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NEW YORK (AP) — K’Andre Miller, Alexis Lafrenière and Chris Kreider scored in the third period gas the New York Rangers rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 on Monday night.
Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, and Braden Schneider and Adam Fox also scored for the Rangers, who won for the second time in seven games (2-4-1) and snapped a four-game skid (0-3-1) at home. Artemi Panarin had two assists, Lafrenière added one, and Igor Shesterkin made 25 saves.
Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and Pavel Buchnevich, Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly also scored for the Blues, who have lost six of seven since a seven-game winning streak. Jordan Binnington had 18 saves.
St. Louis led 4-3 entering the third period before Miller tied it with his first goal of the season at 4:48.
Lafrenière go-ahead goal came at 8:16 as he tipped a long shot by Mika Zibanejad past Binnington for his fourth.
After Trocheck took at hooking penalty with 6:21 remaining, Kreider scored on a short-handed breakaway 25 seconds later. Kreider’s 13th goal of the season sparked a loud celebration of relief from the crowd at Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers had squandering leads in three of the four defeats.
The Blues had won all seven games this season when leading after two periods this season.
The Rangers opened the scoring when Schneider fired a puck past Binnington with 2:46 left in the first period. It was his third.
The Blues tied it 50 seconds later as former Ranger Buchnevich fired a shot that bounced off Fox's skate and in for his ninth. It was the second game back at the Garden for Buchnevich who was traded to St. Louis in July 2021 after parts of five seasons with the Rangers.
Buchnevich has 14 points in his last 10 games (eight goals and six assists) while the player the Rangers got in exchange — Sammy Blais — has yet to score a goal in 38 games for New York.
The Rangers went ahead 2-1 with 28 seconds remaining in the first on a power-play goal by Fox, his seventh of the season.
Tarasenko then tied it again for the Blues just 12 seconds into the second. It was his seventh.
Trocheck then put the Rangers ahead 3-2 at 1:07 with his ninth goal.
Kyrou scored on a power play to tie it at 11:04 with his team-best 10th, and O'Reilly gave St. Louis its first lead of the night with his eighth 91 seconds later. Kyrou had an assist on O'Reilly's goal, giving him 18 points in his last 15 games.
UP NEXT
Blues: At the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Rangers: At Vegas on Wednesday night.
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2022-12-06T03:31:13+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/Rangers-score-3-in-third-period-to-rally-past-17633701.php
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AYDEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The holiday season can be hard for those in the military and their families. One organization in Eastern North Carolina aims to support those currently serving, one care package at a time.
N.C. Packs for Patriots is based in Ayden. Thanks to volunteers and donations from all over ENC, this organization can bring some Christmas cheer to military members.
“We call this the southern branch of the North Pole,” said Barbara Whitehead, founder of NC Packs for Patriots of her organization.
Whitehead said they are packing for a purpose.
“We are preparing Christmas for troops who are away from their families and friends and homes for Christmas,” Whitehurst said. “So we try to send a little touch and taste of the holidays to our troops who are serving away.”
Whitehead started N.C. Packs for Patriots in 2004.
“People don’t realize you’re standing within a two-hour drive of the largest bases for all five branches of the military,” Whitehead said.
The nonprofit first collects donations from businesses, churches and individuals from across Eastern North Carolina. Then, volunteers pack those donations to send to service members around the world.
“From the times that I’ve been overseas myself, to have these care packages come in, it makes it a little bit easier to be away from family, especially during the holidays,” said Damon Saxton, a chaplain at Fort Bragg.
What makes Packs 4 Patriots even more remarkable is that everything you see in this facility is donated. That includes what goes into the care packages just like toiletries or maybe some snacks for the troops. Most importantly are donations. The organization needs money to pay for postage to send out the care packages.
“Our Christmas packages alone will probably be about $8,000. And that’s just a one-month, four-week period,” Whitehead said.
People like Judy Dobler are volunteering their time, too.
“Even a small group of two people make a difference. We’ve been coming to N.C. Packs to help for about the last eight years,” Dobler said.
Besides supporting the troops, Dobler said Whitehead is a big reason she keeps coming back to help.
“She’s just one of a kind. We said she should write a book with what she’s been doing because it’s so meaningful to so many people,” Dobler said.
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2022-10-25T00:21:15+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/veterans-voices/group-aims-to-bring-holiday-cheer-to-military/
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA (KCAU) – The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team announced a significant add to its nonconference schedule, taking on an ACC opponent in a neutral site game as a part of the Ally Tipoff in November.
The national runner-up Hawkeyes will take on Virginia Tech on November 9th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Both squads earned Final Four appearances and are both projected as top-ten squads for this upcoming season. It’ll be a matchup of premier guards as reigning National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark will square off against Georgia Amoore, who made the second-most three pointers in the nation last season.
This will be the first meeting between the two squads since 2011, which Iowa won at home. The Hawkeyes finished second in the final rankings while Virginia Tech earned a spot in fourth.
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2023-06-08T00:42:28+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/iowa-hawkeyes-womens-basketball-team-set-to-face-off-against-virginia-tech/
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Mary Gallagher, University of Michigan's director of the Center for Chinese Studies, about much of China's COVID-19 struggle which is linked to low vaccination rates there.
Copyright 2022 NPR
NPR's A Martinez talks to Mary Gallagher, University of Michigan's director of the Center for Chinese Studies, about much of China's COVID-19 struggle which is linked to low vaccination rates there.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-12-02T11:43:40+00:00
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wksu.org
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https://www.wksu.org/2022-12-02/experts-have-been-pushing-chinas-government-to-ramp-up-vaccinations
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Pat McAfee, ESPN’s newest broadcaster, came under fire Sunday after he referenced disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar in a joke about Michigan State football’s uniforms.
McAfee was responding to one of his producers commenting on the Spartans’ very green uniforms with "STATE" emblazoned across the chest. The former Indianapolis Colts punter, who has built a major brand hosting his own radio show, reacted with an apparent joke in reference to Nassar.
"I think Nassar was in on the design team actually," McAfee tweeted.
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When one person responded with a GIF that contained a screencap that read, "I think you’d better delete that one," McAfee responded with a GIF of his own.
"For what? For what?" McAfee’s GIF read.
Still, McAfee came under fire on social media.
ESPN declined to comment. The company announced in May that McAfee was moving his show to the company.
ESPN gave the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to the survivors of Nassar's assaults.
Nassar is serving decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists. He admitted sexually assaulting athletes when he worked at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
He also pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
During victim impact statements in 2019, several athletes testified that over the course of Nassar’s more than two decades of sexual abuse, they had told coaches and trainers and other adults what was occurring, but it went unreported.
AARON RODGERS TORCHES SEAN PAYTON OVER NATHANIEL HACKETT REMARKS, GIVES STERN WARNING
Nassar is likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
More than 150 victims spoke or submitted statements during the seven-day hearing, including Simone Biles. The women sought more than $1 billion from the federal government over the FBI’s failure to stop Nassar when agents became aware of the allegations against him in 2015.
A final appeal from Nassar was rejected by the Michigan Supreme Court last month. Attorneys for Nassar said he was treated unfairly in 2018 and deserved a new hearing based on the judge calling him a "monster," among other remarks.
"I just signed your death warrant," Ingham County Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said of Nassar’s 40-year sentence.
While the Michigan Supreme Court said it had concerns over the judge’s conduct, officials noted Aquilina stuck to the sentencing agreement worked out by the lawyers on the case.
"We decline to expend additional judicial resources and further subject the victims in this case to additional trauma where the questions at hand present nothing more than an academic exercise," the court said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2023-07-31T05:37:46+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/sports/national-sports/pat-mcafees-larry-nassar-joke-about-michigan-state-football-leads-to-backlash/article_4d529c1b-95b7-52b4-98c7-cb804e49aeca.html
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For 74 years, National Summer Camps Have Equipped Children with Diabetes and Their Families with Diabetes Management Tools in Safe and Fun-Filled Environment
ARLINGTON, Va., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is open for the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) 2023 summer camp season. The ADA runs 33 camps located in 20 states throughout the summer season, June through August. ADA camps provide a medically safe environment where children with diabetes and their families can partake in a fun-filled summer camp experience while learning how to better manage diabetes. ADA camps also serve as a connecting point for children to develop lifelong friendships that help improve their social skills, self-confidence, and independence.
"When a child first receives a diabetes diagnosis, many families feel overwhelmed by a condition that will change every aspect of life," said Charles "Chuck" Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of the ADA. "ADA camps provide the support families need to understand how to manage and live well with diabetes. Our camps empower children to take charge of their health and to grow in the feeling that they are not alone."
The ADA offers day and overnight camps nationwide to over 2,500 youth living with diabetes, with over 420 trained medical staffers, nearly 1,000 volunteers, and local ADA staff. Each camp is equipped with diabetes supplies and insulins, including blood glucose monitors, fast-acting carbs, and additional supplies for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMs) and pump site changes. The ADA provides a full summer camp experience in a safe and medically supervised environment. Post-camp surveys show that:
- After camp, 80% of campers increased their diabetes knowledge in one or more areas, and 99% of campers were able to perform at least one diabetes management skill independently.
- 33% of campers last year increased their confidence to manage their diabetes and interact with their peers.
- Camps led to improved mental health, with 36% of campers saying they experienced less feelings of loneliness, 33% experiencing less anger, and 31% saying they experienced less sadness.
Registration is also now open for the ADA 2023 fall camp and family retreat programs in Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The ADA's virtual camp, ADA Imagine Camp, will also host two camp sessions on Saturday, October 21 and Saturday, October 28 for children living with diabetes who will not be able to attend a traditional camp.
National and local sponsors, including Eli Lilly, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Novo Nordisk, and Xeris Pharmaceuticals, ensure scholarships are available for families who need them. Registration is still available in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
To register and learn more about ADA Camps, visit diabetes.org/camp.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 82 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life®. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
Contact: Rebecca Fisher, 703-253-4918
press@diabetes.org
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2023-05-18T17:23:35+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/05/18/registration-now-open-american-diabetes-association-2023-summer-camps/
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Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa and Trea Turner combined for almost $1 billion in contracts. Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom, Dansby Swanson, Carlos Rodón, Brandon Nimmo and Willson Contreras added up to another billion.
It has been an epic holiday season already for several teams and players — a year after Major League Baseball locked out its players in an ugly labor dispute that delayed spring training.
Judge decided to stay with the New York Yankees for baseball’s biggest free agent deal ever, a $360 million, nine-year contract. Correa has a pending $315 million, 12-year agreement to join the New York Mets, and Turner signed a $300 million, 11-year contract with Philadelphia.
Including Wednesday’s transactions, big league teams have handed out roughly $3.2 billion in finalized contracts to major league free agents this offseason. That dwarfs the winter spending at this point in each of the last five years.
Through Dec. 20, 2021, that number was $1.9 billion. It was $187.4 million in 2020 — when teams were coming off the abbreviated season caused by the coronavirus pandemic — $1.6 billion in 2019, $658.95 million in 2018 and $413.25 million in 2017.
“Whether it’s ownership, whether it’s teams that fell short in the playoffs, teams that did well in the playoffs, teams that are ready to take a step from maybe a three-, four- or five-year rebuild, you look up and there’s few teams that are taking a step back,” Padres general manager A.J. Preller said during baseball’s winter meetings.
“Almost everybody (is) looking to advance forward. And that, along with some really quality players, is why it’s a very aggressive market.”
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
The March labor agreement that set industry rules through 2026 is one factor behind the increased spending, but there are several more forces at play.
The labor deal included an expanded playoff format, leading to more TV money for owners, and cleared the way for advertising on uniforms and helmets for the first time.
Under the five-year agreement, the luxury tax threshold rises to $244 million by the final season and tax rates remain unchanged at the initial, second and third thresholds. A new fourth threshold was added — supposedly aimed at Mets owner Steve Cohen — but it looks as if the billionaire views that hefty tax bill more like a nuisance as he pushes his team’s payroll to near $400 million.
If a more punitive threshold system, like a salary cap, had been instituted — almost certainly a popular concept among some owners — the spending likely would have been more muted this offseason.
Labor peace, of course, is good for business in general, but MLB also is in the process of dispersing the $900 million it received from The Walt Disney Co. for its remaining share of a streaming service technology company. That money is expected to go out to clubs before the end of the year.
MLB had new streaming network packages on Apple TV+ and Peacock last season, and it announced in October that fans watched more than 11.5 billion minutes of game action on MLB.TV during the regular season, a record for the streaming package.
This year’s World Series had lackluster TV ratings, and in a cord-cutting era, there are major questions about the viability of the regional sports networks that carry baseball games. Attendance was down 5% from its pre-pandemic level, but the spending indicates at least some optimism about baseball’s health.
It’s also reflective of an unusually deep free agent class. Judge is the reigning AL MVP, and Turner, Correa, Bogaerts and Swanson are All-Star shortstops. Justin Verlander won the AL Cy Young Award with Houston last season, and then signed an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the Mets.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Looming over all this spending is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, who can become a free agent after the 2023 season. If Ohtani gets to free agency, he likely would smash each of baseball’s financial records for player contracts.
Ohtani, who turns 29 in July, hit .273 with 34 homers and 95 RBIs this year. He also went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA in 28 starts.
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado can opt out of his $300 million, 10-year deal after the upcoming season, giving up $150 million over the final five seasons, and he almost certainly is monitoring all the money being handed out this offseason.
“People are discussing who are the free agents in ’24 and ’25 now because it’s like all a big puzzle,” San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said. “So what happens this offseason is definitely going to impact what happens two offseasons from now.”
Machado’s decision is likely one reason why San Diego gave Bogaerts a $280 million, 11-year contract.
Also worth watching are baseball’s small-market owners, most of whom have been standing quietly off to the side since the end of the season. There is undoubtedly some private grousing going on behind the scenes, especially over some of the longer deals that dilute the intended effect of the sport’s tax system.
“We have a level of revenue disparity in this sport that makes it impossible for some of our markets to compete at some of the numbers we’ve seen,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said during the winter meetings.
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Lisa Lorey in New York contributed to this story.
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Follow Jay Cohen at https://twitter.com/jcohenap
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-12-22T17:12:59+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/explainer-why-are-baseball-teams-spending-so-much-money/2022/12/22/ede9bf7e-820f-11ed-8738-ed7217de2775_story.html
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Innovative Technology, Timeless Design and Outstanding Energy Efficiency for residential and utility solutions
LANNION, France, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECOM Technologies, a leading renewable energy company and the only European Bloomberg Tier 1 PV module manufacturer, will be participating in the Intersolar North America 2023 in Long Beach, California from February 14-16. The event brings together the key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry from manufacturers, installers, and developers to utility companies, technology providers, policy makers and investors.
At the event, RECOM will present its Panther series for the US market. Panther series are based on the mono PERC cell, using Half-cut technology available in monofacial and bifacial, single glass and double glass modules. They are produced in various sizes with power outputs from 410Wp up to 655Wp with nominal efficiency up to 21.09% (or a strong 34.7% with optimal bifacial operation). The Panther series modules are designed to produce no less than 87.20% of their nominal power in the 25th year from the warranty start date surpassing industry's average for Half-cut technology, thus securing high return on investment.
Also, Panther series' sleek design and full black color blend perfectly with the architecture of modern structures.
RECOM provides fast and reliable deliveries.
For more information on RECOM's solar solutions, please visit https://recom-tech.com. For sales and technical inquiries please send email to info@recom-tech.com.
At Recom Tech, we're excited to be a part of this clean energy movement and contribute to a sustainable future through innovative solar solutions.
Join us at Intersolar North America, Booth #1309.
About us
RECOM Technologies is a France based renewable energy company with notable presence in the global solar industry. RECOM is a module, inverters, hybrid storage systems, batteries and electrical vehicle (EV) chargers manufacturer. RECOM is an innovative company integrating R&D, manufacturing and distribution.
RECOM is a leading and the only Bloomberg Tier 1 PV module manufacturer in Europe with above 2,1GW annual production capacity and with sales of over 3GW solar modules in 100 countries.
CONTACT: Email: marketing@recom-tech.com, Telephone: +33255030861
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2023-02-07T15:45:26+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/02/07/recom-technologies-unveils-panther-modules-portfolio-intersolar-north-america-2023/
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SCOTT DETROW, HOST:
Not long after the U.S. Forest Service was found responsible for starting the biggest fire in New Mexico's recorded history, Congress promised billions of dollars in aid. The Hermits Peak Fire destroyed more than 600 homes. But a year later, victims are still waiting on that federal money.
(SOUNDBITE OF WATER RUSHING)
ALICE FORDHAM, BYLINE: In a forest of blackened skeletons of trees, there's a river flowing where there used to be a road.
CAROL LITHERLAND: There's no way around it.
FORDHAM: We're in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Snowmelt is rushing over the scorched ground from last year's historic fire.
LITHERLAND: (Inaudible).
FORDHAM: It's an unlikely place for an attorney-client meeting, but Carol Litherland is here with her lawyer, both of them with muddy feet, looking over burned buildings.
LITHERLAND: What you see is, you know, the crumpled-up roofing. You see; you know, the...
ANTONIA ROYBAL-MACK: Three to four feet of debris.
LITHERLAND: Yeah, three or four...
FORDHAM: Litherland and her husband have lived on this ranch for more than three decades.
LITHERLAND: We had home births for our children up in the mountains, so lots of memories.
FORDHAM: Almost exactly a year ago, the fire swept furiously hot through their land, destroying the family home, the lodge where they were married.
LITHERLAND: I can still picture it very, very well. And, you know, there's times where, you know, you'll dream at night and you'll think, like, it's still there.
FORDHAM: Since then, she's filled in copious paperwork demanded by her insurance and government agencies, but says she's got little help.
LITHERLAND: It's frustrating not to be any further along than this. I mean, at this point, our house still stands there. The debris has not been removed. It's easy to get discouraged.
FORDHAM: This is where lawyer Antonia Roybal-Mack comes in. She rolls around in a bright blue Jeep with her law firm's logo on the side.
ROYBAL-MACK: People have applied for all of these programs. None of them have come through. All of them need a tremendous amount of paperwork. So it's just fire fatigue at this point.
FORDHAM: Because the fire began as escaped prescribed burns by a federal agency, the U.S. Forest Service, the federal government took responsibility, and Congress passed a law promising compensation. It appropriated nearly $4 billion. Roybal-Mack says she's been hired by hundreds of households and other entities like municipalities to put a number on their loss. But the claims process is complicated.
ROYBAL-MACK: We can't give our clients any certainty on this is what it is. This is how it looks. This is your path. This is what we expect to see happen.
FORDHAM: That's because the rules aren't finalized. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is running this compensation program. It issued interim regulations last year. But after hundreds of public comments raising concerns about things like a cap of 25% on the value of trees, the agency has no date for a final version.
ROYBAL-MACK: FEMA is saying trust us that we are going to do right by you, but we're not going to give you a rule, and we're not going to have a guidebook as to how we're all going to play this game.
FORDHAM: FEMA says a final rule isn't necessary to start making claims.
PAULA GUTIERREZ: We're encouraging everyone just to submit a claim.
FORDHAM: This is Paula Gutierrez, a local hired by FEMA who will work as an advocate for claimants. The agency is expecting as many as 30,000 claims.
GUTIERREZ: They're going to have the support that they need in order to kind of, you know, get the compensation that they really deserve.
FORDHAM: FEMA will begin processing simpler claims before issuing final rules. The lawyer, Roybal-Mack, is compiling reports from builders, hydrologists and arborists for that claims process. But...
ROYBAL-MACK: In the event we sue the federal government, we will have the evidence necessary to do that.
FORDHAM: She's from the county of Mora, which was hit hard by the fire. Her father's ranch burned. And as we ride around, she says there's some social pressure.
ROYBAL-MACK: If I screw this up, I can't go to church here anymore. And I really like to go to church in Mora.
FORDHAM: On the ranch, Litherland feeds a half-dozen cows.
(SOUNDBITE OF COW MOOING)
FORDHAM: They're planning to sell them.
LITHERLAND: We honestly just need to turn our attention to getting our home rebuilt.
FORDHAM: Later, a caseworker will add notes and photographs from here to her file, one among many piles of paper representing someone's hopes of getting a life back. For NPR News, I'm Alice Fordham near Rociada, N.M. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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2023-04-18T15:58:23+00:00
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wyomingpublicmedia.org
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-04-17/a-year-after-new-mexicos-biggest-wildfire-victims-have-yet-to-see-billions-in-aid
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Rumer Willis is preparing for the upcoming birth of her first child and she’s following in her mother's footsteps.
The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas, is giving fans a look into her birth plan.
"I think it was always my plan to do it unmedicated. That's how my mom did it, and I grew up knowing that. That was always just a part of what I wanted to create. But I think it's so individual," the actress tells People.
"The biggest lesson I've learned so far, during this transition to motherhood, is about surrender so ideally, I'm planning for a home birth, but if at any point someone was like, 'It's a little risky, or maybe not,' then I'd be like, 'cool, let's adapt and change,'" she adds.
In Demi’s memoir, Inside Out, the 60-year-old actress opened up about giving birth to her children naturally and wanting to "feel every sensation."
The Ghost star recalled giving birth to Rumer, writing, "I wanted the exact opposite experience to the one my mom had: I wanted to feel every sensation, to be completely present and conscious for every moment of the delivery, no matter how painful."
Moore had all three of her daughters, Rumer, Tallulah and Scout, at home without medication and, in her memoir, said she had to switch doctors to find one who would approve of her birth plan and not use medication to ease the pain.
On Tuesday, Rumer posted a video to Instagram to promote a massager that she’s a fan of and discussed her birth plans.
She captioned the video, "Rumer Has It: Mama Rue Favorite @perimom.perineal.massager. GUYS This is a game changer. This is not a ad just straight up the most magical tool. I feel so much more prepared for my non medicated birth because of this thing. If you have any questions DM me. Happy to share and talk about it."
Rumer shared her exciting pregnancy news on Instagram in December, captioning her slideshow of photos with a seedling emoji. The baby will be the couple's first child, officially making Demi and Rumer's dad, Bruce Willis, grandparents.
Rumer had her baby shower last month in Los Angeles and was a vision in a white dress at the event, posing for photos with her family and friends.
The star-studded guest list included Demi, stepmother, Emma Heming, and her sisters, Tallulah, Scout, Evelyn and Mabel. Influencer Stephanie Shepherd and Dancing With the Stars alum Peta Murgatroyd were also on hand to celebrate the occasion.
Bruce was not in photographs from the event. In February, Bruce's family announced that the actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, nearly a year after revealing that he was battling aphasia, a condition that affects communication.
In March, however, the family all got together to celebrate the actor's 68th birthday. Bruce celebrated his big day with his wife, Emma, ex-wife, Demi, and his five children, and the beautifully blended family commemorated the occasion with cake and singing.
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2023-04-05T23:22:51+00:00
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ktvb.com
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https://www.ktvb.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/rumer-willis-is-planning-to-have-an-unmedicated-birth-just-like-mom-demi-moore/603-b670d740-d115-42a1-bf4d-80a5630f91f5
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
1-2-9-6
(one, two, nine, six)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
1-2-9-6
(one, two, nine, six)
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2022-06-27T19:50:33+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Day-game-17268754.php
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Meta trims election misinformation efforts as midterms loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook owner Meta is quietly curtailing some of the safeguards designed to thwart voting misinformation or foreign interference in U.S. elections as the November midterm vote approaches.
It’s a sharp departure from the social media giant’s multibillion-dollar efforts to enhance the accuracy of posts about U.S. elections and regain trust from lawmakers and the public after their outrage over learning the company had exploited people’s data and allowed falsehoods to overrun its site during the 2016 campaign.
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
“They’re not talking about it,” said former Facebook policy director Katie Harbath, now the CEO of the tech and policy firm Anchor Change. “Best case scenario: They’re still doing a lot behind the scenes. Worst case scenario: They pull back, and we don’t know how that’s going to manifest itself for the midterms on the platforms.”
Since last year, Meta has shut down an examination into how falsehoods are amplified in political ads on Facebook by indefinitely banishing the researchers from the site.
CrowdTangle, the online tool that the company offered to hundreds of newsrooms and researchers so they could identify trending posts and misinformation across Facebook or Instagram, is now inoperable on some days.
Public communication about the company’s response to election misinformation has gone decidedly quiet. Between 2018 and 2020, the company released more than 30 statements that laid out specifics about how it would stifle U.S. election misinformation, prevent foreign adversaries from running ads or posts around the vote and subdue divisive hate speech.
Top executives hosted question and answer sessions with reporters about new policies. CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote Facebook posts promising to take down false voting information and authored opinion articles calling for more regulations to tackle foreign interference in U.S. elections via social media.
But this year Meta has only released a one-page document outlining plans for the fall elections, even as potential threats to the vote remain clear. Several Republican candidates are pushing false claims about the U.S. election across social media. In addition, Russia and China continue to wage aggressive social media propaganda campaigns aimed at further political divides among American audiences.
Meta says that elections remain a priority and that policies developed in recent years around election misinformation or foreign interference are now hard-wired into company operations.
“With every election, we incorporate what we’ve learned into new processes and have established channels to share information with the government and our industry partners,” Meta spokesman Tom Reynolds said.
He declined to say how many employees would be on the project to protect U.S. elections full time this year.
During the 2018 election cycle, the company offered tours and photos and produced head counts for its election response war room. But The New York Times reported the number of Meta employees working on this year’s election had been cut from 300 to 60, a figure Meta disputes.
Reynolds said Meta will pull hundreds of employees who work across 40 of the company’s other teams to monitor the upcoming vote alongside the election team, with its unspecified number of workers.
The company is continuing many initiatives it developed to limit election misinformation, such as a fact-checking program started in 2016 that enlists the help of news outlets to investigate the veracity of popular falsehoods spreading on Facebook or Instagram. The Associated Press is part of Meta’s fact-checking program.
This month, Meta also rolled out a new feature for political ads that allows the public to search for details about how advertisers target people based on their interests across Facebook and Instagram.
Yet, Meta has stifled other efforts to identify election misinformation on its sites.
It has stopped making improvements to CrowdTangle, a website it offered to newsrooms around the world that provides insights about trending social media posts. Journalists, fact-checkers and researchers used the website to analyze Facebook content, including tracing popular misinformation and who is responsible for it.
That tool is now “dying,” former CrowdTangle CEO Brandon Silverman, who left Meta last year, told the Senate Judiciary Committee this spring.
Silverman told the AP that CrowdTangle had been working on upgrades that would make it easier to search the text of internet memes, which can often be used to spread half-truths and escape the oversight of fact-checkers, for example.
“There’s no real shortage of ways you can organize this data to make it useful for a lot of different parts of the fact-checking community, newsrooms and broader civil society,” Silverman said.
Not everyone at Meta agreed with that transparent approach, Silverman said. The company has not rolled out any new updates or features to CrowdTangle in more than a year, and it has experienced hourslong outages in recent months.
Meta also shut down efforts to investigate how misinformation travels through political ads.
The company indefinitely revoked access to Facebook for a pair of New York University researchers who they said collected unauthorized data from the platform. The move came hours after NYU professor Laura Edelson said she shared plans with the company to investigate the spread of disinformation on the platform around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, which is now the subject of a House investigation.
“What we found, when we looked closely, is that their systems were probably dangerous for a lot of their users,” Edelson said.
Privately, former and current Meta employees say exposing those dangers around the American elections have created public and political backlash for the company.
Republicans routinely accuse Facebook of unfairly censoring conservatives, some of whom have been kicked off for breaking the company’s rules. Democrats, meanwhile, regularly complain the tech company hasn’t gone far enough to curb disinformation.
“It’s something that’s so politically fraught, they’re more trying to shy away from it than jump in head first.” said Harbath, the former Facebook policy director. “They just see it as a big old pile of headaches.”
Meanwhile, the possibility of regulation in the U.S. no longer looms over the company, with lawmakers failing to reach any consensus over what oversight the multibillion-dollar company should be subjected to.
Free from that threat, Meta’s leaders have devoted the company’s time, money and resources to a new project in recent months.
Zuckerberg dived into this massive rebranding and reorganization of Facebook last October, when he changed the company’s name to Meta Platforms Inc. He plans to spend years and billions of dollars evolving his social media platforms into a nascent virtual reality construct called the “metaverse” — sort of like the internet brought to life, rendered in 3D.
His public Facebook page posts now focus on product announcements, hailing artificial intelligence, and photos of him enjoying life. News about election preparedness is announced in company blog posts not written by him.
In one of Zuckerberg’s posts last October, after an ex-Facebook employee leaked internal documents showing how the platform magnifies hate and misinformation, he defended the company. He also reminded his followers that he had pushed Congress to modernize regulations around elections for the digital age.
“I know it’s frustrating to see the good work we do get mischaracterized, especially for those of you who are making important contributions across safety, integrity, research and product,” he wrote on Oct. 5. “But I believe that over the long term if we keep trying to do what’s right and delivering experiences that improve people’s lives, it will be better for our community and our business.”
It was the last time he discussed the Menlo Park, California-based company’s election work in a public Facebook post.
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Associated Press technology writer Barbara Ortutay contributed to this report.
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Which laptop tote bag is best?
What better way to celebrate heading back into the office than with a stylish new bag? Laptop tote bags are a trendy cross between a laptop bag and the more traditional briefcase. Laptop tote bags, aside from being stylish, are a great bag solution for business people on the go. They are designed to carry your laptop plus a few accessories and personal belongings.
The ECOSUSI Laptop Tote is a top pick due to it being as stylish as it is functional.
What to know before you buy a laptop tote bag
Laptop tote vs. traditional laptop bag or briefcase
Laptop tote bags are normally quite a bit more stylish than your traditional laptop bag or briefcase, but this isn’t the only thing that sets them apart. Most laptop tote bags are “black-hole bags,” or bags that either consist of one main compartment or one main compartment plus an interior laptop sleeve. Compare this design to traditional laptop bags or laptop briefcases and it’s easy to see the difference.
Laptop tote bag material
Laptop tote bags can come in a variety of materials. It’s recommended that you take into consideration your own personal needs from the bag when picking out which laptop tote you want.
If you will be taking the bag on a commute, it’s best to buy a bag that is at least water-resistant, especially if you live in a place that has a rainy climate.
A lot of laptop bags are made out of faux leather, which is soft to the touch and easy to clean. Faux leather will also provide some water resistance. Canvas is still a popular material for laptop tote bags and is well-loved for its style and durability, but beware that canvas can get dirty easily and is not water-resistant.
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Most laptop tote bags have a similar base structure to them but come in a variety of sizes. They are rectangular in shape and are meant to be worn over the shoulder, much like a messenger bag or a standard laptop bag.
Since laptop tote bags come in a variety of sizes, it’s important that you pick the size that will work best for you. The most important thing to consider is the size of your laptop, as most laptop tote bags are either made to fit 13-inch or 15-inch laptops.
What to look for in a quality laptop tote bag
Additional pockets and compartments
One of the most important features of any bag is how it is organized. Most laptop tote bags come with a few interior or exterior pockets for carrying things like keys or money, but some will only come with the open interior pocket meant for carrying a laptop.
If you plan on using your laptop tote bag as a commuter or day bag, it’s best to purchase one that has extra space and compartments for all of your necessities.
Form meets function
Laptop tote bags are meant to be stylish, but with the right laptop tote bag, you won’t have to sacrifice function just for the aesthetic. Look for a laptop tote bag that has the look that you want with a material that will last a long time.
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Especially if you plan on carrying your laptop tote bag on the daily, you are going to want to make sure that it is as comfortable as possible. Laptop tote bags that have multiple carrying options, such as a handle or a padded shoulder strap, are best.
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Laptop tote bags can range from $60-$150.
Laptop tote bag FAQ
How do you clean a faux leather laptop tote bag?
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What should I be able to carry with a laptop tote bag?
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What’s the best laptop tote bag to buy?
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Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top laptop tote bag for the money
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What you need to know: This tote is great for teachers or office workers who need to carry around a lot of things throughout the day.
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What you should consider: Some users have reported that the bag shipped with a bad smell, but the scent subsided after a few days.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TRANSACTION INCLUDES $34 BILLION OF DEPOSITS, $13 BILLION IN LOANS, AND $25 BILLION IN CASH, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY ACCRETIVE TO BOTH EARNINGS PER SHARE AND TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE
DEAL DESIGNED TO ADD A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF LOW-COST DEPOSITS, GREATLY REDUCE OUR RELIANCE ON WHOLESALE BORROWINGS, INCREASE C&I LOANS, AND RESULT IN A MEANINGFULLY LOWER LOAN-TO-DEPOSIT RATIO
SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATES NEW FLAGSTAR BANK'S TRANSFORMATION TO A HIGH-PERFORMING COMMERCIAL BANK
TRANSACTION DOES NOT INCLUDE SIGNATURE'S DIGITAL BANKING OR CRYPTO DEPOSITS OR ITS FUND BANKING BUSINESS
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB) (the "Company") today announced that its bank subsidiary, Flagstar Bank, N.A. (the "Bank") has acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank ("Signature") from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). All regulatory approvals, including approval from the OCC, have been obtained, and the transaction has closed.
The Bank acquired only certain financially and strategically complementary parts of Signature that are intended to enhance our future growth. Under terms of the Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the "Agreement") with the FDIC, the Bank:
- Purchased assets of approximately $38 billion, including cash totaling approximately $25 billion and approximately $13 billion in loans. Included in the $25 billion of cash is $2.7 billion arising from a discounted bid to net asset value.
- Assumed liabilities approximating $36 billion, including deposits of approximately $34 billion and other liabilities of approximately $2 billion.
- The Company is working on an agreement to sub-service the legacy Signature multi-family, commercial real estate ("CRE"), and other loans it did not acquire.
- Also included in the transaction is Signature's wealth-management and broker-dealer business.
The deal includes all of legacy Signature's core bank deposit relationships, including both the New York and the West Coast Private Client teams, as well as the wealth management and broker-dealer business. The Private Client teams account for the majority of deposits we assumed.
The Company plans to use its significant liquidity position to pay down a substantial amount of its wholesale borrowings, leaving the balance sheet in an even stronger cash position.
The purchased loans consist exclusively of commercial and industrial loans ("C&I"). The Company did not acquire any digital asset banking or crypto-related assets or deposits, nor did it acquire loans or deposits related to the fund banking banking business.
In connection with the transaction, the Bank will take over all of Signature's branches. This includes 30 branches in the New York City metro area and several branches on the West Coast. These branches will open tomorrow morning and operate under the Flagstar Bank brand.
On the lending side, the Bank added several attractive new verticals, including middle market specialty finance, healthcare lending and SBA lending, while adding to its existing verticals in mortgage warehouse lending, as well as traditional C&I lending.
Commenting on the transaction, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Cangemi stated, "I would like to first and foremost extend a warm welcome to all of our new employees joining us from Signature. Over the past 20 years, Signature and New York Community have operated in the same markets and we have great respect and admiration for the employee base. Secondly, I would like to welcome our new customers and assure them that they are supported by an organization that has been a mainstay in its communities since 1859. We look forward to serving each of you and the new communities which we have entered."
Mr. Cangemi continued, "This transaction continues our transformation from a predominantly multi-family lender to a diversified full-service commercial bank. It builds upon and accelerates the transformation set in motion by the merger of New York Community and Flagstar, and we believe the financial metrics are extremely attractive. The deal is expected to significantly strengthen our deposit base, lower the loan-to-deposit ratio, provide the opportunity to pay down a substantial amount of our wholesale funding, and further diversify our loan portfolio away from CRE loans and more toward commercial loans. Financially, the deal is expected to be significantly accretive to both earnings per share and to tangible book value per share. The net interest margin expands due to lower funding costs, the additional deposits reduce the loan-to-deposit ratio to less than 90%, improves our profitability ratios, adds liquidity, and we maintain strong pro-forma capital ratios."
Further, he added, "Both the Company and the Bank were well positioned prior to the recent market turmoil, with strong capital, a stable retail deposit franchise, and ample liquidity. Moreover, our asset quality metrics remain solid, as they have over multiple business cycles. After this transaction, we will be even better positioned to deal with any residual market issues, including by now operating with a significantly lower loan-to-deposit ratio. Overall, we are happy that our conservative business model and balance sheet put us in a position to quickly consummate this important transaction."
Indicative Key Financial Metrics:*
- Pro-forma assets: $111 billion
- Pro-forma deposits: $91 billion
- Pro-forma loans: $81 billion
- Expected earnings per share accretion: +20%
- Expected tangible book value accretion: +15%
- Substantial improvement in the net interest margin
- Loan-to-deposit improves to 88% from 120%
- Pro-forma capital ratios remain strong
*Pro-forma assumptions based on NYCB data as of December 31, 2022 and Signature data as of March 17, 2023 (as provided by the FDIC).
Jefferies LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisors to New York Community in connection with the transaction. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP acted as legal advisor.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the transaction at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Monday, March 20, 2023. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8293 (for domestic calls) or (201) 689-8349 (for international calls) and asking for "New York Community Bancorp" or "NYCB". A replay will be available approximately three hours following completion of the call through 11:59 pm on March 24, 2023 and may be accessed by calling (877) 660-6853 (domestic) or (201) 612-7415 (international) and providing the following conference ID: 13737338. In addition, the conference call will be webcast at ir.myNYCB.com, and archived through 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2023.
About New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York with regional headquarters in Troy, Michigan. At December 31, 2022, the Company had $90.1 billion of assets, $69.0 billion of loans, deposits of $58.7 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8.8 billion.
Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates 395 branches across nine states, including strong footholds in the Northeast and Midwest and exposure to high growth markets in the Southeast and West Coast. Flagstar Mortgage operates nationally through a wholesale network of approximately 3,000 third-party mortgage originators.
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. has market-leading positions in several national businesses, including multi-family lending, mortgage origination and servicing, and warehouse lending. The Company is the second-largest multi-family portfolio lender in the country and the leading multi-family portfolio lender in the New York City market area, where it specializes in rent-regulated, non-luxury apartment buildings. Flagstar Mortgage is the 8th largest bank originator of residential mortgages for the 12-months ending December 31, 2022, while we are the industry's 6th largest sub-servicer of mortgage loans nationwide, servicing 1.4 million accounts with $346 billion in unpaid principal balances. Additionally, the Company is the 2nd largest mortgage warehouse lender nationally based on total commitments.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This release and the associated conference call may include forward–looking statements by the Company and our authorized officers pertaining to such matters as our goals, intentions, and expectations regarding revenues, earnings, loan production, asset quality, capital levels, and acquisitions, among other matters; our estimates of future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; our assessments of probable losses on loans; our assessments of interest rate and other market risks; and our ability to achieve our financial and other strategic goals, including those related to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which was completed on December 1, 2022, and our ongoing strategic relationship with Figure Technologies, Inc.
Forward–looking statements are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Additionally, forward–looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; the Company does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update our forward–looking statements. Furthermore, because forward–looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in our statements, and our future performance could differ materially from our historical results.
Our forward–looking statements are subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the length of time that the pandemic continues, the potential imposition of future shelter in place orders or additional restrictions on travel in the future, the effect of the pandemic on the general economy and on the businesses of our borrowers and their ability to make payments on their obligations, the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by federal, state, and local governments; the inability of employees to work due to illness, quarantine, or government mandates; general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities markets; changes in interest rates; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non–financial institutions; changes in legislation, regulations, and policies; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties and/or are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties with respect to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, which was completed on December 1, 2022, our ongoing restructuring of our mortgage business, and our ongoing strategic relationship with Figure Technologies, Inc.; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company or any other party to the Flagstar or Figure Technologies, Inc. transactions; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transactions will not be realized when expected or at all; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in or as a result of the transactions within the expected timeframes or at all; revenues following the transactions may be lower than expected, and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of any of the parties to the Figure Technologies, Inc. strategic relationship to terminate the agreements governing such relationship; and there can be no assurance that the Community Benefits Agreement entered into with NCRC, which was contingent upon the closing of the Company's merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., will achieve the results or outcome originally expected or anticipated by us as a result of changes to our business strategy, performance of the U.S. economy, or changes to the laws and regulations affecting us, our customers, communities we serve, and the U.S. economy (including, but not limited to, tax laws and regulations).
More information regarding some of these factors is provided in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and in other SEC reports we file. Our forward–looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss in this news release, on our conference call, during investor presentations, or in our SEC filings, which are accessible on our website and at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
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As a kindergarten teacher on “Abbott Elementary,” she can get an unruly class to sit up and listen. And that’s exactly what Sheryl Lee Ralph did at the Emmys — capturing the attention of a packed theater and a global TV audience with a stirring acceptance speech for the ages.
It was the first Emmy (and nomination) for stage and screen veteran Ralph, at 66, and she made the most of it, delivering the ultimate feel-good moment of an Emmy show that sometimes felt flat or uneven, despite the well-known comic talents of host Kenan Thompson and the return of a pre-pandemic crowd.
It was a show that rewarded previous winners in several major categories. “Succession" and “Ted Lasso,” the big winners in drama and comedy, were repeat winners, as were a number of actors.
Still, there were new and groundbreaking wins like that of actor Lee Jung-jae of “Squid Game,” the first Asian to win the award and a major breakthrough for a foreign-language show along with Hwang Dong-hyuk's prize for directing. There was Ralph's acting prize and Quinta Brunson’s writing award for “Abbott Elementary." And then there was winner Lizzo, crying as she reminded her audience of the urgency of young people being able to see people who look like them represented in media and culture.
A few notable moments of the night:
A TEACHER SCHOOLS HER AUDIENCE
Sheryl Lee Ralph had already broken into tears before the show, when she’d been handed a tablet on the carpet with a recorded message of support from a beloved aunt. She declared that no matter what happened inside, she’d already won. Luckily, Ralph had more winning to do. Declared the victor for supporting actress in a comedy, she ascended the stage and sang the powerful opening to “Endangered Species” by Dianne Reeves: “I am an endangered species but I sing no victim’s song. I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs.” She then admonished anyone watching who'd ever had a dream, to not give up. “This is what believing looks like,” she said. Sometimes it’s not clear early on what the big moment of an awards night will be. On this Emmy night, it was clear.
NO ‘CROWN,’ BUT A SUCCESSION
Two actresses have already won Emmys for playing the late Queen Elizabeth II on the same show, “The Crown.” Will there be a third, when Imelda Staunton takes over, after Claire Foy and Olivia Colman? In any case, “The Crown,” last year’s drama winner, was not in contention this year, and “Succession” was able to win its second prize, after winning in 2020. It was not the only repeat winner, by far. “Ted Lasso” repeated last year’s win as best comedy, as did its star, Jason Sudeikis, and supporting actor Brett Goldstein. Other repeats: Zendaya of “Euphoria,” repeating her prize from 2020, and Jean Smart, who won her second comedy actress award for “Hacks.” There had been thoughts of an “Abbott Elementary” upset in the comedy category, but it was not to be.
LIZZO’S POIGNANT REMINDER
She was visibly blown away by Ralph’s speech, but soon Lizzo was onstage for her own emotional win for her competition series, “Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls,” in which contestants vie to be her backup dancers, beating out frequent winner “Ru Paul’s Drag Race.” The singer gave a compelling lesson on how crucial representation is in our pop culture. “When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media,” she said. “Someone fat like me, Black like me, beautiful like me.” She said she eventually did, but SHE had to be that person. Lizzo gave a shout-out to her dancers up in the balcony. “This is for the big girls!” she said.
MARTIN SHORT GETS IN A DIG
There wasn’t a lot of politics mentioned in Monday night's show, but “Only Murders in the Building” star Martin Short managed to get in a dig at a favorite target on some awards nights, Donald Trump. "Really, what an audience you are,” Short said. “I wish I could box you up and take you home, like classified White House documents.” Co-star Steve Martin decided to get things back to the main reason for the evening. “Have you or someone you love ever considered a reverse mortgage?” he quipped.
HEADING HOME
When Jerrod Carmichael won best writing for a comedy special with his “Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel,” he decided to end the evening then and there on a high note, saying he was going home. “I made something that was of great personal consequence to me and this definitely contributes to the meaning of it," he said of his very personal special. “I’m not like a sore winner, but I’m gonna go home because I can’t top this right now.”
ABOUT THOSE THANK-YOU CAPTIONS
It seemed like a good idea — leading up to the Emmys, nominees were told to send in written lists of people they’d like to thank, to be used in captioning, so their eventual speeches could be more creative, unencumbered by all those names. In reality, though, only some winners had the captioning, and even those who did proceeded to thank a long list of people anyway, making it all feel rather moot.
IF YOU’RE GONNA GET PLAYED OFF, DANCE!
Jennifer Coolidge was a sentimental favorite to win for “The White Lotus,” and when she did, regaling the audience about a lavender bath she’d taken that day that had an unforeseen effect, she quickly ran out of time with more to say. When the music wouldn’t stop despite her pleading “Wait, hold on!,” she just decided to smile and boogey along with it. The crowd roared.
OR NOT:
Matthew Macfadyen of “Succession,” winner for supporting actor in a drama, was also played off, but he didn’t dance. No, this is Tom Wambsgans, so he's no doubt quietly humiliated and enraged and who knows what'll happen next season.
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2022-09-13T07:19:11+00:00
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New tech support training program announced at IT Nation Connect 2022
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Job seekers with an interest in working in technology and a desire to enhance their digital skills are invited to apply for their Ticket to Tech, a new career training initiative from ConnectWise, the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers, and CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce.
Ticket to Tech will link ConnectWise partners with a talented new crop of job-ready tech learners seeking employment. The program was revealed today at IT Nation Connect 2022, a premier thought-leadership conference for technology solution providers presented by ConnectWise.
The first pilot cohort of 35 job seekers begins this month with training in the technical skills needed for success in entry-level tech support jobs, coupled with durable skills training in critical thinking, problem solving, communications and related areas. Nine additional cohorts are planned for early 2023.
"Tech support professionals have greater responsibilities, and greater skills requirements, than ever," said Amy Kardel, senior vice president, strategic workforce relationships, CompTIA. "They are actively engaged in cloud computing, cybersecurity, data, networking and other disciplines, making tech support the ideal learning ground for career advancement."
Ticket to Tech students will prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam, the industry standard for launching an IT career, and train on the ConnectWise Manage® platform. Career readiness skills, including LinkedIn and social media lessons, mock interviews and resume assistance, are all included in the 17-week program.
Graduates will have two pathways to employment:
- Traditional full-time hire to fill open desktop support positions.
- Apprenticeship, where they will be full-time employees who receive additional training, structured, on-the-job learning, mentorship and will earn a nationally recognized credential from the U.S. Department of Labor.
"The industry is in need of skilled IT professionals. Providing a solid path to employment instills confidence while serving as a boon to the hiring market," said Jen Locklear, chief people officer at ConnectWise. "This pre-apprenticeship program is just the beginning; we're excited to watch it grow as the momentum builds. With a culture of positivity and learning embedded in the program, these talented and eager individuals will be assets to the entire industry."
IT Nation Evolve partners have the exclusive opportunity to join the employer contact list for graduates, working with the career services that will help students find employment, interview candidates and make hiring decisions.
Complete details on Ticket to Tech are available at http://comptia.org/T2T.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. Visit https://www.comptia.org/
ConnectWise is the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs) through unmatched software, services, community, and marketplace of integrations. ConnectWise offers an innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform—Asio™—which provides unmatched flexibility that fuels profitable, long-term growth for partners. ConnectWise enables TSPs to drive business efficiency with automation, IT documentation, and data management capabilities and increase revenue with remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and backup and disaster recovery technologies. For more information, visit connectwise.com.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
As students return from summer break, educators are cautiously adjusting and waiting to see how the new law governing lessons on gender and sexual orientation will be interpreted and enforced.
The new law, championed by Florida’s GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, bans lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade as well as material that is not deemed age-appropriate. Most educators do not expect a major change in lesson plans — one of the key reasons critics cited in saying the law was unnecessary was that teachers do not cover such subjects in early grades anyway.
But some worry it sets a tone that will leave LGBTQ teachers and kids feeling ostracized.
“The messaging of this law is horrible. It’s toxic, it’s discriminatory,” said Gretchen Robinson, a lesbian high school teacher in Orange County. “It targets, very obviously, LGBTQ students, it ‘others’ them, and that is not OK.”
Workshops about the law that her school district’s legal team held over the summer caused confusion. Some staff said they were told teachers in kindergarten through third grade could not display pride flags or photos of their same-sex spouses. The district later said the law only applied to classroom instruction and that the photos were allowed. It apologized for offering bad guidance with a hypothetical discussion.
Robinson said schools in her area had given out rainbow-colored lanyards and inclusion stickers, but she was not sure whether teachers would continue to wear or display them. She also worried that some teachers will “err on the side of caution and leave stuff out” during lessons.
The law attracted widespread attention and condemnation earlier this year when it worked its way through the Republican-controlled Statehouse. Critics dubbed it “Don’t Say Gay,” though it contains no bans on specific phrases and doesn’t bar material on sexual orientation considered age-appropriate for grades 4 and above.
Opponents say the law would stifle classroom discussion, arguing that it doesn’t clarify what could be deemed inappropriate. It also establishes an enforcement mechanism that invites parents to file lawsuits against districts, potentially heightening tensions between conservatives and school officials.
The Florida debate reflects one that is playing out nationwide, with fights in school boards and state legislatures over what and how children learn about race, gender, sexual orientation and American history. DeSantis and other Republicans have argued parents should be the ones in control of teaching their children about sexual orientation and gender identity.
DeSantis recently addressed some of the concerns at an unrelated news conference, saying: “You know I hear some people say, ‘Wow, school’s coming up. But, you know, Florida, they have parent’s rights in education, they banned CRT (critical race theory), all this stuff. People, how are they gonna know what to teach or whatever?’
“And I’m just thinking to myself, you know, you teach reading, math, science, the basic stuff. And you don’t teach gender ideology, CRT, the sexuality in the elementary schools. That’s not very difficult to know and that’s not very difficult to understand,” he said.
Educators say the state Department of Education has not yet explained clearly how the law will be enforced. In June the agency issued a memo on the law to school district superintendents, but it mostly contained a copy and paste of the legislative text. The agency did not immediately return an email seeking comment from AP.
“The guidance we’re giving people is that it is confusing and we don’t know how it’s going to be interpreted. But what we can do is care for kids and provide the good learning environment that they deserve,” said Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association union.
The law has been at the heart of a discussion over sex education materials in Miami-Dade County, which has the state’s largest school system. Some school board members said new textbooks showed pictures of condoms, diaphragms and intrauterine devices that were too graphic for middle school students.
When school officials sought the board’s approval for the new textbooks in April, after the law had passed, administrators said they would remove chapters that cover gender identity and sexuality. The board members approved the online textbooks, but then reversed their decision last month after coming under public pressure. The board reversed itself again last week to adopt the textbooks without the chapters on gender identity and sexuality.
In Palm Beach County, school officials say they reviewed books and have moved only a handful to a separate section not accessible to children in third grade and younger.
In various school districts, teachers have said they are worried about parents filing complaints over perceived violations while there’s still not much clarity around the new law.
Norma Schwartz, mother of a fifth grader and an eighth grader in Miami-Dade schools, said the law may cause some students, families and teachers to feel targeted.
“It goes against our mission and vision, to empower all children, not make them feel like they don’t belong,” said Schwartz, who is part of the Miami-Dade County Council PTA, which has opposed the law. “As far as parental rights, we are the PTA. We have been around for 100 years. We want parental engagement, we want to empower parents.”
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Fran Cartwright, chief nursing officer at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, one of two hospitals where nurses walked off the job on Monday.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Fran Cartwright, chief nursing officer at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, one of two hospitals where nurses walked off the job on Monday.
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(The Hill) – A Fox News reporter hugged her son on camera as he came out of a Denver high school where a shooting occurred on Wednesday.
Alicia Acuna, a reporter for the station’s Denver bureau, was reporting at the scene of East High School when she saw her son. She took a moment from her work to hug him and ask him if he was alright.
“There’s no way you would have let your kid walk by,” Acuna said, referring to her brief pause in her reporting.
She said her son kept her updated about what was happening at the school, and her sister was passing on information that she was getting from her daughter.
Local police are searching for a teenager who they say shot two administrators at the school while being patted down before fleeing. The administrators were taken to the hospital with one in serious but stable condition and the other in surgery in critical condition.
Police said the student used a handgun and fired multiple shots.
Acuna has a total of three children who are students at the school, and two who graduated from it. All of her children were able to leave the school safely.
She said she was sitting at her desk working on a different story when she received texts from her son detailing the situation. The son said he was at a school assembly when police and ambulances arrived and officers began guarding the doors.
Acuna said her niece was hiding in a closet while texting with her mother.
She said she asked the school’s superintendent about the “safety plan” the alleged shooter was under, in which he was scheduled to be searched at the start of school every day. The journalist said she and many other parents were unaware that their children were going to school with someone who needed to be patted down regularly.
She said the superintendent said other parents were not told about the safety plan to protect the student’s privacy.
“As a parent, my question is, what about the safety and the concerns that we have for all of our students going in?” Acuna said. “So, there’s a tremendous amount of frustration right now with regard to this student safety plan that we didn’t know about.”
Sandra Smith, who was co-anchoring coverage of the shooting, told Acuna when she saw her son that she could step aside if she needed to. John Roberts, the other anchor, also later told Acuna that she could go be with her son or bring him to her if she needed.
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Since the Inflation Reduction Act passed on August 16, 2022, the United States has seen new growth in energy and transport sectors which could help reduce the national carbon footprint.
Lawmakers designed the Inflation Reduction Act to give U.S. energy manufacturing a better edge against competitors like China, by improving domestic supply chains and targeting high-pollution sectors like U.S. transportation for overhaul.
The act brought a 30% discount on residential solar installations by way of a new tax credit.
It's spurred significant investment in electric vehicle and battery production: More than 80 clean energy manufacturing facilities have broken ground in the last year, representing more investment in one year than in the seven preceding years combined.
The law also brought in new support for batteries to help store more power from wind and solar sources, and more experimental technologies like hydrogen fuel.
Experts say the biggest impact of the law is likely to come over the next few years, as investment and consumer sentiment translates more into working products.
SEE MORE: Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energy
Critically, the nationwide development of the Inflation Reduction Act is expected to cause notable changes in the trajectory of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Emissions from transportation and electricity generation, respectively, are the two greatest shares of pollution in the U.S.
The act is expected to cut U.S. emissions by as much as 41% by 2030, according to recent analysis by Princeton University. The figure is short of the 50%-52% reduction the White House wants to achieve from 2005 emissions levels.
A transition toward more renewable energy requires that the U.S. grid adapt to new requirements: It will have to accept more input from new renewable installations, and meet increased demand from a rising share of electric vehicles.
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FULL INTERVIEW: FEMA, SBA reps discuss storm assistance
Representatives with FEMA and SBA sat down with us for a live interview on Tuesday to discuss upcoming deadlines for storm assistance following the deadly tornadoes earlier this year.
How to Apply for a Disaster Assistance Loan – YouTube
Additional information from U.S. Small Business Administration:
Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs): Bedford, Chester, Clay, Coffee, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, DeKalb, Fayette, Henderson, Hickman, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Madison, Marshall, Maury, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Warren, Williamson and Wilson in Tennessee; Lauderdale, in Alabama; Crittenden and Mississippi in Arkansas; Allen and Monroe in Kentucky; and Alcorn, Benton, Tippah and Tishomingo in Mississippi.
What’s available:
Only Primary Counties* in the declaration (*Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties in Tennessee) can apply for the following loans with SBA:
- Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible. Max. loan 2 million dollars.
- Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles. Residents that sustained physical damages need to register with FEMA first. Max. loan $200,000 for homeowners (primary residence) & $40,000 for personal property including renters.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is June 6, 2023.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
All businesses and private non-profit organizations qualifying in primary counties (including Tipton, Haywood and Hardeman in Western Tennessee) and contiguous counties (including Shelby (Memphis), Lauderdale and Fayette) may apply with SBA for EIDL without any proof of physical damages.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period. Max. loan 2 million dollars.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is January 8, 2024.
SBA is operating several Business Recovery Centers to assist business owners and residents in filling out a disaster loan application and providing one-on-one help and program information. The centers are operating as indicated below until further notice:
Business Recovery Center Tipton County
Dyersburg State Community College
Learning Resource Center and Student Center, Room 183
3149 Highway 51 S.
Covington, TN, 38019
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Business Recovery Center Macon County
Macon County Emergency Communications District
898 Highway 52 East
Lafayette, TN 37083
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Business Recovery Center McNairy County
The Latta Theater Visitor Center
205 W. Court Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Business Recovery Center Rutherford County
Rutherford County Historic Courthouse
One Public Square Suite 303
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Please note that SBA has staff available to assist you at ALL FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened and managed by FEMA.
To locate a DRC in Alabama close to you please go to the following link:
For public inquiries and questions – information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services) or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ and should apply under SBA declaration # 17866.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is June 6, 2023. Available for Hardeman, Haywood and Tipton counties and all other primary counties in the Declaration (see attached Fact Sheet & Press Release).
The deadline to return economic injury applications is January 8, 2024. Available for all declared primary counties (in your area Hardeman, Haywood and Tipton) and all contiguous counties (in your areas Crockett, Fayette, Lauderdale, Madison and Shelby in Tennessee) (see attached Fact Sheet & Press Release).
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ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TQIntelligence, a National Science Foundation-funded organization transforming behavioral healthcare for at-risk youth through artificial intelligence (AI) and voice recognition technology, today announces it is appointing Mark Feinberg as its new Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2022.
Mark has held multiple executive leadership positions before joining the TQIntelligence team where he helped lead multiple teams from growth stage to exit. He is also a partner in Feinberg Capital Advisory services, a boutique investment and advisory firm. In this new position, Mark will assume various responsibilities to support the unparalleled growth the organization is experiencing.
"The addition of Mark to our team is the right step for TQIntelligence, as we continue to grow," said Dr. Yared Alemu, founder and CEO of TQIntelligence. "Mark's background and experience will not only support, but develop, strengthen, and expand partnerships, allowing our technology to help those who need mental health support, and the mental health provider community."
Mark is a mental health advocate and is passionate about social justice and mental health access in underserved communities, and recently resigned his role as chief executive officer at two ventured-back tech companies to focus his attention on the growing mental epidemic.
"I am thrilled to join such a talented team of innovators and mental health experts at a critical time when our country faces unparalleled mental health challenges," said Mark, "TQIntelligence's powerful solution is instrumental in transforming behavioral healthcare services for children and at-risk youth. This organization has and will continue to save lives and enable an increased level and quality of care."
TQIntelligence is a voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology company eliminating disparities in mental health treatment, which are primary sources of chronic poverty and educational underachievement. By leveraging voice biomarkers and AI technology, TQIntelligence objectively identifies pediatric trauma and emotional distress, notifying therapists in real-time, during sessions. The technology also remotely monitors patients to support therapist management of high-risk patients. Based in Atlanta, TQIntelligence's early research and ongoing product development have been supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Family Ties Enterprises, Georgia HOPE, Thompson Family and Child Focus, Google for Startups, Google Black Founders Fund, Google Atlanta Founders Academy, Goodie Nation, Kravis Lab for Social Impact, ATDC, The Georgia Minority Business Development Agency, Jumpstart Foundry, Startup Health, Village Capital, ASCEND Atlanta, ACE and Invest Atlanta.
To learn more about TQIntelligence, visit: https://www.tqintelligence.com/
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today recognized global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), with its Excellence in Operations Award. This award highlights Broadridge's exemplary leadership and contributions to the financial services industry.
As a proud and trusted partner of SIFMA, Broadridge is honored to receive recognition for its continuous efforts to support the development of technology solutions that help drive the industry forward.
"Through its expertise, technology solutions and innovation, Broadridge continues to play a central role in the industry to drive transformation, accelerate digitization, and enable greater investor engagement," added SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. "Broadridge is also a major supporter of the SIFMA Foundation. With its technology powering the SIFMA Stock Market Game, amongst other initiatives, Broadridge helps us make meaningful inroads into our goal of fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets for individuals."
"At Broadridge, we recognize the importance of innovation in financial services to enable better financial lives," said Tim Gokey, Broadridge's Chief Executive Officer. "This award is a testament to Broadridge's focus on continuously driving innovation for all of our clients and for our work with so many SIFMA members to further strengthen their businesses."
Broadridge is a global Fintech leader that powers the critical infrastructure behind Governance, Capital Markets, Wealth & Investment Management. Its technology-driven solutions help power clients' mission-critical capabilities across technology, communications and operations.
Broadridge is recognized by numerous industry organizations for its innovative technology solutions and capabilities, including being recognized as a leader in Everest Group's inaugural Wealth Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023, being named to WealthTech 100's List for 2022 Innovative Companies, positioned as the overall leader in Financial Services Customer Communications Solutions, Aspire Customer Communications Management to Customer Experience Management Leaderboard 2023, named the 2022 Best Distributed-Ledger Technology Provider by WatersTechnology, winning the 2022 "Best Corporate Actions Technology" and "Best Asset Servicing Technology Product" by Asset Servicing Times, and being listed on the 2022 Chartis RiskTech100 in two categories, as well as the IDC FinTech Rankings for eight consecutive years. These accolades exemplify Broadridge's client-first culture, which is driving the development of powerful next-generation technologies and innovations.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with more than $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies.
Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than U.S. $9 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.
For more information about us and what we can do for you, please visit www.broadridge.com.
About SIFMA
SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry's one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrofuels provider Infinium has been named to Cleantech Group's 2023 Global Cleantech 100 list. The annual list recognizes the most innovative and promising companies moving toward net-zero.
Infinium electrofuels, also known as eFuels, are created using carbon dioxide (CO2) waste and renewable power-derived green hydrogen as inputs. Infinium's proprietary production process and catalysts convert these products into liquid fuels. Ultra-low carbon electrofuels contain no sulfur, are cleaner burning than petroleum-based fuels, and are produced with almost no greenhouse gas emissions.
Infinium eSAF and Infinium eDiesel can be used in today's planes, ships and trucks as an immediate replacement for carbon-intensive petroleum fuels without costly modifications to engines or distribution infrastructure. Infinium eNaphtha can be used in chemical and industrial processes for the creation of goods like plastics and solvents.
"Today, nearly a quarter of global CO2 emissions come from the transportation sector including aviation, long-haul trucking, and maritime shipping," said Robert Schuetzle, founder and CEO at Infinium. "Infinium electrofuels are designed to help those industries overcome the challenges they've historically faced in decarbonizing, and we are proud to have our efforts recognized through inclusion on the list."
The Global Cleantech 100 program has been running since 2009 and acknowledges the companies with the most promising ideas in cleantech. In formulating the list, Cleantech Group evaluated 15,753 prospective companies from 93 countries. The final 100 were chosen by a Global Cleantech 100 expert panel made up of leading investors, corporate, and industrial executives who are active in technology and innovation.
"This Global Cleantech 100 edition is remarkable for the number of businesses in it who represent solutions for some of the hardest of decarbonization challenges and those who are working on some of the critical materials issues coming our way, real soon," said Richard Youngman, CEO at Cleantech Group. "We salute not only these 100 companies, but all the thousands beyond, who are fighting the good fight."
About Infinium
Infinium is an electrofuels provider on a mission to decarbonize the world. Electrofuels are a new class of synthetic fuels made using renewable power and waste carbon dioxide, not petroleum or resources needed to produce food. Infinium electrofuels can be dropped into existing trucks, planes and ships, significantly reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions compared to fossil-based fuels. In addition to helping the transport industry meet carbon reduction goals, Infinium electrofuels are a lower carbon alternative for chemical processing, including plastics production. Learn why Amazon and other leading cleantech investors have chosen Infinium at www.infiniumco.com.
About Cleantech Group
Cleantech® Group provides research, consulting and events to catalyze opportunities for sustainable growth powered by innovation. At every stage from initial strategy to final deals, we bring corporate change makers, investors, governments and stakeholders from across the ecosystem the access and customized support they need to thrive in a more digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient future.
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a barrier for a firearm's chamber to ensure that the bolt remained retracted during the cleaning process," said an inventor, from Sparta, Wisc., "so I invented the FIREARM MAINTENANCE PLUG. My design ensures that a firearm cannot fire while cleaning which could allow for a more complete cleaning. It also can be used with laser bore sights and it can be used as a range flag."
The invention provides an effective way to keep the chamber open while cleaning and servicing a semi-auto firearm. In doing so, it allows a bore brush to be easily inserted into the weapon's chamber. It also protects the face and firing pin on the weapon's bolt during the cleaning process and it saves time and effort. The invention features a compact design that is easy to use with all firearms so it is ideal for firearm owners and gunsmiths. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-OSK-366, 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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2022-11-04T16:49:22+00:00
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/04/inventhelp-inventor-develops-new-accessory-semi-auto-firearms-osk-366/
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Former President Donald Trump has remained a constant presence in this year's statewide primaries, endorsing more than 200 Republican candidates running for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and top state executive offices across the country.
So with the end of the primary calendar nearing, how have his endorsees fared?
An NPR tally of Trump's endorsements finds the vast majority won their GOP primaries, but about three-fourths of his picks are incumbents who were already expected to win, with many running unopposed in their primary contests.
In fact, only one Trump-endorsed incumbent — North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn — was ousted in a primary.
The former president's endorsees performed somewhat worse in open races, without an incumbent, or when he backed a challenger to a Republican incumbent.
Overall, 91% of Trump's candidates won their open primaries, and 4 of 10 challengers topped incumbents. His picks fared particularly poorly in Georgia, as he sought to oust sitting GOP officials from state executive offices.
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Looking at who Trump endorsed, most candidates said they support his false claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent. And among just Trump-endorsed House incumbents, the vast majority objected to certifying the 2020 election.
Up and down the ballot, Trump made a concerted effort to endorse and actively campaign for Republicans challenging GOP incumbents who disagreed with his election lies.
Notably, of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him following the Jan. 6 insurrection, five of six who ran for reelection faced Trump-backed primary challengers, and just two of those incumbents prevailed.
Many Republicans endorsed by Trump face competitive general election matchups against Democratic candidates, so it's unclear how they'll fare in November.
The full list is below. Did we miss something? Email nprpolitics@npr.org.
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2022-09-06T11:11:22+00:00
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A woman was arrested on charges of setting fire to a building in Wyoming that was being renovated to house the state’s only full-service abortion clinic, authorities said Wednesday, hours after a judge temporarily blocked a ban on abortion that went into effect a few days ago.
Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, of Casper, was arrested on Tuesday by Casper police and agents from the FBI and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Wyoming U.S. Attorney Nicholas Vassallo said in a statement.
Green faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted, according to the statement. She is scheduled to appear in federal court in Cheyenne on Thursday morning.
The fire was set on May 25, 2022, at a stucco house in Casper, the state’s second-largest city and the site of frequent anti-abortion protests.
A witness told police they heard glass breaking and saw a person leaving the area carrying a gas can and a black bag. Security video released by police showed a woman in a hooded shirt and mask carrying what appeared to be a red fuel can through a room of the building just before the fire.
No one was injured in the blaze, which left the planned Wellspring Health Access clinic with broken windows and smoke damage.
“Now that a suspect has been arrested, we can continue our singular focus on providing quality reproductive health care to the Casper community in a safe, compassionate environment,” Wellspring President Julie Burkhart said in a statement.
The clinic had been scheduled to open last summer as the only facility of its kind in the state, offering women’s health care, family planning and gender-affirming health care in addition to abortion services. But the fire delayed those plans.
It was then slated to open next month but was thrown into doubt after Gov. Mark Gordon allowed a broad new abortion ban to take effect on Sunday without his signature. On Wednesday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens halted the ban after a hearing in which abortion-rights supporters said the law harms pregnant women and their doctors and violates the state constitution. Owens suspended the ban for at least two weeks.
The ban prohibits abortion at all stages of pregnancy except in cases of rape or incest that’s reported to police, or to save a woman’s life. An amendment in the Wyoming Constitution says adults have a right to make their own health care decisions, so Republicans enacted a ban that states abortion is not health care.
Owens had also blocked a previous ban since shortly after it took effect last summer.
Prior to the latest ban, a clinic in the mountain town of Jackson provided medication abortions.
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2023-03-23T09:56:04+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/suspect-arrested-for-fire-at-planned-wyoming-abortion-clinic/
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Bengals running back Joe Mixon doubled down on his comments regarding the Bengals' spot as "the big dogs of the AFC" when he spoke to reporters Thursday.
Mixon originally made the comment in the days leading up to the Bills' game against the Bengals.
"As I said I believe last week or two weeks ago, I stand on this, we the big dogs at AFC," Mixon said. "Everybody knows that they're gunning for us, we're gonna get everybody's best shot. At the end of the day if we're not turning the ball over and taking care of the little things we can't be beat. So we're just gonna go ahead, and we're gonna take everybody's best shot, but they better be ready to take ours."
The Bengals are the reigning AFC champions, having lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl in February.
Asked about whether he was providing bulletin board material for the other AFC teams, Mixon said he didn't care.
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Mixon and the Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in an AFC wild-card game. That could mean a Bills-Bengals meeting next week in the Divisional Round in Orchard Park, if both team advance.
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2023-01-13T19:14:36+00:00
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buffalonews.com
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https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/joe-mixon-doubles-down-that-bengals-are-the-big-dogs-of-the-afc/article_fb6fe0ba-936c-11ed-ad14-fb2a6d206940.html
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Tammy Renee (Mueller) Brennan, age 62, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Accent Care Hospice Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Visitation for Tammy will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bruch Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be held and on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 2223–51 Street, Kenosha.
For complete obituary information please see our website.
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2022-08-24T06:22:29+00:00
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kenoshanews.com
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https://www.kenoshanews.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/tammy-renee-mueller-brennan/article_76185293-fb50-5c93-af79-40333bcbe4b0.html
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LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpot World, the leading free online slot game, is revamping the gaming industry with its immersive gameplay, exciting rewards, and interactive live streaming feature. Boasting a staggering monthly download rate of approximately 800,000, Jackpot World has firmly established itself as a global gaming sensation.
Seeking some company? Join the dedicated Jackpot World community and watch live streamers streaming on our official Facebook, Youtube and Twitch accounts at least 3 times a day, reaching a monthly page view around 200,000. Through live streaming, players can win special rewards and bonuses that are typically only available for purchase within the game.
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2023-07-27T07:30:52+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/27/jackpot-world-best-social-slot-game-with-live-streaming-feature/
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California Regents vote to affirm UCLA’s move to Big Ten
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA cleared a major hurdle toward joining the Big Ten Conference in 2024, getting approval for the move from the University of California Board of Regents on Wednesday.
The regents voted 11-5 to affirm the Bruins’ move during a special meeting on the university’s Westwood campus. A simple majority was needed to pass.
The regents imposed conditions to mitigate the impact of the move on athletes, including UCLA investing an additional $12 million in nutritional support, mental health services, academic support while traveling and charter flights to reduce travel time.
UCLA will also have to pay the University of California at Berkeley between $2 million and $10 million because of how the move will affect the Cal athletic program. The regents will determine the precise total once the upcoming Pac-12 Conference media rights deals are completed.
The decision came nearly five months after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized UCLA’s move because chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond did not give advance notice to the regents.
UCLA and the University of Southern California announced on June 30 that they were leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. USC is private and not part of the UC system.
In 1991, campus chancellors were delegated authority by the UC Office of the President to execute their own contracts, including intercollegiate athletic agreements. But the regents heard during an August meeting that they retain the authority to review decisions impacting the UC system, meaning they could affirm, overturn or abstain from following up on UCLA’s decision.
“The Regents provided the oversight the public deserves — ensuring that decisions about athletic conferences benefit, first and foremost, the student-athletes and campus communities impacted by those decisions,” said Erin Mellon, a spokeswoman for the governor. “By requiring UCLA to nearly double its investments in student supports, all student-athletes at both UCLA and Berkeley will have greater access to better nutrition, mental health supports, tutoring and support for travel.”
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Associated Press writer Adam Beam in Sacramento contributed to this report.
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2022-12-15T02:07:26+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/12/15/california-regents-vote-affirm-uclas-move-big-ten/
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DETROIT (AP) — Reform-minded candidates won several races as members of the United Auto Workers union voted on their leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal bribery and embezzlement scandal involving former union officials.
In unofficial results posted early Sunday on a federal court-appointed monitor's website, challengers took six of 14 seats on the union's International Executive Board. They could win as many as eight, including the presidency, and control a majority, depending on the outcome of three runoff elections.
The reform candidates, most part of a slate called UAW Members United, campaigned on taking a more confrontational stance in bargaining with Detroit's three automakers. They want to rescind concessions made to companies in previous contract talks, restoring cost-of-living pay raises and eliminating a two-tier wage and benefit system.
The adversarial stance is likely to raise costs for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, which almost certainly would be passed on to consumers. Even without the election, costs likely would have gone up as workers seek a bigger share of billions of dollars in profits.
In the race for president, incumbent Ray Curry defeated challenger Shawn Fain by 614 votes. Curry had 38.2% of the vote to Fain's 37.6%. But neither got a majority in the five-candidate field, so there will be a runoff election in January.
Mike Booth and Rich Boyer, both from Members United, took two of three vice president slots. Two vice president candidates from Curry's Solidarity Team slate, incumbent Chuck Browning and Tim Bressler, will compete in a runoff for the third vice president slot.
Members United candidate Margaret Mock ousted current Secretary-Treasurer Frank Stuglin. Reform-minded candidates took three regional director slots, with another headed for a runoff.
Winners will be sworn in on Dec. 12. Ballots for the runoff elections will be mailed Jan. 12 with a Feb. 28 deadline to return them. Votes will be counted starting March 1, according to the website of Monitor Neil Barofsky.
In an interview, Fain said the election puts the companies on notice “to get ready. We're coming for you.” He said companies are making billions of dollars and have closed or spun off plants and failed to give the Stellantis plant in Belvidere, Illinois, a new vehicle to build after it stops making its current model.
“It's just a fact that over the years our leadership has become way too close to management,” he said.
Curry's slate said in a statement that it is fighting for all active and retired members. “Our member expectations are high, and our team has the experience and proven track record to both build coalitions for the fight and deliver results,” it said.
Curry, elected by a vote of the International Executive Board in 2021 to replace retiring Rory Gamble, said at a September candidates' forum that he has put financial safeguards and reforms in place and has plans to bring union members “back into greater days.” He said the union also has plans to recruit new members.
“We don’t just make false demands and deliver false hopes,” he said.
Turnout in the election for the 372,000-member union was low. Of about 1 million ballots mailed to active members and retirees, only 10.5% were returned.
The 2023 contract talks come at a critical juncture for the union, which faces a transition from internal combustion vehicles to those that run on batteries. With fewer moving parts, fewer people will be needed to make electric vehicles, and jobs making engines and transmissions could be shifted to battery assembly plants that might not be unionized.
The election came after union members last December decided to directly vote on leaders for the first time instead of having them picked by delegates to a convention.
Under the old system, convention delegates were picked by local union offices. But the new slate of officers was selected by the current leadership, and there was rarely any serious opposition.
The voting happened after 11 union officials and a late official’s spouse pleaded guilty in the corruption probe, including the two former presidents, Gary Jones and Dennis Williams. Both were sentenced to prison. The first criminal charges in the probe were filed in 2017.
To avoid a federal takeover, the union agreed to reforms and Barofsky’s appointment to oversee the UAW and elections of the executive board.
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2022-12-04T17:14:55+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/reformers-take-6-of-14-uaw-board-seats-could-win-majority/V3QF646TNFF3RMAPSWTESKIDJQ/
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks Corporation ("Cambium Networks") (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading provider of wireless networking infrastructure solutions, today announced that it plans to report financial results for the second quarter 2022 ended June 30, 2022 on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
Cambium Networks will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results and Q&A at 4:30 p.m. ET, on Aug. 4, 2022. On the call will be Atul Bhatnagar, president and CEO, and Andrew Bronstein, CFO. The call will be moderated by Peter Schuman, VP of investor & industry analyst relations.
To join the financial results live webcast and view additional materials which may be posted to the investor website, listeners should access the investor page of Cambium Networks website https://investors.cambiumnetworks.com/. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available in the event archives at the same web address for a period of one year.
To access the live conference call by phone, listeners should dial +1(833) 634-2275 in the U.S. or Canada and +1(412) 902-4143 for international callers, referencing the Cambium Networks conference call. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the investor page of Cambium Networks website for a period of one year. A replay of the conference call will be available for 48 hours soon after the call by phone by dialing +1(877) 344-7529 in the U.S. or Canada and +1(412) 317-0088 for international callers, using the conference ID number 3054204.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks delivers wireless communications that work for businesses, communities, and cities worldwide. Millions of our radios are deployed to connect people, places and things with a unified wireless fabric that spans multiple standards and frequencies of fixed wireless and Wi-Fi, all managed centrally via the cloud. Our multi-gigabit wireless fabric offers a compelling value proposition over traditional fiber and alternative wireless solutions. We work with our Cambium certified ConnectedPartners to deliver purpose-built networks for service provider, enterprise, industrial, and government connectivity solutions in urban, suburban, and rural environments, with wireless that just works.
Contacts:
Investors:
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VP Investor & Industry Analyst Relations
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2022-07-13T12:32:29+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/cambium-networks-corporation-announces-second-quarter-2022-reporting-date/
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17 missing, dozens hurt as fire rages in Cuban oil tank farm
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ
Associated Press
HAVANA (AP) — A fire set off by a lightning strike at an oil storage facility raged uncontrolled Saturday in the city of Matanzas, where four explosions and flames injured nearly 80 people and left 17 firefighters missing, Cuban authorities said.
Firefighters and other specialists were still trying to quell the blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base, where the fire began during a thunderstorm Friday night, the Ministry of Energy and Mines tweeted. The governmeht said later that it had asked for help from international experts in “friendly countries” with experience in the oil sector.
The official Cuban News Agency said lightning hit one tank, starting a fire, and the blaze later spread to a second tank. As military helicopters flew overhead dropping water on the blaze, dense column of black smoke billowed from the facility and spread westward more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) toward Havana.
Roberto de la Torre, head of fire operations in Matanzas, said firefighters were spraying water on intact tanks trying to keep them cool in hopes of preventing the fire from spreading.
The Facebook page of the provincial government of Matanzas said the number of injured had reached 77, while 17 people were missing. The Presidency of the Republic said the 17 were “firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread.”
Seven of the injured were taken to Calixto García Hospital in Havana, which has a prominent burn unit.
The accident comes as Cuba struggles with fuel shortages. There was no immediate word on how much oil had burned or was in danger at the storage facility, which has eight giant tanks that hold oil used to fuel electricity generating plants.
“I was in the gym when I felt the first explosion. A column of smoke and terrible fire rose through the skies,” resident Adiel Gonzalez told The Associated Press by phone. “The city has a strong smell of sulfur.”
Authorities said about 800 people were evacuated from the Dubrocq neighborhood closest to the fire, while Gonzalez added that some people decided to leave the Versailles district, which is a little farther from the tank farm.
Many ambulances, police and fire engines were seen in the streets of Matanzas, a city with about 140,000 inhabitants that is on Matnzas Bay.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel traveled to the area of the fire early Saturday, officials said.
Local meteorologist Elier Pila showed satellite images of the area with a dense plume of black smoke moving from the point of the fire westward and reaching east to Havana.
“That plume can be close to 150 kilometers long,” Pila wrote on his Twitter account.
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Andrea Rodríguez on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ARodriguezAP
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2022-08-06T20:58:57+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2022/08/06/lightning-sets-off-fire-at-cuban-oil-tank-farm-dozens-hurt/
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How to Watch the Braves vs. Nationals Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for June 10
Lane Thomas and the Washington Nationals take the field on Saturday at Truist Park against Jared Shuster, who is projected to start for the Atlanta Braves. First pitch will be at 4:10 PM ET.
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Braves vs. Nationals Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
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- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Venue: Truist Park
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Braves Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves average 1.7 home runs per game to rank third in MLB action with 105 total home runs.
- Atlanta is second in MLB with a .468 slugging percentage.
- The Braves rank third in MLB with a .264 batting average.
- Atlanta has the No. 4 offense in baseball, scoring 5.2 runs per game (326 total runs).
- The Braves rank third in MLB with an on-base percentage of .335.
- The Braves strike out 8.6 times per game to rank 12th in MLB.
- The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta's pitching staff leads the majors.
- Atlanta has the sixth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.74).
- The Braves average baseball's 13th-ranked WHIP (1.274).
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- Shuster gets the start for the Braves, his seventh of the season. He is 2-2 with a 4.99 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent outing on Wednesday, May 31 against the Oakland Athletics, the lefty threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
- Shuster is trying to record his second quality start of the year in this game.
- Shuster will look to continue a five-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he's averaging five innings per appearance).
- He has given up at least one earned run in each of his outings.
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2023-06-10T15:19:52+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/sports/betting/2023/06/10/braves-vs-nationals-mlb-live-stream-tv/
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When it comes to shredding through dead trees or needing to chew through any other type of wood quickly, it’s hard to beat a good chain saw. But chain saws, with all their power, can cause extreme bodily harm and even death in the blink of an eye. That’s why many come with some key safety features to lessen the chances of disaster. Just remember that no matter what safety features are available, there’s no saving you if you refuse to use a chain saw properly.
In this article: DeWalt Battery-Operated Chain Saw Set, Greenworks Corded Chain Saw and Husqvarna Gas Chainsaw.
Power sources
Chain saws run on one of three power sources:
- Battery-operated chain saws are the weakest of the bunch, and their batteries rarely last longer than 30 to 60 minutes. But they can be used anywhere and have far fewer maintenance requirements than gas chain saws.
- Corded chain saws can’t be used in many places due to the cord, but they often have as much power as a gas chain saw without the maintenance requirements.
- Gas chain saws are the beasts needed to shred through the toughest jobs, but they’re expensive to fuel and difficult to maintain.
Safety features to look for
Chain saws can use a variety of safety features:
- Low kickback: Kickback is the term for when your chain saw suddenly hits something or gets stuck, causing it to jerk unexpectedly. Low kickback is an optional feature found on chain saws meant for use by people new to them. Essentially, it means that the chain saw’s power is limited so that when kickback occurs, it’s not as severe. The downside is that you may not have enough power for more intense tasks. Kickback is inevitable, no matter how weak the chain saw, so once you get used to handling it you should upgrade to a stronger chain saw without low kickback.
- Chain brake: A chain break is a system by which a chain saw recognizes if you’ve lost control of it. The second control is lost, the chain stops moving while leaving the engine running. Usually, this system is tied to a secondary handle that needs to be held down. If your hand slips from it, the chain stops. Not all chain saws have one, so always double-check for one before making a purchase.
- Easy tension adjustment: In order to avoid many accidents, it’s imperative that your chain saw’s chain always be appropriately tense. Some chains can be more complex to adjust than others, so while an easily-adjustable chain isn’t technically a safety feature, it sure doesn’t hurt either.
Other requirements for safely using a chain saw
Using a chain saw safely isn’t just about what safety features one may have. It’s also about respecting the machine and adhering to several safety protocols.
- Understand your chain saw: The number one way to prevent accidents is to understand how your chain saw works, front to back. This means reading the manual, conducting proper maintenance and understanding how to kill the power quickly in an emergency, among others.
- Wear protection: Just like you still wear a helmet despite having ridden bikes for years, you should wear protective gear when using a chain saw. This means clothing that covers as much of your body as possible, firm shoes, good work gloves and ear and face protection.
- Ensure good balance: Circling back to firm shoes, never use a chain saw unless your feet are firmly planted on the ground. If you’re unbalanced, or worse on a ladder, a small tug from the saw can send you and it careening.
- Don’t overreach: Chain saws become exponentially more dangerous the further away from your body you hold them. To maintain proper safety, only cut things that are directly in front of you and never cut anything above your shoulders.
- Double-check the area: After every other protocol is followed, do one final check of your work area. Ensure no living thing is nearby and triple-check what you’re about to cut to ensure you don’t cut through something you shouldn’t.
Best battery-operated chain saws
Black and Decker Battery-Operated Chain Saw
This chain saw has a front hand guard and a lock-off button for extra protection and safety, plus a tool-free chain tensioning system. It weighs just 10.4 pounds and has a 12-inch blade.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
DeWalt Battery-Operated Chain Saw Set
This set includes a hedge trimmer and a pole-mounted chain saw so you can get to those hard-to-reach spots around your home. It also includes a battery and a charger.
Sold by Amazon
Greenworks Battery-Operated Chain Saw
This chain saw has a 16-inch blade and a 40-volt motor. It comes with a battery and a charger. It uses a simple push button to start it and has an automatic oiling system.
Sold by Amazon
Best corded chain saws
This chain saw starts up in seconds and has a 10.5-amp motor to power its 14-inch blade. Its chain can be adjusted without tools and it has a front hand guard.
Sold by Amazon
This corded chain saw’s blade is a little longer than most at 18 inches. It starts up instantly, has an automatic oiling system and comes with an extra chain.
Sold by Amazon
This chain saw comes in with either a 9-amp motor and 14-inch blade or a 12-amp motor and 16-inch blade. Regardless, it has a front hand guard and requires no tools to adjust or replace the chain.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
This chain saw has a full-wrap handle so you can hold it safely and comfortably in a vertical or horizontal position. It also has a chain brake and automatic tension adjustment systems.
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300 miles away from London, residents of Newcastle watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral By Philip Reeves Published September 19, 2022 at 2:06 PM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:51 Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was watched by millions around Britain, including in the northern city of Newcastle. Copyright 2022 NPR
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Man who killed 3 people, 1 dog because he wanted to ‘terminate’ the homeless receives sentence
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A man who shot and killed three people in 2021 because he said he wanted to “terminate” the homeless was sentenced Friday to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Tristan Tidwell pleaded guilty but mentally ill to three first-degree murder charges in the consecutive shootings that happened within the span of two hours on Sept. 6, 2021.
On that day, North Las Vegas police found three people and one dog dead at three separate locations. At the time, police originally thought the three shootings were unrelated, but later identified Tidwell as the suspect linking all the deaths.
Initially, Tidwell only admitted to killing the dog, claiming “anything without a home gets terminated,” but later also admitted to killing the other victims because he thought they were homeless.
When police asked Tidwell if he thought it was OK that he shot and killed three people, Tidwell reportedly said, “Oh no. It’s wrong. It’s against the law. But it has to be done.”
Tidwell was homeless himself at the time of the shootings, officials said.
Judge Tierra Jones in Clark County Court sentenced Tidwell to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, November 11, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
401 PM CST Fri Nov 11 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central
Wharton, southern Fort Bend, northwestern Brazoria and northeastern
Matagorda Counties through 445 PM CST...
At 401 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boling-Iago, or 10 miles east of Wharton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Needville, Holiday Lakes, Fairchilds, Bonney, Brazos Bend State Park,
Boling-Iago, Damon and Rosharon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2920 9599 2938 9602 2948 9555 2936 9545
2921 9551
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 262DEG 20KT 2931 9592
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Parish, southeastern Angelina, southern San Augustine and Sabine
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HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
Toledo Bend Dam, Milam, Hemphill, Pineland, Rosevine, Broaddus,
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3111 9406 3107 9428
TIME...MOT...LOC 2202Z 247DEG 40KT 3116 9422
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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2023-07-25T20:17:49+00:00
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Tens of thousands of Iraqis gathered in a Baghdad suburb on Friday to perform a mass prayer called for by an influential Shiite cleric, sparking fears of instability amid a deepening political crisis that has followed the country’s national elections.
Followers of Moqtada al-Sadr arrived in the capital from across the country, filling up Sadr City’s al-Falah Street — the main thoroughfare that cuts across the populist figure’s key bastion of support. Worshippers carried Iraqi flags and wore white scarves, typically donned by his supporters.
They stood under the scorching sun and chanted religious slogans.
The event is expected to be among the largest gatherings of al-Sadr’s followers after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003, but it also carries a message to al-Sadr’s political rivals of his ability to mobilize the Iraqi street and de-stablize the country.
Al-Sadr, who won the most seats in the October national elections, withdrew from the government formation last month, following eight months of stalemate. In line with his orders, the members of his parliamentary bloc resigned.
Al-Sadr had sought to form a government with Sunni and Kurdish allies that excluded Iran-backed parties lead by his long-time rival, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
The surprise move shocked his opponents and his supporters alike, sparking fears of more unrest and street protests if al-Maliki forged ahead with government formation plans that excluded al-Sadr. If the political crisis extends to August, it will be the longest that Iraq has gone without a government since elections.
The threat of mass demonstrations is a well established tactic by al-Sadr that has proven successful in the past. Many fear the mass prayer service on Friday could evolve into protests.
In a tweet on Thursday ahead of the prayer, al-Sadr said the choice to protest was up to his followers, and that “I support them if they want to stand up for reform.” Many considered that a veiled threat to his rivals.
The prayer service is also an ode to al-Sadr’s father, cleric Muhammad Sadiq al-Sadr, from whom he derives much of his support base. The elder al-Sadr had held Friday prayer service in defiance of the Saddam regime in the 1990s. He was was assassinated in 1999.
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2022-07-15T17:59:22+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/world-news/ap-international/iraqis-arrive-to-mass-prayer-in-clerics-show-of-power/
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Philadelphia Theatre Company hires husband-and-wife team as artistic directors
“Taibi likes to joke that she’s an outdoor cat and I’m an indoor cat,” said Tyler Dobrowsky, one-half of the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s new husband-and-wife artistic director team.
His wife Taibi Magar is a freelance theater director, often bouncing from gig to gig at theaters across the country.
“My home is wherever my laptop is,” said Magar.
Dobrowsky tends to be more stationary, having made a career largely as a producer and arts administrator building programs within theater companies.
True to their feline familiars: during a Zoom interview Magar joined from a rehearsal at the American Repertory Theater in Boston where she is directing a revival of Anna Deveare Smith’s “Twilight: Los Angeles 1992,” while Dobrowsky was at home in Providence, Rhode Island, surrounded by cardboard packing boxes preparing for their relocation to Philadelphia.
“We have different but complementary skill sets,” said Dobrowsky. “We’re both directors and we’re both producers and we’re both artistic leaders, but I probably have more of an organizational mind and an institutional mind, whereas Taibi is much more comfortable in the rehearsal room, talking to actors, talking to designers.”
On September 6, they both will start as the new artistic director duo at one of Philadelphia’s oldest theater companies. PTC will be 50 years old in 2024. They are replacing former artistic director Paige Price, who left after five seasons to become an independent theater producer.
Magar has some previous connections to Philadelphia: she has been a senior lecturer at the University of the Arts, and directed “The Underground Railroad Game” with local theater company Lightening Rod Special. Underground premiered at the 2015 Philadelphia Fringe and went on a very successful national tour, winning an Obie Award for its New York run.
“I just had an amazing time in that community,” said Magar about the Philadelphia theater scene. “It’s a community that’s just brimming with fierce, ferocious talent and ideas that really are pushing the art form forward.”
Dobrowsky spent many years at the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, where he and Magar met, first running their education programs and advancing to become an associate artistic director.
“When COVID happened Trinity cut their staff a bunch. I started working at the Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University,” he said. “We wanted to have an artistic home where we could develop new projects and implement education and community engagement programs. That’s something we did while at Trinity. We wanted to have our own space to do that.”
Located literally in the center of the city, at the Suzanne Roberts Theater on the Avenue of the Arts, the Philadelphia Theater Company has experienced more than its share of turbulence, from a staff union strike in 2015 and coming close to bankruptcy, to being called out publically for a lack of diversity in its season programming.
Like theaters everywhere, PTC suffered during the pandemic. During the forced theater shutdowns across the city, PTC took steps to address perceived shortcomings in terms of diversity in inclusion by participating in discussions about diversity and hiring a resident artist specializing in community outreach.
“PTC is embracing a new leadership model that will take advantage of Taibi and Tyler’s complementary strengths,” said PTC Board Chair Gary Deutsch in a statement. “They share PTC’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and they will advance our goals of expanding PTC’s constituency.”
“Anti-racism is a deep part of who we are. I’m a woman of color, so it’s quite personal,” said Magar, who is Egyptian American. “I devoted pretty much all of my work to anti-racism.”
Dobrowsky said a big part of the new job will occur outside the theater, building relationships with community members and other theaters to cultivate new, underserved audiences and partnerships.
“[The board] wanted someone, or two people perhaps, that could give them not just artistic vision, but also a cultural and civic vision,” he said. “They really were interested in community impact, building up education programs for young people, and developing new work.”
“Tyler and I always talk about how theaters can often feel like country clubs, and they should feel more like community centers,” added Magar. “That’s a big part of the mission at PTC: not just making great art on the stage, which we happen to be very good at, but we’re also really good at cultivating those kinds of relationships.”
The PTC will begin its three-production season for 2022-2033 on October 26, with the new musical The Tattooed Lady by Erin Courtney and Max Vernon. That will be followed in February by a sci-fi comedy Empathitrax by Ana Nogueira, and then in April “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill,” about one of Billie Holiday’s last performances set in South Philadelphia.
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2022-08-22T13:58:23+00:00
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2022-08-18T18:08:40+00:00
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48,000-Square-Foot Immersive Art Phenomenon to Replace Former ArcLight Cinemas; Museum Opening Set for Late 2023
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation's leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, today announced that the first U.S. flagship location for global art and technology phenomenon ARTE MUSEUM is coming to Santa Monica Place.
The 48,000-square-foot immersive art destination will replace the former ArcLight Cinemas location on the open-air property's third level and is set to open in late 2023. ARTE MUSEUM is expected to draw one million visitors annually to Santa Monica Place, which is a year-round magnet for international and domestic visitors and affluent locals in this perennially strong Southern California beach city.
"We are very pleased to welcome ARTE MUSEUM, the internationally lauded media art exhibition space, to Santa Monica Place, which also is the permanent home of Cayton Children's Museum and has hosted a number of other highly successful experiential attractions, including the first retail property location for Candytopia," said Cory Scott, Executive Vice President, Asset Management, Macerich. "The immersive, experience-driven ARTE MUSEUM is an excellent fit for Santa Monica Place and provides a terrific example of how Macerich consistently works to evolve the retail, dining and entertainment offerings in each of our markets to match consumer preferences. This new use represents the first executed lease in our planned repurposing of the former Bloomingdale's box, and we look forward to announcing details on the other uses – including high-end fitness – for the remainder of this exceptionally well-positioned space."
ARTE MUSEUM, which will also open in Las Vegas in early 2023, is planned and produced by d'strict, a world-class digital design company. ARTE MUSEUM is Korea's most popular media art exhibition space, attracting more than 3.7 million visitors in the 26 months since its debut in 2020. d'strict has left a significant legacy in the history of media art exhibitions with LIVE PARK, the world's first 4D art park that debuted in 2011 at KINTEX, Ilsan, Korea. LIVE PARK provided a journey and story through holograms, mega-sized media façade walls, 360-degree interactive theater and kinetic sculpture. d'strict is also known as the creative mastermind behind numerous highly acclaimed public art projects, including "WAVE" at K-Pop Square in Seoul and "Waterfall-NYC" and "Whale #2" in New York City's Times Square.
About Santa Monica Place
Located steps away from the Pacific Ocean, the unique, all-outdoor Santa Monica Place is home to Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Nike, Tonal, Tory Burch and Hugo Boss, plus dozens more shops and an inspired collection of restaurants and entertainment experiences including True Food Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, LouLou and more. For more information, please visit Santa Monica Place | Home.
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Macerich is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich's portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 48 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 44 regional town centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good and sound corporate governance. A recognized leader in sustainability, Macerich has achieved a #1 GRESB ranking for the North American retail sector for eight years (2015-2022). For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.
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2023-01-17T12:52:36+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2023/01/17/first-us-flagship-location-arte-museum-coming-macerichs-santa-monica-place/
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone.
This week, the agency said space organizations around the world are considering how best to keep time on the moon. The idea came up during a meeting in the Netherlands late last year, with participants agreeing on the urgent need to establish “a common lunar reference time,” said the space agency’s Pietro Giordano, a navigation system engineer.
“A joint international effort is now being launched towards achieving this,” Giordano said in a statement.
For now, a moon mission runs on the time of the country that is operating the spacecraft. European space officials said an internationally accepted lunar time zone would make it easier for everyone, especially as more countries and even private companies aim for the moon and NASA gets set to send astronauts there.
NASA had to grapple with the time question while designing and building the International Space Station, fast approaching the 25th anniversary of the launch of its first piece.
While the space station doesn’t have its own time zone, it runs on Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, which is meticulously based on atomic clocks. That helps to split the time difference between NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, and the other partnering space programs in Russia, Japan and Europe.
The international team looking into lunar time is debating whether a single organization should set and maintain time on the moon, according to the European Space Agency.
There are also technical issues to consider. Clocks run faster on the moon than on Earth, gaining about 56 microseconds each day, the space agency said. Further complicating matters, ticking occurs differently on the lunar surface than in lunar orbit.
Perhaps most importantly, lunar time will have to be practical for astronauts there, noted the space agency’s Bernhard Hufenbach. NASA is shooting for its first flight to the moon with astronauts in more than a half-century in 2024, with a lunar landing as early as 2025.
“This will be quite a challenge” with each day lasting as long as 29.5 Earth days, Hufenbach said in a statement. “But having established a working time system for the moon, we can go on to do the same for other planetary destinations.”
Mars Standard Time, anyone?
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2023-02-28T18:27:55+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/should-the-moon-have-its-own-time-zone/
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A police shooting investigation is underway in northeastern Colorado and authorities are tight-lipped about the incident.
On Wednesday afternoon the Weld County Sheriff’s Office responded to exit 31 along Interstate 76 in Hudson on a police shooting, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
An officer with the Hudson Police Department shot a suspect, the release said.
“The incident is under control and there is no safety risk to the public,” the sheriff’s office said. “Details are limited, and no further information will be released at this time.”
The sheriff’s office released no information on the condition of the suspect who was shot. No details on what led to the shooting were released, nor were details about the suspect, including their age or gender.
The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team, the district attorney’s office and local police are investigating the shooting.
The Colorado Department of Transportation at 1:47 p.m. Wednesday tweeted that I-76 was closed in both directions at Colorado 52 in Hudson by a crash. Traffic in the area is being detoured and drivers should expect delays.
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2022-12-14T22:56:30+00:00
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denverpost.com
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https://www.denverpost.com/2022/12/14/police-shooting-weld-county-hudson/
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West Point Time Capsule set to open in 2072
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Save the date – August 22nd, 2072. That’s the date set to open a time capsule in the City of West Point.
West Point residents and city leaders came together today to seal up a physical record of the early 21st century.
The idea came about after a time capsule was opened up in Columbus last year.
Some of the mementoes include reminders of the pandemic like vaccination cards and masks.
There are also journals from area elementary students, who should be in their mid to late fifties when the capsule is opened.
“I am very proud for this moment in history to be part of this time capsule for the City of West Point, and I pray that in the future, someone will be enlightened in the generation of 2072,” said Charles Ivey, Project Chairman.
The folks in West Point learned a lesson from the Columbus time capsule. Theirs is insulated, sealed, and in an above ground monument to protect from water damage.
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2022-08-23T02:47:56+00:00
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wcbi.com
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https://www.wcbi.com/west-point-time-capsule-set-to-open-in-2072/
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea’s capital region, turning Seoul's streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations. At least eight people were killed — some by drowning in their homes — and seven others were missing, while more rain was forecast.
Deserted cars and buses were scattered across streets as the water receded on Tuesday as workers cleared uprooted trees, mud and debris with excavators and blocked off broken roads and pavement. Landslide warnings were issued in nearly 50 cities and towns, while 160 hiking paths in Seoul and mountainous Gangwon province were closed.
“The heavy rainfall is expected to continue for days … we need to maintain our sense of alert and respond with all-out effort,” President Yoon Suk Yeol said at the government’s emergency headquarters. He directed officials’ attention to areas vulnerable to landslides or flooding and to reducing the dangers of roads and facilities already damaged to prevent more deaths.
Most of Seoul’s subway services were back to normal operations, but dozens of roads were closed due to safety concerns. The military was prepared to deploy troops to help with recovery efforts if requested by cities or regional governments, Defense Ministry spokesperson Moon Hong-sik said.
The rain began Monday morning and intensified through the evening.
By nightfall, people were wading through thigh-high waters in streets in Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most bustling business and leisure districts, where cars and buses were stuck in mud-brown waters. Commuters evacuated as water cascaded down the stairs of the Isu subway station like a waterfall. In the nearby city of Seongnam, a rain-weakened hillside collapsed into a university soccer field.
Rescue workers failed to reach three people – two sisters in their 40s and a 13-year-old girl – who called for help before drowning in a basement home in the Gwanak district of southern Seoul Monday night. Another woman drowned at her home in the nearby Dongjak district, where a public worker died while clearing up fallen trees, likely from electrocution. Choi Seon-yeong, an official from the Dongjak district ward office, said it wasn’t immediately clear whether the water was electrified because of a damaged power source or equipment the man was using.
Three people were found dead in the debris of landslides and a collapsed bus station in the nearby cities of Gwangju and Hwaseong.
Four people went missing in southern Seoul’s Seocho district, which is also home to the private residence of Yoon, who, according to his office, spent hours on the phone receiving briefings and issuing instructions overnight as the rain flooded some of the streets near his high-rise apartment complex.
Nearly 800 buildings in Seoul and nearby cities were damaged while at least 790 people were forced to evacuate from their homes, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said.
The country’s weather agency maintained a heavy rain warning for the Seoul metropolitan area and nearby regions on Tuesday and said the precipitation may reach 5 to 10 centimeters an hour (2 to 4 inches) in some areas. It said around 10 to 35 centimeters (4 to 14 inches) of more rain was expected across the capital region through Thursday.
More than 43 centimeters (17 inches) of rain were measured in Seoul’s hardest-hit Dongjak district from Monday to noon Tuesday. The per-hour precipitation in that area exceeded 14 centimeters (5.5 inches) at one point Monday night, which was the highest hourly downpour measured in Seoul since 1942.
Rainstorms also pounded North Korea, where authorities issued heavy rain warnings for the southern and western parts of the country. The North’s official Rodong Sinmun newspaper described the rain as potentially “disastrous” and called for measures to protect farmland and prevent flooding on the Taedong river, which flows through the capital, Pyongyang.
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2022-08-09T07:09:13+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/rains-in-s-korea-turn-seouls-roads-to-rivers-leave-8-dead/Q5IEPS7GIVE5XPBH7XR25VU6I4/
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The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Friday:
1-1-2
(one, one, two)
05-15-31-39-40
(five, fifteen, thirty-one, thirty-nine, forty)
01-04-14-17-18-25-29-32-45-46-49-52-53-57-60-61-62-64-66-71
(one, four, fourteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-five, twenty-nine, thirty-two, forty-five, forty-six, forty-nine, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-seven, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-four, sixty-six, seventy-one)
01-04-17-23
(one, four, seventeen, twenty-three)
01-08-16-17-19-22
(one, eight, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-two)
5-7-1
(five, seven, one)
7-4-4-0
(seven, four, four, zero)
03-04-05-07-08-12-15-16-17-19-20
(three, four, five, seven, eight, twelve, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty)
01-04-05-06-09-10-12-13-15-18-19
(one, four, five, six, nine, ten, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, eighteen, nineteen)
8-4-8
(eight, four, eight)
6-1-9-1
(six, one, nine, one)
03-07-22-24-29-38, Doubler: N
(three, seven, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-eight; Doubler: N)
09-13-23-25-28
(nine, thirteen, twenty-three, twenty-five, twenty-eight)
0-4-5
(zero, four, five)
4-7-7-5
(four, seven, seven, five)
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2022-04-23T14:40:36+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Lottery-State-by-State-17121654.php
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvergeOne, the preeminent services-led provider of cloud, collaboration and digital modernization solutions, announced that Omar Bhatti, former Vice President and General Manager at GDIT Technology Shared Services, will join ConvergeOne as President, Services Organization, effective today.
Bhatti brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the professional services industry, with a history of growing partnerships that create resilient ecosystems across a full range of next-generation IT services. He is laser-focused on supporting customers to meet and exceed the demands of today while laying the groundwork for their transformation journey.
In his prior role at GDIT Technology Shared Services, Bhatti led a team of over 2,500 team members charged with utilizing innovative technologies and differentiated processes to deliver professional and managed services across State & Local, Federal Civilian, Intelligence, and Department of Defense customers. These services included customer engagement and collaboration, network solutions, cloud services, cyber operations, IT service management, and robotic process automation development. Bhatti has also held executive positions at CSC and Accenture.
"I am thrilled to welcome Omar to the ConvergeOne leadership team," said John A. McKenna Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ConvergeOne. "Omar holds a proven track record of helping customers to operationalize their technology modernization strategies. His industry expertise and leadership align with the needs of our customers and will strengthen our ability to drive growth and connect people with their purpose."
"I am honored to join ConvergeOne as President, Services Organization," said Bhatti. "It is a privilege to become part of a proven, purpose-driven team that delivers world-class technology solutions and services to support customer business outcomes."
Bhatti holds a bachelor's degree in finance from George Mason University and actively supports community STEM initiatives.
Paul K. Maier is retiring from his role as President, Services Organization, at ConvergeOne. He has been with the company since 2012.
"I am thankful to Paul for his outstanding contributions to ConvergeOne and our services organization and portfolio for over a decade. His leadership, passion to delight customers and strategic vision have been integral to our ongoing success. Paul will remain with the company through the summer to ensure a smooth transition," said McKenna.
About ConvergeOne
ConvergeOne is a proven, services led cloud and applications solution provider that utilizes its intellectual property and unique methodologies to create value for customers and develop progressive solutions that connect people with purpose. Over 14,000 enterprise and mid-market customers trust ConvergeOne to achieve their business outcomes with cloud, collaboration, enterprise networking, data center and cybersecurity solutions. Our investments in cloud infrastructure and professional and managed services provide transformational opportunities for customers to achieve financial and operational benefits with leading technologies. Our 2021 NPS of 80, placing us in the World Class category for the fourth consecutive year, is a testament to our ability to provide customers with the highest level of customer satisfaction, responsiveness, and expertise. ConvergeOne has partnerships with more than 300 global industry leaders, including Avaya, AWS, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Genesys, IBM, and Microsoft to customize specific business outcomes. We deliver solutions with a total lifecycle approach, including strategy, design, and implementation with professional, managed and support services. ConvergeOne holds more than 5,600 technical certifications across hundreds of engineers throughout North America, including three Customer Success Centers. More information is available at convergeone.com.
ConvergeOne Media Contact:
Gabrielle Lukianchuk, Vice President, Marketing, ConvergeOne
678.781.0937
glukianchuk@convergeone.com
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2022-05-24T11:08:23+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/convergeone-names-omar-bhatti-president-services-organization/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres won a close won in San Jose on Saturday to go 2-1 on a California road trip.
They also got all the help they could've asked for on the out of town scoreboard with recent losses by the Penguins, Islanders, Capitals, Panthers, and Red Wings.
While the Sabres sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, there's reason to be optimistic in Buffalo, as explained by Joe DiBiase on the latest episode of the Locked on Sabres podcast.
For starters, the Sabres are three points back of the New York Islanders in the race for the second wild card spot with five games in hand heading into Monday's NHL action. Not only that, but the Islanders announced star center Mat Barzal has been shelved indefinitely with an injury suffered Saturday in Boston.
The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers also stand in Buffalo's way, both two points ahead of Buffalo. The Sabres, though, have played five fewer games than Florida and four less than the Capitals.
Third place in the Atlantic Division is likely well out of reach, but the Sabres could possible catch the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first wild card spot, although they're three points back with only one game in hand.
Those extra games to play are only as good as what you do with them, and the Sabres could end up fizzling out.
They're certainly getting the production needed to make a run at it, though.
Buffalo's next few games won't be easy. They're set to play Toronto, Tampa Bay, Florida, Washington, and Boston over the next couple of weeks, with a Columbus reprieve sprinkled in there as well.
The Sabres also have over $18 million in available cap space heading into the trade deadline, so there's room to make a huge splash if they want to.
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2023-02-21T03:53:04+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-buffalo/numbers-favor-buffalo-sabres-playoff-chances-locked-on-sabres/535-dd332d55-5357-405a-98ca-ef561dffbdf4
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‘It’s a freakish-type incident’: Woman found dead in septic tank
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Florida officials said a 74-year-old woman was found dead in a septic tank in her front yard on Thursday.
North Port Police Department spokesperson Josh Taylor said authorities were called to the home, and they quickly realized that the woman was in the hole.
“It appeared to be a completely freakish-type incident that you would never think would happen,” Taylor said.
Martin Guffey, the owner of Martin Septic Service, told WWSB that many factors could have contributed to the woman’s death.
Officials said corrosion played a factor in Thursday’s tank collapse.
According to Guffey, Florida has around 2.4 million septic systems. He recommends that residents have their septic tanks serviced every three to five years.
North Port police said Thursday’s incident appeared accidental, but their investigation remains ongoing.
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2022-05-13T03:20:33+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/2022/05/13/its-freakish-type-incident-woman-found-dead-septic-tank/
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Jake Burger Player Prop Bets: White Sox vs. Cubs - July 26
Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
The Chicago White Sox, including Jake Burger (.200 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 67 points below season-long percentage), take on starting pitcher Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs at Guaranteed Rate Field, Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a hitless performance (0-for-3) against the Cubs.
Jake Burger Game Info & Props vs. the Cubs
- Game Day: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cubs Starter: Marcus Stroman
- TV Channel: NBCS-CHI
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +400)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +190)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +135)
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Jake Burger At The Plate
- Burger is batting .211 with 15 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 17 walks.
- Burger has gotten a hit in 41 of 83 games this season (49.4%), with more than one hit on 16 occasions (19.3%).
- He has hit a long ball in 24.1% of his games in 2023, and 6.9% of his trips to the dish.
- Burger has driven in a run in 25 games this year (30.1%), including 14 games with more than one RBI (16.9%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in seven contests.
- In 41.0% of his games this season, he has scored at least once. And he's had five games with multiple runs (6.0%).
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Jake Burger Home/Away Batting Splits
Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Cubs has a collective 8.4 K/9, which ranks 21st in the league.
- The Cubs have the 13th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.11).
- Cubs pitchers combine to surrender 106 home runs (1.1 per game), the fourth-fewest in baseball.
- Stroman (10-7 with a 3.09 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 122 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cubs, his 22nd of the season.
- His last time out came on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when the right-hander tossed 3 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 32-year-old's 3.09 ERA ranks ninth, 1.144 WHIP ranks 22nd, and 7.7 K/9 ranks 47th among qualifying pitchers this season.
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2023-07-26T15:01:21+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/sports/betting/2023/07/26/jake-burger-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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The application deadline for the 2023 Specialty Crop Grants is Wednesday, Jan. 18.
“Projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in North Dakota are eligible for these grants,” Goehring said. “We encourage organizations, institutions and individuals to submit proposals on their own or in partnerships.”
North Dakota has not yet received an allocation amount from USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service but is expected to receive it in the next few months. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) will distribute the funds through a competitive grant program.
Eligible applications include enhancing food safety; pest and disease control; developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; and increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops. Projects that directly benefit specific, commercial products or profit a single organization, institution or individual are not eligible.
The USDA defines specialty crops as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops.” Specialty crops grown commercially in North Dakota include dry beans, dry peas, lentils, potatoes, confection sunflowers, grapes, honey and various vegetables.
Goehring said an information manual with application instructions, scoring criteria and an application template can be found on NDDA’s website: https://www.ndda.nd.gov/scbgp.
Applications must be submitted in electronic form by 4 p.m. CST Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Applications will then be reviewed, scored, ranked and provided to Agriculture Commissioner Goehring to determine which applications will be forwarded to USDA for final approval in May of 2023.
Projects funded by the grants start Oct. 1, 2023, and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2025.
Goehring said persons needing more information should contact Deanna Gierszewski at (701) 328-2191 or scbg@nd.gov.
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2023-01-13T08:01:51+00:00
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willistonherald.com
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https://www.willistonherald.com/news/farm_and_ranch/deadline-approaching-for-specialty-crop-grant-applications/article_277371aa-92f9-11ed-8b7e-4f5235d3a410.html
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(The Hill) – Prices have cooled in the once red-hot housing market, but competition is heating up between two generations in seemingly perpetual conflict.
Millennials entering their prime homebuying years and baby boomers — many of whom are nearing retirement age — are vying for the same homes.
A look ahead: Fed hikes and default fears: Here’s what could be next for the housing market
Not all baby boomers are looking for smaller properties to spend their retirement years, and some millennials are encroaching on space in the suburbs, where their older peers would typically downsize.
But most boomers have a key advantage: substantial equity from previous home purchases and higher incomes, which help them avoid the growing costs of a long-term mortgage.
“Boomers are not downsizing and Millennials — first-time buyers in particular — are buying later in life. This puts both generations of buyers in head-to-head competition for similarly sized properties,” Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) told The Hill in an email.
Yet Lautz said shifting working situations created during the pandemic, alongside high home prices, have changed buying patterns among generations.
“In addition, with the rise of remote and hybrid work and constraints on housing affordability, Millennial home buyers are embracing the suburbs and even small towns — locations which have traditionally been the refuge of retirees,” Lautz said in the email.
Baby boomers beat out millennials as the largest share of buyers last year
Baby boomers made up the largest share of homebuyers last year at 39 percent, according to a recent report from the NAR. Their share rose by 10 percentage points from the previous year.
By contrast, millennials, who recently became a homeowner majority generation, saw their share of the market shrink in 2022. Millennials accounted for 28 percent of home purchases last year, down from 43 percent in 2021, when they made up the largest share.
More from The Hill: Why millennials became homeowners later than their parents and grandparents
Buyers in the baby boomer generation were largely repeat buyers last year, Lautz said, meaning they already had equity from previous homes to boost their purchasing power.
“As they enter the home buying market, half of Older Boomers and one-third of Younger Boomers paid all cash allowing them to more easily make housing trades and win any multiple-bid situations,” she wrote.
Mortgage rates are boosting competition between generations
The Federal Reserve’s near-zero interest rates early in the pandemic led to mortgage rates dropping to historic lows. This offered greater breathing room for younger, first-time buyers — especially millennials — to achieve homeownership.
But as the Fed began hiking interest rates to fight inflation, mortgage rates spiked and made housing unaffordable for many amid already high home prices.
Sky-high mortgage rates are especially harmful to buyers with less equity who will make smaller down payments.
“If they are to rely on a mortgage for their next purchase, they are going to want to wait until rates are lower than they are today,” KPMG economist Yelena Maleyev told The Hill.
“If they plan on paying all-cash, they are not as affected by higher mortgage rates and can provide a more enticing offer than a first-time buyer,” Maleyev said.
New construction could offer relief
Construction is picking up, and figures released Tuesday show a month-on-month increase in housing starts. They rose 2.2 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.40 million, according to data the Census Bureau released Wednesday.
The uptick was led by a 5.2 percent increase in multifamily units under construction, but new single-family homes were also on the rise.
The availability of new homes as the year progresses could offer relief to younger buyers if those with more resources move on to the new spaces.
“This could mean that more baby boomers will shift to the newly built market and release some much-needed supply to the existing market,” Maleyev said.
“The concern remains what size and price that supply will be; most first-time buyers are not in the market for mansions,” she concluded.
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather recently told The Hill the nation did not build enough homes in the first place, especially after the 2008 financial crisis.
“The demand meeting that lack of supply is where we get this increase in prices,” Fairweather said.
“Yes, there’s a lot of demand because the millennials are the biggest generation, but we should have seen that coming.”
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2023-05-19T17:18:47+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/boomers-and-millennials-fight-for-homes-as-housing-market-cools/
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Cincere Mason returned an interception for a TD and No. 19 Kansas State moved closer to a berth in the Big 12 championship game by beating West Virginia 48-31 on Saturday.
Kansas State (8-3, 6-2 Big 12, No. 15 CFP) can clinch a title game spot alongside No. 4 TCU on Dec. 3 with a win in its regular season finale at home against Kansas.
West Virginia (4-7, 2-6) failed to become bowl eligible for the second time under fourth-year coach Neal Brown and for only the fourth time since 2000.
Both team's quarterbacks played well in a battle among backups.
Howard, starting in place of the injured Adrian Martinez, completed 19 of 27 passes for 294 yards.
West Virginia's Garrett Greene got the nod ahead of JT Daniels after Greene's solid play in the second half of a win over Oklahoma a week ago. Greene threw three TD passes to Sam James and finished 15 of 27 passes for 204 yards. He was intercepted twice. Greene also scored on a 13-yard run.
Kansas State led 28-19 after the first quarter. Mason’s 37-yard interception return put the Wildcats up 14-0 a little more than 3 minutes into the game. Later in the quarter, West Virginia’s Malachi Ruffin returned an interception 43 yards for a score. But West Virginia couldn't mount a comeback.
By halftime, Kansas State had 312 total yards and led 41-25. It was the highest scoring first half by the Wildcats since scoring 45 against Montana State in 2008, and the most allowed by West Virginia since allowing 56 to Baylor in 2013.
The offenses slowed down considerably after halftime.
West Virginia ate up nearly nine minutes of clock time on its opening possession of the third quarter, but Casey Legg's 44-yard field goal try fell short, his first miss in 14 attempts this season. He also missed two earlier extra-point kicks.
Howard threw a 43-yard TD toss to Malik Knowles in the fourth quarter. He also had a 15-yard scoring pass to Ben Sinnott in the second.
THE TAKEAWAY
Kansas State: The Wildcats have won three of their last four. Behind Howard, Kansas State tied its biggest output of the season against the league's worst scoring defense and improved to 4-1 on the road.
West Virginia: Approximately 37,000 fans showed up in the cold, and it will be up to the school to decide whether it was the final home game for Brown, who has a 21-25 record with four years remaining on his contract. Athletic director Shane Lyons was fired last Monday, and WVU President Gordon Gee said no other changes will be considered until after a new athletic director is hired in the next few weeks.
UP NEXT
Kansas State hosts Kansas next Saturday. The Wildcats have won 13 straight in the Sunflower Showdown and are 4-2 at home this season.
West Virginia plays at No. 24 Oklahoma State next Saturday. The Cowboys have won four of five meetings in Stillwater, Oklahoma, since the Mountaineers joined the Big 12 in 2012.
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2022-11-20T01:46:32+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/No-19-K-State-beats-WVU-nears-Big-12-title-game-17598169.php
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One person was killed and two were hurt in a crash along Route 50 east in Virginia, and part of the highway is closed Friday morning, according to officials.
The crash involved two vehicles that collided near Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive. It remains under investigation.
Officers are on scene of a two vehicle fatal crash at Arlington Blvd / Patrick Henry Dr. 1 declared deceased, 2 are hospitalized. Crash Reconstruction Detectives are onscene. Rt. 50 closed btwn Olin Dr/Patrick Henry. Expect delays and follow officer direction. pic.twitter.com/Zs7895Asbj
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) April 21, 2023
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2023-04-21T10:54:18+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/04/21/us-50-east-deadly-crash/
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The union representing Broward sheriff’s deputies filed a bar complaint Wednesday against a civil-rights lawyer, accusing her of creating a racial issue where they say none existed.
This week, a former sheriff’s deputy was acquitted of battery for slamming a Black teen’s head into the pavement, and then punching him. The reaction of Sue-Ann Robinson, the attorney representing the teen, was: “Once again, this is a situation where the criminal justice system is failing Black people.”
And last month, after criminal charges were dropped for a sergeant also involved in the encounter, Robinson said: “They just know they can terrorize and beat Black kids and get away with it by claiming to be ‘in fear,’” she said at the time.
The complaint alleges her two comments “are a blatant disregard” for the lawyer’s “oath of admission,” which includes “fairness, integrity, and civility, not only in court, but also in all written and oral communications.”
Robinson said Wednesday she stands by her comments. “Bullying is what they do,” she said. “I’m sure the Florida Bar is well aware of my fitness.”
Union officials said they want to see her lose her law license.
“As people in this country, yes, we have free speech,” said Matt Cowart, union president. “When I’m at work, and I’m sure same thing for your job, there are certain rules and restrictions your job may have. She is speaking as an attorney on this case, she’s speaking on the outcome that a jury had reached.”
Cowart said her comments make a claim of racism, and “this allegation she made is without merit, against what evidence showed.”
“It’s a reckless statement she’s making,” Cowart said.
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Prosecutors argued Delucca Rolle, a 15-year-old at the time of the incident, was the victim of overly aggressive deputies, who pepper-sprayed him before taking him to the ground, and nobody in the crowd had threatened police. They called the incident a “slam.”
But the deputy’s lawyer called the head incident a “pin.” He had argued that the teen, who was the size of the deputy, was resisting arrest at the time, had behaviors documented on video that could be interpreted as a threat to officer safety, and that the deputies were outnumbered amid a jeering mob that day in April 2019 in Tamarac. The video of the head-slamming encounter went viral, with cellphone footage spreading online.
Next, the lawyer for the acquitted former deputy, Christopher Krickovich, said he will try to seek his job back, and back pay, through arbitration.
In response, the Sheriff’s Office said in an email Wednesday, “We will never be an organization that finds excessive force tolerable. That standard has been set at the Broward Sheriff’s Office and will not change. Independent criminal investigations or convictions of former employees do not supersede BSO’s administrative policies, standards, or expectations.”
Lisa J. Huriash can be reached at lhuriash@sunsentinel.com or 954-572-2008. Follow on Twitter @LisaHuriash
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2022-07-27T19:26:56+00:00
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sun-sentinel.com
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/crime/fl-ne-sheriff-union-robinson-bar-complaint-20220727-tozag6ujibeb5nejos6ypzwoyy-story.html
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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Operations.
Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operation for 2023. In order for comments to be considered, they must be received before July 29.
WIC is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental food program for low income, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to five-years-old. The program also offers breastfeeding services and support to expectant and new mothers. Eligibility is determined by nutritional risk and incomes that fall below 185 percent of the poverty level. Every month, there are more then 63,000 Oklahomans who participate in the WIC program.
WIC is housed within county health departments throughout the state and operates hand-in-hand with other public health programs to provide referral services to health care and social services.
Comments can be submitted by phone, 1-888-655-2942 or (405) 426-8537; or via email: christinaw@health.ok.gov
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2022-07-03T10:44:03+00:00
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swoknews.com
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https://www.swoknews.com/news/wic-seeking-comments-for-new-operational-plan/article_ca66d867-8caf-501b-aa8e-94d9cd017450.html
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) ("Newpark" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all the long-lived assets, inventory and operations of its Excalibar mineral grinding business ("Excalibar") to Cimbar Resources, INC. ("Cimbar"), a mineral-based additive solutions company based in Chatsworth, GA.
As of September 30, 2022, Excalibar had approximately $65 million of net capital employed. Under the terms of the agreement, Newpark expects to generate net cash of approximately $66 million through a combination of net cash proceeds at closing and net collections of certain retained assets and liabilities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable. In connection with the sale transaction, Cimbar and Newpark have also agreed to enter into a long-term barite supply agreement for Newpark's U.S. drilling fluids business, with an initial term of four years following the closing of the transaction.
Matthew Lanigan, Newpark's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The sale of Excalibar is consistent with our stated strategy of transforming our Fluids Systems business into a more focused and capital-light business. We appreciate our dedicated Excalibar employees and thank them for their many years of valuable service to Newpark. We look forward to continuing to work with them and Cimbar under the barite supply agreement."
The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022 and remains subject to the closing conditions specified in the purchase agreement. Proceeds from the sale are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction, potential growth investments and/or share repurchases under the Company's current share repurchase program as the Company continues to execute on its strategic plan.
PPHB is serving as financial advisor and Culhane Meadows PLLC is serving as legal advisor to Newpark in this transaction.
Newpark Resources, Inc. is a geographically diversified supplier providing environmentally-sensitive products, as well as rentals and services to a variety of industries, including oil and gas exploration, electrical transmission & distribution, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction, and other industries. For more information, visit our website at www.newpark.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, such as statements regarding the expected timing of the closing of the sale, the amount of proceeds from the sale and the use of the proceeds from the sale. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as "will," "may," "could," "would," "should," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. These statements are not guarantees that our expectations will prove to be correct and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Newpark, particularly its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as others, could cause actual plans or results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the failure of the conditions to the closing of the sale to be satisfied; risks related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; the COVID-19 pandemic; the worldwide oil and natural gas industry; our customer concentration and reliance on the U.S. exploration and production market; our international operations; operating hazards present in the oil and natural gas industry and substantial liability claims, including catastrophic well incidents; our contracts that can be terminated or downsized by our customers without penalty; our product offering expansion; our ability to attract, retain and develop qualified leaders, key employees and skilled personnel; the price and availability of raw materials; business acquisitions and capital investments; our market competition; technological developments and intellectual property in our industry; severe weather, natural disasters, and seasonality; our cost and continued availability of borrowed funds, including noncompliance with debt covenants; environmental laws and regulations; our legal compliance; the inherent limitations of insurance coverage; income taxes; cybersecurity breaches or business system disruptions; our restructuring activities; activist stockholders that may attempt to effect changes at our Company or acquire control over our Company; our ability to maintain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's continued listing requirements; and our amended and restated bylaws, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain what such stockholders believe to be a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities laws. Newpark's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can be obtained at no charge at www.sec.gov, as well as through our website at www.newpark.com.
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2022-10-20T21:07:17+00:00
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DALLAS (AP) — As the Taliban swept back into power in Afghanistan, in the summer of 2021, Fahima Sultani and her fellow university students tried for days to get into the Kabul airport, only to be turned away by gun-wielding extremists.
“No education, just go back home,” she recalled one shouting.
Nearly two years later, Sultani, now 21, is safely in the U.S. and working toward her bachelor’s degree in data science at Arizona State University in Tempe on a scholarship. When she’s not studying, she likes to hike up nearby Tempe Butte, the kind of outing she enjoyed in her mountainous homeland.
Seeing students like Sultani rush to leave in August 2021 as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan after 20 years, colleges, universities and other groups across the U.S. started piecing together the funding for hundreds of scholarships so they could continue their educations outside of their home country.
Women of Sultani’s generation, born around the time the U.S. ousted the Taliban after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, grew up attending school and watching as women pursued careers. The Taliban’s return upended those freedoms.
“Within minutes of the collapse of the government in Kabul, U.S. universities said, ‘We’ll take one;’ ‘We’ll take three;’ ‘We’ll take a professor;’ ‘We’ll take a student,’” said Allan Goodman, CEO of the Institute of International Education, a global not-for-profit that helps fund such scholarships.
The fears leading the students to quickly board flights were soon justified as the Taliban ushered in a harsh Islamic rule: Girls cannot attend school beyond the sixth grade and women, once again required to wear burqas, have been banned from universities and are restricted from most employment.
Sultani is one of more than 60 Afghan women who arrived at ASU by December 2021 after fleeing Afghanistan, where she had been studying online through Asian University for Women in Bangladesh during the pandemic.
“These women came out of a crisis, a traumatic experience, boarded a plane not knowing where they were going, ended up in the U.S.,” said Susan Edgington, executive director and head of operations of ASU’s Global Academic Initiatives.
After making their way to universities and colleges across the U.S. over the last two years, many are nearing graduation and planning their futures.
Mashal Aziz, 22, was a few months from graduating from American University of Afghanistan when Kabul fell and she boarded a plane. After leaving, she scoured the internet, researching which schools were offering scholarships and what organizations might be able to help.
“You’ve already left everything and you are thinking maybe there are barriers for your higher education,” she said.
Aziz and three other Afghan students arrived at Northeastern University in Boston in January 2022 after first being taken to Qatar and then a military base in New Jersey. She graduated this spring with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting management and plans to start work on her master’s degree in finance this fall at Northeastern.
Just two days after the fall of Kabul, the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma announced it had created two scholarships for Afghans seeking refuge in the U.S. Later, the university created five more scholarships that went to some of the young Afghans who had settled in the area. Five more Afghans have received scholarships to study there this fall.
Danielle Macdonald, an associate anthropology professor at the school, has organized a regular meetup between TU students and college-aged Afghans who have settled in the Tulsa area.
Around two dozen young people attend the events, where they’ve talked about everything from U.S. slang to how to find a job. Their outings have included visiting a museum and going to a basketball game, Macdonald said.
“It’s become a really lovely community,” she said.
Sultani, like many others who left Afghanistan, often thinks about those who remained behind, including her sister, who had been studying at a university, but now must stay home.
“I can go to universities while millions of girls back in Afghanistan, they do not have this opportunity that I have,” Sultani said. “I can dress the way I want and millions of girls now in Afghanistan, they do not have this opportunity.”
Since the initial flurry of scholarships, efforts to assist Afghan students have continued, including the creation of the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project, which has helped fund 250 scholarships at dozens of U.S. colleges and universities.
But there are still more young people in need of support to continue their educations in the U.S. or even reach the U.S. from Afghanistan or other countries, explained Jonah Kokodyniak, a senior vice president at the Institute of International Education.
Yasamin Sohrabi, 26, is among those still trying to find a way to the U.S. Sohrabi, who had been studying at American University of Afghanistan, realized as the withdrawal of U.S. forces neared that she might need to go overseas to continue her studies. The day after the Taliban took Kabul, she learned of her admission to Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, but wasn’t able to get into the airport to leave Afghanistan.
A year later, she and her younger sister, who has also been accepted at the university, got visas to Pakistan. Now they are trying to find a way to get into the U.S. Their brother, who accompanied them to Pakistan, is applying to the school as well.
Sohrabi said she and her siblings try not to focus on what they have lost, but instead on how to get to WKU, where 20 other Afghans will be studying this fall.
“That’s one of the things in these days we think about,” she said. “It keeps us going.”
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2023-07-23T21:28:20+00:00
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Throughout the year, there were several topics that were on the minds of people, such as school safety, dangerous drivers and medicine.
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We found people solving problems all over the country in many different ways.
Some work tirelessly to make our children safer at school. Others get creative to ensure everyone has enough to eat. Some of our solutions keep roads safer, and others help you figure out how to recharge your body better. And believe it or not, we found solutions for the tiny killer, the brain-eating amoeba!
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2022-12-23T20:38:37+00:00
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ksat.com
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Okera extends the power of Snowflake's Data Cloud, enabling modern data-driven organizations to manage and utilize sensitive data safely and securely
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SNOWFLAKE SUMMIT, BOOTH 1209C -- Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, today announced the immediate availability of Okera on Snowflake, a new software as a service (SaaS) offering for the Snowflake Data Cloud. Leveraging the new SaaS solution, non-technical data stakeholders in business, security, and compliance can collaborate with a significantly smaller data engineering team to define data access control policies, validate that data policies are implemented as intended, and self-serve their own data privacy compliance reports and real-time analytics.
"Data governance remains a top priority for modern data-driven organizations who rely on their information assets to gain a competitive advantage," said Saqib Mustafa, Global Head of Partner Marketing at Snowflake. "Our partnership with Okera enables data-driven organizations to leverage Snowflake's native Data Access Governance capabilities, and do so in a collaborative platform that makes it easy for all data stakeholders to participate in the definition, validation, and updates to centralized and distributed data access policies."
Most security-minded organizations are well-equipped to secure data at-rest and data in-transit. Okera secures data in use, so the large investments in big data analytics and data science yield faster, recurring business value. Now delivered as a SaaS offering, Okera and Snowflake allow organizations to focus their efforts on delivering data-driven applications and insights, rather than managing on-premises infrastructure or highly technical policy grants.
Using Okera, universal data authorization policies are automatically materialized as Snowflake data access governance controls for native enforcement. Okera-authored policies are automatically and seamlessly implemented, allowing direct access with Snowsight or SnowSQL CLI, or via indirect access through a BI dashboard or reporting tool.
At Snowflake Summit 2022, live in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 13-16, organizations can see the solution in action. Click here to take advantage of a complimentary trial.
"Organizations need a new, more nimble way to keep pace with evolving business needs while ensuring data is secured and compliant with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, LGPD, CCPA/CCRA, and more. Delivered as a SaaS solution, Okera's offering for Snowflake makes it even easier to maximize the value of the Snowflake Data Cloud with fine-grained access control policies that are easy to understand, implement, and modify to meet the needs of all data stakeholders," said Sanjeev Mohan, Principal, SanjMo & Former Gartner Research VP, Big Data and Advanced Analytics.
"As a Snowflake Data Governance Accelerated partner, Okera is committed to helping data teams deliver business value faster and more confidently, while permitting data security and privacy teams to validate the appropriate security mandates and that data privacy regulations are implemented as intended," said Nong Li, CEO and co-founder of Okera. "As organizations continue to embark on their digital journeys, proper data governance becomes paramount. The Okera offering for Snowflake was designed to empower data-driven organizations while safeguarding against inappropriate data usage."
Join the Conversation on Social Media: #DataSecurity and #DataGovernance leader @Okerainc announces the general availability of Okera on Snowflake, enabling #DataPrivacy and #DataCompliance for users of @SnowflakeDB See it in action at #SnowflakeSummit
Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, helps modern, data-driven enterprises accelerate innovation, minimize data security risks, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. The Okera Dynamic Access Platform automatically enforces universal fine-grained access control policies. This allows employees, customers, and partners to use data responsibly, while protecting them from inappropriately accessing data that is confidential, personally identifiable, or regulated. Okera's robust audit capabilities and data usage intelligence deliver the real-time and historical information that data security, compliance, and data delivery teams need to respond quickly to incidents, optimize processes, and analyze the performance of enterprise data initiatives. Okera began development in 2016 and now dynamically authorizes access to hundreds of petabytes of sensitive data for the world's most demanding F100 companies and regulatory agencies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, ClearSky Security, and Felicis Ventures. For more information, visit www.okera.com or contact info@okera.com, or connect with the team on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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2022-06-14T19:34:20+00:00
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Since a 1996 episode of her show when she gave everyone in the audience their own set of her favorite pajamas, fans have been excited to learn about Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things.
Talk show host, producer, actress, author and philanthropist Winfrey is known for her generosity. She has said, “Every gift is your way of expressing how you feel about another person.”
In a Facebook post announcing Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2022, Oprah Daily wrote that one message should stand out above all.
“Oprah’s Favorite Things is here,” Oprah Daily posted. “Like every year, we made sure to find items for everybody on your list—even yourself. But whatever gift you choose, let the message behind it be: ‘I appreciate you. I see you. You matter to me.'”
And in that spirit, items on the list can help communicate those feelings. This year’s theme celebrates small businesses with gifts from family-run companies, local makers, and BIPOC- and woman-founded enterprises.
There are 104 gifts on Oprah’s Favorite Things list this year. Following are our 10 favorite finds.
Compartes Chocolates – Treasures of the Orchard Chocolate Gift Box ($59.95)
Sweets for the sweet could be the sentiment behind this gift. Compartés (named for the word meaning “to share” in Spanish) has been offering handmade chocolates from its Los Angeles shop for almost 75 years.
This elegant gift box, $59.95, is gorgeous inside and out. Filled with gourmet chocolate-covered locally-grown fruits, such as apricots, orange slices, peaches, pears, dates and more, the confections are as delicious as they are stunning.
“This box is like a work of art,” wrote reviewer Jonathan G. “SO Yummy, fresh beautiful chocolates just like the picture! And the box is unbelievable, didn’t need to wrap presentation was superb! Ordered for a friend’s birthday, gave it to her and she won’t stop raving about them (regretted giving it to her because they tasted so good!) — definitely ordering many more for Christmas!!!”
Monterey by Citrine Spouted Prep Bowls ($52)
Gorgeously simple, these nesting prep bowls are as practical as they are pretty. The farmhouse-style ceramic bowls have an off-white glaze and exposed stoneware base, giving them a familiar, well-loved feel from the start.
The set of three nesting bowls is available for $52.
VoChill Stemless Wine Glass Chiller ($44.95)
When the company and the conversation are just so good, your glass of wine might turn warm. Randall and Lisa Pawlik are wine enthusiasts from Austin who developed VoChill because they wanted an easier way to keep wine at the perfect temperature in the glass, even in the Texas heat.
The attractive stemless wine chillers, $44.95 each, are available in Quartz, Sand and Stone colors. They will actively chill glasses of wine for more than an hour indoors or up to 45 minutes in the shade outdoors. Stemmed wine chillers are available, as well.
Intelex Warmies Microwavable Plush ($21.50-$26.87)
These adorable stuffed animals can stand in for you when you can’t be there to offer a warm hug. The plush toys are filled with all-natural grains and dried French lavender. Your recipient can pop them in the microwave for almost-instant soothing heat and a relaxing fragrance.
“He’s so soft and the heat and weight make him so cozy and comforting,” wrote reviewer Emma Crawford. “I get pretty bad anxiety-related chest pain and he helps ease that. All over this product is so warm and cuddly and the lavender smell is delightful!”
There are many stuffies to choose from, such as a sloth, baby dragon, moose, hippo and more. Prices vary, but the manatee shown here is currently on sale for $21.50. Others cost between $23-$27.
Maya J Jewelry Bracelet Hair Ties ($18)
Anyone with long hair has likely worn a scrunchie or hair tie on their wrist at some point. Maya J Jewelry, a small, family-owned business, has combined hair ties and trendy bracelets to create fashionable jewelry accessories.
Available in silver and black or gold and tan, a set of three artisan-crafted bracelet hair ties ($18) would make a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
The USB Lighter Company Electric Lighter ($45)
Making life easier for someone is a considerate way to say, “I appreciate you.” And this item does that! Forget those old butane lighters. Rechargeable electric arc lighters like this one are safer, can light things upside down, and provide up to 1000 lights per charge. It even stands on its own and comes in different colors
The flameless, windproof lighter costs $45 and is available in more than two dozen colors and patterns.
Dock & Bay Reusable Makeup Remover Pads ($15.99)
These reusable facial cloths made Oprah’s Favorite Things list because they are environmentally friendly, efficient and easy to clean. Since they are made from 100% recycled materials, the ultra-soft pads are as gentle on the earth as they are on your skin.
A pack of three makeup-removing pads in your choice of five colors is on sale for $15.99.
PlantOGram Live Frantoio Olive Container Plant Tree ($86.84)
“I am a firm believer in the power of nature,” Winfrey wrote on her Favorite Things list. “So one of my go-to gifts is an olive tree — which just so happens to be a universal symbol of friendship.”
This young olive tree can be grown indoors or out and is indeed able to produce olives. PlantOGram also plants an additional tree with every plant purchase.
This 2- to 3-foot-tall container plant, 20% off at $86.84, could also be a gentle way of reconciling with someone special — offering an olive branch, so to speak.
Plate & Pattern Plates and Parchment Paper Liners ($88-$98)
For someone who entertains, this set of plates and liners is an eco-friendly alternative to paper plates with no dishwashing required. Each starter set ($88-$98) includes four metal or seagrass plates and 70 parchment paper liners (20 white and 50 patterned).
The stylish and leak-resistant liners are made of 100% genuine vegetable parchment paper, so they are fully compostable and free from impurities.
Dadisi Academy STEAM-Themed Puzzles ($20)
Oprah’s Favorite Things list includes several items for the kids in your life. These 3-foot, STEAM-themed jigsaw puzzles, $20 each, feature members of the fictional Dadisi Academy Crew.
Each puzzle portrays a diverse character learning about an exciting STEAM theme, such as robotics, coding and art.
“My niece absolutely loved putting the puzzle together,” reviewer Isis wrote. “It made her so happy to see the finished product. It kept her fully engaged. I highly recommend this puzzle.”
This is only a sampling of the thoughtful gift ideas that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list. You can see the entire collection here.
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2022-11-03T15:51:55+00:00
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There are many good reasons to make a casserole. This classic dish combines different ingredients, such as meat, cheese and vegetables, for a hearty meal. There are many variations, from Italian lasagna to tuna noodle casserole or macaroni and cheese. Another selling point of casserole recipes is that they are easy to bake, serve, save as leftovers and reheat. However, to make a casserole, you need a quality casserole dish.
To find the best casserole dish, we consulted with our baking expert Andrea Boudewijn. A Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef and owner of Superfine Bakery out of Los Angeles, Boudewijn shared information about the casserole dish and other kitchen tools she recommends.
The best casserole dish
Chances are there is a casserole recipe that you’ll enjoy regardless of the type of food you like. “I love casseroles because they seem to be universal in any culture or any family. Everybody has some sort of recipe that is baked within one dish and then taken from that dish and served directly on the table,” Boudewijn said.
A casserole is made and served in one dish, so it’s important to have a model that simplifies these steps. Boudewijn recommends the Amazon Basics set of two casserole dishes crafted with strong borosilicate glass. Having two dishes adds versatility when choosing the size of the casserole you want to prepare. “The small one would serve two to four people, and a larger one would serve six to eight plus,” said Boudewijn, adding that both dishes have handles that are easy to grasp with an oven mitt.
A casserole dish with a lid is also helpful because some recipes need to be covered in the oven, saving you messing around with foil. When choosing a casserole dish with a lid, make sure the lid is heavy and well-fitting.
What to do if you don’t have a casserole dish
If you haven’t purchased a casserole dish yet but can’t wait to indulge in a casserole, there are other cookware pieces you can use. A loaf pan, brownie pan or deep baking dish will do in a pinch, and a lasagna pan is ideal for large recipes, Boudewijn said. She added that she likes glass pans for casseroles because you can easily watch the ingredients bubble as they bake. This helps you determine when to add toppings like french fried onions.
Depending on the recipe, if you need a casserole dish with a lid, you could use a Dutch oven instead.
Other useful gadgets for making casseroles
A casserole dish may be the most important item you need for preparing a casserole, but other gadgets will come in handy throughout the cooking process. Our cooking expert recommends several practical kitchen items that will also serve numerous other purposes beyond casserole making.
An oven mitt is a must-have, Boudewijn said. “It protects your hand from the heat when you’re pulling the casserole dish out of the oven and placing it somewhere to cool. It also can serve as a trivet. If you need to set it down and then put the pan on top of it, it will protect whatever surface or countertop from the heat.”
Other kitchen essentials that Boudewijn recommends for casserole baking include a can opener, trivet and chef’s knife.
Some casseroles call for canned ingredients, and not all cans have flip-top lids, she explained. That’s where a can opener is useful. A trivet can be used as a barrier between a hot casserole dish and countertop or table. Home cooks will find that a durable chef’s knife will be useful for preparing some casserole ingredients as well as many other cooking needs. “A chef’s knife is a great all-around basic tool for any cook to have in their kitchen for anything,” she said.
Boudewijn noted that a small appliance that is especially useful for preparing casseroles is a toaster oven. Not only is this type of oven compact, but it comes in handy in warm weather when using a full-size range can make the house hot. “If you don’t want to heat up your big oven and you have a countertop, you have a need for a countertop oven,” she said.
Easy asparagus casserole recipe
Whether you are eager to try out a new casserole dish or need an easy meal for tonight’s dinner, asparagus casserole is a delicious and easy dish to try. Boudewijn provided steps and tips for her asparagus casserole recipe that she said is creamy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Three 15-ounce cans of asparagus
- Two 10.5-ounce cans of cream of celery soup
- One 6-ounce container of french fried onions
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Open the three cans of asparagus, and drain out the water.
3. In a 6-inch-by-8-inch casserole dish that’s about 2 inches deep, gently slide out the asparagus in three orderly clumps. Gently shake the pan to make a solid layer of asparagus. The asparagus spears should be parallel with the short side of the casserole dish.
4. Empty the two cans of cream of celery soup on top of the asparagus, and spread it to form the next solid layer. Completely cover the asparagus.
5. Place the casserole in the preheated oven, and bake until the cream of celery soup starts bubbling up the sides (about 30 to 40 minutes).
6. Pull the casserole briefly out of the oven, and make a very generous layer of the french fried onions over the whole casserole.
7. Bake for another 10 minutes or so to crisp up the onions, and you’re done!
Tips
Boudewijn advised that following a few tips will make an asparagus casserole turn out perfectly.
“You may want to gently run a knife across the spears to cut them into bite-size pieces before adding the soup for easier scooping. Whole spears are nice but can be messy when lifting out a portion for service,” she said. A square or rectangle pan is best for preparing her asparagus recipe. A round dish will likely result in the vegetable having bends or odd shapes after baking.
Boudewijn also recommends keeping a close watch on the casserole when baking the topping to prevent burning. This tip applies to any casserole. “It really is supposed to only be baked for a short time, just until it’s warmed through, crisp or slightly caramelized.”
Boudewijn added that preventing messes in the oven will simplify cleanup after the casserole is baked and served. “You may want to have a sheet pan either directly under the casserole dish or on the next rack below to catch anything that may fall or drip.”
Best casserole dish and casserole-making essentials
Amazon Basics Oven Safe Glass Casserole Baking Dishes, Set of Two
Boudewijn likes this pair of casserole dishes for their durable oven-safe glass construction and useful side handles. The dishes are two different sizes, which make them ideal for preparing large or small casseroles.
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Pyrex Easy Grab Glass Casserole Dish With Lid
This 2-quart casserole dish is a versatile choice and comes with large handles that make it easy to remove from the oven. If you’re looking for a casserole dish with a lid, this is an excellent choice. The lid is oven-safe but can also be used for covering leftovers.
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HVH Ceramic Casserole Dish with Lid
Available in white or dark blue, this ceramic casserole dish with a lid looks great and performs brilliantly. It measures 9 inches by 13 inches and has handles to make it easier to remove from the oven.
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Le Creuset Stoneware Covered Square Casserole Dish With Lid
If you’re looking for a high-end casserole dish with a lid that you’d be proud to display and cook from, this Le Creuset casserole dish is ideal. It comes in four colors: cerise, Marseille, marine and white.
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Chef Craft Heavy Duty Turner/Spatula
This large spatula is Boudewijn’s choice for casseroles, since it features a durable square top that makes it easy to scoop out individual servings. It is also practical for scraping the sides of a casserole dish and can be used for other cooking tasks, such as flipping pancakes.
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OXO Good Grips Silicone Oven Mitt
Not only is an oven mitt necessary for taking a casserole out of the oven, but it can double as a trivet. Boudewijn said that this silicone mitt is ideal for both purposes. It’s available in several colors to match different styles of kitchen decor.
ECOSALL Natural Wood Trivets, Set of Two
These natural beechwood trivets offer two benefits, which is why Boudewijn chose them. Not only will they protect a table or countertop when placed under a casserole dish that is fresh from the oven, but they also sport an attractive design.
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KitchenAid Gourmet Multifunction Can Opener
Boudewijn said that everyone needs a can opener in their collection of kitchen gadgets. This model is simple yet solid. It’s made by a trusted brand and is available in several fun colors.
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A chef’s knife, like this model that Boudewijn recommends, will come in handy when preparing ingredients for a casserole and a multitude of other dishes as well. This knife boasts a sturdy high-carbon steel blade that stays sharp even after repeated use.
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Boudewijn likes to cook with a toaster oven, especially in the summer when it’s too hot to turn on a full-size range. This model offers a roomy interior, easy-to-use controls and convection cooking.
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2022-12-25T19:10:28+00:00
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Toyota launches two new campaigns showcasing GR Corolla and the GR Family
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla's campaign, "Rally Ready," debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. As the newest addition to the Gazoo Racing (GR) Family, the GR Corolla, alongside the GR86 and GR Supra, is featured prominently in Toyota's new GR Family campaign, "Race Cars for the Real World," also launching today.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9095951-toyota-launches-campaigns-showcasing-gazoo-racing-family/
"The all-new GR Corolla joins the GR Family and connects drivers to the pavement with vehicles that make your heart skip a beat," said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. "The GR Corolla and GR Family campaigns reflect the renewed excitement and uncompromising energy inspired by Gazoo Racing's legacy of performance."
Toyota developed the integrated GR Corolla campaign and the GR Family campaign with its Total Toyota (T2) model in mind. The T2 model integrates efforts to create a cohesive marketing approach inclusive of multicultural marketing and the mainstream market.
- Saatchi & Saatchi, Conill Advertising and Intertrend Communications created GR Corolla campaign assets
- Saatchi & Saatchi and Intertrend Communications contributed to the GR Family campaign creative
The campaigns showcase a unified style across all creative throughout the spots, which are highlighted below.
In the "Running Wild" spot created by Saatchi & Saatchi for the GR Corolla campaign, a series of Toyota vehicles line up on a tarmac, ready for a "family photo." The all-new GR Corolla bursts into the shot drifting across the track as the photo is snapped. Later in the spot, the vehicle downshifts, when we see driver Ryan Tuerck and his GR Corolla Formula Drift car as a nod to Toyota's Gazoo Racing Team.
Saatchi also created the action-packed spot "Meet the Family" for the GR Family campaign featuring GR Supra, GR86 and GR Corolla vehicles from the Toyota Gazoo Racing family, alongside Toyota Gazoo Racing team members Fredric Aasbø, Ken Gushi and Ryan Tuerck. The spot is a playful take on the concept of "meeting the family." All Saatchi spots were directed by Mark Jenkinson.
Intertrend Communications' first GR Corolla spot, "Legacy," captures the dreamlike moment when viewers finally own the car of their dreams, the GR Corolla. Intertrend's second spot, titled "That's Insane" shows the impact of the GR Corolla's engineering and performance features that thrill on the street or the track.
Intertrend has two spots for the GR Family campaign. "Something Real," speaks to those who are ready to join Toyota Gazoo Racing, a community whose aspirations align with the legacy, heritage, performance, and passion of the brand. The second spot, "The Chase" pays homage to the icons who have paved the path forward for JDM (Japanese Domestic Market). Intertrend's GR Corolla spots were directed by Nick Martini and GR Family spots by Miles Cable.
Conill Advertising developed three non-linear spots for the GR Corolla campaign titled "Memories," "Poster," and "Toy Car," where viewers catch a glimpse of the emotional connection between the driver and their GR Corolla. The spots were directed by Chris Hewitt.
The GR Corolla campaign is an integrated campaign extending across connected TV, digital video, digital content, programmatic, paid social and print. Digital content/video includes partners such as YouTube, Vevo, Amazon, Peacock, Hulu Latino, and more. Partnerships include Super League Gaming, Variety, Canela.TV, and Influential, among others. Social is across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok, to name a few.
The GR Family campaign is an integrated campaign extending across connected TV, digital video, digital content, paid social, audio, and experiential. Customized partnerships include Hypebeast, Motortrend, TikTok, Snapchat, Hypebae, Pandora, KCON and Hearst. The Hearst partnership will include high-performance driving events with guest Toyota Pro-Drivers at an official NASA track. Digital content/video includes partners such as Vice, Hulu, Spotify, YouTube, Fox Sports, and more. Social is across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitch.
The campaign spots are available for viewing here. For images and credits, please click here.
Rooted in rally, developed under the scrutiny of master driver Akio Toyoda and inspired by Toyota's sports car lineage, the first-ever 2023 GR Corolla looks to rocket to the top of driver wish lists as it debuts at dealerships this Fall.
Key features include:
- 1.6L, three-cylinder turbo engine delivers 300 hp and up to 295 pound-feet of torque
- GR-FOUR AWD system with selectable front-rear power settings
- Available in three models: Core grade, launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition and ultra-limited MORIZO Edition
- Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio Toyoda and professional TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers
- Pure Toyota sports car, precision built in the Gazoo Racing Factory at Toyota's Motomachi Plant
- Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, featuring a High-Performance Driving Event with expert instruction
- Starting MSRP of $35,900
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With the more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company's 2021 North American sales were electrified.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing embodies Toyota's commitment to overcoming every limit to make 'ever-better' cars, to forge new technologies and solutions under the extreme conditions of motorsports, and to never stop innovating. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing races its cars to push the limits for better and to learn from the toughest challenges. Competing on every kind of road, no matter what the challenge, inspires TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to build 'ever-better' cars and engineer Toyota's future DNA to bring freedom, adventure, and joy of driving to everyone. For more information, visit www.toyotagazooracing.com.
Media Contacts:
Paul Hogard
Toyota Motor North America
paul.hogard@toyota.com
Ava Weaver
Saatchi for Toyota
469-357-2114
Ava.weaver@saatchi.com
For customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331
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2022-10-17T13:50:44+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/17/toyotas-first-ever-gr-corolla-is-rally-ready/
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Massive herd of sheep blocks roadway, making it impassable
PRICE, Utah (Gray News) – What’s the craziest reason you’ve ever been late for work?
How about a huge flock of sheep blocking the roadway?
It was a reality for some people in Manti-La Sal National Forest near Price, Utah, on Monday.
Video captured by forest supervisor Ryan Nehl with the U.S. Forest Service shows hundreds of sheep standing on the road.
“It’s that time of year again where livestock is on the move,” the agency wrote alongside the video on Facebook. “Please make sure to take your time, especially around those blind turns, and be respectful if you come across animals on the road. Remember, there are people and working dogs assisting with flock or herd moves, so patience and paying proper attention to the road is critical.”
Forest officials said when encountering a flock of sheep like this, it is possible to drive “very, very slowly” through the flock.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. TMX contributed to this report.
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2022-10-12T16:41:24+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2022/10/12/massive-herd-sheep-blocks-roadway-making-it-impassable/
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Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
Sequoia Carrillo is an assistant editor for NPR's Education Team. Along with writing, producing, and reporting for the team, she manages the Student Podcast Challenge.
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2022-10-22T13:12:57+00:00
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nprillinois.org
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https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-10-22/a-federal-court-of-appeals-has-temporarily-blocked-bidens-student-loan-debt-relief-plan
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CANTON, Ohio – The USFL has released its promotional schedule for the games in Canton.
The Pittsburgh Maulers and New Jersey Generals share Canton as their hub home. Games will be played in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
1 p.m. Sunday, April 23 - New Jersey vs. Pittsburgh: Home opener, rally towels, t-shirts, thundersticks. Postgame block party in Play Action Plaza.
7 p.m. Sunday, April 23 – Michigan Panthers vs. Philadelphia Stars: Rally towels, thundersticks.
3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 – New Orleans Breakers vs. New Jersey Generals: “2-for-1″ special (one ticket good for both games), small-business showcase, rally towels, t-shirts, thundersticks.
6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 – Birmingham Stallions vs. Pittsburgh Maulers: Thundersticks.
9 p.m. Saturday, May 27 – Philadelphia Stars vs. Pittsburgh Maulers: Thundersticks.
5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 – Michigan Panthers vs. New Jersey Generals: Hats off to Heroes (military, first responders, doctors, nurses), USFL hats, thundersticks.
Noon Saturday, June 3 – Houston Gamblers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers: Thundersticks.
1 p.m. Sunday, June 4: Memphis Showboats vs. New Jersey Generals: Ohio Football Legends/Kids Day, autograph card/team photo, thundersticks.
Noon Saturday, June 10 – Michigan Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Maulers: Fan Appreciation Weekend, Maulers bobbleheads, thundersticks.
7 p.m. Sunday, June 11 – Philadelphia Stars vs. New Jersey Generals: Fan Appreciation Weekend, ‘80s Night, thundersticks, retro sunglasses.
1 p.m. Saturday, June 17 – Pittsburgh Maulers vs. New Jersey Generals: USFL can coozie, thundersticks.
A Fan Fest area in the east end zone will be active before and during games, featuring large inflatables and family-friendly activities.
The USFL’s second season kicks off Saturday, April 15.
Related coverage: USFL TV schedule is out: How to watch 2023 games (free trials)
Sports betting is now legal in Ohio. Bets can be placed at sportsbooks, including DraftKings Ohio Sportsbook, BetMGM Ohio, Fan Duel Ohio, Barstool Ohio, Caesars Ohio, Bet365, PointsBet and Tipico.
Related coverage: Gambling 101: Everything you need to know about sports betting in Ohio
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2023-04-10T18:36:59+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/04/usfl-promotional-schedule-released-for-2023-season-in-canton.html
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BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man accused of using a fireplace log to beat his 72-year-old mother to death has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Danny Lopes Jr. 39, was convicted by a Plymouth Superior Court jury on Tuesday of killing Julia Fernandes in August 2017 in the West Bridgewater home they shared, according to a statement from the office of Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz.
He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole at sentencing scheduled for March 1.
Police went to the home on the evening of August 27, 2017, after getting a call from one of Lopes' relatives. There they found the victim in a second-floor bedroom. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy determined that she died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Lopes was not at the scene but was arrested the next day in North Providence, Rhode Island.
The log that authorities say was used to beat Fernandes was found in the home's basement, authorities said.
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2023-02-15T15:39:26+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/man-convicted-of-beating-mother-to-death-with-17785755.php
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Study published in Nature Cancer finds ERX-41 causes endoplasmic reticulum stress and cell death in multiple cancers. EtiraRx plans clinical trials as soon as the first quarter of 2023
DALLAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A scientific team, led by the scientific founders of EtiraRx, has identified a small molecule, ERX-41, as a novel oral therapeutic agent that may have utility in treating multiple solid cancers, including triple negative breast cancer, glioblastoma, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. EtiraRx, headquartered in Biolabs Pegasus Park, plans to initiate clinical trials as early as the first quarter of 2023.
In the work, published in Nature Cancer, the researchers, led by Drs. Jung-Mo Ahn, Ganesh Raj and Ratna Vadlamudi, identified that ERX-41 dramatically enhances endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in cancer cells. Since aggressive cancer cells have higher basal levels of ER stress, the enhanced ER stress induced by ERX-41 is not compensated and causes cancer cell death. Normal cells have low basal of ER stress, can compensate for ERX-41 activity and do not undergo cell death after ERX-41 treatment. Using state-of-the-art molecular approaches, the team identified that the molecular target of ERX-41 is the protein encoded by the lysosomal acid lipase A (LIPA) gene and that pharmacologic inhibition of LIPA by ERX-41 enhances ER stress in cancer cells. The study set the foundation for clinical trials with patients with therapy-resistant cancers that are vulnerable to enhanced ER stress.
Said Dr. Raj, "These discoveries are exciting as they represent a novel approach to targeting the Achilles heel of many aggressive cancers- their vulnerability to enhanced ER stress. Our critical finding was that of a new therapeutic target (LIPA) and its undiscovered role in protein folding. By targeting LIPA with ERX-41, protein folding in the cancer cell was disrupted, causing ER stress and promoting cancer cell death. Our findings indicate the potential for an oral agent with a favorable therapeutic index to effectively treat patients with aggressive cancers, for whom options are limited."
EtiraRx is completing necessary preclinical studies and plans to initiate clinical trials with these compounds, which will take place the first quarter of 2023. Russell Hayward, CEO EtiraRx, said, "ERX-41 has the potential to be a first-in-class oral therapy that kills aggressive therapy-resistant cancers. We are committed to moving these drugs forward to clinical trials and make a difference in the lives of patients with lethal cancers."
To access the complete paper from EtiraRx, please visit Nature Cancer at https://www.nature.com/articles/s43018-022-00389-8
EtiraRx is a Dallas-based company is committed to developing cures. EtiraRx was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Pegasus Park. For more information go to https://www.etirarx.com/
Media Contact:
Doug Haslam
Berry & Company Public Relations
dhaslam@berrypr.com
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2022-06-02T16:28:38+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/etirarxs-licensed-erx-41-identified-potential-new-oral-therapy-multiple-cancers-company-prepares-clinical-trials/
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Emily Styron, the mayor of Zionsville, talks about whether she went too far as a public official in her comments on the Texas school shooting.
Also, News 8’s political panelists discuss possible gun control changes and the rising gas prices.
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2022-06-05T23:13:00+00:00
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wishtv.com
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https://www.wishtv.com/news/allindianapolitics/all-indiana-politics-tackling-the-texas-school-shooting-gun-control-and-gas-prices/
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Digital Media Investment Firm, Dimensional Associates, Purchases Controlling Interest and Recapitalizes MetaMedia for Next Phase of Network and Content Expansion
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaMedia today announced a significant strategic investment from Dimensional Associates, which will drive the next phase of MetaMedia's mission to provide cinemas, movie studios and other content producers with a global, cloud-based entertainment network that delivers cost-savings, operational efficiencies, access to expanded content and additional revenue opportunities.
Dimensional Associates is the private equity arm of JDS Capital and is an owner/operator of companies at the crossroads of media and technology. Its principals bring significant expertise in content distribution over the internet. This capital infusion enables MetaMedia to complete the rollout of its network to its cinema partners who collectively represent more than a quarter of U.S. and Canadian cinemas, including Cinemark Theatres, Cinépolis, Marcus Theatres, B&B Theatres, Emagine Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas, CGV Cinemas, Fridley Theatres, Premiere Cinemas, Southern Theatres, TCL Chinese Theatre, CW Theaters and members of the Independent Cinema Alliance. Currently, MetaMedia's network delivers premium films, live events, and advertising to 400 cinemas reaching more than 5,000 screens in most major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Dimensional Associates' investment will enable the MetaMedia network to expand to 2,000 additional cinemas across the U.S. and Canada, and, ultimately, reach cinemas internationally.
Danny Stein, the CEO of Dimensional Associates, has joined MetaMedia in the role of executive chairman. Stein brings a wealth of experience in digital distribution, having represented Dimensional as The Orchard's lead shareholder and executive chairman from 2003-2014 before the company was purchased by Sony Music Entertainment. The Orchard also had a film and television distribution business, and a global commercial distribution platform for indie film and TV content creators. In 2015-2016, Stein was senior vice president of growth investments at MacAndrews and Forbes, the holding company that previously owned and operated Deluxe Entertainment Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary in which Stein served as president of Deluxe New Media overseeing global corporate development, strategy and innovation.
MetaMedia's platform creates a managed, last-mile broadband connection for cinemas that reduces delivery times and removes hundreds of millions in expenses for cinema owners and studios. The platform provides material and measurable environmental benefits over the traditional methods of delivery, while providing best-in-class intellectual property protection. MetaMedia's platform is even more cost-effective for smaller, targeted film releases or platform releases from independent or international film studios. In 2022, MetaMedia delivered more than 350 films to cinemas across its network, allowing content producers and cinemas to save millions of dollars.
"We are at a watershed moment in cinema, where broadband and the cloud have been proven to benefit cinemas and premium content producers by expanding box office opportunities and providing massive operational and cost-savings, much in the same way these technologies have been used by Netflix, Disney and other streamers of content into homes," said MetaMedia Founder and CEO Jason Brenek. "I am pleased that Dimensional will help fulfill MetaMedia's vision and that Danny joins MetaMedia as executive chairman to augment MetaMedia's existing leadership team, who will stay with the company and who collectively have more experience than anyone in internet delivery of premium live and pre-recorded content to entertainment venues in North America."
MetaMedia has also enabled new and varied marketing and revenue-generating opportunities for its studio and cinema partners by enabling expanded programming choices, new cinematic content formats and enhanced release targeting. In addition to delivering feature films, the MetaMedia network exclusively delivered to cinemas the 2023 NCAA College Football Playoff and National Championship games from ESPN, numerous Esports tournaments from Activision/Blizzard, concerts from BTS, Coldplay, Garth Brooks, Metallica and others, and produced live fan events, including Q&A sessions with celebrities and content creators to help promote upcoming content releases.
About MetaMedia:
MetaMedia is the first global cloud-based entertainment platform that delivers movies, premium content and live events to cinemas and other venues around the world. MetaMedia's global cloud-based platform provides for the secure, rapid, targeted and cost-effective delivery of big-screen premium entertainment to cinemas, drive-ins, arenas, and other commercial venues. MetaMedia is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.metamedia.global.
Media Contact: Charles Chamberlayne
(202) 302-7612
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2023-07-25T14:00:24+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/07/25/metamedia-advances-vision-global-internet-based-content-delivery-network-cinemas-with-significant-investment-by-dimensional-associates/
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Tugboat sinks, spilling over 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel into Tennessee River
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the Tennessee River after a tugboat sank near the O’Neal Bridge in Florence, Alabama.
WAFF reports it’s not clear exactly when the boat sank, but fuel began washing up on the beaches surrounding McFarland Park around 10 a.m. Sunday.
Police say the boat released between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of diesel into the water.
George Grabryan, the director for Lauderdale County’s Emergency Management Agency, says they don’t know what caused the boat to sink. For now, he says the focus is on limiting the damage and cleaning up as much of the fuel as possible.
A boom was put in place to try to keep the spill contained.
Grabryan says the cleanup will be a long process.
“It takes several days, usually, on something like that because you’ve got to also check downstream to make sure you got any residual picked up that may deposit itself on the shoreline,” he said.
Police closed the beach-area as a precaution. They are urging people to stay out of the water until further notice.
Copyright 2023 WAFF via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-17T06:44:04+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/07/17/tugboat-sinks-spilling-over-3000-gallons-diesel-fuel-into-tennessee-river/
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The U.S. and Canada on Tuesday announced plans for a joint EV charging corridor connecting the two countries.
Christened the Binational EV Corridor, the project aims to place EV fast chargers approximately every 50 miles between Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Quebec, City, Quebec, Canada, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation press release. A timeline for construction wasn’t given.
“The U.S. and Canada have long enjoyed a productive partnership on transportation issues and in that spirit we are proud to announce the first-ever U.S.-Canada EV corridor,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.
The international charging corridor will connect Canada—where one in 10 new vehicles purchased is already zero-emission, according to officials—with a planned U.S. network of 500,000 charging states funded by $7.5 billion set aside under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as well as 75,000 miles of highways designated Alternative Fuel Corridors and thus featuring EV charging. And it will effectively connect what has been the traditional heart of the North American auto industry.
Starting in Kalamazoo, once home to taxi-cab manufacturer Checker, the route will cut through other car-making centers in Michigan before crossing into Ontario—another center for automotive manufacturing that’s becoming increasingly important in the EV switch.
Ford, for instance, is likely to assemble a three-row electric SUV in Oakville, Ontario. Volkswagen has also chosen the Canadian province for its first North American PowerCo EV battery plant. Windsor, Ontario, is due to become a hub of EV activity for Stellantis—if Canadian support comes through. And General Motors is already assembling its BrightDrop electric vans and commercial trucks in Ontario.
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2023-05-31T22:44:42+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/automotive/internet-brands/us-and-canada-collaborate-on-ev-charging-corridor/
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The City of San Luis Obispo has launched a new app that allows community members to quickly connect with the city.
“They’re able to see that direct correlation and they’re able to communicate with the city more quickly and effectively," said Rebecca Bernstorff, City of San Luis Obispo Services and Administrative Manager.
Through the app or the website, users are able to report issues throughout the city.
“The new app replaces an email system which didn’t go to the right people to fix the problem so with this new app, we’re able to target the people who need it and get them the information much quicker," said Matt Horn, City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Director.
Participants can pinpoint the location and submit pictures of items that need the city’s attention.
“Once you submit, you get an automatic reply that we are on it, and we are working on it. As the work is getting done on the inquiry, you’ll get updates," Bernstorff explained.
“When we’re able to use the community as well that increases that 100-person task force to 47,000 at nighttime and 100,000 during the day so there are a lot more eyes on the road," Horn added.
From litter to pothole repairs, to broken bike racks, and even broken benches, the app is especially helpful to the city's public works department.
“For the public works department, we’ve received about 250 requests over the last several weeks. We completed about 92 of those requests so far," Horn said.
City officials said the cost of repairs for these requests remains in the same budget.
“It's all allocated within our regular recurring maintenance budget, that’s where that will pull from," Bernstorff said.
"Ask SLO" is a free app but users can also use the city’s website to access the same resources and information.
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2022-10-25T01:25:09+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/ask-slo-mobile-app-launches-for-city-of-san-luis-obispo
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Malad to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Malad City on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The public is invited to join officials at the Oneida County Event Center, located at 459 S. Main St. in Malad City, from 10 a.m. to noon. Following a lunch break, officials will meet with and take questions from the public in the Malad High School gymnasium, located at 181 Jenkins Ave in Malad City, from 1:15 to 3 p.m.
Officials joining Governor Little include:
- Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane
- Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen
- Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Gary Spackman
- Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes
In addition, local officials and representatives of the following agencies and state entities will be on hand to help answer questions: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Lottery, and the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.
“It is an honor to bring my next Capital for a Day to Malad City,” Governor Little said. “This event will give the good people of Oneida County a chance to discuss what’s on their minds when it comes to good government and how we can better serve them.”
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2023-04-12T17:37:16+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2023/04/12/malad-to-host-governor-littles-capital-for-a-day-event/
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Talia von Oelhoffen scored 16 points and freshman Timea Gardiner, playing just her third collegiate game, added another 15 as Oregon State upset its arch rivals, the No. 23 Oregon Ducks, 68-65 in a Pac-12 Conference showdown on Friday night.
The Beavers came into the game at a crossroads, dropping home-court games to Washington State and Washington last week, but got off to a fast start and playing with the lead for most of the game. Oregon came back to tie the game at 27-27 on a free throw by Taylor Hosendove with 12 seconds left, but Gardiner, a 6-foot-3 five star recruit who had been sidelined with an undisclosed medical condition, calmly stroke a 3 from the top of the key to make it 30-27 at intermission.
Oregon struggled all night to find an answer to the Beavers interior size, especially 6-9 Jelena Mitrovic and 6-4 freshman Raegan Beers. That pair, along with Gardiner, scored 10 points in the third quarter as Oregon State stretched its lead to 49-40.
Von Oelhoffen hit a 3 with 8:12 left in the game to give Oregon State a 13-point lead, 55-42, but the Ducks ralled from beyond the 3-point arc. Chance Gray the reigning Pac-12 Freshman of the Week, hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and Taya Hanson added another, but Endyia Rogers cracked a defense overplaying the three-point line but missed a driving layup to tie the game with nine seconds left.
Von Oelhoffen finished with seven rebounds and four assists to lead Oregon State (11-8, 3-5). Mitrovic finished with nine points and 11 rebounds.
Grace VanSlooten, who came into the game averaging better than 15 points per game, was just 1 of 11 from the field and finished with three points. Gray set a career high by knocking down 6 of 12 from beyond the arc and put up 18 points for the Ducks (13-6, 4-4). Taya Hanson scored 14 points and Rogers and Paopao added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Oregon State plays at Stanford Friday. Oregon travels to face California Friday.
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AP women’s college basketball:
https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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2023-01-21T06:47:27+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/oregon-state-holds-off-no-23-oregon-late-wins-68-65/2023/01/21/9aed5888-9954-11ed-a173-61e055ec24ef_story.html
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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez doesn’t need any help at the plate.
The All-Star got it anyway Wednesday in Houston’s 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox when he wasn’t called out after a third strike.
Alvarez led off Houston’s third by taking a ball against Rich Hill. After that, home plate umpire Jim Wolf called strike one, and Alvarez fouled off a pitch for strike two. Wolf then called the third strike, but didn’t punch Alvarez out.
No one appeared to notice the mistake. Alvarez remained in the box, and Hill went back to the mound. Alvarez, who has 30 homers and 72 RBIs, grounded out on the next pitch.
Astros manager Dusty Baker said he didn’t realize what happened at the time and was told about it after the game.
“Everybody missed it,” Baker said.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora was not asked about the play.
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2022-08-04T19:01:29+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national-sports/yordan-alvarez-gets-4-strikes-in-ab-during-astros-win/
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NEW YORK (AP) — The explosion early on a June morning ignited a blaze that engulfed a New York City shop filled with motorized bicycles and their volatile lithium-ion batteries. Billowing smoke quickly killed four people asleep in apartments above the burning store.
As the ubiquity of e-bikes has grown, so has the frequency of fires and deaths blamed on the batteries that power them — sparking a push to better regulate how the batteries are manufactured, sold, reconditioned, charged and stored.
Consumer advocates and fire departments, particularly in New York City, are urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish national safety standards and confiscate imports that don’t comply with regulations at the border, so unsafe e-bikes and poorly manufactured batteries can be taken off the streets and out of homes.
The matter comes under discussion when the commission convenes a public hearing Thursday in Washington.
“We’ve been sounding the alarm for months,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said a day after an exploding battery ignited the Chinatown e-bike shop fire last month. “We need real action, not only on the state level, but on the federal level.”
With some 65,000 e-bikes zipping through its streets — more than any other place in the U.S. — New York City is the epicenter of battery-related fires. There have been 100 such blazes so far this year, resulting in 13 deaths, already more than double the six fatalities last year.
Nationally, there were more than 200 battery-related fires reported to the commission — an obvious undercount — from 39 states over the past two years, including 19 deaths blamed on so-called micromobility devices that include battery-powered scooters, bicycles and hoverboards.
New York’s two U.S. Senators, Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, introduced legislation last month that would set mandatory safety standards for e-bikes and the batteries that power them.
Because mandatory standards don’t exist, Schumer said, poorly made batteries have flooded the U.S., increasing the risk of fires.
Earlier this year, New York City urgently enacted a sweeping package of local laws intended to crack down on defective batteries, including a ban on the sale or rental of e-bikes and batteries that aren’t certified as meeting safety standards by an independent product testing lab.
The new rules also outlaw tampering with batteries or selling refurbished batteries made with lithium-ion cells scavenged from used units.
Meanwhile, New York City officials also announced they had received a $25 million federal grant for e-bike charging stations across the city — which fire marshals hope will reduce the risk of fires.
These aren’t typical fires, said New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. The batteries don’t smolder; they explode.
“When they fail, they fail quite spectacularly,” said Kavanagh, who will speak at Thursday’s forum and advocate for national safety standards and stronger measures against possibly dangerous devices. “Once one of these ignites, there is a huge volume of fire, often so much so that the person in their home can’t get out and the firefighters can’t get in to get them.”
Such was the case in April when two siblings, a 7-year-old boy and his 19-year-old sister, died when a scooter battery ignited a fire in Queens.
Because of the fire hazard, some residential buildings have banned e-bikes. Last summer, the New York City Housing Authority sought to prohibit tenants in all of its 335 developments from keeping or charging e-vehicles in their units, only to back down a few months later after protests from delivery workers.
Use of motorized bicycles grew dramatically in the city during the COVID-19 pandemic as homebound people turned more to food delivery workers for meals and groceries.
With the rash of fires, delivery workers like Lizandro Lopez say they are now more mindful about precautions.
“As soon as the battery is charged, I disconnect it. You shouldn’t leave it charging for too long,” Lopez told The Associated Press in Spanish, “because if you leave it on there too long, that’s when you can cause a fire.”
Los Deliveristas Unidos, which represents app-based delivery workers in the New York area, estimates that fewer than 10% of e-bikes sold in the city have been deemed safe by a third-party evaluator, such as UL Solutions, a product testing company that certifies safety compliance for a host of electrical products, including Christmas lights and televisions.
E-bike batteries rely on the same chemistry to generate power as the lithium-ion batteries in cellphones, laptops and most electric vehicles — products that were initially prone to overheating.
Tighter regulations, safety standards and compliance testing drastically reduced the risk of fires in such devices, according to Robert Slone, the senior vice president and chief scientist for UL Solutions.
The same can happen with e-bike batteries, he said, if they are made to comply with established safety standards.
“We just need to make them safe, and there is a way to make them safe through testing and certification,” Slone said, “given the history that we’ve seen in terms of fires and injuries and unfortunately, deaths as well — not just in New York, but across the country and around the world.”
In London, the fire brigade says lithium batteries are the city’s fastest growing fire risk, with one fire erupting about every two days. Last year, there were a total of 116 fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters. At least one death has been attributed this year to an overheated battery.
In San Francisco, there have been at least 21 battery fires so far this year — compared with just 13 battery-related fires in 2017, according to an analysis by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Last year, some 1.1 million e-bikes were imported into the U.S., according to the Light Electric Vehicle Association, an industry group. In 2021, more than 880,000 e-bikes came into the country — about double from the year before and triple the number in 2019.
Many of the batteries now on the road are aftermarket products that are cheaply made and popular with delivery workers because of their lower prices.
“But that product is so cheap because it hasn’t gone through those design and testing. … It doesn’t meet a standard, so that’s why they’re inexpensive,” said Matt Moore, the general and policy council for the PeopleForBikes Coalition, which will also take part in the forum. “Even if there was a regulation, there will still be the ability of foreign sellers and manufacturers to send these products into the United States.”
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Associated Press video journalist Ted Shaffrey and video producer Vanessa A. Alvarez contributed to this report.
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2023-07-27T10:56:49+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-as-e-bikes-proliferate-so-do-deadly-fires-blamed-on-exploding-lithium-ion-batteries/
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CHINO HILLS, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture MLS, the venture capital firm built to serve brokers, agents, and MLSs, has chosen Styldod to develop artificial intelligence solutions in real estate. The $1MM investment adds a new company to the Venture MLS I Fund.
Styldod recently expanded its product line from virtual staging into AI. Its machine learning algorithms already identify and extract information from property photos. Upcoming AI products will process, tag, and export this image data, saving agents time when uploading MLS listings.
Styldod carves a unique niche with its industry relationships. As an MLS partner from its earliest stages, Styldod can carefully tune its AI to meet practitioners' needs.
"We have already seen impressive results from Styldod," said Art Carter, Venture MLS fund manager. "We believe their products can radically improve the way real estate professionals do business. It's exactly what we are looking for."
Venture MLS will help drive revenue for Styldod by promoting its AI products to MLSs. This, in concert with the cash investment, will give Styldod a rare market advantage.
"Styldod AI is a result of our deep passion for and desire to use cutting-edge technologies to solve the real estate industry's murkiest problems," said Styldod CEO Akhilesh Majumdar. "We have spent nearly seven years producing a solution that lets enterprises and agents harvest the full power of AI to increase their productivity."
"Today, we are closer to achieving this mission than ever before," Majumdar continued. "We are delighted to welcome Venture MLS to the elite list of investors who believe in our vision of becoming an AI provider of choice for the real estate industry."
As the first venture capital firm created by an MLS, Venture MLS backs seed and early-stage companies within the property technology space. Venture MLS invests in companies that can leverage the unmatched experience, expertise, and connections it holds within its industry. Visit venturemls.com for more information.
Styldod is a design-technology company poised to challenge every marketing productivity benchmark in the real estate industry. Through its groundbreaking AI product suite, Styldod enables the automatic virtual staging of homes in multiple lifestyle designs, complete with automated property descriptions and enhanced interactivity across a variety of media! At enterprise scale, these tools create a marriage between retail furniture sales and residential home ownership, that keeps the real estate agent at the center of each transaction. Learn more at www.styldod.com
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2022-06-30T17:14:28+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/venture-mls-invests-styldod-create-ai-solutions-multiple-listing-services/
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Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," Priscilla Presley said in a statement. "She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known."
The announcement came just hours after Priscilla Presley had confirmed that Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to the hospital earlier Thursday.
Los Angeles County paramedics were dispatched to a Calabasas home at 10:37 a.m. following a report of a woman in full cardiac arrest, according to Craig Little, a spokesperson for the county’s fire department. Property records indicate Presley was a resident at that address.
“My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital. She is now receiving the best care," Priscilla Presley said. "Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We feel the prayers from around the world, and ask for privacy during this time.”
Paramedics arrived about six minutes later, Little said. A subsequent statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said paramedics performed CPR and “determined the patient had signs of life” before taking her to the hospital immediately.
Her condition was not immediately available.
The city of Calabasas is nestled between the foothills of the Santa Monica and the Santa Susanna Mountains, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
News of Presley's hospitalization was first reported by TMZ and later confirmed by People magazine.
Presley, 54, attended the Golden Globes on Tuesday, on hand to celebrate Austin Butler’s award for playing her father in “Elvis.” She called his performance “mind-blowing” during a red carpet interview with “Entertainment Tonight.”
“I really didn’t know what to do with myself after I saw it,” she told ET of Baz Luhrmann's movie. “I had to take, like, five days to process it because it was so incredible and so spot on and just so authentic that, yeah, I can’t even describe what it meant.”
Just days before that, she was in Memphis, Tennessee, at Graceland — the mansion where Elvis lived — to celebrate her father’s birth anniversary on Jan. 8.
A representative for Lisa Marie Presley had no comment when reached by The Associated Press.
Presley recently penned an essay published in People about “the horrific reality” of her grief following her son Benjamin Keough's death by suicide in 2020.
“I’ve dealt with death, grief and loss since the age of 9 years old. I’ve had more than anyone’s fair share of it in my lifetime and somehow, I’ve made it this far,” she wrote in August.
Presley is also the mother of actor Riley Keough and twin daughters. Keogh's representatives didn't immediately return a request for comment.
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Hall reported from Nashville. AP researcher Randy Herschaft in New York contributed to this report.
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2023-01-13T02:23:50+00:00
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koaa.com
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https://www.koaa.com/news/national/lisa-marie-presley-only-child-of-elvis-dies-at-54-after-hospitalization
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Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning
TORREON, Mexico - Scary video recorded by a passenger on a flight in Mexico shows the moments frequent lightning flashed outside the aircraft as it began to fly through a severe thunderstorm that eventually damaged its windshield and forced the pilots to make an emergency landing.
Paola Rozete Navarro, who recorded the video onboard Volaris flight 512 as it traveled from Tijuana to Monterrey on May 12, told Storyful that passengers were enjoying a normal flight until it began to fly over the Mexican city of Saltillo.
LIGHTNING STRIKES ON AIRPLANES CAN BE SCARY - JUST ASK MILEY CYRUS
Vivid lightning flashes outside an airplane as it flew through a severe thunderstorm over Mexico on May 12. (Paola Rozete Navarro via Storyful)
Navarro’s video begins as the flight zooms above the Mexican landscape tens of thousands of feet in the air and shows vibrant flashes of lightning in the distance.
At that moment, the situation was relatively calm. Moments later, however, that all changed.
WATCH: PASSENGER CAPTURES NIGHTMARISH SCENE AS AIRPLANE FLIES THROUGH STORM
Severe turbulence strikes
The video then shows lightning right outside Navarro’s window, and worried passengers then begin to speak among themselves about the situation that was unfolding outside their aircraft.
Vivid lightning flashes outside airplane during turbulent flight over Mexico. (Credit: Paola Rozete Navarro via Storyful)
Hail and rain could be heard in the video as it slammed into the aircraft while flying through the severe weather. Children were also heard crying as the video panned to show the interior of the aircraft. Passengers could be seen holding onto their seats as the plane is rocked from side to side.
WATCH: ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIRPLANES STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AFTER TAKEOFF
Navarro told Storyful that the turbulence caused passengers to vomit, and the oxygenation in the cabin had to be increased.
The National Weather Agency in Mexico had forecasted severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind, hail and tornadoes for the region that night.
Volaris issued a statement after the emergency landing and said their crew "activated the corresponding procedures in a timely manner, ensuring a safe landing and safeguarding the well-being of all customers on board."
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2023-05-18T17:11:29+00:00
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fox13seattle.com
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https://www.fox13seattle.com/weather/tense-video-turbulent-moments-mexico-flight-lightning
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tigera, which provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud, today announced that it has been recognized as a 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year, for open-source software (OSS) on Azure. Tigera was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
"We are very proud to be recognized as Microsoft's Partner of the Year for OSS on Azure as it re-affirms the reach and pervasiveness of Tigera's Calico Open Source solution for container networking and security on Azure and AKS," said Ratan Tipirneni, President and CEO, Tigera. "As enterprises standardize across Microsoft Azure, customers require a resource-efficient and scalable networking and security solution that protects the workloads in a hybrid environment extending from the cloud (Azure and AKS) to traditional on-premises deployments (AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server). Calico is the only technology to support native Windows, eBPF, and Linux containers to match Microsoft's breadth of offerings in AKS, AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, and self-managed Kubernetes in Azure."
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft-based applications, services, and devices during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from a set of more than 3,900 submitted nominations from more than 100 countries worldwide. Tigera was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services for open source on Azure.
The Open-Source Applications & Infrastructure category for the Azure Partner of the Year Award recognizes exceptional partners who excel in delivering outstanding open source-based applications or infrastructure solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. As the winner of this category, Tigera has demonstrated innovation, competitive differentiation, customer value and successfully met customer interoperability needs using Calico in combination with the benefits of using Microsoft Azure services.
"I am honored to announce the winners and finalists of the 2022 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards," said Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft. "These partners were outstanding among the exceptional pool of nominees and I'm continuously impressed by their innovative use of Microsoft Cloud technologies and the impact for their customers."
Since June 2021, Tigera and Microsoft Azure together provide users with active build, deploy, and runtime security with full-stack observability for securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting containers on Azure and AKS. Tigera works closely with Microsoft to offer networking, security, and observability for containerized workloads running in Microsoft Azure.
Calico Open Source, the default CNI for AKS on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server, is the most adopted networking and security solution for containers and Kubernetes. It provides businesses with:
- Data plane choice: eBPF, standard Linux, and Windows data planes
- Interoperability: Works with non-Kubernetes workloads
- Optimized performance: Built to go faster with lower CPU consumption
- Operation at scale: As your AKS deployments grow, Calico CNI can operate at scale without performance degradation
- Granular access controls: Rich networking and security policy model for secure communication
- Data-in-transit encryption: WireGuard-based encryption
- Full Kubernetes network policy support: Works with the original reference implementation of Kubernetes network policy. While Kubernetes network policy applies only to pods, Calico network policy can be applied to multiple types of endpoints including pods, VMs, and host interfaces.
Calico is a fundamentally open-source solution, and there is no cost for the use of Calico CNI, Calico IPAM or Calico networking and security policies on Azure AKS. For more comprehensive protection, AKS users can easily upgrade to advanced Calico Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) via Azure Marketplace to prevent, detect, troubleshoot, and automatically mitigate exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages in containers. To learn more, watch an on-demand replay of Tigera's recent office hours with Microsoft. Users can also sign up for a free trial of Calico Cloud on Azure Marketplace.
Additionally, Tigera is a contributor to Azure Arc's "Jumpstart Friends," Microsoft AKS Hackfest, Microsoft's Cloud Native Partner Community, and AKS Office Hour. To learn more about how Tigera and Microsoft work together, visit here.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced annually prior to the company's global partner conference, Microsoft Inspire, which will take place on July 19-20 this year. Additional details on the 2022 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner Network blog. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found here.
Tigera provides the industry's only active Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) with full-stack observability for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud. The company's platform prevents, detects, troubleshoots, and automatically mitigates exposure risks of security issues in build, deploy, and runtime stages. Tigera delivers its platform as a fully managed SaaS (Calico Cloud) or a self-managed service (Calico Enterprise). Its open-source offering, Calico Open Source, is the most widely adopted container networking and security solution. Tigera's platform specifies security and observability as code to ensure consistent enforcement of security policies, which enables DevOps, platform, and security teams to protect workloads, detect threats, achieve continuous compliance, and troubleshoot service issues in real time.
Powering more than 100M containers across 2M+ nodes in 166 countries, Calico software is supported across all major cloud providers and Kubernetes distributions, and is used by leading companies including AT&T, Discover, Merck, ServiceNow, HanseMerkur, RealPage, L3Harris, and Mindbody.
Contact:
Katherine Benfield for Tigera
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2022-06-28T19:30:46+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/tigera-creator-calico-recognized-winner-2022-microsoft-oss-azure-partner-year-award/
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LONDON (AP) — The weather outside may be frightful, but the myriad viewing options inside can be nothing short of delightful.
During interviews in recent weeks, The Associated Press asked celebrities promoting their own projects in Europe what they planned to watch this winter season:
LUCAS BRAVO and DARREN STAR (“Emily in Paris”):
“I just have so many shows to catch up on. I have fantasies of what I will watch, but I don’t really ever get to them, you know. Like, I never really got to see ‘The Sopranos’ the way I should have,” Star, the creator of “Emily in Paris” said.
Does catching up on other television shows feel like work, though?
“Not when they’re that old,” Star said. “I don’t mind going back and watching the old shows because then I’m not sort of thinking about them in that present moment — like, ‘Damn, how is it so good?’”
Bravo, the actor who plays love interest and chef Gabriel on the Netflix show, put in another vote for “The Sopranos” and added “Twin Peaks” to his list — but there’s another show up first.
“I’m watching ‘Tokyo Vice’ right now — such a spectacular show,” the French actor said. “The way Japan is filmed, it made me want to be there. It’s very immersive, very good.”
MARTIN CLUNES (“Doc Martin”):
Clunes, who has played the titular fish-out-of-water-and-into-rural-Cornwall doctor on the ITV show since 2004, chose “Ghosts.”
“I love ‘Ghosts.’ I absolutely love ‘Ghosts,’ because, just because they’re all so good and they all dig each other so much that they all kind of thrive, don’t they?” he said of the BBC sitcom about a couple who inherits an old house haunted by some quirky characters. A U.S. adaptation is aired by CBS.
“They’re all so clever,” Clunes said of the U.K. show’s cast. “I’ve worked with a couple of them. Well, we had Mathew Baynton down. He had his finger chopped off in an early ‘Doc Martin.’”
WILLIAM ABADIE and LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT (“Emily in Paris”)
The “Emily in Paris” actors turn to the environment for their winter watches.
“I love nature documentaries. I’ve been a vegan for a couple of years,” Abadie, who plays perfumer and PR client Antoine, said.
Documentaries about nutrition and global warming also catch his fancy: “I just them put them on a loop and I listen, try to understand the data, how it’s explained and all that.”
Laviscount, who plays Emily’s love interest Alfie, chases a “similar vibe” and said he was into “anything inspiration, inspiring stuff.”
“I need to kind of keep that going, especially through the winter months, so inspirational kind of adventure shows I’m into,” he said.
A show he’s hooked on at the moment? “Wednesday.”
DOUGLAS HODGE and BLAKE HARRISON (“I Hate Suzie Too”)
“I suppose I watch quite a lot of horror with my wife, as it gets dark,” Hodge said, much to Harrison’s, well, horror as the two “I Hate Suzie Too” actors were interviewed together.
The three-part “I Hate Suzie” follow-up on Sky revolves around a former child star played by Billie Piper. Hodge plays her ex-husband while Harrison plays Suzie’s rival contestant on a dance competition show-within-the-show.
Harrison, on the other hand, is “trying to indoctrinate my daughter into Tolkien’s world” despite his wife’s distaste.
“I went through a period where me and my brother would get together around every Christmastime and, in one day, watch all three extended editions of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ — it would be like a 12-and-a-bit-hour marathon,” he explained. “Obviously I’ve got kids now, so that doesn’t happen as much, although I’m just starting to introduce my daughter to ‘Fellowship of the Ring.’ She’s slowly getting — and she’s sort of into it.”
BRUNO GOUERY and SAMUEL ARNOLD (“Emily in Paris”)
Once more to Paris, where Arnold and Gouery play Julien and Luc, co-workers at a Paris PR firm.
Arnold is seasonally appropriate: “Christmas movies — like, it’s always the best, like ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Die Hard’ — all those Christmas movies.”
Gouery, meanwhile, is primed for a different kind of time: spooky season, helped by the fact that it gets dark so early.
“I like comedy, too,” he said. “And in another way, the two opposite things: I like horror films, you know, movies like ‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Shining,’ ‘Psycho.’ You look at me: ‘He’s crazy.’”
“Remind me to not do Christmas with you, bro,” Arnold replied.
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2022-12-30T13:56:24+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/entertainment-news/ap-the-tv-shows-movies-on-celebrities-own-winter-watchlists/
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STOCKHOLM, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the application period, 20 Oct 2022 - 8 Dec 2022, creative ideas to help shift the industry into a planet positive one poured in. We're now a couple of weeks into the comprehensive screening process, and applications have been shortlisted to 20 entries.
The Global Change Award, initiated by H&M Foundation in 2015, is a global innovation challenge looking for bright minds that can reinvent fashion and change the way it is seen, worn and made. We invited innovators and entrepreneurs to submit early-stage ideas to improve the sustainable footprint of the fashion and textile industry.
"We want to attract truly ground-breaking innovations with an ability to scale and make real impact in the industry. We have received a range of fantastic ideas from across the globe with innovations across the value chain – it's truly a "global change" group of applicants. Our screening process is exhaustive, and the choices can be tough. Now, we are conducting a proper due diligence, collecting support documents, verifying claims, and conducting interviews. It's an exciting period." says Shawn Westcott, Strategy Lead at H&M Foundation.
The applications were first reviewed by a broad group of specialists in the fashion industry as well as by the H&M Foundation and GCA's core partners. Innovations were assessed based on potential planet positive impact; ability to scale; level of novelty, and the team's experience and capacity. They then went through H&M Foundation's due diligence process, and now the GCA 2023 Expert Panel, consisting of independent subject experts within fashion, business, investments, entrepreneurship, and innovation, conduct their own independent analysis and scoring.
Linda Greer, the fashion industry's go-to sustainability scientist, is one expert panellist. She's most keen to help identify solutions best suited to help the industry succeed in its mission to reduce GHG emissions.
"I'm interested in innovations in the 'heavy manufacturing' part of the supply chain – Tier 2 dyeing, finishing, and printing. While we wait to decarbonize the sector, it's important to reduce Tier 2 emissions as much as possible – with best available technologies as well as breakthrough innovations for waterless dyeing, digital printing, and more." Greer says.
The final GCA 2023 winners will be announced on 8th June 2023.
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2023-03-13T19:00:03+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/03/13/hampm-foundation-tough-screening-process-full-swing-find-innovations-transform-future-fashion/
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Comprehensive support for college students from underserved communities to continue indefinitely
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas announced an anonymous $10 million gift that will provide scholarships to help minimize financial barriers for students attending its Dougherty Family College (DFC), which offers two-year associate degrees and a path toward a four-year degree for dedicated scholars from underserved communities with high financial need.
The university plans to work with community partners to match this donation. The resulting $20 million will be the largest amount DFC has secured since its inception in 2017, making higher education more attainable for generations to come.
More than 80% of DFC scholars are first-generation college students, and more than 90% are students of color. Socioeconomic barriers to higher education and the impact of student loan debt, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have disproportionately affected these demographic groups.
"Six years ago, Dougherty Family College made a promise to minimize the financial, academic and social barriers for scholars from BIPOC and underserved communities to earn their associate degrees and provide them with a seamless pathway to their bachelor's degrees," said Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College. "Today, we are fulfilling that promise."
Last year, 92% of DFC graduates graduated debt-free. Thanks to generous scholarships in combination with federal Pell grants, the annual cost for many students attending college at DFC is just over $1,000, including meal plans, transportation, books, tuition, tutoring and mentoring.
"This donation, and the matching dollars it generates, will ensure DFC is forever a driving force in our community," said Carol Frey Wolfe, a St. Thomas alum who serves on the DFC advisory board and the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees. "It will close the education and prosperity gap for 300 students every year, in perpetuity."
According to multiple studies, Minnesota has one of the largest racial wealth gaps and one of the country's worst educational achievement gaps. Colleges like DFC, one of a few in the nation affiliated with a private bachelor's degree-granting university, strive to close those gaps by offering students the whole-person support they need to succeed.
"Dougherty Family College Scholars are resourceful, resilient and persistently defy racial and socioeconomic barriers every day they come to class," Smith added. "They represent the best in us and everything that is good in society."
To learn more about the Dougherty Family College and how to get involved in supporting DFC scholars, click here.
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2022-09-22T16:39:24+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/09/22/university-st-thomas-dougherty-family-college-receives-anonymous-10m-gift/
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LG8111 Edge AI SoC Adopts CEVA-XM4 vision DSP to advance the performance and functionality of smart home appliances
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions today announced that LG Electronics (LG) has licensed and deployed the CEVA-XM4 intelligent vision DSP in its Edge AI system-on-chip (SoC) 'LG8111' to advance the user experience of a new generation of smart home appliances. LG is displaying the groundbreaking MoodUP™ refrigerator powered by its new Edge AI SoC and its ThinQ.AI platform at CES 2023, January 5-8, 2023.
The CEVA-XM4 intelligent vision DSP enables a host of new features and applications in smart home appliances that leverage computer vision processing. Moreover, developing applications that combine CEVA-powered computer vision with LG's on-device AI processing allows the LG8111 to deliver a user experience that truly matches their brand and commitment to delivering a better life at home.
Woonsuk Chang, Smart Solution TP Leader, LG commented: "We at LG are always looking to take the user experience to the next level, and our LG8111 Edge AI SoC is the ideal processor for our ThinQ.AI Platform to power our smart home appliances. The CEVA-XM4 intelligent vision DSP provides advanced computer vision and imaging capabilities within the SoC, camera-enabled features in our products."
Ran Snir, Vice President and General Manager of the Vision Business Unit at CEVA, stated: "We are proud to see our CEVA-XM4 DSP adopted by LG in their latest Edge AI SoC. The smart home provides huge opportunities for edge AI, with endless possibilities for innovation to improve the user experience leveraging the camera for embedded vision and AI. We look forward to seeing how LG and its ThinQ.AI developer network advance smart home appliances using intelligent vision and AI."
CEVA's family of computer vision and deep learning platforms help designers to bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to embedded vision devices within the tight power and cost constraints. The comprehensive, scalable, integrated hardware and software platforms takes an innovative and holistic approach towards the challenges of computer vision and deep learning in edge devices. These complete platform offerings allow developers to efficiently harness the performance of neural networks and machine vision for smartphones, autonomous vehicles, surveillance, robots, drones and other camera-enabled smart devices. Click here for more information about CEVA's Computer Vision & Imaging platforms and processors for AI at the edge.
CEVA at CES 2023
CEVA will showcase a broad range of its latest technologies and CEVA-powered products at CES 2023, January 5th to 8th 2023 in Las Vegas, NV, in CEVA's meeting suite #2937 at the Westgate Hotel. To arrange a viewing or to meet with CEVA's computer vision/AI experts attending the show, contact events@ceva-dsp.com.
CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world's leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.
Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit ("IMU") solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB), NB-IoT and GNSS are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.
Visit us at www.ceva-dsp.com and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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2023-01-04T12:52:11+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2023/01/04/ceva-lg-partner-bring-intelligent-vision-processing-smart-home-appliances/
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Strawberry, a 2-year-old pit bull with the nickname “unicorn dog,” has finally found a loving home in South Pasadena after moving from one shelter to another and being nearly euthanized, partly because of a bump on the head.
The dog appeared to have endured tough times when she was rescued by the La Belle Foundation in Los Angeles.
“This young dog has been through the wringer and back,” said the rescue organization in a social media post. “She has horrible scratches on her swollen face and goopy eyes, not to mention two giant lumps in her sweet head.”
Shelters previously had thought the lump on the head was a tumor and wanted to put her down. But tests showed that it was scar tissue from an old injury and not life-threatening.
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When Strawberry was all healed and ready for adoption, the Kuhlman family in South Pasadena saw her online and “couldn’t resist.”
“Something spoke to me about her,” said Kristen Kuhlman, the matriarch of the family. “She wasn’t able to find a home for quite a while. We waited and thought about it. And we kept seeing her on the website.”
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The family, who was just bouncing back from the sadness of losing a dog of 15 years, decided to bring Strawberry home and shower her with love and affection.
“She’s a good snuggler,” said Claire Kuhlman, the twin daughter of Kristen’s, while laughing. “She’ll lay on top of you. She’s heavy and big.”
It’s unimaginable that the gentle and sweet dog was almost euthanized, the Kuhlmans said.
“We wondered a lot about how the bump got there,” Jack Kuhlman, the twin son of the family, said. “I think that’s another reason why it took her so long to get adopted.”
The pup came with the name “Strawberry,” and the family decided to keep it because it felt like a good “fit.”
“It’s cute. It is a lot of syllables, so we sometimes call her ‘Strawbs,’” explained Jeff Kuhlman, the patriarch. “We found a leash that had strawberries. It all seemed to work.”
The kids said the first things they do after coming home from school are playing fetch with Strawberry and snuggling with their new dog.
Strawberry the unicorn dog also has some fans in the neighborhood as the pup is quite recognizable with her unique bump on the head, according to the family.
“People would roll down the windows and say, ‘Hey strawberry,’” Kristen Kuhlman explained. “She’s very loved by many people.”
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2023-04-11T21:45:03+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/clear-the-shelters/south-pasadena-unicorn-dog-bump-on-head-adoption/3012399/
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DUBAI – Iran executed a second prisoner on Monday convicted over crimes committed during the nationwide protests challenging the country's theocracy, publicly hanging him from a construction crane as a gruesome warning to others.
The execution of Majidreza Rahnavard came less than a month after he allegedly fatally stabbed two members of a paramilitary force after purportedly becoming angry about security forces killing protesters.
The development underscores the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences handed down for those detained in the demonstrations that the government hopes to put down.
Activists warn that at least a dozen people already have been sentenced to death in closed-door hearings. At least 488 people have been killed since the demonstrations began in mid-September, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group that's been monitoring the protests. Another 18,200 people have been detained by authorities.
Iran’s Mizan news agency, which falls under the country’s judiciary, published a collage of images of Rahnavard hanging from the crane, his hands and feet bound, a black bag over his head.
Masked security force members stood guard in front of concrete and metal barriers that held back a gathered crowd early Monday morning in the Iranian city of Mashhad.
Mizan alleged Rahnavard had stabbed two security force members to death Nov. 17 in Mashhad and wounded four others.
Footage aired on state TV showed a man chasing another around a street corner, then standing over him and stabbing him after he fell against a parked motorbike. Another showed the same man stabbing another immediately after. The assailant, which state TV alleged was Rahnavard, then fled.
The Mizan report identified the dead as "student" Basij, paramilitary volunteers under Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The Basij (ba-SEEJ’) have deployed in major cities, attacking and detaining protesters, who in many cases have fought back.
A heavily edited state television report aired after Rahnavard's execution showed clips of him in the courtroom. In the video, he says he came to hate the Basijis after seeing video clips on social media of the forces beating and killing protesters.
The Mizan report accused Rahnavard of trying to flee to a foreign country when he was arrested.
Mashhad, a Shiite holy city, is located some 740 kilometers (460 miles) east of the Iranian capital, Tehran. Activists say it has seen strikes, shops closed and demonstrations amid the unrest that began over the Sept. 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who had been detained by Iran's morality police.
Mizan said Rahnavard was convicted in Mashhad's Revolutionary Court. The tribunals have been internationally criticized for not allowing those on trial to pick their own lawyers or even see the evidence against them.
Rahnavard had been convicted on the charge of “moharebeh,” a Farsi word meaning “waging war against God.” That charge has been levied against others in the decades since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and carries the death penalty.
In the images of his execution, a banner bearing a Quranic verse: “Indeed the requital of those who wage war against Allah and His Apostle, and try to cause corruption on the earth, is that they shall be slain or crucified, or shall have their hands and feet cut off from opposite sides, or be banished from the land.”
Executions conducted in public with a crane have been rare in recent years, though Iran used the same manner of hanging to put down unrest following the disputed 2009 presidential election and the Green Movement protests that followed.
Typically, those condemned are alive as the crane lifts them off their feet, hanging by a rope and struggling to breathe before they asphyxiate or their neck breaks.
Activists have put pressure on companies providing cranes to Iran in the past, warning they can be used for executions.
From Brussels, the European Union's foreign ministers expressed dismay at the latest execution. The bloc approved on Monday a fresh series of sanctions against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, and also for supplying drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, the bloc’s top diplomat said.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he spoke to Iran’s foreign minister regarding Tehran’s response to the protests and the latest execution and that it was “not an easy conversation.”
“We are going to approve a very, very tough package of sanctions,” Borrell told reporters as he arrived to chair the ministerial meeting in Brussels. Finland’s foreign minister said that he also called his Iranian counterpart.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the execution as “a blatant attempt at intimidation” of Iranians.
“We are making clear that we stand beside innocent people in Iran,” Baerbock said as she arrived at the Brussels meeting. “A system that treats its people in this way cannot expect to continue to have halfway normal relations with the European Union.”
Iran is one of the world’s top executioners and typically executes prisoners by hanging. It executed the first prisoner detained during demonstrations last Thursday. So far this year, it has executed over 500 prisoners, the highest number in five years, according to the Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights.
"In the absence of serious measures to deter the Islamic Republic from executing protesters, we will be facing even more horrific crimes like the 1980s mass execution of political prisoners," the group warned Monday. That refers to the 1988 executions in part overseen by Iran's current hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi that activists believe saw as many as 5,000 inmates put to death.
Amnesty International has said it obtained a document signed by one senior Iranian police commander asking that the execution for one prisoner be “completed ‘in the shortest possible time’ and that his death sentence be carried out in public as ‘a heart-warming gesture towards the security forces.’”
Amid the unrest, Iran is also battered by an economic crisis that has seen the national currency, the rial, drop to new lows against the U.S. dollar.
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Associated Press writers Lorne Cook in Brussels and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.
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2022-12-12T23:15:05+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2022/12/12/second-iranian-detainee-executed-over-alleged-protest-crime/
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lil Durk, in collaboration with 'NXTG3NZ', is proud to announce public minting for their highly anticipated '7220' phygital sneaker collection. The collection's minting public event will go live on April 10th at 11:11 a.m. EST and consist of 11,111 pairs of custom designed phygital sneakers on the Algorand blockchain.
Designed by 0X-E, the collection will allow holders of the '7220' token to wear their digital sneakers across multiple Metaverses, including The Sandbox. Because the '7220' NXTG3NZ tokens are a phygital collection (digital tokens linked to a physical item or representation), NXTG3NZ will also gift each '7220' NXTG3NZ token holder with a physical pair of '7220' sneakers. This provides everyone who purchases the '7220' NXTG3NZ sneaker to demonstrate their digital ownership of the token in the physical world.
The digital version of the sneaker will be revealed to the token holder within 5-7 days after the '7220' NXTG3NZ is minted. Following that, the holder will receive a form in which they can enter their shoe size as well as the mailing address to which the physical sneakers should be sent to. Those who purchase and mint the '7220' NXTG3NZ token should expect to receive the physical sneakers within three to five months after completing the form.
The physical sneakers are being produced in Portugal at the same factory that produces sneakers for luxury brands Balmain and Moncler.
With the purchase of the '7220' NXTG3NZ, token holders will also receive exclusive benefits and memberships from NXTG3NZ. This includes real-life events with Lil Durk at festivals and shows, automatic access to the Early Access for upcoming sneaker drops with additional music and music icons.
"I've always loved fashion and now its technology, so it just made sense to combine them two. It's a new wave and we're leading with NXTG3NZ. Doing it the right way, we built this for 2 years now." - Lil Durk
Jessica Tsai Chin, Chief Marketing Officer at Algorand, agrees with Lil Durk's dedication to the fans stating, "As the pioneers scaling blockchain infrastructure, we are thrilled to partner with Lil Durk. Algorand is on a mission to transform the technology and culture landscape through real world value. This is the moment for powerful businesses to be born out of fandom and access."
While the '7220' NXTG3NZ token is their first phygital collection, NXTG3NZ has plans to release future collaborations with additional music and more.
To learn more about the '7220' NXTG3NZ NFT Collection, visit NXTG3NZ's website at www.NXTG3NZ.com
About NXTG3NZ Digital Wearables
Co-founded by Lil Durk, Satoshi Design, and Nexus, NXTG3NZ is a decentralized footwear company that utilizes Web3 technology to empower celebrities, athletes, and influencers to create their signature shoe brands. This one of a kind physical shoe collection utilizes NFT technology, which serve as proof of authenticity and enable them to reward their loyal community with perks. With industry veterans from the world's top three shoe brands on board, they excel at producing high-quality luxury footwear, allowing them to step into the future of fashion in style.
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2023-04-04T16:23:55+00:00
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- Continues Genesis' path towards a fully electrified lineup by 2030
- Sales of GV60 SUV and Electrified G80 executive sedan expanded to Colorado
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales at select retailers located in Colorado. Customers should contact their local retailer for details regarding availability. This step moves Genesis closer to its commitment to a more sustainable future with the brand achieving a fully electrified lineup by 2030.
"We are pleased to offer our award-winning lineup of electric vehicles to even more American consumers," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. "Customers have been waiting patiently to get into GV60 and the Electrified G80, and we are pleased to expand the availability of these models to Colorado."
With this expansion, the 2023 Genesis GV60 is currently available at select retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah, and Washington.
The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 executive sedan is now available at select U.S. retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
Genesis Motor America, in collaboration with Electrify America, offers three years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions from the date of vehicle purchasei. Owners of the 2023 GV60 and Electrified G80 have access to hyper-fast charging on Electrify America's coast-to-coast charging network and can seamlessly locate and access charging stations while on the road via the Genesis Connected Services and Electrify America mobile apps.
Customers can discover more about the availability of the 2023 Genesis GV60 and Electrified G80 by contacting their local Genesis retailer and by visiting www.genesis.com.
Genesis Motor North America
At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious, forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of award-winning models — including G70, G80, and G90 sedans, along with GV60, GV70, and GV80 SUVs — Genesis aims to lead the age of electrification, starting with its Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models. Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
Please visit our media site for the latest news at www.genesisnewsusa.com (United States) and www.genesisnews.ca (Canada).
i Available on new model year 2023 Electrified GV60 and G80 vehicles purchased from an authorized U.S.-based (excluding Alaska) Genesis retailer. Three years of 30-minute complimentary DC fast charging sessions begin upon vehicle purchase. Complimentary charging time does not include any idle fees and their associated or applicable taxes assessed at the charging station. You will be responsible for paying such fees through your account if you incur them during a charging session. There is a 60-minute waiting period between eligible charging sessions, and the promotion benefits will not apply to a charging session initiated within this period. Non-transferable. Not available for commercial use, such as ride-hailing and ridesharing. Requires Electrify America app, account, enrollment in 2023 Electrified GV60/G80 Charging Plan, and acceptance of Terms of Use. After user-initiated charge session stop or vehicle reaches full charge or charging otherwise stops, and 10-minute grace period, idle fees and applicable taxes will apply, and user is responsible. Electrify America charging stations are only available in the continental U.S.
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2023-02-08T06:06:44+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/02/07/genesis-announces-expansion-electric-vehicle-sales-into-colorado/
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Southern Baptist leaders meeting in New Orleans voted to amend their constitution to disallow women from serving as a pastor of any kind. They also extended the work of their sex abuse task force.
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Southern Baptist leaders meeting in New Orleans voted to amend their constitution to disallow women from serving as a pastor of any kind. They also extended the work of their sex abuse task force.
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2023-06-14T21:23:28+00:00
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https://www.wboi.org/2023-06-14/southern-baptist-leaders-voted-to-further-restrict-the-role-of-women-in-ministry
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBOY) – A group of U.S. senators, including West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, have introduced a bill that would require the federal government to only buy American flags that are produced entirely on American soil.
According to a release from Sen. Manchin, as of now, the federal government can purchase flags that contain only 50% American-made materials. The All-American Flag Act would prevent the federal government from buying and using any flag that was not produced entirely with American-made materials and manufactured completely in the United States.
Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census said that in 2015, the U.S. imported $4.4 million worth of American flags, with $4 million of those imported from China. In 2017, the U.S. imported 10 million American flags; all but 50,000 of those came from China, Senator Manchin’s office pointed out.
“Every day, students, Veterans, soldiers, scouts and Americans pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. We salute it; we fight for it; we honor it and celebrate it,” Senator Manchin said. “I am proud to co-sponsor the bipartisan All-American Flag Act to require the federal government to purchase flags produced entirely on American soil with American materials, which will create good-paying jobs and spur economic growth across the country. I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important legislation and I look forward to getting it across the finish line and signed into law.”
The full list of sponsors for the bill is as follows: Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
“American flags should be made in America, period,” Senator Brown said. “Today, half of the materials that our women and men in uniform fight under can be made in China. We have to change that. We shouldn’t use taxpayer dollars to purchase American flags made overseas when American companies — and companies right here in Ohio — proudly produce the American flag. My bipartisan All-American Flag Act would ensure that the government buys flags that are entirely produced and manufactured in America, by American workers.”
“The American flag serves as a symbol of our identity, resolve, and values as one people. To honor its significance, the federal government should only use flags entirely manufactured in the United States,” Senator Collins said. “This bipartisan legislation will ensure that the symbol of our nation is preserved while supporting American jobs and manufacturers.”
“I am proud to join my colleagues in leading the All-American Flag Act to ensure that American flags, bought with American taxpayer dollars, flying over the property of America’s government are American made,” added Senator Scott. “There is absolutely no reason why taxpayer dollars should go to foreign governments to buy American flags. This legislation is a no-brainer. When I was governor of Florida we signed this commonsense legislation into law, and I am proud to continue this effort in the Senate. I encourage my colleagues to support its passage.”
Bipartisan companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Shontel Brown (D-OH), Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).
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2022-06-16T15:51:34+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/bill-would-force-government-to-only-buy-american-made-flags/
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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation ("Magnachip") (NYSE: MX) announced today that the company has launched its first Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) for IT devices equipped with OLED screens.
A PMIC is a core component to supply power to electronic devices. It plays an increasingly important role as the battery life of handheld IT devices like laptops and tablets is highly dependent on power efficiency.
Based on Magnachip's integrated power IC technology, this newly-designed PMIC communicates with a system by using an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C). Therefore, it can control functions such as output voltage control, ON/OFF block, output voltage sequence management, protection circuit fault flag, and switching frequency transition -- all of which offer seamless connectivity and outstanding performance.
The fast transient response of this PMIC supports a variable refresh rate. This allows a screen to adjust how often it refreshes the image to match the frame rate without user input. This feature greatly reduces power consumption and enables a smooth and comfortable viewing experience for games and high-quality videos at refresh rates of 60Hz~240Hz.
In addition, the power circuit can be simple and compact. This new IC incorporates one boost regulator for the power supply to source and gate drivers, one low dropout (LDO) regulator, two voltage reference operational amplifiers, three negative output LDO regulators, three high-current buck regulators for power supply to a timing controller and two operational amplifiers for the gamma buffer. This level of integration results in smaller and faster electronic circuits. Engineered with strong circuit protection, this PMIC also provides over-voltage protection, short circuit protection, thermal shutdown, under voltage lockout, over current detection, over current shutdown and clamping circuit.
Omdia, a global market research firm, estimates that the OLED panel shipments for laptops will grow 44.3% annually from 6.3 million substrates in 2022 to 39.2 million substrates by 2027. The research firm also expects that OLED panels for tablet PCs will be shipped from 3.9 million substrates this year to 24.2 million substrates in 2027.
"The expansion of OLED applications in IT devices is expected to continue," said YJ Kim, CEO of Magnachip. "Magnachip will extend its premium PMIC product line through technological validation for a wide range of IT applications to address changing market demand and design requirements."
Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions for communications, IoT, consumer, computing, industrial and automotive applications. The Company provides a broad range of standard products to customers worldwide. Magnachip, with more than 40 years of operating history, owns a portfolio of approximately 1,100 registered patents and pending applications, and has extensive engineering, design and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through Magnachip's website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.
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2022-11-15T13:09:54+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/11/15/magnachip-unveils-its-first-power-management-ic-optimized-oled-it-devices/
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Six games into the rebooted United States Football League, Shea Patterson has already switched teams.
The former Michigan quarterback and No. 1 pick in the league’s 2022 draft was waived by the Michigan Panthers late Wednesday, a byproduct of the team’s underwhelming start.
Patterson was signed just an hour later by the USFL’s New Orleans Breakers, who are set to play the Panthers Saturday night in Birmingham, Ala. (9 p.m., FS1).
In a post foreshadowing the move, Patterson took to social media platform Twitter on Tuesday morning to write: “The hustle will be worth it in the end, I promise.”
Through six games, Patterson ranked third among USFL quarterbacks in passing yards (973) but came in dead-last among league starters in QBR (112.4), a ranking used to measure efficiency. He’s thrown five interceptions, several of them costly, and been sacked 13 times.
Patterson has flashed his speed at times also, rushing for 171 yards and two touchdowns. But he’s gotten off to slow starts that have hampered the Michigan offense.
The Panthers (1-5) average just 17.3 points per game, second-fewest among the eight teams in the new league.
Paxton Lynch, the former star quarterback at Memphis and first-round NFL draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2016, was expected to compete for the starting job but has been sidelined due to injury. Michigan currently has two other quarterbacks on its roster, Josh Love of San Jose State and Eric Barriere of Eastern Washington.
New Orleans (4-2) is currently in second place in the USFL’s South division and boasts the league’s most explosive offense, averaging 214.2 passing yards per game. The Breakers’ starting quarterback, Kyle Sloter, has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and seven touchdowns, but he’s also thrown for seven interceptions.
Expect Patterson to compete with Sloter for the starting job in the coming weeks. Quarterback Zach Smith of Tulsa is also on the roster.
Patterson starred at Michigan in 2018 and 2019, throwing for more than 5,600 yards and 45 touchdowns in 26 starts. He was a two-time all-Big Ten selection, became the third quarterback in program history to throw for 3,000 yards in a season and holds the record for most passing yards per game (217.7).
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2022-05-26T12:15:41+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2022/05/qb-shea-patterson-no-1-pick-in-usfl-draft-cut-by-michigan-panthers.html
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was diagnosed with cervical cancer after I had my first son. I went through the hair loss process and still buy wigs to this day. After seeing kids battle hair loss illnesses, I wanted to create something special for them," said the inventor from Laurinburg, N.C. "My unique and custom line of wigs is designed and dedicated especially for children to help preserve their confidence and child-like innocence."
She invented BABY DOLL HAIR LINE to serve as a viable alternative to traditional wigs, which may not appropriately fit a child's head. The wig would be appreciated by children who suffer from hair loss due to chemotherapy, providing them with greater self-confidence and self-esteem. It would be fashionable, stylish and comfortable for the wearer. Additionally, the design would be lightweight, manageable for a child and reasonably priced.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-QCY-438, 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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2022-06-28T15:28:07+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/06/28/inventhelp-presents-childrens-wig-line-qcy-438/
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