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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Grammy-nominated rapper Mystikal pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges accusing him of raping and choking a woman at his home in Louisiana and of possessing several drugs.
The 51-year-old performer whose given name is Michael Tyler is innocent of all charges, attorney Joel Pearce said after the arraignment in Ascension Parish court in Gonzales, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Baton Rouge.
The charges include first-degree rape, which carries an automatic life sentence.
Pearce said he has not been able to get copies of the two indictments, but they were read aloud in court.
Charges also include simple criminal damage to property, false imprisonment, domestic abuse battery by strangulation, simple robbery, possession of heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine and Xanax, and possession of drug paraphernalia, he said.
“My client doesn’t even do drugs, so he has absolutely no idea what they were talking about,” Pearce said in a telephone interview during his 250-mile (402-kilometer) drive from Gonzales to Shreveport.
He said bond may be discussed at a hearing Oct. 17. Prosecutors said they plan to bring up Tyler’s 2003 guilty plea to sexual battery and extortion as evidence of prior crimes, said Pearce.
Tyler and two bodyguards had videotaped themselves in sex acts with Tyler’s hairstylist. The prosecutor in that case, Sue Bernie, said in 2003 that the woman told investigators that Tyler accused her of stealing $80,000 worth of his checks and told her he would not go to police if she did something “degrading.” The woman denied stealing any money, Bernie said.
A letter in court records before Tyler’s sentencing stated that he had paid the woman $350,000.
He served six years in prison on that conviction, which came the same year that he was nominated for two Grammy awards. He also received a Grammy nomination in 2001.
Pearce said he doesn’t know what the woman who is now accusing Tyler allegedly was robbed of, but the criminal damage charge accuses him of breaking the band of her Apple watch.
Pearce represented Tyler on rape and kidnapping charges that prosecutors in northwest Louisiana dropped in December 2020. Those charges, brought in 2017, had kept Tyler jailed nearly 18 months before he was released on $3 million bond.
“People keep saying it’s his third time to be charged” with rape, Pearce said, but Tyler pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in Baton Rouge. “And in Caddo Parish, after a grand jury indicted him, they un-indicted him.”
Mystikal told The Associated Press in April 2021 that he used to be “a nasty lil’ rapper” but now is proud of lyrics he can imagine rapping to God.
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2022-09-20T00:00:03+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-rapper-mystikal-pleads-not-guilty-to-rape-drug-charges/
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New innovations simplify and accelerate data access and data sharing across organizations and clouds at significantly reduced costs
ABU DHABI, UAE and AUSTIN, Texas, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld Tour – Oracle today announced new innovations to Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse, the industry's first and only autonomous database powered by machine learning and optimized for analytics workloads. The innovations break through the proprietary and closed nature of traditional data warehouses and data lakes. In contrast, Oracle is providing native multicloud capabilities and open standard-based data sharing across databases, simplifying data integration and analysis with a unique low-code based tool, and transforming the economics of data lakes by providing ultra-fast enterprise storage at the same low cost as object storage. Customers can now rethink their data warehouse and data lake architectures without having to choose between performance and cost.
"Customers face many obstacles when analyzing siloed data across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS applications, especially the lack of multicloud and data lake interoperability, and the need to assemble an array of disjointed tools and services to support the data analytics ecosystem. The latest Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse innovations make it easier for customers to query, manage, share, and scale their data—regardless of location," said Çetin Özbütün, executive vice president, Data Warehouse and Autonomous Database Technologies, Oracle. "We continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in data management systems to deliver the performance, automation, and multicloud integration for all key database workloads and data types."
The new breakthrough innovations are available at no additional cost for Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse customers and include:
- Open collaboration: Unlike proprietary data-sharing models, Oracle implements the industry-standard, open-source Delta Sharing protocol. With this open approach, customers can now securely share data with anyone using any application or service that supports the protocol. Sharing data faster improves business decisions by eliminating the use of stale data and inaccurate results.
- Expansive multicloud functionality: Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse is built for multicloud with secure access to object storage in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; live SQL connections to Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, MongoDB, Apache Hive, and PostgreSQL; and pre-built connectors to ingest data from over 100 data sources. Autonomous Data Warehouse also now includes query access to Apache Iceberg tables and integration with AWS Glue for retrieving data lake schema and metadata automatically.
- Simplified data integration and data analysis: Low-code based Oracle Autonomous Database Data Studio provides an intuitive self-service cloud console for analysts and data scientists to load, transform, and analyze data, without relying on IT—no additional products needed and no multi-product integration hassles. A Google Sheets add-on is now part of Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse in addition to the already available Microsoft Excel add-in that accelerates users' ability to derive insights based on a single source of truth.
- High performance storage at the same cost as object storage: Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse's Exadata storage cost is reduced by over 75 percent, bringing it in line with the cost of object storage, while delivering up to 20X faster query performance. This enables customers to completely rethink their current approach to data warehouse/data lake architectures and store all their data in Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse, and in turn to accelerate time-to-actionable insights—all at a lower cost.
What Customers and Analysts are Saying
"Oracle Autonomous Database includes Data Studio, a robust data management tool, eliminating the need for separate investments in data integration, governance, and analytics. There is nothing more to buy or install," said Shanaka Rabel, group chief digital and transformation officer, Stretchline. "We now see data consistently across our global operations and get insights we didn't have before. Oracle Autonomous Database is far ahead of the competition."
"As well as simplifying our data management architecture with Autonomous Database, we have been moving towards a data franchise ownership within our business," said Derek Hayden, senior vice president, Data Strategy & Analytics, OUTFRONT Media. "Having tools like Data Studio will make that move easier and enable us to partner with our business faster and more easily."
"The great thing about the Transforms tool of Autonomous Database Data Studio is that you can put together sophisticated transforms without worrying about the details, but you can also get down to the lowest level of detail if you need to," said Dr. Holger Friedrich, chief executive officer, sumIT AG.
"Oracle has eliminated many organizations' common obstacles in their multicloud solutions," said Carl Olofson, research vice president, Data Management Software, IDC. "With new enhancements in Autonomous Data Warehouse, organizations can access and share data across organizations and clouds, eliminate data integration complexity through Autonomous Data Studio, and take advantage of lower storage prices at higher performance for running enterprise-scale data lakes. This advances the industry and the cloud data warehouse market forward, which is great news for customers."
"Many organizations are using object storage to access and analyze many different data types at a lower cost. However, this approach has inherent problems, namely slow performance compared to querying database-optimized storage, lack of timely analytics, and disparate tools for security and management," said Bradley Shimmin, chief analyst, AI & Data Analytics, Omdia. "Oracle has solved this problem and basically torn asunder any reason to continue with existing solutions by allowing organizations to run data lakes on Autonomous Data Warehouse at the same price of object store, all while making use of the company's Exadata Database Storage performance, which can deliver up to 20X higher query performance. This provides customers with a compelling reason to go with Oracle for their data lake architectures, both in terms of price/performance ratio and technical capabilities."
Oracle Autonomous Database
As the industry's first and only self-driving database, Oracle Autonomous Database runs natively on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and can automatically secure highly available databases, configure and optimize for specific workloads, and scale resources when needed. Built on Oracle's unique converged database engine, Oracle Autonomous Database delivers a complete set of capabilities to support all modern data types, workloads, and development styles, making the development and operation of all applications completely simple, which helps decrease complexity, cost, and risk. In addition to OCI, Oracle Autonomous Database is available to Azure users via the Oracle Database Service for Azure and in customers' data centers through Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer and OCI Dedicated Region, enabling customers to modernize their database infrastructure on-premises to address data residency, data sovereignty, and latency requirements.
Additional Resources
- Read the technical blog
- Learn more about Oracle Autonomous Database
- Learn more about Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at oracle.com.
About Oracle CloudWorld Tour
Oracle CloudWorld Tour is Oracle's global celebration of customers and partners. Join us to discover the insights you need to tackle your biggest business challenges, build your skills, knowledge, and connections, and learn more about our cloud infrastructure, database, and applications from the people that build and use them. For live keynotes, session details, news and more visit oracle.com/cloudworld-tour or oracle.com/news.
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2023-05-03T08:58:01+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/05/03/oracle-autonomous-data-warehouse-breaks-through-limitations-data-management/
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(KTLA/NEXSTAR) – Lew Palter, an actor and theater coach perhaps best known for his role in the 1997 film “Titanic,” has passed away at the age of 94.
Palter’s daughter confirmed the news this week in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, telling the outlet her father died at his Los Angeles home in May after a battle with lung cancer. The CalArts School of Theater, where Palter worked as an acting professor and director for over 40 years, had also announced his passing shortly after his death.
“Lew loved the craft of acting, and taught his students to do the same,” the CalArts theatre department wrote in a post shared on Facebook and Twitter. “He fostered deep curiosity, care, intellect, and humor in every scene, play, and class. He had the utmost respect of his students, and encouraged all to find truth in their work and lives.”
Palter, whose numerous credits include appearances on “Columbo,” “L.A. Law” and the detective series “Delvecchio,” was perhaps best known to audiences for his role in “Titanic” as Macy’s co-owner Isidor Strauss, a wealthy passenger who was depicted embracing his wife in their stateroom as they went down with the ship.
Palter began teaching at CalArts in 1971, according to the school. Some of his students included Ed Harris and Don Cheadle, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Cecily Strong also credited Palter for encouraging her to try out for The Groundlings, changing the trajectory of her career and leading to her breakout role on “SNL.”
Palter retired from the Santa Clarita-based university in 2013.
“His career on the stage and screen was formidable, and he was a lifelong student of the theater,” CalArts wrote. “Alongside his many colleagues and collaborators, he was always straightforward, thoughtful, and sincere.”
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2023-06-27T16:50:35+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/titanic-actor-lew-palter-dies-at-94-loved-the-craft-of-acting/
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Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. During his first two years on the program, listenership to All Things Considered grew at an unprecedented rate, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other program on the radio.
Juana Summers is a political correspondent for NPR covering race, justice and politics. She has covered politics since 2010 for publications including Politico, CNN and The Associated Press. She got her start in public radio at KBIA in Columbia, Mo., and also previously covered Congress for NPR.
Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.
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2023-05-24T21:46:15+00:00
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wqcs.org
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https://www.wqcs.org/2023-05-24/voice-memos-from-the-path-of-typhoon-mawar
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing the investigational therapy Haduvio™ (oral nalbuphine ER) for difficult to treat patients with chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), other chronic cough indications, and prurigo nodularis, today announced senior management will attend and participate in the following investor events in July.
SVB Securities Therapeutics Forum
July 11-12, New York, NY
Oppenheimer's Montauk Life Sciences Summit
July 18-20, Montauk, NY
About Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing the investigational therapy Haduvio™ (oral nalbuphine ER) for difficult to treat patients with chronic cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), other chronic cough indications, and prurigo nodularis. Haduvio is a dual ĸ-opioid receptor agonist and µ-opioid receptor antagonist that works both centrally as well as peripherally in the lungs and has the potential for a synergistic anti-tussive effect to treat chronic cough.
The impact of chronic cough is significant and often leads to a decline in patients' social, physical, and psychological quality of life. There are no approved therapies for the treatment of chronic cough in IPF and current treatment options provide minimal relief to patients. In IPF, chronic cough may lead to worsening disease and may be associated with a higher risk of progression, death, or need for lung transplant.
Parenteral nalbuphine is not scheduled by the US DEA. Trevi intends to propose Haduvio as the trade name for nalbuphine ER. Its safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.
For more information, visit www.TreviTherapeutics.com and follow Trevi on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Investor Contact
Katie McManus
Trevi Therapeutics, Inc.
203-304-2499
k.mcmanus@trevitherapeutics.com
Media Contact
Rosalia Scampoli
914-815-1465
rscampoli@marketcompr.com
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2023-07-06T12:43:30+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/06/trevi-therapeutics-participate-upcoming-july-investor-events/
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality, a global pioneer in 3D printing, officially introduced its laser engraver and cutter, CR-Laser Falcon, at the "Make it NEO-Creality Summer Upgrade" ceremony on August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The CR-Laser Falcon with a 10W module and the proven 3D core technology of the Creality Ender 3D series, ensures quality, stability, and accuracy. It will be available in the United States at the official Creality Store from August 18, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). Users in European countries can also purchase from store.creality.com/de on August 22, at 10:00 a.m. (GMT+2).
The 5W laser module CR-Laser Falcon was released in April this year. Its ease-of-use, precise engraving, and unique color left a deep impression on users. However, some users gave feedback that they were eager to experience a higher laser module in order to be able to cut deeper wood board and even acrylic.
Enter the CR-Laser Falcon with its 10W laser module. It features 0.06mm of precision, 12mm one-pass cutting and easy operation. For all types of users, from DIY hobbyists to those that run a maker's workshop, it is a useful machine to have access to. Compared to the CR-Laser Falcon 5W, the latest CR-Laser Falcon 10W has stronger engraving and cutting performance. With the advanced LD+FAC+C-Lens technology, it compresses the focal spot to only 0.06mm which translates to sharp and deep edges, as well as clean engravings.
The 10W laser module makes it easier to cut through thicker materials. It can cut through 12mm wood board with one pass and engraves patterns on objects as hard as stainless steel. CR-Laser Falcon has a 400x415 mm work area, which allows users to process larger pieces of material each time. Importantly, an optional raiser can be chosen to increase engraving height (approx. 150mm). With the optional raiser, patterns can be engraved and designed on a higher object, such as guitars or skateboards.
One-button control makes this engraving machine really easy to use, which can be operated offline. In its offline working mode, users can import files through a TF card, operate the machine with one button to preview, start, pause, or stop engraving and cutting. It is perfect for users to use indoors, outdoors or wherever they like without a computer.
Focusing is not a tricky operation for CR-Laser Falcon and can be done in only takes 3 steps. The laser module screw just needs to be loosened, and then the module needs to be slid until its protective cover touches the focus block, and then the screw tightened. Focusing is then complete.
CR-Laser Falcon is equipped with all-around safety protections. The protective cover around the laser head prevents the laser from dazzling the eyes. It also features a gyroscope, buzzer, and indicator so that the machine will stop working in case of an accidental tilt, flip or drop and sends an alert.
CR-Laser Falcon comes with a variety of user-friendly designs not found on other machines in this price class, such as:
- Built-in leveler: A visualized aid to level the machine body for ideal engraving consistency.
- Multi-level fixed focus block: It helps users find the suitable focus distance for different depths of materials without measuring.
- Measuring scale on the axis profiles: Allows for quick location of the engraving position and gauging of the engraving object size.
Thanks to the 3D core tech of the Ender series of 3D printers, CR-Laser Falcon has a superbly robust design that makes it a leader in motion stability:
- Stability-oriented drive: 32-bit chip, silent mainboard, and a self-developed algorithm to drive the steppers on the X and Y axes precisely, synchronously, and quietly.
- Synchronous and smooth motion: 4 durable Y-shaped motion wheels come with a stable v-slot sliding rail and high-tension timing belt with no motion gaps present even after long term usage.
- Stable and robust structure: An 8mm shaft instead of the ordinary 6mm shaft, and L-shaped anti-slip rubber tripods, enhancing stability in the structure.
About Release Benefits
The 10W Laser Engraver will be available on Creality US online store on 10:00am(EDT), 18th, Aug. while be available on Creality European online store on 10:00am(GMT+2), 18th, Aug. Users might have chance to get it with 50% OFF and get a $100 return within the first two hours. Their release benefits are really big and attractive.
10W CR-Laser Falcon Details: https://bit.ly/3dhlasZ (US Page); https://bit.ly/3vMFit6(EU Page)
Onine Store: https://bit.ly/3zEHRif (US); https://bit.ly/3BMHqou(EU)
About Creality
Creality is a leading, global consumer-level 3D printing brand, focusing on 3D printer research and production. The self-developed and manufacturing FDM and Resin 3D printers are pioneering in the 3D printing market. In 2021, Creality developed and launched our first laser engraving machines, CV-01, and then the CV-01 Pro, 5W CR-Laser Falcon, 10W CR-Laser Falcon. We are constantly updating our laser engravers in terms of laser power, engraving size, and structure to meet the ongoing upgrading needs of users.
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2022-08-08T14:19:42+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/creality-cr-laser-falcon-makes-it-easier-than-ever-engrave-cut-masterpiece/
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McCarthy on Quinn: 'When I heard where he went, I said uh-oh' originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Mike McCarthy didn't shy away from admitting the discouraging feelings he received when he learned the news of the Bears trading edge rusher Robert Quinn to the Philadelphia Eagles.
“I had mixed feelings,” McCarthy said to Jon Machota. "Happy when he heard they wouldn’t be facing him this week, but when I heard where he went, I said 'Uh-oh.'"
McCarthy was relieved when he learned the Cowboys evaded Quinn's presence for their upcoming game against the Bears on Sunday. But, those feelings didn't last long, when the head coach realized Quinn landed in their division.
RELATED: After trading Quinn to Eagles, Bears should follow Philly's path
Now, instead of facing him every blue moon, the Cowboys are forced to play him twice per year – if the Cowboys decide to retain his two-year, non-guaranteed deal after this season.
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In terms of this season, the Cowboys have already lost to the Eagles once on the road. They will see them again on their home turf during Week 15. This will be their first taste of Quinn and the Eagles' revamped defensive front.
The NFC East looks to be one of the tougher divisions in football. The Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL and the Giants surprisingly have one loss. The Cowboys are 5-2, yet remain in the second-to-last wild card spot as of this writing.
Now, with the likes of Quinn joining the already-stacked Eagles squad, the outlook to win the division becomes bleaker for the rest of the NFC East squads.
Despite Quinn's suboptimal performance through seven weeks (one sack, eight tackles, three quarterback hits), they know what he's capable of with talent on the other side of him. Last season, Quinn broke the Bears' franchise record for sacks in a single season, notching 18.5 sacks on his way to a Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro nod.
If the Eagles can get Quinn back to prime form, the Cowboys, and the rest of the NFL, are in trouble.
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2022-10-27T18:21:19+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mccarthy-on-quinn-when-i-heard-where-he-went-i-said-uh-oh/2979398/
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The top lumberjack athletes had their final competition live in front of an audience for the first time since 2019. The sport challenges the strongest, toughest and most skilled as they go head to head with razor sharp axes and high powered chainsaws. The championship featured women's and men's divisions.
Championship For One of The Hottest Sports Right Now
STIHL Timbersports
Posted at 11:43 AM, Aug 08, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-08 12:43:47-04
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2022-08-08T17:20:21+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/championship-for-one-of-the-hottest-sports-right-now
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Boeing said Tuesday it took more than 200 net orders for passenger airplanes in December and finished 2022 with its best year since 2018, which was before two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jet and a pandemic that choked off demand for new planes.
The biggest boost came from United Airlines, which placed large orders for both the 737 Max and the larger, twin-aisle 787, which is used mostly on international routes. Bank of China Aviation also placed a significant order for 40 Max jets, Boeing said.
Boeing reported 774 orders for all of 2022, after subtracting cancellations. That was an increase from 479 the year before and a rebound from 2020, when the company lost 471 more orders than it gained.
Boeing said it delivered 69 planes in December, including 53 Maxes. Of those, Southwest took 18, which was a one-month record for any airline customer, Boeing said.
The company reported delivering 480 planes for the year. Deliveries are an important source of cash because buyers typically pay a large portion of the purchase price upon delivery.
Arlington, Virginia-based Boeing's European rival, Airbus, was scheduled to report its final 2022 sales later Tuesday.
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2023-01-10T17:12:00+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Boeing-airliner-orders-hit-4-year-high-led-by-17707697.php
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With a focus on developing electric bikes for everyone, these new offerings empower riders with customizable options to get more out of every ride
SEATTLE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rad Power Bikes™ today unveiled the RadRunner 3 Plus, a new model that caters to riders who are looking to do more with an electric utility bike. North America's leading ebike brand also introduced several new cargo-focused accessories that make it easier than ever to opt for an ebike over a car.
Representing the culmination of over 15 years of experience at the top of the ebike industry, the RadRunner 3 Plus features enhanced comfort, upgraded technology, and superior rideability – all expertly engineered to complement the unique needs of an ever-growing community of electric bike enthusiasts.
"Designed for work, play and everything in between, the latest additions to our lineup of ebikes and accessories are as versatile as our riders," said Phil Molyneux, CEO of Rad Power Bikes. "We know our ebikes are an extension of our riders' lifestyles, and we're excited to see how each individual within our expansive Rad community customizes their ride to upgrade their lives and make everyday experiences, even errands, joyrides."
RadRunner 3 Plus and RadRunner 3 Plus Accessories
The RadRunner 3 Plus is an all-purpose utility ebike elevated with superior performance and handling, making every ride remarkable - whether you're exploring new places or powering through your to-do list. Rad's team of engineers spent years designing and fine tuning this model based on rider feedback and extensive testing to create an ebike that offers more stability, cargo capacity, and climbing power.
Riders will enjoy a sturdier, more stable ride and controlled turns due to the redesigned, patent-pending frame with an increased payload of 350 lbs*. Its low-step frame, suspension fork, and ergonomic saddle offer improved comfort for even the longest rides. The frame also features an extended rear rack that creates more space for cargo or a passenger. The RadRunner 3 Plus is the first offering from Rad to accommodate an optional dual battery capable range extender that makes it possible for riders to reach over 100 miles on a single charge, and furthers the ebike giant's mission to overtake car culture by coming out alongside their latest lineup of cargo-carrying accessories.
RadRunner 3 Plus features Tektro hydraulic disc brakes that provide more precise and controlled stopping power and are easier to maintain. The brake levers can be adjusted to fit a range of hand sizes and provides riders with the comfort they need to smoothly bring the ebike to a stop. Rad engineers optimized the custom motor so the RadRunner 3 Plus will climb hills ten percent faster*. An easy to read, custom display system makes operation simpler and more intuitive, clearly depicting real-time stats like power output, trip mileage, time and battery state of charge. The fully removable, semi-integrated battery is designed to simply pop in and out for charging on or off the bike. In addition to undergoing rigorous safety and reliability testing, it comes equipped with full fenders, high visibility headlight and rear taillight, and tires with a reflective strip to maximize rider safety.
The RadRunner family is built for customization, and the RadRunner 3 Plus has taken that one step further with an additional pannier rail and new accessory mounting points for added storage placement options. The model is compatible with Rad's extensive accessory offerings so riders can personalize their ebike to complement their daily life with the over 350 combinations. Those unique to the RadRunner 3 Plus include an updated toolless center console that now features a locking lid and a new toolless passenger package to increase passenger comfort.
New Cargo Accessories
The Rad Trailer, accompanying Rad Trailer Pet Insert, and Rad Trailer Cargo Bin make it easier than ever to experience more with your ebike with added cargo or with your pet(s) in tow. Compatible with nearly every ebike in Rad's lineup, including the RadRunner 3 Plus and RadTrike, the Rad Trailer provides extra room for carrying groceries, a haul from the hardware store, or all the gear for a weekend camping trip. The Rad Trailer Pet Insert makes taking trips with your pet easier than ever. The dog house-inspired insert fits neatly into the Rad Trailer, clipping into place for safety. It features vented panels for extra airflow and ample space to store treats, leashes, and other necessary items. When hauling is the priority, add the Rad Trailer Cargo Bin to the Rad Trailer to maximize carrying space.
Because Rad understands that special cargo can sometimes include valuable items, Rad is also introducing a Hardshell Locking Box and Hardshell Locking Pannier that provide added security and are sealed for protection from the elements. Now, riders can more safely transport their wallet, keys, laptops, and other personal items, enhancing peace of mind to ensure all rides are enjoyable ones. Not only is securing cargo important, but so is securing your ebike while you're out adventuring. Rad Power Bikes kicked off the fat tire ebike movement over 15 years ago and is continuing to lead the industry forward by introducing the first fat tire wheel lock for tires up to four inches. Compatible with both Rad's fat tire ebike models (RadRunner 3 Plus, RadRunner 2, RadExpand, and RadRover 6 Plus) and the brands they inspired, the lock grants added security so riders can enjoy their destination with greater peace of mind.
Pricing and Availability:
- RadRunner 3 Plus: available now for purchase online and in RadRetail locations for US $2,499, CA $2,999, EU €2,499 and UK £$2,199.
- RadRunner 3 Plus Center Console: Priced at US $129, CA $169, EU €139, and UK £129, is available for pre-order and expected to ship to customers this spring
- RadRunner 3 Plus Passenger Package: Priced at US $139, CA $179, EU €149, and UK £139, is available for available for pre-order and expected to ship to customers this spring
- Hardshell Locking Box: Priced at US $199, available in the U.S. only
- Hardshell Locking Pannier: Priced at US $149, available in the U.S. only
- Rad Trailer: Available for preorder at Rad Retail locations and online for US $299, available in the U.S. only
- Rad Trailer Pet Insert: Available for preorder at Rad Retail locations and online for $229, available in the U.S. only
- Rad Trailer Cargo Bin: Available in the U.S. later this year.
- Rad Range Extender: In development. Riders interested in learning more can sign up to be notified on the Rad Power Bikes website.
- Rad Fat Tire Wheel Lock: Expected to ship to customers this spring. Compatible with RadRunner 3 Plus, RadRunner 2, RadExpand, and RadRover 6 Plus.
*Comparison between RadRunner Plus and RadRunner 3 Plus.
About Rad Power Bikes™: Rad Power Bikes is the largest ebike brand in North America, with a community of nearly 600,000 riders in more than 30 countries and thousands of business customers. Founded in 2007, the global consumer-direct company boasts a full lineup of affordable ebikes and accessories that are changing the way people and products ride for good. The global team of passionate ebike enthusiasts create products and service solutions that are purpose built for everything, whether that be for commuting, adventuring, delivery, or hauling kids, and priced for everyone. The company designs all of its products in-house at its Seattle headquarters. The company serves riders across the U.S., Canada and Europe and has nine RadRetail locations. Recognized by TIME, Fast Company, and Inc. as one of the most innovative and influential companies in 2021, Rad Power Bikes is on a mission to build a world where transportation is energy-efficient, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
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2023-03-01T14:41:35+00:00
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Trump attorney in documents case appears before grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for Donald Trump was back in court Friday after being ordered to answer questions before a grand jury investigating the possible mishandling of classified documents at the former president’s Florida estate.
M. Evan Corcoran entered federal court in the District of Columbia early Friday morning, one week after a federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department in forcing Corcoran to answer additional questions before a grand jury that has been hearing testimony for months. He did not make any comments as he arrived at the building.
The interest by prosecutors in Corcoran’s testimony underscores the legal peril confronting Trump, making clear the department’s continued focus on whether Trump obstructed government efforts to recover hundreds of classified documents taken from the White House to Mar-a-Lago at the end of his term.
A search warrant affidavit released last August showed that investigators were examining potential violations of multiple crimes, including obstruction and the willful retention of national defense information.
Corcoran is relevant to the investigation because he drafted a letter that was given to the department last June asserting that a “diligent search” for classified documents had been done in response to a subpoena. The letter was accompanied by the return of roughly three dozen documents with classified markings.
But prosecutors have said in court filings they developed evidence showing that additional classified documents remained at the property. The FBI returned with a search warrant on Aug. 8 and removed roughly 100 additional classified documents, the filings show.
Attorney-client privilege traditionally shields lawyers from being forced to share details of their conversations with prosecutors. Corcoran invoked that privilege during an earlier appearance before the grand jury when he declined to answer certain questions.
But prosecutors can get around that if they can convince a judge that a client was using such legal representation in furtherance of a crime — a principle known under the law as the crime-fraud exception.
The Justice Department made that argument in this case, and secured a sealed order last week from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell that required Corcoran to appear again before the grand jury to answer additional questions.
Another Trump lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, confirmed in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday that he had voluntarily testified for about six hours or seven hours before the grand jury in December to answer questions about the Trump team’s compliance with the department’s efforts to reclaim the classified documents. His appearance was earlier reported by ABC News.
The Mar-a-Lago investigation is being led by a Justice Department special counsel, Jack Smith, who is also examining attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump faces a separate investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office — into hush money payments during the 2016 campaign — that appears to be close to wrapping up, as well as an investigation in Atlanta into efforts to reverse Trump’s election loss in Georgia.
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2023-03-24T15:28:03+00:00
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Peace talks between warring sides on Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict have been extended into Monday.
An official familiar with the arrangements for the talks confirms that discussions continue in South Africa between Ethiopia’s federal government and representatives from the northern Tigray region.
The African Union-led talks seek a cessation of hostilities in a war that the United States asserts has killed up to hundreds of thousands of people, an estimate made by some academics and health workers.
The first formal peace talks began last week, and South Africa’s government had said they would end Sunday. Representatives of the warring sides have not responded to questions.
Neighboring Eritrea, whose forces are fighting alongside Ethiopian ones, is not a party to the talks, and it is not clear whether the deeply repressive country will respect any agreement reached. Witnesses have told the AP that Eritreans were killing civilians even after the talks began.
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2022-10-31T21:03:53+00:00
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-peace-talks-on-ethiopias-tigray-conflict-are-extended/
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Fastest-Growing Physical Therapy Franchise Celebrates Dozens of New Franchise Agreements and Clinic Openings
SARASOTA, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, the country's fastest-growing physical therapy franchise, capped off an impressive end to the first half of 2023 with the opening of 31 new clinics, including its first location in Idaho, and 48 franchise deals year to date (YTD) that will take the brand into new markets. With over 500 locations nationwide, serving 45 states, FYZICAL is solidifying its position as a leader in the health and wellness industry, driven by its commitment to deliver a personalized approach to patient care.
Of the 48 franchise deals FYZICAL secured, 32 are new agreements, seven are expansions, and nine are new area representatives. The company's innovative approach to physical therapy, dedication to falls awareness and prevention and its comprehensive franchise business model have attracted an additional 93 units to be sold YTD, furthering FYZICAL's plans to expand its footprint across the U.S.
Underpinning their growth, FYZICAL has also secured a record of recognition and prestigious awards this year. Franchise Times awarded FYZICAL with their "Healing Touch" Zor Award and named it as one of the top brands to buy. The company ranked No. 240 on the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list, a highly-respected industry ranking. Additionally, FYZICAL was named a Top Recession Proof Business by Franchise Business Review for the third year due to the brand's high franchisee satisfaction rating.
"We take tremendous pride in the remarkable growth and accolades we've achieved so far this year at FYZICAL," said Brian Belmont, CEO of FYZICAL. "With a decade of franchising experience under our belt, we are eager to continue propelling the brand forward by providing support to our franchisees who embody our mission of making an impact in transforming patient care through specialized therapy services."
As the year continues, FYZICAL is projected to reach the milestone of opening more than 100 units and is actively seeking qualified franchisees in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston and more. Individuals with a genuine passion for making a positive impact on others' lives, no matter their level of knowledge about the physical therapy industry, are poised for remarkable success in this endeavor.
To learn more about franchising opportunities with FYZICAL, visit fyzicalfranchise.com. To schedule an appointment at a clinic near you, visit fyzical.com.
About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers:
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers stands at the forefront of the health and wellness industry as the nation's fastest-growing physical therapy franchise, boasting an extensive network of over 500 locations that span across 45 states. Committed to a holistic approach, FYZICAL provides top-notch, personalized care plans to treat patients of all ages experiencing muscle, joint, and neurological conditions including balance and vestibular issues. As an advocate for patient choice and direct access, FYZICAL empowers individuals to take control of their well-being to achieve optimal physical health and balance. For more information about FYZICAL or to find the nearest location, visit fyzical.com.
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2023-07-12T17:46:39+00:00
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2023/07/12/fyzical-achieves-phenomenal-growth-first-half-2023/
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3 kids die in NY house fire; 3 others, grandma hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) - Three children were killed and four other people, three of them children, were hospitalized following a two-alarm fire in New York.
Flames spread through a single family home Saturday morning in Buffalo, New York. Three girls, ranging in age from 7 to 10, died in the fire.
Three other children, including an infant, survived. Two of them are in critical condition at the hospital.
The children’s 63-year-old grandmother was also hurt in the fire. She is in critical condition at the hospital.
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire, but early reports indicate it started on the first floor in a dining area.
The deaths come as Buffalo recovers from a major blizzard. The winter storm dumped four feet of snow on the city and left dozens of people dead.
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2023-01-02T04:49:35+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/2023/01/02/3-kids-die-ny-house-fire-3-others-grandma-hospitalized/
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee residents who receive a police flyer hanging on their door are seeing part of the department's enhanced neighborhood canvassing efforts.
The door hangers, which may go out after a homicide or non-fatal shooting, are one piece to the Milwaukee Police Department's (MPD) violent crime plan released earlier this year.
"It's kind of old-fashioned but I think it's still usable," resident Dana Jackson said.
"I think it's a hit or miss. I do think that it's worth trying," said Danielle Langer.
The flyer includes a number for police, another number for Crimestoppers to make anonymous tips, and a QR code you can scan with your phone.
Officers distribute the flyers on a case-by-case basis depending on if investigators need more information on a crime.
"It has just been very helpful to get the word out. Not many people will go to MPD's Facebook," MPD community engagement manager Marcey Patterson said.
Patterson and MPD chief of staff Heather Hough explained that door hangers provide a police presence, help build trust, and show people of all ages how to report information under the radar.
"Some people may be skeptical about speaking to police when they come knocking on the door after a crime occurs because they don't want to be seen by the bad guy, talking to the police and giving information," Hough said. "People will feel more comfortable to provide that information after the police go away and nobody’s watching."
When we asked how successful it has been, Hough said they are not tracking the responses tied to the flyers.
"The most important information we need is information about a crime that's occurring so we can solve those crimes for communities. Therefore, how they got information to call it in as secondary to that purpose," Hough added.
However, MPD says they are hearing from the community.
"I work very closely with the community liaison officers and officers at the district level. A lot of them have also told me that it seems to be working. Community members are very appreciative," Patterson said.
So far this year MPD has reported 413 non-fatal shootings alone, up slightly from the last two years.
With so many modes of communication, Hough and Patterson welcomed residents to share creative solutions to help them get information out. Suggestions can be sent to mpdnews@milwaukee.gov.
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2022-05-26T22:41:08+00:00
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A 15-year-old suspect is in custody after five people were killed and at least two others wounded in a mass shooting Thursday in Raleigh that North Carolina's governor called a "moment of unspeakable agony."
A handgun and long gun were recovered after the shooting, during which the suspect wore camouflage and carried a camouflage backpack, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.
One of the victims killed was an off-duty Raleigh police officer, Gabriel Torres, 29, who was on his way to work, authorities said.
The gun violence came one day after two police officers were killed and another seriously wounded while responding to a call of a domestic disturbance in Bristol, Connecticut.
Officials offered few details about what happened in the quiet, middle-class Raleigh neighborhood but said the crime scene extended over two miles on streets and a popular greenway. It ended after a long standoff during which the shooter was critically wounded.
The other fatalities were identified as Nicole Conners, 52; Susan Karnatz, 49; Mary Marshal 35; and James Roger Thompson, 16.
A police officer who was injured has been released from a hospital and another victim, Marcille Lynn Gardner, 59, is in critical condition, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson.
"My heart is heavy, because we don't have answers as to why this tragedy occurred," Patterson said.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, who joined police and city officials at a news conference Friday, called the rampage an "infuriating and tragic act of gun violence."
"It was a complex mission, in a short amount of time, to stop the shooter," said Cooper, praising the police response.
"We're sad. We're angry and we want to know the answers to all the questions," Cooper added. "Those questions will be answered. Some today and more over time. But I think we all know the core truth: No neighborhood, no parent, no child, no grandparent, no one should feel this fear in their communities."
Raleigh police spokesperson Lt. Jason Borneo identified the suspected shooter as a White juvenile male, and police have not released any other details about him.
The suspect was moved to a hospital after being taken into custody, CNN affiliate WRAL-TV reported. Officials did not say the extent of the suspect's injuries. CNN has reached out to the hospital for further information.
The shooting began just after 5 p.m. in the neighborhood of Hedingham near the Neuse River Greenway, officials said. A manhunt ensued as authorities worked to apprehend the suspect.
Police "contained" the suspect around 8 p.m. inside a residence in the area, Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin told reporters Thursday.
Helicopter footage from WRAL-TV showed more than a dozen emergency vehicles lined up on a road through a wooded area.
A woman who was at the Hedingham Golf Club driving range said an "unending stream of police" drove by the area.
"A golf pro came out to tell us to shelter inside or leave ASAP," she told CNN. "They were very calm, but I could tell something was wrong, so we left right away."
The suspect was taken into custody before 9:40 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Baldwin, joined at the news conference Thursday by other officials including Cooper, expressed her frustration at the heart-wrenching gun violence that infiltrated her city.
"Today has been a very difficult day in our city. We pray that something like this will never happen here. It did," Baldwin said.
The mayor emphasized the widespread of gun violence must be stopped. "We have work to do, but there are too many victims," she said.
"We have to wake up. I don't want other mayors standing here at the podium, with their hearts breaking because people in their community died today, needlessly and tragically."
There have been at least 531 mass shootings -- including Thursday's in Raleigh -- in the US so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The organization, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter.
Cooper echoed the mayor's sentiments and called for prayers for the victims and the community.
"Tonight, terror has reached our doorstep. The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh," Cooper said. "This is a senseless, horrific and infuriating act of violence that has been committed."
Both Cooper and Baldwin praised the multi-agency response to the shooting, with Cooper saying law enforcement officers ran to "an active shooter who was ready to kill people."
Law enforcement is anguished by the killings, including that of a fellow officer, Borneo said.
"For the Raleigh Police Department, every officer is a brother or sister, so when we lose one of our own, it is a tragic, heartbreaking day for all of us," Borneo said.
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Astros vs. Rockies: Odds, spread, over/under - July 4
Kyle Tucker's Houston Astros (47-38) and Ryan McMahon's Colorado Rockies (33-53) will match up in the series opener on Tuesday, July 4 at Minute Maid Park. The matchup will start at 4:10 PM ET.
The favored Astros have -190 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Rockies, who are listed at +155. A 9-run over/under is set for the game.
Astros vs. Rockies Time and TV Channel
- Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV: SportsNet SW
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
- Probable Pitchers: Brandon Bielak - HOU (3-4, 4.37 ERA) vs Kyle Freeland - COL (4-8, 4.88 ERA)
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Astros vs. Rockies Betting Trends and Insights
- The Astros have entered the game as favorites 54 times this season and won 30, or 55.6%, of those games.
- The Astros have gone 12-5 (winning 70.6% of their games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -190 or shorter.
- Houston has a 65.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The Astros were named the moneyline favorite by oddsmakers only once in the last 10 games, and won that matchup.
- Over its last 10 matchups, Houston and its opponents combined to go over the run total five times (all 10 games had set totals).
- The Rockies have been chosen as underdogs in 74 games this year and have walked away with the win 30 times (40.5%) in those games.
- The Rockies have a win-loss record of 11-24 when favored by +155 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
- The Rockies have played as underdogs in eight of their past 10 games and have gone 4-4 in those contests.
- In the last 10 games with a total, Colorado and its opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
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2023-07-04T15:34:38+00:00
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Canada’s first paid women’s basketball league, HOOPQUEENS, driving opportunity
By Tara De Boer, CTVNews.ca writer
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — Nakissa Koomalsingh is drawing up the plays for women’s basketball in Canada, hoping to lead it toward a bright future.
As the founder of Toronto-based HOOPQUEENS, the first paid women’s basketball leagues in the country, Koomalsingh has made it her mission to change the narrative of women’s sports by creating her own league centred around inclusion and the development of young girls and women.
“Everyone needs this outlet. There’s no really safe space for girls to compete and play competitively with other girls,” Koomalsingh told CTVNews.ca. HOW IT STARTED
A former collegiate player herself, Koomalsingh married her love of basketball with a business and finance degree from Nipissing University to conceive the league.
After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury took her out of the game, Koomalsingh took a step back to evaluate what she wanted to do post-graduation. Around that time, she started coaching with Canada Elite, a basketball league for girls aged 13 and 14, and fell in love with the mentoring aspect.
“I didn’t see any young females, especially Black females, coaching, right? So, I was like, ‘OK, when I’m older, and when I have kids, I’ll start coaching.’ But when I graduated, someone asked me to coach and I was like, ‘No … it’s not a thing for young Black girls to coach,’” Koomalsingh said. “But then they asked me again, and I was like, ‘OK, fine, I’ll do it.’ And I loved it.”
Then came the grim months of early 2020, when opportunities for coaching or skill development for athletes came to a halt, as gyms closed and stay-at-home orders went into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was then that Koomalsingh saw an opportunity to foster a new basketball community.
“The girls had no outlet at all to play. I knew a couple people within my network, and I was like, ‘Hey, can we just get in the gym?’” Koomalsingh said. “Everyone wanted to stay in shape. So, I myself actually started playing with the girls that I was coaching.”
Koomalsingh then brought cameras into the mix as a way to replicate pro-league photography by showcasing talent through documenting the girls playing. The “coverage” of the ballers was starting to catch on in the basketball community, and the idea of a league started to grow from there.
She didn’t want this project to just have a pandemic shelf-life, she wanted to continue to grow this new community and see it thrive for years to come, especially as the number of young girls dropping out of sports continues to increase.
The Canadian government says recent studies revealed over 90 per cent of girls had decreased their play or stopped playing sports altogether during the pandemic, and one in four aren’t committed to returning to sports.
HOOPQUEENS may be one way to reverse these numbers. A THRIVING PROGRAM
Fast forward to 2022, and HOOPQUEENS has boomed into a lively summer league with four teams of seasoned players, as well as year-round programming and scrimmages for younger female ballers.
“We do quite a bit of programming. We have our scrimmages, which is our bread and butter. We have that throughout the year, mainly. And then in the summer, when girls come back from university and high school, and then we have our girls or women’s tournament,” Koomalsingh said.
The “Queens” in the league typically lace up for the league in their collegiate offseasons – either coming from their teams at the post-secondary level, or having recently graduated and not being ready to hang up their sneakers just yet.
Summer players typically go home at the end of summer with an extra $1,000 in their bank accounts—a noteworthy compensation considering no other league pays women for playing in Canada.
There’s been so much interest from players that the league is planning on running a “combine” for this upcoming summer, which is a tryout modelled after the professional level assessment of players, typically in front of coaches, scouts and managers. FUNDING OF THE LEAGUE
The league functions as a non-profit and receives funding from various organizations and donors, brands such as Canada Goose and Red Bull, as well as people within Koomalsingh’s network.
One of the most prominent sponsors of the league this year has been the family of the late William Young, a former basketball coach himself.
After Young passed away in 2021, his daughter, Meghan Yuri Young, found a meaningful way for his legacy to live on: by donating his estate, a $20,000 fund called the William Young Growth Fund, to support HOOPQUEENS.
It was an act of giving that Young says meant the world to her.
“Not only to be able to do this on my dad’s and family’s behalf … but to also have the perfect opportunity, cause and support to do so. What Keesa is building is incredible and I know that my dad would not only have wanted to do this himself, but he would have been so impressed,” Young told CTVNews.ca “For our family to have even a small part in the HOOPQUEENS origin story has been so comforting during one of the hardest years of our lives.” A GAME PLAN FOR CANADIAN HOOPS
While many of Canada’s top female ballers get recruited to play in the U.S., including 138 of the country’s female basketball players competing in the NCAA for the 2021-22 season, HOOPQUEENS is making it its mission to turn Canada into more of a women’s basketball hub.
As for the future of HOOPQUEENS, Koomalsingh hopes one day to have the funding and resources for a facility to have a physical space for her athletes, as well as take the league further than just Ontario and bring it across the nation.
“Our purpose is to change the landscape of basketball in Canada. You don’t have to go overseas, or you don’t have to go to America to get recognition or get exposure,” Koomalsingh said. “You know, our biggest thing is if we really want to have that recognition throughout the world. Canada has elite players here, and we want to be able to keep our homegrown athletes here. You know, honour [our] soil.”
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2022-12-21T22:10:43+00:00
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ST. LOUIS, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectria, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner and leading AWS managed services provider, with a specialization in hybrid architecture for IBM Power Systems and AWS, is now an AWS Training Partner (ATP).
85% of leaders report shortages in the workforce skills needed to capitalize on their cloud investment. Around the globe, organizations are seeking employees who have AWS cloud skills and knowledge to help transform their businesses. AWS Training Partners, like Connectria, can resell AWS-delivered training to provide your organization tools and educational resources to help meet your needs.
Why Companies Are Working with AWS Partners for Cloud Training
More and more organizations are embracing cloud technologies to transform their businesses. Employees with the necessary cloud skills are in high demand. According to Forrester, organizations who upskill their workforce with AWS Training and Certification experience faster delivery on cloud projects, higher staff retention among knowledgeable employees, and over 200% ROI on their AWS Cloud investment over three years.
Only ATPs are trusted by AWS to offer, deliver, and/or incorporate official AWS Training, including classroom and digital offerings. Whether your team prefers to learn from live instructors, on-demand courses, or both, ATPs offer a breadth of AWS Training options for learners of all levels.
"The AWS Training Partner Program is a great way to help teams close the cloud skills gap and further demonstrates the key role that Partners play in developing the AWS cloud ecosystem," said James Roarty, Connectria, VP of Cloud Sales.
As a trusted AWS Training Partner, Connectria offers a range of AWS Training solutions that includes instructor-led training, digital training, and prepaid AWS Certification exam vouchers. Connectria can help organizations develop the skills to accelerate migration, innovate faster, and build modern applications on AWS. Ultimately, enabling teams to do more in the cloud.
Why Connectria
Connectria delivers an extensive portfolio of managed and professional services built on more than 25 years of experience designing and supporting mission-critical infrastructure that businesses rely on every day. By becoming a true extension of your team, our mission is to drive meaningful impact and deliver innovative, reliable, and secure solutions that help you connect the dots between today's technology and tomorrow's possibilities.
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2023-05-25T14:04:32+00:00
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Tropical Storm Lisa formed Monday as the next named system and could become the next hurricane during the final month of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
Lisa has winds of 45 miles per hour as it moves west at 14 mph, currently 230 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane watch is in effect for Bay Island and the Belize coast from north of Puerto Barrios to south of Chetumal. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Bay Island and the entire north coast of Honduras.
A tropical storm watch is also in effect for parts of Guatemala and Mexico.
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Forecasts have the storm passing over the Cayman Islands Tuesday before intensifying. It is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in the Central America region along the coast of Belize and Honduras.
As much as eight inches of rainfall could come to parts of Belize and the Bay Islands of Honduras.
The area has not expected to have any impacts on Florida or the United States.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's updated prediction totals call for 14-20 named storms, one below their prediction released in May.
The total number of hurricanes expected remains unchanged at six to ten, but the number of major hurricanes is now expected to be three to five, instead of the earlier prediction of three to six, NOAA said.
NOAA's averages for the Atlantic hurricane season are 14 named storms and seven hurricanes. The average for major hurricanes is three.
Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project's updated forecast calls for 18 named storms, one below their prediction released in April.
The hurricane season officially ends on November 30.
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2022-11-01T11:11:16+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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How long a child is breastfed could affect their test scores later on, according to new research.
A study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal followed approximately 5,000 people in England born between 2000 and 2002. It evaluated their different breastfeeding durations and school results at age 16.
The children who were breastfed longer were associated with modest improvements in educational outcomes at age 16, according to the study authored by Reneé Pereyra-Elías, Claire Carson and Maria A. Quigley.
Specifically, children who were breastfed longer were 38% – 39% more likely to achieve higher marks and 25% less likely to fail their exams.
In terms of England’s General Certificate of Secondary Education, children with a longer breastfeeding duration were more likely to have a high pass in their English and Math GCSEs, and less likely to fail the English GCSE — but were not less likely to fail the Math GCSE.
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Those who were breastfed longer were also more likely to have older and more educated mothers, the study found. They were less likely to have moms identifying as White and who only spoke English at home.
But mothers who cannot breastfeed should not feel shame or guilt, said Pereyra-Elías, according to CNN. He said it would be unrealistic to expect that every mother could breastfeed.
The results of the study show the relationship between breastfeeding and academics, but not the cause.
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
353 AM PST Tue Jan 3 2023
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Snow showers have tapered off this morning and the Winter
Weather Advisory has been cancelled. For the Winter Storm
Warning, heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 2
to 4 feet above 7000 feet, and 6 to 18 inches between 5000 feet
and 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Sequoia
National Park.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out between
4,500-5,500 feet early Wednesday morning, then rising to
7,000-8,000 feet through Wednesday evening, then decreasing
again to 5,000-6,000 feet by early Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast including:
Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, San
Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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PARIS, FRANKFORT and MONTRÉAL, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Following a competitive auction process, Akiem shareholders have agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations with CDPQ on the proposed sale of Akiem, a leading provider of freight locomotive leasing services in France and Europe.
With revenues of nearly EUR 220 million, EBITDA of around EUR 150 million in 2021, a fleet of over 600 locomotives, 46 passenger trains and some 250 employees, Akiem is a European leader in locomotive leasing and maintenance. Headquartered in France with 7 international offices, Akiem provides local expertise to over 80 customers in 21 countries. The company has the largest fleet on the continent, of which 75% is electric, a share that is expected to increase in the coming years.
CDPQ's offer is subject to the customary consultation with employee representative bodies within the SNCF Group and Akiem. In addition, this transaction is subject to the approvals of certain competition authorities.
Emmanuel Jaclot, Executive Vice President and Head of Infrastructure at CDPQ, states: "CDPQ is thrilled to acquire Akiem, a major European player in the rail sector, and is looking forward to working with its team to bring the company to the next stage of its growth. Akiem's size and positioning across the entire value chain, including maintenance, give it a significant competitive edge to benefit from the expected growth in the locomotive leasing market across Europe. With three quarters of its fleet already operating on electricity, Akiem offers a sustainable response to the challenges of decarbonizing transport – a solution that appealed to us from the start."
Laurent Trevisani, Deputy CEO Financial Strategy, SNCF Group, adds: "This plan to sell Akiem is fully in line with SNCF Group's strategy to become a global leader in sustainable mobility for people and merchandise, with the rail industry as a core business and two strategic assets: GEODIS and KEOLIS. Once the definitive agreements are concluded, this transaction will provide financing for our core activities and the Group's future growth while accelerating debt reduction. It also provides Akiem with the backing of a long-term partner and ensures the continued operations of this company, which will remain a business partner of SNCF. We would like to thank the Akiem teams for their involvement over the past few years and will continue to support them in the various stages of this project."
Hamish Mackenzie, Head of Infrastructure at DWS, says: "Since becoming a shareholder of Akiem in 2016, DWS has supported management's strategic growth ambitions through its active asset management approach combined with the rail expertise of its partner, SNCF. Akiem's success during our investment reflects the quality of its management team and their unrivalled track record in the European locomotive leasing market, as well as the quality of our long-term partnership with SNCF. We wish Akiem and its teams every success in this project."
Fabien Rochefort, CEO, Akiem group, affirms: "This acquisition is a new step following a very successful collaboration between Akiem and its shareholders, SNCF and DWS. We are delighted with CDPQ's commitment, which will allow Akiem to continue investing in support of its long-term growth in the European locomotive and passenger train leasing markets. As rail operators face rising demand for more environmentally friendly transportation in a complex environment, Akiem is providing its customers with rolling stock that is sustainable, solid and reliable. We intend to continue innovating and developing our operational and industrial expertise to benefit our customers."
SNCF is a global leader in passenger and freight transport services, including management of the French rail network, with revenue of EUR 34.8 billion in 2021, of which one third on international markets. The Group does business in 120 countries and has 270,000 employees, with 208,000 in France and over half in its core rail business. The new Group, a public limited company that began operating on January 1, 2020, consists of a parent (SNCF) and five subsidiaries: SNCF Réseau (management, operation and maintenance of the French rail network, plus railway engineering) with its own subsidiary SNCF Gares & Connexions (station management and development); SNCF Voyageurs (Transilien, TER and Intercités; INOUI, OUIGO, Eurostar, Thalys, Alleo, Lyria and distribution with SNCF Connect); Keolis (a French and global operator of urban, suburban and regional mass transit systems); RAIL LOGISTICS EUROPE (rail freight); and Geodis (freight transport and logistics solutions). SNCF Group works closely with its customers—passengers, local authorities, shippers and railway operators using SNCF Réseau services—and with regional communities, building on its expertise in all aspects of rail and all types of transport to deliver simple, seamless, sustainable solutions for every mobility need. To learn more, sncf.com.
DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 833bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2022) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. With approximately 3,600 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors—entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients' future.
At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As at December 31, 2021, CDPQ's net assets totalled CAD 419.8 billion. For more information, visit cdpq.com, follow us on Twitter or consult our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
CDPQ is a registered trademark owned by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and licensed for use by its subsidiaries.
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2022-08-01T10:30:09+00:00
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CHARLESTON, S.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced that Deneen DeFiore, vice president and global chief information security officer for United Airlines, has joined its board of directors.
DeFiore brings more than 20 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity. Prior to her role at United Airlines, DeFiore served as senior vice president, global chief information and product security officer at GE Aviation.
"We're delighted to welcome Deneen to the Blackbaud board of directors," said Andrew M. Leitch, chairman of the Blackbaud board. "She brings invaluable experience in cybersecurity as well as a strong track record of executive leadership, and she will be a great asset to the board."
"Cybersecurity is a top priority for our company as we continue to grow and invest in our program, and we look forward to having Deneen's expertise as we navigate this area," said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud. "In addition, Deneen has an extensive background in helping corporations grow, working across both the private and public sector, and innovating cutting-edge technology solutions. We're thrilled to welcome her."
During her 19-year tenure at General Electric, DeFiore held various leadership positions across GE Corporate, GE Aviation and GE Power. She was instrumental in helping to build cybersecurity capabilities on a corporate level and worked closely with the U.S. Department of Defense, multiple government agencies and policy groups, and became an active voice in the industry to shape policies for defense department implementations. In her current role at United Airlines, DeFiore is responsible for cybersecurity strategy, overseeing and reducing risk and improving cyber resilience. She led the company's COVID-19 technology crisis response efforts and implemented and enabled secure remote workforce capabilities across all business operations.
"I'm looking forward to joining the Blackbaud board as the company continues to provide technology and solutions for the global social good community," said DeFiore. "Blackbaud is well positioned for success, their customers are making a real difference in our world, and I am excited to be a part of it."
In addition to DeFiore, Blackbaud's board of directors includes Andrew M. Leitch (chairman), George H. Ellis, Timothy Chou, Ph.D., Michael (Mike) P. Gianoni, D. Roger Nanney, Sarah E. Nash and Joyce M. Nelson.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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2022-07-26T21:44:53+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/deneen-defiore-vice-president-global-chief-information-security-officer-united-airlines-joins-blackbaud-board-directors/
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North Dakota lawmakers have revved up another effort to target thefts of vehicle anti-pollution devices that contain precious metals.
The state Senate on Friday unanimously passed Senate Bill 2299, brought by Sen. Shawn Vedaa, R-Velva. The bill now goes to the state House of Representatives, where a similar Senate bill failed in 2021.
The bill would tighten the sale of detached catalytic converters with recordkeeping requirements and by banning scrap metal dealers from paying over $100 cash for the devices, among other restrictions.
"The concept is we're trying to create this trail that would be easier for people to catch and find the people that are doing it," said Sen. Doug Larsen, R-Mandan.
The bill also would criminalize theft of the devices with a misdemeanor or felony charge, depending on value and repair costs.
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The anti-pollution devices are sought for the precious metals inside them, including palladium, platinum and rhodium, which remove pollutants from vehicle exhaust.
Catalytic converters on cars and pickups will contain 2 to 6 grams of the metals. Vehicles with bigger engines could have as many as 30 grams. Recoverable amounts are smaller. Emission standards and cost of the metals determine the ratio in which the metals are used.
The Burleigh County Sheriff's Department in 2021 saw a rise in reported catalytic converter thefts, from two in 2020 to six or seven the next year. Its Investigations Section began working with local recycling businesses, and focused patrol efforts in certain areas to have more contact with suspects in such cases, according to Maj. Jim Hulm.
"The efforts have appeared to have been successful for our jurisdiction, as the number of catalytic converter thefts dropped to only two reports in 2022," he said.
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2023-02-03T21:22:22+00:00
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bismarcktribune.com
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HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Carter Holton threw six shutout innings to lead No. 8 seed Vanderbilt to a 3-1 victory over No. 9 seed Mississippi in the single-elimination first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday night.
Vanderbilt (36-19) moves on to play No. 1 seed Tennessee (49-7) on Wednesday as the tourney switches to double elimination.
In a game that didn't end until nearly 2 a.m. because of inclement weather, the Commodores took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning when Spencer Jones doubled with two outs and scored on a single by Dominic Keegan.
The Commodores added a run in the fifth. Enrique Bradfield Jr. led off with a single and Jones and Keegan drew one-out walks, ending the day for Mississippi starter Dylan DeLucia (5-2). Josh Mallitt took over, surrendering an RBI ground out to Parker Noland before striking out Jack Bulger to end the inning.
Carter Young doubled and scored on an error in the sixth to make it 3-0.
Ole Miss (32-22) scored its lone run in the seventh when Peyton Chatagnier led off with a walk and scored on Justin Bench's two-out single.
Holton (8-3) allowed three hits and two walks, striking out six for Vanderbilt. Christian Little struck out four of the six batters he faced, pitching two shutout innings to notch his third save.
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2022-05-25T07:32:14+00:00
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Holton-leads-Vanderbilt-past-Mississippi-3-1-in-17197176.php
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Updated July 7, 2022 at 2:33 PM ET
James Edmund Caan was an athletic kid from the Bronx, the son of German-Jewish immigrants who grew up to play tough movie guys: sailors, football players, gangsters and was one of the most recognizable screen actors of his era.
He died on July 6, according to a post on his official Twitter account. No further details were available.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.
— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022
The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
End of tweet
Best known for his explosive turn as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and as a dying professional football player in the made-for-TV-movie Brian's Song (which earned him Oscar and Emmy nominations, respectively), Caan lent an eminently watchable machismo to dozens of films and shows. In Misery, he was a famous author held captive by Kathy Bates. In Gardens of Stone, he was a heartsick Vietnam vet reluctantly guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In Elf, he played against type as a failing children's book publisher who is also the main character's dad.
After starting in theater and television, Caan burst into Hollywood like a comet, appearing in films by some of the most renowned auteurs of the era, including Howard Hawks (El Dorado), Robert Altman (Countdown) and Francis Ford Coppola (The Rain People). His burst of early success led to a period of difficulty, both personal and professional. Caan married and divorced several times, got into on-set arguments and publicly struggled with substance abuse and depression.
He turned down numerous films that would prove to be pivotal for other actors, including Kramer vs. Kramer, Apocalypse Now, M*A*S*H and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, choosing projects instead that became flops.
"There are pictures I made that I still haven't seen," he told The New York Times in 1991. "I was depressed when I was making them. In the middle of some of these pictures, I kept thinking, 'What am I doing here?' It's like you're in a hallway and you can't get out."
Misery helped turn things around. The former athlete spent much of the 1990 movie tied to a bed. Caan also anchored the movie emotionally. His actorly range was immense; he performed in song-and-dance films such as Funny Lady and For The Boys but also in dark, serious films such as Dogville by Danish auteur Lars von Trier.
Caan worked steadily up until the end of his life, playing grandparents, colonels and inevitably, himself, in animated appearances on Family Guy and The Simpsons.
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Kathleen "Kathy" Elaine Bower of Manheim was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She unexpectedly died at home on May 3, 2023, at the age of 76. Cherishing her memory are her husband of nearly 54 years, William "Bill" Bower, and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Laura of Manheim, and Phillip and Carrie of Madison, Wisconsin, and four grandsons, Caleb of Manheim, and Thomas, Finn, and Cormac of Madison.
Kathy was born to Richard and Betty (Mummert) Yinger in Mechanicsburg on November 14, 1946. She grew up on a farm in York Haven as the oldest of three children, accompanied by her sister, Sue Dietrich, and brother, Barry Yinger. Growing up in the country, she attended a one-room schoolhouse and helped plow fields and raise chickens. Kathy was great at telling stories, and she had lots of them to share about her early years at the farm: the pond where they liked to swim and fish, adventures with runaway pigs, picking rocks out of the fields, and close calls with tractors.
Kathy was an extremely devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She met Bill while they were both attending Albright College. After graduating, they were married, and two sons soon followed. Her sons have fond memories of their mom during their childhoods, such as Kathy helping with the Mastersonville Elementary carnival, being active in their scouting careers, and teaching them to cook and sew. When Bill and Kathy retired, they enjoyed spending time together traveling. Just last summer, the pair fulfilled a lifelong dream of driving the entire length of Route 66 over the course of several weeks. That same summer, they also took the entire family on a cruise to Alaska. Beside traveling, Kathy and Bill equally loved being at home outside by the pool, working in the garden, or sharing meals with family and friends.
For the last 16 years, Kathy truly embraced her new role as Grandma to her four grandsons. Forever a teacher, she spent endless hours reading them stories, working on craft projects, baking with them and for them, and sharing her love of nature. She celebrated their birthdays with her fantastic, custom-designed birthday cakes and cheered them on at all their events (even if she had to lead that cheer from halfway across the country).
For Kathy, a life well led was one devoted to teaching and caring for others. After graduating from Cedar Cliff High School in 1964, she graduated from Albright College in 1968. Teaching became her life's passion, and she taught at three elementary schools: LaFayette Elementary in Lancaster and Sporting Hill Elementary and Doe Run Elementary in Manheim. She also obtained a Master of Education from Millersville University and a Principal Certificate from Penn State. Kathy kept in touch with many former students and often saw them in Manheim. She would always inquire into how they were doing and loved to hear their memories from her classes.
Kathy will be remembered for her lasting contributions to education and her service to the Manheim and Mount Joy communities. She capped off her long teaching career by serving as the executive director of MCFEE, the Manheim Central Foundation for Educational Enrichment. During a brief break in her teaching career when her boys were young, she served on the Manheim Central School Board. Active in St. Mark's United Methodist Church of Mount Joy, she made major volunteer contributions to the church and its nursery school. In Manheim, she served on the boards of the Women's Club of Manheim and the Friends of the Manheim Library.
Kathy's Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 27 East Main Street, Mount Joy, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Saturday afternoon from 12:30 PM until the time of the service. (Please use the main entrance at the rear of the church.) To send the family on-line condolences, please visit: www.BuchFuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church or to the Women's Club of Manheim (Kathy Bower Memorial Scholarship) at Women's Club of Manheim Scholarship Fund, 528 Madison Way, Manheim, PA 17545. Kathy's legacy will live on through her sons and grandsons, as well as the hundreds of children she taught over the years, and they will surely teach future generations about butterflies, chocolate pie, and the beauty of spending the day outside enjoying nature.
"Well done, good and faithful servant!" Matthew 25:21
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2023-05-07T05:14:14+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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BEIRUT — Hezbollah, the Iranian-aligned political party and militant group, and its allies have lost their majority in Lebanon’s parliament after elections that delivered gains to the group’s rivals, according to results released Tuesday.
In the election held Sunday, Hezbollah and its allies ran against a Saudi-aligned bloc headed by politicians who came to prominence as warlords during Lebanon’s 15-year civil war. That group is led by the Lebanese Forces, a right-wing Christian party whose rallying cry is Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Neither bloc won a parliamentary majority, according to representatives from Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces. Hezbollah’s tally had it winning 61 seats so far, down from at least 70 after the last parliamentary elections in 2018.
The new parliament will select the country’s next prime minister and elect a new president after the term of Michel Aoun, a Hezbollah ally, ends in October. Analysts said a more even distribution of seats between the blocs would probably result in gridlock, delaying the government’s formation.
If the results hold, one fight in the new political landscape could be over who serves as the parliament’s speaker, said Maha Yahya, director of the Beirut-based Carnegie Middle East Center. Hezbollah’s losses mean that the current speaker, Nabih Berri, who has held the position since 1992 and is one of Hezbollah’s closest allies, may lose his post.
Asked whether the Lebanese Forces would oppose Berri, a spokesman said, “It goes without saying that things cannot continue the way they were.”
Political squabbling could be disastrous for Lebanon, which urgently needs a government that can continue negotiations for financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund. Delays could also imperil pledges of aid from the international community, including governments such as France and Saudi Arabia that have been hesitant to fund a Hezbollah-controlled government.
More than a dozen seats in parliament went to independent candidates who sprang out of a protest movement two years ago against Lebanon’s political class, widely seen as corrupt and ineffective. Many of the independents had also promised to deliver justice to victims of an explosion in Beirut’s port in 2020 that killed moire than 200 people and destroyed much of the city’s center.
The victorious independents included Elias Jradi, an ophthalmologist who won a seat previously held by a Hezbollah ally in southern Lebanon, the group’s center of support, and Ibrahim Mneimneh, an architect from Beirut who made headlines when he said in an interview that he was in favor of removing laws that criminalize homosexuality.
Turnout was low in cities across Lebanon, despite entreaties by politicians for citizens to go to the polls. In Beirut, Rania Safar, a 48-year-old schoolteacher, cast her vote against traditional parties, voicing cautious hope for change.
“The road will be long,” she said, “but I have hopes that there will be breakthroughs.”
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2022-05-17T12:28:42+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/17/hezbollah-lebanon-election-geagea/
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Coal miner goes viral after attending game with family straight from work: ‘It’s mind-blowing’
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - Many of us have had to rush away from work to be somewhere, often showing up in our work clothes.
Over the weekend, a Kentucky man did just that at a basketball game with his family, and it ended up going viral.
Coal miner Michael McGuire attended the University of Kentucky’s Blue-White game. For many families, it’s more than just a basketball game; it’s about making memories that will last a lifetime.
“I’m just really excited to make all these memories with my kids and my wife,” McGuire said.
While most of the fans were in their Kentucky blue, McGuire was still in his work clothes and covered in coal dust, having gone from the coal mines to the game to be with his family.
“It was either go straight there or miss half the game to go home and take a shower and everything,” McGuire said.
According to McGuire, he wanted to be there as his son Easton experienced his first Kentucky basketball game and took in every moment.
“He had a blast. He was dancing, and every time they would do a slam dunk, he would go crazy,” McGuire said.
You can see the McGuire family several times during the game’s broadcast, but it was a picture taken that caught the attention of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari. The coach shared it on social media, looking to identify McGuire and offer VIP tickets to a game this season.
The photo went viral while McGuire was underground working.
“When I got out and got service on my way home, it went crazy. I couldn’t believe that it was real,” McGuire said.
The coal miner said he was overwhelmed and humbled by the way Big Blue Nation rallied to find him. And little Easton loved it.
“He’s jumping up and down. He’s very excited,” McGuire said.
According to McGuire, he spoke to Calipari on Monday evening.
“It was awesome. He [Calipari] is really down to earth,” McGuire said.
The VIP experience will be Easton’s first game at Rupp Arena and the second for McGuire - giving this lifelong Kentucky fan another special memory with his family.
“It’s mind-blowing that everybody came together like that,” McGuire said.
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2022-10-26T23:12:11+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2022/10/26/coal-miner-goes-viral-after-attending-game-with-family-straight-work-its-mind-blowing/
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A mystery is shaking up South Carolina — literally. An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit the state this year and scientists don't know why.
WFAE's Nick de la Canal can be heard on public radio airwaves across the Charlotte region, bringing listeners the latest in local and regional news updates. He's been a part of the WFAE newsroom since 2013, when he began as an intern. His reporting helped the station earn an Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage following the Keith Scott shooting and protests in September 2016. More recently, he's been reporting on food, culture, transportation, immigration, and even the paranormal on the FAQ City podcast. He grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Myers Park High, and received his degree in journalism from Emerson College in Boston. Periodically, he tweets: @nickdelacanal
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2022-08-26T22:00:00+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/science-technology-and-environment/science-technology-and-environment/2022-08-26/unusually-large-number-of-earthquakes-hit-south-carolina
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SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A 20-year-old Maple Heights man is charged with aggravated murder in the strangulation of 60-year-old Sharon Anderson-Norfus.
William Hammons, of Mapleboro Avenue, is accused of killing Anderson-Norfus May 4 in her Oliver House apartment at 3715 Warrensville Center Road.
A co-worker called police about 1 p.m. May 5 and said Anderson-Norfus had not come to work at the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Beachwood.
Paramedics and police went to check on her and found the body. She had been strangled, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office said.
Anderson-Norfus lived alone, Chief Scott Lee said.
Hammons was arrested May 27 in the 3700 block of Warrensville Center Road. He was held on a weapons charge until the murder charge was filed today.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation assisted with the investigation.
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2022-05-21T07:18:47+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2012/06/maple_heights_man_charged_with.html
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BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Police say a motorcyclist traveling at more than 100 mph on I-75 was airlifted to an area hospital after crashing at the Linwood exit on Monday.
Michigan State Police say several motorists on I-75 called 911 to report the motorcyclist riding recklessly at high speeds and passing other vehicles on the shoulder around 10:30 a.m.
Police tried to catch up with the motorcycle, but they were unsuccessful.
Investigators say the motorcyclist, who was not identified, got off the freeway at the Linwood Road exit and failed to negotiate a curve on the ramp. The motorcycle went off the ramp and down an embankment.
Michigan State Police say a medical helicopter airlifted the motorcyclist from the scene to a trauma center, where their condition was not available Tuesday morning.
Traffic on southbound I-75 was backed up for several miles past Pinconning Road while police investigated and cleared the scene Monday morning and afternoon. All lanes were open in the area Monday by Monday evening.
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2022-07-05T16:18:48+00:00
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abc12.com
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https://www.abc12.com/news/local/police-motorcyclist-speeding-over-100-mph-crashes-on-i-75/article_fa854198-fc56-11ec-936c-c3b890a1b48c.html
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Whether Anthony DeSclafani is able to rediscover his 2021 form could be a determining factor in the Giants’ 2023 fortunes.
If his first Cactus League start was any indiction, then San Francisco is in good hands.
DeSclafani, one of six starters vying for rotation spots, breezed through two scoreless innings Friday afternoon in an eventual 3-2 exhibition win against the Rockies, striking out three batters — all in a row — and allowing only one baserunner. His fastball sat at 92-94 mph, according to the publicly displayed radar gun inside Scottsdale Stadium, and he used a mix of pitches to record his three punchouts.
“It felt like it was back to me for the most part,” DeSclafani said. “It felt like the ball was coming out of my hand well, the shapes were there and I was throwing stuff for strikes. … I was just looking to go out there, throw strikes and feel good. That was the first thing. Having the results there for the first outing was just a plus.”
It was DeSclafani’s first game action since last June, before he underwent surgery to repair the peroneal tendon in his right ankle.
“That looked like him at his best in 2021,” said manager Gabe Kapler, who has previously described DeSclafani as in the best physical condition he has seen him since arriving in San Francisco. “I feel good about his performance today.”
After going 0-2 with a 6.63 ERA before his July operation ended his season, DeSclafani is fighting for a rotation spot this year in a group that also includes Logan Webb, Alex Cobb, Alex Wood, Ross Stripling and Sean Manaea — five other established major-league starters.
“I felt pretty in control for the most part,” DeSclafani said of returning from his extended absence. “Once I knew it was go time and compete mode I just reverted back to what I’ve always done and what I remember.”
DeSclafani’s three strikeout victims: Charlie Blackmon, C.J. Cron and Ryan McMahon — the veritable heart of the Rockies’ order.
“Those strikeouts are going to happen to anybody,” DeSclafani said, “as long as I’m throwing strikes and executing pitches.”
Joc debuts at first
Batting third, playing first base: Joc Pederson?
After doing extensive work this spring and over the offseason, Pederson appeared in a game at the position for the first time since his failed trial run with the Dodgers back in 2019.
Between DeSclafani on the mound and Pederson at first base (and the identical Rogers twins pitching back-to-back), it was a competition for what was the most disorienting sight Friday afternoon. Yet, DeSclafani hardly noticed — his efficient outing didn’t give Pederson a chance to make a play.
“Definitely different,” DeSclafani said. “Now that you mention it.”
There was one hiccup, when Pederson appeared to be caught off guard by a Tyler Rogers pickoff attempt and let the ball sail into foul territory, allowing the runner to advance to second. But overall, it was a relatively uneventful reintroduction to the position for Pederson, who played six innings in the field and went 0-for-2 with a walk in three plate appearances.
“Sorry,” joked shortstop Brandon Crawford, who fielded the first ground ball and fired to Pederson at first for the out, “I hit him in the chest.”
And, for what it’s worth, Rogers took the blame for the muffed pickoff. The throw did sail wide of the bag.
“It was a bad throw,” Rogers said. “It’s my responsibility to put the ball right in his chest.”
While Kapler has said the Giants are serious about Pederson at first base (at least behind LaMonte Wade Jr. on the depth chart) — “We’re not in the business of wasting anybody’s time,” Kapler said. “He’s put a lot of work into this.” — he was clear that the Giants won’t be making any judgements from one spring training game.
After all, it’s these no-stakes spring exhibitions that Pederson never got before his experiment with the Dodgers.
“It’s his first time there in a really long time,” Kapler said. “We just want him to feel what it feels like.”
Rogers and Rogers
When Tyler Rogers’ inning was over, he didn’t immediately head for the showers.
There was good reason for him to stick around. His twin brother, Taylor, was emerging from the bullpen door.
“I was thinking about watching him while I was pitching,” Tyler said.
Delayed a few days by a paper cut on his finger, Tyler’s spring debut went smoothly, pitching a scoreless third inning while allowing one hit. Taylor labored through some control and pitch clock issues — he walked two batters, one coming on a violation in a 3-2 count — but used his sweeping mid-70s slider to strike out two batters and escaped the inning unscathed.
Warming up in the bullpen, Taylor didn’t have quite as good of a view of Tyler’s outing. But he caught the important parts.
“I saw him throw the ball away,” Taylor said, “so that was good.”
Asked independently to reflect on the experience, the twins offered the same answer: “It was pretty cool.”
However, Taylor added, “I just wish my vocab was bigger so I could accurately describe it.”
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2023-03-03T23:02:53+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/03/03/sf-giants-vs-rockies-joc-debuts-at-first-desclafani-makes-first-spring-start-rogers-twins-go-back-to-back/
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Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday following a pair of weaker-than-expected economic reports.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% and the Nasdaq composite lost a similar amount.
The reports on job openings and factory orders may have reinforced forecasts that a recession could hit the economy. They could have a potential upside for markets if they give the Federal Reserve a reason to hold rates steady at its next meeting in May, instead of hiking them as it has for the last year. Treasury yields fell following the reports.
On Tuesday:
The S&P 500 fell 23.91 points, or 0.6%, to 4,100.60.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 198.77 points, or 0.6%, to 33,402.38.
The Nasdaq composite fell 63.13 points, or 0.5% to 12,126.33.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 32.66 points, or 1.8%, to 1,769.65.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 8.71 points, or 0.2%.
The Dow is up 128.23 points, or 0.4%.
The Nasdaq is down 95.58 points, or 0.8%.
The Russell 2000 is down 32.83 points, or 1.8%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 261.10 points, or 6.8%.
The Dow is up 255.13 points, or 0.8%.
The Nasdaq is up 1,659.84 points, or 15.9%.
The Russell 2000 is up 8.41 points, or 0.5%.
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2023-04-04T20:49:50+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-tuesday-4-4-2023/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Garland: Trump's announcement of presidential candidacy, Biden's likely 2024 run were factors in naming special counsel.
- Horoscope for Friday, 11/18/22 by Christopher Renstrom
- Massive Bay Area tech stalwart to lay off about 4,000 employees
- Frontier fined $2 million for trying to trick its flyers
- Musk's Twitter engineers jump ship as 'hardcore' ultimatum fails
- Officials make ‘heinous’ discovery in wealthy Bay Area town
- Horoscope for Thursday, 11/17/22 by Christopher Renstrom
- Rodent infestation temporarily closes another SF grocery store
- Yelp names SF restaurant best brunch in California
- SF legacy company just signed a big lease downtown
- 3 SF restaurants make list of best new restaurants in America
- Extreme storm traps hikers and rescuers in Calif. canyon for days
- Popular Berkeley bakery aims to open second SF store next month
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2022-11-18T20:41:48+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-Garland-Trump-s-announcement-of-17595629.php
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street was poised for gains when markets open on Tuesday as investors continue to pore over corporate earnings reports while anxiously waiting to see how much the Federal Reserve will raise its main borrowing rate when it meets next week.
Futures for the Dow Jones industrials rose 0.6% and futures for the S&P 500 gained 0.8%.
Corporate profits are under threat given high inflation and slowdowns in parts of the economy, though analysts are still forecasting continued growth, and markets are likely to remain volatile through earnings season.
“The news paints a deteriorating picture for the outlook of major companies amid global growth fears,” Anderson Alves, a trader at ActivTrades, said in a commentary. “Traders will be paying close attention to the ongoing earnings season for further signs of how companies are faring in a weakening economy.”
Johnson & Johnson said that growing sales of the cancer treatment Darzalex helped lift the health care giant to a better-than-expected second quarter, but foreign exchange rates again cut into its 2022 forecast. After trimming its forecast in April citing exchange rates — a rapidly strengthening dollar — the company did so again Tuesday to a range that is below analyst expectations. J&J shares rose 1% in premarket trading.
American Airlines and Tesla are among the dozens of S&P 500 companies scheduled to issue quarterly snapshots this week.
Global shares were mixed on Tuesday, while oil prices retreated after Monday's 5.1% jump.
At midday in Europe, France's CAC 40 fell 0.2% in early trading, while Germany's DAX inched up 0.1% after early losses. Britain's FTSE 100 was up 0.3%, also recovering from small early losses.
In Asian trading, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 reversed early losses, adding 0.7% to finish at 26,961.68. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.6% to 6,649.60. South Korea's Kospi dipped 0.2% to 2,370.97. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.9% to 20,661.06, while the Shanghai Composite was little changed at 3,279.43.
Analysts said the Tokyo market was seeing some buying after a three-day weekend. Monday was a national holiday in Japan.
On Monday, the S&P 500 fell 0.8% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.7%. The Nasdaq gave up 0.8% and the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies dropped 0.3%.
The U.S. market has been lurching mostly lower for weeks on worries that the Federal Reserve and other central banks will slam the brake too hard on the economy in hopes of bringing down high inflation. If they’re too aggressive with their interest-rate hikes, they could cause a recession.
A key report released last week indicated expectations are easing for inflation among households. That could prevent a more vicious cycle from taking root and ease the pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Expectations have fallen for how aggressively the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are now betting on a roughly one-in-three chance for a monster hike of a full percentage point, with the majority favoring a 0.75 percentage point increase. As recently as Thursday, the heavy bet was on a hike of a full point.
On Thursday, the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 11 years. Many investors expect an increase of 0.25 percentage points, “but more is not unthinkable," economists wrote in a BofA Global Research report.
In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude fell $1.88 to $100.72 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, lost $1.62 to $104.65 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar edged down to 137.56 Japanese yen from 138.13 yen. The euro cost $1.0250, up from $1.0146.
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2022-07-19T13:35:00+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/global-shares-mixed-as-investors-eye-inflation-earnings/AH25LLCRKJASVFVEL2X53UFYWA/
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The Union City Police Department is helping an officer fighting for his life in the hospital.
According to the GoFundMe, 14-year veteran Sergeant Michael Allbright had an emergency kidney transplant, unfortunately his body is rejecting the donor kidney.
The department is hoping to raise money to ease the financial burden for his family.
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2022-08-30T11:13:27+00:00
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news9.com
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https://www.news9.com/story/630dd8f589624c071165d848/gofundme-created-to-help-union-city-police-officer
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ST. LOUIS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces the launch of their new website at www.spartech.com. The site is based on the theme of "Improving the shape of tomorrow. The business of bringing innovation to life" and was designed to deliver the most intuitive user experience possible through many robust features that users require:
- Enhanced search capabilities through three independent search functions for quickly and easily finding products and solution types by market
- Searchable resources library that offers a wide range of industry, company, and product information in both document and video formats
- Complete specialized solutions sections with specific products, material types, applications, markets and links to more detailed information
- Easy to access, detailed information on innovation, operational excellence, quality assurance and safety
- A new SurfaceChoice™ Design Center where the user can simply filter their search to instantly locate the exact decorative film and color required
"We're not the same company we were a decade ago or even a few years back," states Suzanne Fenton, Spartech Sr. Mgr. Marketing Communications. "Our solutions are more innovative; our products cover a more diverse range of requirements and the capabilities we offer are more diverse than ever before. Our new website now reflects this unique difference that Spartech delivers."
Another new addition to the Spartech website is their "Commitment to Tomorrow." This section highlights the company's more far-reaching vision for innovation, responsibility, supply chains as well as sustainability efforts and how these essential efforts align with their customers' material requirements.
About Our Value
At Spartech, everything we do is focused on helping make the products we use, and the world in which we live, safer, easier and better. From new, lightweight materials for electric vehicles, to sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods, to protective canopies for military aircraft, Spartech solutions are found in every corner of our modern world. And where you find Spartech, you will find innovation. In products that are more recyclable. Use less energy. Create more value. We are Spartech. One company with a single purpose: To Make It Better.
https://spartech.com
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For Spartech
Sheldon Ripson
sheldon@spokemarketing.com
636-751-5733
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2023-01-25T19:55:29+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/spartech-launches-new-website-improving-shape-tomorrow-intuitive-user-experience-delivers-easier-access-essential-product-company-information/
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The Seahawks are back in action this week after their bye in Week 11.
Despite losing to the Bucs in Munich in Week 10, the Seahawks still have a good chance to make the playoffs. They’re in second place in the NFC West. They have a 78% chance to make the playoffs, according to FiveThirtyEight. With one game left against the NFC West-leading 49ers, the Seahawks control their destiny, so to speak.
Here’s where national media have the Seahawks in the power rankings.
SI.com: No. 14
At this point, the Seahawks need to be in win-accumulation mode. They have two games against the gutted Rams, a Panthers matchup and a home contest next week against the Raiders, left. They sit at No. 14 this week in a position that reflects our diminishing skepticism. Here’s what we mean: A convincing win over the Raiders not only improves their 79% playoff odds but also shows that they will not be susceptible to a handful of trap games deep in the season.
ESPN: No. 12
What/who is underachieving? WR Dee Eskridge
There aren’t a lot of choices on the Seahawks because, as a team, they’ve overachieved based on outside expectations. But they haven’t gotten much from Eskridge, their 2021 second-round pick. He produced sparingly during an injury-shortened rookie season, and he hasn’t done much this year, either, with seven catches for 58 yards. Eskridge’s explosiveness should make him a big play waiting to happen, but as Seattle’s fourth receiver, his best chance might be on special teams now that he has taken over kickoff return duties. — Brady Henderson
The Ringer: No. 11
According to FiveThirtyEight’s playoff predictions model, the Seahawks still have a 78 percent chance to make the postseason entering Week 12 despite the loss to Tampa Bay in Germany. The offense is top-10 in EPA per drive, and the defense has slowly climbed up from the depths of the league to 10th in success rate. Expect Geno Smith and the Seahawks to earn one of the wild-card spots in the NFC, especially if they secure a home win over the Raiders in Week 12 as a 3.5-point favorite coming off a bye.
Bleacher Report: No. 11
The Seattle Seahawks headed into the bye off one of their weaker performances of the season in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Munich.
But at 6-4 and in second place in the NFC West, the Seahawks have exceeded expectations in a big way so far this season.
The Athletic: No. 11
Thankful for: The Broncos’ first-round pick
Of the five teams that traded away their 2023 first-round pick, only one — San Francisco, which gave up its pick in the trade-up for Trey Lance — is in the current playoff picture. The other four — Denver (owned by Seattle), the Rams (owned by Detroit), Cleveland (owned by Houston) and New Orleans (owned by Philadelphia) — would all be top-10 picks if the season ended today. Right now, the Broncos’ would be the highest: No. 5 overall.
NBC Sports: No. 11
They need to get back on the horse, quickly, or that great start could be wasted. They need to get back on the horse, quickly, or that great start could be wasted.
CBS Sports: No. 13
They come off their bye with a home game against the Raiders. This young team can really push for a playoff spot down the stretch.
NFL.com: No. 12
The Seahawks come out of their bye in great shape. Geno Smith has been a revelation at QB, rookie Kenneth Walker III is a home-run hitter at running back, the offensive line has been solid and the defense has found its way after a rocky start. Well, the D had found its way until it ran into Tom Brady in Munich. The Bucs converted on 10 of 13 third downs in non kneel-down situations during the 21-16 loss for the ‘Hawks, the unwelcome return of a team weakness. Seattle surrendered conversions at nearly a 50 percent rate in the first five weeks before knocking that down to 34.4 percent during the four-game winning streak. Let’s see if Pete Carroll’s defense can get off the field on Sunday against the Raiders.
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2022-11-23T00:48:31+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/where-national-media-rank-seahawks-after-week-11/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Businesses of all sizes nationwide and internationally are invited to enter Lowe's largest and most impactful product sourcing event, during which the retailer plans to invest a target of $5 million in purchase orders
MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced "Into the Blue: Lowe's Product Pitch Event," the home improvement retailer's largest and most impactful product sourcing forum to date. Entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes can apply for a chance to participate in this first-ever live event, during which Lowe's plans to invest a target of $5 million in purchase orders* to new suppliers with opportunities for products to be carried within the company's more than 1,700 retail stores and online at Lowes.com.
Today through Aug. 14, interested businesses with ready-for-market products can apply at Lowes.com/Suppliers. Select businesses chosen for Into the Blue will have the opportunity to pitch directly to Lowe's representatives and leadership executives on Nov. 2-3, 2022 at the new Lowe's Tech Hub in Charlotte, N.C. Opening this fall, the state-of-the-art facility serves as the leading center of excellence in Lowe's retail technology and primary office for up to approximately 2,000 Lowe's technology professionals.
"Into the Blue: Lowe's Product Pitch Event gives entrepreneurs the chance to take their business to the next level," said Bill Boltz, executive vice president, merchandising. "We are inviting businesses of any size to apply for Into the Blue because the more innovative products we uncover, the more solutions we can provide to our customers to make their homes and lives better."
In addition to product pitches, Into the Blue will include extensive networking, a supplier fair and mainstage and breakout sessions. The sessions will offer a variety of business tips and topics to help educate participating business owners as they work to scale their operations.
"Lowe's began as a small business more than 100 years ago, so we understand what it means to help a business succeed and the benefits it brings to their communities," said Sarah Dodd, senior vice president, global merchandising. "We look forward to helping these businesses, especially often over-looked entrepreneurs, on their journey to be featured at a big box retailer."
Prospective suppliers selected to attend will be notified by early September. Visit Lowes.com/Suppliers for complete entry terms and to apply to participate in the program.
*contingent on meeting Lowe's supplier requirements, including completion of due diligence and agreement
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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2022-07-26T13:24:55+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/lowes-launches-first-ever-into-blue-lowes-product-pitch-event-inviting-entrepreneurs-businesses-apply-chance-become-lowes-suppliers/
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You could get paid to go on 15 first dates. Here’s how
(Gray News) – Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and many happy couples will be celebrating the holiday together. But those who need a date could get an opportunity to be paid to go on 15 first dates.
Shane Co. is looking for an applicant to go on 15 first dates with 15 different people.
The jewelry company said it wants the person to set up the dates, whether through dating apps, in person, or through other means, over the course of five months and document their experience.
The 15 dates don’t have to be with strangers necessarily, but Shane Co. said they must be with 15 different people.
The dates could be fancy dinners, casual coffee shop meetups, or anything in between. All that’s required is for the participant to document the date by taking a few notes and a photo of the event, according to Shane. Co.
The company said second dates are encouraged but don’t count toward the total number of first dates.
Requirements for applicants include:
- Being single.
- Be willing and able to secure 15 dates with 15 different people over five months.
- Be willing to take a photo of the date and fill out a worksheet about their experience.
- Be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Applications must be made by midnight on Feb. 10 at the Shane Co. website.
The winner will be announced on Feb. 27 and be rewarded with $1,500.
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2023-01-25T01:36:35+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/2023/01/25/you-could-get-paid-go-15-first-dates-heres-how/
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One of the first — and most unwelcome — signs of aging is the emergence of gray hair.
For some of us, it starts in our 20’s: A few strands of white here or there, then a bit of offered folk wisdom like, “Don’t pull ’em out or ten more will grow in their place!”
Yeah right, you think, and disdainfully pluck a couple offending strands.
Then, five years later, maybe more, you look in the mirror and there’s no denying it: Fifty shades of gray. And a whole multibillion-dollar industry opens its arms to you, promising the look of eternal youth in a bottle of hair dye.
That’s the easiest solution anyway — hair dye is readily available at almost any drugstore, with many brands touting its effectiveness at covering gray hairs. You can even buy little bottles of spray-on dye for quick touch-ups at a moment’s notice.
But what if it were even simpler than that? What if you could actually reverse your hair’s graying process?
In 2021 a group of researchers, largely from Columbia University, published their findings on possible causes and solutions to gray hair. They discovered that it is indeed possible to bring some color back — and that possibility could have larger ramifications for human aging.
Before we get ahead of ourselves, though, here’s a little background.
Why Do We Go Gray In The First Place?
The reason people go gray is typically different for each person, and it ends up being a combination of all the factors that influence other physical processes. Genetics largely determine when you those little white strands begin to appear and how quickly they multiply. (Pulling them out does nothing to influence that, by the way.)
Hairs go gray when melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells found in the hair follicle, start to falter. Like the hairs they color, melanocytes are constantly dying and being replaced.
Eventually, as a person ages, the melanocytes lose their ability to generate pigment. A naturally colored hair falls out of a follicle, and a white or gray one grows in its place. At a certain point, melanocytes stop coloring hair as aging continues.
Sometimes a medical condition is the culprit. Certain vitamin deficiencies, genetic disorders or autoimmune issues can accelerate the appearance of grays.
The Role Of Stress
While it may be a cliché that stressful life events show up as gray hairs on your head, there appears to be some truth to the matter.
A study published in 2020 found a link between stress and gray hair in mice. A team led by scientists at Harvard subjected mice to “acute stress” and found that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter, overstimulated their melanocytes. The melanocytes then burn themselves out more quickly, causing gray hairs to grow out of the follicles.
Bringing Back Color
The next big question: Can a hair’s melanocytes be coaxed back into producing pigment?
This 2021 Columbia University study describes hairs as similar to tree rings or rock formations — a close look can tell a story about the history of the object. In the case of human hair, careful codification and analysis of color changes along a strand can reveal the effects of life events.
The study explains that graying gets triggered above a certain threshold of stress: “If hairs are about to go grey anyway, a stressful event might trigger that change earlier. And when the stressful event ends, if a hair is just above the threshold, then it could revert back to dark.”
Participants, with a median age of 35, submitted samples of un-dyed hair to researchers, who cataloged photos, pigmentation and other measurements. Later, the participants completed a survey where they identified and rated stressful events over the last year.
The scientists discovered that the self-reported stress events did sometimes correlate with graying. But they also found that relaxing times, like a vacation, could actually restart the melanocytes and bring color back to a hair.
Dermatologist Ralf Paus, of the University of Miami and a co-author of the study, told Scientific American that their findings could show “that there is a window of opportunity during which greying is probably much more reversible than had been thought for a long time.”
The Fountain Of Youth! (Not Really.)
Though these results are undeniably interesting, don’t expect any miracles just yet.
For one thing, stressful phases are a part of life, and that is unlikely to change. Complete avoidance of stress to preserve your melanocytes is not very likely either.
Another consideration is that the Columbia study was very small with only 14 participants, and the youngest hair donor was nine years old.
Furthermore, the study participants who were over 40 did not see any re-pigmentation during the calmer periods of their lives. For now, regular hair dye is likely to continue to be the preferred treatment for a graying head.
However, beyond simple vanity, studies on graying hair are offering insight on the aging process throughout the body.
“What we’re learning is that, not just in hair but in a variety of tissues, the biological changes that happen with age are, in many cases, reversible,” said Matt Kaeberlein, a University of Washington biogerontologist who edited the study, in Scientific American.
Hope for the future! Just like a head of silver hair, it’s a beautiful thing.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories.
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2023-05-04T12:45:50+00:00
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kivitv.com
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https://www.kivitv.com/it-turns-out-your-gray-hair-can-be-reversed
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CA Las Vegas NV Zone Forecast for Saturday, October 1, 2022
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432 FPUS55 KVEF 020827
ZFPVEF
Zone Forecast Product for Nevada
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographical areas and may not be representative
of the exact location that you are interested in. For a more site
specific forecast...please visit weather.gov/lasvegas and either
(1) Select a location from the dropdown menu above the map or
(2) Click a location on the map. You can refine your selection by
clicking on the map displayed on the resulting page.
CAZ519-021100-
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. West winds up to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs around 77.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Warmer. Lows around 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 78.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 58.
Highs 74 to 79.
$$
CAZ521-021100-
White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including Westgard Pass and Bristlecone Pine
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 74. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 56. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 56. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 78.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 57.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 78.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 57.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 78.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 57.
Highs 75 to 80.
$$
CAZ520-021100-
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine,
and Olancha
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 86. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 87. North winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 62. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 64.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 64.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 64.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 89.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 64. Highs
around 90.
$$
CAZ522-021100-
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells,
and Shoshone
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 58 in the mountains...
around 77 at Furnace Creek. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 78 in the mountains...around 104 at
Furnace Creek. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60 in the mountains...
around 79 at Furnace Creek. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to
the northwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80 in the mountains...around 105 at
Furnace Creek. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in
the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 60 in the mountains...
around 79 at Furnace Creek. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 84 in the mountains...around
107 at Furnace Creek.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 63 in the mountains...
around 79 at Furnace Creek.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 84 in the mountains...around
107 at Furnace Creek.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 62 in the
mountains...around 78 at Furnace Creek.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 84 in the mountains...around
106 at Furnace Creek.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 62 in the mountains...
around 78 at Furnace Creek.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 83 in the mountains...around 105 at
Furnace Creek.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 61 in the
mountains...around 78 at Furnace Creek. Highs around 83 in the
mountains...around 105 at Furnace Creek.
$$
CAZ523-021100-
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 65. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 92. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 67. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 92. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the northeast in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 68. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs around 96. Lows around 69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 68. Highs
93 to 96.
$$
CAZ524-021100-
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass,
and Mitchell Caverns
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 69. South winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 69. North winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs around 97. Lows
69 to 72.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 94. Lows
around 70.
$$
CAZ525-526-021100-
Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley,
Twentynine Palms, and Vidal Junction
126 AM PDT Sun Oct 2 2022
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 72 to 75 in Twentynine
Palms...65 to 68 around Yucca Valley...around 69 near Joshua
Tree. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 95 in Twentynine Palms...86 to
89 around Yucca Valley...around 90 near Joshua Tree. South winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 73 to 76 in Twentynine Palms...
66 to 69 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. South winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 94 to 97 in Twentynine Palms...around
90 around Yucca Valley...around 91 near Joshua Tree. North winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 72 to 75 in Twentynine Palms...
around 70 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs around 100 in Twentynine
Palms...around 94 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree. Lows
73 to 76 in Twentynine Palms...around 70 around Yucca Valley and
near Joshua Tree.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 73 in Twentynine
Palms...around 69 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 96 in Twentynine Palms...around
91 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua Tree.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 73 in
Twentynine Palms...around 68 around Yucca Valley and near Joshua
Tree. Highs around 96 in Twentynine Palms...89 to 92 around Yucca
Valley and near Joshua Tree.
$$
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2022-10-02T10:09:10+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/CA-Las-Vegas-NV-Zone-Forecast-17481282.php
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
941 AM CDT Tue May 10 2022
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Texas...
Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Cherokee, Nacogdoches and
Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River Near Lufkin, Texas.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Minor lowland flooding of the parking lot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 161.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 161.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 162.8 feet early
Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 161 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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2022-05-10T15:08:01+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-SHREVEPORT-Warnings-Watches-and-17161986.php
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 27-year-old Buffalo man was indicted for murder and attempted murder Thursday morning.
Victor “Bookie” Cramer-Williams was charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree attempted murder, and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced.
On Jan. 25, 2022, the defendant allegedly fired multiple shots from an illegal weapon, killing a 37-year-old female victim and injuring a 47-year-old male victim inside an apartment on Auburn Avenue, the DA’s office said.
Both victims were taken to ECMC for treatment. The female victim died from her injuries on Feb. 8.
Cramer-Williams fled the apartment following the shooting and was later located on West Utica Street. He allegedly jumped out of a window onto a garage roof to evade arrest. While running from police Cramer-Williams threw a black bag containing an illegal pistol, a DA’s Office news release added.
During the brief chase, Cramer-Williams refused commands and fought with officers while being placed under arrest. He was subsequently tased by a Buffalo Police Officer and taken into custody.
If convicted, Cramer-Williams faces a maximum of 25 years to life in prison.
Cramer-Williams is scheduled to return to court at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. He also has pending charges in Niagara County and was remanded without bail.
Emily Miller is a digital producer who has been part of the News 4 team since 2022. See more of her work here.
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2022-09-08T21:14:34+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/crime/buffalo-man-indicted-on-murder-charges/
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How to get your hands on instructions for more than 6,800 Lego sets
Building Lego sets can help develop fine motor and problem-solving skills, making it an excellent hobby for children. It’s also a great way for adults to spend time with their kids, but even adults may struggle to assemble a Lego set without instructions.
All Lego sets come with instructions, but what if you misplace them? Fortunately, you can access over 6,800 free instruction manuals on the Internet Archive. Whether you have an old set you want to build or need replacement instructions for a new one, chances are you can find them there.
How to access archived Lego instructions
The Internet Archive has over 6,800 instructions for all kinds of Lego sets. That means you might be able to find the ones you need if you have an older Lego set that’s long been discontinued. You can also find instructions for newer sets and those still in production.
It is excellent for helping you assemble a set and provides the necessary knowledge, such as the number of bricks required. That would then allow you to go hunting for the correct pieces to complete your collection, whether it’s a Lego Disney set, Lego Creator set or another vintage set.
Best Lego sets
This 960-piece set comes with a luggage rack, suitcase, detailed interior, engine, spare wheel and opening roof, doors, hood and tailgate. It also features a painting of the car by the Colosseum and is part of a collection of other vintage Lego car sets.
Sold by Amazon
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle
Recreate the magic of Harry Potter with this comprehensive Hogwarts castle school set featuring over 6,000 pieces. It includes 27 microfigures of popular characters, including Harry, Ron and Hermione, and four minifigures: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Salazar Slytherin and Rowena Ravenclaw. It also has fascinating details like the Whomping Willow, Hagrid’s Hut, the Sword of Gryffindor and Helga Hufflepuff’s cup.
This bag is suitable for one-person use and is excellent for beginners who want to learn the basics of Lego building. It includes a small set of standard bricks representing multiple colors and shapes, and a small set of elements and mini-figure parts.
Sold by Lego
This Lego set recreates the build and look of the famous Titanic ship. It has 9,090 pieces and features three divisions to show off impressive details, such as the ship’s bridge, promenade deck and swimming pool. It also has a cross-section where you can see the grand staircase, boiler room and smoking lounge.
Sold by Lego
This enchanted castle was the primary setting for the classic Disney film “Beauty and the Beast.” This Lego set features 505 pieces and minifigures of Belle and the Beast, who can also morph into his original prince form with a simple head swap.
Sold by Lego
Real Madrid Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Soccer fans will love this highly detailed Lego set of one of the most storied stadiums in the world: the Santiago Bernabeu, home to the Real Madrid Spanish soccer team. It features walkways, stairwells, four corner towers and the pitch with its iconic grass pattern.
Sold by Lego
Back to the Future Time Machine
“Back to the Future” is one of the most iconic movies ever, and this Lego set accurately captures its essence. It features the famous DeLorean time machine, a Marty McFly minifigure, a Doc Brown minifigure, the hoverboard and the “Outatime” license plate.
Sold by Lego
Ariel’s underwater palace is a remarkable place in the classic Disney film, and the Lego set recreates that feeling of wonder. It comes with mini-dolls of Ariel, Arista and King Triton and offers a feature-packed palace with several rooms and accessories. It’s a 498-piece set, making it suitable for children as young as 6.
Sold by Lego
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2023-07-28T17:47:35+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/reviews/br/database-boasts-instructions-for-over-6800-lego-sets/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address on Feb. 7, the White House said, after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy extended the invitation for him to address a joint session of Congress that day.
It will be Biden’s first address to a divided Congress after Republicans took control of the House this month. It will come as his administration seeks areas of common interest with the newly empowered GOP while also working to avoid a potentially debilitating default if the two parties can’t come together to raise the debt limit in the coming months.
“The new year brings a new Congress, and with it, a responsibility to work towards an economy that is strong, a nation that is safe, a future that is built on freedom, and a government that is accountable,” McCarthy wrote in his invitation to Biden on Friday. “The American people sent us to Washington to deliver a new direction for the country, to find common ground, and to debate their priorities.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden accepted McCarthy’s “kind invitation” and looks forward to delivering the speech.
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2023-01-14T18:52:19+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/ap-mccarthy-invites-biden-for-feb-7-state-of-the-union-speech/
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“Whose blood will spill, whose heart will break? Who’ll be the last to die for a mistake?”
— Bruce Springsteen, “Last To Die”
And once again: Why?
It’s the question we always find ourselves asking in moments like this, the understanding we always seek as bodies lay strewn and the air is rent by shrieks of mourning. But for all that, the answer is no mystery.
As is so often the case with America’s miseries, if you seek the origin story, if you follow the twisted roots back to the beginning, you will find people who were desperate to guard the ramparts of white supremacy. For instance, as historian Kevin M. Kruse points out in “The 1619 Project,” we sit in traffic gridlock because suburban voters routinely reject mass transit measures for fear their distant enclaves might become more accessible to people of color from the city centers.
So when you survey last week’s too familiar carnage in Uvalde, Texas — two teachers and 19 children slain at an elementary school by a demented teenager with an AR-15 — it is, yes, fair to indict the tattered mental-health system, the craven politicians, the greedy gun industry and the American firearms fetish that enabled it.
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But don’t forget the founders, who, as historian Carol Anderson shows in her book, “The Second,” were essentially held hostage by Southern states that refused to join the new country unless it guaranteed their militias would not be disarmed. See, they depended on those militias to protect against uprisings by enslaved Africans. Thus was born the Second Amendment enshrining “the right to keep and bear arms.”
You’d hope the rest of us had some rights, too — our children, especially. You’d hope they had the right to laugh until milk squirts out their noses and then, the right to laugh at that. The right to swing on play-yard swings. The right to come home safely from school. The right to grow up.
But this is America, so the “right” of an 18-year-old kid to own an AR-15 supersedes all that.
The song quoted above was inspired by something Navy Lt. John Kerry said in a 1971 Senate testimony about the Vietnam War. By then, most Americans had concluded that war was a grievous blunder. But the government still refused to admit what was obvious to the people. “How,” said Kerry, “do you ask a man to be the last man to die in Vietnam? How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?”
In other words, once you know it’s crazy, how can you allow people to go on dying for it? The question resonates far beyond its original context. After all, there are few things crazier than America’s insistence on treating the Second Amendment as holy writ rather than the grubby racist compromise it was. Few things crazier than watching slaughter you could set your watch by and doing nothing about it.
Yet the craziness persists.
We remain a country where an 18-year-old may legally buy a weapon of war while the right spouts platitudes and harebrained ideas — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz thinks schools should have only one door — while ignoring that what happened in Uvalde, what will absolutely happen soon in some other town, only happens here.
Only.
Happens.
Here.
Some day it will end. Some day, it has to. Some day, surely, even conservatives must finally face the obvious: This is insane. If the obvious insanity of Vietnam posed a question that stung, the obvious insanity of mass slaughter poses one that devastates. You think it’s hard asking a man to be the last to die for what you know is wrong?
Try asking a child.
Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 3511 NW 91st Ave., Miami, FL 33172.
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2022-05-28T01:23:27+00:00
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greensboro.com
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https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/leonard-pitts-jr-who-will-be-the-last-to-die/article_4de03e5a-dd54-11ec-a7bc-cbd5dbc23f99.html
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Marcus Semien Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Athletics - April 22
Published: Apr. 22, 2023 at 12:26 PM CDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
On Saturday, Marcus Semien (.333 batting average in his past 10 games, with two doubles, three home runs, six walks and 12 RBI) and the Texas Rangers face the Oakland Athletics, whose starting pitcher will be Shintaro Fujinami. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his previous game (0-for-3) against the Athletics.
Marcus Semien Game Info & Props vs. the Athletics
- Game Day: Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Athletics Starter: Shintaro Fujinami
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +375)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -125)
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Marcus Semien At The Plate
- Semien leads Texas with 22 hits and a team-best slugging percentage of .487.
- Among qualifying hitters in baseball, his batting average ranks 57th, his on-base percentage ranks 92nd, and he is 45th in the league in slugging.
- In 68.4% of his 19 games this season, Semien has picked up at least one hit. He's also had eight multi-hit games.
- He has homered in 21.1% of his games in 2023 (four of 19), and 4.6% of his trips to the dish.
- Semien has picked up an RBI in nine games this year (47.4%), with more than one RBI in five of them (26.3%).
- In 57.9% of his games this year, he has scored at least once. And he's had six games with multiple runs (31.6%).
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Marcus Semien Home/Away Batting Splits
Athletics Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Athletics has a collective 7.4 K/9, the second-worst in MLB.
- The Athletics' 7.53 team ERA ranks last across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Athletics give up the most home runs in baseball (35 total, 1.8 per game).
- Fujinami (0-3 with an 11.37 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Athletics, his fourth of the season.
- His last appearance was out of the bullpen on Saturday when the right-hander threw 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers while giving up hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 11.37, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents have a .245 batting average against him.
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2023-04-22T18:00:05+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/sports/betting/2023/04/22/marcus-semien-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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Iowa Lottery players saw a lot of luck in the Friday the 13th Mega Millions® drawing while the night’s giant jackpot was won with a ticket purchased in Maine. An lowa ticket was just one number away from having a share of the big prize, according to a news release.
The final jackpot amount ended up at $1.348 billion annuity, $723.5 million cash option.
Total Prizes Won In Iowa
Iowa Lottery players won a total of 51,282 prizes in Friday’s drawing. One Iowa ticket was just a number away from a share of the jackpot.
That ticket matched four of the first five numbers and the Mega Ball to initially win a $10,000 prize. But the player who bought the ticket also added the Megaplier option to the purchase, which multiplied the prize to $20,000.
The $20,000-winning ticket was purchased at: Kwik Star, 855 SE Alice’s Road in Waukee.
The $20,000 prize can be claimed at any Iowa Lottery office. If the winner has questions before claiming their prize, they are welcome to call the Iowa Lottery at 515-725-7900 or email to: Wmaster@ialottery.com.
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing were: 30-43-45-46-61 and Mega Ball 14 The Megaplier® number was 2.
How had the jackpot climbed so high?
The Mega Millions jackpot had climbed into the stratosphere because it had been growing for nearly three months. It started growing with the drawing on Oct. 18, then continued rolling through more than two dozen drawings before being won on Friday.
The Mega Millions jackpot returns to $20 million annuity, $10.7 million cash option, for the game’s next drawing on Tuesday.
Iowa Sales For Friday’s Drawing
Iowa Lottery players bought nearly $2.9 million in Mega Millions tickets for Friday’s drawing, including nearly $1.8 million that day alone.
But the average Mega Millions purchase in Iowa for the drawing remained about $6, or three plays per ticket. Lottery officials were pleased that Iowans had fun playing and didn’t go overboard.
Easy Pick vs. Your On Numbers
The vast majority of tickets purchased in games like Mega Millions and Powerball® are easy picks, meaning that the player opts to have the lottery terminal randomly select the numbers on their ticket. About 93 percent of the plays purchased in Iowa for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing were easy picks.
The odds of winning are the same for every ticket in the game, whether the player buys an easy pick or chooses their own numbers. There are more easy-pick winners simply because the vast majority of the tickets purchased are easy picks.
A player wins the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a Mega Millions drawing. However, there are a total of nine prize levels in Mega Millions ranging from $2 up to the jackpot, so the Iowa Lottery reminds its players to be sure to check their tickets for all the prizes they may have won.
Unclaimed $1 Million Prize In Ames
A $1 million Mega Millions prize won in central Iowa remains unclaimed after four months and the Iowa Lottery continues to highlight it, hoping to jog the winner’s memory in time for the prize to be claimed.
The $1 million-winning ticket was purchased at Gateway Expresse, 2400 University Blvd. in Ames, for the game’s drawing on Sept. 6. It was the only ticket in the country that night to match the five white balls but miss the yellow Mega Ball to win at the game’s second prize level.
The winner or winners of the $1 million prize have until the close of business on Sept. 6, 2023, to claim it at Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive.
Gateway Expresse received a $1,000 bonus from the Iowa Lottery for selling the $1 million-winning ticket.
About the Iowa Lottery: Since the lottery’s start in 1985, its players have won more than $5.3 billion in prizes while the lottery has raised more than $2.3 billion for state programs. Today, lottery proceeds help our state in multiple ways. They support Iowa veterans and their families through the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund. They help the families of Iowa peace officers, firefighters and corrections employees who die in the line of duty. And they provide help for a variety of significant projects through the state General Fund.
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2023-01-15T19:46:42+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/iowa-news/friday-the-13th-was-lucky-for-iowa-lottery-players/
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Cases called included:
Tamar D. Echols, 19, of 1761 York St., domestic violence, innocent, continued, PD appointed, no contact condition of bond, OR bond.
Daniel C. Miller, 51, of 1275 S. Plum, Apt. 217, theft, innocent, continued, PD appointed.
Paige C. Palmer, 28, of West Jefferson, OH, PV admitted/180 days CTS imposed, guilty.
Paige C. Palmer, 28, PV admitted/180 days CTS imposed, guilty.
Christopher O. Peterson, 30, of 924 S. Wittenberg Ave., abduction, dismissed - indicted, disrupting public service, dismissed - indicted.
Jaronte D. Tillman, 30, of 244 W. Johnny Lytle Ave., assault, innocent, continued, bond $2,500, criminal trespass, innocent, continued, PD appointed, OR bond.
Traquan D. L. Brown, 27, of Vandalia, OH, domestic violence, dismissed, assault, continued, domestic violence, dismissed, assault, dismissed.
Diana L. Adkins, 54, of 220 Montgomery Ave. #331, obstructing official business, continued, PD appointed.
Jeremy L. Cooper, 34, of 837 Southfield, domestic violence, dismissed - prosecutor request, assault, dismissed - prosecutor request.
Leroy C. Dearmond, 18, of 314 E. Rose St., aggravated menacing, bench warrant ordered.
Seth M. Parsley, 45, of 18 Lagonda Ave., burglary, dismissed - prosecutor request.
Candace M. Pyles, 36, of 131 E. Southern Ave., theft, continued, PD appointed.
Audrey L. Ratliff, 37, of 1840 E. Main St., theft, bench warrant ordered.
Cody S. Havens, 34, of 1875 S. Belmont Ave., violation of TPO, dismissed - indicted.
Brianna D. Parish, 45, of 643 Feese Place, possession of criminal tools, bench warrant ordered, theft, bench warrant ordered.
Chyna L. Wilson, 24, of 1901 Michigan Ave., theft, continued, possession of criminal tools, continued, theft, dismissed.
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2023-02-08T14:57:49+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/clark-county-municipal-court-cases/EK6ZZNC6QNGKBP5CA5V3GAI5LU/
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Britain's new King Charles III is expected to speak on Friday in a televised address to the nation after immediately ascending to the throne directly following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
He said of his mother, the UK's longest-reigning monarch, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday, that her death was a moment of "greatest sadness for me and all members of my family."
Her Majesty was the head of state of the UK along with 14 other countries that, included Jamaica, Canada, and Australia.
In Australia, the country's parliament will be suspended for at least 15 days, the BBC reported, as the prime minister of that country and the governor-general travel to London.
They are set to meet with King Charles III and attend the Queen's funeral.
The Queen's funeral will come ten days after the announcement of her death in an incredibly intricate plan by royal staff.
The Royal Family shared a statement from the new King, which reads, "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
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2022-09-09T02:17:31+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/world/king-charles-iii-expected-to-speak-friday-after-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii
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Despite being pessimistic, most say voting is important
October 18, 2022 12:00PM CDT
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A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center of Public Affairs Research says 71% of registered voters think the very future of the U.S. is at stake when they vote this year.
Almost two-thirds of voters say they are pessimistic about politics, but the overwhelming majorities across party lines, about eight in ten, say casting their ballot this year is extremely or very important.
Analysts say this year’s midterms are playing out in a unique environment, with voters both exhausted by the political process and determined to participate in shaping it, which could result in high turnout for a midterm election.
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2022-10-19T11:39:11+00:00
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wlip.com
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https://www.wlip.com/despite-being-pessimissive-most-say-voting-is-important/
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TOKYO (AP) — A senior official with the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee and three company executives were arrested Wednesday in an ongoing bid-rigging scandal related to the Games.
Yasuo Mori, the Olympic official, was arrested along with Koji Henmi, who headed the sports division at Japanese advertising giant Dentsu. Two other business executives were also arrested on charges of violating anti-monopoly laws, the Tokyo District Prosecutors said in a statement.
Prosecutors have also been investigating a separate bribery scandal centered around former Dentsu executive Haruyuki Takahashi, who was a member of the organizing committee.
The bid-rigging probe in general involves the choice of venues for Olympic test events as well as for the actual Games. It is a joint operation of the Japan Fair Trade Commission, which looks at violations of anti-monopoly laws.
Prosecutors said the officials secretly agreed on the bids in 2018.
Some of the contracts had only one bidder, according to Japanese media reports. Prosecutors say the bid-rigging scandal arrests have just begun and could embroil more companies.
Upon conviction of violation of anti-monopoly laws, individuals can be sentenced to up to five years in prison.
The sprawling corruption allegations surrounding Tokyo have caused the bid by the northern Japanese city of Sapporo for the 2030 Winter Games to be placed “on hold.” Sapporo was considered the favorite before the scandal.
Salt Lake City is the only other known bidder that might consider taking 2030. Salt Lake officials have said they favor a bid for 2034.
The Tokyo Games were postponed for a year and held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The official price tag is $13 billion, though a government audit suggests it might be twice that much.
Takahashi and officials at several other companies were earlier arrested in the bribery scandal. Plans for those trials are beginning. Takahashi was released on bail after being held for several months.
Among the companies embroiled in the scandal involving Takahashi are Aoki Holdings, a clothing company that dressed Japan’s Olympic team; Sun Arrow, which produced the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic mascots named Miraitowa and Someity; and Kadokawa Group, the publisher of the Games program and guidebooks.
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2023-02-08T16:53:31+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/ap-tokyo-olympic-official-3-others-held-in-bid-rigging-probe/
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top gun maverickBeth Wolfensberger SingerBeth Wolfensberger Singer is a Boston-based artist. Her comics appear on her blog ambitionectomy.tumblr.com.
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2022-07-20T20:24:10+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/20/opinion/top-gun-maverick-only-maverickier/
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- Target guests will enjoy Black Friday week deals Nov. 20-26 online and in stores with up to 50% off new and trending items for gifting and gathering, along with everyday essentials and more
- The retailer will debut new deals Thanksgiving Day through Saturday
- The savings continue Nov. 27-28 with a two-day Cyber event featuring deals on hundreds of thousands more items exclusively on Target.com and the Target app
- Guests can use Target's easy fulfillment options — including Drive Up, Order Pickup and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt — to get their Black Friday purchases that same day, no membership required. The retailer also offers free shipping on orders of $35 or more or when using Target RedCard.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced its largest Black Friday week sale ever from Nov. 20-26, online and in stores, to help guests prepare for the holidays. The top deals include some of the retailer's best planned prices of the season — up to 50% off electronics, toys and video games, kitchen appliances, new and trending gifts, everyday essentials and more. The savings will continue Nov. 27-28 with a two-day Cyber event featuring hundreds of thousands more deals exclusively on Target.com and the Target app.
"We know our guests are looking forward to Black Friday for big savings across all of their holiday needs, and we're planning to deliver for them with our biggest Black Friday sale ever," said Christina Hennington, executive vice president and chief growth officer, Target. "With more than one million items on sale, we're offering our guests incredible value on the season's must-have items, from exclusives like heyday and FAO Schwarz, to national brands like LEGO and Apple and only-at-Target items across apparel, home and food and beverage. And best of all, when guests shop Black Friday deals at Target, they can get their items that same day using Drive Up, Order Pickup or Same-Day Delivery with Shipt — all with no membership required."
Target's Black Friday week deals run Sunday through Saturday, Nov. 20-26, online and in stores, with new deals debuting Thanksgiving Day through Saturday. Guests can expect savings up to 50% off new, seasonally relevant and on-trend products for gifting and gathering, food and beverage, beauty, everyday essentials and more.
Top deals for Nov. 20-26 include:
- Buy one, get one 50% off on top toy brands like exclusively-at-Target FAO Schwarz, plus Barbie, Marvel, Our Generation and more
- Up to 40% off LEGO
- Buy an Xbox Series S Console and get $50 off plus a $50 Gift Card (reg. $299.99)
- Save $300 on Element 65-inch Smart TV (sale $329.99, reg. $629.99)
- Save $100 on Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones (sale $99.99, reg. $199.99)
- Top Nintendo Switch Games at $29.99
- Save $70 on PowerXL Vortex Pro 8qt Air Fryer (sale $59.99, reg. $129.99)
- Save $200 on KitchenAid Professional 5qt Stand Mixer (sale $249.99, reg. $449.99)
- Save $150 on Dyson V8 Origin Vacuum (sale $279.99, reg. $429.99)
- Save $105 on iRobot Roomba 675 Vacuum (sale $174.99, reg. $279.99)
- 25% off beauty gift sets
- Faux fur slippers for $6
- Up to 40% off baby gear
- 50% off Alberta 6-ft. trees
- 50% off Wondershop pet beds
Top deals for Nov. 24-26 include:
- 40% off boots and outerwear for the family
- Apparel basics starting as low as $3
- Matching sleepwear pant and tee starting at $7
- Save $60 on Beats Studio Buds (sale $89.99, reg. $149.99)
- 20% off Kinetic Sand
- 30% off jewelry
Target makes it easy for guests to get their holiday deals the same day with free Drive Up and Order Pickup, no minimum purchase needed, and with Same-Day Delivery with Shipt, no membership required. In addition, guests can unlock free shipping with orders of $35 or more or when using Target RedCard. RedCard holders also save 5% on all purchases. For even more savings, guests can find special Deals of the Day, and as always, they can access rewards with Target's free-to-join loyalty program, Target Circle.
For added confidence, purchases are backed by Target's industry-leading Holiday Price Match Guarantee and free and easy returns on most new, unopened items within 90 days of purchase.
As previously announced, all Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Most stores will reopen at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 25, and guests can shop Target.com anytime. For more on the latest deals and store hours, visit Target.com and the Target app. For additional details on Target's plans for the holiday season, visit the holiday press hub on A Bullseye View.
Statements in this release regarding Target's holiday season plans are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause Target's actions to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of Target's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Target does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center and by following @TargetNews.
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2022-11-17T13:25:36+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/11/17/target-unveils-biggest-black-friday-week-sale-ever/
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13 full moons will be viewable in 2023
(Gray News) – With the new year come 13 chances to get a look at a full moon.
The first full moon comes nearly right at the start of 2023 on Friday, Jan. 6. This moon is called the Wolf Moon, named after the sounds of wolves howling outside of Native American villages during the winter months, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. It will be fullest shortly after 6 p.m. EST.
The next full moon, called the Snow Moon, will appear in the sky on Feb. 5.
The following full moons will also be viewable in 2023:
Worm Moon - March 7
Pink Moon - April 6
Flower Moon - May 5
Strawberry Moon - June 3
Buck Moon - July 3
Sturgeon Moon - Aug. 1
Blue Moon - Aug. 30
Harvest Moon - Sept. 29
Hunter’s Moon - Oct. 28
Beaver Moon - Nov. 27
Cold Moon - Dec. 26
For more information on the upcoming full moons, visit the Farmer’s Almanac website.
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2023-01-03T00:42:46+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/2023/01/03/13-full-moons-will-be-viewable-2023/
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DENVER, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced its FoundryCon US customer conference will be open to shareholders, global customers, the press and the general public for the first time on October 27. The exclusive conference for C-suite executives from Palantir's current and prospective customers will also be the company's first in-person customer conference since going public in 2020, and its first specifically tailored to the US commercial market.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp will open the program in a fireside chat with Mike Allen, Co-Founder of Axios.
Following this discussion, customer keynote presentations will be delivered by:
- Jacobs: John Rickermann, Managing Director
- Morgan Stanley: James Boustead, Global Head of Legal, Compliance & Governance Technology
- US Space Systems Command: Colonel Jennifer Krolikowski, Chief Information Officer
- Apache: Travis Osborne, VP Information Technology
- National Cancer Institute, NIH: Jeff Shilling, Chief Information Officer
- Tyson Foods: Scott Spradley, Chief Technology Officer
FoundryCon US will be accessible via livestream beginning at 11:30am MT on Thursday, October 27 and will conclude at 2:00pm MT. To view live, please visit https://youtu.be/4e8yDULR5IQ.
About Palantir Technologies Inc.
Foundational software of tomorrow. Delivered today. Additional information is available at https://www.palantir.com.
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2022-10-25T12:05:39+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/10/25/palantir-announces-broadcast-flagship-customer-conference-foundrycon/
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U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax — a more traditional kind of vaccine, influential government advisers said Tuesday.
Regulators authorized the nation’s first so-called protein vaccine against COVID-19 last week, but Novavax shots cannot begin until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends how to use them.
Most Americans have gotten at least their primary COVID-19 vaccinations by now, but CDC officials said between 26 million and 37 million adults haven’t had a single dose — the population that Novavax, for now, will be targeting.
“We really need to focus on that population,” said CDC adviser Dr. Oliver Brooks, past president of the National Medical Association. Hopefully, the vaccine “will change them over from being unvaccinated to vaccinated.”
While it’s unclear how many will be persuaded by a more conventional option, “I’m really positive about this vaccine,” agreed fellow adviser Dr. Pablo Sanchez of Ohio State University.
THE NOVAVAX DIFFERENCE
All of the vaccines used in the U.S. train the body to fight the coronavirus by recognizing its outer coating, the spike protein — and the first three options essentially turn people’s cells into a temporary vaccine factory. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines deliver genetic instructions for the body to make copies of the spike protein. The lesser-used Johnson & Johnson option uses a cold virus to deliver those instructions.
In contrast, the Novavax vaccine injects copies of the spike protein that are grown in a lab and packaged into nanoparticles that to the immune system resemble a virus. Another difference: An ingredient called an adjuvant, that’s made from the bark of a South American tree, is added to help rev up that immune response.
Protein vaccines have been used for years to prevent other diseases including hepatitis B and shingles.
HOW WELL IT WORKS
Large studies in the U.S., Mexico and Britain found two doses of the Novavax vaccine were safe and about 90% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. When the delta variant emerged last summer, Novavax reported a booster dose revved up virus-fighting antibodies that could tackle that mutant.
Typical vaccine reactions were mild, including arm pain and fatigue, but regulators did warn about the possibility of a rare risk, heart inflammation, that also has been seen with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, mostly in teen boys or young men.
But early on, manufacturing problems delayed the Novavax vaccine — meaning the shots were studied long before the omicron variant hit, so it’s not clear how well they hold up against the immune-evading mutant.
Still, Novavax points to lab testing that shows the first two shots do spur production of virus-fighting antibodies that are cross-protective against omicron, including the BA.5 subtype that’s currently the nation’s top threat. A booster dose further revved up cross-protective antibodies.
HOW TO USE NOVAVAX SHOTS
The CDC’s advisers unanimously endorsed the two-shot primary series. But several noted that it was important for regulators to clear a booster by the time, five or so months after their last dose, that Novavax recipients will need one.
Also, the two doses typically are given three weeks apart. But CDC officials said that like with other COVID-19 vaccines, it’s possible to wait up to eight weeks for the second dose — except for people at the highest risk, who need protection quickly.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, must sign off on the advisory panel’s recommendations for adults to get the first two Novavax doses. In its first purchase, the U.S. government bought 3.2 million doses.
The Novavax vaccine also is used in Europe, Canada, Australia, South Korea and other countries. Many allow booster doses, and European regulators recently cleared the shots to given as young as age 12.
The Maryland-based company likewise expects U.S. authorization of a booster dose and teen vaccinations to follow fairly soon.
And like other vaccine makers, Novavax is testing shots updated to better match the newest omicron subtypes — in anticipation of another round of boosters this fall and winter.
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2022-07-19T20:55:05+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/cdc-advisers-endorse-more-traditional-novavax-covid-shot/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news
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Vigilance and Regional Cooperation Crucial amid Global Risks, Net Zero Transition
SINGAPORE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today launched its annual flagship report, the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2023. AMRO forecasts growth in ASEAN+3 at 4.6 percent this year and 4.5 percent in 2024, with growth for ASEAN at 4.9 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively.
"The ASEAN+3 region is expected to remain resilient notwithstanding the strong headwinds of weaker external demand and tighter global financial conditions. The boost in tourism and intraregional trade from the rebound in China's economy will help mitigate softer external demand from the United States and Europe," said AMRO Chief Economist, Hoe Ee Khor.
Domestic demand is expected to remain robust, with household spending to be sustained by rising income and lower inflation. AMRO anticipates inflation to moderate from 6.5 percent last year to 4.7 percent in 2023, before normalizing to 3.0 percent next year.
With growth on firmer footing, policymakers in the region have shifted focus to containing inflation which remains elevated and restoring policy buffers.
Yet downside risks abound. The region's growth prospects could be dampened by a spike in energy prices caused by an escalation of the Ukraine crisis, or weaker-than-expected recovery in China, or a sharp slowdown in the United States. Continued US monetary policy tightening amid mounting financial stability concerns could also heighten financial market volatility and spark contagion fears.
"Drawing from the lessons learned from the Asian Financial Crisis, ASEAN+3 financial systems are now more resilient and well-regulated," said Dr. Khor. "However, we are living in precarious times. Policymakers need to remain vigilant and continue to rebuild policy buffers. They also need to remain flexible to extend additional support to the economy, if necessary."
AMRO also called on ASEAN+3 economies to work more closely together to expedite the region's journey toward net zero.
At a panel discussion organized today by AMRO, experts exchanged views on ASEAN+3's Road to Net Zero—the theme of this year's AREO.
With all ASEAN+3 economies pledging to mitigate climate change, putting an appropriate price on carbon emissions is now at the forefront of the policy debate. Given the region's heavy reliance on fossil fuels, carbon pricing carries implications for inflation, export competitiveness, and financial stability.
"The sooner scalable, reliable, and affordable low-carbon alternatives become available for ASEAN+3, the less painful and costly the transition away from fossil fuels will be," said AMRO Group Head Ling Hui Tan, one of the key authors of the report.
ASEAN+3 economies can leverage their comparative advantage in areas of technology, manufacturing, natural resources, and financial services, to reap economic benefits on the road to net zero. Mobilizing private capital will be crucial, along with a well-designed suite of policy tools, at the domestic and regional level.
"Mitigating climate change is an area where regionally coordinated action will achieve a bigger impact than economies acting alone," Dr. Tan concluded. "A whole-of-ASEAN+3 approach to climate action will be greater than the sum of its parts."
About AMRO
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) is an international organization established to contribute toward securing macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China; Hong Kong, China; Japan; and Korea. AMRO's mandate is to conduct macroeconomic surveillance, support the implementation of the regional financial arrangement, the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM), and provide technical assistance to the members.
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2023-04-06T12:29:46+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/04/06/asean3-expected-grow-by-46-percent-led-by-rebound-china/
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized for concussion after fall
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is being treated for a concussion in the hospital after falling at a Washington DC hotel Wednesday night.
A spokesperson said the senator tripped during a dinner event. He is expected to be hospitalized for a few days for observation and treatment.
On the Senate Floor Thursday, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that he spoke to McConnell’s staff.
“This morning I offer a prayer of strength and healing for the leader and his family. I call the leader this morning and spoke briefly with his staff to extend my prayers and well wishes,” said Sen. Schumer.
Senator McConnell also tripped and fell back in 2019 at his Kentucky home and suffered a shoulder fracture.
As a child, he suffered from polio that left his left leg paralyzed. But even after recovering, the Senate’s longest-serving leader has said before that he still has some trouble climbing stairs.
Throughout Thursday, fellow senators extended their well-wishes to McConnell.
“Certainly wish Senator McConnell a speedy recovery,” said Sen. Jon Cornyn (R-Texas).
“Wish him well. We disagree on a whole lot of things but he’s a human being,” said Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).
“I’ve sent Mitch a note and Senator McConnell, I wish him the best and certainly Erin and I are praying for him and hoping for a speedy recovery,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)
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2023-03-09T22:29:11+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/03/09/senate-minority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-concussion-after-fall/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams and Meghan recount challenges they've experienced as working mothers on the Duchess of Sussex's first podcast, including stories of having to work soon after scary incidents involving their children.
Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion who said recently "the countdown has begun" to her retirement, recounted on Meghan's "Archetypes" Spotify podcast Tuesday that she played a match at the 2018 French Open after a nearly sleepless night after her daughter, Olympia, broke her wrist.
“I somehow managed to win, but I was so emotionally spent and just like so emotionally drained that it was, it was crazy. And, you know, and then like every night after that, I just was with her the whole time and was like you’re going to be with me,” said Williams, who has indicated that her final tournament will be the U.S. Open, which starts in New York next week.
The tennis great and Meghan, who are friends, spoke at length on Tuesday's episode about the challenges of balancing high profile careers in the public eye and motherhood.
“So when you went and played that match the next morning, no one knew what your night had been like the night before. They forgot that human piece of it,” Meghan said about Williams' French Open experience.
Meghan recounted an incident during a tour of South Africa with her husband, Prince Harry, and their son, Archie, in which a fire broke out in her son's room and the pair had to leave their baby to continue their official duties. Archie was supposed to be napping in the room at the time, but his nanny had taken him out to get a bite to eat. The incident left everyone shaken, Meghan said.
She said she wanted to spend time with her son, but she and Harry had to go and do another official engagement.
“The focus ends up being on how it looks instead of how it feels," Meghan said. "And part of the humanizing and the breaking through of these labels and these archetypes and these boxes that we’re put into is having some understanding on the human moments behind the scenes that people might not have any awareness of and to give each other a break.
“Because we did — we had to leave our baby,” she said.
Williams, who turns 41 next month, and Meghan spoke about the tennis star's recent announcement about stepping away from tennis. Williams said she discussed it with Prince Harry before revealing her decision publicly.
“Obviously I’m retiring professionally, but it’s also an evolution. I’m doing more business things. And I really want to expand my family. And, you know, I’ve been putting it off for so long. And as a woman, there’s only so, so long you can put that off,” Williams said.
Harry and Meghan have a multi-year deal to produce and host podcasts for Spotify under their production company Archewell Audio. Meghan has said the “Archetypes” podcast will focus on harmful labels and stereotypes applied to women.
The Spotify deal is one of several high-profile deals the couple have struck, including one with Netflix. Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal duties in March 2020 over what they described as intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media toward the duchess. They have since relocated to California, where they are raising their children, Archie and Lili.
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2022-08-23T18:36:09+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/serena-williams-tells-meghan-of-babys-injury-before-match/FTLQD4J5D5EDPCN7KPEFULAXVE/
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Prestonsburg PD welcomes new K9 after former handler killed in July tragedy
Published: May. 1, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT|Updated: 7 hours ago
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - After the death of Officer and K-9 handler Jacob Chaffins last summer, a new K9 has completed training to join the Prestonsburg Police Department.
PPD received a new dog through The Iron Canine LLC, a group that trains and donates working dogs.
K9 Secret arrived in Prestonsburg back in October and has been training with the team for months. After six months she is ready to begin duty with her new handler Officer Arms.
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2023-05-02T05:35:39+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2023/05/01/prestonsburg-pd-welcomes-new-k9-after-former-handler-killed-july-tragedy/
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(NewsNation) — Denisha Montgomery’s family is demanding answers after they say she was murdered while serving her country overseas.
Montgomery, 27, pursued her dreams and joined the Army two years ago. She was determined to help provide for her three young boys.
However, her trust in the military abruptly changed when she was assigned to the 139th Military Police Company stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany for the summer.
According to her family, she no longer felt safe with her fellow soldiers.
On July 19, she made a frantic video call to her family and asked them to record it.
“I just want to come home. Look what they did to me,” Montgomery said in the recorded video. She is seen with serious bruises and open wounds on her body.
In the 12-minute video call with her family, she said she went with a group military police from her unit, off base to a water park, and said they had been drinking. On the car ride back, they assaulted her.
“They choked me out like they was doing this in the car. I kept telling them … I cant breathe,” Montgomery said in the video.
In and out of tears on the call, she vowed to report her assault the next day.
Her family also called the Red Cross and reported what she had told them: that four military police officers assaulted and strangled her.
In a text message to her uncle the next day she wrote, “they told me if I report an assault I’ll be charged with assault too because I mushed the female and bit the male that was choking me.”
On Aug. 9, 21 days later, Montgomery was found dead in her barracks. That same day, the Army told her family that she took her own life.
“They said, ‘We’re sorry to inform you that your daughter has committed suicide by suffocation.’ And I said, ‘How do you suffocate yourself? How can you possibly suffocate yourself?’ mother Heather Montgomery said.
Rodney Montgomery, Denisha’s father, said he knows his daughter would never kill herself.
“I know my daughter, she’s strong. She’s not a weak person. she’s a very strong person.”
The Army released a statement five days later confirming Montgomery was found unresponsive in her barracks and said “the incident is currently under investigation by the U.S. Army criminal investigation division.”
“It doesn’t make any sense. How are you still investigating when you prematurely said she committed suicide? That tells me that you’ve already have a determination,” said Tomeka Light, Denisha’s aunt.
Light served 13 years as an Army sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart. She worries that something bigger may be at play.
“Something told me that her life was in danger,” Light said.
None of Montgomery’s family believes she took her own life. Her husband, Joshua Smith, also said he knows that she did not commit suicide.
NewsNation has asked the Army about the investigation, but officials declined our request for an interview.
They sent the following statement: “special agents with department of the army criminal investigation division are investigating the death of Spc. Denisha Montgomery.”
Executive Director of Combat Sexual Assault Lindsey Knapp, who represents Denisha’s family, said that the military was too quick to call this a suicide.
“We’ve got a service member who was afraid for her life, and assaulted, 21 days prior to her death,” Knapp said Wednesday night on “NewsNation Prime.” Knapp has also personally reached out to numerous military officials but hasn’t heard back.
“What we’re calling for now is that the FBI immediately take this case over. Because what the military has shown us is that they are unable to take this case and give Denisha the justice that she deserves,” Knapp said.
Never Alone Advocacy founder Amy Frank, who is also representing Denisha’s family, said that no one was looking into an “attempted murder on her life” after the reported assault.
“If leadership believed that she was suicidal, she should have not been walking around with a gun. What I do know is none of this makes sense,” Frank said on “NewsNation Prime.”
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2022-09-15T20:01:08+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/family-believes-woman-was-murdered-during-deployment/
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Dems hope to harness outrage, sadness after abortion ruling
YARDLEY, Pa. (AP) — The shock quickly turned to sadness for Victoria Lowe.
The 37-year-old lawyer, working outside a cafe in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said she couldn’t believe the Supreme Court stripped away the constitutional right to abortion that women have had her entire life. She started to cry.
“I don’t understand how they could reach this conclusion,” she said.
In the immediate aftermath of one of the Supreme Court’s most consequential rulings, it was too soon to know how deeply the political landscape had shifted. But in this politically competitive corner of one of the most important swing states in the U.S., embattled Democrats hope to harness the emotion from women like Lowe to reset what has been an otherwise brutal election year environment.
For much of the year, the threat to abortion rights has seemed somewhat theoretical, overshadowed by more tangible economic challenges, particularly inflation and rising gas prices. But the Supreme Court’s decision ensures that abortion will be a central issue in U.S. politics for the foreseeable future.
That’s especially true as restrictions begin to take effect. Pregnant women considering abortions already had been dealing with a near-complete ban in Oklahoma and a prohibition after roughly six weeks in Texas. Clinics in at least eight other states — Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin and West Virginia — stopped performing abortions after Friday’s decision.
In Pennsylvania, the future of the procedure could hinge on November’s elections. For now, women here will continue to have access to abortion up to 24 weeks. Republicans are poised to change state law, however, should they maintain control of the legislature and seize the governorship in November. Doug Mastriano, the GOP nominee for governor, opposes abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother.
Democrats in Pennsylvania and beyond initially appeared to unite behind their collective outrage, fear and sadness.
They planned widespread protests. From the White House on Friday, President Joe Biden urged protesters to keep the peace, even as he described the court ruling as “wrong, extreme and out of touch.”
The Democratic president also called on voters to make their voices heard this fall: “Roe is on the ballot.”
At the same time, members of the Democratic National Committee raised the prospect of a silver lining within the high court’s historic gut punch.
“Democrats have a real opportunity right now to harness this anger, to harness the sadness,” Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee said during a meeting of a DNC subcommittee. “We are setting the foundation to ensure that Democrats stay in the White House, so that the next time, there’s an opening on the bench, on the federal bench anywhere, that we’ve got a Democratic president making that appointment.”
Democratic-aligned groups moved to deploy the resources to warn of what’s at stake in this year’s midterms. NARAL Freedom Fund and Priorities USA Action immediately spent $300,000 on digital advertising.
Republicans, for their part, sought to downplay their excitement about winning the decades-long fight against abortion rights, aware that the ruling could energize the Democratic base, particularly suburban women. Before Friday’s ruling, Democrats close to the White House were increasingly pessimistic about the party’s chances of holding either the House or Senate in November.
Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life, said she expected abortion opponents to turn out in huge numbers this fall, even if Democrats might be motivated by Friday’s ruling.
She called it “a great day for unborn children and mothers.” “Because it’s been a so-called right for 50 years doesn’t mean it was right,” Tobias said.
Polling shows that relatively few Americans wanted to see Roe overturned.
In 2020, AP VoteCast found that 69% of voters in the presidential election said the Supreme Court should leave the Roe v. Wade decision as is. Still, recent surveys tend to show other issues rising above abortion as the most important problems facing the country.
Thirteen percent of Democrats mentioned abortion or reproductive rights as one of the issues they want the federal government to address in 2022, according to a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That’s up from less than 1% of Democrats who named it as a priority for 2021 and 3% who listed it in 2020.
Other issues like the economy, COVID-19, health care and gun control ranked as higher priorities for Democrats in the poll. But the exponential rise in the percentage citing reproductive rights as a key concern suggests the issue was resonating with Democrats as the Supreme Court considered overturning Roe.
The fight for abortion rights — and the related political fallout — now shifts to the states.
Thirteen deep-red states have so-called “trigger laws” that will now ban abortion almost immediately, but the future of abortion access is less certain across several other more moderate states with Republican-controlled legislatures: Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin, among them.
In many cases, GOP legislatures have already approved restrictive abortion laws, including so-called “heartbeat” bills that would outlaw abortions before most women know they’re pregnant. Some legislation is tied up in the courts, while others have yet to move through Republican legislatures. Now that Roe has fallen, such laws — or more restrictive bans — could only be stopped by a veto from a Democratic governor or Democrat-backed court challenge, if at all.
Some states, including Michigan, Wisconsin and Texas, have decades-old abortion bans predating Roe that would now presumably take effect absent another challenge in their state courts.
Despite initial hope among Democrats that the upheaval would motivate their base, some on the front lines of the party’s uphill midterm fight aren’t so sure.
Jamie Perrapato, executive director of the pro-Democratic group Turn PA Blue, notes that Democrats produced record turnout across Pennsylvania in last year’s off-year elections. But so did Republicans, who ultimately dominated down-ballot races across the state.
“I feel sick. I hope this wakes people up. I hope they realize, even though it’s terrible, you can’t put your head in the sand,” Perrapato said. “But I don’t know. It’s a really bleak time.”
Back in Bucks County, Lowe said she votes Democratic and planned to vote in November even before Friday’s decision. Abortion rights are a top issue for her, even as inflation surges.
“I would say it is more important to me than the gas issue,” she said. “This is such a personal, fundamental human right that it’s bigger than the economy.”
Sitting next to Lowe at the cafe, 56-year-old Margaret Pezalla-Granlund also choked up when asked about the Supreme Court decision. Although they were strangers, Lowe offered her a tissue, and the women dried their eyes together.
Pezalla-Granlund was especially worried about her 15-year-old daughter. “She’ll be growing up in a really different situation than I had and I expected she’d have,” she said.
Such concern wasn’t limited to Democrats.
Not far away, 75-year-old Karen Sloan was smoking a cigarette outside a cafe in the Delaware River town of Bristol. A self-described Republican who supports abortion rights, she said Friday’s ruling upset her.
“I just can’t believe it,” Sloan said. “I’m not saying it’s right to take a human life. But there are circumstances it needs to be done.”
She said she would have voted in November even before the ruling, but now she’s planning to support candidates who back abortion rights. For her, the issue outranks high gas prices and inflation.
“You’re taking away someone’s rights and that to me is more important,” Sloan said. “It’s a big thing in the United States for women.”
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AP writers Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina; Marc Levy in Harrisburg; and Hannah Fingerhut in Washington contributed.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-06-25T05:37:16+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/2022/06/25/dems-hope-harness-outrage-sadness-after-abortion-ruling/
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SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alyshia Lord is a trial attorney who focuses her practice on personal injury and premises liability litigation. As a career plaintiff's attorney, Alyshia has spent her entire profession aggressively advocating and fighting for those wrongfully harmed by others as a result of medical negligence, sexual abuse, traffic collisions, property owner negligence, and illegal consumer practices. At Gomez Trial Attorneys, Alyshia applies this experience to her zealous representation of clients injured primarily in traffic collisions and slip-and-fall-incidents.
Prior to joining Gomez Trial Attorneys, Alyshia worked at a leading national law firm for victims of childhood sexual abuse, exclusively representing survivors of abuse at a children's residential care center in Los Angeles County. In addition to empowering survivors of sexual abuse by giving them a voice and advocating for justice through civil litigation, Alyshia helped hundreds of clients obtain lucrative settlements and successful resolution of their claims while working at a well-known plaintiff's personal injury law firm here in San Diego. Alyshia also brings her experience in complex civil litigation of plaintiff class actions relating to Consumer's Rights and knowledge of California's Worker's Compensation system as a former applicant's attorney helping injured workers obtain benefits owed by the insurer.
Alyshia earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University, where she graduated summa cum laude, and later earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2015. While a law student, Alyshia devoted much of her time to The California Innocence Project, helping to free the wrongfully convicted from prison and working to reform the criminal justice system, after her selection into California Western School of Law's prestigious program in 2013. In addition, she spent several semesters interning at the San Diego County Public Defender's Office, including the Juvenile Delinquency Division, where she provided legal assistance to individuals financially unable to retain private counsel and charged with crimes in state court.
When Alyshia is not busy advocating for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her partner and their four-legged family member, 145-pound Rottweiler who answers to the name of Rosco, and attending country music and rock concerts. She is also an avid fitness enthusiast, working out several days a week to maintain physical health and mental wellness.
Founder and President John Gomez states, "I am beyond thrilled to add such a talented and respected trial attorney as Ms. Lord to our growing team. She will make an immediate impact on our ability to get the very best results for our clients."
Gomez Trial Attorneys is one of California's leading plaintiffs trial firms. With 7 offices throughout the State, Gomez Trial Attorneys has the resources, experience, and knowledge to take on even the biggest defendants and most challenging cases. For more information about Gomez Trial Attorneys visit TheGomezFirm.Com or call 833-Get-Gomez.
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2023-07-11T17:55:55+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/11/gomez-trial-attorneys-announces-addition-trial-attorney-alyshia-lord-san-diego-ca-office/
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BOSTON — It was a wild week for James Paxton, but he ended it on a high note Saturday when he tossed six innings for the Red Sox in his final start before the All-Star break.
Paxton’s wife, Katie, gave birth to the couple’s second child — a baby girl — earlier this week. The Red Sox placed the left-hander on the paternity list Tuesday and he returned to the team Friday. It was a quick turnaround, but the dad strength was on display at Fenway Park.
“It was a crazy week,” Paxton said after Boston’s 10-3 win over the Athletics. “I was in the hospital, my wife gave birth, we have a daughter now. ...”
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“He’s probably not getting too much rest during the week. But it’s a god one,” manager Alex Cora said. “Good fastball, good command of his pitches. He understands what he needs to do. They put a lot of good at-bats on him today. ... We needed six today and he did an amazing job.”
The time away from the team didn’t have any impact on Paxton, who allowed two earned runs on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts Saturday. He admitted it was weird to not be at Fenway Park while he was preparing for his next start, but “stayed with it” while he was preparing to become a dad of two.
What’s more for Paxton, though, is that this if the first time in three years he’ll go into the All-Star break healthy. He was shut down last season after suffering a Grade 2 lat tear in his first rehab assignment for Boston, ending his season prematurely. In 2021 he pitched just one game for the Seattle Mariners before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and was limited to five games in 2020.
It’s been a complete 180 for Paxton over the last three seasons when it comes to his health. And now he’s going into the All-Star break happy, healthy and ready to compete in the second half.
“It feels great, just being able to compete at a level I’ve been able to compete at so far,” Paxton said. “As a team, we’re playing some really good baseball right now. So just excited to get back out there and keep on going.
Paxton improved to 5-1 with a 2.73 ERA on Saturday and has become one of the Red Sox’s most reliable pitchers. He went 3-0 in June, leading him to win the American League Pitcher of the Month.
Even before the slew of injuries to the starters, Paxton was throwing the ball well. He’s thrown at least five innings in six of his last seven starts, striking out 45 batters during that span.
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“It feels really good,” Paxton said of his consistency. “I feel (like I’m) in really good place, like mentally, just attacking hitters. I feel really good out there.”
Paxton and the rest of the Red Sox have one more game against the A’s on Sunday before going into the break. The southpaw will get right back to work for Boston, pitching in its second game out of the four-day break against the Chicago Cubs.
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2023-07-09T01:00:53+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/07/after-crazy-week-james-paxton-continues-to-be-reliable-for-the-red-sox.html
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Senator Joe Manchin this week introduced a bill seeking to delay federal EV tax credits, claiming the Treasury Department isn’t adhering to recently enacted rules.
The federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles was re-upped under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed last year, but with added requirements including one that EVs and their battery packs be assembled in North America.
The Treasury Department has delayed full guidance on the battery component of the rules to March, but allowed the rest of the program to be implemented January 1. In the meantime many vehicles that most certainly won’t be eligible for the tax credit as it was passed by the IRA are able to claim a full credit.
So Manchin wants the Treasury Department to stop issuing tax credits for vehicles that have foreign-assembled battery packs or minerals sourced from outside the regular U.S. trade sphere. In a press release, he described the IRA as “first and foremost an energy security bill,” saying EV tax credits are needed to protect domestic supply chains and ensure the U.S. is “not beholden to countries that don’t share our values.”
Separately, the new rules will also require dramatically different reporting from automakers and sellers, including new metrics and data streams that some companies were not previously keeping, so just proving compliance will be more complex.
For now, though, there’s another potential way for nearly any EV to net a tax credit. The IRA created a tax loophole in the associated 45W for commercial vehicles, allowing leased passenger vehicles—even imports—to claim government money, provided there’s a captive lease arm to issue the lease.
Some brands, such as Lucid, are already tapping into that to get credits for luxury vehicles that exceed price caps set by the IRA. And federally subsidized foreign luxury EV leases, it seems, may be just around the corner.
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2023-01-27T17:37:57+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/automotive/internet-brands/manchin-seeks-to-delay-ev-tax-credits-so-they-can-follow-the-law/
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A fatal crash near Orlando International Airport Saturday morning forced the closure of lanes and slowed traffic on Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Police on social media said at least two people were killed in the crash, reported at 6:49 a.m. at Jeff Fuqua and Semoran Boulevards.
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Some lanes are now back open, but drivers in the area — such as those headed to OIA — should still expect delays, police said.
⚠️CRASH NEAR OIA: Officers are investigating a double fatal crash on Jeff Fuqua Blvd. & Semoran Blvd. Expect heavy traffic delays.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) July 9, 2022
We understand many will be using this route to the airport. Some lanes are now open, however traffic delays continue. More updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/EKzgG5u97T
No other details have been released.
This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for updates.
Note: Based on the information provided, this map depicts the general area of this crash and not necessarily its exact location.
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2022-07-09T12:03:49+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2022/07/09/crash-kills-2-causes-heavy-delays-near-orlando-international-airport-police-say/
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● Business leaders estimate that poor website user experience costs $72,000 in lost sales per year
● Website error fixing and maintenance wastes an average of 4 hours per week - with 8% of businesses spending more than 10 hours per week
● 90% say they receive a good ROI on their marketing technology spend, even though data proves this isn't true
LINZ, Austria , Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader that empowers both developers and content teams to create better content experiences across all digital channels, today announced research which reveals companies are losing a considerable sum of money each year due to poor website experience despite spending a substantial amount on marketing technology.
500 business leaders at mid-sized e-commerce companies in the US and Europe were asked a range of questions about their company's website performance and associated costs. Surprisingly, 48% said their website had recently embarrassed them in front of a key stakeholder or customer, however, 87% said their website met all or most of their expectations.
Nearly every business (92%) thinks their website's poor user experience is costing them sales, with 30% estimating this sum exceeds $100,000 per year. Storyblok's recent survey of 6,000 consumers in the US and Europe echoed these findings, with 60% of consumers stating they abandon an average of 5 purchases a year due to poor user experience on websites.
Despite these findings, spending on marketing technology and satisfaction with the results remains very high - businesses invested, on average, nearly half a million over the past five years, with 14% spending more than one million. Only 6% of businesses think they receive a poor ROI on their marketing technology spend.
Dominik Angerer, CEO and Co-Founder of Storyblok, said: "At first, these results look completely contradictory. On one hand, businesses believe their websites are costly embarrassments, on the other hand, they are seemingly satisfied with their performance. The answer is that expectations are too low.
"Many businesses believe that marketing technology is inherently very expensive and is difficult and time-consuming to get right. This is no longer the case. A modern wave of API-first, best-of-breed technology is currently disrupting the industry, making the martech stack not only more cost-effective, but also more user-friendly for the teams working with it - developers and marketers. Business leaders no longer have to accept 'webarrassment' as the standard."
Storyblok's research also revealed that in addition to lost sales, companies are spending a significant amount of time on maintenance and fixing errors on their websites. Each week, on average, 4 hours is lost to these tasks.
Note
Storyblok conducted the survey of 500 business leaders and executives with OnePoll. The survey ran between November 24th to December 4th, 2022.
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About Storyblok
Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader, empowers both developers and content teams to create better content experiences across any digital channel.
Storyblok enhances audience experiences with best-in-breed performance, security, optimized omnichannel storytelling, and robust personalization. Enable content teams to create and manage content intuitively and independently with drag and drop visual editing, custom collaboration workflows, and a world-class digital asset manager. Empower developers to build anything, integrate with everything, and publish everywhere with Storyblok's headless CMS architecture.
Leading brands such as Adidas, T-Mobile, Renault, and Oatly use Storyblok to shape their digital storytelling.
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2023-01-25T09:45:16+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/webarrassment-48-businesses-are-embarrassed-by-their-website-despite-spending-an-average-453126-marketing-technology/
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports linking him to Barcelona, praising the work Xavi has done in "lifting" the Catalan club as manager.
Arteta has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table this season, which has reportedly led to Barca monitoring their former youth player as a potential long-term replacement for Xavi.
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Xavi's side were knocked out of the Champions League group stages for a second year running this season, but Arteta insisted Barcelona were on a "really good path" despite that disappointment.
"What I can say is that I'm extremely happy and proud to be where I am," Arteta said ahead of Arsenal's Europa League meeting with FC Zurich.
"Barcelona now are on a really good path. I think they have a phenomenal coach who is an absolute legend at the club and has lifted the whole place.
"You have to be very respectful of that."
Arteta started his playing career at Barcelona's academy but never made a senior appearance for them.
He has impressed since taking charge of Arsenal in his first managerial role three years ago, winning the FA Cup in 2020.
Arteta previously worked as an assistant coach to Barca legend Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
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2022-11-02T21:51:48+00:00
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espn.com
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https://www.espn.com/soccer/arsenal-engarsenal/story/4789015/arsenal-boss-mikel-arteta-dismisses-barcelona-links
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to allow the entire contents of a lotion bottle to be dispensed with ease and minimal effort," said an inventor, from Toledo, Wash., "so I invented the LOTION RETRIEVER. My design would help to prevent product waste and the tedious task of tilting or turning lotion bottles upside down."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to utilize the entire contents of a bottle of lotion. In doing so, it eliminates the need to shake or scrape the bottle. As a result, it increases efficiency and convenience and it helps to prevent waste. The invention features a simple and effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Seattle sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FED-2364, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2022-09-12T17:51:39+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/09/12/inventhelp-inventor-develops-convenient-way-dispense-lotion-fed-2364/
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ROGGEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Investigators say more than 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Weld County after a hoarding investigation, and now the sheriff’s office has arrested a woman on counts of animal cruelty.
According to a release from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began an investigation on Feb. 14 that included hoarding and animal cruelty.
This week, the investigation concluded with the arrest of 55-year-old Marie Alvarado, who is facing 174 counts of cruelty to animals — one count for each dog removed from her property.
All 174 dogs were mixed Chiweenie/terriers, and according to the Sheriff’s Office, many of them were available for adoption at area shelters.
“The Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our gratitude to every agency and shelter that assisted our animal control unit in this case,” the statement said.
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2023-05-05T00:59:47+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/local/animal-cruelty-dog-hoarding-investigation-weld-county-roggen/
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Parents planning surprise for their 6-year-old-son with cancer
They need your help to surprise their son on his 7th birthday.
CAMPTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Levi McKee is 6-years-old. Last year, he was diagnosed with brain cancer after doctors found a large mass on the back of his brain and around his brain stem.
“Two days later, he was taken away for his eight hour surgery, and it lasted about 10.5. Amazingly, he was up on his feet three days after that, working with therapy, doing everything he could do to get strong again,” said Levi’s mother, Danielle McKee.
Since then, he has had six weeks of radiation therapy in Cincinnati and five rounds and counting of chemotherapy at UK.
“He’s done amazing though as far as getting through it,” said Levi’s father, Kevin McKee.
“He has approached everything with joy. The people in the radiation department loved to see him coming because he would wear different costumes every day. One day, Spiderman would show up and one day it would be something scary like The Rake,” said Danielle McKee.
Those costumes came in handy during his prank war with the nurses.
“They got him and he got them, it was amazing,” said Kevin McKee. “Yeah, one, I had the rake costume on and tapped on the window and she look there and she freaked to death,” said Levi McKee.
He’s spent a lot of time in the hospital receiving treatment, hanging out with his favorite canine counselors and he even lost his first tooth there. Now, Levi is getting ready to turn seven on March 31. He’ll be celebrating his birthday at Kentucky Children’s Hospital so his parents are working on a special surprise.
“One of his favorite things in the world is getting mail, checking the mailbox, those kids of things, so we wanted to ask anybody that will to try and pickup a card and put it in the mail for him for his birthday,” said Danielle McKee.
Levi’s parents will collect the cards over the next few weeks and let Levi open them all in the hospital on his birthday.
Cards can be sent to the following address:
Levi McKee
13 Lairson Rd
Campton, KY 41301
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2023-03-19T01:25:44+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2023/03/18/parents-planning-surprise-their-6-year-old-son-with-cancer/
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'Tha Doggfather' helps the health and wellness company spotlight its complete pet care offerings in new creative campaign
SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced it has teamed up with hip-hop legend and devoted pet parent Snoop Dogg for a new advertising campaign that spotlights the value Petco offers when it comes to caring for pets' whole health. The campaign is the latest iteration of the brand's long-standing "It's What We'd Want If We Were Pets" platform, which personifies pets with human actors to affirm Petco's commitment to delivering them the same quality of care as any other member of the family.
The campaign's hero 30-second spot, "DOGG WALK," features the rapper as the human version of a Doberman Pinscher, aptly reminiscent of the breed Snoop famously transformed into in the video for his top hit "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)" on his 1993 debut album, "Doggystyle." In the film, Snoop's familiar pet persona is the epitome of health thanks to the high-quality — yet wallet-friendly — nutrition, supplies and care he gets from Petco. In two accompanying shorter spots, Snoop confirms that dogs like him — and the Doberman — love a good deal and can always sniff them out.
"We recognize that pet parents want to get the most for their dollars and are seeking compelling deals for high-quality products wherever they can. With this campaign we wanted to have some fun while reinforcing that no pet parent should ever have to compromise on the quality of their pets' care in return for a good deal — that whatever their budget, they can continue to give their pets the same high-quality care they'd want for themselves or any other member of their family," said Katie Nauman, Petco's Chief Marketing Officer. "Seeing this value through the eyes of the ultimate dog and dog dad — 'Tha Doggfather' himself — Snoop Dogg gives pet parents a fresh perspective on our comprehensive health and wellness offering at a value they can feel good about."
Driven by its mission to improve the lives of pets and pet parents, Petco's 360-degree pet health and wellness ecosystem — which includes differentiated products, pet wellness services, veterinary care, and membership offerings — provides pet parents with value and ease so they can continue giving their pets the best care possible.
"When it comes to shopping for my pets, I choose stuff for them I'd choose for myself. My pets gotta look good, feel good, smell good," said Snoop Dogg. "But it's hard to know how to keep our pets healthy and happy when they can't tell us what they need. When I shop at Petco, it's all there, even my own pet line, Snoop Doggie Doggs. They have great experts and great deals, so I can relax and trust that my pets are always fresh and getting the best at a fair price. Now that's value."
A long-time pet parent and grandparent to dogs, cats and reptiles, Snoop Dogg is also sharing a curated, shoppable list of his favorite "Petco Picks" that support pet health and wellness and his personal lifestyle. Available now at petco.com, products include toys, treats, grooming supplies, and items from Snoop's own pet wear brand, Snoop Doggie Doggs, which will become available at Petco pet care centers nationally in August.
Snoop Dogg's Petco Picks:
- "Munchies" — tasty treats to satisfy cravings: WholeHearted Peanut Butter Training Treats and Crazy Dog Mini Pizza Treats
- "Ride on Out" — travel gear for comfort, safety and style: EveryYay Road Trippin' Car Hammock and Sherpa Deluxe Travel Pet Carrier
- "Chillaxin at Home" — beds, bowls and toys for your crib: EveryYay Snooze Fest Bed, Snoop Doggie Doggs Off the Chain Bowl, Deluxe Chain Steering Wheel Pet Toy
- "Stay Fresh" — grooming to keep them clean and feeling good: Well & Good Cucumber Melon Deodorizing Wipes, Pride+Groom Dog Shampoo and Pride+Groom Dog Conditioner
- "Game-Day Fits" — apparel to match your style: Snoop Doggie Doggs Halftime Jersey, Snoop Doggie Doggs Boss Lady Jersey, and Snoop Doggie Doggs Off the Chain Hoodie, Snoop Doggie Doggs Off the Chain Collar
Pet parents can get even more value on everyday purchases when they sign up for Petco's Vital Care membership. The program includes free and paid tiers to make it more convenient, accessible, and affordable for pet parents to leverage every resource available at Petco, whether it's at more than 1,500 pet care centers, on Petco.com or in the Petco app. Benefits include grooming perks, exclusive discounts, dedicated tools, resources and more. Vital Care members can also earn double points and hold rewards longer with Petco Pay, Petco's private label credit card. Visit petco.com/vitalcare to learn more and sign up.
The new campaign, developed in partnership with creative agency Droga5, part of Accenture Song, will run through the end of this year across multiple platforms, including TV, OLV and digital, along with social content leveraging Snoop's Petco Picks and behind-the-scenes footage of Snoop and pets, including his thoughts on being a dog dad.
To learn more about Snoop's Petco picks and how Petco helps pet parents provide better quality care at a great value, visit petco.com/pet-picks-by-snoop.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:
Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for nearly 7 million animals.
About Snoop Dogg
Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Cordozar Broadus Jr. is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, DJ, media personality, and business mogul. As an award-winning artist, Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio albums, sold over 30-million albums worldwide, reached No. 1 countless times on Billboard charts internationally, and received 20 GRAMMY® nominations. Snoop has also established himself as a venerated businessman, Snoop Dogg has made several investments and endorsements spanning the lifestyle, food/beverage, and cannabis industries working with top-tier brands including Beyond Meat, Bic, The General Insurance, Corona, and others. In November 2015, Snoop Dogg announced his new brand of cannabis products, Leafs By Snoop. Additionally, Snoop Dogg established a multi-year partnership with 19 Crimes to release a line of wines inspired by the convicts-turned-colonists who built Australia. He has a clothing store called Snoopy's Clothing that is located across from SoFi stadium which sold out of "Snoop On The Stoop" on its first day in stock. And in 2022, Snoop Dogg launched his own cereal brand with Master P called "Snoop Cereal" and a line of luxury scarves with his family, called Broadus Collection, that is sold on broaduscollection.com and launched his own pet line called Snoop Doggie Doggs.
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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, concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Although Petco believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors that Petco identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement that it may make, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation, or other competent legal authority.
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In heavy metal, heavy eye liner is almost part of the gig. So maybe it's not surprising that Ozzy Osbourne is launching his own cosmetic line. Eye shadow palettes are shaped like bats and coffins.
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In heavy metal, heavy eye liner is almost part of the gig. So maybe it's not surprising that Ozzy Osbourne is launching his own cosmetic line. Eye shadow palettes are shaped like bats and coffins.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Spectrum" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPPI) and reminds investors of the February 3, 2023 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in Spectrum stock or options between December 6, 2021 and September 22, 2022 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). You may also click here for additional information: www.faruqilaw.com/SPPI.
There is no cost or obligation to you.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
According to the complaint, before the class period, defendants were conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial called ZENITH20 to evaluate the safety and tolerability of poziotinib in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that have certain mutations and were previously treated with the standard of care.
On December 6, 2021, Spectrum issued a press release announcing it submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for poziotinib's use in patients with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with HER2 exon 20 insertion mutations. The NDA submission was based on purportedly "positive results of Cohort 2 from the ZENITH20 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of poziotinib."
During the class period, defendants represented the safety and efficacy data from the ZENITH20 trial were positive and that they had initiated the required confirmatory phase 3 study. However, unknown to investors, this was not true.
On September 20, 2022, the FDA released a briefing document ahead of its scheduled September 22, 2022 Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee ("ODAC") meeting regarding poziotinib. In sharp contrast to defendants' representations that the ZENITH20 data was positive and that the required confirmatory Phase 3 trial was initiated and patients were being randomized, the briefing document identified material negative concerns about the efficacy and safety data supporting the poziotinib NDA, and revealed that defendants' Phase 3 confirmatory trial had not enrolled a single patient.
On this news, shares of Spectrum common stock declined from a closing price of $1.06 per share on September 19, 2022, to a close at $0.66 per share on September 20, 2022, a decline of $0.40 per share, or over 37%. Analysts began reporting negatively regarding the ODAC meeting.
Then, according to Reuters, on September 22, 2022, before the opening of the market, trading in Spectrum shares was halted at $0.63 per share pending the outcome of the FDA ODAC meeting. That same day, ODAC voted 9-4 not to recommend poziotinib for Accelerated Approval.
On September 23, 2022, when trading in Spectrum common stock resumed, shares declined from a closing price of $0.63 per share on September 21, 2022 before trading was halted, to a close at $0.43 per share on September 23, 2022, a decline of $0.20 per share, or over 31%.
On November 25, 2022, defendants caused Spectrum to issue a press release disclosing that the Company received a CRL from the FDA indicating the poziotinib NDA cannot be approved in its present form.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Spectrum's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.
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MILLS, William Franklin
WILLIAM FRANKLIN MILLS, age 87, of Springfield, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Friday, February 24, 2023, at Jamestown Place Health and Rehab, Jamestown, Ohio. He was born February 10, 1936, in Xenia, Ohio, Greene County, the son of Edgar (Bus) and Ruth (Beason) Mills. Bill graduated from Xenia High School in 1954. Bill and Sandra met as 4-H camp counselors, prearranged by the man upstairs, in 1954. They married in 1957. Bill was a dairy farmer and showed Jersey Cows in Greene County until the family moved to Springfield, Ohio, in 1964 where he continued farming. Bill worked at International Harvester for 5 years and worked for Dayton Door Sales 20 years before starting his own Mill-Run Home Improvements business which he proudly ran for 20 years. Bill was active in Amway, Faith Community United Methodist Church and Moorefield Methodist Church. Bill was also known as Skipper, Gordon, and Silly Papaw. He was a very busy, friendly, outgoing, honest man who loved a good story or prank. He loved fishing and the one that got away. He loved traveling with friends and family. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, relative and friend. He took pride in making beautiful handmade furniture pieces for those he loved. He loved his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren captured his heart. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Bus and Ruth Mills. Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra (Burris) Mills; daughter, Barbara (Philip) Spahr of Jamestown, and son, Todd (Alisha) Mills of Houston, TX; grandchildren Matt (Melissa) Spahr of Oregonia, Justin Spahr of Grand Junction, CO, Evan (Krissy) Spahr of Grand Junction, CO, Levi Mills and Maryella Mills of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Brooklyn, Abigail, Noah and Mia and lifelong best friend, Dale Long. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Greenlawn Village Condominium Party Barn, 3330 Party Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45504 on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 1-4 P.M. A celebration of Bill's life will begin at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Jamestown Place Staff RE: Bill Mills, 4960 Old US Route 35 East, Jamestown, Ohio 45335 in thanks for the excellent care he was given during his stay. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue,com.
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2023-03-05T07:15:27+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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USD tranche of EQONEX Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note
(ETN) is available on Deutsche Börse XETRA Exchange from today
- The EQONEX physically backed USD Bitcoin ETN (Ticker: EQ1C) offers investors direct exposure to bitcoin via an exchange-traded product
- Investors to benefit from free redemptions for the underlying bitcoin and low management fees
- Underlying Bitcoin is stored in EQONEX's accredited custody provider, Digivault
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) (the Group), a digital assets financial services company, is expanding its Investment Product offering with a USD denominated Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) available on the Deutsche Börse XETRA Exchange from today.
The USD denominated EQONEX Bitcoin ETN follows hot on the footsteps of the inaugural Euro denominated version launched in July. EQONEX received ETN prospectus approval from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and has a roadmap to offer a suite of crypto exchange-traded products in the near future.
EQONEX Bitcoin ETNs provide direct investment exposure to bitcoin via an exchange-traded, physically-backed product. Investors can trade in and out of ETNs via their existing brokerage accounts with Euro or USD. The bitcoin underlying the ETN will be stored in the group's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registered custody provider Digivault, which is one of only 35 exchange or custody providers to hold this accreditation.
Frank Copplestone, EQONEX Head of Investment Products said, "We were excited to offer our first Euro denominated Bitcoin ETN earlier this year. For many, the USD remains a default investment currency, so we were eager to prioritise a USD version which also bears our hallmark benefits such as free redemptions and secure custody".
"Exchange-traded products provide investors with a familiar access point for gaining exposure to new asset classes such as bitcoin and we are looking forward to building out a multi-currency offering."
Distinct from some other issuers, EQONEX embeds an additional investor protection by holding the underlying physical bitcoin in a segregated account under a Security Trustee structure, ensuring it is not used for rehypothecation.
The bitcoin underpinning the EQONEX Bitcoin ETN is held in Digivault which means it is tested to ensure that it is legitimate and has not been tainted by money laundering or criminal activity.
Flow Traders B.V. will register with Deutsche Börse to perform the role of EQONEX's Designated Sponsor which requires the fulfilment of certain stringent quality criteria regarding tradable volumes and bid-ask spreads.
EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) is a technology-driven digital assets financial services group that provides institutional grade infrastructure and a full suite of custody and asset management solutions to clients. The Group's digital assets ecosystem has been designed to accommodate the needs of institutions and individuals with the same degree of regulatory oversight and security they are accustomed to in traditional financial markets. EQONEX's ecosystem includes Digivault, an FCA- registered custodian, Asset Management which encompasses investment products, and Bletchley Park, a fund of crypto-hedge funds. EQONEX also offers OTC and lending services and soon-to-be –launched Structured Products business.
For more information visit: https://group.eqonex.com/
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2022-09-16T13:33:51+00:00
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Grab the umbrella as you head out the door this morning. A few showers are passing through the QCA and a few rumbles of thunder can’t be ruled out. Temperatures today will climb into the upper 70’s and lower 80’s with a little bit of humidity.
A cold front will pass through the QCA on Saturday and along the front, the development of thunderstorms is expected. Any storm that fires could be on the strong to severe side of things. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary concern but a few isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out. The ignition of the storms is expected to be in the afternoon/evening hours.
Mother’s day will be slightly cooler with rain showers around, especially in the morning hours. Highs will climb into the mid 70’s under a cloudy sky.
Next week, we finally dry out and the sun will come out!
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2023-05-12T14:30:32+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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Best-in-class REIT ranks among best employers in the Washington, D.C. area.
NORTH BETHESDA, Md., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) has been named to The Washington Post's 2022 Top Workplaces list for its leadership in employee satisfaction and engagement. The prestigious list identifies the D.C. area's highest-rated workplaces based solely on employee feedback.
"This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the views of our employees," said Don Wood, CEO of Federal Realty. "It's gratifying to know that the culture we've worked hard to create at Federal resonates with our team."
The Washington Post partnered with research firm Energage to select the winning companies based on survey responses from over 65,000 employees in the region. Respondents rated their organizations on issues such as culture, communication, ethics, diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, change management and career growth and development..
Federal Realty has long been recognized for excellence in the workplace. In 2021, the company was named one of commercial real estate's Best Places to Work by GlobeSt.com. Prior to that, it was a recipient of the Workplace Seal of Approval and Health & Wellness Seal of Approval for 13 consecutive years and the EcoLeadership Award for 10 consecutive years by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence.
To learn more about career opportunities at Federal Realty, visit www.federalrealty.com/careers.
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty's mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty's 104 properties include approximately 3,100 tenants, in 25 million square feet, and approximately 3,400 residential units.
Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 54 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
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NEW YORK – By the numbers, the Jan. 6 committee hearings attracted 20 million live viewers on opening night, 11 million for the first daytime session and nearly 9 million for Thursday's third installment.
Yet those traditional Nielsen company yardsticks don't begin to measure the true reach of what is being said there.
Memorable moments from each hearing are sliced for quick consumption on countless news programs, comedy shows and online, to the point where some have been seen more times later than when they were live.
In many respects, it's the first congressional hearing in memory that seems specifically designed with modern media needs in mind, said Jeff Jarvis, a City University of New York journalism professor and frequent blogger on the media.
“That has already worked,” he said.
While it's impossible to know what — if anything — covered in the initial stages of the hearing will stick much beyond the week's news, there are already breakout moments and characters.
GIULIANI AND ALCOHOL
Receiving wide circulation: snippets where President Donald Trump's former political director, Bill Stepien, aide Jason Miller and committee member Liz Cheney say that lawyer Rudy Giuliani had too much to drink before advising Trump on election night 2020.
Hours after the allegation had been made, the clips were featured in the monologues of top-rated late-night comics Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. The shows are typically seen by a combined audience of nearly 5 million people each night, with many more people watching online the next morning. Kimmel accompanied it with a film package of times when Giuliani acted oddly in defense of Trump.
The episode resonated in part because it was a connectable moment in an otherwise very serious story, said Robert Thompson, director of Syracuse University’s Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture.
“Having people who are major figures in a national political setting outed for being wasted is something that people can find immediately understandable,” Thompson said.
BARR'S REALITY
Former Attorney General William Barr's recorded testimony that he found Trump “detached from reality” with some of his claims about election fraud was the lead in several news stories about Monday's hearing. It was a vivid and disturbing image of a former president from the man who ran Trump's Justice Department.
The ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts that night all featured the clip of Barr's comment, and together the three programs typically reach more than 20 million viewers — or double the amount of people who saw the hearing live.
There's no count of how many times it was repeated on cable news, or estimate of how many people saw it that way.
Two anecdotal examples illustrate the extent to which it was seen online. A clip of the moment posted by Reuters on Facebook was watched 928,000 times, and the clip posted on The New York Times' Instagram account was seen 404,000 times.
DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW
Filmed testimony from Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner has been particularly potent, in large part simply because they come from the family of a man who prizes loyalty.
A clip of Ivanka Trump saying she trusted Barr’s assessment of the fraud allegations amassed more than 1.6 million views in an Instagram post published by The Shade Room, a media outlet that focuses on celebrity entertainment, and 1 million when Bloomberg shared it on Twitter. Twitter posts of the video uploaded by MSNBC and the committee itself got more than 900,000 views together.
A video of her recollection of a phone call her father made to Vice President Mike Pence on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021 was shown on each of the three evening newscasts on Thursday, sometimes accompanied by the colorful descriptions of his language.
Kushner's halting response when asked about what he had said to his father-in-law about Giuliani — as if he was weighing in real time what it meant to be under oath — became fodder for jokes.
NEW STAR
Previously little-known, former White House attorney Eric Herschmann has become a breakout star this past week for his filmed testimony concerning his conversations with John Eastman, architect of Trump's failed maneuvering to hold onto power.
Editing his own colorful language, Herschmann recalls saying “are you out of your effing mind?” when Eastman talks the day after the Capitol riot about a potential appeal of Georgia election results. Like a stern parent, he tells Eastman that the only words he wants to hear from him are “orderly transition” and advises him to “get a great f-ing criminal defense lawyer. You're going to need it.”
Recognizing the testimony's potential impact, Cheney released it on Twitter the day before it was prominently featured in the hearing, giving it extra attention. That also served to highlight the committee's finding that Eastman had unsuccessfully sought a presidential pardon.
Politico even did a story on the art hanging on the wall behind Herschmann during his testimony.
CHENEY'S PREDICTION
Cheney's prosecutor-like outline of the committee's case at the top of its only prime-time hearing drew wide attention, along with some advice that may live longer than her political career.
"Tonight, I say this to our Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone — but your dishonor will remain,” she said.
The Associated Press' tweet with video of Cheney making that remark has been seen more than 1 million times.
Someday, depending on how history regards the events of Jan. 6, 2021, it may wind up the moment most recalled, like when it was revealed during the Watergate hearings that John Dean has warned Richard Nixon about a “cancer on the presidency,” Thompson said.
“I see that as the classic quote,” Thompson said.
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Associated Press correspondent Arijeta Lajka in New York contributed to this report.
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2022-06-20T06:28:59+00:00
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ksat.com
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Oct. 18-26 — League Championship Series
November TBA — Last day for player to accept a qualifying offer, 15th day after World Series, 5 p.m. EST.
Nov. 14 — Rookie of the Year Awards.
Nov. 15 — Manager of the Year Awards.
Nov. 16 — Cy Young Awards.
Nov. 16-17 — Owners meetings, New York.
Nov. 17 — Most Valuable Player Awards.
Nov 28-Dec. 2 — Major League Baseball Players Association executive board meeting, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2023 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
Dec. 4 — Hall of Fame Contemporary Baseball/Players Committee vote announced, San Diego.
Dec. 5-7 — Winter meetings, San Diego,
Dec. 7 — Winter meeting draft, San Diego.
Dec. 15 — International signing period closes, 5 p.m. EST.
2023
Jan. 13 — Salary arbitration figures exchanged.
Jan. 15 — International signing period opens, 9 a.m. EST.Jan. 30-Feb. 17 — Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Feb. 13 — Mandatory reporting date for pitchers and catchers participating in World Baseball Classic.
Feb. 15 — Voluntary reporting date for other pitchers and catchers, and injured players.
Feb. 16 — Mandatory reporting date for other players participating in World Baseball Classic.
Feb. 20— Voluntary reporting date for other players.
Feb. 24 — Exhibition games start.
Feb. 25 — Mandatory reporting date.
March 1-10 — Period for renewing contracts of unsigned players on 40-man rosters.
March 8-21 — World Baseball Classic.
March 30 — Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.
April 28-29 — San Diego vs. San Francisco at Mexico City.
June 24-25 — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis at London.
July TBA — Amateur draft.
July 11 — All-Star Game, Seattle.
July 23 —Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Cooperstown, N.Y.
July 31 — Last day during the season to trade a player, 6 p.m. EDT.
Aug. 1 — Deadline for drafted players to sign, except for players who have exhausted college eligibility, 5 p.m. EDT.
Aug. 20 — Philadelphia vs. Washington at Williamsport, Pa.
Oct. 1 — Regular season ends.
Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2024 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
December TBA — Hall of Fame Contemporary Baseball/Managers-Umpires-Executives Committee vote announced.
Dec. 15 — International signing period closes, 5 p.m. EST.
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2022-10-18T02:04:15+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/mlb-calendar/2022/10/17/3fcff98a-4e7f-11ed-ada8-04e6e6bf8b19_story.html
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinox, the high-performance luxury lifestyle company, today announced plans to hire 5,000 Performance Coaches over the next two years. This plan is an extension of Equinox's ongoing commitment to help its members reach their highest potential in life.
Equinox continues to experience unprecedented growth in its member community, and its members are engaging in the Equinox lifestyle more than ever. To meet the rapidly growing demand for Personal Training, Equinox is prioritizing this hiring initiative in addition to curating partnerships and creating development programs that foster the growth of its Performance Coaches.
"People around the world want to live a high-performance lifestyle, and the desire to be a part of the Equinox community has never been stronger. To support our members, we are making a bold commitment of hiring 5,000 Performance Coaches, investing in their training and education, and developing new Personal Training programs to help our members achieve extraordinary results," says Scott DeRue, President, Equinox.
Equinox Personal Training offers members a unique and science-based approach to elevating their performance and achieving their desired results. All Equinox Performance Coaches are certified by a nationally-accredited program, which ensures foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and performance protocols. In addition, Equinox is partnering with Lionel University to create a new certification program that will offer uncertified candidates an accelerated pathway into Equinox's training and development programs. The cost of the accredited certification and training is fully covered by Equinox to enable qualified talent to become an Equinox Performance Coach. All Performance Coaches then continue their personal and professional development through a comprehensive curriculum offered by Equinox's one-of-a-kind Equinox Fitness Training Institute.
Equinox is also announcing today a partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment opportunities. The partnership will offer military community members the opportunity to become an Equinox Performance Coach, including full scholarships to attain their certification coupled with ongoing training and development through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute.
"Equinox's partnership with Hiring Our Heroes underscores our commitment to building a strong, diversified workforce. We are honored to empower the military community with economic opportunities through our Performance Coaching Programs that enable personal and professional growth," says Alim Dhanji, EVP and Chief People Officer, Equinox Group.
ABOUT EQUINOX
Founded in 1991, Equinox was built on the notion that fitness can empower a life well-lived and foster a strong community of high-performance individuals. More than 30 years later, Equinox continues to lead and disrupt the category it defined, operating over 100 full-service fitness clubs globally across major US cities including New York, LA, Miami and San Francisco as well as London, Toronto and Vancouver, each featuring bespoke design in an unparalleled luxury environment. Grounded in the core tenets of Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration and backed by a Health Advisory Board of industry-leading experts across these disciplines, the company offers a holistic approach to fitness, inclusive of Equinox signature group fitness classes, personal training, Pilates, spa services, apparel, experiential travel and food & beverage. For more information, visit www.equinox.com.
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2023-05-15T19:26:17+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/05/15/equinox-announces-commitment-personal-training-hiring-initiative-comprehensive-development-program/
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Youngkin apologizes to Pelosi for remarks after attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to apologize for widely criticized remarks he made after the October attack on her husband, Paul Pelosi, Youngkin’s office confirmed Wednesday.
“My full intention on my comments was to categorically state that violence and the kind of violence that was perpetrated against Speaker Pelosi’s husband is not just unacceptable, it’s atrocious. And I didn’t do a great job with that,” the Republican governor said in a statement provided by a spokesperson.
Youngkin said he sent Pelosi a “personal note” to “to reflect those sentiments.”
Paul Pelosi was hospitalized after authorities say he was violently assaulted by an intruder who broke into the couple’s San Francisco home.
Law enforcement officers who responded to the Oct. 28 break-in witnessed the 82-year-old being struck in the head with the hammer at least once, according to court documents. Paul Pelosi was released from the hospital last week. The suspect, David DePape, faces numerous charges, including attempted murder and attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official.
Hours after the news of the attack, Youngkin made a campaign stop for a GOP congressional candidate and said of the Pelosis: “There’s no room for violence anywhere, but we’re going to send her back to be with him in California.” The remark drew laughs from the crowd but was quickly condemned — mostly by Democrats — as insensitive and an insufficient condemnation of the violence.
Youngkin initially declined to say he regretted the remarks when pressed on the matter in a TV interview.
A spokesperson for Pelosi confirmed the letter.
The apology was first reported by Punchbowl News.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-11-09T18:37:27+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/news/us-and-world-news/youngkin-apologizes-to-pelosi-for-remarks-after-attack/
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Two friends tell the story of their reunion after years of separation By Lindsay Totty Published November 25, 2022 at 3:00 AM MST Facebook Twitter Email In this week's StoryCorps, two childhood friends from Hong Kong who were separated in their youth and eventually reunited as adults in the United States. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-11-25T10:41:10+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/2022-11-25/two-friends-tell-the-story-of-their-reunion-after-years-of-separation
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Top financial officers from 20 different states Wednesday wrote to Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen seeking clarity on what fallout to expect if lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling in time and cause the U.S. to default.
“As state financial officers, not only are we investors in and holders of federal debt, but we are also responsible for safeguarding the adequacy of state funds to ensure the ability to provide necessary public services without interruption,” the financial officers wrote in the letter, which was obtained first by The Hill.
The officers noted that while there is a budget agreement and legislative text for a bill that would raise the debt ceiling for two years, it still must pass through Congress and get to President Biden’s desk before June 5, which is when Yellen has warned that the Treasury Department will no longer be able to meet its obligations.
“The administration’s public comments have implied that past this date there are only two alternatives — an extension of the debt ceiling or a default on the nation’s debt,” the officers wrote. “As financial officers ourselves, we are aware that this is a false choice. In the event you are unable to meet all of the government’s spending obligations, there are a number of options before you with respect to prioritization of payments.”
The officers asked for clarity, specifically asking Yellen what the Treasury Department plans to do to ensure no government default on debt occurs, as well as a “detailed explanation for the date the department expects to cease extraordinary measures.”
The letter is signed by 22 officials representing 20 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.
The officials sent the letter the same day the House is expected to vote on legislation that would raise the debt ceiling after Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) finalized an agreement over the weekend.
Several conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats have signaled they will oppose the bill, but it only needs a simple majority to pass the House.
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2023-05-31T15:03:04+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/hill-politics/state-officials-ask-yellen-for-clarity-on-what-will-happen-if-debt-bill-doesnt-pass-by-june-5/
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This week's Kathy's #Mailbag already is stuffed. A sample of the many things to come:
“At the NW corner of Mattis and Bradley, there is a boarded-up gas station that went out of business some time ago. Can you tell me what the plans are for that corner? It is not a good look.”
If the owners have plans for the property at 1201 N. Mattis Avenue, they’re keeping them close to the vest.
The site is not publicly listed for sale, and no current building permits are on file with the City of Champaign.
The city’s planning and development director, Bruce Knight, said his department is not aware of any plans to redevelop the property, either.
For what it’s worth, tax bills for the property — and the parcel immediately north of it — go to JPBM, LLC, in Indian Hills, Colo.
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2023-01-06T14:43:54+00:00
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news-gazette.com
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https://www.news-gazette.com/business/a-peek-into-the-mailbag-whats-next-at-bradley-and-mattis/article_d83e26f7-ce60-5720-be50-0d8415085b91.html
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yomico Moreno, world renowned tattoo artist, unveiled the new standard for the Tattoo industry and community with the launch of the first ever Yomico Art event in New York last week.
The newly initiated launch of the Master Class Summit showcased insight on color theory, real time tattooing, panel, workshops, celebrity guests, MeetUps and special sponsored experiences. The event was a tremendous success with over 155 attendees, over 2M social media impressions, setting the new standard for the Tattoo Industry.
Highlights of the Event:
- Over 155 attendees
- 2.5M Social Media Impressions
- Live Tattooing to demonstrate technical aspects of a tattoo
- Featured Panel included guest speakers:
Next stop on the Master Class Summit tour will be a return to Yomico's homeland of Caracas Venezuela, dates and more information will be announced soon.
This is only the beginning of what is yet to come in uniting and building this community to drive the tattoo culture and lifestyle forward, said Yomico Moreno, Founder of Yomico Art.
Presenting sponsors included Cheyenne, Gorilla Gloves, H2Ocean, INTENZE PRODUCTS, Sullen Art Collection, Zoa and the New York Empire State Tattoo Expo.
Yomico Moreno was born in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela and has been working as a tattoo artist since 2005. Moreno has worked in some of the most prestigious tattoo studios across various countries and continents such as Venezuela, Switzerland, Europe, Central America and South America. While In Caracas, he gained nationwide recognition winning first place prizes at various local tattoo conventions.
Yomico has been featured on CNN, Daily Mail (UK), Newsweek, Paramount Network "The Art of Ink", Sullen TV, Inkedmag, VIX, among others. He has been part of several art exhibitions including "Tattoo Forever" Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Rome, 13th Hour and Flesh to Canvas with Last Rites Tattoo, NY and in Japan.
In 2019 he opened his private studio, Yomicoart Studio in New York. In 2021 Yomico collaborated with The Rock on the "Evolution of the Bull" tattoo and a short documentary was released about the process. He is currently working on many new projects, including a Masterclass, an NFT project "The Tattoo Shop" and continues to travel around the world to do collaborations with other artists, teach seminars, as well as creating new stories with his tattoos to push his art to new levels.
Currently, Yomico resides in New York City, where he owns a private tattoo studio.
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2022-06-03T17:59:54+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/06/03/yomico-art-sets-standard-tattoo-industry/
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2022-09-26T15:41:59+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Dallas-Cowboys-17467124.php
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Extortionist threatens to publish Australian customer data
By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An extortionist has threatened to make Medibank customer data public within 24 hours after Australia’s largest health insurer refused to pay a ransom for the personal records of almost 10 million current and former customers. On Monday, Medibank ruled out paying ransom for the stolen data. The theft was reported to police last month when trade in the company’s shares was halted for a week. The thieves had reportedly threatened to expose the diagnoses and treatments of high-profile customers unless a ransom of an undisclosed sum was paid. A blogger using the name “Extortion Gang” posted Monday night on the dark web that data will be published in 24 hours.
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2022-11-08T04:31:50+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/2022/11/07/extortionist-threatens-to-publish-australian-customer-data-2/
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Emmy and Tony winning actress Mary Alice has died. A spokesperson for the NYPD confirms to NPR that she died of natural causes at her home in New York. She was 85.
Mary Alice won a Tony in 1987 for her performance as Rose Maxson in the original Broadway production of August Wilson's Fences. Among the tributes to Alice on social media, actress Viola Davis, who played Rose in stage and movie versions, writes, "RIP Mary Alice...the original Rose Maxson. You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose. Godspeed Queen."
Mary Alice's career
She was born Mary Alice Smith in 1936 in Indianola, Miss., and spent several years as a schoolteacher in Chicago before moving to New York to pursue acting full time. In a career that spanned more than three decades, Alice performed on stage and screen, in comedies and dramas. She won an Obie Award in 1979 for her performance as Portia in Joseph Papp's Off-Broadway production of Julius Caesar. Her TV credits included Police Woman, Cosby and Sanford & Son. In 1991, she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for I'll Fly Away.
In A Different World Alice played the delightfully eccentric, soft-spoken Leticia "Lettie" Bostic. Among her more than a dozen movie credits are Sparkle in 1976, Malcolm X in 1992 and The Matrix Revolutions in 2003.
In an interview with Contemporary Film, Theatre & Television, Alice said she was "proud" to be an actor. "I chose this profession because I feel this is how I can fulfill my service as a human being--communicating the human condition," she continued, "My desire is to create interesting and complex characters on film and television."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-07-28T23:42:18+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/2022-07-28/tony-and-emmy-winning-actress-mary-alice-has-died-at-age-85
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(The Hill) – President Biden on Friday made his first public remarks about his 4-year-old grandchild Navy, the daughter of his son Hunter Biden, after silence from the White House over the young girl amid legal disputes between her parents.
Biden said, in a statement exclusively provided to People, that his son and Lunden Roberts, the mother, are working to provide a life for her.
“Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” the president said. “This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter. Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
The New York Times earlier this month published a piece about the child, writing that she’s never met Hunter Biden or her grandfather. After that was published, the White House dealt with questions in the briefing room from reporters asking whether Biden accepted Hunter Biden’s daughter in Arkansas as his granddaughter.
Roberts, who is in Arkansas, filed a paternity suit against Hunter Biden in May 2019, and the younger Biden appeared in court this May. In June, he reached a settlement in his child support case after he was ordered to sit for a deposition under oath to answer questions about his finances.
An anonymous source told People that the president and first lady Jill Biden have been “giving Hunter and Lunden the space and time to figure things out” and have been “following Hunter’s lead” throughout the legal proceedings involving the young girl.
Hunter Biden’s personal and legal troubles have been increasingly in the spotlight lately. He appeared in a Delaware court Wednesday, where his plea deal on federal tax and gun charges was put on hold by a judge who questioned the scope of the agreement.
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2023-07-28T23:36:03+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/biden-offers-first-statement-on-hunters-4-year-old-daughter/
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Prosecutors in Illinois' Cook County have dropped state sex-crime charges against singer R. Kelly, who has already been convicted of federal charges set to keep him in prison for decades.
The Illinois charges -- aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse counts involving four accusers -- are being dropped in part because of the prison sentences he's already facing for his federal convictions, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said Monday.
CNN has reached out to Kelly's lawyer for comment.
After Foxx's office filed charges in 2019, Kelly was charged in federal courts in New York and Chicago, her office noted.
In his federal case in New York, the disgraced R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted in 2021 on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
In a federal trial in Chicago, Kelly was convicted of multiple child pornography charges and acquitted on others in 2022, after a trial that included anonymous testimony from a woman who said Kelly sexually abused her and recorded the interactions when she was as young as 14.
While a sentence hasn't been announced in the latter trial, Kelly faces a minimum of 10 to 90 years in prison for that conviction, the Cook County state's attorney's office said.
"I understand how hard it was for these victims to come forward and tell their stories. I applaud their courage and have the utmost respect for everyone who came forward," Foxx said in a news release.
"While this may not be the result they were expecting, due to the sentences that Mr. Kelly is facing, we do feel that justice has been served," Foxx added.
Cook County prosecutors had called for victims to come forward after the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly," a Lifetime documentary series that chronicled allegations of abuse, predatory behavior and pedophilia against the singer.
The office set up a hotline and interviewed hundreds of witnesses in Chicago, Atlanta and New York, according to the news release.
"My office will direct our resources to find justice for other victims of sexual abuse who do not have the power of a documentary to bring their abusers to light," Foxx added.
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2023-01-31T08:30:52+00:00
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albanyherald.com
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https://www.albanyherald.com/news/illinois-prosecutors-drop-pending-criminal-cases-against-r-kelly-who-remains-imprisoned-on-federal-convictions/article_2947d7fa-33ae-5c8c-bc23-2ead8f64dc02.html
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SARASOTA, Fla. — A herd of about 16 manatees that gathered near South Lido Beach for mating has drawn a lot of attention from visitors.
"Manatees were always my mom’s favorite, and she passed seven years ago, so they’re very special to me," said Denise Paese, who is visiting from Wisconsin and saw the manatees in the water while walking down the beach.
Sarasota Police said it's fine to observe the mating manatees. Still, officers said some people have been going into the water near them and trying to touch the manatees, which is dangerous and illegal.
We spotted manatees mating near South Lido Beach Sunday. Folks were trying to touch them. Please don’t. @MoteMarineLab: If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch. If you see a distressed/deceased manatee, call Mote’s hotline 888-345-2335 pic.twitter.com/UI5jMcNzrY
— Sarasota Police Department (@SarasotaPD) August 7, 2022
Stephannie Kettle, a MOTE Marine spokesperson said with a record number of manatees deaths last year, people need to respect the threatened animals and let them mate in peace by staying out of the water near them.
"Pursuing a manatee and altering its behavior to where it’s trying to leave you is considered harassment, and it's illegal," said Kettle.
FWC said disturbing manatee mating herds, chasing manatees, feeding them, or doing anything to annoy the animal is considered harassment. A person could be fined up to $100,000 and face jail time if convicted.
If you see someone harassing a manatee, Kettle said to call the police or FWC officers.
Kettle said it's best to observe the animals from a distance.
"Stand right on the beach and watch from there. They get really close sometimes, and you’ll have a front row view of something really cool that happens in nature," said Kettle.
If you see a distressed/deceased manatee, call Mote’s 24 hr hotline for help at 888-345-2335.
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2022-08-09T19:27:13+00:00
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ktvq.com
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https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/police-in-florida-warn-people-to-leave-mating-manatees-alone
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Connectria as one of the gold award recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during the virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor this week. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
"Connectria is proud to be among the 800+ companies across the country who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans. We are proud to employ and ensure our nation's veterans have a long-term career leveraging the diverse skills they acquired through their military service," Amar Patel, Connectria CEO.
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses, like Connectria, that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. Awards are organized by large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees), with two award tiers: platinum and gold.
"In the Army I learned things like owning your successes and your failures, getting the job done no matter what, and trusting my fellow soldiers. These were all skills that I brought with me when I joined Connectria, 18 years ago. Connectria has become a second family to me much the same way that the Army was in my formative years. My career has changed over the years and Connectria has provided me with opportunities to grow and achieve results that my 18 year old self could have never imagined," Dave Wilderman, Connectria VP of Solutions Architecture.
Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,400 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018. Learn more about the program here.
Founded in 1996, Connectria has received a HIRE Vets Medallion Award every year since 2019. We provide award-winning hosting and managed services, for IBM, AWS, Azure and more. Our services support more than 1,000 customers worldwide. Connectria is the largest IBM i (AS/400) cloud provider in North America. Connectria is also a leader in providing cloud migration and transformation services for organizations of all sizes. Our hybrid architecture solution enables customers to accelerate cloud adoption with fully managed, end-to-end support for IBM i, AIX, and AWS. No refactoring required.
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2022-11-11T14:49:01+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2022/11/11/connectria-receives-2022-hire-vets-medallion-award-us-department-labor/
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Aliyah Boston of South Carolina and Caitlin Clark of Iowa were unanimous picks for The Associated Press preseason women’s basketball All-America team released Tuesday.
Boston led South Carolina to its second national championship and swept nearly ever major award last season. Expectations are high once again for the top-ranked Gamecocks and Boston, who was on all 30 ballots from the national media panel that selects the AP Top 25 each week.
“I don’t think all the awards define who she is but also puts her in a position of she’s in a more relaxed mode because she accomplished those things. She’s still in a place of hunger,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “She still wants to be the best. When you’ve proven that at such an early stage of your career, you want more and more. She’s entered a phase of wanting more yet is confident in who she is, since she was able to accomplish it.”
Seniors Haley Jones of Stanford, Ashley Joens of Iowa State and Elizabeth Kitley of Virginia Tech were also selected for the team as was sophomore Aneesah Morrow of DePaul.
Boston, who averaged 16.8 points and 12.4 rebounds, and Clark were both on the preseason team last year. Clark followed up a fantastic first season with an even better one as a sophomore, averaging 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Hawkeyes, who are ranked fourth in the preseason poll for their best mark since 1994.
“She worked on a little bit more emotional control in her leadership. I think that’s really important,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. “You want those officials to be your best friends let’s treat them like that.”
Bluder also said Clark has added some post moves to her game: “That may sound silly with Monika (Czinano) on the block. She’s almost 5-foot-10 and no reason she can’t post up. She’s looking for that a lot more.”
Joens opted to stay at Iowa State for another year, passing up a chance to enter the WNBA draft. She averaged 20.3 points and 9.5 rebounds last season and is the first preseason All-American in school history.
“This is a great honor for Ashley and the entire Iowa State program,” coach Bill Fennelly said. “To be recognized with such a great group of players is an outstanding accomplishment. I know she will continue to work hard to play at an All-American level this season.”
Jones helped Stanford go 32-4 before falling to UConn in the Final Four. She averaged 13.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Cardinal. Last season, coach Tara VanDerveer called her star the “Magic Johnson of women’s basketball.”
Kitley had a stellar year, averaging 18.1 points and 9.8 rebounds for the Hokies. Her return is a big reason why the team is ranked No. 13 in the preseason, its best mark since the final poll of 1999 when the school was also 13th.
She is the first player from the school to be honored as a preseason All-American.
“She’s the hardest working kid I’ve been around,” Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks said. ‘If she doesn’t do something, she has FOMO (fear of missing out). She’s added so much to her game to make us the best we can be. My responsibility is to prepare her for the next level.”
Morrow had an incredible first season, averaging 21.9 points and 13.5 rebounds for the Blue Demons. She is the first DePaul player to earn preseason honors since Latasha Byears did it in 1995.
“She earns it through her daily work ethic and competitiveness,” DePaul coach Doug Bruno said of Morrow.
All six players were honored last spring on the AP All-America teams. Boston, Clark and Jones were on the first team while Joens and Morrow were on the second. Kitley made the third team.
The AP started choosing a preseason All-America team before the 1994-95 season.
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The Associated Press’ 2022-23 preseason All-America women’s basketball team, with school, height, year and votes from a 30-member national media panel (key 2021-22 statistics in parentheses):
Aliyah Boston, South Carolina, 6-5, senior, 30 of 30 votes (16.8 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 2.4 bpg.)
Caitlin Clark, Iowa, 6-0, junior, 30 of 30 votes (27.0 ppg, 8.0 apg, 8.0 rpg)
Haley Jones, Stanford, 6-1, senior 28 of 30 votes (13.2 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 3.7 apg)
Ashley Joens, Iowa State, 6-1, senior, 24 of 30 votes (20.3 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.0 apg)
Elizabeth Kitley, Virginia Tech, 6-6, senior, 9 of 30 votes (18.1 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 2.4 bpg)
Aneesah Morrow, DePaul, 6-1, sophomore, 9 of 30 votes (21.9 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 3.0 spg)
Others receiving votes: Cameron Brink, Stanford; Rori Harmon, Texas; Hailey Van Lith, Louisville; Olivia Miles, Notre Dame; Angel Reese, LSU; Maddy Siegrist, Villanova; Azzi Fudd, UConn; Jade Loville, Arizona; Jordan Horston, Tennessee; Deja Kelly, North Carolina; Tamari Key, Tennessee.
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More AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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This story has been updated to correct the school for Jade Loville to Arizona.
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2022-10-26T12:07:23+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/ap-boston-clark-headline-ap-womens-hoops-all-america-team/
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In the three weeks since UCF forward Michael Durr suffered a left-hand injury, the Knights have severely missed the 7-footer’s presence on both ends of the court.
Johnny Dawkins’ squad has allowed an average of 25 points more per game with Durr on the bench in the past five matchups.
UCF is 1-4 since Durr last played and that scoring margin has led to four losses in a row for the Knights, including Saturday’s 77-70 overtime loss to Temple.
In Durr’s absence, Lahat Thioune has started 4 of the last 5 games at forward while playing alongside freshman Taylor Hendricks, who’s started all 21 games this season, in the frontcourt.
While things didn’t go the way Dawkins would have liked at first for Thioune — who scored 12 points combined in 4 games — the Utah transfer is slowly progressing into his new role as a starter.
Against the Owls, Thioune had his best game yet totaling 13 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals in 34 minutes.
“Lahat did a great job for us,” Dawkins said. “He really stepped up. He was very active and played the role we wanted him to play.”
A pregame conversation between Thioune and UCF assistant coach Kevin Norris might have helped, according to guard Ithiel Horton.
“Coach Norris had a talk with him before the game and was like, ‘Listen, you need to play like we know you can play. That’s why we recruited you,’' Horton said. “He was like, ‘Go out and there be like that guy,’ and that really resonated with him because he went out there and did his thing.”
The sudden emergence from Thioune on offense comes at a crucial time for the Knights because it’s unclear when Durr will return. Dawkins, however, maintains that he’ll eventually be back on the court.
“He’s not coming back next week,” Dawkins said about Durr, who hasn’t played since Jan. 8 vs. SMU. “I don’t think that’s happening. Other than that, I have no idea when he’s coming back.
“He had surgery on his hand so that’s a whole other ballgame, but I do expect him back,” he added. “His return will also help us because it gives us another physical, big down low.”
In the meantime, Dawkins believes Thioune’s most recent performance will help lift his overall confidence despite UCF coming up short against Temple.
[ UCF’s losing streak extends to 4 with defeat vs. Temple ]
“He got thrust into a role he didn’t expect and that’s tough,” Dawkins said about Thioune. “He wasn’t producing to the level he wanted to and that puts a lot of pressure on you. I was happy to see him bounce back.
“Hopefully — it’s tough because you’re losing — he can at least take that solace out of it where individually he knows he can be successful and that helps us as we move forward,” Dawkins added.
The Knights don’t play again until Saturday when they travel to Cincinnati for a noon tip-off. The week off is something that Horton described as both good and bad for UCF.
“It’s a good time for us as a team to keep coming together,” he said. “We’ve lost four games in a row. We got off to a hot start this year. Other teams in the country, didn’t. Now they’re playing better and we’re going through some adversity.
“As a player, I definitely want to get back on the court because I need to win,” he added. “I just want to win.”
Dawkins said the team will try to make the most out of the week-long break in the action while Horton mentioned that UCF will work on rebounding and its communication on the court.
This season the Knights have mostly been strong on the boards — outrebounding teams by an average of 3 — but in the past three games, UCF has been outrebounded by an average of 8.
“We have a week to sit on this, sit on where we are and figure out what we have to do to fight our way out of it,” Dawkins said.
Email Jason Beede at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @therealBeede.
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