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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — It looks like the Buffalo Bills will be down a linebacker for the first few weeks of the 2022 season.
According to Ian Rapoport, linebacker Andre Smith has been suspended for the first six games. The NFL Network insider cites performance enhancing drugs as the reason.
#Bills LB Andre Smith is suspended the first 6 games of the season, per the transaction wire. It’s for a PED suspension.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 1, 2022
Last season with the Bills, Smith appeared in 15 games - mostly on special teams - and had 10 combined tackles. He signed a new two-year deal last March.
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2022-06-01T23:00:14+00:00
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wkbw.com
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https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/report-bills-lb-andre-smith-suspended-for-first-six-games-of-the-season
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President Joe Biden on Monday will reveal the first image from NASA's new space telescope — the deepest view of the cosmos ever captured.The first image from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is going to show the farthest humanity has ever seen in both time and distance, closer to the dawn of the universe and the edge of the cosmos. That image will be followed Tuesday by the release of four more galactic beauty shots from the telescope's initial outward gazes.NASA said Biden will show a "deep field" image. That shot is likely to be filled with lots of stars, with massive galaxies in the foreground distorting the light of the objects behind, telescoping them and making faint and extremely distant galaxies visible. Part of the image will be of light from not too long after the Big Bang.The images to be released Tuesday include a view of a giant gaseous planet outside our solar system, two images of a nebula where stars are born and die in spectacular beauty and an update of a classic image of five tightly clustered galaxies that dance around each other.The world's biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles from Earth in January. Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court that keeps the telescope cool.The plan is to use the telescope to peer back so far that scientists will get a glimpse of the dawn of the universe about 13.7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with sharper focus.Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has stared as far back as 13.4 billion years. It found the light wave signature of an extremely bright galaxy in 2016.Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA's science mission chief said, with the new telescope, the cosmos is "giving up secrets that had been there for many, many decades, centuries, millennia.""It's not an image. It's a new worldview that you're going to see," he said during a recent media briefing.Zurbuchen said when he saw the images he got emotional and so did his colleagues: "It's really hard to not look at the universe in new light and not just have a moment that is deeply personal."NASA is collaborating on Webb with the European and Canadian space agencies.___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
President Joe Biden on Monday will reveal the first image from NASA's new space telescope — the deepest view of the cosmos ever captured.
The first image from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is going to show the farthest humanity has ever seen in both time and distance, closer to the dawn of the universe and the edge of the cosmos. That image will be followed Tuesday by the release of four more galactic beauty shots from the telescope's initial outward gazes.
NASA said Biden will show a "deep field" image. That shot is likely to be filled with lots of stars, with massive galaxies in the foreground distorting the light of the objects behind, telescoping them and making faint and extremely distant galaxies visible. Part of the image will be of light from not too long after the Big Bang.
The images to be released Tuesday include a view of a giant gaseous planet outside our solar system, two images of a nebula where stars are born and die in spectacular beauty and an update of a classic image of five tightly clustered galaxies that dance around each other.
Laura Betz/NASA via AP, File
In this April 13, 2017, photo provided by NASA, technicians lift the mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope using a crane at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.
The world's biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles from Earth in January. Then the lengthy process began to align the mirrors, get the infrared detectors cold enough to operate and calibrate the science instruments, all protected by a sunshade the size of a tennis court that keeps the telescope cool.
The plan is to use the telescope to peer back so far that scientists will get a glimpse of the dawn of the universe about 13.7 billion years ago and zoom in on closer cosmic objects, even our own solar system, with sharper focus.
Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble has stared as far back as 13.4 billion years. It found the light wave signature of an extremely bright galaxy in 2016.
Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA's science mission chief said, with the new telescope, the cosmos is "giving up secrets that had been there for many, many decades, centuries, millennia."
"It's not an image. It's a new worldview that you're going to see," he said during a recent media briefing.
Zurbuchen said when he saw the images he got emotional and so did his colleagues: "It's really hard to not look at the universe in new light and not just have a moment that is deeply personal."
NASA is collaborating on Webb with the European and Canadian space agencies.
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The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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2022-07-11T18:04:33+00:00
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wtae.com
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https://www.wtae.com/article/nasa-james-webb-space-telescope-first-image/40576746
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HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) — A woman who would go 100% for her children. A teen set to represent her town in a pageant. An aspiring artist who also wanted to be a doctor. Relatives are remembering five teenagers and a mom who were found dead this week on a rural property near Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Law enforcement said Wednesday that Jesse McFadden, 39, fatally shot them all — his wife, her three teenage children and their two teenage friends — before killing himself.
HOLLY GUESS
Guess, 35, was a doting parent who worked from home, most recently by selling life insurance, her mother, Janette Mayo, said in an interview with The Associated Press.
“She was a fantastic mother. She loved her children beyond belief. She was overprotective,” said Mayo, of Westville, Oklahoma, near the Arkansas border. “She was supportive if they wanted to do something. She’d go out 100%.”
When one of Guess’ children wanted to play football, she “went out 100%, went and bought the family T-shirts and sweatshirts to support the team,” Mayo said.
Mayo wasn’t sure how Guess met McFadden, but she said he moved in with Guess and her three children just after they moved to Henryetta in 2021. They married in May 2022, she said.
Mayo said her daughter was born in El Paso, Texas, and the family moved around a lot.
The last time Mayo saw her daughter and grandchildren was the night of April 27, when she made the two-hour drive to Henryetta to see her granddaughter Tiffany sing in her last choir concert of the year, she said.
RYLEE ELIZABETH ALLEN
Rylee, 17, was very artistic, according to her grandmother.
“My baby girl had a talent with a paint brush,” Mayo said. “Rylee wanted to be an artist and wanted to be a doctor so she could help people.”
MICHAEL JAMES MAYO
Michael James, 15, played football, ran cross-country and track and was an “all-around fantastic young man” who shared a birthday with his grandfather, Janette Mayo said.
TIFFANY DORE GUESS
Tiffany, 13, also ran cross-country. The seventh grader was in the choir and had just tried out for the cheerleading squad.
“She was the sweetest, most loving girl you’d ever met,” Mayo said. “We called her ‘Tiffasaurus’ because when she’d get mad at you, she’d growl.”
IVY WEBSTER
Ivy, 14, a friend of Tiffany, was a great kid who loved animals, according to her mother, Ashleigh Webster.
“She loved softball. She loved people, animals. She was just a genuine good person. She really was,” Webster said.
BRITTANY BREWER
Brittany, 16, another of Tiffany’s friends, aspired to be a teacher or a veterinarian, according to her father, Nathan Brewer.
“Brittany was an outgoing person. She was actually selected to be Miss Henryetta … coming up in July for this Miss National Miss pageant in Tulsa. And now she ain’t gonna make it because she’s dead. She’s gone,” Brewer said.
He told hundreds of people at a vigil Monday night: “It’s just a parent’s worst nightmare, and I’m living it.”
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2023-05-04T17:10:37+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/a-look-at-the-mom-and-5-teenagers-killed-in-rural-oklahoma/
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New York City police officers have made an arrest in last week’s brutal beating of an autistic teenager on a subway platform.
NYPD said a 14-year-old male was arrested Tuesday around 12:05 p.m. on charges of aggravated harassment, assault, and menacing. His identity was not released.
A 15-year-old male victim was approached by three unknown individuals around 5:30 p.m. last Friday inside the West 181 Street and Washington Avenue subway station. Police said the individuals pulled the teen from a northbound ‘A’ train onto the northbound platform.
HATE CRIME IS AT ITS HIGHEST LEVELS IN DECADES, ACCORDING TO FBI
The assailants hurled racial slurs at the victim before striking him multiple times on his head and body, police said. The brutal beating was caught on a video that shows nobody intervening to help the teen.
The victim – whose identity has not been released – suffered a laceration to his lip and pain to his body. His glasses were also broken from the beating.
Community members, who rallied against bullying and racism Tuesday, said the teen was part of a group known as the "Transit Kids" – kids with developmental disabilities who love to ride the trains.
EMS transported the victim to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in stable condition. The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force was notified of the attack.
The whereabouts of the other two attackers remain unknown.
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2023-03-16T03:57:38+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/nyc-police-arrest-suspect-in-assault-of-autistic-teen-on-subway-platform/article_e48256e7-bdff-5d4d-8672-ccbf7bef1f0f.html
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MACEDONIA, Ohio (AP) — Someone in Ohio went to bed $252.6 million richer, before taxes, after hitting the Powerball jackpot Wednesday night.
The winning ticket was sold at Get Go #3279 in Macedonia and is Ohio’s fourth Powerball jackpot winner since joining the game April 16, 2010. The retailer will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
The winner can choose the cash option of $134.7 million.
This follows back-to-back Mega Millions jackpots being won on Friday ($483 million) and Monday ($20 million). Both winning tickets were sold in New York.
The winning numbers were: 4-11-21-38-64; Powerball: 11. Power Play: 3x.
The winner used the auto pick feature to choose their numbers and has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. No one has yet to come forward to claim.
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2023-04-20T08:13:26+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/252-6-million-winning-powerball-ticket-sold-in-17907864.php
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Congratulations are due to the administrators of the Jersey City Public Schools and the city Board of Education for reaching a milestone last week that was decades in the making: the return of full local control of the city’s public school system.
The current superintendent of schools, Norma Fernandez, and board president, Gerald Lyons, had the honor of being in those leadership roles at the moment the state Department of Education handed over the reins. Their most recent predecessors, Superintendents Franklin Walker and Marcia Lyles and BOE Presidents Mussab Ali and Lorenzo Richardson, should also share in the praise since the district met significant benchmarks during their terms.
Much hard work and dedication both locally and at the state level led to last week’s announcement.
The unprecedented state takeover of the Jersey City schools in 1989 was a painful, but necessary, black eye for the district and the city.
Its most painful truth was that no one in leadership roles really cared about children, especially not the children of poor families who had no school choice.
Generations suffered.
The shame of that time can never be forgiven and must always remain as a warning that it can happen again, and oh, so easily.
The transition report that accompanied last week’s milestone laid out a series of accountability metrics that showed great strides in how the school system is governed; instruction and programming; and fiscal management.
To be sure, there are still areas where the district fell short of best practices so there’s no rest ahead for Fernandez, Lyons and whoever succeeds Lyons after he retires at the end of this year.
The school district is a billion-dollar operation paid for by taxpayers – both property owners through local tax bills and anyone who works in New Jersey through state income taxes.
We want our money’s worth.
More important, we want every child in our schools to get an education that will serve as a springboard to a fulfilling life.
The open secret laid bare by the state takeover was that longstanding political interference and unabashed greed were lining insiders’ pockets while children whose families couldn’t afford private or parochial schools were falling through not cracks, but chasms.
Anecdotally, we know that the schools are not free of politics today. And we know that not all schools are thriving and not all students are rising to their potential.
Because of that -- with celebration past and the state no longer a backstop -- administrators and school board members must work even harder to raise up the children in their charge.
Voters, too, must become more cognizant of the power they wield by becoming familiar with the candidates and issues and then heading to the polls on Nov. 8.
With all the minutiae involved with running a billion-dollar school district, leaders must always have the ability and humility to step back and remember that their decisions will ultimately trickle down to individual classrooms where future paths are charted.
To those like Mayor Fulop who greeted the return of full control with “mixed feelings,” we say that viewing the glass as half empty while dreaming of taking over the Board of Education does a disservice.
Those who’ve watched the journey for longer appreciate how much commitment and courage it took to get to this point. The extent of that accomplishment should not be dismissed as easily as the mayor does.
Send letters to the editor and guest columns for The Jersey Journal to jjletters@jjournal.com.
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2022-09-19T11:05:28+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/09/raising-up-children-must-always-be-job-one-for-jcps-jersey-journal-editorial.html
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A letter writer in Sunday’s Tribune (“Victory by popular vote”) wants us to “preserve our democracy” by eliminating the Electoral College “so all Americans’ voices will count in electing the president.” Each American voice still is given a vote through the Electoral College system in the state within which each person votes. It was imperative that state governments continue to maintain a balance of power with the branches of federal government.
Unfortunately, the 17th Amendment of 1913 began the erosion of the balance of power between the states and the central government by allowing the election of U.S. senators by an ill-conceived popular vote. The Senate, through its advise and consent process for appointments and nominations, continues to affect the U.S. Supreme Court and its lower court positions through a self-serving popular vote that negates the authority of the states and their balance of power with the central government.
The intent of the Framers of the U.S. Constitution was to create a balance of power that is being slowly destroyed by a seemingly benign popular system that relies on democracy’s majority or mob rule, without regard for the safeguards originally put in place to avoid the very partisan power grabs that are happening with greater and greater frequency today.
If this destruction of the mixed governing continues much longer, we had better change the Pledge of Allegiance to no longer say, “And to the republic for which it stands,” because all we will be left with is a self-serving democracy. And the reference to a government based on principles and organizing its powers to affect our safety and happiness in the Declaration of Independence will ring hollow enough to make Independence Day just another day.
— David Jahntz, Geneva
Protecting smaller states
A recent letter proposed the election of the president be by popular vote instead of the Electoral College.
The Electoral College works just the way it is supposed to work. Interests of states and areas within the states differ. When the Constitution was written, there was concern that the smaller states would be left without a chance to have their interests known.
Therefore, the idea of electors based on number of senators and representatives would give minority states some votes even though the states with the larger population would still have an advantage.
Today, it gives the states without huge cities a chance to be heard. (A handful of large cities could control the election, even though their interests differ from those of more rural states.)
Our Founding Fathers did not envision the party system that dominates the Electoral College. It is unfortunate that a minority party does not have a chance since the two major parties are dominated by the extremes.
— Don Mueggenborg, Lemont
The importance of voting
My wife and I have three daughters younger than 30. When the girls were 15 or 16, my wife sat them down to have “The Talk.”
When they turned 18, I sat them down for a different talk, like the one my dad gave me.
“You’re old enough to vote now,” I told them. “And voting is one of the greatest privileges in life.
“Millions of people have died so that you’d have the right to vote. Billions of people will never get the opportunity to vote. Voting is what makes America, and all democracies, great.”
The other day, I emailed a reminder: “These midterm elections will have a profound effect on the future direction of our country, especially on women’s rights to choose. Always remember, no man on earth has the right to tell you what you can or cannot do with your body! Make sure all your friends vote, too. Love, Dad.”
— Mark Melton, Mansfield, Massachusetts
Preservation of democracy
I have been casting ballots for 66 years. Every election cycle has been labeled as the most important of our lifetimes. Well, the current one is the most important. Will the United States remain a democracy or be transformed into an autocracy? When members of one of our two national parties state that they want to make our country a white, Christian nationalist one, you’d better believe it.
— Sam Solomon, Deerfield
Reporting storm conditions
I have a simple question: Why do television stations put their weather reporters in harm’s way when covering storms?
While I was watching the coverage of Hurricane Ian, all the news stations had their reporters out in the gusty winds and torrential downpours! Is it to make us viewers feel like we’re right there with them? I’ve noticed the same thing with blizzards and other catastrophic weather conditions.
Please, please, please don’t continue this practice.
— Frances Moore, Evanston
Join the conversation in our Letters to the Editor Facebook group.
Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.
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2022-09-28T21:16:13+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-092922-20220928-pr3nlc3zjvfzfisos3mqbtx3bu-story.html
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NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Deputies request help from the public in locating a missing teen out of St. Joseph County.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office says 16-year-old Isabella Kendall went missing from Nottawa Township.
Isabella is described as a 5’3” white female and weighs about 100 pounds.
Those with knowledge as to Isabella’s location are urged to connect with dispatchers at 269-467-4195.
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2022-07-12T13:56:15+00:00
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fox17online.com
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https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/st-joseph/deputies-seek-missing-teen-out-of-nottawa-township
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The “Goonies ” house will keep its history alive as it changes hands.
The 1896 Oregon home featured in “The Goonies” film has sweeping views of the Columbia River flowing into the Pacific Ocean. It was listed in November with an asking price of nearly $1.7 million.
The realtor said the house has now been sold, and the buyer is a die-hard “Goonies” fan who bought the home plus the home next door with his childhood friend.
Based on a story by Steven Spielberg, the film features a group of friends fighting to protect their homes from an expanding country club and threats of foreclosure. In the process, they discover an old treasure map that leads them on an adventure and allows them to save their “Goon Docks” neighborhood.
True to themes of the 1985 film, the buyer said friendship was a huge reason behind where he is in his life and why he bought the house.
“My childhood friendships were, and still are, instrumental to my development and success,” he said. “Buying this home is one huge step in showing your dreams can become reality with the right friends around you. You don’t have to be rich to achieve your dreams, but you do need a strong support group, honesty and a desire for adventure!”
He says he plans to preserve and protect the home as an iconic landmark.
The buyer, a self-described serial entrepreneur, is remaining anonymous until the deal closes next year.
Since the movie came to theaters in 1985, fans have flocked to the home in northwestern Oregon’s historic port of Astoria. The city celebrates Goonies Day on June 7, the film’s release date, and welcomes thousands of people for the event.
An offer was accepted six days after the house was listed, according to public record.
“After the word spread that the property was for sale, we received multiple offers, at asking price and higher, and we have a full backup offer,” Jordan Miller of John L. Scott Real Estate said.
Seller Sandi Preston is passing along movie memorabilia she has collected or has been given, and some of the furniture in the home, restored to its original 1896 style, may also be sold to the buyer, according to Miller.
Preston was known to be largely welcoming to visitors. But she lived in the house and the constant crowds were a strain that prompted her at times to close it to foot traffic.
After the film’s 30th anniversary drew about 1,500 daily visitors in 2015, Preston posted “no trespassing” signs prohibiting tourists from walking up to the property. She reopened it to the public in August.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-12-04T21:29:21+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/die-hard-fan-buys-goonies-house-in-oregon/
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire spread through a neighborhood of densely packed, makeshift homes in South Korea’s capital Friday morning, destroying at least 60 and forcing about 500 residents to flee.
Officials said firefighters were bringing the fire under control at Seoul’s Guryong village and there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.
Shin Yong-ho, an official at the fire department of Seoul’s Gangnam district, said rescue workers were continuing to search areas affected by the fire but that it was believed that all residents have safely evacuated.
More than 800 firefighters, police officers and public workers were deployed to fight the flame and handle evacuations after the fire broke out around 6:30 a.m.
Photos from the scene showed firefighters fighting the flame under thick white smoke covering the village as helicopters sprayed water from above.
Shin said it was presumed that the fire began at one of the village’s homes made with plastic sheets and plywood. He said the cause of the fire was being investigated.
Kim Ah-reum, an official at the Gangnam district office, said around 500 residents have evacuated to nearby facilities including a school gym. Officials were planning to later move the residents to hotels.
The news of the fire alarmed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who while visiting Switzerland for the Davos meetings instructed officials to mobilize all available resources to minimize damage and casualties, his spokesperson Kim Eun-hye said.
The country is still reeling from its worst disaster in almost a decade, after nearly 160 people died in a crowd surge at a Seoul nightlife district in October. Experts blame that deadly crush on poor planning by police and administrative officials, who failed to employ basic crowd control measures despite anticipating huge gatherings of Halloween revelers.
Guryong village, located near some of Seoul’s most expensive real estate, has often been damaged by fire over the years, a vulnerability that has been linked to its tightly packed homes built with materials that easily burn.
The village was formed in the 1980s as a settlement for people who were evicted from their original neighborhoods under the city’s massive house clearings and redevelopment projects. Hundreds of thousands of people were removed from their homes in slums and low-income settlements during those years, a process the country’s then-military leaders saw as crucial in beautifying the city for foreign visitors ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.
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2023-01-20T02:51:27+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/hundreds-flee-after-fire-spreads-through-seoul-neighborhood/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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VIDEO: Texas Woman Posts TikTok Video Of Herself Getting Gored By Bison
The next time you travel to an area with wild animals, remember it is always best to keep your distance and by all means, never drop the camera.
A Texas woman recently had an encounter with a group of bison that she will never forget. Rebecca Clark was recording her adventure on her phone at Caprock Canyons State Park while she was out walking a trail by herself.
During her walk she came up on some bison that were next to the trail. In the video you can hear her saying, "I just want to go by, come on keep going." She sounded very nervous in the video and had reason to be. As soon as Clark begins to pass the bison, she is charged at and gored in the back. The bison then tossed Clark into a mesquite bush where she stayed for 50 minutes until help arrived. You can watch the video below.
@rebeccaclark Solo hiking at Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway in Texas. I was charged and gored by a bison because I was to CLOSE to be passing them on a trailway They are beautiful creatures protected by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and are a part of the Texas State Bison Restoration Project where the park has restored the historic Charles Goodnight Bison herd (The Official Texas State Bison Herd) to a portion of its former range in the park. I am posting to support safety while enjoying Texas State Parks #TPWD #bisonetiquette101 #hikingsafety #llbean #chaos #rei ♬ dumb dumb - sped up - mazie
According to MRT.com, Clark had a gash in her back and lots of "stickers and thorns" but is okay. She also said it was a "hard lesson to learn, but I still love hiking at Caprock."
So why did Clark post the video and subsequent videos about the gorging on TikToc? According to MRT, it was to "support safety while enjoying Texas State Parks".
The Texas Parks and Wildlife officials say that bison roam over 10,000 acres in the park.
Bison are the largest land animal in North America. That means they need a lot more personal space than you do to feel comfortable, officials said.
As a rule, bison require at least 50 yards (half a football field) between them and people. Officials said to use the "Rule of Thumb" to make sure you are far enough away: Stretch your arm out away from your face and give bison a thumbs up. Close one eye. If you can't cover the bison with your thumb, you're too close.
TPWD said agitated or anxious bison will raise their tails up in a question mark (like they did in Clark's video). Other signs of agitation or disapproval are pawing the ground and lowering its head.
It's also best if you go hiking with another friend or group of people. And always respect the wildlife and their space
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2022-10-17T21:52:48+00:00
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newstalk1290.com
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https://newstalk1290.com/video-texas-woman-posts-tiktok-video-of-herself-getting-gored-by-bison/
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DETROIT (AP) — A 21-year-old man has been charged in the slaying of an 11-year-old girl who was struck by a stray bullet that went through the bedroom wall of her eastside Detroit home.
William Dickerson was arraigned on second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, discharging a weapon at a building causing death and other charges, the Wayne County prosecutor's office said Friday.
Saniyah Pugh was pronounced dead after being shot in the back about 10 p.m. Saturday. Police said the slug that struck Saniyah was one of multiple shots fired from a gun by two people in a nearby backyard.
“The allegations in this case are yet another tragic reminder that a bullet has no eyes — ever,” Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a release.
A 17-year-old male also has been arrested in the shooting.
Dickerson was ordered jailed and faces a June 24 probable cause conference and July 1 preliminary examination.
The Associated Press left an email Friday seeking comment from Dickerson's attorney.
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2022-06-10T18:16:30+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Man-charged-after-stray-bullet-kills-Detroit-17233488.php
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t long after the Carolina Hurricanes had closed out a second playoff opponent when defenseman Brent Burns began heaping praise on the team’s forwards for making it easy for the defensemen to jump into the offense.
One of those forwards, Jesper Fast, sat to his right and couldn’t hold back.
“Well,” Fast said, “you make it pretty easy for us as well.”
The Hurricanes weren’t supposed to be able to do this: advancing in the playoffs after a series of injuries hit their forward group to sideline some of their most naturally talented goal-scorers. Yet the collective approach has worked so well that the Hurricanes are finding the net more frequently than they did in the regular season despite being down in bodies — and now has them in the Eastern Conference Final.
“It’s really a five-man group,” Burns said after Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win in Game 5 to eliminate the New Jersey Devils. “We talk about that. On the nights things are going well for them, it’s because we’re doing certain things. And for our nights when they’re going well, it’s because they’re doing certain things.
“We try to be together, we try to stay close and support each other out there. It’s been good.”
The clinching win featured Fast scoring the overtime winner on a deflection after Burns and fellow defenseman Jaccob Slavin scored the two regulation goals. That capped a series in which Carolina had a dozen different players find the net — including three times each from forwards Fast, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Martin Necas and Jordan Martinook — while top star Sebastian Aho scored just once.
Carolina scored 24 goals in the five games against New Jersey, good for a 4.8 per-game average. And going back to a six-game first-round grind against the New York Islanders, Carolina’s average scoring is up from 3.20 goals per game in the regular season to 3.64 in the playoffs.
That has all come despite barely having trade acquisition Max Pacioretty on the ice before he suffered another Achilles tear, as well as losing physical top-line forward Andrei Svechnikov to a season-ending knee injury in March. Then there was the loss of another top-liner in Teuvo Teravainen to a broken left hand in Game 2 of the Islanders series, which has left him to slowly make his way back to skating recently with a lengthy absence still expected.
Yet the style of play remains, from the aggressive forecheck to win puck battles to maintaining possession to keep the pressure on in the offensive zone and generate chances.
“I don’t know how many teams, you miss a whole top line out would be able to chug along the way we are,” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “But it says a lot that these other guys are now getting some credit. If you don’t have them, you have no chance.”
Brind’Amour has plenty of examples to point at around his locker room. Fast, who moved back onto the power play ahead of Game 4, shook off a blown open-net putaway in Thursday’s first period to deflect Kotkaniemi’s shot past Akira Schmid with the man advantage for his second OT winner of the postseason. There’s Martinook, who has been on an out-of-nowhere heater and assisted on Slavin’s Game 5 goal to give him 10 points in the series after managing just 11 in his first 41 career playoff games.
And the Hurricanes had three series games in which two defensemen scored. That came after a regular season in which Carolina became the first league team since 1992-93 to have multiple defensemen score 18-plus goals.
“We just keep doing what we’re doing,” Slavin said. “We like to get pucks to the net as part of our system. So we’ll continue to do that. … We know we have to take care of our end first. If you’re playing good defense, you’re going to have more opportunities in the offensive zone.”
The Hurricanes’ clinching win made them the first team to reach the semifinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They await the winner of the Florida-Toronto series, with the Panthers leading that one 3-1 entering Friday’s Game 5, and have home-ice advantage through the rest of the playoffs with Boston’s first-round exit following a record-setting regular season.
“I’ve said many times: We’ve had some tough losses this year, lost some guys,” Kotkaniemi said. “But I think we still have a great group here in this room. And we’re believing in that.”
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2023-05-13T02:37:34+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/hurricanes-ride-collective-scoring-into-eastern-conference-finals-of-nhl-playoffs/
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds can proceed with an appeal on a temporary block on the state’s new, restrictive abortion law, the Iowa Supreme Court said Tuesday.
Reynolds announced her intentions to appeal last week and said it was “just a matter of time” before lawyers for the state filed the request, which they did Friday. The Iowa Supreme Court had to say whether the request could move forward.
The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the measure to ban most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy during a July 11 special session, and the law went into effect days later, immediately after Reynolds signed it. The ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood North Central States and the Emma Goldman Clinic launched a legal challenge and Judge Joseph Seidlin on July 17 granted their request to pause the law as the courts assess its constitutionality.
Abortion remains legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the new law is on hold.
Reynolds is asking the state Supreme Court to override the lower court’s ruling and allow the law to go back into effect. The full court considered Reynolds’ application for appeal, but a spokesperson declined to say whether all the justices will also consider the appeal itself.
A justice’s recusal led to a rare 3-3 decision in June and left the block intact on the nearly identical 2018 law, prompting Reynolds to call the special session. The 2018 law was passed despite state and federal court decisions at the time, including Roe, that affirmed a woman’s constitutional right to abortion. Both courts reversed those decisions last year.
The state Supreme Court can rule on the temporary injunction alone, or it can decide to fast-forward a decision on merits of the law itself.
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2023-07-26T00:07:33+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/ap-block-on-iowas-strict-abortion-law-can-be-appealed-state-supreme-court-says/
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UN, Red Cross seek better preparation for future heat waves
By JAMEY KEATEN
Associated Press
GENEVA (AP) — The international Red Cross and the United Nations want people and governments to do more to beat the heat by getting ready for heat waves like the recent ones from Sacramento, California, to Somalia to Sichuan, China, that could take many lives in the future. U.N. humanitarian aid agency OCHA and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued Monday their first joint report that chronicles the devastation of past scorchers and laying out ways to prepare for and limit the damage of future ones. The report said 38 heat waves accounted for the deaths of more than 70,000 people worldwide from 2010 to 2019.
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2022-10-10T13:55:53+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/10/10/un-red-cross-seek-better-preparation-for-future-heat-waves/
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Louisiana-based chicken finger chain Raising Cane's is putting its mark on downtown Chicago.
The company is slated to open a 5,000-square-foot flagship restaurant inside the historic Montgomery Building along North Michigan Avenue near Madison Street. Along with offering a clear view of the Cloud Gate sculpture known as "The Bean," décor paying homage to the building's history will be scattered throughout the restaurant.
Doors will officially open at 10 a.m. Tuesday for a grand opening celebration.
Anyone thinking about going is encouraged to come out bright and early. Several festivities are planned, including a giveaway in which 20 lucky customers, ages 13 years old and above, will receive free meals from Raising Cane's for an entire year. Entries will be collected from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and winners - who must be present to be selected - will be drawn at 9 a.m., according to a news release.
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Customers will have the opportunity to take photos with a statue of Cane, the brand's furry mascot and hear tunes from DJ One Change, the Chicago Bulls DJ.
The location will be the chain's second flagship restaurant. Its first opened in 2022 along the Las Vegas Strip. Two more will be opened later this year - in South Beach near Miami and in New York City's Time Square.
Raising Cane's has around a dozen locations in the Chicago area.
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2023-01-08T02:51:51+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/raising-canes-to-open-flagship-restaurant-in-downtown-chicago-next-week/3039553/
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Nearly 3,500 Virginians have had their civil rights restored by Gov. Glenn Youngkin since he took office in January, allowing them to vote, run for public office or serve on a jury.
In Virginia, those who are convicted of a felony automatically lose these rights. Under the current system, the governor is the only way someone with a felony on their record could regain these rights.
According to the governor’s office, the civil rights of 3,496 people convicted of felonies have been restored since Youngkin was sworn in.
A legislative effort to automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions once they are free was blocked multiple times this year by Virginia Republicans.
“I am encouraged that over 3,400 Virginians will take this critical first step towards vibrant futures as citizens with full civil rights,” Youngkin, a Republican, said in a statement. “Individuals with their rights restored come from every walk of life and are eager to provide for themselves, their families and put the past behind them for a better tomorrow.”
Youngkin’s office said his administration will restore people’s civil rights “on an ongoing basis.”
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2022-05-21T16:51:26+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/virginia/nearly-3500-virginians-regain-voting-rights/
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2022-11-01T03:56:15+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/ap-news/2022/10/31/ap-top-business-news-at-611-a-m-edt/
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $750 million.
On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $2.07. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.94 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.91 per share.
The meat producer posted revenue of $13.5 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.31 billion.
Tyson expects full-year revenue in the range of $52 billion to $54 billion.
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2022-08-08T15:29:35+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Tyson-Fiscal-Q3-Earnings-Snapshot-17358590.php
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CORALVILLE, Iowa — A three-year-old boy wounded during a shooting at a Coralville apartment complex over the weekend has died.
The shooting happened around 12:19 Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of Boston Way, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
When first responders arrived on the scene, they found three-year-old Damaria Sanders suffering from gunshot injuries. They transported Sanders to the University of Iowa Hospitals, where he died just before 7:00 p.m. the same day.
Officials are still investigating what led up to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coralville Police Department.
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2022-07-05T16:05:03+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/state-news/3-year-old-iowa-boy-dies-following-shooting/
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican ballad singer Julián Figueroa has died at the age of 27, his mother confirmed Monday.
Figueroa was the son of actress Maribel Guardia and singer Joan Sebastian, who died in 2015. Guardia wrote that Figueroa died of a heart ailment.
Like his father, Figueroa sang northern-inspired ballads backed by a traditional band. His hits included songs like “Yo sería”, “Ay amor” and “Volaré.”
Guardia wrote in her Instagram account that her son died over the weekend.
“They found him unconscious in his room last night,” she wrote. “When the ambulance arrived and the police found him dead, there was no sign of violence. The medical report says he died of an acute heart attack.”
Figueroa was survived by his mother, and his wife, singer and actress Imelda Tuñón, and their son. Funeral plans were not immediately announced.
Joan Sebastian, one of Mexico’s great ballad singers, died in 2015 at age 64.
He was best known for sentimental love songs like “Tatuajes” and “Secreto de Amor,” sometimes set to simple guitar arrangements and sometimes sung on horseback.
Born Jose Manuel Figueroa, Sebastian had eight children with five women.
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2023-04-11T08:49:19+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/mexican-ballad-singer-julian-figueroa-dies-at-27/
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MULBERRY, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Highland Ag Solutions and Soli Organic working together for the last two years, Bristol Wells, host of Cream of the Crop, and Margaret Dominguez, Soli Organic's VP of Food Safety and Compliance, discuss how technology has enriched the consistency and quality of their organic products.
Formerly Shenandoah Growers, Soli Organic is the nation's only indoor soil-based growing system with twelve facilities nationwide. "Our goal is to deliver organic at an affordable price; we want our customers to choose organic," says Dominguez.
Using technology, such as the Highland Hub, Soli Organic can manage their business efficiently while differentiating themselves with their state-of-the-art growing and fertilization systems. As a result, Soli Organic is paving the way for the future of farming as one of the few certified organic indoor growing facilities offering customers quality, bio-fresh, healthy and flavorful produce.
"Implementing Highland Hub helped Soil Organic strengthen food safety culture. The system helped us standardize SOPs and logs among all 12 facilities. It allows us to get a quick snapshot of how our growing and packing operations are performing in regard to sanitation logs, internal audits, etc. We have used Highland Hub for the past couple of years with great success. The system is easy to navigate," says Dominguez.
Where to Learn More
The Highland Ag Solutions team will be in attendance at the Organic Produce Summit, July 13-14, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, CA.
Continue the conversation with Bristol and Margaret by listening to the full podcast here.
About Highland Ag Solutions
Highland Ag Solutions provides digital solutions for food safety, compliance, and data management through a virtual ecosystem called Highland Hub. The Hub is comprised of resources to connect, streamline, and simplify the business of agriculture where growers, packers, shippers, and retailers can seamlessly receive and exchange on-demand, real-time insights into the critical elements of food production. Highland is dedicated to a customer-centric business model, working to create easy-to-use, time-saving solutions to master the uniquely complex challenges surrounding food safety and regulatory compliance in a global market.
About Soli Organic Inc.
Founded in 1989 as Shenandoah Growers, Inc., Soli Organic Inc. is the leading grower and marketer of fresh organic culinary herbs in the United States, providing sustainable, USDA certified organic, regionally grown produce to retailers coast-to-coast. The Rockingham, Virginia-based company has developed the nation's largest commercial indoor organic, soil-based growing system and continues to redefine how to bring fresh, organic, and sustainably farmed produce to market – operating across a nationally integrated platform of farms, production, and logistics facilities. For more information, please visit www.soliorganic.com.
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2022-07-11T14:38:08+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/11/highland-ag-solutions-celebrates-two-years-with-soli-organic/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it’s seeing a big uptick in the number of new customers buying private health insurance for 2023 from the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace.
Nearly 3.4 million people have signed up for coverage — an increase of 17% compared to the same time last year. The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured Americans this year reached a historic low of 8%.
“When you have a good product, people will buy it,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told The Associated Press.
More than 665,000 new people have bought plans on the marketplace since open enrollment started on Nov. 1.
HHS didn’t provide any demographic details about the new enrollees, but Becerra said he hopes the agency is reaching people in marginalized communities. Already this year, the marketplace saw huge gains in the number of Black, Latino and Native Americans who sought coverage.
Between 2020 and 2022, the number of Latino enrollees jumped from 1.7 million to 2.6 million while 1.3 million Black people enrolled last year, up from 900,000 the year before. The number of American Indian enrollees increased from 52,000 to 68,000.
“There’s a very strong chance we’re continuing to get communities that had been left behind to sign up,” Becerra said.
The boost in enrollment is largely driven by generous subsidies — extended through 2025 in the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief law — that keep monthly premiums payments at $0 or just a few dollars monthly for most people who sign up.
People can sign up for coverage on HealthCare.gov or through their state’s marketplace by Dec. 15 to get coverage that starts on Jan. 1.
Experts will be watching to see if the strong start to the ACA’s open enrollment continues for the next few weeks.
“This demonstrates very solid demand for health insurance,” said Massey Whorley, a principal at health consulting firm Avalere. “Only time will tell if this is truly, outsized significant growth, or if it is people acting earlier in the open enrollment window.”
The record-low insurance rate in the U.S. could also be disrupted next year, when the government is expected to declare an end to the COVID-19 pandemic and boot millions of Medicaid recipients off the coverage. That could drive more people to the federal marketplace in 2023, Whorley added.
“We’re going to be looking at a period of significant flux,” Whorley said. “All of this points to more and more people coming into the exchange.”
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2022-11-22T20:54:01+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/politics/ap-boost-in-people-seeking-healthcare-gov-coverage-hhs-says/
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The Biden administration is planning new coronavirus precautions on travelers arriving from China due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and concerns about the lack of transparent reporting data from the country, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Beginning Jan. 5, all air passengers at least 2 years old originating from China will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test no more than two days before their departure from China, Hong Kong or Macau.
The requirement will apply to all air passengers, regardless of nationality and vaccination status, officials said. They did not say how long the policy will be in place.
Airlines must confirm the COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from all passengers before they board. Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days before the flight can provide documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in lieu of a negative test result.
Passengers flying through Incheon International Airport in Seoul, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport on their way to the United States will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test no more than two days before their departure to the United States if they’ve been in China in the last two days, officials said.
The move aims to decrease the number of infected passengers boarding airplanes, and could give public health authorities time to identify and understand any potential new variants that may emerge.
The new policy reflects the Biden administration’s concern over the situation in China, which is rapidly ending its strict “COVID Zero” policy in the face of protests.
As a result, infections are running wild without an adequate health infrastructure or enough vaccinations in place.
But the Chinese government has virtually stopped reporting any outbreak data, and Biden administration health officials said they were concerned about potential new variants circulating without their knowledge. Officials said they do not know the true infection rate, or number of deaths and hospitalizations in China.
Officials said the United States has offered the Chinese government vaccines as well as other support for COVID-19, but have been rebuffed.
This story was updated at 3:38 p.m.
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2022-12-28T21:09:53+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/us-to-impose-new-restrictions-on-travelers-from-china-amid-covid-outbreaks/
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JEFFERY LEE
Age: 34
Height: 5 feet, 8 inches
Weight: 165 pounds
Sex: Male
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Wanted for PROBATION VIOLATION on the original charge of DOMESTIC 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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2022-11-06T06:36:29+00:00
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magicvalley.com
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https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-county-most-wanted/article_76bbf0f8-5c98-11ed-920a-1baafe9d989b.html
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ATLANTA (AP) — Thiago Almada scored two stoppage-time goals and Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Almada, who helped Argentina win the FIFA 2022 World Cup. scored on a set-piece in the ninth minute of injury time to give Atlanta the win, slipping a shot into the top corner of the next from 25-yards out. The 21-year-old, in his second MLS season, had his first career multi-goal game.
Jeremy Ebobisse scored for the Earthquakes in the 12th minute to make it 1-0.
Atlanta United was scoreless until Almada took a corner kick played by Brooks Lennon, slid to his right to evade a defender and ripped a right-footer off the crossbar and into the net to make it 1-1 in the third minute of stoppage time.
United outshot the Earthquakes 20-10, with five shots on goal to San Jose's four.
Brad Guzan had three saves for United.
Brazilian goalkeeper Daniel saved three of the five shots he faced in his debut for the Earthquakes.
Both teams next play Saturday, with United hosting Toronto while the Earthquakes host the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2023-02-26T04:02:24+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/almada-s-2-late-goals-help-atlanta-united-beat-17806370.php
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With three early games, fantasy owners have to make critical moves earlier than they normally would for Week 12.
Here are the pressing fantasy issues for each of Thursday’s contesting teams:
Does the Vikings’ leaky offensive line make you bench Kirk Cousins?
Minnesota obviously missed left tackle Christian Darrisaw against Dallas, and he won’t be protecting his quarterback’s blind side this week, either. New England’s defense is solid, so while Cousins will likely not absorb another seven sacks, he’s not going to post huge numbers, as the Vikings rely on their running game on a short week.
If the Patriots’ offense can’t score on the Jets, can you start any of them against the Vikings?
Over the past three weeks, New England managed only one offensive touchdown in two games against the less-than-vaunted New York defense. The Patriots won’t do much better Thursday night in Minneapolis in what will likely be a very low scoring game. RB Rhamondre Stevenson is the only Patriot you can even consider using.
Are both Dallas running backs now must-starts?
Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott had two touchdowns each in their blowout of the Vikings last Sunday. So the answer is yes, though maybe not this week. Elliott is nursing a knee injury and has been limited in practice this week. So they might let Zeke watch the Cowboys’ next victory from the sideline.
Has the Giants’ bubble burst, and does this mean you can’t count on Saquon Barkley?
It’s hard to believe New York started the season 6-1, but they’ve had a rash of injuries that have left many holes, including on the offensive line. Barkley only averaged 1.5 yards on his 22 carries last week against Detroit, and Dallas’ defense will be even tougher. Benching Saquads is a bold move you might have to make.
Will the suddenly hot Lions be able to throw on the Bills, like everyone else recently?
Buffalo has given up nearly 700 passing yards the past two weeks, and Detroit’s offense showed some fire earlier this year, especially at home. WR Amon-Ra St Brown should definitely be in your starting lineup, and QB Jared Goff is an interesting sleeper for Turkey Day.
Is this the week you can trust Buffalo players not named Allen or Diggs?
Both Devin Singletary and rookie James Cook rushed for 86 yards last week against Cleveland, as the Bills turned to the run in response to Josh Allen’s recent rash of sloppiness. You can definitely start Singletary, whose three rushing touchdowns have come in the past two weeks.
SITTING STARS
The 49ers’ defense is playing at a very high level now, and that will put a damper on the numbers from New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara this week. … Jacksonville RB Travis Etienne will have a tough day against Baltimore. … Cleveland’s Kareem Hunt hasn’t done much lately, and he won’t against Tampa Bay, either. … You can forget about Carolina WR D.J. Moore vs. the Broncos. … Chicago pass catchers Cole Kmet and Darnell Mooney have thrived recently, but will they do as well with Trevor Seimian at the helm against the Jets? … Atlanta QB Marcus Mariota will learn that the Washington defense is quite legit.
MATCHUP GAME
We think the Colts are looking better lately, so Jonathan Taylor may find more running room against the Steelers. … Former Viking Latavius Murray is now the undisputed No. 1 RB in Denver with Melvin Gordon exiled, so start him vs. Carolina. … Rachaad White looked really good running for Tampa Bay in Germany and will do so again against Cleveland if Leonard Fournette is still out. … Chicago will have to rely on RB David Montgomery against the Jets and will post decent numbers as a result. … The Chargers’ Joshua Palmer will again fill the L.A. wide receiver void against Arizona. … San Fran tight end George Kittle scored twice Monday night in Mexico City and will score at least once against the Saints. … And the two aged quarterbacks will improve this week: the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady vs. Cleveland and the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers in a must-win game against once-beaten Philadelphia.
INJURY WATCH
Chicago QB Justin Fields dislocated his shoulder and is likely out a few weeks with the Bears’ bye week coming up. … Cincinnati RB Joe Mixon is in the concussion protocols, so Samaje Perine is someone worth adding, considering he had three TD receptions last week in Pittsburgh …. Two players done for the year after knee injuries: Atlanta TE Kyle Pitts and Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson, the latter being especially painful coming in his first 100-yard game. … Rams QB Matthew Stafford is dealing with another concussion. … Players listed as questionable include Arizona QB Kyler Murray, five prominent receivers (Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase, the Chargers’ Mike Williams, the Chiefs’ Juju Smith-Schuster, Denver’s Jerry Jeudy and Arizona’s Rondale Moore) and Chargers tight end Gerald Everett.
THE DEEPEST SLEEPER
With the pickings as slim as always at tight end, New Orleans’ Juwan Johnson is worth grabbing this week. He has five TDs over the past five games. His other stats are not too impressive (31 catches for 349 yards through 11 games), but he might end up being the only Saints pass catcher who gets open against the 49ers’ defense.
THE THURSDAY PICKS
Patriots at Vikings (-3½): Pick: Vikings by 3
Bills at Lions (+9½): Pick: Bills by 7
Giants at Cowboys (-9½): Pick: Cowboys by 17
BREAKING NEWS
We’ll be updating our column, based on the latest injuries and innuendo, right up until Sunday’s kickoff. Go to TwinCities.com/theloop.
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2022-11-23T14:53:37+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/11/23/the-loop-fantasy-football-report-week-12-tough-decisions-on-your-plate-for-thanksgiving/
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$1 Million Dollars could be yours!
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2023-03-16T00:24:40+00:00
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95wiilrock.com
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https://www.95wiilrock.com/1-million-dollars-could-be-yours/
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XFL’s Vegas Vipers get home, schedule for 2023 season
The XFL’s Vegas Vipers finally have a home — and a schedule — for the 2023 season.
League officials confirmed the Vipers will play their five-game home slate at Cashman Field, with the first home game Feb. 25 against the D.C. Defenders.
“We’ve had our football people there, our broadcast people, we’ve had numerous on-site visits,” XFL president Russ Brandon said of the downtown venue. “It’s going to be pretty cool how we’re able to put it all together, and I think the fans will really enjoy the intimate experience there as well.”
While the process of selecting a venue was a long and tedious one filled with speculation, Brandon said the league was pleased with the outcome.
“It wasn’t difficult,” he said. “It took a lot of time based on all the moving parts throughout our ecosystem.
“Everyone is really excited about the XFL being in Vegas. It’s a hallmark market for us that we’re excited to build and grow and have sustainable long-term success. … I think the XFL will represent Vegas well.”
The Vipers, coached by Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson, will open the season in the eight-team league at the Arlington (Texas) Renegades on Feb. 18 and play their first home game in Week 2 of the 10-week slate.
They return to Cashman Field the following week against Seattle, then play three consecutive home games from March 18 to April 1.
Four teams will make the playoffs. Semifinal games are scheduled for April 29 and 30, with the championship game May 13.
“We have a very robust schedule not only for Vegas but the league in general,” Brandon said of a 43-game season that will air on ABC, ESPN and FX.
The XFL spoke to officials representing several venues in the market but faced numerous hurdles. One of them was finding open dates that worked with the leaguewide schedule.
The Vipers will share Cashman Field with the Las Vegas Lights of the United Soccer League. Brandon credited Lights owner Brett Lashbrook, among others, for their cooperation to get the deal done.
“From our standpoint, when you’re a third tenant or even fourth in some cases, there’s a lot of moving parts, and it’s a big jigsaw puzzle to put the schedule together,” Brandon said.
Brandon denied online speculation that the league considered having the Vipers play their home games in Texas for a season while they searched for a permanent home.
“That was never in our mindset at all,” he said. “It was a complex process. Looking back it was sort of fun, but at the time, I wouldn’t have told you that. We just had so many things we were working toward.”
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Vipers schedule
Home games at Cashman Field
Feb. 18: At Arlington (Texas) Renegades, Noon (ABC)
Feb. 25: Vs. D.C. Defenders, 4 p.m. (FX)
March 4: Vs. Seattle Sea Dragons, 4 p.m. (FX)
March 12: At D.C. Defenders, 4 p.m. (ESPN2)
March 18: Vs. Orlando Guardians, 7 p.m. (FX)
March 25: Vs. St. Louis BattleHawks, 4 p.m. (FX)
April 1: Vs. San Antonio Brahmas, 3 p.m. (ESPN)
April 8: At St. Louis BattleHawks, 10 a.m. (ESPN)
April 15: At Houston Roughnecks, 9:30 a.m. (ABC)
April 23: At Seattle Sea Dragons, 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
XFL playoffs
April 29: Semifinal game
April 30: Semifinal game
May 13: Championship game
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2023-01-05T16:48:56+00:00
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reviewjournal.com
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https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/football/xfls-vegas-vipers-get-home-schedule-for-2023-season-2706465/
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – The South Carolina Education Lottery is offering dog owners the opportunity to see their furry family member on a seasonal scratch-off ticket.
From today through Friday, May 12, dog owners can submit a photo of their pup online at sceducationlottery.com for the chance to be featured on the $2 Happy Pawlidays scratch-off ticket.
In addition to having your pet featured, five winners will win a $100 Chewy.com gift card.
The Lottery will select and post 25 dog photos to allow the public to vote on their favorite from Monday, May 22 through Friday, May 26.
The top six dogs will be professionally photographed and appear on the Happy Pawlidays scratch-off, on sale Tuesday, October 3. The scratch-off gives players a shot at up to $30,000.
You must be 18 or older and a South Carolina resident to participate. Official rules and photo guidelines can be found on the Lottery website.
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2023-05-02T12:36:09+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/south-carolina/puppy-payday-see-your-dog-on-the-next-lottery-ticket-heres-how/
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Tucker Kraft, a former South Dakota State and Timber Lake standout, is expected to be the latest South Dakota native to hear his name announced during this week’s NFL Draft.
After his NFL Pro Day workout at the end of March, Kraft said he wanted to hear his “name called early.”
“I’m not doing any of this for me, I’m doing this to set my family up, my future kids, their kids, generational wealth. I’m trying to create something here,” Kraft said in late March.
Along with Kraft, there are other South Dakota natives hoping to be drafted or receive a NFL camp invite, including former Watertown standout Spencer Waege (North Dakota State) and former Sioux Falls Washington standout Seth Benson (Iowa).
Chad Greenway and Riley Reiff are the only South Dakotans drafted in the first round in the seven-round era. Greenway, a Mount Vernon native, went 17th overall in the first round of the 2006 draft, while Reiff, a Parkston native, was drafted 23rd overall in the first round of the 2012 draft.
The list of South Dakota natives, people born inside the borders of South Dakota, who have played in the NFL is less than 100, according to sports database website Pro Football Reference. Pro Football Reference’s list of 60 South Dakota-born players also includes Dallas Clark, who was born in Sioux Falls, but grew up in northwestern Iowa before starting for the Iowa Hawkeyes and being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
Below is a list of South Dakotans drafted since 1994 when the NFL started drafting in only seven rounds. The NFL Draft has morphed from as many as 30 rounds in the 1950s to 17 rounds in the 1960s and 12 rounds in the 1970s before moving to eight in 1993, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The list does not include players who played college football in South Dakota and were then drafted.
2021
Matt Farniok, offensive lineman, Sioux Falls Washington/Nebraska, drafted 238th overall in the seventh round of the 2021 draft.
2020
Derrek Tuszka, defensive lineman, Warner/North Dakota State, drafted 254th overall in the seventh round of the 2020 draft.
2018
Dallas Goedert, tight end, Britton/South Dakota State, drafted 49th overall in the second round of the 2018 draft.
2017
Nathan Gerry, defensive back, Sioux Falls Washington/Nebraska, drafted 184th overall in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.
2012
Riley Reiff, offensive lineman, Parkston/Iowa, drafted 23rd overall in the first round of the 2012 draft.
2008
Taylor Mehlfaff, kicker, Aberdeen/Wisconsin, drafted 178th overall in the sixth round of the 2008 draft.
2006
Chad Greenway, linebacker, Mount Vernon/Iowa, drafted 17th overall in the first round of the 2006 draft.
1995
Bryan Schwartz, linebacker, Miller/Augustana, drafted 64th overall in the second round of the 1995 draft.
Notables
Adam Vinatieri, a South Dakota State and Rapid City Central alum, has played the most NFL games of any South Dakotan at 365. The four-time Super Bowl champion kicker was not drafted but was signed as an undrafted free agent in 1996 by the New England Patriots after playing one season overseas.
John Dutton, another Rapid City Central alum, is the highest drafted South Dakotan in any sport as the No. 5 pick overall, by the Baltimore Colts, in the 1974 NFL draft. Dutton, a defensive tackle who played college football at Nebraska, played in 185 NFL games.
Lynn Boden, an Osceola, Nebraska native, is the only North Central Conference player ever selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, when he was the 13th overall selection by the Detroit Lions in 1975. He’s the highest drafted South Dakota State alum.
The University of South Dakota has had 11 players picked in the NFL since 1960. John Kohler is the highest drafted Coyote going No. 63 in the third round in 1970. More recent Coyotes drafted include Tyler Starr in 2014 in the seventh round and Tom Compton in 2012 in the sixth round.
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2023-04-26T21:31:34+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/list-south-dakotans-picked-in-the-nfl-draft/
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MILWAUKEE, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An unwavering commitment to respect and inclusion is core to Northwestern Mutual's culture – a quality that earned the company acclaim from one of the nation's premier news outlets for Black and African American business professionals. Black Enterprise has named Northwestern Mutual to its list of Best Companies for Diversity, recognizing the firm's ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and equitable workplace.
"We aim to celebrate and support diversity in all facets of our organization – from our talent across our campuses, to our business and supplier partners," said Amy Hanneman, Northwestern Mutual's vice president – diversity and inclusion. "We know that when we diversify, we attract better talent, enhance our capabilities, increase our relevance and grow our client base. We are honored that Black Enterprise acknowledges our relentless efforts to cultivate a workplace where everyone can be and do their best, and we remain committed to this work because it is in the best interests of our policyowners."
Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to providing an inspiring, inclusive work environment. The company has eight award-winning employee resource groups (ERGs), multi-year strategies focused on inclusion such as its Women's and Sustained Action for Racial Equity initiatives, and recently announced a $500 million investment in its headquarters campus to expand its best-in-class workplace. The plans further the goal of creating an unparalleled campus experience, fostering connection and collaboration among employees and retaining the next generation of talent.
The company has also been recognized with numerous workplace awards – including several that exemplify the company's desire to champion greater diversity, equity and inclusion – such as:
- Four consecutive perfect scores on the Disability Equality Index (2019-2022)
- Eight consecutive perfect scores on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (2015-2022)
- 2023 Forbes' America's Best Large Employers
- 2022 National Business Inclusion Consortium Top 50 Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion
- Military Friendly Award (2021-2022)
- Top 50 Company for Multicultural Women in Leadership (2021)
- Seramount's Best Companies for Dads (2021)
- Seven ERGs ranked in the Top 25 nationally by the Association of ERGs & Councils (2021)
- Diversity Best Practices Top 100 Companies for Diversity (2020)
To learn more about Northwestern Mutual's workplace accolades, please visit news.northwesternmutual.com/awards-and-recognition.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $558 billion of total assets being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, nearly $35 billion in revenues, and $2.2 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 111 on the 2023 FORTUNE 500.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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2023-07-03T14:45:12+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/07/03/northwestern-mutual-recognized-among-best-companies-diversity-by-black-enterprise-magazine/
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DALLAS (AP) — Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped heavy snow in California pushed through the Southern Plains and into the Deep South on Thursday, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights into and out of the Dallas-area.
Wind gusts of over 70 mph (112 kph) were reported in Texas as tornado watches were issued into Thursday night in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. National Weather Service teams planned to head out Friday to survey areas for likely tornado damage in the storm’s path, which stretched from southeast Oklahoma into Texas and neighboring Arkansas and Louisiana.
“If your phone’s alerted and you hear sirens, that is for wind speeds as strong as a weak tornado,” the weather service tweeted. “So treat it like one! Get inside, away from windows!”
The Dallas suburb of Richardson asked residents to stop using water after the storm knocked out power to pumping stations.
“Water is currently in city water storage facilities, but will run out if all customers do not immediately cease use of water, except for emergency needs only,” Richardson officials said in a statement.
North of Dallas, winds brought down trees, ripped the roof off a grocery store and overturned four 18-wheelers along U.S. Highway 75. Only minor injuries were reported, police said.
In Louisiana, a tornado touched down near Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
More than 310,000 utility customers in Texas had no electricity as of Thursday night, according to poweroutage.us. That was down from 346,000 early in the evening.
FlightAware.com reported Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field had tallied more than 400 cancellations total, either to or from the airports.
Several school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area canceled after-school activities and events because of the forecast.
Forecasters said the storm system would continue its eastward march Friday, bringing the threat of severe weather into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys. It was likely to produce snow across the eastern Great Lakes and New England later in the day.
Meteorologists say the same storm produced a “once-in-a-generation” snow in California and Oregon with up to 7 feet (2 meters) accumulating in spots.
The snowfall, however, is credited with helping reduce, and in some areas eliminate, drought conditions in California.
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2023-03-03T15:32:06+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-flights-into-out-of-texas-canceled-with-storms-approaching/
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DALLAS (AP) — A judge has ordered Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to take a paternity test as part of a legal dispute with a 26-year-old woman who claims the billionaire is her biological father.
A Texas judge issued the order for genetic testing Thursday in a paternity case brought by Alexandra Davis, who previously alleged in a separate lawsuit she was conceived from a relationship Jones had with her mother in the mid-1990s.
Attorneys for Jones did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday, but said in court filings that they intend to appeal the decision. One of Davis’ lawyers, Andrew Bergman, confirmed the decision, but did not immediately offer any other comment. In March, Davis sued Jones in Dallas County, asking a judge to void a legal agreement she said her mother, Cynthia Davis, reached with Jones two years after she was born. The 1998 settlement allegedly said that Jones would support them financially as long as they didn’t publicly say he was Alexandra’s father — something the married owner of the Cowboys denied.
Davis dropped that case in April, saying that she would instead seek to prove that Jones is her father. She filed the paternity case that month.
On Thursday, Associate Judge T. Jones Abendroth wrote that “after careful consideration” she would grant Davis’ motion to have Jones undergo genetic testing.
The 80-year-old Jones and his wife, Gene, were married in 1963. They have three children, and all have front office roles with the Cowboys. Jerry Jones is the team president and general manager.
Davis’ original lawsuit claimed that Jones “pursued” Cynthia Davis, who was also married at the time, after they met while she was working for American Airlines out of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Their settlement allegedly called for Jones to pay Cynthia Davis $375,000 and for Alexandra Davis to receive a “certain monthly, annual and special funding” from a trust until she was 21, as well as lump sum payments when she turned 24, 26 and 28.
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2022-12-24T12:58:52+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-judge-orders-paternity-test-for-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones/
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BEIJING, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced the development of a convolutional neural network-based image fusion algorithm system. The application of convolutional neural networks to image fusion has obvious advantages: it can improve the feature extraction and assignment aspects of image fusion and enhance the quality of fused images.
Image fusion is the processing and fusion of two or more images acquired by different sensors. Image fusion can achieve complementary information between images and maximize image quality to generate content-rich and more visually perceptive fused images and then complete the analysis and processing of information. CNN is a typical deep-learning model. It learns feature-representation mechanisms at different levels of abstraction from signal or image data. CNN extracts features of the input image by learning filters to obtain other feature maps at each level, and each unit or coefficient in the feature map is called a neuron. Different computational methods, convolution, activation function, and pooling, are generally used to connect the feature maps between adjacent levels.
The key advantage of WiMi's CNN-based image fusion algorithm is that it maximizes the extraction of useful information from the source image and fuses it into the resultant image to obtain a high-quality image.
The system first acquires the images to be fused and preprocesses them. Then the preprocessed images are input to the convolutional neural network for training. The system extracts its image fusion features and then uses the optimal thresholding method to segment the fusion features and fuse different regions of different images accordingly to get the final image fusion results.
A complete CNN is a multi-layer structure that includes an input layer, a pooling layer, a fully connected layer, and a convolutional layer. The convolutional layer is the most critical part, which contains multiple neural network nodes to extract the features for image fusion. The pooling layer can downscale the image fusion features, obtain a new image fusion feature mapping set, and then iterate continuously through the weights for training and learning. Before performing optimal image fusion, the system will segment the image into different regions. And the image to be fused is divided into different regions by the optimal segmentation threshold, and the different regions are fused to output the image fusion result.
This system's processed images have significantly higher clarity and brightness, improved image signal-to-noise ratio, and higher image quality, which can obtain better image visual effects. The system has obvious advantages over traditional image fusion technology.
CNN-based image fusion algorithm has become a fundamental image analysis and computer vision technology. With the continuous improvement of hardware level and related research, its application in various fields will continue to develop in depth. WiMi's algorithm has a wide range of application prospects in the target recognition, intelligent robotics, medical image processing, industrial Internet, etc.
About WIMI Hologram Cloud
WIMI Hologram Cloud, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIMI) is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider that focuses on professional areas including holographic AR automotive HUD software, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic equipment, holographic semiconductor, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation and others. Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies.
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Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and the current report on Form 6-K and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable laws.
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2023-03-27T13:00:49+00:00
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uppermichiganssource.com
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2023/03/27/wimi-hologram-cloud-develops-cnn-based-image-fusion-algorithm-system-promote-innovation/
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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BATTLE IN THE BRONX
American League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros in the opener of a highly anticipated four-game series.
New York (51-18) boasts the best record in the majors, and Houston (43-25) is second to the Yankees in the AL standings. Both clubs already hold double-digit division leads, so this matchup could certainly serve as another playoff preview come October.
Still seething over ALCS losses to Houston in 2017 and 2019, Yankees fans are sure to boo and jeer the Astros again for their 2017-18 cheating scandal.
Judge leads the big leagues with 27 home runs after hitting a pair in Wednesday night’s comeback victory at Tampa Bay. Álvarez is tied for second with 21 after launching three in a two-game sweep of the New York Mets at home.
Álvarez has nine homers in his last 20 games.
“Whenever a player goes to New York and plays there, it’s just really exciting with the history of that team and the ballpark,” he said through a translator. “We know they’re a really good team so we’re just going to compete and try to win.”
Framber Valdez (7-3, 2.78 ERA) starts for Houston against Jameson Taillon (8-1, 2.70).
WELCOME BACK
Joe Musgrove (8-0, 1.59 ERA) comes off the COVID-19 injured list to start for the San Diego Padres against Bryce Harper and the visiting Phillies. Musgrove went on the IL last Friday after he tested positive.
Ranger Suarez (5-4, 4.43) pitches for Philadelphia in the opener of a four-game series.
Kyle Schwarber has reached base in 26 consecutive games for the Phillies. But they’ve lost three in a row after winning 14 of their first 16 under interim manager Rob Thomson, who took over when Joe Girardi was fired. Harper returned to the lineup Wednesday at Texas after missing three games with an infected blister on his left index finger.
San Diego swept a three-game series from Arizona without All-Star slugger Manny Machado, who sprained his left ankle last weekend. The team doesn’t think Machado will need to go on the injured list.
Padres manager Bob Melvin returned to the dugout Wednesday after missing 11 games while in COVID-19 protocols.
ON GUARD
José Ramírez and the red-hot Cleveland Guardians go for a three-game sweep at Minnesota that would give them a two-game lead in the AL Central over the Twins.
The young Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning Wednesday night to stun Minnesota 11-10. Cleveland has won seven straight series and is 17-4 since May 30.
“I feel we’re a special team,” shortstop Amed Rosario said through a translator.
Zach Plesac (2-4, 4.41 ERA) pitches for the Guardians against Devin Smeltzer (3-1, 3.52). The teams also meet five times in four days next week in Cleveland.
‘PEN IS MIGHTY
Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals have a one-game lead in the NL Central over the Brewers heading into the finale of their four-game series in Milwaukee.
Over the last two games, St. Louis relievers have permitted just one hit and three walks while pitching 10 1/3 scoreless innings.
“There’s some incredible arms down there,” Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright said. “We like our spot when we get to them.”
Dakota Hudson (5-3, 3.31 ERA) faces 29-year-old Milwaukee rookie Jason Alexander (1-0, 2.42).
THE NEXT GENERATION
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw (4-1, 2.08 ERA) starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Reds rookie Hunter Greene (3-7, 5.26), who threw 39 pitches at more than 100 mph when he faced his hometown team in April.
Freddie Freeman has seven RBIs in the first two games of the series at last-place Cincinnati, which has dropped six straight overall and eight in a row over two seasons to the Dodgers at Great American Ball Park.
WOBBLING WHITE SOX
After watching three players exit early, the White Sox are a bit banged up going into their series opener at home against Baltimore.
Chicago outfielder Luis Robert extended his hitting streak to 13 games Wednesday in a 9-5 loss to Toronto. But he slowly ran to first and stayed there when his hit skipped past left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and eventually left the game in the eighth.
“When he doesn’t go (after) balls to the wall, he doesn’t go to second, you know he’s feeling some ouchies there,” Chicago manager Tony La Russa said.
White Sox infielder Danny Mendick left because of discomfort in his right knee after colliding with outfielder Adam Haseley on a foul pop. Right fielder Adam Engel exited because of right hamstring soreness.
Star shortstop Tim Anderson, who returned Monday after missing 18 games because of a right groin strain, didn’t play under doctor’s orders, La Russa said. And first baseman Jose Abreu was relegated to designated hitter duties because of a hip issue.
AVAILABLE
Veteran outfielder Lorenzo Cain has cleared waivers and become a free agent — at 36, it’s uncertain whether he hopes to play again.
Cain was batting .179 with one homer and nine RBIs in 43 games when he was released by the Brewers. He’s in the last season of a five-year, $80 million contract.
The two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner was designated for assignment Saturday. That was the day he reached 10 years of major league service, enabling him to be fully vested in the players’ pension fund.
“It just got to a point where it’s probably time,” Cain said after Milwaukee made the roster move. “I haven’t been performing like I would’ve liked, but the situation is what it is. I’ve had a great career. I can’t really be upset about anything, but, yeah, it’s time.”
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2022-06-24T05:38:33+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/leading-off-astros-vs-yanks-musgrove-returns-to-face-phils/
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch finally his hit breaking point Friday in Memphis.
The Timberwolves were on defense and trailing the Grizzlies by 11 points with five minutes to play. D’Angelo Russell was defending Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama, a general non-factor on offense, who was standing in the corner. Russell was sagging far off Aldama, potentially thinking he would be in better help position.
But as the possession ensued, Russell entirely lost sight of his man. Aldama cut behind him and was hit for an easy alley-oop to grow Memphis’ lead to 13. Finch, who watched Aldama’s cut take place right in front of him, threw his arms to the sky and immediately pointed to Jordan McLaughlin to enter the game for the first time in the second half.
Watch this play…
And then watch what Chris Finch does… pic.twitter.com/hccAnKn1R1
— Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) November 12, 2022
“Just was looking for defense, somebody who could get into the paint, just trying things at this point in time,” Finch said after the game.
The defense is the major sticking point. Memphis was obviously targeting Russell at various points in Friday’s game. When Russell was guarding sharpshooter Desmond Bane, the Grizzlies ran Bane off a number of screens that inevitably led to open looks. Russell was eventually moved onto Dillon Brooks, and Brooks subsequently waltzed to the rim for a layup.
Minnesota has a number of issues at the moment that extend far beyond Russell’s play, but the point guard is certainly a part of the problem. Through 13 games, Russell is shooting 37.7 percent from the field and 30 percent from deep. Those struggles make it hard to justify playing time for the guard, given his defensive deficiencies and the fact Russell is currently 18th worst in the NBA in turnover percentage (18.4 percent).
Russell also was the guy who failed to realize which player he was checking in for Wednesday against Phoenix, leading to Minnesota playing a possession 5 on 4, with the Suns burying a three-pointer as Russell remained at the scorer’s table.
This is an all-timer! Russell not realizing he's supposed to be on the court, Suns play a possession 5-on-4, make a 3-pointer. #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/3hrT51FGKO
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 10, 2022
Throughout the rough stretch, Finch has continued to say Russell needs to maintain confidence in his game. Russell himself has said he’s in a shooting “slump.” That can be used to write off the first 13 games of this season, but it becomes more difficult to stomach when considering Russell’s poor play over the final two months of last season.
There was a reason Russell was benched at the end of Game 6 of last year’s first-round playoff series loss to Memphis.
Evidence is mounting that perhaps a change needs to be made. Kyle Anderson played a fair amount of point guard Friday. Finch said he hasn’t mapped out the number of minutes he would like to have Anderson running the offense but added it’s “something we’ve been trying and wanting to do more of.”
“Thought he looked pretty good out there,” Finch said of Anderson.
And then there’s McLaughlin, who has been effective for Minnesota, yet played just eight minutes Friday.
Finch said Thursday he wasn’t yet looking at a change to Minnesota’s starting lineup. It’s likely the coach didn’t want to push any buttons too early in the season. But Minnesota has now lost six of its last seven games, so change could be warranted, regardless of how it would look in terms of optics or how feelings would be affected.
Last season, it was a starting lineup swap — moving Patrick Beverley into the first five — that played a role in sparking the Timberwolves into the playoffs.
And if a change is to be made, Finch may have tipped his hand as to what it will be.
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2022-11-12T20:29:49+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/11/12/timberwolves-have-a-decision-to-make-with-dangelo-russell/
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Transportation Commission awards $32.2M for construction projects
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded almost $32.2 million for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects, WYDOT announced Thursday. These latest actions took place at the commission’s May 12 business meeting.
These projects are mostly funded with federal money, according to the state agency. The only exception, for work that is only being paid for by this state, is Cowley-based S&L Industrial. It had bid $175,533, for a job that WYDOT said “involves signing and other work in various locations within Campbell and Sheridan counties.”
Among the latest batches of construction work that the state disclosed this past week, the largest recipient in terms of dollars is Rock Springs headquartered Kilgore Cos. It has been awarded an almost $7.2 million bid for paving, grading and other work on some 7.7 miles of U.S. Highway 189 in Lincoln County.
The next biggest award involves the commission awarding a $5.8 million bid to McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. The company, from Worland, will do work involving paving, milling and chip seal and other work on almost 13 miles of U.S. 287/26 in Fremont County.
McGarvin-Moberly also could get another $4.5 million. The commission has approved the company’s bid for paving, guardrail work, milling and grading on approximately 5.7 miles of U.S. 16 in Johnson County.
Based here in Cheyenne, Simon Contractors was awarded almost $3.5 million, per WYDOT’s announcement. Its project includes paving, milling, sidewalk work and curb and gutter construction in Laramie County.
Typically, most construction businesses getting the state commission’s roadwork awards are headquartered in Wyoming. For the month of May, the only out-of-state bidder to win was Northern Improvement Co., which is headquartered in North Dakota. It had two bids OK’d.
One $6.96 million bid is for a project with milling, paving, grading and chip seal on almost 17 miles of U.S. 18/20 in Converse County. And a $4.1 million winning bid is for a project involving paving, chip seal and grading on 6.5 miles of U.S. 86 and 16 in Niobrara and Weston counties.
This most recent meeting had an average of some two-and-a-half bids per project, WYDOT noted. That is in keeping with the average for this fiscal year, according to the agency. As always, projects are given to the lowest bidders.
Wyoming retail a source of strength, according to state officials
Although the recovery of the state’s economy from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is not quite as far along as is Cheyenne’s economic comeback, there are some sources of strength in Wyoming. This is according to figures released Thursday by the Economic Analysis Division of the state’s Department of Administration and Information.
The amount of money generated by the state’s 4% sales and use tax is one way to gauge the strength of the state’s economy.
This past March, the amount of this tax “from lodging was $2.6 million in March 2022, 32.0% more than March 2021,” said Thursday’s government report. “This is the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year increases in collections, a bright sign that the tourism sector has mostly recovered from the pandemic.”
Tourism and related activities are the state’s second-biggest industry, behind only the energy sector. Energy and mining have recovered somewhat, as well, although their total employment figures are below what they were prior to COVID-19.
For more information on the Economic Analysis Division’s latest statistics, see page A1 of Sunday’s Wyoming Tribune Eagle newspaper.
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After its most recent executive director left the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra to take another job, the Casper organization has named Rebecca Hebert as its interim executive director, outgoing Executive Director Rachel Bailey told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle last week. She noted that Hebert is the program and event manager. Bailey has been appointed as the first-ever executive director of another nonprofit organization based in Casper, Food Bank of Wyoming, that organization separately told the WTE.
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The federal government has confirmed that the head of a disinformation board, which has drawn concern from Wyoming politicians and other stakeholders, has resigned. Nina Jankowicz had previously been appointed as the executive director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board. Her comments had drawn concern that she could seek to essentially censor some content. “With the board’s work paused and its future uncertain ... I have decided to leave DHS to return to my work in the public sphere,” Jankowicz wrote in a statement given to the WTE Thursday by a DHS spokesperson. “It is deeply disappointing that mischaracterizations of the board became a distraction from the department’s vital work, and indeed, along with recent events globally and nationally, embodies why it is necessary. I maintain my commitment to building awareness of disinformation’s threats and trust the department will do the same.”
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2022-05-22T11:45:37+00:00
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Attributes 1,521% Revenue Growth to the rapid adaption of real-time payments and payouts coupled with TabaPay's sophisticated payment platform that reduces payment complexity and simplifies liquidity management
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TabaPay today announced it ranked 104th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year. TabaPay grew by 1,521% during this period.
TabaPay's Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Rodney Robinson, credits the shift from slow to instant payments that created new business models, a sophisticated payment platform, and exceptional customer service with the company's 1,521% revenue growth. He said, "TabaPay's growth is due to the success of our clients coupled with an exceptional team who deliver products our clients need and superior customer service. We process over 1MM transactions/day and we hope to make a difference every day to the success of our clients."
"As the past year has shown us, innovation in important areas such as life sciences is critical to addressing infectious disease and other global health issues," said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. "In addition, technology must keep pace with ever-changing consumer and corporate demands for faster, safer and more efficient solutions to new societal challenges. Each year I am in awe of the immense talent the Technology Fast 500 rankings reveal, confirming the winners' relentless pursuit of creativity and their ability to solve real-world problems that benefit us all."
"This year's Technology Fast 500 list is a true reflection of some of today's most determined and inspiring pioneers who have prospered by anticipating what's next, understanding what's needed to succeed and driving creativity forward," said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte's audit and assurance practice. "Representing all facets of technology, the winners have shown they not only have the vision but can also expertly manage their companies through rapid growth. We congratulate each winner on their impressive achievements."
Overall, 2022 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 241% to 125,138% from 2018 to 2021, with median growth of 611%.
Now in its 28th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
TabaPay, the leading instant money movement platform, enables secure, reliable, and lower-cost instant payments for Fintech innovators. We offer direct access to 15 banking partners, 14 networks, multiple geographies, innovative products, and features in one unified API. TabaPay is trusted by >2,000 Fintechs and Financial Institutions and is ranked a top merchant acquirer in the US, processing over a million transactions a day. For more information, visit www.tabapay.com
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GOP’s Boebert wanted to impeach Biden, but House Speaker McCarthy had other plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprise effort by hard-right House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden has been sidelined for now, but the ability of GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert to force the issue to a House vote demonstrates the ever-escalating challenge Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces in controlling his Republican majority.
The impeachment resolution, which charges Biden with “high crimes and misdemeanors” over his handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, angered GOP colleagues who were caught off guard by the unscripted move. Even though it was not expected to pass Thursday, the vote would have been politically tough for GOP lawmakers and a potentially embarrassing spectacle for McCarthy, splitting his party.
Instead, McCarthy negotiated a deal with Boebert, the Colorado Republican, to send the Biden impeachment resolution for review to the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, fending off a vote for some time.
“I think it’s best for everybody,” McCarthy told reporters late Wednesday.
But in a sign of the right flank’s determination to push ahead, Boebert said that if the committees slow-roll action, she’ll bring her resolution back to the floor “every day for the rest of my time here in Congress,” forcing a House vote on Biden’s impeachment.
The tense, 24-hour episode underscores the hold the House conservative flank exerts over McCarthy, forcing the speaker to accommodate hard-right priorities if he wants to stay in power. And it shows the power of a single lawmaker to use the rules of the House to force a snap vote on such weighty measures as a presidential impeachment.
It’s the same method another hard-right conservative, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., used Wednesday to force a separate vote to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff over his investigations into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
“There’s going to be no end to this,” Schiff told The Associated Press and others at the Capitol.
“Kevin McCarthy has no control over his conference,” Schiff said. “The race to the extreme is now running the House of Representatives and of course it’s doing terrible damage to the institution.”
Conservatives are lining up other such votes — to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, to censure Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, who was the chairman of the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — as they rush ahead with their agenda.
It’s all part of the right flank’s broader effort to steer control of the House away from the traditional centers of power, including the speaker’s office.
“This is what we were talking about,” said Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, a leader in the conservative efforts to block McCarthy’s rise to speaker as they brokered greater say in the House process.
Behind closed doors Wednesday, McCarthy encouraged lawmakers to consider the traditional process for bringing such consequential legislation forward. He noted that House committees are probing Biden and his family, and McCarthy signaled that Boebert’s sudden move to file the impeachment measure was not part of that process.
The morning meeting was the most “somber” yet, said one Republican lawmaker, who was granted anonymity to discuss the closed-door session.
“It’s a tough vote,” said Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, who said he was sure he would be hearing from voters back home who want to impeach Biden.
“I can’t vote for the impeachment at this point because there’s been no investigation,” he said. “Everybody has to be given due process.”
Rank-and-file Republicans were angry at being forced into the position of having to vote on a resolution to impeach Biden even though they had not gone through the traditional process of an impeachment inquiry. They resented a single lawmaker jumping the queue of priorities.
In one fiery exchange overheard on the House floor, hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene laid into Boebert for taking the Biden impeachment on her own. Greene has her own articles of impeachment against the president.
Greene confirmed the exchange later and said of Boebert, “She has a great skill and talent for making most people here not like her.”
Boebert declined to comment about the conversation, only saying it’s “not middle school.”
“I wish the anger that’s been directed towards Ms. Boebert was directed towards the president and his policies,” said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., a member of the Freedom Caucus.
Hoping to quell the uprising, McCarthy’s team worked furiously behind the scenes to engineer the possible solution. McCarthy met privately with Boebert. Then he met with Republicans on the House Rules Committee, which called a hasty session to set a procedural action in motion.
The full House is expected to vote Thursday on the agreement to send Boebert’s Biden impeachment resolution to the Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
Gaetz noted that when Democrats had control of the House they went through failed Trump impeachment efforts by renegade lawmakers before the majority backed the effort and the former president ultimately was impeached.
“That did help the Democrats build momentum, so maybe this is our version of that,” said Gaetz.
Trump was impeached twice — on corruption and obstruction charges over withholding military aid to Ukraine while seeking political dirt on Biden, and later on charges of inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol trying to overturn Biden’s election. Both times, Trump was acquitted by the Senate.
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Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri and Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
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2023-06-22T09:53:27+00:00
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(KTLA) — SpaghettiOs newest flavor caters to childhood nostalgia with a grown-up twist.
The Campbell Soup Company on Tuesday announced its collaboration with Frank’s Red Hot on its newest flavor, SpaghettiOs Spicy Original, made with Frank’s Red Hot.
The unique flavor features O-shaped pasta in tomato and cheese sauce with a mild-medium heat level.
The new flavor was made with millennials in mind to satisfy their cravings for spicy foods with a meal that represents their childhood. The generational group also makes up one-third of SpaghettiOs total annual sales, according to a news release.
“SpaghettiOs and Frank’s RedHot each have an undeniable fandom,” Mieka Burns, vice president of meals and sauces at the Campbell Soup Company, said in a statement. “Through this collaboration, we’re excited to put a hot, more mature twist on a classic offering that our adult consumers grew up enjoying.”
The new product will be sold for $1.59 at retailers nationwide.
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2023-04-05T13:10:15+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/spaghettios-releases-new-flavor-aimed-at-millennials/
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Thursday night, the Springfield community celebrating Black History tonight with a special annual lecture series.
The Spring of Hope Church of God in Christ tonight kicked off its 13th Annual Lift Every Voice lecture series in celebration of Black history. The cultural event highlights talent from across the region, honors community advocates, and features renowned speakers in our area.
Bishop Talbert W. Swan I, who passed away this week was also awarded posthumously for his work and legacy. The lecture series will continue on February 23rd at 6 p.m.
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2023-02-17T05:00:47+00:00
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wwlp.com
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Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday.
The capsule leak in December was blamed on a micrometeorite that punctured an external radiator, draining it of coolant. The same thing appeared to happen again earlier this month, this time on a docked Russian cargo ship. Camera views showed a small hole in each spacecraft.
The Russian Space Agency delayed the launch of the replacement Soyuz, looking for any manufacturing defects. No issues were found, and the agency proceeded with Friday’s predawn launch from Kazakhstan of the capsule with bundles of supplies strapped into the three seats.
Given the urgent need for this capsule, two top NASA officials traveled from the U.S. to observe the launch in person. To everyone’s relief, the capsule safely reached orbit nine minutes after liftoff — “a perfect ride to orbit,” NASA Mission Control’s Rob Navias reported from Houston.
Officials had determined it was too risky to bring NASA’s Frank Rubio and Russia’s Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin back in their damaged Soyuz next month as originally planned. With no coolant, the cabin temperature would spike during the trip back to Earth, potentially damaging computers and other equipment, and exposing the suited-up crew to excessive heat.
Until the new Soyuz pulls up, emergency plans call for Rubio to switch to a SpaceX crew capsule that’s docked at the space station. Prokopyev and Petelin remain assigned to their damaged Soyuz in the unlikely need for a fast getaway. Having one less person on board would keep the temperature down to a hopefully manageable level, Russian engineers concluded.
The damaged Soyuz will return to Earth with no one aboard by the end of March, so engineers can examine it.
The three men launched in this Soyuz last September on what should have been a six-month mission. They’ll now stay in space for a full year, until a new capsule is ready for their crew replacements for liftoff in September. It was their Soyuz that just launched with no one on board.
The damaged supply ship was filled with trash and cut loose over the weekend, burning up in the atmosphere as originally planned.
“The Russians are continuing to take a really close look” at both spacecraft leaks, NASA’s deputy space station program manager Dana Weigel told reporters earlier this week. “They’re looking at everything … to try to understand that.”
NASA has a fresh crew of four launching atop a SpaceX rocket early Monday morning from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX’s William Gerstenmaier said the four astronauts returning to Earth in a few weeks already have inspected the Dragon capsule that will carry them home and “it all checked out fine.”
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2023-02-24T20:31:21+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/technology/ap-technology/ap-russia-launches-rescue-ship-to-space-station-after-leaks/
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis, the leading Video Discovery platform for publishers and founders of Sellers.guide, announced a new partnership agreement with Internet Brands, a fully integrated online media and software services organization.
After a long working relationship, this exclusive agreement brings Primis Video Discovery technology to more than 200 Internet Brands domains, expanding the scope of the two companies' pre-existing partnership. Internet Brands wanted to ensure that their hundreds of highly trafficked consumer websites were covered by a platform that provides their users with the best video experience, with contextually matched content capabilities. Primis' unique discovery technology and 'Primis Next' feature is built to actively grow video content views, generating more pre-roll for publishers.
Judson Penumaka, General Manager, Revenue Operations & Business Development at Internet Brands, explained the company's decision to select Primis. "Our goal is to ensure our users receive a consistent, high-quality video experience," said Penumaka.
"Our expanded partnership will now feature the Primis video player across our broad portfolio of consumer websites. We have seen video revenue and audience engagement increase significantly through this partnership, and we look forward to additional promising results for both our website users and for our advertising partners."
"Internet Brands is one of our top publishers and we are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with them," said Yoad Shloosh, Director, Publisher Success at Primis. "We have been producing unique, monetized video content solutions for Internet Brands over the last five years and are excited about the opportunity to have our player on over 200 of their domains, helping in actively grow their video views", said Shloosh.
About Internet Brands:
Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key verticals such as auto, travel, and home.
Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. Internet Brands' powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. For more information, please visit www.internetbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About Primis:
Primis is the leader in Video Discovery. Our video ad monetization platform increases publishers' revenue by helping users discover high-quality video content. The company's video discovery technology is used by 100s of digital publishers, empowering over 450M uniques with an engagement-based video experience.
In May 2021, we launched Sellers.guide, a free resource to shed light on the ad tech supply chain by comparing ads.txt files with sellers.json.
Primis is owned by Universal McCann and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG).
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2022-12-06T13:52:34+00:00
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Meredith Bills and her friend, Joni Hall, found it hard to believe that they had to use the same old signs again on Saturday to help a crowd call for gun safety laws in response to yet another wave of mass shootings.
Bills and Hall were marching buddies at the March For Our Lives rally in 2018, which was organized after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This time, Bills and Hall were using their old signs they made for the rally created in response to the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
“We’re doing ‘Never again,’ again,” Bills said. “We’re heartbroken humans, is what we are, and we’re sick of acting like there’s nothing we can do.”
About 100 people gathered under shade trees in Gillham Park on a day where temperatures reached into the 90s. They held signs reading, “Enough is enough,” or “Protect kids not guns.” Saturday’s March For Our Lives rally in Kansas City was one of hundreds nationwide, the largest held in Washington D.C.
Hall, a Missouri resident, said she was ashamed by the state’s gun laws.
“We’re protecting the guns, not the people,” said Hall. “I want strict background checks, and waiting periods, and there is no reason why a citizen should own a semi-automatic weapon, period. No reason.”
Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the nation. In a 2021 gun law scorecard, the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, ranked Missouri 47th in the country for the strength of its gun laws. Last summer, Gov. Mike Parson signed the Second Amendment Protection Act, or SAPA, into law. The measure bars police from enforcing federal gun laws and allows private citizens to sue local or state officials for up to $50,000 if they believe their Second Amendment rights have been violated.
In February of this year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Missouri, saying SAPA is unconstitutional and causing ‘significant harm’ to law enforcement and public safety. In a separate lawsuit filed in Cole County, Jackson County, St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis, officials are trying to block the law. In August 2021, Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green declined to block the law, so challengers appealed to the Missouri Supreme Court. In April, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that St. Louis and Jackson County can argue whether or not SAPA is legal, but they have to do so in front of a Cole County judge first.
Amy Axtell, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action, said she is concerned that if SAPA is not struck down, Missouri citizens, especially domestic violence survivors, are in danger.
“What SAPA does is basically allows domestic abusers to keep their weapons,” Axtell said, adding that the law that covers guns and domestic violence is a federal statute.
“If federal law can't be enforced, then we are supposed to go to state law and Missouri doesn't have that state law,” she said.
Axtell joined others Saturday in calling for a ban on assault weapons, universal background checks, and red flag laws in Missouri.
“We need so much here in Missouri. It would help if we just had some common sense gun laws, some really basic stuff,” she said. “If we had a law for safe storage, it would help decrease suicide. It would help keep guns out of the hands of curious children.”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas criticized lax gun laws in Missouri and Kansas and told people to call U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas to demand they do something. Lucas said gun laws in Missouri have regressed since the early 2000s.
“What they [Missouri lawmakers] have done instead is to say, not only will we have no permitting, no requirements, no rules, not only will we tie the hands of our police officers behind their backs, but more than anything, I feel like in Missouri these days, if you cross the state line, they say, ‘Welcome. Here's an AR-15. Good luck.’”
“The reason we have so many gun homicides in our city, gun shootings in our city and gun massacres in our country is because it's too easy to get too many guns in our country,” Lucas said.
Correction: The city where a mass shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 was incorrect in an earlier version of this story. It's Parkland, Florida.
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2022-06-13T17:01:58+00:00
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Saint Mary’s College announced Monday that it has parted ways with Paul Thomas, the winningest women’s basketball coach in the program’s 45-year history.
Associate head coach Allyson Fasnacht will serve as the women’s basketball team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the season, the school said.
Thomas, 60, had been on paid administrative leave since late December following an internal investigation by Saint Mary’s that resulted in “a separation between the two parties,” per a school news release.
No other details as to why Saint Mary’s severed ties with Thomas were offered.
Thomas came to Saint Mary’s from Cal Poly Pomona, where he won Division II national championships in 2001 and 2002. In his first 16 seasons as the Gaels women’s basketball team, Thomas had a 293-213 record that included eight 20-win seasons and a 160-94 mark in West Coast Conference play.
Thomas earned his 300th career win at Saint Mary’s on Dec. 17 when the Gaels beat Pacific in overtime. It was the last game Thomas coached at SMC.
Saint Mary’s said a national search for a head coach will be conducted immediately following the season. The Gaels have lost four straight games and entered this week with a 10-12 record. This weekend, they play at Pepperdine on Thursday and Loyola Marymount on Saturday.
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2023-01-30T23:42:12+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/01/30/saint-marys-severs-ties-with-womens-basketball-coach-after-investigation/
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WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
150 PM PDT Sun Aug 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Riverside County
through 230 PM PDT...
At 150 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles south of Twentynine Palms. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Riverside County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3386 11606 3395 11616 3403 11605 3393 11595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 339DEG 1KT 3393 11605
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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2022-08-14T22:20:29+00:00
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Conor McGregor sent Miami Heat mascot to hospital with punch: report
What was supposed to be a fun bit turned into a serious situation for the man who plays the role of Burnie, the Miami Heat's mascot.
The man was reportedly hospitalized and placed on pain medication after taking a punch from UFC star Conor McGregor.
The 34-year-old southpaw was courtside for the game.
At halftime, he announced that his TIDL Sport body spray is now an official sponsor of the team.
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Following the announcement, the mascot appeared on the court sporting gold boxing gloves.
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McGregor threw a vicious left hook that sent the mascot to the floor and then punched him while he was down.
Burnie was then dragged off the court by members of the Heat in-game entertainment crew.
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Little did McGregor know he actually did some damage, according to The Athletic.
The man has since been released from a hospital.
McGregor was booed by the Miami crowd before the punch even happened, so this will do him no favors if he's in South Beach any time soon.
McGregor is slated to make a return to the Octagon to face Michael Chandler later this year. McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier.
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The Heat lost Game 4, 108-95, and trail the NBA Finals three games to one against the Denver Nuggets.
Read more of this story from FOX News.
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2023-06-11T02:48:20+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/sports/conor-mcgregor-sent-miami-heat-mascot-to-hospital-with-punch-report
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ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise today announced the upcoming January 2023 opening of Crunch Alameda, a $5 million, 16,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Alameda is located in a newly renovated space at 2247 S Shore Center, previously occupied by a Woman's Only facility.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Alameda will offer top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, circuit training, a functional training zone with multiple indoor turf areas, a dedicated group fitness studio, a dedicated ride studio, boxing, Kids Crunch, HydroMassage® beds, and high-end tanning. Members looking for assistance reaching their goals will have access to our staff of highly experienced Personal Trainers.
Crunch Fitness Alameda is owned by Bay Area Crunchers and owns locations throughout the Bay Area. "We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Alameda," said Operating Manager, Brian Calegari. "Crunch is a gym for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete!"
Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week, including BodyWeb with TRX®, Zumba®, Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone™, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program.
Prospective members can now visit https://www.crunch.com/locations/alameda or call (510) 800-4001 to reserve memberships at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month.
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves two million members with over 400 gyms worldwide in 34 states and the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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2022-11-02T18:27:43+00:00
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/02/crunch-franchise-announces-newest-location-alameda-california/
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will need surgery for a fractured bone in his throwing hand sustained in the season opener and will miss multiple weeks.
The quarterback got hurt in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. Prescott’s right hand made contact with rushing linebacker Shaquil Barrett when throwing a pass.
Prescott said he initially thought he had just jammed a finger, like he has many times before, but realized on the next play that he couldn’t grip the football.
After initially being checked on the sideline, he jogged to the locker room and had X-rays. Backup Cooper Rush finished the game.
“I’ve hit my hand on helmets or bodies a lot in my career and never had anything, maybe a jammed finger and actually thought that is what it was,” Prescott said. “Told the trainers the same thing, I can’t grip (the ball), I feel like if you yank it, I’ll be OK. Came in and got X-rays, and things are different.”
Prescott said he will see a doctor Monday and have surgery after that. He said he was told after the X-rays that the injury “was much cleaner than it could have been.”
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the injury is above his thumb, and behind the joint, and he pointed to an area between his own thumb and wrist.
Prescott’s 2020 season ended in the fifth week because of a gruesome ankle injury. He returned last season to throw for 4,449 yards and 37 touchdowns as the Cowboys won the NFC East before losing their first-round playoff game to San Francisco at home.
The 29-year-old Prescott said he got into the best shape of his life going into this season, his seventh in the NFL.
When there appeared to be a setback in practice last week, Prescott blamed a change in cleats for soreness in his surgically repaired ankle.
Prescott and the Cowboys are dealing with a bigger issue now, after losing the season opener without scoring a touchdown.
“To be very candid with you, all of that takes a backseat to the fact that as we go forward here for the next few weeks, we’ll be going forward without Dak,” Jones said. “That’s foremost on my mind.”
Jones reiterated that while Prescott will be out “several games,” he would not be out for the season.
Asked to characterize his emotions, Prescott said while disappointing and unfortunate, injuries are not necessarily anything he can control.
“Obviously going to miss some time and not be there for my team, and that’s what hurts more than more than anything especially after the start that we just put out there,” Prescott said. “Wanted to be able to respond and not necessarily having that opportunity for several weeks, yeah, it’s unfortunate. But I’ll do what I’ve always done any time adversity comes, take it on headfirst and I’ll give my best and I’m sure I’ll come out of this thing better.”
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2022-09-13T00:41:01+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national-sports/ap-cowboys-qb-prescott-to-miss-multiple-weeks-with-hand-injury/
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The Doctor is back in — on the football field.
Veteran guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif signed with the Jets’ practice squad Friday, giving New York some depth on a unit hit hard by injuries this season.
Duvernay-Tardif stepped away from football after spending the last two months of last season with the Jets so he could begin working on his medical residency program at a Montreal-area hospital.
“It’s phenomenal,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said of Duvernay-Tardif balancing both football and his medical education.
The 31-year-old offensive lineman opted out of the 2020 season while with Kansas City to work on the front lines of the pandemic as an orderly at a long-term care facility in Montreal. Midway through last season, Duvernay-Tardif chose to return to football and was traded from Kansas City to New York in November 2021.
Duvernay-Tardif played in eight games with the Jets, including seven starts at right guard. Despite playing well in his comeback, he put his NFL career on hold again during the offseason to focus on his medical career and become a physician. Duvernay-Tardif, an unrestricted free agent, told The Canadian Press in June he wasn’t retiring from football and would reassess his interest in the game in the fall.
“I’m going to prioritize medicine … and we’ll see in September if there’s a fit,” Duvernay-Tardif told CP. “After eight years in the NFL, and I don’t want to sound pretentious by saying this, but I think I’ve earned the right to do what’s best for me and not just for football and kind of bet on myself a little bit.”
He now will put aside his residency and rejoin the Jets, who worked him out at their facility Wednesday before signing him. Duvernay-Tardif is a welcome addition to an offensive line that needs some healthy bodies as backups.
Tackle Mekhi Becton and guard/tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker are both out for the season with injuries. Tackles George Fant and Max Mitchell are currently on injured reserve, and starting left tackle Duane Brown is playing through a shoulder injury after missing the first four games of the season.
“He looks good,” Saleh said. “To add a veteran presence, someone who knows our system, someone who has played and started NFL games in this division, knows what it’s like, knows our language, to be able to add that is definitely a plus.”
The Jets released offensive lineman Myron Cunningham from the practice squad to make room for Duvernay-Tardif.
NOTES: WR Corey Davis (knee) was ruled out for a third straight game, but the Jets are optimistic he will return next week. … DT Sheldon Rankins is also out, as expected, with an elbow injury. … RG Nate Herbig was listed as questionable with an injured shin, but Saleh said he’ll play. … TE Kenny Yeboah didn’t practice Friday after injuring a calf, and was listed as doubtful for the game. … Saleh wore a University of Virginia shirt during his news conference before practice in honor of the three Cavaliers football players shot and killed Sunday night. “Just an absolute tragedy,” Saleh said. “Hopefully, one day, we get all this nonsense fixed.”
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2022-11-18T23:38:35+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-duvernay-tardif-back-with-jets-after-working-on-residency/
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(Our Auto Expert) — According to current car sales figures, base, mid-size SUV sales in the U.S. outperformed the overall passenger car market last year, and all trends continue to suggest it will this year as well.
So what makes mid-size SUVs so popular? Here are some of the top reasons Americans are buying them.
Let’s face it. Mid-size SUVs aren’t exactly exciting. They’re designed for hauling passengers comfortably, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring, and automakers have figured that out. Consumers want more than just a stock SUV. They want great styling, bigger aggressive wheels, and better overall performance. Vehicles like the 2023 Hyundai Tucson XRT represent why this category continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments.
The Tucson XRT is all about incredible design. The front and rear bumpers match the rest of the vehicle’s color, 19-inch blacked-out wheels stick out, and the interior is ultimately designed to match the rest of the car. Consumers especially love the price of $34,790.
Special trim packages aren’t new to midsize SUVs, but vehicles like the 2023 Chevy Traverse High Country take the standard to a new level.
The high-country package is outfitted with 20-inch wheels, a dual-pane moonroof, and the trailering package. Interior cargo space is among the top requests by consumers, and the traverse sports 100 cubic feet of space. The traverse with the high-country package sits at $52,000
What if you want to take the lesser road traveled? You’re going to need more ground clearance. Nissan has its pathfinder, but when you go with the rock creek package, you now get 9 inches of ground clearance.
It’s purpose-built for more off-roading with all-terrain tires, and the suspension is designed to take on obstacles. The best part is you don’t have to be a serious off-roader to enjoy it. Pathfinder rock creek starts at $42,820.
Safety is also top of mind for consumers, especially those with a family. All three of these mid-size SUVs have great safety packages that give you peace of mind when on or off the road. Features like front pedestrian detection and avoidance, lane keep assist, and rear pedestrian detection comes standard.
Midsize SUVs represent one of the most significant growing segments in the market. They are easier to drive than full-size SUVs and trucks, packed with safety and tech, and are incredibly affordable.
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2023-01-13T22:23:30+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/reviews/br/automotive-br/what-makes-midsize-suvs-so-popular/
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayrollOrg will host the sixth annual Global Payroll Week, 1 – 5 May. Global Payroll Week recognizes payroll professionals for their dedication to paying employees around the world accurately and on-time, every time.
"Global payroll professionals deserve to be celebrated for their efforts to ensure employees around the globe have access to their wages on each and every payday," said Dan Maddux, Executive Director of PayrollOrg.
This year's event features many exciting educational opportunities and events. Exclusive content will be released and made available online to the public during the week-long event, including results from PayrollOrg's annual "Getting the World Paid" industry survey. Two complimentary webinars will be offered to global payroll professionals throughout GPW, as well as daily curated content emails with educational resources and topics important for global payroll professionals.
PayrollOrg will also announce the recipient of its fourth annual Global Payroll Titan award on the final day of GPW, 5 May. The award celebrates, recognizes, and empowers the payroll professionals responsible for processing multi-country payrolls.
Global Payroll Week elevates the visibility of the global payroll industry and increases the global payroll professional's skill level through education, training, and networking opportunities. It is made possible with support from official sponsors: ADP, CloudPay, and Immedis.
For more information about Global Payroll Week, its sponsors, and the different events happening each day, visit payroll.org/Global-payroll-week.
PayrollOrg (PAYO) is the industry leader in payroll education, publications, and networking. Each year, PAYO enrolls more than 100,000 participants from more than 100 countries in its training programs, and provides publications, newsletters, and resources to help payroll professionals maintain compliance. Visit PAYO online at payroll.org.
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2023-05-01T14:32:45+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/05/01/global-payroll-week-celebrates-payroll-professionals-1-5-may/
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MEXICO CITY – Roman Catholics in Nicaragua had to hold traditional “Stations of the Cross” and other Holy Week processions on church grounds or inside churches Friday amid a ban on public demonstrations.
Relations between autocratic President Daniel Ortega and the church have frayed to near non-existence since Nicaragua's government proposed severing relations and sentenced a bishop to 26 years in prison.
Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes told The Associated Press that celebrations were held throughout the country “near the churches.”
“In absolutely every parish there were celebrations,” Brenes said, though he added they went off “not with all the intensity” of years past.
Germán Miranda, one of hundreds of faithful who showed up for the procession at the Managua Cathedral, was one of those who found it less inspiring this year.
He said Holy Week celebrations were better in the past when they wound through the streets of the capital. “It was better before, because it was freer."
Miranda said he hoped the government and the church could “reconcile, to give us a better future.”
On Thursday, Ortega's wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, lashed out at those who complained.
“We see it as part of a manipulation by those who do not believe in God, who do not live as Christians, who do not know how to be respectful or show solidarity,” Murillo said.
Earlier this week, the government expelled a Panamanian parish priest, Donaciano Alarcón, who police accused of holding an Easter-week procession and attempting to “stir up the people.”
Alarcón said police forced him into a patrol vehicle Monday after he celebrated Mass in the rural town of Cusmapa and drove him to the border with Honduras, “They made me cross and told me, ‘You are out of the country, and you can’t come back in,'” he told a radio station in Panama.
Alarcón denied lthere was any procession. “I did not lead a procession, because they are prohibited,” he said. “I was the first to tell people that there would be no procession.”
Since anti-government street protests broke out in 2018, Ortega has banned all opposition demonstrations in Nicaragua and has also restricted Catholic activities. He says Catholic figures sympathetic to the opposition are “terrorists.”
In March, the Vatican closed its embassy in Nicaragua after Ortega's government proposed suspending diplomatic relations, the latest episode in a years-long crackdown on the church.
Dozens of religious figures have been arrested or fled the country. Two congregations of nuns, including from the Missionaries of Charity order founded by Mother Teresa, were expelled last year, and Bishop Rolando Álvarez was sentenced to 26 years in prison after he refused to board a plane that would have flown him to exile in the United States.
Pope Francis had remained largely silent on the issue, apparently not wanting to inflame tensions, but in a March 10 interview with Argentine media outlet Infobae he called Ortega’s government a “rude dictatorship” led by an “unbalanced” president.
In Nicaragua “we have a bishop in prison, a very serious and capable man, who wanted to give his testimony and did not accept exile,” Francis said, referring to Álvarez. “It is something from outside of what we are living, as if it were a communist dictatorship in 1917 or a Hitlerian one in 1935.”
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2023-04-08T06:33:43+00:00
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ksat.com
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https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2023/04/07/in-nicaragua-holy-week-celebrations-limited-by-government/
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The Iditarod is “The Last Great Race on Earth”
The Iditarod is an annual 1,000-mile dogsled race that has been going on for over half a century. It’s billed as “The Last Great Race on Earth,” and can take over two weeks to complete. While the mushers must pack survival gear, they also need to be aware of their team’s needs and have dog boots and harnesses with them at all times. However, even if you aren’t participating in what Guinness World Records calls “the longest annually contested sled dog race in the world,” you still need gear to keep your dog safe and happy throughout winter, and for the rest of the year as well.
In this article: Kurgo Blaze Cross Dog Shoes, Kurgo Dog Harness and Tug 360-Degree Tangle-Free Retractable Dog Leash.
What you need to know about the Iditarod
The Iditarod has two starts. First, there is the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage, Alaska, that takes place at 10 a.m. on March 4. This is where fans get to meet the mushers and the dogs, and Iditariders (supporters who won an auction) get to ride along for an 11-mile scenic journey through Anchorage. The Restart happens at 2 p.m. on March 5. The Restart is the official start of the race.
This year, there are 34 mushers. According to the current rules, only dogs suitable for arctic travel are permitted to enter the race. Teams start with 12 to 14 dogs and must finish in Nome, Alaska, with at least five dogs. Dogs that can’t complete the journey are dropped off at checkpoints where they are flown back to Anchorage and cared for until being picked up.
There are two Iditarod routes, a Northern and Southern route, that alternate from year to year. When there isn’t enough snow, the Fairbanks route is used. The fastest Iditarod time was achieved by Mitch Seavey in 2017. He finished the Fairbanks route in 8 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds. By comparison, the slowest winning time was recorded in 1974. It was 20 days, 15 hours, 2 minutes and 7 seconds.
Best snow products for your dog
These dog boots can be worn all year round. In the summer, they protect from hot pavement, while in the winter, they protect from ice and snow. They have an adjustable fit, so they’re comfortable for your dog but won’t fall off.
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For an affordable, easy-to-use option, consider purchasing these rubber boots. They slip on without fuss and let your dog feel the ground so they have a sense of security. Each pack comes with 12 boots.
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Gooby Escape-Free Easy Fit Harness
This dog harness is made for small breeds. The largest size is suitable for 35-pound dogs. The step-in design makes it easy to put the harness on and remove it without hassle. If it ever gets dirty, just throw it in the washing machine and hang it up to dry.
The Kurgo dog harness is a lightweight model that has five adjustable points so you can get the perfect, comfortable fit for your dog. Purchase includes a seatbelt to keep your dog safe in your vehicle as well.
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Blueberry Pet 3M Reflective Multicolored Dog Leash
Not only is this a stylish and colorful dog leash, it has a rugged build with reflective stitching for safety. It’s best when paired with its matching collar.
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Tug 360-Degree Tangle-Free Retractable Dog Leash
When you want to let your dog explore a little, don’t go off leash. Instead, use this retractable model that lets your pet wander up to 16 feet away, while still being tethered to you. The roll-on, roll-off feature makes it easy to lock or free the leash at any time with your thumb.
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Blueberry Pet Striped Dog Sweater
People aren’t the only ones who benefit from a little clothing. This stylish dog sweater provides a comfortable and comforting fit.
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Other pet products worth checking out
- This Tiger Tail dog collar is waterproof, odor-proof and features flexible, coated webbing for durability.
- The Kong Wobbler dog toy can be filled with treats to ensure your dog will play with it.
- This EveryYay Essentials Snooze Fest Dog Bed has a cushioned shape that invites burrowing, making it a favorite choice for dogs.
- There’s a single ingredient in these Sweet Potato Slices for Dogs: natural, thick-cut, dried sweet potatoes.
- Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Dog Food is a premium dog food composed of quality ingredients.
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2023-03-01T17:18:51+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/reviews/br/pets-br/collars-leashes-and-harnesses-br/inspired-by-the-iditarod-race-here-are-the-best-snow-items-for-dogs/
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The Lima Kiwanis Club learning about another service club's pride and joy.
Lima Police Officer Eric Mericle telling the members about the Lima Noon Optimist's Safety City. The program has been around since the mid-70s and has seen thousands of children benefit from the classes. Safety City is located on Collett Street and is back up and running after a brief respite from the pandemic. Summer classes saw dozens of children graduating and Mericle is gearing up for the school year and the "RAD" program.
"What we teach them is good strangers bad strangers. Bad person, bad stranger is somebody who tries to trick you. Whether it be hey I've got candy, oh come here mom's been hurt I need to pick you up. We want to teach them how to handle the situation and get away from that person," explained Officer Eric Mericle, Safety City Officer.
There is an open house at Safety City on Saturday, September 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mericle invites the public out to see what the program is all about. There will be food, fun, and games for everyone!
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2022-09-07T03:05:28+00:00
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hometownstations.com
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https://www.hometownstations.com/news/officer-mericle-highlights-safety-city-at-lima-kiwanis-meeting/article_bed81a96-2e18-11ed-b834-87b9fa9610f2.html
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St. Louis man shares story about overcoming marijuana conviction, quest to become a substitute teacher
By David Amelotti
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Hundreds of thousands of Missourians are on standby to have their marijuana convictions expunged now that Missouri voters said, “Yes,” to Amendment 3 on Nov. 8.
Eight grams of marijuana, about a quarter of an ounce, is keeping former social worker Alexander Martin out of the classroom as a substitute teacher.
He told News 4 he plans to be first in line to get expunged next year after a mistake he made at 20-years-old, is still holding him back at age 33.
“When this first happened to me, my life was horrid,” Martin said.
Martin was a Lincoln University student in 2009 when he was arrested for marijuana possession.
He said he got a class b felony and was threatened with four months of jail time.
“I couldn’t get no type of job,” Martin explained. “Walmart, Sears, I was going on three or four interviews just to get denied. I was a college student. I felt the marijuana conviction was overshadowing what I was doing.”
Martin was given five years probation.
A letter from the Missouri Department of Corrections that News 4 obtained, shows Martin’s probation ended in 2013.
Martin said he was told by his probation officer his record was expunged. It was actually just closed off to the general public.
Then this July, an FBI background check to become a substitute teacher for St. Louis Public Schools brought Martin’s record back into the light and began the struggle with Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
He said he didn’t indicate his prior conviction on his application with St. Louis Public Schools because he didn’t think he needed to.
“I had an interview,” Martin shared. “Which was just a formality. You got it, they want you, they reserved this position for you so just do everything else. I did that from July 25 to Aug. 5. I did everything I needed to do.”
Since July, Martin said the state has had his application listed as, “Pending,” for falsifying information.
News 4 contacted DESE to ask why it’s taken so long for Martin to be processed. We got an email back, only saying the state board of education will review Martin’s request in December.
Martin said the Nov. 8 passing of Amendment 3 might expedite his situation.
His first move after the passage of the amendment was to call friend and advocate Melanie Randels to learn how to start his expungement process.
Randels, with The Canna Education Collective, said as many as half a million people in Missouri will have marijuana convictions expunged, going back to 1980. First, the state has to finalize guidelines for that process. Randels said the deadline is February 2023.
“I think it’s important to know these laws, look at them, and hold the system accountable,” Randels explained. “So these people do get expunged and have a new lease in life come February.”
“You have someone willingly and wanting to be a part of these kids’ lives and help alleviate some of the issues that they have in school and implement things that can be impactful,” Martin shared. “But because you only meet a few times a year, I’m at your disposal.”
DESE will next meet to review Martin’s application on Dec. 13.
News 4 did reach out to the St. Louis Public School district about Martin and his pending status. A spokesperson said the district does not comment on internal personnel matters.
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2022-11-16T15:56:46+00:00
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kyma.com
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https://kyma.com/news/2022/11/16/st-louis-man-shares-story-about-overcoming-marijuana-conviction-quest-to-become-a-substitute-teacher/
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BEIJING, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (the "Company") (NYSE: TAL), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022 (the "Annual Report") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 14, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time.
The Annual Report can be accessed and downloaded on the Company's website at https://ir.100tal.com/, as well as on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
Shareholders and ADS holders of the Company may request a hard copy of the Annual Report free of charge by emailing the Company at ir@tal.com or by writing to the following address:
F/9, Tower B, Heying Center
Xiaoying West Street, Haidian District
Beijing 100080
People's Republic of China
Attention: Jackson Ding
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning services to students from pre-school to the twelfth grade primarily through three flexible class formats: small classes, personalized premium services, and online courses. Our learning services mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Phone: +1-212-481-2050
Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
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2022-06-14T21:23:20+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/06/14/tal-education-group-files-its-annual-report-form-20-f/
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(The Hill) — More than 1 million tax returns have been flagged for potential identity fraud with more than $6 billion in refunds requiring additional review, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
An interim report on the 2023 tax filing season that the IRS composed last week and publicly released on Tuesday states that the agency identified almost 1.1 million returns that need to have additional review because of identity theft filters, as of March 2. The IRS confirmed 12,617 returns to be fraudulent, preventing $105.3 million in refunds from being distributed.
The total confirmed to be fraudulent is up about 3,000 from the 9,626 that were confirmed to be fraudulent as of the same time last year.
The report states that the agency is using 236 filters to identify possible fraud in returns during the 2023 season, up from 168 filters used last year. It states that the filters include criteria based on characteristics from tax returns confirmed to be fraudulent, including income and withholding amounts claimed, filing requirements, age, filing history and prisoner status.
If a return is identified by a filter that the agency uses, it is held until the IRS is able to confirm the person’s identity.
The agency announced on Tuesday that it is launching a pilot program for a free direct online tax-filing service for the 2024 tax-filing season following high interest in a program.
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2023-05-17T20:22:08+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/more-than-1m-tax-returns-flagged-for-potential-identity-fraud-irs/
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s press erupted in outrage Friday at Prince Harry and Meghan’s documentary series, which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple.
But much of Britain reacted to the Netflix show with a shrug. Buckingham Palace had no comment, and the prime minister didn’t watch.
The first three hour-long episodes of “Harry and Meghan” were released Thursday, with three more due Dec. 15. So far, the series has contained few of the bombshells the palace had feared.
In the program the couple, along with friends and Meghan’s family members, recount their early lives and blossoming romance, leading up to their fairy-tale wedding at Windsor Castle in 2018, and their growing discontent with what they saw as the media’s racist treatment of Meghan and a lack of support from the palace.
Harry and Meghan walked away from royal duties in early 2020 and moved to California to start a new life as campaigners, charity benefactors and media personalities.
At the heart of the show is the symbiotic and sometimes toxic relationship between Britain’s royal family and the media. Each side needs the other, but both are often dissatisfied with the arrangements. Prince Harry has long railed against press intrusion that he says clouded his childhood and contributed to the death of his mother, Princess Diana. She was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997 while being pursued by photographers.
Meghan claims in the documentary that the media wanted to “destroy” her, while Harry says his wife was subjected to a press “feeding frenzy.”
That riled British newspapers, many of which splashed their anger across front pages and editorial columns.
Some objected to claims in the series that the Commonwealth of the U.K. and its former colonies — an organization led until her death by Queen Elizabeth II — is an extension of the British Empire and its racism. The Daily Telegraph’s front page accused the show of being a “direct hit” on the queen’s legacy. In an editorial, the conservative-leaning Daily Mail called the show “little more than a hatchet job from start to finish.”
The tabloid Sun said the documentary was “made for an American audience — cementing their money-making potential in the US — and to hell with everything and everybody else, including the truth.”
Scotland’s Daily Record said the palace was stunned by the couple’s allegations, running the headline: “We are not amused.”
Bob Seely, a lawmaker with the governing Conservative Party, said he would try to introduce a bill in Parliament to strip the couple of their royal titles, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Seely said Prince Harry was attacking important British institutions, “as well as trashing his family and monetizing his misery for public consumption.”
Employment Minister Guy Opperman branded the couple “utterly irrelevant” and urged people “to boycott Netflix and make sure that we actually focus on the things that matter.”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said it did not back Seely’s bill, or a Netflix boycott.
“It’s a matter for the public what channels they want to watch,” said spokesman Jamie Davies. He said the prime minister had not watched the series, and the government “would never comment on royal matters.”
The show comes at a crucial moment for the monarchy. King Charles III is trying to show that the institution still has a role to play after the death in September of the queen, whose personal popularity dampened criticism of the crown during her 70-year reign.
The king declined to comment on the Netflix series during public engagements in London on Thursday or during a visit Friday to Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC, where he met the team’s owners, Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Both said they had not watched the series, with McElhenney joking, “I’ve never heard of it.”
Many in Britain had mixed feelings about a show that rehashes long-running grievances between the Sussexes, the palace and the press.
In London, 59-year-old Lucy Barratt said the documentary was “too much” — but that she might watch it anyway,
“I know it’s awful being a royal, but part of being a royal is not complaining,” she said. “Go on, have a drink with a mate and talk about it.
“I’m torn between watching it and I slightly want to cancel Netflix. But then, as a sort of voyeur, I might watch it.”
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2022-12-10T03:18:12+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-tabloids-fume-many-in-uk-shrug-over-harry-and-meghan-series/
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BEIJING, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced on Jul. 5 the latest released interactive drama series The Lord of Losers had achieved high audience participation rate. From interactive dramas to participatory variety shows and XR concerts, iQIYI continues to push the boundary of participation with rich choices of plots and immersive settings.
It further demonstrates iQIYI's commitment to employing ever-evolving technology to enhance user experience and forge greater connection between the audience and the content.
Wider choices and more immersive experience
Released on Jun. 18 under iQIYI's LAUGN ON Theatre, The Lord of Losers is a sitcom featuring the office life of young professionals. In the interactive fifth episode "Virtual Partner," audience are invited to help make choices for the leading character as he experiences the company of the virtual character during the epidemic.
Viewers can choose the clothes for the virtual character as well as decide a major storyline. The episode has 15 optional settings with 22 achievements for the audience to accomplish in total. In addition to a wider variety of choices than existing interactive dramas, the episode has equipped each different possible ending with a unique theme song in an attempt to present more complete and immersive storytelling.
The innovative features resulted in 93% audience participation rate and an average user viewing time of over 30 minutes.
The Lord of Losers marks iQIYI's latest interactive drama series with ever-evolving features, after the likes of the first interactive drama series in the industry titled His Smile in 2019, and the widely anticipated title iPartment Season 5 in 2020.
Laying the foundation with technology
In May 2019, iQIYI introduced the Interactive Video Guideline (IVG), the world's first such framework, and Interactive Video Platform (IVP), to help content creators develop high-quality interactive entertainment experiences more conveniently and efficiently, from concept development to plot-setting.
"The guideline not only lays a good foundation for the industry, but also reduces iQIYI's cost of configuring interactive content across its ever-expanding array of content," said a representative of Interactive Content at IQIYI.
"With growing cases and experience, the content team will be able to transplant existing settings to emerging content and employ IVP with less support from technical teams," said the representative, adding some of the interactive capabilities from The Lord of Losers have been reused in the trailer for The Detectives' Adventures 2.
In addition to dramas, iQIYI has applied interactive functions to different areas, including variety shows and XR concerts. The variety show Game of Shark introduced the Shark Mode, allowing users to directly take on the identity of a character and join their favorite celebrities in collecting hidden clues and identifying the murderer. Meanwhile, iQIYI launched in March 2021 its THE9 "X-City" extended reality (XR) concert. Backed by its cutting-edge XR technologies and interactive video technology, the concert brought to life the high level of immersion and real-time interaction between THE9 and their fans.
ZHENG Xiaoyi, Vice President of iQIYI, emphasized the vital role interactive features play in offering enhanced user experience and building a well-connected community. "iQIYI will continue to develop IP content as a core business strategy, to create a fully immersive interactive experience with technology, to build stronger bond with audience with digital assets, and to build a new social universe based on users' interests."
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com
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2022-07-05T09:41:24+00:00
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/07/05/iqiyi-continues-deliver-immersive-viewing-experience-with-drama-lord-losers-hitting-high-participation-rate/
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Bob Lee, the creator of the mobile payment service Cash App, has died.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Lee was the victim of a stabbing attack in the Rincon Point neighborhood on Tuesday.
The San Francisco Police Department said it responded to the area after receiving a report of a stabbing around 2:35 a.m. That's where they found the 43-year-old suffering from apparent stab wounds.
"Officers rendered aid and summoned medics to the scene," SFPD said in a statement.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police are investigating the death as a homicide. No arrests have been made.
At the time of his death, Lee was serving as the chief product officer for MobileCoin, a cryptocurrency startup.
Joshua Goldbard, the founder of the company, paid tribute to Lee.
"He was made for the world that is being born right now," Goldbard said. "Bob was a child of dreams, and whatever he imagined, no matter how crazy, he made real."
Lee was well known across the tech industry. Jack Dorsey, who owns the parent company of Cash App, called Lee's death "heartbreaking."
Goldbard said Lee is survived by "a loving family and collection of close friends and collaborators."
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2023-04-05T18:48:44+00:00
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news5cleveland.com
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https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/cash-app-creator-reportedly-stabbed-to-death-in-san-francisco
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(AP) — Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived. In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another franchise fifth – “Insidious: The Red Door.” The horror film starring and directed by Patrick Wilson scared up $32.7 million in ticket sales from 3,188 theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
It did better than the last installment, “Insidious: The Last Key,” from 2018 and is the most any PG-13 horror movie has earned in its debut in the past two years.
“Insidious 5” was not well reviewed — but modestly budgeted scary movies are often critic-proof when it comes to the box office. This Blumhouse-produced franchise starring Wilson and Rose Byrne began in 2011 under the direction of James Wan and has been responsible for over $570 million in global box office returns — and none of the films have cost more than $16 million to produce. Only the first movie received a “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes; The “Insidious” films more often garner sub 40% scores.
“The horror genre seems to have a never-ending allure for audiences,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “Horror movies are profitable and they’re popular. Audiences love them and the accountants love them, too.”
It was shrewd of Sony to release “Insidious” on the weekend between two Hollywood tentpoles, in this case “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” which opens on Wednesday. But it was still a surprise that it was able to take No. 1 from something as well-known as “Indiana Jones.”
“It was a perfect release date,” Dergarabedian said. “This adds more complexity to the dynamics of the marketplace.”
“Indiana Jones 5” took second place in its second weekend with $26.5 million in North America (down 56% from its opening), bringing its domestic total to $121.2 million. Globally it’s earned an estimated $247.9 million.
Indy had some other competition too, in “Sound of Freedom,” a child trafficking drama starring Jim Caveziel, that opened on July 4 and nearly boasted similar ticket sales for the day. “Sound of Freedom” was made and distributed by Angel Studios, a faith-based, crowdfunded operation, and managed to come in third place this weekend with an estimated $18.2 million from 2,850 theaters.
Brandon Purdie, head of theatrical distribution at Angel Studios, said in a statement that the numbers exceeded expectations and attributed its success to word of mouth.
“We’re deeply grateful to AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and all our theater partners — and their hard-working theater staff members — for working with us to accommodate the surging demand for this film and having the courage to release ‘Sound of Freedom’ during the busiest movie season of the year,” Purdie said.
Part of Angel Studios operation involved the ability to buy “pay it forward” tickets on behalf of others. On opening day, the studio estimated that $11.6 million came from direct box office and $2.7 million through the pay it forward option. The film has been popular among right-wing pundits too and has appeared on QAnon message boards.
“Joy Ride” also made its theatrical debut this weekend in 2,820 locations and earned an underwhelming $5.9 million to take sixth place behind “Elemental” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” The R-rated comedy directed and co-written by Adele Lim follows four friends on an international trip, played by Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu.
The modestly budgeted Lionsgate release got rave reviews out of the South by Southwest Film Festival and maintains a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it didn’t motivate big crowds this weekend. Those that did go (58% women, 72% over age 25, according to PostTrak) gave it a B- CinemaScore, suggesting the movie did not meet expectations, which can sometimes be because of how the film was marketed. The hope is that word-of-mouth might help “Joy Ride” in the coming weeks.
“Joy Ride” is one of several raunchy, adult comedies in theaters this summer, including the Jennifer Lawrence movie “No Hard Feelings,” which earned $5.3 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $40.3 million.
In more limited release, “The Lesson,” a literary chamber thriller starring Richard E. Grant and Daryl McCormack, opened to $157,752 from 268 screens.
With the summer movie season at its midway point, there is concern about the overall box office, which is about on par with where it was at the same point in 2022.
“By now, we thought we’d be well ahead of last year,” Dergarabedian said. “But (movies like ‘Insidious’ and ‘Sound of Freedom) add more revenue to the bottom line that a lot of people didn’t expect. Sometimes surprises come along and that’s great for theaters.”
He added: “But we need the next few weeks to really overperform.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Insidious: The Red Door,” $32.7 million.
2. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” $26.5 million.
3. “Sound of Freedom,” $18.2 million.
4. “Elemental,” $9.6 million.
5.“ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” $8 million.
6. “Joy Ride,” $5.9 million.
7. “No Hard Feelings,” $5.3 million.
8. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” $5 million.
9. “The Little Mermaid,” $3.5 million.
10. “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,” $2.8 million.
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2023-07-09T20:55:47+00:00
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wsvn.com
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https://wsvn.com/entertainment/insidious-5-topples-indiana-jones-before-mission-impossible-launches/
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MEDINA, Ohio -- Medina City Schools Superintendent Aaron Sable provided the Board of Education and residents with some redistricting and facility updates at this week’s board meeting.
The school district has been talking about redistricting for a while and is now discussing the next steps in this project.
“The board did approve the redistricting plan to be implemented (in) the 2024-2025 school year, so we are looking at only a year out for implementation,” Sable said.
“We are continuing the planning process in order for the redistricting to occur. We are in the process of putting together a timeline of events.”
He shared that the goal is to release a timeline to staff and the community before the end of this school year so that people will know what is coming up in the next year.
Sable noted that, in talking with the community, it appears that there is a lot of support for the “yellow plan” for redistricting.
The yellow plan would create a grades 5-6 building and a grades 7-8 building, leaving the other elementary schools to serve as K-4 buildings.
“We administratively feel it’s important to move forward with that yellow plan, and phase one would include the building of a new Claggett (Middle School) and also an expansion of (A.I.) Root (Middle School),” Sable said.
Phase 1 would allow the district to transition the preschool program to Heritage Elementary School and to replace the football stands. Phase 2 would include more extensive projects, including building a new preschool and a new elementary school, along with further expansion of the athletic facilities.
“In terms of a bond issue to complete Phase 1, we’re looking at a bond issue of approximately 2.7 mills,” Sable said. “This would feel like approximately a 0.5-mill to the actual wallet of our residents, and that’s because of two bond issues that are falling off.”
This bond issue would cost residents around $17 a year per $100,000 in home valuation.
He also shared the need for an operating levy, which the district would like to be tied to the bond issue. This levy would be approximately 6.5 mills, which would cost residents $225 a year per $100,000 in home valuation.
“The important thing to note about the operating levy is the longer we wait to put it on the ballot, the more the millage is going to go up,” he said.
Planning and discussions will continue, and the board is looking to put an issue on the ballot in November.
Read more from the Medina Sun.
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2023-04-25T05:15:33+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/brunswicksun/2023/04/medina-city-schools-redistricting.html
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After months of uncertainty, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now officially owns Twitter.
In a tweet, Musk said Thursday he bought the site because "it is important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence."
Reaction to the purchase, which is valued at $44 billion, was immediate, and now people want to see some new features.
The presence of bots is a big concern
Previously, Musk said one of the reasons he no longer wanted to buy Twitter was because there's so many bots, and users are asking him to fix it.
"Elon, next step is the bots. Please. We are begging you," one user tweeted.
Elon, next step is the bots. Please. We are begging you.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) October 27, 2022
"All user accounts need a verified human behind it, can be anonymous to the public, but required and verified by twitter behind the curtain," someone else said. "Rid this world of Bots and trolls!"
All user accounts need a verified human behind it, can be anonymous to the public, but required and verified by twitter behind the curtain. Rid this world of Bots and trolls ! You sir are the man. In Elon I Trust
— Cameron Fous (@Cameronfous) October 28, 2022
"I am looking forward to tweeting and not having 50 bot replies within the first 10 seconds," another user said.
I am looking forward to tweeting and not having 50 bot replies within the first 10 seconds
— Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) October 27, 2022
Some would like to see tweets be monetized
Many social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok allow users to make money from their posts. Twitter has not joined the camp yet.
"Also, Twitter should find a way to compensate/monetisation partner with its top creators. Like every other social media app," one user said.
Yes.
— ZUBY: (@ZubyMusic) October 27, 2022
Also, Twitter should find a way to compensate/monetisation partner with its top creators. Like every other social media app.
A small % create all the high engagement content and keep the site active.
"Elon my tweets are fuego let me monetize them," one person said.
elon my tweets are fuego let me monetize them
— 🔥 CarlosR ocelote 🔥 (@CarlosR) October 27, 2022
I am to become the first Billionaire Tweeter
Others, though, think that move would contradict Musk's vision of bringing people together.
"I disagree with paying creators on this platform," another user said. "If this is truly going to be a free speech town square then we should not give people different height soap boxes. Draw people to the town square for the same reasons they went to the real ones."
I disagree with paying creators on this platform. If this is truly going to be a free speech town square then we should not give people different height soap boxes. Draw people to the town square for the same reasons they went to the real ones.
— Vanman83 (@VanwervenBryce) October 27, 2022
A few more things
The public has other suggestions, as well.
"Also, if you pay for Twitter Blue, ads should be removed," someone said.
Also, if you pay for Twitter Blue, ads should be removed.
— Brian Feroldi (🧠,📈) (@BrianFeroldi) October 27, 2022
"Just one thing, give us the option to save video directly like we save pictures," another said.
Just one thing, give us the option to save video directly like we save pictures.
— LERRY 👑 (@_AsiwajuLerry) October 27, 2022
"Give 18+ accounts the ability to be hidden from accounts belonging to users 17 and under please," one user tweeted. "This is a feature that exists for advertisers that sell or market products not for specific ages (i.e. alcohol to under 21). This would combat a lot of toxicity and help..."
Give 18+ accounts the ability to be hidden from accounts belonging to users 17 and under please. This is a feature that exist for advertisers that sell or market products not for specific ages (i.e. alcohol to under 21). This would combat a lot of toxicity and help...
— FinalMasterM 🌈🍖 (@finalmasterm0dx) October 27, 2022
One person has a very simple request: "Please provide Dislike Button."
please provide Dislike Button
— Pawan Singh (@Singh12351) October 28, 2022
And as always, there's high demand for an edit button.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-10-28T11:06:06+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-28/these-are-some-of-the-twitter-features-users-want-now-that-elon-musk-owns-it
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Awards support new community-focused arts projects by artists of color
CHICAGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 recipients of the annual Joyce Awards were announced today. Awards support the creation of innovative new work by pioneering artists of color working in collaboration with communities in the Great Lakes.
This year's awards fund projects that empower communities through artistic collaboration by exploring the myriad ways that the visual and performing arts can uplift local histories, deepen understanding of immigrant experiences, and encourage greater community cohesion. This year's grants mark the largest total Joyce Awards offered to date, awarding five grants of $75,000 each.
The 2022 Joyce Award winners
- Nancy García Loza with the National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago, IL)
- Nabil Ince with the Harrison Center (Indianapolis, IN)
- Michael Manson with Living Arts (Detroit, MI)
- Aram Han Sifuentes with the HANA Center (Chicago, IL)
- Pramila Vasudevan with Public Art Saint Paul (Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN)
Visit joycefdn.org for more information about the projects, artists, and organizations.
The only program of its kind in the Great Lakes, the Joyce Foundation has awarded more than $4 million to the development of new works of visual, performing, and multidisciplinary art presented in collaboration with organizations in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis-St Paul. While the foundation's grantmaking has a regional focus, its work has national impact, demonstrating the capacity of the arts to inspire and mobilize social change. In addition to boosting the careers of artists, the awards are dedicated to fostering culturally vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities.
"Since 2004, the Joyce Awards have supported more than 77 extraordinary artists of color and their community-driven projects in the Great Lakes region," said Joyce Foundation President and CEO Ellen Alberding. "This year's winners follow that same fine tradition. Their work will reach new audiences to amplify diverse cultural traditions and practices that make our Great Lakes region so vibrant."
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Applications open on July 5, 2022, with letters of inquiry due September 12 and online registration for new applicants due September 7, 2022. Learn more by visiting www.joycefdn.org/apply or by contacting joyceawards@joycefdn.org.
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2022-06-08T16:33:42+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/joyce-foundation-announces-recipients-2022-joyce-awards/
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A western Maine garage that was a pioneer in the sales and service of hybrid and electric vehicles closed its doors on Monday.
The Paris Autobarn earned a reputation as an eco-friendly garage, and was featured in a Maine Public Climate Driven story in December. But in a Facebook post Monday, the Autobarn team announced that it is closing for the foreseeable future. The post cited a death in the owner's family, and a manager's decision to retire.
Although the owners offered to sell the company to its employees, they were not able to swing a deal on short notice. They are still hoping to find a buyer for the garage, but say that for now it is closed indefinitely.
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2022-08-24T23:54:42+00:00
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mainepublic.org
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https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2022-08-24/paris-autobarn-specialty-electric-and-hybrid-garage-closes-its-doors
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Betty L. Albin, 83, of Landisville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Albin, sharing 51 years of marriage until his death in 2013. Born in Manheim, Betty was the daughter of the late C. Luther and Bertha Smith Miller and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Betty graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1958. She was employed as a secretary for the former Raymark Industries in Manheim and drove school bus for many years for the Hempfield School District while caring for her husband and family. She was an active and devoted member of St. James Lutheran Church, Columbia. The services that she provided to her St. James family and community are too many to count, but include being a Council member and teaching Sunday School.
Betty was a bowler in leagues at Leisure Lanes and enjoyed watching game shows, particularly Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, doing puzzles, rooting for the Phillies and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. She liked to watch the birds that used her feeders and adored dogs that were part of her full and active life for so many years. She loved to bake. Betty enjoyed sharing homemade cookies, breads, and Easter eggs with family and friends. She also shared her love for others through greeting cards, visits, and providing transportation whenever needed.
Her family would like to extend special appreciation to the amazing staff of the ICU at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center for their care and compassion given to Betty during her last days.
Betty has joined her husband Charles and most of her large immediate family in heaven but is survived by and will be dearly missed by her children, David C. Albin; Kay L. wife of Dennis Smith; Beth M. wife of John Daugherty; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren, her brother Clair Miller, and many nieces and nephews. Her son Ronald W. Albin and 11 siblings preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 655 S. Tenth St., Columbia, PA 17512 on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Silver Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions in Betty's memory may be made to St. James Lutheran Church.
Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc.
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2023-02-19T06:19:24+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/betty-l-albin/article_03867360-7d59-5513-aaeb-23abbe41f2be.html
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.MONDAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Chance
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of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
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morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in
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the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
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up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
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winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with
highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
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80 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
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.MONDAY...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
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morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
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slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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TXZ087-211600-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
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301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with
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highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.MONDAY...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
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sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
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chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower
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40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
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.MONDAY...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
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the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
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afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in
the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
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50 percent.
.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler with
highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
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showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
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sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
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chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
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301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts
up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
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.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
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chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
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afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...A chance of showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
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sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
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chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
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Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
301 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid
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40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs
in the lower 50s. East winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
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25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
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.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms
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in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
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sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
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chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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2023-04-21T10:25:40+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/tx-norman-ok-zone-forecast-17910250.php
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OGDEN, Utah, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qnergy, the world's leading manufacturer of clean, reliable, electric power based on linear Stirling engines – proven to reduce methane emissions by up to 98% in natural gas operations - has today called on the US government's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its proposed rules on methane emissions.
There are 500,000 natural gas sites in the US alone, emitting 6.6 million metric tons of methane a year. A new study, published today, shows how Qnergy's technology alone could reduce this figure by 20% (up to 1,350,000 tons) - the equivalent of taking 24 million cars off the road.
In its submission to the EPA - published today alongside a new paper on decentralised methane emissions - the company has called on the EPA to;
- adopt the strongest performance standards possible to continue to push the natural gas industry to develop and improve innovative U.S. – based technologies that help it meet the Clean Air Act's goals.
- exclude technologies that emit appreciable amounts of VOCs, CO, and NOx, and have methane slip such as those powered by Internal Combustion Engines
- recognise and publicly acknowledge that clean technology already exists in the market (solutions from Qnergy and others) in order to meet its targets.
While Methane disperses from the atmosphere more quickly, and is emitted in lower quantities, it's far more potent than Carbon Dioxide, trapping 84 times more heat per unit mass.
Qnergy CEO Ory Zik said:
"Addressing the decentralised problem of industrial methane emissions is both hard, and easy. It's easy, as technological solutions already exist to prevent emissions from escaping in the first place. Further, there is a commercial incentive for high-emitting industries to convert this 'waste' methane into clean, low cost fuel. "
"But it's hard, because methane emissions are widely distributed. And it is imperative that the EPA understands that the centralised solutions being proposed to tackle a decentralised problem simply will not work."
"Policymakers have not done enough to support or incentivise high methane-emitting industries to adopt the decentralised, reliable, US-based, cleantech solutions that already exist. Finally, internal combustion engines that suffer from methane 'slip' and emit noxious gases simply replace one problem with another, and should not form part of the solution."
The white paper, "Too Small to Collect but Too Large to Ignore", outlines how high-emitting industries and policymakers can start to address the distributed methane challenge
Key findings;
- There are 500,000 natural gas sites in the US, emitting 6.6 million metric tons of methane a year. Qnergy technology could reduce this figure by 20% (up to 1,350,000 tons) - the equivalent of taking 24 million cars off the road.
- 360 metric megatons (MMt) of methane are released every year via human activities that can be mitigated and used as clean fuel - valued in excess of $100bn by today's natural gas prices.
- Net-zero policy, such as in waste disposal, is focused on centralised solutions that need complex and costly infrastructure investment, and drive behaviours such as flaring (where methane is burned off).
- Qnergy has a proven solution for this vented methane problem in the natural gas sector. By decentralising disposal and converting 'waste' methane into fuel, other businesses can also gain greater energy independence and reduce emissions.
Contact
qnergy@pprconsulting.co.uk
+ 44 20 8064 0361
Editors' Notes
Qnergy Submission to the EPA (redacted)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3KYOArahDomKMrt2IZNuTwvAefYirtj/view
Qnergy White Paper: "Too Small to Collect but Too Large to Ignore"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIsoGWW2Z-Vc5w8iDJVdreD5AJ1cZlyz/view
Video: Behind Qnergy's pioneering clean engine technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OadiysJS3f0
About Qnergy
Qnergy (q-ner-gy) was founded to provide reliable power using alternative fuels. It's best known for its ability to operate in remote locations and harsh conditions; resilient to blackouts, lower costs, and reduced emissions.
Using Free Piston Stirling Engine technology, its engines are enclosed systems that require no lubrication, oil changes or repair, delivering many years of uninterrupted operation - technology that has been recognized by NASA as the most reliable heat engine technology 'in history'.
With two of the largest sources of methane emissions being the oil and gas supply chain and organic waste, Qnergy's methane mitigation program uses raw natural gas and biogas to convert normally vented methane into useful energy.
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2022-06-16T14:48:07+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/pioneering-us-cleantech-firm-qnergy-calls-environmental-protection-agency-tackle-decentralised-methane-with-us-cleantech/
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2023-06-09T04:38:31+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/on-air/as-seen-on/broward-schools-out-for-the-summer/3050376/
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified on Thursday that he bears no responsibility for the safety gaps that led to a deadly stampede that killed 45 people last year.
The incident, which was the worst civilian disaster in the country’s history, took place on Mount Meron in northern Israel during a Jewish festival in April 2021. Around 100,000 worshipers, mostly ultra-Orthodox Jews, attended festivities despite coronavirus regulations limiting outdoor assemblies to 500 people, and in spite of longstanding warnings about the safety of the site.
“I didn’t deal with safety,” Netanyahu testified to an independent commission investigating the tragedy, saying he only stepped in because of the coronavirus pandemic. As for other safety gaps or measures, he said, “The prime minister doesn’t deal with that.”
The independent commission of inquiry launched after the disaster last year is investigating major safety lapses and overcrowding at the mountaintop site and has recommended limiting attendance and revamping safety protocols and infrastructure.
In his testimony to the state commission, Netanyahu said that ordinarily the prime minister is not involved in preparations for annual celebrations at Meron, but he said he weighed in due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions in place at the time.
“I did more than my predecessors to deal with the issues,” Netanyahu said, when pressed about warnings there were gaps in safety regulations before the event.
In last year’s incident, hundreds of people bottlenecked in a narrow passageway descending the mountain, and a slippery slope caused people to stumble and fall. The resulting human avalanche killed 45 people and injured at least 150.
The site is believed to be the burial place of prominent second century sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. The annual springtime celebrations are marked by the lighting of large bonfires, singing and dancing.
Last week, Israel Police Northern District Chief Shimon Lavi resigned, accepting responsibility for the disaster.
Netanyahu is currently leader of the opposition and hopes to regain the premiership as Israel heads into another election cycle, what will be the country’s fifth election in just under four years.
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2022-07-21T17:01:37+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/former-israeli-pm-denies-blame-for-deadly-stampede/
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Key metrics show solid employment gains and vigorous employer hiring activity
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiring activity for technology workers remains on an upward trajectory, countering reports of layoffs and reaffirming tech's essential role in powering the nation's economy, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
Technology industry companies added 20,300 net new workers in June, the 19th consecutive month of employment growth, CompTIA's analysis of today's "#JobsReport" from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows.[1] Tech sector employment for the first half of 2022 is tracking 59% ahead of the same period last year.
Companies across the economy added 160,000 core technology workers in June. The unemployment rate for tech occupations fell back to 1.8%, compared to the overall national unemployment rate of 3.6%.
Employer job postings for new tech hiring totaled 505,663 last month, up 62% from June 2021.
"The stronger than expected job gains reaffirm the critical role of tech across every sector and every business in the economy," said Tim Herbert, chief research officer at CompTIA. "It also highlights the limitations in projecting company-specific hiring practices to the broader tech workforce."
Employer hiring intent was strong across several industry sectors, led by professional, scientific and technical services, finance and insurance, manufacturing, information, retail trade, health care and social assistance and public administration. Job postings for software developers and engineers led the list of the most in-demand positions, followed by IT support specialists, IT project managers, cybersecurity professionals and network engineers and architects.
New hiring in the IT services and custom software development occupation category paced June's job growth in the tech sector. Four other occupation categories also saw employment growth – data processing, hosting and related services (+3,700), other information services, including search engines (+3,600), computer and electronic products manufacturing (+2,300) and telecommunications (+700).
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/tech-jobs-report. For more analysis and perspective visit the CompTIA Tech Job Report video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqIJd7KnBU_nZd2oXEwa0I5X7Vt124eM.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. https://www.comptia.org/
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
sostrowski@comptia.org
+1 630-678-8468
[1] Employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and job posting data from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
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2022-07-08T18:46:47+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/08/tech-jobs-growth-exceeds-expectations-month-comptia-report-shows/
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Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with NPR’s Don Gonyea about the House and Senate races to watch on Election Night.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with NPR’s Don Gonyea about the House and Senate races to watch on Election Night.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-11-08T20:37:24+00:00
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delawarepublic.org
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https://www.delawarepublic.org/2022-11-08/midterm-voting-ends-today-these-are-the-races-to-watch
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Chipotle Rewards members have a chance to score buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offers while watching the 2022 Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is returning to the Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series to hide up to 50,000 buy-one-get-one (BOGO) deals in its TV ads.
How It Works
Chipotle will hide a unique keyword in its TV ads that will unlock 10,000 BOGOs offers in the first four games of the series. Chipotle Rewards members will have to act fast and text the keyword to 888222 before all the BOGOs are claimed for a chance to win. To join Chipotle Rewards and earn access to free Chipotle throughout the year, fans can visit: www.chipotle.com/order/create-account.
Tip-Off Schedule
- Game 1 - Thursday, June 2
- Game 2 - Sunday, June 5
- Game 3 – Wednesday, June 8
- Game 4 - Friday, June 10
- Game 5 and beyond (if necessary)
"As a go-to restaurant for some of the top basketball players in the world, we pride ourselves on providing real food for real athletes," said Chris Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer. "Chipotle has a history of showing up during the professional basketball championship and this year is no different as the opportunity for free Chipotle is available for those with a sharp eye and quick texting reflexes."
Basketball's Biggest Stage
Chipotle has leveraged the Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series as a high-profile opportunity to spotlight brand fandom over the last few years. In 2021, the brand hid thousands of free entrée codes in ads that aired during the series. In 2019, Chipotle premiered "freeting," a first-of-its-kind activation where every time an on-air announcer said the word "free" during the official coverage of the series, @chipotletweets live tweeted a unique code good for a chance to get a free burrito. Chipotle received various awards for the campaign, including Digiday's 'Best Use of Mobile' award, Adweek's Constellation award, and was also a finalist for the 2020 North American SABRE awards, Shorty Awards, and Webby Awards.
Free Queso Mondays
To continue supercharging its superfans throughout June, Chipotle will offer a free side or topping of Queso Blanco with an entrée purchase for all digital orders every Monday this month. To redeem, fans can use the code "QUESO22" at checkout on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com on June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27. Chipotle will also unveil new menu hacks featuring Queso Blanco on TikTok throughout the month.
Offer valid for free small side or entrée topping of Queso Blanco with the purchase of a full-priced entrée item and use of code QUESO22 at time of order. Limit one free serving per order; redemption is subject to availability. Must be ordered with an entrée, via Chipotle websites or mobile apps only; not available on in-restaurant orders or orders via third-party delivery platforms. Valid only on each Monday in June 2022, at participating Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in the U.S. and Canada during regular business hours. May not be combined with other coupons, promotions, or special offers. Void where prohibited; additional restrictions may apply.
Chipotle Rewards membership required to earn free Chipotle or redeem the promotional BOGO. For Chipotle Rewards terms, see chipotle.com/rewards-terms.
PROMOTIONAL BOGOS AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. First 10,000 mobile numbers to text the keyword that appears in each ad to 888222 receive a BOGO code redeemable only by Chipotle Rewards members. Open to residents of the 50 U.S. states & D.C., ages 13 and up only. Promotion begins at the time of airing of the applicable Chipotle ad during each 2022 Men's Professional Basketball Championship Series game telecast through Game 5 (unless extended by Chipotle in its sole discretion) and ends when each game is over or when all codes have been claimed, whichever occurs first. Limit 1 code per person. Chipotle will let winners know they've won by sending you a text. Standard text and data rates may apply. See Official Rules for complete details: chipotle.com/text.
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the common stock of Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNKO) between May 6, 2022 and March 1, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 1, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Funko common stock 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 Funko class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16840 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 August 1, 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. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. 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 made false and/or misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Funko was experiencing significantly larger delays in implementing its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software than it was disclosing to investors; (2) having moved into a new warehouse without functioning ERP software in place would lead to dramatically higher costs and poorer inventory management practices; and (3) Funko's inability to efficiently operate the new distribution center would have a substantial, undisclosed impact on Funko's EBITDA margin. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Funko class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16840 mailto: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.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic summer romance between Baby and Johnny returns to the big screen when Dirty Dancing hits theaters on August 14 and 17 for a special 35th anniversary presentation courtesy of Fathom Events and Lionsgate.
The film will play in theaters nationwide through Fathom Events. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at participating theater box offices.
For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (participating theatres are subject to change).
View Trailer HERE.
Exclusive to the Fathom Events presentation will be an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, along with a new interview with the film's co-star, Jennifer Grey.
For artwork/photos related to "Dirty Dancing: 35th Anniversary," visit the Fathom Events press site.
A worldwide box-office sensation originally released in 1987, and generating over $213 million, Dirty Dancing captured hearts worldwide and took home the Best Original Song Oscar® for "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." The beloved film, stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze in their most iconic roles and is continually referenced in pop culture with lines like "No one puts Baby in a corner."
Lionsgate is currently planning to return to Kellerman's for a new Dirty Dancing film, starring and executive produced by Jennifer Grey, to be released next year. The film will be co-written, directed, and produced by Jonathan Levine ("Long Shot," "Warm Bodies") and produced by producer Gillian Bohrer.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
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Waterloo Christian dumped Nashua-Plainfield 76-66 in an Iowa boys basketball matchup on January 30.
Last season, Nashua-Plainfield and Waterloo Christian squared off with January 31, 2022 at Waterloo Christian School last season. For a full recap, click here.
In recent action on January 23, Waterloo Christian faced off against Waterloo Columbus . For results, click here. Nashua-Plainfield took on Saint Ansgar St. Ansgar on January 24 at Saint Ansgar High School. Click here for a recap.
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December is National Write A Business Plan Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and are more likely to grow, according to SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
"December is a great time for business planning – not just for new businesses but for existing businesses – so you can start fresh for the new year," explains SCORE mentor Laura Rogers. As a banker and regional credit manager, Rogers notes that in today's macroeconomic environment, small businesses need to be thinking ahead. She advises: "Interest rates are increasing and may continue to do so. Small businesses must account for that in their budgeting, and make sure they understand consumer spending habits, how they can change and how that can impact your business."
For entrepreneurs who don't know where to begin, SCORE offers downloadable step-by-step business planning templates that include easy-to-follow instructions to consider the many aspects of running a business, anticipate challenges and develop strategies to succeed. Once complete, SCORE mentors are available to review plans, offer feedback and provide expert advice, all at no charge.
Last year alone, SCORE volunteers provided nearly 4.6 million hours of critical, timely mentoring and education, supporting clients in navigating funding options, finding customers, responding to economic challenges and adapting daily operations.
"Unfortunately, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year and 50% fail within the first five years. When small business owners think through key issues and work with a mentor, they are more likely to avoid common pitfalls and are three times more likely to stay in business," according to SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
While developing a business plan can seem overwhelming, the key is to just get started, says Kewaan Dayton, an entrepreneur and SCORE mentor with a decade of experience successfully launching his own ventures.
His advice: "Don't wait. Take that first step, talk to the clients, start servicing them and figure out the requirements. Then it is a matter of following a business plan to guide your growth. Real life experience helps you plan for what comes next. SCORE is here to hold your hand."
To learn more about SCORE's free, small business support, visit www.score.org.
Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs start or grow a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services to 1,500+ communities nationwide, creating 25,084 new businesses and 71,475 non-owner jobs in 2021 alone. Visit SCORE at www.score.org. Follow @SCOREMentors on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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2022-12-14T15:23:46+00:00
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US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines on Tuesday launch their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China.
The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel. It will be the latest display of American firepower in Asia, where Washington has repeatedly warned China over its increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed sea channel and against Taiwan.
The Biden administration has been strengthening an arc of alliances in the Indo-Pacific to better counter China, including in a possible confrontation over Taiwan.
That dovetails with efforts by the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to defend its territorial interests in the South China Sea by boosting joint military exercises with the U.S. and allowing rotating batches of American forces to stay in more Philippine military camps under a 2014 defense pact.
About 12,200 U.S military personnel, 5,400 Filipino forces and 111 Australian counterparts are taking part in the exercises, the largest in Balikatan’s three-decade history. America’s warships, fighter jets as well as its Patriot missiles, HIMARS rocket launchers and anti-tank Javelins, would be showcased, according to U.S. and Philippine military officials.
“We are not provoking anybody by simply exercising,” Col. Michael Logico, a Philippine spokesman for Balikatan, told reporters ahead of the start of the maneuvers.
“This is actually a form of deterrence,” Logico said. “Deterrence is when we are discouraging other parties from invading us.”
In a live-fire drill the allied forces would stage offshore for the first time, Logico said U.S. and Filipino forces would sink a 200-foot (61-meter) target vessel in Philippine territorial waters off the western province of Zambales this month in a coordinated airstrike and artillery bombardment.
“We will hit it with all the weapons systems that we have, both ground, navy and air,” Logico said.
That location facing the South China Sea and across the waters from the Taiwan Strait would likely alarm China, but Philippine military officials said the maneuver was aimed at bolstering the country’s coastal defense and was not aimed at any country.
Such field scenarios would “test the allies’ capabilities in combined arms live-fire, information and intelligence sharing, communications between maneuver units, logistics operations, amphibious operations,” the U.S. Embassy in Manila said.
Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over the long-seething territorial disputes involving China, the Philippines and four other governments and Beijing’s goal of annexing Taiwan, by force if necessary.
China last week warned against the intensifying U.S. military deployment to the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a regular news briefing in Beijing that it “would only lead to more tensions and less peace and stability in the region.”
The Balikatan exercises were opening in the Philippines a day after China concluded three days of combat drills that simulated sealing off Taiwan, following Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week in California that infuriated Beijing.
On Monday, the U.S. 7th Fleet deployed guided-missile destroyer USS Milius within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef, a Manila-claimed coral outcrop which China seized in the mid-1990s and turned into one of seven missile-protected island bases in the South China Sea’s hotly contested Spratlys archipelago. The U.S. military has been undertaking such “freedom of navigation” operations for years to challenge China’s expansive territorial claims in the busy seaway.
“As long as some countries continue to claim and assert limits on rights that exceed their authority under international law, the United States will continue to defend the rights and freedoms of the sea guaranteed to all,” the 7th Fleet said. “No member of the international community should be intimidated or coerced into giving up their rights and freedoms.”
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2023-04-11T01:47:35+00:00
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kaaltv.com
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Soki Wu’s food stall, tucked in a food court in a shopping mall in Singapore, is a crowd favorite for its fresh, juicy “chicken rice,” a national dish. But customers recently began complaining that his chicken didn’t taste quite as good as it used to.
Wu was forced to switch to frozen chicken after Malaysia banned exports last month of live broiler chickens that are more affordable and better tasting in a bid to offset rising local prices. For Singapore, which sources a third of its poultry from Malaysia, the impact was immediate.
“This is unavoidable. Using frozen chickens have affected the taste of the dish, but we have no choice,” Wu said.
As inflation surges around the world, politicians are scrambling for ways to keep food affordable as people increasingly protest the soaring cost of living. One knee-jerk response has been food export bans aimed at protecting domestic prices and supplies as a growing number of governments in developing nations try to show a nervous public that their needs will be met.
For business owners, the rising cost of cooking ingredients — from oil to chicken — has prompted them to raise prices, with people paying 10% to 20% more at Wu’s food stall. For consumers, it has meant paying more for the same or lesser-quality food or curbing certain habits altogether.
In Lebanon, where endemic corruption and political stalemate has crippled the economy, the U.N. World Food Program is increasingly providing people with cash assistance to buy food, particularly after a devastating 2020 port blast that destroyed massive grain silos. Constant power cuts and high fuel prices for generators limit what people can buy because they can’t rely on freezers and refrigerators to store perishables.
Tracy Saliba, a single mother of two and business owner in Beirut, says she used to spend around a quarter of her earnings on food. These days, half her income goes to feeding her family as the currency loses strength amid soaring prices.
“I’m not buying (groceries) like I used to,” Saliba said. “I’m just getting the necessary items and food, like day by day.”
Food prices have risen by nearly 14% this year in emerging markets and by over 7% in advanced economies, according to Capital Economics. In countries where people spend at least a third or more of their incomes on food, any sharp increase in prices can lead to crisis.
Capital Economics forecasts that households in developed markets will spend an extra $7 billion a month on food and beverages this year and much of next year due to inflation.
The pain is being felt unevenly, with 2.3 billion people going severely or moderately hungry last year, according to a global report by the World Food Program and four other U.N. agencies.
Food prices accounted for about 60% of last year’s increase in inflation in the Middle East and North Africa, with the exception of oil-producing Gulf countries. The situation is particularly dire for Sudan, where inflation is expected to hit 245% this year, and Iran, where prices spiked as much as 300% for chicken, eggs and milk in May, sparking panic and scattered protests.
In Somalia, where 2.7 million people cannot meet their daily food requirements and where children are dying of malnutrition, sugar is a source of energy. In May, a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of sugar cost about the equivalent of 72 cents in Mogadishu, the capital. A month later, it had shot up to $1.28 a kilogram.
“In my home, I serve tea (with sugar) three times a day, but from now on, I have to reduce it drastically to only making it when guests arrive,” said Asli Abdulkadir, a Somali housewife and mother of four.
People there are bracing for even higher costs after India announced it would cap sugar exports this year. Even if that doesn’t reduce India’s sugar exports compared with previous years, news of the restriction was enough to cause speculation among traders like Ahmed Farah in Mogadishu.
“The cost of sugar is expected to surge since Somalia counts heavily on the white sugar exported from India and a few brown sugars from Brazil,” he said.
Food export restrictions aimed at protecting domestic supplies and capping inflation is one reason for the rising cost of food.
Food prices had been steadily climbing worldwide because of drought, supply chain issues, and high energy and fertilizer costs. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says food commodity prices were up 23% last year.
Russia’s war in Ukraine further sent the price of wheat and cooking oils up, fueling a global food crisis. There was a breakthrough this week to create safe corridors for Black Sea shipments, but Ukrainian ports have been blocked from exporting these key goods for months and it will take time to get them moving again to vulnerable countries worldwide.
There’s concern that the impact of all these factors will lead more countries to resort to food export bans, which are felt globally. When Indonesia blocked the export of palm oil for a month in April, palm oil prices spiked by at least 200%.
Analysts say food export bans are shortsighted because they have a domino effect of driving up prices.
“I would say that roughly 80% of the bans we see are ill-advised — a kind-of, sort-of gut reaction by certain politicians,” said David Laborde, who is credited with creating a food trade policy tracker at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
“In the world where you will be the only one to do it, that can make sense,” he said. “But in a world where other countries can also do it, actually that’s far from being a good idea.”
Laborde said bans are “a very selfish policy … because you try to get better by making things worse for others.”
The list of food export restrictions Laborde has been tracking since the COVID-19 pandemic is long and changes constantly. Examples of their impact include Kazakhstan’s restrictions on grains and oil on prices in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan; Cameroon’s rice export restriction on Chad; and Tunisia’s fruit and vegetable restrictions on Libya.
In Singapore, 29-year-old Wu is hopeful he can keep the family business running as Singapore’s government signed off on Indonesia as a new chicken supplier.
“Things will get better,” he said. “(This) will only make us more resilient.”
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Batrawy reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ng from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Chehayeb from Beirut; and Faruk from Mogadishu, Somalia.
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2022-07-23T18:11:22+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/day-by-day-trade-bans-inflation-send-food-prices-soaring/
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Saturday, November 19, 2022
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National Weather Service Spokane WA
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
WAZ031-201200-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Anatone and Peola
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 20s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to lower
30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and mountain
snow. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s.
Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
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Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 13 to 18. Northeast wind
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Northeast
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 22. Light wind.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Northeast
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
Light wind.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in the mid
to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
30s to mid 40s. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
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Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 to 18.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 14 to 22. Temperature rising
into the in the lower 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 16 to 26. Temperature rising
into the in the lower 20s after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the
lower to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s
to lower 40s. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
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Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy freezing fog. Lows 10 to
17.
.SUNDAY...Patchy freezing fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 17 to 24. Temperature rising
into the in the mid 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 20s.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in the
lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow.
Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s to lower 40s. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
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Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, and Nespelem
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy freezing fog. Lows 8 to
15.
.SUNDAY...Patchy dense fog and freezing fog in the morning.
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 21. Temperature rising
into the in the lower 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in the
lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
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.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
30s to lower 40s. Lows in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
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.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 21.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 20s. Temperature
rising into the in the mid 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 30s to
lower 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
or snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the mid 20s
to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Highs
in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
mountain snow. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
40s. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and
mountain snow. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Highs in the
lower to mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
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.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
Temperature rising into the in the upper 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
mountain snow. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Temperature
rising into the in the lower 30s after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Rain and mountain snow. Light mountain snow
accumulations. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and mountain
snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain or snow. Highs in the 40s. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 40s to lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s to lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and mountain
snow. Lows in the 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain and mountain snow.
Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
1132 PM PST Sat Nov 19 2022
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST MONDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 2 to 12.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 13 to 21. Temperature rising
into the in the mid 20s after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s. Temperature rising into the in the mid 20s after
midnight.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows in the 20s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the
lower 20s to lower 30s.
.THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
mountain snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain and mountain snow.
Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
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2022-11-20T08:58:12+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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SRINAGAR, India (AP) — As India prepares to host a meeting of tourism officials from the Group of 20 in the disputed region of Kashmir, authorities have deployed elite commandos and stepped up security in the region’s largest city.
The meeting will be the first significant international event in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped the Muslim-majority region of semi-autonomy in 2019. Indian authorities are hoping the meeting will show that the controversial changes have brought “peace and prosperity” to the region.
Since the 2019 changes, the city, known for rolling Himalayan foothills and exquisitely decorated houseboats, has become a major domestic tourist destination. Hotels have been mostly booked out for months. Kashmir has also drawn millions of visitors, who enjoy a strange peace kept by ubiquitous security checkpoints, armored vehicles and patrolling soldiers.
For the G20 meeting, the city has spruced up its commercial center and roads leading to the convention center on Dal Lake, while police have increased security even further, placing a massive security cordon around the site.
On a recent Wednesday, gun-toting naval commandos in rubber boats mingled with tourists in canary-yellow gondolas.
Paul Staniland, a political scientist who studies South Asia at the University of Chicago, said the G20 meeting is “in line with Indian government policy to symbolically project normalcy and stability in Kashmir,” and is unlikely to herald a change in policy.
“The meeting is good and it could boost tourism,” said college student Mufeed Hilal. “But we also want to see the Kashmir issue resolved. That is our basic problem.”
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REGIONAL NEIGHBORS AND UN HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT CRITICIZE KASHMIR MEETING
Pakistan, which controls a part of Kashmir but, like India, claims the entire territory, has slammed New Delhi for holding the meeting in Srinagar.
Speaking on the sidelines of a recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in India, foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the choice of location showed India’s “pettiness” and was a “show of arrogance to the world.”
India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, dismissed the Pakistani minister’s comments, saying that he was not going to debate the issue “with a country which has nothing to do with the G20,” referring to the fact that Pakistan is not a member of the group.
The G20, made up of the world’s largest economies, has a rolling presidency with a different member state in charge of the group’s agenda and priorities each year. India is steering the group in 2023.
China also criticized India’s plan to hold the meeting in Srinagar last year, while urging India and Pakistan “to avoid unilateral moves that may complicate the situation.” It’s not clear if China will send representatives to the meeting.
Last month, China skipped another G20 meeting held in the disputed region Ladakh, where Indian and Chinese soldiers are locked in a bitter military standoff high in the mountains after 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed in a hand-to-hand melee in 2020.
A U.N. human rights expert on Monday said the meeting would support a “facade of normalcy” while “massive human rights violations” continue in the region.
“The government of India is seeking to normalise what some have described as a military occupation by instrumentalising a G20 meeting and portray an international seal of approval,” said Fernand de Varennes, the special rapporteur on minority issues, in a statement.
India’s mission at the U.N. in Geneva rejected the statement as “baseless” and “unwarranted allegations.” In a tweet on Tuesday, it said it was India’s “prerogative to host its meetings in any part of the country.”
India also held G20 tourism meetings in the states of West Bengal and Gujarat earlier this year, and one more is scheduled in Goa next month.
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SEARCHES AND PATROLS REDOUBLE AHEAD OF MEETING
Intrusive security measures have been a fact of life in Indian-controlled Kashmir since 1989, when a violent separatist insurgency erupted and Indian forces replied with a brutal crackdown. While the armed rebellion was largely suppressed, the region remains one of the world’s most heavily militarized territory, with hundreds of thousands of Indian troops deployed.
For decades, a typical Kashmiri’s day has included frisking and questioning by police and soldiers, house raids and random searches of cars. But after New Delhi took the region under its direct control, authorities have seized scores of homes and arrested hundreds under stringent anti-terror laws. The government says such actions are necessary to stop what it calls a “terror ecosystem.”
Mehbooba Mufti, the region’s former top elected official, said that police had detained hundreds of Kashmiris ahead of the meeting. In a party newsletter, she alleged that there has been an “unprecedented surge in arrests, raids, surveillance and persecution of our people” ahead of the event.
In a statement on Monday, police said there is a “need to enhance the security measures at vulnerable locations to avoid any chance of terrorist attack during the G20” meeting.
Kashmir has remained on edge since the 2019 changes, as authorities put in place new laws that critics and many Kashmiris fear could transform the region’s demographics. In New Delhi’s effort to shape what it calls “Naya Kashmir,” or a “new Kashmir,” the territory’s people and its press have been largely silenced.
Although violence has ebbed in last few years, fighting between government forces and rebels opposed to Indian rule still erupts periodically. At least 10 Indian soldiers, including five members of army special forces, were killed recently in two militant attacks in Jammu region.
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2023-05-19T06:57:07+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/ap-with-g20-event-india-seeks-to-project-normalcy-in-disputed-kashmir/
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PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges was playing his 47th minute of basketball on Tuesday night when he leaped into the air, threw down a huge two-handed jam and pulled himself up on the rim with a little sneer for good measure.
He’s the do-everything man for these Phoenix Suns. And, no, he’s not even close to tired.
Bridges scored 31 points and blocked four shots in arguably the best game of this pro career, leading the Suns over the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
“I’m ready to play tomorrow,” Bridges said with a big grin at the postgame news conference. “I’m energized, my teammates keep me going. I’m itching my knee right now, talking about it. I’m ready, I love being out there with my teammates. They’re my best friends, it makes it way easier.”
Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists, bouncing back from a subpar performance in Game 4. Deandre Ayton added 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Suns never trailed but also never totally pulled away until the final few minutes against the feisty Pelicans. Once again, Phoenix found a way to close, improving to 50-0 this season when leading after three quarters, including 3-0 in this series.
Bridges closed the Suns’ scoring with two emphatic dunks in the final minute.
Brandon Ingram scored 22 points and CJ McCollum added 21 for New Orleans, which was hurt by a slow start and 15 turnovers.
“I just thought that we made some timely mistakes, starting with the turnovers,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “Fifteen turnovers for 23 points, that fuels their team and that fuels their transition opportunities. That is an area where we know we have to be better.”
The Suns took an 89-78 lead into the final quarter after Cameron Payne’s late 3-pointer. The Pelicans — just 36-46 during the regular season — pulled within seven points with less than two minutes left, but Cameron Johnson threw down a one-handed jam on the ensuing fast break to keep the Suns in control.
Phoenix will try to clinch the series in Game 6 on Thursday in New Orleans. If the first five games are any indication, it will not be easy.
It was an ironman performance for Bridges, who played 47 of a possible 48 minutes yet never looked tired. He made 12 of 17 shots from the field, blocked four shots, grabbed five rebounds and had two steals.
The lanky 25-year-old — who was one of three finalists for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award — has never missed a game in his four-year NBA career, playing in 309 regular-season games and 27 more in the postseason.
“He doesn’t miss games, he guards the best players every night and then he has 31,” Paul said.
Phoenix played its third straight game without All-Star guard Devin Booker, who was still out with a strained right hamstring that happened in Game 2.
Phoenix led by as many as 17 during the second quarter before settling for a 59-46 advantage. Paul had 16 points before the break while Ayton added 13. Ingram had 13 for the Pelicans.
“We have to change the way we start a game and come out with energy,” Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas said. “If we didn’t have that struggle in the first half, it would have been a different game.
TECH TROUBLE
Paul was irritated postgame about a technical foul he received in the fourth quarter. It came at a crucial juncture: The Suns were leading just 100-92 with 4:39 left.
The point guard got the technical after being whistled for an eight-second violation. Paul claimed that all he said was “C’mon” at the scorer’s table because he was hoping for a review.
“It’s out of control, that’s ridiculous,” Paul said. “It is what it is. We try not to get fourth-quarter techs on our team. That’s a big deal.”
LIGHTER POCKETS
Speaking of displeasure with officials, Suns coach Monty Williams was fined $15,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA announced before the game. The Pelicans had a 42-15 advantage in foul shots during Game 4, which the Suns lost.
TIP-INS
Pelicans: Jose Alvarado was once again tough on defense, forcing the eight-second call in the fourth quarter against Paul, which resulted in a turnover and technical foul on Paul. … New Orleans shot just 5 of 25 (20%) from 3-point range.
Suns: Booker has been working out at the team’s practice facility, but it’s still unclear when he’ll be able to return. … Payne gave the Suns a boost with seven points in the first quarter. He averaged just 4.8 points through the first four games of the series. … Phoenix was just 1 of 9 from 3-point range before closing the first half by hitting 4 of 6.
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2022-04-27T16:23:26+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/bridges-paul-lead-suns-past-pelicans-112-97-for-3-2-lead-2/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a firearm charges stemming from a 2021 confrontation in Hollywood.
He is accused of drawing a gun and firing it twice in the direction of a former friend during an argument in Hollywood in November 2021. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and ordered to return to court on Nov. 2.
Los Angeles Superior Court Victoria B. Wilson ordered the rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, to stay away from the former friend.
Mayers and two other men fled after he fired the gun, police said. He was first arrested in the incident at Los Angeles International Airport on April 20, and was released on bail the same day.
A member of the Harlem hip hop collective A$AP Mob, A$AP Rocky first made his mark in music with the single “Peso” in 2011. His 2013 debut album, “Long. Live. A$AP,” went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, as did its 2015 follow-up, “At. Long. Last. A$AP.” He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
He is in a relationship with Rihanna, and the two had a son in May. Both have become as known for fashion trendsetting as for their music.
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2022-08-18T03:14:33+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/aap-rocky-pleads-not-guilty-to-firearm-assault-charges/
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Annual list recognizes private companies putting purpose ahead of profit
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Healthcare, a national network of evidence-based treatment programs for teens and young adults with primary mental health disorders, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Health Services category. Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.
The list, which can be found in the Winter issue of Inc. Magazine (on newsstands December 13), recognizes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment or society as a whole.
Scott Omelianuk, Editor-In-Chief of Inc., says, "Inc. Magazine is dedicated to showcasing America's most dynamic businesses and the great things they do. The Best in Business awards shine a light on those that have gone above and beyond their original mission to make a social, environmental, or economic impact, benefiting those around them."
Newport Healthcare was specifically recognized for its contributions to the mental health and wellness of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. This includes creating a specialized training for Newport clinicians, in partnership with The Trevor Project, to best support LGBTQ+ clients and families and provide inclusive, educated care.
"We are extraordinarily proud of this accomplishment, for being recognized for our work with the LGBTQ+ community, and for the outstanding efforts of our teams," said Joe Procopio, Newport Healthcare CEO. "We strive to be an innovator in behavioral health treatment and this award is a testament to our state-of-the-art initiatives that can be a model for other health systems seeking to achieve superior outcomes and sustainable healing."
For the award, Inc.'s editors reviewed companies' achievements over the past year and noted how they made a positive difference in the world, rather than relying on quantitative criteria tied to sales or funding. They then selected honorees in 55 different categories – from advertising to sustainability to retail, and more – and in age-based, revenue-based, size-based, and impact-based categories. The applicant pool was extremely competitive – a huge success for the 241 honored in the list's third year. Honorees for general excellence across various industries and categories are featured online at inc.com/best-in-business.
For more information about Newport Healthcare, its treatment programs, third-party validated outcomes, or career opportunities, visit NewportHealthcare.com.
Newport Healthcare provides evidence-based healing centers for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues. Newport offers a family-systems approach with individualized, integrated programs that combine clinical and experiential therapies with academic or career support. Newport's nationwide residential and outpatient treatment programs bring teens and young adults from self-destruction to self-esteem, addressing the underlying causes of high-risk behavior from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. With a commitment to advocacy, Newport is creating a movement to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action, with the primary mission to empower lives and restore families.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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2022-12-13T16:08:45+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/12/13/newport-healthcare-receives-incs-2022-best-business-award/
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Police: Man pulled over, robbed by suspects impersonating officers
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - Police in Ohio say they have arrested one of at least four men who have been posing as police officers before pulling people over and robbing them at gunpoint.
One of the victims, 28-year-old Andrew Alexander, said he was targeted over the weekend. He said he picked up food and cigars before heading to his girlfriend’s house when he noticed a gray Kia Sportage following him.
He said he was suspicious at first but then he saw the vehicle’s flashing blue lights and quickly pulled over.
“Of course, I do what I’m supposed to do when you see lights and pull over,” Alexander said. “I pulled over thinking that maybe there’s a misunderstanding because I mean … I didn’t do anything wrong.”
Alexander said he believed he was being pulled over by an undercover officer.
“I pulled over and I wasn’t expecting what happened next,” he said.
WOIO reports there have been five attacks by a group impersonating Cleveland officers over the past month.
“Next thing you know, I found out that it wasn’t the boys in blue, and it was just some young kids trying to rob me,” Alexander said.
According to Alexander, all three of the criminals were wearing ski masks and believed they were all teenagers.
Alexander told WOIO the trio approached his car locked and loaded. He said two of them had pistols with extended magazines and the third was carrying an AK-47-style pistol.
Alexander said he has a concealed carry license and had two guns on him.
“My first objective was to draw on them, you know, it’s my life or theirs, but a smart man knows when he’s outmanned and outgunned and you give up material things to live another day,” he said.
When he was held up by the group, Alexander said he gave them his gun, phone, keys and wallet before getting out of his car. He said they then took his car.
“They almost ran me over in my own car, and the other vehicle that pulled me over was traveling right behind,” he said. “They sped down the street.”
Cleveland police released some photos of the car involved in these crimes. They included a Dodge Durango and a black Jeep Cherokee.
“It definitely makes me furious that people go to work every day for hard-earned money just to get it taken by some young punks,” Alexander said.
Authorities are still looking for at least three more suspects and two other cars.
Officials advise that if an unmarked car pulls you over, the best thing to do is call 911 and drive to the nearest police station.
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2023-04-05T20:33:39+00:00
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newschannel6now.com
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https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/05/police-man-pulled-over-robbed-by-suspects-impersonating-officers/
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I am a very creative person and I wanted others to be able to express themselves by being able to personalize their own bag," said an inventor from Naples, Fla., "so I invented AURORA'S DREAM."
The invention allows individuals to employ their creativity to produce a personalized accessory. They can express themselves to produce a work of art that may be quite a conversation piece. A vast array of materials could be used to create endless designs that are ornate in appearance and fashionable. The purse is easy to complete, fun, and entertaining. The inventor has created a prototype.
The original design was submitted to the Naples sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NPL-362, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2022-09-05T21:41:29+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/05/inventhelp-inventor-develops-creative-personalized-purse-npl-362/
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has granted funds to pay for possible prosecutions connected to last year’s fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported Thursday.
The state Board of Finance greenlit more than $317,000 to cover the cost of investigating potential charges in the shooting on the set of “Rust” outside Santa Fe.
First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies made an emergency request for the funds to go toward a special prosecutor, special investigator, several experts and other personnel.
As many as four people could face charges, according to a copy of the request obtained by the newspaper, though Carmack-Altwies did not say anyone definitely would.
“One of the possible defendants is well known movie actor Alec Baldwin,” she stated.
When reached for comment by the newspaper, she declined to say which crew members or cast could face charges. The possible charges her office is looking at range from homicide to violations of state gun statutes.
Carmack-Altwies said she is expecting to receive the final investigation report from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office soon.
Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when it went off on Oct. 21, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. They had been inside a small church during setup for filming a scene.
Baldwin has said the gun went off accidentally and that he did not pull the trigger. But a recent FBI forensic report found the weapon could not not have fired unless someone pulled the trigger.
The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has been named in several lawsuits, including a wrongful death claim filed by Hutchins’ family.
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2022-09-23T19:58:01+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-new-mexico-allows-funds-for-prosecutions-in-rust-shooting/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband Jay-Z — as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show.
Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” reeled in record and song of the year nominations, while “Renaissance” — which ventured into the world of dancehall music — netted an album of the year nod. With Jay-Z also earning five nods this year, each spouse now holds the record for the most-ever Grammy nominations at 88 apiece.
Kendrick Lamar came away with the second-most nominations, with eight. Adele and Brandi Carlile both received seven nods. Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Future, DJ Khaled, The-Dream and mastering engineer Randy Merrill each picked up six.
Nearly half of this year’s leading nominees — announced by the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Machine Gun Kelly and Smokey Robinson —are women and more than half are people of color, according to the recording academy. The ceremony will be held Feb. 5 in Los Angeles.
“This makes me feel very proud, but it makes me conscious of the fact that we have to maintain the work we have done,” said Harvey Mason jr., the Recording Academy’s CEO. He said there have been strides in the peer-driven voting system and increased membership, but he still believes more progress can be made.
“This year, I’m pleased with the result and work the voters did,” he continued. “We have almost 13,000 voters now. It’s really important work. I’m pleased to think they spent the time listening to the music and evaluating. I think you see by the type of nominations that they are not only going for just popular music or music that has a lot of streams. It’s just music of high quality.”
The academy added a special song for social change and five new categories including songwriter of the year, which Harvey says will further help diversify the 65th edition of the annual awards.
The non-classical songwriter category will recognize one individual who was the “most prolific” non-performing and non-producing songwriter for a body of new work during an eligibility year. It will take a different approach than song of the year, which awards the songwriters who wrote the lyrics or melodies to one song.
Harvey said implementing the songwriters category is a “significant” step forward for the music industry. Last year, a rule update allowed that any songwriter, producer, engineer or featured artist on a work nominated for album of the year could ultimately earn a nomination.
“The academy and voters are placing a high importance on the craft of songwriting,” Harvey said of the new category, in which nominees include The-Dream, Amy Allen, Nija Charles, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Laura Veltz. “Personally, as a songwriter, I’m happy to see it being a significant part of our process. We realize that songwriting is at the heart of our industry. It’s one of the building blocks for every artist’s career.”
Harvey said it’s his priority to earn the trust from the music community including The Weeknd and Drake, who are still unwilling to submit any of their music. Drake declined to submit his album “Honestly Nevermind” for the awards, but the Canadian rapper still received four nominations — including album of the year for his co-writing efforts on Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.”
“Anything that has been looked at and talked about in the past, we’re going to continue to look at it and improve it,” Harvey said. “As we do that work, our hope is that all artists feel comfortable and confident with the work the academy does.”
Beyoncé, the most decorated woman in Grammy history with 28 wins, could break the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti’s record for most awards won if she wins four awards. Solti, who has 31 Grammys, has held on to the record since 1997.
For the first time in Beyoncé’s lauded career, she was nominated in the dance category. Her seventh studio project is up for best dance-electronic music album and “Break My Soul” is nominated for best dance-electronic recording. Other nominations include best R&B song for “Cuff It,” R&B performance for “Virgo’s Groove,” traditional R&B performance for “Plastic Off the Sofa” and song written for visual media for “Be Alive,” the Oscar-nominated song from the “King Richard” soundtrack.
Other album of the year nominees include: Adele’s “30,” ABBA’s “Voyage,” Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti,” Mary J. Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous” (Deluxe), Carlile’s “In These Silent Days,” Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres,” Lamar’s “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” Lizzo’s “Special” and Styles’ “Harry’s House.” Bad Bunny made history, with his album becoming the first sung entirely in Spanish to compete in the category.
Tracks competing with “Break My Soul” for record of the year include Styles’ “As It Was,” Doja Cat’s “Woman,” Adele’s “Easy On Me,” ABBA’s “Don’t Shut Me Down,” Blige’s “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit,” Lamar’s “The Heart Part 5,” Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and Carlile’s “You and Me On the Rock” featuring Lucius.
Three of Jay-Z’s nominations came through DJ Khaled’s “God Did,” a song featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy. The track is up for best rap performance and rap song along with song of the year, which also has Jay-Z nominated for his writing efforts on Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul.” The rapper also received a nod for album of the year for his work on his wife’s “Renaissance” album.
Young Thug and Gunna both received nominations despite being currently locked up in a racketeering criminal case. The rappers are up for best rap song and rap performance through Gunna’s “pushin P,” featuring Thug and Future.
Christina Aguilera’s comeback to Latin music with her self-titled album earned her two nominations for best Latin pop album and immersive audio album. Among the 10 nominees for best new artist are Muni Long, Latto and Eurovision winner Maneskin.
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2022-11-16T02:12:32+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/entertainment-news/ap-grammy-nominations-to-be-announced-with-5-new-categories/
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PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there needed to be an easier way to install barbed wire on someone's land," said an inventor from Westmoreland, Tenn. "so I invented THE CROSS FENCE STRETCHER."
The patent-pending CROSS FENCE STRETCHER allows an individual to quickly and easily install sections of barbed wire along an area of property. A single individual can perform the task efficiently as opposed to having three people do the job, thus saving time and effort. This also prevents the skin from being scratched, jabbed, or punctured by barbed wire, which would prevent injuries which enhances safety. The inventor has created a prototype.
The original design was submitted to the Nashville sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NAM-152, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2022-06-21T20:12:19+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/21/inventhelp-inventor-develops-device-that-easily-installs-barbed-wire-nam-152/
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In the years since the Chicago Cubs won their long-awaited World Series title in 2017, their offseasons have been defined more by departures than arrivals. Little by little, piece by piece, the Cubs watched homegrown stars go elsewhere, chipping away at a once-talented roster that sunk steadily into mediocrity.
Swanson has played his whole major league career with the Atlanta Braves and led them to a World Series title in 2021. He is an elite defensive shortstop who last season compiled a career year offensively. He is the kind of player who stabilizes a roster but doesn’t transform it. Yet to these Cubs, a big-market team whose stinginess in recent winters has frustrated fans who do not understand it, the splurge on Swanson signals a change in approach. What is not clear is how much the results will change because of it.
The Cubs infield will be better. Swanson will pair with Nico Hoerner up the middle to give the Cubs one of the better defensive middle infields in baseball. He brings recent playoff experience and a history of winning. And if he can produce the way he did in 2022, he should chip in somewhere around 20 homers and a .270 batting average. Again, the kind of hitter that bolsters a lineup, but likely will not carry it.
The Cubs had already lost one of their more formidable hitters in catcher Willson Contreras, who signed with the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this month. They took a chance on former NL MVP Cody Bellinger when they signed him to a one-year deal worth $17.5 million in the hopes that he can regain his old offensive form in an outfield that also includes the prize of last year’s winter, Seiya Suzuki. Both will need to bounce back to help the Cubs offense move forward. But a change of scenery for Bellinger and the fact that Suzuki has played a full major league season suggest that, at the very least, resurgence is possible for one or both of them.
Their rotation is deeper now than it was at season’s end, too. Earlier this month, the Cubs agreed to a four-year deal with right-hander Jameson Taillon. The 31-year-old was one of the more reliable innings-eaters on this year’s starting pitching market and pitched to a 4.08 ERA while averaging 160-plus innings over the last two seasons with the New York Yankees. He, like Swanson, is helpful but not transformative. He pairs with wily Kyle Hendricks and fellow righty Marcus Stroman to give the Cubs an experienced and steady rotation core.
Outside factors appear to be working in Chicago’s favor, too. The Milwaukee Brewers have offloaded Hunter Renfroe and Kolten Wong already this offseason, and their ace, Corbin Burnes, continues to appear in trade rumors, for whatever those are worth. If the Brewers decide Burnes is available, the righty would likely be the most coveted starter available via trade this offseason — and traditionally aggressive teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers could use another starter.
But the trouble with the Cubs, even after the Swanson signing, is that they could not keep up with the division-winning Cardinals last year. Now, the Cardinals have poached their catcher, one of the best offensive backstops in baseball. St. Louis is still powered by two of the biggest stars in the sport, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. They still have promising starting pitching in Miles Mikolas and Jack Flaherty and a fireballing bullpen. So despite a relative splurge, the Cubs remain firmly in pursuit.
The impact of the Swanson deal will also be felt in Atlanta, where the hometown star had emerged as a fan favorite alongside Freddie Freeman, then became one of the few young Braves players the team did not lock down long-term. Atlanta seems to have a natural succession plan in place in 21-year-old Vaughn Grissom, a young middle infielder who has reportedly impressed Atlanta infield guru Ron Washington this offseason. And the rest of their infield, including just-acquired catcher Sean Murphy, is all-star caliber.
Swanson’s departure is more noteworthy in part because when Atlanta General Manager Alex Anthopoulos has wanted to sign stars long-term, he has had no trouble doing so. But when Freeman, who like Swanson is represented by Excel, hit free agency last year, he and the Braves endured a messy parting that loomed over his first season with the Dodgers. Now Swanson, the hometown Georgia kid and World Series hero, is headed to Chicago, where his wife, professional soccer player Mallory Pugh, plays in the National Women’s Soccer League. Anthopoulos, it seems, is as comfortable letting sentimental favorites go as he is betting on young players before most other executives would feel comfortable doing so.
At times this winter, Swanson seemed like he might fit alongside Freeman with the Dodgers, who lost their shortstop Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies. If things hold, they will now likely rely on Gavin Lux to hold down that position. Then again, the Dodgers are not known for sitting still. In fact, they made their biggest addition of a conspicuously quiet offseason Saturday evening in the wake of the Swanson deal when they agreed to a one-year deal with designated hitter J.D. Martinez, per a person familiar with the deal. Martinez has been an all-star in four of the last five seasons. Since the start of the 2018 season, only 12 hitters in baseball have a higher OPS.
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2022-12-18T16:02:03+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/12/18/cubs-dansby-swanson/
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A top-tier pitching matchup headlines the season opener between the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.
The Phillies will turn to right-hander Aaron Nola, while the rebuilding Rangers will start their new ace, right-hander Jacob deGrom, who signed a five-year, $185 million contract during the offseason.
Nola, who went 11-13 with a 3.25 ERA over 32 starts last season, is making his sixth straight Opening Day start for the defending National League champion Phillies. His six straight Opening Day starts rank third in team history, behind Hall of Famers Robin Roberts (12 in 1950-61) and Steve Carlton (10 in 1977-1986).
This is a huge season for Nola, who turns 30 in June. He’s entering the final year of a five-year, $56.75 million deal and could be among the sport’s most coveted free agents at season’s end. Nola and the Phillies recently halted talks regarding a contract extension, with the sides agreeing to resume them next offseason.
“Sometimes it comes to that; we’ll talk at the end of the season,” Nola said. “I’m focused on this year. We want to win, so we’re just so focused on having a good season and having fun with these guys.
“We definitely tried to get it done, but it just didn’t work out right now. Doesn’t mean it’s over, by any means. We’ll talk at the end of the season and see what happens.”
deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is making his fourth Opening Day start, but his first with the Rangers, who have had 14 different Opening Day starters since 2010.
“You want to set the tone for the season and get things going,” deGrom said. “It does feel different even though you try not to make it feel different. You want to go out there, like I said, set the tone and have success.”
deGrom, a four-time All-Star who turns 35 in June, went 5-4 with a 3.08 ERA in just 11 starts last year with the Mets. His last two seasons have been derailed by injuries; he has made just 26 starts. He also already has dealt with an injury this spring, as tightness in his left side limited him during camp.
When deGrom has been healthy, he has been dominant. He posted a 1.94 ERA with an average of 12 strikeouts per nine innings from 2018 to 2021.
In his final spring start Saturday against the San Diego Padres, deGrom pitched 3 2/3 shutout innings, allowing two hits to go along with six strikeouts and two walks.
deGrom is 9-1 with a 2.18 ERA, 136 strikeouts and 27 walks in 20 appearances against the Phillies. Nola has never faced the Rangers, who beat the Phillies in all four meetings last year, outscoring them 19-7.
The Rangers went 68-94 and finished fourth in the American League West, well behind World Series champion Houston, which cruised to its fifth division title in six years by going 106-56.
The Phillies finished third in the National League East with a mark of 87-75 — their most victories since recording 102 in 2011. They earned the final wild-card spot in the National League playoffs and made their first World Series appearance since 2009, falling to the Astros in six games.
–Field Level Media
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2023-03-29T19:45:31+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/mlb-baseball/jacob-degrom-debuts-for-rangers-vs-aaron-nola-phillies/
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Wall Street closed out a miserable September with a loss of 9.3%, the worst monthly decline since March 2020.
The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Friday to its lowest level in almost two years. The benchmark index has lost ground for six of the last seven weeks and posted its third straight losing quarter.
Nike fell sharply after the company had to slash prices to clear inventories, while Carnival dropped following weaker-than-expected quarterly results.
On Friday:
The S&P 500 fell 54.85 points, or 1.5%, to 3,585.62.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 500.10 points, or 1.7%, to 28,725.51
The Nasdaq fell 161.89 points, or 1.5%, to 10,575.62.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 10.21 points, or 0.6%, to 1,664.72.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 107.61 points, or 2.9%.
The Dow is down 864.90 points, or 2.9%.
The Nasdaq is down 292.31 points, or 2.7%.
The Russell 2000 is down 14.87 points, or 0.9%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 1,180.56 points, or 24.8%.
The Dow is down 7,612.79 points, or 20.9%.
The Nasdaq is down 5,069.35 points, or 32.4%.
The Russell 2000 is down 580.60 points, or 25.9%.
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2022-09-30T22:02:07+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/How-major-US-stock-indexes-fared-Friday-9-30-2022-17478777.php
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Janet Kay Anderson, 83 of Billings passed away Sept. 7. Viewing will be Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Smith Downtown Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Worden Open Bible Church, 1460 Railroad Hwy. Burial will follow at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Ballantine followed by a luncheon at the church. For full obituary please visit www.smithfuneralchapels.com.
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billingsgazette.com
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Man convicted of killing 8 in Ohio massacre sentenced to life in prison without parole
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN
A man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of killing eight people in Pike County, Ohio, CNN affiliate WLWT reported.
George Wagner IV was sentenced Monday by Judge Randy Deering after being convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of seven members of the Rhoden family.
The victims were Hanna May Rhoden, 19; Kenneth Rhoden, 44; his brother Christopher Rhoden Sr., 40; and Christopher’s ex-wife, Dana Rhoden, 37. Also killed were two of the Rhodens’ other children, Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden, 20; Christopher Rhoden Jr., 16; and Gary Rhoden, 38, a cousin.
Hannah Gilley, who was engaged to Clarence Rhoden, was also killed.
In addition to eight counts of aggravated murder, Wagner was convicted of tampering with evidence and conspiracy in November.
During sentencing, Deering described the murders as “the worst form of the offense.”
Prosecutors hadn’t disclosed a motive at the time but alluded to the custody of a child that may have played “a role in this case.”
“No sentence that the court may impose in this case would right the wrong that was inflicted upon the victims and the families. Murder is an irreversible act. And although time may alleviate the pain of loss, it has not, obviously, at this point — and may never,” Deering added.
The massacre rattled the small community of Piketon, home to about 2,000 residents and located roughly 80 miles east of Cincinnati. The Wagners are from South Webster, about a 30-mile drive southeast of Piketon.
At one of the four crime scenes, police found a 4-day-old baby next to his slain mother. That child, along with a 6-month-old and a 3-year-old, survived.
Members of the Rhoden family also spoke before the sentencing was announced.
“My baby girl I miss you beyond words. Another life taken too soon, but will never be forgotten,” Andrea Shoemaker, the mother of Hannah Gilley, said in court.
“I pray for you not to live. I want you to die. Just like you and your evil family did my baby girl,” Shoemaker said.
Gov. Mike DeWine, who was the Ohio’s attorney general when Wagner was arrested in the killings, released a statement after the sentencing.
“George Wagner IV will never live another day outside of prison — a sentence that’s another step toward justice for the Rhodens, Gilleys, & Manleys. I spoke with family members this morning, commending them for their courage & their patience as they waited 6+ years for this day,” the statement said.
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CNN’s Raja Razek contributed to this report.
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2022-12-21T03:54:18+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/2022/12/20/man-convicted-of-killing-8-in-ohio-massacre-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole/
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Streamlined program enables OEMs to begin evaluation and testing of EVs with wireless charging in 90 days
- New program enables automakers to jump start their efforts to deliver factory-installed wireless charging in new EVs
- Evaluation also opens the door for wireless charging as a dealer-installed option in the interim
- Program opens for enrollment in August 2023
WATERTOWN, Mass., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiTricity, the pioneer in wireless EV charging, today announced the FastTrack Integration Program for automotive OEMs that allows for an initial vehicle integration in just three months, dramatically accelerating automaker testing of wireless charging on existing and future EV platforms. Wireless charging will be fully enabled and operational on the automaker's EV platform using the WiTricity Halo™ receiver and the WiTricity Halo™ 11kW charger.
"Knowing the challenges of automotive timelines, we are committed to help OEMs move more quickly to adopt the wireless charging technology that customers want," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity. "We have extensive experience upgrading existing vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E to support wireless charging, and in working with early adopters of factory-installed wireless charging. WiTricity can partner with OEMs not just on evaluation, but on delivery from our global supply chain of fully automotive-grade wireless charging solutions for production programs."
Dealer-installed option possible
WiTricity's FastTrack Integration Program extends to helping OEMs develop dealer-installable wireless charging options that meet market demand while production programs are in development. This program delivers test- and evaluation-ready wireless charging with a complete and elegant implementation of both hardware and software. WiTricity's solutions adhere to the global automotive standard for wireless charging ratified by the Society of Automotive Engineers in 2020.
In an independent survey conducted by Tidewatch Partners in June 2023, consumers with loyalty to premium automotive brands indicated that 80% of them would switch to another premium automotive brand if that brand were to offer wireless charging.
"We've done extensive research with EV consumers and with fleets looking to move to electric vehicles," said Gruzen. "We know that consumers prefer EVs with wireless charging, and we know that it solves a host of challenges for fleets as well."
About WiTricity
WiTricity is the pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's products are backed by an extensive patent portfolio that supports ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers look to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging and setting the stage for future autonomy. Beyond EVs, WiTricity technology is foundational to the wireless charging of many products, from consumer electronics to micro-mobility to robotics.
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2023-07-12T14:07:34+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/12/witricity-launches-new-fasttrack-integration-program-speed-automakers-wireless-ev-charging/
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — Step aside Netflix and the Food Network because the new hottest cooking competition is coming out of a Mount Pleasant high school.
Case High School students race against the clock to prepare the best chili dish possible. They rush to sharpen knives, cut vegetables, mix the perfect blend of spices and cook their chili. In the end, each chili will be judged by students and staff. Then the best ones will go up against the South Shore and Racine fire departments on Dec. 15.
However, the fire department might be cheating because they were at Case High School trying the competition's chili.
"No comment right now, no," one firefighter said.
Asked whether or not they will be stealing the recipe, the battalion chief said, "Ours is probably going to win."
It's not just Case High School taking part in this fun competition. Horlick and Park high school students part of the culinary arts academic pathways program is making their best chili too. The pathways program is designed to give students hands-on and real-world experience in professional fields they are already interested in. Students can pick public health, aviation, business, education, and culinary arts pathways to name a few. The goal is to prepare them for career or higher education opportunities after high school.
The chili cook-off is part of the culinary arts fall semester final.
"Show them how to really, you know, develop, you know, not just their cooking skills - their managerial skills, leadership skills," Erica Buskirk, the advanced culinary teacher at Case said.
Many of the students in Ms. Buskirk's class have aspirations to work at or own a restaurant.
"I'm actually going to Gateway (Techincal College) for culinary, and I chose this class because out of all the other things I could have chosen culinary was the most interesting to me," Bryonna Billips, a Case senior, said.
In the class, there are multiple stove tops, ovens, tons of cooking utensils, pots, pans, and just about any appliance you would find in a commercial kitchen.
"I actually want to open up my own bakery one day, so this is going to give me that first-hand experience that I would probably need," Allyson Treu, another Case senior, said.
But before they open any restaurants, they have to take on the Southshore and Racine fire departments. Fire departments always seem to be chili-making experts, but these students will surely give them a run for their money.
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2022-12-08T00:36:15+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/racine-high-schools-seniors-cooking-challenge-against-firefighters
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2022-12-16T20:47:38+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/sports/2022/12/16/ap-top-sports-news-at-218-p-m-est-2/
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(The Hill) – Country music singer Jason Aldean sought to defend his latest single “Try That in a Small Town” on Tuesday after Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the song’s music video from their air.
The song, which was released in May, has been heavily criticized in recent days after the release of the video, which was filmed in the front of a courthouse in Colombia, Tenn., where a Black man was famously lynched in the 1920s. In the video, the courthouse is projected with images of violent protests and criminal acts, including demonstrations from the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in 2020.
“Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
Stomp on the flag and light it up
Yeah, ya think you’re tough,” Aldean sings.
“Well, try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road.”
A CMT spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the video “has been removed,” but did not offer additional information on the decision to pull it.
Aldean took to Twitter to defend the song and the video.
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous.
“There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it — and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage — and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music — this one goes too far,” he said.
Aside from widespread criticism that the single is racially motivated and politically charged, many have pointed to references of common rhetoric used by those who oppose gun control.
“Got a gun that my granddad gave me
They say one day they’re gonna round up
Well, that s— might fly in the city, good luck,” the song goes.
Some listeners have pointed to the country star’s tragic history with gun violence. He performed at the Route 91 Music Harvest Festival in Las Vegas in 2017 when a gunman opened fire and killed 58 people.
Following the performance, Aldean talked about his experience and signaled he was open to gun control legislation, calling for stronger background checks.
Aldean acknowledged the shooting in his post.
“As so many pointed out, I was present at Route 91 — where so many lost their lives — and our community recently suffered another heartbreaking tragedy. NO ONE, including me, wants to continue to see senseless headlines or families ripped apart,” he said.
“Try That In A Small Town, for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief,” Aldean said. “Because they were our neighbors, and that was above any differences.”
—Judy Kurtz contributed.
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2023-07-19T01:11:45+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/national/jason-aldean-defends-try-that-in-a-small-town-as-cmt-pulls-video/
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