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Rapidly Expanding Italian Ice Franchise Remains a Frozen Force in the QSR Dessert Space as both a Top Franchise and a Top Franchise for Veterans
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeremiah's Italian Ice – the hottest brand in the frozen dessert category – is pleased to announce a multitude of new company initiatives, awards and achievements as they close out Q3 2022.
Jeremiah's was recently recognized by Entrepreneur as part of its Top 150 Franchises for Veterans and was also recently named to the Franchise Times Top 500 List for 2022. Additionally, the brand has successfully opened 30 new locations this year, increasing its total units by 50% in the last 9 months and reaching its 90th open location just last month. This includes opening the brand's first locations in new states such as Colorado, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
In the coming months, Jeremiah's also anticipates the opening of its 100th location and entry into yet another state, for a total increase in units of 300+% since it first began franchising in 2019. Jeremiah's Italian Ice looks to continue riding this momentum well into next year.
"At Jeremiah's, it's our goal every step of the way to create smiles and bring joy to each new community that we enter," said Nicole DiPietro, Vice President of Jeremiah's Italian Ice. "We do this by giving back to those local communities through initiatives like our Treat Your Teachers campaign and rewarding community role models who, like our brand, live life to the coolest!"
The Jeremiah's Teacher Recognition Campaign was created to give back to role models in local communities where the brand operates and encourages its local communities to nominate a teacher, or coach, that has inspired them to "LIVE LIFE TO THE COOLEST®." One teacher, or coach, will be selected from the pool of submissions tied to each location, which in the end will be recognizing 80+ teachers across the country. The winners will be selected by Oct. 7 and will each receive Free Ice for A Year (1 free treat per week). The class, or team, who submitted the individual will win an Italian Ice Party which includes 30 pre-packed Jeremiah's Italian Ices.
"Anyone who knows our brand recognizes our efforts to stay continuously engaged in communities where we operate," said Jeremy Litwack, CEO and Founder of Jeremiah's Italian Ice. "Despite our recent unprecedented growth into new markets, it's a priority to maintain that same culture of local involvement we've come to be known for. We believe that company initiatives that focus on spotlighting role models within our communities make everyone surrounding our brand feel more valued for their hard work."
This Fall, Jeremiah's will be rolling out its seasonal Fall "Flavorites" line of limited time flavors. The much-anticipated Pumpkin Pie Italian Ice will launch in stores Oct. 1. Additionally, the brand will be launching the new "Freaky Flavorites" line-up on Oct. 7 in celebration of the upcoming spooky season. Jeremiah's fans are encouraged to try these Halloween inspired flavors before they're gone on Oct. 31.
To learn more about Jeremiah's Italian Ice, or its franchise opportunities, please visit: https://jeremiahsfranchise.com/.
About Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Founded in 1996 and franchising since 2019, Jeremiah's Italian Ice has come to be known not only for its superior frozen treats, but also for its outstanding customer service, community involvement, and an exciting brand image that exudes the Jeremiah's motto - LIVE LIFE TO THE COOLEST®. Focused on delivering flavorful experiences to each and every guest, Jeremiah's is committed to serving its vibrant, flavorful treats up with a smile in a lively environment. With 90 locations throughout Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas, Jeremiah's is offering franchises across the Southern United States. To help guide the brand's rapid expansion, Jeremiah's Italian Ice has partnered with Pivotal Growth Partners – a team of franchising veterans who've led some of the top brands in foodservice to award-winning growth. For more information about Jeremiah's franchise opportunity, visit https://jeremiahsfranchise.com/
About Pivotal Growth Partners
Pivotal Growth Partners (PGP) is a full-service Growth & Development Firm with an unparalleled track record of success in growing franchise brands. The experienced team at PGP has awarded & developed more than 5000 franchised businesses across the US and internationally, working with startups and some of the world's largest companies. With a combined 50+ years of experience and a network of growth and development partners, Pivotal Growth Partners creates value, growing small, regional companies into nationally acclaimed brands. PGP deploys proven processes and systems to effectively grow a business, by creating a "Results Focused" Franchise Growth & Support Culture within its brands. For more information, visit www.pivotalgrowthpartners.com.
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2022-10-04T20:47:08+00:00
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/04/jeremiahs-italian-ice-continues-hot-streak-q3-2022/
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NEW YORK (AP) — After the deadly collapse of a parking structure in lower Manhattan, New York City building officials swept through dozens of parking garages and ordered four of them to immediately shutter because of structural defects that “deteriorated to the point where they were now posing an immediate threat to public safety.”
Two of the parking garages have apartments above them — a 25-story high-rise in downtown Manhattan and an eight-story building in Chinatown — but officials said the residential areas appear to be in no danger. City officials directed the owners of the parking facilities to make immediate repairs to corroded concrete and other damage.
Inspections were launched soon after a three-story stand-alone parking structure, about a century old, imploded into shards of concrete and twisted metal on April 18, crushing to death its manager.
“This work was done in the interest of public safety, and out of an abundance of caution,” said Department of Buildings spokesperson Andrew Rudansky. “During our sweep of 78 parking structures, we found four locations where structural concerns necessitated areas of the buildings to be immediately vacated,” he said.
The city last year began mandating that parking structures be inspected by owners at least once every six years. The first wave of garages, located from the southern tip of Manhattan to the lower Central Park area, have until the end of the year to complete initial inspections.
The structure that collapsed earlier this month had not yet completed its required inspection, city officials said.
Why it collapsed is still under investigation but the building had been previously cited for various structural defects, including signs of corrosion in concrete called “spalling.”
Two decades ago, city inspectors cited the property owner for failing to properly maintain the building, finding at the time that there were “cracks and defects” in the concrete. A more recent inspection in the fall of 2013 showed no further structural issues, building officials said.
The garage, a few blocks from City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge, caved in just as the first trickles of patrons were beginning to return to the garage after work. The collapse shook nearby buildings and terrified people who described the sound of the falling structure as a massive explosion and compared the experience to a violent earthquake.
Enterprise Ann Parking, which operated the garage on Ann Street, said it was cooperating with authorities on the probe. Inspectors have since visited 17 parking garages managed by the same company, as well as 61 additional buildings with parking garages that had open structural citations. They found four properties with structural damage in the parking garages where the damage was so bad, the city issued vacate orders to at least parts of the structures.
Underneath the 25-story building in lower Manhattan, inspectors found concrete slabs “extensively corroded, with spalled concrete on the underside of two-floor slab ceilings.” As a result, more than half of the garage is now off-limits and its operators ordered to provide protected pathways in those places.
But engineers found no need to vacate any residential areas of the building.
Similarly, building officials said residents could stay put in a Chinatown apartment building despite finding “numerous severely deteriorated and rusted steel beams, with excessive cracked and spalling concrete piers.”
A two-story parking structure in Brooklyn was in such disrepair, the city said, that it ordered the shuttering of the entire structure. Another two-story structure in the borough was partially closed because of extensively corroded beams and deteriorated vehicle ramps.
The four buildings can’t reopen until repairs are made and pass inspection.
Because inspections of parking garages continue, officials said there could be more enforcement action to come.
Meanwhile, crews continue clearing debris from the fallen structure. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had opened an investigation into the collapse. An initial investigation by the building department noted that all three floors of the garage partially or completely collapsed. The garage’s rear wall partially collapsed, and the front facade bulged.
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2023-04-30T01:19:48+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/ny-building-officials-close-4-garages-say-they-are-threat-to-public-safety/
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Funding Will Benefit Down Syndrome, Music Therapy, and Behavioral Health Programs
PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This significant contribution will support the establishment of the Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center, the addition of a new music therapist and endowed funds for the hospital's music therapy program, and behavioral health resources.
"The positions and programs we have decided to support hold special meaning for me and my family," said Bob Pietrandrea. "Our gift to the Down Syndrome Center is made in honor of our amazing nephew, Adam, who has Down syndrome. I decided to dedicate our gift to Music Therapy to my wife, Chris, who has a profound love and talent for music."
The Down Syndrome Center provides a system of medical expertise, support, and information so that children and adults with Down syndrome can lead healthy and productive lives, and their families have the tools they need to guide their children along the journey from birth through adulthood. The establishment of an Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center will position the Down Syndrome Center with medical leadership, strategic planning, and dedicated time to continue their mission of providing patient and family-centered care to individuals with Down syndrome throughout their lifespan.
Music therapists with Creative and Expressive Arts Therapy (CEAT) work with patients and families of all ages, helping meet social, emotional, physical, and physiological goals. With the addition of a new music therapist position and endowed funds, UPMC Children's will be able to increase the frequency and scope of services offered, ensuring more patients can experience the many services and benefits that music therapy provides, including helping cope with grief and loss, staying calm during tests and treatments, decreasing pain and fear while in the hospital, and many others.
UPMC Children's is focused on caring for the whole child, integrating care by treating their mental health along with their physical health. The demand and urgency for coordinated pediatric mental health services continues to rise. With increased funding and resources, UPMC Children's is able to support the behavioral health needs of pediatric patients.
"Philanthropy empowers UPMC Children's to go above and beyond in the care we provide to our children and families," said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children's. "Additionally, the endowed part of their gift will provide sustainable funding to fuel many of these programs in perpetuity, impacting future generations of patients and their families. We could not be more thankful for their support."
Robert Pietrandrea, President of Railroad Development Corporation, serves on the UPMC Children's Foundation Board of Trustees.
"We are immensely grateful to Bob and Chris Pietrandrea for this generous gift, and for how thoughtfully they approach their philanthropy so that it has the greatest impact possible," said Rachel Petrucelli, president, UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. "This family's passion for making a difference is deeply appreciated, and their gift is going to touch the lives of countless children, families, and staff at UPMC Children's."
About UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation: UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being a world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
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Mobile: 412-552-7448
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2022-07-06T15:17:24+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/robert-christine-j-pietrandrea-donate-25-million-upmc-childrens/
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It takes a lot of people to help one artist get out of Afghanistan safely.
Ahmad Fanoos is a well-known singer in Afghanistan. Before the Taliban took over, he was a judge and performer on an American Idol-style show called Afghan Star.
The Taliban has banned music across the country. At first, Fanoos didn't leave his home. Then, he says, he received a threatening letter from the Taliban, accusing him and his family members for being infidels for making music. His wife and 18-year-old son Mehran, a violinist, had gone to India. Another son, 25-year-old pianist Elham Fanoos, was in New York.
Worried about his father, Elham asked Lesley Rosenthal, the COO of The Juilliard School, if she could help her father. "And she really activated her contacts," Elham tells NPR.
Rosenthal found out that the TV Network behind Afghan Star was partly owned by the Fox Corporation. She reached out to the network, "and they were able to evacuate him and my sister with her family with some of the Fox journalists," says Elham.
In late October 2021, the elder Fanoos made it to New York. It was the first time he'd seen Elham in five years. The organization Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI) helped Fanoos find housing and a job teaching at The New School. Last year, Mehran was given a full scholarship to study music at Indiana University.
After years apart, Ahmad Fanoos and his sons performed together for the first time last May.
Speaking in Dari, Ahmad Fanoos says he's grateful to all of the people who helped him and his family flee Afghanistan. But he's concerned about the musicians in his band that he left behind.
"He knew them for over 20 years," Elham translates, "They were like basically brothers and now he's apart from them."
Fanoos says none of them have been able to leave.
According to AFI, some 3,000 artists have asked the organization to help them leave Afghanistan or neighboring countries to which they've fled.
"The arts are a special profession in Afghanistan. You are inherently at risk by being an artist," says Sanjay Sethi, an immigration lawyer and Co-Executive Director of AFI. The stories they're hearing are "harrowing," says another AFI Co-Executive Director, Ashley Tucker.
"Beatings or raids on their homes or their instruments being taken or burned," Tucker explains. "We continue to hear stories from the artists who are still desperately trying to get out."
The Fanoos family hopes their upcoming U.S. concert tour, under the name The Heart of Afghanistan, will help draw attention to the plight of their fellow artists and show American audiences a "positive side" and a "new face" of Afghanistan.
Their music is a kind of intersection between East and West, blending the tabla drum, harmonium, piano and violin. The group performs at Lincoln Center's GlobalFEST in New York this weekend.
Meantime, Elham and Mehran's mother and Ahmad Fanoos' wife is still trying to leave India. She has never seen the three of them perform together.
"That's one of her dreams, to see all of us on a stage together, live, and to be there," he says. "That's going to be something special. I'm sure she will cry."
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2022-07-29T19:34:46+00:00
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upr.org
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https://www.upr.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-29/thousands-of-afghan-artists-are-still-trying-to-flee-the-taliban
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- With IP3 token IEO on FTX exchange, CRIPCO launches IP-based blockchain and NFT business
- Investments secured from global blockchain venture capitals such as FTX Ventures, SOLANA Ventures, and DAO's inclusion of IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS), NAVER Z (ZEPETO) and street fashion legend Hiroshi Fujiwara, demonstrate the company's growth potential
- CRIPCO presents 'IP 3.0 Hub' vision where anyone can own and monetize IP-based content in the NFT marketplace
SEOUL, South Korea, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global blockchain and NFT company CRIPCO has announced that it will list its native IP3 token on leading global cryptocurrency exchange FTX, as part of an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) starting on July 8, 2022.
The FTX listing will enable CRIPCO to establish a blockchain and NFT business based on intellectual property (IP) by using its own NFT marketplace and platform, to maximize NFT usage while building its own ecosystem. This will provide a gateway for entertainment or IP companies as well as individuals to start their own IP-based digital content businesses, including those related to NFTs.
In this approach, CRIPCO is presenting its 'IP 3.0 Hub' initiative, a brand-new structure tailored to the Web 3.0 era, where everyone becomes a consumer and provider of IP that organically creates, utilizes, and monetizes their creations with the community. It invites global players to engage in NFT and metaverse spaces, while propelling CRIPCO to the forefront of the blockchain-NFT space.
CRIPCO's vision to build an ecosystem where anyone can easily create, consume, and monetize using various IPs and NFTs has led to investments from leading global blockchain venture capitals such as FTX Ventures and SOLANA Ventures. Major corporations from various fields, renowned artists, and other influential members across industries are also participating in the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), recognizing CRIPCO's growth potential. Participants include IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS), street fashion legend Hiroshi Fujiwara, Marciano MMG, NAVER Z (ZEPETO), Edison Chen, KB (Kyubum Lee), and James Fauntleroy.
With a DAO governance model transparently selecting diverse and attractive IPs, a marketplace for realizing and growing NFT businesses, and its own native IP3 currency for purchasing goods and NFTs, CRIPCO is determined to successfully establish itself in the market, and the FTX listing is expected to be the first step towards achieving this vision.
"By listing our IP3 token on the globally recognized FTX exchange, we are expanding the CRIPCO ecosystem for everyone to participate in," said Kimberly Hyunkew Lee, CEO of CRIPCO. "This will enable the opportunity to collaborate with many global IPs and brands and will create a new IP-based NFT business model."
"Our decision to partner with CRIPCO is based on our belief that it will be a strategic player in the global NFT market, with its unique IPs and popular user adoptions. CRIPCO is set to lead the way in the long run with its creative and high-quality NFT launches," said a partner at FTX Ventures.
A representative at SOLANA Ventures said, "As part of our strategic partnership with CRIPCO, we are planning and working together on a variety of projects. In the blockchain and NFT markets, we should expect dynamic changes and creative innovations that will lead to collaboration and synergy between our two companies."
With the FTX listing, CRIPCO's 'IP 3.0 Hub' vision is expected to drive innovations in the ecosystem of digital content creation in a decentralized manner, empowering individuals to participate in content and product creation from scratch.
About CRIPCO
CRIPCO is a Singapore-based global blockchain and NFT company that aims to popularize NFTs based on various IPs, and will list its native IP3 token on the FTX exchange on July 8, 2022. CRIPCO's governance is based on a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), which oversees all business-critical decisions from IP screening to IP-based NFT projects. Investors and partners include FTX Ventures and SOLANA Ventures. The CRIPCO DAO is made up of corporations from various fields, renowned artists, and other influential members across industries including IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS), NAVER Z (ZEPETO), Marciano MMG, Fujiwara Hiroshi, Edison Chen, KB (Kyubum Lee), and James Fauntleroy. In addition to attracting investment from global blockchain venture capitals and a major fashion platform, CRIPCO has secured partnerships with companies in the blockchain industry and is building its ecosystem to realize its 'IP 3.0 Hub' vision.
To learn more about CRIPCO, please visit https://cripco.com
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2022-06-27T13:58:28+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/27/cripco-debuts-with-ip3-token-listing-ftx-it-launches-ip-based-blockchain-nft-business/
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KISS Products, Inc. is thrilled to announce the launch of BEAUTIFY.TIPS, a new digital destination dedicated to all thing's beauty. What's hip, what's happening, what's new, what's next…the online beauty magazine touted as 'Your New Guide to Gorgeous' features the latest tips, tricks, and trends to help beauty lovers at all skill levels DIY their best life. Coverage includes all products, all brands across beauty, to meet the needs of today's discerning and diverse beauty consumer.
KISS is a global leader in professional quality beauty products and treatments, with iconic brands sold in over 100 countries worldwide. Empowering beauty enthusiasts to "Bring the Salon Home" has been the KISS mission since 1989, and the launch of their new, standalone site takes the brand's cutting-edge innovation and unwavering commitment to ethics, integrity, and excellence to the next level.
To lead BEAUTIFY.TIPS, KISS has named Janene Mascarella as editor-in chief. Janene brings 20 years of experience as a beauty and lifestyle journalist. Her work has appeared in top-tier magazines, newspapers, and online outlets such as Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Self, USA Today, Parade, Women's Health, and CNN.com. Prior to joining KISS, Janene was BELLA Magazine's Beauty Director, where she oversaw beauty content across print and digital for 11 years.
Janene's substantive knowledge of the industry, relatable on-camera appearances, vast media and publishing experience, and unparalleled passion for beauty products makes her appointment as editor-in chief of BEAUTIFY.TIPS by KISS the perfect fit. She will use her decade-long beauty editor expertise and creative spark to oversee all expressions of the site's steady stream of multimedia content, which includes tips & trends, news & reviews, videos & tutorials, guides & quizzes, spotlights & interviews, and more.
"KISS has been my go-to nail and lash brand (both personally and professionally) for many years, and I'm beyond thrilled to join the company and build a place where beauty lovers at all skill levels can find confidence, conversation, and community," says Janene Mascarella. "I have spent the last decade as a beauty editor, and this next chapter of my career is truly a dream come true. My goal is to empower and inspire readers one BEAUTIFY tip at a time."
As edgy as 'the siren eye' and familiar as the French mani, BEAUTIFY.TIPS will celebrate beauty as the ultimate form of self-expression, promote body positivity, and champion glam for all. From demystifying hair spray holds, to TikTok trends worth trying, expert tips from celebrity makeup artists, or the ultimate fashion nail edit, Janene and her team of writers and content creators will serve today's discerning and diverse beauty consumer in search of inspiration, advice, and trust-worthy product recommendations.
"As a global beauty leader, the launch of BEAUTIFY.TIPS is a perfect new venture for KISS Products. It will be the go-to destination for the highly involved beauty consumer interested in staying in-the-know. The platform will focus on all categories across the beauty space and become an indispensable source of information, education, and inspiration." - Annette DeVita-Goldstein, SVP Global Marketing, KISS Products, Inc.
For more information, please visit www.Beautify.Tips
About KISS
KISS is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of fashion nails and is the market leader in both fashion nails and false eyelashes in the U.S. KISS offers innovative, accessible, easy to use, salon-quality beauty products including fashion nails, false eyelashes, color cosmetics, hair styling tools, hair care, hair accessories and more. KISS brings the beauty of the salon and the power of self-care home for all people. KISS products are available at mass and drug retailers nationwide. For more information visit www.KISSusa.com.
About BEAUTIFY.TIPS
Welcome to your new guide to gorgeous! Powered by KISS, BEAUTIFY.TIPS is the newest online beauty destination featuring everything you need to DIY your most beautiful life. The site's steady stream of top-notch content delivers advice and inspiration from leading experts, influencers, and industry insiders, serving as a one-stop source for the latest and greatest beauty tips, tricks, and trends. Categories include nails & lashes, hair & skincare, fashion & style, makeup & tools, and more – within the KISS portfolio and beyond – to help readers navigate the ever-expanding beauty-verse. For more information visit www.Beautify.tips.
About Janene Mascarella
Janene Mascarella holds the answers to all your burning beauty questions. Her work has been published by a variety of top-notch titles and media outlets such as The Washington Post, CNN.com, Cosmopolitan, Self, Glamour, Health, Cooking Light, Women's Health, USA TODAY, Hamptons Magazine, Consumer Reports, ShopSmart, Modern Woman, Woman's Day, Parenting, Consumers Digest, Parents, Family Circle, Babytalk, Weight Watchers, Working Mother, Fodor's Travel, CBS News, Shop Etc., Taste Of Home, PureWow, and many others. She was beauty director of BELLA Magazine for over a decade, fashion editor Luxury Living Magazine, and a frequent beauty & lifestyle contributor for Parade.com.
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2022-10-26T21:00:06+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/10/26/kiss-products-launches-new-beauty-focused-platform-inspire-amp-empower/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's been nearly three months since a devastating fire on New Year's Eve killed five children.
Now their grandmother, Lisa Liggans, who tried to save them, is also being laid to rest.
Lisa Liggans, 64, died earlier this month, after spending months at ECMC with burns covering more than 80 percent of her body.
To know Lisa Liggans was to understand what a fulfilling life truly looked like.
"She made everybody laugh. Laughter is one of the secrets to living long. Laughter. Not anger and animosity," said one of her sons.
It's part of the values she and her husband of 24 years, Clarence Liggans, instilled in their eight children.
"Love. Love. Love conquers all. ... I'm telling you, right now, my mother didn't expect this. Those children didn't expect that. We never know what's going to happen in life, so why wait until something tragic happens in order to change your life?" said Lisa Liggans' son.
The love that Lisa Liggans gave everyone is part of what made her such a blessing since she came into the world in December of 1959.
"She was a unique and cheerful blessing to us," a friend of Liggans' said at the funeral.
Lisa Liggans spent her entire life dedicated to the church, volunteering in many capacities at Victory Temple Church of God and Christ.
One of the many ways she showed her love for God was through song. To know Lisa Liggans was to know that she was a singer for the Var-Son Community Choir.
"She was a mother to many children she did not birth, and took joy in feeding children in the neighborhood," a friend of Liggans' said at the funeral.
But it was also to know a mother who went beyond what was asked of her, and a beloved soul whose life deserves to be celebrated.
"If she brought a smile to you in any way, if she cooked for you any day, if she babysat your bad kids any day, I want you to put your hands together and celebrate the life of Lisa. C'mon. Celebrate. That's how we do it, celebrate," Bishop Darius Pridgen said.
"Celebrate as the mother enters, celebrate the life of your daughter, we are celebrating the life of a friend, the life of a choir member, we are celebrating the life of a mother, the life of a sister, the life of a daughter, the life of an aunt, the life of a friend. There will be none other like Lisa. None other on this earth like Lisa."
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2023-03-19T11:26:48+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/loved-ones-say-goodbye-to-lisa-liggans-buffalo-fire-victim/71-818d7b16-7b19-43af-b4c4-b4121985128f
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL Insurance has appointed Matthew Waters as Head of US Middle Market to lead an initiative to expand its reach in the US commercial insurance market.
Based in Boston, Mr. Waters reports to Joe Tocco, AXA XL's CEO of the Americas. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Tocco said: "In the US, AXA XL's market leadership in the large commercial, financial lines & specialty insurance segments is well-established. Extending our presence in the adjacent middle market businesses in the US is a clear opportunity.
He continued: "When we speak about middle market, we are referring to those companies with operations that require expert underwriting, claims, and risk services. Off-the-shelf products and services generally do not meet their needs.
"We're excited to have someone with Matt's experience and track record to help us determine how we can better serve this important market segment which, we believe, would benefit from AXA XL's expertise and capabilities."
In his new role Mr. Waters will build out our target middle market client offering, leveraging AXA XL's strength in underwriting, data, risk consulting and claims handling to deliver tailored solutions for these identified businesses.
Mr. Waters joins AXA XL from Liberty Mutual, bringing more than 20 years of middle market underwriting management experience and demonstrated leadership across various and diverse property/casualty segments including Construction and Energy. He most recently served as EVP, General Manager for Liberty's Middle Market business, managed approximately $1B nationwide P&L, CUOs and Division Vice Presidents for Middle Market Underwriting. In addition to his management responsibilities, he also served as an executive sponsor for several Employee Resource Groups including Men as Allies.
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2022-07-27T16:03:15+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/axa-xl-announces-new-role-develop-middle-market-business-us/
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What are the 16 most popular liquid lipsticks at Sephora?
Between drinking your morning coffee, eating a sandwich at lunch and sipping from your water bottle all day, it’s nearly impossible to keep your lip color in place — unless you find a high-quality liquid lipstick.
Despite their thin formula, liquid lipsticks dry down to a nearly budge-proof finish that stays on your lips even when eating and drinking. Once dry, they won’t transfer to your clothing or anyone you might kiss. Not all liquid lipsticks are created equal, though, so you want to keep an eye out for formulas that last longer and feel more comfortable than others.
Are you looking for a top-notch liquid lipstick that looks and feels good? Here are the most popular formulas you can find at Sephora for smooth, beautiful lip color that lasts through the longest days.
16 most popular liquid lipsticks at Sephora
Most popular liquid lipsticks at Sephora for $20 and under
Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-proof Lipstick
This liquid lipstick delivers rich pigmentation in a single swipe. It contains olive oil, vitamin A, vitamin E and essential fatty acids to help keep your lips hydrated, so it also feels extremely comfortable. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free too.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick
A cult-favorite formula, this liquid lipstick provides full coverage and intense color that lasts for hours. Its rounded sponge applicator also makes application quick and easy. You can choose from 18 shades, ranging from soft nudes to bold reds — the shades can even be mixed together to create a custom color.
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Kaja LOVE SWIPE Lightweight Cushiony Lip Mousse
With its velvety texture, this air-whipped liquid lipstick is a highly comfortable option that still lasts all day. It features cottonseed oil, raspberry seed oil and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish, but the formula feels weightless on the lips. It also comes in adorable heart-shaped packaging that you’ll love pulling out for touch-ups.
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This hydrating liquid lipstick glides over the lips for smooth, easy application. It has a lightweight feel and isn’t prone to caking. The formula is paraben- and phthalate-free too.
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Sephora Collection Clean Liquid Lip Mousse
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Nars Air Matte Liquid Lipstick
With its classic matte finish, this lipstick offers the wear time you’d expect, but the unique formula has a soft, weightless feel that’s more comfortable than traditional liquid lipsticks. Its color has a diffused look too, providing an extremely flattering soft-focus effect.
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Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lipstick
Despite its liquid formula, this lipstick feels more like a balm and has a slight sheen that works especially well for dry lips. The formula contains superfruits — including cranberry, blueberry and raspberry extracts — that give it an emollient, easy-to-apply texture. You can choose from 12 rich shades that work for most skin tones.
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Thanks to high pigment formula, this vegan liquid lipstick has been a fan favorite for years. Its creamy formula glides on easily but sets quickly. It also contains moisturizers, such as vitamin E and sunflower seed wax, to prevent drying the lips. It’s available in 19 shades, including a bold purple and an intense black.
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LONDON (AP) — Daryl McCormack is the zen master.
It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback.
The Irish actor is having a busy and rewarding year with ensemble appearances on TV in brutal period drama “Peaky Blinders” and dark comedy thriller “Bad Sisters,” plus a star-making performance as the title character in the film “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.”
McCormack portrays a sex worker hired by Emma Thompson’s frustrated widow character and the movie got them a best joint lead performance nomination at the British Independent Film Awards. This led to his first ceremony experience. He took his mom.
“I’ve never had awards season, so I’m just taking it as it comes, you know. This film was so small, and it’s received so much love. So for us to make it this far, to had such recognition and for there still to be a lot of love for the film is really, really lovely.”
“As far as personally, I’m just kind of taking it all in my stride and and enjoying the moment,” he said, smiling.
Among the honors McCormack has received during a standout career year is being named one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2022, alongside stars including Iman Vellani, Tobe Nwigwe, Simone Ashley and Danielle Deadwyler.
McCormack is on a short break from shooting BBC-Showtime series “The Woman in the Wall,” a gothic thriller that involves the Magdalene Laundries — church run institutions in Ireland for unmarried women and their children, which has been investigated for allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
Ruth Wilson’s character Lorna Brady had been placed in a laundry and wakes years later to find a dead body in her house. McCormack portrays Detective Colman Akande, the policeman on her trail.
McCormack calls it an “important” story that has been “intense, good and rewarding” to film.
Not that he minds hard work.
“I always like to pick projects that I believe in the message behind. In a way, if the work is tiring, it feels rewarding because you know that you’re doing something you care about. So you’re willing to go through any sense of tiredness or exhaustion because you’re wanting to do the story proud.”
And to relax, he has his weekend off to see friends and family.
This is McCormack’s support network, the people he turns to on the rare occasion that roles don’t go his way. That's something that was more common when he was first out of drama school, though he’s worked pretty consistently since 2018.
“I’ve had rejection for sure” admits McCormack. “I wish I came out unscathed, but no.”
“There’s not many people in my family that are in the arts. So when I first was kind of going through things and jobs not coming my way or not getting past an audition, I had to kind of explain to them that this is just part of the journey really, it is part of the process. But once they understood that, then they were like, ‘OK, he’s fine.’”
He’s also started to get recognized more, which he reckons is “grand.”
“They all want selfies or, you know, they say, oh, you know, ‘My girlfriend loves the show. She won’t believe me if we don’t.’ So you just take a photo and it’s nice. It’s really fun.”
McCormack also gets Googled with people looking up his eye color (green), his background (bi-racial) or who he played in “Peaky Blinders” (Isaiah Jesus).
It's something else he shrugs away.
“It’s kind of a natural part of the job. They’re curious to know who you are and where you’re from and all that stuff.”
Next he’d like to play an American character and could be filming in the U.S. next year — he’s confident his accent skills are up to the task.
And McCormack would also like the pressure that comes with playing a historical figure.
“There’s a certain level of responsibility and you know, usually with those projects, if they’ve passed, some of their loved ones might be still around. And there’s just an element where that to me is like an amazing opportunity to storytell. And I would love to kind of welcome that pressure and have an honor to actually tell someone’s true story.”
As ever, he remains zen about whatever is to come.
“There’s no other option. You know, I’m very content and feel very grateful and yeah, I’m very, very happy to see where it all continues to go.”
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For more on AP’s 2022 class of Breakthrough Entertainers, please visit: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-breakthrough-entertainers
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a hotel in Afghanistan’s capital that left three assailants dead and at least two of the hotel guests injured as they tried to escape by jumping out from a window.
The attack on the Kabul Longan Hotel on Monday afternoon sent plumes of smoke rising from the 10-story structure building in the heart of Kabul, according to images posted on social media. Residents reported explosions and gunfire.
Taliban forces rushed to the area and blocked all roads leading to the site in the central Shar-e Naw neighborhood. Khalid Zadran, the Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Kabul police chief, said the attack lasted several hours, followed by a clean-up operation.
Hours later, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group — a key rival of the Taliban since they seized power in Afghanistan over a year ago — claimed responsibility for the attack.
In a statement carried by one of the militant Telegram channels used by IS, the group said two of its members targeted the hotel because it is frequented by diplomats and owned by “communist China.”
The statement further claimed IS attackers detonated two bags with explosives that were left in the hotel earlier, including one in the main hall, and set fire to a part of the hotel. The militant group offered no proof for its claims.
There were conflicting reports as to the casualty numbers.
Taliban officials said three assailants were killed; IS claim said only two of its members took part in the attack, identifying them by name and posting their photographs.
According to Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban government spokesman, two foreign residents were injured when they jumped out of windows to escape the fighting.
But the Emergency Hospital in Kabul said in a tweet it received 21 casualties, including the bodied of three people.
The IS regional affiliate — known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province — has increased its attacks since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021.
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Associated Press writer Maamoun Youssef in Cairo contributed to this report.
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Cubs first. Nick Madrigal grounds out to second base, Paul Goldschmidt to Adam Wainwright. Seiya Suzuki singles to shallow infield. Ian Happ singles to left field. Seiya Suzuki to second. Franmil Reyes singles to deep left field. Ian Happ to second. Seiya Suzuki scores. Nico Hoerner reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Franmil Reyes out at second. Ian Happ to third. Rafael Ortega singles to right field. Nico Hoerner scores. Ian Happ scores. Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 3, Cardinals 0.
Cardinals first. Tommy Edman grounds out to shallow infield, Nick Madrigal to Alfonso Rivas. Tyler O'Neill walks. Paul Goldschmidt homers to right field. Tyler O'Neill scores. Nolan Arenado lines out to left field to Ian Happ. Albert Pujols flies out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cubs 3, Cardinals 2.
Cardinals third. Tommy Edman homers to right field. Tyler O'Neill homers to left field. Paul Goldschmidt singles to right field. Nolan Arenado walks. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Albert Pujols flies out to left field to Ian Happ. Dylan Carlson walks. Yadier Molina doubles to deep right center field. Dylan Carlson scores. Nolan Arenado scores. Paul Goldschmidt scores. Paul DeJong walks. Lars Nootbaar pinch-hitting for Ben DeLuzio. Lars Nootbaar out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Ian Happ. Paul DeJong to second. Yadier Molina scores. Tommy Edman lines out to deep right center field to Seiya Suzuki.
6 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 8, Cubs 3.
Cubs fifth. Ian Happ doubles to deep right center field. Franmil Reyes singles. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner grounds out to shallow infield. Franmil Reyes out at second. Rafael Ortega flies out to right field to Lars Nootbaar.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Cardinals 8, Cubs 4.
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By MEAD GRUVER (Associated Press)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion pills will remain legal in Wyoming for now, after a judge ruled Thursday that the state’s first-in-the-nation law to ban them won’t take effect July 1 as planned while a lawsuit proceeds.
Attorneys for Wyoming failed to show that allowing the ban to take effect on schedule wouldn’t harm the lawsuit’s plaintiffs before their case is resolved, Teton County Judge Melissa Owens ruled after hearing arguments from both sides.
Meanwhile, those plaintiffs “have clearly showed probable success on the merits,” Owens said in granting their request to temporarily block the pill ban.
While other states have instituted de facto bans on the medication by broadly prohibiting abortion, Wyoming in March became the first U.S. state to specifically ban abortion pills.
Two nonprofit organizations, including an abortion clinic that opened in Casper in April; and four women, including two obstetricians, have sued to challenge the law. They asked Owens to suspend the ban while their lawsuit plays out.
The plaintiffs are also suing to stop a near-total ban on abortion enacted in Wyoming in March. Owens has suspended that law, too, and combined the two lawsuits.
Because abortion remains legal in Wyoming, banning abortion pills would require women to get more invasive surgical abortions instead, Marci Bramlet, an attorney for the ban opponents told Owens in Thursday’s hearing.
“It effectively tells people you must have open-heart surgery when a stent would do,” Bramlet said.
A state constitutional amendment enacted in 2012 also came into play in court arguments. The amendment passed in response to a new federal health care law, the Affordable Care Act, says Wyoming residents have the right to make their own health care decisions.
Wyoming’s new abortion laws allow exceptions to save life and for cases of rape or incest that are reported to police. But abortion for other reasons isn’t health care under the amendment, Jay Jerde, an attorney for the state, argued.
“It’s not restoring a woman’s body from pain, injury or physical sickness,” Jerde said. “Medical services are involved, but getting an abortion for reasons other than health care, it can’t be a medical decision.”
Pregnancy involves pain and sickness, Owens pointed out. But women don’t get abortions for that reason, countered Jerde.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs later questioned how the state could know the motives of women getting abortions.
Wyoming’s new laws were enacted after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year. Since then, some 25 million women and teenagers have been subjected to either stricter controls on ending their pregnancies or almost total bans on the procedure.
While other states have instituted de facto bans on the medication by broadly prohibiting abortion, only Wyoming has specifically banned abortion pills. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in April that access to one of the two pills, mifepristone, may continue while litigants seeking to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of it.
The plaintiffs in the abortion lawsuits include Wellspring Health Access, which after a 2022 arson attack opened in April as Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in years. Wellspring offers pill abortions among its services.
“Medication abortion is safe, effective, and has been approved by the FDA for more than two decades. Abortion pills account for more than half of all abortions in the United States and we are proud to provide medication abortion to patients from across the Mountain West at our Casper facility,” Wellspring President Julie Burkhart said in a statement praising the ruling.
Previously only one other clinic in Wyoming — a women’s health center in Jackson, some 250 miles (400 kilometers) away — offered pill abortions.
Wyoming officials didn’t immediately return a request for comment but previously have promised to vigorously defend the legality of the new laws.
In recent years, abortions using two kinds of pills, usually taken days apart, have become the preferred method for ending pregnancy in the U.S., in part because the process offers a less invasive alternative to surgical abortions. Until Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the legislation outlawing medication abortions, no state had passed a law specifically prohibiting abortion pills, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights.
However, 13 states enacted blanket abortion bans that included medical abortions and 15 states already had limited access to the pills.
Starting with an abortion ban that was set to take effect last summer, Owens has now blocked three abortion bans signed into law by Gordon, the Republican governor who appointed her.
She serves GOP-dominated Sublette and Fremont counties as well as Teton County, an ultra-wealthy and not-so-Republican area many Wyomingites don’t see as representative of their state.
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Infor recognized for completeness of vision and ability to execute
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Infor as a Leader, for the fourth consecutive time, in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Infor was positioned in the Leaders quadrant for its ability to execute and its completeness of vision.
Download a complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems.
"Despite being a very mature market, recent disruptions have spurred innovation, and while very challenging for some vendors and regions, the overall market is forecast to grow to over $4 billion by 2026 with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 13%," Gartner states in the report. "WMS offerings continue to differ in areas such as usability, adaptability, decision support, scalability both up and down market, use of emerging technologies and life cycle costs. Furthermore, customers increasingly favor suites that can support end-to-end supply chain and logistics process orchestration. Gartner refers to these areas as supply chain (SC) convergence and supply chain execution convergence (related to convergence of operational activities)."
Vishal Minocha, Infor vice president of product management, said, "Market dynamics, evolving product portfolios, growing complexity and a changing labor force are challenging companies to leverage automation and better utilize assets to fuel profitable growth. We believe Infor's being named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, for the fourth consecutive time, recognizes our ability to enable agile fulfillment through Infor WMS.
Infor WMS combines advanced warehousing capabilities with highly configurable rules, built-in labor, task, and inventory management, as well as 3D visualization, in a single intuitive solution. This unified approach helps businesses holistically assess requirements, incorporate value-added services, prioritize tasks, and eliminate bottlenecks. In this way, Infor enables consistent order fulfillment, while improving throughput and costs."
Infor WMS aims to combine agility with the power of the cloud to help organizations onboard new warehouses and customers quickly. This agile, cloud-based system is designed to enable organizations to enrich service levels and increase product velocity. Designed with configurability and intuitive use, Infor WMS is ready to power next-generation, technology-enhanced, global warehousing operations.
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D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as stepmother Korrina Smith reads letters from Trinity Ottoson-Smith's friends about what her loss means to them Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as stepmother Korrina Smith reads letters from Trinity Ottoson-Smith's friends about what her loss means to them Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith. He later tried unsuccessfully to withdraw the guilty plea.
D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as Trinity Ottoson-Smith's father Raishawn Smith speaks about his daughter Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting the 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
Trinity Ottoson-Smith's father Raishawn Smith, holds his favorite photo of her as he speaks about his daughter outside the courtroom Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting the 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
Sherrie Jennings, grandmother of Ladavionne Garrett Jr., who was one of three children shot in a span of weeks in North Minneapolis in the spring of 2021, speaks outside the courtroom Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. D’Pree Shareef Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting Tiffany Ottoson-Smith, 9, as she was jumping on a trampoline in 2021 with friends.
D’Pree Shareef Robinson, 20, leaves the courtroom after being sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. The girl was shot as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
Man gets lengthy sentence for fatal shooting of Minnesota girl who was jumping on trampoline
A man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends
D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as stepmother Korrina Smith reads letters from Trinity Ottoson-Smith's friends about what her loss means to them Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
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D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as stepmother Korrina Smith reads letters from Trinity Ottoson-Smith's friends about what her loss means to them Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith. He later tried unsuccessfully to withdraw the guilty plea.
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D’Pree Shareef Robinson listens as Trinity Ottoson-Smith's father Raishawn Smith speaks about his daughter Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting the 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
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Trinity Ottoson-Smith's father Raishawn Smith, holds his favorite photo of her as he speaks about his daughter outside the courtroom Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting the 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
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Sherrie Jennings, grandmother of Ladavionne Garrett Jr., who was one of three children shot in a span of weeks in North Minneapolis in the spring of 2021, speaks outside the courtroom Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. D’Pree Shareef Robinson was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting Tiffany Ottoson-Smith, 9, as she was jumping on a trampoline in 2021 with friends.
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D’Pree Shareef Robinson, 20, leaves the courtroom after being sentenced to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. The girl was shot as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends. Robinson pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Ottoson-Smith.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 37 years in prison for fatally shooting a 9-year-old Minnesota girl as she was jumping on a trampoline with friends.
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Best new TV shows of 2022
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Best new TV shows of 2022
Matt Smith and Milly Alcock in “House of the Dragon”
Some say we’re living in a golden age of television, and 2022 gave us nothing less than a stunning collection of new shows to binge. Whether it’s visiting a dystopian society in “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,” uncovering a corporate conspiracy in “Severance,” or looking at life in a high-adrenaline sandwich shop kitchen in “The Bear,” people were searching for an escape—something 2022’s new shows generously offered.
Stacker compiled a list of the best shows to premiere in 2022 using IMDb user ratings as of November 2022, with ties broken by the number of votes. Each series had to have at least 10,000 votes and be available to watch in the U.S.
Whether you’re looking for a new show to love or adding to an already full watchlist, read on to find shows worthy of your precious screen time.
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#10. Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone in a scene from “Tulsa King”
IMDb rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Paramount+
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, and Max Casella, “Tulsa King” follows an aging mafioso who is released from prison after 25 years. He is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he comes to terms with his mobster lifestyle while building a new crew. The Paramount+ show premiered to mixed reviews but was widely watched by audiences. It became the #1 most-watched new series of the year, even topping “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. It was renewed for a second season the same month it premiered.
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#9. Pachinko
Lee Min-Ho in a scene from “Pachinko”.
IMDb rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Apple TV+
“Pachinko” is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee that chronicles the lives of a Korean immigrant family across generations as they leave their homeland in search of a better life. Starring Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Minha Kim, and Jin Ha, it debuted to critical acclaim—particularly for Youn’s performance, as well as for its cinematography and writing. It was renewed for a second season even before its final episode aired.
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#8. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
A screengrab from the animated show “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners”
IMDb rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on the video game “Cyberpunk 2077,” Netflix’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” is a Polish Japanese anime series set in a dystopian society where a reckless street kid named David becomes an “edgerunner”—a high-tech black market mercenary—after losing everything he has in a drive-by shooting. Though it received critical and fan acclaim—garnering a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes—CD Projekt Red, which created the game, said it’s meant to be a standalone series and, therefore, will not likely be renewed.
FX Productions
#7. The Bear
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeremy Allen White in “The Bear”.
IMDb rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Hulu
FX’s “The Bear” follows Carmy, a chef from the fine dining world who inherits his late brother’s Chicago sandwich restaurant. Starring Jeremy Allen White, it gave a major boost to the career of the “Shameless” star. “The Bear” premiered to critical acclaim and merited favorable reviews from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, whose Sophie Gilbert wrote, “‘The Bear’ is horrifically stressful; it’s also thrilling, ambitious, funny, devastating.” Within a month of its premiere (all episodes were made available June 23), it was renewed for a second season.
Lucasfilm
#6. Andor
Diego Luna in a scene from “Andor”.
IMDb rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Disney+
A Star Wars spinoff and prequel to “Rogue One,” “Andor,” which premiered on Disney+ in September, follows rebel spy Cassian Andor a half-decade prior to the events of “Rogue One.” It was critically acclaimed for its writing, directing, acting, and visual effects—and notably, for the darker tone it brought to the “Star Wars” franchise. The second (and final) season is in the works.
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Amazon Studios
#5. Bosch: Legacy
Titus Welliver and Madison Lintz in “Bosch: Legacy”
IMDb rating: 8.5
Where to watch: Amazon Freevee
A spinoff of the Amazon series “Bosch,” which ran from 2014 to 2021, “Bosch: Legacy” stars original “Bosch” star Titus Welliver as former LAPD detective Harry Bosch, who is embarking on a new chapter in his career as a freelance private investigator. Mimi Rogers and Madison Lintz also reprised their roles for the spinoff. The series premiered on Amazon’s ad-supported streaming tier Freevee in May and was renewed for a second season even before the first began airing.
MGM Television
#4. Wednesday
Victor Dorobantu and Jenna Ortega in “Wednesday”
IMDb rating: 8.5
Where to watch: Netflix
Adapted from “The Addams Family,” “Wednesday” follows the titular Addams daughter, played by rising scream queen star Jenna Ortega, as she gets sent to a boarding school for monstrous outcasts. As Wednesday tries to master her emerging psychic powers, she also works to solve the mystery of a killing spree in town. The show received praise from critics mostly for Ortega’s performance and has been wildly popular with audiences. Executive produced by Tim Burton, who also directed the first four episodes, “Wednesday” became the third-most watched English-language Netflix series within three weeks of release. The show, however, has faced flack for casting Black actors as villains.
Home Box Office (HBO)
#3. House of the Dragon
Emma D’Arcy in “House of the Dragon”
IMDb rating: 8.5
Where to watch: HBO Max
After the massive popularity of “Game of Thrones,” it’s unsurprising that audiences loved HBO’s prequel “House of the Dragon,” which is set almost two centuries before “Game of Thrones” and tells the story leading up to the Targaryen civil war, a battle known as “Dance of the Dragons.” Starring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, and Emma D’Arcy, it was praised for its performances but criticized for its pacing and some production elements. However, its premiere garnered nearly 10 million views—the largest of any new original series in HBO’s history. A second season is in the works and might be available by 2024, giving many new viewers ample time to catch up.
Rise Management
#2. The Rehearsal
Nathan Fielder in a scene from “The Rehearsal”.
IMDb rating: 8.7
Where to watch: HBO Max
Nathan Fielder’s fact-and-fiction-blending series “The Rehearsal” helped spawn the unlikely star from Comedy Central cult favorite to more mainstream fame. In the show, Fielder directs rehearsals—or elaborately staged scenarios—to prepare people for difficult conversations or frightening changes they were in the midst of contemplating. The show was praised by critics and loved by audiences for its ability to make you uncomfortable but still feel touched by humanity. After premiering in July, it was renewed for a second season in August.
Endeavor Content
#1. Severance
John Turturro, Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry in “Severance”
IMDb rating: 8.7
Where to watch: Apple TV+
A starry cast carries this psychological thriller, which was directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle—including Adam Scott, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette. In the show, a biotech corporation uses a medical procedure to separate personal memories from employees’ work memories. After witnessing disturbing and mysterious events inside the office, a group of employees works together to untangle the web of conspiracy and lies. Critics praised the show for its production design, cinematography, and acting—particularly Scott’s performance. It received 14 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and a second season is currently underway.
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2022-12-16T20:20:13+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/stacker-entertainment/2022/12/16/best-new-tv-shows-of-2022/
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SportsMLB White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk reaches out to fans following the last game at the old Comiskey Park on Sept. 30, 1990. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk reaches out to fans following the last game at the old Comiskey Park on Sept. 30, 1990. (Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune) By Tribune News ServicePUBLISHED: February 26, 2023 at 5:54 a.m. | UPDATED: February 26, 2023 at 5:54 a.m.White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk reaches out to fans following the last game at the old Comiskey Park on Sept. 30, 1990. ()
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2023-02-27T00:12:47+00:00
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denverpost.com
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https://www.denverpost.com/2023/02/26/white-sox-catcher-carlton-fisk-reaches-out-to-fans-following-the-last-game-at-the-old-comiskey-park-on-sept-30-1990/
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BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat left Jayson Tatum lying on the court with a pain in his neck in the closing minutes of Game 3.
The Celtics All-Star did his part to make sure the Heat were hurting after Game 4.
Tatum scored 31 points and Boston took its turn pounding Miami early, jumping out to a 26-4 lead and cruising to a 102-82 victory that evened the Eastern Conference finals at two games apiece.
“Obviously, we knew how important this game was,” Tatum said. “Everybody just had to come up with a different sense of urgency.”
Miami missed 15 of its first 16 shots as this bizarre series produced another game that was all but over after 12 minutes. The Heat led 39-18 after the first quarter of Game 3.
Boston improved to 5-0 this postseason following a loss. Coach Ime Udoka said the challenge is finding more consistency.
“Just got to muster that same energy when we came off a win as well as a loss,” Udoka said. “This is a three-game series now. Can’t always just flip the mindset when we come off a loss and get a little desperate.”
Game 5 is Wednesday in Miami.
Payton Pritchard had 14 points for the Celtics. Derrick White added 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and Robert Williams finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
“We just wanted to up the effort all-around,” Williams said.
The Celtics led by 27 points in the second quarter and stretched their advantage to 32 in the third. Each game in this series has featured a lead of at least 20 points, and none has been close down the stretch.
Victor Oladipo led the Heat with 23 points. Miami’s starting five of All-Star Jimmy Butler (six points), Kyle Lowry (three points), P.J. Tucker (no points), Max Strus (no points) and Bam Adebayo (nine points) were a combined 7 of 36 shooting. They all sat out the fourth quarter.
“They came out and jumped us,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We’re not making any excuses. They outplayed us tonight for sure. We never could get any kind of grip on the game.”
And the Celtics stymied the Heat without Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, who sat with a sprained right ankle he suffered in the second half of Game 3.
The Heat were without Tyler Herro, who suffered a groin injury late in Game 3.
Butler was in the starting lineup after missing the second half of Game 3 with swelling in his right knee. Lowry (strained left hamstring), Strus (strained hamstring) and Tucker (left knee irritation) all tested their injuries pregame before being cleared to go.
“It’s a part of playoffs. You learn to adapt,” Adebayo said. “Guys being out, guys playing half, guys playing 20 minutes in the game, just depends. You’ve just got to find a way to win.”
Boston’s Williams returned after missing a game with soreness in his surgically repaired left knee.
Even with their banged-up roster, the Celtics enjoyed their fastest start of the series. Starting in place of Smart, White scored the game’s first seven points as Boston took an 8-0 lead.
It quickly grew to 18-1, with Miami misfiring on its first 14 shots. The Heat didn’t get their first points until Adebayo’s free throw at the 7:56 mark. Miami made its first field goal at 3:22, a 3-pointer by Oladipo, and finished the quarter 3 for 20.
The Celtics took a 29-11 lead into the second quarter and led 57-33 at the half.
TIP-INS
Heat: Shot 33% (30 of 90). … Finished with 64 bench points. … Miami had one point in the first eight minutes, the lowest total by any team in a playoff game in the last quarter-century, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
Celtics: Outrebounded Miami 20-8 in the first quarter. … Several current and former New England Patriots were in the crowd, including Devin and Jason McCourty, Malcolm Butler and Damien Harris.
STARTING DIVE
Per ESPN Stats & Info, the 18 points scored by Miami’s starters is the lowest total by a starting five in a playoff game since starters were first tracked beginning in 1970-71.
TURNOVER FORMULA
After finishing with 23 turnovers in Game 3, the Celtics had nine in Game 4. They improved to 10-2 this postseason when they have 15 or fewer turnovers. Boston is 0-3 when it has 16 or more giveaways.
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2022-05-24T10:02:59+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/celtics-torch-heat-early-even-series-with-102-82-blowout/
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CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 5 Midday" game were:
0-0-1-8-6
(zero, zero, one, eight, six)
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 5 Midday" game were:
0-0-1-8-6
(zero, zero, one, eight, six)
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2022-10-26T17:27:58+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/winning-numbers-drawn-in-pick-5-midday-game/QA5LCTPYIVHHPBWZDXYSXHZLCI/
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
0-0-6-5
(zero, zero, six, five)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
0-0-6-5
(zero, zero, six, five)
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2022-08-17T19:38:33+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Day-game-17379996.php
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On what would've been Kurt Vonnegut's 100th birthday, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep shares a memorable interview he did with the writer in 2006. Vonnegut died in 2007.
Copyright 2022 NPR
On what would've been Kurt Vonnegut's 100th birthday, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep shares a memorable interview he did with the writer in 2006. Vonnegut died in 2007.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-11-11T11:15:29+00:00
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mtpr.org
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https://www.mtpr.org/2022-11-11/remembering-author-kurt-vonnegut-who-would-have-turned-100-on-friday
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Around 3,000 migrants set out Sunday on what they call a mass protest procession through southern Mexico to demand the end of detention centers like the one that caught fire last month, killing 40 migrants.
The migrants started from the city of Tapachula, near the Guatemalan border. They say their aim is to reach Mexico City to demand changes in the way migrants are treated.
"It could well have been any of us," Salvadoran migrant Miriam Argueta said of those killed in the fire. "In fact, a lot of our countrymen died. The only thing we are asking for is justice, and to be treated like anyone else."
But in the past many participants in such processions have continued on to the U.S. border, which is almost always their goal. The migrants are mainly from Central America, Cuba, Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia.
Mexican authorities have used paperwork restrictions and highway checkpoints to bottle up tens of thousands of frustrated migrants in Tapachula, making it hard for them to travel to the U.S. border.
Argueta said that when migrants look for work in Tapachula, "they give us jobs, perhaps not humiliating, but the one the Mexicans don't want to do, hard work that pays very little."
Organizer Irineo Mújica said the migrants are demanding the dissolving of the country's immigration agency, whose officials have been blamed — and some charged with homicide — in the March 27 fire. Mújica called the immigration detention centers "jails."
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The roots of the migrant caravan phenomenon began years ago when activists organized processions — often with a religious theme - during Holy Week to dramatize the hardships and needs of migrants. In 2018 a minority of those involved wound up traveling all the way to the U.S. border.
This year's mass walk began well after Holy Week had ended, but Mújica, a leader of the Pueblos Sin Fronteras activist group, called it a "Viacrucis," or stations of the cross procession, and some migrants carried wooden crosses.
"In this Viacrucis, we are asking the government that justice be done to the killers, for them to stop hiding high-ranking officials," Mújica said in Tapachula before the long walk began. "We are also asking that these jails be ended, and that the National Immigration Institute be dissolved."
Some migrants carried banners or crosses reading "Government Crime" and "The Government Killed Them."
The migrants made it only as far as the town of Alvaro Obregon, about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Tapachula, before stopping to settle down and rest for the remainder of the day, after having walked from around dawn.
The migrants stretched out under a covered athletic court and under trees at a park in Alvaro Obregon. There was no sign at the start of any police attempt to block them.
Mexican prosecutors have said they will press charges against the immigration agency's top national official, Francisco Garduño, who is scheduled to make a court appearance April 21.
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Federal prosecutors have said Garduño was remiss in not preventing the disaster in Ciudad Juarez despite earlier indications of problems at his agency's detention centers. Prosecutors said government audits had found "a pattern of irresponsibility and repeated omissions" in the immigration institute.
The fire in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso, Texas, began after a migrant allegedly set fire to foam mattresses to protest a supposed transfer. The fire quickly filled the facility with smoke. No one let the migrants out.
Six officials of the National Immigration Institute, a guard at the center and the Venezuelan migrant accused ofstarting the blazeare already in custody facing homicide charges.
Migrants, especially poorer ones who cannot afford to pay migrant smugglers, have often seen such mass walks, or caravans, as a way to reach the U.S. border. Successive caravans grew to massive size in 2018 and 2019 before authorities in Mexico and Central American began stopping them of highways.
The COVID-19 pandemicalso played a role in quashing the caravans, as countries instituted health restrictions.
The heat and sheer effort of walking 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) to Mexico City usually forces migrants to start walking in the pre-dawn darkness and stop in the early afternoon in towns along the way.
Many of the migrants — some carrying infants or babies in strollers — also look to catch rides from passing trucks. In the past, authorities have sometimes allowed that to happen, and sometimes prohibited it. But sheer desperation drives many of the migrants.
Venezuelan migrant Estefany Peroez was walking with her three daughters. In Tapachula, they had been sleeping in the streets.
"We don't have anything to eat, the authorities don't help us, we are doing this to give my daughters a better life," Peroez said.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-04-24T22:38:41+00:00
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ktvh.com
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https://www.ktvh.com/3-000-migrants-begin-walk-north-from-southern-mexico
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I can’t tell you about Michael Ligotti’s prescription pad without first introducing you to the ghost of Casey McRae.
The small-town Texas mother with the long blonde hair and toddler daughter didn’t use hard drugs. But she had insurance. And she came to visit a friend in Palm Beach County at a time when Ligotti and others were making millions ordering needless drug tests.
This rampant drug testing fraud was never about just bilking insurers. Insurers paid with dollars. Too many sober home residents paid with their lives.
That’s because unscrupulous sober home owners didn’t need residents to stay sober. They just needed urine for testing, insurance for billing and a doctor willing to engage in fraud. If keeping these “billing opportunities” in the sober home meant letting them use drugs, no problem.
Casey’s friend lived in a sober home.
Casey was there about a month before she took heroin for the first and last time.
After her death, her parents discovered more than $30,000 in drug test billings.
I don’t know the name of the doctor who ordered the tests.
Which brings us to the name of a doctor I do know, and how the Department of Health failed his sober home patients.
Even among the stunning instances of fraud that dogged the Palm Beach County sobriety-industrial complex, Ligotti stood out.
The Delray Beach osteopath was at the heart of a $746 million addiction treatment fraud, the largest case ever charged by the Department of Justice.
The feds identified him as a suspect by 2014. In 2016, he was subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury. In 2018, an ESPN documentary on the Delray Beach overdose death of Jamie Daniels reported Ligotti approved drug tests when Daniels was not even in Florida.
Florida’s Department of Health filed no disciplinary action.
Ligotti kept his license “in good standing.”
He was arrested in July 2020, indicted in December.
He kept his license.
He pled guilty in 2022. Kept his license.
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison this January. Almost two months later, his license was still active and without a disciplinary blemish.
It was only in the last several weeks that the DOH website enabling Floridians to check on doctors finally recorded that Ligotti’s license had been voluntarily surrendered.
Was there ever a public complaint? Not according to the Department of Health site. Was there a criminal conviction within the last 10 years? No, according to the site.
Any emergency license suspension filed by DOH based on anything: the grand jury testimony, the arrest, the indictment, the conviction, the sentencing? No.
The state never filed a single charge that would have warned prospective patients.
Ligotti may have been counting on it. An FBI agent testified the physician knew he was under criminal investigation by 2016. The judge asked: Are you saying he knew he was being investigated but disregarded it for the next five years to engage in a significant conspiracy and commit fraud?
Of course he did. Who was stopping him?
Protecting doctors at the expense of people seeking help is not a one-off in this state.
Broward osteopath Donald Willems was criminally charged in 2012 after admitting to signing blank prescriptions for powerful painkillers. He did not voluntarily relinquish his license until 2017 — the same year he pled guilty for his role in a separate multi-million dollar sober home fraud.
Dr. Joseph M. Hernandez was writing painkiller prescriptions from his car in 2010 when arrested for trafficking. He prescribed tens of thousands of doses of addictive opioids billed to Medicaid before finally relinquishing his license in 2013.
Dr. Zvi Harry Perper was working in a Delray Beach pain clinic founded by a convicted drug smuggler when arrested in 2011. A formal DOH complaint against his license was not filed until 2014.
I have heard the excuses: Prosecutors don’t share information with regulators. It would not be fair to suspend a doctor’s license before he has been found guilty. There’s no legislative interest in a fix; after all, a bill that would have required a temporary immediate suspension following a doctor’s drug-related arrest was shot down years ago.
I don’t care if a fix will be hard.
I do care about a little girl in Texas who would be in elementary school by now, and a state bureaucracy that once did so little for her mother and others. And we should all care it still does so much to let bad doctors keep their license to harm.
Pat Beall is a Sun Sentinel editorial writer and columnist. Contact her at pat.beall@stet.news.
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2023-04-18T19:57:49+00:00
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sun-sentinel.com
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-col-beall-pill-mill-sober-home-ligotti-20230418-wj764qb2ynezjdlidfksr6emda-story.html
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INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Fla., August 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewSat a leading Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) provider, announced today they have been awarded a Second Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems II (GTACS II) Task Order (TO) by U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of Project Manager Tactical Radios under Program Executive Office Command Control Communications Tactical (PEO-C3T).
Under this $18 million dollar TO, NewSat and Subcontractor, Ace Electronic Defense Systems, will fabricate installation kits for the integration of tactical radios on a wide range of Army platforms.
"NewSat has supported several logistics programs for the US Army and we are eager to deliver high-quality installation kits to enhance our troops' capabilities", said Justin Filler, CEO of NewSat. "This new award with our partner Ace Electronic Defense Systems highlights our customer's trust in delivering large amounts of critical communication equipment during unprecedented times."
NewSat North America, LLC is a privately held, end-to-end communications company. Based in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, NewSat North America provides Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems and services primarily to United States (US) Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal customers.
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2022-08-08T13:20:18+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/newsat-north-america-llc-newsat-awarded-second-us-army-gtacs-ii-task-order/
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2022-10-12T00:27:48+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/ap-news/2022/10/11/ap-top-business-news-at-409-p-m-edt-5/
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard its last scheduled argument of the term — a case brought by a 94-year-old widowed grandmother in Minneapolis whose condominium was seized for failure to pay property taxes. Unsurprisingly, it looked like grandma will win.
The case is important because Minnesota is one of 20 states that handle the sale of such defaulted properties without sharing the proceeds with the previous owner when the property is sold.
Geraldine Tyler bought her condo in 1999 and lived there until 2010 when, at age 81, she moved to a senior living center at the urging of her children. It is undisputed that she failed to pay property taxes on the condo for five years, despite being repeatedly notified that she risked losing it if she didn't pay up. By 2015, she owed $15,000 in unpaid taxes, interest and fees.
Finally, the county, after offering her a tax payment plan for seniors and other options, seized the condo and sold it at public auction for $40,000.
At the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Tyler's lawyer argued that the county unconstitutionally took the property by keeping the $25,000 surplus over the amount owed in back taxes. Lawyer Christina Martin said that amounts to a taking without just compensation, something that the Constitution explicitly forbids.
Chief Justice John Roberts noted that traditionally such matters are left to state laws, and that, at the founding, some states did have laws like Minnesota's.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor followed up by asking, "OK, here you have a debtor who basically doesn't want to do anything. What's the county supposed to do to protect itself?"
Justice Samuel Alito turned to a similar issue. He noted that some cities impound vehicles when the owner has unpaid car taxes or tickets, and then, if the owner doesn't pay the amount that's due, the city sells the car and keeps the proceeds, putting them into the city's general fund. "Would that be unconstitutional in your view?" he asked.
Lawyer Martin answered yes, it would be, noting that "the history of tax collection or debt collection from the government is pretty uniform on the question of personal property."
When Justice Elena Kagan asked what would happen if the property is abandoned, Martin said the owner still could have a property interest.
But if these appeared to be difficult questions, they were nothing compared to the increasingly overt hostility faced by lawyer Neal Katyal, representing Minneapolis' Hennepin County.
Pushback on the county
Katyal opened and spent a good deal of time trying to persuade the court that Tyler had no legal standing to sue because, at the time her condo was sold, she had no equity in the house. Under state law, the seizure automatically cancelled her debts on it — debts totaling $59,000 in mortgage payments and unpaid condo fees.
Katyal got nowhere and only seemed to irritate the court, even when he referred to states that had laws like Minnesota's at the time of the founding. And when he cited the Statute of Gloucester in 1278, Justice Neil Gorsuch could contain himself no longer.
"Tyler was not a vassal owing fealty to her lord but a modern-day simple owner of real property," he intoned. "I just don't understand what on Earth any of that history has to do with this case."
Katyal repeatedly pointed the justices to the court's 1956 ruling upholding a law like Minnesota's, a case in which he said that the court upheld the sale of a house for $7,000 over an unpaid $65 water bill.
"Are there any limits on that?" Justice Kagan asked. "Take a $5,000 tax debt on a $5 million house. And the state says, 'Thanks, we'll keep it.' "
That is nothing like this case, Katyal argued, noting that Tyler had affirmed that she wanted "nothing to do with the condo." That, he said, constituted an abandonment of the property.
But justices, both conservative and liberal, didn't seem to be buying the argument.
"What's the point of the takings clause?" Chief Justice Roberts asked. "I mean that was something that was pretty important to the framers. Why did they put that in there?"
Justice Brett Kavanaugh made a similar observation: "Why would we read the Constitution to disfavor real property though? That seems very counterintuitive."
Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson noted that while 19 states may have laws like Minnesota's, the majority do not.
"Most states allow for some sort of surplus or have some sort of mechanism to give the money back to homeowners," Jackson said. "So what is the big practical problem that we would face?"
If there are such problems, it appeared the justices will worry about them later, not sooner.
A decision is expected by the end of the current Supreme Court term this summer.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-04-27T00:18:39+00:00
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wbfo.org
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https://www.wbfo.org/2023-04-26/supreme-court-seems-to-tilt-strongly-toward-grandmother-in-property-rights-case
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Boy, 13, hit by tractor-trailer after getting off school bus
GRAY, Maine (WGME) - A 13-year-old Maine boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a tractor-trailer after getting off his school bus, according to authorities.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday while the student was crossing in front of the bus on Route 100. A tractor-trailer reportedly came around the corner and didn’t stop in time.
One woman, who knows the teen who was hit, says she heard the sound of breaks and then honking from what she believes was the school bus. She says she thought the boy was dead when she saw him on the ground.
When deputies arrived on scene, the 13-year-old was semi-conscious. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
“It’s heartbreaking,” said Patty Watson, who lives just a few doors down from where the crash happened. “Cars on Route 100 do not stop for buses.”
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says the school bus lights and stop sign arm were activated at the time of the crash.
“Obviously, the driver of the bus is very shaken up,” he said.
Law enforcement will be figuring out how fast the truck was going, while Maine State Police are looking into if the equipment was working and if the inspection of the truck was up to par.
“They’ll be evaluating the vehicle, and we’ll be evaluating what’s left of the evidence, the skid marks, etc.,” Joyce said.
Joyce says there were 17 other kids on board the bus at the time. Those students were taken back to the middle and high school campuses, where counselors and parents were waiting.
There is a sign on one side of Route 100 alerting drivers to the upcoming bus stop. However, there is no warning in the direction that the tractor-trailer was coming from.
The truck is owned by Bard Trucking in Farmington, which declined to comment.
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2023-05-31T06:01:11+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2023/05/31/boy-13-hit-by-tractor-trailer-after-getting-off-school-bus/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will campaign with Georgia’s incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp the day before this month’s GOP primary in his most significant political break with former President Donald Trump to date.
Kemp’s campaign announced Friday morning that Pence will headline a get-out-the-vote rally for Kemp on Monday, May 23rd, the day before the vote. That puts Pence in direct conflict with Trump-endorsed candidate David Perdue, who has been trailing in the polls. Kemp is one of Trump’s top targets this election cycle because of his refusal to cooperate with Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
“Brian Kemp is my friend, a man dedicated to faith, family and the people of Georgia,” Pence said in a statement. “I am proud to offer my full support for four more years of Brian Kemp as governor of the great state of Georgia!”
The news comes as Pence has taken steps to distance himself from Trump as the former congressman and Indiana governor considers a 2024 presidential run that could put him into direct competition with his former boss.
That has included calling out Trump by name. In February, Pencesaid Trump was “wrong” to insist that Pence had the power to unilaterally overturn the results of the 2020 election — a power vice presidents do not possess. In a separate speech before top Republican donors, Pence urged the GOP to move on from Trump’s election grievances and said there was “no room in this party for apologists” for Vladimir Putin after Trump praised the Russian leader’s maneuvering as “genius” before his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
“Elections are about the future,” Pence said in March. “My fellow Republicans, we can only win if we are united around an optimistic vision for the future based on our highest values. We cannot win by fighting yesterday’s battles, or by relitigating the past.”
In an interview with radio host John Fredericks on the conservative Real America’s Voice, Trump declined to unleash on Pence when asked about his decision to campaign with Kemp.
“Well, Mike is trying to get involved and he’s a very nice man,” he said. “But he really let us all down.”
The former president, meanwhile, continued to pan a trio of current and former Republican governors, including New Jersey’s Chris Christie, whom he had previously labeled “RINOs” — or “Republicans in Name Only” — for supporting Kemp.
“We have to fight these people,” Trump said Friday.
Earlier this week, Trump had said their support “tells you all you need to know about what you are getting in Georgia — just a continuation of bad elections and a real RINO if you vote for Brian Kemp.”
“Maybe the ‘R’ in RINO really stands for reelected,” Christie quipped back.
The Georgia race is a gamble for Trump, who notched a major victory in Ohio earlier this month when JD Vance, the candidate he endorsed, came from behind to win a competitive GOP Senate primary. But last week, his pick for governor in Nebraska, Charles Herbster, lost his primary amid groping allegations. And Trump faces further challenges ahead, including in Pennsylvania next week, where his pick for Senate, celebrity heart surgeon Mehmet Oz, is locked in a tight, three-way race.
Kemp had been substantially ahead of Perdue in polls in March and April, and many expect Kemp will be able to prevail without a June runoff, which would be triggered if no candidate won a majority of the vote.
Still, Trump voiced optimism for his candidate Friday, saying he’d been “hearing good things” about Perdue’s standing. Perdue’s campaign has argued this week that record turnout during Georgia’s early-voting period, especially among Republicans who haven’t traditionally voted in primaries, is good for their candidate. They claim pollsters have missed Perdue’s support, although there’s no way to know whom primary voters are selecting.
Perdue, a former senator, has also been lagging infundraising and had about $900,000 cash on hand on April 30, less than a month before the May 24 primary, while Kemp had $10.7 million.
Trump’s political action committee last month gave $500,000 to a group running attack ads against Kemp — his first major spending in any race this cycle, despite entering the year with more than $120 million in cash. Trump rallied for Perdue and his other favored candidates in Georgia in March, but hasn’t scheduled a return.
But the Republican Governors Association has spent millions to support Kemp, exacerbating Perdue’s financial disadvantage. Christie, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey are all supposed to stump for Kemp in the closing days as part of that push.
In-state Republicans are also rallying to Kemp. Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, whose relationship to Kemp was rocky in the first 18 months of Kemp’s term, said Thursday that “Gov. Kemp is my governor, and I’m going to support him,” on Thursday after the governor signed the upcoming state budget in Ralston’s hometown. Ralston said Kemp has “taken a lot of unfair hits.”
The winner will face Democrat Stacey Abrams, who has raised more than $20 million so far and had $8 million in cash on April 30.
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Associated Press writer Jeff Amy contributed from Atlanta.
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2022-05-13T23:32:07+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/politics/pence-to-rally-with-kemp-in-georgia-in-break-with-trump/
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Wayland Baptist University received a $2.5 million gift from Ben and Bertha Mieth, according to a press release. To recognize their ongoing support, the University named the nursing school in San Antonio in their honor.
The Mieth’s gift includes $25,000 set aside to establish the Irene Wilson George Endowed Scholarship in Nursing, said the press release. Wayland presented the couple with the Keeper of the Flame award in 2014 for their longtime support for the university.
“Their prayers, presence, and generosity have already changed the lives of many Wayland students and employees, including mine, and this gift ensures that they will continue to have such an impact for generations to come,” said Dr. Bobby Hall, university president.
The couple founded the International Commission more than 50 years ago with a former Wayland Trustee, Gene Hawkins. The press release said the International Commission is a nonprofit organization that participates in evangelism projects around the world.
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2023-04-28T20:07:22+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/wayland-receives-2-5-million-gift-names-nursing-school-after-donors/
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Chris Christie is sharpening his attacks on his former friend and ally Donald Trump as the ex-New Jersey governor considers challenging the former president for the GOP nomination in 2024.
Christie, famous for his acerbic remarks, knows the former president well and is comfortable going on television with ready-made sound bites about Trump that make headlines.
On Monday, he said the GOP field needed a candidate who would go after Trump and do what Christie did to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in a 2016 debate, when he questioned Rubio’s lack of experience and mocked the senator for using the same “25-second memorized speech” over and over.
“You better have somebody on that stage who can do to him what I did to Marco [Rubio], because that’s the only thing that’s gonna defeat Donald Trump,” Christie said during a town hall at Saint Anselm College on Monday.
“And that means you gotta have the skill to do it,” he added. “And that means you have to be fearless because he will come back and right at you.”
A week earlier, Christie made news describing the endless “circus” surrounding Trump as the former president predicted his own arrest, showing off an ability to cut down the former president.
“The circus continues. I mean, look, he only profits and does well in chaos and turmoil. And so he wants to create the chaos and turmoil on his terms. He doesn’t want anybody else’s terms … he wants it on his terms,” Christie said on ABC’s “This Week.”
Christie appears to be seeking out a lane in a potential primary race as a candidate willing to go toe-to-toe with Trump where others are not, with many of the would-be challengers dancing around criticizing Trump directly. The former governor has wide name recognition, and his perch as an ABC News commentator gives him a way to remain in the news by weighing in on each new Trump controversy.
“[Trump] loves a good fight. Well, so does Chris Christie,” said Jim Merrill, a New Hampshire-based Republican strategist and former senior adviser to Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign. “I think his comment last night about ‘you want me on that stage,’ it would be must-see TV, that’s for sure.”
Christie’s last run for the White House did not go well and ended with him jumping to Trump’s side. He had an on-again, off-again relationship with Trump for the next four years.
The former governor led Trump’s 2016 transition team, but was fired over bad blood with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Christie was a contender to become Trump’s chief of staff in late 2018 before taking himself out of the running. And the former governor again aided Trump’s campaign in 2020, assisting him with debate prep. Christie contracted COVID-19 in the process and spent time in the hospital as a result.
But he has since become a full-blown Trump critic after the former president’s term ended, and he has signaled he will decide by this summer whether to run in 2024 himself.
There is deep skepticism among some Republicans that Christie can break through in a field that has so far been dominated by Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) — who has not officially announced a campaign — and Trump’s team has shrugged off the former governor’s latest attacks.
In response to Christie’s diatribe against the former president on Monday, a Trump campaign spokesperson sarcastically responded, “Who’s he?”
A former Trump White House official waved away any concern about whether Christie could damage Trump’s standing in a Republican primary, arguing the former governor is more likely to siphon support from the likes of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence or New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu. Of those three, only Haley has officially declared her candidacy for 2024.
In a Quinnipiac University poll released March 15, Christie polled at 1 percent in a survey of 1,795 adults, which included 677 Republican and Republican-leaning voters. Trump led that poll with 46 percent support, followed by DeSantis at 32 percent.
It’s also unclear what Christie’s ultimate endgame is as other potential presidential hopefuls, like DeSantis and Pence, create their own campaign-in-waiting apparatuses.
“There’s not an organizing apparatus around him. He’s not raising money yet, so it’s sort of hard to give a full read at this point,” said Republican strategist Doug Heye, noting that it is still early in the primary season.
At the same time, Christie has the benefit of having run for president in 2016.
“He knows a lot of the folks in the early states,” said Matt Mowers, who served as Christie’s New Hampshire state director in 2016. “He doesn’t necessarily need the same type of apparatus that a first-time candidate needs at the outset. He’s got plenty of time to build one if he decides to run.”
There are also questions about whether an anti-Trump message will resonate in a GOP primary, let alone in an early primary state like New Hampshire.
“I think New Hampshire appreciates pugnacious candidates who are tough and hard-nosed — we’ve shown that in the past,” Merrill said. “But that’s a pretty tall mountain for him to climb.”
Others argue that Christie’s comments and presentation on Monday evening were not necessarily Christie putting on a show ahead of a campaign, but him being himself.
“He speaks his mind. He doesn’t hold back his feelings or his thoughts on anything,” Mowers said. “I wouldn’t over-speculate on how he’s positioning or what lane he’s looking for. He’s just going out there being him.”
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2023-03-29T12:36:48+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/christie-ups-profile-with-acerbic-attacks-on-trump/
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Expansion of services for health and life sciences companies include corporate brand strategy, scientific counsel and strategic communications
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. and ARLINGTON, Va., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerfield Agency, one of the fastest growing independent marketing and commercialization partners for life sciences companies, today announced the acquisition of Verge Scientific Communications, a Virginia-based, brand strategy and strategic communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of emerging and pioneering health and science-driven companies. With the addition of Verge Scientific, Deerfield Agency is expanding its services and ability to support corporate and brand marketing for pre-commercial healthcare clients, along with deepening experience in branding, strategic communication, scientific and medical communications, and storytelling.
"We are thrilled to welcome Verge Scientific as part of Deerfield Agency. The team at Verge have strong scientific and strategic expertise that will allow us to support clients earlier in their brand's lifecycle," said Frank Burrell, Managing Partner, Deerfield Agency. "The expansion of services including corporate brand strategy, corporate communications, scientific counsel and strategic communications are a great complement to our current offerings and will allow us to further serve our clients for both their corporate and product commercialization needs."
Founded in 2016, Verge Scientific has quickly become one of the leading boutique health and science communications agencies in the country serving as a trusted partner to biotech start-ups, early-stage biotech and pharmaceutical companies, health technology firms, consumer science brands and space exploration organizations. With nearly 40 people, Verge Scientific brings a full creative team, PhD scientists and seasoned communications strategists.
Recognized as a top 10 PRovoke Global Agency Fast Mover, Verge Scientific was named PRWeek's 2021 Outstanding Boutique Agency, and a finalist this year for both top Small Agency and Boutique Agency by PRWeek and PRovoke, respectively.
"It's been an incredible time for both Verge Scientific and Deerfield and we are excited to join forces. Combining with Deerfield will deepen our creative, digital and media services while allowing us to support innovator companies seamlessly as their products advance to commercialization and beyond," said Lissette Steele, Founder and Managing Partner, Verge Scientific Communications. "What's more is that both companies share in our commitment to our people and are aligned on the opportunity to focus on the growth and development of our teams and provide a path toward rewarding and fulfilling careers."
Lissette Steele and Amanda Sellers, partners and owners of Verge Scientific, will continue to lead day-to-day operations, and Verge Scientific will operate as an independent, sister company to Deerfield Agency. Both Ms. Steele and Ms. Sellers will also join the senior leadership team and become shareholders in the combined organization of Deerfield Pharma Services Holdings, LLC. Deerfield is a portfolio company of The Edgewater Funds, a Chicago-based private equity firm with over $2.8 billion of capital commitments raised since 2001.
Deerfield is a full-service agency that specializes in healthcare marketing and is founded on the principle of providing extraordinary work at an exceptional value. Deerfield has redefined the agency experience to become a true extension of your team and keep your brand at the forefront of our compelling strategy, creative, media, print, and digital innovation. Comprised of industry leaders and experts who are well versed in every stage of a brand's life cycle, our team is ready to provide you with a personalized agency experience that will meet the unique goals and objectives of your business. Deerfield has been recognized in the MM&M Top 100 Agencies for the last two consecutive years and is currently ranked 57th on the prestigious list. Since 2017, Deerfield has earned the designation as a Certified Great Place To Work® - speaking to the Company's strong culture and rewarding workplace. For more information, please visit DeerfieldAgency.com.
Verge is a strategic communications firm shaping the stories of pioneering companies and brands. Verge partners with innovator companies pushing the bounds of science, inventing new products, and advancing technologies that change the way we live. With a proven approach built on the science of storytelling, we bring clarity to the chaos, establish credibility for new ideas and build meaningful connections to strengthen a company's value story. To learn more about Verge Scientific, please visit VergeScientific.com.
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2022-07-26T12:30:29+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/07/26/deerfield-agency-acquires-verge-scientific-communications/
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LONDON (AP) — Europe’s inflation rate dipped at the start of the year, giving some relief to consumers but still leaving them facing higher prices that have driven protests and will likely press the European Central Bank into another interest rate hike Thursday.
The consumer price index for the 20 countries that use the euro currency reached 8.5% in January compared with a year earlier, European Union statistics agency Eurostat said Wednesday. That’s down from the annual rate of 9.2% in December.
It’s the first report on consumer prices that includes data from Croatia, which joined the eurozone on Jan. 1, but lacked unavailable figures from Germany, Europe’s biggest economy. Inflation in Europe has now slowed for the third month in a row, falling from a record high of 10.6% in October.
Food and energy prices are persisting as the major factors driving up European inflation. Prices for food, alcohol and tobacco rose at a 14.1% annual pace in January, while energy prices rose 17.2%.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has shaken up food and energy markets, and while commodity prices have fallen from all-time highs last year, consumers are not yet seeing relief on their utility and grocery bills.
Natural gas prices have dropped from records last summer thanks to a scramble to find supplies outside Russia and warmer winter weather that eased energy demand for heating. While Europe may have dodged fears of energy rationing and shortages after Russia cut off most supplies, natural gas prices are still three times higher than before Russia started massing troops on Ukraine’s border.
The energy upheaval has made the cost-of-living squeeze more painful in continental Europe and the United Kingdom than in the U.S., leading to protests and strikes from workers in several countries seeking pay that keeps pace with inflation.
U.S. annual inflation dropped to 6.5% in December, while the U.K. reading of 10.5% signaled how the British economy was a striking exception to the International Monetary Fund’s brighter outlook for 2023.
In the eurozone, so-called core inflation, which doesn’t include volatile food and energy costs, held steady at 5.2% last month, underlining how prices also are rising for both services and goods such as clothing, appliances, cars and computers.
Germany’s inflation number wasn’t available because of a technical issue so an estimate was used. Economists said that means the inflation figure should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Still, “when it comes to monetary policy, this is just noise,” Jack Allen-Reynolds of Capital Economics said in a report. “The core inflation rate is sending a clear signal: underlying price pressures remain strong.”
With inflation far above its target of 2%, the ECB has been raising interest rates that make it more expensive for consumers to borrow money. Aiming to get price spikes under control, the central bank is expected to institute another half-point hike Thursday.
That will come a day after a decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the same day the Bank of England acts on borrowing costs.
The central bank moves to cool inflation also strain the economy, with Europe eking out just 0.1% growth in the final three months of last year and 3.5% for all of 2022. That outpaced the 2.1% expansion in the U.S. and China’s 3% growth last year.
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2023-02-02T03:37:27+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-european-inflation-eases-for-third-month-to-8-5/
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan on Wednesday accused her Republican challenger of changing his positions to hide his extremism, while Don Bolduc accused the Democratic incumbent of being steadfast in evading questions.
In their third and final debate before next Tuesday’s election, Hassan repeatedly cast Bolduc as an extremist, pouncing on his past statements on abortion, voter fraud and other issues.
Bolduc, a retired Army general, spent months promoting Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election but after winning the Republican primary in September said it wasn’t stolen and then, more recently, said that he wasn’t sure. And in a debate last week, he brought up unfounded claims about busloads of voters casting illegal ballots in New Hampshire, which Trump himself mentioned in endorsing Bolduc on Monday.
Asked to explain Wednesday why his position keeps changing, Bolduc insisted it hasn’t.
“I have said on 14 September, it was not stolen. That’s it. I’m not discussing it anymore,” he said. “We need to move forward. Elections are about the future, and if we leave the future in Sen. Hassan’s hands, we’re going to be in big trouble.”
Asked what she thought of his answer, Hassan called him “the most extreme nominee for U.S. Senate that New Hampshire has seen in modern history.”
“He keeps trying to conceal that from Granite Staters,” said Hassan, a former governor seeking a second term in Washington. “He’s spent over a year in New Hampshire stoking the big lie... and former President Trump just confirmed that he’s an election denier this week.”
That prompted a sarcastic response from Bolduc, who thanked the WMUR-TV moderator for “giving her a softball because she can’t hit a fastball.” He did not object, earlier, however, when he similarly was asked to opine on one of Hassan’s answers.
Throughout the debate, Bolduc accused Hassan of failing to answer questions and instead giving “Washington, D.C., career politician non-answers.”
“That’s what she’s going to get away with up here, all night long,” he said after Hassan was asked whether federal government overspending has led to inflation. She acknowledged the hardship inflation has inflicted, and described her work on the bipartisan infrastructure law President Joe Biden signed last year and the $280 billion package aimed at creating more high-tech jobs by boosting the semiconductor industry and scientific research.
On his turn to talk about government spending and inflation, Bolduc said he would’ve voted against the COVID-19 relief bills in Washington and that the best way to lower inflation would be reversing the Biden administration's “disastrous” energy policies that Hassan supports.
“Everything she does causes more infrastructure, more government, more money, more pain and hardship for Americans,” he said.
On abortion, Bolduc again was confronted with his past statements. While he now says he opposes a national abortion ban, in the past he has said would never oppose anti-abortion legislation (“I’m not going to vote contrary to pro-life”).
“I will not vote for any federal legislation that has to do with abortion,” he said. “I believe in states’ rights and in the state law. And that is the end of the discussion.”
But Hassan argued he can't be trusted given his conflicting statements.
"He is a yes vote for a nationwide abortion ban and he’s trying to conceal it," she said.
When asked to name a world leader they admire, Bolduc came up short, declining to name one, while Hassan cited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But they found one brief moment of common ground when asked about their favorite menu item at a popular Manchester diner. Bolduc said he likes to order pancakes. “That sounds good to me,” Hassan said.
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2022-11-03T03:22:24+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Hassan-Bolduc-meet-for-final-debate-in-key-U-S-17554183.php
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No. 6 Marquette and No. 11 UConn began their appearances in the Big East tournament by showcasing some inconsistencies while getting big performances from their stars.
Both teams were able to overcome their uneven showings. Now a trip to the Big East final is on the line Friday night when top-seeded Marquette faces fourth-seeded UConn in the semifinals in New York.
Picked to finish ninth in the Big East’s preseason poll, Marquette (26-6) is in the semis for the fourth time overall and first instance since 2019, when it was the second seed and lost 81-79 to Seton Hall.
The Golden Eagles are seeking their first trip to the Big East title game after extending their winning streak to seven with a hard-fought 72-70 overtime victory against St. John’s Thursday afternoon when it rallied from its largest deficit of the season.
Marquette overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half and 10 points down at halftime. Tyler Kolek scored all 19 of his points after halftime, including seven in overtime when he hit five free throws.
“We faced a lot of adversity today, and the guys stared down the adversity. They stayed connected,” Marquette coach Shaka Smart said.
Marquette advanced despite shooting 39.1 percent, its third-lowest percentage of the season. The Golden Eagles also withstood leading scorer Kam Jones being held to 11 points on 4-for-16 shooting from the floor.
“I wouldn’t say we’re inexperienced anymore just because of everything we’ve gone through this year, all the experiences we’ve had, all the close games we’ve won and lost,” Kolek said. “And that’s just made us better. I think coming into the postseason we’re as prepared as we can be.”
The Huskies (25-7) are in the conference semifinals for the third straight year since returning to the Big East. In 2021, UConn fell to Creighton 59-56 and last year it took a 63-60 loss to Villanova.
UConn’s path to the semifinals did not require a comeback but an ability to make enough plays. The Huskies advanced with a 73-66 victory over Providence in a game they held a 26-point lead with 12 1/2 minutes remaining and saw the margin reduced to five several times.
“We played unbelievable for 28 minutes,” Huskies coach Dan Hurley said. “They made an unbelievable run. And we won the game and we play tomorrow in the semifinals for the third year in a row. So, we’re happy about that.”
Jordan Hawkins scored 19, Tristen Newton added 16 points with four 3s and the Huskies shot 52.8 percent and overcame 18 turnovers.
UConn, which opened 14-0 before a midseason slump, is seeking its first trip to the title game since Kemba Walker’s dynamic run helped them win five games in five days in 2011.
The teams split both regular-season meetings with the home team winning each game.
In Marquette’s 82-76 win on Jan. 11 in Milwaukee, Oso Ighodaro scored 19 while Jones added all 15 of his points after halftime. In UConn’s 87-72 win on Feb. 7 in Hartford, Conn., the Huskies led by 17 at halftime as Hawkins led five in double figures with 20 points.
–Field Level Media
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2023-03-10T16:58:53+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/no-6-marquette-no-11-uconn-vie-for-spot-in-big-east-final/
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What’s the status of the US death penalty?
By MICHAEL TARM and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
Associated Press
The first federal capital case tried under President Joe Biden ended with a split among jurors, meaning the life of an Islamic extremist who killed eight people in a New York City will be spared. It came at a rare federal death penalty trial in a state without the death penalty. That Biden’s Justice Department continued to seek the death penalty for Sayfullo Saipov was a surprise to many given Biden’s opposition to capital punishment. The jury’s failure to reach a unanimous decision means Saipov gets an automatic sentence of life in prison. The death penalty was effectively abolished in New York by 2007.
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2023-03-14T02:46:54+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/03/13/whats-the-status-of-the-us-death-penalty/
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Bite-sized breakfast: Chick-fil-A taste-testing chorizo cheddar egg bites
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is taste-testing a new menu item: Egg bites.
The popular chicken restaurant announced it would start offering chorizo cheddar egg bites at select locations in the U.S. later this month.
According to Chick-fil-A, the chorizo cheddar egg bites are made with whole eggs, Mexican-style chorizo and several blends of cheeses. Each order includes four egg bites.
“As summer ends and the back-to-school morning routine begins, we wanted to offer our customers a new protein-packed entree,” said Leslie Neslage, director of menu and packaging at Chick-fil-A.
The chorizo cheddar egg bites will be available for a limited time starting on Aug. 22 at participating restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Florida and New Orleans.
The restaurant chain said guest feedback would help determine if the new breakfast bites will be featured on menus nationwide in the future.
“Our guests are asking for more bite-sized, shareable breakfast options, and we look forward to hearing what they think about our limited-time chorizo cheddar egg bites,” Neslage said.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-08-17T22:23:58+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/2022/08/17/bite-sized-breakfast-chick-fil-a-taste-testing-chorizo-cheddar-egg-bites/
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DENVER (KDVR) – Police are investigating an alleged abduction attempt that happened on Friday morning during which a student fought back while a suspect attempted to grab her outside of a Thornton school.
According to officials at Adams 12 Five Star Schools, the girl fought back and sought the assistance of nearby adults which caused the suspect to flee.
The girl is safe and is back with her family, but now, more so than ever, is the time to address this difficult-to-discuss topic with your own kids so that they are armed with the information and the ‘know-how’ to handle a similar situation if they’re ever faced with one.
Safety tips for parents to discuss with their children
It is important to be direct when discussing this topic with children so that the delivery of the message is not lost in translation.
Also, it’s a good idea to remind them that adults who need help wouldn’t typically be asking children for help. They would instead likely be directing their questions toward another adult. So tell your child to be wary of adults asking for directions or assistance, as this can and has been used as an abduction technique of kidnappers.
Help them know how to identify methods that a potential abductor may use to entice them into their vehicle.
Let them know that there is safety in numbers, meaning that a kidnapper is less likely to target a group of children, as opposed to an individual child.
Let your child know that if they ever feel scared, confused or uncomfortable by a person, it is important to let you or a trusted adult know immediately. Emphasize the message that every child has the right to be and feel safe.
As was made apparent today, when a child is approached like this, they should yell and get the attention of people around them. It is important to say “No” when you are approached and made to feel scared by an adult.
If you are a student of Adams 12 Five Star Schools and have been emotionally impacted by this attempted abduction, please contact your school’s main office and you will be connected with the support you need.
Discussing adult topics with children is rarely easy, but that feeling of discomfort that comes with discussing the realities of life with a child is an indicator that you are arming them with the knowledge they need in order for them to understand what to do if they are ever faced with this type of incident. Unfortunately, this is something they have to be prepared for.
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2022-09-23T19:15:58+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/local/attempted-abduction-reinforces-need-to-discuss-safety-skills-with-your-kids/
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Gulfport man charged with burning cross to intimidate Black neighbors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A 23-year-old Gulfport man is charged with hate crime and arson violations for burning a cross in his own front yard. Investigators say Axel Cox was trying to threaten and intimidate a Black family that lived next door.
The federal indictment says the Dec. 3, 2020 cross burning was specifically because of the victims’ race. And that Cox also used threatening and racially derogatory remarks toward his Black neighbors.
Cox is charged with one count of criminal interference with the right to fair housing and one count of using fire to commit a federal felony.
If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison for interfering with the victims’ housing rights and a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, for using fire to commit a federal felony. Cox also faces a fine of up to $250,000 with respect to each charge.
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2022-09-23T20:19:48+00:00
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(NewsNation) — A new analysis shows that children’s risk of suicide increases by as much as 43% during school months. Emergency room workers brace themselves for the “September wave,” when there’s a spike in children admitted for harming themselves.
“We kind of just have this casual acceptance that when the school year starts up again, our ER will be more busy for mental health cases,” said Dr. Tyler Black, an emergency pediatric psychiatrist at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. “Everybody says it; nobody really considers what it means.”
Black said suicides for children aged 8 to 17 also occur more often on school days, based on two decades of data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
It’s important to note only half of the children who die by suicide also had mental health issues. Oftentimes, suicide is an impulsive act. Yet depression, anxiety, bullying and stress can increase risk, and educators, therapists and doctors say children are facing a crisis that has been building for years.
Let kids take a mental health day
One in three parents say their child has shown signs of emotional distress at least once a week, according to a survey of 1,000 parents, and half identified school as a significant source of stress.
“Just the same way we would allow our child to take a day off from school if they have a cold, we should encourage them to take care of their emotional well-being if they’re struggling,” said Parents Editor in Chief Grace Bastidas on “Morning in America.”
“We know from our research that 86% of parents who’ve allowed their children to take that downtime say it makes a big difference,” she said.
These days off are best used when a kid needs time to recover from a big event — like an important test — the Child Mind Institute recommends. It shouldn’t be used to avoid a tough assignment or a conflict at school, because that can make kids angrier. If your kid asks for a day off, the institute recommends having a conversation about why.
Stigma over mental health issues can keep parents from admitting their kid needs a break, Bastidas said, and only 12 states allow mental health days as an excused absence. Also hindering its use: many parents can’t afford to take the time off work.
Dial back the pressure
Schools can put burdens on kids that we wouldn’t expect for working adults, Black said, like pressure for perfect attendance, hours of homework after a 7 to 8-hour school day peppered with short lunches and recess periods.
“My prescription for them is: take half days; let me talk to your school; let’s relieve your homework,” Black said of his ER patients.
The structure of school should fundamentally change, Black said. Among other areas, he said limiting homework is one place to start.
A 2015 study of middle schoolers found when students were assigned 90 to 100 minutes of daily homework, their math and science scores began to decline.
Short-term interventions can make a big difference too. Black has worked with teachers to offer his patients a break from grading while the student is in crisis. Schools can also offer an extra study period or more frequent breaks, he said.
“I encourage parents to really find out if they’re any people who can help them (with the school), whether it’s a doctor or a teacher or community organizer,” Black said. “Ultimately, you’ll have to be a squeaky wheel.”
Don’t just focus on punishing bullies
While it could be tempting to hope the bully gets his or her comeuppance, “if we care about bullying, we need to care about bullies,” Black said.
That’s because both bullies and those bullied are often on the two extremes of a spectrum. While bullies show their distress through aggression, victims are often targeted because they retreat within themselves.
Black said, “An elementary or middle school child raised in the chaotic environment of abuse is not an evil person.”
In fact, studies have found that interventions that work with bullies as well as victims are more effective, although results depend on a lot of factors not easily measured.
As kids experiment with their identity, it’s important that adults are respectful, especially for LGBTQ+ kids who are among the most likely to die by suicide at a young age.
Research also shows kids are more likely to be bullied in schools and classrooms where teachers are seen as intimidating and aggressive, Black said.
Ultimately, it’s important that parents are an open, non-judgmental space for kids to share with them, no matter what problem they’re facing.
“This really all starts by having these honest, open conversations with your child, and letting them know that all feelings are valid,” Bastidas said. “At least having these conversations is a really big step forward to helping your kid manage those tough emotions, those tough feelings.”
If you or someone you know needs help, resources or someone to talk to, you can find it at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website or by calling 1-800-273-8255. People are available to talk to 24/7.
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2022-08-30T14:38:23+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/school-driven-suicide-how-to-break-the-cycle/
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The streaking Minnesota Timberwolves play the second leg of a back-to-back set on Saturday in Minneapolis, facing a Cleveland Cavaliers team looking to finish a five-game, Western Conference road trip on the right side of .500.
Minnesota scored its fifth win in the past six outings on Friday, beating the visiting Phoenix Suns 121-116. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, leading six Timberwolves who finished in double figures. It was Edwards’ fourth game of 30-plus points in his past eight outings.
Edwards scored eight points in the final 1:30 on Friday, helping Minnesota avoid a late collapse. The Timberwolves led the Suns by as many as 24 points but were outscored in the fourth quarter 41-29.
“That’s something we’ve got to get better at,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said of the team’s fourth-quarter struggles. “Really good teams never get bored. … We’ve had a habit all season of building a lead, then kind of hijacking our momentum with bad shots and turnovers.”
Minnesota ranks among the league’s most turnover-prone teams, averaging around 16 per game. The Cavaliers are forcing just shy of 15 per game.
More central to Cleveland’s league-leading defensive yield of 106.9 points per game than takeaways, however, has been the Cavaliers holding opponents to just 38.9 made field goals a contest. That’s the lowest figure in the NBA.
The Cleveland offense was key the last time out, as the Cavaliers come into Minnesota off a 119-113 win at Portland on Thursday. Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland combined for 70 of the Cavaliers’ points, led by Mitchell’s 26.
Allen and Garland both recorded double-doubles, with Allen posting 24 points and 10 rebounds, as well as six assists, while Garland added 20 points and 10 assists. Along with Evan Mobley, who scored three of his 17 points in the final 1:44, the group helped power a 32-22 fourth quarter for the comeback win.
Mitchell, who scored 71 points in a victory against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 2, lauded Allen’s offensive contributions following the win over the Trail Blazers.
“In (Allen’s) growth as a player, he’s understanding where to come in (and contribute on offense),” Mitchell said, according to Cleveland.com. “I’ve typically been the guy (to take shots) late, but I told him, ‘Look, teams are going to scout that, teams are going to be ready for that, teams are going to try to deny me the ball.’ Just him making big plays. That’s what he is capable of and continuously doing that on a nightly basis.”
The interior offense of Allen and Mobley will face a stiff challenge on Saturday against Minnesota. The Timberwolves rank among the NBA’s best when defending 2-point field-goal attempts, thanks in part to Rudy Gobert’s presence in the paint.
Gobert is averaging 1.3 blocked shots per game — his lowest average since his rookie season in 2013-14 — but Jaden McDaniels (1.1), Naz Reid (0.9), Kyle Anderson (0.7) and Edwards (0.5) are helping Minnesota rank near the top of the league in blocks per game.
Mobley and Allen average 1.3 and 1.2 blocks per game, respectively, to help bolster the stout Cleveland defense.
–Field Level Media
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2023-01-15T02:43:51+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/high-scoring-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-take-on-cavs/
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The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) has released new study data, which shows that nearly 60% of renters across the United States have seen their rent increase in the last 12 months, making it a ratio of almost 1 in 3 people in the U.S.
The increases, Freddie Mac said, were 10% or more, while only 38% of renters in the U.S. said they saw an increase in their wages. The study found that almost 1 in 5 renters who saw their payments increase said they are now "extremely likely" to miss a payment.
Kevin Palmer, head of Freddie Mac Multifamily said, “Our survey shows that the national housing affordability crisis is worsening, and that inflation is a key driver. Freddie Mac Multifamily is charging toward a record year for our affordable housing work, but it’s going to take a concerted, sustained and comprehensive effort to turn the tide.”
“The surge in rents that took place over the last 12 months has created even greater housing uncertainty for the most vulnerable renters,” Palmer said.
The data came from a nationwide online survey conducted from June 6 - 10 among a "representative sample" of 2,000 Americans 18-years-old and older. Freddie Mac said households surveyed were "almost universally impacted," with about 96% saying they saw an increase in rent in the past 12 months.
Freddie Mac is a publicly traded government-sponsored enterprise created by Congress in 1970 to try and make housing more accessible for buyers and renters across the United States.
In a March report, some renters reported hikes as large as 30%, and legal experts said that while some communities have rent control policies in place in the U.S., many do not have those same protections.
RELATED: Tenants stunned by apartment rent hikes as high as 30%
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2022-08-16T03:43:51+00:00
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wkbw.com
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https://www.wkbw.com/news/national/freddie-mac-almost-60-of-renters-saw-increase-during-past-12-months
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mollenhour Gross, LLC (MG) announced today that Mark Prybell has been hired as the new President of its portfolio company, RoomOne Solutions, LLC (RoomOne).
Prybell, a former Navy pilot, will be transitioning from his role as Director and Category Leader of Business Electronics at Amazon, where he has spent the last ten years.
"We're thrilled Mark has chosen to lead the RoomOne enterprise," said MG President, Ryan Connor. "Having driven and led significant growth at one of the most remarkable companies in the world over the last decade, his professional experience speaks for itself. But more than that, Mark is a great fit for RoomOne because of his curiosity, integrity, servant leader qualities, and his strong commitment to personal and professional growth for himself, and all those around him."
RoomOne, headquartered in Knoxville, refurbishes, distributes, and services packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs), related parts and accessories, energy management systems, and access controls. MG has been involved in the PTAC industry since 2018, with the acquisition of Knoxville-based PTAC Inc. Since that time, RoomOne has quickly established itself as a leading partner to its growing pool of valued customers, ranging from the largest hospitality brands in the world to independent small-business owners.
RoomOne's high-growth trajectory, market opportunity, and existing team were big attractions for Prybell. "The team at RoomOne has built something special, and we'll be working hard to capitalize on our strong forward momentum," said Prybell. "I'm humbled that MG has entrusted me with this opportunity to continue to exceed our customers' expectations."
MG wishes to recognize and thank Knoxville entrepreneur Larry Bodie for serving as Interim President of RoomOne during the executive search process. "The last few months have been a lot of fun," Bodie said. "The team continues to grow and develop every day. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for RoomOne under Mark's leadership."
RoomOne Solutions, LLC is a nationwide provider of PTAC (packaged terminal air conditioner) units, accessories, and supporting services to the hospitality, managed care, and residential apartment markets. Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, RoomOne is a unique combination of e-commerce retail, enterprise sales, refurbishment production, and field services. For more information, visit www.roomonesolutions.com.
Established in 2004 by Jordan Mollenhour and Dustin Gross, Mollenhour Gross is a private holding company with permanent capital based in Knoxville, TN. Its decentralized and autonomous portfolio companies are engaged in a variety of industries, including hospitality, e-commerce order fulfillment, real estate, software, aerospace parts, and more. For more information, visit https://www.mollenhourgross.com/
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2022-09-16T16:20:18+00:00
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/09/16/roomone-solutions-llc-announces-new-president/
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GENEVA (AP) — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the U.N. refugee agency’s top award on Monday and gave credit to the people behind the welcome of more than 1 million refugees, mostly from Syria, after she opened Germany’s doors to them in 2015 and 2016.
Merkel said she would donate the $150,000 prize for the UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award to four other regional laureates who were also recognized at a Geneva ceremony.
Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, welcomed Merkel and presented her with the award after hailing “her leadership, her courage, her compassion, her positive, principled influence in Europe and in the world.”
Merkel, who has not made many public appearances since leaving office in December, praised others for the welcome that she oversaw at a time when many Syrians were fleeing entrenched conflict at home — a conflict that continues today.
“From my point of view, this honor I am receiving here today goes above all to the countless people who pitched in then, and whom we have to thank for the fact that we coped with the situation,” she said.
She also praised Turkey, Syria’s northern neighbor, for taking in 3.8 million refugees, and pointed to the huge numbers of Syrian refugees taken in by Lebanon and Jordan relative to their populations.
“For Germany, the situation back then was a challenge, but we know that other countries were faced with even bigger tasks,” Merkel said.
The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award honors individuals, groups or organizations that go “above and beyond the call of duty” to protect refugees and other displaced and stateless people.
More than 60 laureates have received the award since it was founded in 1954 to celebrate Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian scientist, explorer and diplomat who was the first commissioner for refugees in the League of Nations — the predecessor of the the United Nations.
Past laureates including U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, opera star Luciano Pavarotti and the Doctors Without Borders humanitarian agency.
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2022-10-11T05:46:02+00:00
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https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-merkel-praises-others-as-she-accepts-un-refugee-agency-award/
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Updated July 6, 2022 at 4:52 PM ET
A woman — stunned and speechless in the chaos of a July 4 parade massacre — walked up to Greg Ring and handed him a 2-year-old boy, covered in blood.
Ring had fled the scene in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park with his wife and three children to an area behind a popular pancake house.
"We kind of met eyes and didn't say anything.... I put my arms out, and she gave him to me," Ring said Wednesday, when describing the exchange with the unidentified woman, who then laid down in front of their car in shock.
The boy pointed in the direction of the parade route, saying "Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy."
Ring's wish to help the boy carried him back to the scene. He tucked the boy's face in his chest, so he couldn't see the carnage. But Ring quickly realized it was too dangerous.
"Active shooter! Get back down!" a police officer shouted. Ring fled again.
He and his family got to their car and took the boy to a Highland Park fire station. "I have a boy. He's not ours," he told the department staff, who asked him to keep the boy as authorities searched for the shooter and helped the wounded.
"They were getting ready for war," Ring said.
The family drove to Ring's in-laws, where they hunkered down. There, the boy sat with Ring's 4-year-old, watching a Mickey Mouse show.
"He asked my wife to wipe him off because he had blood on him that wasn't his," said Ring, an insurance broker from Highland Park.
They were later able to identify the boy and reunite him with his grandparents.
Aiden McCarthy's parents, Kevin and Irina, both died in the shooting, which left five others dead and more than two dozen wounded.
Friends of the McCarthys said Irina's parents would care for the boy going forward.
"Aiden ... will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows," Irina Colon wrote on a GoFundMe account she created for the family and Aiden. Colon, who described Irina McCarthy as family on her Facebook page, has raised more than $2 million so far.
One of hundreds of donors wrote, "Aiden, as a momma of another 2 year old boy, my heart is breaking for you. I am so sad your little heart has to endure such a devastating loss. No child should have to go through what you are. Stay strong, sweet boy!"
On Wednesday, Ring was still trying to process what happened at the July 4 parade. He said he's not a hero and just did what anyone would have done in the situation.
"I'm just filled with immense gratitude. I'm really sad. I don't know, I don't know how I feel. I have not slept for a minute the last two nights," he said.
"What could've happened — it is nothing short of a miracle that the five of us — me, my wife and my three kids — one of us or all of us isn't dead. I do not understand. Everybody around us was hit or got shot."
The five others who died were identified as Katherine Goldstein, 64; Stephen Straus, 88; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78; and Eduardo Uvaldo, 69.
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2022-07-06T21:36:09+00:00
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Clashes over electric vehicle policies are exacerbating tensions between the Biden administration and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a key swing vote in the Senate.
For months, Manchin has fumed about the Treasury Department’s interpretation of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care bill.
In recent weeks, the senator, who is facing reelection in conservative West Virginia, has stepped up his rhetoric on the issue amid a broader spate of criticism against the administration.
At one point he threatened to sue over electric vehicle guidance; at another, he opposed a nominee because of the dispute.
“Let me be clear,” he wrote in a scathing Houston Chronicle op-ed blasting the administration over its approach to the IRA last month. “If they choose to continue down this path there will be consequences now and in the future.”
The Inflation Reduction Act lifted a cap on how many cars can qualify for electric vehicle tax credits, but it added stipulations related to the batteries’ manufacturing and supply chains as well as how much they cost.
To qualify for the up to $7,500 credit, vehicles must not cost more than $55,000 unless they are sport utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks or vans, for which the price limit is $80,000.
The credit is also divided into two parts: half for where the battery components are manufactured and half for where the battery’s minerals are refined or processed.
Manchin, who championed these stipulations during negotiations over the IRA, has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s treatment of them.
“They’re liberalizing the intent of what the bill was,” he said of the legislation during an event at the Chamber of Commerce this week.
The Treasury Department adopted guidance labeling “crossover” vehicles as SUVs, something Manchin criticized during his remarks at the Chamber — saying it allowed consumers buying “luxury” vehicles to get access to the credit.
During a Senate hearing on Thursday, he lamented that certain battery-related activities were categorized under processing rather than manufacturing.
Broadly, Manchin said that he didn’t want to provide credits for electric vehicles at all, but if they must be subsidized, the government should get supply chain wins in return.
“My personal belief is that we didn’t need any,” he said of electric vehicle tax credits during the hearing. “But with that being said, I said ‘if we’re going to do it, let’s get something for it.’”
Asked to comment on the EV issues, Treasury spokesperson Ashley Schapitl defended the guidance in an email to The Hill.
“Our guidance on the clean vehicle credit is centered on building a robust and resilient industrial base in the U.S. that will create more jobs, and strengthen the supply chains that are vital for energy security with like-minded partners,” Schapitl said.
“Treasury is laser-focused on unlocking the transformative benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act to lower energy costs for consumers, support workers, strengthen national security, increase American manufacturing capacity, and meet our climate goals,” she added.
In addition to his dispute over the guidance, Manchin also raised concerns this week about a separate electric vehicle policy from the administration: a new proposal from the EPA under which two-thirds of new car sales could be electric in 2032.
Manchin this week called for the rule, which has not yet been finalized, to be overturned. After a rule is finalized, Congress may decide to try to overturn it, but doing so would require either a two-thirds majority or the president’s signature.
During a press briefing this week, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended the EPA’s proposal.
“The measures the EPA propose will, if implemented, do the following: Save American drivers and truck companies an average of $12,000 over the lifetime of their vehicle, which is incredibly important,” she said, according to an official transcript, “they’ll cut nearly 10 billion tons of CO2 emissions. That’s nearly twice annual U.S. emissions.” She added that the proposal would “deliver for the American people, as well as really fighting climate change.”
This week was not Manchin’s first time criticizing the Treasury Department’s guidance, which took effect this week. He has, in the past, threatened legal action over the issue.
He also cited his disagreement with the administration’s approach to electric vehicle tax credits as his reason for opposing a Biden nominee for a position at the Internal Revenue Service in the Houston Chronicle op-ed.
In that op-ed, titled, “The Biden Admin panders to climate activists. I won’t support their nominees,” Manchin went beyond the EV issue and raised concerns about another public-lands nominee.
“Going forward, each and every proposed nominee I will review will be judged through one prism: Are they political partisans first or Americans first?” he wrote last month.
The spat over electric vehicles is a microcosm of broader tensions between Manchin and the administration; the swing-vote senator has, in recent weeks, blocked several Biden nominees, voted with Republicans to nix Biden rules and applauded GOP efforts on the debt limit issue.
While he said he did not agree with every piece of the Republicans’ proposal, he slammed what he described as a “deficiency of leadership” from President Biden.
This is not the first time Manchin has feuded with the administration, but the recent flare up comes as next year’s elections inch closer.
Manchin, if he runs, may benefit from distancing himself from Biden in deep-red West Virginia next year.
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2023-04-21T11:03:12+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/hill-politics/electric-vehicle-policies-inflame-manchin-biden-tensions/
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(The Hill) – Former President Trump tried to call a witness expected to appear at a future hearing for the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Tuesday, raising further questions about potential witness tampering.
“After our last hearing, President Trump tried to call a witness in our investigation. A witness you have not yet seen in these hearings,” Cheney said at the conclusion of Tuesday’s hearing. “That person declined to answer or respond to President Trump’s call, and instead alerted their lawyer to the call. Their lawyer alerted us, and this committee has supplied that information to the Department of Justice.”
“We will take any effort to influence witness testimony very seriously,” Cheney added.
At a hearing late last month with former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, Cheney displayed a text message sent to one undisclosed witness that read: “[A person] let me know you have your deposition tomorrow. He wants me to let you know that he’s thinking about you. He knows you’re loyal, and you’re going to do the right thing when you go in for your deposition.”
Cheney also showed a statement at the previous hearing from a witness in which the person recalled being told that as long as they remained loyal to Trump and his team, “I’ll continue to stay in good graces in Trump World. And they have reminded me a couple of times that Trump does read transcripts and just to keep that in mind as I proceeded through my depositions and interviews with the committee.”
One of the witnesses involved in the previous messages is reportedly Hutchinson.
But Cheney’s comments on Tuesday are the first public confirmation that Trump had personally reached out to those who are communicating with the committee.
The committee has kept the identity of witnesses at future hearings under wraps, partly due to increased security concerns.
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2022-07-12T22:08:27+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/doj-alerted-after-trump-called-unseen-jan-6-witness-says-cheney/
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This inclusive Italian Heritage Curriculum is a model for teaching the heritage of all students, and it meets all NJ DOE Core Curriculum Content Standards.
TRENTON, N.J., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) is working closely with the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) on the national rollout of an equitable, diverse and inclusive curriculum model that uses heritage as a guide to better educate U.S. students in both public and private schools. It is titled: The Universality of Italian Heritage.
Through this K-12 infusion model, Italian cultural content in all subjects in grades K-12 can be integrated into a school district's existing, approved curriculum. Every lesson begins with an Italian theme then expands to incorporate the heritage of all students.
COPOMIAO is inviting state commissioners/superintendents, dozens of dioceses, and Vatican officials to introduce this model to as many U.S. schools as possible. The lesson plans have been carefully designed and thoroughly tested, and they're available online at no cost.
"We are confident that The Universality of Italian Heritage will open the door to an educationally stimulating and rewarding experience for teachers and students throughout the country," said Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D., who chairs the NJIHC Curriculum Development Committee. "Italy, through its art, philosophy, innovation and culture, heavily influenced and accelerated the development of the modern world, so it seems fitting that we use Italian heritage as a catalyst to create more enriching curricula for every student."
In addition to its lessons, the curriculum has implemented its AMICIZIA (Friendship) program. This "Gemellaggio" (twining) program takes students on a journey seldom traveled in education. It provides personal contact experiences, an international bilingual experience, and a vehicle for "piloting" new lessons through zoom.
Learn more at: njitalianheritage.org
Formed in 1975 and based in NYC, The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) is comprised of 54 of the most influential cultural, educational, fraternal and anti-defamation groups in the nation.
Chaired by Robert DiBiase and housed in the New Jersey Department of Education since 2002, the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) was formed to strengthen the cultural identity of Italians and Italian Americans. "We accomplish this through public educational programs that preserve and promote an accurate, bias-free, and non-stereotyped understanding and awareness of historical and current contributions and accomplishments of the Italian heritage," according to DiBiase.
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2022-07-02T14:49:42+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/02/absence-heritage-studies-us-lesson-plans-prompts-education-officials-introduce-k-12-curriculum-infusion-model/
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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Yuga securities, which were sold as various non-fungible tokens (or "NFTs") and the native token ApeCoin (APE) on various cryptocurrency exchanges, between April 23, 2021 and December 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The case is against Yuga Labs, Inc., Wylie Aronow, Greg Solano, Kerem Atalay, Zeshan Ali, Nicole Muniz, Jasmin Shoemaker, Patrick Ehrlund, Christopher Lyons, Alexis Ohanian, Amy Wu, Maaria Bajwa, Dean Steinbeck, Guy Oseary, Mike Winkelmann, Madonna Louis Ciccone, Paris Hilton, James Fallon, Electric Hot Dog, Inc., Universal Television, LLC, Justin Bieber, Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams, Thomas Pentz, Austin Richard Post, Calvin Broadus Jr., Kevin Hart, Alexander Pall, Andrew Taggart, Wardell Stephen Curry II, Nayvadius Wilburn Cash, Abel Tesfaye, Khaled Mohammed Khaled, Adidas America Inc., Adidas Venture B.V., Ivan Soto-Wright, and Moonpay USA LLC (together, "Defendants"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 7, 2023.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Yuga securities, which were sold as a suite of digital assets (including the flagship NFT collection referred to as the Bored Ape Yacht Club ("BAYC") and the native token ApeCoin (APE) on various cryptocurrency exchanges), during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Yuga class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10344 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 7, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by making false and misleading statements concerning Yuga's growth prospects, financial ownership, and financial benefits for Yuga securities investors, as well as using celebrity promoters to lure in unsuspecting investors so that Yuga insiders could sell the unregistered Yuga securities in violation of the Securities Act.
To join the Yuga class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10344 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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2022-12-15T05:37:06+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/12/15/rosen-global-investor-counsel-encourages-yuga-labs-inc-investors-secure-counsel-before-important-deadline-securities-class-action-ape/
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- Genesis House celebrates one year of Korean cultural expression, fine dining, and discovery in the heart New York's Meatpacking District
- Genesis enters multi-year partnership with Friends of the High Line
- Winter Lights Powered by Genesis installation brings immersive experience on High Line between 15th and 16th Streets
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis celebrated the one-year anniversary of Genesis House with the start of its Winter Lights installation in partnership with the Friends of the High Line.
A unique space in the heart of New York City's Meatpacking District, Genesis House introduces visitors to the Genesis brand through Korean cultural experiences. Built to exude harmony and balance, notable features pay homage to traditional Korean design and architecture. Genesis House aspires to pursue exhilarating discussion, design, art, and interactions every day.
The High Line represents a beautiful repurposing of a previously abandoned structure and has become an international travel destination since opening in 2009. Both Genesis and the High Line share a commitment to a more sustainable future and a passion for supporting local community initiatives. As the first-ever Presenting Automotive Partner of the High Line, Genesis Motor America is kicking off a new multiyear partnership with Friends of the High Line by creating a Winter Lights installation takes inspiration from the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities found on all Genesis electric vehicles, and the roof line of the Electrified GV70.
"It is a pleasure to partner with the Friends of the High Line and create an immersive experience for people to see as they walk through such a beautiful park," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. "The first year of Genesis House has been filled with many amazing memories. We are proud to be celebrating a year within this vibrant community and look forward to the future."
Additionally, today, Genesis through its corporate social responsibility initiative, Genesis Gives, announced the continued partnership with New York City based Girls Who Code. The brand is donating $50,000 to support women and nonbinary individuals in STEM education by equipping them with the necessary skills and resources to succeed in computer science.
"Seeing the Winter Lights installation light up the High Line is the perfect way to kick off this festive season," said Joshua David, Friends of the High Line co-founder and interim executive director. "With many shared sustainability goals and a deep passion for community, Genesis is the perfect partner for the High Line. We are excited to see what the future holds."
The Winter Lights Powered by Genesis installation will be open to the public from Nov. 30 through Jan. 2 and can be found on the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets in the Chelsea Market Passage. Visitors can enter the High Line via stairs at 16th Street, or via stairs or elevator at 14th Street to access the installation.
At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious, forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of award-winning models — including the 2023 MotorTrend Car of the Year G90 along with G70, G80, GV60, GV70, and GV80 — Genesis aims to lead the age of electrification with battery EVs, starting with its Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models. Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
Please visit our media site for the latest news at www.genesisnewsusa.com (United States) and www.genesisnews.ca (Canada).
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2022-11-30T01:57:55+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/genesis-house-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-with-high-line-partnership-winter-lights-installation/
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JACOB RYAN BROOKS
Age: 43
Height: 5 feet, 7 inches
Weight: 145 pounds
Sex: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Wanted for failure to appear on the original charge of aggravated battery
NO BOND
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information please call 208-735-1911 or Crime Stoppers at 208-343-2677, where they can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips can be made at www.343cops.com or download P3 Tips on your mobile phone.
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2022-09-11T06:19:15+00:00
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magicvalley.com
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https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_e68ccfe2-3164-11ed-b4e1-0f273348b437.html
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Celebrating ambitious pioneers tackling our biggest challenges
HOUSTON , May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Mr.Rupesh Sanghavi of Ergode Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central South Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Rupesh Sanghavi was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact – among other core contributions and attributes. His ideologies and ability to make a difference in e-commerce have made him one of the top entrepreneurs.
While sharing his ideology, Rupesh said, "We are transforming from a brand retailer to brand owner by focussing on owning the entire value chain. The changeover is allowing us to bring quality products from across the globe into the US and vice versa. This trade is helping to uplift the quality of life among the consumers who never had access to global products, and our team members from remote locations that are suppressed of futuristic career opportunities."
Established in 2007, in Texas, Ergode Inc. is one of the popular e-commerce brand aggregators. It helps small and medium-sized brands scale up their operations, sell their products across geography, and boost their revenue. Infusing its e-commerce expertise, marketing strategies, and AI-powered solutions, the company serves more than 2500 brand partners and has made it to the top 30 sellers on Amazon.
With more deserving nominees like Rupesh Sanghavi, EY will announce its regional award winner on 23 June, 2022. These regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
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Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In Central South, sponsors also include Colliers, DLA Piper, Marsh McLennan Agency, ADP, Bridgepoint Consulting, and Pierpont Communications.
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2022-05-27T14:31:58+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/05/27/ey-announces-rupesh-sanghavi-ergode-inc-an-entrepreneur-year-2022-central-south-award-finalist/
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LATROBE, Pa. — Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Heath Miller and late journalist and broadcaster Myron Cope — inventor of the Terrible Towel — headline the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor Class of 2022.
The four-person class, unveiled Saturday, also includes four-time Super Bowl-winning offensive guard Sam Davis and former running back/wide receiver Ray Mathews.
A 2001 graduate of Honaker High School who starred at the University of Virginia, Miller holds the franchise record for most career receptions by a tight end (592) while helping the Steelers to a pair of Super Bowl titles before retiring following the 2015 season after an 11-year career.
A fan favorite — a drawn-out roar of Miller's first name echoed throughout the stadium long after he retired when a tight end made a reception — Miller hauled in 45 touchdown passes while also excelling as a blocker. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January, often called Miller the best teammate he ever had.
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“It’s really hard to put into words what (being elected) means to me,” Miller said Saturday after the class was announced during a break in the team's training camp at Saint Vincent College.
The boisterous Cope was well known for his excitable commentary and his signature “Yoi and double Yoi” catchphrase during his 35-year run as an analyst on the team's radio network.
“I do remember in the early days a lot of people thought ‘why do you have that guy with the weird voice on the radio?’” Steelers president Art Rooney II said. “He was one-of-a kind. He had (a) radio show every night, and I think that the Friday night shows would get the fans fired up for the game on Sunday. He just brought so much energy and spirit to Steelers Nation. He’s very special.”
Cope, a Pittsburgh native who died in 2008 at age 79, played a major role in creating the “Terrible Towel,” which is ubiquitous at Steeler home games. He encouraged fans to bring gold or black towels from home to wave during a 1975 playoff game. The phenomenon took off and the official Terrible Towels carry Cope's name.
Davis made the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1967 and was put into the starting lineup in 1970, where he stayed for the next decade while opening holes for Hall of Fame running back and protecting Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Davis died in 2019 at age 75.
“I always say that line didn’t really get the credit it deserved because they played as a unit for most of the time,” Rooney said. “There wasn’t much turnover in that line over the years. Sam was a key part of it, a captain, a very important role on the team overall.”
Mathews made a pair of Pro Bowls during his nine-year career with the Steelers from 1951-59. Mathews split time between running back and wide receiver, rushing for 1,057 yards and five touchdowns and catching 230 passes for 3,919 yards and 34 scores.
Miller, Cope, Davis and Mathews will be formally inducted on Nov. 11.
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2022-07-30T23:20:52+00:00
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heraldcourier.com
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https://heraldcourier.com/sports/nfl-heath-miller-honaker-earns-spot-in-steelers-hall-of-honor/article_baa67e36-1059-11ed-ae24-838602f2c4ba.html
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3 projects could bring hundreds of family, student options to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Three major proposals designed to add housing for family and students in Charleston hundreds of family and student options could soon move into the next phase of development.
The Charleston City Planning Commission is meeting Wednesday night at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The committee’s agenda lists three requests:
- Rezone 105 acres along Clements Ferry Road near Jack Primus Road from light industrial to single-family residential;
- Approval of a concept plan for a new 469-acre subdivision at River Road and Plowground Road on Johns Island
- Establish a student housing district overlay zone to expand student housing
Building the new single-family homes in the 105 acres along Clements Ferry Road would require the homes to be build around wetlands in the area, which would make the process more difficult.
“Staff is recommending approval for this because it aligns with our new comprehensive plan adopted back in October and it calls for this type of development in this location,” City of Charleston Planning Christopher Morgan said.
The new subdivision at River and Plowground Road, which would be called Wooddale, would add 430 single-family residential lots to the area.
The meeting began at 5 p.m. and is being livestreamed:
The commission plans to consider public comments at the meeting.
All zoning, rezoning and ordinance amendment requests receive a recommendation from the Planning Commission and then go to city council for a second public hearing.
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2022-04-20T21:45:42+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/2022/04/20/3-projects-could-bring-hundreds-family-student-options-charleston/
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North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - February 18
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (18-10, 11-4 ASUN) will be attempting to build on a 12-game home winning streak when hosting the North Alabama Lions (17-11, 9-6 ASUN) on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Alumni Coliseum McBrayer Arena. It airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
See odds, spreads, over/unders and more from multiple sportsbooks in this article for the Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama matchup.
North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Alumni Coliseum McBrayer Arena in Richmond, Kentucky
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
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North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky Betting Trends
- North Alabama has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 11 times.
- The Lions have an ATS record of 4-4-1 when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs this year.
- Eastern Kentucky has compiled a 16-9-0 ATS record so far this year.
- In the Colonels' 25 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total nine times.
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2023-02-18T15:50:44+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/sports/betting/2023/02/18/north-alabama-eastern-kentucky-college-basketball-odds-spread-over-under/
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WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 7 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow
accumulations 10 to 17 inches above 3000 feet. Accumulation up
to 22 inches along the peaks of the volcanos.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulation will be gradual with the
peak period of snow falling between 10 PM tonight through 4 PM
Thursday. Lingering snow showers will persist through early
Friday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit
for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com
and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON PST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches in the Central Columbia Gorge. Accumulations in the Hood
River Valley will be 4 to 8 inches, with the higher amounts
towards the far upper valley near Parkdale.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central
Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River
Gorge.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches
from 2000 to 2500 feet, with 8 to 12 inches above 2500 feet.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight PST Thursday night.
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2022-12-07T20:45:09+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-PORTLAND-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17638213.php
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AUSTIN, Texas – Matt Kuchar has a place in the record book with Tiger Woods. Equally pleasing Friday was getting a spot in the weekend at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
Kuchar had an easy time at Austin Country Club with a 7-and-6 victory over Si Woo Kim to win his 36th match in tournament history, matching the mark held by Woods.
“I still find it hard to comprehend that I'm saying that, that I tied one of his records,” Kuchar said. “So I'm hugely proud, please. There's 300 more records, I'm sure, to go. But it's a fun one to be able say you've got something you tied Tiger with.”
The final session of group play was all about getting to the knockout stage on the weekend, and a record number of top seeds survived.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (1), Rory McIlroy (3), Patrick Cantlay (4), Max Homa (5) and Xander Schauffele (6) each won their groups. That's the highest number advancing among the top eight seeds since the Match Play switched to group play in 2015.
McIlroy had no trouble against Keegan Bradley in a rematch of their Sunday singles match in the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.
Scheffler won his eighth consecutive match dating to last year. He lost the opening two holes to Tom Kim and then won four of the next five holes to pull away in a 3-and-2 victory. Scheffler also had a chance to join Woods in the record book. Woods is the only player to have won golf's most fickle tournament two years in a row.
“I'm not overthinking things,” Scheffler said. “I haven't thought about last year once this week. Just glad to get through my group and focus on tomorrow.”
Next up for Scheffler is J.T. Poston, one of 12 players who won all three of their matches in stroke play.
That list includes J.J. Spaun, who has played only 46 holes in three days. Spaun's last test was his toughest, against Min Woo Lee. He was 1 down with five holes to play when Spaun ran off four straight birdies for a 2-and-1 win. He is the No. 61 seed, the lowest to advance.
“My caddie said, ‘Let’s birdie every hole starting on 14.' That's kind of ... well, that's exactly what we did,” said Spaun, whose next match is against Schauffele.
Some players had an extremely short day when their opponents withdrew. Hideki Matsuyama was on the range for about 20 minutes when neck soreness forced him to concede. That sent Max Homa through to the weekend.
“It's nice for me — bogey-free round,” Homa said. “Would have rather played, but I'll take it as a quasi-win.”
The highest seed headed home was Jon Rahm. Even with a loss on Wednesday, he still had control of getting to the weekend if he beat Billy Horschel. Instead, Rahm took double bogey on the second hole and trailed the rest of the way.
The match got away from him when Rahm hit into the water on the par-3 11th to fall 4 down. He was in good shape to win the 12th until he set his wedge behind the ball in the rough to the right of the green, and the ball slightly rolled out of a divot. That was a one-shot penalty, he halved the hole with a par and then he missed a birdie chance on the next.
Horschel, who won the Match Play two years ago, beat him in 14 holes.
Cantlay, who lost in a playoff to Brian Harman two years ago, beat him with a short birdie putt on the 17th hole to advance for the first time in Match Play. Another newcomer to the weekend was Schauffele, who rallied to beat Tom Hoge.
Mackenzie Hughes and and Kurt Kitayama were the only players to lose matches on Wednesday and make it to the weekend. It wasn't easy for either of them.
Hughes throttled Taylor Montgomery, 6 and 4, and then had to wait about two hours to face him in a sudden-death playoff. On the first hole, Montgomery hit a chunk pop-up into the trees, sailed the green and Hughes won with a 5-foot birdie.
Kitayama was in a three-way playoff with Tony Finau, whom he beat 4 and 3, and Adrian Meronk of Poland. Finau was eliminated on the first playoff hole. Kitayama won on the next one with a 20-foot birdie putt.
Other group winners: Jason Day, Sam Burns, Lucas Herbert and Cameron Young, who has 19 birdies and two eagles in 48 holes this week.
Kuchar is 44, the oldest player in the field, and he is leaning big on his experience. He won in 2013, lost in the championship match in 2019 and two other times reached the semifinals.
The first match he won was in 2010, against Anthony Kim.
Kuchar wouldn't have been in the 64-man field if not for nine players being ineligible for signing with Saudi-funded LIV Golf. He wasn't ever aware he was in range of Woods' record until he won his first match Wednesday.
He had a chance to tie Woods on Thursday until missing a 5-foot putt and halving his match, and he said the record crossed his mind that night.
“The point of this tournament is to keep winning matches, and I wanted to win this match to be able to move on to the 16s,” Kuchar said. “So that was the main focus. Certainly getting a chance to tie any record of Tiger’s is an amazing thing.”
Along with being solid in match play, Kuchar's needle is among the sharpest on tour. He said he has yet to send Woods a text about tying his record.
“Maybe tomorrow,” he said.
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2023-03-25T00:08:07+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/sports/2023/03/24/kuchar-ties-tigers-match-play-record-and-advances-in-austin/
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SEATTLE (AP) — Keyon Menifield scored 13 points to lead five in double figures and Washington beat Idaho State 90-55 on Saturday night.
Braxton Meah added 12 points for Washington (9-3), which shot 55% (34 of 62) from the floor. PJ Fuller II, Cole Bajema and Koren Johnson scored 11 points apiece. Keion Brooks Jr. had eight points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
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Fuller made three 3-pointers and four others had at least one. The Huskies also had 12 dunks and out-rebounded Idaho State 42-27.
Washington closed the first half on a 14-2 run and led 41-22 at the break. Idaho State cut the deficit to 17 points with 16:11 to play, but Meah answered with an alley-oop dunk and six minutes later the Huskies had a 30-point lead.
Brayden Parker scored 15 points and Brock Mackenzie had 14 for Idaho State (3-9).
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It was the first meeting since 2013 between the teams. The Huskies have won all six in the series.
Washington hosts No. 19 Auburn on Wednesday before returning to the Pac-12 Conference when it plays Southern California at home on Dec. 30. Idaho State plays at Grand Canyon on Tuesday.
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2022-12-18T06:39:53+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Washington-has-5-in-double-figures-beats-Idaho-17661936.php
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BENSALEM, Pa., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY).
Class Period: February 16, 2021 – March 23, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 20, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Li-Cycle investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Li-Cycles largest customer, Traxys North America LLC, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycles product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
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2022-05-13T17:08:00+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/05/13/licy-investors-have-opportunity-lead-li-cycle-holdings-corp-fka-peridot-acquisition-corp-securities-fraud-lawsuit/
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NY Buffalo NY Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 21, 2022
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National Weather Service Buffalo NY
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
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347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the upper 50s inland. Northwest winds 10 mph or
less.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
ranging from the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper
50s inland. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the mid
40s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 40s inland. East winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and much warmer with highs ranging from
around 70 along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 70s inland.
Light winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in
the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ010-222115-
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 50s along the Lake Erie
shore to the upper 50s inland. Light northwest winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Milder with lows in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the mid 70s
along the Lake Erie shore to the upper 70s inland. Southwest winds
10 mph or less, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ002-222115-
Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the mid 50s inland. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light
southeast winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
ranging from the lower 50s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper
50s inland. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the mid 40s along
the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 40s inland. East winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and much warmer with highs ranging from the
upper 60s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 70s inland.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ011-222115-
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 mph or
less.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Light southeast
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 60. Light winds, becoming east around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Milder with lows in the
lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs around 80. Southwest
winds 10 mph or less, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
around 30. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ085-222115-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 50s along the
Lake Erie shore to the mid 50s inland. Light winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight. Lows in the
lower 40s. Light winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the lower 60s
on the hilltops to the mid 60s across the lower elevations.
Southeast winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and milder with lows in the mid 50s.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ012-222115-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the mid 50s on the hilltops to
the upper 50s across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Milder with lows in the
lower 50s. Light winds, becoming south around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the mid 70s
on the hilltops to around 80 across the lower elevations. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow
and rain showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ019-222115-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the
Lake Erie shore to the upper 50s inland. Light winds, becoming north
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight. Lows in the
lower 40s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then partly
sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Warmer with highs
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 50s.
South winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the mid 70s
along the Lake Erie shore to the upper 70s inland. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ020-222115-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light northwest
winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight. Lows in the
lower 40s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the lower 60s
on the hilltops to the upper 60s across the lower elevations. Light
winds, becoming south around 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and milder with lows in the lower
50s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow and rain
showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow
and rain showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ021-222115-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light winds, becoming
northwest around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
ranging from the upper 50s on the hilltops to the lower 60s across
the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming south around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and milder with lows in the lower
50s. Light winds, becoming south around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the upper
70s on the hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow
and rain showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ013-222115-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Light winds, becoming north
around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light
southeast winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Milder with lows in the
lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ014-222115-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 50s on the hilltops to
the mid 50s across the lower elevations. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light southeast
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s. Light winds, becoming southeast around
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and milder with lows around 50.
Light winds, becoming south around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the upper
70s on the hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ003-222115-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the upper 50s inland. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light southeast
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
ranging from the lower 50s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper
50s inland. Light winds, becoming east 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and warmer with lows ranging from
the mid 40s along the Lake Ontario shore to around 50 inland. East
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from around
70 along the Lake Ontario shore to around 80 inland. West winds
10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ004-222115-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the mid 50s inland. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 30s. Light southeast winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid
50s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 50s inland. Light
winds, becoming east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Warmer with lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
light. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the lower
70s along the Lake Ontario shore to around 80 inland. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ005-222115-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the mid 50s inland. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 30s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid
50s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 50s inland. Light
winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Warmer with lows in the upper 40s. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and warm with highs ranging from the lower
70s along the Lake Ontario shore to around 80 inland. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ006-222115-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the
Lake Ontario shore to the lower 50s inland. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northwest.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the
lower 50s on the Tug Hill to the upper 50s across the lower
elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Not as cold with lows in the mid 40s. Light winds, becoming
southeast around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Warm with highs ranging from the
lower 70s along the Lake Ontario shore to the mid 70s inland.
Southeast winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ007-222115-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 40s along the
Lake Ontario shore to the lower 50s inland. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Light
winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Not as cold with lows in the mid 40s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Warm with highs ranging from the
upper 60s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 70s inland.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ008-222115-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
347 AM EDT Fri Apr 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs ranging
from the upper 40s on the hilltops to the mid 50s across the lower
elevations. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds
10 mph or less.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs ranging from the
lower 50s on the hilltops to the upper 50s across the lower
elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Not as cold with lows in the lower 40s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Warm with highs ranging from the
upper 60s on the hilltops to the mid 70s across the lower
elevations. Southeast winds 10 mph or less.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
and rain showers. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow
showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
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Max McGreevy Insights
- Over his last 12 rounds, McGreevy has shot better than par on five occasions, while also shooting one bogey-free round and four rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has recorded one of the five best scores in two of his last 12 rounds played.
- McGreevy has carded a score within three shots of the day's best in two of his last 12 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day three times.
- In his past five events, McGreevy has had an average finish of 34th.
- He has made the cut in two of his past five appearances.
- McGreevy hasn't finished inside the top 20 in any of his past five events, with an average finish of 34th.
Over the last year
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Corales Puntacana Championship Insights and Stats
- McGreevy finished 35th in his only finish at this event in two visits.
- McGreevy has made the cut in one of his past two appearances at this tournament.
- McGreevy last competed at this event in 2023 and finished 35th.
- This event will take place on a par 72 that registers at 7,670 yards, 376 yards longer than the average for Tour stops in the past year.
- The courses that McGreevy has played in the past year have had an average distance of 7,252 yards, while Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) will be 7,670 yards this week.
McGreevy's Last Time Out
- McGreevy was in the 15th percentile on par 3s at the Valspar Championship, with an average of 3.30 strokes on the 10 par-3 holes.
- His 4.22-stroke average on the 18 par-4 holes at the Valspar Championship was below average, putting him in the 20th percentile of the field.
- McGreevy shot better than only 23% of the golfers at the Valspar Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.88 strokes per hole compared to the field average of 4.75.
- McGreevy did not card a birdie on any of the 10 par-3s at the Valspar Championship (the other participants averaged 1.4).
- On the 10 par-3s at the Valspar Championship, McGreevy recorded less bogeys or worse (three) than the tournament average (3.4).
- McGreevy's two birdies or better on the 18 par-4s at the Valspar Championship were less than the tournament average (3.3).
- In that most recent tournament, McGreevy carded a bogey or worse on six of 18 par-4s, same as the field average.
- McGreevy ended the Valspar Championship with a birdie or better on one par-5 hole, while the field averaged 4.3 on the eight par-5s.
- The field at the Valspar Championship averaged 1.3 bogeys or worse on the eight par-5s, but McGreevy finished without one.
Corales Puntacana Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: March 23 - 26, 2023
- Course: Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course)
- Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Par: 72 / 7,670 yards
- McGreevy Odds to Win: +6600 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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2023-03-25T07:28:20+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — COLUMBUS, Ohio — American Electric Power Co. (AEP) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $521.2 million.
The utility posted revenue of $4.37 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.69 billion.
AEP expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.19 to $5.39 per share.
AEP shares have decreased roughly 8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has climbed 19%. The stock has declined 9% in the last 12 months.
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2023-07-27T11:54:29+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/27/earns-american-electric-power/b9e2c304-2c70-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html
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CA Phoenix AZ Zone Forecast for Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-Chiriaco Summit-
Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Winterhaven,
Chiriaco Summit, and Midland
1126 PM PST Tue Nov 22 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear and colder. Lows 39 to 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear and windy. Lows 43 to 53. North wind 10 to
20 mph in the evening increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny and windy. Patchy blowing dust in the
morning. Highs 69 to 74. North wind 20 to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 39 to 49. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear.
Lows 38 to 48.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 74.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 49.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 72.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Lows 38 to 49.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then becoming sunny. Cooler.
Highs 55 to 66.
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Salton Sea-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Desert Shores, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio,
and Brawley
1126 PM PST Tue Nov 22 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the
morning becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Not as cool. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest wind
5 to 15 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear and cooler. Lows 44 to 54. North wind 5 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 54.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 75.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 54.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 67 to 73.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Lows 46 to 54.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 10 percent chance of showers in the
morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the mid to
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Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
1126 PM PST Tue Nov 22 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 42 to 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 77. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph
in the morning becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 51.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 53.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 52.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
near 70.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows 46 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers in the
morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the mid to
upper 60s.
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1126 PM PST Tue Nov 22 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 47 to 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the
morning becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 74. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 67 to 75.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 56.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 56.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 61 to 71.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows 44 to 55.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
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.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 36 to 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 61 to 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear and breezy. Lows 38 to 48. Northwest wind
15 to 25 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Sunny and breezy. Highs 57 to 67. North wind
15 to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 67.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear.
Lows 35 to 46.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 48.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 69.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 46.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 51 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Lows 29 to 43.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of snow showers in the
morning. Cooler. Highs 44 to 58.
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2022-11-23T08:39:33+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue dogs from the roof of a downtown kennel on Monday after chemical fumes from work on a floor forced an evacuation.
Two workers and several animals at Dog Days of Birmingham began having what appeared to be breathing difficulties after a contractor put new sealant on a concrete floor that was being refinished, said Jay Barrett, a spokesperson for the company.
Small dogs that were kept on the ground floor were taken out the front door to safety, he said, but 13 larger dogs that were housed on the second floor were taken to a rooftop play area to get out of the fumes.
Firefighters used a ladder truck parked beside the building to carry the animals off the roof. Firefighters handed down one animal from a fire truck to kennel workers waiting on the ground.
Four people and 26 animals were inside the business when the smell became too strong to remain, he said.
“The humans are all fine. We did take five dogs to the vets as a precaution,” said Barrett. “All were cleared and returned to their owners.”
Capt. Orlando Reynolds of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service said crews were trying to clear the building of the fumes before staff returned inside.
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2022-09-12T21:40:44+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/weird-news/ap-firefighters-rescue-dogs-from-kennel-roof-after-evacuation/
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Major defense and government security organizations have purchased renewals for over 50,000 licenses cumulatively with an option for expansion
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, announced today that a fully-owned subsidiary in its cyber security division, Safend, a data protection and cybersecurity company, received orders totaling approximately $600,000. These orders represent license fees for additional seat expansion and recurring maintenance fees for over 50,000 seats.
Safend provides government agencies and enterprise organizations a broad range of competitive and well-known encryption and data protection solutions. These programs are expected to include end-point machines and integration with existing government infrastructure and systems.
"Many major governmental organizations have access to the best cyber security technologies in the world. We see their repeated choice of Safend as further confirmation of the high quality of our services and solutions. We are honored to assist them in expanding their end-point security measures by utilizing our technology and frameworks supporting unique requirements," commented Ordan Trabelsi, SuperCom's President and CEO.
"Most of these customers renew their contract year after year, for over a decade in some cases, attesting to the confidence large governmental and enterprise organizations have in Safend's industry-leading solutions, when looking to protect some of their most vital infrastructures. It is even more rewarding when these customers expand their contracts by adding new seats, which we see often, and thus growing our relationship with them even further over the years, " Ordan Trablesi concluded.
Safend's Data Protection Suite modules included in the orders are the Safend Protector and Safend Encryptor, as well as AVScan Integration.
Safend Protector controls endpoint devices and data flow by automatically detecting, permitting, restricting files, and encrypting external media devices. Safend Protector is intuitive and complies with major international standards.
Providing transparent full-disc data encryption, Safend Encryptor offers at-a-click company-wide data security. Requiring negligible IT maintenance, Safend Encryptor balances employee productivity with computer performance without interfering with daily activities.
About Safend
Safend is a leading developer of information security solutions for organizations that provide extensive protection of sensitive corporate information found in the organization's computers. Safend's product suite includes encryption of computer drives, removable storage devices, and CD / DVD precise control over the physical and wireless ports and devices connected to them and control and supervision of the placement and transfer of sensitive content. These capabilities enable customers of Safend to comply with regulatory mandates and to protect their corporate data without sacrificing the efficiency and productivity of the organization. Safend has sold more than 3 million licenses for its products to over 3,000 customers worldwide. The company's solutions are embedded in international companies, government agencies, and many other organizations worldwide. For more information on Safend and its products: http://www.safend.net
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, worldwide. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring, and building and access automation.
SuperCom's website is http://www.supercom.com
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2022-11-30T15:31:40+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/supercoms-cyber-security-division-announces-600000-orders/
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(iSeeCars) – The average one-to-five-year-old car cost an average of $34,392 in April. While this is down slightly from March when the average used car cost an average of $34,449, used car prices remain elevated from the ongoing microchip shortage.
How much have used car prices risen in recent months? According to iSeeCars.com’s latest analysis of over 1.5 million used car sales in April, used car prices increased 23.9 percent, or $6,631, compared to the same period the previous year.
Average Used Car Price Increases by State
Are used car price increases consistent across the country? Here are the average used car price increases by state in ascending order:
- Connecticut is the state with the greatest used car price increase in 2022 compared to 2021 at 29.5 percent, which amounts to $7,303.
- Wyoming has the smallest used car price increase at 14.8 percent, which amounts to $5,599.
Average Used Car Prices by State
Some states pay more than others for used cars. Here is a ranking of the average used car price by state by ascending order:
- Rhode Island is the state with the lowest average used car price of $31,190.
- Alaska is the state with the highest average used car price of $43,935.
What does this mean for consumers? The current state of the used car market presents a lucrative trade-in opportunity for consumers who have a used vehicle to sell. While consumers were previously advised to wait to purchase a used car if they were able to do so, the microchip shortage is expected to persist until early 2023. The best way to avoid severe price hikes for the foreseeable future is to purchase a used vehicle that isn’t in very high demand, such as a sedan, and if possible, purchase it from a state or region with lower price increases.
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Methodology
iSeeCars.com analyzed over 1.5 million 1-5-year-old used car sales in April 2021 and 2022. The average listing prices of each car model were compared between the two time periods, and the differences were expressed as both a percentage difference from the price as well as a dollar difference. Heavy-duty vehicles, low-volume vehicles, vehicles discontinued as of the 2022 model year, and vehicles with fewer than 4 of the 5 model years for each period were excluded from further analysis.
About iSeeCars.com
iSeeCars.com is a car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN check reports and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $325 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars.
This article, How Much Have Used Car Prices Gone Up in Your State?, originally appeared on iSeeCars.com.
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2022-05-29T20:58:08+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/this-is-the-average-price-of-a-used-car-in-each-state-2/
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AI Robotic Chef Preps, Cooks and Stores Pizza for Pick-up and Delivery, Showcased at NAFEM 2023
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. and MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nala Robotics, an AI technology company revolutionizing the culinary industry, Ovention, Inc., a high-speed oven manufacturer, and Hatco® Corporation, a leader in foodservice equipment, today announced the development of a compact, fully autonomous robotic pizza making system for convenience stores, quick service restaurants, ghost kitchens and other commercial settings.
On display at this year's NAFEM Show (Booth #1612) in Orlando, the joint solution combines Nala Robotics' cooking automation and design technology with Ovention's Shuttle® Oven and Hatco's Flav-R 2-Go® Pizza Locker System within a 10' x 10' footprint.
"We are thrilled to be working with Hatco Corporation, which has a long history of delivering exceptional quality products and innovative solutions to a diverse customer base," said Ajay Sunkara, CEO of Nala Robotics. "This compact solution allows operators to easily increase revenue 24 hours a day, seven days a week with minimal or no additional labor costs."
The all-in-one food service solution can be configured to include variations of dough, sauces and toppings. The AI-based robotic arm selects and presses the dough, adds the sauce, cheese and toppings, and cooks the pizza in an Ovention oven. The pizzas are then sliced, boxed and stored in Hatco's Pizza Locker System.
"Our collaboration with Nala Robotics provides a new cooking, storage and delivery solution to meet the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace," said Casey Reilley, director at Ovention, a subsidiary of Hatco Corporation. "Whether it's for a ghost kitchen, convenience store or gas station, consumers are given a greater amount of convenience and flexibility with their food options, while creating additional revenue for operators."
"Hatco has been providing innovative solutions to the foodservice operator since 1950. Our partnership with Nala Robotics and Ovention takes foodservice innovation to the next level," said Mark Pumphret, vice president for North American sales at Hatco Corporation. "Our collaborative efforts will continue the legacy of innovation and provide game changing solutions for our customers."
The locker systems, ideal for pick-ups, third-party delivery and to-go orders, have several custom features, including:
- Built-in, countertop and floor mount models to fit commercial operations' setups and holding needs.
- QR code readers and touchscreen controls that simplify orders from the point-of-sale for both operators and customers.
- Each locker has a timer to hold pizzas for up to 45 minutes, with a preset temperature of 149°F (65°C) and a high temperature range up to 180°F (82°C). Heat can be adjusted for ambient food holding.
- A variety of Hatco's Designer colors to match décor.
For sales information and field-testing programs, contact: Nala Robotics at info@nalarobotics.com; Ovention at 855.298.OVEN (connect@oventionovens.com); or Hatco at 414.671.6350 (support@hatcocorp.com).
Nala Robotics is an AI technology company disrupting the culinary industry with the introduction of The Wingman™, Pizzaiola™ and Nala Chef™. Its fully automated, customizable robots use machine learning to cook infinite recipes replicated with exact precision anytime, anywhere. The company's autonomous robotic solutions are ideal for multiple cuisines including American, Chinese, Indian and Thai. Based in Arlington Heights, Ill., Nala Robotics has offices in California, India and Ukraine. For more information, visit https://nalarobotics.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter @nalarobotics.
Ovention is a company driven by award-winning innovation, integrity, and an intense desire to solve problems that others walk away from. That spirit of innovation has produced a series of ovens that meet the real-world needs of commercial operators. As a Hatco company Ovention has been driven by the same values over the last 12 years. To learn more about Ovention, visit the company website at https://www.oventionovens.com.
From the corporate offices in Milwaukee to the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Hatco Corporation is a proud employee-owned company whose brands include ADM, American Range, FWE and Ovention, Inc. Since 1950, Hatco has a history of excellence in the quality design, production, and servicing of warming, toasting, holding, cooking, sanitizing, and cooling equipment. To learn more about Hatco, visit the company website at https://www.hatcocorp.com.
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2023-01-24T15:09:25+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/01/24/nala-robotics-ovention-hatco-corporation-introduce-robotic-pizza-solution/
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals — and possible political trouble in Turkey.
The move further increases Russia’s strategic isolation in the wake of its invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February and military struggles there since.
“This is truly a historic moment for Finland, for Sweden and for NATO,” the head of the alliance, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, said.
The 30 ambassadors and permanent representatives formally approved decisions made at a NATO summit in Madrid last week, when the leaders of member nations invited Russia’s neighbor Finland and Scandinavian partner Sweden to join the military club.
Securing parliamentary approval for the new members in Turkey, however, could still pose a problem even though Sweden, Finland and Turkey reached a memorandum of understanding at the Madrid summit.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Ankara could block the process if the two countries failed to grant Turkey’s demands for the extradition of people it views as terror suspects. The people wanted in Turkey have links to outlawed Kurdish groups or the network of an exiled cleric accused of a failed 2016 coup in Turkey.
He said Turkey’s Parliament could refuse to ratify the deal. It is a potent threat since NATO accession must be formally approved by all 30 member states, which gives each a blocking right.
Stoltenberg said he expected no change of heart. “There were security concerns that needed to be addressed. And we did what we always do at NATO. We found common ground,” he said.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has given the process added urgency. It will ensconce the two nations in the Western military alliance and give NATO more clout, especially in the face of Moscow’s military threat.
“We will be even stronger and our people will be even safer as we face the biggest security crisis in decades,” Stoltenberg said.
At a news conference, the foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland were asked whether the memorandum specified people who would have to be extradited to Turkey. Both ministers said no such list was part of the agreement.
“We will honor the memorandum fully. There is, of course, no lists or anything like that in the memorandum, but what we will do is to have better cooperation when it comes to terrorists,” Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said.
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto was equally adamant.
“Everything that was agreed in Madrid is stated in the document. There are no hidden documents behind that or any agreements behind that,” Haavisto said.
Every alliance nation has different legislative challenges and procedures to deal with, and it could take several more months for the two Nordic nations to take their place as official NATO members.
Denmark and Canada were quickest out of the blocks. They handed over their ratification documents in Washington as the first NATO countries just hours after the accession protocols were signed in Brussels, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod told The Associated Press by phone.
“It was a good signal not only to Sweden and Finland, but to other NATO countries that the speed of ratification is important,” he said. “We hope this inspires other countries to react fast.”
The documents need to be handed over in Washington because NATO’s founding treaty was signed there in 1949.
Germany’s parliament is set to ratify the membership bids Friday, according to the Free Democrats, a partner party in the country’s coalition government. Other parliaments might only get to the approval process after long summer breaks.
“I look forward to a swift ratification process,” Haavisto said.
In the meantime, the protocols approved Tuesday bring both nations deeper into NATO’s fold already. As close partners, they already attended some meetings that involved issues that immediately affected them. As official invitees, they can attend all meetings of the ambassadors even if they do not yet have any voting rights.
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Geir Moulson in Berlin, and Karl Ritter in Unterseen, Switzerland, contributed to this report.
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2022-07-05T19:46:38+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/nato-poised-to-sign-accession-protocols-for-sweden-finland/
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Infowars host Alex Jones and his company were ordered by a judge Thursday to pay an extra $473 million for promoting false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook school massacre, bringing the total judgment against him in a lawsuit filed by the victims’ families to a staggering $1.44 billion.
Connecticut Judge Barbara Bellis imposed the punitive damages on the Infowars host and Free Speech Systems. Jones repeatedly told his millions of followers the massacre that killed 20 first graders and six educators was staged by “crisis actors” to enact more gun control.
“The record clearly supports the plaintiffs’ argument that the defendants’ conduct was intentional and malicious, and certain to cause harm by virtue of their infrastructure, ability to spread content, and massive audience including the infowarriors,” the judge wrote in a 45-page ruling.
Christopher Mattei, a lawyer for the Sandy Hook families, said he hopes the award sends a message to conspiracy theorists who profit from lies.
“The Court recognized the ‘intentional, malicious … and heinous’ conduct of Mr. Jones and his business entities,” Mattei said in a statement.
On his show Thursday, Jones called the award “ridiculous” and a “joke” and said he has little money to pay the damages.
“Well, of course I’m laughing at it,” he said. “It’d be like if you sent me a bill for a billion dollars in the mail. Oh man, we got you. It’s all for psychological effect. It’s all the Wizard of Oz … when they know full well the bankruptcy going on and all the rest of it, that it’ll show what I’ve got and that’s it, and I have almost nothing.”
Eight victims’ relatives and the FBI agent testified during a monthlong trial about being threatened and harassed for years by people who deny the shooting happened. Strangers showed up at some of their homes and confronted some of them in public. People hurled abusive comments at them on social media and in emails. Some received death and rape threats.
Six jurors ordered Jones to pay $965 million to compensate the 15 plaintiffs for defamation, infliction of emotional distress and violations of Connecticut’s Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Jones, who lives and works in Austin, Texas, has bashed the trial as unfair and an assault on free speech rights. He says he will appeal the verdicts. He also has said he doesn’t have the money to pay such huge verdicts, because he has less than $2 million to his name — which contradicted testimony at a similar trial in Texas. Free Speech Systems, meanwhile, is seeking bankruptcy protection.
Jones said Thursday that he has only a “couple hundred thousand dollars” in his savings account.
Jones’ lawyer, Norm Pattis, wrote in a text message to the The Associated Press, “To paraphrase Karl Marx, the verdict was tragedy, this latest ruling is farce. It makes our work on appeal that much easier.”
Bellis found Jones and Infowars’ parent company liable for damages without a trial last year, as a consequence for what she called his repeated failures to turn over many financial documents and other records to the plaintiffs. After the unusual “default” ruling, the jury was tasked only with deciding on the amount of compensatory damages and whether punitive damages were warranted.
Jones says that he turned over thousands of documents and that the default ruling deprived him of his right to present a defense against the lawsuit.
The punitive damages include about $323 million for the plaintiffs’ attorney fees and costs and $150 million for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
In Connecticut, punitive damages for defamation and infliction of emotional distress are generally limited to plaintiffs’ legal fees. The Sandy Hook plaintiffs’ lawyers are to get one-third of the $965 million in compensatory damages under a retainer agreement.
But there is no cap on punitive damages for violations of the Unfair Trade Practices Act. The plaintiffs had not asked for a specific amount of punitive damages, but under one hypothetical calculation they said such damages could be around $2.75 trillion under the law.
In a similar trial in Texas in August, Jones was ordered to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of another child killed in the Sandy Hook shooting for calling the massacre a hoax. A forensic economist testified during that trial that Jones and Free Speech Systems have a combined net worth as high as $270 million.
Jones hawks nutritional supplements, survival gear and other products on his show, which airs on the Infowars website and dozens of radio stations. Evidence at the Connecticut trial showed his sales spiked around a time he talked about the Sandy Hook shooting, leading the plaintiffs’ lawyers to say he was profiting off the tragedy.
In documents recently filed in Free Speech Systems’ bankruptcy case in Texas, a budget for the company for Oct. 29 to Nov. 25 estimated product sales would total $2.5 million, while operating expenses would be about $740,000. Jones’ salary was listed at $20,000 every two weeks.
On Wednesday, Bellis, the Connecticut judge, ordered Jones to not move any of his assets out of the country, as the families seek to attach his holdings to secure money for the damages. Jones, meanwhile, has asked the judge to order a new trial or at least reduce the compensatory damages to a “nominal” amount.
A third and final trial over Jones’ hoax claims is expected to begin around the end of the year in Texas. As in Connecticut, Jones was found liable for damages without trials in both Texas cases because he failed to turned over many records to the plaintiffs.
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2022-11-11T14:11:53+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-alex-jones-ordered-to-pay-473m-more-to-sandy-hook-families/
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FORT KENT, Maine — Maybe the fish are getting smarter and have noticed that every year at about this time in August for the past two decades, anglers have come by the hundreds to participate in the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby.
It’s been a slow start to fill the derby leaderboard, which sported only one muskie as of Friday afternoon.
The Muskie Derby was established 22 years ago to draw tourists to the greater Fort Kent area, bringing their dollars to a remote area of Maine where the economy could use them. The St. John River and all of its tributaries are open each year to derby fishing. The derby continues through Sunday afternoon.
Madawaska resident Peter Daigle caught this year’s first muskie, a respectable 43 ¼-inch and 24.93 pounds, shortly after the tournament opened Friday morning.
Last year Presque Isle angler Scott Haggerty took first place in the annual tournament with a 46 ⅜-inch muskie weighing in at 25 pounds, 6 ounces. Two bass also made their way to the leaderboard on the opening day of the tournament.
Muskie Derby President Dennis Cyr said the most likely reason the fish are not biting as much as usual is due to murky water caused by recent heavy rains over northern Maine.
“Saturday and Sunday should be better days out there because the water will be clear by then,” Cyr said. “It’s extra slow compared to what we’ve seen in the past, but the fish are still out there.”
Despite issues that prevented online registration for the 2022 tournament, the number of registrants was nearly on pace with last year, which saw 275 fishermen.
As of Friday afternoon, 225 had registered for the three-day tournament, and more are expected to turn up before the registration deadline at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Registration is only available at Up North Outdoors on Main Street in Fort Kent, which is also the site of the Muskie Derby headquarters and one of two tournament weigh stations. The other weigh station is located in Grand Isle.
The weigh stations are staffed by volunteers and open until 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and until 4 p.m. Sunday.
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2022-08-13T00:33:19+00:00
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bangordailynews.com
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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/08/12/news/aroostook/muskie-derby-starts-n6hjn1me0n/
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Jacob Nti lives in Ghana — he has long believed that going to America would allow him to truly begin his life, but he has been denied again and again. His sister Belinda went to the United States as a high school student, and she has never returned home. But in spite of the fact that she lives in the United States and has married into wealth, she also feels like she is waiting for her life to begin, waiting on a green card. These siblings and their hopes, frustrations and grief are at the heart of the novel What Napoleon Could Not Do by DK Nnuro. Nnuro joins the show to discuss his debut novel.
Later in the hour, the executive director of the Raptor Resource Project offers a nesting-season update on the most-watched eagles in the world.
Guests:
- DK Nnuro, author of What Napoleon Could Not Do and curator of special projects at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
- John Howe, executive director of the Raptor Resource Project
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2023-03-09T14:27:00+00:00
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iowapublicradio.org
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa/2023-03-09/dk-nnuro-explores-the-ghanain-american-experience-and-the-american-dream-in-his-debut-novel
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Qatar bans sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in about-face
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal the conservative Muslim emirate made to secure the soccer tournament with only two days to go before the opening game.
The move was the latest sign of the tension of staging the event, which is not just a sports tournament but also a monthlong party, in the autocratic country where the sale of alcohol is heavily restricted. It’s also a significant blow to World Cup beer sponsor Budweiser and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
When Qatar launched its bid to host the World Cup, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums — but the details were only released in September, just 11 weeks before the first kickoff, suggesting how fraught the negotiations may have been. Friday’s statement from FIFA said non-alcoholic beer will still be sold at the eight stadiums, while champagne, wine, whiskey and other alcohol will be served in the luxury hospitality areas of the arenas.
But the vast majority of ticket holders don’t have access to those areas; they will be able to drink alcoholic beer in the evenings in what is known as the FIFA Fan Festival, a designated party area that also offers live music and activities. Outside of the tournament-run areas, Qatar puts strict limits on the purchase and consumption of alcohol, though its sale has been permitted in hotel bars for years.
“Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues, removing sales points of beer from ... stadium perimeters,” FIFA said in a statement.
As the news broke, Budweiser’s Twitter account tweeted: “Well, this is awkward...” without elaborating. The tweet was later deleted.
Ab InBev, the parent company of Budweiser, acknowledged in a statement that some of its plans “cannot move forward due to circumstances beyond our control.”
The company pays tens of millions of dollars at each World Cup for exclusive rights to sell beer and has already shipped the majority of its stock from Britain to Qatar in expectation of selling its product to millions of fans. While the actual sales at the tournament might not be a significant percentage of the massive company’s revenues, the World Cup nonetheless represents a major branding opportunity.
The company’s partnership with FIFA started at the 1986 tournament, and they are in negotiations for renewing their deal for the next World Cup in North America.
Ronan Evain, the executive director of the fan group Football Supporters Europe, called the decision to ban beer sales at the stadiums in Qatar “extremely worrying.”
“For many fans, whether they don’t drink alcohol or are used to dry stadium policies at home, this is a detail. It won’t change their tournament,” Evain wrote on Twitter. “But with 48 (hours) to go, we’ve clearly entered a dangerous territory — where ‘assurances’ don’t matter anymore.”
Qatar, which is governed by a hereditary emir who has absolute say over all governmental decisions, follows an ultraconservative form of Islam known as Wahhabism like neighboring Saudi Arabia. In recent years, Qatar has transformed into an ultra-modern hub following a natural gas boom in the 1990s, but it has faced pressure from within to stay true to its Islamic heritage and Bedouin roots. Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol.
In the runup to the World Cup, rights groups have raised concerns about how the nation will host millions of foreign fans, some of whom might violate Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness, sex outside of marriage and homosexuality.
Qatar’s government and its Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Friday’s was not Qatar’s first backtrack — but it was the most significant. Last weekend, AB InBev was left surprised by a new policy insisted on by Qatari organizers to move beer stalls to less visible locations within the stadium compounds.
And Qatar also changed the date of the opening match only weeks before the World Cup began.
Previous World Cup hosts have been asked to make concessions. For the 2014 tournament, Brazil was forced to change a law to allow alcohol sales in stadiums — but the same cultural issues were not at play.
AB InBev’s deal with FIFA was renewed in 2011 — after Qatar was picked as host. However, the Belgium-based brewer has faced uncertainty in recent months on the exact details of where it can serve and sell beer in Qatar. And some have balked at the price, which was confirmed at $14 for a beer.
At the W Hotel in Doha — where the company will be based — workers continued putting together a Budweiser-themed bar planned at the site. Its familiar AB logo was plastered on columns and walls at the hotel, with one reading: “The World Is Yours To Take.”
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Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell contributed to this report.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-11-18T16:10:28+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2022/11/18/qatar-bans-sale-beer-world-cup-stadiums-about-face/
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Even as Ethiopia’s warring sides attend their first formal peace talks in a devastating two-year conflict, witnesses in the country’s embattled Tigray region tell The Associated Press that forces from neighboring Eritrea are killing some civilians and looting as they and allied Ethiopian forces head for the regional capital.
With internet and telephone access to the region cut off, and independent journalists barred from Tigray, observers say it is increasingly hard to reach people for accounts of the fighting that erupted again in August after a monthslong lull. The United States now estimates hundreds of thousands of people could have been killed in the war marked by abuses on all sides as fears grow the conflict has reached its deadliest phase.
The AP spoke with witnesses from the towns of Shire, Axum and Adwa, where Ethiopian and allied forces are present as they battle Tigray forces. All spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. It is not clear how many civilians have been killed in recent weeks.
An aid worker from Axum who relocated to Shire this week fearing for his life said civilians were being killed by Eritrean forces there since at least Sunday.
“I witnessed four dead bodies in a village some 4 kilometers away from Axum” while fleeing Tuesday, he said, and described the bodies in civilian clothing. “People are living under nights of terror.”
The Eritreans also were burning crops, he said — an echo of their first occupation in the early weeks of the war.
In Shire, a staffer with an international humanitarian organization said Eritrean forces were looting vehicles and household items, in some cases loading stolen goods onto camels they brought with them. The Eritreans also entered a camp for displaced people, he said, and earlier controlled the local airport. It was not clear whether they still did.
Ethiopian forces occasionally tried to stop Eritrean forces, the two witnesses said. “But they simply watch them most of the time,” the man from Axum said. “Sometimes they try to stop them, but it is beyond their capacity.”
An Ethiopian government spokesman, Legesse Tulu, did not respond to questions about the allegation and whether Ethiopian forces have any control over Eritrean ones.
The African Union-led peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Tigray regional authorities are being held in South Africa, whose government has said the discussions will end Sunday. But Eritrea isn’t part of talks, and it’s not clear whether the deeply repressive country bordering the Tigray region will heed any agreement.
Tigray authorities want the Eritreans out of the region, in addition to the restoration of basic services such as electricity and banking and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. The United Nations says aid delivery to Tigray ended Aug. 23, a day before fighting resumed, because of “lack of federal clearances,” and it warns of widespread malnutrition and lack of medicines.
A leader of the Tigray forces, Tadesse Werede, said Thursday the Ethiopian government should ensure that Eritrean forces leave Tigray for any peace effort to be sustainable.
In the earliest weeks of the war, witnesses told the AP of widespread looting and violence including killings and rapes by forces from Eritrea, whose government under the only president the country has ever had, Isaias Afwerki, has long been hostile to Tigray leaders. For months, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed denied the Eritreans’ presence in Tigray.
Since fighting resumed, the Eritreans have returned. People inside Eritrea have described new military mobilization, and satellite imagery has shown a military buildup near the border with the Tigray region.
Now, as the war with abuses documented on all sides marks two years next week, international expressions of alarm over atrocities in Tigray have soared. The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum warned this week of a “heightened risk of genocide,” noting “the situation has deteriorated exponentially as Ethiopian security forces, supported by Eritrean forces and Amhara special forces, have seized key towns and cities.”
Ethiopia’s government on Friday issued an angry statement alleging “extreme slander” and said it may be “forced to weigh its options and consider its relations with some states and entities.”
And Eritrea’s government in an open letter to the museum accused it of recycling defamatory accusations but acknowledged a “huge loss of life and destruction of property” in the conflict.
The letter did not address the presence of Eritrean forces in Tigray.
But witnesses confirmed it this week in towns including Adwa, where a humanitarian source said Eritrean and Ethiopian soldiers engaged in heavy fighting this week with tanks and long-range weapons on its outskirts. Terrified civilians are fleeing for safety, they said.
Long trapped in Tigray, tens of thousands of civilians are again on the move, some on foot as the U.N. says little fuel has been allowed into the region.
Shire was like a dead city, the humanitarian staffer there said. One of the humanitarian workers who fled to the regional capital, Mekele, told the AP the sometimes deadly bombardment of Shire had intensified in recent weeks. Now Ethiopian and Eritrean forces control the town, the worker said, with their identities made clear by their uniforms and vehicles.
On Friday, a health worker in Mekele said fighting had not reached the regional capital, and Tigray forces spokesman Getachew Reda, one of the representatives at the peace talks, asserted in a tweet that fighting was 160 kilometers away.
The war continues to be deadly for all involved. On Friday, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society said one of its ambulance drivers was killed by “armed forces” and injured passengers were shot and killed.
The driver had been transporting the injured people from Adwa to the neighboring Amhara region, the Red Cross said.
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2022-10-29T11:32:21+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/ap-international/ap-witnesses-allege-eritrean-abuses-during-ethiopia-peace-talks/
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NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 13 percent of executives say sustainability is deeply embedded into their firm's cultural DNA. Most companies are generally at the early to middle stages of building a sustainability culture, with 49 percent saying it is moderately embedded and 37 percent saying it is slightly embedded.
That is according to a new report by The Conference Board in collaboration with Baker Tilly. The report, Building a Sustainability Culture, is the culmination of a series of Working Group sessions, at which executives from companies in various sectors discussed how to develop and maintain a corporate culture that embraces sustainability.
"To take advantage of the transition to a sustainable economy, companies need to build a sustainability culture that becomes an indelible part of their organization's character," said Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center and co-author of the report. "The Building a Sustainability Culture Working Group served as a valuable step in helping leaders equip their workforces with the behaviors, training, resources, and capabilities necessary to meet the unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the areas of corporate governance, sustainability, and citizenship."
"The findings of our report underscore the need for embedding sustainability into business as usual, in addition to highlighting the distance still left to travel on the journey to a sustainable economy," said Srinand Yalamanchili, Baker Tilly Director−ESG and sustainability. "Embedding sustainability into culture and business strategy can only be achieved by prioritizing the 'why'–the positive return on investment and risks of inaction–and taking ownership at both an organizational and individual level."
The Working Group convened more than 250 executives from 160 companies who met over the span of eight months to focus on how to develop and maintain a culture in which those at the organization think and act with sustainability in mind. The report provides insights into five areas: 1) what is a sustainability culture?; 2) why does it matter?; 3) how do companies build a sustainability culture?; 4) who is responsible?; and 5) how do companies measure success?
Key insights from the report include:
- Companies are in the early stages of building sustainability into their culture.
- Sustainability and cultural change need to be closely linked to the execution of the company's business strategy.
- Both the positive ROI (return on investment) and the negative ROI (risk of inaction) are driving the case for building a sustainability culture.
- Employees need to feel a sense of ownership when it comes to building a sustainability culture.
- Companies may need to move beyond traditional training and compensation to motivate progress.
About The Conference Board ESG Center
The Conference Board ESG Center serves as a resource, platform, and partner to help Member companies address their priorities in corporate governance, sustainability, and citizenship. ConferenceBoard.org/ESG
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. ConferenceBoard.org
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Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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2023-07-10T17:34:24+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2023/07/10/only-13-percent-executives-say-sustainability-is-deeply-embedded-into-their-company-culture/
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Mark Vientos is headed back to the Major Leagues, but how the Mets are going to use him is another question.
The Mets badly need more firepower in an offense that ranks toward the bottom half of the league in runs, home runs and average with runners in scoring position. A source confirmed to the Daily News that the Mets are calling up Mark Vientos, who has provided plenty of power for Triple-A Syracuse this season.
But where he’ll play isn’t quite clear. Brett Baty is at third base and Pete Alonso is at first. The Mets could DH him in place of Daniel Vogelbach or Tommy Pham, but the team decision-makers have been hesitant to use their rookies in the DH spot because of their developing defense. The Mets didn’t want to do that with catcher Francisco Alvarez this year and they didn’t call up Baty until they were forced to, saying they wanted him to master defense at Triple-A.
The best place to play him might be in left field in place of the struggling Mark Canha, but Vientos hasn’t played any outfield so far this season, though he has in the past. However, last season the Mets used Vientos as a platoon DH and that may be the best path forward for all involved. The 23-year-old has crushed righties and lefties in Triple-A this season, posting a 1.104 OPS with 13 home runs in 38 games.
Pete Alonso has 14 home runs for the Mets, but no one else has more than six.
Pham, a right-handed hitter the Mets use against left-handed pitching, is hitting just .188 with three home runs. Vogelbach, a left-handed hitter used against righties, has a .376 on-base percentage but only two home runs. Eduardo Escobar has occasionally been used against lefties as well and he did hit a home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, but his struggles this season have been well-documented. The Mets have not received nearly enough production at the DH spot.
The Mets started Vientos in Triple-A this season to have him continue working on defense, baserunning and having a more discerning eye at the plate. Vientos had been playing third base in place of Baty with Syracuse.
General manager Billy Eppler tends to favor players with low strikeout numbers, and the Mets do have one of the lowest strikeout rates in the Major Leagues at just 19.8%. But it’s become clear that the club needs someone to drive in those baserunners. That often comes at the cost of more strikeouts, but it might be necessary to bite the bullet and add more strikeouts just to be able to add more home runs.
The Mets’ second-round draft pick in 2017, Vientos was selected to become the successor to David Wright at third base. Vientos’ father was born in the Dominican Republic but grew up in New York as a Mets fan and passed that fandom down to Mark, who idolized Wright while growing up in Florida.
The Mets have not announced a corresponding roster move and they’ll need to make room for Carlos Carrasco, who will come off the injured list to start Friday against the Cleveland Guardians.
Playing with three rookies in the lineup isn’t exactly ideal, since rookies are unproven and can be streaky until they’re used to Major League pitching. However, Vientos earned the call-up and a team that has continually failed to produce at the plate had little choice but to explore their internal options as the Mets, who are currently three games under .500, try to climb the NL East standings before it’s too late.
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2023-05-17T18:23:07+00:00
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denverpost.com
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https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/17/mets-call-up-slugging-prospect-mark-vientos-after-torrid-start-at-triple-a-source/
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MONTREAL (AP) — A day after negotiators reached a landmark biodiversity agreement, the pressure was already growing on countries, business leaders and the environmental community to deliver on its ambitious promises to protect the planet — and not repeat the failures of past deals.
Delegates expressed optimism Tuesday in Montreal that this time will be different, mostly due to greater financing provisions in the global biodiversity framework and stronger language around reporting, measuring and verifying progress by nations. There is also growing public awareness about threats facing rainforests, oceans and other ecologically important areas.
“We’ve seen unprecedented mobilization for biodiversity protection,” Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault said at the closing press conference of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference. “The fact that Canada, the EU and many others would agree to double by 2025 and triple by 2030 our funding is a clear sign.”
The most significant part of the agreement is a commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030, known as 30 by 30. Currently, 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas are protected.
The deal also calls for raising $200 billion by 2030 for biodiversity from a range of sources and working to phase out or reform subsidies that could provide another $500 billion for nature. As part of the financing package, the framework asks for increasing to at least $20 billion annually by 2025 the money that goes to poor countries. That number would increase to $30 billion each year by 2030.
The challenge now will be making good on those commitments.
The new framework “is the equivalent of simply agreeing on the ‘to-do list’ — now the hard work must begin to ensure it gets done,” said Terry Townshend, a Beijing-based fellow for the Paulson Institute, which had previously estimated the annual shortfall in biodiversity funding to be around $700 billion.
The last time around, countries failed to fully achieve any of the targets in the previous 10-year agreement and only partially achieved six by 2020. The failures prompted some to question whether it was even worth setting more ambitious targets this time around.
Some complained the past targets were too vague while others cited the delays of several years in setting up a reporting mechanism. There was also much less money in that deal.
But the new targets are more precise and cover a wider array of issues affecting biodiversity, including pollution, invasive species and pesticides. There is also clearer language for protecting the rights of Indigenous communities and respecting their role in biodiversity decisions.
U.N. Environment Program Executive Director Inger Andersen told The Associated Press that part of the problem with targets set in 2010 was that negotiators were “all inside the environmental bubble” when agreeing to a framework.
“At this point, there is a global conversation happening,” Andersen said. “I would say the difference between these 12 years is that there is a broader societal engagement. Some countries will lean in and will get closer to those targets that we’ve now set, some will surpass them. Others may not.”
As part the framework, the nearly 190 parties are requested to update their national biodiversity strategies to with the targets and goals reached in Montreal. Those will be reviewed at COP16 in Turkey in 2024 to assess progress, challenges countries face and the progress on getting financing into the hands of developing countries.
“Global governments have clearly established specific, numerical targets to restore degraded land and habitat and similarly to expand protected areas,” said Eliot Whittington, director of policy at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
Duke University ecologist Stuart Pimm said these targets provide governments and civil society with a “measure of whether we succeed or not.”
“The devil is always in the details,” said Pimm. “Promises are made and not always fulfilled, but we do understand that money has to be involved. If we’re going to stop deforestation in Brazil and the Congo and Indonesia, it’s going to need some financing from richer countries.”
But others said the agreement fell short in setting up a strong system of monitoring country progress, meaning that it will be the responsibility of credible, independent third parties to measure progress.
“Countries’ failure to set robust systems in place for monitoring progress on the biodiversity targets is one notable weakness in the outcome,” said Craig Hanson, managing director for programs for the nonprofit World Resources Institute. “Monitoring progress with robust, credible systems is critical to ensuring that countries’ actions are delivering the intended impact and unlocking finance for nature-based solutions.”
Others praised the language in the document covering the private sector. It calls for legal and administrative policies that enable business, especially larger and transnational companies, to “regularly monitor, assess, and transparently disclose their risks, dependencies and impacts on biodiversity.”
“The target on corporate disclosure of biodiversity risk also sends a powerful signal to the private sector that it must adjust its business models and investment strategies towards a nature-positive economy,” said the Paulson Institute’s Townshend.
But some environmental groups suggested big business had taken the conference hostage and that the language related to corporations was little more than “greenwashing.”
“The text does not stipulate any regulation on corporations and instead promotes greenwashing measures such as ‘Nature-Based Solutions,’ which allow for offsetting for environmental destruction,” Nele Marien, Friends of the Earth International’s forests & biodiversity coordinator, said in a statement.
Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of African Wildlife Foundation, said the new agreement “provides a basis for many of the changes we need in conservation, especially in the way conservation is financed.”
Nearly a third of the world’s biodiversity exists in Africa, although “Africa receives less than 4% of global biodiversity financing,” Sebunya said. “That needs to be changed,” he said, adding that the new framework could help jumpstart the change.
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Larson reported from Washington, D.C.
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2022-12-21T03:41:16+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/ap-science/ap-historic-biodiversity-pact-inspires-but-past-failures-loom/
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BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers were looking Monday for seven people missing in a landslide triggered by torrential rains while employers across much of China were ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures as the country struggled with heat, flooding and drought.
Rescuers were looking for survivors of a landslide Saturday that buried a highway construction site and killed at least one person in the central city of Yichang in Hubei province. Five people were injured, the official Xinhua News Agency reported, citing the executive deputy mayor of Yichang, Ye Yang.
Elsewhere, the weather agency issued an orange alert, its second-highest-level warning, for heat across southern China and much of the north and northeast.
Temperatures above 40 C (104 F) were forecast in Beijing, the capital, and across central China to the southeastern coast. Heat above 37 to 39 C (99 to 102 F) was forecast in parts of populous Sichuan province in the southwest. Elsewhere, temperatures above 35 C (95 F) were expected in most of northern China, the rest of Sichuan and much of the south.
The orange alert requires employers to make outdoor work as brief as possible. Despite that, delivery workers for restaurants and online retailers still were working.
Two heat-related deaths were reported earlier in Beijing. A tour guide collapsed last weekend at the Summer Palace, an imperial-era garden. A woman died last month from heat stroke.
The agriculture ministry warned Sunday that persistent hot weather could damage rice harvests. They said local authorities should ensure rice paddies have adequate water to prevent premature ripening of the crop.
Elsewhere, tens of thousands of people who were driven out of their homes by flooding have moved to shelters in northern, central and southeastern China.
Some areas including populous Hebei province, which surrounds Beijing, on Sunday issued a red alert, the highest-level temperature warning. That requires employers to stop outdoor work and orders local authorities to make preparations to protect the public.
Residents of some cities have moved into underground air raid shelters for relief from the heat.
Earth's average temperature set a new unofficial record high Thursday, the third such milestone in the hottest week on record.
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2023-07-10T05:23:37+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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ALLEN, Texas (AP) — It took four minutes for a neo-Nazi with an arsenal of firearms to kill eight people and wound seven others at a Dallas-area shopping center before a police officer ended the rampage, likely saving untold lives.
The massacre Saturday sent hundreds of shoppers at the Allen Premium Outlets scrambling for cover in shops, storerooms and closed hallways. Those killed included two elementary school-age sisters, a couple and their 3-year-old son, and a security guard who had helped others escape.
Allen, a multicultural suburb of 105,000, is left as the latest U.S. community rent by an eruption of violence in a year that has seen an unprecedented pace of mass killings.
Investigators say they have yet to establish a motive and that the gunman had no criminal record. But they’ve acknowledged the authenticity of a social media account on which he displayed a fascination with white supremacy while offering what are, in retrospect, chilling hints of his research and planning.
Here’s what to know about the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets.
HOW DID THE SHOOTING UNFOLD?
The gunman stepped out of a silver sedan on Saturday afternoon and started shooting people, cars and glass storefronts in a rain of bullets from an AR-15 style rifle — one of eight legally purchased firearms authorities said he brought to the mall.
Witnesses recalled hearing dozens of shots as shoppers stampeded for shelter and store workers pulled people into backrooms and rolled down metal gates for protection.
“We started running. Kids were getting trampled,” said Maxwell Gum, a 16-year-old pretzel stand employee. “My co-worker picked up a 4-year-old girl and gave her to her parents.”
Outside the locked rooms, security guard Christian LaCour had just helped someone get to safety and was trying to evacuate others when he was fatally shot, Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey said at a news conference Tuesday.
An Allen police officer who happened to be nearby saved “countless lives” by killing the gunman within four minutes of the attack’s start, authorities said.
Shoppers sheltered inside storerooms for an hour or more as police cleared the sprawling mall shop by shop. As they were allowed to leave, some walked past bloodied bodies on the ground.
Fontayne Payton, 35, who was at H&M when he heard gunshots, recalled seeing small corpses covered in white towels and praying that they weren’t children. “It broke me when I walked out to see that,” he said.
WHO WERE THE VICTIMS?
The neo-Nazi’s victims represented a cross-section of the increasingly diverse Dallas suburbs.
Sofia Mendoza, a second-grader at Cox Elementary School, and her big sister, fourth-grader Daniela Mendoza, were among them. Principal Krista Wilson called them “the kindest, most thoughtful students” in a letter to parents. Their aunt, Anabel Del Angel, said their mother was wounded.
“The girls have left a void that nothing in the world could ever fill. Please pray for their mom, my sister, and her broken heart,” Del Angel wrote in a fundraising post verified by GoFundMe.
Three members of a Korean American family were killed: Kyu Song Cho, 37, and Cindy Cho, 35, and their 3-year-old son. Another son was wounded. Kyu Cho was a managing partner at the law firm Porter Legal Group. “He was loved and respected,” the firm said.
LaCour, the 20-year-old security guard, was known to stop by the mall’s Tommy Hilfiger clothing store.
“He was very young, very sweet, came in all the time to visit with us,” said the store’s assistant manager, Andria Gaither, who fled the gunshots Saturday.
Aishwarya Thatikonda, 26, was from India, the daughter of a judge in Hyderabad. She held a graduate degree in construction management and worked as a civil engineer at the Dallas-area firm Perfect General Contractors.
“She came to the United States with a dream to make a career, build a family, own a home and live forever in Dallas,” company founder Srinivas Chaluvadi said in an email.
Authorities identified the eighth victim as 32-year-old Elio Cumana-Rivas.
WHO WAS THE SHOOTER?
Police said the gunman was Mauricio Garcia, who had lived in Dallas.
Garcia, 33, left a long trail of online posts describing his white supremacist and misogynistic views. He described mass shootings as sport, and posted photos showing his large Nazi tattoos and a favorite passage in the Hunger Games books marked with a swastika drawn in green highlighter.
He was Latino, and posted one cartoon image showing a Latino child at a fork in a road, with one direction labeled “act black” and the other, “become a white supremacist.”
“I think I’ll take my chances with the white supremacist,” he wrote.
Other posts show Garcia had visited the mall weeks before he began shooting and researched when it was busiest — the same time and day as his attack.
An Army official told The Associated Press that Garcia failed to complete basic training and was kicked out for mental health reasons. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters.
Neighbors of the family home where he lived until recently said they thought he worked as a security guard. Authorities confirmed Tuesday that Garcia had an expired license as a security guard but said it was unclear where he’d worked.
Garcia lived in a motel in the months before the shooting. He posted videos online where he described, in mind-numbing detail, the contents of his living quarters, from the posters on the wall to his shower curtain.
In one video, a rat scurries across the cluttered room.
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Johnson reported from Seattle. Michelle R. Smith in Providence, Rhode Island, and Lolita C. Baldor in Washington, contributed to this report.
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2023-05-10T20:23:53+00:00
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this month targeting drag performances and transgender youth, many musicians living and working in the state felt their community, their audiences and their artistic expressions were also under fire.
The trend of conservative-led legislatures introducing laws limiting LGBTQ rights or using hateful rhetoric about trans people has led the tightly knit musical community in Tennessee to use their voices and songs to raise awareness and money, as well as encourage music fans to get out and vote.
Love Rising, a concert held on Monday in Nashville, featured Grammy-winning artists like Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Hayley Williams and Brittany Howard alongside drag performers and trans and queer singer-songwriters. The following night, the effort continued with a second show, We Will Always Be, featuring a showcase of LGBTQ artists in collaboration with Black Opry.
“No one is in danger from our community, from our beautiful greater rainbow coalition of those of us who identify as LGBTQ+ or a drag performer or trans or just a loving ally or just someone who enjoys music,” said Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Allison Russell, one of the organizers of Love Rising.
LGBTQ people have long been a part of the state’s lucrative musical and entertainment industries and drag performers and shows have a storied history in Nashville and beyond.
Artists like Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley have inspired — or been inspired by — drag performances for decades. Parton once told an interviewer that she entered a drag show alongside performers dressed like her — and lost. Nashville has a street named after drag queen Bianca Paige, who was an advocate for those living with HIV.
But in a state that long championed its artistic and creative communities, some musicians now feel threatened by its laws. The bill that passed this year changes the definition of adult cabaret as “harmful to minors” and says that “male or female impersonators” now fall under adult cabaret, along with topless dancers and strippers.
On Monday night backstage at the Love Rising concert, Adeem the Artist, a nonbinary singer-songwriter living in East Tennessee, pointed to their flowery blouse and their plum-colored lipstick and wondered if their stage outfit would run afoul of the new law starting July 1.
“I don’t always wear dresses, but I don’t even know if this is OK,” they said. “Am I allowed to wear lipstick? What does it mean to be dressed as the wrong gender?”
Adeem explained that only a few weeks ago, they had been invited by the state to an event honoring songwriters. They politely declined.
“You don’t honor me. You’re challenging my livelihood, you’re challenging the safety of my kid,” they said.
The bill bans adult cabaret from public property or anywhere minors might be present. Drag artist Justine Van De Blair wondered if just walking from a venue to the parking lot where minors might see her would be cause for arrest.
“I’m able to support myself. Drag is my creative outlet,” she said. “Unfortunately it’s so vague right now, we don’t know what’s going to happen.”
At Love Rising, the drag artists earned some of the biggest cheers as they rallied the audiences in between musical sets with passionate speeches arguing that the bills were a harmful overreach of government and a fear-based campaign to roll back rights. They walked through the crowds to greet and take photos with fans, blowing air kisses and waving.
The money raised at the concerts was directed to LGBTQ support organizations such as Tennessee Equality Project,Inclusion Tennessee, OUTMemphis and the Tennessee Pride Chamber. Donations were being matched by foundations created by Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile and the family of the late Nashville singer-songwriter John Prine.
The record number of anti-trans bills introduced last year, as well as other legal rulings regarding bodily autonomy, have even influenced some artists’ songwriting. Aaron Lee Tasjan, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, is in the middle of working on his next record and wrote a song that reflects the “nightmare” that queer and trans people are experiencing.
“I’m seeing people in a great amount of mental and emotional distress over it,” he said.
Izzy Heltai, a pop singer-songwriter from Massachusetts, said he moved to Nashville recently because of the industry connections that were there. But he soon fell in love with the welcoming people and friends he met, which he found at odds with the state’s politics. As a trans man who transitioned when he was in his teens, he called the bans on gender-affirming care for youth life-threatening for a population already at high risk for suicide.
“There are a lot of kids that are going to die in the state because of these laws,” said Heltai, who played both benefit concerts. “It’s not theoretical anymore. It’s just that these laws are murdering people.”
But even with the benefit shows, artists said the music industry in Nashville — still dominated by white men at the executive level and on the stages — should be doing more to support marginalized artists who are facing discrimination.
Black Opry founder Holly G started her organization to give Black artists more opportunities to perform and grow their audiences because the mainstream country music industry was not willing to open those doors. Those barriers also exist for LGBTQ singers, musicians, songwriters, producers and others, she said.
“The fight for racial equality is also the fight for LGBTQ+ equality,” she said. “We have to do all of that at the same time and together.”
Backstage at the Bridgestone Arena, drag queen Cya Inhale said she initially thought that her drag community would have to stand alone, but has felt that “the entire arts community in Nashville standing up saying, ‘No, that’s not OK.’”
Besides, Inhale argued, drag and country music have often run in the same circles.
“Do you think Dolly Parton is wearing all those rhinestones because a straight guy told her to? I don’t think so,” she said.
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Macklemore is feeling glorious for his chance to start again.
The musician — born Ben Haggerty — opened up about relapsing during the pandemic after being 14 years sober and revealed how he found a path back to sobriety.
"I am a recovering addict and alcoholic and have been for the last 14 years," he shared on "The Tonight Show" Feb. 28. "And then COVID happened and a big part of my recovery community is going to physical 12 step meetings. Once those stopped, I was alone and the disease of addiction was like, 'Yo, this is crazy. The world has stoped you can get high.'"
Macklemore explained that he had "stopped doing the things that prevented me from getting high and I listened to that voice."
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"It was a couple weeks of a relapse and very painful," the 39-year-old recalled. "And I'm still working on trust issues with myself and within my close circle of friends."
However, the "Can't Hold Us" singer took away a valuable lesson.
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"It definitely was a reminder that whatever I put in front of my recovery will be the first thing that I lose," Macklemore admitted. "I think, for me, it's not a linear path. It's the one disease that tells you, ‘You don't have a disease.'"
He noted that along with trying his best and making mistakes along the way, "There's some [mistakes] in the future too, somewhere along the line, in some capacity with my life but I just want to be able to share that with the people that I love and that follow me."
Macklemore—whose third studio album Ben comes out March 3—reflected on how his struggles have played a part in his music.
"The relapse was an opportunity for me to get back to that place of, 'Okay, what went on?'" he shared. "Let me talk about it and let's get vulnerable."
Back in January 2021, Macklemore opened up about the help he received from the sober community.
"I didn't know that there was a community that was there to support, love me unconditionally, and had the same f--king disease," he said during an appearance on "People's Party with Talib Kweli." "It continues to save my life."
He noted, "That's the most important thing in the world, is being of service to other people, getting outside of your own f--king head."
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2023-03-02T02:02:03+00:00
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Much of what we hear about fentanyl revolves around overdoses, but addiction to the drug is becoming a major problem for doctors and nurses.
In 2021, 108,000 people died from a drug overdose in the United States, according to CDC data, and upwards of 70% of those overdoses involved fentanyl.
“There was one time after I started using intravenous heroin that I did come across the fentanyl that came over the border—the powdered form—and I was scared, so I chose to smoke it rather than to use it intravenously and I [overdosed] on it and if somebody didn’t find me in 15 minutes, I would’ve died,” recalled Sean Kavanagh, a 31-year-old former addict who lives in Dallas.
The incident led Kavanagh to rehab, but he quickly fell out like he had so many times before, because fentanyl is proving to become harder to quit than other opioids according to experts.
“A lot of times I left treatment because either the withdrawal got uncomfortable or I’d get through the physical withdrawal, but then, I was still dealing with the mental aspect," said Kavanagh.
Doctors are calling it precipitated withdrawal, or withdrawal brought on by the very drugs meant to ease them.
Right now, opioid addiction is treated by two main drugs: buprenorphine and methadone. They are known as partial agonists or drugs that bind to the same receptors as opioids. Think of them as placeholders so you do not get a high, but you also do not get the withdrawal.
Traditionally, these agonists are administered once the original drug, say heroin or morphine, has left the system.
The thing about fentanyl is it breaks down in the body a lot slower than naturally occurring opiates, so where a withdrawal from heroin might last 24 hours, a withdrawal from fentanyl might last 72 hours.
“Trying to treat fentanyl as if it is the same as any other opioid is playing into the cycle of addiction,” said Eve Sandler, the clinical director at Gallus Medical Detox, a facility that helps wean people off drugs.
Sandler says the prolonged discomfort of the withdrawal only worsens the fentanyl epidemic as it scares people away from help.
“I think it prevents a lot of people from seeking treatment to begin with,” she said. “No one wants to think they’re going to suffer inside a facility outside their comfort zone for days and days and not be appropriately treated, and it makes it challenging to get people to seek help.”
“When you’re still coming to, there’s still the addict mind in you that says, 'I still want to go get high again,'” added Kavanagh.
Kavanagh is clean now and has started working for a treatment center but knows how tempting it can be to use again to ease the pain
Doctors are still trying to find best practices to overcome this challenge of precipitated withdrawal, for they know the longer it persists, the fewer stories like Kavanagh's will prevail.
“Recovery is a beautiful thing,” said Kavanagh. “Today, I have a beautiful fiancé, a beautiful 4-year-old daughter. I get to be present in their lives. I get to love them, serve them, which is a spiritual high in and of itself.”
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2022-12-20T22:22:32+00:00
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ktvh.com
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TULSA, Ok. (WTAJ) — Penn State wrestling mathematically clinched the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship early in session five on Saturday. This is the Nittany Lions’ eleventh National Championship.
Head coach Cael Sanderson has won 10 of the last 12 National Championships.
All-Americans Beau Barlett, Max Dean, and Shayne Van Ness helped clinch the win on Saturday’s consolation rounds.
No. 6 Barlett beat 10. Lachlan McNeil from North Carolina in a 4-1 decision for third place at 141 pounds. No. 12 Van Ness beat 3. Kyle Parco from Arizona State in a 7-2 decision for third place at 149 pounds.
No. 9 Dean beat 14. Jacob Warner from Iowa for seventh place at 197 pounds. The senior wraps up his career as a four-time All-American, a two-time team National Champion, won the 197 pound National Championship in 2022, and won the Big Ten title.
Five remaining Nittany Lions will wrestle for their individual National Championships.
No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young looks for his third-straight National Title at 133 pounds. He will wrestle 3. Vito Arujau from Cornell. Arujau wrestled at 125 last year and took third in the 2022 National Championship.
No. 2 Levi Haines will take on 1. Austin O’Connor from North Carolina for the 157 pound final. Haines was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year with his Big Ten title.
No. 1 Carter Starocci will meet 2. Mikey Labriola from Nebraska at the 174 pound final. This will be a rematch of the Big Ten final at 174 pounds, where Starocci beat Labriola 6-1 in decision. Starocci looks for this third-straight National Championship. Labriola placed seventh in the 2022 National Championship
No. 3 Aaron Brooks will wrestle 1. Parker Keckeisen from UNI for the 184 pound final. Brooks also looks for his third-straight National Championship. Keckeisen placed third in 2022.
No. 3 Greg Kerkvliet will wrestle 1. Mason Parris from Michigan for the 285 pound final. This will be a rematch of the Big Ten final at 285 pounds, where Parris won 5-3 on decision in sudden victory. Parris placed fifth in the 2022 National Championship.
Bravo-Young, Brooks, Haines, and Starocci all won Big Ten titles at their respective weights, and Kerkvliet took second.
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2023-03-18T23:03:47+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/sports/nittany-nation/no-1-penn-state-wrestling-wins-second-straight-ncaa-championship/
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
4-1-3
(four, one, three)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
4-1-3
(four, one, three)
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2022-07-31T20:21:15+00:00
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PREP FOOTBALL=
Brooke, W.Va. 21, Wintersville Indian Creek 7
Cols. Briggs 14, Cols. Franklin Hts. 0
Garfield Hts. 46, Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 38
Lenawee Christian, Mich. 34, Tol. Christian 26
Milton-Union 45, Day. Oakwood 13
Tol. Ottawa Hills 35, Metamora Evergreen 21
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=
Cin. Hughes vs. Lockland, ccd.
Cols. Linden-McKinley vs. Millersport, ccd.
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CANCUN, Mexico — Austin Crowley had 22 points in Southern Miss’ 77-52 victory against Winthrop on Tuesday.
Sin’Cere McMahon led the way for the Eagles (2-4) with 16 points. Kelton Talford added 14 points for Winthrop. Isaiah Wilson also had eight points.
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2022-11-23T00:21:25+00:00
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
on the valley floor and 4 to 10 inches on the benches. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph
* WHERE...Tooele and Rush Valleys, Eastern Box Elder County,
Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Utah Valley and
Cache Valley/Utah Portion.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will become widespread late this
evening and continue into Friday morning before becoming showery
in the afternoon. Snow will be heavy at times, particularly
along the east benches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.
For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
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Rescuers working overnight have found 35 bodies after well structure collapsed at Hindu festival in central India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Rescuers working overnight have found 35 bodies after well structure collapsed at Hindu festival in central India.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Fire/Rescue officials on Monday said the cause of last Monday’s fire that broke out at Treybrooke Apartments was “undetermined.”
WNCT’s Erin Jenkins got an update from Jessica Blackwell, public information for Greenville Fire/Rescue, Monday afternoon. She also said the estimated loss from the fire was around $2 million in property damage and $1 million in apartment contents.
Firefighters arrived on the scene at Treybrooke Apartments on West Fifth Street on May 15 after receiving the call around 8:50 a.m. Crews battled the fire, which impacted 24 units, before finally getting it under control. Members of the Red Oak Fire Department also assisted.
The apartment building was blocked off by fire tape as investigators tried to determine the cause. Initially, officials said the fire started on a second-floor balcony but they are still trying to figure out an exact cause.
East Carolina University, Treybrooke Apartments officials and the American Red Cross were among the organizations working to help the displaced find alternative housing options.
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2023-05-22T22:05:01+00:00
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — The loud “Aaron! Rodgers!” chants started almost as soon as the New York Jets quarterback stepped on the practice field.
The cheers turned near deafening Saturday when Rodgers acknowledged the fans with a quick wave.
“That's my QB! Let's go!” someone shouted.
“Surreal!” said another.
The Jets' third practice of training camp marked the first session open to the public — giving about 2,000 ecstatic fans their first in-person glimpse of their team's new quarterback.
“It's exciting, you feel the energy from the fans,” said Claudio Juarez, a 43-year-old native of the New York City borough of Queens. “It's like, you wake up and you're like, ‘Hello, Mr. Rodgers! Good morning!’ And everybody's like, ‘Good morning!’ It's hype, it's exciting and it's a lot of optimism that has been lacking in the past.”
Rodgers then put on a show with a terrific practice that included some precise passing and a few jaw-dropping throws.
“I’m just happy we have a competitive team," said Phil DeMeo, a 30-year-old fan from the New York City borough of Staten Island. "I'm not looking for a Super Bowl or bust. I'm hoping for a playoff win. A home playoff win would be awesome.”
New York acquired Rodgers from Green Bay in April, and the four-time NFL MVP wants to help end the league's longest playoff drought at 12 years.
And perhaps return the Jets to the Super Bowl, something they haven't been able to do since the glory days of Joe Namath in 1969.
“Man, I'm pumped up,” said Greg Muscaro, a 30-year-old fan and eight-year season ticket holder from Staten Island. “We got this. We're going all the way this year. Rodgers, Sauce (Gardner), Garrett (Wilson) — the boys are gonna cook. We're in.”
The Jets have plenty of work to do before they can even think about the postseason. But this is the type of optimism having a quarterback with the credentials of Rodgers, even at 39, breeds among a fan base that's hungry for a winner.
"I'm hoping we turn over a new leaf," said Ira Max, a 72-year-old season ticket holder for 45 years from Wyckoff, New Jersey. “Everything we've done so far hasn't quite worked, but I think this may be the time it's all going to work out. The stars are aligning.
"If you keep coming back 45 years, you have to have hope, right?”
That's what Rodgers represents to so many frustrated fans who have been patiently waiting for the Jets to be a true Super Bowl contender again.
“For a lot of the folks who have been through the roller coaster, it's been rough, it's been fun, but never consistent,” said Juarez, the founder of the popular Jets fan club Gotham City Crew. “The type of excitement, the long lines and how early folks have been here, you could feel it. You could see it — the hairs (on his arm) are sticking up because it's a very strong chance we're going to the Super Bowl.”
Tickets — which are free — for the first four training camp practices were handed out earlier this week in three minutes. Fans will have a chance to get tickets to attend the five other sessions later this summer.
“I love it when the fans come,” coach Robert Saleh said. “It’s easy for a coach because now those guys are excited to show out, but you try to keep them focused and level whether fans are there are not. ... But I love when they get the chant going.”
With the cameras from the "Hard Knocks" crew rolling, several "J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!" cheers cropped up throughout practice.
While the capacity hasn’t changed from previous years, the Jets made some adjustments to the fan experience. They include improving sightlines as well as providing additional sun protection and shade. That has helped with the high demand this summer from people who particularly want to watch Rodgers practice.
The main viewing area for fans includes stadium-style seating and an overhang. There are several other viewing areas for fans, including a two-level structure, with a total of 1,500 seats available. Fans can also stand along the outskirts of the fields during practices.
Rodgers got the fans fired up when he threaded a touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin in red zone team drills, and then zipped a throw to Corey Davis for a 2-point conversion. He ended practice with a toss on which Mecole Hardman made a pretty leaping grab for a TD.
“I'm just really excited to have a really good team,” DeMeo said, adding general manager Joe Douglas greatly improved the roster in the offseason. “Rodgers just kind of parachuted in, so hopefully he's the guy because he's been the guy his whole career.
"We've needed a quarterback, and hopefully we have one right here.”
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2023-07-22T21:37:56+00:00
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Bright Pattern partners with innovative omnichannel contact center consulting specialist to improve the customer experience for companies in Europe.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Pattern, a leading provider of cloud-based omnichannel contact center software for innovative companies, today announces its partnership with Teleconnect & Service GmbH, a leading provider of CX solutions in the DACH market, to provide innovative and advanced omnichannel communication solutions to businesses of all sizes.
Teleconnect & Service GmbH is a technology provider based in Germany that provides contact center solutions to the DACH market, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Teleconnect & Service GmbH has been providing consulting for information and communication technologies to clients since 1998, and has worked to provide customized, yet powerful solutions that deliver on their client's specific needs when interacting with customers. This includes customizing the contact center platform to meet the specific needs of their clients and tailoring it to fit their needs when it comes to getting the most value out of their customer interactions. Teleconnect & Service GmbH's solutions and products are geared towards saving their customers time, money, and resources, all while helping customers deliver on their CX goals.
Bright Pattern's all-in-one omnichannel cloud contact center platform allows companies to easily communicate with customers on voice and digital channels. Bright Pattern also provides omnichannel quality management, allowing 100% of interactions on every channel to be monitored to improve the quality of every interaction. Bright Pattern also offers the industry's first and only mobile app that allows any employee in the company to connect with customers via voice, chat, messengers and SMS from their mobile phone – even employees outside the contact center. By partnering with Teleconnect, Bright Pattern can help deliver on Teleconnect's vision of providing tailored contact center solutions that can help drive innovative customer experience solutions in the DACH market.
Christian Sturz, CEO at Teleconnect & Service GmbH, described why they chose to partner with Bright Pattern. "The following criteria was decisive for the Teleconnect GmbH decision for a new contact center project partner. Bright Pattern has a configurable technical, functional, and state-of-the-art contact center platform with functionalities including true channel, bot and AI functionality with integrated quality management and WFM modules, out-of-the-box integrations with MS Teams, various CRM systems, and messenger/social media services, as well as an open and customizable interface." said Christian Sturz. "Bright Pattern is a provider that meets the European, specifically German, market requirements and is by far number 1 in terms of these requirements!"
"Teleconnect's focus on delivering smarter, innovative omnichannel contact center solutions for the DACH region perfectly aligns with Bright Patterns cloud contact center capabilities" noted Michael McCloskey, CEO of Bright Pattern. "Our simple yet powerful platform will allow Teleconnect to provide leading-edge CX capabilities to customers as we continue our expansion in Europe".
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2023-02-24T18:31:31+00:00
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kwtx.com
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The House on Monday approved a resolution that mourns the loss of life in a series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and strongly condemns the Assad regime for what it says are efforts to “cynically exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability.”
The measure was approved in a bipartisan 412-2 vote. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) were the only “no” votes.
House leaders brought the resolution to the floor nearly one month after two massive earthquakes — one with a magnitude of 7.8 and the second one a magnitude 7.5 — struck Turkey on Feb. 6.
The two quakes were followed by more than a thousand aftershocks in both Turkey and northwest Syria.
The death toll in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 50,000, according to Reuters, which cited figures released by both countries.
The resolution specifically condemns Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has been accused of exploiting the disaster to move back onto the global stage after years as an international pariah and to acquire international aid despite his abuses during the country’s ongoing civil war.
“American families’ prayers and sincere condolences go to the people of Türkiye and Syria. To the brutal Assad regime and its backers — war criminal Putin, the authoritarian ayatollah in Iran — there will be a message: your diversion of humanitarian aid during an earthquake is despicable,” Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), the sponsor of the resolution, said on the House floor during debate Monday.
“The U.S. Congress stands united. We will never normalize with you. We will hold all those who attempt to normalize with you accountable, and we will not stop supporting the people of Syria to have a government they deserve based on democracy with rule of law, not authoritarians with rule of gun,” he added.
The resolution says the Assad regime prevented the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings that lay between Turkey and Syria. Last week the U.N. said three border crossings had been operational for the delivery of earthquake aid, but the resolution “Calls on the Biden administration to continue to use all diplomatic tools, including through the United Nations Security Council, to open all Türkiye-Syria border crossings for United Nations assistance.”
Rep. Bill Keating (D-Mass.), a co-sponsor of the measure, called Assad’s moves “reprehensible and cynical.”
The measure also calls for an “increased oversight mechanism” that would be used to ensure that funds from the U.S. are not diverted to benefit the Assad regime.
Additionally, the resolution mourns the loss of life in both countries that was caused by the quakes and expresses “deep condolences” for the families of the victims. It also applauds humanitarian aid and rescue workers for their “heroic work” on the ground that helped save lives and tend to victims, and civilians who “selflessly volunteered to assist with response to the devastating aftermath.”
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2023-02-28T02:11:13+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/hill-politics/house-approves-resolution-mourning-deaths-turkey-syria-earthquake-deaths-condemning-assad/
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King Charles III, a man who waited almost 74 years to become king, is being crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey with all the pomp and pageantry Britain can muster.
And it can muster a lot.
There are crowns and diamonds, soaring music and, perhaps, a thunderous pledge of allegiance from Charles’ subjects around the country.
But like the best dramas, it’s a show with a message.
For 1,000 years and more, British monarchs have been crowned in grandiose ceremonies that confirm their right to rule. Although the king no longer has executive or political power, he remains the U.K.’s head of state and a symbol of national identity.
At a time when double-digit inflation is making everyone in the U.K. poorer and people who want to ditch the monarchy for a republic are preparing to protest with shouts of “not my king,” Charles is keen to show that he can still be a unifying force in a multicultural nation that is very different from the one that greeted his mother.
So this will be a shorter, less formal affair than the three-hour coronation for Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1953, Westminster Abbey was fitted with temporary stands to boost the seating capacity to more than 8,000, aristocrats wore crimson robes and coronets, and the coronation procession meandered 5 miles (8 kilometers) through central London so an estimated 3 million people could cheer for the glamorous 25-year-old queen.
Organizers have cut Charles’ service to less than two hours and sent out 2,300 invitations. Aristocrats have been told to avoid ceremonial dress and the procession will travel a shorter, direct route back to Buckingham Palace from the abbey.
This follows Charles’ instructions for a pared down ceremony as he seeks to create a smaller, less expensive royal machine for the 21st century.
Built around the theme “Called to Serve,” the coronation service will begin with one of the youngest members of the congregation — a Chapel Royal chorister — greeting the king. Charles will respond by saying, “In His name and after His example, I come not to be served but to serve.”
The moment is meant to underscore the importance of young people — and is a new addition in a service laden with the rituals through which power has been passed down to new monarchs throughout the centuries.
But it is not the only innovation.
Charles has scrapped the traditional moment at the end of the service when nobles were asked to kneel and pledge their loyalty to the king. Instead, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will invite everyone in the abbey and people watching on television to swear “true allegiance” to the monarch.
The pledge has sparked debate in Britain, with some observers suggesting it was a tone-deaf effort to demand public support for Charles. Welby responded by saying it wasn’t a command and people can decide for themselves whether to take part.
The public’s response to Charles, though, during the service and along the parade route, is key, said George Gross, a visiting research fellow at King’s College, London and an expert on coronations.
“None of this matters if the public don’t show up,’’ Gross said. ‘’If they don’t care, then the whole thing doesn’t really work. It is all about this interaction.’’
And today’s public is very different from the audience that saw Elizabeth crowned.
Almost 20% of the population now come from ethnic minority groups, compared with less than 1% in the 1950s. More than 300 languages are spoken in British schools, and less than half of the population describe themselves as Christian.
Although organizers say the coronation remains a “sacred Anglican service,” the ceremony will for the first time include the active participation of other faiths, including representatives of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh traditions.
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2023-05-06T08:29:34+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/where-to-watch-the-coronation-of-king-charles-iii/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.
It’s an attempt to centralize the drug testing of racehorses and manage the results, as well as dole out uniform penalties to horses and trainers instead of the current patchwork rules that vary from state to state.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) was created by the federal government nearly three years ago. It has two programs: racetrack safety, which went into effect in July, and anti-doping and medication control.
“It’s one standard. You can be in Kentucky, you can be in Ohio, you can be in California and you’re going to be judged by the same standard,” HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus said.
HISA’s Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit — its independent enforcement agency — has reached agreements with all of the state racing commissions and/or racetracks that will have live racing as of Monday.
Seven of the biggest racing states — Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania, as well as Will Rogers Downs in Oklahoma — will continue to use their current staff to collect samples.
In Arizona, Illinois and Ohio, there is no signed voluntary agreement with HISA, so it contracted directly with either current staff or hired its own personnel to collect samples. Post-race testing only in New York will be handled this way.
States that have live racing after mid-April are in discussion with the enforcement agency, HISA said.
The agency will work with accredited labs in Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, California, Pennsylvania and Kentucky to analyze samples.
“For the first time, racing’s labs will be harmonized and held to the same performance standards nationwide,” said Ben Mosier, executive director of the enforcement agency. “Thoroughbred racehorses will be tested for the same substances at the same levels, regardless of where they are located or compete.”
Unlike the central offices that govern the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, the 38 U.S. racing states have long operated under rules that vary from track to track. Horses, owners, trainers and jockeys move frequently between states to compete. Locales would honor punishments meted out elsewhere, but inconsistencies created confusion and made it possible to game the system.
Lazarus said that in talking with horsemen they want three things from HISA: Catch the cheaters, be realistic about medication, and be aware of environmental contaminants that trainers cannot control but can trigger positive tests.
“That’s exactly what our program does,” she said recently.
HISA has been met with resistance in its short existence.
Last year, a federal appeals court ruled it unconstitutional, saying Congress gave too much authority to the group it established to oversee the racing industry. Congress tweaked the wording of the original legislation to fix that. It also gave the Federal Trade Commission the authority to oversee HISA.
Legal challenges in Texas and Louisiana to HISA resulted in the federal appeals court preventing it from operating, so state regulations will continue to govern the sport. Racetracks in Texas and Nebraska have chosen not to broadcast their simulcast signals out of state, so HISA currently has no authority to regulate them, Lazarus said.
As a result of the ongoing legal issues surrounding HISA, the anti-doping program won’t begin in every state on Monday as Lazarus had hoped.
“It’s not perfect,” she said. “We have to change some things, we have to see how some things go.”
There’s also been vocal opposition among some in the industry over the prospect of sweeping change — as well as its cost to racetracks, horse owners and trainers, and the impact it will have on business.
“They’ve been taking away certain medications, therapy machines, things that are truly beneficial,” said trainer Bret Calhoun, whose stable operates in Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. “They’re having the opposite effect of what they’re saying … safety of the horse and rider. They’re doing absolutely the opposite.”
Calhoun spoke earlier this month at the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association national convention in Louisiana.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry was even more blunt.
“At the core of HISA is this: a handful of wealthy players wish to control the sport through a one-size-fits-all, pay-to-play scheme that will decimate the inclusive culture of horse racing,” he said at the convention.
Lazarus counters the criticism, saying, “We’re there to make racing better.”
She has said she’s aiming for transparent investigations and speedier resolutions of disputes. And Lazarus has spent much of her first year on the job trying to “overcommunicate and overeducate.”
“I’m really hopeful that the message is getting through,” she said.
There will be no trial period for infractions under the new rules. Veterinarians who administer medications to horses have had to get up to speed on the regulations as well as trainers who are ultimately responsible for what goes into their horses.
“Change I think is always hard,” Lazarus said, “and this is like seismic change.”
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2023-03-27T01:54:13+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/sports/ap-sports/horse-racings-national-anti-doping-program-starts-monday/
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CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Sofia Goggia raced toward another World Cup downhill title with a fifth win in her dominating season on Sunday.
Goggia raced through lightly falling snow and was fastest on the lower section of the Mont Lachaux course to finish 0.15 seconds ahead of Federica Brignone, her Italy teammate who matched a career-best result in downhill.
“It was really a relief for me because it was tough (that) I crashed in the one and only training run,” said Goggia, whose 22nd career World Cup win was her 17th in downhill.
Brignone got some of the best racing conditions as the No. 21 starter, starting 35 minutes after Goggia when the snow had stopped falling and sunshine broke through the clouds to light the slope.
Laura Gauché wearing the No. 26 bib then placed third, 0.41 seconds behind Goggia, for a first career podium finish. The French racer’s previous best result in downhill was seventh.
“It’s amazing, I didn’t expect that,” said Gauché, who acknowledged “I feel lucky with the visibility because the first racers had really bad visibility.”
Mikaela Shiffrin skipped the weekend meeting at Crans-Montana to take a break after the world championships with a massive lead of more than 700 points in the overall World Cup standings. The 27-year-old American is well on track to win a fifth giant crystal globe as the overall season-long champion.
Goggia’s fifth win in seven World Cup downhills earned 100 race points and extended her lead in the season-long standings to 179 over Ilka Štuhec, who placed ninth.
With two downhills left — next weekend at Kvitfjell, Norway and March 15 at the final week’s races at Soldeu, Andorra — Goggia needs just a top-10 finish in either race to secure a fourth career crystal globe trophy.
The win for the 2018 Olympic champion came two weeks after she crashed out as favorite at the world championships. The 17th World Cup downhill win lifted Goggia into a tie for fourth all-time in the marquee speed discipline which Lindsey Vonn leads with 43.
Brignone, the 2020 overall champion, still seeks a first career downhill win though said she was “so proud of what I did today.”
Racing immediately after Brignone, Isabella Wright fell when she seemed unbalanced by the shifting terrain. The American slid about 60 meters (yards) down the slope before coming to a stop.
Romane Miradoli crashed out when her left ski hooked a gate at a sharp turn. The ski detached and she was turned sideways before hitting the safety fences.
Both racers appeared to be unhurt and skied down to the finish area.
The start was delayed by more than 30 minutes while fog clouded the upper part of the 2.45-kilometer (1½-mile) course at Crans-Montana.
The downhill was rescheduled from Saturday when a combination of poor visibility on a lower section and a soft snow surface in the sunshine made racing too dangerous.
The snow surface was more stable Sunday after a cold night and race-time temperature around minus-4 degrees Celsius (25 Fahrenheit).
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2023-02-27T05:06:25+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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https://www.ktalnews.com/sports/ap-sofia-goggia-wins-world-cup-downhill-closes-on-season-title/
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At the Jan. 17 Hunterdon County Commissioner Board meeting, the commissioners selected Andrew Bernath to succeed Janet Previte as Hunterdon County’s new CFO.
The Board’s decision follows Previte’s recent announcement that she would be retiring after nearly 37 years of service to the county.
Upon reflecting upon Andrew Bernath’s credentials, Commissioner Director Zach Rich noted, “Mr. Bernath possesses both his Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) and Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO) certifications. In addition, Mr. Bernath also holds a Qualified Certified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification.”
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2023-01-23T18:34:22+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2023/01/hunterdon-commissioners-appoint-new-cfo.html
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a state board must reconsider its rejection of a substitute teaching license for the former police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile in 2016.
Jeronimo Yanez applied to be a substitute teacher in 2020, but his application was denied based on “immoral character or conduct.” The appeals court ruled that this reason was unconstitutionally vague and the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must reconsider — focusing narrowly on whether Yanez’s conduct makes him unfit to teach.
The appeals court said that upon reconsideration, the board must identify factors it is using to determine whether Yanez’s conduct “violated moral standards for the teaching profession.” The board must also avoid characterizing policing practices — such as a pretextual reason for a traffic stop — as immoral.
“The board’s decision must focus exclusively on Yanez’s conduct and his fitness to be a teacher, not fitness to be a police officer,” the appeals court ruled.
Yanez’s attorney, Robert Fowler, said in a statement that it was obvious the licensing board’s decision was wrong. He said Yanez is pleased with the appeals court’s decision, adding “my client’s priority now is moving on to the next chapter in his life in peace and privacy.”
A message left with the licensing board was not immediately returned Monday.
Yanez, a former St. Anthony police officer, shot Castile during a traffic stop after Castile, who was Black, said he had a gun. Authorities later discovered that Castile, a 32-year-old elementary school cafeteria worker, had a permit for the firearm.
The case got widespread attention after Castile’s girlfriend, who was in the car with her young daughter, began livestreaming the shooting’s aftermath on Facebook.
Yanez was charged with manslaughter but was acquitted by a jury. The shooting and Yanez’s subsequent acquittal led to massive public outcry and protests in Minnesota and beyond.
Yanez left the police department after his trial. In February 2020, he applied for a substitute teaching license, according to the appeals court ruling. At the time of his application, he was teaching Spanish part-time at a parochial school. The school’s principal supported his license application.
During the application process, the board’s disciplinary committee investigated Yanez’s case and recommended that his application be denied.
He appealed to an administrative-law judge, who also recommended that his application be denied after a hearing in which St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Gothard testified that Yanez’s actions were hurtful and offensive to the community. An expert who testified for Yanez said the traffic stop was lawful and that he agreed the deadly use of force was reasonable.
The administrative-law judge found Yanez prejudged Castile as a robbery suspect because of his “wide set nose” — initiating a pretextual traffic stop that indicated “racial bias, microaggressions, and negativity bias that are detrimental to students, especially students of color.”
The administrative-law judge also found that Yanez failed to establish that his use of deadly force was reasonable and necessary. The board ultimately denied Yanez’s application.
Yanez argued on appeal that denying his application due to “immoral character or conduct” was unconstitutionally vague. The appeals court agreed, saying that other jurisdictions have found that immorality means different things to different people, and that the conduct in question must be directly related to a teacher’s ability to teach.
The appeals court said that the phrase is nebulous and “vulnerable to the caprice of ever-changing public opinion and the potential for arbitrary, biased enforcement” but that it could survive constitutional scrutiny if narrowed to “relate to professional morals in the occupation of teaching.”
Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, said Monday that she didn’t know Yanez was trying to obtain a substitute teaching license, and that she doesn’t think he belongs in the classroom.
She said children – particularly students of color — might have trouble focusing on what Yanez is teaching and could worry that they were in danger. She said parents would also need to be notified if he was in a classroom.
“The community knows about what he did and I don’t think the kids would be comfortable even having him there,” she said. “We have to think about our children’s comfort levels. … We have to think about those children and the trauma they suffered because of what he did.”
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2022-11-29T15:01:50+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-court-cop-who-shot-castile-wrongly-denied-teaching-license/
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ATHENS, Ga. (WATE) — For the Vol fans coming to the Classic City from all over the country, they’re ready to cheer on their team with hopes of leaving with a win after Saturday matchup’s between No.1-ranked Tennessee and No.3 Georgia.
“Orange runs through my veins and it’s just great to see us back on top,” Vol fan, James Dean said. “I didn’t think it would be this quick, we got a great coach now. I love him to death, we got players that love him and good things are coming,” he said.
The Vols remains undefeated and some are hopeful they will leave Athens 9-0.
“If they win, I’m sorry they just put those two goalposts up because they may have to get another two up there in Knoxville,” John Smith, the owner of the sports merchandise and sports fan gear store, Sports Mania USA said. “It’s exciting times, it is a big game.”
Fans know it’s the biggest game they’ve had behind Alabama in years.
“We’re relevant. I’m 54 years old, I went to the ‘98 Championship and really we had an opportunity in 2001 I think and we lost to LSU,” another Vol fan, Todd Pardue said. “Since that point, it’s been a struggle. Honestly I can’t completely comprehend how we are where we are, but I’ll take it,” he said.
It’s a great time for Vol fans and regardless of how the team’s season is going, this is a game they look forward to.
“I grew up in Nashville, went to my first (Vol) game when I was 5-years-old,” Pardue said. “It just gets in your blood. My daughters name is Peyton, I mean we’ve been coming to this game for 13 years,” he said. “I wouldn’t miss it, there’s no greater experience, ever.”
“It’s the atmosphere, it’s almost like a National Championship Game already, and whoever wins is going to win the East and go to Atlanta and we want another rematch with Alabama to show them it wasn’t luck the first time,” Dean said.
Smith told WATE that over 20,000 Vol fans are expected to arrive in Athens for the game set for Saturday.
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2022-11-05T02:01:33+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/sports/tennessee-football/vol-fans-arrive-in-athens-for-the-battle-between-the-hedges-with-georgia/
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), if they purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until August 5, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-tdoc/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2022-07-28T04:03:45+00:00
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)Bobby Wagner and Russell Wilson got back together Sunday, near the end of their first season apart following a decade together. Wagner and his Los Angeles Rams were the only ones who enjoyed the holiday reunion.
Wagner first intercepted a pass by his longtime Seahawks teammate, setting up the Rams’ second touchdown drive in their 31-point first half. Wagner also sacked the Broncos quarterback right before halftime, settling a longstanding bet between these good friends.
”I told him that if we ever played against one another, I’d get him,” Wagner said with a grin. ”It was cool to do that. It was cool to pick him off as well on Christmas. I appreciate the presents.”
Wagner’s holiday cheer was only part of a comprehensive thrashing delivered by the Super Bowl champions who haven’t given up on their lost season just yet.
Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee, Cam Akers rushed for 118 yards and a career-high three TDs and the Rams routed the Denver Broncos 51-14 for their second victory since mid-October.
Mayfield went 24 of 28 for 230 yards in another standout performance for his second win in three starts with the Rams (5-10), who produced the best game of their dismal season on Christmas.
”That’s what you work toward,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. ”To see it come to life on a night like this, you’re really happy for them. They deserve that.”
Rookie Cobie Durant punctuated the festivities when he returned his second interception 85 yards for a touchdown, picking off Brett Rypien with 4:08 left to cap the Rams’ first 50-point performance under McVay since their famed 54-51 victory over Kansas City in 2018.
For at least one more week, Los Angeles avoided becoming the first defending champion to lose 11 games. Even with the NFL’s 32nd-ranked offense coming in, Los Angeles is now the second team to score 50 points this season, joining Dallas earlier this month.
”To play a complete game like this is really special,” Mayfield said. ”Everything was there for us today.”
In his Los Angeles debut, Larrell Murchison made 2 1/2 of the Rams’ six sacks of Wilson, who passed for 214 yards with three interceptions for Denver (4-11). The beleaguered Wilson was not sharp in his return from a one-game absence with a concussion, throwing interceptions to end Denver’s first two drives.
”We haven’t really had an experience like that (where) we were trying to catch up like that so far here,” Wilson said. ”Just became a snowball effect. . The bottom line is that I let us down. It can’t happen, and it’s been disappointing.”
The Rams improbably racked up 261 of their 388 yards before halftime and eventually scored on their first eight drives against Denver’s above-average defense, already matching their full-game season high in points with their 31-6 halftime lead.
Denver trailed 41-6 before Wilson hit Greg Dulcich for the Broncos’ only touchdown with 8:30 left in the latest frustration-building loss in a season full of them under rookie coach Nathaniel Hackett.
”I think that they’re upset for all the losing,” Hackett said. ”We all are. Every one of us. It’s unacceptable. That’s not what we’re about. That’s not what we were going to do. We went in with the mindset that we were going to be able to win this game, but in the end, we weren’t ready.”
Akers continued his late-season surge by producing the Rams’ first 100-yard rushing game of the season, while Higbee led the passing attack with 94 yards on nine catches for an offense missing its top three wideouts due to injury.
Higbee became the Rams’ career franchise leader in scoring catches by a tight end with his TD catch in the first quarter for his 19th career score. Akers then scored two snaps after Wagner made a long return of his interception across the middle.
The Rams’ 17-point first quarter was their highest-scoring opening period since Week 6 of McVay’s first season in 2017. They subsequently scored touchdowns on four consecutive drives for the first time in McVay’s tenure.
Los Angeles led 31-3 at halftime, and Ramsey picked off Wilson’s long heave to the end zone on Denver’s opening drive of the second half. The Rams’ pressure on Wilson improbably was led by Murchison, who signed with Los Angeles 13 days ago after Tennessee cut him.
POSTGAME SCRAP
Any Christmas cheer evaporated during postgame handshakes when angry Broncos edge rusher Randy Gregory threw a helmet slap at Rams offensive lineman Oday Aboushi, who responded with a slap of his own. Tempers eventually cooled on a rough day for Gregory, who got an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after LA’s third touchdown and later extended another Rams TD drive with a roughing-the-passer penalty.
”Talked with Randy, talked with all those guys, and we can’t show our frustration,” Hackett said. ”We’ve got to take our frustrations out on the field the right way.”
INJURIES
Murchison left in the fourth quarter with a neck injury. … Dulcich was ruled out with a hamstring injury late in the fourth quarter.
UP NEXT
Broncos: At Chiefs on Sunday.
Rams: ”At” Chargers on Sunday.
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PARIS (AP) — Fragile half-ton cubes of colored confetti lay on Loewe’s white runway at Paris Fashion Week. Ushers desperately tried to guide guests including Jamie Dornan, Naomi Campbell and Catherine O’Hara around the blocks fearing the decor would disintegrate at the slightest brush. Sometimes, it partially did.
The highly creative show itself by Jonathan Anderson – that used feathers, and satins and velvet — continued the theme of reduction and ephemeral impressions.
Here are some highlights of Friday’s fall-winter 2023-2024 ready-to-wear shows in Paris.
LOEWE IS SUBLIME
For fall, the brand’s lauded Northern Irish designer continued his exploration of pared-down and reductive styles — where a single garment often comprised the entire look.
Loewe described it as “an idea of elementality: one piece, and that’s it, reduced to the bluntest shape possible.”
The touchstone of the Old Master painters, as seen in Anderson’s men’s collection, was felt here again with collapsed leather Renaissance boots and use of satin, silk duchesse, velvet, crystals and feather.
The pastel-rich collection’s feathered pieces were the most original: The plumes were unusually wide and placed across garments like a shell. They came as a downy covering on a buttery white top with some feathers jutting out haphazardly, or on thick texture blue-gray flared pants evoking an anthropomorphic bird.
One pale blue gown appeared to be simply a length of satin draped from the chest from a big gold ball. Elsewhere, the idea of fashion or life itself as ephemeral and ever-moving was conveyed through blurred prints on loose gowns, which sometimes resembled an X-ray.
They were, the house said, “about putting into focus what may seem unclear right now.” It’s clear that Loewe under Anderson’s creative eye has become one of the most anticipated collections in the industry.
COLOR BLOCKING
In perhaps the most original take on color blocking ever seen at Paris Fashion Week, Loewe collaborated with Italian artist Lara Favaretto to create literal blocks of color. Twenty-one confetti cubes standing 90 centimeters (35 inches) high and pure in deep reds, blues, yellows and greens impressed guests.
O’Hara, who watched the show beside US Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, exclaimed “Wow look at the blue” as a guest evaded security to pose by one cube — triggering a crumble of confetti flakes.
“I was kind of hoping one would dissolve in the show, as there’s nothing really holding them together,” O’Hara told The Associated Press. “Isn’t that crazy?” O’Hara said Anderson’s designs showed “completely original ideas, fresh, without being new for new sake.”
“They were the most unusual silhouettes and shapes but still were flattering,” she added.
ISSEY MIYAKE’S SQUARE
A fusion of music, dance and theater awaited at the Japanese techno-fabric-loving house.
A live marimba percussion performance opened the show at the Chatelet Theater, one of Paris’ most prestigious stages. The show took the idea of a music score, or a canvas, or a piece of fabric being square – and explored this theme of squareness.
“The collection engages with this rational shape … to develop garments of striking forms,” the house explained. It said its aesthetic was based on “a new iteration” of the unfilled space.
Three-dimensional “canopy” gowns folded down like paper origami. Square motifs were knitted horizontally and vertically — hitting a high on a stretchy green gown with a stretch lozenge shaped front. Creative looks included gowns made with cutting edge technology to shrink woven yarn to a unique texture.
VALLI GETS ECLECTIC
A Balkan and Eastern aesthetic permeated a sparkling, and sometimes eclectic, display from Italy’s Giambattista Valli.
Tight ethnic waistcoats mixed with ruffles, gold buttons, 60s minidresses, florals, floaty tulle, thick tweed, black leather biker boots, shades, gold banded waists and even menswear looks.
The best designs were those with a simple Balkan flavor — such as one fluttery, off-white column dress with diagonal banding. It was accessorized with ethnic pear-shaped earrings.
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2023-03-03T19:07:54+00:00
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kfor.com
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) – Officials in California seized $1 billion worth of counterfeit products in 2022, marking a new record.
Authorities with the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport hit the historic mark on Sept. 15, with several months still left in the calendar year.
The most popular counterfeit items included apparel, accessories, handbags, wallets, footwear, watches, jewelry, and consumer electronics.
Images released from the bust featured a bounty of fake designer goods including Nike Dunks, Gucci slides, Burberry scarves, handbags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton, and plenty of fake apparel, cologne, wallets and more.
The $1 billion amount reflects the estimated total manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the seized goods if they were genuine.
Authorities say the accessibility of online shopping has made it quite easy to sell counterfeit designer goods.
“Historically, illegal actors have sold counterfeit products on illegitimate websites and in underground outlets,” authorities said. “However, the rise of e-commerce offers a haven for criminals who are now able to hide behind seemingly legitimate listings on well-known websites.”
Concerned about scammers? Always follow the tips below when making big-ticket purchases, online or otherwise:
- Purchase goods directly from authorized retailers.
- When shopping online, read seller reviews and check for a working U.S. phone number and an address that can be used to contact the seller.
- If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Counterfeit items are often inferior quality and may feature poor/uneven stitching, fragile fabrics, and improperly sized or designed logos.
- Peeling labels, low-quality ink or printing errors on the packaging are also signs.
Donald R. Kusser, Port Director of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, said the $1 billion milestone “asserts the exceptional skill, vigilance and keen focus of our trade enforcement teams at our nation’s largest seaport complex.”
“Every day they protect American consumers from the fraudulent traps unscrupulous smugglers place on unsuspecting buyers,” Kusser said.
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2022-11-18T14:38:44+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/1-billion-worth-of-fake-designer-goods-seized-in-california-so-far-this-year/
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Updated May 10, 2023 at 10:02 PM ET
Former President Donald Trump spoke to New Hampshire voters during a CNN town hall held at St. Anselm College in Manchester Wednesday night. Audience members asked how he would tackle issues like abortion, Second Amendment rights, immigration and more. But nobody brought up the opioid crisis plaguing the Granite State.
Two of New Hampshire's major cities, Manchester and Nashua, saw a spike in opioid-related deaths at the end of 2022, WMUR reported in January, a 41% and 37% increase respectively. Like other states that have historically struggled with the health crisis attributed to drug makers and distributors, New Hampshire is slated to receive tens of millions of dollars in settlement payouts--an estimated $310 million--in the next 20 years.
However, Trump does have a plan for addressing America's drug problems, even if he didn't discuss it Wednesday night: institute the death penalty for drug traffickers, smugglers and dealers. It's an approach in stark contrast with much of the world — it's also a violation of international human rights laws.
This extreme position on drug offenses came right out of the gate with Trump's candidacy. During his campaign announcement last November, the former president drummed a familiar beat on securing America's southern border and combating Mexican drug cartels. He didn't go into detail on his promises, but did outline how he would handle certain drug offenses.
"We're going to be asking everyone who sells drugs, gets caught selling drugs, to receive the death penalty for their heinous acts," Trump said. "Because it's the only way."
But November wasn't the first time Trump suggested harsh penalties for drug offenders. It was another event in Manchester when he delivered a similar message as president. Speaking to a crowd at Manchester Community College on March 19, 2018, Trump espoused a strong response to drug crimes:
"... if we don't get tough on drug dealers, we're wasting our time, just remember that, we're wasting our time, and that toughness includes the death penalty," Trump lambasted.
Using the opioid epidemic as a backdrop at the time, Trump compared penalties for drug dealers and murderers. He claimed some drug dealers will kill thousands of people in their lifetime and that, if caught, they face light sentences: 30 days in jail, "they'll go away for a year," he told his supporters, "or they'll be fined."
"And yet if you kill one person, you get the death penalty or you go to jail for life."
Details about Trump's policy aren't clear
The former president has a history of making brazen policy promises that he did not deliver: having Mexico pay for a wall along the southern border, implementing a nation-wide concealed carry weapon permit and ending birthright citizenship to name a few.
NPR reached out to the Trump team with questions about the specifics of how he would combat Mexico's cartels specifically and drug crimes more broadly. The inquiry went unanswered. Still, there is publicly available information to determine the approach Trump intends to take, most notably in a 2024 campaign agenda.
He promises to "impose a total naval embargo on cartels" and demand the Department of Defense "inflict maximum damage on cartel leadership and operations". Trump said he'll have cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations and will "choke off their access to the global financial system".
Furthermore, he pledged to work with neighboring governments to dismantle the cartels, backed by the threat of exposing "every bribe and kickback that allows these criminal networks to preserve their brutal reign".
The agenda concludes with Trump asking Congress to pass legislation to ensure drug smugglers and traffickers are eligible for the death penalty.
"When President Trump is back in the White House, the drug kingpins and vicious traffickers will never sleep soundly again," the pledge reads.
Is Trump's approach reasonable? Possible?
According to University of Notre Dame Law Professor Jimmy Gurulé, who also serves as the director of the university's Exoneration Justice Clinic, Trump's pledge to enact capital punishment for drug offenses isn't realistic.
In order for Trump's agenda to be implemented nationwide, he would have to convince the majority of lawmakers in Congress as well as those in state legislatures.
America's drug laws fall under Title 21 of the U.S. Code, where subsections 841 and 960, in essence, prohibit the manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances.
But drug charges can be tricky.
Gurulé explained that drug-related offenses violate federal and state laws. However, "the vast majority of drug trafficking offenses are prosecuted at the state level as a state criminal offense," he explained.
As a result, federal offenses make up only a "small fraction" of all drug smuggling prosecutions. Which is why if Trump somehow convinced a divided Congress to pass a death penalty bill--a long shot on its own--it would only apply on the federal level, thus not having much of an impact on sentencing for individual states.
"I think it may be intended to generate press headlines, but in terms of it being a serious recommendation, a serious proposal to a serious problem ... it's not a serious recommendation," Gurulé said.
In short, the former president's approach to tackling America's drug problem through the death penalty is bombastic; a promise he cannot keep.
States utilizing the death penalty are on the decline
As president, Trump reinstated executions of federal inmates sentenced to the death penalty in 2019. Before leaving the Oval Office in 2021, Trump oversaw 13 executions, more than any other president in at least 100 years, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records.
There hasn't been a federal execution since President Biden took office.
However, executions at the state level have not stopped and Biden's 2020 campaign promise to abolish the federal death penalty remains unfulfilled.
Capital punishment is currently legal in 27 states, but it's falling out of favor with lawmakers. Four states (Colorado, New Hampshire, Washington and Virginia) have dropped the death penalty in the past five years.
Meanwhile, governors in California, Oregon and Pennsylvania have moratoriums prohibiting executions, according to the Death Penalty Information Center, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, pledged to abolish the state's death penalty--America's largest death row --by 2024.
Some states that retain the death penalty haven't carried a sentence out in at least a decade, Gurulé said. Additionally, the District of Columbia and the military have not had an execution in that same time span.
"And so again, no matter how you look at it, the movement, the trend is clearly away from imposition of the death penalty," he explained.
But it's important to note that just because the public favor of the death penalty is on the decline, it is nowhere near a one-sided issue. In fact, a Gallup poll conducted last October suggests that 55% of Americans are in favor of capital punishment for convicted murderers, which is what the death penalty has historically been reserved for, Gurulé said. Those numbers extend a downward trend from 80% in 1976 but still represent more than half of the population.
Gallup has consistently found that Republicans are overwhelmingly in favor of the death penalty, while Democrats are increasingly less supportive year after year.
The downward trend is likely due in some part to America's ongoing racial reckoning.
For instance, California passed a 2022 bill targeting racial bias evident in death row convictions, an acknowledgment of the United States' history showing harsher conviction penalties for people of color. This is especially evident in drug offenses, as the Department of Justice reported nearly 80% of federal prisoners for drug charges were Black, Hispanic, or Latino between 1998 and 2012.
Capital punishment for drug charges goes against international human rights laws
The U.S. has 44 federal inmates on death row and more than 2,000 at the state level. It's in a small group of countries that carry out executions as a form of punishment, many of which the U.S. has often been critical of, Gurulé said.
An expansion of the death penalty for drug offenses in the U.S. would be a violation of the United Nations' International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), a multilateral peace treaty designed to recognize and protect the basic human rights, which more than 170 countries abide by. The covenant says the death penalty should be carried out only for "the most serious crimes" in countries that have yet to abolish that form of punishment altogether.
"Unfortunately, [the] United States finds itself in that minority of countries, of that group of 55 countries that continue to retain the death penalty," Gurulé said. "... And again, sadly, that group of countries ... they're some of the most significant human rights violators in the world, such as Syria, China, North Korea, and here, the United States."
According to the ACLU, the United States has to comply with the treaty because after it was ratified in 1992, the covenant received federal law status under the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause.
"The ICCPR applies to all government entities and agents, including all state and local governments in the United States," the ACLU states.
Violations of the treaty are brought before the UN's Human Rights Committee, which is made up of independent experts that monitor and enforce the covenant. Countries that fall under the treaty also have to stand before the committee in Switzerland for review every four-and-a-half years. In the U.S., the State Department submits a report to the committee for review, which then issues its concerns and recommendations.
The U.S. was last reviewed March 17, 2021, where the committee issued 347 recommendations, 280 of which were wholly or partially adopted. In a statement to the committee, the government acknowledged and addressed several violations, including the use of capital punishment.
"We received recommendations from 33 countries concerning the administration of capital punishment at the State and Federal level," the State Department's statement reads. "While we respect those who make these recommendations, they reflect continuing differences of policy, not differences about what the United States' international human rights obligations require."
With Trump's proposal to expand the use of the death penalty, he is reigniting a debate over the practice that remains unsettled.
Still, according to Gurule, even discussing capital punishment as a policy proposal threatens the status of the U.S. in the world when most countries condemn the death penalty.
"It really undermines the U.S.'s position when it's attempting to take the high moral ground and claim 'oh, you know, these other countries are human rights violators.'," he said. "Then the United States leaves itself open for criticism."
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