf will test at 4 p.m. Cross-country and tennis will test at 5 p.m. Dance and cross-country will start at 6 p.m.
Cross-country: The first practice starts at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the parking lot on the west side of South High.
Football: The first practice starts at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7. Players should meet in the varsity locker room on the west side of Bison Stadium. They should have a mouthpiece, cleats and football girdle. A second practice starts at 4:30 p.m. that same day.
Girls swimming and diving: The first practice starts at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the South natatorium. There is a second practice at 3 p.m. the same day. Athletes must have a swimsuit, cap, goggles and a towel.
Golf: Practice starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at Little America Golf Course, 2800 W. Lincolnway. A second practice starts at 4 p.m. that same day. Players will need clubs, balls, a collard shirt, and golf or tennis shoes.
Tennis: The first practice starts at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 at the South High tennis courts. All players should bring a racket and water.
Volleyball: The first practice starts at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the South gym. A second practice starts at 10 a.m. that same day.
JUNIOR HIGHS
All athletes must have a sports physical dated after May 1, 2023, in order to participate in practice. Athletes without completed physicals will not be allowed to practice.
Carey
A parent night will be held 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Carey cafeteria.
Cross-country: Practice starts at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
Football: Practice for eighth-graders runs 8-10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Seventh-graders practice 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 14.
Volleyball: Seventh-graders start practice at 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Eighth-graders will practice 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
Johnson
Johnson athletes should register at south-ar.rschooltoday.com. Physical and insurance information can be entered during the registration process.
Johnson will have IMPACT baseline concussion testing Friday, Aug. 4 in the Cheyenne South High computer lab. Football players will test at 3 p.m. Volleyball tests at 4 p.m. Cross-country and makeup tests go at 5 p.m.
Parent meeting and first practice information is still undecided.
McCormick
Fall sports registration can be completed under the athletics tab at mccormick.laramie1.org. Athletes must have a completed sports physical dated after May 1, 2023, proof of insurance and a completed code of conduct. All of those things can be taken care of on the McCormick website.
Parent night for cross-country, cheer, football and volleyball will be 5:30-6 p.m. Aug. 9 in the McCormick cafeteria.
Practice will start Monday, Aug. 14. Times will be released as soon as they are finalized.
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Florida Attorney General warns of ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) - More than 30% of deaths involving teen drivers happen during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days”--the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
According to AAA, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 to 19, and teenage drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults.
Attorney General Ashley Moody is asking parents to talk to their teenage drivers about the responsibility they have while driving.
“From texting to seatbelt usage to just being aware of trying to be safer during those drives, just talk about how close to get to cars in front of you and other driving safety tips,” Moody said. “It’s a good time for parents and guardians to talk to their children.”
Having other teenage passengers in the car is considered the biggest driving distraction for young drivers while texting and cell phone use are the second-biggest distraction.
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inflation is top-of-mind for most Americans, as a majority say that they have reduced household spending in many areas except when it comes to retirement savings and life insurance. A new USAA Life Insurance Company survey explored how American civilian and military-connected families are faring in today's economy and the financial decisions they are making as a result. While 55% of civilian and 56% of military-connected families—those who have family members serving or have served in the military—said they have already made spending cuts, less than 20% of both groups report having made reductions in their life insurance expenses.
The areas most affected by household spending cuts are discretionary spending and vacation planning. In fact, consumers were almost twice as likely to reduce spending in these areas over retirement plan contributions, cybersecurity protections, and life insurance.
"This year's study shows that, as expected, consumers are adjusting their household spending due to the economy and inflation," said Brandon Carter, president of USAA Life Insurance Company. "However, this hasn't affected spending on critical, long-term financial products like retirement savings, investments and life insurance."
Additional findings in this second annual survey show a stark contrast between military-connected and civilian households in their extent of preparedness. Data shows that 53% of military-connected respondents say that their current level of life insurance is sufficient to cover all debts and replace five years of income, versus only 39% of civilians. Correspondingly, 84% of military respondents agree that if they were to die today, they are confident their family would remain financially secure versus 71% of civilians.
For those who do not currently have life insurance, this decision is largely considered through a financial lens. Those who reported being uninsured either say it costs too much (29% military and 31% civilian) or they have sufficient financial resources without it (27% military and 13% civilian)—both statistics showing little change from our 2021 survey.
From an overall financial health standpoint, survey respondents report their current household debt estimate to be virtually unchanged from 2021. While 55% of military-connected report having up to $75,000 of debt, just 58% of civilian households report the same.
"Preparedness is key when it comes to dealing with uncertain financial situations like high inflation or unexpected death," said Carter. "Life insurance may be an uncomfortable topic, but it can make an enormous difference for your family in the event of an unexpected death."
Additional findings from the 2022 survey include:
- Only about half of civilians (48%) and 60% of military-connected households have life insurance.
- Remarkably 70% of military-connected and 59% of civilians are worried that inflation is reducing spending power in retirement and/or their life insurance plan.
- An unclear or perceived high monthly cost is a contributing factor to why these respondents do not have life insurance (31% of civilians and 29% military-connected respondents).
- Money is seen as the most important instrument when passing wealth down in the family (45% civilian and 42% military-connected).
- Only 33% of civilian and 41% of military respondents who are parents have had discussions with their children about long-term financial planning.
- Slightly more than one-third of Americans are confident that they are financially prepared to care for their aging parents.
- A majority of respondents, 67% of military respondents and 57% of civilians, report they are comfortable discussing plans for an unexpected death with their families.
Learn more at http://www.usaa.com/lifesurvey
Producer note: USAA spokespersons are available for interviews about the new Life Insurance survey as well as the impact inflation has on USAA members.
About USAA's Life Insurance Survey
This research was conducted by KRC Research from June 1 to June 8, 2022, via an online survey of 2,003 Americans ages 18-75 representing both the military connected and civilian populations. The sample breakdown is as follows: n=1,000 civilians and n=1,003 military. Military representation included approximately 800 veterans and 200 currently serving—representative of the military population as a whole.
About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and investment and retirement solutions to nearly 13 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, Tex., USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 37,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.
Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. All insurance products are subject to state availability, issue limitations and contractual terms and conditions. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.
Contact: USAA Media Relations
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Company to Hold Conference Call on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 8:30 AM ET
FUZHOU, China, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. (Nasdaq: PME) ("Pingtan" or the "Company"), a fishing company based in the People's Republic of China (PRC), today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights (Year over Year Comparison)
- Revenue was $62.8 million, representing a 102.5% year-over-year increase.
- Gross loss was $7.4 million, compared to gross loss of $12.0 million, and gross loss margin was 11.8%, compared to gross loss margin of 38.7%.
- Net income attributable to owners of the Company was $6.7 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to owners of the Company of $79.7 million, or $(1.00) per basic and diluted share.
2021 Financial Highlights (Year over Year Comparison)
- Revenue was $164.1 million, representing an 88.1% year-over-year increase.
- Gross loss was $12.6 million, compared to gross loss of $2.4 million, and gross loss margin was 7.7%, compared to gross loss margin of 2.8%.
- Net loss attributable to owners of the Company was $2.5 million, or $(0.03) per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to owners of the Company of $72.9 million, or $(0.92) per basic and diluted share.
Management Comments
Mr. Xinrong Zhuo, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, "In 2021, various businesses were challenged by the COVID-19 as it resurged from time to time in many localities across China throughout the year. Despite the overall difficulties, we were able to deliver an 88.1% increase in revenue and a 54.4% increase in sales volumes for 2021. However, due to the market downturn, the company recorded a decreased gross margin for the 2021 fiscal year, albeit a slightly increased gross profit margin in the second half of the year.
As such, the management believes that it is necessary to continue to strengthen the Company's production capacity and all aspects of product sales in the new year. Meanwhile, the management has decided to make certain strategic adjustments, including suspending the construction of the Antarctic krill vessel to recover funds, as well as expediting the modification and rebuilding progress of a new batch of fishing vessels to further increase harvest capacity and volume. The Company has also intensified its efforts to connect with large-scale distributors to improve the delivery speed through online-offline linkage, reduce frozen storage costs and selling expenses, and improve corporate efficiency."
Factors Affecting Pingtan's Results of Operations
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the global economy, our markets in the PRC and our business.
In reaction to the pandemic, many provinces and municipalities in the PRC, where our business is currently conducted, activated the highest response to the emergency public health incident. Emergency quarantine measures and travel restrictions have had a significant impact on many sectors across China, which has also adversely affected the Company's operations. To reduce the impact on its production and operations, the Company has implemented a series of safety measures, and has resumed normal operations since March 2020. Management is focused on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on its business operations while protecting the employees' health and safety. The Company will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter its business operations as may be required by local authorities or that the Company determines are in the best interests of its employees, customers, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Some of the Company's customers are fish processing plants that export processed fish products to foreign countries. These customers reduced or postponed their purchases from us and adjusted their business strategies in relation to exportation or domestic sale in light of the development of the pandemic. These changes may cause a decrease in our unit selling price, an increase in inventory and delayed settlement of our accounts receivable. If the economic effects caused by the pandemic continue or increase in the PRC, overall customer demand may continue to decrease, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The Company anticipates that its results of operations will continue to be affected by this pandemic in fiscal year 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to caused disruptions to domestic and global businesses and markets. However, the extent of the impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations is still highly uncertain and will depend on future developments, such as the ultimate duration and scope of the pandemic, its continuing impact on our customers, how quickly normal economic conditions, operations, and the demand for the Company's products can fully resume and whether the pandemic leads to recessionary conditions in the PRC, the United States or globally. As such, the Company may not reasonably estimate the extent of the impact on its full-year results of operations, its liquidity or its overall financial position.
The Company's Fishing Fleet
As of December 31, 2021, of the Company's 142 vessels, 100 were located in international waters, 12 were located in the Bay of Bengal in India, 13 were located in the PRC, and the remaining 17 were located in the Arafura Sea in Indonesia and not in operation.
Pingtan's Revenue Break-down By PRC Provincial Division
2021 Selected Financial Highlights
Balance Sheet Highlights
Consolidated Financial and Operating Review
Revenue
The Company's revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $62.8 million, as compared to $31.0 million for the same period of 2020.
The Company's revenue was $164.1 million in 2021, representing an increase of 88.1% from $87.2 million in 2020.
In 2021, the Company's sales volumes increased by 54.4% to 129,993,532 kg from 84,185,002 kg in 2020. The average unit selling price increased by 21.2% from 2020 to 2021. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to the different sales mix, an increase in the average unit selling price, and the increased sales volume as a result of more vessels were put into operations.
Gross Margin
The Company's gross loss margin was 11.8 % for the three months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to gross loss margin of 38.7% for the same period of 2020.
The Company's gross loss margin was 7.7% in 2021, as compared to gross loss margin of 2.8% in 2020.
Selling Expense
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, total selling expense was $2.5 million, as compared to $1.6 million for the same period of 2020.
In 2021, total selling expense was $7.6 million, as compared to $4.9 million in 2020, representing an increase of 57.4%. The increase was primarily due to the increases in insurance fees, storage fees, customs clearance charges, shipping and handling fees, and miscellaneous selling expense.
General & Administrative Expense
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, general and administrative expense was $0.7 million, as compared to $2.0 million for the same period of 2020.
In 2021, total general and administrative expense was $6.8 million, as compared to $7.2 million in 2020, representing a decrease of 6.0%, primarily due to a decrease in depreciation expense, partially offset by an increase in professional fees due to the increases in accounting fees and legal fees.
Net Income/(Loss)
Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $7.3 million, as compared to net loss of $85.2 million for the same period of 2020.
In 2021, net loss was $2.4 million, as compared to net loss of $77.6 million in 2020.
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders of the Company
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company for the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $6.7 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, as compared to net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of $79.7 million, or $(1.00) per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2020.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company in 2021 was $2.5 million, or $(0.03) per basic and diluted share, as compared to net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of $72.9 million, or $(0.92) per basic and diluted share, in 2020.
Conference Call Details
Pingtan also announced that it will discuss financial results in a conference call on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 – 8:30 a.m. ET (May 18, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. Beijing Time).
The dial-in numbers are:
To listen to the live webcast, please go to http://www.ptmarine.com and click on the conference call link at the top of the page or go to: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=XgNdUfYE.html.This webcast will be archived and accessible through the Company's website for approximately 30 days following the call.
About Pingtan
Pingtan is a fishing company that engages in ocean fishing through its subsidiary, Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Ocean Fishing Group Co., Ltd., or Pingtan Fishing.
Business Risks and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding Pingtan's business development, financial outlook, beliefs and expectations. Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "project," "will" and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Risks include anticipated growth and growth strategies; need for additional capital and the availability of financing; delays in deploying vessels; conducting fishing operations and locating or re-locating vessels, in foreign waters and related license requirements; actions taken by government regulators, such as the Indonesian moratorium, or reports or allegations of illegal activity by us, related parties or those with which we conduct business; our ability to successfully manage relationships with customers, distributors and other important relationships; technological changes; competition; demand for our products and services; operational, mechanical, climatic or other unanticipated issues; the deterioration of general economic conditions, whether internationally, nationally or in the local markets in which we operate; the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Company's financial condition, business operations and liquidity; the impact of COVID-19 on our customers and distributors global or national health concerns, including the outbreak of pandemic or contagious diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic; legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect our business; and other risk factors contained in Pingtan's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Pingtan's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Pingtan undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
CONTACT:
LiMing Yung (Michael)
Chief Financial Officer
Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd.
Tel: +86 591 87271753
michaelyung@ptmarine.net
Maggie Li
Investor Relations Manager
Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd.
Tel: +86 591 8727 1753
mli@ptmarine.net
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Woolly mammoths, which roamed the Earth during the Ice Age, are long extinct. But remains found in Arctic permafrost have helped scientists sequence their genome and learn fascinating facts about these gigantic creatures.
Now, a food startup has found a surprising use for mammoth DNA. During a media event on Tuesday, an Australian cultured meat company called Vow unveiled a meatball consisting of lab-grown mammoth meat at a science museum in the Netherlands.
In the typical process of making cultured meat, cells are extracted from a living animal, after which they are grown into meat within a lab by immersing them in nutrients. Since the project team did not have access to preserved mammoth tissue, they identified the mammoth version of the protein myoglobin, which gives meat its texture, flavor and color, from the publicly available genome database.
They used the genome of an African elephant, the mammoth’s closest living relative, for additional information. Then, they inserted the synthesized gene into a sheep muscle cell. The mammoth gene was overexpressed to make it more prevalent than the sheep’s gene in the final product, which was eventually cultivated into around 400 grams of meat.
Vow shared the news on Twitter.
“We’re starting a conversation on what the future of food looks like (and from our view, it’s pretty exciting),” the company tweeted.
It’s here! Introducing the #MammothMeatball, the world’s first meat made from extinct animal protein
With @WunThompson, we’re starting a conversation on what the future of food looks like (and from our view, it’s pretty exciting)
Watch now at https://t.co/Xuk2CizLOI pic.twitter.com/64UUK4Wf1n
— Vow (@itsjustvow) March 29, 2023
The team has yet to taste the lab-grown meat. They are hesitant to do so because these proteins have not existed for over 5,000 years, and they may pose a potential allergenic risk.
The project is intended to highlight the potential of cultured meat to make eating habits more planet-friendly.
“We wanted to get people excited about the future of food being different to potentially what we had before,” Tim Noakesmith, founder of the startup, told The Associated Press. “That there are things that are unique and better than the meats that we’re necessarily eating now, and we thought the mammoth would be a conversation starter and get people excited about this new future.”
Currently, Vow is waiting to get regulatory approval from Singapore, the first country to approve cultured meat, to sell lab-grown quail meat it has developed. In the U.S., the FDA has approved lab-grown chicken for human consumption.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-03-30T13:15:54+00:00 | denver7.com | https://www.denver7.com/food-startup-grows-meatball-out-of-woolly-mammoth |
ESTES PARK, Colo. (AP) — A 25-year-old Rhode Island man died after falling and being pulled underwater at a waterfall in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday, according to the National Park Service.
The man from Providence has not yet been publicly identified and his body was recovered Sunday evening, officials said.
Rocky Mountain National Park covers over 400 square miles (1,036 square kilometers) of rugged mountains and high tundra, drawing typically over 4 million hikers annually.
The deceased man fell at West Creek Falls, on the east side of the park. The body was moved to the Larimer County Coroner, on the northern edge of Colorado, who will determine the cause of death.
At this time of year, rivers, streams and waterfalls are dangerous cold and swift, said the National Park Service, warning visitors to stay a safe distance from quick-flowing waters. | 2023-07-05T02:08:31+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/young-man-died-after-fall-at-a-rocky-mountain-waterfall/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
Lansing, Mich. (WJMN) – They are used on stickers, advertisements on TV, even menu’s at restaurants, but the Attorney General is warning folks to check before you can a QR (or quick response) code.
In a release from the AG’s office, the FBI has issued a warning that criminals are hijacking QR codes by placing stickers over the original sticker. If you happen to scan one of these faux codes, you could be taken to phishing websites, where personal or financial information could be taken.
The code itself isn’t dangerous, but if it takes you to an illegitimate website, information you provide could go to the scammer. They could also be used to download malicious software such as malware, ransomware, and trojans.
Other dangers associated with fraudulent QR codes could allow scammers to open apps on your device. Those could be anything from banking apps to social media, or your email.
“QR codes are widely used in so many different ways that it’s not surprising bad actors would develop the means to use them to scam us,” Nessel said. “This is another area where we need to protect our personal and financial information by practicing caution when using these convenient codes.”
The FBI offers several ways QR code users can protect themselves:
- Do not scan a code if it is on a sticker, looks like it has been replaced, or is covered up.
- After scanning the code, see if the URL you are taken to is a secure one that begins with “https.”
- Download a QR Code Scanner app that can help you recognize a suspicious code.
- Rather than scanning a code that will take you to a specific website, if possible, just type in the URL for that website.
You can report the fraud to your local FBI field office and to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. More information about QR code fraud can be found on the Attorney General’s website.
To file a consumer complaint or get additional information, contact the Michigan Department of Attorney General:
Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form | 2023-07-12T19:15:36+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/crime/dont-scan-the-scam-attorney-general-warns-of-fake-qr-codes/ |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jay Kornegay was behind the counter in 2004 when someone approached with $5,000 to bet on the Super Bowl but had no idea how to decide.
The man, not a regular sports bettor, thought for a few moments and decided to put it all on the Carolina Panthers to score exactly 29 points at 30-1 odds.
Kornegay couldn’t believe it, but took the man’s money — and later returned it plus the winnings. The bet cashed when the Panthers scored that amount in a three-point loss to the New England Patriots.
The Super Bowl draws a larger portion of casual bettors than other American sporting events, and the numerous proposition options each year underscore how the game’s mass appeal goes well beyond professional gamblers and hardcore fans.
“We’re certainly going to write a lot more tickets on the propositions than the game,” said Kornegay, vice president of race and sports operations at Westgate Las Vegas. “They’ve become so popular.”
This year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the first time the championship will be played inside a venue with a sportsbook.
Next year’s Super Bowl will be in Las Vegas, the nation’s sports betting capital.
Sportsbooks have taken advantage of the increasing popularity of prop bets, which could range from whether there will be a safety to whether the Chiefs or Eagles will score more points than LeBron James or Steph Curry when their teams meet the day before the big game.
Most props will be made available next week, but Caesars Sportsbook already has its 2,000-option menu available. Among the choices is whether the first turnover will be an interception or fumble. The interception is minus-170, meaning someone would need to bet $170 to win $100. The fumble is listed at plus-140, which means a $100 bet would pay $140.
Jason Scott, BetMGM vice president of trading, said he expects to put out 700 or 800 such bets by next week for its properties in 20 states plus Washington, D.C. Kornegay said Westgate will have about 500 bets with roughly 1,000 options. Jeff Benson, Circa Sports operations manager, said his casino’s booklet will be 12 or 13 pages front and back.
“I think you have a ton of people that want just to bet the props,” Benson said. “They don’t really care who wins. That’s really a way for them to enjoy the game.”
The number of bets on props is considerably higher than traditional wagers such as which team will cover the point spread and whether the total number of points with be higher or lower than the posted figure. The Eagles are 1 1/2-point favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook, and the total is 50 1/2 points.
Kornegay estimated that for every traditional Super Bowl bet, there are six or seven prop wagers.
Scott said that while some of the more unusual prop bets draw much of the attention, more than 99% of the money tends to go to about 30 high-profile bets such as which player will score the first touchdown.
The popularity of props is a fairly recent phenomenon.
Caesars is believed to have published the first prop bet when it posted at 20-1 odds that defensive lineman and goal-line running back William “the Refrigerator” Perry would score a touchdown for the Chicago Bears in the 1986 Super Bowl. The odds plummeted to 2-1 by kickoff, and Perry rewarded bettors by reaching the end zone late in the third quarter.
That Super Bowl was the second of a 13-game winning streak for the NFC in the title game, many of them blowouts. Kornegay was at the now-closed Imperial Palace at the time, and he wanted to find a new way to attract bettors and keep their interest throughout the one-sided games.
Before the 1995 championship between the San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers, prop bets were still limited, so Kornegay and his team decided to change that. They developed about 150 prop bets for the anticipated blowout that became a 49-26 victory by the 49ers.
“It stirred up quite a bit of interest,” Kornegay said. “And ever since then, the propositions have been part of the Super Bowl weekend.”
The games have usually been much closer since the turn of the century, many coming down to the final minutes.
Professional sports bettors tend to make the more traditional wagers and look for value in the props if they believe they can find a betting number to exploit. For the most part, the props belong to the general public.
And with the lack of betting experience come some unusual choices.
Kornegay said a bettor drove to Las Vegas from California unsure of what to do with $50,000. He put is all on the coin toss.
And it came in.
In the Chiefs’ 31-20 victory over the 49ers three years ago, Benson said someone correctly bet the exact score for each team.
“It didn’t turn out great for us,” Benson said. “It turned out awfully good for him. But obviously in this business, you definitely see some longshots hit once you book enough Super Bowls.” | 2023-02-07T06:25:05+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/the-big-game/super-bowl-prop-betting-increases-in-popularity/ |
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director D. Smith about her new documentary. "Kokomo City" highlights the experiences of trans sex workers.
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Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-30T15:31:57+00:00 | kclu.org | https://www.kclu.org/economy/economy/2023-07-30/d-smith-on-her-new-documentary-kokomo-city-that-follows-four-trans-sex-workers |
Hundreds of Gator fans gathered at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to meet athletes
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - There’s more to an athlete than just their athletic ability and gator fans learned more about their favorite players off the field today.
About 200 fans gathered at Touchdown Terrace at Ben Hill Griffin to take pictures with athletes from across Florida sports on the field and get autographs.
This was the very first fan fest of this size hosted by Gator Collective. Along with the meet and greets, there were a ton of games, raffles, music and plenty of food.
“When we come here and it’s packed and it’s loud, that can make or break a game for us.We really appreciate what all the fans do for us and it feels good to be able to come out here and give back to them,” said Jonathan Odom, Gator’s Football Tight End.
There were about 40 other gator athletes at the event including Kamari Wilson, Brenton Cox and Gervon Dexter.
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Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR. She is currently covering her third presidential administration. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign trips, including President Trump's 2019 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, and President Obama's final NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. As a part of the White House team, she's also a regular on the NPR Politics Podcast. | 2023-04-16T12:35:36+00:00 | kunm.org | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-04-16/researchers-released-robot-trash-cans-in-nyc-to-see-how-people-would-react |
People warm up with fire in front of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Women from Turkey check their destroyed building, in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A woman tries to warm next to a fire, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade.
People stand by collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Rescue teams search for people at a destroyed building, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel
A man, top left, stands over the remains of a destroyed mosque in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A damaged road in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
A rescue worker being taking out after had a fraction on his leg, in Ghaziantep, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a survivor hug each other as he visits the city center destroyed by Monday earthquake in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Rescuers and residents search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Harem near the Turkish border, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Armanaz, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Armanaz, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Collapsed houses and a standing statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
This combination of Dec. 22, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings in Antakya, Turkey, before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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This combination of July 26, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings and a stadium in downtown Kahramanmaras, Turkey before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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This combination of Dec. 22, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings in Antakya, Turkey, before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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Rescue teams search for people in the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Rescue teams search for people in the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A destroyed building in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A man walks through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Emergency teams search for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Adana, southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. A powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing and injuring thousands of people.
Aerial photo shows the destruction in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 9,500, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Members of a search and rescue team with their dogs stand in line waiting to board an airplane to Turkey at the military airport in Lisbon, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Portugal is sending a team of 53 people and six dogs to join the rescue effort in the aftermath of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that ripped through Turkey and Syria last Monday.
Rescuers from Turkey warm themselves from a freezing weather, in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Turkish army commandos rescue Kübra, a ten-year-old girl, from under the rubble in Hatay, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Freezing cold temperatures are hindering rescue teams as they work to save people still trapped in the rubble after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake ripped through the region in the early morning hours Monday. Officials expect the number of reported deaths to increase significantly as operations continue.
FILE - Rescue teams carry the body of a victim from a destroyed building after a devastating earthquake rocked Syria and Turkey, in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. For years, the people of Aleppo bore the brunt of bombardment and fighting when their city, once Syria's largest and most cosmopolitan, was one of the civil war's fiercest battle zones. Even that didn't prepare them for the new devastation and terror wreaked by this week's earthquake.
A man sits in front of a destroyed building, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade.
People and rescue teams search for people in destroyed buildings in Elbistan, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A man bring blankets and mattress as rescue teams search for people in destroyed buildings in Elbistan, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
A woman sits on the rubble as emergency rescue teams search for people under the remains of destroyed buildings in Nurdagi town on the outskirts of Osmaniye city southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. A powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing and injuring thousands of people.
Death toll in Turkey, Syria earthquake rises, hope fades
Rescuers are pulling more survivors from beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings, but hopes were starting to fade of finding many more people alive more than three days after a catastrophic earthquake and series of aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 16,000
By MEHMET GUZEL, GHAITH ALSAYED, SUZAN FRASER and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY - Associated Press
People warm up with fire in front of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
Women from Turkey check their destroyed building, in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Hussein Malla - staff, AP
A woman tries to warm next to a fire, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
People stand by collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
Rescue teams search for people at a destroyed building, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
A man, top left, stands over the remains of a destroyed mosque in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
A damaged road in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
A rescue worker being taking out after had a fraction on his leg, in Ghaziantep, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Kamran Jebreili - staff, AP
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a survivor hug each other as he visits the city center destroyed by Monday earthquake in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
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Rescuers and residents search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Harem near the Turkish border, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Ghaith Alsayed - stringer, AP
Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Armanaz, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Ghaith Alsayed - stringer, AP
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Armanaz, Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Ghaith Alsayed - stringer, AP
Collapsed buildings in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
Collapsed houses and a standing statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Golbasi, in Adiyaman province, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 10,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
This combination of Dec. 22, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings in Antakya, Turkey, before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Uncredited - handout one time use, Maxar Technologies
This combination of July 26, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings and a stadium in downtown Kahramanmaras, Turkey before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
Uncredited - handout one time use, Maxar Technologies
This combination of Dec. 22, 2022 and Feb. 8, 2023 satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows buildings in Antakya, Turkey, before and after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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Rescue teams search for people in the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
Rescue teams search for people in the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
A destroyed building in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
A man walks through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Antakya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Khalil Hamra - staff, AP
Emergency teams search for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Adana, southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. A powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing and injuring thousands of people.
Hussein Malla - staff, AP
Aerial photo shows the destruction in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Thinly stretched rescue teams worked through the night in Turkey and Syria, pulling more bodies from the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake. The death toll rose Wednesday to more than 9,500, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade.
Ahmet Akpolat - foreign subscriber, DIA
Members of a search and rescue team with their dogs stand in line waiting to board an airplane to Turkey at the military airport in Lisbon, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Portugal is sending a team of 53 people and six dogs to join the rescue effort in the aftermath of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that ripped through Turkey and Syria last Monday.
Armando Franca - staff, AP
Rescuers from Turkey warm themselves from a freezing weather, in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Hussein Malla - staff, AP
Turkish army commandos rescue Kübra, a ten-year-old girl, from under the rubble in Hatay, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Freezing cold temperatures are hindering rescue teams as they work to save people still trapped in the rubble after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake ripped through the region in the early morning hours Monday. Officials expect the number of reported deaths to increase significantly as operations continue.
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FILE - Rescue teams carry the body of a victim from a destroyed building after a devastating earthquake rocked Syria and Turkey, in Aleppo, Syria, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. For years, the people of Aleppo bore the brunt of bombardment and fighting when their city, once Syria's largest and most cosmopolitan, was one of the civil war's fiercest battle zones. Even that didn't prepare them for the new devastation and terror wreaked by this week's earthquake.
Omar Sanadiki - stringer, AP
A man sits in front of a destroyed building, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the world's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade.
Emrah Gurel - stringer, AP
People and rescue teams search for people in destroyed buildings in Elbistan, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Francisco Seco - staff, AP
A man bring blankets and mattress as rescue teams search for people in destroyed buildings in Elbistan, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. With the hope of finding survivors fading, stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by a catastrophic earthquake.
Francisco Seco - staff, AP
A woman sits on the rubble as emergency rescue teams search for people under the remains of destroyed buildings in Nurdagi town on the outskirts of Osmaniye city southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. A powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing and injuring thousands of people.
GAZIANTEP, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers pulled more survivors from beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings Thursday, but hopes were starting to fade of finding many more people alive more than three days after a catastrophic earthquake and series of aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 16,000.
Emergency crews working through the night in the city of Antakya were able to pull a young girl, Hazal Guner, from the ruins of a building and also rescued her father, Soner Guner, two hours later, news agency IHA reported.
As they prepared the man to be loaded into an ambulance, rescue crews told him that his daughter was alive and they were taking him to the same field hospital for treatment.
“I love you all,” he faintly whispered to the rescue team.
In Diyarbakir, east of Antakya, rescuers freed an injured woman from a collapsed building in the early morning hours but found the three people next to her in the rubble dead, the DHA news agency reported.
In addition to 12,873 people killed in Turkey, the country's disaster management agency said more than 60,000 have been injured. On the Syrian side of the border, 3,162 have been reported dead and more than 5,000 injured.
Tens of thousands are thought to have lost their homes. In Antakya, former residents of a collapsed building huddled around an outdoor fire overnight into Thursday, wrapping blankets tightly around themselves to try and stay warm.
Serap Arslan said many people remained under the rubble of the nearby building, including her mother and brother. She said machinery only started to move some of the heavy concrete on Wednesday.
“We tried to clear the debris on our own, but unfortunately our efforts have been insufficient,” the 45-year-old said.
Selen Ekimen wiped tears from her face with gloved hands as she explained that both her parents and brother were still buried.
"There's been no sound from them for days,” she said. “Nothing.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was scheduled to travel Thursday to the quake-hit provinces of Gaziantep, Osmaniye and Kilis amid ongoing criticism that the government’s response has been too slow.
Experts said the survival window for those trapped under the rubble or otherwise unable to obtain basic necessities was closing rapidly. At the same time, they said it was too soon to abandon hope.
“The first 72 hours are considered to be critical,” said Steven Godby, a natural hazards expert at Nottingham Trent University in England. “The survival ratio on average within 24 hours is 74%, after 72 hours it is 22% and by the fifth day it is 6%.”
According to the disaster management agency, more than 110,000 rescue personnel were now taking part in the effort and more than 5,500 vehicles, including tractors, cranes, bulldozers and excavators had been shipped.
The task is monumental, however, with thousands of buildings toppled by the earthquake.
Erdogan, who faces a tough battle for reelection in May, acknowledged problems with the emergency response to Monday's 7.8-magnitude quake, but said the winter weather had been a factor. The earthquake also destroyed the runway at Hatay's airport, further disrupting the response.
“It is not possible to be prepared for such a disaster," Erdogan said as he visited the hard-hit province of Hatay on Wednesday. “We will not leave any of our citizens uncared for.” He also hit back at critics, saying "dishonorable people" were spreading “lies and slander” about the government's actions.
The disaster comes at a sensitive time for Erdogan, who faces an economic downturn and high inflation. Perceptions that his government mismanaged the crisis could hurt his standing. He said the government would distribute 10,000 Turkish lira ($532) to affected families.
Teams from more than two dozen countries have joined the local emergency personnel in the effort. But the scale of destruction from the quake and its powerful aftershocks was so immense and spread over such a wide area that many people were still awaiting help.
The region was already beset by more than a decade of civil war in Syria. Millions have been displaced within Syria itself, and millions more have sought refuge in Turkey.
In Syria, aid efforts have been hampered by the ongoing war and the isolation of the rebel-held region along the border, which is surrounded by Russia-backed government forces. Syria itself is an international pariah under Western sanctions linked to the war.
The earthquake’s toll has already outstripped that of a 7.8-magnitude quake in Nepal in 2015, when 8,800 died. A 2011 earthquake in Japan triggered a tsunami, killing nearly 20,000 people.
Alsayed reported from Bab al-Hawa, Syria. Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey. Bilginsoy reported from Istanbul. Associated Press journalists David Rising in Bangkok and Robert Badendieck in Istanbul contributed.
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Man, 23, killed in Henderson crash
A 23-year-old man was killed when his black Mercedes-Benz rolled over several times and ejected him in Henderson, police said.
Henderson police said a local resident called to report the crash at 7:40 a.m. on Saturday morning.
According to police, the car was heading west on Via Altamira in a construction area where new homes are being built when it left the road and rolled several times.
The driver, who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle, police said. He died at the scene.
The man’s name hadn’t yet been publicly released.
Speed and impairment are considered factors in the crash, Henderson police said.
The crash is still under investigation.
Contact Brett Clarkson at bclarkson@reviewjournal.com or 561-324-6421. Follow @BrettClarkson_ on Twitter. | 2022-10-25T03:47:55+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/man-23-killed-in-henderson-crash-2663797/ |
Police investigate deadly shooting in Bethel
Published: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
BETHEL, N.C. (WITN) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are at the scene of a deadly shooting in one Pitt County town.
Bethel police and the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home on West Moore Drive around 2:45 p.m. for the shooting.
A man’s body was lying in the grass near the edge of the street.
Chief Dustin Rhodes said that a 21-year-old man was killed. He said they continue to speak with family members who were inside the home at the time of the shooting.
The chief said they do not have any leads at this time and ask if anyone has any information on the deadly shooting to call either Bethel police or the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Storm Team 11 forecast call for mostly cloudy skies with some showers rolling into the area tonight with a low of 47 degrees.
There are wind advisories issued for the East Tennessee Mountains in Greene County. This area could see wind gusts of 40mph and gusts of 50mph. This is in effect until 8AM tomorrow.
Saturday starts off cloudy as more widespread showers make their way into the area in the afternoon and evening hours. The chance of rain is 80% with a high of 61 degrees.
For New Year’s Eve, showers will start to taper off just in time for the clock to strike midnight. the low will be 44 degrees.
We will start off 2023 with sunny skies and a high of 63 degrees!
Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Sunday night with a low of 42 degrees.
Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 65 degrees.
Clouds will start to move back into the area Monday night with a low of 50 degrees.
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with showers in the afternoon and evening hours. The chance of rain is 80% with a high of 67 degrees
Showers will continue through Tuesday night. The low will be 54 degrees.Wednesday will have a 60% chance of showers and storms and a high of 63 degrees.
The sunny skies return next Thursday with a high of 51 degrees.
And temperatures start to cool down by next Friday with a high of 49 degrees.
Have a great night and a Happy New Year! | 2022-12-31T01:02:11+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/wjhl-weather/rain-moving-into-the-region-to-end-of-2022/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A historic number of state lawmakers were ousted in this week’s Virginia primary, which featured about four dozen legislative races that set the parties’ slate of candidates for what will be a hard-fought general election.
Every seat in both the House of Delegates and state Senate will be on the ballot in November in an election cycle that will help determine how much of his legislative agenda Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin can achieve in his final two years in office.
Virginia is currently politically divided, and its unusual off-year legislative elections typically draw outsized national attention as a possible barometer of voter sentiment heading into the next year’s midterm or presidential cycle.
Here is a look at some of the key takeaways from Tuesday’s results and what’s ahead:
HISTORIC TURNOVER
It was clear well before Tuesday night that the General Assembly was headed for massive turnover, driven by a bipartisan redistricting process that upended the state’s political maps, contributing to a flurry of retirements and diminishing incumbents’ typical name-recognition advantage. The defeat of a handful of officeholders Tuesday will only add to that turnover.
In the 40-member Senate, for example, at least 15 members will be new.
According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project, the number of state senators ousted Tuesday — five — equaled the number of all Senators who had lost a primary election since 1999.
REPUBLICANS MAKE MORE CENTRIST PICKS
Across the state, voters in Republican races — including a handful of battleground districts — nominated candidates with a center-right or pragmatic approach over outsiders, firebrands and or far-right hardliners.
Del. Tara Durant defeated restaurateur Matt Strickland, who invoked the slogan “crush the establishment” in his race for the nomination in a competitive, red-leaning Fredericksburg-area Senate seat. Del. Emily Brewer defeated former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler, who criticized her as excessively moderate, for the nomination in another competitive Senate seat.
And several of the candidates who had most loudly embraced former President Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election were ousted, including Sen. Amanda Chase, who called herself “Trump in heels.” She did not concede and said Wednesday she was “seeking legal counsel” to challenge the results. Another, Del. Dave LaRock, was considered a top contender in an open, eight-way Shenandoah Valley-based Senate seat, but he and the rest of the field were bested by farmer Timmy French, who centered agricultural and business issues and support for education and law enforcement in his campaign.
A similar dynamic played out in nominations settled earlier through party-run processes.
Tucker Martin, a former longtime Republican strategist, said the outcomes showed voters were prioritizing “electability over entertainment value.” He expressed the widely held view that the GOP has an uphill climb to retake the Senate in the general election but said the party came out of the night in the “best possible posture.”
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OUST SEVERAL MODERATES
Democrats faced more primaries this cycle and ended up with more turnover, including the ouster of several of the Senate’s more moderate members.
Incumbents Joe Morrissey, George Barker, Lionell Spruill and Chap Petersen were all defeated, and a race involving a fifth — Jeremy McPike — was too close to call. Petersen’s loss was considered the biggest upset — he outspent challenger Saddam Salim by a nearly 6-to-1 margin.
If the primary winners in those races go on to prevail in the general election, where they will be heavily favored, observers say that will nudge the Democratic Senate caucus leftward. But none of the losses came in swing districts, where the candidates backed by caucus leadership prevailed in two key battleground races.
“While we’re going to miss some of our members who we’ve served alongside for years, we’re in a strong position to win the races necessary to protect and expand our majority in the Senate,” Sen. Scott Surovell said in a call with reporters.
Republicans sought to cast the outcome as a sign of a party moving hard to the fringe.
“Gone are the reasonable Democrats who would put Virginia first. They have been replaced with new nominees who would find like-minded comrades in the most liberal legislatures in the country,” Youngkin’s political action committee said in a memo Wednesday.
But there were notable exceptions to the trend: In northern Virginia, Del. Suhas Subramanyam handily defeated former Del. Ibraheem Samirah, who criticized him for leading a caucus that included Republicans and aimed to increase bipartisanship. And in a Charlottesville-based seat, longtime incumbent Sen. Creigh Deeds, a moderate who has shifted leftward in recent years on gun issues, defeated progressive challenger Sally Hudson.
Lawmakers also noted some of the likely new members will add to the diversity of the General Assembly, which has grown in recent election cycles.
ABORTION RIGHTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Abortion rights advocates say Lashrecse Aird’s defeat of Morrissey, a Democrat who previously sponsored a bill that would have restricted abortion access, is another electoral example of how the issue is motivating voters since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Aird centered Morrissey’s position on the issue — rather than his long history of personal controversy — in her campaign and resoundingly beat him.
Morrissey, who supports some access to abortion earlier in a pregnancy, had been seen as a possible swing vote on Youngkin’s proposed 15-week abortion ban. His defeat and the clear path Aird now has to a victory in the heavily Democratic central Virginia 13th District mean a tougher climb for Youngkin’s plan.
“This is a victory for SD-13 residents, for Virginians, and for health care access in our entire southeast region,” Jamie Lockhart, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, said in a statement.
A QUICK PIVOT TO THE GENERAL ELECTION
Leaders in both parties quickly shifted their focus to the general election battle and previewed their messaging, each side portraying the other as extremist.
Democratic House Leader Don Scott said his party would push back against Republicans “attacking voting rights, banning books, attacking children in classrooms” and a governor who wants to enact corporate tax cuts.
House Speaker Todd Gilbert said Democrats “refuse to hold violent criminals accountable, want higher taxes, and parents uninvolved in their children’s education.” | 2023-06-21T22:29:16+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/politics/ousted-incumbents-key-matchups-set-takeaways-from-virginias-primary-election/ |
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I wanted to create an eco-friendly golf ball that would not release harmful toxins when decomposing," said an inventor, from Miller Place, N.Y., "so I invented the M. GOLF. My design could help protect the environment."
The patent-pending invention provides an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional golf balls. In doing so, it prevents lost or discarded golf balls from releasing harmful chemicals and toxins. As a result, it could help to renew earth/soil and clean up/purify water. The invention features an organic and biodegradable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for golfers. Additionally, a prototype is available.
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NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have revealed a new spacesuit design — and it could be these very suits that are eventually worn by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon.
The spacesuits unveiled by Axiom Space on Wednesday are prototypes, though the company says it will be delivering spacesuits that can be used for astronaut training by late summer. The company won a contract last year to produce the suits for NASA.
The new design, which looked black with blue and orange detailing for the unveiling, appeared to take on a vastly different aesthetic than the puffy white suits worn by moonwalkers of the 20th century. However, Axiom Space noted in a news release that its suits are covered in an extra layer — bearing the company's colors and logo — for display purposes.
The actual spacesuits worn by astronauts must be white "to reflect heat and protect astronauts from extreme high temperatures," according to the release.
The suits will serve a crucial role in NASA's Artemis program, which seeks to return astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade on a mission dubbed Artemis III. After astronauts land on the moon's surface, the spacesuits will serve as mobile life support, allowing them to explore the lunar terrain on foot.
"Leveraging NASA's Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuit design, the Axiom Space spacesuits are built to provide increased flexibility, greater protection to withstand the harsh environment and specialized tools to accomplish exploration needs and expand scientific opportunities," the company said in a news release. "Using innovative technologies, the new spacesuit will enable exploration of more of the lunar surface than ever before."
Developing new spacesuits capable of keeping astronauts alive on the moon has been a years-long effort at NASA. At one point in 2021, the space agency's inspector general, Paul Martin, warned that significant delays in bringing new spacesuits to fruition would quash NASA's goal of getting humans to the moon by 2024. The space agency has already delayed the crewed lunar landing to no earlier than 2025.
Martin concluded at the time that the suits were "years away from completion" and would cost more than $1 billion dollars.
Then, NASA announced that it would allow the private sector to take over production of the spacesuits, and the space agency selected Axiom Space as the contractor in September 2022. The deal, referred to as NASA's xEVAS contract, was valued at up to $3.5 billion.
"We're carrying on NASA's legacy by designing an advanced spacesuit that will allow astronauts to operate safely and effectively on the Moon," said Axiom Space CEO Mike Suffredini, who previously worked at NASA for more than 30 years, in a statement. "Axiom Space's Artemis III spacesuit will be ready to meet the complex challenges of the lunar south pole and help grow our understanding of the Moon in order to enable a long-term presence there."
Suffredini served as NASA's International Space Station Program Manager from 2005 to 2015. | 2023-03-15T15:13:32+00:00 | albanyherald.com | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/nasa-and-axiom-unveil-spacesuits-astronauts-will-wear-on-the-moon/article_6df5095c-763e-528d-89a8-c928fed27b3e.html |
JERUSALEM – A billionaire Hollywood mogul took the stand for a second day on Monday in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, acknowledging that the long list of champagne, cigars and jewelry he systematically gave to the Israeli prime minister may have been excessive.
Arnon Milchan, whose production credits include “Pretty Woman,” “12 Years a Slave,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is a key witness in one of three cases brought against Netanyahu. Prosecutors are trying to prove that Netanyahu committed fraud and breach of trust.
Milchan, 78, has been testifying by videoconference from Brighton, England, which is near where he is based.
Prosecutors hope his testimony, which began Sunday and is expected to last some two weeks, will provide details about the abundance of gifts given to Netanyahu and his wife. The gifts, the prosecutors maintain, led to favors from Netanyahu that advanced Milchan's interests.
Netanyahu's lawyers have said Milchan's gifts were friendly gestures.
In his first day of testimony, Milchan described a friendship that included some gifts to the Netanyahus that turned into regular requests and “transformed into a routine.”
He said the routine became so frequent that he and the Netanyahus developed code words for the gifts. Cigars were known as “leaves,” champagne was known as “roses,” and luxury dress shirts were nicknamed “dwarves.”
He said he had instructed his aides to give the Netanyahus “whatever they want” and was assured by the prime minister that there was nothing illegal going on.
On Monday, Milchan said the gifts didn't affect his friendship with the Netanyahus until a police investigation was opened and at which point, he said he realized the gifts were “excessive.”
Asked whether he had ever refused a request for gifts, Milchan said: “Not that I remember."
Milchan also again stressed that he considered the Netanyahus friends, but recounted that he told police he felt uncomfortable that his gifts were not reciprocated.
According to the indictment against Netanyahu, Milchan gave Netanyahu and his wife a “supply line” of lavish gifts valued at nearly $200,000.
The indictment accuses Netanyahu of using his influential perch to assist Milchan to secure a U.S. visa extension by drawing on his diplomatic contacts, including former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Prosecutors also accuse Netanyahu of working to push legislation that would have granted Milchan millions in tax breaks.
Milchan testified Monday that he had turned to Netanyahu and others for help about the visa extension. He said Kerry called him one day and met with him at a hotel. Describing Kerry as a good friend, he said he was told Kerry could not help.
The prosecution and defense lawyers have been questioning Milchan in a hotel conference room in Brighton. While no journalists are allowed there, Netanyahu’s wife Sara, on a private visit to Britain, sat in for a second straight day.
Prosecutors have demanded that Sara Netanyahu not make eye contact with Milchan, fearing she could sway the witness.
The testimony is being aired in a Jerusalem courtroom for judges and other lawyers — who can also ask questions of Milchan — and for journalists and other attendees to watch.
Netanyahu, who has attended some of the hearings during his trial, was at the courtroom both on Sunday and Monday. Milchan, who is not charged in the case, greeted him in Hebrew over the two-way video broacdcast, using Netanyahu's nickname: “Shalom, Bibi!”
Milchan is testifying in one of three cases being brought against Netanyahu. The other two, which include charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, accuse Netanyahu of exchanging regulatory favors with powerful media moguls for more positive coverage.
Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, claiming he is the victim of a witch hunt orchestrated by a liberal media and a biased justice system.
Netanyahu's legal woes have dogged him politically, putting his fitness to rule while on trial at the center of a political crisis that sent Israelis to the polls five times in under four years.
They also have fueled accusations by critics that Netanyahu is pushing a contentious government plan to overhaul Israel’s judiciary as a way to escape the charges. Netanyahu denies those accusations.
The trial, which began in 2020 and has still not heard from Netanyahu himself, has featured more than 40 prosecution witnesses, including some of Netanyahu’s closest former confidants who turned against the premier.
Witness accounts have shed light not only on the three cases against Netanyahu but also revealed sensational details about his character and his family’s reputation for living off the largesse of taxpayers and wealthy supporters.
Milchan's aide, Hadas Klein, testified last year that the Netanyahu family “loves gifts.”
The idea of a plea bargain has repeatedly surfaced, but prosecutors for now appear determined to see the trial through, despite reports last week that the judges warned them that the more serious crime of bribery will be hard to prove. | 2023-06-26T12:57:26+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2023/06/26/hollywood-mogul-acknowledges-gifts-to-netanyahu-may-have-been-excessive-in-2nd-day-of-testimony/ |
NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until September 6, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OM), if they purchased the Company's shares between September 15, 2020 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Then, on June 13, 2022, the Company disclosed a hold on all shipments of Tablo for home use by the FDA until proper regulatory clearance was received. The Company subsequently disclosed that the "ship hold" had been in place for weeks before investors were informed and that as a result of the hold, the Company was "suspending our prior full-year and long-term guidance.". On this news, shares of Outset fell another 33%, from a closing price of $20.41 per share on June 13, 2022, to a closing price of $13.46 per share on June 14, 2022.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The top-rated employment law firm, Davtyan Law Firm (www.d.law) is bringing its devotion to helping employees to Bakersfield, California. DLaw initially opened over seven years ago with the main goal of protecting the rights of the working class in the Los Angeles area. Since then, DLaw has focused on helping as many people as possible with employment issues, such as workplace harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination. Their dedication and experience are what sets them apart from other employment law firms in the Bakersfield area.
Opening an office in Central California is important to Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan's ever-growing mission to provide California's workforce with accessible legal services.
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"Hourly and low-wage workers are a collective group of people who make up the backbone of America," said Emil. "These hard-working individuals often don't have the resources and means to pursue their valid claims because employment law projects intimidation. If anyone has experienced unfair workplace treatment, they can look to us as the best place to help. We're always a phone call or online visit away from answering questions and offering free advice."
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The Trinity and East Pennsboro boys and girls swimming teams split a Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division dual meet Tuesday.
The Trinity boys defeated East Pennsboro, 87-28. The East Pennsboro girls prevailed over Trinity, 74-70.
For the Trinity boys, James Gaudion won the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Ryan Lee doubled in 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Ian Gamber took the 200 IM and 100 backstroke. | 2023-01-25T01:57:42+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/2023/01/trinity-and-east-pennsboro-swimmers-split-mpc-colonial-division-dual-meet.html |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration said Tuesday that it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students, guidance that will direct school districts to roll back some current accommodations and increase parental notification requirements about certain discussions involving gender identity.
Youngkin said the guidelines, which have been sharply criticized by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups since they were first unveiled last year, will empower parents while prohibiting discrimination and creating a safe learning environment.
“This is about doing what’s best for the child,” Youngkin said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And oh, by the way, also recognizing that we need to ensure the privacy and dignity and respect of all children and all parents in the school system. And that’s what I think we have … very carefully constructed here.”
The Republican governor’s administration first advanced the proposed changes in September 2022, sparking protests from student activists around the state. The changes were then subject to a public comment period, and tens of thousands of opinions rolled in that the Department of Education has spent months reviewing.
Now, in accordance with a 2020 state law, school boards will be asked to adopt policies that are consistent with the department’s.
The guidance says students’ participation in certain school programming and use of school facilities like bathrooms or locker rooms should be based on the sex assigned at birth, with modifications offered only to the extent required under federal law.
The finalized version adds an “opt out” option for parents to request that their children be given access to a sex-separated facility in cases where “state or federal law requires schools to permit transgender students to share otherwise sex-segregated facilities (such as bathrooms or locker rooms) with students of the opposite sex.”
The policies also say that students who are minors must be referred to by the names and pronouns in their official records unless a parent approves the use of something else.
Regarding parental notification, the guidelines say school divisions may not encourage teachers to conceal information about a student’s gender from his or her parents, a provision critics said could lead to harm if children are in unsupportive home environments. The finalized version adds language that reminds school divisions they must comply with a state law governing communication about a perceived imminent risk of suicide by a student.
The guidelines also say parents must be given an opportunity to object before counseling services pertaining to gender are offered.
“What we’re not saying is that trusted counselors and other trusted adults in a child’s life should be excluded. What we are … saying is that parents just need to be involved and are the first stop. And then collectively there is … a support mechanism around a child that can be most effective,” Youngkin said.
The revisions mark a departure from guidance first issued in 2021 during Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration that said schools should let students use names and gender pronouns that reflect their gender identity without “any substantiating evidence.”
The previous guidelines also said students could participate in programming and access facilities in a manner consistent with their gender identity and urged schools to weigh sharing information about students’ gender identity with parents on a “case-by-case” basis, considering the health and safety of students.
The changes have been welcomed by conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups.
“We are pleased that Governor Youngkin has worked to fulfill his campaign pledge to affirm the right of parents to raise their children without government interference,” Dr. Todd Gathje, vice president of government relations for The Family Foundation, said in a written statement.
But Democratic lawmakers and LGBTQ advocacy groups have strenuously objected, warning that already vulnerable youth will be further put at risk.
“Today, Governor Youngkin and the VDOE made a dangerous, politically motivated decision to ignore the thousands of Virginians who submitted public comments in opposition to his proposed model policies — policies which single out transgender and nonbinary youth in our schools,” Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, said in a statement.
It remains to be seen how school districts, particularly those in blue-leaning areas of the state, will respond.
Virginia’s initial guidance was developed in accordance with the bipartisan 2020 law, which required the Department of Education to craft the policies concerning the treatment of transgender students. But many school boards never adopted the first set.
“We encourage all school divisions to review the policies and implement them into their local policies in collaboration with their school boards and community stakeholders,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Lisa Coons said in a statement.
Some LGBTQ+ advocates have suggested the changes could be contested in court.
Youngkin has previously said that he believes decisions about medical care for transgender children should be made by parents, in consultation with their child and a trusted doctor.
He reiterated that position Tuesday, saying, “I think that there should not be a decision made around a child’s education, their upbringing or their care that … doesn’t start with parents.”
Youngkin, who often objects to hypothetical questions, declined to say if he would veto a bill restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Many other Republican-led states have recently passed such restrictions. | 2023-07-19T19:58:23+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-virginia-finalizes-guidance-on-transgender-students-including-rolling-back-some-accomodations/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House sent President Joe Biden the widest ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists.
The Democratic-led chamber approved the election-year legislation on a mostly party-line 234-193 vote, capping a spurt of action prompted by voters’ revulsion over last month’s mass shootings in New York and Texas. The Senate approved the measure late Thursday by a bipartisan 65-33 margin.
The White House said Biden would sign the bill and deliver remarks on it Saturday morning.
Every House Democrat and 14 Republicans — six of whom won’t be in Congress next year — voted for the measure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., underscored its significance to her party by taking the unusual step of presiding over the vote and announcing the result from the podium, to huzzahs from rank-and-file Democrats on the chamber’s floor.
Among Republicans backing the legislation was Rep. Liz Cheney of gun-friendly Wyoming, who has broken sharply with her party’s leaders and is helping lead the House investigation into last year’s Capitol insurrection by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. In a statement, she said that “as a mother and a constitutional conservative,” she believed the bill would curb violence and enhance safety, adding: “Nothing in the bill restricts the rights of responsible gun owners. Period.”
Impossible to ignore was the juxtaposition of the week’s gun votes with a pair of jarring Supreme Court decisions on two of the nation’s most incendiary culture war issues. The justices on Thursday struck down a New York law that has restricted peoples’ ability to carry concealed weapons, and Friday it overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the protection for abortion that case had ensured for a half-century.
The bill, crafted by senators from both parties, would incrementally toughen requirements for young people to buy guns, deny firearms from more domestic abusers and help local authorities temporarily take weapons from people judged to be dangerous. Most of its $13 billion cost would go to bolster mental health programs and for schools, which have been targeted in Newtown, Connecticut, Parkland, Florida and many other infamous massacres.
It omits far tougher restrictions Democrats have long championed like a ban on assault-type weapons and background checks for all gun transactions, but is the most impactful firearms violence measure Congress has approved since enacting a now-expired assault weapons ban in 1993.
The legislation was a direct result of the slaying of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, exactly one month ago, and the killing of 10 Black shoppers days earlier in Buffalo, New York. Lawmakers returned from their districts after those shootings saying constituents were demanding congressional action, a vehemence many felt could not be ignored.
“This gives our community the sorely needed hope that we have been crying out for, for years and years and years,” Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose 17-year-old son was shot dead in 2012 by a man complaining his music was too loud, told supporters outside the Capitol. “Understand and know that this bill does not answer all of our prayers, but this is hope.”
Speaking haltingly, Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., said he was backing the bill for his father, shot to death 30 years ago to the day, the 58 people killed in a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas “and so many other Americans who are victims and survivors of gun violence.”
For conservatives who dominate the House GOP, it came down to the Constitution’s Second Amendment right for people to have firearms, a protection key for many voters who own guns. “Today they’re coming after our Second Amendment liberties, and who knows what it will be tomorrow,” Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the House Judiciary Committee’s top Republican, said of Democrats.
Pelosi said with Thursday’s gun ruling by the justices, “the Trump-McConnell court is implicitly endorsing the tragedy of mass shootings and daily gun deaths plaguing our nation.” That was a reference to the balance-tipping three conservative justices appointed by Trump and confirmed by a Senate that was run by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
But House Republicans used the gun debate to praise both court decisions. “What a great day for the babies, and as the speaker described it, the Trump-McConnell Supreme Court,” said Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis.
Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., said the firearms decision has “electrified the country and left radicals seething — the Constitution means what it says.”
In the Senate, every Democrat and 15 Republicans backed the compromise. Just two of those GOP senators face reelection next year.
But overall, fewer than one-third of GOP senators and just 1-in-15 House Republicans supported the measure. That means the fate of future congressional action on guns seems dubious, even as the GOP is expected to win House and possibly Senate control in the November elections.
McConnell kept careful tabs on the negotiations that produced the bill and voted for it, partly in hopes it would attract moderate suburban voters whose support the GOP will need in its November bid for Senate control. In contrast, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and other GOP leaders of the more conservative House opposed it.
The legislation was opposed by firearms groups like the National Rifle Association. But groups backing gun curbs like Brady and Everytown for Gun Safety weren’t the only ones backing it. Support also came from the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
The talks that produced the bill were led by Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C.
Under the compromise, background checks for gun buyers age 18 to 20 will now include an examination of their local juvenile records. The accused shooters in Uvalde and Buffalo were both 18.
People convicted of domestic abuse who are current or former romantic partners of the victim — not simply spouses or people who lived or had children with the person they abused — will be prohibited from acquiring firearms. That closes the so-called “boyfriend loophole.”
There will be money to help states enforce “red flag” laws that help authorities temporarily take guns from people considered threatening and for other states’ violence prevention programs. More people who sell weapons would have to become federally licensed gun dealers and need to conduct background checks.
Penalties for gun trafficking are strengthened, billions of dollars are provided for behavioral health clinics and school mental health programs and there’s money for school safety initiatives, though not for personnel to use a “dangerous weapon.”
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AP reporter Kevin Freking contributed to this report. | 2022-06-25T04:03:27+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/setting-gridlock-aside-congress-set-to-ok-gun-violence-bill/ |
NEW YORK — Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
In a Wednesday letter addressed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alex Spiro, an attorney representing Twitter, accused Meta of unlawfully using Twitter's trade secrets and other intellectual property by hiring former Twitter employees to create a “copycat” app.
Since launching Threads Wednesday night, Meta's new app has collected tens of millions of sign ups. The app, which was created by the company's Instagram team, arrives at a time when many are looking for Twitter alternatives to escape Elon Musk’s raucous oversight of the platform since acquiring it last year for $44 billion.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone responded to the report of Spiro's letter on Threads Thursday afternoon, writing, “no one on the Threads engineering team is a former Twitter employee — that’s just not a thing.”
In the letter, which Semafor first reported on Thursday, Spiro said that Twitter “intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights” — and noted the company's right to seek civil remedies or injunctive relief. He added that the letter marked a “formal notice” for Meta to preserve documents relevant for a potential dispute between the companies.
The Associated Press reached out to Spiro and Twitter on Thursday for further information. Twitter responded to an email seeking comment with a poop emoji, its standard automated response to reporters.
Musk hasn't directly tweeted about the possibility of legal action, but he has replied to several snarky takes on the Threads launch. The Twitter owner responded to one tweet suggesting that Meta’s app was built largely through the use of the copy and paste function, with a laughing emoji.
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has also not publicly commented on Wednesday's letter, but seemingly appeared to address Threads' launch in a Thursday tweet.
“We’re often imitated -- but the Twitter community can never be duplicated,” Yaccarino wrote.
Still, some analysts say Meta's new app could be a significant headache for Twitter — pointing to the excitement surrounding Threads' launch and impressive download numbers so far.
Success for the app isn't guaranteed, of course. Industry watchers point to Meta’s track record of starting standalone apps that were later shut down, for example, and note that Threads is still in its early days — so time will tell.
Meta’s new app has also raised data privacy concerns. While Threads launched in more than 100 countries Wednesday, it is notably unavailable in the European Union, which has strict data privacy rules. | 2023-07-06T22:05:19+00:00 | ktvb.com | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/twitter-threatens-legal-action-against-over-threads/507-a70299aa-f47b-458e-9aac-7dfa1e228e9f |
‘Don’t just try to be macho and ignore it’: Amarillo native shares his journey with breast cancer
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - This month is breast cancer awareness month and although it’s rare, men are affected by this disease just like women.
After 10 years of treatment, Breast Cancer Survivor Bill Snead who once lived in Amarillo is cancer-free.
Men aren’t ones to usually complete self-exams, but Bill Snead happened to come across something strange the day before his 64th birthday.
He was in Dallas working a youth chess tournament in Dallas, which is one of his favorite hobbies.
“I don’t know why, but I felt the bump, next to my right nipple it’s kind of weird, I mean, I’m walking around in the chess tournament, I’m wearing a suit, but I did, so I thought, well, that’s weird, so didn’t think much about it,” said Bill Snead.
Fast forward a week, Bill Snead and his wife drove to the hospital to get the lump checked out and the doctor was confident it was cancer.
A biopsy confirmed the findings and Bill Snead found out his next steps, a right side mastectomy, six sessions of aggressive chemotherapy: Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin and then, 13 additional sessions of Herceptin.
He then took a nightly pill, Tamoxifen for nine years and two months.
Just a few months ago, Bill Snead was told he no longer needed to be treated by an oncologist and was officially released.
Now at 74 years old, he is cancer-free and able to enjoy his family in New York and his wife Margaret Snead who gave him words of encouragement during treatment,
“Your focus is on the cancer, it’s on your treatment, it’s on getting through to the next to the next thing,” said Margaret Snead, Bill Snead’s wife.
As a survivor, he also encourages other men to do their part.
“Men should do a self examination when you take a shower, just feel around your nipples and see if there’s any bumps there, I mean, it’s as simple as that and if you find something to have checked out, don’t just try to be macho and ignore it,” said Bill Snead.
Through his journey, he also saw the need for more research into breast cancer in men.
He encourages others to donate, specifically to the V Foundation Cancer Research fund.
He hopes to one day see a cure to breast cancer for both men and women.
Copyright 2022 KFDA. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-21T22:49:35+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/10/21/dont-just-try-be-macho-ignore-it-amarillo-native-shares-his-journey-with-breast-cancer/ |
Woman charged after giving birth in woods, hiding baby’s location
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - A woman who gave birth in the woods in New Hampshire faces criminal charges after police say she initially misled officers about the newborn’s location.
Manchester police said they were notified about the birth early Monday morning and searched an area where the woman told them to look for nearly an hour before she led them to the infant’s actual location.
Police said the temperature at the time was 18 degrees, WCVB reports.
The baby was found naked and alone in a tent. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The mother, identified as 26-year-old Alexandra Eckersley, was charged with reckless conduct. She also had been wanted on an unrelated charge of child endangerment.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Gray News contributed to this report. | 2022-12-27T07:05:28+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/12/27/woman-charged-after-giving-birth-woods-hiding-babys-location/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (NEXSTAR) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities Wednesday for iPhones, iPads and Macs.
The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports.
On Wednesday, Apple posted a security update for iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 after investigating two vulnerabilities that could lead to “arbitrary code execution.” The same day Apple also issued a security update for macOS Monterey users.
Apple’s explanation of the vulnerabilities means a hacker could get “full admin access to the device” so that they can “execute any code as if they are you, the user,” said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.
The vulnerabilities were detected in the webkit, which is the web browser engine, and the kernel, which is essentially the core of the operating system.
On Thursday, Apple also issued a security update for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina to prevent “maliciously crafted web content” on Safari that could leave devices vulnerable to attacks.
The company said in all cases it was aware of a report claiming the issues had been “actively exploited.”
Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the iPhones 6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. It also affects some iPod models.
“If you are using an iOS device, make sure that you update as soon as you can,” tweeted cybersecurity researcher Sean Wright.
Journalists, activists, people targeted by nation states and others who may face outside threats should update immediately, according to Tobac. Others should also update their devices, she added, at least by the end of the day.
Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access to the device” so that they can “execute any code as if they are you, the user,” said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-08-19T00:29:02+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/have-one-of-these-apple-devices-update-it-immediately-experts-say/ |
Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups and Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups Add Trending Flavors to Brand's Product Line
HOUSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc., America's leading rice company, announced today the launch of two new varieties to its popular Minute® Rice Cups product offering – Jalapeño Rice and Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa. Like the other 4.4 oz. Minute Rice Cups, these two new varieties are in perfectly portioned single serving BPA-free cups and are ready in just one minute in the microwave, giving consumers that on-the-go convenience Minute Rice is known for. They are also Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, contain no preservatives, are MSG and cholesterol free, and vegan.
"These two new exciting flavors are part of our promise to continue to meet the wants and needs of today's ever evolving consumer," said Erica Larson, Senior Brand Manager at Riviana Foods. "Consumers can expect the same convenient, flavorful, high-quality rice they rely on so they can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying their meal and the moments in life that matter."
Both new products have distinct and delicious flavors; Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups offer a tasty blend of onion, green peppers and jalapeños that will spice up your meals, whereas Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups combine the buttery taste and aromatic scent of Minute brand's authentic Jasmine Rice with the brand's crunchy, 100% whole grain red quinoa.
Minute Jalapeño Rice Cups and Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups are available in select retailers throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. To find the nearest store that carries these two varieties, visit https://minuterice.com/where-to-buy/.
For more information about the brand, visit www.minuterice.com.
Serves 1
- 1 Minute® Jalapeño Rice Cup
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Step 1: Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2: In a small serving dish combine red curry paste and coconut milk. Add hot rice and stir to combine.
Step 3: Top with cilantro.
Tip: Add ¼ cup cooked chicken or shrimp.
Serves 1
- 1 Minute® Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cup
- ½ banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- Fresh berries
Step 1: Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2: In a small serving dish combine banana, milk, honey and rice. Mix well.
Step 3: Top with berries. Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
Tip: Substitute with your favorite alternative milk. Top with crunchy granola.
Riviana Foods Inc. ("Riviana") is the largest processor, marketer and distributor of branded and private label rice products in the United States. The Riviana family of well-known brands includes Minute®, Success®, Mahatma®, Carolina®, Comet®, Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, RiceSelect® and Gourmet House®. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Riviana is a subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a company known as the global leader in rice.
The Minute product line includes an assortment of Instant Rice and Quinoa, ready in five minutes and 10 minutes depending on the grain type, as well as an assortment of Minute Rice Cups, packaged in convenient, single-serve BPA free cups and ready in one minute in the 4.4 oz. cup and 90 seconds in the 7 oz. cup.
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SOURCE Riviana Foods Inc. | 2022-06-07T16:18:50+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/riviana-foods-introduces-two-new-minute-rice-cup-varieties/ |
President Biden and former President Trump have found at least one common foe: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Biden traveled to DeSantis’s home state of Florida on Thursday, just two days after his State of the Union address.
There, the president criticized DeSantis for the governor’s failure to expand Medicaid under the terms of the Affordable Care Act.
Biden asserted that more than 1.1 million lower-income Floridians would be eligible for Medicaid if DeSantis took that step, adding, “This isn’t calculus.”
En route to Florida on Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre poked fun at DeSantis for his bitter battle with the Walt Disney Company. The feud was first sparked by a DeSantis-backed bill restricting the teaching of sexuality in schools, but it has continued to intensify.
“I certainly would not get into a fight with Mickey Mouse,” Jean-Pierre told reporters. “I don’t think that would be the thing that I would be doing.”
Trump, as is his habit, has been even more confrontational — and personal.
Earlier this week, Trump twice promoted social media posts implying that DeSantis had partied with underage students years ago during his brief time as a high school teacher.
The original poster in one of those instances resurfaced an old picture and accused DeSantis of “grooming high school girls with alcohol.”
To this, Trump appended the comment, “That’s not Ron, is it? He would never do such a thing!”
Those actions drew a rare DeSantis jab back at Trump.
“I don’t spend my time trying to smear other Republicans,” the Florida governor said at a Wednesday news conference.
The attacks from Biden and Trump are, on one level, a testament to the Florida governor’s strength if and when he enters the 2024 presidential race.
It is widely expected that he will do so, though such an announcement may not come until after the Florida legislature ends its session in May. DeSantis’s team is reported to be hiring in advance of a White House bid.
There is no real question that DeSantis is Trump’s most serious rival for the GOP nomination at this point. The reality has been reflected in poll after poll.
An Economist/YouGov survey released Wednesday showed Trump with 42 percent support among Republicans and DeSantis with 32 percent.
No other candidate reached double figures. Former Vice President Mike Pence was in third place with 8 percent and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, who is all but certain to announce her campaign next week, came fourth with 5 percent.
Trump has been increasingly eager to take DeSantis on directly.
The 45th president told reporters late last month that DeSantis and his team were “trying to rewrite history” when it came to Florida’s record on COVID-19.
DeSantis has become fiercely critical of COVID restrictions but he also approved a lockdown in Florida at the height of the pandemic, as Trump noted.
Trump also contended, as he has done in the past, that his own support was pivotal in getting DeSantis elected as Florida’s governor in the first place, in 2018. If DeSantis now runs against him, Trump said he would “consider that very disloyal.”
Trump has shown from the start of his political career that he enjoys igniting and intensifying feuds. A battle with DeSantis, if it happens, will likely be especially fierce.
“Trump does best and is most effective when he has an opponent,” said Doug Heye, a former communications director for the Republican National Committee. “In this case, we don’t really know yet if DeSantis runs or not. So Trump has to create an opponent in DeSantis.”
Heye argued that on one hand this could be a challenge, since DeSantis is beloved by the populist-right base and is less easy to vilify with those voters than a more moderate figure would be.
That said, DeSantis faces challenges too. Getting past Trump at all will be a formidable task — and it will likely be made more difficult the more candidates get into the race.
“He still has to go out and earn it. This won’t he handed to him,” Heye said. “And those other people who are running are not about to roll over just because he is in the race.”
From the Democratic perspective, strategist Mark Longabaugh also hit a note of skepticism about DeSantis, arguing that his public persona is “brittle” and questioning whether he would live up to the hype.
Longabaugh pointed to past conservative Republicans whose candidacies were the subject of early excitement but fell flat.
He cited then-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in 2016 and then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry in 2012.
Biden and his party also believe they have an inviting target in terms of DeSantis’s embrace of hot-button social issues.
After DeSantis and his administration came out against an Advanced Placement course in African-American history last month, Jean-Pierre told reporters at a White House briefing that the decision was “incomprehensible”— and that the “study of Black Americas” itself was something that DeSantis “wants to block.”
Longabaugh, for his part, questioned whether DeSantis’s views on such topics really had “a broad constituency” of support.
There is an easy counter-argument for DeSantis to make, of course. He won re-election in Florida — a battleground state until recently — by almost 20 points in November.
Todd Belt, the director of the political management program at George Washington University, cautioned that “Democrats are having a difficult time right now trying to figure out how they counter the culture war arguments” coming from the GOP.
Either way, both Biden and Trump have reason to fear DeSantis.
And that’s one reason why the knives are being sharpened so early.
The Memo is a reported column by Niall Stanage. | 2023-02-10T16:34:21+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/the-memo-trump-and-biden-find-common-enemy-in-desantis/ |
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A small plane crashed on Friday in northern Croatia, killing two people on board, authorities said.
The plane crashed around 12:30 p.m. during takeoff at the airport in the town of Pula, in the Istria peninsula, according to the Ministry of Sea, Traffic and Infrastructure.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, a statement said.
The victims are foreign nationals, Pula airport manager Nina Vojnic Zagar said. Croatian media say the plane had German registration markings.
No other details were immediately available. The Pula airport was temporarily closed for traffic after the crash.
Istria and the rest of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline are a very popular tourism destination for travelers from all over Europe and beyond. | 2023-03-31T22:00:39+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/2-foreign-nationals-die-in-small-plane-crash-in-croatia/ |
The coming of congestion pricing to the southern third of Manhattan is bringing special pleaders out of the woodwork. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority should do its best to disappoint most of them. There is, however, one group complaining about the unfairness of the congestion charge that has a point and should get a break.
I speak of the residents of New Jersey, who already pay $14.75 to drive into Manhattan at peak hours (that’s with an E-ZPass transponder; it’s $17 without). The motivation behind the congestion charge is to (1) reduce traffic in the most crowded parts of Manhattan and (2) raise money for public transportation improvements. The relatively steep tolls that motorists pay to cross the Hudson River from New Jersey into Manhattan through the Holland and Lincoln tunnels and over the George Washington Bridge already serve to (1) reduce traffic in Manhattan and (2) subsidize public transportation. The public transportation they subsidize consists of PATH trains and bus and ferry terminals controlled by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, not subways, buses and commuter trains controlled by the MTA, but it’s not really the fault of New Jersey motorists that the area’s transportation system is a “hydra-headed and fragmented monstrosity,” as soon-to-be-elected New York City mayoral candidate John Lindsay put it in 1965.
To get a sense of how fragmented, here’s what it currently costs to drive into Manhattan using the bridges and tunnels of the Port Authority, MTA, New York City Department of Transportation and New York State Department of Transportation:
The Port Authority’s tunnels and bridge are by far the most expensive; the MTA’s cost either $6.55 or $3, which will increase to $6.94 and $3.18 in August; and the rest are free. From a congestion-pricing perspective, it is those driving into Manhattan by way of the city’s Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro bridges over the East River and the one state and eight city bridges over the Harlem River who face the least disincentive to clog the borough’s streets and make the least contribution to financing the city and region’s transportation infrastructure. Whatever congestion charge the MTA settles on, they should have to pay the full amount. Those who are already paying tolls should get a rebate.
That’s what veteran New York City transportation analyst and activist Charles Komanoff and Columbia Business School climate economist Gernot Wagner concluded earlier this month in a report titled “A Congestion Toll New York Can Live With.” Komanoff and Wagner propose a $15 peak congestion charge from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, which would drop to $9 on weekends and $3 overnight, with those driving into the south-of-60th-Street congestion zone through a toll crossing getting a rebate for tolls paid (they also propose different pricing for taxis and car services, which I’m not going to get into here). Someone driving into Manhattan at rush hour through the Holland or Lincoln tunnels would thus owe only an additional 25 cents in congestion fee.
Komanoff and Wagner don’t think that those driving into Manhattan through the toll crossings well north of the congestion zone — the George Washington, Henry Hudson and Robert F. Kennedy bridges — should receive the rebate because “those trips are imposing delay costs and various pollution externalities (fumes and noise) and collision dangers” outside the congestion zone that add up to more than the $15 congestion fee. Komanoff is the creator of the Balanced Transportation Analyzer, a spreadsheet-based model of such costs that has been influential in bringing congestion pricing to New York, so I’ll take his and Wagner’s word for that. But politics may dictate otherwise because one of the most outspoken critics of the congestion charge is US Representative Josh Gottheimer, who represents a far-northern New Jersey district from which motorists generally get to the city by way of the George Washington Bridge.
With New Jersey suing last week to halt the implementation of the plan, and possessing the ability through its half-control of the Port Authority to gum up area transportation, some sort of compromise seems necessary. “Politically what makes sense is money that is being paid by these New Jersey residents should go to improve transit services between the two states,” said Philip Plotch, principal researcher at the Washington-based Eno Center for Transportation (and a resident of Gottheimer’s district). Tolls paid to the Port Authority, which last year brought in about $1 billion more than what the agency spent on its bridges, tunnels and bus and ferry terminals, while PATH ran a $621 million deficit, already do that. Part of any additional Manhattan congestion charges paid by New Jersey residents ought to go interstate transit improvements as well, Plotch added.
Using toll revenue from motorists to pay for other nice things has a century-long history in New York, as Plotch and co-author Jen Nelles of Oxford Brookes Business School detail in their new history, Mobilizing the Metropolis: How the Port Authority Built New York.(1) Formed in 1921 to come up with better ways to move freight across the Hudson River, the Port Authority soon turned to building automobile bridges connecting Staten Island to New Jersey. It did this so quickly and competently that it was given control of the Holland Tunnel, which had been constructed by separate and often-feuding New Jersey and New York tunnel commissions, and went on to build the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel. With the resulting revenue stream, the Port Authority was then able to take over the region’s airports, build Port Newark into a container-shipping leader and become a major real estate player in midtown and lower Manhattan. That last endeavor, aka the World Trade Center, was what roped the Port Authority into operating a transit system as it took over the bankrupt Hudson & Manhattan Railroad, since rechristened PATH, in exchange for the New Jersey governor’s WTC support.
On the other side of Manhattan, Robert Moses was building another toll-financed empire, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, which used its riches to build the New York Coliseum on Columbus Circle and various other facilities before being forced into a merger in 1968 with the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority (since shortened to MTA) recently created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller and the state Legislature. Since then, tolls on the MTA’s two tunnels and seven bridges have been supporting public transportation in New York City and its suburbs to the north and east, with the “toll surplus” coming to $779 million in 2019 and an estimated $1.1 billion last year.
Why are the other crossings into Manhattan free? The first bridge between Manhattan and the Bronx, completed in 1693, charged “1 penny for each head of neat cattell; two pens for each mann and horse, and 12 pens for each score of hoggs and sheep.” But the Kings Bridge, as it was called, got a no-toll competitor in 1759, and subsequent bridges over the relatively narrow Harlem River seem to have mostly followed that example. Building bridges over the East River was a much bigger undertaking, and the Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, and three other city bridges over the river started out charging tolls to help defray the cost. In 1911, though, Mayor William J. Gaynor rescinded the 10-cent toll in the name of civic unity, declaring that “I see no more reason for toll gates on the bridges than for toll gates on Fifth Avenue or Broadway.”
Times have changed, and congestion pricing will erect virtual toll gates on Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The toll rebates envisioned under the Komanoff-Wagner plan mean those who drive into Manhattan on free city bridges would contribute most of the $1.3 billion a year in expected congestion charges.(2)Which seems only fair.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Is Bad Economics: Tyler Cowen
• New York’s Choice Can’t Be a Toll or Subway Angst: Liam Denning
• America Can Fix Its Highways Much More Quickly: Matthew Yglesias
--With assistance from Elaine He.
(1) The book is also the source of the John Lindsay quote in the second paragraph.
(2) They estimate that 45% of the revenue will come from those driving on the four city East River bridges, and 40% from those entering the congestion zone from the north. I’m assuming that enough of the latter group will have crossed the Harlem River on a free bridge to bring the total past 50%.
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Justin Fox is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering business, economics and other topics involving charts. A former editor and writer at the Harvard Business Review, Time and Fortune, he is author of “The Myth of the Rational Market.”
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LAVAL, Quebec, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) (the "Company") announced today the final results and expiration of its previously announced offers (the "Exchange Offers") to exchange the existing senior notes set forth in the table below (the "Existing Senior Notes") for up to an aggregate principal amount of $4.0 billion (the "Maximum New Secured Notes Amount") of New Secured Notes (as defined below) and the related solicitations of consents (the "Consent Solicitations" and, together with the Exchange Offers, the "Offers") to amend certain provisions of the indentures (the "Proposed Amendments") with respect to the respective applicable series of Existing Senior Notes. The terms and conditions of the offers and consent solicitations are described in an Exchange Offer Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated August 30, 2022 (the "Exchange Offer Memorandum").
The Exchange Offers expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 27, 2022 (the "Expiration Time"). As reported by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and information agent for the Offers, as of the Expiration Time, an aggregate principal amount of $5,594,432,000 of Existing Senior Notes had been validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in the Offers, as set forth in the table below.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Memorandum, upon settlement of the Exchange Offers, which is currently expected to occur on September 30, 2022 (the "Settlement Date"), there will be approximately $3,125 million of New Secured Notes issued in the Offers, consisting of approximately (i) $1,774 million in aggregate principal amount of new 11.00% First Lien Secured Notes due 2028 (the "New First Lien Notes"), (ii) $352 million in aggregate principal amount of new 14.00% Second Lien Secured Notes due 2030 (the "New Second Lien Notes" and, together with the New First Lien Notes, the "New BHC Secured Notes"), in each case, to be issued by the Company, and (iii) $999 million in aggregate principal amount of new 9.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Intermediate Holdco Secured Notes" and, together with the New BHC Secured Notes, the "New Secured Notes") to be issued by 1375209 B.C. Ltd. (the "Holdco Issuer" and, together with the Company, the "Offerors"), an existing wholly-owned unrestricted subsidiary of the Company that holds 38.6% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. All Eligible Holders (as defined in the Exchange Offer Memorandum) of Existing Senior Notes accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offers on the Settlement Date will also be paid a cash amount equal to accrued and unpaid interest for such series of Existing Senior Notes from the last interest payment date for such series of Existing Senior Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date.
In addition to the previously announced receipt of the requisite number of consents to adopt the Proposed Amendments with respect to the (i) 9.25% Senior Notes due 2026, (ii) 8.50% Senior Notes due 2027, (iii) 5.00% Senior Notes due 2028 and (iv) 7.00% Senior Notes due 2028 and the execution of the supplemental indentures related thereto, as of the Expiration Time, the Company also received the requisite number of consents to adopt the Proposed Amendments with respect to the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2029. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms set forth in the Exchange Offer Memorandum, the Company intends to enter into a supplemental indenture with the trustee for the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2029 to effectuate the applicable Proposed Amendments. Each supplemental indenture will become operative upon the settlement date of the Offers.
The New Secured Notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The New Secured Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public by prospectus under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any issuance of New Secured Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Secured Notes in the United States and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of the New Secured Notes in any jurisdiction where such offering or sale would be unlawful. There shall not be any sale of the New Secured Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 88.7% ownership of Bausch + Lomb. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health.
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A crowd of dozens chanted on a sweltering street corner Tuesday as Ahmaud Arbery’s hometown unveiled new street signs honoring the young Black man who was fatally shot after being chased by three white men in a nearby neighborhood — a crime local officials vowed to never forget.
Arbery’s parents joined the celebration the day after the men responsible for their son’s death received harsh prison sentences in U.S. District Court for committing federal hate crimes.
Officials in coastal Brunswick, where Arbery grew up, have ordered that intersections along all 2.7 miles (4.35 kilometers) of Albany Street that runs through the heart of the city’s Black community will have additional signs designating it as Honorary Ahmaud Arbery Street.
The first two signs were unveiled Tuesday at an intersection near the Brunswick African-American Cultural Center, where one wall is adorned with a giant mural of Arbery’s smiling face.
“That’s an honor, is all I can say,” said Brenda Davis, a dock worker at Brunswick’s busy seaport who lives on Albany Street along a stretch of modest brick and cinder block homes. “He means something to everybody, though a lot of people didn’t know him.”
Arbery was killed Feb. 23, 2020, after he was spotting running in the Satilla Shores subdivision not far from his mother’s house. A white father and son, Greg and Travis McMichael, grabbed guns and used a pickup truck to chase after Arbery, suspecting he was burglar. A neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, joined the pursuit in his own truck and recorded cellphone video of Travis McMichael shooting Arbery at close range with a shotgun.
No arrests were made for more than two months, until the graphic cellphone video leaked online and Georgia state investigators took over the case from local police. Arbery’s death reverberated far beyond Brunswick as protests erupted across the U.S. over killings of unarmed Black people such as George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Kentucky.
More than two years of criminal proceedings against Arbery’s killers concluded Monday as U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood sentenced the McMichaels to life and Bryan to 35 years in prison after their February convictions on federal hate crime charges. All three were already headed to state prison after being found guilty of Arbery’s murder last November.
Brunswick weathered both criminal trials without violence as his family insisted any demands for justice be carried out peacefully.
City commissioners voted in December to place Arbery’s name on a city street with a resolution proclaiming that he had become “a symbol of strength and unity within our community.”
“We did this because we want to always remember what happened,” Cornell Harvey, who served as Brunswick’s mayor when the street designation was adopted, said Tuesday. “You say, `Why would you want to remember such a tragedy?’ Because sometimes it takes that to make a change. I am so sorry for the family … but history has seized us.”
The crowd chanted “Long live Ahmaud Arbery!” as his mother and father tugged on opposite ends of a blue covering to reveal the new street sign bearing their son’s name underneath.
Wanda Cooper-Jones, Arbery’s mother, said that although she still mourns his death, she also takes pride in what’s been accomplished in its wake. Georgia adopted a hate crimes law imposing additional penalties for crimes motivated by a victim’s race, religion, sexual orientation or other factors. And state lawmakers gutted an 1863 state law authorizing private citizens to make arrests, which Arbery’s pursuers had sought to use to justify the deadly chase.
“I look at the change Ahmaud has brought since his passing,” Cooper-Jones told the dozens gathered for the street dedication.
“My only prayer is you guys will not forget his name,” she said, breaking down in tears. “Please promise me you guys will always say his name.”
For Arbery’s family, the court battles aren’t over. The McMichaels and Bryan have appealed their murder convictions, and almost surely will appeal the hate crimes verdicts as well.
Meanwhile, Jackie Johnson, the local district attorney at the time of the killing, has been indicted on state misconduct charges alleging she used her position to protect the McMichaels. Greg McMichael was a retired investigator who worked in Johnson’s office, and prosecutors say they exchanged several phone calls in the weeks after the shooting. Johnson was voted out of office in the fall of 2020. She has denied wrongdoing.
Still, some in Brunswick are hoping for a respite now that sentences have been imposed in both cases against Arbery’s killers.
“There’s a sigh of relief now that justice is served,” said the Rev. Abra Lattany Reed, a Brunswick native and Methodist minister who attended the street sign dedication Tuesday.
She added: “It would be a fair assessment to say we’re tired of the spotlight. This isn’t the kind of spotlight you want on your community.”
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This story has corrected the spelling of former Mayor Cornell Harvey’s last name, | 2022-08-10T06:10:32+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/town-honors-ahmaud-arbery-day-after-end-of-hate-crimes-case/ |
Which balance boards are best?
Improving your balance and coordination can improve your movements when handling various tasks. Balance boards are a great way to not only train your balance and coordination but to strengthen your whole body. They’re commonly used for rehab practices and can be helpful when recovering from an ankle injury.
If you’re looking for an adjustable premium-quality balance board, the Blue Planet Balance Surfer Balance Board is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a balance board
Ability level
There are five main types of balance boards: wobble, rocker, roller, sphere and springboard.
- Wobble boards feature a central dome piece that makes the board less challenging for beginners.
- Rocker boards feature a still mechanism that moves the board from side to side, making them also suitable for beginners.
- Roller boards are much more challenging, as the bottom piece is constantly moving and rolling the board back and forth.
- Sphere boards can be extremely difficult to balance on.
- Springboards are among the less-used balance boards, using a spring base below the board to increase the difficulty of squats.
If you’re starting out, you may want to go with a wobble or rocker ball. As you get more experienced, you can upgrade to a roller board or a sphere board.
Size
Consider the width of a balance board’s surface. The narrower the surface, the more difficult it is to balance, because you have space to work with. Also, look for the board’s weight capacity to make sure it can handle your weight, and then some. Boards with wider surfaces tend to have higher weight capacities.
Extras
If you want to get the most out of a balance board workout, there are boards with extra features, such as resistance band attachments. These attachments use small holes you can put the bands through to intensify your workout. Some boards have adjustable pieces, so you can change the difficulty and other factors for your workout.
What to look for in a quality balance board
Anti-slip surface
Look for balance boards with an anti-slip surface, which helps prevent you from slipping off when practicing your balance. Many boards use some textured surface for the top of the board so you have a better grip. This also makes the board safer for kids to use.
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While many boards aren’t small enough to fit in a backpack, they should be light enough to carry by hand to the gym or wherever you want to use them. Some boards even have detachable parts, making them more portable and lighter to carry.
Premium material
Whether you choose wood, plastic or a hybrid for your balance board, you want premium materials. The best type of wooden board is bamboo, lightweight and very strong. If you’re going with a board that has plastic, make sure it’s a heavy-duty plastic such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
How much you can expect to spend on balance board
Budget balance boards cost under $50. Boards in the $50-$100 price range use decent wood and/or plastic. However, boards that cost $100 and above use premium materials that will be reliable for years.
Balance board FAQ
What safety tips should you keep in mind when using a balance board?
A. If you suffer from joint issues, are prone to injury, or are older or young, it’s best to wear protective gear. Make sure to use a balance board that matches your ability level and attain an adequate grip on the board. Give yourself space from people and objects when using the board, so you don’t harm others or yourself in the event of a fall.
What kind of footwear is ideal for training on a balance board?
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What type of surface is best for using a balance board?
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What’s the best balance board to buy?
Top balance board
Blue Planet Balance Surfer 7-in-1 Bamboo Wooden Balance Board
What you need to know: Featuring seven ways to use it, this board has a bamboo construction that makes it sturdy and strong.
What you’ll love: The board includes balance modules so you can change its difficulty. You can choose from three deck grips to can find a grip that works for you.
What you should consider: Because it offers so many features, it’s not cost-friendly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top balance board for the money
Simply Fit The Workout Balance Board with a Twist
What you need to know: This board’s name fits perfectly, since it has a simple design but is effective for a variety of activities.
What you’ll love: It uses premium-quality plastic that’s lightweight yet durable. The anti-slip surface helps give your feet or hands a good grip on the board.
What you should consider: Some users have reported cracks after frequent use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Originally intended to be used by surfers, this balance board has a high-quality, durable design that can suit people of all ages.
What you’ll love: There are wood and plastic models, so you can choose a material that suits your preference. A workout guide is included, so you can get ideas of how to use the board and what workouts may benefit you the most.
What you should consider: The board may not be wide enough for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK (AP)The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $350,000 and gave additional fines to two coaches and a player for faking an injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person familiar with the penalty told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Coach Dennis Allen received a $100,000 fine, co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen was fined $50,000 and defensive end Cameron Jordan was fined $50,000 for the delay in the fourth quarter of the Buccaneers’ 17-16 comeback win Monday night, according to the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league does not announce fines.
Pro Football Talk was first to report the fines.
The Saints denied purposefully delaying the game in Tampa, describing medical attention Jordan sought before and afterward, and said they planned to appeal the fines.
Jordan expressed his displeasure with the fine on Twitter: ”Most expensive fine to date from the (at)NFL came in yesterday. added stressor for no reason.”
In another tweet, he said: ”Are fines made by nfl open to public? I just feel like this should be public knowledge. ‘Cause some of the fines are silly but this 1. ridiculous. Anyways & for what a `deliberate action to delay game’ before a tm punts? …”
Jordan’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, posted on Twitter that he plans to appeal.
”We are appealing the idiotic fine by (at)NFL what a joke – (at)camjordan94 more details to follow. ,” Hendrickson wrote.
In a memo sent to teams on Dec. 2 and obtained by the AP, the NFL said the league ”continues to emphasize the importance of upholding the integrity of the game and competitive fairness as our highest priority. We have observed multiple instances of clubs making a deliberate attempt to stop play unnecessarily this season.”
In their statement denying the NFL’s assertion, the Saints detailed Jordan’s injury:
”Defensive end Cameron Jordan felt foot pain following a third down play and sought medical attention,” the team said. ”He entered the blue medical tent and was examined by the medical staff and following the examination he was taped and able to finish the game. He had an MRI performed the following day in New Orleans and was confirmed that he suffered an acute mid-foot sprain in his left foot. He has been at the facility each day receiving treatment for his injury he suffered on the play.”
A Week 14 bye gives the Saints (4-9) a brief reprieve before they try to avoid their first 10-loss season since 2005. New Orleans remains mathematically alive in the NFC South but traila Tampa Bay by 2 1/2 games with four to play.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.
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LONDON (AP) — Senior British politicians on Sunday called on the BBC to rapidly investigate claims that a leading presenter paid a teenager for explicit photos.
The publicly funded national broadcaster is under pressure after The Sun newspaper reported allegations that the male presenter gave a youth 35,000 pounds ($45,000) starting in 2020 when the young person was 17.
Neither the star nor the youth was identified. Amid speculation on social media about the identity of the presenter, several of the BBC’s best-known stars spoke up to say it wasn’t them.
Though the age of sexual consent in Britain is 16, it’s a crime to make or possess indecent images of anyone under 18.
The Sun said the young person’s mother had complained to the BBC in May. It was unclear what if any action the broadcaster had taken.
In a statement, the BBC said “we treat any allegations very seriously and we have processes in place to proactively deal with them.”
“If, at any point, new information comes to light or is provided — including via newspapers — this will be acted upon appropriately, in line with internal processes,” the broadcaster said.
U.K. media reported that the presenter was not due to be on the air in the near future, but it was unclear whether he had been suspended.
Government minister Victoria Atkins said the allegations were “very serious.” She told Sky News that “as public attention and concern grows, the BBC is going to have to act very swiftly to deal with these allegations and to set out what they are doing to investigate them.”
Rachel Reeves, economy spokeswoman for the opposition Labour Party, said the BBC needed to “speed up their processes” and “get their house in order.”
Commercial U.K. broadcaster ITV recently faced its own scandal after Phillip Schofield, a long-time host on the channel’s popular morning show, quit in May, admitting he had lied about an affair with a much younger colleague.
ITV executives were summoned to Parliament to answer questions about whether the broadcaster had a “toxic” work culture and had covered up misconduct by stars.
The BBC faces greater scrutiny than other broadcasters because it is taxpayer-funded and committed to remaining impartial in its news coverage. It was engulfed in a storm over free speech and political bias in March when its leading sports presenter, former England soccer player Gary Lineker, criticized the government’s immigration policy on social media.
Lineker was suspended — and then restored after other sports presenters, analysts and Premier League players boycotted the BBC airwaves in solidarity. | 2023-07-09T10:55:54+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/the-bbc-is-under-pressure-over-claims-a-well-known-presenter-paid-a-teenager-for-explicit-photos/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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