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A weekend Easter egg hunt went awry at The Greene after participants ignoring instructions rushed to collect eggs.
In a post on Facebook, The Greene’s management wrote “unfortunately this event did not turn out as we had hoped and planned for, due to several factors.”
Management wrote that the event was meant to allow 1- and 2-year-olds to hunt for eggs in a designated area, followed by 3- and 4-year-olds to begin hunting elsewhere with their parents for a 60-second head start, and then finally everyone else would begin the hunt. Only children were supposed to pick up eggs, the post said.
Problems with crowd control began immediately, the post said, with many people not listening to requests to move to one area to listen to instructions.
Then, when the 1- and 2-year-olds were allowed to go hunt their eggs, some parents ran to the grassy area to start hunting, followed by all other participants rushing out. The post added that many adults were seen picking up eggs, and some adults even pushed children out of the way or knocked people over, leaving several children empty-handed.
“This is absolutely unacceptable behavior, and we apologize to anyone that was affected by these actions,” The Greene said.
The Greene’s management ended the post by thanking those who donated prizes or their time to help with the event, and apologize “for the way the community has spoken to them.”
We have reached out to The Greene’s management team for further information or updates on the situation.
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2023-04-03T20:05:57+00:00
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If you have been waiting for the perfect time to step up to a larger television, now may be it. Amazon has an 85-inch Samsung smart TV that is currently discounted by $760.
The Samsung 85-Inch Class QN85B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV provides upgraded 4K viewing powered by Quantum Matrix technology. A massive grid of precision-controlled mini LEDs creates individual light zones. The result is robust color quality and deep contrast, producing intense details in HDR 24x colors.
The AI-based processor upscales viewing while refining the Smart TV Hub and sound. As a result, you can expect a clear, vivid image even in bright daylight. Plus, 3D surround sound follows onscreen action.
This Samsung smart TV has features that make viewing more enjoyable. For instance, Comfort Mode has built-in sunrise and sunset times that allow it to adapt your display intelligently. In addition, it will reduce blue light for a more soothing screen that is easier on your eyes.
Q-Symphony is another integrated feature. It allows the television’s speakers to operate seamlessly with any Q-Series soundbar to optimize your audio experience.
Dolby Atmos surround sound quality speakers are placed strategically behind the screen to further enhance the movie theater effect of the large, vivid screen.
This Samsung smart TV has 4.5 stars on Amazon. Customers say it provides excellent picture quality.
“The picture is crystal clear; the image may be even more precise,” wrote reviewer C. Maria Wall, J.D., who shared a photo of the television and said it gives the feeling of being in a movie theater. “I will enjoy some popcorn and binge-watching on this slim, attractive TV this weekend!”
They also said that this Samsung smart TV is easy to set up.
“This TV is just out of this world,” one reviewer wrote. “It’s super easy to set up right out of the box and smarter than I am! It automatically detected what devices were connected and set everything up without me having to do anything. The picture quality is outstanding.”
Customers also love that the television is ultra-thin.
“Love the new TV,” a reviewer named Sandy shared. “It was easy to hang on the wall and looks great since it is so thin. The TV has a great picture quality and the built-in applications are really fast compared to my other TVs.”
This 85-inch Samsung smart TV has a list price of $3,997.99. However, it is currently available for $3,237.99, which is a savings of $760.
This story originally appeared on Don't Waste Your Money. Checkout Don't Waste Your Money for product reviews and other great ideas to save and make money.
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2022-08-09T15:10:46+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/samsung-smart-tv-700-right-now
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Six Experts Join the Council from Ethics, Environmental Justice, Venture Investing, Product Brand Strategy, Next Gen Leadership and Health.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VegTech™ Invest, Advisor to the world's only Plant-based Innovation EATV ETF (NYSE: EATV), announces a global Thought Leadership Council (TLC). Six experts in Ethics, Environmental Justice, Alternatives Investing, Product Brand Strategy, Next Gen Leadership and Health join the Council to support the leaders of VegTech™ Invest with their expertise.
"Fund Manager Dr. Sasha Goodman and I have our heads down in the markets, nose to the grindstone. We want to surround ourselves with experts who can brief us on the advancements in their sectors that might help to inform our work with EATV as the global food supply system shifts," says CEO Elysabeth Alfano. "We are grateful for their expertise and thought leadership in their diverse and varied fields."
"Finance is a creative and dynamic industry. Much like the food industry, it touches every aspect of society. Our experts keep us up to date on what they are seeing and experiencing in their fields, and we use this information to keep our work on the cutting edge," says Dr. Goodman.
"I am happy to be a part of the VegTech™ Invest Thought Leadership Council. The VegTech™ ETF EATV gives people an option to invest in the companies that are innovating to replace animals from the supply chain and it is time that the financial markets have this kind of product for people, the planet and animals," shared Thought Leadership Council member and renowned author, Peter Singer.
Ethics: Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. Recipient of the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture.
Singer first became well-known internationally after the publication of Animal Liberation in 1975. In 2011, Time included Animal Liberation on its "All-TIME" list of the 100 best nonfiction books published in English since the magazine began in 1923.
Singer has written, co-authored, edited or co-edited more than 50 books, and his writings have been translated into more than 30 languages. The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically, The Life You Can Save, Practical Ethics, The Expanding Circle, How Are We to Live?, Rethinking Life and Death, Pushing Time Away; Ethics in the Real World, and Why Vegan? represent only some of his important works. Peter brings vision, compassion, and sanity in a fast-paced world to the TLC.
Environmental Justice: Professor Jason Scorse, Chair of the International Environmental Policy Program and Director of the Center for the Blue Economy, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Professor Scorse teaches on a wide range of topics, including environmental and natural resource economics, ocean and coastal economics, food systems, and behavioral economics. Professor Scorse has consulted for major environmental organizations such as the Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy, Earth Justice, and Oceana and is the author of What Environmentalists Need to Know About Economics. He brings his vast knowledge and no holds-barred approach regarding the economics of environmentalism to the TLC.
Alternatives Investing: Sharyn Murray, Investment Engagement Manager, The Good Food Institute*
As Investor Engagement Manager of the Good Food Institute, Sharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors' exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. She brings a decade of experience as an investment researcher and marketing professional in the alternative investment arena to the TLC. (*For informational purposes only.)
Food & Beverage Strategist: Barb Stuckey, Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer, Mattson and Author of Taste
Barb is known as a taste, food trend, innovation, consumer insights, and product development expert at North America's most successful independent developer of food & beverage. She brings over three decades of knowledge on long-term trends in food and beverage to the TLC.
Health: Dr. Maha Tahiri, CEO and Founder of Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC
Dr. Maha Tahiri is an internationally recognized expert in the health and nutrition sector who leads at the intersection of scientific research, regulatory, and communication in public and private Fortune 300 global companies across more than 30 categories of food and beverages. As a food industry thought leader, formerly with General Mills and Danone, Dr. Tahiri brings her talent for developing game-changing strategies that translate science and technology into business opportunities to the TLC.
Next Gen Leadership: Abbey Schmitt, MBA Candidate, Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business
Abbey started her career advising UHNW families on their personal wealth and investments across asset classes and engaged financial advisors and clients on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank in New York. Most recently, Abbey consulted with asset and wealth managers on how to integrate ESG, Climate, and Impact factors into investment strategy creation and reporting at MSCI, New York. She brings her incredible passion for shifting the global food supply system to be more sustainable to the TLC.
VegTech™ Invest advises the VegTech™ Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, (EATV), which launched December 28, 2021. EATV invests in companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients to create animal-free products for sustainable consumption to address climate change and food insecurity.
VegTech™ Invest has created and is leading a completely new impact asset class in the capital markets: Plant-based Innovation & Alternative Proteins. The ETF provides exposure to the growing trend.
The firm also provides the VegTech™ Plant-based Innovation & Alternative Proteins Index, calculated and distributed by Morningstar, as a global benchmark that defines this new sector.
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Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are bought and sold through exchange trading at market price (not NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
The fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. It may be obtained by calling 1-424-237-8393, emailing info@vegtechinvest.com or visiting EATV.VegTechInvest.com. Read it carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The fund is an actively managed ETF that does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified index.
Foreign securities may be more volatile and less liquid than domestic (U.S.) securities, which could affect the Fund's investments.
Stocks of companies with small and mid-market capitalizations involve a higher degree of risk than investments in the broad-based equities market.
The fund is non-diversified and may hold large positions in a small number of securities. A price change in any one of those securities may have a greater impact on the fund's share price than if it were diversified.
The Fund is newly organized and has a limited operating history to judge.
EATV is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.
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2022-12-07T13:07:31+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/12/07/peter-singer-renowned-ethics-author-joins-new-global-thought-leadership-council-created-by-vegtech-invest-advisor-eatv-etf/
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CEDAR FALLS — The Cedar Falls Utilities board of trustees signed off Wednesday on wage increases for the next two years, which were earlier ratified by union employees.
The agreement passed 4-0 with no discussion. Trustee Leslie Prideaux was absent. A majority of union members had voted in favor of the agreement, which was CFU’s initial bargaining proposal, for ratification.
The 77 employees of CFU’s electric, natural gas, water and communications utilities – part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3576 – will receive 3.5% to 5.5% pay increases based on job classification for fiscal year 2024, beginning July 1. They will get 4% across-the-board raises for fiscal year 2025, beginning July 1, 2024.
The administration, in its proposal, stated the figures were based on market data and comparable companies. However, union representatives asked for 8.5% and 5% bumps across the board, respectively, for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 because they felt that was more in line with inflation and cost of living.
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The employees covered by the contract account for about 39% of the Cedar Falls Utilities’ workforce; other jobs are not part of a collective bargaining agreement with the municipal utility. The current contract is in place from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025, according to CFU employee and legal services.
The collective bargaining agreement was reopened March 8 for the sole purpose of wage negotiations, which was when both sides made their initial offers.
In other business, the board approved:
- A resolution authorizing the transfer of surplus funds from the municipal electric and gas utilities of $2.54 million and $604,416, respectively, to the city of Cedar Falls’ general fund as the annual payment in lieu of taxes.
- A resolution authorizing reimbursement of $3.96 million to help pay for eight of the city’s street improvement projects, including the reconstructions of parts of Main Street and West 27th Street, as well as the bridge and box culvert replacements on Olive Street. Patchwork is also covered by the payments.
- An amendment to the Lehigh-Webster Transmission and Webster Terminals Facilities and Operating Agreement, between MidAmerican Energy Company, Corn Belt Power Cooperative, Spencer Municipal Utilities, Webster City, New Hampton Municipal Light Plant, Alta Municipal Power Plant, Sumner Municipal Light Plant and West Bend Municipal Utilities, to reflect facility improvements, sale of ownership interests and other changes.
The board also tabled the adoption of the 2023-2032 Strategic Plan for further discussion, per the recommendation of Trustee Marabeth Soneson.
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2023-04-14T11:19:05+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cfu-trustees-approve-union-wage-increases-in-contract-for-next-two-years/article_14664152-df32-56b7-9556-3f838dadaad1.html
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BEIRUT (AP) — U.S.-led coalition forces captured a senior Islamic State leader in a military operation in northern Syria on Thursday, the coalition said.
In a statement, it said the captured leader was an experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator, describing him as one of the top leaders of the extremist group’s Syria branch.
The statement did not identify the individual nor say where the raid took place. It said the operation was “successful” with no civilians harmed nor any injuries to coalition forces.
A Syria war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said the operation began with two helicopters landing near the targeted area in the village of al-Humaira, about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the Turkish border.
It reported clashes unknown gunmen hiding in houses in the village in the northern Aleppo countryside, as they were chased by members of the coalition. The Observatory is Britain-based and maintains a network of activists on the ground in Syria.
The U.S.-backed forces declared victory over the Islamic State in March 2019 after retaking the last piece of territory held by the group in Syria. But IS continues to operate and carry out deadly attacks in both Iraq and Syria through sleeper cells and maintains several affiliates in various countries.
The coalition has conducted raids in the past to take out leaders of the violent group. In February, the group’s leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up along with members of his family as American forces raided his Syria hideout.
His predecessor, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, died similarly along with his family in 2019 by detonating a suicide vest in a tunnel in northwest Syria as a military operation unfolded during the Trump administration.
The IS group at the height of its power controlled more than 40,000 square miles stretching from Syria to Iraq and ruled over 8 million people. Its attacks in the region included a major assault last month to seize a prison in northeast Syria holding at least 3,000 IS detainees.
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2022-06-16T07:08:28+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/senior-is-leader-captured-in-us-led-military-raid-in-syria/45NOFYAHYZECHG5MW3XKDDV5EY/
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While Mississippians across the state are gearing up for the next school year, our office is preparing for the fast-approaching November general election. It’s an important time for our state with all four congressional seats on the ballot as well as several judicial positions; moreover, this year’s midterm elections are significant across the country.
When I was elected, I swore an oath and was entrusted with ensuring our elections are safe and secure. During the 2022 legislative session, we were able to work with our Legislature to pass key legislation, taking additional steps in safeguarding Mississippi elections. I want to make you aware of a few of the changes you may notice as you head to the polls in November.
We were able to secure funding for new voting machines statewide which you will soon see in your counties if you have not already. These new machines must include a voter verifiable paper ballot, not just an electronic vote, and cannot have the capability of connecting to the internet.
Every county will also be receiving a 25% increase from the Election Support Fund (ESF). These funds may be spent by counties on administering elections, strengthening their cybersecurity, training local officials and repairing equipment — all of which are crucial components to protecting the integrity of our state’s elections.
Finally, when I ran for this office, I committed to making sure only U.S. citizens voted in our elections. We worked hard to get legislation passed the previous two sessions but fell short both years. Thankfully, we were successful this year. My team and I are proud to have delivered on that commitment by helping with the passage of legislation to require proof of citizenship. This legislation ensures that only U.S. citizens who are residents of Mississippi are eligible to register to vote in our state by utilizing a system of checks and balances at both the state and federal level.
Sadly, Mississippi saw historically low voter turnout during the June 2022 primary election with only 11% of registered voters voting. We can and must do better than this, Mississippi!
Remember: your vote is your voice, so get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and exercise one of your greatest civil liberties. If you will be out of the county on Election Day, make plans to cast your absentee ballot in advance.
I am proud to say we have worked diligently to maintain and strengthen your confidence and trust in the Mississippi elections process. Join us in honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to secure our freedom and ability to vote. Let’s get ready to vote, Mississippi!
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2022-08-03T20:02:48+00:00
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California school district will hear community concerns about campus safety Tuesday in the wake of a fatal stabbing at a high school, a day after the teenage suspect made his first appearance in court.
Prosecutors say the 15-year-old freshman fatally stabbed one classmate and injured another last week in self-defense during a fight inside a high school classroom. The attack stunned Santa Rosa, a community best known for its wineries about 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) north of San Francisco.
The violence has prompted student protests and increased police presence at the Montgomery High School campus. The school district will hold a “listening session” Tuesday afternoon as detectives continue to investigate what prompted the initial fight.
Although the teen was initially booked on felony charges of homicide, attempted homicide and having a weapon on a school campus last week, prosecutors instead brought a manslaughter charge because the teen appeared to be acting in self-defense, The Press Democrat reported. Still, the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office says the slaying was not justified under state law.
The freshman appeared in court Monday on one count of voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement for the use of a knife and one count of bringing a knife onto school grounds, the DA’s office said. The teen remains in jail and is due to return to court Friday for a detention hearing.
“There was some action taken on the part of the victim that did mitigate the actions by the minor that we charged, but that we concluded did not rise to the level of complete self-defense,” Sonoma County Assistant District Attorney Brian Staebell said.
Police say the altercation began when two groups of students were arguing last Wednesday outside an art classroom. Once inside, a 16-year-old junior from one of the groups confronted the freshman in the other group as more than two dozen students watched.
A fight broke out, and the freshman stabbed the 16-year-old with a knife at least three times, Santa Rosa police said. The 16-year-old, Jayden Jess Pienta, later died.
School officials broke up the fight, but the freshman got into another brawl with a different 16-year-old junior and stabbed him once in the hand, authorities said. The freshman fled and was later found hiding in a creek bed. Police have not determined what caused the students to fight originally.
“We are still investigating the motive, but we have no significant previous criminal contacts with any of the students involved in this incident,” Santa Rosa police Sgt. Chris Mahurin said Tuesday in an email. “We are working to get school records and determine if (this) school had addressed issues between these students. We do not have those records yet.”
Under state law, prosecutors cannot try anyone under the age of 16 as an adult, however, proceedings for certain crimes — including homicide — perpetrated by juveniles must be held in open court.
The teen’s attorney, the school district and the Montgomery High principal did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday. The Associated Press is not identifying the teenager because he is a juvenile.
About 200 students protested Monday during a walkout, saying they do not feel that school officials have done enough to address their safety on campus.
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2023-03-08T01:33:43+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/school-safety-talks-planned-after-california-fatal-stabbing/
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How to Watch the Braves vs. Mets Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for April 28
Published: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets head into a matchup with Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves on Friday at 7:10 PM ET.
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- Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Location: Queens, New York
- Venue: Citi Field
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Braves Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank third-best in MLB play with 40 total home runs.
- Atlanta ranks second in MLB, slugging .448.
- The Braves have the ninth-best batting average in the league (.255).
- Atlanta scores the sixth-most runs in baseball (134 total, 5.2 per game).
- The Braves are fifth in MLB with a .336 on-base percentage.
- The Braves' 9.5 strikeouts per game are the third-most in the majors.
- The 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta's pitching staff ranks seventh in the majors.
- Atlanta's 3.44 team ERA ranks seventh among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Braves average baseball's 11th-ranked WHIP (1.245).
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- Max Fried gets the start for the Braves, his fourth of the season. He is 1-0 with a .60 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Houston Astros, the left-hander went 6 2/3 scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
- Fried will try to go five or more innings for his third straight start. He's averaging five frames per outing.
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2023-04-28T18:51:10+00:00
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waff.com
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Wednesday as traders prepared for a possible sharp interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve to cool inflation.
Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Tokyo advanced. Oil prices were little changed, staying below $100 per barrel.
Wall Street tumbled Tuesday after Walmart warned inflation that has spiked to a four-decade high of 9.1% is hurting American consumer spending.
The Fed on Wednesday is expected to announce a rate hike of up to three-quarters of a percentage point, triple its usual margin. That would match a similar increase last month, the U.S. central bank's biggest in 28 years.
Investors worry aggressive action against inflation by the Fed and central banks in Europe and Asia might derail global economic growth.
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“The main risk at this stage is in fact an inflation ‘overkill’ with monetary tightening too abrupt, unnecessarily pushing up the unemployment rate,” said Thomas Costerg of Pictet Wealth Management in a report. Thomas said most economic indicators and lower commodity prices already point to slower inflation ahead.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.1% to 3,273.32 while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 advanced 0.1% to 27,692.89. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong sank 1.5% to 20,598.58.
The Kospi in Seoul retreated 0.6% to 2,398.48 and Sydney's S&P-ASX 200 shed 0.1% to 6,798.20.
New Zealand advanced while Southeast Asian markets declined.
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1.2% to 3,921.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.7% to 31,761.54. The Nasdaq composite closed 1.9% lower at 11,562.57.
Walmart slumped 7.6% after the retail giant cut its profit outlook for the second quarter and the full year late Tuesday. It said rising prices for food and gasoline are forcing shoppers to cut back on more profitable discretionary items, particularly clothing.
The retailer's profit warning in the middle of the quarter is rare and raised worries about how the highest inflation in 40 years is affecting the entire retail sector.
Other major chains also fell. Target dropped 3.6%, Macy’s slid 7.2% and Kohl’s fell 9.1%.
Tech stocks retreated. Microsoft fell 2.7%, Amazon slid 5.2% and Facebook owner Meta Platforms dropped 4.5%.
General Motors fell 3.4% after its second-quarter profit fell 40% from a year ago. U.S. sales fell 15% after shortages of processor chips and other components left the company unable to deliver 95,000 vehicles during the quarter.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose 30 cents to $95.28 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell $1.72 on Tuesday to $94.98. Brent crude, the price basis for international oils, added 5 cents to $99.51 per barrel in London.
The dollar rose to 136.97 yen from Tuesday's 136.00 yen. The euro gained to $1.0145 from $1.0120.
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2022-07-27T05:18:50+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/technology/asian-stocks-follow-wall-street-ahead-of-likely-us-rate-hike/article_e230e23e-5c2a-5076-8e69-561cad33d382.html
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The person who killed five people at a Colorado Springs nightclub in 2022 was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, after victims called the shooter a “monster” and “coward” who hunted down revelers in a calculated attack on a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community.
During an emotional courtroom hearing packed with victims and family members, Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded guilty to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder – one for each person at Club Q on the night of the shooting. Aldrich also pleaded no contest to two hate crimes, one a felony and the other a misdemeanor.
“This thing sitting in this court room is not a human, it is a monster,” said Jessica Fierro, whose daughter’s boyfriend was killed that night. “The devil awaits with open arms.”
The guilty plea comes just seven months after the shooting and spares victim’s families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial.
More charges could be coming: The FBI confirmed Monday it was working with the U.S. Justice Department’s civil rights division on a separate investigation into the attack.
People in the courtroom wiped away tears as the judge explained the charges and read out the names of the victims. Judge Michael McHenry also issued a stern rebuke of Aldrich’s actions, connecting it to societal woes.
‘You are targeting a group of people for their simple existence,” McHenry said. “Like too many other people in our culture, you chose to find a power that day behind the trigger of a gun, your actions reflect the deepest malice of the human heart, and malice is almost always born of ignorance and fear.”
The killings rekindled memories of the 2016 massacre at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that killed 49 people.
Relatives and friends of victims were able to give statements in court Monday to remember their loved ones. Survivors spoke about how their lives were forever altered just before midnight on Nov. 19 when the suspect walked into Club Q and indiscriminately fired an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle.
The father of a Club Q bartender said Daniel Aston had been in the prime of his life when he was shot and killed.
“He was huge light in this world that was snuffed out by a heinous, evil and cowardly act,” Jeff Aston said. “I will never again hear him laugh at my dad jokes.”
Daniel Aston’s mother, Sabrina, was among those who said they would not forgive the crimes.
Another forgave Aldrich without excusing the crime.
“I forgive this individual, as they are a symbol of a broken system, of hate and vitriol pushed against us as a community,” said Wyatt Kent, Aston’s partner. “What brings joy to me is that this hurt individual will never be able to see the joy and the light that has been wrought into our community as an outcome.”
Aldrich’s body shook slightly as the victims and family members spoke. The defendant also looked down and glanced occasionally at a screen showing photos of the victims.
Aldrich — who identifies as nonbinary and uses they and them pronouns — did not reveal a motivation and declined to address the court during the sentencing part of the hearing. Defense attorney Joseph Archambault said “they want everyone to know they’re sorry.”
The guilty plea follows a series of jailhouse phone calls from Aldrich to The Associated Press expressing remorse for the shooting.
District Attorney Michael Allen said Aldrich’s statements were self-serving and rang hollow. And the prosecutor rejected the notion that Aldrich was nonbinary.
“There’s zero evidence prior to the shooting that he was nonbinary,” said Allen, who repeatedly called Aldrich a coward. “He exhibited extreme hatred for the people in the LGBTQ+ community, and so I think it was a stilted effort to avoid any bias motivated or hate charges.”
Allen told the judge that the victims were targeted “for who they were an are.”
“Hatred coupled with criminal action will not be tolerated,” he added.
Aldrich’s no contest plea on hate crimes charges effectively has the same impact as a conviction under Colorado law and doesn’t absolve them of responsibility.
Aldrich originally was charged with more than 300 state counts, including murder and hate crimes. The U.S. Justice Department has been considering federal hate crime charges.
The status of those deliberations were unclear Monday but FBI special agent Mark Michalek confirmed there was an ongoing investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has requested no documents in the case be released, said Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez.
Allen said the federal death penalty was a “big part of what motivated the defendant” to plead guilty.
However, the Colorado plea deal and sentence would not preclude U.S. authorities from charging Aldrich with a federal crime that carries a death sentence, explained Robert Dunham, former head of the Death Penalty Information Center and now an adjunct professor of death penalty law at Temple Law School.
Double jeopardy, the prohibition against trying someone twice for the same crime, wouldn’t apply, because federal and state jurisdictions aren’t the same and because the charges wouldn’t be identical. It isn’t clear what specific crime Aldrich would face.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Colorado said it could not comment on ongoing investigations.
The line to get through security and into the courthouse early Monday snaked through the large plaza outside as victims and others queued up to attend the hearing. One man wore a t-shirt saying “Loved Always & Never Forgotten.”
The attack at Club Q came over a year after Aldrich was arrested for threatening their grandparents and vowing to become “the next mass killer” while stockpiling weapons, body armor and bomb-making materials.
The charges in that case were eventually dismissed after Aldrich’s mother and grandparents refused to cooperate with prosecutors, evading efforts to serve them with subpoenas to testify. Aldrich was released and authorities kept two guns. But there was nothing to stop Aldrich from legally purchasing more firearms.
Aldrich told AP in one of the interviews from jail they were on a “very large plethora of drugs” and abusing steroids at the time of the attack. But they did not answer directly regarding the hate crimes charges. When asked whether the attack was motivated by hate, Aldrich said that was “completely off base.”
District Attorney Allen said Aldrich knew exactly what they were doing during the attack and had drawn diagrams in advance indicating the best way to carry it out.
He emphasized that Aldrich didn’t get any concessions in the plea agreement – sentenced to the maximum of five consecutive life sentences plus 2,208 additional years for the 46 counts of attempted murder. That amounts to the second longest sentence in state history behind only the one given the person who killed 12 people at a movie theater in a Denver suburb in 2012, Allen said.
That night, when Ashtin Gamblin stared into Aldrich’s face, shots were already going off.
“I nuzzled up with my friend’s body, soaking my clothes in his blood, terrified that this person might come back,” said Gamblin, who was shot nine times. “I hope for the worst things possible in prison, and even that won’t be good enough.”
Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn of The Associated Press wrote this story. AP reporters Michael Tarm, out of Chicago, and Matthew Brown, out of Denver, contributed to this story.
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SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Gaby Lopez rallied from four shots behind Sunday and closed with three straight birdies for a 8-under 63 and a one-shot victory in the Dana Open.
Lopez finished her big run with a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th at Highland Meadow, setting off a series of fist pumps, knowing it would keep her one shot ahead of Megan Khang.
All that was left for the 28-year-old Mexican was to see if anyone could catch her.
No one came particularly close, and Lopez had her third career LPGA Tour victory, and her first since the Tournament of Champions to start the 2020 season.
“I knew I had to make it because Megan was going to make hers,” Lopez said. “I practice exactly for this moment. We got the job done.”
Khang, who shot 29 on the front on a rain-softened course, closed with a 64.
Lucy Li, the 19-year-old Californian who started the final round with a one-shot lead, struggled to make birdies. Her hopes effectively ended when she hit into a fairway bunker on the 16th hole, played well short of the green and missed a 5-foot par putt.
Li birdied the 18th hole for a 70 and tied for fourth. She already has her LPGA Tour card for next season through the Epson Tour. Li tied for ninth in Canada last week to get into the Dana Open, and now she is eligible to play the LPGA event in Cincinnati next week.
“Yesterday I was a little nervous on the first couple of holes. Today didn’t really feel nervous at all, so that was definitely good,” Li said. “There is lots of lessons to be learned, but today I hit it good and I just couldn’t get a lot of the putts to fall honestly.”
The start of the final round had a feel of a battle of prodigies — Lexi Thompson qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open in 2007 when she was 12, and then Li broke her record in 2014 by qualifying at 11.
They were in the final group, along with Caroline Masson of Germany. In the end, none was really a factor.
Thompson has gone more than three years without winning and she didn’t make a birdie until the final hole. She closed with a 73 and tied for 16th, seven shots behind.
Li had one birdie and 14 pars as Lopez and Khang took over at Highland Meadow.
Masson was one shot behind Li at the start and was quickly forgotten when she opened with a double bogey and followed that with a bogey to fall four behind. In the end, Masson was the last one with a chance, though she would have needed an eagle-eagle finish on the two closing par 5s.
She birdied them both for a 68 to finish alone in third.
For Lopez, it was a matter of not trying to think too much about every shot, every result, and put her in a comfortable frame of mind on a wild day in which she had 10 players ahead of her at the start.
“This is going to sound crazy, but today felt more like a Friday round,” Lopez said. “Having that quiet is what we’re working on, and it has paid off.”
She was two shots behind and missed 6-foot birdie chances on the ninth and 11th and never lost focus on what she was trying to do.
“Doubts come into your mind,” Lopez said. “But my caddie said, ‘We jus keep doing what we’re doing. It’s definitely working, and we’re going to commit to that the last hole and see what happens.’
“If you keep it in the present, that’s when magic happens.”
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LONDON (AP) — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Tuesday that he misled Parliament about rule-breaking government parties during the coronavirus pandemic — but insisted he never intentionally lied.
Johnson said it never occurred to him that the gatherings — which variously included cake, wine, cheese and a “secret Santa” festive gift exchange — broke the restrictions his own government had imposed on the country.
Britain’s boisterous former leader is set to be grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday over whether he lied when he denied there had been parties in his Downing Street offices in violation of COVID-19 lockdown rules that barred socializing. If found to have lied deliberately, he could be suspended or even lose his seat in Parliament.
In a dossier of written evidence to the House of Commons Committee of Privileges, Johnson acknowledged that “my statements to Parliament that the Rules and Guidance had been followed at all times did not turn out to be correct.”
But he said his statements “were made in good faith and on the basis of what I honestly knew and believed at the time. I did not intentionally or recklessly mislead the House.”
The committee will quiz Johnson in person on Wednesday afternoon about “partygate,” the scandal over a string of gatherings in government offices in 2020 and 2021. Police eventually issued 126 fines over the late-night soirees, boozy parties and “wine time Fridays,” including one to Johnson, and the scandal helped hasten the end of his three years in office.
Revelations about the gatherings sparked anger among Britons who had followed rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, unable to visit friends and family or even say goodbye to dying relatives in hospitals.
Becky Kummer, spokesperson for the group COVID-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, said Johnson’s claim to have acted in good faith was “sickening.”
“He isn’t fit for public office,” Kummer said.
When reports of the parties first emerged in late 2021, Johnson initially said that no rules had been broken. He later apologized and said there had been “misjudgments.”
But in the 52-page dossier he said he “honestly believed” the five events he attended, including a sendoff for a staffer and his own surprise birthday party, were “lawful work gatherings.”
”No cake was eaten, and no one even sang ‘Happy Birthday,’” he said of the June 19, 2020, celebration, for which he received a police fine. “The primary topic of conversation was the response to COVID-19.”
Johnson said suggestions that people in government considered themselves to be “in a guidance-free bubble where the requirements we imposed on the rest of the country did not apply” could not be further from the truth.
“Drinking wine or exchanging gifts at work and whilst working did not, in my view, turn an otherwise lawful workplace gathering into an unlawful one,” he said.
Johnson said he was assured by “trusted advisers” that no rules had been broken — assurances that turned out to be wrong. He said he was later “genuinely shocked” by the rule-breaking uncovered by police and by senior civil servant Sue Gray, who led an investigation into partygate.
Johnson and his supporters have also questioned the impartiality of Gray because she has now accepted a job as chief of staff to the leader of the opposition Labour Party.
If the committee finds Johnson in contempt, it could recommend punishments ranging from an oral apology to suspension or even expulsion from Parliament, or it could recommend no sanction at all. Any punishment would have to be approved by the House of Commons.
Johnson was forced to resign in July after a slew of scandals over money and ethics finally proved too much for Conservative colleagues, dozens of whom quit the government.
For Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Wednesday’s televised hearing will be an unwelcome reminder of the turmoil that engulfed the Conservative government under Johnson — just as the party’s poll ratings are starting to edge upward.
Sunak took office in October, replacing Liz Truss, who stepped down within weeks of becoming prime minister after her tax-cutting budget plans caused turmoil on financial markets.
Johnson, once considered a secret weapon with voters, is now a liability, said Robert Hayward, a polling expert and Conservative member of the House of Lords.
“He is a serious negative for most people,” Hayward said. “Boris’s polling is far worse than is the case for Rishi (Sunak).”
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Lindsey Dukeminier and her fiancé were driving through Montgomery, Alabama, to visit family Thursday when they saw the sign. They say their hearts sank into their stomachs.
The Wares Ferry Road Baptist Church sign, a cross at its top and to its side, had a clear message: “GOD DETESTS PRIDE.”
“We were very disappointed that during Pride Month of all months this church had a sign up like this,” Dukeminier said.
Lindsey and her partner stopped the car, approached the sign, and embraced. A photo of their kiss, the church sign at their side, has garnered dozens of likes, shares, and comments on social media. “Detest this,” the caption said.
Wesley Whitworth is the pastor of Wares Ferry Road Baptist Church. He claimed that the sign was not meant to target those in the LGBTQ community. The man who changes the sign, Whitworth said, was referencing “personal pride — pride and arrogance, things of that nature.”
“And it just coincided with Pride Month,” Whitworth said.
The pastor said that when he first saw the sign after it was put up last Saturday, even he thought it was a reference to Pride Month. He asked the man responsible for the sign whether that was the case. The man said it was not, and the pastor believed him.
“It was not the intent to put that up just to spark controversy,” Whitworth said.
Still, the pastor said that in his view, the Bible is clear on homosexuality.
“They’re being disingenuous if they think that most mainstream churches would not have a problem with that,” he said, referring to Dukeminier and her fiancé. “Obviously we disagree on that. They’ll have to stand before God for what they do. It’s not my job to go around policing the actions of everybody.”
Whitworth said that he can understand why the sign may have made Dukeminier and her partner feel unwelcome. He said, though, that they’d be welcomed with open arms at Wares Ferry Baptist.
“I would, of course, make it clear, obviously, that our personal convictions are that this is not just an alternate lifestyle, it’s a sin like any other,” he said. “But they would be welcome to attend services and participate with us in hopes that they’d be converted to Christianity.”
Dukeminier actually grew up as a Baptist in north Alabama, where she was active in the church until her teen years.
“Messages like this push LGBT folks away from Christianity and make us feel unwelcome and unworthy of love,” she said.
Dukeminier said that if the sign wasn’t aimed at the LGBTQ community, “it was done in poor taste.”
Whitworth said he’ll consider having the sign taken down early.
“Because of this reaction, I may call the gentleman that handles that and have him change the sign early,” he said. “It was not our intention to draw attention to Pride Month. But I know what it looks like.”
Still, when asked if he thinks members of the LGBTQ community should be proud of that identity, the pastor didn’t mince words.
“I do not — any more than someone should be proud to be a drunkard or a wife abuser,” he said. “When someone says to me, ‘This is the way God made me,’ I disagree with that. You’ll have to take that up with the Lord.”
Lindsey Dukeminier said she’s proud to be a lesbian and proud to be an Alabamian, regardless of what a Montgomery church sign has to say on the issue.
“I wanted to take a picture in front of the sign with my fiancé to remind people that we are proud to love each other and that we’re not going anywhere,” she said. “Alabama is our home and we’re proud to live here as well!”
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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Man shot near Second and Green Tavern in Winston-Salem
Police said a man got into a fight in the parking lot when he was shot in the leg.
Man shot near Second and Green Tavern in Winston-Salem
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HOPING TO SEND THOSE HEADLINES MOMENTS AWAY. BUT FIRST, WE SAY GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING. WELCOME TO A BRAND NEW DAY. I’M AUDREY BIESK AND I’M CHRISTINA EVANS DAVONTE MCKENITH AT THE DOES HAVE THE MORNING OFF BUT NOT GOING TO BE THE ONLY ONE WHO’S ENJOYING SOME WARMER TEMPERATURES SINCE HE’S ON VACATION. AS WE HAVE OWN ROLLING INTO THE AREA. I WANT TO BRING IN METEOROLOGIST BRIAN SLOCUM. BRIAN, YOU’RE PROMISING SAN DIEGO LIKE WEATHER. YOU WELL, WE HOPE IT DOESN’T COME THROUGH. OKAY. THIS IS A REALLY STRONG WORD FOR METEOROLOGIST. WELL, YES, I DO. I DO ACTUALLY PROMISE. VERY NICE DAY TODAY. SO GREAT. TERRIFIC WEATHER. IT’S NICE TO GET THE WEATHER WE’VE HAD AFTER SUCH A DREARY WEEKEND, OBVIOUSLY, WITH IAN ROLLING ON FRIDAY AND THEN OF LINGERING FOR A WHILE, IT’S STILL NOT THAT FAR AWAY, BUT WE ARE OUT OF THAT CIRCULATION AND THANKFULLY CHILLY THIS MORNING IN NORTH BREEZE IS KEEPING TEMPERATURES IN CHECK UNDER CLEAR SKIES, TOO. WE’RE CURRENTLY AT 46 DEGREES AT PTI. 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Man shot near Second and Green Tavern in Winston-Salem
Police said a man got into a fight in the parking lot when he was shot in the leg.
A man was shot near the Second and Green Tavern in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Police Department said the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning around 2 a.m. outside the business on North Green Street in the parking lot. Police said a man got into a fight in the parking lot when he was shot in the leg. He was treated for a non-life threatening injury at the hospital. Trending Stories
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A man was shot near the Second and Green Tavern in Winston-Salem.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning around 2 a.m. outside the business on North Green Street in the parking lot. Police said a man got into a fight in the parking lot when he was shot in the leg.
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(The Hill) – The partner of Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died after responding to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, sued former President Trump and two rioters charged with assaulting Sicknick.
Sandra Garza, Sicknick’s longtime partner, argued in Thursday’s court filing that Trump and the two rioters, Julian Khater and George Tanios, are “directly and vicariously liable” for Sicknick’s death. The filing of the suit came just one day before the two year anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot.
“As a direct result of the attack by Defendants Khater and Tanios and others — which Defendant Trump instigated — Officer Sicknick suffered physical injuries,” the lawsuit said. “The following day, on January 7, 2021, Officer Sicknick tragically died.”
“All that transpired on January 6th — including the actions taken by Defendants Trump, Khater, and Tanios — played a significant role in the medical condition that led to Officer Sicknick’s death the following day,” it continued.
Khater pleaded guilty in September to assaulting three police officers, including Sicknick, with a chemical spray amid the Capitol riot. Tanios, who reportedly passed the chemical spray to Khater, took a plea deal in July over charges related to the Jan. 6 attack.
Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes. The lawsuit seeks $30 million in damages from Trump and the two rioters and alleges wrongful death.
Garza also accused Trump and the two rioters of engaging in a conspiracy to block the official certification of the 2020 election, assault or aiding and abetting assault, and rioting or inciting a riot.
“Defendant Trump intentionally riled up the crowd and directed and encouraged a mob to attack the U.S. Capitol and attack those who opposed them,” the lawsuit argued.
“The violence that followed, and the injuries that violence caused, including the injuries sustained by Officer Sicknick and his eventual death, were reasonable and foreseeable consequences of Defendant Trump’s words and conduct,” according to the lawsuit.
Trump has not been criminally charged in relation to the Jan. 6 riot. The House select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol unveiled criminal referrals in December and recommended that the Department of Justice investigate the former president for inciting an insurrection. The DOJ is also conducting its own investigation.
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2023-01-06T17:45:17+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/partner-of-fallen-capitol-officer-sicknick-sues-trump-rioters-involved-in-assault/
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The officers accused me of taking it too fast in a turn. I didn’t argue. But the 2023 Toyota GR86 rear-wheel-drive sports coupe with stock Pilot Sport 4 performance tires could’ve gone much, much faster.
A winter snowstorm had skirted the Chicago area and left in its wake brilliant blue skies and temps flirting with the 50s. In early spring in these parts, that’s a party. The pavement was dry, the roads were clear.
I admitted I may have gotten excited. They asked about the manufacturer plates, I explained my job, then we talked about cars. The officer whose kids had grown up and moved out said it looked like a way more expensive sports car than the $30,000 list price.
The way the sun sparkled on the steel-colored coat might’ve triggered some March madness. He asked about the 6-speed manual and the 228-hp 2.4-liter inline-4. I praised the limited-slip differential, the pure connection with the road. He was intrigued. Toyota may have a new customer.
They issued a warning, complimented the car, and I motored off, more responsibly.
They weren’t the only ones to comment on the second-generation Toyota 86. The pros outweighed the cons during my blessed week of unexpectedly balmy temps in Toyota’s endearing affordable sports coupe.
Pro: “That looks way more expensive”
Teenagers and Boomers complimented my car, and my favorite females called it nice without calling it cute.
Pro and Con: Dinky infotainment
I don’t know if this is a con anymore. The 8.0-inch touchscreen and Toyota’s old interface stays out of the way, and there are climate dials below it. Once your preferences are set in the touchscreen, you can forget about it. In the 86, the less distraction the better.
Pro: Excellent handling
The MacPherson front strut and double wishbone rear suspension mostly carry over from the predecessor, but the 50% increase in structural rigidity and diagonal bars tying the subframe to the frame, as well as PS 4 tires, keep the coupe planted on all points. It’s longer and leaner than its predecessor, and it’s all-around better. I can’t fault the cops for thinking I was going too fast in a turn; if they drove it, they would have faulted me for not taking it much faster.
Con: No driver-assist tech
Models with the manual transmission don’t get Toyota’s usual bevy of standard safety features. That’s a significant safety tradeoff, but at least drivers with the manual will be paying more attention to the stick and less attention to their phones. I can’t say that about the other drivers on the road.
Con: Skip the automatic
Sure, it’s $1,500 more for the 6-speed automatic and its attendant safety features, but this car is meant to be operated and driven. Plus, the automatic bogs down the 0-60 mph time to 6.7 seconds. Get the manual.
Pro: Stick to the manual
The manual clocks in with a 6.1-second 0-60 mph time, and with the right driver, it’s likely quicker. Maybe more importantly, it’s easy to learn, with a clutch pedal that’s neither too firm nor too soft, and the engagement point feels natural. The small shifter has smooth action, but the middle slot can seem narrow at first. If you’re new to a manual, you can pick it up in a couple of hours.
Pro: More power
With the second iteration of the 86, Toyota didn’t 86 the power, it increased it from a 205-hp 2.0-liter flat-4 to a 2.4-liter flat-4 making 228 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Peak torque arrives at 3,700 rpm, versus a distant 6,700 rpm in the previous edition, and that helps unlock more speed out of turns. It’s a big difference for a road-hugging car that only weighs 2,811 pounds.
Con: Compromised storage
Technically a four seater, the 86’s back seats are best folded down to expand the trunk’s paltry 6.3 cubic feet of space. There’s a lone cupholder behind the emergency brake, but the door pockets can hold water bottles too.
Pro: Great steering
Toyota revised the electronic power steering for this generation, improving on what was already a direct and communicative experience. It’s even better now, good enough to tempt me to test its quickness.
I love this car. The price, the package, and the feel all offset its impracticality. It earns a TCC Rating of only 5.8 out of 10 because of its everyday limitations, but if you only drive yourself and a lucky passenger, or you have enough money to afford a toy car and don’t need sick and expensive power, it’s an engaging throwback that’s as modern as it needs to be.
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2023 Toyota GR86 Premium
Base price: $31,595 including $1,095 destination
Price as tested: $34,015
Drivetrain: 228-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive
EPA fuel economy: 20/27/22 mpg
Pros: Handling, steering, looks, more power
Cons: Tight cabin, no telescoping steering wheel, dinky infotainment
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2023-06-27T10:23:36+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/automotive/internet-brands/test-drive-2023-toyota-gr86-engages-with-all-the-feels/
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Industry leader Windsor Tanner will build a global team focused on delivering unparalleled Customer Experience as Incode experiences unprecedented growth.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Incode, the next-generation identity verification and authentication platform for global enterprises, today announced the appointment of Windsor Tanner as Global Vice President (VP) of Growth and Enablement. The addition of Tanner to Incode's executive team underscores the company's commitment to optimizing the customer experience and supporting its customers and partners during a time of massive worldwide growth.
As Global VP of Growth and Enablement, Tanner will deliver a global, world-class Account Management and Growth Program that has been designed to meet the requirements of the most dynamic and discerning Fintech, Gaming, Government, Transport, Hospitality and Web Services customers. Tanner will also build a Global Enablement team to create and deliver intuitive and insightful content to accelerate time to value efficiencies for Customers, Partners and Incode employees.
"We are thrilled to add Windsor to our globally growing team during this pivotal and transformative time," said Dean Hickman-Smith, Chief Revenue Officer at Incode. "Windsor's proven track record and background in sales, sales enablement and scaling sales operations – combined with her extensive experience in digital identity verification and biometric authentication - will ensure that we deliver programs and content that is highly impactful, immediately effective and enables us to scale our operations, partnerships and customer footprint in the most optimal manner."
Tanner most recently served as the VP of Sales at Socure, a provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, where she was responsible for all new logo acquisition and customer upsell and cross-sell. Prior to Socure, Tanner served as the VP of Solution Sales for NICE, a leader in AI-powered customer experience software, where she led a team of highly specialized SMEs that sold voice biometrics for real-time authentication and fraud prevention.
"Incode has an amazing roster of globally recognized customers, I am excited to leverage my experience to help fortify long term strategic relationships with our customers and deliver both enormous value and symbiotic partnerships that will enable mutual ongoing growth," said Windsor Tanner, Global VP of Growth and Enablement at Incode. "The timing is absolutely perfect for Incode's accurate and highly scalable global identity platform which solves the tough challenges faced by discerning customers fighting identity fraud in the toughest corners of the world. We can deliver a simple no-code orchestration platform that makes it easy for our customers to add functionality as they need it. It's an amazing time to be joining the team and I'm excited to be working with such industry visionaries in a pivotal role. Of equal importance, I fully identify with Incode's culture of empowerment and trust, and plan to continue to build a runway for employees to thrive."
The appointment of Tanner comes on the heels of Incode making several new additions to its executive leadership team, including Mitul Parmar as Vice President of Product Strategy and Business Development; Shane Moore Vice President of North America; and Andre Stewart Vice President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
Incode is a leading identity company that is reinventing the way humans verify their identity and interact with the world's largest companies with a highly secure and delightful AI-based experience. Incode's end-to-end fully automated orchestration platform enables seamless access across multiple channels with products focused on onboarding, authentication and payment verification that increase conversion and reduce fraud.
With its mission to power a world of trust, Incode works with several of the world's biggest banks, fintechs, hotels, governments, and marketplaces. Incode is based in San Francisco with offices in Europe and Latin America.
To learn more about Incode, visit www.incode.com.
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2022-08-31T14:19:12+00:00
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Salon-quality hair care brand, VERB, advocates for LGBTQ+ community by creating exclusive Pride merchandise and committing 100% of proceeds to the AFC
NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verb haircare announced today the launch of its pride campaign and year-round initiative aimed at bringing awareness to efforts of the Ali Forney Center (AFC) and its support of the LGBTQ+ youth community. Since 2022, Verb has worked in partnership with the AFC to donate over $42,000 worth of personal care necessities, pantry items, and meals to the LGBTQ+ youth community with the goal of empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. With the launch of this most recent partnership, Verb has committed to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth by offering its allyship and co-creating an exclusive pride merchandise offering in partnership with the AFC.
Throughout the month of June, a limited-edition, pride-inspired baseball cap will be sold for $20 at verbproducts.com with 100% of the proceeds being directed to the Ali Forney Center. The collaboration marks Verb's second annual partnership with the AFC. Committed to continued partnership, Verb's Creative Director, Luis Colón, currently sits on the Leadership Council for the Ali Forney Center and supports fundraising and sponsorship opportunities year-round.
Luis Colon, Verb's Creative Director, states "I am thrilled to work for a brand that is committed to giving back to the community. It's so important for brands to recognize the value of connections with organizations and groups like the Ali Forney Center, which is doing such important work to support LGBTQ+ youth. By working together, we create a more inclusive and equitable world for everyone."
In support of Verb's partnership with the Ali Forney Center, the brand will be hosting a campaign across its owned social channels and at verbproducts.com throughout the month of June featuring key members of the AFC and encouraging its community to become an ally and educate others on the impact giving back can have on LGBTQ+ youth.
"We are humbled and immensely grateful for Verb's commitment to our cause, and to making the world a better place. Brands are people, and people care about their community. It is important for brands, like Verb, to affirm that not only for their teams but also for their consumers, who yearn for a beautiful tomorrow" said Alexander Roque, President and Executive Director at the Ali Forney Center.
To learn more about Verb's pride initiative and partnership with the Ali Forney Center, visit verbproducts.com and aliforneycenter.org.
About Verb Haircare:
Born in Austin. Raised in New York. We keep it real: real products, real results, real people, no retouching. Just great hair with no filters. Verb products are loved by stylists and made with only good stuff. No parabens. No gluten. No harmful sulfates. PETA certified cruelty-free. Verb is a team of all types with one commitment, making the best hair care at one simple price.
About Ali Forney Center:
The Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in memory of Ali Forney, a homeless gender-nonconforming youth who was forced to live on the streets, where they were tragically murdered. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people, the AFC's mission is to protect these youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently. Learn more at aliforneycenter.org.
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2023-06-01T15:08:53+00:00
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LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with three separate shootings that took place earlier in the day along Interstate 85 in Alabama and Georgia. One man was seriously wounded.
Jerel Raphael Brown of Montgomery, Alabama, was arrested in LaFayette, Alabama, after shootings were reported in Montgomery and Auburn in Alabama and near Hogansville, Georgia, according to sheriff’s deputies in Troup County, Georgia.
The Auburn Police Department said Brown has been charged with attempted murder and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. He is being held without bond, the police department said.
Officials had asked people to look for a 1996 white Cadillac Fleetwood after three shootings were reported. In the Auburn shooting, a 45-year-old Prattville, Alabama, man was seriously wounded by a gunshot that officials said appeared to enter from the rear of the man’s vehicle. The victim was taken by helicopter to a Montgomery hospital.
A stretch of Interstate 85 in Auburn was closed for hours while police investigated.
No one was injured in the Georgia shooting. No details on the Montgomery shooting were immediately released.
Brown is charged in Georgia with aggravated assault, possessing a gun while committing a felony and first-degree criminal damage.
Deputies in western Georgia’s Troup County said they identified the suspect vehicle using a traffic camera, allowing information about the car to be broadcast around the region. Authorities said that led to a Chambers County, Alabama, sheriff’s deputy pulling Brown over and arresting him. Brown was later handed over to Auburn police.
Troup County Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Stewart Smith said investigators can’t say at this time what motivated the shootings. He said that while Troup County has filed charges, he expected Brown would be jailed in Alabama and would be prosecuted first in that state.
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2022-08-18T16:20:48+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/man-arrested-in-3-highway-shootings-in-alabama-georgia/
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Small social justice nonprofits in Minnesota were flooded with donations after the murder of George Floyd three years ago. But how much has changed in the larger picture of philanthropy.
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Small social justice nonprofits in Minnesota were flooded with donations after the murder of George Floyd three years ago. But how much has changed in the larger picture of philanthropy.
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2023-05-25T09:40:27+00:00
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kpcc.org
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https://www.kpcc.org/2023-05-25/how-has-the-minnesota-freedom-funds-mission-changed-since-an-uptick-in-donations
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By SAMY MAGDY
Associated Press
CAIRO (AP) — Suspected al-Qaida militants on Tuesday attacked a security post in southern Yemen, sparking clashes that killed at least eight troops and six militants, officials said.
The early morning attack in Ahwar, in the province of Abyan, targeted a post manned by troops from the Security Belt, a security force loyal to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council.
The separatist council is backed by the United Arab Emirates and controls much of Yemen’s south. It is at odds with the internationally recognized government.
Brig. Abdou Megali, a military spokesman for the internationally recognized government, said at least eight troops and six militants were killed in the attack. Among the dead was a senior commander in the the force fighting terror groups in Yemen, the Security Belt said in a statement. It also said a number of troops were also wounded in the attack.
No group claimed responsibly for the ambush. But it bore the hallmarks of the al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP.
AQAP has long been considered the global network’s most dangerous branch, and has attempted to carry out attacks on the U.S. mainland.
AQAP, along with an affiliate of the Islamic State group, are active in several regions of Yemen and have taken advantage of the yearslong civil war to make inroads.
Yemen’s war pits Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the internationally recognized government, which is aided by a Saudi-led coalition. The UAE is part of the coalition.
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2022-09-06T15:28:32+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/09/06/official-militants-ambush-security-post-in-yemen-14-killed/
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Elemental Machines continues its innovation within lab operations (LabOps) by launching its Usage Solution. The Usage Solution empowers agile operations to monitor real-time and historic usage to guide the service, relocation, removal, and purchase of lab equipment to optimize capital and operating resources. This global launch showcases a complete solution equipping R&D, biotech, pharma, CLIA, and QC labs with smart devices equipped with software, data science artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), and an application program interface (API) capability.
"In response to customers needing a scalable way to quantify usage of thousands of assets, we developed a unique technology to analyze an instrument's power consumption without interfering with the power source of the instrument. Our team has spent several years developing this platform, and we're thrilled to finally unveil it," said Elemental Machines Founder and CEO, Sridhar Iyengar.
The solution incorporates the Element-U, a novel wireless sensor that continuously monitors the real-time usage of wall-powered instruments. Unlike standard "smart plugs" which interrupt the power supply between the wall and instrument (potentially invalidating some manufacturers' warranties), the Element-U leverages a completely non-invasive proprietary technology that does not interfere with an instrument's power supply at all. The Element-U clamps to the outside of power cords and securely sends data to the Elemental Machines Cloud where AI-powered analytics extract unique usage metrics. Users can visualize an instrument's real-time "free/busy" status and historic utilization data via the Elemental Machines Cloud Dashboard, enabling actionable insights to improve asset management for agile lab operations.
"I've been fortunate to commercialize many innovative technologies, but I am thrilled about the opportunity to launch the Usage Solution helping existing and new customers focus on their science, optimize operations, and reduce inefficiencies," said Robert Pemberton, Elemental Machines' Chief Commercial Officer.
Drug discovery costs continue to increase with lab space costing more than five times office space and laboratories incurring high energy costs ranging from an extra $5 to $16 per square foot. With smart devices and software playing a critical role, companies are seeking data-driven solutions to do more with their existing equipment and informing what to purchase or how much additional space they truly need.
The future is bright for Elemental Machines as the company launches this new solution to help fuel the rapid growth of its LabOps Intelligence Platform.
About Elemental Machines
Elemental Machines is the trusted data collection, analysis, and reporting technology supplier to researchers, clinicians, and LabOps professionals around the world. The Cambridge-based company equips labs with universal cloud-based dashboards and turnkey sensors that unite data from every asset, every metric, and every location, enabling rapid collection, seamless sharing, and effortless reporting.
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2022-06-13T11:33:00+00:00
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Contreras finalist for Silver Slugger after All-Star walk year originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been named a National League finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.
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Contreras hit .243/.349/.466 with 22 home runs and 55 RBIs in 2022, finishing with a career-high 128 OPS+ in 113 games.
He finished fourth in baseball (second in the NL) in home runs despite missing a month in second half with a sprained ankle, and had he qualified would have ranked second in OPS.
Contreras earned his third starting nod in the All-Star this past summer, tying Cubs Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett for most by a catcher in Cubs history.
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He's set to become a free agent in the coming weeks and may have played his last game with the Cubs after seven seasons and 14 years with the organization.
MORE: Contreras 'nostalgic' after Cubs career reaches likely end
The other NL Silver Slugger Award finalists at catcher are Will Smith (Dodgers), J.T. Realmuto (Phillies) and Travis d'Arnaud (Braves).
Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Joc Pederson also were named finalists.
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2022-10-28T01:58:17+00:00
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EIGR), and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-06985, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Eiger securities between March 10, 2021 and October 4, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchase or otherwise acquired Eiger securities, you have until January 9, 2023 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Eiger is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and commercialization of targeted therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases.
Eiger's product candidates include, among others, peginterferon lambda. Peginterferon lambda is being evaluated for, inter alia, the treatment of COVID-19 in the TOGETHER study, which is an independent multi-center, investigator-sponsored, randomized, placebo-controlled adaptive platform Phase 3 study evaluating multiple therapeutics in newly diagnosed, high-risk, non-hospitalized patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Peginterferon lambda was added to the TOGETHER study in May 2021.
In March 2022, based on the results of the TOGETHER study, Eiger announced that it would submit an Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for peginterferon lambda for the treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 (the "peginterferon lambda EUA").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Defendants overstated Eiger's clinical and regulatory drug development expertise; (ii) Defendants failed to properly assess, and/or ignored issues with, the design of the TOGETHER study and its ability to support the peginterferon lambda EUA; (iii) there were issues with the conduct of the TOGETHER study and/or the TOGETHER study was not properly designed for the peginterferon lambda EUA in the current context of the pandemic; (iv) as a result, the FDA was unlikely to approve the submission of a peginterferon lambda EUA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, peginterferon lambda's regulatory and commercial prospects for the treatment of COVID-19 were overstated; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On September 6, 2022, Eiger issued a press release "provid[ing] an update on the status of its planned request for [EUA] of peginterferon lambda for the treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 based on its most recent communications with the [FDA]." Specifically, the Company announced that "[f]ollowing a cooperative and extensive pre-EUA information exchange with [the] FDA regarding the Phase 3 TOGETHER study of peginterferon lambda for COVID-19, the agency has indicated that it is not yet able to determine whether the criteria for the submission of an application and issuance of an EUA are likely to be met."
On this news, Eiger's stock price fell $2.51 per share, or 29.36%, to close at $6.04 per share on September 6, 2022.
Then, on October 5, 2022, Eiger announced that it would not seek an EUA request for peginterferon lambda after the FDA had "denied the request for a pre-EUA meeting." Specifically, the Company disclosed that, "[c]iting its concerns about the conduct of the TOGETHER study, [the] FDA concluded that any authorization request based on the[] data [presented] is unlikely to meet the statutory criteria for issuance of an EUA in the current context of the pandemic."
On this news, Eiger's stock price fell $0.37 per share, or 5.01%, to close at $7.02 per share on October 5, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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WASHINGTON — The American job market has defied raging inflation, rising interest rates, growing recession fears. Month after month, U.S. employers just kept adding hundreds of thousands of workers, at a pace that regularly exceeded the expectations of most economists.
Yet cracks have begun to appear in one of the nation’s pillars of economic strength. Job openings are down, and the number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits is up.
“When we look across the labor market, we are seeing broad indications of cracks beginning to show,” said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo. “Overall conditions aren’t nearly as strong as what we were seeing three to six months ago.”
The Labor Department on Friday well report how many jobs were created in July and whether the super-low U.S. unemployment rate has begun to tick higher.
Forecasters, on average, expect the economy to have picked up another 250,000 jobs last month, according to a survey by the data firm FactSet. That would be a solid number in normal times but would mark a big deceleration for 2022: Employers have been hiring an average 457,000 workers a month so far this year.
The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.6% — just off a 50-year low — for the fifth consecutive month.
There are, of course, political implications in the numbers being released Friday: Rising prices and the risk of recession are likely to weigh on voters in November’s midterm elections, potentially making it tougher for President Joe Biden’s Democrats to maintain control of Congress.
The economic backdrop is troubling: Gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — fell in both the first and second quarters; consecutive GDP drops is one definition of a recession. And inflation is roaring at a 40-year high.
The resiliency of the current labor market, especially the low jobless rate — is the biggest reason most economists don’t believe a downturn has started yet, though they increasingly fear that one is on the way. History isn’t entirely reassuring: The unemployment rate was even lower — 3.5% — when an 11-month recession began in December 1969.
Recession is not an American problem alone.
In the United Kingdom, the Bank of England on Thursday projected that the world’s fifth-largest economy would slide into recession by the end of the year.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has darkened the outlook across Europe. The conflict has made energy supplies scarce and driven prices higher. European countries are bracing for the possibility that Moscow will keep reducing — and perhaps completely cut off — flows of natural gas, used to power factories, generate electricity and keep homes warm in winter.
If Europeans can’t store enough gas for the cold months, rationing may be required by industry.
Economies have been on a wild ride since COVID-19 hit in early 2020.
The pandemic brought economic life to a near standstill as companies shut down and consumers stayed home. In March and April 2020, American employers slashed a staggering 22 million jobs and the economy plunged into a deep, two-month recession.
But massive government aid — and the Federal Reserve’s decision to slash interest rates and pour money into financial markets — fueled a surprisingly quick recovery. Caught off guard by the strength of the rebound, factories, shops, ports and freight yards were overwhelmed with orders and scrambled to bring back the workers they furloughed when COVID hit.
The result has been shortages of workers and supplies, delayed shipments — and rising prices. In the United States, inflation has been rising steadily for more than a year. In June, consumer prices jumped 9.1% from a year earlier — the biggest increase since 1981.
The Fed underestimated inflation’s resurgence, thinking prices were rising because of temporary supply chain bottlenecks. It has since acknowledged that the current spate of inflation is not, as it was once referred to, ” transitory.”
Now the central bank is responding aggressively. It has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate four times this year, and more rate hikes are ahead.
Higher borrowing costs are taking a toll. Rising mortgage rates, for instance, have cooled a red-hot housing market. Sales of previously occupied homes dropped in June for the fifth straight month.
Real estate companies — including lending firm loanDepot and online housing broker Redfin — have begun laying off workers.
The labor market is showing other signs of wobbliness.
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 10.7 million job openings in June — a healthy number but the lowest since September.
And the four-week average number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits — a proxy for layoffs that smooths out week-to-week swings — rose last week to the highest level since November, though the numbers may have been exaggerated by seasonal factors.
Friday’s jobs report comes at a critical moment for President Biden, who has maintained that the economy is merely slowing down rather than heading into a recession. Inflation has dogged public support for Biden, yet the administration has stressed that the 3.6% unemployment rate and solid job gains are signs of a healthy economy.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the administration expects the pace of hiring to fall further in the coming months because the unemployment rate is already near historic lows and fewer potential workers are available.
A slower pace of hiring and reduced levels of wage growth could also suggest that inflationary pressures are easing, but it has the White House attempting to convince the American public that less growth is a positive at a moment when Republican lawmakers are saying a recession has already started; they cite the drop in GDP over the first half of the year.
“We’re expecting it to be closer to 150,000 jobs per month,” Jean-Pierre said at Thursday’s briefing. “This kind of job growth is consistent with the lower level of unemployment numbers that we’ve been seeing.”
Economist House at Wells Fargo expects employers to keep adding jobs for a few months. But rising interest rates, she said, will gradually choke off economic growth.
“We are actually looking for outright declines in hiring come the first quarter, maybe second quarter of next year,” she said. “As monetary policy continues to tighten, that’s going to have an effect on overall business conditions and therefore demand for workers.
“Our expectation is that the U.S. economy will slip into recession, probably at the start of the year.”
By Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer
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2022-08-06T00:36:55+00:00
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bangordailynews.com
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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/08/05/news/nation/with-recession-anxiety-growing-hiring-may-be-cooling-off/
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation plc ("Noble") (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) today provides an operational and financial update for the fourth quarter of 2022 as well as recent operational and contracting highlights and updates on its prior guidance for Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022.
In accordance with Danish legal and stock exchange requirements, Noble announced that, although Noble has not completed its preparation of audited financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2022, it has determined, based on preliminary results, that it expects Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) to be between $140 and $150 million, rather than between $155 and $175 million as previously disclosed. The reduction is primarily related to the previously reported mechanical issues on the Noble Regina Allen as discussed further below.
As of December 31, 2022 Noble's debt was $673 million and cash and cash equivalents was $470 million, resulting in a net debt balance of $203 million. During the fourth quarter, Noble executed on over $85 million of share repurchases (including the compulsory purchase of legacy Maersk Drilling shareholders in November and open market share repurchases conducted during December pursuant to Noble's previously announced share repurchase program).
Noble also provides the following operational and contracting updates. The drillship Noble Gerry de Souza is expected to commence a new contract in Nigeria with an undisclosed operator with a firm duration of nine months and with unpriced options extending into Q3 2024.
The drillship Noble Stanley Lafosse has received a commitment from an undisclosed operator for a six-well work program in the US Gulf of Mexico. This scope is expected to commence around June 2023 and is expected to keep the rig busy until mid-2024. This contract also includes five, one-well operations options at mutually agreed dayrates. The firm backlog associated with the contract is estimated to be approximately $148 million.
The drillship Noble Faye Kozak has been awarded a one-well contract with Kosmos in the US Gulf of Mexico with a minimum duration of 50 days at a dayrate of $450,000. This contract is scheduled to commence in Q2 or Q3 2023 in direct continuation of the rig's current work. Additionally, QuarterNorth Energy has exercised one option well, with one option well remaining.
The drillship Noble Globetrotter I is expected to commence its previously disclosed contract with Petronas in Mexico in late January, later than previously anticipated due to permitting delays. Additionally, the rig has been awarded a new contract with an undisclosed operator for 70 days of plug & abandonment work in the US Gulf of Mexico, which is planned to commence in July 2023.
As previously reported, the jackup Noble Regina Allen experienced a mechanical failure with the jacking system on one of its legs. The rig has been safely demobilized to a port in Trinidad with repair plans under development. The rig has been off dayrate since mid-December and its contract has been terminated due to extended downtime. While the rig has standard insurance coverage pertaining to repairs, there is no insurance for loss-of-hire. Noble's efforts are focused on repairing and positioning the rig for potential redeployment in the second half of 2023, although timing is uncertain.
Information regarding Adjusted EBITDA is based on preliminary unaudited information and management estimates for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022 and is subject to change. We have provided a range, rather than a specific amount, for the preliminary results described above because we have not completed our preparation of audited financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2022 and, as a result, our final results upon completion of our closing procedures may vary from the preliminary estimates.
About Noble Corporation plc
Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. For further information visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes; interest income and other, net; gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net; interest expense, net of amounts capitalized; loss on impairment; pre-petition charges; merger and integration costs; reorganization items, net; certain corporate legal matters; and depreciation and amortization expense. We believe the Company's Adjusted EBITDA measure provides greater transparency of our core operating performance. Because we have not completed the final preparation and audit of our financial statements for the fourth quarter, we are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or contain any invitation, solicitation, recommendation, offer or advice to any person to subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of Noble.
Certain statements in this announcement, including statements concerning future guidance, year-end financial expectations, contract commencement dates and duration, rig deployments, and rig repair timing, are, and other statements in this announcement, including any attachments hereto, may constitute, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements (other than statements of historical fact) relating to future events and Noble and its subsidiaries's (collectively, the "Noble Group") anticipated or planned financial and operational performance. The words "targets", "believes", "continues", "expects", "aims", "intends", "plans", "seeks", "will", "may", "might", "anticipates", "would", "could", "should", "estimates", "projects", "potentially" or similar expressions or the negatives thereof, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Other forward-looking statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made.
Although Noble believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date of this announcement, such forward-looking statements are based on Noble's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about the Noble Group's business and the industry in which the Noble Group operates and/or which has been extracted from publications, reports and other documents prepared by the Noble Group and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the Noble Group's control that could cause the Noble Group's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including any attachment hereto, speak only as of today. Noble does not intend, and does not assume, any obligations to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Copenhagen. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Noble or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referred to above and contained in this announcement, including any attachment hereto.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The government of Cyprus said Wednesday it will require all passengers arriving from China to produce evidence of a negative coronavirus test as the Asian country grapples with a nationwide COVID-19 outbreak.
The Health Ministry said it was heeding the advice of the European Union’s executive arm in requiring passengers to submit results from a PCR test taken 48 hours before their departure date.
The ministry also recommended the use of a protective face mask on all flights to and from Cyprus as well as any areas where people gather in large numbers.
The Cypriot government said the measures would take effect beginning March 15.
The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office has said the agency sees “no immediate threat ” for the European region from China’s coronavirus outbreak.
Hans Kluge said that assessment was based on the information WHO had received from China. He said more detailed and regular information was needed from the country to monitor the evolving situation.
Several countries have imposed COVID-19 testing requirements on travelers from China.
Cyprus has seen a roughly 1% increase in the coronavirus infection rate over the last two weeks, from 4.86% during Dec. 23-Dec. 29 to 5.81% during Dec. 30-Jan 5, according to Health Ministry figures.
A tender process will be launched to select a company that will be tasked with collecting and analyzing waste matter from the island nation’s two airports as well as aircraft to check for any potential ailments that could be carried from abroad.
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2023-01-11T16:06:48+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/health/ap-health/ap-cyprus-to-require-covid-19-tests-for-all-arrivals-from-china/
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Three weeks after having an appendectomy, Joe Burrow is fully participating in training camp with an eye toward getting ready for the regular-season opener next month.
The Bengals quarterback was in full uniform as he threw crisp passes in seven-on-seven drills for a second day Monday. He had surgery July 26, a day before the first workout of camp.
“The seven-on-sevens are more just mentally getting back in the groove of things, the timing of the throws, the accuracy, going against the defense and trying to see some of the disguises,” Coach Zac Taylor said before practice Monday.
“I got a chance to see him throw the ball farther than I’d seen him throw (Sunday),” Taylor said. “He looked crisp on that, he played on time, he was aggressive with his decision-making. I thought he moved well, and so again, we’ll just take it day by day.”
Taylor said he’s satisfied with the practice schedule moving forward with his franchise quarterback, who hasn’t talked to reporters since his surgery.
“We’ve got a good plan in place now,” Taylor said. “As we narrowed it down to what it’s going to look like over this week, we feel like we’ve got a good timeline on the rest of training camp and what we can do on offense to make sure he’s getting all the looks he needs to see. For him, it’s (about getting ready for) Pittsburgh. Be ready for Week 1 of the season.”
Receiver Tee Higgins is also back at practice after rehabbing from the shoulder surgery he had after the Super Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams in February.
The starting trio of receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd and Higgins — were back on the field together, along with the new starter at tight end, Hayden Hurst.
“It’s good to see Tee out there running around for sure,” Taylor said. “He’s such a big target, a game-changer. He does bring a lot of energy to the huddle as well. They all bring certain energy, but then when you combine them all it’s just one big ball of energy. They really play off each other, and it’s pretty cool to see that group together.”
Higgins, who rehabbed on the sidelines all the way through the organized team workouts in May and June, said he’s back to 100%.
“It felt good to be tired and actually running routes, just being out there with the guys, huffing and puffing. It felt good,” he said.
Taylor said few, if any, of the starters will play Sunday against the New York Giants as evaluation continues for rookies and players on the bubble.
The Bengals will practice against the Rams for two days before the final preseason game Aug. 27. The regular season opener is at home against AFC North rival Pittsburgh on Sept. 11.
Notes: RT La’el Collins did not practice Monday. … Participating was backup quarterback Brandon Allen, who went out after the first series in Friday’s preseason loss to the Cardinals with a suspected concussion. … Rookie cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who missed the preseason opener because of a core muscle injury, was still absent Monday. It’s unknown how much time he will miss.
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2022-08-21T21:24:04+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/sports/ap-sports/bengals-burrow-is-practicing-should-be-ready-for-opener/
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TULSA, Okla. − John 3:16 Mission is well-known for its food donations. What people don’t realize is that they also handle furniture and clothing donations as well.
“We recognize that people have daily needs, so before we feel like it’s appropriate to go visiting with people about spiritual issues, we need to meet their daily needs,” said Steve Whittaker, CEO of John 3:16 Missions.
Whittaker says different furniture stores in the area donate to them regularly. For example, Sunshine Furniture has been a big donator for several years.
“They’ve been giving us everything that they have extra, and then some. So Sunshine Furniture has been a huge partner for a couple years,” said Whittaker.
Brian Bost, the John 3:16 Family and Youth Director, says they have a unique way of giving away the clothing and furniture.
They have a Mission Goods Store where families can come, get a shopping cart, and shop for furniture and household items.
"For us, this shopping experience is all about dignity. It's about them being able to come in and being treated as a human being,” said Bost.
Bost says the experience helps people feel more at ease. He says the store helps them feel less like it’s a donation and more like a shopping experience.
“It's about dignity, it's about them being able to pick out what they want, what they need, what they’re gonna use,” said Bost.
A new, larger facility is under construction. John 3:16 is always looking for volunteers, and you can learn more about that here.
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2023-06-13T21:39:48+00:00
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fox23.com
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https://www.fox23.com/news/local/john-3-16-mission-gathers-furniture-food-daily-items-for-tulsans-in-need/article_9469bce0-0a1a-11ee-92c6-d34e0cf87879.html
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For over a decade, he was known as Viktor Muller Ferreira, a Brazilian student with a keen interest in international affairs and a love of dancing.
He was no Brazilian student, they said, but in fact Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov, a 36-year-old Russian officer working undercover with the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency.
The alleged Russian spy is now back in Brazil, where he is serving a 15-year prison sentence for document fraud related to his fake identity. Authorities in the United States have pushed to have him extradited, noting that he studied in Washington at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
In the United States, Cherkasov would face charges of illegally operating as a foreign agent, as well as multiple counts of bank, wire and visa fraud. They would carry lengthy prison sentences.
But he may also be used in a potential prisoner swap with Russia, where U.S. citizens, such as journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, have been arrested on espionage charges that U.S. officials have dismissed as politically motivated.
Russia has denied that Cherkasov is a spy, while also claiming he is wanted for crimes in Russia and seeking to extradite him back home from Brazil.
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2023-04-27T20:16:54+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/27/sergey-cherkasov-brazil-spy/
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Norway’s exports reached a record in July, driven mainly by natural gas prices that have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Scandinavian country’s statistics agency on Monday said Norwegian exports reached 229 billion kroner ($24 billion) last month, 0.4% higher than the previous record set in March this year.
Norway’s trade surplus of 153.2 billion kroner ($15.8 billion) also was the highest on record.
Norway, a major producer of offshore oil and gas, has seen energy exports surge as European countries scramble to find alternatives to Russian energy in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Since the invasion, the EU has approved bans on Russian coal and most oil to take effect later this year, but it did not include Russian natural gas because the 27-nation bloc depends on gas to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has weaponized gas exports to pressure the bloc into reducing its sanctions over the war in Ukraine or to push other political aims. The EU has been left scrambling to fill gas storage ahead of winter, when demand rises and utility companies draw down their reserves to keep homes warm and power plants running.
Statistics Norway said natural gas exports reached 128 billion kroner ($13.2 billion) in July, more than four times higher than in the same month last year.
Jon Olav Roerhus, senior adviser for external trade at Statistics Norway, said reductions in Russian gas deliveries to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline contributed to soaring gas prices last month, which were “the main reason for the exceptionally high export value we are now experiencing.”
At a one-day meeting of the five Nordic leaders in Oslo, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said: “We must phase out Russian gas as soon as possible.” She said Europe is “facing a challenging fall.”
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the Nordic countries also should focus on renewable energies, including wind and solar.
“We all struggle with increased energy prices,” said Gahr Støre, whose country and Iceland are not EU members.
“As we enter the cold winter, our populations have to understand what is at stake,” Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
Higher fish and metals exports also contributed to Norway’s surge in exports.
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2022-08-15T22:49:34+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/norway-hits-export-record-amid-soaring-gas-prices/
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NEW YORK (AP) — “The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is scheduled to close in February 2023, the biggest victim yet of the post-pandemic softening in theater attendance in New York.
The musical — a fixture on Broadway since 1988, weathering recessions, war and cultural shifts — will play its final performance on Broadway on Feb. 18, a spokesperson told The Associated Press on Friday. The closing will come less than a month after its 35th anniversary. It will conclude with an eye-popping 13,925 performances.
It is a costly musical to sustain, with elaborate sets and costumes as well as a large cast and orchestra. Box office grosses have fluctuated since the show reopened after the pandemic — going as high as over $1 million a week but also dropping to around $850,000. Last week, it hit $867,997 and producers may have seen the writing on the wall.
Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, “Phantom” tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lavish songs include “Masquerade,” ″Angel of Music,” ″All I Ask of You” and “The Music of the Night.”
“As a producer you dream that a show will run forever. Indeed, my production of Andrew’s ‘Cats’ proudly declared for decades ‘Now and Forever.’ Yet ‘Phantom’ has surpassed that show’s extraordinary Broadway run. But all shows do finally close,” producer Cameron Mackintosh said in a statement.
The first production opened in London in 1986 and since then the show has been seen by more than 145 million people in 183 cities and performed in 17 languages over 70,000 performances. On Broadway alone, the musical has played more than 13,500 performances to 19 million people at The Majestic Theatre.
The closing of “Phantom” would mean the longest running show crown would go to “Chicago,” which started in 1996. “The Lion King” is next, having begun performances in 1997.
Broadway took a pounding during the pandemic, with all theaters closed for more than 18 months. Some of the most popular shows — “Hamilton,” “The Lion King” and “Wicked” — have rebounded well, but other shows have struggled. Breaking even usually requires a steady stream of tourists, especially for “Phantom” and visitors to the city haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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2022-09-16T23:49:00+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/entertainment/article/Reports-The-Phantom-of-the-Opera-to-close-on-17447423.php
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East Nashville bakery owner says she’s fighting for her community
By Sharon Danquah
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The owner of an East Nashville bakery is fighting to continue feeding her community.
The owner of Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe has filed a lawsuit against the property owner of her building on Dickerson Pike.
Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe has been there for years. The bakery owner said their leasing agreement gives them an opportunity to match an offer made by someone else for this property, but now they’re running into issues.
“I was shocked,” Kathy Leslie said.
Leslie is talking about an ongoing lawsuit she can’t fully discuss.
“We’re fighting for the community,” Leslie said.
After more than five years of leasing a building on Dickerson Pike, Leslie said in a lawsuit she believes her landlord violated their lease.
“We are rooted here, and we have made a commitment to staying here,” Leslie said.
In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Leslie explains that her lease agreement gives her the opportunity to match an offer made by someone trying to buy the property her business is located, but when a $5.5 million offer came in for the space at 1000 Dickerson Pike and a few blocks behind it, she said she wasn’t truly given an opportunity to match it.
“Shugga Hi is not just some building that was thrown up. We made a significant investment in this area and building so that the neighborhood and community could be proud of it,” Leslie said.
Leslie said she sent the property owner her matching offer but was never given all of the details of the original offer, pushing her towards letting go of a building she says she’s used to help thousands of people.
“In the last two years we’ve served over 70,000 people. During the Thursday before Thanksgiving, we do a community meal where we invite all the community in, to come in and sit together eat together and love on each other,” Leslie said.
WSMV4 reached out to the law firm representing the he property owner and they said Leslie is not entitled to all of the offer details, but they are willing to sell to Leslie, but on terms she voiced she doesn’t agree with.
As the lawsuit continues, Leslie said she’s fighting for people in need.
“I appreciate the support that people have called and told us from all over that we don’t want you all to go. We want you to stay in the community,” Leslie said. “So, we appreciate the support and love being given,”
Leslie said they plan to continue helping their community any way they can.
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2023-03-02T15:54:48+00:00
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MONDOLIKO, Indonesia (AP) — All the crops had died and the farmed fish had escaped their ponds. The only road to the village was flooded and the water just kept getting higher, says Asiyah, 38, who like many Indonesians uses only one name.
She knew that she had to leave her home on Java’s northern coast, just as many fellow villagers had done months earlier. So about two years ago, after agonizing over the decision for months, she told her husband it was time to go and started to pack.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series exploring the lives of people around the world who have been forced to move because of rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other things caused or exacerbated by climate change.
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Java, home to some 145 million people and the Indonesian capital Jakarta, is the most populated island in the world. Scientists say parts of the island will be entirely lost to the sea in the coming years.
Much has been written about the sinking capital, which is being moved partially due to destructive flooding. Other parts of the country with persistent flooding have received less attention.
Some 300 miles (500 kilometers) from Jakarta, entire villages along the Java Sea are submerged in murky brown water. Experts say rising seas and stronger tides as a result of climate change are some of the causes. Gradual sinking of the land and development are also to blame.
Mondoliko, where Asiyah is from, is one of those villages.
Asiyah smiles as she describes what Mondoliko was like when she was young: Lush green rice paddies, tall coconuts trees and red chili bushes grew around the some 200 homes people lived in. She and other children would play in the local soccer field, watching snakes glide through the grass while butterflies flew through the air.
“Everyone had land,” she says. “We were all able to grow and have what we needed.”
But around 10 years ago, the water came — sporadically and a few inches high at first. Within a few years it became a constant presence. Unable to grow in salt water, the crops and plants all died. With no land left as the water got higher, the insects and animals disappeared.
Asiyah says she and other villagers adapted the best they could: Farmers swapped their crops for fish ponds; people used dirt or concrete to raise the floors of their homes above the water. Net fences were put in yards to catch the trash the tide would bring in.
For seven years Asiyah, her husband Aslori, 42, and their two children lived with the floods, the water getting higher every year. But they noticed changes as well: Neighbors were leaving their homes behind in search of drier land. The call to prayer at the village mosque went quiet. Even new fish ponds became futile, the water rising so high that the fish would jump over the nets.
She remembers the day she decided they had to leave her lifelong home. Her father, who lived with them, had been battling bone cancer and prostate issues, and some days he was so frail he couldn’t stand. Her son was getting bigger and faced an increasingly difficult, waterlogged commute to school over 2 miles (about 3 kilometers) away.
“I was worried when the road flooded — how can we go about our daily lives?” she remembers wondering to herself. “The kids can’t go to school or play with their friends. … We can’t live like this.”
The flood water getting higher, she told her husband that it was time to leave.
Early one morning in the pouring rain, Asiyah and Aslori loaded what items they could into their boat: pictures of their wedding and family, documents and a big plastic bowl filled with cooking supplies. She left her house for a final time, making the trip 3 miles (almost 5 kilometers) away to Semarang, where she had found to rent an empty one-bedroom concrete apartment.
The first night in their new apartment Asiyah slept on the ground, trying to soothe her distraught son.
“I tried to make them understand that there was no other option. We can’t work and they can’t go to school if we stayed in Mondoliko,” she says. “It’s uninhabitable.”
Asiyah confesses that while she was comforting him, she wanted to go home, too. But even if she wanted to return, it would have been impossible — the road to the village had flooded.
Others from Mondoliko have abandoned their homes since then. When The Associated Press visited the village in November 2021, 11 homes were still occupied. By July 2022, that number dwindled to five, as the village continues to be swallowed by the sea.
Asiyah and her fellow villagers are just a few of the some 143 million people who are likely to be uprooted by rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other climate catastrophes over the next 30 years, according to the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published this year.
Some villagers in the region are still living in their flooded homes.
In Timbulsloko, some 2 miles (about 3 kilometers) from Asiyah’s village, homes have been fortified with raised floors and dirt walkways, causing people to crouch when walking through shortened doors. Some residents of the village have received aid from the local government, but many are still left without a dry place to sleep, afraid a strong tide in the middle of the night could wash them out to sea.
Adjusting to her new home has been an ongoing process, Asiyah says. Aslori still works as a fisherman close to their home and brings back whatever waterlogged items he can.
In early September, on a day when the tide was especially low, Asiyah went back to the old house for the first time since leaving. Months earlier she had cried when she had seen a photograph of her home on a neighborhood chat group, the bridge that once led to the house completely washed away.
But while in the house, she calmly sorted through old school books, saying her son’s name over and over as she carefully selected items like water bottles and a rusted gas canister to bring back to her new home.
Aware that the tide was soon to rise and that they could be stranded, Asiyah, Aslori and the other former villagers of Mondoliko who had come to gather items began the journey back to drier land.
“I miss my home,” she says. “I never imaged it would become ocean.”
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2022-10-06T12:15:45+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/science/ap-science/ap-climate-migration-floods-displace-villagers-in-indonesia/
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This insulated water bottle makes it easy to stay hydrated on the go
If you’ve been searching for a water bottle to bring to work, school or for hikes along your favorite trail, you’ve probably heard about the Owala FreeSip. It’s earned quite a reputation because of its innovative lid design that makes it easy to sip from when you’re on the move.
With so much chatter surrounding this water bottle, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. The BestReviews Testing Lab put the Owala FreeSip through its paces to determine whether it lives up to the hype, and to see how it compares to other popular water bottles.
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What the Testing Lab looks for in a water bottle
When evaluating the Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, the Testing Lab considered seven key categories to determine how well it performs in real-world conditions. We looked at how leakproof its design is, how easy it is to drink from, how long it keeps liquids cold or hot, whether it fits in a cupholder, its durability, its price and how easy it is to clean.
Depending on how you use your water bottle, some features may be more important than others. For example, if you plan to use it at the gym or during workouts, you’ll be more concerned with how leakproof it is and how easy it is to drink from when moving. For commuting, you’ll be interested in how leakproof it is and whether it fits in your car’s cupholder.
Best water bottles
Earning perfect scores across the board, this water bottle surpassed the Testing Lab’s already high expectations. The unique cap lets you sip from it like a standard water bottle or through a straw without any leaks. The premium insulation keeps your water cold all day.
This classic water bottle is lightweight but still rugged enough to withstand regular wear and tear. Its wide mouth makes it easy to fill and drink from. You can even throw it in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
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Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid
This well-insulated water bottle can keep your beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. It’s made of 18/8 pro-grade stainless steel, meaning it’s durable enough for whatever you throw at it and it won’t allow for flavor transfer.
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HydroJug Half-Gallon Water Bottle
If you’re looking for a super-size water bottle, this model holds 73 ounces — enough water to get you through the day. It features an ultra-wide opening that makes it easy to fill and clean, as well as a carrying loop and an integrated handle for one-handed drinking.
Contigo Ashland 2.0 Water Bottles
Not only are these water bottles easy to drink from and clean, they’re also an excellent value, with three included in each pack. They have integrated carrying handles for bringing them on the go and an integrated straw that lets you sip every last drop.
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Brita Insulated Filtered Water Bottle
This filtered water bottle is excellent for traveling — you can fill it with tap water from anywhere and filter out impurities like chlorine through the straw. It has a built-in carrying loop and fits in most cupholders.
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2023-05-15T18:24:49+00:00
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(WJW) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced Wednesday it has confirmed cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer in 13 Ohio counties.
EHD, sometimes referred to as “zombie deer,” is a viral infection deer get from biting midges. The infected deer can lose their fear of humans and have other neurological signs like circling, weakness, not eating. Deer that die from EHD often have a swollen tongue, eyelids, neck or head. While it’s usually fatal, some deer survive and develop immunity.
The deadly disease has been documented in other states as well.
In July, more than 300 deer on a Wisconsin farm were killed after the affliction spread throughout the population.
“It’s a viral disease that affects a variety of different types of deer in Indiana,” Katherine Michelle Benavidez Westrich, a biologist for Indiana Fish and Wildlife, told Nexstar’s WXIN in 2019. “Whitetail deer are the animal that’s most affected, it causes flu-like signs. So these deer oftentimes will develop fevers. For that reason, they tend to seek out water to alleviate those fevers and as the disease progresses, they start to display what looks like neurological science. So they’ll be drinking the water over and over again, they might start having what looks like seizures.”
Once infected, deer can die within 36 hours of onset symptoms.
People and pets can’t be infected, and it’s not spread animal-to-animal.
EHD deaths typically subside after the first frost, when the midges die off.
Here’s where the infected deer have been found: Athens, Butler, Champaign, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Madison, Perry, Preble, Ross, Union, and Warren counties.
Sightings of sick or dead deer should be reported to local wildlife officials.
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2022-09-23T02:29:14+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/news/unusual/zombie-deer-confirmed-in-multiple-ohio-counties/
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For the first time in over 20 years, a version of the iconic heavy metal band Pantera will perform in Pennsylvania.
The concert, which will feature returning singer Phil Anselmo, bassist Rex Brown, Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, will take place at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 5.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27. Lamb of God will serve as the opener.
The reformed Pantera announced its plans for a world tour in 2022, which will be its first since 2001. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, the band's original guitarist, was shot and killed onstage in 2004. Abott's brother, drummer Vinnie Paul, died in 2018 from coronary artery disease.
Pantera last played in the Keystone State in 2001 at what is now Wells Fargo Arena.
For more information on this and other concerts at Hershey Park, visit hersheyentertainment.com
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2023-01-20T18:49:00+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Nearly 4 million people have already voted in Florida's election and early numbers indicate Republicans could have a huge advantage once voting ends Tuesday.
Through Thursday, 1.7 million Republicans have already cast ballots for the races that will determine whether Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio will be reelected. That compares to 1.4 million cast by Democrats.
The Florida GOP could also increase its representation in the U.S. House, thanks partly to a new congressional map that was drawn to favor Republican candidates.
DeSantis is facing Republican-turned-Democrat Charlie Crist, who served as a GOP governor from 2007-2011 and recently left office as a Democratic congressman. Rubio is facing Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings, who was previously Orlando's first female police chief.
Four years ago, when the vote was so close there were recounts for governor, U.S. senator and agriculture commissioner, Democrats had slightly more voters cast ballots before Election Day, nearly 2.2 million compared to more than 2.1 million for Republicans.
This year, Republicans are even leading the early vote in the traditional Democratic stronghold of Miami-Dade County. Republicans have cast more than 2,500 more ballots in Miami-Dade than Democrats. In 2018, Democrats cast nearly 254,000 ballots before Election Day, compared to just more than 180,000 for Republicans.
Voters registered with minor parties or no party at all have cast about 750,000 ballots through Thursday.
Republicans have far outperformed Democrats in registering new voters in recent years. In 2016, Democrats had about 327,000 more registered voters than Republicans. That has since flipped, with the GOP now having a 300,000 advantage over Democrats.
While Democrats have requested more vote-by-mail ballots, Republicans are returning them at a higher rate so far, with about 60% of GOP mail ballots having already been received compared to 53% for Democrats.
The campaigns will be active the final weekend before Election Day encouraging voters to turn out. Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally with Rubio and candidates for U.S. House on Sunday, while DeSantis separately campaigns at several stops throughout the state. Demings and Crist also plan multiple events around the state.
During the Trump rally, Demings plans to run a campaign ad on Fox News showing clips from the 2016 GOP presidential primary, with Trump calling Rubio as “Little Marco,” saying Florida voters hate him and that he conned voters by not showing up to vote.
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And follow the AP’s election coverage of the 2022 elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections.
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2022-11-04T19:49:46+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI aimed at offering enough power to provide whole home backup
WAUKESHA, Wis., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems, Inc., (NYSE: GNRC) a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced two new additions to the GP line of portable generators – the GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI. The highest wattage portable generators available from Generac, the GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI are large enough to potentially provide whole home backup power when paired with a Generac HomeLink™ manual transfer switch.
"We're constantly innovating and enhancing our power solutions, with the aim of providing every consumer with a power option that best fits their needs," said Kyle Raabe, president of Consumer Power at Generac. "Consumers who are not ideal candidates for a home standby system, such as those who rent their home and cannot install a permanent system, now have access to the security and safety that comes with the ability to backup their whole home in the event of an outage."
The Generac GP15500EFI, with 15,500 running watts, and GP18000EFI, with 18,000 running watts, provide dependable portable power that is ideal for high-wattage jobsite demands, DIY projects and emergency home backup. Both portable generators are built with the Generac G-FORCE 816CC EFI engine which is designed to provide optimum fuel efficiency at all engine speeds and load demands, helping lower fuel consumption and emissions. Featuring COsense® technology, the new generators are designed to automatically shut down when toxic levels of carbon monoxide are detected. Additionally, with less than 5% total harmonic distortion, the GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI will safely power sensitive electronic equipment.
The new GP15500EFI (MSRP $3,999) and GP18000EFI (MSRP $4,399) are immediately available through Generac's omni-channel sales outlets in the United States, including leading home improvement retailers. For more information, visit the website.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid.
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2023-05-11T12:59:43+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/05/11/generac-expands-portable-generator-line-with-largest-wattage-offering-date/
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CHEVY CHASE, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCP® and joint venture partner Avanti Residential announce the $55 million acquisition of Heights on Huron, a 252-unit garden apartment community at 10648 Huron Street in Northglenn, CO. In May 2022, FCP announced its initial multifamily investment, Ivy Crossing, with joint venture partner, BMC, in Denver.
"Heights on Huron adds a well-located multifamily asset to FCP's growing presence in Colorado," said FCP's Bart Hurlbut. "We are excited to work alongside Avanti for the first time to infuse capital into the property and improve resident experience."
"With this first closing, we are excited to embark on a broader venture goal with FCP," said Christian Garner, President and CEO of Avanti Residential. "Through their capital commitment to this strategic opportunity, we look forward to executing a large-scale renovation which will allow us to realize this desirable property's full potential."
Heights on Huron Apartments is located at a highly visible and well-connected location in Northglenn, proximate to I-25 and within an easy drive to downtown Denver, Interlocken Business Park, and Amazon's Distribution Center. Residents at Heights on Huron enjoy easy access to numerous shopping centers, major retailers, and walking and bike trails.
FCP® is a privately held real estate investment company that has invested in or financed more than $9.3 billion in assets since its founding in 1999. FCP invests directly and with operating partners in commercial and residential assets. The firm makes equity and mezzanine investments in income-producing and development properties. Based in Chevy Chase, MD, FCP invests both its commingled, discretionary funds and separate accounts targeted at major real estate markets in the United States. For further information on FCP, please visit www.fcpdc.com.
Avanti Residential is an experienced investor and owner-operator of lifestyle-forward multifamily communities in the U.S. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Avanti operates 37 properties across 5 states, comprising of 9,000 units. The company utilizes a vertically integrated platform led by a seasoned executive team, each with more than 25 years' experience in the acquisition and value creation of apartment properties. Avanti applies skilled real estate investment acumen in a culture of personal accountability and alignment to deliver exceptional value and attractive risk-adjusted returns for its institutional venture partners and private capital investors. AvantiResidential.com
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2022-07-06T21:15:05+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/fcp-expands-multifamily-portfolio-colorado-with-55-million-acquisition-heights-huron-apartments-northglenn/
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Florence Makope Joins Hormel Foods as New Vice President and Treasurer
AUSTIN, Minn., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Gary Jamison, vice president and treasurer, will be retiring after a 34-year career with the company. The company also announced it has appointed Florence Makope to succeed Jamison as vice president and treasurer. Makope, who joins Hormel Foods with more than 20 years of finance and treasury experience, will report to Jacinth Smiley, Hormel Foods executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"Gary has provided exceptional leadership to our financial organization, including in important areas such as risk, cash management, tax and credit," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. "Over his 34-year career he has held many roles and we are grateful for the expertise he has brought to them all. Notably, Gary was instrumental in implementing the company's Project Orion systems, led the company's new credit facility and the debt issuance of the financing for the acquisition of Planters in 2021. We wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement and share our appreciation for his dedication, leadership and expertise over the years."
"We are very excited to welcome Florence to Hormel Foods and to this important role," Snee continued. "Florence is an experienced treasury professional who has an excellent background in finance, capital markets, treasury, tax and accounting and brings a wealth of global experience. I am confident she will be a strong addition to the finance team."
About Gary Jamison
Jamison began his career in 1988 as an accountant at one of the Hormel Foods production facilities. The next year, he moved to the company's global headquarters as an internal auditor, then soon returned to the manufacturing environment as the manager of production cost analysts and production costs. Jamison returned to the corporate office to become a corporate cost analyst before moving into marketing as a product manager and price administrator, later assuming the roles of manager of expense analysis and control, and manager of cost accounting for the company's Refrigerated Foods business. In 2003, he became the business unit controller for the company's former Specialty Foods business and in 2006, the vice president of finance at a subsidiary in California. He advanced to vice president and CFO of the company's Jennie-O Turkey Store business in Willmar, Minn., in 2012 and was named to his current role of vice president and treasurer in 2016.
Jamison earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., graduated from the Carlson School of Management Minnesota Management Institute program at the University of Minnesota, and completed the Carlson School of Management Minnesota Executive Program.
Jamison has been incredibly active on boards and in organizations, both within and outside of Hormel Foods, continually finding ways to support communities where he has lived and worked.
About Florence Makope
Prior to joining Hormel Foods, Makope was director of strategy deployment for Oshkosh Corporation, where she led the strategic planning process for the global manufacturing company. Prior to leading strategy, she was the company's director of international finance. Before joining Oshkosh Corporation, Makope worked for Plexus Corp., as treasurer and assistant treasurer. She also worked for CARE USA where she managed global treasury services and was the co-founder and director of finance and administration for Trade Finance Company. Makope began her career at British American Tobacco, where she held several positions of increasing responsibility, and ultimately held the position of group treasury manager.
Makope has served on not-for-profit boards including The Women's Fund of the Fox Valley and The Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh.
She holds a Bachelor of Science honors degree in agricultural economics and an MBA from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, U.K. She is also a certified public accountant.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
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2022-06-21T21:21:20+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/hormel-foods-announces-retirement-gary-jamison-vice-president-treasurer-after-34-years-with-company/
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Which Macbook is best?
One of the original pioneers of mainstream home PCs, Apple continues to produce high-quality products with focuses on user experience and satisfaction. Their streamlined hardware and software ecosystem is engineered to make installing and using new programs a breeze, with a number of programs and mobile apps uniquely tailored to Apple machines.
The best MacBook right now is the Apple MacBook Pro M1, which is outfitted with the company’s first in-house-developed chipset, the M1. It offers above-average battery life and impressive performance, especially for its size.
What to know before you buy a MacBook
Apple ecosystem
If you’ve used Apple products for a while, then you’re already in the know when it comes to their premium user experience. Apple prides itself on design, from the physical construction of their products to the look and feel of their software.
Unlike other operating systems like Microsoft Windows, macOS and its mobile relative, iOS, don’t make you jump through hoops or navigate endless menus to find the settings needed to get your device running exactly how you want it. This is due partly to its user-friendly design and partly due to the relatively locked down software ecosystem in general. Because there are only a few possible hardware configurations across each generation of MacBooks, quite a few apps are optimized to Apple’s operating systems.
In fact, Apple as a whole is pretty familiar with booting untrustworthy programs from the App Store. This leads to a high level of efficiency and a long effective lifespan for MacBooks in addition to greatly increased security compared to more open-ended operating systems.
Few ports
One deliberate choice Apple made with the most recent MacBooks was the removal of all physical connectors aside from USB-C ports and a headphone jack. Some users aren’t thrilled about this. Luckily, there’s no shortage of USB hubs that can mitigate the problem and add more than enough connectors for most uses.
Premium displays
One thing that stands out about Apple’s products is how good the screens look. In particular, the Retina display new MacBooks offer looks better than many other laptop screens on the market. The resolution is so high it’s basically impossible to pick out individual pixels, and the color volume is almost unmatched among laptops, making MacBooks ideal for watching movies and editing photos.
What to look for in a quality MacBook
MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air
The MacBook Pro line has always showcased Apple’s top-of-the-line mobile computing hardware. In generations past, this included a powerful discrete graphics card, options to include huge amounts of RAM, and a multi-core Intel CPU capable of tackling the most demanding tasks with ease. The MacBook Air, on the other hand, has always prioritized portability and a sleek form factor over raw processing power. This is still the case in 2021, although the latest lineup of MacBooks with Apple’s M1 chipset saw the performance difference decrease somewhat.
Internal storage capacity
The lack of physical connection ports on the MacBook extends farther than just USB-A connectors. Following in the footsteps of the iPhone, Apple’s 2020 MacBook releases also lack an integrated SD card reader. For that reason, make sure you select a model that has enough storage space for your needs, as your only other option for expanding the storage of the current releases is carrying an external drive.
How much you can expect to spend on a MacBook
The mid-range MacBook Air is the cheapest option, starting at roughly $1,000. For a high-powered MacBook Pro, you’re looking at up to about $4,000 for highest-performing configuration.
MacBook FAQ
When will there be a new MacBook?
A. Rumor has it that Apple will announce a new lineup of MacBooks in October 2021. They’ll be powered by a new edition of the M1 chipset called either the M1X or M2. In addition to increased power and efficiency, the return of the SD card slot and HDMI connector are also highly anticipated. There’s even a good chance they’ll introduce a 14-inch model, going up against some of today’s top 14-inch Windows laptops.
Are MacBooks good for gaming?
A. All MacBooks can handle low-intensity games like “Stardew Valley” without difficulty. Older MacBook Pros with powerful, discrete Radeon GPUs can play a handful of AAA games that have explicit macOS compatibility built-in. The Apple M1 chipset also boasts impressive integrated GPU performance, and although it’s not on the level of a discrete graphics card, there’s a decent selection of fun games available in the App Store.
However, don’t look for a MacBook with the expectation of playing resource-intensive titles released in the last few years. MacBooks are more commonly used for productivity tasks like remote work, music and video production, browsing the web and making video calls.
What’s the best MacBook to buy?
Top MacBook
What you need to know: This premium model showcases one of Apple’s most streamlined, efficient designs yet.
What you’ll love: The new MacBook Pro M1’s process and GPU combo is one of the most efficient APUs that’s likely ever been released. The combination of its impressive efficiency and Apple’s locked-down software ecosystem mean that even demanding software like video editing suites runs relatively smoothly. This top-of-the-line model also offers impressive advanced features, like a studio-quality microphone array and surprisingly good speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
What you should consider: It’s not cheap, and the lack of an HDMI port and SD card reader frustrates some users, especially photographers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top MacBook for the money
What you need to know: This 13-inch, ultraportable laptop is about as sleek and lightweight as anything else you’ll find.
What you’ll love: While you can save money by opting for the Air instead of the Pro, you’ll also get relatively comparable performance. The latest MacBook Air M1 actually shares quite a bit in common with its slightly more expensive relative, including an identical CPU, very similar GPU and a screen that’s every bit as good.
What you should consider: Without active cooling, like what’s found in the Pro model, the Air can’t sustain peak speeds for as long without experiencing thermal throttling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The last of Apple’s Intel-based releases, this is the one to choose if you’re crunching massive amounts of data on a day-to-day basis.
What you’ll love: You can outfit the 16-inch MacBook Pro with some seriously impressive hardware, including one of the fastest laptop SSDs in history. There are two levels of processor to choose from, and the premium Intel Core i9 does an amazing job with extremely resource-intensive jobs like encoding video.
What you should consider: By all accounts, this is an extremely expensive laptop.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-06-27T03:19:56+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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By BRIAN P.D. HANNON
Associated Press
Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot — and someone beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th — when a ticket purchased in the state matched the winning numbers for the lottery’s estimated $1.35 billion grand prize.
The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball 14. The winning ticket was sold at Hometown Gas & Grill in Lebanon, Maine, according to the Maine State Lottery.
The winner, whose name is not yet known, overcame steep odds of 1 in 302.6 million, which led to three months of drawings without a claim on the jackpot.
“Congratulations to the Maine State Lottery, which has just won its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot,” Pat McDonald, Ohio lottery director and lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium, said in a statement early Saturday.
The jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. The largest Mega Millions jackpot in October 2018 was $1.53 billion claimed by a single ticket holder in South Carolina.
Friday’s prosperous drawing also marked the seventh time there was a grand prize winner on Friday the 13th, a date superstitiously considered unlucky.
To claim the full $1.35 billion, the winner would need to take the money in an annuity with annual payments over 29 years. Most jackpot recipients prefer the reduced but quicker cash option, which for Friday night’s drawing was an estimated $724.6 million.
The next grand prize drawing on Tuesday will drop to an estimated $20 million and a cash option of $10.7 million.
Until Friday night, there had been 25 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
There were more than 7 million winning tickets across nine prize tiers Friday. Beyond Maine’s jackpot, 14 tickets matched five white balls to claim the second-tier prize of $1 million. Four were sold in New York, two in California and one each in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas, Mega Millions said.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2023-01-14T21:20:17+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2023/01/14/maine-gets-1st-mega-millions-jackpot-with-1-35b-grand-prize-4/
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Fitness and wellness studios on Mindbody can choose Brivo Access for a simple, modern user experience for members and employees
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindbody, the leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced a partnership with the leading provider in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, Brivo, to bring wellness businesses better security solutions. Through the partnership, studios and owners on the Mindbody platform will be able to use Brivo Access to protect their business, assets, and members with Brivo's signature cloud-based access control.
"As the wellness industry continues to adapt to the changes brought on by the pandemic, we are thrilled to partner with Brivo to offer our customers a flexible security option that benefits members, employees, and management," said Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody and ClassPass. "With Brivo, studios can access and manage their facility anywhere, anytime, while simplifying security and surveillance."
When choosing Brivo's access control solution, fitness and wellness businesses are able to manage member access to one or multiple studios, allowing member information to automatically sync from Mindbody into Brivo Access and easily gather data to track occupancy, membership traffic, and trends, to help optimize operations. Mindbody customers will also be able to automatically allow their members to use mobile access using the Brivo Mobile Pass application, using their smartphone as their key.
"We are excited to now offer Brivo Access to Mindbody customers, allowing them to enhance both facility management and member experience," said Steve Van Till, founder and CEO of Brivo. "Brivo's cloud-based access control solution delivers to Mindbody proven security technology, giving owners and employees comfort and control at their fingertips and a frictionless experience for members."
For more information on Brivo and Mindbody, please visit https://partnerstore.mindbodyonline.com/en-US/apps/394569/brivo .
Mindbody is the leading experience technology platform for the fitness, wellness, and beauty industries. With the addition of ClassPass, the leading global fitness and wellness membership, to the Mindbody portfolio, consumers and wellness businesses around the world are easily connected through a rich wellness community. Fitness studios, salons, spas, and integrative health centers—from the newest entrepreneurs to the largest franchises—use Mindbody's integrated software and payments platform to run, market, and grow their businesses. Consumers use Mindbody and ClassPass to choose from a broad range of wellness experiences across thousands of gyms, exercise studios and wellness providers around the globe. For more information on how Mindbody is helping people lead healthier, happier lives by connecting the world to wellness, visit mindbodyonline.com.
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- Burntfields™ Wildfire Risk Management Solution allows municipalities to manage wildfire risks to keep people, property and the environment safe
- 4.5 million U.S. homes at high or extreme risk from wildfires
IRVINE, Calif., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As wildfires continue to severely impact the United States - due to the effects of climate change, drier vegetation, and continuous urban expansion into more remote areas - global professional services company GHD has unveiled a new approach and solution to address community concerns before, during and after wildfires occur.
GHD has trademarked a new land designation called "Burntfields™" which describes the wildland urban interface (or WUI) - where wilderness meets developed land - areas that have been or could be environmentally, socially and economically harmed by wildfire.
GHD's Burntfields Wildfire Risk Management Solution focuses on keeping people and property safe by determining what drives wildfire risks, where and when those risks can occur and offering effective solutions to improve business and community resiliency. Burntfields employs vulnerability assessments and scenario-based computer modeling to address wildfire risks by proactively working with stakeholders to develop:
- Early prevention and mitigation plans
- Wildfire preparedness and response actions, and
- Recovery strategies
"Wildfires are becoming more frequent, more severe, longer burning and affect areas not accustomed to such events. Population migration to previously unsettled areas has resulted in unprecedented wildfire risk in many communities," said Roy Thun, senior environmental specialist at GHD. "As new infrastructure is built in areas more vulnerable to wildfire, our Burntfields Wildfire Risk Management approach allows communities to properly prepare, prevent and mitigate wildfires, respond to fire-related emergencies and aid businesses, residents and the environment in recovery."
Wildfire season is now a yearlong period. Dry, hot states such as California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Oklahoma are extremely vulnerable. The data shows that the need for support is increasing for communities threatened by wildfires, which grow stronger and more common each year, at a pace public resources struggle to match.
Between 2010-2022 in the US, there were:
- 63,000 wildfires per year on average
- 7 million acres burned by wildfires per year, on average
- $110.3 billion annual average cost from impact of wildfires
- 1 million people were ordered to evacuate in California during the 2017- 2019 fire season
Another startling number is that 29 million Americans live in areas vulnerable to extreme wildfires. And 4.5 million U.S. homes are at high or extreme risk from wildfires, with over 2 million in California alone.
"Communities need to assess their needs to develop the proper mitigation and protection strategy based on their specific needs such as moving people out of danger more quickly, developing a more managed response or to add roads or improve road capacity," continue Thun. "Our goal is to provide the best data to community planners so they can act to ensure maximum safety for residents. A combination of public and private sector resources is necessary to address all Burntfields risks in unison."
Find out more at www.Burntfields.com
About GHD
GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD's network of 11,000+ specialists are connected across 200 offices located on five continents. www.ghd.com. Find a local office here.
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LONDON (AP) — Almost 2,000 workers at the U.K.’s biggest container port will launch an eight-day strike Sunday over a pay dispute, the latest industrial action to hit the U.K. economy.
Workers including crane drivers and machine operators will walk off their jobs at Felixstowe port on England’s east coast, which handles around 4 million containers a year from 2,000 ships.
The strike comes as people across the U.K. faced travel disruptions Saturday for the third day this week as thousands of rail workers continued a summer of strikes to seek better pay and job security amid soaring food and energy price hikes.
Only around one in five U.K. trains were expected to run on Saturday, with some areas having no services all day. Soccer and cricket fans attending sports games, as well as tourists, were among those affected. The disruptions will continue into Sunday, and union leaders say more strikes are likely.
On Friday, most of London’s underground subway lines did not run due to a separate strike.
The Unite union alleges that Felixstowe port’s parent company, CK Hutchison Holding Ltd., prioritized profits instead of paying workers a decent wage.
Port authorities, for their part, said they were “disappointed” that Unite did not “come to the table for constructive discussions to find a resolution.”
Felixstowe handles almost half of the container freight entering the country. The strike could mean vessels have to be diverted to ports elsewhere in the U.K. or Europe.
A growing number of unions are planning strikes as Britain faces its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Latest figures put inflation at 10.1% — a 40-year-high — and increasing numbers of Britons are struggling to cope with steeply rising energy and food bills as wages fail to catch up with the cost of living.
Postal workers, lawyers, British Telecom staff and garbage collectors have all announced walkouts for later this month.
Rail workers began a series of large-scale strikes that grounded national train travel in June, demanding better pay and working conditions as authorities try to reform the rail system, which has lost large chunks of its income due to the coronavirus pandemic and shifting commuting patterns.
The government and transit unions have not reached a resolution despite months of talks.
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2022-08-20T23:21:42+00:00
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https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/workers-at-uks-largest-container-port-to-join-rail-strikes/
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NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 20 million people watched Thursday night’s hearing of the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
The figures released Friday by the Nielsen Company include viewers from 12 television networks that aired the rare primetime hearing, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and FOX Business Network.
The numbers do not include online viewers or those who watched on PBS.
The hearing, which aired from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast, made many elements of the ongoing investigation public for the first time, including a never-before-seen 12-minute video of extremist groups leading the deadly siege, and startling testimony from President Donald Trump’s inner circle.
By comparison, the opening day of each of the Trump impeachment trials drew about 11 million viewers. Those aired during the day on fewer networks, but the far higher figures from Thursday suggest that the primetime experiment succeeded in capturing national attention in a way usually reserved for live sporting events.
Fox News, which did not air the hearings, drew nearly 3 million viewers for the same two hours.
Last week’s highest rated television shows, the first two games of the NBA finals on ABC, each had between 11 million and 12 million viewers.
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2022-06-11T01:30:06+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/entertainment-news/some-20-million-watch-primetime-hearing-of-house-1-6-panel/
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday declared his presidential bid on Twitter — though the launch did not go off without a hitch.
Hours after he filed paperwork declaring his candidacy, DeSantis made his intentions clear by launching an official campaign video on Twitter ahead of a live chat with the social media platform’s owner Elon Musk.
“We need the courage to lead and the strength to win,” DeSantis said in his launch video. “I’m Ron DeSantis and I’m running for president to lead our great American comeback.”
The filing — and DeSantis’s video announcement — confirmed months, if not years, of speculation that the Florida governor is eyeing the White House. It also amounted to one of the most significant developments in the 2024 Republican presidential contest since November, when former President Donald Trump announced that he would once again seek the party’s nomination.
But the Florida governor’s Twitter launch was rife with technical problems, with hundreds of thousands of users tuned in as Musk and the discussion’s moderator, tech entrepreneur David Sacks, sought to correct the problems.
At one point, the live stream was abruptly cut off while music played. One Republican strategist listening in on the stream predicted, “this elevator music will be in the next Trump ad.”
“Fair or not, the Trump team is going to have a field day with the technical snafus,” the strategist said in a text message. “While this Twitter event might have been a first in social media & in American political history, it wasn’t the best opening for the DeSantis team.”
DeSantis’s formal entrance into the race sets off a new, more volatile phase of the primary season, putting the Florida governor in direct contention with Trump, who has attacked DeSantis relentlessly for months in hopes of stalling any perceived momentum.
Early polling in the nascent GOP presidential primary has shown DeSantis as the clearest threat to Trump’s hopes of reclaiming the White House, though he’s still running well behind the former president in most surveys.
At the same time, his support has stagnated somewhat in recent weeks following a series of political setbacks and questions from some top Republicans about whether he has what it takes to compete on a national stage.
Within minutes of DeSantis’s campaign announcement, Trump’s campaign unveiled a new ad taking aim at DeSantis as part of the so-called “Washington establishment” and implying that he’s little more than a Trump impersonator.
Likewise, Make America Great Again Inc., the main super PAC backing Trump’s 2024 bid, mocked the technical blunders during DeSantis’s Twitter rollout.
“Ron DeSantis’ botched campaign announcement is another example of why he is just not ready for the job,” Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump super PAC, said. “The stakes are too high, and the fight to save America is too critical to gamble on a first-timer who is clearly not ready for prime time.”
Still, after three lackluster federal election cycles in a row for Republicans, DeSantis has captured the attention of many in the party who are ready to move on from Trump and his penchant for political drama.
DeSantis is no less conservative or conflict-driven than Trump. His campaign announcement came on the heels of a whirlwind state legislative session that saw Florida lawmakers approve a laundry list of DeSantis’s most polarizing policy priorities, including a six-week abortion ban and a measure to allow Floridians to carry firearms without a permit.
DeSantis’s political rise has been rapid. When he first sought the governor’s mansion in 2018, he was a relatively unknown congressman few expected to capture the GOP’s gubernatorial nomination. It was Trump’s endorsement that put him over the top and propelled him to a 20-point victory over his primary opponent, former state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.
DeSantis ultimately won the general election that year by less than half a percentage point.
Over the next four years, DeSantis transformed himself into a champion of the right, waging political wars against everything from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions to so-called “wokeness” — a broad term that the governor regularly uses to describe perceived liberal or progressive social attitudes.
While that has made him a bogeyman among Democrats, it has endeared him to conservatives and helped reshape Florida’s political landscape.
The one-time swing state has now taken on a shade of red. DeSantis won a 19-point victory in his 2022 reelection bid, flipping Democratic strongholds including Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties in the process. Republicans now hold supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature, and for the first time since Reconstruction there’s not a single Democrat in statewide elected office.
DeSantis is also heading into his 2024 bid with a well-oiled political operation behind him. Never Back Down, the main super PAC supporting his campaign, is already flush with cash and has been busy assembling a vast organizing operation throughout the first 18 states on the Republican presidential primary calendar.
DeSantis’s old state political committee is also poised to transfer tens of millions of dollars to supportive federal political action committees.
But for all of DeSantis’s political strengths, there are still some clear challenges. Despite his rising star status among Republicans, much of the GOP’s conservative voter base remains deeply loyal to Trump. At the same time, the former president has racked up a long list of endorsements from elected officials — a list that includes at least half of Florida’s Republican congressional delegation.
Trump isn’t DeSantis’s only competition for the GOP nomination. Several other candidates have already entered the race, including former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who announced his 2024 campaign just two days ago.
Even if he’s able to break Trump’s hold on the Republican Party in 2024, the general election could also prove challenging for DeSantis, with even some Republicans questioning his hard-line stance on issues such as abortion — an issue that Democrats have used to rally their base with great success since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
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2023-05-25T00:23:50+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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Underdog Democratic presidential candidate Marianne WIlliamson has amassed an enthusiastic following on social media, something she believes can translate into real votes as she seeks to unseat President Biden in the party's primary.
"American politics is very unpredictable," Williamson told Fox News Digital. "That's part of what makes it exciting and what makes it kind of challenging at times. If you're running, you run to win. You run to get your ideas out in front of the voters."
WIlliamson, who is making her second bid for president, is seen by most as a long shot to secure the Democratic nomination. The New York bestselling author's first bid for president in 2020 saw her participate in two Democratic debates and generate some interest from voters who may not have known who she was previously. But Williamson ultimately fell short of gaining the traction she needed and dropped out of the race before the first nominating contest in Iowa.
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON CAMPAIGN MANAGER PREVIOUSLY ACCUSED OF MISUSING GROUP FUNDS TO BUY CONCERT TICKETS: REPORT
Her 2024 bid faces perhaps an even bigger test in attempting to keep an incumbent president from regaining his party's nomination, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 1884, well before voters were tasked with choosing the nominee.
But there are signs Williamson can be more than just an also-ran in the 2024 race, with the latest Fox News polling data showing she has the support of 9% of Democratic primary voters. She's also effectively leveraged social media, amassing an enthusiastic following on platforms such as TikTok.
According to a report from the Intercept in April, Williamson had already amassed over 11 million views on videos posted to TikTok despite only publishing 65 posts. Accounts dedicated to posting her every media appearance and speech have also proven popular, raising her profile significantly with young voters.
Asked about her success on social media, Williamson believes she has tapped into the feelings of many young Americans.
2024 HOPEFUL MARIANNE WILLIAMSON BLASTS BIDEN, DNC FOR NOT HOLDING DEBATES: 'CANDIDATE SUPPRESSION'
"I think young people understand the message I'm giving," Williamson told Fox News Digital. "I don't understand why they should have to live their lives at the effect of bad economic ideas left over from the 20th century."
WIlliamson boasts a platform that places her firmly in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, supporting universal health care under a "Medicare-for-all" type model, an aggressive approach to combating climate change, and the forgiveness of all public and privately held student debt.
Such a message, Williamson believes, will especially appeal to the country's young.
"They look at young people in other countries, for every other advanced democracy as a matter of fact, and they say…. ‘Why don’t we have universal health care? Why don't we have tuition-free college and tech schools?' And they're right to ask that question and I think they appreciate the fact that I'm asking."
HUGE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS OPPOSE BIDEN RUNNING AGAIN, CITING ONE ‘MAJOR’ FACTOR: POLL
When it comes to how to translate social media success into actual votes, Williamson is pinning her hopes on the quality of her message.
"What I'm counting on is that… my conviction about these ideas and the quality of the ideas is enough. The sheer importance of the message and truth of the message," she said. "That's what you're hoping for, you know, ideas go viral in the United States."
But Williamson acknowledges the road to an upset will not be an easy one, something she argues is because of how the media covers elections.
"It's unfortunate, isn't it?" Williamson said. "We have a political media industrial complex and a lot of mainstream media on both left and right clearly makes its decisions what candidates it's willing to highlight and which candidates it chooses to blackball."
Williamson also took aim at the major political parties themselves, saying they "exert a lot of power," while she believes it is the "voters who should be making these decisions."
"My contention is simply that – and this is also the contention of eight out of 10 likely Democratic voters – is that the Democratic electorate should decide… that's part of the democratic process," Williamson said. "I think it's very important… particularly at a time like this in America, that all voters across the political spectrum hear their options."
Continuing to get her message out, despite the obstacles, will be the key going forward, Williamson said.
"You just do what you can to put your word out there and be on whatever independent media you can," she said. "Create your own media on social media, you hit the ground running. You go to places, you go to cities, you talk to people, and that's really the beauty of American democracy. It's people talking to people."
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2023-06-20T18:28:39+00:00
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A 70-year-old woman from Delaware hit the lottery twice within one week, claiming two six-figure rewards totaling $400,000.
The News Journal reports that the Newark woman, who wished to remain anonymous, bought two $100K Ultimate Cash Instant Game tickets and found that one was a winner.
While driving home after picking up her earnings from Lottery Headquarters in Dover with a friend, she bought three Serious Money tickets to celebrate. One of those tickets was a $300,000 top prize winner.
“My best friend was the first person I told about winning the $100,000 top prize, and she came with me to claim it,” the woman said in a Delaware Lottery statement. “When I scratched the $300,000 winning Serious Money ticket later in the day, we just sat there in disbelief. It was absolute insanity.”
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The woman said she plans to put most of the money into her retirement fund.
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2022-10-30T19:40:52+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/delaware-woman-hits-lottery-twice-in-one-week-wins-400000/2895940/
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DENVER — The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law set aside $15 billion to remove lead pipes from neighborhoods across the country, and many cities are using the money to make these repairs free for homeowners.
Denver is one city successfully removing lead pipes for free, and its program is one other cities are now modeling.
“Water is life. There’s not much we can do with without it,” said Jose Salas of Denver Water.
He said the utility and the city put an intention and concentrated effort into lead pipe removal, and now, they’re seeing the program succeed.
Homeowners like Steve Goldstone never thought he would need to be part of the Lead Reduction Program in his neighborhood. He tested his water and found the lead levels were below what is considered harmful.
But, the Environmental Protection Agency declared that no level of lead exposure is safe. So, cities like Denver are working on a multi-year project to rid the city of this source of possible contamination altogether.
There is currently no lead leeching into the water supply in Denver, but if water pH changes, the water can become contaminated. Denver Water is not willing to take the chance.
The City of Denver sent Goldstone a letter to say he qualified for a replacement.
“When you hear about places like Flint, Michigan, and the tragedy of what happened to young children and families in Flint, you know, I would have been a fool not to have had this done,” said Goldstone.
“They replaced everything below the valve and connected it up to our water,” explained Goldstone. He said the entire process was finished within one day, and they were only without water for a couple of hours.
Programs like this are going on already in cities like Buffalo, Cincinnati and St. Paul. In the past, lead pipe removal programs have put the cost burden on homeowners. With the big boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, the more than $10,000 expense of removing these pipes won’t fall on a homeowner’s shoulders.
Salas said the city focused on lead pipe removal as a public health initiative because lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, hearing and speech issues and a lower IQ.
“Public health is what’s at stake. And that’s why we’re doing what we’re doing,” said Salas.
Denver Water is replacing lead pipes, monitoring the water quality and pH, and offering free filters and resources to the community to test their water quality.
This proactive approach is why other cities look to Denver for how to wash this concern down the drain for good.
“We hope the Denver Water lead reduction program can be a blueprint for other utilities to go off of,” said Salas.
Goldstone said he hopes other families receive the same help he was given.
“It’s an investment in our house, the neighborhood, the city. Any chance we have to improve the health or protect the health of our children: let’s do it,” said Goldstone.
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2022-12-28T18:38:54+00:00
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ksby.com
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https://www.ksby.com/news/national/infrastructure-money-paying-for-thousands-of-homeowners-lead-pipe-replacements
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The Village of East Davenport Wine Walk will be 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Village of East Davenport.
Visitors can stop by one of the three outside tents at the Historic International Fire Station, Lagomarcino’s, or in front of the Village Theater. Get a wristband and commemorative 2022 Wine Walk Wine Glass with your $25 cash donation, pick up a map of more than 25 participating businesses, and listen to live music by five bands.
You must be 21 to participate in wine sampling.
You may make your donation and get your glass starting at 2 p.m. the day of the event. No advance tickets are sold.
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2022-08-15T00:05:02+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/wine-walk-strolls-into-village-of-east-davenport/
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The severed head and decapitated torso of a 25-year-old Palestinian were discovered on the side of a road in the occupied West Bank, police said Friday, confirming gruesome details of a killing that shocked Palestinian society.
But accounts that the victim, Ahmad Abu Murkhiyeh, was a gay man who feared persecution for his sexuality and had sought asylum in Israel two years ago turned the terrible crime into a socially and politically explosive case.
It was unclear how Abu Murkhiyeh wound up in Hebron, the conservative West Bank city that he had reportedly fled. Palestinian police officials told The Associated Press on Friday that Abu Murkhiyeh’s head and torso were found near his family’s house.
Col. Loay Irzekat, a police spokesman, said authorities arrested a Palestinian acquaintance of Abu Murkhiyeh as a suspect in the killing, but declined to ascribe a motive or elaborate on their relationship pending the investigation.
Palestinian social media was gripped by the grisly killing, but silent on the question of Abu Murkhiyeh’s sexuality. Homosexuality remains deeply taboo in the Palestinian territories, where traditional norms play a prominent role in social and political life.
Still there was plenty of outrage across the West Bank. Graphic footage taken by Palestinian youths who happened upon Abu Murkhiyeh’s dismembered body on a hillside rippled through WhatsApp groups, provoking shock and horror, before being taken down.
“This is a very ugly crime,” an older relative, also named Ahmad Abu Murkhiyeh, told the Palestinian radio station Al Karama. “Such a thing should not be discussed.”
Abu Murkhiyeh’s family released a statement of mourning, offering blessings and asking for privacy after “this heinous, unprecedented crime that shook the homeland.”
The family claimed that Abu Murkhiyeh lived and worked between Hebron and neighboring Jordan, where his late father was from.
As news of Abu Murkhiyeh’s death spread, a starkly different version of events emerged from Israel. LGBTQ organizations and emergency shelters helping gay asylum seekers said they knew he was gay and desperate to escape the Palestinian territories, where he was a target.
Rita Petrenko, founder of Al Bait Al Mokhtalef, an Israeli gay rights organization catering to the Arab community, said Abu Murkhiyeh’s fear was distinct when they met in 2020.
“He told me people not only in his family but in the village wanted to kill him,” she said, adding that he fled to Israel as word of his sexual orientation spread through Hebron two years ago. “He was scared of his brothers, his uncles, his cousins.”
Abu Murkhiyeh bounced around from shelter to shelter and scraped by on occasional restaurant jobs in Tel Aviv, Petrenko said, while she helped him apply for resettlement to Canada.
He had no prospects in Israel. On temporary status, he was barred from working until last July, when Israel started granting work permits to Palestinians who have sought refuge due to violence and persecution for their sexual orientation, Petrenko said.
“The situation was horrible for all of them,” said Ibtisam Mara’ana-Menuhin, an Arab member of the Israeli Knesset who petitioned the Supreme Court to grant gay Palestinian asylum seekers work visas.
Israel frequently promotes its tolerance on issues of sexual orientation, despite the rejection of homosexuality in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. But Tel Aviv is proud of its reputation as a top destination for gay and lesbian travelers.
Critics accuse Israel of “pink-washing,” saying it uses such tolerance as a way to divert attention from its open-ended occupation of the West Bank, now in its 56th year, and its harsh policies toward the Palestinians.
Just hours before Abu Murkhiyeh was killed on Wednesday, he spoke to volunteers at his shelter in Tel Aviv for a regular check-in, Petrenko said. Nothing was amiss. The next day, the story of his beheading dominated the media.
From Tel Aviv, there was an outpouring of anguish.
“We are heartbroken … will always remember you, Isu,” said Elem, a group that helped Abu Murkhiyeh, addressing him by a nickname. “We will never stop fighting so that others like you can live freely like any other human being.”
At the shelter where he most recently stayed, staff lit a candle for Abu Murkhiyeh during a solemn vigil Friday.
Petrenko said she had no idea how he turned up in Hebron. “He never felt safe,” she said.
Gay Palestinians tend to be careful for fear of drawing unwanted attention from their socially conservative community and backlash from authorities. Palestinian Authority police in 2019 barred gay and transgender rights group from holding events in the West Bank and threatened to arrest participants.
Gay people within Israel’s Arab minority have also faced violence and ostracism in their communities.
West Bank Palestinians like Abu Murkhiyeh have long have crossed into Israel to live openly. There are nearly 100 such Palestinians living under asylum, said Mara’ana-Menuhin, the lawmaker, but the number is likely far higher.
“It’s not that these people even come out of the closet. They’re found and they’re hunted,” said Hila Peer from Aguda, an Israeli LGBTQ rights organization. “Ahmad’s case is just another example of how bad the situation is and how seriously dangerous it is.”
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Associated Press writers Isaac Scharf in Jerusalem and Eleanor Reich in Tel Aviv, Israel, contributed to this report.
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2022-10-08T19:13:46+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-shock-questions-after-gruesome-killing-of-gay-palestinian/
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(NewsNation) — Global stocks and Wall Street futures sank Thursday after higher U.S. inflation stoked expectations of more rate hikes that investors worry will chill economic growth.
Oil prices fell more than $1 to below $100 per barrel.
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index declined after data Wednesday showed U.S. consumer inflation accelerated to 9.1% in June over a year earlier from May’s 8.6%. That was despite three rate hikes this year by the Federal Reserve.
Investors worry that aggressive action by the Fed and other central banks to cool inflation, which is at four-decade highs, might derail global growth.
“Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a report.
The Federal Reserve and central banks in Britain, South Korea and some other countries have hiked rates to cool surging prices. The European Central Bank has similar plans.
Traders expect another Fed rate hike this month, probably matching last month’s 0.75 percentage point rise, the biggest in 28 years and three times the usual margin.
Fed officials say a recession is possible but not certain. They point to a strong U.S. job market despite higher borrowing costs.
“There are some very early signs that people are maybe anticipating a recession at the same time, though, that it’s creating this crunch where people have been spending a lot of money on groceries, the gas pump, and now they’re also having to deal with the fact that they’re probably going to be paying more interest on car loans, on credit card debt, on mortgages,” said NewsNation business contributor Lydia Moynihan.
Meanwhile, traders are looking ahead to the latest quarterly results from big U.S. companies in the next few weeks.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost $1.26 to $95.04 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 46 cents to $96.30 on Wednesday. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, retreated from $1.06 to $98.51 per barrel in London. It added 8 cents the previous session to $99.57 a barrel.
The dollar rose to 139.23 yen from Wednesday’s 137.32 yen. The euro declined to $1.0024 from $1.0062.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-07-14T18:14:41+00:00
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keloland.com
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GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isagenix International ("Isagenix" or "the Company"), a leader in providing nutrition solutions for weight loss, performance, and healthy aging, announced today that it has entered into a forbearance agreement with an ad hoc group of the Company's secured lenders. This forbearance agreement is an important first step as the Company works toward a holistic solution for its secured debt on terms that will ensure Isagenix's continued market leadership and long-term growth. Isagenix is focused on operating business as usual -- both during the forbearance period and well into the future.
"We are excited to have the enthusiastic support and continued partnership of our investors as we look ahead to the future and longevity of Isagenix," said Isagenix Chief Executive Officer Sharron Walsh. "We are collaborating to create a stronger financial foundation for our business, which will further enable us to invest in innovation, digital solutions, and overall wellbeing. Our team knows this agreement is a reflection of the potential our key stakeholders see in our future. We are confident in the steps we've taken so far to further strengthen our balance sheet, and we look forward to fostering long-term growth for our community."
Isagenix is represented in this matter by O'Melveny & Myers LLP, BRG, and FTI Capital Advisors LLC.
About Isagenix International
Established in 2002, Isagenix International believes that everyone deserves to experience a healthy, joyful, and abundant life. The global wellbeing company artfully crafts more than 175 effective products and offers a supportive community for its more than 550,000 customers worldwide. Isagenix shares its products through a network of independent distributors in 23 markets: the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland. The private family-owned company has its world headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona. For more information, visit Isagenix.com.
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2022-09-23T21:21:32+00:00
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The San Jose Sharks made one major move Saturday on the first day of NHL free agency but three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson remained with the team – at least for the time being.
The Sharks acquired forward Anthony Duclair from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Steven Lorentz and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. Dialogue between the two teams began at the NHL trade deadline and picked up again earlier this week, Sharks general manager Mike Grier said.
Duclair, who turns 28 in August, is entering the final year of a three-year, $9 million contract he signed with the Panthers in 2021. He is coming off a season in which he had nine points in 20 regular season games and 11 points in 20 playoff games as Florida advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.
The addition of Duclair could fill a sizable hole in the Sharks’ top-six forward group that was left behind when 40-goal scorer Timo Meier was traded to New Jersey in February.
“He’s someone who scored pretty consistently in the last few years of his career, and he’s shown that he can play with pace and play with good players and produce,” Grier said, “I would say he’s gonna have every opportunity to be in the top six.”
Duclair has surgery to repair an Achilles tendon injury he suffered last summer while off-season training but had 31 goals and 27 assists the year before when Florida won the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top regular season team.
In nine seasons, Duclair has 261 points in 490 games and 14 points in 34 playoff games. He averaged just under 15 minutes of ice time per game last season
Prior to the trade, the Panthers had just over $600,000 in salary cap space with 23 players on the roster, per CapFriendly. The Sharks, conversely, had about $7.6 million in cap space before the trade and the flexibility to make a move.
Duclair will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this upcoming season, giving the rebuilding Sharks a potential trade chip at or near next year’s trade deadline if they are out of the playoff picture by that time.
“It’s definitely kind of a feeling out period for us — and for him to see if he likes it here and see how the fit is — and for us to see how he fits in with the group,” Grier said of Duclair. “But with his age and the speed he plays with — we want to get faster and we obviously need to replace some goalscoring with Timo gone. So he checks a lot of boxes for us, so he is someone that could grow with us down the road.”
The rebuilding Sharks also signed goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Fabian Zetterlund, both RFAs, to two-year contracts and signed winger Givani Smith and defenseman Kyle Burroughs, to two and three-year deals, respectively, as free agents. The Sharks also signed forwards Ryan Carpenter and Scott Sabourin to two-way contracts.
Early Saturday, a report from Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic indicated that the Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Seattle Kraken were continuing to have dialogue with the Sharks regarding Karlsson, who is coming off a 101-point season and has requested a trade to more of a Stanley Cup contending team.
All three of those teams added defensemen on the first day of NHL free agency, but the Hurricanes, at least, are believed to still be interested In Karlsson.
Karlsson is entering the fifth year of an eight-year, $92 million deal that carries an average annual value of $11.5 million and a full no-movement clause, and any team seeking to acquire Karlsson will certainly need the Sharks to retain a portion of Karlsson’s cap hit. Although Grier has all but ruled out keeping 50 percent — the maximum any team can retain in a trade – it stands to reason that the more money the Sharks keep on their books, the better the return will be.
There is no guarantee a Karlsson deal will get done before the start of Sharks training camp in September, but both Grier and Karlsson’s camp appear to be motivated to resolve the matter.
“It’s been something that we’ve been working on and Erik and his camp have been working on,” Grier said. “The teams that have shown interest … we’ve had some dialogue. So I think it’s just kind of a work in progress here, and we’ll keep chipping away at it.”
Amid speculation that teams have inquired about Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl, Grier said he has no interest in moving either player right now.
“Logan’s everything I’m looking for and the organization is looking for in a player and person,” Grier said. He did a great job leading the group last year. I know it wasn’t easy for him.”
“Tomas is one of the leaders, someone that all the players look up to,” Grier added. “I know for him personally, he wasn’t satisfied with this season. He looks great. He’s put in the time (in the gym) and I think he’s he’s ready to have a really solid bounce-back season and get back to the player we all know we can be.”
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2023-07-02T01:06:16+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/07/01/sharks-acquire-forward-from-cap-strapped-florida-panthers-per-report/
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the value of chiropractic care, announced today it has been named a MarCom Gold Winner in the strategic communications, special event category for its ChiroThon 2022, a three-day, telethon-style live streaming event to "celebrate, elevate and support the greatest profession on earth." The international creative competition for marketing and communication professionals received over 6,000 entries from 45 countries.
"Our team worked really hard on launching the first-ever "ChiroThon," said Sherry McAllister, DC, president of F4CP. "We were rewarded with a worldwide audience of more than 85,000 viewers participating through various streaming platforms, as well as generous donations, sponsorships and new members joining our nonprofit. Winning a MarCom Gold is the icing on the cake that makes it even more gratifying."
The main goal of ChiroThon was to raise funds to support the creation of new video commercials. Foot Levelers, Standard Process, NCMIC, ChiroHealthUSA and Biotics Research Corporation matched donations to support the ChiroThon "Naturally, Chiropractic" campaign.
"Naturally, Chiropractic" is a video campaign that educates target audiences with accurate, uplifting information about how chiropractic care is a safe, efficient, drug-free form of healthcare that millions of people worldwide trust for the relief of neuromusculoskeletal discomfort.
F4CP has received honors for its video commercials over the past 11 months. It received accolades from Digital Health Awards, Telly Awards and Viddy Awards for its highly successful "I know pain" video commercial to raise positive global awareness of chiropractic care and its doctors.
ChiroThon attracted 50 new members and, in three days, raised more than $175,000 for chiropractic care awareness and outreach, with donations coming from consumers and doctors alike. Hundreds of patients made donations and said it was because they "love their chiropractor." Also, for the first-time, the three major chiropractic publishers came together to stream the event, along with a dozen organizations in the profession, to reach all audiences with the chiropractic message. The three media outlets, Chiropractic Economics, Dynamic Chiropractic and The American Chiropractor, were all instrumental in helping F4CP reach more ChiroThon viewers.
ChiroThon was livestreamed across the nation on 12 Corporate Sponsor social media channels along with the Foundation's website and social media channels. The backdrop for ChiroThon was the Florida Chiropractic Association's The National, one of the largest events for the chiropractic profession, which ran August 25 through 28 in Orlando, Florida.
MarCom is one of the oldest, largest, and most-respected creative competitions in the world. Winning a MarCom Award is highly sought-after, peer recognition from the creative industry. MarCom winners range from huge international creative agencies and Fortune 500 companies to individual creative professionals.
MarCom is sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), a 27-year-old international organization consisting of several thousand creative professionals. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. A list of winners can be found at www.marcomawards.com.
About the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
A not-for-profit organization with nearly 32,000 members, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) informs and educates the general public about the value of chiropractic care delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) and its role in drug-free pain management. Visit www.f4cp.org/findadoc; call 866-901-F4CP (3427).
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2022-11-29T16:55:33+00:00
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wlox.com
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – The Champaign County Freedom Celebration was back for the first time since 2019. Committee members say volunteers really stepped up this year to help make it happen.
After Monday’s tragedy in Highland Park, the University of Illinois Police released a statement that ensured the safety of all festivities. The celebration continued as planned.
For many Americans, the last two Independence Days looked a lot like: “sitting in my backyard with sprinklers and pretty much trying to get the best out of it,” Hunter Whittington said.
The pandmic caused celebrations across the country to downsize, or be cancelled altogether. But this year…
“This is great – being out here and seeing everybody feels like we’re back in the swing of things again,” Chris Phillips said.
The Champaign County Freedom Celebration returned with its full schedule of activities. But it wasn’t easy for the celebration committee. One member says it takes a small village – roughly a hundred volunteers – to pull off the event. But this year, they’re down on registrations and donations.
“As far as volunteering is concerned, I think that they’re just capitalizing on the time to spend with family. So instead of being here, they might be at home, having a barbecue and inviting a few folks over,” publicity coordinator Marie Polk said.
She said the committee was still happy to put in extra work, because the celebration is about bringing families together – especially during a time when people are divided. And they’re already planning ahead.
“We’re hoping to strategize a little bit more, really get out there for 2023 and see what we can do to both bring up donations and volunteering as well,” Polk said.
But overall, organizers and parade-goers say it was a success – and they’re glad to be back.
The celebrations came to a close with live music and a fireworks display. Organizers say they hope to make the 2023 celebration even better.
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2022-07-06T04:57:38+00:00
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wcia.com
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Police are investigating after the body of a man was found floating Sunday in a canal in North Miami Beach.
Officers arrived at the scene in the Snake Creek Canal located near Northeast 169th Street and 16th Avenue, finding the body and launching a death investigation.
Police do not suspect foul play at this time. The identity of the man was not released.
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2023-06-05T00:26:53+00:00
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man considered a person of interest in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found in northwestern Oregon is being held in a state prison after Gov. Tina Kotek reinstated a prison sentence that was commuted by her predecessor.
Jesse Lee Calhoun, 38, is a person of interest in the deaths of 22-year-old Kristin Smith, 24-year-old Charity Lynn Perry, 31-year-old Bridget Leann Webster and 22-year-old Ashley Real, according to a law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation. The official requested anonymity Tuesday because they are not authorized to comment publicly on the case.
The women’s bodies were found in wooded areas around Portland, Oregon, between February and May. Officials have not released any information about how the women died or why Calhoun is considered a person of interest in the investigation. He has not been charged.
Calhoun did not immediately respond to an email sent through the Snake River Correctional Institution’s inmate communication system, and a call to the most recent defense attorney listed in Calhoun’s online court records was not immediately returned.
The Multomah County District Attorney’s office said in a statement Monday that investigators “have interviewed multiple people in connection with these cases” and that they have identified “at least one person of interest” that is linked to all four.
Calhoun was serving time for a 2019 conviction of stolen vehicle and burglary charges when then-Gov. Kate Brown commuted his sentence along with the sentences of 40 other prisoners in June 2021. The inmates had all helped fight wildfires in 2020 under a prison firefighting program, and Brown commuted them after determining they did not present unacceptable safety risks to the community.
The commutation shaved about a year off of Calhoun’s sentence, who otherwise would have likely been released in the summer of 2022.
Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Todd Jackson wrote to Gov. Tina Kotek’s office late last month, asking that the commutation be lifted so Calhoun could be reimprisoned to serve the rest of his sentence.
“Since his release from custody pursuant to this commutation, Mr. Calhoun has been involved in criminal activity currently under investigation by Oregon law enforcement,” Jackson wrote in the June 30 letter. “In light of this, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office and Multnomah County Department of Community Justice recommends Mr. Calhoun’s commutation be revoked.”
Kotek agreed, and Calhoun was taken back to prison on July 7 to serve the remaining 11 months of his original prison term.
The women’s bodies were found over a series of months starting in February, sparking fears and speculation online that the deaths were connected. In June, the Portland Police Bureau said that speculation was not supported by the available facts.
On Monday, however, the Portland Police Bureau joined with several other local law enforcement agencies and said there appeared to be links between the women’s deaths after all.
Investigators didn’t detail just what those links might be, however, and the law enforcement agencies declined to release additional details about the case.
Smith was reported missing in Gresham, Oregon on Dec. 22, 2022. Her body was found in a wooded area of Portland on Feb. 19. Perry’s body was found in Multnomah County on April 24, followed by Webster’s remains, which were found in Polk County on April 30. The fourth body found, in Clackamas County on May 7, belonged to Real, who had been reported missing in Portland a month earlier.
“It’s quite like a piece of you is missing, that’s really the only way you can describe it,” Hailey Smith, Kristin Smith’s sister, told KPTV, a Portland television station, in February as family members searched for the then-missing woman.
Family members hung up fliers and looked for Smith near homeless shelters and other sites in downtown Portland. And a private “Justice for Kristin Smith” Facebook page with over 600 members was created over four months ago.
Perry’s mother, Diana Allen, said Tuesday that her daughter struggled with her mental health. Allen shared a photo with The Associated Press of Perry that was taken after Perry won a “spiciest chili” prize in a contest several years ago.
“She was so proud of it,” Allen said. “She had an amazing personality when she had her mental health under control.”
The state medical examiner has not determined the cause or manner of death for any of the women, prosecutors said in a statement.
Investigators from nine law enforcement agencies, including the prosecutor’s offices in three Oregon counties and the Oregon State Police, have been collaborating on the cases, authorities said.
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Boone reported from Boise, Idaho. Associated Press writers Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska and Lisa Baumann in Seattle contributed to this report.
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2023-07-18T20:25:02+00:00
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wdtn.com
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When Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 in an unprovoked act of aggression, many expected a quick victory.
Six months later, the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II has turned into a grinding war of attrition. The Russian offensive has largely bogged down as Ukrainian forces increasingly target key facilities far behind the front lines, including in Russia-occupied Crimea.
A look at where things stand:
A BOTCHED BLITZ
When Putin declared the start of the “special military operation,” he urged Ukraine’s military to turn against the government in Kyiv, reflecting the Kremlin’s belief that the population would broadly welcome the invaders. Some of the Russian troops coming in from Moscow’s ally of Belarus, just 200 kilometers (about 125 miles) north of the capital, reportedly brought their parade uniforms with them in preparation for a quick triumph.
Those hopes were quickly shattered by fierce Ukrainian resistance, backed by Western-supplied weapons systems to the government of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Airborne troops sent to seize airfields around Kyiv suffered heavy losses and armored convoys stretching along the main highway leading to the capital were pummeled by Ukrainian artillery and scouts.
Despite numerous attacks on Ukrainian air bases and air defense assets, the Russian air force has failed to win full control of the skies and suffered heavy losses, limiting its ability to support ground forces.
One month into the war, Moscow pulled its troops back from areas near Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and other major cities in a tacit acknowledgment of the blitz’s failure.
SHIFTING BATTLEGROUNDS
The Kremlin then shifted its focus to the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, where Moscow-backed separatists had been fighting government troops since 2014 following Russia’s annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.
Relying on their massive edge in artillery, Russian forces inched forward in ferocious battles that devastated the region. The strategic port of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance fell in May after a nearly three-month siege that reduced the city to ruins.
More than 2,400 Mariupol defenders who holed up at the giant Azovstal steel mill later surrendered and were taken prisoner. At least 53 of them died last month in an explosion at a prison in eastern Ukraine that Moscow and Kyiv blamed on each other.
The Russians have taken control of the entire Luhansk region, one of two provinces that make up the Donbas, and also seized just over half of the second, Donetsk.
Russia currently occupies about 20% of Ukraine’s territory.
“Putin will try to bite one piece of Ukrainian territory after another to strengthen his negotiating stand,” said Mykola Sunhurovskyi, a military analyst with the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center think-tank. “His message to Ukraine is: If you don’t sit down for talks now, things will get worse and we will take even more of your territory and kill even more of your people. He’s trying to raise not only external but also internal pressure on the Ukrainian government.”
The Donbas offensive has slowed as Moscow was forced to relocate some of its troops to Russia-occupied areas in the south to fend off a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Russian troops seized the Kherson region, north of Crimea, and part of the neighboring Zaporizhzhia region early in the conflict. It has installed pro-Moscow administrations there, introduced its currency, handed out Russian passports and launched preparations for referendums to pave the way for their annexation.
But Ukrainian forces recently reclaimed some ground, striking bridges and targeting munitions depots. Meanwhile, both sides have traded accusations of shelling the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, raising fears of an atomic disaster.
“Ukraine has forced Russia to conduct a massive redeployment of forces and spread them all along the front line, from Kharkiv to Kherson,” said Ukrainian military expert Oleh Zhdanov. “It’s very hard to stretch them along such a big distance.”
Although Kyiv doesn’t have enough weapons to launch a big counteroffensive, “time plays in Ukraine’s favor,” he said. “The longer the pause lasts, the more weapons Ukraine will receive from its allies.”
UKRAINIAN SUCCESSES
Western weapons, including U.S. HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, have boosted Ukraine’s military’s capability, allowing it to target Russian munitions depots, bridges and other key facilities with precision and impunity.
In a major symbolic victory in April, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, the Moskva missile cruiser, exploded and sank while on patrol after reportedly being hit by a Ukrainian missile. That dealt a heavy blow to Russia’s pride and forced it to limit naval operations.
Another big win for Ukraine came when Russian troops pulled back from strategic Snake Island, located on shipping lanes near Odesa, following relentless Ukrainian attacks. The retreat reduced the threat of a seaborne Russian attack on Odesa, helping pave the way for a deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports.
Russia suffered a new blow this month when a series of explosions at an airbase and munitions depot in Crimea. While Kyiv stopped short of taking credit for the blasts, there was no doubt about Ukrainian involvement. The Russians acknowledged that sabotage was behind one blast and alleged unsafe handling of munitions caused another — an explanation ridiculed by Ukraine.
The explosions, which were followed by drone attacks, underlined the vulnerability of Crimea, which holds symbolic value for Russia and is key to sustaining its operations in the south. They demonstrated that Ukrainian forces are capable of striking far behind the front line, and Ukrainian officials warn that the 19-kilometer (12-mile) Crimean bridge, the longest in Europe, could be the next target.
LIVES LOST AND DISRUPTED
Both Russia and Ukraine mostly focus on the casualties they inflict on each other, avoiding mention of their own losses.
But Ukraine’s military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said Monday that nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action.
The Russian Defense Ministry last reported its casualties on March 25, one month into the war, when it said 1,351 soldiers had been killed and 3,825 were wounded.
Western estimates of Russian dead have ranged from more than 15,000 to over 20,000 — more than the Soviet Union lost during its 10-year war in Afghanistan.
The Pentagon said last week that between 70,000 to 80,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in action — losses that have eroded Moscow’s capability to conduct big offensives.
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded over 5,500 civilian deaths in the war, but noted the actual numbers could be significantly higher.
The invasion has created the largest postwar refugee crisis in Europe. The U.N. refugee agency says a third of Ukrainians have fled their homes, with more than 6.6 million displaced within the country and over 6.6 million more across the continent.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The war’s outcome will depend on the ability of Russia and Ukraine to muster additional resources.
While Ukraine has conducted a mobilization and declared a goal to form a 1 million-member military, Russia has continued to rely on a limited contingent of volunteers, an approach reflecting Kremlin fears that a mass mobilization could fuel discontent and destabilize the country.
Moscow has opted for interim steps, trying to encourage people to sign contracts with the military, increasingly engaging private contractors such as the Wagner Group, and even rounding up some prisoners for service — half-measures unable to meet the needs for any big offensives.
“Unless Russia mobilizes its population and mobilizes its industry, it cannot bring to bear the weight of people and industry in order to create a much bigger, more effective force, and therefore, it will have to consider how it hangs on to what it has already taken,” retired British Gen. Richard Barrons said.
Ukraine also lacks resources for any quick reclamation of its territory, with Barrons estimating it could take well into next year to amass a force capable of driving the Russians out.
“It can only do it if the West provides political will, money at about $5 to 6 billion a month, weapons like long-range artillery, the ammunition that supports that artillery and then enables the logistics and medical support that allows Ukraine to build a million-strong army,” said Barrons, co-chair of the consulting group Universal Defence & Security Solutions.
He said the West should be prepared to continue supporting Ukraine for a long time, despite soaring energy prices and other economic challenges stemming from sanctions imposed on Russia.
Abandoning Ukraine, he said, would send a message “to Russia and China and everybody else that the West does not have the stomach to stand up for its friends or even its own interests.”
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Associated Press writers Danica Kirka in London and Yuras Karmanau in Tallinn, Estonia, contributed.
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2022-08-24T11:21:42+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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Russia says it has captured the eastern Ukraine town of Soledar in bloody fight
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday that its forces have captured the salt-mining town of Soledar, the focus of a bloody battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces for months.
There was no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian authorities of Russia’s claim. Soledar is located in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, one of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed in September.
The town’s fall would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of battlefield setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. From the outset, Moscow identified Donetsk and neighboring Luhansk province as priorities, and it has treated the areas as Russian territory since their alleged annexation.
“The liberation of the town of Soledar was completed in the evening of Jan. 12,” Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, the Russian Defense Ministry’s spokesman, said, adding that the development was “important for the continuation of offensive operations in the Donetsk region.”
Taking control of Soledar would allow Russian forces “to cut supply lines for the Ukrainian forces” in the Donestsk city of Bakhmut and then “block and encircle the Ukrainian units there,” Konashenkov said.
Still, the Institute for the Study of War, a think tank in Washington, said that a Russian seizure of Soledar was “not an operationally significant development and is unlikely to presage an imminent Russian encirclement of Bakhmut.”
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The institute said that Russian information operations have “overexaggerated the importance of Soledar,” a small settlement, arguing as well that that long and difficult battle has contributed to the exhaustion of Russian forces.
Just hours before Russia’s claim, Ukraine reported that there had been a heavy night of fighting but did not acknowledge loss of the town.
In a Telegram post early Friday, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Hanna Maliar, said that Moscow “had sent almost all (its) main forces” to secure a victory in the east. She said that Ukrainian fighters “are bravely trying to hold the defense.”
“This is a difficult stage of the war, but we will win. There is no doubt,” Maliar added.
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2023-01-13T12:53:19+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/2023/01/13/russia-says-it-has-captured-eastern-ukraine-town-soledar/
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In multiple interviews over the years with local officials after fatal police encounters – starting with the 2014 case in Ferguson, Missouri – Aurora officers would often note that no department is ever immune from the glare of that negative spotlight.
This week the APD, indeed, found itself under an intense media glare after the Sunday morning shooting of an allegedly knife-wielding young Aurora man who remains hospitalized in critical condition.
At a news conference held the following day, police said that after receiving a 911 call, officers went to a house in the 900 block of Colorado Avenue and encountered a man in the doorway holding knives and threatening to kill everyone.
According to Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, after verbal efforts were made to de-escalate the situation, the man threatened to kill police officers. The man exited the home and engaged with officers in the garage. Then, still armed with knives, he charged an officer who shot the man.
Police are releasing few details about what led to this violent confrontation, but the general consensus from news reports with neighbors and a family friend I spoke with indicate the man may struggle with mental health issues.
While police have yet to confirm this as fact, they did note that when someone reports a mental health issue going on, “we will first send two officers, preferably we’d like to get our crisis intervention team to respond. But that’s not always possible.”
Which begs the question, why? For decades, Aurora police have been at the forefront of mental illness awareness and training. In mid-2020 I wrote about the APD’s new stand-alone team, now referred to as the Crisis Intervention Unit, that was expanded last May to now include two full-time police investigators, two full-time social workers, one part-time manager, a police supervisor and, when available, master’s level interns.
Thanks to a nearly $300,000 federal grant last fall, that team is set to expand.
In a written response to my questions about the unit, the Aurora Police Department said it was “in the process of obtaining another full-time bilingual social worker ASAP,” as well as enhance staff training that will include in-depth assessment and seminars to stay current on industry best practices. According to a statement from the Public Information Office, the department wants to also add “two more social workers/officers before the end of 2023.”
Availability is the largest factor in determining if an on-duty social worker will accompany an officer on a 911 call, the statement noted. They can either respond to the call or help manage a scene via phone, depending on the situation, it read, adding that “social workers are not put in danger and will not be present on a scene where an individual is armed or until a scene is secured.”
Aurora police say it’s hard to get exact numbers on how many calls come in that involve a mental health crisis. One reason tracking numbers can be complicated is because there are often underlying mental health issues that result in other cases, including domestic violence, criminal trespass, DUI or any other crime.
According to its statement, the crisis unit provides follow-up services to every person listed in a police report as having a mental health issue, focusing on connecting people and families to community resources to help navigate hurdles such as judicial petitions, guardianship, medical power of attorney and orders of protection. The Crisis Intervention Unit also manages referrals to mental health court when someone is charged with a crime and works with the various counties state’s attorney’s offices to facilitate this.
The goal “is less about enforcement and more about mediation and crisis intervention,” said Doug Rashkow, who until his retirement a little over a year ago was the Aurora Police Department’s specialist in this field and a passionate longtime advocate for more awareness and training.
Because Aurora police are revealing few details so far about this shooting, likely with support from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force which is handling the investigation, I took some of my questions to Rashkow, who is now an officer with a suburban college and still active in crisis intervention.
Although he’s not part of this investigation, he is certainly familiar with the APD’s crisis intervention mission. And he quickly pointed out that, even if social workers had been available to respond immediately to this recent incident, “they are not magicians,” particularly when situations are quickly changing.
The calls that lend themselves more to their expertise, Rashkow told me, would likely involve someone threatening suicide as opposed to someone wielding knives and threatening others, including those responding.
“Police are adept at dealing with life and death situations at critical points, where only a fraction of a second makes a difference,” Rashkow said. “This is not a place, on the front line, for social workers where they can be put in harm’s way.”
He also pointed out that the Aurora Police Department gets around 150,000 calls a year, and “any one of them can potentially involve someone with mental illness,” which affects “one in four to one in five people” in this country.
In 2022, APD reported approximately 1,325 police reports - 1,507 calls for service - for some type of mental illness or mental health emergency, which is about a 14% increase over the previous two years.
The likelihood is high that a call will involve a mental health issue, but police won’t know that until they “get there and see what is involved,” Rashkow pointed out. “Typically, we are not responding to mental illness. We are responding to behavior that might involve mental illness.”
Responders have just minutes to act in situations where things can change quickly, he said. According to Cross, only eight minutes passed between the police response to the Sunday morning call and paramedics being dispatched. At the press conference he also stated other de-escalation tactics were used but would not give specifics.
The little information that has so far been released has been frustrating to many people, including those posting on social media about the man’s mental state or the number of shots fired.
In his City Council comments Mayor Richard Irvin asked for patience, while expressing confidence the evidence will “clearly show that what happened in Aurora was not the unfortunate story we’ve seen unfold in other police jurisdictions in the country.”
Irvin also insisted “we owe the family and responding officer to get all the facts right” before releasing information, adding that “we look forward to being transparent and putting all the pertinent facts out to the community as soon as possible.”
In the meantime, Rashkow reminds us that, unlike what we might see on TV, “this is real life.”
Then he asked me to imagine someone armed with knives and “running at you,” knowing that person “can close the gap in 1.5 seconds or three steps” and “be on top of you” fighting with a gun and knives involved.
He also asked me to Photoshop in my mind a social worker standing next to the officer in that situation.
There is no crisis intervention program that will “accurately predict how any one situation will play out,” Rashkow said.
dcrosby@tribpub.com
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2023-02-09T23:12:10+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/abn-crosby-shooting-st-0210-20230209-usvm5bapqfbfjfrn5jrgpnabvm-story.html
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points while Bobby Portis finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Golden State Warriors 128-111 Tuesday night in a matchup of the NBA’s last two champions.
Stephen Curry scored 20 points despite missing seven of 10 3-point attempts. Jordan Poole added 18 and Klay Thompson 14 for Golden State.
The Warriors dropped their third straight road game and fell to 2-12 away from home this season. The defending NBA champions have allowed at least 114 points in every road game this season.
Looking to bounce back from a Sunday night loss at Houston in which they were held to 92 points – their second-lowest total in a game this season – the Bucks made 45 of 82 shots (54.9%).
Portis scored six points and grabbed a pair of rebounds during his first three minutes on the floor, sparking a 16-6 run that helped the Bucks take a 38-27 lead after one quarter.
The Warriors trailed 64-52 at the break. Golden State stayed close by making 11 3s in the opening half, and hit 20 of 50 3-point tries in the game.
An 8-2 run to open the second half helped Milwaukee create some separation. Khris Middleton pushed the Bucks’ lead to 21 with a 3-pointer with 7:05 left in the quarter.
TIP-INS
Warriors: With the game out of hand and the Warriors set to play again Wednesday night, coach Steve Kerr cleared his bench early in the fourth quarter. That allowed Patrick Baldwin Jr. to get some playing time in the city where he was a prep standout and spent one season at UW-Milwaukee before going to Golden State with the 28th pick in last summer's draft. Baldwin scored six points on a pair of 3s.
Bucks: Middleton was back in Milwaukee’s starting lineup after being held to just six minutes Sunday at Houston because of an ankle injury. ... The Bucks were without point guard Jrue Holiday, who was unavailable because of a non-COVID illness. Milwaukee got Wesley Matthews back from the league’s Health and Safety protocols earlier in the day.
UP NEXT
Warriors: Play Wednesday at Indiana.
Bucks: Play at Memphis on Thursday.
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2022-12-14T04:44:46+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/antetokounmpo-scores-30-bucks-extend-warriors-road-woes
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Iconic home featured in ‘The Goonies’ listed for sale in Oregon
(CNN) - The 1980s film “The Goonies” is iconic and a favorite of many people old and young.
Now, you could actually live in “The Goonies” house. But it won’t be cheap.
“The seller is asking $1.65 million,” realtor Jordan Miller said.
The home is located in Astoria, Oregon, where “The Goonies” in the 1985 classic film found a treasure map in the attic that led the group on an adventure.
“It’s a piece of art that you can also live in,” Miller said.
The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a wraparound porch overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a claim to Hollywood fame.
Miller said the new homeowner will have a lot of movie fans visiting the property.
“Probably a family walking up the driveway every 15 to 30 minutes at least,” Miller said.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2022-11-19T01:43:41+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/2022/11/19/iconic-home-featured-goonies-listed-sale-oregon/
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans have set Feb. 24 as the date of their 2024 presidential primary, a move that, if approved, the party says will give GOP White House hopefuls more time to campaign in the first-in-the-South state.
The state GOP executive committee voted unanimously to approve the measure on Saturday, party executive director Hope Walker told The Associated Press. The selection still needs approval from the Republican National Committee to be official, and Walker said that a formal submission will be sent ahead of an October deadline.
The move comes as both major parties make moves to solidify their voting calendars ahead of the 2024 nominating process.
The RNC voted last year to maintain its voting order, with Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada going ahead of other states. By setting South Carolina’s vote on Feb. 24, Walker told AP that candidates would have more time after Nevada votes on Feb. 6 to focus their attention on the state, where support is pivotal for Republicans competing for their party’s nomination.
“This is a great opportunity for South Carolina Republicans and for our candidates and the voters in South Carolina to get to interact one on one, not just in large masses,” Walker said.
Democrats continue to struggle with President Joe Biden’s plan to overhaul his party’s 2024 presidential primary schedule. On Friday, a Democratic National Committee rules panel gave New Hampshire until Sept. 1 to comply with new rules that leaders there fiercely oppose. But the committee opted not to immediately offer such an extension to another battleground state, Georgia, which hasn’t set its date for next year’s primary.
At issue is Biden’s plan to strip Iowa’s caucus of its traditional post leading off primary voting and replace it with South Carolina, which would vote on Feb. 3, 2024. New Hampshire has long held the nation’s first primary after Iowa’s caucus. But under the new calendar, it would vote next, together with Nevada, on Feb. 6 — a change New Hampshire officials have decried.
Republican candidates must file with the South Carolina GOP by Oct. 31 under the approved measure. The Republican party’s first debate is scheduled for Aug. 23.
The executive committee also set candidate filing fees for the presidential primary at $50,000, a figure Walker said tracks with inflation increases since 2016, when the party charged candidates $40,000. State law requires parties to pay $20,000 per candidate to the South Carolina Election Commission, which runs the state’s primaries.
In 2015, then-South Carolina GOP Chairman Matt Moore released a study showing that the 2012 primary had boosted South Carolina’s economy by nearly $20 million. Of that, campaigns and super PACs had spent more than $11 million in ads alone, on top of overall expenditures for staffing, supplies, hotel rooms and food.
“South Carolina voters are an important part of this process, and it will also help not just with the process but with the economic boom it’ll bring to our state,” Walker said.
During Saturday’s meeting, South Carolina GOP members also approved the selection of former President Donald Trump as the speaker at the Aug. 5 Silver Elephant Gala, the party’s signature fundraiser.
Drew McKissick, South Carolina’s GOP chairman, was recently reelected to a fourth term in office. He also currently serves as national co-chairman of the RNC.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP
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2023-06-19T12:17:44+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/south-carolina-gop-sets-feb-24-date-for-first-in-the-south-presidential-primary/
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CA San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA Zone Forecast for Saturday, July 30, 2022
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723 FPUS56 KHNX 310601
ZFPHNX
Zone Forecast Product for Interior Central California
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for tonight, Sunday, Sunday night, and Monday.
CAZ300-311100-
West Side Mountains north of 198-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 67 to 75. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 100. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 77. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs
91 to 101. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 77. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs 87 to 97. Lows
70 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 99.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 68 to 76.
Highs 92 to 102.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Luis Reservoir 67 93 71 93 / 0 0 0 20
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CAZ301-311100-
Los Banos - Dos Palos-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 66 to 72. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Light winds in the
morning becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 67 to 73. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
95 to 100. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 74. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs 92 to 97. Lows
67 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 99.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 73.
Highs 95 to 102.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Los Banos 68 97 69 96 / 0 0 0 20
=
$$
CAZ302-311100-
Merced - Madera - Mendota-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 66 to 71. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 100. Light winds in the
morning becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 66 to 71. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
94 to 99. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 67 to 72. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 92 to 97.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 66 to 71.
Highs 94 to 99.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 71.
Highs 95 to 102.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 66 96 67 94 / 0 0 0 20
Merced 69 98 70 98 / 0 0 0 20
Chowchilla 68 99 68 97 / 0 0 0 20
Madera 69 99 70 98 / 0 0 20 20
Firebaugh 68 98 69 96 / 0 0 0 20
Mendota 69 99 70 98 / 0 0 0 20
=
$$
CAZ303-311100-
Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 66 to 72. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds in the
morning becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 67 to 73. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
95 to 100. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 68 to 73. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 93 to 98.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 67 to 72.
Highs 94 to 99.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 73.
Highs 96 to 102.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Planada 69 98 70 97 / 0 0 0 20
Le Grand 69 98 69 96 / 0 0 20 20
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CAZ304-311100-
Coalinga - Avenal-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 72 to 77. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 98 to 103. Light winds in the
morning becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 78. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 78. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 95 to 100. Lows
71 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 97 to 103. Lows
70 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Coalinga 73 101 73 100 / 0 0 0 0
Avenal 76 100 77 99 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ305-311100-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 99 to 104. Light winds in the
morning becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 71 to 76. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 98 to 103. Northwest winds around
10 mph in the morning becoming light and variable in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 76. West winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 96 to 101.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 74.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 96 to 103. Lows
67 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huron 71 101 72 100 / 0 0 0 0
Five Points 71 101 72 101 / 0 0 0 0
NAS Lemoore 71 101 72 99 / 0 0 20 0
Kettleman City 76 102 77 101 / 0 0 0 0
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$$
CAZ306-311100-
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 68 to 73. Northwest winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 98 to 103. Light winds in the morning becoming
southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 68 to 73. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
97 to 102. Northwest winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming
light and variable in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 68 to 73. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 95 to 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 67 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 96 to 103.
Lows 64 to 72.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
96 to 101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Selma 73 101 74 100 / 0 20 20 30
Kingsburg 71 101 72 101 / 0 20 20 30
Sanger 72 101 73 99 / 0 30 30 30
Kerman 68 99 69 98 / 0 0 20 20
Caruthers 70 101 71 99 / 0 0 20 20
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$$
CAZ307-311100-
Fresno-Clovis-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 76. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 98 to 103. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 71 to 77. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of showers
40 percent. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 76. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 95 to 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 97 to 104.
Lows 66 to 75.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 97 to 102.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Clovis 76 101 76 100 / 0 20 20 30
Fresno 76 101 76 100 / 0 20 20 30
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CAZ308-311100-
West Side Mountains South of 198-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 74 to 79. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 97 to 102. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows 74 to 79. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 97 to 102. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 74 to 79. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 95 to 100. Lows
72 to 77.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 96 to 103. Lows
72 to 78.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 66 96 67 94 / 0 0 0 20
Merced 69 98 70 98 / 0 0 0 20
Chowchilla 68 99 68 97 / 0 0 0 20
Madera 69 99 70 98 / 0 0 20 20
=
$$
CAZ309-311100-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 77. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Highs 99 to 104. Light winds in the morning becoming northwest up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 72 to 77. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
97 to 102. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 77. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 96 to 101. Lows
70 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 96 to 103. Lows
69 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lost Hills 73 101 73 101 / 0 20 20 0
Buttonwillow 74 101 74 101 / 0 20 20 0
=
$$
CAZ310-311100-
Delano-Wasco-Shafter-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 72 to 77. West winds up to 10 mph in the evening
becoming light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Highs 97 to 102. Light winds in the morning becoming northwest up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 71 to 76. West winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 77. West winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 95 to 100. Lows
69 to 74.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 96 to 102. Lows
68 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alpaugh 74 99 74 98 / 0 20 20 20
Allensworth 74 101 75 100 / 20 20 20 20
Wasco 74 100 73 99 / 20 30 20 20
Delano 76 99 75 98 / 20 30 20 20
McFarland 74 100 73 99 / 20 30 20 20
Shafter 75 101 74 100 / 20 30 20 20
=
$$
CAZ311-311100-
Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 74. West winds 10 to 15 mph
in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds in the morning becoming
west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
Lows 70 to 75. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 75. West winds around
10 mph.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 94 to 99. Lows
68 to 73.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 95 to 102.
Lows 66 to 73.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
95 to 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lemoore 72 101 73 100 / 0 0 20 20
Hanford 72 101 73 101 / 0 20 20 20
Corcoran 73 101 74 100 / 20 20 20 20
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$$
CAZ312-311100-
Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 70 to 76.
Southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and
variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds in the morning becoming
west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Lows 71 to 76. Southwest winds up to 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Highs 96 to 101.
Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 70 to 75. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 94 to 99.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 68 to 73.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 95 to
101. Lows 65 to 72.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
97 to 102.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 69 to 74.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 95 to 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Reedley 71 101 72 99 / 0 30 30 30
Dinuba 71 100 71 99 / 20 30 30 30
Visalia 71 99 72 98 / 20 30 20 30
Exeter 74 99 72 98 / 20 40 30 30
Tulare 74 99 75 99 / 20 30 30 30
Lindsay 74 99 73 98 / 30 40 30 30
Porterville 77 98 75 98 / 30 40 30 30
=
$$
CAZ313-311100-
Buena Vista-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 75 to 80. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Highs 98 to 103. Light winds in the morning becoming north up to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows 74 to 79. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 75 to 80. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 96 to 101.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 72 to 78.
Highs 96 to 103.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Taft 79 100 77 99 / 0 20 20 0
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CAZ314-311100-
Bakersfield-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows 74 to 82. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light and variable
after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 97 to 102. Light winds in the morning
becoming northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 73 to 81. North winds around 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds in the morning becoming
northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 73 to 81. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 78.
Highs 96 to 102.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 78.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 96 to 101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bakersfield 81 100 79 99 / 20 40 20 20
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CAZ315-311100-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in
the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows 73 to 79.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light and
variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 96 to 101.
Light winds in the morning becoming northwest around 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Partly cloudy
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Lows 73 to 78. Northwest winds up to 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 95 to 100. Light winds in the morning becoming
west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 73 to 78. Northwest winds
around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 99.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 69 to 75.
Highs 95 to 101.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 76.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 94 to 99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Richgrove 75 99 74 98 / 20 30 30 20
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CAZ316-311100-
South End San Joaquin Valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. Lows 76 to
81. Northwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light
and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds in the morning
becoming northwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 75 to 80. West winds up to 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 96 to 101. Light winds in the morning becoming
northwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 75 to 80. West winds up to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 94 to 99.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 71 to 77.
Highs 94 to 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 77.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 94 to 99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Arvin 78 101 76 100 / 30 40 20 20
Lamont 77 101 76 100 / 20 30 20 20
Mettler 79 99 77 98 / 20 30 20 20
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CAZ317-311100-
Mariposa Madera Foothills-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 77. Northwest winds up to
10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 94 to 100. Light winds in the morning becoming
southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows
71 to 77. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Highs 92 to 98.
Light winds in the morning becoming west around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 70 to 76. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 90 to 96.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 92 to 101. Lows
67 to 75.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 76.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
93 to 99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mariposa 73 93 73 91 / 0 20 20 30
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CAZ318-311100-
Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 65 to 75.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 86 to 96.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 64 to 74.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 83 to 93.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 63 to 73.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 92.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 84 to 94.
Lows 62 to 72.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
86 to 96.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 84 to 94.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oakhurst 63 96 62 93 / 0 30 20 40
Bass Lake 64 91 63 88 / 0 40 30 40
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CAZ319-311100-
Fresno-Tulare Foothills-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 73 to 79.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 93 to 101.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Lows 72 to 78.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 92 to 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 71 to 77.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 90 to 98.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 92 to
101. Lows 68 to 75.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
93 to 101.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 71 to 77.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 91 to 99.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Millerton Lake 74 100 75 98 / 0 20 20 30
Three Rivers 74 98 72 98 / 30 50 30 40
Springville 73 93 70 92 / 30 50 30 40
Tule River Reservation 79 96 77 95 / 30 50 30 40
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CAZ320-311100-
Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 68 to 78.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 84 to 94.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Lows 66 to 76.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 83 to 93.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 66 to 76.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 81 to 91.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 83 to 93.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
65 to 75. Highs 84 to 94.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 85 to 95.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 76.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 83 to 93.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Auberry 76 94 76 92 / 0 30 20 40
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CAZ321-311100-
South End Sierra Foothills-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 76 to 81.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 94 to 99.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Lows 74 to 79.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 93 to 98.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 73 to 79.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 91 to 96.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 71 to 77.
Highs 92 to 99.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 77. Highs
92 to 97.
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CAZ322-311100-
South End of the Lower Sierra-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 68 to 78.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 83 to 93.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 66 to 76.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 82 to 92.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 65 to 75.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 80 to 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to
74. Highs 82 to 92.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
83 to 93.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 75.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 81 to 91.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Camp Nelson 63 82 62 81 / 40 70 40 50
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CAZ323-311100-
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 61 to 71 at 5000 feet...51 to 61 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 82 to 88 at 5000 feet...69 to
77 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near the
crest, chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Lows 59 to 69 at
5000 feet...49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent. Highs 79 to 84 at 5000 feet...64 to
72 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 58 to 68 at 5000 feet...
47 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 77 to 83 at
5000 feet...63 to 71 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 57 to 67 at 5000 feet...46 to 56 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 79 to 84 at 5000 feet...64 to 72 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 67 at 5000 feet...
45 to 55 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 81 to 86 at 5000 feet...67 to 75 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 68 at 5000 feet...
47 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 87 at 5000 feet...68 to 76 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 59 to 69 at 5000 feet...49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Highs 81 to 87 at 5000 feet...67 to 75 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Tuolumne Meadows 45 74 43 68 / 0 60 50 70
Wawona 63 90 61 86 / 0 40 30 50
Hetch Hetchy 69 92 67 88 / 0 40 30 50
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CAZ324-311100-
Yosemite Valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 63 to 73. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 83 to 93. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Lows 60 to 70. Southwest winds up to 10 mph in the
evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Highs 79 to 89. Light winds in the
morning becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Lows 59 to 69. West
winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Highs 78 to 88.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 58 to 68.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 79 to 89.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 58 to 68.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 92.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 83 to 93.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 92.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Yosemite 60 97 58 93 / 0 50 30 50
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CAZ325-311100-
San Joaquin River Canyon-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 64 to 74. South winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 80 to 90. South winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 62 to 72. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable
after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 77 to 87.
Light winds in the morning becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 61 to 71. West winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light and variable after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 76 to 86.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 60 to 70. Highs 78 to 88.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 60 to 70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs 80 to 90.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 71.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 81 to 91.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 79 to 89.
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CAZ326-311100-
Upper San Joaquin River-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Near the crest, a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 51 to 61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning. Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Near the
crest, showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 65 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near the crest, showers likely in
the evening, Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Lows 48 to 58.
.MONDAY...Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Highs 61 to 71.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 47 to 57.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the morning,
then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent. Highs 59 to 69.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy
after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Lows 46 to
56.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 61 to 71.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 46 to 56.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 64 to 74.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 47 to 57.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Highs 65 to 75.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 48 to 58.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent. Highs 63 to 73.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Devils Postpile 58 75 54 70 / 20 70 50 80
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CAZ327-311100-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 66 to 74 at 5000 feet...53 to 60 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 78 to
85 at 5000 feet...69 to 75 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 65 to 72 at 5000 feet...
50 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 76 to 83 at 5000 feet...
66 to 72 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 64 to 72 at 5000 feet...
49 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 75 to 81 at 5000 feet...65 to 71 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 63 to 71 at 5000 feet...48 to 56 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Highs 76 to 83 at 5000 feet...67 to 72 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 63 to 70 at 5000 feet...48 to 56 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 78 to 83 at 5000 feet...69 to 75 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 71 at 5000 feet...
49 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 79 to 84 at 5000 feet...70 to 76 at
8000 feet. Lows 64 to 71 at 5000 feet...50 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent. Highs 77 to 82 at 5000 feet...68 to
74 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huntington Lake 58 73 56 71 / 20 60 50 60
Shaver Lake 61 80 59 78 / 20 50 40 50
Lake Wishon 61 76 59 74 / 40 60 50 70
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CAZ328-311100-
Kings Canyon NP-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Near the crest, a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. Lows around 65 at 5000 feet...53 to 61 at
8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning. Chance of thunderstorms.
Showers likely in the afternoon. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Highs around 84 at 5000 feet...69 to 77 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near the crest,
showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of precipitation
60 percent. Lows around 62 at 5000 feet...50 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs around
80 at 5000 feet...65 to 73 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows around 61 at 5000 feet...
49 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs around 80 at 5000 feet...65 to 73 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Lows around 60 at 5000 feet...48 to 55 at 8000 feet.
Highs around 81 at 5000 feet...66 to 75 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening. Lows around 60 at 5000 feet...48 to 56 at
8000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs around 84 at 5000 feet...69 to 77 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows around 61 at 5000 feet...50 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent. Highs around 84 at 5000 feet...69 to
78 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows around 62 at 5000 feet...50 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent. Highs around 82 at 5000 feet...67 to
76 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cedar Grove 62 90 59 87 / 40 70 50 70
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CAZ329-311100-
Grant Grove Area-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 68 to 73 at
5000 feet...53 to 62 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 80 to
85 at 5000 feet...68 to 73 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 66 to 71 at 5000 feet...
50 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 77 to
82 at 5000 feet...65 to 70 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 64 to 69 at 5000 feet...50 to
58 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 76 to 81 at 5000 feet...64 to 69 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 63 to 68 at 5000 feet...48 to 57 at
8000 feet. Highs 78 to 83 at 5000 feet...66 to 71 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 69 at 5000 feet...
49 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 80 to 85 at 5000 feet...68 to 73 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 70 at 5000 feet...
50 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 79 to 86 at 5000 feet...67 to 74 at
8000 feet. Lows 65 to 70 at 5000 feet...50 to 59 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grant Grove 63 78 60 76 / 30 60 50 60
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CAZ330-311100-
Sequoia NP-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near the crest, a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Lows 66 to 71 at 5000 feet...51 to 61 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the
afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent. Highs 77 to 82 at
5000 feet...64 to 72 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 62 to 67 at 5000 feet...
49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 76 to 81 at 5000 feet...
62 to 70 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 62 to 67 at 5000 feet...47 to 57 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 75 to 80 at 5000 feet...62 to 70 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 61 to 66 at 5000 feet...47 to 57 at
8000 feet. Highs 76 to 81 at 5000 feet...63 to 71 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 61 to 66 at 5000 feet...47 to 57 at
8000 feet. Highs 78 to 83 at 5000 feet...64 to 74 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 67 at 5000 feet...
48 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 78 to 83 at 5000 feet...65 to 73 at
8000 feet. Lows 63 to 68 at 5000 feet...48 to 58 at 8000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then chance of showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent. Highs 77 to 82 at 5000 feet...63 to
73 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lodgepole 54 75 52 73 / 40 70 50 60
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CAZ331-311100-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Lows 62 to 70 at 5000 feet...52 to 62 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Highs 78 to 86 at 5000 feet...
68 to 74 at 8000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Lows 60 to 68 at 5000 feet...
50 to 60 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 77 to 86 at 5000 feet...67 to
73 at 8000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 59 to 68 at 5000 feet...49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 75 to 85 at 5000 feet...67 to 73 at 8000 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 58 to 66 at 5000 feet...49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 77 to 87 at 5000 feet...69 to 76 at 8000 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 66 at 5000 feet...
49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
79 to 89 at 5000 feet...71 to 79 at 8000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 67 at 5000 feet...
50 to 60 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 79 to 89 at 5000 feet...70 to 78 at 8000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening. Lows 61 to 68 at 5000 feet...51 to 61 at 8000 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent. Highs 77 to 87 at 5000 feet...69 to 75 at 8000 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Johnsondale 56 87 55 86 / 40 60 40 40
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CAZ332-311100-
Kern River Valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Lows 70 to 76. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Highs 88 to 96.
East winds up to 10 mph in the morning shifting to the southwest
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 68 to 74.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 88 to 96. Light winds in the morning becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 67 to 73. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 87 to 95.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to
73. Highs 88 to 97.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 90 to 98.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain. Lows 67 to 73. Highs 88 to 96.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alta Sierra 67 79 65 78 / 30 60 30 40
Kernville 71 95 69 95 / 30 60 30 40
Lake Isabella 75 95 73 95 / 30 60 30 30
Weldon 74 94 72 94 / 40 60 30 40
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CAZ333-311100-
Piute Walker Basin-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Chance of showers in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Lows 64 to 74.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 80 to 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 63 to 73.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 79 to 89.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 88.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to
71. Highs 80 to 90.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
rain. Highs 80 to 90. Lows 60 to 70.
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CAZ334-311100-
Tehachapi-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 66 to 76.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 81 to 91.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Lows 64 to 74.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 80 to 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 64 to 74.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 88.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to
72. Highs 80 to 90.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
rain. Highs 80 to 90. Lows 62 to 72.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bear Valley Springs 69 84 67 83 / 30 40 30 20
Tehachapi 66 87 65 86 / 30 50 30 20
Twin Oaks 72 90 69 89 / 40 50 30 20
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CAZ335-311100-
Grapevine-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Lows 68 to 77. Southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening
becoming light and variable after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 83 to 93. Southeast winds up to 10 mph in the
morning shifting to the northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 66 to 75. South winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming
light and variable after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 81 to 91. Light winds in the
morning becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 66 to 75. West winds up to
10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 79 to 89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 73.
Highs 81 to 91.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 65 to 74.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grapevine 78 95 75 94 / 20 40 20 0
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CAZ336-311100-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 67 to 77.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 82 to 92.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 65 to 75.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 65 to 75.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 79 to 89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 73.
Highs 81 to 91.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 73.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pine Mountain Club 66 80 64 79 / 20 30 0 0
Frazier Park 59 85 57 84 / 20 30 20 0
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CAZ337-311100-
Indian Wells Valley-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent. Lows 74 to
80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Chance of
thunderstorms 50 percent. Highs 93 to 100. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.
Lows 75 to 80. North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening shifting
to the southwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
40 percent. Highs 94 to 101. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 75 to 80. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 94 to 102.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 74 to 79.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 95 to
105. Lows 74 to 79.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 94 to 102.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain. Lows 73 to 78. Highs 92 to 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Inyokern 80 98 80 99 / 40 60 40 30
Ridgecrest 78 99 77 100 / 40 60 40 30
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CAZ338-311100-
Mojave Desert Slopes-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 69 to 79.
West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 85 to 95. East winds 10 to 15 mph in the
morning shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 69 to 79.
West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs 85 to 95. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning shifting
to the south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows 69 to 79. West winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy.
Lows 68 to 78. Highs 87 to 97.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
87 to 97.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain. Lows 67 to 77. Highs 84 to 94.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mojave 76 95 76 96 / 40 50 30 20
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$$
CAZ339-311100-
Mojave Desert-
1100 PM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Lows 72 to 77.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of showers in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent. Highs 93 to 99. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Lows 71 to 77.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 93 to 99. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 70 to 76. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 93 to 102.
Lows 69 to 75.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs 94 to 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain. Lows 68 to 74. Highs 91 to 97.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Randsburg 76 92 75 93 / 50 50 40 30
California City 74 96 73 97 / 40 50 30 20
Edwards AFB 75 96 73 96 / 50 50 30 20
Rosamond 73 97 72 97 / 40 40 20 20
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2022-07-31T06:55:46+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/CA-San-Joaquin-Valley-Hanford-CA-Zone-Forecast-17340982.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Survivors of last month's deadly mass shooting at a Colorado gay nightclub testified Wednesday to Congress about the onslaught of threats and violence against members of the LGBTQ community as they urged lawmakers to pass a law banning some semiautomatic weapons.
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Michael Anderson, a 25-year-old bartender at Club Q, described how his place of work was a safe haven for him and many others before a 22-year-old shooter turned a drag queen’s birthday celebration into a massacre on Nov. 19. Five people were killed and 25 were injured before the shooter armed with an AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon was subdued by patrons.
“This shooter entered our safe space and our home with the intention of killing as many people as possible, as quickly as possible," Anderson said. “They used a military-style weapon that exists solely for the intention of killing other human beings, and began to hunt us down as if we were disposable, as if our lives meant nothing.”
James Slaugh testified about watching his sister, Charlene, bleed on the nightclub floor after a bullet ripped through her right arm. “My heart melted as she tried to dial 911 with her good arm. I called out to her and I heard no response," he said. The siblings were there to celebrate Transgender Day of Remembrance before several pops rang out in between the pounding club music.
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Wednesday's testimony to the House Oversight Committee came as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year. To the frustration of many Democrats, the year-end agenda doesn’t include legislation to ban semiautomatic firearms due to firm Republican opposition.
The House passed legislation in July that would ban assault weapons for the first time since 2004, but it failed to pass in the Senate. Republicans dismiss the bill as an attack on Second Amendment rights.
Wednesday’s hearing also came on the 10-year anniversary of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, that took the lives of 20 students and six teachers. Mass shootings haven't abated since then, with another deadly attack at a school occurring just this summer in Uvalde, Texas.
In the weeks after the attack in Texas and a grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York, Congress made its most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings by passing a package of bills that would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers and keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders, among other things.
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But Democrats, including President Joe Biden, say far more action on guns is needed, particularly given that mass shootings frequently target specific ethnic groups and religions.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the chairwoman of the Oversight committee, said the hearing Wednesday was meant to show that violence against LGBTQ people does not happen in a vacuum.
“The attack on Club Q — and the LGBTQI+ community — is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader trend of violence and intimidation across the country,” Maloney said. She pointed to the hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills passed in statehouses across the U.S. since 2018.
Matthew Haynes, the founding owner of Club Q, said the political rhetoric targeting the LGBTQI+ community can have deadly consequences due to the availability of semiautomatic weapons.
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“We were lucky that night that the casualties were not much higher," Haynes said.
Haynes, who is gay, was among the thousands of people who gathered Tuesday at the White House to watch Biden sign historic legislation protecting same-sex marriages.
“It was honestly the first joy and pride I have felt since the horrific shooting at Club Q,” Haynes said. But he criticized the 169 Republicans in the House who voted against the legislation.
“To the members of this committee I humbly ask, are LGBTQ people not part of your constituency?” he asked the panel. “Do you not represent us? While we wait for you to answer, we are being slaughtered and dehumanized across this country, in communities you took oaths to protect. LGBTQ issues are not political issues.”
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In his opening statement, Rep, James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's top Republican, said Republicans condemn all violence and hate, including the recent attack in Colorado.
But Comer accused Maloney and other Democrats on the panel of using the mass shooting at Club Q as a political tool to attack Republicans across the aisle, instead of focusing on rising crime.
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2022-12-14T18:46:40+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Club-Q-shooting-survivors-press-Congress-to-act-17653900.php
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Through his attorney, John R. Tyson entered a not guilty plea to charges of criminal trespassing and public intoxication after he allegedly entered someone else’s home last month.
Tyson, 32, is the CFO of Springdale-based Tyson Foods and he was arrested on November 6 after he was found asleep in the bed of a woman he doesn’t know at approximately 2 a.m. The woman called police after discovering Tyson in her home and told dispatchers that she believes that the front door was left unlocked and that is how he entered.
Police said they tried to wake Tyson up and speak with him but he could not respond. After briefly sitting up, Tyson laid back down and tried to go to sleep, according to the arrest report.
The report stated that officers found an odor of alcohol on his breath and body, and his movements appeared sluggish and uncoordinated.
Tyson apologized for the incident in an email sent to Tyson employees on November 8, saying that he was “embarrassed for personal conduct that is inconsistent with my personal values, the company’s values, and the high expectations we hold for each other here at Tyson Foods.” He apologized again during a Tyson earnings call on November 14.
“I just wanted you guys to hear this directly from me and to know that I’m committed to making sure this never happens again,” he stated.
John R. Tyson, son of board chairman John H. Tyson, was appointed to the CFO position at Tyson Foods on October 2. He also serves as the company’s executive vice president.
Tyson’s plea was submitted in Fayetteville District Court on December 1. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 15.
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2022-12-02T00:26:57+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/tyson-cfo-pleads-not-guilty-to-trespassing-public-intoxication/
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DETROIT -- Charges have formally been filed against a Detroit man accused of kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend last month after she left the Detroit Medical Center. According to WXYZ-Detroit, Jamere Miller, 36, is charged with one count each of first-degree murder, felony murder, carjacking, armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm and five counts of felony firearm in connection with the death of 29-year-old Patrice Wilson.
The charges were announced by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy prior to the arraignment this afternoon.
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2023-06-01T20:07:19+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/06/man-accused-of-killing-nurse-after-she-left-michigan-hospital-charged-with-murder.html
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A federal jury in Tulsa has found a man guilty of assaulting two hospital security officers with his vehicle in 2022.
Leeroy Wendell McQueary II, 40, of Tulsa faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced.
The jury found McQueary guilty Thursday of two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm in Indian Country.
Police arrested McQueary Nov. 30, roughly three weeks after authorities said he fled on foot after crashing his car near St. Francis Hospital.
McQueary was identified in a photo lineup by security guards who said he tried to hit them with his vehicle on Nov. 4.
Witnesses told police that McQueary had caused a disturbance the Saint Francis lobby after he asked to see a friend but couldn't provide a name or proper room number, according to a probable cause affidavit in support of an arrest warrant.
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McQueary became irate and yelled at security officers after being asked to leave, according to the affidavit.
After reaching his car, McQueary told one security staff member that he would “hunt him down and kill him,” police allege in the affidavit.
He then accelerated his vehicle toward an occupied security vehicle, striking it, police allege.
McQueary then drove his vehicle toward two guards on foot, who shot at him, according to the affidavit. His vehicle then swerved away from the guards and crashed into an electrical post outside the hospital parking lot, the document says.
McQueary has been in custody since his arrest.
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This week's local crime and court updates from Tulsa World.
The victim told police that he and his girlfriend had been walking from the front of an apartment building in the 300 block of East 11th Street to its laundry room when he was shot around 8 p.m.
Ni’avien Golden could be bound over on a second-degree murder charge as a youthful offender rather than first-degree murder as an adult.
Shaynna Sims was initially freed in late 2021 based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s July 2020 McGirt ruling.
Vehicles seized included a 2021 McLaren 765 LT Coupe, 2022 Rolls Royce Cullinan, a 2021 Rolls Royce Ghost, a 2017 Lamborghini Huracan and two Ferraris.
Rodney "Lucky" Williams was taken into custody in Los Angeles in connection with the Jan. 5 killings of Tiffany Sheets Culkins and her landlord, Harry Leroy McElfresh.
Investigators think the incident was caused by a gang dispute. All four are expected to face first-degree murder charges as adults in the Jan. 24 fatal shooting, according to police.
Those with any information are asked to call 911; tipsters may remain anonymous by calling Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
Update: 12-year-old Kaiden Upshaw found safe after Amber Alert, according to Rogers County officials
A photo of the suspect vehicle has been distributed across the state after he was reportedly taken by his non-custodial parents from his grandparents' residence in Claremore.
In the first arrangement of its kind for the city jail, case managers from Family & Children’s Services will begin providing mental-health services to inmates.
An officer in a patrol car heard the gunshot near Admiral Place and Yale Avenue around 3:20 a.m.
Acknowledging that Mayor G.T. Bynum had no firsthand information about Sheila Buck's arrest, the ruling says he can speak to the existence of a city policy that may be unconstitutional.
Tulsa Police are currently investigating a shooting involving an officer and a suspect following a domestic disturbance and hit and run call Saturday morning at an east Tulsa bar.
A 19-year-old, who is alleged to have driven the vehicle and video-recorded the shooting by a 17-year-old, posted $200,000 bond to be released from custody.
Victims and witnesses at the sports bar on 51st across from LaFortune Park reportedly indicated to officers that the 23-year-old "had been interested in picking a fight all night."
Tulsa police said Thursday that "peculiar circumstances" surrounding the discovery of a woman's body prompted an investigation around the vacant lot where the woman was found.
“Correctional staff have communicated privately with visiting defense mental health experts about the distress they are experiencing due to the nonstop executions," a letter to the attorney general states.
The jury found that the Tulsa County jail's private medical provider care at the time violated the civil rights of inmate Gwendolyn Young.
A witness said he was driving in Brookside with two vehicles in front of him driving aggressively, so he became concerned enough to follow and was was only about 20 feet away when Shantel Jones was slain.
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2023-02-25T01:17:17+00:00
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tulsaworld.com
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https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/jury-finds-man-guilty-in-assault-on-hospital-guards/article_1432f7d0-b493-11ed-b9bf-9bd35525f59f.html
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SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, Queens (PIX11) — Police are asking for the public’s help solving a pair of apparently related cases in which a woman was intentionally struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver, and four men were stabbed or slashed in South Richmond Hill.
Officers responding around 2:45 a.m. Saturday to separate 911 reports of a pedestrian struck at 120th Street and 97th Avenue, and a large fight about two blocks away determined that the two incidents were connected, according to authorities.
First responders to the former scene found Tiara Graham, 31, lying in the road with trauma across her body, officials said. Graham, of Brooklyn, was rushed to an area hospital, but could not be saved.
Investigators determined that Graham was intentionally struck by the driver of a white sedan, which was last seen northbound on 120th Street, police said.
As the investigation was unfolding, four men with stab or slash wounds arrived at multiple area hospitals, all by private means, authorities said. The men, ranging in age from 23 to 40, were all listed in what officials described as stable condition. Investigators additionally believe that two of the men may have been struck by a vehicle, police said.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or elaborated on how the incidents were connected. Investigators on Sunday released surveillance images of the white sedan being sought in the hit-and-run.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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2022-09-26T17:09:42+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/local-news/queens/woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-4-cut-in-related-queens-crimes-nypd/
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House passes defense bill scrapping COVID vaccine mandate
By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military has passed the House. The bill approved Thursday directs Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to rescind his 2021 order requiring COVID vaccination. The bill also provides nearly $858 billion for national defense, which is about $45 billion more than President Joe Biden requested. Lawmakers said the added spending is needed to help the U.S. military keep an edge over China and Russia. This year’s bill also supports a $4.6% pay raise for military members and the Defense Department’s civilian workers. The Senate is expected to approve the bill soon.
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2022-12-09T00:01:11+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/08/house-passes-defense-bill-scrapping-covid-vaccine-mandate/
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DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets passing around the NBA championship trophy.
Those scenes that, for decades, seemed impossible, then more recently started feeling inevitable, finally turned into reality Monday night.
The Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing to derail Nikola Jokic, who bailed out his teammates with 28 points, 16 rebounds on a night when nothing else seemed to work.
Jokic won the Bill Russell trophy as the NBA Finals MVP — an award that certainly has more meaning to him than the two overall MVPs he won in 2021 and ’22.
“We are not in it for ourselves, we are in it for the guy next to us,” Jokic said. “And that’s why this (means) even more.”
Denver's clincher was a gruesome grind.
Unable to shake the tenacious Heat or the closing-night jitters, the Nuggets missed 20 of their first 22 3-pointers. They missed seven of their first 13 free throws. They led by seven late, before Miami’s Jimmy Butler went off, scoring eight straight points to give the Heat a one-point lead with 2:45 left.
Butler made two more free throws with 1:58 remaining to help Miami regain a one-point lead. Then, Bruce Brown got an offensive rebound and tip-in to give the Nuggets the lead for good.
Trailing by three with 15 seconds left, Butler jacked up a 3, but missed it. Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made two free throws each to put the game out of reach and clinch the title for Denver.
Butler finished with 21 points.
Ugly as it was, the aftermath was something the Nuggets and their fans could all agree was beautiful. There were fireworks exploding outside Ball Arena at the final buzzer. Denver is the home of the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in the franchise’s 47 years in the league.
“It was ugly and we couldn’t make shots, but at the end we figured it out,” Jokic said. "I am just happy we won the game.”
The Heat were, as coach Erik Spoelstra promised, a gritty, tenacious bunch. But their shooting wasn’t great, either. Bam Adebayo had 20 for the Heat, but Miami shot 34% from the floor and 25% from 3. Until Butler went off, he was 2 for 13 for eight points.
The Heat, who survived a loss in the play-in tournament and became only the second No. 8 seed to make it to the finals, insisted they weren’t into consolation prizes.
They played like they expected to win, and for a while during this game, which was settled more on the ground than in the air, it looked like they would.
The Nuggets, who came in shooting 37.6% from 3 for the series, shot 18% in this one. They committed 14 turnovers. Even with the clutch shots from Brown and Caldwell-Pope, they only went 13 for 23 from the line.
The tone of the game was set with 2:51 left in the first quarter, when Jokic got his second foul and joined Aaron Gordon on the bench. Jeff Green and Jamal Murray, who finished with 14 points and eight assists on an off night, joined them there, too.
It made the Nuggets tentative on both sides of the court for the rest of the half. Somehow, after shooting 6.7% from 3 — the worst first half in the history of the finals (10-shot minimum) they only trailed by seven.
True to the Nuggets' personality, they kept pressing, came at their opponent in waves and figured out how to win a game that went against their type. Their beautiful game turned into a slugfest, but they figured out how to win anyway.
“That’s why basketball is a fun sport,” Jokic said. "It’s a live thing. You cannot say, ‘This is going to happen.’ There are so many factors. I’m just happy that we won the game.”
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2023-06-13T16:20:45+00:00
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niagara-gazette.com
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https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/nuggets-take-home-1st-nba-title-in-rugged-94-89-win-over-heat/article_ba63e980-0997-11ee-b781-fb1cf4c176b6.html
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican secretary of state has set the battleground state’s 2024 presidential primary for March 12, rebuffing the wishes of Democrats, including President Joe Biden, to move the state into the early weeks of the nominating calendar as a part of elevating more diverse electorates.
Brad Raffensperger said Thursday that the Democrats’ push was “unilateral,” given that national Republicans have set the traditional early slate for 2024: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.
“If you want to get most things done in America, sometimes you have to build some consensus and reach out to both sides of the aisle,” Raffensperger said, arguing that Democrats “never did” reach out, at least “not to me.”
Democrats refute that characterization, pointing to months of lobbying efforts aimed at Raffensperger’s office and considerable discussion of the matter, even if Raffensperger himself avoided direct participation in those talks.
The Democratic National Committee already overhauled its nominating calendar to move South Carolina into its opening slot, while endorsing the idea of Georgia and Michigan moving into the first month of voting. That would lessen the influence of Iowa and New Hampshire, the two overwhelmingly white states that have opened Republican and Democratic nomination battles for decades.
But Raffensperger holds sole power to set Georgia’s primary date, and the secretary said he had no desire to authorize separate party primaries or do anything that would cost a Georgia delegation votes at a national party convention. Both national party committees have promised to dock delegate seats from states that flout their preferred nominating schedules.
A DNC spokesman said the national party had no comment. State Democrats did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Democrats in Atlanta and Washington had expected Raffensperger’s announcement.
It’s another disappointment for Georgia Democrats after losing out on the 2024 national convention. Atlanta was a finalist. Local officials viewed the city as the favorite, but Biden opted for Chicago.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, widely regarded as the state’s most influential Republican, also did not support moving Georgia into the early nominating window. Kemp has no official power over primary dates, but he would have been key to any effort to convince national GOP leaders to reconsider their calendar ahead of 2024.
Now, Republicans and Democrats are headed for considerably different opening weeks for the first time in decades. GOP hopefuls, including former President Donald Trump, already have begun building their campaigns in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Raffensperger’s decision puts Georgia one week after the March 5 Super Tuesday. Raffensperger said waiting for that slot will make Georgia the clear “prize” of that day’s voting because it’s the only large battleground alongside Idaho, Washington and Mississippi.
The differences could be moot for Democrats, with Biden yet to draw heavyweight opponents. Challengers Marianne Williamson and Robert Kennedy Jr. are not expected to threaten the sitting president within his own party.
Republicans have a more crowded field. But the risk for Georgia is that Super Tuesday yields a clear separation for a front-runner. Trump, for example, dominated a Super Tuesday slate in 2016 that included Georgia, emerging from that day’s voting with a clear delegate lead that none of his competitors seriously challenged even as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and others held on for additional primary battles.
Georgia Democrats argued that to guarantee attention from candidates and national media, the state needed to crack the early nominating window.
Regardless of whether Raffensperger ever spoke with any Democratic Party leaders about the issue, key Democrats spoke with Raffensperger aides and Kemp’s representatives in an attempt to garner support for an early Georgia primary. They spent months highlighting the potential economic benefits for the state, trying to coax more support from Republicans. They argued also that the state’s voters and local political figures – of both parties – would benefit from the attention and having a stronger say in national politics, building on Biden’s narrow general election win 2020 and split results in the 2022 governor’s and U.S. Senate contests.
Raffensperger, who is considering running for higher statewide office in 2026, insisted Georgia can still prove its sway.
“If you can win Georgia,” he said, “you will win nationally.”
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2023-05-05T09:48:44+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/politics/ap-politics/georgia-election-chief-denies-democrats-early-2024-primary/
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To enjoy coffee shop-quality beverages at home, you need a milk frother. Frothing milk provides a dense, fluffy foam and an airy, creamy mouthfeel to your coffee. And with the Zulay milk frother, you can froth milk at home easily and affordably with a vibrant flair.
The Zulay milk frother comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns, such as Crystal Quartz, Deep Sea and Fire Red. It regularly costs between $19.99 and $24.99 for different colors, but some models are on sale. For example, you can get it in Midnight Black for $14.97, which is 32% off the list price. An additional 5% coupon on this color brings the price down further to $14. 22 before tax.
This handheld frother whips up creamy milk in seconds. It froths up any milk you prefer, including half and half, creamer, soy, almond, cashew, hazelnut or whole milk. You can also use it to whisk matcha, mix protein shakes and more.
It’s designed to stand up to regular use. The Zulay milk frother won’t rust and has a lifetime guarantee against breakage.
You can clean this item by placing it under hot running water and turning it on. It’s easy to store on the counter near your coffee maker, or you can tuck it inside a drawer.
The Zulay milk frother has more than 57,800 five-star reviews. Overall, it has a 4.6-star rating from over 73,400 users. Customers appreciate that it’s simple to use and cleans up with minimal effort.
“Love this frother, the stand is a bonus.” wrote reviewer Lisa Hager, who shared a photo, “Easy to use and easy to clean. I use it to froth coconut creamer.”
Several customers say they appreciate the Zulay milk frother’s compact size. They also report that the batteries can last a long time.
“Before I bought this frother, I had a very expensive high-end machine,” wrote a reviewer named Eve. “Huge footprint, pain to clean and it died within one year. So I was skeptical about this little gadget, because my daughter has something similar from a different company (a weak little battery eater). But after reading all the glowing reviews for Zulay Kitchen’s frother, I decided it was worth a try. My verdict: it’s a simply terrific little tool! 15 seconds is all it takes to whip up some oat milk for chai or coffee, then a quick rinse and DONE. So easy and it instantly elevates the beverage to something special. Plus, I’ve been using it twice daily for almost 3 months on the first battery and it’s still going strong. Bravo!”
Of course, they love the color choices, as well. The item comes in more than 40 colors, including ombre versions, metallic versions, and ones with copper or rose gold accents.
“It’s easy to clean, doesn’t take too much space,” wrote customer farformosa, who posted a picture. “I also love the fact that it has so many different colors to choose from. I pick the color which is matching my coffee mug!”
The frother has a stainless steel stand and comes with free printable guides. Two AA batteries are required to use the handheld frother, but they are not included.
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2022-09-20T17:10:09+00:00
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kgun9.com
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https://www.kgun9.com/zulay-milk-frother-upgrades-your-lattes
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Partnerships with top institutions move leading candidates into pre-clinical evaluation; platform updates enable discovery of new targets
EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fauna Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering the fields of comparative, computational and translational genomics, is celebrating its fourth birthday this month with the release of Centaur, a knowledge graph that is the first of its kind to visualize the intersection between animal gene expression data and human diseases in one comprehensive map. With Centaur, Fauna Bio is able to more rapidly identify human disease indications and targets to generate new therapeutic solutions for some of the most serious human diseases. Orca is another new update to the Convergence platform, and enables direct comparison of gene expression signatures from naturally disease-resistant species with those from humans. Convergence now leverages genomic analyses across 452 mammal species (65 of which are hibernators), an 86 percent increase from two years ago.
Much of the company's focus is cardiac and pulmonary diseases, where current treatments mainly focus on symptom management rather than treating the underlying condition. Faun1003, a compound discovered through LEO (Fauna Bio's drug prediction module), is being investigated for use in lung injury and pulmonary hypertension. While uniquely differentiated, retrospective analyses of similar compounds show a survival advantage in critical care settings for patients with lung injury that receive this drug, providing additional human support for the target of Faun1003.
Fauna Bio's first neuronal program, Faun264G, looks to improve the survival of human neurons deprived of glucose. A pilot study found knockdown of 264G in-vivo impairs the ability of 13-lined ground squirrels to enter torpor, validating its function. Fauna will continue with expanded in-vivo experiments to understand its role in controlling metabolism this summer. Fauna Bio has also initiated a new discovery program in inflammatory bowel disease, seeking targets to improve epithelial barrier function and reduce immune cell migration. Forty-five percent of compounds predicted for use in IBD by LEO have already been investigated, suggesting strong enrichment for IBD targets. The company has also completed brain cortex and kidney sequencing, with target predictions coming soon.
These updates build on the company's momentum since raising $9M in funding last year. Since then, Fauna has expanded partnerships with leading academic institutions, including the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Monash University in Australia. Both collaborations focus on studying genes from the 13-lined ground squirrel that allow for survival during hibernation under extreme conditions. Monash University will assist in additional pre-clinical testing of Fauna compounds, while UW-O supports the existing colony, additional tissue collections, and in-vivo experiments. Through a new partnership with the University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Fauna will add genes from tenrecs, a second hibernating species, to Fauna Bio's proprietary biobank.
"We continue to see how the power of comparative genomics, and looking outside of our own species, is like building a stronger magnet to help us find that elusive needle in the haystack. By introducing a small amount of the right data and applying it in the right way, we can more quickly identify the real opportunities to make a difference for people suffering from diseases with unmet needs," said Ashley Zehnder, Ph.D., D.V.M, CEO of Fauna Bio. "We've had incredible support from the National Human Genomics Research Institute, the National Institute of Health, our investors, and advisors to continue educating and bringing these programs closer to finding real therapeutic solutions for many of the worst human diseases."
Fauna will be attending the 2022 BIO International Convention in San Diego this week, with Dr. Zehnder speaking on a panel, "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Case Studies in Rare Disease Drug Development," on Wednesday, June 15th, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. PDT. Registration for BIO is required to attend. For more information on Fauna Bio, please visit www.faunabio.com.
Fauna Bio is an end-to-end target and drug discovery platform company and a pioneer in computational, comparative and translational genomics. Fauna Bio is mining the shared genetics between mammals and humans to pinpoint specific genes and pathways that result in disease resistance to some of the most common and deadly human diseases. With a proprietary biobank that includes thousands of tissue samples across multiple species and time points, unparalleled data curation, comparative genomics, machine learning-based target predictions and compound predictions, the Fauna Bio platform identifies extraordinary genes which are highly conserved across species and predicts small molecules that replicate disease resistance to jumpstart human drug development.
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2022-06-14T19:08:10+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/fauna-bios-comparative-genomics-approach-finds-new-compounds-heart-lung-diseases/
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Which Kendra Scott earrings are best?
Looking for a pair of versatile earrings with beautiful gemstones at a reasonable price? Kendra Scott is known for gold earrings that are accessible, comfortable and affordable. The Kendra Scott Sophee Drop Earrings are a great one-tone pair suitable for any occasion.
What to know before you buy Kendra Scott earrings
What Kendra Scott is
Kendra Scott is a company that’s all about family, fashion and philanthropy. It has spent the last two decades creating inspiring, well-made jewelry, from bold statement earrings to subtle, sophisticated studs. While it sells pricier solid gold jewelry, it’s best known for its gold-plated pieces.
Assorted styles
It can be hard to find a pair of gold earrings that’s right for you, but Kendra Scott has a lot of styles — great for picky shoppers who are looking for that perfect piece.
The most popular styles at Kendra Scott include:
- Studs: These are small earrings that rest snugly against the earlobe.
- Drop earrings: These hang below the earlobe and can be long or short, but do not offer much in terms of movement.
- Dangle earrings: Similar to drop earrings, these also hang below the earlobe, but they “dangle” and dance around as the head moves.
- Hoop earrings: These hang off the ear but in a curved circular design. Hoops can be big or small, thick or thin.
- Huggie earrings: These are like hoops, only smaller and thicker. They “hug” the ear, putting the metal in closer contact with the earlobe.
Earring-back types
Kendra Scott uses both open and closed backing types for their earrings. Consider which style you like the look of and what feels most comfortable on your earlobe.
- Closed-back earposts feature a straight point that is put through the earring hole with a push, screw or tube snap backing to keep it in place.
- Other earrings are made with earwire. These have bows of looped wire that slip through the earring hole and hang loose with no added backing. It’s a style most popular with dangle earrings.
Gemstones and crystals
Kendra Scott is known for vibrant, colorful gemstones. In fact, the company was founded because its namesake, Kendra Scott, struggled to find the gemstone colors she wanted at an affordable price.
Earrings at Kendra Scott feature natural gemstones as well as custom colors created by crushing stones and mixing them with metallic powders. In some cases, real or lab-created crystals are worked into the designs.
What to look for in quality Kendra Scott earrings
Gold plating
Some great Kendra Scott earrings are made from brass with gold plating. Gold plating is more affordable than solid gold but still offers a luxurious finish that makes a piece look more high-end. Brass alone can tarnish easily and turn skin green. Gold plating offers protection against signs of excessive wear.
Lightweight feel
Kendra Scott often makes bold earrings with large stones or long designs. These stylistic choices can make earrings feel bulky or heavy as they hang from the lobe. A good pair of Kendra Scott earrings feels lightweight and comfortable, no matter how large the faceted stone looks.
Vibrant colors
Since Kendra Scott is known for bringing beautiful colors to its designs, it’s important that their earrings look fresh and vibrant. Metals shine and stones sparkle, with rich color and detail in each. Kendra Scott frequently uses rose quartz and mother-of-pearl, both of which offer rich tones. It also uses a lot of crystals that are bright and eye-catching.
How much you can expect to spend on Kendra Scott earrings
Most cost $50-$150, but solid gold Kendra Scott earrings with real diamonds can cost up to $450.
Kendra Scott earrings FAQ
What stones are used for Kendra Scott ‘drusy’ earrings?
A. “Drusy” refers to the clustered crystals on a rock surface. Kendra Scott is known for centering these crystalized formations as textured centerpieces in its jewelry.
Do gold-plated earrings tarnish?
A. Gold-plated jewelry can fade or tarnish over time, but it tarnishes less than the metals used beneath it. Kendra Scott usually plates brass in gold, and the gold plating prevents the metal from turning green.
How do you clean gold-plated earrings?
A. Gold-plated earrings are easy to clean. All you have to do is mix a mild liquid soap with warm water and leave your earrings to soak for a few minutes. When that’s done, simply remove them from the mixture and wipe them dry.
What are the best Kendra Scott earrings to buy?
Top Kendra Scott earrings
Kendra Scott Sophee Drop Earrings
What you need to know: These bestselling dainty drop earrings are gold-plated over brass with earwire backs.
What you’ll love: This simple curved design can be paired with any outfit for any occasion. The earrings are large but lightweight. They come in gold, rose gold, gunmetal and rhodium tones.
What you should consider: They hang long.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Top Kendra Scott earrings for the money
Kendra Scott Elle Drop Earrings
What you need to know: These drop earrings feature large stones framed in gold-plated brass with earwire backs.
What you’ll love: A real stone is faceted as the centerpiece for each, available in genuine rose quartz, abalone or mother-of-pearl. They are versatile, with bright, vibrant colors.
What you should consider: They come in gold or silver tones but not rose gold.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Worth checking out
Kendra Scott Faceted Illusion Stone Drop Earrings
What you need to know: These drop earrings feature large glass “illusion stones” faceted in thin gold-plated brass with earwire backs.
What you’ll love: There’s depth and dimension to the colors, especially the black “pyri” stone. Other available colors include an “iridescent oxford” with pinks and yellows as well as a purple stone. They look stunning and are lightweight.
What you should consider: They don’t come in rose gold tones.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
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2022-04-13T09:20:06+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/reviews/br/fashion-accessories-br/jewelry-br/best-kendra-scott-earrings/
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LETTER: Those lying politicians
January 5, 2023 - 9:02 pm
The Democrats are upset that Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., lied about his background. Ironically, Democrats see nothing wrong with a president who claims to be a former truck driver, states that inflation is temporary, claims the Afghanistan withdrawal was a success and says the immigration problem is seasonal. Joe Biden’s list of embellishments would require a full page of this paper.
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2023-01-06T05:44:38+00:00
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reviewjournal.com
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/letter-those-lying-politicians-2707119/
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Friday after Wall Street fell closer to bear territory, China cut a key interest rate and Japanese inflation edged higher.
Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil prices shed more than $1 per barrel.
Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index lost 0.6% on Thursday as rising interest rates, Russia's war on Ukraine and a Chinese economic slowdown added to investor unease. The benchmark is down 18.7% from its January high and close to the 20% decline that defines a bear market.
“This is unlikely to be rock bottom, given the tightening of financial conditions ahead,” said Tan Boon Heng of Mizuho Bank in a report. “Reality may again be harsher than expectations.”
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.2% to 3,134.24 after the Chinese central bank reduced its rate on a five-year loan, which would shore up weak housing sales by cutting mortgage costs. The one-year loan rate that affects commercial borrowers was left unchanged.
That suggests Beijing is “trying to keep easing targeted and that we shouldn’t expect large-scale stimulus,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics in a report.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo jumped 1.3% to 26,742.67 after Japanese consumer inflation rose to 2.5% in April from the previous month's 1.3%. It was the first time since 2008 that inflation was above the central bank's 2% target.
Core inflation, which excludes fresh food and energy, rose to a seven-year high of 2.1% from March's 0.8%. Despite that, economists say the central bank is unlikely to change interest rates due to the weakness of the economy, which contracted in the last quarter.
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 2% to 20,532.39 and the Kospi in Seoul advanced 1.8% to 2,638.28. Sydney's S&P-ASX 200 added 1.1% to 7,139.60.
India's Sensex opened 2.1% higher at 53,920.39. New Zealand and Southeast Asian markets also rose.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell to 3,900.79. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8% to 31,253.13. The Nasdaq slipped 0.3% to 11,388.50.
Investors are watching the Federal Reserve for hints of further interest rate hikes to cool inflation that is running at a four-decade high. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said this week the U.S. central bank might take more aggressive action if price pressures fail to ease.
Traders also are uneasy about China's economy after official data showed factory and consumer activity in April were weaker than forecast after Shanghai and other industrial centers shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks.
U.S. tech stocks fell Thursday, accounting for a big share of the S&P 500's drop.
Cisco Systems slumped 13.7% after the seller of routers and switches cut its profit forecast amid supply chain constraints. Synopsis jumped 10.3% after the software company raised its financial forecasts for the year.
Retailers and other companies that rely on direct consumer spending mostly rose. Amazon added 0.2% and Expedia climbed 5.3%.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost $1.05 to $108.84 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose $2.62 on Thursday to $112.21. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, shed 84 cents to $111.20 per barrel in London. It gained $2.93 the previous session to $112.04.
The dollar edged down to 127.70 yen from Thursday's 127.74 yen. The euro declined to $1.0580 from $1.0598.
Credit: Ahn Young-joon
Credit: Ahn Young-joon
Credit: Ahn Young-joon
Credit: Ahn Young-joon
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2022-05-20T07:09:41+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/asian-stocks-rise-after-wall-st-slips-closer-to-bear-market/4XDYUPVGL5DK7H2X225LGJVSV4/
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:10 Solid Gold-2nd:12 Lucky Charms-3rd:8 Gorgeous George, Race Time: 1:49.27
(1st: 10 Solid Gold, 2nd: 12 Lucky Charms, 3rd: 8 Gorgeous George; Race Time: one: 49.27)
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
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2022-09-06T03:07:29+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Derby-game-17421108.php
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFlex is providing a solution to the nursing-shortage crisis, enabling hospitals to simultaneously save millions of dollars while caring for patients with happier, well-compensated nurses and fully staffed shifts.
ProFlex presents a long-term partnership with healthcare systems that gives the power and control back to the hospitals, which have been overpaying travel-nurse agencies to fill gaps in staffing and patient care. ProFlex helped its launch hospital system in Western New York save more than 30 percent on contingent nursing costs last year, while helping administrators build their own nursing pool, fill shifts, and ultimately reduce dependency on the costly travel-nurse agencies. This allowed for a savings of tens of millions of dollars and the much-needed rebuilding of culture on the nursing floor and stability among staff.
The Covid pandemic took a toll on nursing as a profession, trimming the workforce as nurses burned out or left the field due to extended hours and pressure while making sacrifices in the most challenging conditions. CBS News reported in the fall, "Nurses are considered the backbone of the U.S. health care system, but there's an unprecedented shortage. Travel nurses are a solution, but it comes at the cost of morale and the bottom line because they're offered more money than nurses on staff."
ProFlex offers the nursing pool the opportunity to make a stronger rate while staying aligned with the hospital in their region. ProFlex works with healthcare administrators to determine sustainable rates and best workflow and onboard personnel and marketing technology to reach well-aligned talent.
"I have worked collaboratively with the team that created ProFlex over the last 15 years and they are special because they are nimble, transformational, and care about the long-standing implications of workforce needs on communities and healthcare teams," said Bridgette Wiefling, M.D., Senior Vice president of Clinical Transformation for Highmark Health in Pittsburgh. "I worked collaboratively with them to develop this alternative model for staffing-cost reduction that creates flexibility and leverages health system employee relationships, creating a win-win with instant returns proven to be effective and sustainable."
Before the pandemic travel nurses made up about 5 percent of all floor nurses, but that number is now an average of 25 percent nationally. The New York Times reported travel nurses filling the gaps "were earning salaries ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 a week, up from a weekly average of $1,700 in 2019. Hospitals were in such dire need for nurses, they had to pay whatever rates the agencies demanded."
Travel nurses deserve the same gratitude for the role they played throughout the pandemic, yet the challenge is they come with a hefty price tag, leaving hospitals in financial crisis and the stability and culture on the nursing floor compromised. At times the travel nurse resided in the same town as the hospital, earning far more than their nursing counterparts.
"The job market for healthcare professionals demands a new solution to return power to hospitals," said Lindsay McCutchen, founder of ProFlex's parent company Tallavera. "Controlling talent costs is paramount and we take pride in ProFlex's powerful sourcing capabilities that provide transparency in pricing, market demand, and peer performance."
McCutchen developed the ProFlex model, informed by her experience in staffing the frontlines of healthcare systems for decades. ProFlex is expanding nationwide with the support of The ZLH Group and its CEO Ben Wood.
"Our nurses need to be financially cared for, yet the current landscape of healthcare staffing is unsustainable for hospital systems, all but ensuring profitability for travel-nurse agencies," Wood said. "The ProFlex partnership strives to improve outcomes through improved nurse-to-patient care ratios."
Michael Sorrento, Executive Vice President of The ZLH Group, is guiding the ProFlex expansion. He trained as a nurse and worked for over two decades to bring innovation to healthcare systems.
"It's meaningful to fight for our nurses that have sacrificed so much caring for our neighbors and loved ones," Sorrento said. "Today's nursing crisis has jeopardized the stability, teamwork, and camaraderie on the nursing floor, which impacts quality of care and patient & family experiences. ProFlex serves as an alternate, sustainable solution that not only meets the needs of the C-suite, but also the caregivers that have been heroic when we've needed them the most."
Hospitals and healthcare administrators may contact Michael Sorrento at m.sorrento@proflexmed.com or (888) 740-7015 to learn more about ProFlex.
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2023-03-31T12:28:13+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/31/proflex-is-being-heralded-proven-solution-nursing-crisis-shifts-are-staffed-nurses-are-supported-hospitals-save-millions/
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NAIROBI – The sight of a red bloodstain on Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba's white pantsuit was so startling that a female security guard rushed over to hide it.
It was an accident, Orwoba said. Just before walking into parliament, she looked down to discover that she had been caught unprepared by her monthly period.
For a moment, she considered retreat. But then she thought about how the stigma around menstruation affects Kenyan women and girls and strode into the building. To those who noticed the stain, she explained she was making a statement.
It didn’t last long. Within minutes, colleagues in the senate became so uncomfortable that another female lawmaker petitioned the speaker to ask Orwoba to leave and change her clothes. Male colleagues agreed, calling the issue “taboo and private,” and Orwoba walked out.
Women make up less than a third of Kenya’s senators: 21 of 67.
A male colleague accused her of faking her accident in parliament, to which she replied in a local media interview that “everyone would rather think it's a prank, because if it is a prank then it's acting and that way it doesn’t exist in the real world. Yet our girls are suffering.”
Whether or not Orwoba's menstrual stain was an accident or a stunt, the controversy it has elicited shows the considerable stigma that surrounds women's periods in Kenya and in many African countries.
Orwoba hasn’t been silenced. The incident last month has inspired considerable debate in Kenya about “period shaming” of women and the problem of the lack of access to sanitary pads for schoolgirls and others in many African countries.
Inspired, some of Orwoba’s friends have even paid for a billboard in the capital, Nairobi, that shows her in a white T-shirt with the words “I can do bleeding” — a spirited message against menstrual stigma in the largely conservative country.
In an interview with The Associated Press, the bubbly first-time senator acknowledged that the incident has prompted her to concentrate on drafting a bill calling on the Kenyan government to provide an annual supply of sanitary pads to all schoolgirls and incarcerated women.
“For legislators to feel the urgency of legislating things into law, they must be subjected to the advocacy and the noise,” she said of her public campaign.
The 36-year-old said she has never understood why menstruation is spoken of like a secret. She recalled being excited as a teenager to finally have her first period after being the last among her peers to get the “mark of womanhood.”
“My attitude toward menstruation since then has been open,” said Orwoba, who has warned her teenage son to never shame a girl for having her period.
Studies have shown that menstruation causes widespread absences from school in many African countries by girls who stay home for fear of staining their uniforms.
In 2019, one schoolgirl in Kenya killed herself after a teacher called her dirty and kicked her out of class.
One in 10 African schoolgirls misses school during menstruation, according to a U.N. survey, and many, after lagging behind, eventually drop out.
Official efforts and promises to provide sanitary pads have fallen short. In Kenya, the government increased budget funds to distribute pads to schoolgirls in 2018 but the amount was halved the next year.
Neighboring Tanzania removed taxes on sanitary pads to make them more affordable, but many still find them too expensive because of high production and import costs.
Now Orwoba receives calls from organizations that want to make menstruation products accessible to the poor, including a British firm that wants to put up sanitary pad dispensers in public toilets. Such dispensers for condoms have long been common in public toilets across Kenya as part of national campaigns against HIV.
In recent years, Kenya has seen the introduction of reusable menstruation products like washable pads and silicon cups. But the lack of access to water to clean them in some rural communities has prevented some users from embracing them.
Virginia Mwongeli, 24, sells menstruation cups in Nairobi and thinks Orwoba’s bold move will help end period shaming.
“We need to normalize periods,” she said.
The senator’s decision to walk into parliament with stained pants was “totally acceptable as people need to openly discuss menstruation,” said Lorna Mweu, popularly known as Mamake Bobo, who founded Period Party, an organization that holds an annual event in Kenya to help end stigma.
Orwoba said she longs for the day when accidental period stains will be seen as normal, not shameful. Women and girls are using up valuable sanitary pads by wearing them as a precaution out of anxiety, she said: “That’s a whole pack that you’ve wasted because of the fear of staining your clothes.”
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2023-03-08T08:45:16+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/news/world/2023/03/08/kenyan-senator-campaigns-against-stigma-around-menstruation/
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Father of 2 dies after being hit by vehicle while changing flat tire, family says
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are investigating a deadly collision where a man changing a tire on a highway was killed.
WLBT reports that 27-year-old Robert Hamil died after he was struck by a vehicle while he was changing a flat tire on Thursday.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Ford Focus hit Robert Hamil on Highway 16 in Yazoo County during the overnight hours.
The 27-year-old was the father of two girls and graduated from Mississippi College. He was also the son of Bob Hamil, the owner of Mama Hamil’s, a popular southern restaurant in Madison.
“Helping others was a strong trait of Robert, no matter the need or size of the job,” his obituary read. “The day after the tornado struck Rolling Fork, Robert and Lexie [his wife] loaded up construction equipment. They worked and assisted those in need for 16 hours to aid others.”
Robert Hamil’s family said his funeral is scheduled for next week. It will be held at the First Ridgeland Baptist Church, where the family attends.
No further information was immediately released.
Copyright 2023 WLBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2023-04-01T17:07:16+00:00
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newschannel6now.com
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https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/01/father-2-dies-after-hit-by-vehicle-while-changing-flat-tire-family-says/
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Written by Kevin Luna
Our favorite baking accessories to add to your kitchen
If you’ve recently taken up baking and want to improve your skills, you must get in the kitchen and practice. Baking can be challenging at first, but with the right tools, you can take things to the next level, making things in the kitchen much more manageable.
The BestReviews Testing Lab consists of a group of testers who test various products, such as stand mixers and baking pans. Our testing team has recently analyzed baking containers to determine which ones are the best for elevating your baking game.
Shop this article: Oxo Good Grips 5-Piece Pop Container Set, Progressive Prepworks ProKeeper 6-Piece Container Set and KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer
Testing the best baking containers
There’s a lot that goes into the process of the BestReviews Testing Lab testing a product. It includes unboxing, examining the build, specs and aesthetics, and after that, our testers proceed to set it up if necessary and test it in various scenarios. For example, we tested two baking container sets and analyzed their build quality, how well they contain different foods and the performance of included accessories.
Best baking tools and appliances
Oxo Good Grips 5-Piece Pop Container Set
Airtight storage ensures your baking supplies stay fresh for as long as possible, making this five-piece set a must-buy for any baking enthusiast. Our testing team loves these containers for their easy-press lids that activate an airtight seal as well as their stackable design. They’re easy to clean and available in several sizes.
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Progressive Prepworks ProKeeper 6-Piece Container Set
These storage containers were a big hit in our testing lab thanks to the high-quality build and performance of tools such as the level, terra cotta disk, spout and dusting spoon. They provide an airtight seal, and the hinged lid allows easy refilling. Our testing team also noted that they’re drop-resistant.
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KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer
This mixer has a tilt-head design that makes adding ingredients to the 4.5-quart bowl easy, and you can lock the head while mixing for a secure feel. It has 59 touchpoints around the bowl for superior mixing results and comes with three attachments for mixing various foods.
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Ewfen Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
A good set of measuring cups and spoons is necessary to be a proficient baker and achieve quality results. That makes this set a must-buy, with seven stainless steel nesting cups, seven spoons, seven mini spoons and a leveler. The cups are stackable, and the spoons have removable organizer rings.
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NutriChef Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans
High-quality baking pans like these ones from NutriChef help hold your baked goods in a given shape and condition and ensure top-tier baking results. This set comes with a small, medium and large baking pan, each with a nonstick coating over the surface that allows for easy releasing and prevents warping.
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2023-07-11T14:36:23+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/utensils-tools-br/elevate-your-baking-game-with-these-containers-from-our-testing-lab/
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-07-21T11:44:05+00:00
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upr.org
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https://www.upr.org/2022-07-21/have-hearings-convinced-americans-that-trump-was-singularly-responsible-for-jan-6
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PROVIDENCE — As of Thursday the new temporary 1-mile bike lane on Hope Street had been up and running for more than half of the one-week pilot project. And if you wanted to get a sense of people’s opinions about it, you only had to stand on the sidewalk outside Frog & Toad for a few minutes on a gorgeous fall Thursday afternoon.
Biker after biker (and some pedestrians) rode up to praise the lane’s virtues — its safety, its convenience, the way it connects one part of the city to another.
“It’s an extra layer that helps people participate in the neighborhood more,” said Mel Rainsberger, who lives nearby and was riding on the trail Thursday. Rainsberger doesn’t use a car because of night vision problems.
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Daria Brashear, an avid biker who sometimes gets recognized because of the octopus on her helmet, rode all the way from her home in Edgewood to Frog & Toad — and did so mostly on urban trails or bike lanes, a testament to the city’s fledgling progress.
“I gotta tell you, it feels like living in a real city,” Brashear said.
But also, around the same time, someone drove up in a car, rolled down her window, and said the following:
“I just want to tell someone this is the worst idea ever.”
Opinions about the Hope Street temporary trail are… well, impassioned. And organizers say there’s good that comes out of that.
“Folks seem to feel strongly either way, which means they really love their community — which is wonderful,” Liza Burkin, lead organizer with the Providence Streets Coalition, said in an interview.
The bike lane project — the Hope Street Temporary Trail, advocates call it, a nod both to its impermanence and the fact it can be used for more than just bikes but also scooters, wheelchairs, or pedestrians — is the work of the Providence Streets Coalition and other private groups. The coalition got city permission to put in the lane, but used private funding for it. It includes paint, temporary bollards, and platforms for bus stops, running a mile on the eastern side of Hope Street from Tortilla Flats to Frog & Toad.
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Supporters emphasize that it’s merely a temporary project, running until Saturday. The city doesn’t have the funding or timeline to install it permanently right now, to say nothing of the upcoming change in administrations from Jorge Elorza to Brett Smiley, so even if it proves incredibly popular based on the surveys that are being done right now, it won’t be a full-time reality anytime in the near future.
Still, the pilot project and the resulting debate over it have crystallized the push and pull that often comes with putting in bike infrastructure on city streets long dominated by cars.
A group of merchants on Hope Street opposed even the temporary installation of the bike lane, pointing to traffic and parking concerns. The city did not stop it, and by the middle of the week, some area businesses say their fears have come true.
“I understand the concept they have,” Mohammed Islam, owner of Not Just Snacks and Not Just Spices. “But it doesn’t work in every location. I’m completely against it.”
The Indian restaurant and grocery are just up the street from the northern end of the trail, but it has already affected traffic and business on Hope Street, Islam said, taking away parking and causing delays when, for instance, everyone has to queue up behind a garbage truck that can’t pull to the side. (Supporters of the bike lane say safety should trump a few seconds or minutes of added travel time.) Altogether, the trail takes up 132 parking spots, though not all of them are in the central commercial area and supporters say there’s still plenty of parking on side streets.
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Joanne Vincent, owner of the Tortilla Flats restaurant, said business was a bit lower on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. (They are not open Monday, and Saturday was normal.) She can’t attribute the decline to the bike lanes, she emphasized. But it certainly hasn’t been the case that business has improved since the bike lane went in, she said.
“I have yet to have anyone say, ‘Hey, I rode up on the bike trail and pulled up and I’m here for a drink,’” Vincent said. “But that could still happen.”
Still, the skepticism among business owners isn’t universal. The Frog & Toad shop has embraced the project, giving out free water bottles with any purchases for people who arrive by bike to the Hope Street location.
Owner Asher Schofield said many customers are enthusiastic about the lane, although some people have said it’ll put them out of business and at least one of his delivery drivers raised issues with it. To Schofield, trying to get away from fossil fuel-centric modes of transportation is going to come with some pain points — but is necessary in a time of climate change.
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“I’m leaving a world behind for my kids,” Schofield said. “We as a society are going to have to make some difficult decisions.”
Burkin, the Providence Streets Coalition organizer, said the question of whether the bike lane will ever be permanent on Hope Street is one left to the people in the area. For the apparent small number of people who haven’t made up their minds, they can come out before Saturday afternoon and night when it “turns into a pumpkin again,” Burkin said.
But one thing’s for sure: They’ll try this sort of project again.
“We’ve learned so much in doing it,” Burkin said. “We hope to continue.”
Brian Amaral can be reached at brian.amaral@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @bamaral44.
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2022-10-06T21:22:28+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/06/metro/hope-streets-temporary-bike-lane-met-with-cheers-jeers/
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance upholds its competitive edge in the L&D landscape with the launch of a brand-new community - and the complete rebranding of another.
Following a very busy and exciting first half of 2022 with the launch of three new communities (Go-to-Market Academy, Finance Alliance, and Customer Marketing Alliance), The Alliance continues to scale with the release of its latest community, Competitive Intelligence Alliance.
The competitive intelligence space is evolving. CI is becoming a role of its own, and those responsible for CI must cascade that intel to and throughout the organization.
As the central source of intelligence for CI, Competitive Intelligence Alliance assists those responsible for CI with the necessary insights, resources, and foresight needed to thrive in their role. It's the ultimate hub for anyone who wants to accelerate their career and contribute to an organization's competitive advantage.
The Alliance has also breathed new life into one of its existing communities and unveiled the complete rebranding of B2B Marketing Alliance to Revenue Marketing Alliance.
So, why the rebrand?
In today's world, marketing and sales must support the customer in a holistic, contextual, and helpful way. Revenue marketing roles and practices advocate for this.
However, there's a genuine lack of specific resources for revenue marketing. And, with over 471,000 people with the term 'revenue marketing' in their job title on LinkedIn, there's a clear gap in L&D for roles focused on revenue marketing and everything it entails.
We wanted to change that.
Revenue Marketing Alliance exists to unite, inform, and shape the revenue marketing space by equipping those in revenue marketing roles with the people, information, and platform to succeed in their role.
Revenue Marketing Alliance is the first brand dedicated to elevating and uniting the revenue marketing role, and ensuring that we (and our community members) are always one step ahead of the curve.
Richard King, Founder & CEO of The Alliance, said: "Competitive intelligence is something we've spoken about a lot across all The Alliance brands, but we're really excited to finally give those involved with competitive intelligence the standalone resource it needs - and deserves.
"Revenue Marketing Alliance is another one we're really pumped for. We all know how crucial sales and marketing are to any organization's success, and this community's there to shine a spotlight on that and ensure companies all over the world are nurturing next-generation marketers with a laser-focus on revenue.
"This year's been a crazy for one growth in terms of headcount, products, and communities, and we can't wait to see what's next."
Contact:
Richard King
richard@allienceled.io
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2022-08-04T15:23:58+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/alliance-unveils-new-community-while-breathing-new-lease-life-into-another/
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(WHNT) — In a “whopper” of bad news for Burger King lovers, the fast-food burger chain announced that up to 400 of its locations will be closed by the end of the year.
Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands International (RBI) Inc., which owns Burger King, confirmed the news to Today.com earlier this week, saying the plan is to close between 300 to 400 stores across the nation.
The CEO added, amid the release of the company’s first-quarter report, that hundreds of Burger King locations are closed every year.
Kobza said the company’s focus will now be on working with smaller franchisees and established operators to build or develop existing restaurants.
Officials haven’t said which stores will shut down or when that will happen. Business Insider, however, reported that a couple of major Burger King franchisees have filed for bankruptcy this year, including Illinois-based Toms King in January and Utah-based Meridian Restaurants Unlimited in March. In addition, Restaurant Brands ended an agreement with franchisee EYM King in March after a failure to come to terms.
RBI stated that 124 Burger King locations have already shut down since Jan. 1, leaving less than 7,000 restaurants in the U.S.
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2023-05-05T18:32:35+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/dethroned-burger-king-set-to-close-hundreds-of-restaurants/
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MILES PARKS, HOST:
Air is still hazy in much of the country due to wildfires in Canada, but many workers don't have the option to stay inside. And as NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports, there aren't many federal protections for them.
XIMENA BUSTILLO, BYLINE: The summer's just giving way, and activists are already on the radio to warn farmworkers about the heat.
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JOSE MARTINEZ: (Speaking Spanish).
BUSTILLO: That's Jose Martinez. He's a farmworker in Washington state, telling listeners to watch for signs of heat stress like sweat, nausea and heart palpitations.
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MARTINEZ: (Speaking Spanish).
BUSTILLO: Two years ago, during a heat dome in the Northwest, farmworkers died from the heat. After that, Washington mandated strict rules for additional breaks, shade and water for workers. At the federal level, there are a few protections, but the Biden administration is trying to fix that.
DOUG PARKER: Addressing heat illness is one of our top priorities.
BUSTILLO: That's Doug Parker, who leads the federal agency for Workplace Safety and Health.
PARKER: So many workers who are disproportionately affected by heat are low-wage workers who have jobs outside. They're often immigrant workers, workers of color.
BUSTILLO: And now states like Texas and Louisiana are experiencing record-breaking heat. Parker is starting to get reports about worker fatalities.
PARKER: I've had a couple of them come into my inbox in the last week, sadly.
BUSTILLO: Parker says employers should be providing similar protections like those in Washington for workers from the heat. There are also air quality alerts in northern parts of the country such as Illinois, New Jersey and New York. And workers have needed to adjust. The New York Farm Bureau is turning to bilingual posters to show workers ways to protect themselves like wearing a mask properly. Steve Ammerman is the communications director.
STEVE AMMERMAN: We definitely are encouraging everyone to take the necessary precautions, to make sure that they stay as safe as possible.
BUSTILLO: Officials are urging people to stay inside, but farmworkers often don't have that option. The federal government is currently not considering a smoke rule. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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2023-07-01T23:09:16+00:00
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publicradioeast.org
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https://www.publicradioeast.org/2023-07-01/the-federal-government-wants-to-protect-people-who-work-outdoors-from-heat
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Casper Man Arrested for Two Aggravated Assault and Battery Charges
A Casper man appeared in Natrona County Circuit Court for an Initial Appearance today.
Peter Longoria, 32, heard two charges from Judge Michael Patchen: two aggravated assault and battery charges, both are felonies punishable by up to ten years imprisonment.
Court documents say the incident occured on February 21st at around 5:00 p.m. in Taylor's Sports Bar.
Witnesses claim Longoria entered the bar from the North side, ran up to the alleged victim, and hit him in the back of the head three times with a rubber coated pipe--also known as a "slapjack."
Investigating officers followed up with the alleged victim at Wyoming Medical Center; he corroborated the witnesses' statements.
Officers noted that the victim had dried blood along the left side of his face and appeared to be in immense pain; they measured a 1.5" long by 3/4" wide laceration on the back of his head. The interview was cut short so WMC center staff could perform an MRI to assess the severity of the injuries.
After the alleged victim was released from the hospital, officers could see at least four staples that were used to close the wound.
In today's hearing, Assistant District Attorney Sam Forshner advised the judge set bond at $50,000 cash or surety.
Forshner explaind that Longoria has an extensive criminal history; Longoria was on probation for a third or subsequent charge of domestic battery and assault at the time of the arrest.
Patchen agreed.
Longoria will have a preliminary hearing in ten days if he does not bond out, in twenty if he does.
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2023-03-03T00:55:42+00:00
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k2radio.com
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https://k2radio.com/casper-man-arrested-for-two-aggravated-assault-and-battery-charges/
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HOUSTON (KIAH) — One of the greatest players in the brief history of the Houston Texans will be honored as J.J. Watt will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in October, the team announced on Monday.
Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year playing defensive end, will join his former teammate Andre Johnson and late owner Bob McNair in the Ring of Honor on Sunday, Oct. 1, when the Texans host the Pittsburgh Steelers. His brother, T.J. Watt, is a key player on the Steelers’ defense.
Watt became one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL in the 2010s with 101 career sacks with the Texans, a franchise record and the second most in the league in that span of time. He also had 172 tackles for loss, the most in the NFL since they became an official statistic.
That allowed Watt to become a three-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2012, 2014 and 2015, along with five Pro Bowl selections and five first-team All-Pro picks.
Watt was the 11th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft from the University of Wisconsin and spent 10 seasons in Houston before leaving to play two more seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before announcing his retirement at the end of last season.
But Watt’s big impact to the city of Houston came in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, when he raised over $41 million to help those in need after the storm. For that, he was named the 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
While at Wisconsin, Watt started the Justin J. Watt Foundation in 2010 out of a desire to help underserved kids. His personal motto of “Dream Big, Work Hard” culminated into a mission that he has used to impact communities all over the country.
The McNair family statement is as follows:
“We are so excited to have J.J. Watt join the Ring of Honor as our third member. Everybody knows how much J.J. means to our family, the Texans organization and the entire City of Houston. He is one of the most dominant players in NFL history and he created a unique and irreplaceable bond with our fans. J.J. has always kept a special place in Houston’s heart and we’re thrilled to welcome him back. On the behalf of the entire organization, we can’t wait to give J.J. and his family the celebration he deserves on October 1st.”
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2023-06-12T18:12:33+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/j-j-watt-to-be-inducted-into-the-houston-texans-ring-of-honor-on-oct-1/
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that expands the state's school voucher program to every student.
DeSantis signed the bill during a news conference at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami.
The bill removes income-eligibility requirements that were part of the previous programs and makes all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers.
Students are eligible to receive vouchers if they are “a resident of this state” and “eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12” in a public school.
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The bill includes a tiered “priority” system for students to receive vouchers. Students whose household incomes are less than 185% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $51,000 for a family of four, get first priority. Next are students whose family incomes are from 185% of the poverty level to 400% of the poverty level, which is about $111,000 for a family of four.
The Republican-controlled Florida Senate passed the measure last week amid criticism from Democrats, who characterizing it as a potential handout for wealthy people who would seek the vouchers.
Supporters, however, said the bill will drive up competition among schools, provide parents with options and ultimately raise the quality of education.
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2023-03-27T15:36:59+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/gov-ron-desantis-signs-bill-to-expand-florida-school-voucher-program/3001952/
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The Change Collective will empower emerging leaders to bring people together, bridge divides and solve problems in Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI and Jackson, MS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Civic Nation released a video message from President Barack Obama launching the organization's latest initiative, the Change Collective, a new leadership community created to connect, elevate and train local changemakers across the country. The Change Collective's vision is to reinvent civic life for the 21st century by investing in and supporting the next generation of emerging leaders who are bridging divides and driving change in their communities. Members of the Change Collective will have access to training opportunities, leadership development and a wide network of mentors both locally and nationally.
Only half of U.S. adults consider themselves civically engaged, and these numbers are even lower for people with low incomes and those who do not have a college degree. The Change Collective will combat this issue by preparing the next generation of local leaders to build a more equitable, welcoming and inclusive democracy.
"It's a way to bring emerging leaders from different identities and backgrounds together, and help them build relationships and solve problems in their communities," said President Barack Obama. "Because real change happens one person, one community, one connection at a time. And we all need to learn how to better work with folks who have different backgrounds and beliefs."
"We do not have to accept political polarization and disconnection as the norm," said Kalisha Dessources Figures, Senior Fellow at Civic Nation who will lead the new initiative's work. "By focusing on building bridges and embracing difference as a source of strength, the Change Collective will build a bench of local leaders working to make our communities more durable and better connected."
The Change Collective will be housed at Civic Nation, a nonpartisan nonprofit with a mission to build a more inclusive and equitable America. The leadership community will launch a pilot program in three cities – Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI and Jackson, MS – and expand to additional locations in the years ahead. Each place-based cohort will include 25 leaders representing a range of identities, backgrounds and ideologies. Participants will receive a series of leadership development trainings to learn how to engage and organize members of their community, public officials and institutions before launching a neighborhood-based civic action project.
Applications are now open. To learn more about the Change Collective and apply to be a part of the community, visit change-collective.org.
To support the growth of the initiative and advise on the curriculum and learning that will anchor programming, the Change Collective has brought together a dynamic 12-person advisory council of leading experts, academics and practitioners. Members include: John Bridgeland, More Perfect, Former Director of the Domestic Policy Council; Xavier de Souza Briggs, Brookings Institution; Alejandra Ceja, Panasonic North America; Awenate Cobbina, Bedrock Manufacturing Company; Ben Davis, the Wend Collective; Hahrie Han, SNF Agora Institute; Krysta Harden, U.S. Dairy Export Council; Holly Kuzmich, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Former Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute; Michele Jawando, Omidyar Network; Nancy-Ann DeParle, Consonance Capital Partners, Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff; Jamie Merisotis, Lumina Foundation; and Sanjiv Rao, Race Forward.
Watch President Obama's full video message here. A full transcript of the video is included below.
FULL TRANSCRIPT
Our country is changing. But I still believe there is more that unites us than divides us.
And that's because I believe in the power of community.
Our physical communities – from neighborhoods and schools to offices and churches – bring us together.
And they give us a reason to work together, even when we don't always see eye-to-eye on everything.
That's why I'm excited to share the launch of the Change Collective – an initiative that will develop, connect and elevate changemakers across the country who are already working to strengthen their communities.
It's a way to bring emerging leaders from different identities and backgrounds together, and help them build relationships and solve problems in their communities.
Because real change happens one person, one community, one connection at a time. And the best time to start is right now.
ABOUT the Change Collective:
The Change Collective is a dynamic leadership community, housed at Civic Nation, created to train, connect and elevate local changemakers in communities across the country. The vision of the collective is to reinvent civic life to represent today's reality. Change Collective members are emerging leaders rooted in their communities and ready to apply their skills and community connections to advance the collective good. Members of the Change Collective will have access to training opportunities, leadership development, and a wide network of mentors both locally and nationally. Learn more here.
ABOUT Civic Nation:
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation's most pressing social challenges. Seven initiatives are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, United State of Women, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, End Rape On Campus, It's On Us, We The Action and the Change Collective. Learn more here.
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2023-02-28T15:34:15+00:00
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It's been four years since Spain's construction-fueled economy collapsed, leaving 57 percent of young Spaniards out of work. Noisy protesters occupy Madrid's streets every weekend, demanding jobs and an end to punishing austerity.
But there is another, voiceless victim of the country's economic crash: Spanish horses.
They once carried the conquistadores into battle in the Americas. Spanish purebred horses have long been the choice breed for royal equestrians across Europe and for cowboys in Hollywood films. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Spanish construction barons began buying up horses, a status symbol for newly minted millionaires in Spain's heady boom years.
José Manuel was one of them. Ten years ago he bought a ranch in eastern Spain and started filling it with so-called PREs (pura raza españolas), Spanish purebred horses. NPR found him in the classified ads. He's trying to sell his horses now.
"I've got five horses left. I used to have more," he says. "I was never a horse expert. I just liked riding, and everyone was buying up horses back then. But I don't ride them anymore."
He has put his prized horses up for sale for a fraction of what he paid for them.
"This one horse, around seven years ago, was worth $40,000. But not anymore," Manuel says. "Now he's worth less than half, around $17,000. Prices have fallen so much. These are tough times."
Adopting Horses
In Spain it can cost about $400 a month to house and feed a horse and pay veterinary bills. Manuel has five. He won't say what he'll do if he's unable to find a buyer.
But last year, more than 70,000 Spanish horses were sent to slaughterhouses, more than twice the annual average before the country's economy tanked. Some of those are exported to France and Italy, where there's less of a stigma against eating horse meat than in Spain. But others erroneously ended up in the food supply, sparking scandal last year.
Concordia Márquez tries to save horses from that fate. She runs a shelter in southern Spain, just outside Malaga, called CYD Santa Maria. It adopts horses that might otherwise end up in the food supply.
"What we call the PREs, the pure Andalusian breed, was for ages an expensive horse and very difficult to find," Márquez says. "But the problem is, the owners — the good breeders — prefer to send those horses to the slaughterhouse than to devalue the price."
Márquez offers them another option: donate the horses to her ranch, where she'll take care of them for free. The facility survives on donations. As she talks, she strokes the nose of a horse named Teide, whom she rescued.
"This is a PRE. I found him abandoned, and we adopted him here. He's got a problem in his hind legs, but he's very beautiful, a stallion," Márquez says.
She found him on a massive ranch filled with animals, abandoned in 2010 by its bankrupt owner.
"When we arrived there that day with the police, we found skeletons everywhere — horses, dogs, cats, ponies. It was amazing," she says. "He survived with another 10 horses, all really skinny. But we couldn't save 50 or 60 other horses who died there."
Experts say that while tens of thousands of Spanish horses are sent to the slaughter, untold thousands more may be shot by their owners, or freed and left to starve. There are no records for horses who perish outside slaughterhouses or veterinary clinics.
For The Love — Or Not — Of Horses
Driving across southern Spain, you can see horses grazing lazily next to the road. It's unclear who owns them.
"If you pay attention, you're going to see that they are completely alone," says Virginia Solera García, Márquez's sister. "They don't have water, and they don't have shelter if it rains or it's really sunny. They appear in the middle of the roads here in Andalusia, all the time."
Solera also works at CYD Santa Maria, helping to rescue those horses from the roadside. She says the economic crash has exposed a dark side to a longtime Spanish tradition.
"It's true that here in Spain, there is long history of loving horses. But now, because of my experience, I realize it's not really about loving horses," she says. "Some people want to have a horse because it's something luxurious, that you can show to your friends and say, 'Yay, I have horses because I'm rich, and I'm an important person.' "
These days, the number of Spaniards who can still say that has dwindled. And many of their horses are now here, in this stable, being cared for by these two sisters.
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2022-08-20T20:50:09+00:00
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — When one of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz ’s dogs died after eating a poisonous toad, he began a rampage against the amphibians, a former neighbor testified Wednesday, adding that Cruz’s temper was so volatile he never should have been allowed to own a gun or other weapons.
Paul Gold, who lived next door to the Cruz family when the future mass killer was 10 to 12 years old, told jurors he knew Cruz had psychological problems from their first meeting, when neighborhood children visited his home to play with his daughter and stepson. While he that showing them how to play pool, he shot the cue ball into the other balls on the break and the loud bang “freaked out” Cruz.
“He went and sat on the couch, holding his ears and moving up and down in a strange way. ... He may have screamed a little,” said Gold, who moved away in 2011, seven years before Cruz murdered 14 students and three staff members at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. He went on to describe numerous times he witnessed Cruz erupt in anger and then apologize after calming down.
Under intense cross-examination, prosecutor Jeff Marcus asked Gold if Cruz had any problems with loud noises when he fired 139 shots inside a classroom building. After Cruz's lawyers vehemently objected, Marcus rephrased the question and asked if firing that many shots would have been loud.
“Absolutely,” Gold replied.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October. The trial before the seven-man, five-woman jury will determine whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole. The jury must be unanimous to impose a death sentence.
His public defenders are in their second week of presenting testimony about Cruz’s troubled life — from his birth to a crack-addicted, hard-drinking prostitute who put him up for adoption to a childhood fraught with emotional and psychological problems that witnesses said were never adequately addressed.
Their defense strategy is aimed at counteracting the emotional, gruesome and graphic evidence and testimony the prosecution presented over three weeks as it laid out the killings and how Cruz planned the attack.
Gold met Cruz after moving in with his then-fiancee Rocxanne Deschamps, who lived next door to Cruz; Cruz's widowed mother, Lynda, who was Deschamps' close friend; and Cruz's younger half-brother, Zachary.
Gold, like previous witnesses, said Cruz was a “strange” child who had difficulty making friends and was picked on by his brother, who had grown bigger and stronger. He said Cruz would become fixated on subjects, recalling he once had a yearlong obsession with penguins.
“That was all he would talk about," Gold testified.
He remembered several occasions where Cruz erupted in violence. For example, Cruz got mad at him and began hitting a motorcycle trailer he owned with a golf club.
“It was just bizarre how angry he would become, how volatile. It was very concerning to watch. It was not normal behavior for a child,” Gold said.
But after Cruz calmed down on that occasion and others, he would apologize profusely.
“It was like another person had done it. But then he would do it again," Gold said.
He said Cruz was close to his family's dogs and when one died after eating a poisonous toad, Cruz “went on a killing spree” against the amphibians.
“He tried to kill every toad in the neighborhood,” Gold said.
He said it wasn't until after the massacre that he learned Cruz owned several firearms.
“He was not the type of person who should have owned any type of weapon,” Gold said.
Gold, Deschamps and their family eventually moved away and then the couple broke up and got into a nasty custody battle over their youngest son. Gold also developed a rift with the Cruz family after he believed Zachary stole a computer.
After Lynda Cruz died less than four months before the massacre, Cruz and his brother lived with Deschamps for about a month.
During his cross-examination, prosecutor Marcus attacked Gold's credibility, accusing him of offering to hire Cruz an attorney to sue Deschamps before the shooting, which Gold denied.
Gold also denied that he wanted to make a movie about Cruz's life. That prompted Marcus to play a recording of a jailhouse call in which Gold told Cruz that a movie producer he knows suggested he make such a film. Cruz said he didn't want that, but Marcus accused Gold of trying to profit off his relationship with the killer.
“Any exploitation of this would be terrible,” Gold responded.
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AP Writer Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale contributed to this report.
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2022-08-31T23:23:17+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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UPDATE: Power restored to thousands in SW Rochester
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Residents in Southwest Rochester have their power back after a brief outage Monday morning.
According to Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), the outage was first reported at 9:41 a.m.
This affected the area south of Mayowood Road going south to the Rochester International Airport, between Highway 63 South and Bamber Valley Road.
Nearly 2,300 customers were in the dark for about an hour before it was restored.
RPU is investigating what caused this outage.
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2022-07-04T17:01:36+00:00
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https://www.kttc.com/2022/07/04/thousands-without-power-sw-rochester/
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Joey Gallo knows that he doesn’t have the biggest fan base in the Bronx.
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But what the former New York Yankees outfielder did not expect was to be met with boos at Citi Field from Mets fans.
He was perplexed by this reaction. Here’s what he told the Los Angeles Times:
“I mean, I didn’t even play for the Mets, so I don’t know why the ... they’re booing me,” Gallo said. “I don’t know. Yeah, New York. They boo a lot of people, though.”
After struggling as a Yankee, Gallo was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline in exchange for minor-league pitcher Clayton Beeter.
Gallo hit 12 home runs in 82 games this season with the Yankees but struck out 106 times.
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When he first went over to the Dodgers, Gallo blasted 3 home runs in his first 14 plate appearances, suggesting a turnaround. However, he has since fallen into a 0-16 slump. But, whether Gallo has anything to do with it or not, the fact of the matter is that the Dodgers have been significantly more successful than the Yankees since the trade deadline. The Dodgers were 22-6 in August while the Yankees posted a 10-18 record.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.
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2022-09-02T16:20:35+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/yankees/2022/09/mets-fans-booed-dodgers-joey-gallo-heres-how-ex-yankees-of-reacted.html
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