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Nolte, Lochner win World Cup bobsled races in Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Germany swept a pair of bobsled World Cup races Saturday, with Johannes Lochner driving to a rare win over countryman Francesco Friedrich in two-man and Laura Nolte holding off Kaillie Humphries of the U.S. for a monobob victory. Lochner and Georg Fleischhauer finished their two runs at Mount Van Hoevenberg in 1 minute, 51.88 seconds. That was 0.32 seconds ahead of Friedrich and Alexander Schueller. The Swiss team of Michael Vogt and Sandro Michel were another 0.06 seconds back for third.
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2022-12-18T07:18:55+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/news/ap-colorado/2022/12/17/nolte-lochner-win-world-cup-bobsled-races-in-lake-placid/
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Sixth Indianapolis-area restaurant to offer grand opening specials and giveaways, including FREE chicken salad for a year!
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, continues to expand its presence in Indiana with the opening of its sixth Indianapolis-area eatery. The company brings more of its famed, made-from-scratch chicken salad to the Indianapolis suburbs with its first restaurant in Whitestown. Located at 6065 Perry Worth Road, Chicken Salad Chick will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 17 with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive free chicken salad for a year.
"As the Whitestown area serves as one of the fastest-growing communities in Indiana, this location furthers our commitment to the continued expansion of company restaurants," said Chicken Salad Chick President and CEO Scott Deviney. "We look forward to growing with and serving the Whitestown neighborhood while welcoming more first-time guests to experience Chicken Salad Chick."
With locations across Indianapolis – including Fishers, Glendale, Greenwood and Carmel – Chicken Salad Chick continues to rapidly expand across the state. The Whitestown location will serve as the brand's sixth company-owned restaurant in Indiana.
Now through opening week, guests can enter to win free chicken salad for a year by liking the restaurant's page at Facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickWhitestownIN/. To celebrate the opening, the community is invited to experience Chicken Salad Chick's Southern hospitality through additional giveaways and specials:
- Thursday, Nov. 17 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year: The first 100 guests to arrive to the new Whitestown location and purchase The Chick will receive one free large Quick Chick every month for 12 months. From this initial group, one lucky guest will also be randomly selected to receive one free large Quick Chick every week for 52 weeks. *
- Friday, Nov. 18 – Free Chick Tumbler: The first 100 guests who purchase the Chick Trio will receive a free 24 oz. Chicken Salad Chick tumbler. ***
- Saturday, Nov. 19 – Free Large Chick Cooler: The first 50 guests to purchase 2 Large Quick Chicks will receive a FREE Large Chick Cooler! **
*The first 100 guests participating in the Free Chicken Salad for a Year on Grand Opening Day will line up in a 'first come, first counted' order at Chicken Salad Chick. It is required to remain on site until the store opens at 10 a.m. An early arrival is recommended for those seeking to be in the first 100 guests, and each guest will be assigned a number corresponding to their place in line by a member of the Chicken Salad Chick team, beginning at approximately 7 a.m. Then at 10 a.m., guests may make a purchase of "The Chick" (or greater value) and enter a code on the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their reward. Guests who leave before the 10 a.m. start will lose their spot to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically in their Chicken Salad Chick App the Monday following Grand Opening Day.
** Guest must be 16 Years or Older and must purchase the 2 Large Quick Chicks. Limit 1 reward per Guest Present. Not valid with any other offers.
***Does not include drink or unlimited refills on initial or future visits.
Chicken Salad Chick offers over a dozen delicious specialty chicken salad recipes served from the heart. In addition to the restaurant's signature chicken salad flavors, other menu items include fresh salads, sides, soups and full-service catering, all available from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu offers something for everyone. Founded in Auburn, Alabama in 2008 by Stacy and Kevin Brown, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 200 restaurants in 17 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand continues its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick accolades include rankings in Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for four consecutive years and placing in the top 10 for 2021, #3 on Fast Casual's 2021 Top 100 Movers & Shakers, QSR's Best Franchise Deals, Nation's Restaurant News' Next 15 in 2019 and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020.
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2022-11-16T14:27:32+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/11/16/chicken-salad-chick-open-newest-indiana-restaurant-whitestown-neighborhood-nov-17/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are dropping Friday as worries about the banking system outweigh a highly anticipated report that showed pay raises for workers are slowing and other signals that Wall Street wants to see of pressure on inflation cooling.
The S&P 500 was 0.8% lower in early trading, a day after it tumbled to one of its worst drops of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 162 points, or 0.5%, at 32,091, as of 9:44 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% lower.
The sharpest drops in the market were coming from the financial sector, which tumbled sharply for a second day.
The stock of SVB Financial, a Silicon Valley bank that caters to the industry surrounding startup companies, has plunged more than 60% this week as it raises cash to strengthen its financial position. That has led to some concerns that a broader banking crisis could erupt. SVB's stock was halted Friday morning.
Friday's losses amplify what strategists in a BofA Global Research report called “the crashy vibes of March.” Markets have been twitchy recently on worries that high inflation is proving too difficult to drive down, which could force the Federal Reserve to reaccelerate its hikes to interest rates.
Such hikes can undercut inflation by slowing the economy, but they also drag down prices for stocks and other investments and raise the risk of a recession later on. Wall Street already in February gave up hopes that cuts to interest rates could come later this year. Worries then flared higher this week that rates are set to go even higher than expected after the Fed said it could soon upshift the size of its rate hikes.
But Friday’s jobs report helped calm those worries. Overall hiring was hotter than expected, which could be a sign that the labor market remains too strong for the Fed's liking despite the fastest set of rate hikes in decades.
But the data also showed a slowdown from January’s jaw-dropping hiring rate. More importantly for markets, average hourly earnings for workers rose by 0.2% in February from January.
That was a slowdown from January’s 0.3% gain, and it was lower than the 0.4% acceleration that economists expected. This number is crucial on Wall Street because the Fed has said it’s focusing on wage growth in particular in its fight against inflation.
While raises are good for workers struggling to keep up with inflation, the Fed worries too-high gains could cause a vicious cycle that worsens inflation.
Among other signs of a cooling but still-resilient labor market, the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6% from 3.4% and the percentage of Americans with or looking for jobs edged up by a tiny bit.
Another potential sign of easing inflationary pressure is that “we’re no longer seeing the massively widespread job gains,” said Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments. “Gains are getting more concentrated and that’s an early signal that the labor market momentum is fading.”
Such trends mean traders are swinging back their bets for the size of the Fed's next rate increase. After earlier in the week thinking the central bank would reaccelerate and go back to a hike of 0.50 percentage points later this month, traders are now betting on a a 65% probability that it will stick with a more modest 0.25 point hike.
Last month, it slowed to that pace after earlier hiking by 0.50 and 0.75 points.
The expectations, along with continuing market jitters, helped send Treasury yields sharply lower.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury sank to 3.75% from 3.91% late Thursday, a sharp move for the bond market. It helps set rates for mortgages and other important loans.
The two-year Treasury yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, plunged to 4.63% from 4.87%. It was above 5% earlier this week and at its highest level since 2007.
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AP Business Writers Joe McDonald and Matt Ott contributed.
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2023-03-10T15:19:59+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/stocks-dip-as-worries-about-banks-overshadow-jobs-report/SIN7EQY7M5D2FCPRJZPKR7O2MY/
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- ONE's anode-free cell is the first to deliver 1007 Wh/L into a large format prismatic can cell
- The anode-free cell technology surpasses industry-leading energy density, while lowering costs of the Gemini battery pack by eliminating the need for graphite and anode cell manufacturing equipment
- ONE's Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle life and peak power requirements by 90%
NOVI, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage company, today unveiled a 240-Ah prismatic anode-free cell after a successful 12-month R&D effort. The company believes its anode-free cell is the highest energy density large-format cell ever produced. The breakthrough technology will enable the commercialization of ONE's Gemini™ dual-chemistry architecture, which will be integrated into a BMW iX prototype vehicle later this year.
ONE's first-generation 1007 Wh/L cell eliminates the need for graphite and anode manufacturing equipment, enabling $50 per kWh cell cost at scale. "Our prismatic anode-free cell is produced with approximately half of current cell manufacturing equipment for equivalent capacity, allowing us to sharply reduce scale-up cost," said Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE.
Anode-free cells typically have low cycle life compared to conventional cells, which has not made them viable in an automotive setting. ONE's Gemini dual-chemistry architecture has opened a straightforward path to widespread use of anode-free cells by reducing cycle and peak power requirements by 90%. Gemini pairs more standardized LFP and anode-free chemistries into one battery pack, enabled by the company's proprietary DC-DC converter. This allows each specialty chemistry to focus on different functions: LFP for daily driving, and anode-free to extend range for long distances. This combined system is expected to deliver more than 250,000 miles of lifetime service.
"Scaling 100x from a 2 Ah pouch cell to a 240 Ah prismatic in less than 12 months is a testament to the simplicity of the design and ability to use conventional Li-ion production equipment," said Dr. Steven Kaye, ONE Chief Technical Officer. "We are moving faster than the fastest research programs that I have been a part of. Gemini will reach volume production in 2026 accelerating electric vehicle adoption by delivering 600 miles of range in a wide range of vehicle platforms, including trucks and SVUs."
ONE will showcase its anode-free cell and Gemini battery architecture technology at The Battery Show in Novi, MI on September 13-15.
For more information, visit one.ai/anode-free
Our Next Energy, Inc. (ONE) is a Michigan-based energy storage company focused on battery technologies that will radically accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and expand the possibilities of next-level storage solutions. Our vision is simple: Double the range of electric vehicles; use safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establish a localized supply chain. This strategy will result in a reliable, cost-effective, and conflict-free supply chain.
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2022-09-13T04:40:02+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/one-reveals-1007-whl-anode-free-cell-that-enables-600-mile-gemini-battery-architecture/
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Racial Equity 2030 will unleash bold solutions to improve the lives of children, families and communities around the world.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced five awardees for its Racial Equity 2030 challenge, an open call for bold solutions to drive an equitable future for children, families and communities around the world. Over the next eight years, WKKF will contribute a total of $80 million to help build and scale actionable ideas for transformative change in the systems and institutions that uphold racial inequities.
"The bold work proposed by each of the awardees fills me with hope that together we can attack the roots of inequity in our communities and build a future in which all children can thrive," said La June Montgomery Tabron, WKKF president and CEO. "But this change won't happen unless we act, and I believe we must act now. I am excited to partner with these teams to address racism in their communities and support systemic change across the globe."
The challenge was announced in 2020 during the 90th anniversary of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and received 1,453 submissions from 72 countries. In September 2021, the Kellogg Foundation announced the top 10 finalists for the challenge, each of whom received a $1 million planning grant and nine months of capacity-building support, including advising from the Dalberg Group, to further develop their project and strengthen their application.
The five awardees announced today are advancing racial equity with unique approaches – from transforming education systems to healing communities and empowering historically marginalized Indigenous people.
The awardees are:
- The SETA Project: Transformative Anti Racist Education Systems in Brazil: In Brazil, where most of the population identifies as Black or mixed race, systemic racism persists. A coalition of organizations believe that while schools perpetuate the problem, they can also spearhead its eradication. ActionAid, the Brazilian National Campaign on the Right to Education, CONAQ, UneAFRO Brasil, Geledés, Makira-E'ta and Ação Educativa will work together to transform the Brazilian public school network into the world's first anti-racist education system, harnessing youth, education and Black movements, and sparking a national healing process. Internationally, ActionAid and the University of Bristol's Centre for Comparative and International Research in Education will mobilize a global network and promote racial equity as a priority in global education.
- Healing Through Justice: A Community-Led Breakthrough Strategy for Healing-Centered Communities in Illinois, U.S.A.: For many Black and Brown youth in Chicago, systemic racism has a profound impact on their mental health, as well as the well-being of their communities. Communities United and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago will bring to scale "Healing through Justice," a youth-led movement for community healing through community engagement, leadership and advocacy training and the development of strategies for health system changes.
- Indigenous Lands Initiative: Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America: The ability of Indigenous peoples to use and protect their land is under threat across the Americas, due to the harmful acts of illegal settlers, miners, drug traffickers and commercial interests, as well as governments' failure to protect their rights. The Indian Law Resource Center, the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Amazon and the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon will build a permanent Indigenous-led institution to provide essential technical and legal assistance to help Indigenous peoples secure ownership of their lands and to speed up and improve Indigenous land titling processes in Mexico and Central and South America.
- Overcoming Environmental Racism by Knowing, Using and Shaping Law in Kenya, Sierra Leone and the U.S.: Throughout the world, marginalized communities of color disproportionally suffer the impacts of climate change and other environmental harm. Yet, they have little say in the making and implementation of the environmental laws that most affect them. Namati and its partners will equip frontline communities with the power of law, so they can protect their own well-being and ultimately make systems of environmental governance more equitable. Globally, Namati and members of the Legal Empowerment Network will launch an international policy advocacy campaign and drive cross-border learning on grassroots environmental justice.
- Kawailoa: A Transformative Indigenous Model to End Youth Incarceration in Hawai'i and Beyond: In Hawai'i, young Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders are disproportionately represented in the juvenile justice system. As a vulnerable population, they encounter setbacks that are indicative of systemic failures and generational challenges, including foster care, substance abuse, human trafficking and loss of loved ones. The Opportunity Youth Action Hawaiʻi collaborative, representing community-based and state entities (Partners in Development Foundation and its Kupa ʻAina Farm, Kinai ʻEha, Hale Lanipōlua, Residential Youth Services & Empowerment, Hawaiʻi Youth and Correctional Facility and Olomana School) at the Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center is committed to replacing youth incarceration with a Native Hawaiian restorative system that empowers communities, trains youth healers and shifts resources to community-driven and culturally-grounded sanctuaries of support.
The Racial Equity 2030 Challenge was managed in partnership with Lever for Change, a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation that connects donors with bold solutions to the world's biggest problems—including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity and climate change.
"We are uplifted by the ambition and creativity of the projects proposed by these teams," said Cecilia Conrad, CEO of Lever for Change. "We invite others across the philanthropic, public and private sectors to join forces in funding the awardees and other outstanding organizations that participated in Racial Equity 2030, in order to challenge the systems and institutions that uphold inequity around the world. We have an opportunity now to create ripples of impact throughout our global community to be felt for years to come."
More information about the Racial Equity 2030 Challenge, the awardees, and the finalists can be found at wkkf.org/re2030.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.
The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, and works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes. Special attention is paid to priority places where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the U.S. are in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and internationally, are in Mexico and Haiti. To learn more about WKKF, visit www.wkkf.org or follow WKKF on Twitter at @wk_kellogg_fdn.
Lever for Change
Lever for Change connects donors with bold solutions to the world's biggest problems—including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity, and climate change. Using an inclusive, equitable model and due diligence process, Lever for Change creates customized challenges and other tailored funding opportunities. Top-ranked teams and challenge finalists become members of the Bold Solutions Network—a growing global network that helps secure additional funding, amplify members' impact, and accelerate social change. Founded in 2019 as a nonprofit affiliate of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lever for Change has influenced more than $1 billion in grants to date and provided support to more than 145 organizations. To learn more, visit www.leverforchange.org.
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2022-10-11T14:41:49+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/wk-kellogg-foundation-announces-five-awardees-receive-80-million-advance-global-racial-equity/
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lexi Thompson made back-to-back birdies on the back nine Saturday and the United States earned the final spot in the semifinals of the LPGA’s International Crown team match-play event.
The U.S. clinched the semifinal berth late in the round when China lost its second match to England, but got a half-point anyway when Thompson and Danielle Kang rallied to tie Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom and Maja Stark.
Sweden won Pool A when Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall beat Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu 1 up and will play Pool B runner-up Australia in the semifinals on Sunday.
The U.S. will take on Thailand in the other semifinal. Thailand was the only country to win all six fourball matches in pool play.
“Another day to represent our country,” Korda said. “That’s all we could hope for, and hopefully we can get a W and make it to the afternoon round for the championship.”
The International Crown is a match-play tournament featuring teams of four players from eight countries. The teams are divided into two pools of four countries, with the top two from each group after three days of round-robin play of fourball competition advancing to the semifinals. Teams get one point for each win and a half for a tied match.
There was little drama headed into the final day of pool play, with Australia and Thailand already advancing to the knockout stage in Pool B and Sweden sweeping both matches in Pool A to advance.
The U.S. team needed just a half-point or have China fail to sweep England to secure the fourth semifinal spot and got it when Alice Hewson made a birdie on 18 to win her match with Liz Young 1 up over Yu Liu and Ruixin Liu.
The Americans had a tough time with Sweden despite Vu delivering the shot of the day when she holed out from the fairway for eagle on the sixth hole, leading to a high-five with her caddie.
“It was just 170 and we agreed on 6-iron and I was just going to hit it, and then drain-o,” Vu said.
The U.S. led most of that match before Nordqvist made birdies on the 15th and 17th holes to give Sweden the win.
“Obviously a great finish because I felt like it was pretty tight all day,” Nordqvist said. “You knew it was going to have to be really strong play, and I think just proud of ourselves. We finished really strong yesterday to gain some momentum, and we came out firing pretty strong this morning. Going into tomorrow I think we’re all just very excited to have a shot at it.”
Thompson and Kang rallied from two shots down to take the lead by winning three straight holes starting at No. 14. Thompson made birdie putts on 15 and 16 but Sweden earned the half point when Stark made a birdie on the final hole.
“I watched Lexi hit some unbelievable shots coming in,” Kang said. “I was fan-girling coming in. I go, ‘Oh, my God.’ She just kept side-eyeing me because she knows it’s like the sexiest shot ever. It was good.”
Thailand and Australia squared off to determine who would win Pool B. Thailand had earned four points the first two days and the Aussies got 3 1/2.
Thailand won both matches, with sisters Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn beating Hannah Green and Sarah Kemp 3 and 2, and Patty Tavatanakit and Atthaya Thitikul beating Stephanie Kyriacou and Minjee Lee 1 up.
Defending champion South Korea lost all four matches the first two days before salvaging the weekend with two wins over Japan.
The semifinals and finals will both be played Sunday, with each match featuring two singles competitions and one alternate shot matchup.
This is the fourth time this tournament has been held after being canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Spain won the inaugural tournament in 2014, followed by the United States in 2016 and South Korea in 2018.
This is the first professional women’s event to be played at TPC Harding Park, which has hosted several big events for the men, including the 2009 Presidents Cup and the 2020 PGA Championship.
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2023-05-07T19:20:16+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/u-s-earns-final-semifinal-spot-in-international-crown/
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As the need for rapid testing grows throughout enterprises, Applitools' AI enables engineering teams to improve test coverage without falling under the burden of test maintenance
SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applitools, provider of the next generation test automation platform powered by Visual AI, recently analyzed millions of tests from customers and found that its AI-powered automated maintenance automatically resolved two additional test steps for every step that was manually reviewed, improving engineering productivity more than three-fold.
Learn more about Applitools' Visual Test Automatic Validation and Maintenance capabilities: applitools.info/69b.
The research team also ran a simulation to compare the test results of Applitools' Visual AI versus other tools that use pixel matching and less mature AI algorithms. The comparison ran millions of tests against Applitools versus other tools and found that Applitools reduced the number of false positives by 3x with the average test run. These false positives that are flagged by less sophisticated algorithms make it all but impossible to scale to the pace of modern CI/CD and run across multiple environments. Engineers spend countless hours analyzing false bugs caused by algorithms that are not accurate or mature enough.
Applitools' AI-powered test validation and maintenance capabilities support the adoption of automated testing strategies that take the burden off of testing teams who would otherwise spend hours reviewing and updating hundreds or thousands of test results.
"As engineering teams mature and scale their release and testing strategies, they face new challenges to keep pace with CI/CD environments," said Moshe Milman, co-founder and COO of Applitools. "Applitools' Visual AI technology is the only solution in the market that offers AI-powered auto-analysis and auto-maintenance of tests and the test accuracy that is required to run at a rapid rate. Testing teams can now quickly and accurately assess test results across different environments and identify where bugs are happening so that they can improve their overall testing strategy and make a direct impact on the bottom line."
Applitools has revolutionized automated testing by using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to visually capture, analyze and verify full pages of apps and websites with more accuracy than the human eye and at the pace of automation. As user experience (UX) validation becomes a must in organizations undergoing digital transformation, there are three components of testing to be considered: Validation, Analysis and Maintenance. Only the use of Visual AI enables automating these aspects at scale
Applitools Eyes can validate thousands of full-page screens in just minutes, intelligently testing dynamic content like ads or app dashboards. As test validation becomes better and more ubiquitous at comparing interfaces, it yields more test results that testing and engineering teams must analyze, group and maintain. Using Visual AI, Applitools automatically analyzes these comparisons and groups them together based on environments, design components, browsers and more. Once grouped and reviewed, auto-maintenance also takes care of updating the new baselines - saving hours of repeat work in every release cycle.
According to Applitools' 2022 State of UI/UX Report, 60% of Applitools customers are deploying changes to production daily, while only 37% of non-customers are deploying daily. This increase in release velocity is directly attributable to the significant increase in test coverage that Applitools offers. Applitools customers see more than 75% test coverage on average compared to non-customers that see less than 50% test coverage on average. With Applitools, test suite execution takes less than 15-20 minutes on average which is 4x faster than non-customers using traditional methods.
Schedule a demo to see Applitools' Auto-Analysis and Auto-Maintenance in action: applitools.info/q4b
About Applitools
Applitools is leading the industry in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to test automation, delivering a next generation test automation platform powered by Visual AI. Over 400 of the world's top brands from verticals such as Tech, Banking, Insurance, Retail, Pharma, and Publishing -- including 50 of the Fortune 100 -- use Applitools to deliver the best possible digital experiences to millions of customers on any device and browser, and across every screen size and operating system.
Applitools' Ultrafast Test Cloud modernizes critical test automation use cases -- Functional Testing, Visual Testing, Web and Mobile UI/UX Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Responsive Web Design Testing, Cross Device Testing, PDF Testing, Accessibility Testing and Compliance Testing -- to transform the way businesses deliver innovation at the speed of DevOps without jeopardizing their brand.
Applitools is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel. To learn more, visit applitools.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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2022-12-20T15:02:28+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/12/20/applitools-research-finds-that-artificial-intelligence-increases-testing-efficiency-threefold-through-automated-validation-maintenance/
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ARLINGTON — The Los Angeles Dodgers were isolated for a long time when they were last in North Texas — and won the World Series in the most unusual postseason.
For the first time since those neutral-site 2020 playoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dodgers return this weekend to Globe Life Field, where they also won the NL Division Series and NL Championship Series that October. They were also at the same hotel they will stay in for a much shorter trip this time.
“Staying at the hotel where we were on lockdown, for what seemed like a month, playing in that ballpark, that stadium, certainly a lot of great memories,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
“The whole group got really close during that whole time,” third baseman Max Muncy said. “By the end of it, we were definitely tired of the hotel and the same food every day. We were ready to go somewhere different, but I just remember the whole thing being a ton of fun.”
Especially after winning the Dodgers’ first World Series title since 1998, in six games over the Tampa Bay Rays.
NL West leader Los Angeles, which has won eight of its last 10 games, opens a three-game series against Texas on Friday night. The AL West-leading Rangers have a six-game winning streak and are the only team without a loss since last week’s All-Star break.
During the 2020 postseason, the Dodgers occupied Globe Life’s home clubhouse, where their former shortstop Corey Seager is now in the second season of a $325 million, 10-year contract he got in free agency after leaving Los Angeles. Seager has the same locker he had when he was the MVP in both the NLCS and World Series.
Muncy is among only eight players on the Dodgers’ current 26-man roster who appeared in the 2020 World Series. There are four pitchers from that series now on LA’s injured list, including three-time NL Cy Young Award winner and Dallas native Clayton Kershaw.
Seager was a first-round pick by the Dodgers in the 2012 amateur draft, made his big league debut late in the 2015 season and was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2016. He was twice an All-Star in Los Angeles.
Even though he missed 31 games this season, Seager was the AL’s starting shortstop in last week’s All-Star Game. He is hitting .346 — which would be his career high, and lead the AL if he qualified — with 14 homers and 57 RBIs in 65 games. He hit a career-low .245 in his Rangers debut last season.
“Knowing everybody now and not being the new guy, that’s a big thing for me,” Seager said.
As for facing his old team, Seager said it would be exciting to see some guys, but that the weekend was still just about winning the series. That approach certainly doesn’t surprise first-year Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who faced the Dodgers plenty in his 25 seasons managing in the NL West with the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.
“I appreciate watching great players and what makes them good at what they do. And that’s part of his success, I think, is an even keel that he has,” Bochy said.
The visit to Globe Life by the Dodgers comes after the Rays were just swept in a three-game series. That was Tampa Bay’s third trip there since the World Series played before a limited capacity in the stadium that holds about 40,000 spectators. There was an announced crowd of 31,591 for the Wednesday afternoon series finale against the Rays, and sellout crowds are expected for all three games this weekend.
“They might have a little different perspective,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said of the Dodgers returning there. “But, you know, it was a great environment. I thought Major League Baseball did a tremendous job of promoting the World Series. ... And to see all these fans now that are coming, it’s a fun place to play baseball.”
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2023-07-21T10:22:51+00:00
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tylerpaper.com
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Two children were injured and their mother was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash Sunday night on Interstate 380 in Covington Twp., state police at Dunmore said.
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(The Hill) — Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have submitted an application asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of their omicron-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine as the third shot in a three-dose series for children ages 6 months through 4 years, the companies announced Monday.
If authorized, the children would still receive two doses of the original vaccine, and then a third dose that specifically targets the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The bivalent omicron vaccine targets the BA.4/BA.5 omicron strains, as well as the original strains of COVID-19. The vaccine is authorized for use as a booster dose only in adults and children over the age of 5.
“With the high level of respiratory illnesses currently circulating among children under 5 years of age, updated COVID-19 vaccines may help prevent severe illness and hospitalization,” the companies said in a statement.
Respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV and COVID-19 are spiking early this year, overwhelming hospitals across the United States.
The monovalent shot, which the FDA still requires as the primary series before getting the omicron-specific shot, targets the original strain of the virus.
BA.5 was the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S. over the summer but is now fading away.
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2022-12-05T18:42:20+00:00
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Throughout the school day Thursday at Canisius, senior Shane Cercone was the topic of conversation. Whether he was in the hallway or a classroom, someone was inquiring about how close he was to becoming the Crusaders’ all-time leading scorer in boys basketball.
“Everybody in school kept mentioning it and bringing it up,” Cercone said. “That’s how I found out, just by kids asking me in the hallway how many points away I was. Some told me to wait until a playoff game to do it.”
The answer to the question was 31, and the opportunity to break the record set by Brian Keenan, class of 1999, came against The Park School in a Monsignor Martin matchup Thursday night.
It was a big moment for Cercone – with so many aware of him being close – and he didn’t disappoint. Almost two minutes into the fourth quarter, Cercone stole the ball and sprinted downcourt for a right-handed dunk and his 32nd point of the evening, solidifying himself as Canisius’ new all-time scoring leader with 1,523 points.
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“It means a lot,” Cercone said. “There’s such a great line of players to have come here. For me to come here as a scrawny little freshman and work my way up to do something pretty cool means a lot.”
To celebrate the moment, the game immediately stopped, and Cercone was presented a basketball with the Canisius logo with blue and gold paint. He was able to take pictures with coach Kyle Husband and his family. The four-year varsity player was thankful to achieve the milestone with a dunk in front of the people who put him in a position to succeed.
“I was definitely thinking about it,” Cercone said talking about his mindset as he dribbled in for the record. “I didn’t want it to be lame like a putback layup or a free throw or something boring. I wanted ... a step-back three or a dunk. To get it on the dunk made my day.
"Also, to have a coach believe in me like that is very special. Not everyone is able to have that opportunity. I knew that when I was young, being the first freshman in a while to play varsity at Canisius. Something like that could take a player a long way to have that type of belief and being pushed to work as hard as I did.”
Seeing so many people celebrate his accomplishment reminded Cercone just how many people have supported him on his basketball journey. Now that he’s the sole owner of the scoring mark, he’s thinking ahead to the day someone passes him, hoping it is someone who looks up to him, as he did the Crusaders of the past.
“It was so much bigger than me to share that moment with my friends, family and coaches,” Cercone said. “That small moment could’ve brought joy to more people than it did me. It’s fun to see everyone’s reaction and support because I couldn’t do this on my own. I certainly have some bragging rights, but I wouldn’t have gotten here without the guys that got here before me and some of them I look up to. If someone could look up to me and break my record, that would be cool.”
Cercone was an All-Western New York first-team large schools selection a season ago, and is currently averaging team highs in points (26.6), rebounds (11.3) and steals (1.3). Canisius (17-5) is ranked No. 1 in The News’ large schools poll.
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2023-02-18T01:38:23+00:00
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Louisiana judge tosses permits for $9.4B plastics complex
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana judge has thrown out air quality permits for a Taiwanese company’s planned $9.4 billion plastics complex between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, a rare win for environmentalists in a heavily industrialized stretch of the Mississippi River often referred to as “Cancer Alley.”
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality brushed off its environmental justice analysis while violating the Clean Air Act and the agency’s duty to protect the public, District Judge Trudy White wrote.
Opponents of the plans called Wednesday’s ruling in Baton Rouge a victory for environmental justice. FG LA, the local Formosa Plastics affiliate, said Thursday that it would appeal.
“Stopping Formosa Plastics has been a fight for our lives, and today David has toppled Goliath,” said Sharon Lavigne, who founded the group Rise St. James in 2018 to fight plans for the plant. “The judge’s decision sends a message to polluters like Formosa that communities of color have a right to clean air, and we must not be sacrifice zones.”
The judge, who is Black, wrote that for Lavigne and other residents, “the blood, sweat and tears of their Ancestors is tied to the land” once dominated by plantations where enslaved people labored.
Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing the ruling and has no immediate comment, press secretary Gregory Langley said in an email Thursday.
FG LA wants to build 10 chemical plants and four other major facilities on 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) in St. James Parish near Welcome, a mostly Black community of about 670.
“FG respectfully disagrees with Judge White’s conclusion,” the company, which intervened in the lawsuit to support the department, said in a statement emailed Thursday. “We believe the permits issued to FG by LDEQ are sound and the agency properly performed its duty to protect the environment in the issuance of those air permits.”
The complex is among current and proposed facilities involved in an Environmental Protection Agency investigation of whether state health and environmental agencies have discriminated against Black residents. And the Army Corps of Engineers has been reviewing its environmental assessment of Formosa’s wetlands permits since August 2021, under orders from a civilian Pentagon official.
Gov. John Bel Edwards and local officials have promoted the project, saying it could generate 1,200 permanent jobs and millions of dollars in taxes.
White’s 35-page ruling said Louisiana’s environmental justice analysis ignored EPA evidence that cancer risk from industrial pollution already makes Welcome “one of the most burdened communities in the United States.”
“LDEQ never weighed the impacts associated with the 13.6 million tons per year of greenhouse gases that LDEQ has authorized … against the purported benefits of the project, and the added environmental burden to already over-burdened majority-Black communities,” she wrote.
And, she wrote in bold italics, the agency “must take special care to consider the impact of climate-driven disasters fueled by greenhouse gases on environmental justice communities and their ability to recover.”
Nikki Reisch, director of the climate and energy program at the Center for International Environmental Law, called the ruling “a win for environmental justice, for climate justice, and for human rights.”
“It sends a clear message to the government of Louisiana and to the Formosa Plastics Group and to states and corporations everywhere: You cannot write off communities or edit out the reality of environmental racism and climate change,” she wrote.
The judge also wrote that the permits would go against EPA standards for 24-hour exposure to soot, also called “fine particulate matter,” and nitrogen dioxide, which contributes to ozone formation.
A new source must provide computer models to show that it won’t “cause or contribute to” violations of the standards or of allowable increases, she wrote. But she said that under FG LA’s modeling “the violations are not even close in some instances.”
The state acknowledged this but argued that EPA memoranda let it could “allow contributions below a level LDEQ determines significant.”
It can’t do that, White ruled.
She said the department violated its duty to protect the public by dismissing threats to health as unrealistic “when the record shows the opposite.”
The company’s air quality model shows that emissions would increase violations of air quality standards even if it complied with the permit, and doesn’t explain how that would avoid a requirement to avoid harm to the maximum extent possible, White wrote.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jing-A Brewing Co. is celebrating 10 years of experimenting with flavours, pushing the boundaries of Chinese craft beer, working with local artists and musicians, and partying with our fans in Beijing and beyond. They are doing it Jing-A style: telling a Beijing story as old as time (and as young as us), brewing a bold new beer, and inviting their friends to celebrate with them.
A Beer 10 Years in the Making
After 10 years, can they (finally) make a "Lao Beijing" beer that captures the city they love? Our 10th anniversary beer –a "neolithic" barleywine – tells a tongue-in-cheek story of Beijing's history and local quirks.
Based on the diet of Peking Man – the oldest resident of the Beijing area – the 10th anniversary beer is captured in a fun, documentary-style video released to coincide with their birthday.
Lao Beijing Neolithic Barleywine is only available in 750mL bottles. There are 1000 of them in existence. Each bottles features the 10th anniversary illustration by artist Luke Ramsey – a unique and playful homage to Jing-A's history, featuring the team, beers and ingredients, community events, and the city of Beijing.
Scratch and Win
Most of these bottles have been set aside as grand prizes in the golden ticket anniversary campaign. Between July 27th and August 12th, every Jing-A Taproom and Mini-Program purchase entitles people to a scratch and win ticket. These tickets are the chance to win 10 Year merchandise, as well as the coveted Lao Beijing Neolithic Barleywine.
If people don't want to try their luck, 100 bottles will be available for purchase at our Xingfucun Taproom for 1 day only during the 10 Year Bash on August 6th. Each bottle is 888RMB and sales are limited to 2 per person.
Party of the Decade
On Saturday August 6th the OG Xingfucun Brewpub will be homebase for the party of the decade. Founders, Alex and Kris, be breaking out the (IPA) bubbly and DJs will be on the decks all night.
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2022-07-29T02:15:53+00:00
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Residents in St. John the Baptist Parish still recover and rebuild one year after Hurricane Ida
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH (WVUE) - For many residents impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021, they’re still living in trailers in their driveways while work continues inside their homes. Meanwhile, parish officials are making sure the work continues to make communities in St. John the Baptist Parish more resilient.
“Everything has been real hard,” said LaPlace resident Albertha Vickers. “We’re trying to do our best and as older people you know, we just can’t move around like other persons can but we’re surviving.”
For the last year, she and her husband survived in a camper in their driveway. Their home was significantly damaged by Hurricane Ida.
Today, her home still doesn’t have a functioning kitchen.
“So we don’t do any cooking. We haven’t done any cooking in a year,” said Vickers. “So this is how we survive; on restaurant food during the day because I don’t have a stove and everything inside.”
As she waits for her new kitchen to be complete, she said she’s hopeful it won’t be long until life gets back to normal.
Much like Barry Jones, who also lives in LaPlace and hopes to move back into his home by the first week of September.
“Right now we’re in the process of putting the doors in, I just recently got the floors completed and now they’re starting to put the doors and the trim work right now,” said Jones.
Jones said his home is built four feet higher than the street, but it still got over one and a half feet of water inside during Ida. He said this is the second time his house flooded, and if it floods again he said he’ll most likely move.
“I think this is it. I won’t stay,” said Jones. “It was that bad. Yeah. I won’t stay no more.”
Others aren’t waiting to find out. ‘For Sale’ signs can be seen on nearly every street throughout St. John the Baptist Parish.
“I’m just trying to stay positive that this won’t happen again you know and hopefully in the process we get this levee built and this will give us some relief you know because we’re only a mile from the lake right here. One mile from the lake,” said Jones.
Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is investing nearly one billion dollars in hurricane levees in vulnerable communities like St. John Parish.
“So that was really good news,” said Parish President Jaclyn Hotard. “Because many of our low-lying areas that flooded, you know, myself included—we are susceptible to the whim of Lake Pontchartrain, so we so desperately need this.”
Hotard said work is already taking place to rebuild and re-enforce 18.5 miles of flood protection. She’s hopeful by the end of 2024, the parish will see significant flood risk reduction from the levee system.
“It’s a good thing that even in this destruction, there is opportunity to rebuild and make it better,” she said.
But she said the needs of many are still great.
“Because we know some have completed recovery and some are still stuck whether it’s in red tape with an insurance company, understanding policies and documents and FEMA guidelines and so we’re here to help though.”
With lessons learned and preparations made, parish officials feel more confident one year later.
But for residents, they’re just holding their breath until hurricane season ends.
“Hoping that this year we survive and it’ll be a little bit better and we don’t have to run,” said Vickers.
“I just got my fingers crossed that this is it. It won’t happen again,” said Jones.
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LONDON (AP) — British authorities issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat early next week, declaring a national emergency as forecasters predict record temperatures that will put even healthy people at risk of serious illness and death.
The warning covers Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures in England may reach 40 C (104 F) for the first time, the U.K Met Office said. The British record is 38.7C (101.7F), set in 2019.
The alert comes as scientists say climate change is increasing the likelihood of exceptional heat waves in Britain, a country better known for gray skies and rain. The chances of temperatures like those forecast for next week are already 10 times higher than they would be without the influence of human activity, said Nikos Christidis, a Met Office climate scientist.
“We hoped we wouldn’t get to this situation, but for the first time ever we are forecasting greater than 40°C in the U.K.,” Christidis said in a prepared statement. “In a recent study we found that the likelihood of extremely hot days in the U.K. has been increasing and will continue to do so during the course of the century.”
The U.K. Health Security Agency increased its own hot weather alert to the highest level, putting it to “national emergency.” The warning system was created in 2004, when concerns about climate change spurred authorities to develop their first plan to protect the public from severed heat.
’’At this level, illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy, and not just in high-risk groups,” UKHSA said.
The weather alert, which covers a big chunk of England from London north to Manchester, also warns of potential disruption to air and rail travel and potential “localized loss of power and other essential services, such as water or mobile phone services.”
The two agencies issued lower level warnings earlier this week as large parts of the U.K. experienced higher than normal temperatures, although cooler weather prevailed Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days as the system that brought record highs to parts of Europe this week moves north over Britain.
“Even as a climate scientist who studies this stuff, this is scary,” said Professor Hannah Cloke, a natural hazards researcher at the University of Reading. “This feels real. At the start of the week I was worried about my goldfish getting too hot. Now I’m worried about the survival of my family and my neighbors.”
Nigel Arnell, a professor of climate system science at the University of Reading, said Britain needs to prepare for more hot weather in the future, retrofitting buildings to cope with extreme weather and planting more greenery in cities.
Adaptation and resilience need to become a political priority, he said.
“We can’t keep on dealing with extremes in crisis mode,” Arnell said.
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2022-07-15T17:33:11+00:00
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HOUSTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The current labor shortage has heavily impacted the cash management industry, and to combat some of the new talent acquisition challenges, Loomis US launched an updated careers site at www.work4loomis.com. The new site highlights the Loomis US culture and benefits for potential candidates while also outlining the recruitment process and making it easy to apply for jobs across the country.
"The goal of our new career website is to give potential job candidates a transparent look at what it is like to work at Loomis here in the US," says, Emily Wiley, Vice President of Marketing at Loomis US. "We understand that the current job market is very tight, and candidates have a lot of options. This is why we have taken the time to expertly craft a positive recruitment experience that begins the moment someone visits our career website."
Some of the new features on www.work4loomis.com include a new and improved search interface that allows candidates to search for jobs based on geographic location or role type, a dedicated military and veterans page that caters to that audience, and an expertly designed site navigation that makes applying to jobs and searching the site more user friendly.
"Every industry has been greatly impacted by the labor shortage over the last year," says Kaleb Faulk, Director of Talent Acquisition at Loomis US. "It was important for us to invest in the proper recruitment tools not only in an effort to attract quality team members, but so potential candidates have the information they need to make an informed decision on evaluating Loomis being a right fit for a long-term career. That is what we are after. 'Career' seekers as opposed to those trying to find their next paycheck."
"People," is one of Loomis's core values, and despite the challenges brought on by the current job market and labor shortage, Loomis US continues to prioritize and invest in recruiting and employee retainment efforts. Visit the new website at www.work4loomis.com to learn more.
As a leader in cash distribution across the United States – with nearly 200 branch locations, 10,000 employees, 3,200+ vehicles, and more than 46,000 SafePoint locations serviced—Loomis is proud to provide cash-handling products and services to financial institutions and commercial/retail businesses nationwide. Learn more at http://www.loomis.us.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M’s football team, which considered not traveling for its season opener at North Carolina last week, is openly questioning the level of financial and compliance support players are receiving from the university.
Nearly 90 players penned a blistering letter to school president Larry Robinson on Sunday, a day after the team lost 56-24 to the Tar Hills while playing without 26 ineligible players. FAMU was paid $450,000 to make the trip to Chapel Hill.
The letter implored Robinson for “changes made now” and says “we are not interested in further empty dialogue with you or your staff.” The letter says players knelt in protest during two school songs played after the game and will continue to do so “until significant changes that facilitate a positive student-athlete experience are made.”
FAMU plays Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami on Sunday, a game nationally televised on ESPN2.
The letter clarifies players were ruled ineligible not for academic performance but rather because of “procedural issues within the registrar’s office, compliance department and academic advisement.” FAMU has one compliance and one academic adviser for athletics, according to the university.
Among the issues spelled out in the letter involve financial aid was not awarded in a timely manner to buy books, register for classes and avoid evictions.
The university responded by saying it is committed to maintaining a culture of compliance and conforming with NCAA guidelines.
“We are confident that our processes are effective and timely,” the school said Tuesday. “We will continue to monitor our efforts in this regard and pursue all avenues to provide an excellent student experience to every athlete. FAMU is committed to upholding high standards and rigorous adherence to NCAA guidelines.”
The letter alleges issues with the “student-athlete experience at FAMU,” which has the second-largest enrollment of any of the Historically Black Colleges or Universities in the U.S. It also says there’s no student-athlete representation on the committee searching for a new athletic director. Former FAMU athletic director Kortne Gosha resigned in April and has since been hired by Tulane as a senior associate athletic director.
Among the players ruled ineligible were linebacker Isaiah Land, the top defender in the Football Championship Subdivision last season and a potential NFL draft prospect in 2023, and right tackle Cam Covin. Land and Covin have retained attorney Tom Mars, who has a history of helping college players through NCAA eligibility issues.
“I don’t think anyone in college sports has ever witnessed a bigger blunder on the part of the university or a more unfair punishment aimed at the players — the only people in this mess who did everything right,” Mars said in a statement posted on Twitter.
“If a parent fails to file a tax return, the IRS doesn’t punish their kids. But this is the college sports equivalent of doing just that.”
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2022-09-01T16:10:39+00:00
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Providence PrideFest returns with flying colors after two years of pandemic pause
PROVIDENCE — Providence PrideFest came roaring back on Saturday, in a bigger location across the river, drawing crowds from throughout New England, after the cancelation of the Pride parade in Boston and in advance of New York's Pride parade next weekend.
Under an overcast sky, crowds danced to music, yelled in call-and-response songs and perused arts, crafts and medical information from more than 225 booths.
Kaitlyn Rathbun, of West Warwick, and Raymond Miller, of Manchester, New Hampshire, got to the Pride festival at the Innovation District Park a few hours before it started at noon, to have some breakfast and sit by the river.
It was Rathbun's first Pride event, although not Miller's.
"It's nice to be back," Miller said.
Miller said the festival was freeing and he was happy to see so many community organizations offering services, including information on testing for sexually transmitted infections and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Rathbun said she got her hair braided, while Miller got his covered in glitter.
Alan Degrafft and his partner, Angel Soto, both of Providence, said they were excited to come to Pride this year. Degrafft estimated it's his 31st time. He said he was surprised at how big Pride is this year, but not surprised at the amount of people, because of the Boston cancelation. The festival was on South Water Street the last time it was held, in 2019.
"Over here, it's a lot bigger, better, with more tents," he said. "This is big."
Kelsi Soares and Yessenia Portillo both came down from Boston for their first Pride festival.
"I love it so far," Portillo said in the afternoon. "I feel like I'm at a place that I belong."
Portillo and Soares said the festival gave them a sense of being part of a community.
The pair found the festival to be so large that they got lost, and even after being there for a few hours, estimated they had only seen half of the booths.
Both said they were excited to see their first drag show.
"I never knew Providence had such a big queer community," Portillo said.
Latoia Grear, of Providence, came to the festival to support her 15-year-old daughter. Her favorite aspect was the stage performances.
Her friend Joy Black, of Providence, said she liked the festival more now that it’s across the river, although she said it needs more food trucks, evidenced by long lines at the trucks that were there.
“It’s way bigger and more centralized “ she said.
Shanika Edouard, of Boston, said she liked Providence’s festival over the one in Boston in past years because of the vendors, which Boston lacked.
Night parade lights up downtown
Two hours after PrideFest officially ended at 6 p.m., the Illuminated Night Parade filled downtown with revelers as banks, health centers and national liquor brands joined three marching bands and a slew of local groups in an hour-long parade, starting at Greene Street and ending at the Providence Performing Arts Center.
Bags of chips, beads, flags and bracelets were thrown into a roaring crowd that cheered for each dancer, walker and musician as they paraded down Washington Street.
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2022-06-19T02:46:16+00:00
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Hi, welcome to Rawson in 60. Need *** new car. Maybe you do. But we just got new information on what prices will look like and when you should buy it, timing is everything all I need is 60 seconds or less to save you some money. Let's start the clock. The chip shortage, you've heard *** lot about it. It's starting to ease. But that doesn't mean you should be out running to buy *** new car right now. Here's the thing. Auto dealers, they are reporting *** major surge of new cars on their lots. That's cool. But now might not be the best time for you to buy it. Here's why According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price of *** new car reached an all time high in some number $48,000. That's up more than 6% compared to last year when it was already high. And with rates so high as well, *** new car isn't easy to finance. So demand will drop and that means prices will drop. The best time to buy will be in about 6 to 12 months. So if you can wait save some money, wait 6 to 12 months for the new car. That's all for today. Back to you
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Updated: 4:33 PM CDT Nov 3, 2022
Need a new car? Well, now is not the right time to buy. Auto dealers are starting to have a major surge of new cars on their lots for a couple of reasons; demand was low during the pandemic and the chip shortage is starting to ease up now. But that doesn’t mean they’re dropping prices. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price of a new car during the month of September was $48,094. That’s a 6.1% increase from September 2021. In August, the average price was $48,240, an 11% increase from August 2021. With the newest Fed rate hike, a new car won’t be easy to finance either. That means demand will drop and then prices will follow suit. Auto experts say the best time to buy a new car will be in about six to 12 months. If you can wait that long, save some money and do that.
Need a new car? Well, now is not the right time to buy. Auto dealers are starting to have a major surge of new cars on their lots for a couple of reasons; demand was low during the pandemic and the chip shortage is starting to ease up now. But that doesn’t mean they’re dropping prices.
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price of a new car during the month of September was $48,094. That’s a 6.1% increase from September 2021. In August, the average price was $48,240, an 11% increase from August 2021.
With the newest Fed rate hike, a new car won’t be easy to finance either. That means demand will drop and then prices will follow suit.
Auto experts say the best time to buy a new car will be in about six to 12 months. If you can wait that long, save some money and do that.
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2022-11-03T22:46:08+00:00
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4029tv.com
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https://www.4029tv.com/article/new-car-prices-will-drop-heres-when-rossen-reports/41860023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), announced today the opening of a new Actuarial office in Bermuda and that Faisal Haddad will lead the office.
"As demand for our actuarial services continues to grow both in Bermuda and for our US clients with Bermuda subsidiaries, our new office under Faisal's leadership will establish a strong local presence and provide additional resources to better serve and collaborate with clients across the insurance industry," says David Weinsier, US Insurance Practice Leader, Oliver Wyman Actuarial. "I am excited to have Faisal lead and grow our Bermuda team and local offerings. He will strengthen our existing deep Bermuda and reinsurance expertise and enhance our ability to serve our clients."
Chad Wischmeyer, Actuarial Practice Managing Partner, adds: "We are proud of our growth and consistent high-quality service to our clients. Our new Bermuda office will bring Oliver Wyman's actuarial teams even closer to clients and better assist them with their strategic and business needs globally."
The office opening marks a new milestone in Oliver Wyman's global footprint. With a local presence and resources now in Bermuda, Oliver Wyman will improve its service to clients across all industries and capabilities.
Faisal Haddad has more than 15 years of diverse international industry experience for reinsurers and consultancies across both sides of the Atlantic. He specializes in offshore reinsurance solutions for back books and new product offerings, capital management and balance sheet optimization. An Approved Actuary for companies in Bermuda, Faisal has assisted clients with setting up offshore reinsurers, primarily Bermuda and Cayman, and discussions with the regulators. Before joining Oliver Wyman, Mr. Haddad was the Chief Actuary for Brookfield's offshore entities in Bermuda and Cayman. Prior to that, he was with Willis Towers Watson Bermuda.
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 5,700 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].
For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
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2022-08-01T20:03:33+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/oliver-wyman-opens-new-office-bermuda-appoints-faisal-haddad-head-bermuda-actuarial-team/
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HONG KONG and BEIJING, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate a good start to the new year, Madison Auction is delighted to present their first auction of the year at 11:30 am (HKT) Saturday, March 18th, in Hong Kong, the stunning 336 Lots of fine wine and spirits, with a total estimate of HK$12,000,000 - HK$20,000,000.
This sale offers an exceptional array of top-level wines and spirits that are rare in the market, including 62 lots of Bordeaux, 157 lots of Burgundy, 31 lots of Champagne, 13 lots of American cult wines, 17 lots of rare Italian wines, 9 lots of Japanese whiskies and 11 lots of Scottish whiskies. Among them, there are nearly 80 distinctive mixed lots for you to choose from.
This sale will be live-streamed on Madison Auction bidding platform (www.madison-auction.com/auctions) and the Madison Auction App (search 'Madison Auction' in your app store) at 11:30am (HKT) this Saturday. Take advantage of the last few days to place your online absentee bid via the bidding platform and app.
As the first Hong Kong based luxury lifestyle auction house, Madison Auction hosts auctions for the unique pool of high-net-worth clients from APAC and other regions. Madison Auction continues to accept consignments at 0% seller's commission throughout the year for upcoming sales.
Wine | Lot 1–312
Burgundy has been strong in the past years and continues to thrive. In this auction, you will find 2011 Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Amoureuses in super rare magnums (Lot 256).
From Clos-Saint Denis, we have two bottles from Domaine Dujac; the wine is so rare nowadays for all vintages, not to mention a bottle from 1990(Lot 133 & 134).
The 2012 Golden Dragon Collection (Lot 155) from Liger-Belair offers wine lovers all must-try from the domaine, including the monopole La Romanee, Échézeaux, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Aux Reignots, and both the Blanc and Rouge from Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Clos des Grandes Vignes. Do you know 2012 was the first year Domaine produced the blanc? This assortment is great for enjoying now and for collection.
If you are a burgundy lover, you must know Phillippe Pacalet, the previous winemaker for Domaine Prieuré Roch. In this sale you'll find 12 Lots from PP (Lot 209 - 220), including some Grand Crus. Besides, Over 20 Lots from Prieuré Roch (Lot 102, 124-127, 144, 189-208), including one assortment with all the wines the Domain can offer.
From Vosne-Romanée village, 10 Lots from the highly acclaimed Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg (Lot 175-188), which offers wine lovers delicate and elegant wines from the female wine-making team.
For Burgundy Whites, there are over 20 Lots amazing bottles. Besides Leflaive, Coche-Dury, Lafon, and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, the rising stars Domaine Bernard-Bonin (Lot 245) and Bernard Boisson-Vadot (Lot 248), which Jancis Robinson commented on being one of the best from Meursault and very difficult to find.
From Bordeaux, the First Growth from classic vintages, with banded original wood case (Lot 156-165, 167-171).
As for other parts of France, Domaine des Miroirs from Jura (Lot 146 & 249) received much attention from our previous auctions, so Madison Auction found more bottles to put into this auction, including three single vineyard wines.
The Domaine Yves et Mathilde Gangloff from Rhone valley is also a fantastic wine with many followers. There are both the La Barbarine and La Sereine Noire in this auction (263-266).
Outside of France, from Napa, we have magnum Schrader'Old Sparky'(Lot 148). The new cult, Scarecrow, the wine made from 80-year-old vines (Lot 232). A few lots from the famous Sine Qua Non ( Lot 147 & 271), as well as the winery's new projects-- Finger Crossed (Lot 270), the first wine made and released by Manfred Krankl's son, and Chimère (Lot 65 & 233), the joint wine project made by Manfred and Clos Saint Jean in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Last but not least, the top TBA from Egon Müller (Lot 273 & 274) and its other more affordable lovely sweet wines (lot 35).
Spirits | Lot 313–336
There is a small parcel of whisky for spirits collectors in this sale. You will see different collections of Macallan from Lot 314-319, including bottles distilled in the 70s and 90s.
Recommendation
1990 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
Lot 133 & 134 | 1 Bottle, Overall: Great | Ullage: 1.8/1.5 cm below capsule
Est. HK$ 40,000 - HK$ 70,000
From Clos-Saint Denis, we have two bottles from one of the best producers, Domaine Dujac; the wine is so rare nowadays for all vintages, not to mention a bottle from 1990.
2011 Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Amoureuses
Lot 256 | 2 Magnums, OWC, Overall: Great | Ullage: 1.5cm below capsule or better | RP 96
Est. HK$ 80,000 - HK$ 140,000
With an annual production of only a few hundred bottles, Roumier's Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Les Amoureuses, has always been one of the best in the Crus and has been in Wine Searcher "The World's Most Expensive Top 10 Wines " for years. This time, we present two rarer magnums, which are definitely a collector's choice!
2015 Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 'Old Sparky' Cabernet Sauvignon
Lot 148 | 1 Magnum, OWC, Overall: Perfect | RP 97
Est. HK$ 7,000 - HK$ 12,000
Schrader 'Old Sparky', which is highly regarded by Napa cult wine lovers, has garnered many perfect scores from Parker, and this time it will be back at our March Live Auction with a rare magnum format!
2008 Salon Cuvée S Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
Lot 261 | 3 Magnums, OWC | Overall: Great, Ullage: Perfect | Only 8,000 Magnums are produced | RP 100
Est. |HK$ 80,000 - HK$ 140,000
A classic great vintage, 2008, for Champagne is hard to find, not to mention it is the Salon Cuvée S Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs with a perfect score from Parker! This vintage is only available in magnum with more aging and appreciation potential, and only 8,000 bottles were produced. Now you have the opportunity to own three bottles solely, this lot is definitely worth your investment!
2011 Egon Müller Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
Lot 273 & 274 | 1 Bottle, Single gift box, Overall: Great | Ullage: Perfect
Est. HK$ 55,000 - HK$ 80,000
The most coveted dessert wine globally - Egon Müller Riesling TBA, is known for its extremely scarce production. Now you have the privilege of joining a treasure hunt for one in near-perfect condition with an attractive floor price, making it a rare self-consumption/collecting choice!
1988 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
Lot 307 & 308 | 1 Bottle, Overall: Great |Ullage: 2.4cm below capsule or better | Other: 6,438 bottles produced | BH 97
Est. |HK$ 100,000 - HK$ 180,000
1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
Lot 311 | 1 Bottle, Overall: Great | Ullage: 3cm below capsule | Other: 7,446 bottles produced | BH 99
Est. HK$ 140,000 - HK$ 240,000
1994 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
Lot 312 | 1 Bottle, Overall: Great | Ullage: 3cm below capsule | Other: 4,210 bottles produced
Est. HK$ 100,000 - HK$ 180,000
One bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru per lot, including the legendary vintage 1990, so get your bids in!
1986 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac 1er Cru Classé
Lot 156 | 12 Bottles, OWC | Overall: Great, Ullage: Base necks | RP 100
Est. HK$ 55,000 - HK$ 95,000
1982 Château Margaux Margaux 1er Cru Classé
Lot 158 | 12 Bottles, OWC | Overall: Perfect | RP 98
Est. HK$ 55,000 - HK$ 90,000
1982 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé
Lot 162 | 12 Bottles, OWC | Overall: Great, Ullage: 1.5cm below capsule or better | RP 96
Est. HK$ 50,000 - HK$ 85,000
We have the Bordeaux First Growth from classic vintages in impeccable condition and packaging in the banded original wood case, ideal for drinking or collecting.
We continue to accept consignments at 0% seller's commission for our next Auction – Please contact us for an estimation on your collection.
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2023-03-13T04:37:42+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/03/13/catch-glimpse-2023-madison-march-auction-wine-amp-spirits/
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TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2022 after the close of the stock market on November 2, 2022. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on November 3rd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting investors.wasteconnections.com and selecting "News & Events" from the website menu. Alternatively, beginning this quarter, conference call participants can preregister by clicking here. Registered participants will receive dial-in instructions and a personalized code for entry to the conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available until November 10, 2022, by calling 877-344-7529 (within North America) or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering Passcode #5667024.
Waste Connections also announced that executives of the Company currently plan to participate in the following event during the fourth quarter of 2022:
During the 24-hour period prior to any scheduled presentations, the Company will post any presentation slides on its website at investors.wasteconnections.com under News & Events.
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. The Company serves more than eight million residential, commercial and industrial customers in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across 43 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. Waste Connections also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S., as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit Waste Connections at www.wasteconnections.com.
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2022-10-03T21:34:14+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/10/03/waste-connections-announces-dates-third-quarter-2022-earnings-release-upcoming-management-presentation/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Delaware man who threatened a Black police officer with a pole attached to a Confederate battle flag as he stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison.
Kevin Seefried, 53, tearfully apologized for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced him.
“I never wanted to send a message of hate,” Seefried said.
McFadden said it was deeply troubling that Seefried wielded the flagpole as a weapon against the officer.
“Bringing a Confederate flag into one of our nation’s most sacred halls was outrageous,” the judge said.
McFadden allowed Seefried to remain free until he must report to prison at a date to be determined.
Justice Department prosecutors had recommended a prison sentence of five years and 10 months for Seefried, a drywall mechanic from Laurel, Delaware.
Seefried and his adult son, Hunter, stormed the Capitol together after attending the “Stop the Steal” rally, where then-President Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters in Washington. Kevin Seefried was the 12th rioter to set foot inside the building that day, according to prosecutors.
In October, McFadden sentenced Hunter Seefried to two years of imprisonment.
Widely published photographs showed Kevin Seefried carrying his Confederate flag inside the Capitol after he and his son, then 22, entered the building through a broken window.
Kevin Seefried told an FBI agent that he did not view the Confederate flag as a symbol of racist hate. FBI agents said they did not find any evidence linking him or his son to any far-right extremist groups.
Seefried is embarrassed and ashamed that many may view him as a racist, his lawyers said in a court filing.
“He had brought the flag as a symbol of protest, but had not considered the logic of those who see the flag as a symbol of American racism,” they wrote. “Now that photos of him with the flag have become iconic symbols of the horror of January 6, Mr. Seefried completely understands the harm he has caused.”
Within a minute of entering the building, Kevin Seefried jabbed his flagpole at Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman and joined other rioters in chasing the officer up a flight of stairs, a harrowing scene captured on video. Seefried was the first rioter to encounter Goodman near the base of the staircase, prosecutors said.
Goodman, who testified at the Seefrieds’ trial, said Seefried cursed at him and jabbed at him with the base of his flagpole three or four times without making contact. Goodman recalled that Seefried asked where members of Congress were counting the votes and said, “You can shoot me, man, but we’re coming in.”
“That flagpole was not only a weapon capable of causing serious injury; a Confederate Battle flag was affixed to it and it was brandished by a man standing at the front of a volatile, growing mob towards a solitary, Black police officer,” prosecutors wrote in a court filing.
Goodman led rioters away from the Senate chamber as senators and then-Vice President Mike Pence were being evacuated. He also directed Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, to turn around and head away from the mob.
McFadden convicted the father and son of riot-related charges in June after hearing two days of trial testimony without a jury. The judge convicted both of obstructing an official proceeding, the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress for certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
McFadden also convicted the Seefrieds of misdemeanor charges that they engaged in disorderly conduct and illegally demonstrated inside the Capitol. The judge acquitted Hunter Seefried of other misdemeanor charges for clearing a shard of glass from a broken window.
The judge described Kevin Seefreid as the “prime mover” in his family’s decision to travel to Washington on Jan. 6. McFadden rejected the defense argument that the elder Seefried never intended to interfere with the congressional proceedings.
“I find that he knew what he was doing,” McFadden said.
The Seefrieds were the first Capitol riot defendants to get a bench trial on a felony charge. Neither testified.
Nearly 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot. More than 500 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors. Approximately 400 have been sentenced, with over half getting terms of imprisonment ranging from seven days to 10 years.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the Capitol riot at: https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege
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2023-02-09T21:46:22+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/politics/ap-politics/ap-rioter-who-menaced-officer-with-confederate-flag-gets-prison/
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Former President Trump called former Vice President Mike Pence “an innocent man” on Tuesday following revelations that classified documents were found at Pence’s home in Indiana.
“Mike Pence is an innocent man. He never did anything knowingly dishonest in his life. Leave him alone!!!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Earlier on Tuesday, revelations emerged that classified documents had been found at Pence’s Indiana home. Pence attorney Greg Jacob told the National Archives earlier this month that “a small number of documents that could potentially contain sensitive or classified information interspersed throughout the records” had been found in his home and that those documents were later collected by the FBI after the findings were reported to the National Archives.
CNN, which first reported the news, noted that Pence had requested the search out of an abundance of caution following separate revelations that classified documents had been found at President Biden’s residence and former office, according to sources that spoke to CNN. The network reported that the discovery was made known on Tuesday to the necessary committees and lawmakers.
The revelations come as Pence is weighing running for president in 2024. Though it remains too early to say whether the discovery of classified documents in his Carmel, Ind., home could impact possible presidential ambitions, it complicates how Republicans are looking to capitalize on Biden’s own classified document dealings.
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2023-01-24T21:28:22+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/hill-politics/trump-says-pence-an-innocent-man-in-response-to-classified-doc-revelations/
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Homatics to bring first Tuned by THX™ speakers to the Pay-TV Market improving audio fidelity of home theater enjoyment
SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI Robotics, one of Google and Netflix's Tier 1 Android TV ODM Partners and the key OEM partner of Homatics providing hardware development and integration, and THX Ltd., a world-class high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to bring high-quality audio products to Pay-TV customers. These innovative Homatics audio products, expected to launch this spring, will be Tuned by THX™ and will complement the traditional set-top-box hardware, providing Pay-TV subscribers with a flexible option to upgrade their living room entertainment experience.
"Through this partnership with THX, we are excited to help Pay-TV operators deliver products that provide higher quality entertainment closer to a cinematic experience," said James Wen, co-founder, Homatics. "We selected THX as our audio partner because of their long legacy and excellent track record with delivering cutting-edge solutions for home entertainment devices."
Tuned by THX™ provides corrective EQ and dynamics parameters for the best listening experience at all volume levels, for the best right-out-of-the-box fidelity for enjoying music, movies, games, sporting events and more. This includes per-channel transducer compensation to align the overall acoustic performance to best match the target THX audio frequency response curve. It also addresses issues that arise with variability that occurs among different speaker drivers and components, and ensures quality regardless of volume, thus optimizing the performance of the device.
"Bringing the artists' true vision to consumers of entertainment remains our core mission, as it has been for the past forty years since we launched THX Certified cinemas worldwide," said Jason Fiber, chief executive officer of THX. "Homatics and SEI Robotics are driving development of leading-edge content delivery systems to homes through Pay-TV operators worldwide, and we are pleased to be aligned on this mission. We are proud to partner with Homatics to deliver the first such Tuned by THX Pay-TV audio device to market."
The Tuned by THX Homatics speaker systems are expected to be available for distribution in the Pay-TV cable and satellite TV operators' markets as early as spring 2023. The companies are also expected to market related products in the retail channel later in the year. For further information or for pre-orders, please visit https://www.homatics.com/ Further information about THX is available at thx.com.
Homatics is an international smart home theater brand dedicated to providing audiophiles and movie lovers with an immersive audio-visual entertainment experience. Our smart home theater products range from 2.0 to 5.1.4 channels, delivering true stereo sound and panoramic surround sound that transports you into the content. Our humanized design and plug-in-and-play products through wireless and seamless connections make it simple for you to enjoy theater-quality entertainment in the comfort of your own home via voice or RCU control. Additionally, with our unique Humming EQ feature, users can enjoy a personalized audio-visual experience that's truly one-of-a-kind.
At Homatics we're always pushing the boundaries of innovation and constantly launching new products and services to provide users with ultimate multi-scenario entertainment experiences and high-quality Intelligent lifestyles. For more information, visit https://www.homatics.com/, find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077961202483), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/homaticsofficial/), and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/HomaticsBrand).
Established in 2009, SEI Robotics is a Smart Hardware company and a global leader in developing and manufacturing Android TV and IoT devices. As one of Google and Netflix's Tier 1 Android TV ODM Partners, we focus on innovative Android TV products like ATV HDMI Dongle, OTT & Hybrid Set-top box (STB), Android TV Smart Speaker, 4G/5G CPE Gateway, WIFI Mesh, and Home Security IoT. We successfully worked with a large number of Tier 1 international customers on multiple Android TV projects and Smart Home IoT Solutions. Our goal is always to deliver the best quality product on time. For more information, visit www.seirobotics.net. Find us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sei-robotics/)
Founded in 1983 by filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. today continues to excel at empowering great entertainment experiences. The company provides innovative modern technologies and the assurance of superior audio and visual fidelity that truthfully delivers the artist's vision. THX offerings go beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics, content, automotive systems, and live entertainment. Its THX® Spatial Audio and patent-rich THX AAA™ audio technologies, and world-class THX® Certification standards, help THX partners bring premium entertainment enjoyment to market in the cinema, home, and mobile lifestyle electronics. For more information, visit THX.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and follow us on Twitter.
THX, Tuned by THX, and the THX Logo are the property of THX Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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2023-03-28T18:09:56+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/03/28/thx-ltd-sei-robotics-announce-strategic-partnership-bring-high-quality-homatics-audio-devices-pay-tv-market/
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DDB Worldwide's holding company Omnicom also named Creative Company of the Year
NEW YORK, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named DDB Worldwide Network of the Year for 2023. DDB takes top honors after moving up two spots in the ranking, compared to 2022 and up five spots from 2021. In total, 19 offices contributed to winning a total of 89 trophies, the most of any agency network in the world, including 1 Grand Prix, 1 Titanium, 12 Gold, 25 Silver, and 50 Bronze Lions.
adam&eveDDB's suicide prevention campaign for CALM x ITV titled, "The Last Photo," won the prestigious Grand Prix in Film and was the most awarded campaign of the festival with a grand total of 11 Lions.
Marty O'Halloran, Global Chief Executive Officer, DDB Worldwide said, "You don't get to number one in the world creatively at Cannes Lion Film Festival without tenacity, creative firepower, and fierce determination from an incredibly talented group of people. To say I am proud of the DDB network and every single leader, agency team and external partner who contributed to helping us achieve Network of the Year, is an understatement."
Ari Weiss, Global Chief Creative Officer, DDB Worldwide said, "I believe Bill Bernbach is smiling down on us today. Not only because we won Cannes Network of the Year, but also how we won it. With a group of incredibly talented people from around the world that wake up every day to prove creativity has the power to move any business forward. The business results have already spoken for themselves. Now creativity gets to take center stage and take credit for those wonderful results."
The network's EMEA region took home Regional Network of the Year for EMEA and adam&eveDDB UK Agency of the Year.
DDB Worldwide's performance at Cannes this year was a key factor in holding company Omnicom winning Cannes 2023 most Creative Company of the Year.
This win for DDB comes on the heels of a historic awards season for the global network. In May, DDB Worldwide was named both Network of the Year and Agency of the Year at the D&AD Awards while DDB Latina was recognized as Top Agency Network at La Crema. At Effie U.S., DDB was named Top Agency Network for the second consecutive year.
The 70th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity represents the definitive benchmark for creativity that drives progress, globally. Held annually in Cannes, France, the Festival is home to the world's most prestigious advertising awards. Celebrating creativity, effectiveness and innovation within the global advertising, marketing and communication industries.
ABOUT DDB WORLDWIDE
DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com) is one of the world's largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks which includes DDB branded agencies, along with adam&eveDDB (London, Berlin, New York), DM9 and Africa (both in Brazil), alma (Miami), Mango, Track and Rodgers Townsend. DDB has been named D&AD Agency Network of the Year for three consecutive years 2023, 2022, 2021, and adam&eveDDB has been named D&AD Agency of the Year 2023. In addition, DDB was awarded Effies US Agency of the Year 2022 and 2023, Asia Pacific Network of the Year 2022 Spikes Asia, #3 Global Network of the Year in 2022 and #1 Global Network of the Year in 2023 by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, Network of the Year ADC in 2021, Network of the Year El Ojo 2021 and 2022, as well as numerous accolades from the industry's leading advertising publications and awards shows. WARC has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The network's clients include Molson Coors, Volkswagen, McDonald's, Unilever, Mars, Peloton, JetBlue, Adidas, Lucozade, CALM, PlayStation, Marmite, Waitrose & Partners, and the U.S. Army, among others. Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) and consists of approximately 10,000 employees across over 140 offices in over 60 countries, with its flagship office in New York, NY.
ABOUT OMNICOM
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE – OMC) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
CONTACT
Donna Tobin, Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, DDB Worldwide
press@ddb.com
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2023-06-24T12:01:44+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2023/06/24/ddb-named-network-year-2023-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity/
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The takedown of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon has the White House worried the unexpected ordeal could overshadow President Biden’s State of the Union address.
Biden has faced criticism from Republicans and pressure from his own party to explain why the administration let the balloon fly over much of the U.S. before the military was able to shoot it down on Saturday.
Officials have defended waiting until the balloon was over the Atlantic Ocean in order to prevent injuries or destruction of property. But then the administration faced a hailstorm when Biden administration officials indicated that foreign balloons had previously flown over the country during the era of former President Trump, stumping some officials who said they were unaware of that happening.
The Biden administration is working to recover the balloon, which national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday will be beneficial “so that we can then exploit what we recover and learn even more than we have learned.”
Officials have not yet discussed assessments of whether Chinese President Xi Jinping was aware of the balloon before it was revealed by the United States.
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2023-02-07T12:21:58+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/hill-politics/chinese-balloon-ordeal-could-overshadow-state-of-the-union/
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2022-09-26T04:26:31+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/26/shareholder-investigation-halper-sadeh-llc-investigates-gmtx-fmtx-trq-sgfy/
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday vowed more aid for Ukraine when lawmakers wrap up must-pass government funding legislation later this year, the day after a group of House progressives called for a renewed push to find a diplomatic solution to the war there.
Pelosi, speaking during a visit to Croatia, pledged more support while touting the aid Congress has allocated for Ukraine so far under the Biden administration.
“When I had the privilege of leading a congressional delegation to Kyiv in May and met with President [Volodymyr] Zelensky and the Speaker and others, we conveyed a message of America’s unwavering support for Ukraine. Under President Biden, America’s delivered on that promise,” Pelosi said at the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform.
She went on to note the billions of dollars in military, economic, humanitarian and budget assistance the U.S. has provided Ukraine amid its war with Russia, saying, “more will be on the way when we pass our omnibus funding bill this fall.”
The Speaker also doubled down on the nation’s support for Ukraine in a follow-up statement issued on Tuesday: “Under President Biden, our support for Ukraine — and our determination to defend democracy — is here to stay until victory is won. Slava Ukraini!”
The Congressional Progressive Caucus had raised eyebrows on Monday with a letter to Biden calling for a shift in his administration’s response to the ongoing invasion, including pushing for talks with Russia in hopes of a “realistic framework for a ceasefire.”
The caucus put out second statement clarifying its position later in the day, after the earlier request prompted questions and pushback from some Democrats.
“In a letter to President Biden today, my colleagues and I advocated for the administration to continue ongoing military and economic support for Ukrainians while pursuing diplomatic support to Ukraine to ensure we are helpful partners on efforts to reach ‘a solution that is acceptable to the people of Ukraine,” Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said.
“Let me be clear: we are united as Democrats in our unequivocal commitment to supporting Ukraine in their fight for their democracy and freedom in the face of the illegal and outrageous Russian invasion, and nothing in the letter advocates for a change in that support,” Jayapal added.
Lawmakers have approved more than $60 billion in aid for Ukraine so far, including $12.3 billion in security and financial assistance as part of a larger government funding bill Congress passed last month.
Members on both sides have expressed support for continued assistance in recent weeks, but there have been questions about how much aid the U.S. will provide in the coming Congress, particularly as Republicans have also faced internal rifts around the funding.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said in an interview last week that Republicans will not write “a blank check” to Kyiv if they seize the majority in next month’s midterms, prompting Biden to say he feared for the future of U.S. support.
“I am worried about it because they said they would cut it,” Biden said.
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2022-10-25T16:58:10+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hill-politics/pelosi-pushes-back-on-the-left-on-ukraine-aid/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S. orbit.
President Joe Biden’s proposed federal budget released on Thursday includes more than $7.1 billion in funding for the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. The money is included in the $63.1 billion request for the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
It’s unclear if Congress would approve such aid. The overall budget proposal faces certain opposition in the Republican-led House and some GOP lawmakers are pushing for severe foreign aid cuts as they look to slash federal spending. But members of Congress have shown rare bipartisan unity on countering China, offering the prospect that the Pacific Island aid could be seen more favorably.
The money, to be paid out over 20 years, would extend agreements with the three states under which the U.S. provides them with essential services and economic support in exchange for military basing rights and other preferential treatment.
The so-called “Compacts of Free Association” deals were due to expire later this year and next, and U.S. officials say China has been trying to exploit extension negotiations for its own advantage.
The White House said the payments are part of its strategy to “out-compete China” and strengthen America’s alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. But apart from direct military programs they are the largest single budget line for the region in the spending plan.
The Defense Department’s portion of the budget request – totaling $842 billion — prioritizes ramping up the U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
“China is the United States’ only competitor with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do it,” the White House said.
“During these unprecedented and extraordinary times, the budget requests both discretionary and mandatory resources to out-compete China and advance American prosperity globally,” it said.
If approved by Congress, Micronesia would receive $3.3 billion, the Marshall Islands $2.3 billion, and Palau $890 million over between budget years 2024 and 2044. In addition, $634 million would be allocated to the U.S. Postal Service to continue to operate the three countries’ mail.
Under the Compacts of Free Association that date to the 1960s, the U.S. provides the three countries with postal services and runs their weather forecasting, air traffic control and emergency management operations. In return, the U.S. gets basing rights for military, intelligence, telecommunications and space exploration facilities.
However, islanders have long complained that previous agreements did not adequately address their needs or long-term environmental and health issues caused by U.S. nuclear testing in the 1950s and ’60s.
Over the past several years, China has sought to exploit divisions between the U.S. and the islands in a bid to expand its influence in the region, alarming both the Trump and Biden administrations which have tried to blunt those efforts.
The current compacts with the Marshall Islands and Micronesia expire this year and the one with Palau expires in 2024. But, in January, the administration signed memorandums of understanding on their renewals with the Marshalls and Palau and a month later with Micronesia. All are contingent on congressional approval of the budget.
China has steadily poached allies from Taiwan in the Pacific, including Kiribati and the Solomon Islands, in 2019. The U.S. announced plans last year to reopen an embassy in the Solomon Islands, which has signed a security agreement with China.
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2023-03-10T17:34:40+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/ap-political/biden-budget-aims-at-china-with-billions-for-pacific-islands/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Another intruder has breached the home of Air Force One, one of the nation's most sensitive military bases, and this time a resident opened fire on the trespasser, Joint Base Andrews said in a statement late Monday.
During the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Monday, "a man gained unauthorized access to a JBA housing area," Joint Base Andrews said in a statement posted to Twitter. "A resident discharged a firearm, security forces arrived on scene to apprehend the intruder and law enforcement is investigating the incident."
Joint Base Andrews is home to the fleet of blue and white presidential aircraft, including Air Force One, Marine One and the "doomsday" 747 aircraft that can serve as the nation's airborne nuclear command and control centers if needed.
The Air Force said late Monday it did not have anything to add beyond the Andrews statement about Monday's intrusion.
It's not the first time the base's security has been breached; in February 2021 a man got through the military checkpoint onto the installation, then through additional fenced secure areas to gain access to the flight line and climb into a C-40, which is the military's 737-equivalent aircraft used to fly government officials.
That intruder was apprehended because the "mouse ears" cap he was wearing struck an observant airman as odd.
An inspector general's investigation found three main security failings, starting with "human error" by a gate security guard who allowed the man to drive onto the base even though he had no credentials that authorized his access. Hours later, the man walked undetected onto the flight line by slipping through a fence designed to restrict entry.
Finally, he walked onto and off a parked airplane without being challenged, even though he was not wearing a required badge authorizing access to the restricted area.
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2023-02-07T05:37:06+00:00
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denver7.com
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https://www.denver7.com/news/national/intruder-breaches-base-of-air-force-one-shot-fired
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NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle will miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained left ankle, and his availability for the playoffs — if the New York Knicks make it — is in doubt.
Randle was hurt Wednesday in a victory over Miami, and the Knicks said Thursday that the All-Star forward would be re-evaluated in two weeks. That would be two days before the postseason is scheduled to open on April 15.
The Knicks are in good shape to qualify for the postseason at fifth in the Eastern Conference with five games to play. But it’s hard to imagine they would be a threat to advance without Randle, who leads them with 25.1 points and 10 rebounds per game.
He was hurt in the second quarter Wednesday when Bam Adebayo landed on him after Randle grabbed an offensive rebound and pump-faked the Heat center into the air. Randle stayed in to shoot free throws but then immediately left the game, limping directly to the locker room.
He has started all 77 games this season.
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2023-03-31T14:10:19+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/knicks-randle-out-rest-of-regular-season-with-ankle-sprain/
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The Fed makes history with a fourth straight three-quarter-point rate hike
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
The Federal Reserve approved a fourth-straight rate hike of three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday as part of its aggressive battle to bring down the white-hot inflation that is plaguing the US economy.
The supersized hike brings the central bank’s benchmark lending rate to a new target range of 3.75% to 4%. That’s the highest the fed funds rate has been since January 2008.
Wednesday’s decision, which comes at the end of a two-day policy meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, marks the Fed’s toughest policy move since the 1980s and will likely deepen the economic pain for millions of American businesses and households by pushing up the cost of borrowing even further.
There’s also a chance it could trigger a recession.
In a news conference following the meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that the path to a soft landing — cooling the economy without entering into a recession — had narrowed, but said it is still possible.
“The inflation picture has become more and more challenging over the course of this year,” he said. “That means we have to have policy be more restrictive, and that narrows the path to a soft landing.”
He also reiterated his commitment to bringing down inflation and his stance that persistent, entrenched inflation will cause greater economic pain than a recession.
Fed officials included a new section in their November statement — a rarity, since the Fed typically repeats the same language in each release. The Federal Open Market Committee, the central bank’s policymaking arm, “anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate in order to attain a stance of monetary policy that is sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to 2 percent over time.”
Fed watchers may interpret the addition of “over time” to their inflation rate target as dovish, meaning that the Fed may choose to ease away from aggressive rate hikes into smaller, but longer-term increases.
In addition, the statement noted that: “In determining the pace of future increases in the target range, the Committee will take into account the cumulative tightening of monetary policy, the lags with which monetary policy affects economic activity and inflation, and economic and financial developments.”
This new language could also pave the way for an eventual easing in interest rates as it acknowledges that monetary policy may already be effectively cooling the economy even as economic data, which often operates on a lag, indicates strong growth.
Wall Street may also consider that language a response to a recent increase in criticism that the Fed is overcorrecting with aggressively high interest rate hikes that could damage the economy unnecessarily.
Recent data only underscores the “choose your own adventure” aspect of the US economy: Mortgage rates at levels not seen in almost 20 years are beginning to choke the housing market. Sales of newly constructed homes dropped 10.9% in September from August and were down 17.6% from a year ago.
Yet some inflationary pressures are easing. Wages and salaries rose by 1.2% in the third quarter, down from 1.6% in the second, according to the Employment Cost Index.
And through it all, the job market has remained tight. Job openings unexpectedly surged in September, indicating there are 1.9 job openings for every available worker. Friday’s upcoming jobs report is expected to show the economy added another 200,000 positions in October, down from last month but still historically high.
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2022-11-02T21:56:26+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2022/11/02/what-rising-interest-rates-mean-for-you/
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The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players were given smelling salts on the bench and sent back into the game.
The league and the NFL Players Association have implemented extensive protocols and hired unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants (UNC) to work with team physicians at each game to diagnose concussions.
Still, football is a violent sport and injuries similar to the frightening one Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered Thursday night seem unavoidable unless the NFL bans tackling and turns the game into flag football like it did for the Pro Bowl.
That’s not happening, and the most effective means of protecting players remains enforcing strict concussion protocols, which players, fans and others are concerned didn’t happen with Tagovailoa.
It would be difficult to prevent what happened to Tagovailoa when 6-foot-3, 340-pound Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou slammed him backward into the turf. The main question is why he was even playing just four days after he stumbled off the field and was unable to walk following a hit to his head during a home game against Buffalo.
Tagovailoa’s hands froze up and his fingers flexed awkwardly in front of his facemask for several seconds as he laid on the turf in Cincinnati, a scary scene witnessed by millions of viewers. He remained on the ground for several minutes until he was taken away on a stretcher and sent to a hospital.
This time — unlike Sunday when he seemed to exhibit concussion symptoms but was cleared by a team physician and UNC to return — Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion. He was released from the hospital and flew home with the team. Flying hours after suffering a concussion raised questions, but NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills said the hospital makes that decision.
Tagovailoa’s quick return Sunday prompted a joint review by the NFL and NFLPA. The interview process has started and results aren’t expected for at least another week. Tagovailoa and the team explained his legs were wobbly because of a back injury.
It’s unknown whether there’s any correlation between the two incidents. Concussions are common in the NFL, especially when a player is thrown to the ground by a man Tupou’s size and his head hits the turf.
Sills said “it’s impossible to know” if the injury Tagovailoa sustained Thursday was exacerbated by the hit he took Sunday.
“That’s one of the factors that we want to look at,” Sills said on NFL Network. “Every injury is one we want to prevent.”
Chris Nowinski, a founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation who played football at Harvard, is adamant Tagovailoa sustained a concussion against Buffalo and shouldn’t have played at Cincinnati.
“Tua showed five distinct signs of concussion,” Nowinski told The Associated Press. “Anybody who has any training on concussions or cares about Tua as a human is not putting him on field four days after what he showed on Sunday, so this makes it so much worse because we know that this could be career-ending or season-ending. It should be season-ending, in my opinion. And it just shows just a lack of care for him as a human being.”
The league and the NFLPA instituted concussion protocols in 2011 when Colt McCoy took a helmet-to-helmet hit in a game and returned without being tested for a concussion. The protocols have been expanded since.
There are three UNCs, who are paid jointly by the NFL and NFLPA, at each game. They work in conjunction with team physicians to diagnose whether a player has a concussion. Independent certified athletic trainers (ATC spotters) sit in a booth and monitor the players on the field to have someone removed from the game if they see an impact to the head. Team trainers, coaches or physicians, teammates, game officials, sideline UNCs or booth ATCs also can initiate the protocol.
All players who undergo any concussion evaluation on game day must have a follow-up evaluation conducted the following day by a member of the medical staff. Sills said Tagovailoa was evaluated every day leading up to the game, even though he wasn’t in concussion protocol.
Several players have spoken about passing protocol even when they had concussions. Andrew Whitworth, the former Rams offensive lineman, said on Amazon’s broadcast he once played through a concussion during a game until a teammate noticed he wasn’t right and alerted doctors.
The league has experimented with other means to mitigate head injuries. This year, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, tight ends and linebackers were required for the first time to wear Guardian Caps — a soft-shell, padded covering on top of their helmets — during practices from the start of training camp until the second preseason game.
The average number of concussions among those positions groups dropped from 23 over the previous three-year period to 11 this summer, the league said. Of those 11 concussions, six resulted from blows to the facemask, which didn’t have added protection.
Tagovailoa is under pressure to perform this season and has battled injuries in the past, so it’s natural for him to want to play regardless of injury. Former players who have criticized the decision to let him play Sunday say they want to protect players from themselves.
“We are all outraged by what we have seen the last several days and scared for the safety of one of our brothers,” NFLPA president JC Tretter wrote on Twitter. “What everyone saw both Sunday and last night were ‘no-go’ symptoms within our concussion protocols. The protocols exist to protect the player and that is why we initiated an investigation. Our job as the NFLPA is to take every possible measure to get the facts and hold those responsible accountable. We need to figure out how and why the decisions were made last Sunday to allow a player with a ‘no-go’ symptom back on the field.
“Until we have an objective and validated method of diagnosing brain injury, we have to do everything possible, including amending the protocols, to further reduce the potential of human error. A failure in medical judgment is a failure of the protocols when it comes to the well being of our players. We have come a long way over the past 15 years but the last week proves how far we have left to go.”
The decision to allow Tagovailoa to return Sunday was made by the team physician and UNC. It was determined Tagovailoa’s instability was caused by a back injury. The joint review by the league and NFLPA will examine the steps taken and a report will be issued.
“Based on everybody I’ve talked to and I know a lot of doctors who are brain injury people and sports medicine people, I don’t know anybody who thinks it’s sound medicine just based on the observation of what was seen on the field and him stumbling afterward to say it’s OK for him to play again in that game and then four days later,” said attorney Brad Sohn, who has represented hundreds of players in concussion litigation and is among the possible successors to NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said there has never been an incident where a team physician and the UNC disagreed about a concussion.
In 2017, Seattle was fined $100,000 and the coaching and medical staffs were required to attend remedial training regarding the protocol after a joint review determined the team didn’t follow the protocol when Russell Wilson was directed to the sideline for an evaluation after the referee, Walt Anderson, concluded that a medical examination was warranted.
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2022-10-01T10:54:26+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-nfls-handling-of-concussions-questioned-after-tuas-injury/
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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
Denise Bodman, Arizona State University and Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet, Arizona State University
(THE CONVERSATION) Babies don’t come with instruction manuals. Children are at once joyful, sad, confusing, predictable, generous, selfish, gentle and mean. What’s a parent to do when faced with such perplexing offspring? Given the complex interactions of parent, child and surroundings, parents often feel lost. Many may seek answers in parenting books.
Parenting books are big business, and there are tens of thousands of titles for sale. The big question, though, is: Do parenting books help?
How effective they are is a matter of debate, especially given the lack of scientific evidence regarding their usefulness. Limited research has found that problem-focused self-help books may be helpful to readers – think tips about time management or healthy eating. And studies find that using books independently to improve well-being – what psychologists call bibliotherapy – is somewhat effective for addressing stress, anxiety and depression.
So it makes sense that reading a parenting book could be useful. In terms of quality and usefulness, however, they exist on a continuum.
We’re scholars of human development, have taught thousands of students about parenting and write about family, parenting and development through the lifespan. One of us (Bethany) is the mother of six little ones, while the other of us (Denise) has two adult children, one of whom is Bethany. We believe that parents can become critical thinkers and choose the books that will be most appropriate for them. Here are five questions to think about when you’re looking for the best parenting book for you.
1. Who wrote it and why?
A good parent doesn’t need a Ph.D.; neither does an author. However, an advanced degree in an area related to parenting helps in understanding and interpreting relevant research.
Another consideration is the experience of the author. Having one or a dozen children does not make someone an expert. Doing more parenting doesn’t necessarily make you better at it. Not having a child doesn’t disqualify someone from being an expert, either, but should be thoughtfully considered. We taught parenting classes before having children, and it’s fair to say that our own parenting experiences have added depth, insight and even grace to what we teach.
The reason someone wrote a parenting book can also be informative. Advice from authors who write out of angst about their own upbringing or who failed at parenting should be taken with a grain of salt.
Finally, don’t let celebrities’ books fool you. Most of these are written by ghostwriters and are primarily designed to sell books or build a brand.
2. Is it based on science?
Psychology researcher and parenting expert Laurence Steinberg writes that scientists have studied parenting for over 75 years, and findings related to effective parenting are among the most consistent and longstanding in social science. If you notice inconsistencies between parenting books, it’s because “few popular books are grounded in well-documented science.”
How can you tell if a book is grounded in science? Look for citations, names of researchers, sources and an index. Also, learn the basic principles of effective parenting determined through decades of research and outlined by Steinberg. They include: set rules, be consistent, be loving, treat children with respect, and avoid harsh discipline.
If the book you’re considering is not consistent with these guidelines, rethink its parenting advice. Likely it’s based not on science but opinion or personal belief. Opinion and belief have a place, but science is better in this space.
3. Is it interesting to read?
If the book is not interesting, you are unlikely to finish it, much less learn from it. Before taking a book home, read the first page and flip to a page in the middle to see if it grabs your attention. Try to find books that you can read in small bites, skip around in, and return to in the future.
Avoid books that contain “psychobabble,” pseudoscientific jargon that has an air of authenticity but lacks clarity. For example, the publisher’s description of the book “The Indigo Children: The New Kids have Arrived” reads, “The Indigo Child is a child who displays a new and unusual set of psychological attributes that reveal a pattern of behavior generally undocumented before. This pattern has common yet unique factors that demand that parents and teachers change their treatment and upbringing of them in order to achieve balance. To ignore these new patterns is to potentially create great frustration in the minds of these precious new lives.” Pass.
4. Is it realistic?
Run, don’t walk, from any book that tells you its method always works or any failure is because of you – or worse yet, ignores failure.
It’s impossible to provide advice for every single parent, child and situation! An effective parenting book appreciates context and complexity and informs the reader that not all answers are in the book. No parent is perfect, but recognizing weaknesses and failures leads to growth and improvement, and no child is completely malleable. Even parents who do everything right may have children who become wayward.
Make sure the book provides you with detailed instructions and things to do, as well as ways to track improvements. In other words, make sure it is actionable.
Finally, a parenting book should respect a parent’s instincts.
5. Does it motivate and inspire hope?
Some parenting books offer insights related to general behavior, like “Raising Good Humans.” Others offer insights for specific issues, like “Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions.” Likely, you will be more motivated to read a book that reflects your specific needs and values and leaves you feeling hopeful.
A word of caution, however. One study found that parenting books that stress strict routines for infant sleep, feeding and general care might actually make parents feel worse by increasing depression, stress and doubt. Parenting research does not support overly strict routines, and it’s easy to understand why most of these parents did not find such books useful.
Remember to trust yourself
When you read a parenting book, the goal is to feel empowered, more confident, excited and even relieved. You are not alone, nor are you the only parent with questions.
Psychologist Edward Zigler described parenting as “the most challenging and most complex of all the tasks of adulthood.”
Yes, parenting can be tough. In your parenting adventures, you’ll likely need all the resources and tools you can muster. With thoughtful and critical explorations, you can find books that enhance your personal wisdom and intuition to help in raising these delightfully complicated little humans.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/babies-dont-come-with-instruction-manuals-so-here-are-5-tips-for-picking-a-parenting-book-183306.
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2022-06-16T14:43:46+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Babies-don-t-come-with-instruction-manuals-so-17245683.php
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spain’s Queen Letizia was in Los Angeles on Tuesday where she celebrated the opening of a center that promotes the Spanish language and culture throughout the world.
Letizia Ortíz opened the West Coast’s first branch of the Cervantes Institute, which was founded by the Spanish government in 1991 to further the language and Hispanic culture internationally. The Los Angeles branch is now the seventh location of the institute in the United States.
Spanish is the second-most common language spoken in the U.S., after English, and is widely spoken in Los Angeles, where nearly 50% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. Letizia participated in a work meeting for the institute on Monday and presided over its inauguration Tuesday, according to a news release.
Letizia, a seasoned national television journalist, became princess upon marrying then-Prince Felipe — now King Felipe VI — in 2004. When King Juan Carlos abdicated 10 years later, she became the first woman without aristocratic blood to reach the throne of Spain. She turned 50 in September, prompting a look back at her position in a monarchy still reeling from scandals involving Juan Carlos.
Although Letizia is better known as a progressive feminist rather than a fervent monarchist, she is credited with playing a major role in Felipe’s decision to forge a new path and break ties with the palace’s corruption-linked past.
Spain’s king has a mostly ceremonial role. Executive power lies with the elected parliamentary government.
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2022-12-14T17:43:46+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/entertainment-news/ap-spains-queen-letizia-visits-los-angeles-to-promote-language/
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Max Verstappen stood on his car to milk the applause as the 100,000-strong Orange Army engulfed their national hero in a sea of their favorite color after he won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.
A second straight win at the Zandvoort track by the seaside; a fourth straight win for the first time in his career and already a 30th overall; a 109-point lead with only seven races left. That orange wave is carrying him to a second straight world title.
“It’s nice to see all the crowd and the craziness, I appreciate it a lot,” Verstappen said. “This was a very special weekend for me. It’s been incredible.”
It seems a question now of when, rather than if, the Red Bull driver seals the title and if he can beat Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record of 13 wins in a season from 2013 — also achieved with Red Bull. Verstappen has won 10 races this season so far.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has never won more than 11 in a single campaign.
“It’s down to the team, of course, but that’s also how Lewis won the championships. That’s what good drivers do, they make the difference,” Verstappen said. “Even when we win races we want to do better. That’s how you stay on top. Because if you stand still people will overtake you.”
Verstappen made quick work of a safety car restart this time to overtake Hamilton.
His 10th win matched his tally from last year as his challengers — Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and teammate Sergio Perez in joint second — fell further back in the standings.
“Very lovely result guys,” Verstappen said to his team, before telling his legions of supporters he was “proud to be Dutch.”
His win was even more special because of a gearbox problem in Friday’s first practice session.
George Russell finished second for Mercedes ahead of Leclerc, with Hamilton dropping from first to fourth.
“As a team we showed incredible pace today. The team result wasn’t quite what we hoped for but we can take a lot of confidence moving forward,” Russell said. “We are slowly getting closer to that top step.”
Verstappen looked to be coasting to victory when a safety car came out on Lap 56 of 72, after the engine cut out on Valtteri Bottas’ Alfa Romeo.
Verstappen changed tires and was behind leader Hamilton’s Mercedes with 12 laps left.
But Hamilton was on a slower medium tire and Verstappen on the quicker softs left the British driver pretty much a sitting duck, much like when he lost the title to Verstappen at last year’s season-ending Abu Dhabi GP.
Hamilton misjudged his restart and Verstappen overtook him straight away to bring a huge roar from the crowd. The Dutchman also took an extra point for the fastest lap.
“I had a good run in the restart, we had a bit more top speed and that helps to attack into Turn 1,” Verstappen said. “From there onwards we had really good balance in the car again.”
An angry Hamilton took it out on his team, using an expletive on radio to tell them he wasn’t happy about not swapping for new tires under safety car, when Russell had.
“I was just on the edge of breaking point with my emotions. My apologies to the team,” Hamilton said. “I just lost it for a second. But I think they know that there is just so much passion.”
Hamilton appeared to brake late when Russell overtook him and they nearly collided.
“Could have been nasty but there’s nothing but respect between us,” Russell said.
After Hamilton unleashed another expletive-laced rant, Leclerc overtook him on an otherwise poor day for a Ferrari team unable to cut out the most basic errors.
Leclerc started from second ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. in third. Sainz finished eighth and got a five-second penalty for an unsafe release in the pitlane. Sainz said he was trying to avoid a McLaren mechanic in front of him and had to “hit the brakes.”
Earlier in the race, Ferrari botched Sainz’s tire change on Lap 15 — taking 13 seconds — in a season of bizarre incidents.
This time the tires were not even ready.
“Oh my God,” a stunned Sainz said.
Ferrari even left the tire-changing gun on the floor and Perez narrowly missed rolling over it.
Verstappen produced a brilliant final lap Saturday to take pole from Leclerc by .02 seconds — the smallest margin this season — in a qualifying session marred by a flare thrown onto the track.
Fans packed the grandstands Sunday, many wearing colors of the Dutch flag. Thousands of fans cycled to the track.
Verstappen started well and shut the door on Leclerc while Sainz held off Hamilton on the outside.
Leclerc came in on Lap 18 and Ferrari had his tires ready, at least. Verstappen came in on the next lap as Red Bull matched Ferrari’s strategy, while Mercedes stayed out with Hamilton leading from Russell.
The race became more open when a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) came out after Yuki Tsunoda retired his AlphaTauri on Lap 47.
Verstappen and others changed tires. Leclerc lost position under the VSC and was fourth at the restart.
Then the real safety car came out.
So Verstappen came in for another change, exiting just behind Russell and Hamilton. Russell asked to come in for new tires and it proved the right call.
Perez finished the race fifth ahead of Fernando Alonso, who drove brilliantly to move his Alpine up from 13th on the grid.
Lando Norris (McLaren) finished in seventh spot, followed by Sainz, Esteban Ocon (Alpine) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin).
Misfiring Ferrari hopes to give its tifosi fans something to cheer about next weekend at the Italian GP in Monza.
“The gap is now really big,” Leclerc said. “Max was too quick today.”
As he has been most of the season.
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2022-09-05T12:59:14+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-verstappen-wins-dutch-gp-to-seal-10th-win-and-extend-f1-lead/
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I arrived in this country when I was 5 and my brother was 7. The first place we visited was Disneyland. I thought we had hit the jackpot. America was even better than I had expected. Soon after, we settled in Warrensburg, Mo., and a new reality sank in. I was transported from the cityscape of Seoul to the American Midwest. I have clear memories of walking through the vast prairie and the mazes of cornfields as a child.
My mom, Young Ok Na, had a studio photo taken in preparation to come to the United States — for her passport and visa applications. My dad was going to graduate school and we had come to visit. We didn't know that we were never going back to Korea. He didn't want us to leave. When I made a picture of that photo, it was drizzling. A tiny fortuitous raindrop fell right under my eye. I didn't realize until I was editing that this had happened. I ask my child self, "Why are you crying?"
I notice my kids Mila and Teo interacting with nature, playing together and seeing how they create their own worlds and make their own memories. It is when I give in to seeing the world through their eyes that I find it easiest to parent. And then sometimes, their magic seeps into my world, when I let go of trying to be in control. I project my past onto them but I know parts of them remember it too.
In Korea, there is a concept called han, which roughly translates to a collective feeling of sorrow relating to having been colonized and oppressed. It is a sentiment that connects Koreans to each other as well as to our ancestors. For members of the diaspora, han can also relate to the immigrant experience — to feelings of loss and displacement. But we can release some han in making new memories on land that feels more familiar to my children than it did to me at their age. As we walk through the tallgrass prairie, my daughter asks me, "Are we in a dream? Are we?" I wonder if she is starting to remember.
What does this land represent? I think about the house we are staying in — a casita built for Mexican rail workers a century ago, one of the last ones to survive. There are three units in the bunkhouse. From the drawing in the room, it looks like there could have been up to 10 units at one point. I had packed a Mexican dress that was gifted to my daughter, Mila, without knowing the history of the bunkhouse. I feel like it is an homage to those workers. The kids are obsessed with the wild garlic here, possibly brought here by the Mexican laborers. A part of their history continues to grow and nourish.
The more trains I watch pass behind the casitas, the more details I notice. I realize the ones carrying oil move more slowly than the ones carrying coal. My children recognize the logos on the trains moving consumer goods across the U.S. after just a few clicks on someone's phone or computer.
I think about the Chinese rail workers who built the transcontinental railway — how they were omitted from the 1869 photo commemorating the completion of the railroad. Everyone is celebrating, opening champagne as the final golden spike is hammered into the track. How easily have our experiences, as immigrants, been erased from American history. Corky Lee recreated that photograph in 2014 with the descendants of those Chinese laborers, 145 years after the original photo was made. We can take back some of our histories in commemorating the forgotten, lost and erased. Remembering.
Through this work, I re-examine my connection to this land, reconsidering overlooked histories, as I tap into my own forgotten memories, conjuring the past, creating new memories, all while exploring my connection to the natural landscape, to my children, and to our past and future selves.
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2023-05-30T13:01:02+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/arts-and-entertainment/2023-05-30/a-korean-american-connects-her-past-and-future-through-photography
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Several KC-area school districts cancel classes over shooting threat
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - At least seven Kansas City-area school districts have canceled summer school classes Wednesday over a mass shooting threat against the Blue Springs district. Reports indicate that the FBI has confirmed the suspect’s whereabouts are unknown but the threat is credible.
As of 7:30 Wednesday morning, seven districts have canceled Wednesday classes: Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Fort Osage, Grain Valley, Odessa and Lone Jack.
In a Facebook post late Tuesday evening, the Blue Springs School District said the Blue Springs Police Department alerted the FBI to the threat. The district said another update would be provided at or before 7 p.m. Wednesday with additional information.
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2022-06-15T13:02:50+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/2022/06/15/several-kc-area-school-districts-cancel-classes-over-shooting-threat/
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G FUEL Spinal Fluid Will be Available as Collector's Boxes and Tubs at GFUEL.com for a Limited Time
NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Final Season of one of the BIGGEST anime series of its generation, Attack on Titan, G FUEL has partnered with global anime brand Crunchyroll and Kodansha for an all-new flavor: G FUEL Spinal Fluid, available now for pre-order as a Collector's Box and 40-serving Tub at GFUEL.com while supplies last.
When a bloodthirsty horror strikes without warning, you need a new tool to help you FIGHT BACK! Introducing a new field item from the Scout Regiment: The G FUEL Spinal Fluid Collector's Box – inspired by the serum that transforms Subjects of Ymir into Titans in the hit anime, Attack on Titan!
Lightning crashes down around you as you Embrace the Power of the Titans, fortified by energizing citrusy-sweet Green Tea! Each G FUEL Spinal Fluid Collector's Box comes with an exclusive Attack on Titan 24 oz Steel Shaker featuring wraparound artwork of your favorite Scout Regiment members!
The G FUEL Spinal Fluid Collector's Box includes one 40-serving tub and one steel Attack on Titan-inspired 24 oz Shaker Cup. G FUEL Spinal Fluid Energy Formula is sugar free and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts. Each serving has only 15 calories and contains 140 mg of caffeine.
"We're thrilled to celebrate Attack on Titan's explosive conclusion that's been 10 years in the making," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan. "Of course, our Spinal Fluid doesn't help you become a 50-foot-tall juggernaut, but the green tea flavor is fantastic! One step at a time."
A must-have item in the field for any member of the Scout Regiment G FUEL Spinal Fluid is available now at GFUEL.com. Destroy every last Titan with a Collector's Box or Tub today! Fans can also catch up on the hit dark fantasy series by streaming the full Attack on Titan library now on Crunchyroll.
About G FUEL
G FUEL provides fans with a game-changing, performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products. With an ever-expanding, sugar-free product lineup that includes a powdered Energy Formula, ready-to-drink cans and powdered Hydration Formula, G FUEL has firmly established itself as a market leader in the energy drink industry.
With more than 344,000 5-star Shopper Approved Ratings, a shipping network that spans over 125 countries, a nationwide retail campaign, and a global social media footprint of over 1 billion followers, G FUEL maintains the industry's largest and most passionate community of fans, customers, content creators, and partners. Content creators and partners include the likes of Ninja, MoistCr1TiKaL, Sentinels Esports, NoisyButters, PewDiePie, Mikal Bridges, Michael Dickson, Summit1G, xQc, Activision, SEGA of America, Capcom®, EA, Bethesda Game Studios, Warner Bros., VIZ Media, Rare Ltd., Disney, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, The Tetris Company and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
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Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and membership Premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
Attack on Titan Final Season (進撃の巨人 The Final Season)
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2023-06-26T20:23:48+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2023/06/26/g-fuel-crunchyroll-kodansha-rise-above-walls-with-attack-titan-energy-drink/
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DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints from Honda Civic drivers that their steering can stick, causing a momentary increase in effort and increasing the risk of a crash.
The probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers an estimated 238,000 Civics from the 2022 and 2023 model years.
The agency says it has 145 complaints about the problem, which happens mostly at highway speeds. The complaints came over the past 11 months and occurred mostly on vehicles with low miles.
An increase in steering effort can cause an overreaction or inability to avoid a road hazard, the agency said in documents posted Tuesday on its website.
NHTSA has no reports of crashes or injuries from the problem.
The agency will determine how many vehicles are affected and how severe the problem is. A recall is possible.
Honda said that it will cooperate with the investigation, which is in its early stages and may not lead to a recall. The company also is doing an internal review.
The company says most of the Civics should be under warranty, and that if any owner feels something is not right, they should contact their dealer.
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2023-03-22T12:31:59+00:00
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ksn.com
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https://www.ksn.com/news/regulators-probe-reports-of-steering-glitch-on-newer-honda-civics/
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Built on More than 15 Years of Acumen, Integrity, and Innovation,
BIP Ventures consolidates venture capital operations of BIP Capital
ATLANTA, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective today, all core North American-focused venture capital operations of BIP Capital will operate under the brand BIP Ventures.
Led by BIP Capital founder and Managing Partner Mark Buffington, BIP Ventures becomes the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital. BIP Ventures extends more than 15 years of leadership, integrity, innovation, founder outcomes, and consistent top-quartile performance. The brand will continue BIP Capital's commitment to being a scalable platform for founders and investors with a focus on venture investments in B2B SaaS and tech-enabled service businesses. BIP Ventures will service and support all venture products previously launched under the brands BIP Opportunities, BIP Capital, and Panoramic Ventures.
"BIP Ventures is an exciting next step for the BIP Capital family of investment vehicles," said Buffington. "The hallmarks of our legacy and our core values are unchanged. Investors and founders can continue to rely on us for our exceptional team, disciplined investing, commitment to entrepreneurs, and product innovation."
The BIP Capital private market investment platform is designed to support great investment managers and produce distinctive financial products that extend the impact of the Innovation Economy to more founders and investors. The platform currently supports BIP Ventures, as well as the Lago Innovations funds and other private market offerings.
"Throughout our continued growth, we have always been an organization rooted in values and driven by a passion for helping others solve hard problems," said Mark Flickinger, General Partner and COO. "Extraordinary opportunities are everywhere if you know where to look. We exist to capture them for the people we serve."
BIP Ventures also announces that Dr. Paul Judge has accepted the position to lead the recently announced Open Opportunity Fund, which is dedicated to investing in diverse founders. He will leave his Panoramic Ventures role to put his resources into furthering the efforts of Open Opportunity Fund.
"Paul is putting his attention and focus behind an important new endeavor, and we wish him well," said Buffington.
About BIP Capital
BIP Capital is a private market investment platform designed to support great investment managers while providing opportunities for investors to participate in the Innovation Economy. The platform includes resources that accelerate performance, including fundraising, marketing, finance, performance engineering, and product innovation. The BIP Capital platform supports Panoramic Ventures funds, BIP Opportunities funds, BIP Capital Venture funds, Lago Innovations funds, and other private market offerings.
About BIP Ventures
BIP Ventures, the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital, is one of the Southeast's largest and most active VC firms. BIP Ventures partners with extraordinary founders to drive exceptional outcomes. Since 2007, BIP Ventures has invested in the success of B2B software and tech-enabled service businesses at all stages of maturity. In addition to capital, it supports entrepreneurs with access to infrastructure, acumen, and talent that results in category-leading companies. A distinct multi-stage investment platform drives consistent top-quartile returns. For more information, visit bipventures.vc or follow BIP Ventures on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter @bipventures.
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2023-06-15T13:41:20+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/06/15/bip-capital-announces-that-its-core-north-american-venture-products-will-be-branded-bip-ventures/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reversed a decades-old decision to revoke the security clearance of Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist called the father of the atomic bomb for his leading role in World War II’s Manhattan Project.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the 1954 decision by the Atomic Energy Commission was made using a “flawed process” that violated the commission’s own regulations.
“As time has passed, more evidence has come to light of the bias and unfairness of the process that Dr. Oppenheimer was subjected to while the evidence of his loyalty and love of country have only been further affirmed,” Granholm said in a statement on Friday.
Oppenheimer, who died in 1967, led the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. The theoretical physicist was later accused of having communist sympathies and his security clearance was revoked following a four-week, closed-door hearing.
In stripping Oppenheimer of his clearance, the Atomic Energy Commission did not allege that he had revealed or mishandled classified information, nor was his loyalty to the country questioned, according to Granholm’s order. The commission, however, concluded there were “fundamental defects” in his character.
Years later, an Atomic Energy Commission lawyer concluded after an internal review that “the system failed” and a “substantial injustice was done to a loyal American,” according to the secretary’s order.
Granholm said the commission’s decision was driven by a desire among its political leadership to “discredit Oppenheimer in public debates over nuclear weapons policy.”
“Such political motives must have no place in our personnel security process,” she wrote.
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont applauded the reversal, saying the 1954 decision followed a “manifestly unjust and unethical hearing that would be resoundingly condemned today.”
“This decision reaffirms that government scientists, whether renowned like Oppenheimer or a technician doing his or her daily job — including those willing to raise safety concerns or to express unpopular opinions on matters of national security — can do so freely and that their cases will be fairly reviewed based on facts, not personal animus or politics,” Leahy said in a statement.
The decision comes as the story of Oppenheimer is headed to the big screen. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” film is expected to be released in theaters in July. It’s based on Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” and stars Cillian Murphy in the title role.
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2022-12-17T21:06:55+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/entertainment-news/ap-oppenheimer-wrongly-stripped-of-security-clearance-us-says/
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Top Player Prop Bets for Stars vs. Kraken NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 5 on May 11, 2023
Jason Robertson and Jared McCann are two of the players with prop bets on the table when the Dallas Stars and the Seattle Kraken meet at American Airlines Center on Thursday (opening faceoff at 9:30 PM ET).
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Stars vs. Kraken Game Info
- When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
NHL Props Today: Dallas Stars
Jason Robertson Props
- Points Prop: 1.5 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -204)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
One of Dallas' top offensive players this season is Robertson, who has scored 109 points in 82 games (46 goals and 63 assists).
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Jamie Benn Props
- Points Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: -149, Under Odds: +120)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +125, Under Odds: -154)
Jamie Benn is another of Dallas' top contributors through 82 games, with 33 goals and 45 assists.
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Joe Pavelski Props
- Points Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +140)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -164)
Joe Pavelski's 77 points this season have come via 28 goals and 49 assists.
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Jared McCann Props
- Points Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +225, Under Odds: -286)
McCann drives the offense for Seattle with 70 points (0.9 per game), with 40 goals and 30 assists in 79 games (playing 16:20 per game).
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Vince Dunn Props
- Points Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -141)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -185)
Vince Dunn is a leading scorer for Seattle with 64 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added 50 assists in 81 games.
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2023-05-11T16:27:49+00:00
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kttc.com
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https://www.kttc.com/sports/betting/2023/05/11/stars-vs-kraken-nhl-playoffs-second-round-game-5-player-prop-bets/
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When housing insecurity is your reality, individual decisions come down to survival.
For LaTonya Brown, surviving meant renting a business space to live in when an eviction on her record prevented her from getting an apartment.
"You couldn't tell me what to do with my business space. I could be working at night. I can be working during the day. We have to make it out here. I'm here to be honest, that's what I did," she said.
Just surviving was what LaTonya believed for most of her life was all that she could do in a system she saw no way of changing.
"It literally is like a record in your head. I mean, you can't, it won't let you go against it," she said.
She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, but she's facing the same obstacles as many renters and housing-insecure people are: rents have increased an average of 17% since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data from the CoStar Group.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition says that in no county, a person making federal, state or county minimum wage can afford a market-rate two-bedroom apartment.
LaTonya's lived experience may have shown her she couldn’t change the system how it is, but activism and a group of like-minded people have helped her find her voice.
"I just think that everybody should have a chance to be able to have a home, a decent, affordable home," she said.
"We essentially work to make sure that everybody here in Kansas City has a safe, accessible, and affordable home," said Brandon Henderson.
Henderson is an organizer with KC Tenants, a tenants union that formed in 2019 with the goal of changing policies for the benefit of renters, the same group LaTonya joined. If you haven’t heard of a “tenant union” you’re not alone.
"I think like type of organizing that we're doing here in Kansas City and that's, you're starting to see in other places in the country right now is new and, and different," explained Henderson.
A tenant union isn’t a union in the way a labor union is, with regulations and bargaining power, but it’s more of a collective of politically active renters who feel as though organization and activism is their best option to change the housing system in their favor.
"Very quickly, people joining KC Tens made the jump from realizing it's not, what can I do? It's what can we do, right? There's a strength and numbers element to it," said Mason Andrew Kilpatrick, a fellow organizer.
Tenant unions can be found in about half the states, like in California, Arizona, New York and Massachusetts, and have been gaining momentum since the pandemic in advocating for renters’ rights.
KC Tenants have thrown their canvassing power behind several measures that have been passed that they say favor, including the right to a lawyer in eviction court and a $50 million no-tax increase bond that goes towards what they say is truly affordable housing, meaning rent there would be 30% of the area median home income. That measure passed recently with about 70% of the vote.
"We have the power to get things done and the only thing holding us back from getting more things done is getting more people to acknowledge their own power and shed some of that learned hopelessness that we're all kind of instructed to buy into," said Henderson.
Changing the high price of rent is difficult and, right now, there isn’t a clear path to get there yet, but what tenant unions seem to be proving is that the system can be changed, bit by bit. For people like LaTonya, changing that “learned hopelessness” into hope is something worth fighting for.
"I just want everybody to know that things can change," she said.
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2022-12-02T17:59:10+00:00
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krtv.com
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https://www.krtv.com/news/national-politics/the-race/tenant-unions-gain-momentum-under-tough-climate-for-renters
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TALS)'s merger with Tourmaline Bio, Inc. Talaris shareholders immediately prior to the proposed transaction are expected to own approximately 21.3% of the combined company. If you are a Talaris shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
DICE Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DICE)'s sale to Eli Lilly and Company for $48.00 per share in cash. If you are a DICE shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. (NYSE: NEX)'s sale to Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. for 0.7520 shares of Patterson-UTI common stock for each share of NexTier common stock. Upon closing of the transaction, NexTier shareholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company. If you are a NexTier shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI)'s sale to Cadeler A/S for 3.409 Cadeler shares for each Eneti share. Upon completion of the transaction, Eneti shareholders will own approximately 40% of the combined company. If you are an Eneti shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
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2023-06-27T09:14:12+00:00
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SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VentureBlick, a fundraising platform matching healthcare startups with medical investors, has launched its worldwide search to identify promising healthcare startups for the medical community to evaluate, advise, and fund. Only startups that receive endorsement from a large group of medical professionals with relevant domain expertise will have the chance to raise funds through the platform.
For healthcare startups, many of their ultimate customers are medical professionals – physicians, clinicians, and healthcare industry professionals – who could also be their investors and advisors. The platform enables the global medical community to evaluate medical investment opportunities in a systematic, large-scale, and cross-border manner. The fundraising process doubles up as a market validation process, providing startups funding, market insight, and customer validation in one go.
The Healthcare Startup Search takes place till January 4, 2023 at www.ventureblick.com. It's open to early-stage startups with innovative solutions for all segments of healthcare and are seeking to raise up to US$5M. After screening and due diligence, shortlisted startups will be showcased on VentureBlick's fundraising platform when it launches in early 2023. Once the startups achieve a certain level of investment from medical investors, participation will be open to general investors – accredited investors, who are keen on investing in healthcare but do not have medical background. VentureBlick's unique mechanism provides additional access, as well as enhances both the quality and volume of investment for the healthcare industry.
Chris Lee, Founder & CEO of VentureBlick, who is a top global healthcare executive previously with Medtronic, Bayer, BMS, and MSD, said: "After months of preparation, we are finally ready to kick off this global search. We want to give the most promising startups the spotlight they deserve and match them to healthcare professionals who are interested in investing in and nurturing them. Our goal is to connect startups to the right people and the right resources, so that they get things right in the shortest time possible. This is especially important before they start their long development journey."
The first 10 startups to be shortlisted from this search will receive a marketing pack worth US$10,000, which includes support to help them optimize their pitch deck, produce a video, and polish their pitch narratives before they are presented to investors. This is in addition to the funding they may receive when showcased on the VentureBlick platform.
About VentureBlick
VentureBlick aims to transform healthcare fundraising through its fundraising platform and professional community. It matches early-stage healthcare startups with medical investors– the startups' potential customers – who can validate ideas, support, and fund, without diluting startup control. Its professional community also provides advisory services, network opportunities, and need-based operational services to help startups grow.
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2022-11-15T01:29:16+00:00
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Leading Real Estate Developer Grows Portfolio in Western U.S., Launching First Ely by Elysian Living Property and First Property in Utah, While Expanding Presence in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multifamily real estate developer The Calida Group expands its Elysian Living brand in the Western U.S., with five new luxury living communities opening over the next three months. Today, Elysian Living opens its newest portfolio addition, Ely at American Fork, in Utah – marking the company's first property to open outside of Nevada. Elysian Living will also launch four additional properties in Las Vegas in the coming weeks including: Ely at Fort Apache on August 9; Elysian at Sunset on August 11; Elysian at Centennial on August 13; and Ely on Fremont in September.
The award-winning brand Elysian Living features resort-style communities where comfort, style, amenities and convenience coexist seamlessly with a highly-social lifestyle, complimentary reservable workspaces and weekly resident events. Ely by Elysian Living is apartment living reimagined with a fresh perspective. Providing a place with a true sense of community that inspires people, Ely creates elevated experiences and offers modern conveniences.
"We are proud to be expanding not only Elysian Living's portfolio of luxury living communities in Las Vegas, but also throughout the Western U.S.," said Douglas Eisner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Calida Group.
"It's an incredibly exciting time for us as we launch our first Elysian Living in Utah – a new market for us. We look forward to ushering in this thrilling new chapter for the Elysian Living brand," said Eric Cohen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Calida Group. "We're bringing the natural elements of the outside in, while also keeping the elevated details the Elysian Living brand is known for, which we cannot wait to unveil to the community."
Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah, the 320-unit luxury community was designed by The Calida Group in partnership with Castlewood Development. Each unit features premium finishes, including designer fixtures, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry and quartz countertops in all kitchens and bathrooms, state-of-the-art LED lighting, nine-foot ceilings, custom-designed walk-in closets, scenic patios, balconies, and more. https://www.elysianliving.com/property/ely-at-american-fork
Strategically situated between the spectacular allure of the Las Vegas Strip and the quiet solitude of Red Rock Canyon, Ely at Fort Apache provides convenient access to I-215. Residence amenities include contemporary designer fixtures,stainless-steel appliances,spacious balconies offering pool and courtyard views, over-sized tubs, and more. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, spa, and recreation decks, private poolside cabanas, outdoor kitchen with BBQ grills and kegerator, seating areas with 75" TVs and fire pits; dog area, outdoor ping pong table, resident lobby, concierge services, and a 17,000 sq ft clubhouse.
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All stunning one, two and three-bedroom residences are well-appointed with designer fixtures, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, 9-foot ceilings and spacious balconies. The property features a vast selection of luxury amenities, including a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness centers, fire pits with intimate seating, game lounge, coffee bar, private workspaces, massage room, tanning bed and more.
https://www.elysianliving.com/property/elysian-at-sunset
This inspired collection of studio, one, two and three bedroom residences offers a variety of luxurious amenities, fashioned to satisfy the most discerning tastes. Each unit is adorned with ultramodern designer fixtures, timeless hardware, stainless steel appliances and spacious balconies with pool and courtyard views. Community highlights include a resort-style pool with spa and recreation deck, outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill, a hammock farm, an outdoor volleyball court, and a 9,000 sq ft clubhouse featuring a game lounge with arcade machines, massage room, tanning room, and more.
https://www.elysianliving.com/property/elysian-at-centennial-hills
More details on Ely on Fremont, opening in September in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be announced soon.
Elysian Living's resort-style communities are havens, where comfort, style, amenities and convenience coexist quite nicely with a highly-social lifestyle, complimentary reservable workspaces and weekly resident events. Each Elysian Living community is mindfully located near shopping, fine-dining, nightlife, entertainment, award-winning schools, beautiful parks and freeways to create optimal living environments for every lifestyle. They offer ultra-modern designer fixtures and hardware including upgraded finishes. They are energy efficient and green globe certified and offer the latest in technology packages. Elysian Living is a lifestyle which truly does take luxury living to a whole new level.
The Calida Group is a leading developer, investor, and operator of multifamily real estate properties in the western United States. Founded in 2007 by Douglas Eisner and Eric Cohen, the principals have developed or acquired more than 20,000 multifamily units, and its senior management combines over 100 years of real estate experience. Calida invests roughly $1 billion annually across three primary strategies (Development, Value-Add Acquisitions and Core-Plus Acquisitions) on behalf of a series of discretionary commingled funds serving the family office and ultra-high net worth communities, as well as forming partnerships with many of the nation's largest financial institutions. Calida begins with strategic and creative deal sourcing methods to identify investment opportunities that are often completely off market or otherwise less competitively advertised. Then, by leveraging the firm's lifestyle-oriented design capabilities and operational expertise, Calida tailors unique business plans for each asset. Finally, by meticulously implementing these business plans while managing construction risk, conservatively financing each property and employing thoughtful tax planning, Calida is able to create superior investment opportunities with lower risk than would typically be expected in deals of similar return profiles.
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2022-07-14T21:06:35+00:00
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MONTREAL (AP) — Max Verstappen maintained his hold on the Formula One championship fight by holding off a late challenge from Carlos Sainz Jr. to earn his sixth win of the season in a fairly easy Sunday drive in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen won from the pole at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to extend his lead in the standings to 46 points over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez, who retired early with a gearbox issue.
“It's still a very long way to go and I know the gap of course is quite big, but I also know that can switch around very quickly,” Verstappen said of his points lead. He noted he trailed Charles Leclerc by 46 points following the third race of the season.
The Dutchman had no trouble clearing Fernando Alonso, who earned his first front-row start in a decade then joked he'd attack Verstappen in the first turn to steal the victory.
But there was no challenge and by the time Sainz cleared Alonso for second on Lap 2, Verstappen had already built a lead of 2.4 seconds. Sainz was able to close the gap over the final 10 laps and pressured the reigning F1 champion but faded on the last lap and finished .993 seconds behind in his Ferrari.
“It was good racing, it is always more enjoyable to be able to really push rather than just save your tires,” said Verstappen, who added Sainz didn't have “a go in terms overtaking, but it was super close.”
Sainz said second was the best he could get on Sunday.
“When I gave it all, I was risking everything,” Sainz said. “I can tell you I was pushing. I left everything out there. For the first time this season I can say I was fastest man on track, which gives me confidence and some hope for the next races.”
Mercedes had a tremendous rebound from its season-long struggles, which included a terrible Friday practice, as seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton scored his first podium since the season-opening race in March. George Russell was fourth as Hamilton beat his new teammate for just the second time in nine races this season.
“It feels great to be amongst the battle and at the end there I was keeping up with these guys. It does give me and the team a lot of hope," Hamilton said. “The potential is truly there if we can get the setup right and I think that's been the most difficult thing this year.”
Hamilton received a rousing ovation after his finish and said he had no problems with his back, which has been plaguing him all season because of how the new Mercedes bounces all over the track.
“It's good, I'm back to being young,” said the 37-year-old. But he added “we still had bouncing, but it's night and day the difference.”
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the team had raised the ride height on its cars to make them more drivable and eliminate the “porpoising” effect that has bogged down Hamilton and Russell all season. The bouncing has caused back pain and headaches for its drivers.
“The (wind) tunnel has told us that the lower the car, the faster you go, the more ground effect it will have," Wolff said. "But in effect, you can't drive the car there so you need to lift it, and lift it, and lift it, and then on paper you are losing half a second or so in downforce.
“We raised it already (Saturday) but the more you raise, the more performance you lose. So it's always a compromise.”
Verstappen, meanwhile, has now won six of the first nine races in his title defense season.
It was Verstappen's first win in Montreal, which F1 said hosted a record 338,000 spectators over the three-day weekend as the series returned to Canada after a two-year pause during the pandemic. The Sunday crowd was treated to clear, sunny skies after two days of rain that upended qualifying and created the slick track that allowed Alonso — and other drivers, including Hamilton — to earn their top starting spots this year.
Leclerc rallied from a 10-place grid penalty for changing the engine in his Ferrari to finish fifth from 19th. Estaban Ocon of Alpine finished sixth and teammate Alonso, who said he'd be pleased with a fifth-place finish, was seventh but penalized five-seconds after the race for weaving.
That dropped Alonso to ninth, while Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo moved to seventh. Bottas was followed by rookie teammate Zhou Guanyu, who was moved to eighth after the Alonso penalty and finished in the points for the second time this season. Canadian driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin was 10th.
Perez exited the race after just nine laps with a gearbox issue, the fourth Red Bull mechanical failure this season between Perez and Verstappen. Eleven laps later, Mick Schumacher came to a stop on track — ending the Haas driver's bid to score his first F1 points.
Haas had equaled its best qualifying effort in team history a day earlier when Kevin Magnussen and Schumacher qualified fifth and sixth, but the team failed to convert. Magnussen damaged his front wing on the opening lap and finished 17th.
“I feel like we built the cake, but we just didn’t get to put the frosting on it,” Schumacher said.
Toronto native Nicholas Latifi, who has admitted his seat at Williams is not secure, was 16th in his first career home grand prix.
“It’s great to finally have my first home race and the support I felt from my family, friends and all the fans in the grandstands was amazing,” said Latifi. “In terms of on track, we were lacking a lot of pace and we need to try to understand why. Regardless of the result, this weekend has been one to remember.”
UP NEXT: The British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 3. Hamilton won a year ago in what's considered the Brit's home race.
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2022-06-19T23:30:03+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Verstappen-holds-off-Sainz-to-win-in-F1-s-return-17252330.php
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Comedian Ricky Gervais was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2007 for having the world's most popular podcast. That podcast, called The Ricky Gervais Show, starred Gervais, along with his mates Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, conversing about anything and everything that tickled their fancy for more than six years.
Gervais tells David Bianculli that Pilkington — described in The New York Times as "a cross between the deadpan comedian Steven Wright and Cliff Clavin of Cheers" — is the main reason for the podcast's success.
"I think that people know it's real. They're eavesdropping on a conversation between three mates," Gervais says. "But the real answer's Karl Pilkington. That's the secret. Karl Pilkington: This normal but extraordinary man. This missing link. This global village idiot. This friend that everyone's got that doesn't get airtime and recognition. And he's like crack. He's addictive on the first hit."
Recently, HBO decided to animate Gervais' self-proclaimed "pointless conversations" with Merchant and Pilkington, turning it into the new Friday night series The Ricky Gervais Show.
The show is not Gervais' first project with HBO. He created, directed and starred in the series Extras, about the people who appear in the background of film and television sets.
Unlike the original BBC comedy The Office — which Gervais and Stephen Merchant also created, wrote and directed — Extras was not filmed in a mockumentary style. The sitcom starred Gervais as Andy Millman and included guest appearances by Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet and Samuel L. Jackson.
In addition to his TV work, Gervais starred in the films Ghost Town and The Invention of Lying, and hosted the 2010 Golden Globes. He has won Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Emmys and British Comedy Awards.
Interview Highlights
On creating and starring in The Office:
"It didn't feel like an acting job. It felt like I was doing an impression of someone I'd never met before, which I suppose is what acting is, really. But I was much more worried about the realism of the piece. I suppose I didn't have any good or bad habits. I wanted to keep in all the fluffs, all the mouth touching, all the things that ruffled the microphone. Just directorially — the realism, the motivation, the players — I always hated exposition ... we tried to make everything organic. We didn't want people entering during a scene and then leaving in the opposite directions ... I think that's what people connected with initially, with the realism of the piece."
On walking away from The Office after 12 episodes:
"That was always the plan. It was easier to walk away from because we thought it turned out exactly as we wanted it. Why ruin it?"
On the different stages of the creative process:
"I don't get excited about anything else as I do when I first have an idea. It's the creative process that excites me. I enjoy every aspect of it — the idea, the writing is probably my favorite. I get an adrenaline rush of just thinking of a nuanced piece of dialogue, a look. I love the directing, the problem-solving — there was a lot of it in 'The Office' ... and all of those things are exhausting. And when you get to the end and you done right, that's it. That's exactly as I want it. And then you look back 10 years in, and you're so glad you did [end it at the right time]."
On his particular style of comedy:
"I'd rather do stuff that makes a big connection with a few people than a small connection with loads. I'd rather this be a few people's favorite show, than millions and millions of people's 10th favorite show. Because what's the point otherwise? If you can't do something that's different enough and peculiarly yours, then just join a committee, really."
On doing award shows, and how people react:
"When you're doing comedy, if it's got any edge at all — or is worth anything — then as many people are going to dislike it as like it. You can't choose your sense of humor; it's like sexuality. You can't pretend to laugh at something you don't find funny. It's very peculiar; it's very personal. So you can only do stuff that you find funny. And I hope it's entertaining. With that, there are caveats. I don't want to go up there and just do safe ... stuff that everyone will find mildly amusing but they can do it themselves. Likewise, I don't want to go up there and bring the room down."
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2022-08-18T11:32:56+00:00
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https://www.wlrn.org/2010-03-03/ricky-gervais-has-an-animated-post-office-life
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BEIJING, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE: CMCM) ("Cheetah Mobile" or the "Company"), a leading internet company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2022.
The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cmcm.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
About Cheetah Mobile Inc.
Cheetah Mobile is a leading internet company. It has attracted hundreds of millions of monthly active users through an array of internet products such as Clean Master, Security Master and several casual games. The Company provides advertising services to advertisers worldwide as well as value-added services including the sale of premium membership and in-app virtual items to its users. Cheetah Mobile is also committed to leveraging its cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to power its products and make the world smarter. It has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 2014.
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2022-07-26T11:49:59+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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Which horse shower curtain is best?
Most shower curtains use plain colors or simple designs. Horse shower curtains, however, do not. They are available in a huge range of designs and art styles to best fit any horse lover’s style. There are simple images of a whole horse or from the neck up, complex western-like scenes and splashy artistic takes. No matter what, there is a design you’ll love. One of the best is the Lovedomi Andalusian Horse Portrait Bathroom Shower Curtain because it features both horse iconography and a neutral design.
What to know before you buy a horse shower curtain
Hanging
There are two aspects to hanging: the hooks and the holes.
- Hooks: Hooks come in a few materials, though it’s typically plastic or metal. Both materials have their pros and cons. For example, metal hooks tend to be more durable but can bend if too thin. Conversely, you’ll never need to worry about plastic hooks rusting, but they can snap under too much pressure. They also come in many shapes, though it rarely has much impact.
- Holes: The best shower curtains have metal grommet-supported holes for the hooks to loop into. The others simply cut a hole in the material, which quickly tears if any pressure is placed on the curtain.
What’s included
Many horse shower curtains include more than just the curtain. The most common inclusion is a set of hanging hooks, though they’re usually just plastic. Others include a liner in a matching size. There are also full bathroom sets available that include the curtain, some bath mats and even a toilet seat cover.
What to look for in a quality horse shower curtain
Design matching
There’s more to picking a quality design than just picking the one you like the most. You also need to consider how it fits in your bathroom. For example, if you buy a neon pink horse shower curtain but your bathroom is mainly turquoise, there’s going to be a harsh, garish color clash. If you pick a turquoise horse design, it will blend and won’t stand out as the centerpiece it should be.
Billow prevention
As the air temperature in your bathroom changes, it causes your shower curtain to billow. This can cause the curtain to rub against you and send water to places it shouldn’t be going. As such, some shower curtains use weights to eliminate movement. Alternatively, some curtains feature magnets or suction cups that directly attach to your bathtub or the lip of your stall.
How much you can expect to spend on a horse shower curtain
Thanks to the design, most horse shower curtains cost more than the average plain curtain at $15-$30. Some horse curtains are bundled with other bathroom gear and cost about $50.
Horse shower curtain FAQ
Do I really need a shower curtain liner?
A. Most of the time, yes. Shower curtains use materials that are designed to resist water but aren’t designed to be completely waterproof. That said, some horse shower curtains do use a material that’s similar to what’s used for liners. In these cases, you won’t need one. These curtains will often clearly state that no liner is necessary. If it isn’t made clear, play it safe and use a liner.
Does a shower curtain liner have to be the same size as the horse shower curtain?
A. Technically, no. As long as the liner completely covers your horse shower curtain, you should be fine. That said, a giant translucent sleeve that’s bigger than your curtain will certainly not look good.
Can I alter a horse shower curtain?
A. Absolutely. In fact, it’s common to alter a shower curtain slightly so that it perfectly fits your bathroom setup. However, you’ll need some minor sewing skills. Cutting your curtain to fit without mending the edges can lead to the curtain unraveling or an overall choppy look. You also need to be careful not to drastically alter the horse design.
What’s the best horse shower curtain to buy?
Top horse shower curtain
Lovedomi Andalusian Horse Portrait Bathroom Shower Curtain
What you need to know: The horse is beautiful, and the all-white color fits in any bathroom.
What you’ll love: It is 72 inches by 72 inches, uses metal grommets and includes a set of 12 plastic hanging hooks. It is made of waterproof and machine-washable polyester fiber and doesn’t require a liner. It has a smooth texture that promotes the beading of water to prevent becoming soaked.
What you should consider: The manufacturer warns that the colors of the curtain look different in person.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top horse shower curtain for the money
Jawo Watercolor Ink Horse Shower Curtain
What you need to know: This watercolor-like horse design is perfect for the artistic soul.
What you’ll love: It’s available in six sizes, all of which include a set of standard shower curtain hooks supported by metal grommets. It is made of soft polyester that drapes easily. You can throw this shower curtain in the washing machine and iron it. The design is splashy without being overpowering.
What you should consider: The shower curtain colors in the online image may be slightly different than the colors you see offline. You also need to use a shower curtain liner with it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Slenyu Four-Piece Horse Shower Curtain and Bath Mat Set
What you need to know: True horse enthusiasts will love this complete bathroom set.
What you’ll love: The set includes a 70-by-70-inch shower curtain, 12 C-shaped hanging hooks, a shower mat, a toilet mat and a toilet seat cover — all with an identical horse print design. Each piece is made of soft and waterproof polyester.
What you should consider: The hanging holes on the shower curtain are only slits in the polyester. Each piece using the same image can be overpowering in small spaces.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-04-21T20:49:18+00:00
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upmatters.com
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Hollis Davist was barbecuing on the Detroit Riverfront with family Wednesday evening when he noticed something out of the ordinary.
Davist showed Scripps News Detroit a video on his cellphone where he and about a dozen other people spotted a man who had fallen about 150 feet from the Ambassador Bridge into the Detroit River.
"Once he hit the water, everyone was just yelling that he fell in the water," Davist said.
The group then noticed that the J.W. Westcott Co. mail office was just feet away.
"We ran over there and banged on the door," Davist said. "These guys jumped on their boat and was out there within a minute and 20 seconds."
Sam Buchanan is the afternoon boat captain at J.W. Westcott Co., and one of the people who answered the door.
"Some folks started banging on our door yelling, saying somebody had fallen into the river. We raced out and we found a man in the water," Buchanan said.
SEE MORE: Police rescue missing woman stuck in the mud for days
Davist and the group on shore yelled and pointed, directing Buchanan to where the man was.
Finally, Buchanan and his team got to the man, who was bruised by the impact. Barely treading water, they pulled him onto their boat.
"Then, when he pulled him on the boat and I saw the gentleman pick his head up, I was like, ‘Jesus, he’s alive,'" Davist said.
"The man just said that he was working on the bridge and he didn’t know what happened to him," Buchanan said. "We told him, 'You fell from the bridge and we’re here and we pulled you out of the water. I told him my name was Sam. From the moment that the folks in the park saw him fall, I would say it was under two minutes we had him in our boat."
In a statement, Ambassador Bridge officials confirmed the man who fell is a contract worker.
Davist and Buchanan said they had no idea who he was. All they knew is that he was a man in Detroit who needed their help.
"There was probably at least 20 people in this park that were all yelling and pointing trying to help us," Buchanan said. "I thought it was really cool how all the Detroiters came together to rescue this man that nobody knows."
"There’s a lot of crazy stuff going on all over the world but right now, I don’t see it. I don’t see it," Davist said.
The Detroit Fire Department said the man was been taken to a local hospital and is receiving medical treatment.
This story was originally published by Sarah Michals and Chad Britton for Scripps News Detroit.
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2023-07-13T19:23:28+00:00
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kgun9.com
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https://www.kgun9.com/citizens-save-construction-worker-who-fell-from-detroit-bridge
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Beloved nutria allowed to stay with adopted family
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After much public outcry, state officials now say they will let a Louisiana couple keep a 22-pound nutria -- a beady-eyed, orange-toothed, rat-tailed rodent commonly considered a wetlands-damaging pest -- as a pet that frolics with their dog, snuggles in their arms and swims in the family pool.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in a statement Friday, said Myra and Denny Lacoste are being allowed to apply for a permit so they can legally keep Neuty the Nutria in their New Orleans home, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported. Montoucet said details of the permit are being finalized.
The announcement came after more than 17,000 people signed an online petition demanding that the state leave Neuty and his family alone.
“I think this is a good conclusion for all sides,” Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet said.
The rodent has been living with the Lacostes for more than two years. The wildlife department initially said Thursday that it had arranged for the animal to be transported to the Baton Rouge Zoo, citing state law banning the ownership of a nutria, which is considered an invasive species. But after the response, the agency provided special conditions allowing the family to keep the nutria as a pet within the law, according to the newspaper.
“We’re beyond ecstatic,” Myra Lacoste said.
Denny Lacoste encountered the injured animal in 2020 when its siblings were killed in traffic. He and his wife hand-fed the animal until it was able to eat on its own. Then they reared it as a pet.
Now, the animal is a social media star, featured in TikTok videos and seen in a New Orleans Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate video being held lovingly by Denny Lacoste, scampering across a floor with a towel and chomping down on a raw crawfish. Lacoste told the newspaper that Neuty even likes to ride in the car with his head out the window.
Myra Lacoste said she and her husband conceded to several stipulations, including regular veterinary checkups and keeping it caged when at the family’s seafood business, in order keep their pet.
Nutria were introduced into North America more than a century ago, and they are considered a nuisance invasive species in Louisiana. Their appetite for wetlands vegetation and their burrowing into levees hinder flood control, harm agriculture and contribute to coastal wetlands loss. At various times public officials have put bounties on them and encouraged hunting of them for their pelts and even for food.
They are sometimes derided as “nutria rats.” Yet they have also become such a familiar part of Louisiana landscape and lore that a New Orleans minor league baseball team once employed actors in costume as larger-than-life caricatures of the creatures as mascots — Boudreaux and Clotilde.
Now that the ordeal is over, Myra Lacoste said, “We’re anxious to hold him and smooch on him.”
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2023-03-22T17:23:20+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2023/03/22/beloved-nutria-allowed-stay-with-adopted-family/
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ATLANTA (AP)A three-point loss led many observers to second-guess Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski’s ill-fated decision not to kick a field goal on the Browns’ opening drive against Atlanta.
It’s possible the Browns’ depleted defense played a role in Stefanski’s call to go for it.
The Browns were missing three starters on their defensive line, including All-Pro end Myles Garrett, in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Falcons. Garrett was ruled out on Saturday as he continues to recover from injuries suffered when he flipped his Porsche while speeding on Monday.
”Man, we knew it was going to be tough on the defensive side of the ball,” running back Kareem Hunt said. ”It was tough for everybody. We’ve got to find a way to win.”
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney missed his second consecutive game with an ankle injury. Tackle Taven Bryan (hamstring) also did not play.
The defense lost starting linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. to a season-ending quadriceps injury in last week’s win over Pittsburgh.
Given the short-handed defense, perhaps it’s understandable that Stefanski left his offense on the field instead of going for a field goal on on fourth-and-3 from the Atlanta 4 on Cleveland’s opening drive. Jacoby Brissett’s incomplete pass left the Browns with no points.
Stefanski wouldn’t say if he felt extra urgency to take advantage of the early touchdown opportunity.
”We wanted to score sevens in the red zone. We really felt like we could,” Stefanski said. ”We tried to run it on the third down but got knocked back, which was unfortunate, and we didn’t come away with points and that falls on me.”
It was no surprise he faced numerous questions about the decision after the game.
”I felt comfortable with the play call, trying to get seven points down there as opposed to three,” Stefanski said. ”I understand the question, but I felt good about the play.”
Stefanski said Clowney ”was close” to being cleared to play against Atlanta.
”I wanted to give him some time with the ankle, but it wasn’t quite ready today,” he said, adding it was too early to speculate on the status of the injured players for next week’s home game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Brissett wouldn’t blame the loss on one missed scoring opportunity.
”It’s a bunch of plays that we can go through and point at and say `This was that,”’ Brissett said. ”We still had a chance at the end. … We’ve got to learn from it just like we’ve done from every game and then find ways to get better, do things that we did good in this game and go from there.”
Brissett said the players ”respect Kevin for giving us that trust” on the fourth-down decision. Hunt also backed his coach.
”I’m cool with the decision to go for it,” Hunt said. ”We’ve definitely got to put points on the board and make it work.”
Despite the missing players, Cleveland held Atlanta to 131 passing yards. Cornerback Denzel Ward had an interception. Atlanta outgained Cleveland 202 yards to 177 on the ground.
Brissett completed 21 of 35 passes for 234 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Brissett is the fill-in starter while Deshaun Watson serves his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct.
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2022-10-03T20:26:05+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/nfl/nfl-dallas/depleted-defense-may-have-influenced-browns-4th-down-call/
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Lawrence Sheets
Lawrence Scott Sheets concentrates on covering the Caucasus region of the former Soviet Union from his base in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. From 2001 to 2005, Sheets was NPR’s Moscow Bureau Chief, and covered the countries of former USSR, including Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia. Among major stories Sheets has covered for NPR have been the tragic siege of a school by a pro-Chechen separatist terror group in 2004 in which 330 mostly children were killed, the 6-week long "Orange Revolution" that brought down Ukraine’s old government in 2004, and the "Rose Revolution" in Georgia in 2003. Sheets has also reported for NPR from Iran and Afghanistan. He covered the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan during 2001 and 2002, including the bloody Taliban uprising at a fortress in Mazar e Sharif in which hundreds of people died.Sheets’ reports can be heard on NPR's , All Things Considered, Day to Day, and Weekend Edition.
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2022-06-01T15:46:23+00:00
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knkx.org
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https://www.knkx.org/2005-02-15/kyoto-accords-take-effect
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The state of Alabama is not the richest in the country.
Therefore, the boosters and powerful influence peddlers may run a little light on name, image and likeness (NIL) money as time goes by quicker than, say, their ilk in Texas or Florida, or even up-and-down, oil-rich Louisiana.
This was what was behind Alabama coach Nick Saban’s brash comments about Texas A&M a year ago after the Aggies pulled in the No. 1 class in history, or so it was said at the time.
Many assumed NIL money was flowing through College Station like oil in the classic film "Giant."
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But recruiting can also be all about creativity in addition to the Benjamins. Saban has long been one of the best recruiters anywhere. Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats is also very good. He signed the No. 3 class in 2022 and had top 15 classes in 2020 and ’21. Should the NIL money start to wane for each, though, here’s an idea.
You have heard of the "Zero Tolerance Policy," right. Well, Alabama already seems to be enacting the "Zero Suspension Policy."
Last fall, Saban refused to suspend star wide receiver Jermaine Burton, even though video clearly showed him striking a female fan during the field storming by fans after the Tide’s loss at Tennessee. Burton played the next Saturday at Mississippi State and in all five remaining games. At least Saban did see to it that Burton received some counseling.
ALABAMA'S JERMAINE BURTON ADDRESSES CONTROVERSIAL INCIDENT WITH TENNESSEE FAN: ‘IT WAS A MISTAKE'
Oats has apparently not even done that with his top player – freshman guard Brandon Miller. A five-star prospect out of high school, Miller leads the team in scoring. He is also projected as a top four pick in the first round of this summer's NBA Draft.
Oats knew soon after the murder of Jamea Jonae Harris Jan. 15 that Miller was heavily involved. Miller allegedly delivered the murder weapon — a handgun — to his Alabama teammate Darius Miles at about 1:45 a.m. Central Time. Miles then gave it to Michael Lynn Davis. Police investigators say Davis shot and killed Harris.
Both Miles and Davis have been in jail in Tuscaloosa ever since on capital murder charges. Tuscaloosa District Judge Joanne Jannik denied each bail in a preliminary hearing Tuesday and advanced the case to a grand jury for possible indictments.
Miller was not arrested. Apparently, sufficient evidence does not exist to show he knew Miles’ gun was going to be used to kill Harris. Miller could be arrested at a later time if the district attorney’s office prosecuting Miles and Davis finds evidence that Miller should be. Miller shot no one. Of course, neither did Miles, but, at the moment, the authorities believe that only Miles and Davis knew of the intent. It does not matter just how hard to believe that sounds.
Since Miller was not arrested, Oats did not suspend him and has no plans to.
Alabama’s athletic department released a statement Wednesday reiterating its Zero Suspension Policy in this case.
ALABAMA'S NATE OATS CLARIFIES REMARK ABOUT STAR PLAYER'S ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT IN DEADLY SHOOTING AFTER BACKLASH
"Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness," the statement said. "Based on all of the facts we have gathered, Brandon remains an active member of our team."
All together now, Roll Tide!
No. 2 Alabama, which is considered a lock for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament next month, and its best player – Miller – play at South Carolina Wednesday (9 p.m., ESPN2).
Burton was also not arrested or suspended. Both should have been suspended.
Coaches across the nation often discipline players for plenty of reasons less serious than accessory to murder, striking a woman or other examples of breaking the law. But not at Alabama lately.
Therein could be Alabama’s new recruiting strategy:
"Come to Alabama, young men from far and wide," the recruiting form letters could open. "We have lots of NIL cash for you, but get this, we also have free Get Out of Jail (Or Suspension) cards. Just ask Jermain Burton and Brandon Miller. Come to Alabama, and you will get all the benefit of doubt you could ask for and full cooperation from the authorities, who are mostly Alabama graduates."
You can put a price tag on NIL. You can’t put a price tag on freedom from discipline. Now, that’s recruiting, Bama style.
Miller and Burton both broke the University of Alabama’s student code of conduct. I wonder if Saban or Oats or athletic director Greg Byrne have ever read that, considering their Zero Suspension Policy regarding Burton and Miller. But it doesn’t seem to matter at Alabama.
ALABAMA COACH NATE OATS’ LACK OF AWARENESS
No. 15 under the category of "Offenses Disrupting Order or Disregarding Health and Safety" in the student handbook should be read by Saban, Oats and Byrne:
"Being present during any violation of University policy or the Code of Student Conduct in such a way as to condone, support, or encourage that violation. Students who anticipate or observe such a violation are expected, if possible, to report any potential violation before it occurs or report details of the violation after its occurrence."
Sounds like Miller should have called the police as soon as Miles asked him to bring a gun to the strip of bars near campus at a 1:45 a.m. Surely, he anticipated something was about to go down, or something had potential to go down.
Tuscaloosa’s district attorney’s office may need to read the student handbook as well. At the moment, those attorneys expect us to believe that Miller had no idea that bringing a gun to a friend at a strip of bars around 2 a.m. would endanger anyone’s lives, including his friend and teammate Darius Miles.
"The issue is whether the government (the police and prosecuting attorneys) can prove that he (Brandon Miller) had knowledge and intent that he was giving the gun to another (Darius Miles), who would use it to commit the crime," criminal defense attorney James Manasseh of Baton Rouge told OutKick Wednesday.
"There is nothing inherently illegal about the gun. I can give you a gun for completely legitimate and legal reasons, like self-defense," Manasseh said. "Now, if it can be proved that he (Miller) knew that he (Miles) was going to use the gun in an illegal manner, that’s a different story."
ALABAMA'S NICK SABAN REJECTED 2 PLAYERS WHO WERE SEARCHING FOR $1.3 MILLION COMBINED IN NIL MONEY: REPORT
Do the authorities in Tuscaloosa know about Alabama’s new recruiting strategy? Seems like it.
"Anyone using their common sense would consider that bringing a gun to someone in this situation was not a good idea, and it was probably going to be used for a bad reason," Manasseh admitted.
That point seems to have been ignored throughout this ordeal.
"But charged or not, one would think a university or an athletic department would at least want to send a message to their other students that this type of behavior will not be tolerated in the future," Manasseh said.
Makes sense.
But apparently not at Anything Goes Alabama.
Roll Tide through the legal or university process.
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2023-02-23T02:53:08+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/nate-oats-handling-of-alabama-basketballs-brandon-miller-shows-crimson-tides-lack-of-discipline/article_186d5cfd-f629-587c-b8ad-3208524cb281.html
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Just three days before the famous Army-Navy football game, the Midshipmen men’s basketball team will visit Morgantown, West Virginia for the first time in fifty years on Wednesday.
Plenty has changed since future WVU Sports Hall of Famer Wil Robinson dropped 37 points against Navy in just the second season in the history of the WVU Coliseum.
After facing three Power 5 opponents in nine days, West Virginia gets a reprieve from that level of competition until New Year’s Eve.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Mountaineers’ matchup against the Midshipmen.
Navy vs. WVU hoops game information
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Stream: WatchESPN
- Radio: Find your affiliate of the Mountaineer Sports Network
- Series history: Navy leads 7-6 since 1923
- Last meeting: West Virginia 84, Navy 81 in Morgantown, WV on February 5, 1972
Navy vs. WVU matchup preview
West Virginia enters the first full week of December ranked No. 11 in the initial NET rankings.
Bob Huggins’ group is off to a 6-2 start to this season, with both losses coming away from Morgantown. Most recently, WVU dropped a road contest at Xavier despite an impressive first half, shooting-wise.
Navy (5-3) has dropped each of its last two games, both of which were played away from the Naval Academy. The two losses came by a combined 13 points, including an eight-point loss to VMI on Saturday.
West Virginia is scoring just under 80 points per game, and is outscoring its opponents by 15 points per contest. Erik Stevenson continues to lead the Mountaineers, scoring 14.4 points per game. He tallied 16 points last time out, 14 of which came in the first half.
Stevenson’s scoring has been increased as of late, averaging 16 points per contest over the past five games, including a season-high 21 versus Penn.
Senior forward Tyler Nelson paces the Midshipmen in scoring at 15.1 points per game. He is Navy’s best sharpshooter, averaging 3.25 made 3-pointers per game and shooting at a .531 clip from beyond the arc.
Fellow upperclassmen Daniel Deaver (10.5) and Austin Inge (10.0) also score at a double-figure-per-game rate. Deaver is his team’s top rebounder.
West Virginia’s men’s basketball program lost its first two meetings against Navy in 1922 and 1926. But the Mountaineers have won each of the last three meetings, which took place in 1948, 1960, and 1972.
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2022-12-06T01:31:26+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/goldandbluenation/wvuhoops/wvu-mens-hoops-vs-navy-tip-time-how-to-watch-and-more/
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Seasoned Retail Marketing Officer to Help Accelerate Growth for this Leading Eyelash Extension Franchise
PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deka Lash, the pioneering beauty brand specializing in eyelash extensions and brow services, announced the appointment of Cathy Hall as the company's first ever Chief Marketing Officer. A seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, Hall brings deep expertise in trust-based services retail.
"As Deka Lash continues to grow, we continue to invest in our capabilities, this time adding a high-caliber Chief Marketing Officer to our executive ranks. Cathy brings a passion for franchising and an outstanding track record as an inspirational and results-driven leader, driving profitable growth in related businesses. This includes marketing officer roles with franchises The Joint Chiropractic and Midas International and leadership of services, customer experience marketing and e-commerce for PetSmart. I couldn't be more excited to have her on our team" said the company's President, Shant Assarian.
One of the hottest and most rapidly growing categories in the beauty industry, the do-it-for-me lash extension market is forecast to grow by over $570 million by 2027 (Technavio). The service appeals to consumers of all backgrounds and ages seeking a way to shine a light on their natural beauty. For many, it facilitates a convenient 'no makeup' look without the need to apply mascara. Other customers pursue the service as a means to express their individuality and creativity by experimenting with lashes in a range of shapes, thicknesses, and colors.
Deka Lash, one of the two largest and fastest growing brands in the category, was founded by then stay-at-home mom and Lash Artist Jennifer Blair from a small, rented space in the back of a day spa and has now grown to 132 studios across North America.
"We are excited to welcome Cathy to the Deka Lash leadership team as we prepare to take our business to a new level. Our success to date stems from our premium in-studio experience, the extraordinary talents of our Last Artists, our unsurpassed quality standards, and dedicated franchisees. Our clients appreciate the confidence-boosting impact of our service and have made us an ongoing part of how they take care of themselves," said Blair.
"I'm thrilled to join the Deka Lash team and work to support the success of our franchisees. Deka Lash stands out from the competition based on its uniquely passionate and skilled Lash Artists and quality products – all designed to bring out the natural beauty of our clients," said Hall.
Deka Lash offers franchisees a tested and proven professional training program, a proprietary studio design uniquely tailored to optimize the client experience and support its Lash Artists, a personalized customer experience, and an industry leading membership program that goes beyond standard packages.
The company anticipates it will have over 150 studios by the end of this year. Deka Lash's proven business model and growing demand for eyelash extensions position the company well for significant expansion across the US and beyond.
About Deka Lash
Deka Lash is a beauty company on a mission to help its clients uncover the most confident and empowered version of themselves through customized lash and brow services, high-end products, and an elevated experience. Founded in 2012 by Jennifer Blair, the modern retail studios, which apply semi-permanent, custom eyelash extensions by highly trained Lash Artists, provide a variety of looks and styles to choose from. The concept began franchising in 2016 and is currently operating over 130 studios throughout North America. Deka Lash is ranked #1 in its category in 2023 among the Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine. To learn more about the Deka Lash franchise opportunity, visit https://www om/.dekalashfranchise.com
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2023-06-15T01:05:34+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/06/14/deka-lash-appoints-cathy-hall-first-ever-chief-marketing-officer/
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world's leading organizations, today announced that Ken Stillwell, COO and CFO, Pega, will present at the following upcoming investor conference:
- RBC Capital Markets 2022 Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference (https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/rbc/tmit2022/1l869y.cfm). The in-person Pega presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:35 p.m. EST (11:35 a.m. PST) in New York, NY.
An archive of the presentation will be available from the Investors page of Pega's website for a limited time.
About Pegasystems
Pega provides a powerful low-code platform that builds agility into the world's leading organizations so they can adapt to change. Clients use our AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation to solve their most pressing business challenges – from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we've built our scalable and flexible architecture to help enterprises meet today's customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com.
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PegaInvestorRelations@pega.com
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2022-11-02T20:46:15+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/02/pega-present-upcoming-investor-conference/
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — As continued fighting raises fears that Sudan could plunge deeper into chaos, foreign governments are scrambling to get their diplomats and other citizens safely out of the country. Most countries deployed military transport aircraft to fly people out, including France which used its airbase in neighboring Djibouti for the airlift. But not all is going smoothly – about 2,000 British nationals remain in Sudan, and many complain that their government isn’t giving them enough information about evacuation plans.
Although some flights included people of various nationalities, here’s a country-by-country accounting of evacuation efforts based on information available so far:
UNITED STATES:
U.S. special operations forces used helicopters to ferry 70 U.S. embassy personnel out of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, early Sunday. The U.S. government has told some 16,000 US citizens in Sudan that they need to fend for themselves and that there won’t be mass evacuations.
UNITED KINGDOM:
Some 1,200 British soldiers who were part of a military operation out of a key British air base on the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus helped evacuate around 30 U.K. diplomatic staff and their families out of Sudan. Arrangements are being made to fly the evacuees back home from Cyprus. There’s been no word on how many people were evacuated. Britain’s Africa Minister, Andrew Mitchell, said about 2,000 U.K. citizens still in Sudan have registered with the embassy and that “intense planning” was underway for a “series of possible evacuations.”
FRANCE:
Officials say France has evacuated 491 people, including citizens from 36 countries, on flights to Djibouti in the nearby Horn of Africa. They include 23 Sudanese citizens who were family members or had other links to foreigners being evacuated and 38 citizens of Niger. Another 36 were Irish citizens and nine were Americans. Others included three wounded people, two Greek citizens and one Belgian, as well as the German ambassador and several other foreign ambassadors.
GERMANY:
Four German military transport planes flew more than 400 people from Sudan to Jordan from where they’ll head to their home countries. Germany’s Foreign Minister Minister Annalena Baerbock said her country had evacuated citizens of 20 countries in addition to its own, and would try to continue doing so, even if the end of the ceasefire Monday could complicate the situation. The dpa news agency said among the evacuees were citizens of Australia, Bulgaria, the U.K., Belgium, Norway, Czechia, Ireland, Sweden, Portugal. The Austrian government said 27 people were Austrian citizens.
ITALY:
Italian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft airlifted some 200 people out of Khartoum airport Sunday evening and flew them to Djibouti. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said among them were 140 Italians, some Swiss, other Europeans and personnel from the Vatican’s embassy in Khartoum.
SPAIN:
Spain said it had evacuated approximately 172 people from the Sudanese capital to Djibouti so far, including 34 Spanish nationals and citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal and Poland.
SWEDEN & DENMARK:
Sweden says 25 of its embassy staff and their families were among the 388 people that French aircraft airlifted to Djibouti. Denmark said 15 of its citizens were among the group.
FINLAND:
Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tweeted that 10 Finns had been evacuated from Khartoum, including children. He said efforts were underway to evacuate several Finns who remain in the Sudanese capital.
NORWAY:
Norway’s Ambassador to Sudan Endre Stiansen has tweeted that he and two colleagues are “in a safe place outside the Sudan.”
POLAND:
Poland’s Foreign Ministry said 11 Poles – including the ambassador to Sudan, diplomatic staff and private citizens – have been evacuated as part of French and Spanish efforts.
NETHERLANDS:
A pair of Dutch air force C-130 Hercules have flown out of Sudan to Jordan Monday carrying evacuees of various nationalities, including Dutch. No exact numbers have been provided. Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said in a tweet more flights were planned “in close cooperation with partners and pending developments.”
TURKEY:
The Turkish government says it’s evacuating “hundreds” of its citizens by land to Ethiopia, from where they are scheduled to be flown to Istanbul.
GREECE:
Greece’s Foreign Ministry says 15 Greek nationals and their family members have been evacuated to Djibouti with the help of Italy.
JAPAN:
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says a military transport aircraft has airlifted 45 Japanese citizens and their families from Port Sudan and they are now on their way to Djibouti. Kishida said Monday only a handful of Japanese citizens remained in Sudan and the country would do its utmost to help them as soon as possible. Japan dispatched three transport and refueling planes, as well as 370 troops, to its military base in Djibouti to help the evacuation of about 60 Japanese nationals.
SOUTH AFRICA:
The South African government says at least 77 South African nationals, including embassy staff, are on on their way out of the Sudanese capital.
KENYA:
Kenya’s Foreign Ministry says 29 Kenyan students have crossed into Ethiopia and are en route to Nairobi, while the air force has a transport plane ready to fly out 18 students now on the road to the South Sudan border. Another two aircraft are expected to ferry 300-400 Kenyans to Jeddah.
PALESTINIANS:
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates says some 72 Palestinians have relocated to Port Sudan, while vehicle convoys are carrying about 200 Palestinians to Egypt.
SOUTH KOREA:
South Korea says a bus transporting at least 28 of its nationals, including embassy staff, has entered Port Sudan’s international airport where a South Korean military aircraft awaits to fly them to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
JORDAN:
Some 343 Jordanian nationals evacuated from Port Sudan arrived at Amman military airport aboard four transport aircraft.
EGYPT:
Egypt’s state-run MENA news agency says the country is urging the more than 10,000 Egyptian citizens in Sudan to head to consular offices in Port Sudan and Wadi Halfa in the north for evacuation. Buses carrying an undisclosed number of Egyptian citizens crossed into Egypt from the Arqin border crossing on Monday.
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A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the title of U.K. Africa Minister Andrew Mitchell.
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2023-04-24T18:34:22+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/which-countries-are-evacuating-citizens-from-sudan/
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The Federal Reserve is being blamed for pouring a lot of cold water on the U.S. economy.
But the Fed is doing it in the hopes of dousing high inflation, before it ignites a long-smoldering dumpster fire. "The longer the current bout of high inflation continues, the greater the chance that expectations of higher inflation will become entrenched," Fed chairman Jerome Powell said last week.
It's a lesson born of the country's painful experience with runaway prices in the 1970s, when Americans sported "Whip Inflation Now" buttons on their wide lapels.
"I came of age and studied economics in the 1970s and I remember what that terrible period was like," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a House subcommittee last year. "No one wants to see that happen again."
Yellen and Powell initially misjudged the staying power of inflation. They believed it was the temporary product of supply shocks tied to the pandemic and pent-up demand from consumers and that prices would quickly settle down again. Instead, prices have continued their rapid climb for a year and a half.
Now, Powell is determined to snuff out inflation with higher interest rates and avoid the kind of decade-long price spiral that haunted presidents from Richard Nixon to Jimmy Carter.
The 1970s were bookended by oil shocks that brought soaring prices for gasoline. Meat prices also spiked. On the popular sitcom All In The Family, Archie Bunker was reduced to eating meatless spaghetti.
Prices actually started creeping up in the mid-1960s, when the federal government was spending heavily on both the Vietnam War and the Great Society. Nixon temporarily froze prices in the early 1970s, but that just postponed the pain. When his controls were lifted, prices bounced even higher.
Gerald Ford declared inflation "Public Enemy Number One." Carter called it the nation's most pressing domestic problem.
Despite the tough talk from the White House, prices kept climbing.
Princeton economist Alan Blinder says psychology was partly to blame. In the 1970s, Americans came to believe that high inflation was here to stay. And that expectation became a kind of self-fulfilling prophesy.
"If you're a business and you expect the inflation rate to be 5%, you're likely when it comes time to set the prices for the next year [to] go up 5%," said Blinder, who was vice chairman of the Federal Reserve in the 1990s.
"On the other hand, if you think inflation is going to be 1%, you're more likely to go up 1%," he added.
Ultimately, it took a crackdown by cigar-chomping Fed chairman Paul Volcker to break the cycle of rising prices and wages. Volcker slammed the brakes on the economy by raising interest rates to 20% — tough medicine to prove he was serious about getting inflation under control.
"At some point this dam is going to break and the psychology is going to change," Volcker told the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour.
It worked. By 1983, inflation had retreated to just over 3%.
It was a painful correction. Nearly 4 million people lost jobs in back-to-back recessions in the early 1980s. But for the next four decades, inflation was not a serious problem in the U.S. — until the pandemic struck, followed by the war in Ukraine.
In June, the annual inflation rate hit 9.1% — the highest since the early 1980s. The Fed has responded by raising interest rates five times this year, in an effort to tamp down demand and bring prices back under control.
"The record shows that if you postpone that, delay is only likely to lead to more pain," Powell told reporters last week.
One thing that's working in the Fed's favor is that high inflation is not yet baked in to most people's thinking, the way it was in the 1970s. Surveys show most people expect prices to level off again in the coming years.
"If people believe that prices will be pretty stable, then they will be — because they won't ask for very high wage increases and people who sell things won't be asking for high price increases," Powell told Morning Edition. "Once that psychology sets in, it tends to perpetuate itself."
Blinder agrees the decades of stable prices since the 1970s should help to prevent another inflationary spiral in the future.
"I think the generation that were adults in that high-inflation period will always remember it," Blinder said. "But there are a lot of Americans that never lived with inflation at all. So naturally, they don't expect it."
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2022-09-29T11:44:22+00:00
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upr.org
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https://www.upr.org/npr-news/2022-09-29/memories-of-the-1970s-haunt-the-fed-pushing-its-aggressive-rate-moves
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Up on the third floor of the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, babies were carefully rolled in their incubators down the hall and into their new, individual rooms Wednesday morning.
Everett Robinson was one of the first babies to be carted into his own room by nurses while his parents, Zoe and Tony Robinson, quickly trailed behind. His room had a sliding glass door, creating privacy for medical staff and his parents, all new equipment that gave his mom the ability to pump milk without leaving the room and a pullout couch for his parents to sleep on.
On Wednesday, Everett and the 11 others babies currently admitted at the hospital became the first patients to occupy the rooms, which are part of the hospital’s new $9 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit expansion and modernization project.
“(Wednesday) was one of the most exciting days ever,” said Tonya Chapin, nursing director at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
During construction, the hospital used other rooms on the third floor for babies in the NICU. Before that, the 12 beds in the old unit were placed in rows side-by-side in one room and were separated by small dividers.
The new unit is four times that size, Chapin said. It includes 12 private rooms with 14 bed spaces.
During the unveiling Wednesday, Alex Knudson, 4, cut a ribbon as part of the opening before babies were transported into their new rooms.
Four years ago, Alex was also in an incubator in Good Samaritan Medical Center’s NICU. His mom, Stacy Meola, developed cholestasis of pregnancy and Alex was delivered by Cesarean section five weeks early, Meola said.
Alex stayed in the unit for 13 days but at the time, there was no place for his parents to sleep while he was there, said Kelly Knudson, his mom and a general surgeon at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
“I work here so I had some ins of places to go sleep, but that is not something that the average person would have access to,” she said.
The stay was also difficult for Meola, who was recovering from a Cesarean section. In order to pump milk, she needed to walk down the hall every couple of hours to find a quiet, private space.
“I think that will be the biggest difference,” Meola said. “Instead of being out in the open and always having a dozen people in the room, just being able to sit there quietly with your baby and have a quiet bonding period,” Meola said.
Although Zoe and Tony Robinson plan to take Everett to their home in Thornton on Thursday, they said they enjoyed having the privacy of their own room for at least one day. Zoe Robinson said she believes that will also be important to future parents with babies in the NICU.
“I think it’ll make them feel amazing,” Robinson said. “I think being able to stay with your child is key because you want to have that bonding time, especially when you have a (premature baby).”
Tiffany Damicus, a charge nurse in the NICU at Good Samaritan Medical Center, said she joined the hospital back when it first opened in 2004.
She said being part of both the start of the hospital and the opening of the new NICU was amazing.
“I’m at a loss for words,” she said.
The new unit will give nurses the ability to provide better developmentally supportive care for the babies while also allowing parents to be with their babies 24/7, Damicus said.
“I feel like they’ve done an amazing job of creating this environment for our NICU babies from what we came from, which was a 12-bed open-bay (room),” she said. “The parents had no privacy. It was loud, it was bright — not exactly the most appropriate environment for our small babies, but this is 100% appropriate for our small babies.”
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2022-05-12T03:02:06+00:00
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dailycamera.com
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https://www.dailycamera.com/2022/05/11/good-samaritan-medical-center-unveils-new-9m-nicu-expansion-modernization/
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Giants 3, Cougars 2 (OT)
First Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — Vancouver bench (too many men, served by Thorpe) 11:04; Dale Van (holding) 16:36.
Second Period
1. Vancouver, Cull 4 (Gronick) 2:15.
2. Prince George, Funk 23 (Becher, Thornton) 5:28.
3. Vancouver, Dale 6 (Gronick) 7:13.
4. Prince George, Thornton 21 (Heidt, Samson) 11:53 (pp).
Penalties — O'Brien Pg (boarding) 9:02; Haynes Van (boarding) 9:52; Vancouver bench (unsportsmanlike cnd., served by Cull) 11:19; Lipinski Van (slashing) 12:28; Dowhaniuk Pg (tripping) 12:28; Becher Pg (embellishment) 12:28; Prince George bench (too many men, served by Becher) 18:34.
Third Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — Anderson Van (10-minute misconduct) 13:19; Prince George bench (too many men, served by Becher) 16:21; Wheatcroft Pg (slashing) 19:40.
Overtime
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Prince George: Brennan (12 shots, 11 saves). Vancouver: Mirwald (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Prince George: 1-4; Vancouver: 1-5.
Referees — Bryan Bourdon, Mark Pearce. Linesmen — Brett Mackey, Angus Middleton.
Attendance — 4,433 at Vancouver.
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2023-03-13T02:04:46+00:00
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sfgate.com
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2022-06-21T05:46:41+00:00
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billingsgazette.com
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https://billingsgazette.com/announcements/other/obit-directory-062122-smith-funeral-chapel/article_c1872186-cf5f-5aad-a341-8e51913c076e.html
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(The Hill) — Twitter is allowing several anti-transgender tweets from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) that reference HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine to remain on its platform.
In one tweet, Greene includes a clip of a video of Levine, who is transgender, during an MSNBC appearance in which the Biden administration official says, “We really want to base our treatment and to affirm and to support and empower these youth, not to limit their participation in activities to sports and even limit their ability to get gender affirmation treatment in their state.”
In the tweet, Greene used offensive language to refer to transgender reassignment surgery and also referred to Levine by her deadname.
Another tweet from Greene misgendered the Biden administration official, used Levine’s deadname and similar language to reference transgender reassignment surgery.
Both tweets are still posted on Twitter and include labeling from the social media platform that says, “This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about hateful conduct. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.”
In a statement to Axios regarding the matter, Twitter reiterated what it said when it labeled Greene’s tweets.
Twitter has previously flagged tweets from other elected officials that have misgendered Levine, including in March when Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) referred to the Biden administration official as a man.
The social media platform allowed that tweet to remain on its site but labeled it had violated its rules on hateful conduct, adding that Twitter has “determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.”
The Hill has reached out to Greene’s office and Twitter for comment.
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2022-07-19T15:55:22+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/twitter-wont-remove-marjorie-taylor-greene-anti-transgender-tweets/
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph, Nebraska’s interim football coach for nine games after Scott Frost’s firing, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault.
Police went to a Lincoln residence in the afternoon after a report of a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation, the 54-year-old Joseph was arrested at another location. He was being held at Lancaster Country Jail.
“While the Lincoln Police Department does not normally provide a news release for a domestic-related arrest, due to the high-profile nature of the person involved and, in an effort, to provide transparency on an arrest involving a public figure, notification of the arrest is being made,” police said in a statement.
Further details weren’t released.
Matt Rhule was introduced as the Cornhuskers’ head coach Monday. Athletic director Trev Alberts had said he spoke with Joseph about the job before Rhule’s hiring.
Rhule had not announced whether Joseph would be retained on his staff. Rhule declined comment through an athletic department spokesman Wednesday night.
Joseph was a quarterback for the Cornhuskers from 1988-91 and had run-ins with police during his playing days.
He was arrested in September 1990 on suspicion of criminal mischief for allegedly breaking an exterior window and damaging an inner window while trying to enter his girlfriend’s apartment. According to police reports, the girlfriend’s roommate told officers there had been a domestic dispute going on for several hours before the incident occurred. No charges were filed in that case because of uncooperative witnesses.
Joseph also was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Lincoln in 1989 and suspended for one game.
Joseph’s 25-year coaching career has taken him to all levels of the college game. Rivals.com named him one of the nation’s top 25 recruiters in 2019, and he developed four receivers selected in the first two rounds of the NFL draft in five years at LSU.
He returned to Nebraska last December as receivers coach and was named interim head coach Sept. 11 after Alberts fired Frost. The Huskers were 3-6 under Joseph and finished the season 4-8.
“I was made aware of the charges against Coach Joseph and given the nature of the allegations and based on University policy he has been placed on administrative leave,” Alberts said in a statement. “We will have no additional comment at this time.”
Joseph had said at his first news conference as interim coach that he wanted the job full-time. He extended scholarship offers to several prospects during his 10 weeks on the job, and he vowed in September to leave the program in better shape than he found it.
“We’re going to do the job the right way,” he said. “We’re not going to sabotage the place.”
When asked Monday by The Associated Press how Joseph reacted when told Rhule would be hired, Alberts said, “He took it really good.”
Alberts did not answer directly Monday when asked if Joseph were a serious candidate. Alberts has repeatedly lauded Joseph for creating positive energy around the team and motivating players to play hard.
“Mickey’s an outstanding coach, and he’s obviously got a huge and bright future in the business, and we’ll see whether it continues here,” Alberts said Monday. “Coach Rhule wants to sit down with him. I have so much respect for Mickey Joseph and what he’s done for our program, and our players do as well.”
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2022-12-01T18:12:30+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/ap-former-nebraska-interim-coach-arrested-in-domestic-case/
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Convergence increases the Internet of Things total addressable market by up to 50 percent
WATERLOO, ON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the Internet of Things (IoT) to reach its potential as a fully interconnected ecosystem the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is critical, according to a new and independent report published by McKinsey, and cybersecurity must be embedded in the IoT as opposed to being a separate software category that is bolted-on. McKinsey states that few companies can converge enterprise IT cybersecurity solutions with IoT platforms, and BlackBerry is a company that is well-positioned to do so. The full report from McKinsey can be viewed here.
BlackBerry today is organized around the two high-growth markets of cybersecurity and the IoT and is a leader in enterprise and embedded security. The convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is aligned with BlackBerry's capabilities, uniquely positioning the company to secure the interconnected IoT and expanding the company's differentiation strategy. McKinsey has determined that the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT, translates to an IoT total addressable market (TAM) of up to $750 billion by 2030, which is 50 percent more than current IoT market forecasts without convergence.
"Through a survey of companies across geographies and industries, McKinsey found that digital trust is ranked as a critical element of the purchase decision by 61 percent of IoT buyers. BlackBerry's expertise in delivering unmatched secure connectivity solutions, with unwavering user privacy, is why we are trusted around the world," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO. "We are pleased that our long-term strategy, aligned with the two key markets of cybersecurity and the IoT, is validated in these market insights from McKinsey. Our bold thought leadership asserted in 2021 that the convergence of IT and OT is the key to unlocking the value of the IoT and to delivering the next revolution in how we live and work, and the combination of our enterprise and embedded security portfolios puts us in the unique position to deliver on this market need."
The referenced report is published independently by McKinsey and this press release is issued independently by BlackBerry.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
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2023-04-17T12:32:56+00:00
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/04/17/mckinsey-names-blackberry-cybersecurity-iot-convergence-leader/
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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Jokic and the Denver Nuggets agreed Thursday to a $264 supermax extension, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor team announced the agreement.
It begins with the 2023-24 season and continues through 2027-28 — when, should Jokic exercise his option for that season, he could make roughly $60 million.
Jokic’s extension happened on the same day Bradley Beal and Washington agreed on a five-year contract that could pay the Wizards guard as much as $251 million.
The Serbian star has undergone a meteoric rise in his seven NBA seasons, all with the Nuggets. He became an All-Star in his fourth season and has stayed at that level since, plus won MVP in each of the last two seasons after averaging 26.4 points in 2020-21 and 27.1 points this past season.
And the MVP votes haven’t exactly been close; Jokic has been atop roughly 75% of the ballots cast for that award over the last two seasons.
The 27-year-old Jokic is coming off one of his finest seasons — and creating a new category because of it. He’s the first NBA player to eclipse 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a season.
Jokic also averaged 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists for a Denver team that was missing two max players in Jamal Murray (ACL recovery) and Michael Porter Jr. (back). He helped the Nuggets to a 48-34 record and a No. 6 seed in the West, where they lost to the eventual NBA champion Golden State Warriors in the first round.
The organization has undergone big changes since the end of the season, starting in the front office with the departure of president of basketball operations Tim Connelly to division rival Minnesota. His vacancy created more responsibility for Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth, who orchestrated a trade Wednesday that sent guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith. They team also dealt JaMychal Green and a 2027 protected first-round draft pick to Oklahoma City for Peyton Watson and two future second-round picks.
Provided everyone’s healthy, it means a lineup that could look like this: Murray, Caldwell-Pope, Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Porter.
To think, Jokic was taken in second round of the 2014 draft — while a Taco Bell commercial aired. Not that he even knew that day.
“I was sleeping,” Jokic recently cracked in a Zoom call from Serbia.
The player nicknamed “Joker” is one of a kind in the way he plays and even in his demeanor. He’s the low-key sort of star whose hobbies include hanging out at his horse stable in Serbia. When he won his second straight MVP, he rode to the barn on a two-wheeled cart pulled by his horse.
As the 13th player to win back-to-back NBA MVP awards, his name will be linked with basketball greats such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Should he three-peat, Jokic would be in the company of Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.
“They were amazing. They won a lot of championships,” Jokic said this spring. “So I don’t know if I can compare myself with them. But just my name to be there, I think it’s really cool.”
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.
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2022-07-01T13:45:12+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-source-jokic-nuggets-agree-on-record-264m-extension/
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While this may not be a column about a massive amount of pasta dumped next to a river, you’re still allowed to smile. And if you find yourself misty-eyed by the end, you’re not alone.
Let me begin with a question I’ve been asking myself for a while: May I finally be considered a full-fledged New Jerseyan? I’ve eaten the pork roll, the bagels and the (gulp) scrapple. I’ve been to the boardwalk, I’ve driven on the Turnpike, I’ve talked to the people — I’ve investigated what New Jersey “grit” actually means.
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2023-05-17T17:01:16+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/food/2023/05/ive-lived-in-nj-for-1-year-heres-what-still-surprises-me-every-day.html
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans in some heavily conservative states won their campaigns for secretary of state last year after claiming they would make sweeping changes aimed at keeping fraud out of elections.
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So far, their efforts to make good on their promises are mixed, in some cases because their rhetoric has bumped up against skepticism from members of their own party.
Voters in politically pivotal swing states such as Arizona, Michigan and Nevada rejected candidates seeking to oversee elections who had echoed former President Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 presidential election. But newly elected secretaries of state in Alabama, Indiana and Wyoming who had questioned the legitimacy of that election won easily in those Republican-dominated states.
They are now facing the task of backing up their campaign pledges in states where Republicans have already set strict election laws.
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In Indiana, Secretary of State Diego Morales has been relatively quiet. He has not been making the rounds at the Statehouse trying to persuade lawmakers to embrace the wide-ranging tightening of voting rules he promoted as a candidate.
After defeating the incumbent secretary of state for the Republican nomination last summer, Morales dialed back his description of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election as a “scam” and his calls for tighter voting laws. That push included cutting Indiana’s 28-day early voting period in half and requiring new voters to prove their U.S. citizenship when registering.
No bills for such steps were introduced for this year’s legislative session. Morales, who was an aide to Mike Pence when the former vice president was governor, also did not seek any money in his budget request to lawmakers for creating an “election task force,” which he had discussed as a candidate, that would investigate voting “shenanigans” around the state.
A concept backed by Morales for requiring voters to include a copy of their driver’s license with a mail-in ballot application is being sponsored by a Republican lawmaker, but he said he wasn’t working with Morales on the proposal.
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Morales’ office has declined interview requests from The Associated Press since he took office Jan. 1. Kegan Prentice, the office's legislative director, said Morales was “currently focused on the ongoing transition.”
During remarks at an early January inaugural ceremony, Morales continued his campaign theme of promoting “election integrity” without giving specifics.
“My priority is to make Indiana a national model for election confidence and integrity," he said.
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, also a Republican, said recently he had talked with Morales and told him he was “comfortable” with the state’s election laws.
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“I think our election laws are as good as any in the country,” Huston said.
Morales was among the otherwise unsuccessful candidates associated with the America First Secretary of State Coalition, which called for large-scale changes to elections with candidates aligned with Trump’s views. The group supported losing candidates in several battleground states.
They claimed widespread fraud and manipulation of voting machines, but there has been no evidence of either as exhaustive reviews in states lost by Trump have not revealed wrongdoing. That hasn't stopped Republican candidates, particularly in contested primaries, from parroting the false claims that have taken hold among the party’s supporters.
A large segment of Republicans, 58%, still believe Biden’s 2020 victory was not legitimate, according to an October poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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While Alabama’s Wes Allen and Wyoming’s Chuck Gray were not on the America First coalition’s candidate list, they also raised doubts about the 2020 vote.
Allen repeated a debunked claim calling the 31-state Electronic Registration Information Center organization a “Soros-funded, leftist group,” a reference to liberal billionaire George Soros. The voter registration data-sharing partnership is designed to maintain accurate voter rolls by identifying people who have moved or died. It's funded by states after receiving initial startup support from The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Allen’s first official act was to withdraw Alabama from the group, citing privacy concerns. Indiana and Wyoming weren't part of the organization.
Even though Wyoming gave Trump his widest victory margins in 2016 and 2020, Gray’s election denials worried some of his fellow Republicans. The former state legislator and right-wing radio host often showed “2000 Mules,” a film that made unsubstantiated claims about ballot fraud, during his campaign events last year. He solidly beat a fellow Republican lawmaker who said the 2020 presidential outcome wasn’t in doubt.
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A few Republicans questioned whether Gray should be stripped of his election oversight role given his views, but that idea has received little support. Instead, he has received a warm welcome from Wyoming lawmakers considering several election bills that are moving ahead.
One would prohibit “ballot harvesting,” or gathering others' completed ballots for delivery, while another would implement new requirements for voting machines that would, in part, ensure they could not be connected to the internet.
But so far there is no legislation to follow through on Gray's campaign proposals to ban ballot drop boxes or electronic voting machines, which despite mainly paper balloting in Wyoming are available in every county to help voters with disabilities.
That reflects the reality of trying to implement the most far-reaching election campaign promises in a heavily Republican state.
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In January, Gov. Mark Gordon made a point in his state of the state speech of saying that Wyoming counts on election integrity because of its “professional and dedicated” county clerks.
But going off-script, Gordon hinted at Gray’s challenges ahead: “And I’m thrilled that our secretary of state takes that charge very seriously.”
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Cassidy reported from Atlanta and Gruver from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Associated Press writer Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama, contributed to this report.
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2023-02-05T13:23:13+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/election-skeptics-slow-to-get-sweeping-changes-in-17764834.php
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is partnering with other Southeastern universities in a coalition exploring methods for driving U.S. economic competitiveness. The initiative is supported by a two-year, Type 1 Development Award worth $1 million, funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines. The team was one of only 44 out of 497 Type-1 applications the NSF funded, marking the first time the NSF has distributed Regional Innovation Engines grants.
Thomas Goldsby, Dee and Jimmy Haslam Chair in Logistics at UT's Haslam College of Business Department of Supply Chain Management, is the college's representative on the multi-university research team that received the grant. The UT team includes researchers and faculty from the Tickle College of Engineering, as well as leadership from the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. External partners include the University of Kentucky, the grant's lead, the University of Louisville, Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University, which are core partners on the project.
About the GAME Change Team
The research team's mission is establishing a coalition to "Generate Advanced Manufacturing Excellence for Change (GAME Change)" in Tennessee and Kentucky's Southeastern Commerce Corridor (SCC). The idea is to create a diverse innovation and talent development hub that secures U.S. competitiveness in next-generation manufacturing (NGM) and supply chain logistics, supports closed-cycle manufacturing to reduce waste and increases efficiencies for self-sustaining economic growth. The GAME Change team hopes to make the SCC a global leader in the aforementioned areas by 2034.
"I am thrilled and excited to be part of a unique, multifaceted research team focused on producing solution-oriented research," Goldsby said. "We want to help streamline and green the region's supply chain and pave the way for creating a prosperous innovation ecosystem."
Haslam's Important Coalition Role
Along with Fazleena Badurdeen of the University of Kentucky's Pigman College of Engineering, Goldsby will head the "Supply Chain Innovation" track of the project. It will concentrate on use-inspired research to assist in establishing greater connectivity and economic resiliency in the Appalachian region defined by the I-65 and I-75 thoroughfares and the high-growth centers of Lexington, Louisville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville.
"An initial focus of the effort will be to deliver solutions for the burgeoning electric vehicle and electric vehicle battery production taking place in the I-75 and I-65 corridors of Kentucky and Tennessee," Goldsby said. "And that is just one area we will address. We anticipate examining a variety of manufacturing environments in this research."
John Bell, head of the supply chain management department, Daniel and Karen Myers Faculty Scholar, Nancy and David McKinney Faculty Research Fellow and Gerald T. Neidert Professor, praised Goldsby's work on the project proposal.
"To win this NSF development award is a major achievement," Bell said. "We are proud of Tom's work in bringing to life a project that will lead the SCC into the future. No one is better suited than Tom to support this effort, and he has the department's full support in this initiative. We will assist him in any way we can as he pursues this impactful research."
Stephen L. Mangum, dean of Haslam and Stokely Foundation Leadership Chair, said, "Haslam is honored to contribute to UT's work with other institutions in finding collaborative solutions to issues important to our regional community. Haslam faculty regularly work with businesses and governments to solve important problems. We are excited to see the results of Tom Goldsby's participation in this critical, use-focused research."
Future Significant Opportunities with NSF
The NSF Type 1 award — officially titled, "NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing carbon centric circular economy technologies for advanced manufacturing solutions (KY, TN)" — is funded from 2023 to 2025. If the project is successful, Goldsby says the team will seek a multimillion-dollar, multi-year extension. The Type-2 Engine grant is slated to be $160M, the largest ever awarded by NSF.
About Haslam's Department of Supply Chain Management
The Haslam College of Business has one of the most comprehensive, forward-thinking and highly regarded supply chain management programs in the world. U.S. News & World Report and Gartner consistently rank Haslam's supply chain program among the global top five. An advisory board of more than 40 industry professionals informs its curriculum, and students develop applied skills to help improve organizational performance through supply chain management.
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2023-06-07T19:07:00+00:00
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BUFFALO, N.Y., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB, M&T) announced today that CME Term SOFR will be the replacement reference rate for certain outstanding floating rate and fixed-to-floating rate debt securities, preferred stock, and trust preferred securities issued by M&T and certain of its subsidiaries that use three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR as the reference rate and that are governed by U.S. law or the law of a U.S. state. This will be effective after June 30, 2023.
In March 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority announced that after June 30, 2023, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month USD LIBOR settings either will cease publication or no longer be representative.
In connection with the cessation of USD LIBOR in the United States, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act (the "LIBOR Act") was passed and subsequently implemented by regulations issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "LIBOR Rule") to facilitate the transition of certain U.S. law-governed legacy contracts through a statutory replacement of USD LIBOR with a SOFR-based replacement rate. The LIBOR Rule also establishes relevant tenor spread adjustments applicable to the SOFR-based replacement rates and provides for such technical, administrative, or operational change, alterations, or modifications necessary to the implementation, administration, and calculation of the replacement reference rate (the "LIBOR Act Conforming Changes").
Accordingly, each Legacy LIBOR Instrument specified in Annex 1 hereto will, on the first applicable date after June 30, 2023, transition to 3 Month CME Term SOFR, as administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd. (or any successor administrator thereof), plus the relevant tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161%, either pursuant to; (i) the LIBOR Act and LIBOR Rule by operation of law, or (ii) at the discretion of a determining person to select the benchmark replacement under the LIBOR Act or LIBOR Rule.
For the avoidance of doubt, each Legacy LIBOR Instrument specified in Annex 1 hereto will transition to a benchmark replacement rate as described herein, and this announcement does not automatically affect the transition of such Legacy LIBOR Instruments to the benchmark replacement rate as of the date hereof. Additionally, circumstances could change that may impact the timing and other information described herein.
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2023-06-14T20:58:23+00:00
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Grill'd partners with Sea Forest and the University of New England in a World-First Eco-Friendly Grass & Seaweed-Fed Beef Burger
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, healthy burger restaurant chain Grill'd is rolling out a world-first sustainable, grass-fed beef Gamechanger; made from black angus cattle that produce up to two-thirds less methane emissions than regular cattle.
In partnership with Sea Forest and validated by the University of New England NSW, Grill'd has developed an innovative way to feed its grass-fed cows Asparagopsis - a native and natural Tasmanian seaweed - to reduce their methane emissions by up to 67 per cent, with ongoing live trials on the Grill'd farm targeting a 90 per cent reduction. This world-first trial will revolutionise the grass fed-beef industry, leading the way for others and helping smash national targets signed by the Federal government to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.
In this momentous step on its journey to lower its carbon footprint, Grill'd is empowering its guests to be the eco-friendly change they want to see, while still enjoying their grass-fed beef. And in good news for burger lovers, the new Gamechanger beef has the same delicious taste (no seaweed taste to be found!) and is even better for the future of our planet.
"Asparagopsis is a seaweed native to Tasmania. It's very special as it has a unique set of properties that carry across to cattle, and when consumed, it reduces methane in those animals. It's great to see a direct-to-consumer product that Sea Forest is contributing to where consumers can make a real difference themselves - enjoying low-carbon products that are better for the planet," says Rocky De Nys, Chief Scientific Officer of Sea Forest.
"We're really excited to see Gamechanger beef come to life. This is the future of beef - and we won't stop at 61 restaurants. But for now, and for only an extra buck, guests can help the planet by choosing a low methane product, simply by upgrading their favourite beef burger," says Grill'd Founder Simon Crowe.
Grill'd has always been at the forefront of championing change in the industry; from serving healthy, 100% natural and guilt-free burgers to using RSPCA approved chicken, free-range eggs, buns baked daily with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives all sourced from local suppliers.
Grill'd's burger patty production facility and 61 restaurants purchase 100% Green Power to support renewable energy regeneration in the making of their burgers, and the freshest local ingredients (solar-powered lettuce, anyone?) are always used where possible.
Grill'd has premiered a tongue-in-cheek mockumentary featuring two love-to-love characters Beefweeder and Algae and a terribly catchy seaweed jingle. The video can be viewed here.
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2023-01-30T19:59:07+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/30/say-hello-worlds-most-sustainable-beef-burger/
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Presentations at Neuroscience 2022 and the 4th Inflammasome Therapeutics Summit will highlight the potential for RRx-001 to prevent and treat a broad range of chronic diseases
TORREY PINES, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicentRx, a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with novel therapies to target cancer and inflammatory diseases, announced it will be participating in two upcoming conferences where presentations on RRx-001, its late-stage first-in-class NLRP3 inhibitor, will focus on the compound's potential to protect against inflammasome-driven diseases such as Parkinson's disease and other chronic diseases.
A key driver of inflammation, and a promising target for the treatment of chronic diseases, is a protein complex called the inflammasome. The best-known member of the inflammasome complex is called NLRP3. Its activation is accompanied by secretion of inflammatory signaling molecules called cytokines, which stimulate the immune response. However, excessive, and persistent activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is closely linked to the development of a variety of chronic diseases. As a direct NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor with evidence of experimental and clinical activity, RRx-001 is under development across a wide variety of indications with high unmet medical need including cancer, neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.
RRx-001 is an inhibitor of the inflammasome in Phase 3 development with the potential both to prevent and treat a broad range of disease conditions, many of which are strongly related to aging. These include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/motor neuron disease (MND), multiple sclerosis, depression, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and arthritis.
Details on the company's presentation at Neuroscience 2022 in San Diego are below:
Abstract Title: The NLRP3 inhibitor RRx-001 crosses the blood brain barrier and alleviates neuroinflammation in experimental models of Parkinson's disease
Abstract Control Number: 13396
Session Type: Nanosymposium
Session Number: 511
Session Title: Parkinson's Disease Molecular Mechanisms
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, November 15, 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM PT
Location/Room: SDCC 1
Abstract Control Number: 13396
Details on the company's presentation at the 4th Inflammasome Therapeutics Summit in Boston are below:
Presentation Title: RRx-001, a small molecule anticancer agent in Phase 3, Protects Against Inflammasome-Driven Diseases
Session Number: 511
Session Title: Advances in Proof-of-Concept Trials in Various Disease Groups for Clinical Relevance in Humans
Session Date and Time: Wednesday, November 30, 11:30 AM ET
About RRx-001
RRx-001 leads EpicentRx's CyNRGY platform as a first-in-class investigational treatment sourced from an exclusively licensed and proprietary portfolio of aerospace-derived small molecules. RRx-001 is an anti-inflammatory NLRP3 inhibitor that also reprograms the tumor microenvironment and stimulates an immune response.
About EpicentRx Inc.
EpicentRx is a leading-edge clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with a complementary pipeline of small molecules and cancer targeting virus platforms that represent the next frontier in treating patients with diseases of significant unmet need. With two platforms, CyNRGY and AdAPT, EpicentRx has developed therapies and novel drug delivery devices that fine tune the inflammatory response, turning it ON in cancer and turning it OFF in diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and congestive heart failure, with emphasis on not just treating the disease but improving quality of life. For more information, visit www.epicentrx.com.
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2022-11-10T20:22:17+00:00
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/10/epicentrx-announces-presentations-focusing-rrx-001-inhibition-nlrp3-inflammasome-two-upcoming-scientific-conferences/
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PAJARO — Residents at Village Trailer Park in Pajaro experienced a bit of joy in the wake of all that has happened in the past month as they got to witness a meeting between two world-class boxers.
In one corner: Jose Ramirez, a former unified light welterweight champion who represented the U.S. in the 2012 Olympics. In the other corner: Ruben Villa, a two-time U.S. National Golden Gloves champion who has experienced only one loss out of 20 matches in his seven-year career.
However, Ramirez and Villa were not at the park to square off. They were there to uplift the spirits of residents and raise funds in the aftermath of the March 11 Pajaro River levee breech that flooded the community and led to the displacement of many residents. The two boxers mingled with residents, auctioned off household items and gift cards and even provided tickets to Villa’s May 13 undercard match against an opponent to be determined at the Stockton Arena. Villa’s match will be on the same bill as the headlining Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Steven Butler fight, which will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Pajaro event was organized by Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, who said one of the promoters reached out about supporting Pajaro.
“These boxers wanted to come meet the residents of Pajaro to show them support but also to utilize their upcoming national televised fight to promote continued support for the residents of Pajaro and also to have the boxing fans donate to the local nonprofit organization Community Bridges,” he said.
Alejo said boxing is one of the most popular sports in the Latino community, so the event was a thrill for the residents. The event also served to highlight that many residents have still been waiting for their Federal Emergency Management Agency applications to be accepted since President Joe Biden approved a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Monterey County that would allow for federal funding.
“Even though FEMA’s here and many hundreds of applications have been submitted, the FEMA systems have not yet reached the hands of these families,” said Alejo. “They’re waiting for the help to actually get here, and that’s part of the message that these boxers want to help share is we need FEMA to get the help to the people who need it.”
Villa, who grew up in Salinas, told the Sentinel that he was inspired to come to Pajaro after seeing all the devastation in the news.
“It was pretty sad to see,” he said. “We’ve come to help give support any way we can to help people going through these hard times.”
Villa came out in between training in Las Vegas for his upcoming fight. A lot of progress has been made in cleaning up the debris from the flooding, which he was pleased to see.
“I know a few weeks back, the water was up to the windows, they said, and there was a bunch of trash,” he said. “It’s good to see that they’re doing much better, and the water’s gone.”
Villa’s May 13 fight will be his first since signing with Top Rank Boxing. Many of Villa’s training crew, including his coach Max Garcia and Garcia’s wife Kathy, joined Villa in Pajaro to meet with residents, take photos with them and give away tickets to the fight.
Max Garcia said they were there to lift people’s spirits.
“They’ve been suffering a lot with the flood,” he said.
A raffle was also held where trailer park residents could be entered to win vacuum cleaners, microwaves, blenders, tower fans, coffeemakers with filters, and gift cards to Home Depot and Target. Local politicians were present to help with the raffle, including Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez, Watsonville Mayor Pro Tempore Veronica Quiroz-Carter, Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez, Kings County Supervisor Richard Valle and representatives of state Sen. Anna Caballero and Assemblyman Robert Rivas’ offices.
Anna Vaage, an administrative analyst with the event’s beneficiary Community Bridges, told the crowd the nonprofit was distributing grants of $500, will later have grants of up to $2,000 to replace household items and eventually will assist with building permits and construction materials. So far, she said the organization has distributed approximately $650,000.
“That helps 1,300 people with their immediate needs,” she said. “That’s exactly the number of people who have donated support to the people of Pajaro.”
Villa told the crowd that he, his team and Ramirez were there to show moral support.
“We know the water’s all gone now, but we know that you’re still going through a lot,” he said. “We’re here to show you guys that you’re not alone, and we stand right here with you guys.”
Ramirez, who was born in Avenal, delivered a speech in Spanish where he called on the government to do more to provide assistance, which he echoed in a later interview with the Sentinel.
The goal, he said, was “to bring a message to FEMA and to the state to come and help these people and make the process short for them, not make the process more difficult for them.”
Ramirez said it was very eye-opening to go to Pajaro and meet the residents.
“As soon as I see the conditions and see their frustration, I wish I would have met them before the tragedy,” he said. “Right now, they seem a little anxious to get answers. They just need help.”
Ramirez hoped to be able to generate funds to help with bills, living expenses, home repairs and more.
“At this point, it seems like when you’re going through certain adversities, any small thing brings joy and hope to keep on moving forward,” he said.
Villa hoped for things to return to normal for Pajaro.
“Hopefully, they come back to their homes and back to work and hope that their daily routines start up for them again,” he said.
Ramirez and Villa later visited the FEMA recovery center at Pajaro Park to meet with emergency service workers.
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2023-04-25T22:28:33+00:00
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santacruzsentinel.com
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MILWAUKEE (AP)Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers on Monday afternoon.
Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the Bucks’ injury report and participated in pregame warmups, but coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday the two-time MVP won’t be playing. Antetokounmpo also didn’t play in either of the Bucks’ two losses at Miami on Thursday and Saturday.
”We continue to think it’s kind of the stuff that he and us have dealt with, for me it’s each year that I’ve been here,” Budenholzer said. ”We don’t think it’s anything more than that. Him being healthy, taking care of him is always our priority. We’re probably always going to err on the side of caution. We know how important he is to us.”
Budenholzer said a decision hasn’t been reached on whether Antetokounmpo will play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors.
”We’ll see how he responds, see how he’s feeling tomorrow,” Budenholzer said.
Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (right ankle sprain) and forward Bobby Portis (right quad bruise) are expected to play Monday after being listed as probable. Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) will miss a 16th straight game and forward Joe Ingles (left knee injury management) also is out.
The Pacers will be missing top scorer and NBA assists leader Tyrese Haliburton for a third straight game due to a left elbow sprain and a mild left knee bone bruise. The Pacers had said Thursday that Haliburton would probably be out about two weeks.
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2023-01-17T13:22:18+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/nba-basketball/antetokounmpo-to-miss-3rd-straight-game-as-bucks-host-pacers/
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Impressive swimming times continue to be recorded throughout the Mid-Penn Conference.
These are the top five fastest times per event recorded by Mid-Penn Conference boys swimmers to date, according to data from PASwimmming.com.
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2023-01-22T12:24:20+00:00
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Friday announced plans to replace election equipment in one county following “unauthorized access” to the equipment that happened two months after the 2020 election.
A computer forensics team hired by allies of then-President Donald Trump traveled to Coffee County, about 200 miles (320 kilometers) southeast of Atlanta, on Jan. 7, 2021. A company representative has said they made complete copies of the election management system server and other election system components. Later that month, two men who have been involved in efforts to discredit the 2020 election results also spent hours inside the elections office with access to the equipment.
Trump and his supporters pushed false claims about certain voting machines after he lost his bid for reelection. Authorities have said there was no evidence of widespread problems with voting equipment.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said an investigation into the unauthorized access to the equipment by former Coffee County election officials continues.
“Anyone who broke the law should be punished to its full extent,” Raffensperger said in a news release. “But the current election officials in Coffee County have to move forward with the 2022 election, and they should be able to do so without this distraction.”
Footage from security cameras shows “former election officials in Coffee County permitting access by unauthorized individuals to equipment that under Georgia law should have been secured,” the release said. The footage was produced in response to subpoenas issued by plaintiffs in a long-running lawsuit against state election officials that claims the state’s touchscreen voting machines aren’t secure.
The county’s election management server and central scanner workstation were previously replaced in June 2021, officials have said. The county will receive 100 new touchscreen voting machines, 100 printers, 10 precinct scanners, 21 tablets used to check in voters and new flash cards and thumb drives to be installed and tested before early voting begins next month.
Marilyn Marks, executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance, a plaintiff in the voting machine lawsuit, said the election management server and central scanner workstation should also be replaced. She said that’s because they were used with the other potentially contaminated equipment in elections since their replacement last year.
Separately, election officials in the state’s most populous county, in and around Atlanta, said Friday that they had fired a worker after learning that “personally identifiable information was shared with an individual outside the organization,” news outlets reported.
“The individual responsible for the incident no longer works with Fulton County,” the county said in a news release. “Fulton County is committed to the safety and security of all citizens and employees. Each individual affected by this incident will be notified and will receive credit monitoring services.”
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2022-09-24T20:42:09+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-voting-equipment-to-be-replaced-after-unauthorized-access/
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GENEVA (AP) — Jean-Luc Godard, the iconic “enfant terrible” of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his first feature, “Breathless,” and stood for years among the film world’s most influential directors, died Tuesday. He was 91.
Godard died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at his home in the Swiss town of Rolle, on Lake Geneva, his family said in a statement. The statement gave assisted suicide, which is legal in Switzerland, as the cause of death.
A medical report recently revealed the director had “multiple invalidating pathologies,” according to the family statement, which did not specify the conditions.
Over a long career that began in the 1950s as a film critic, Godard was perhaps the most boundary-breaking director among New Wave filmmakers who rewrote the rules for camera, sound and narrative — rebelling against an earlier tradition of more formulaic storytelling.
For the low-budget “Breathless,” Godard relied on a mobile, lightweight camera to capture street scenes and reach moviegoers in a new way.
He dispensed with contrived backdrops and the “artifice” of Hollywood cinema of the time, said one film expert. The impact was immediate — “Breathless” arrived like a cinematic thunderclap when it was released in 1960 — and lasting.
“There’s a bit of Godard in nearly all films today,” said Frederic Maire, president of the Swiss Cinematheque. “Nearly all directors who have gone to film school today, or learned movie-making at cinematheques, have seen Godard’s films — and were amazed, jolted and shocked by his way of telling stories.”
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, saying: “We have lost a national treasure, the eye of a genius.”
Godard worked with some of the best-known actors in French cinema, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, who was propelled to stardom through the director’s films, and Brigitte Bardot, who starred in his acclaimed 1963 work “Contempt.”
Beyond that, he profiled the early Rolling Stones, gave a voice to Marxist, leftist and 1960s-era Black Power politics, and his controversial modern nativity play “Hail Mary” grabbed headlines when Pope John Paul II denounced it in 1985.
While many of his works were lauded, Godard also made a string of films that were politically charged and experimental, and pleased few outside a small circle of fans, while frustrating many critics who saw them as filled with overblown intellectualism.
Cannes Film Festival Director Thierry Fremaux said by phone he was “sad, sad — immensely so” at the news of Godard’s death.
Born into a wealthy French-Swiss family on Dec. 3, 1930 in Paris, Godard grew up in Nyon, Switzerland, and studied ethnology at the Sorbonne, where he was increasingly drawn to the cultural scene that flourished in the Latin Quarter “cine-club” after World War II.
He became friends with future big-name directors Francois Truffaut, Jacques Rivette and Eric Rohmer, and in 1950 founded the short-lived Gazette du Cinema. By 1952 he had begun writing for the prestigious movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.
After working on two films by Rivette and Rohmer in 1951, Godard tried to direct his first movie while traveling through North and South America with his father, but never finished it.
Back in Europe, he took a job in Switzerland as a construction worker on a dam project. He used the pay to finance his first complete film, the 1954 “Operation Concrete,” a 20-minute documentary about the building of the dam.
Returning to Paris, Godard worked as spokesman for an artists’ agency and continued to hone his writing.
He also began work on “Breathless,” based on a story by Truffaut.
The movie stars Belmondo as a penniless young thief who models himself on Hollywood movie gangsters and who, after he shoots a police officer, goes on the run with his American girlfriend, played by Jean Seberg.
Godard’s cinematic creations were suffused with the gritty, sassy tones of a resurgent postwar France — known domestically as the “Glorious 30” years through to the late 1970s — and they served up some of the most poignant images and lines from what was then a rich, avant-garde heyday of French filmmaking.
The images in “Breathless” of an ingenue Seberg traipsing along Paris’ Champs-Elysées loudly hawking “New York Herald Tribune” newspapers in a tight T-shirt, and close-ups of a cigarette-smoking, fedora-wearing Belmondo running a thumb methodically, pensively across his lips could be enshrined among the most memorable images of French cinema.
Along with Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows,” released in 1959, Godard’s film set a new tone for French movie aesthetics. Godard rejected conventional narrative style and instead used frequent jump-cuts that mingled philosophical discussions with action scenes. He spiced it all up with references to Hollywood gangster movies and nods to literature and visual art.
Godard also launched what was to be a career-long participation in collective film projects, contributing scenes to “The Seven Deadly Sins” along with directors such as Claude Chabrol and Roger Vadim. He also worked with Ugo Gregoretti, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Roberto Rossellini on the Italian movie “Let’s Have a Brainwash,” with Godard’s scenes portraying a disturbing post-Apocalypse world.
Godard, who was later to gain a reputation for his uncompromising left-wing political views, had a first brush with French authorities in 1960 when he made “The Little Soldier.” The movie, filled with references to France’s colonial war in Algeria, was not released until 1963, a year after the conflict ended.
His work turned more starkly political by the late 1960s. In “Weekend,” his characters lampoon hypocrisy in bourgeois society even as they demonstrate the comic futility of violent class war. It came out a year before popular anger at the establishment shook France, culminating in the iconic but short-lived student unrest of May 1968.
Godard harbored a life-long sympathy for various forms of socialism depicted in films from the early 1970s to the 1990s.
Some of global cinema’s greatest directors counted Godard’s boundary-breaking work as an influence, including Quentin Tarantino, Bernardo Bertolucci, Brian De Palma and Jonathan Demme.
“Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky tweeted: “learned a lot from my vhs copy of breathless… thank you maestro.”
Godard took potshots at Hollywood over the years.
He remained home in Switzerland rather than travel to Hollywood to receive an honorary Oscar at a private ceremony in November 2010 alongside film historian and preservationist Kevin Brownlow, director-producer Francis Ford Coppola and actor Eli Wallach.
His lifelong advocacy of the Palestinian cause also brought him repeated accusations of antisemitism, despite his insistence that he sympathized with the Jewish people and their plight in Nazi-occupied Europe.
Though the academy received some complaints about Godard being selected to receive the award, academy President Tom Sherak said the director was recognized solely “for his contributions to film in the New Wave era.”
Godard married Danish-born model and actress Anna Karina in 1961. She appeared in a string of movies he made during the remainder of the 1960s, all of them seen as New Wave landmarks. Notable among them were “My Life to Live,” “Alphaville” and “Crazy Pete” — which also starred Belmondo and was rumored to have been shot without a script. Godard and Karina divorced in 1965.
Godard married his second wife, Anne Wiazemsky, in 1967. He later started a relationship with Swiss filmmaker Anne-Marie Mieville. Godard divorced Wiazemsky in 1979, after he had moved with Mieville to Rolle, where he lived with her for the rest of his life.
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Adamson reported from Paris. Former AP correspondent John Heilprin contributed biographical material to this report.
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2022-09-13T20:35:39+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The climate change generation is saying officials are talking too much, listening too little and acting even less. And they are fed up.
“Instead of talking about how to solve the climate crisis, they negotiate about how to continue polluting,” said Mitzy Violeta, a 23-year old indigenous activist from Mexico. “Youth movements are realizing the solution isn’t going to be in international gatherings,” like the one taking place in Egypt.
“We’re upset with the inaction that’s being done,” said Jasmine Wynn, 18, of the environmental group Treeage.
With decades of warmer and extreme weather ahead of them, young climate activists envision a future that has them frustrated and anxious, according to more than 130 activists questioned by The Associated Press. Most of them said they think their strikes and protests are effective. But lately in high-profile, attention-grabbing actions, a handful of activists have gone beyond skipping school to targeting art work, tires and fossil fuel depots.
Experts and funders expect these in-your-face actions to escalate.
“They will do whatever is non-violently necessary. They're on fire,” said Margaret Klein Salamon, a clinical psychologist who runs the Climate Emergency Fund that financially backs some of the in-your-face protest events. “They're so passionate. Some of that comes from youth, sure. But it is powered by reality, by having a sort of confrontation with the truth.”
At one of the more traditional protests in New York City in September, 14-year-old Truly Hort said she was scared about the future: “I’ve always had all these dreams, and now I’m like ‘God, I can’t do that.’”
The trouble, she said, is that leaders talk about what they hope to do, “but it’s not a lot of people taking action.”
Also mentioning her anxiety at the same protest 16-year-old Lucia Dec-Prat said, “it’s one thing to worry about the future and it’s another to get out there and do something about it.”
But protesting only does so much, Dec-Prat said: “I honestly feel that adults aren’t listening.”
Governments and international organizations are advancing too slowly to fight climate change, many of those interviewed said about climate conferences. A vast majority of activists asked agreed with Greta Thunberg’s characterization of climate negotiations as all talk and no action, or “blah blah blah,” as the Swedish activist put it in a speech last year.
“So rather than just making noise to contribute to the blah blah blah, make noise for action. I think that has to be the critical thing," said 25-year-old Jevanic Henry of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. “We are driving action.”
“Money doesn’t matter because we’re not going to have anywhere to live,” said Aniva Clarke, a 17-year old activist from Samoa. “And that’s probably the biggest issue that a lot of world leaders aren’t really focusing on.”
While many youth activists don't feel they are being listened to, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres credited the world's youth for spurring negotiators to do more. University of Maryland social scientist Dana Fisher, who studies the environment movement and youth activists, said they've testified before Congress and spoken before the United Nations and at past climate negotiations.
“Young people have gotten a lot more say than they did in any other time during my adult life,” Fisher said. “I think a lot of them felt like because they were invited and given these opportunities that that meant everybody's going to snap and change policy."
And she said that's not what happens, which then causes them to get frustrated.
Speaking at a London cultural event, Thunberg said annual climate conferences like the one in Egypt will not bring about meaningful change. “Unless, of course, we use them as an opportunity to mobilize,” she said, “and make people realize what a scam this is and realize that these systems are failing us.”
One of the most prominent youth climate activists, Vanessa Nakate of Uganda, has been both on the outside as a protestor starting the Rise Up Movement and later inside as a UNICEF ambassador on climate change.
“The question should be like, what should the leaders do? What should governments do? Because this whole time I’ve done activism, I have realized the youth have done everything,” Nakate told The Associated Press.
And there's little doubt about who young activists think needs to foot the bill in the fight against climate change: wealthy, industrialized nations that historically have emitted more greenhouse gases than poorer ones. Rich countries have pledged to pay poor ones to adapt against the hurricanes, droughts and floods made worse by climate change, but so far they've not fulfilled their $100 billion promise.
While investors on Wall Street continue pouring money into funds that call themselves ‘green,’ many young climate activists blame free-market capitalism itself for adding heat-trapping gasses to the atmosphere — something that adult analysts and officials often ignore as a factor.
Most of those interviewed called targeting corporations and businesses with more pressure, protests, and shaming — like a recent New York demonstration staged inside financial investment firm BlackRock's headquarters — an effective tactic in fighting climate change.
Minutes before they marched past the famous Wall Street bull statue and near the site of the Occupy Wall Street movement, 17-year-old Oscar Gurbelic squarely blamed the free market system and big business.
“Inherently climate change and capitalism are intertwined,” Gurbelic said.
Many say they're willing to make changes to their own lives to take responsibility for reducing emissions. They fly and drive less, and walk more. A large chunk of activists questioned say they would likely have fewer children because of climate change. Most said they don't take part in certain activities at least once per week because it is wasteful or polluting.
“We no longer want to live in a world in which we only seek to consume and use things and discard them,” said Violeta of Mexico.
Similar to other protest movements, there are differences in thought over whether to work inside or outside the system. Some activists that AP spoke with collaborate with governments, international organizations and non-profit groups to raise awareness of climate risks facing their communities. Others strictly work at the grassroots level, fighting the powers that be.
Experts studying youth climate activists say that while the generation they belong to is the most educated in history, many want to pause their educations to focus on climate action. Others, like Jevanic Henry, want to merge their professional lives with climate activism. He's worked for governments and non-profits on climate issues.
“I'm trying to remain optimistic as much as I can,” Henry said in an interview, but he said it's tempered by a fear that socioeconomic collapse will come if action is not taken across the board.
But hope only goes so far.
“More and more people are going to be upset and frustrated and willing to take more aggressive action,” University of Maryland's Fisher said. “And the problem is that at some point that can become violent.”
The newer tactics, such as throwing soup or mashed potatoes on famous art work — which has glass protecting them from damage — is born from that frustration, Climate Emergency Fund's Klein Salamon said.
“We've tried everything. Marches and lobbying, writing letters, making phone calls,” Klein Salamon said. “We're just not where we need to be.”
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AP journalist Teresa de Miguel contributed from Mexico City.
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2022-11-10T08:33:08+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fed-up-young-climate-activists-Adults-aren-t-17573448.php
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Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello, who jokes that he was a jinx at the beginning of his critical career — hired to write for every small paper that ever folded in Washington, just as it was about to collapse — saw that jinx broken in 1984 when he came to NPR.
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2022-07-21T22:07:36+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-21/jordan-peele-mixes-science-fiction-and-thrills-in-nope
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WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — A freight train derailment in southeast Pennsylvania early Monday spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said no injuries were reported and there was no known hazard to the public.
The 40-car CSX train, which was operating on tracks owned by Norfolk Southern, derailed around 4:50 a.m. in a wooded area Whitemarsh Township. CSX said at least 16 cars went off the tracks, but local officials later said 15 cars had derailed.
Twelve nearby homes were evacuated shortly after the derailment was reported “out of an abundance of caution,” Whitemarsh Township Police Chief Christopher Ward said. Those residents were allowed to return to their homes around 9:30 a.m.
Silicone pellets leaked from at least one train car, Whitemarsh police said, but they posed no risk to the public. Among the other derailed cars, five contained urea, a liquid fertilizer, and another had tetrachloroethylene, which is used as a dry cleaning agent and metal degreasing solvent. At least two other cars were empty.
The cause of the derailment was under investigation, but a CSX spokesperson said it may have been “weather related.”
Norfolk Southern — and the entire rail industry — has been under intense scrutiny since one of its trains derailed and caught fire in February in Ohio, creating towering black smoke, forcing evacuations and raising environmental worries.
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2023-07-18T00:30:08+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-freight-train-derails-in-southeast-pennsylvania-but-no-known-injuries-or-hazards/
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It seemed like an oversight from the start. Why offer a sports car without a manual transmission from the get-go if plans call for one later?
When Toyota released A90-generation Supra for 2020 with a sizable assist from BMW, the car came exclusively with a very capable ZF 8-speed automatic. While that transmission has paddle shifters, a portion of the buyers the Supra is meant to attract still want the connection that a manual provides. Without one, Toyota no doubt left sales on the table.
Toyota remedies that situation for the 2023 model year with the release of a 6-speed manual for turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 versions of the car. Toyota invited Motor Authority to Park City, Utah, to experience the new manual on a 2-plus mile road course at the Utah Motorsports Campus. Laps around the track, as well as a more subdued drive around the track’s ring road, showed the manual is a key ingredient the car was missing, and it unlocks a fun factor that every sports car should have.
BMW flavor
The new manual is built by ZF and was designed for the power and torque of the BMW engine it serves. However, Toyota representatives say the company’s engineers worked with ZF to give it the character they wanted for the Supra. They started with an existing transmission housing and gear set, but engineered a larger clutch friction area and a stronger spring. They also removed some of the acoustic materials to save weight and developed a new short-shifter.
Still, the BMW feel isn’t lost. If anything, this transmission takes the best of the BMW elements and improves them with Toyota flavor.
Driving a lap at a time, the flowing 12-turn course required only the first three gears. Immediately upon takeoff, the clutch felt light, with a natural, medium take-up point that makes it hard to stall and very easy to shift above first gear. Gear changes had a familiar soft pop as I slotted them from gear to gear via a shift lever that’s slightly shorter than typical BMW fare. The short, satisfying shift action would feel right at home in the related Z4. In fact, it would also slightly improve the feel of the manual gearbox in the M3 and M4, mostly due to the shorter shift lever.
The inline-6 also keeps its BMW feel. It revs as freely as it always has, with a meaty torque band that starts at the 1,800-rpm torque peak—actually a plateau that runs to 5,000 rpm—and builds smoothly and relentlessly up to the 6,500-rpm redline
With the automatic, the Supra is a quick car, posting a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds. Like most manuals, this 6-speed is slower, but only a touch. Toyota quotes a 4.2-second 0-60 mph time for the manual. That’s less of a loss than the half-second or so most manuals scrub off, and it’s due to revised final gearing. With the manual, Toyota gives the Supra a shorter 3.46 final gear ratio compared to 3.15 with the automatic. The shorter gearing also makes it easier to tap into the power upon corner exit to rocket to the next corner.
Standard rev-matching also keeps the car stable when downshifting for turns without the need for deft heel-and-toe action. It’s turned on by default, but drivers can turn it off through the Individual drive mode settings.
My track drive proved that with the manual the Supra may lose some of the outright performance, but it makes up for it with driver engagement.
2022 revisions
Tweaks for 2022 on all models also have a slight effect on the Supra’s ride and handling. Toyota retuned the steering and adjusted the dampers for improved roll balance and ride comfort, but I couldn’t feel it on the track. It would take a back-to-back drive to notice any difference.
In the twisties, the Supra is still a tight, darty machine with lots of grip and great agility. The steering remains quick and direct, but without a lot of feel for what’s going on at the front wheels. And the rearward seating position still exposes occupants to the back-of-the-bus up-and-down motions over bumpy or broken pavement.
With these updates, Toyota has also tamed lift-off oversteer, which we viewed as a possible issue when we first drove the car. We figured the car’s big-time power could bring the rear end around if the driver gets on the gas too soon when exiting a corner, and that’s when the 6-cylinder made 335 hp versus the 382 hp it got for 2021. The manual makes that more likely due to a possible sudden clutch engagement combined with a premature kick of the throttle. To counter that issue, Toyota revised the stability control program to intervene at an earlier point when there’s a sudden loss of grip with the suspension in its Sport mode.
I drove the Supra hard on the track and never experienced any tendency for the rear end to come around. I may not have felt the suspension and stability control changes Toyota made for 2022, but I also feel they made the car safer during performance driving.
Manuals used to be a credit option, but now they’re so rare they usually just take on the price of cars equipped with the automatic. That’s the case here. Buyers can get the new 6-speed on the A90 Premium and A91 Special Edition models at no cost. The starting price for the A90 Premium is unchanged from the automatic’s at $56,745, while the A91 Special Edition runs $59,440 and is only available with the manual.
A manual in the Supra is an oversight no more. It costs no more money, and while it won’t make the car rocket from 0-60 mph more quickly or go around a track faster, it will make it more fun for enthusiasts every time they row their own gears. Isn’t that the point of a sports car in the first place?
Toyota paid for airfare, lodging, and track access for Motor Authority to bring you this firsthand report.
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2022-09-08T20:31:37+00:00
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kxnet.com
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WASHINGTON — If you're like most of the country, you probably didn't count on a No. 8 seed reaching the national title game last year — or a No. 15 seed making it to the Elite Eight.
Thank you North Carolina and Saint Peter's, who made sure there's nowhere to go but up trying to pick a winning bracket in 2023.
This season, of course, picking the March Madness bracket comes with its own set of potential pitfalls. How do you account for injuries at Houston and UCLA? Can defending champ Kansas make another run after losing handily in the Big 12 Tournament final? Is this the year you can trust the Big Ten?
Here’s one way to go with the bracket:
SOUTH REGION
First Four: Texas A&M Corpus Christi over Southeast Missouri State.
First round winners: Alabama, West Virginia, San Diego State, Virginia, Creighton, Baylor, Utah State and Arizona.
Maryland was terrific at home this season and not very good on the road. At a neutral site, the Terrapins get a tough first-round matchup against a West Virginia team ranked 17th by Ken Pomeroy.
Second round winners: Alabama, Virginia, Baylor, Arizona.
The seeds hold in round two. Bob Huggins could have some tricks up his sleeve against the Crimson Tide, but Alabama should have an advantage playing in Birmingham.
Regional semifinal winners: Alabama, Baylor.
Tony Bennett’s Virginia team seems like the ideal group to slow down a run-and-gun team like Alabama, but first the Cavaliers have to get past the first round, which is never a certainty. Time to hedge a bit by putting Virginia in the Sweet 16 but having the Crimson Tide advance.
Regional champion: Alabama.
The Crimson Tide play fast and shoot a lot of 3s, and they’re also one of the top defensive teams in the country. Turnovers could be an issue, but they have enough different ways to win that they’ll do something their football team couldn’t this year — reach the Final Four.
EAST REGION
First Four: Texas Southern over Fairleigh Dickinson.
First round winners: Purdue, Memphis, Duke, Tennessee, Providence, Kansas State, Southern California, Marquette.
At times this season the Big Ten felt like Purdue and about 11 bubble teams. That holds true in the first round of this region, with the Boilermakers advancing but Michigan State bowing out early against USC.
Second round winners: Purdue, Tennessee, Kansas State, Marquette.
Tennessee-Duke is a marquee second-round matchup between two of the better offensive rebounding teams around. As well as the Blue Devils have played recently, the Volunteers are ranked in the top five by Pomeroy and No. 8 in the country at ShotQuality.com.
Regional semifinal winners: Tennessee, Marquette.
Zakai Zeigler’s injury will catch up with the Volunteers eventually, but first they oust Purdue, avenging their overtime loss to the Boilermakers in the 2019 Sweet 16. (A refresher: Carsen Edwards was fouled on a 3-pointer in the final seconds and made two free throws to force OT.)
Regional champion: Marquette.
What a season for Shaka Smart, who coached Marquette to regular-season and tournament titles in the Big East. The Golden Eagles will force turnovers, and unlike some of Smart’s teams in the past, this is an efficient group offensively.
MIDWEST REGION
First Four: Mississippi State over Pittsburgh.
First round winners: Houston, Iowa, Drake, Kent State, Mississippi State, Xavier, Texas A&M, Texas.
Yes, that matchup between Texas and Texas A&M in the second round is happening. Also, Drake will be a popular upset pick after rolling through the Missouri Valley Tournament.
Second round winners: Houston, Drake, Mississippi State, Texas.
Texas is trying to follow in the footsteps of Steve Fisher’s 1989 Michigan team, which won the national title under an interim coach. It’ll be less of a surprise if the Longhorns pull it off, since we’ve already seen them win the Big 12 Tournament under Rodney Terry.
Regional semifinal winners: Houston, Mississippi State.
Yes, if this comes to fruition, Houston could make the Final Four by beating three double-digit seeds in four games.
Regional champion: Houston.
Obviously, the groin injury to Marcus Sasser is a big concern, but the Cougars should be able to make it through the first weekend even if he’s not at full strength, and assuming he returns before too long, Houston is the best team in this region.
WEST REGION
First Four: Nevada over Arizona State.
First round winners: Kansas, Illinois, Saint Mary’s, UConn, TCU, Gonzaga, Northwestern, UCLA.
Rick Pitino vs. UConn certainly brings back some Big East memories. It’s a tough draw for 13th-seeded Iona.
Second round winners: Illinois, Saint Mary’s, Gonzaga, Northwestern.
The Big Ten always seems like a polarizing league in this event, so here’s a prediction: Zero Big Ten teams reach the Elite Eight, but Illinois and Northwestern take out the top two seeds in the West. Let the hot takes fly.
Regional semifinal winners: Saint Mary’s, Gonzaga.
The West Coast Conference’s moment of glory.
Regional champion: Gonzaga.
The Zags come into this tournament on a roll and without the huge expectations of seasons past. Pencil them in for yet another Sweet 16 — and a Final Four as well.
FINAL FOUR
Semifinal winners: Alabama, Houston.
If Alabama makes it this far, the scrutiny may be even more intense for a program that’s been in the news for a lot of the wrong reasons lately. Former Alabama player Darius Miles and another man have been indicted on capital murder charges for the January shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Harris. A police investigator testified last month that Miles texted Crimson Tide star Brandon Miller to bring him his gun that night. Miller has not been charged and has continued to play.
Houston-Gonzaga would be a fascinating matchup, but the Zags still aren’t great defensively. The Cougars are the more well-rounded team.
So that would set up an Alabama-Houston title game, with the Crimson Tide happy to push the tempo and the Cougars perfectly comfortable in a rock fight.
The Cougars are good enough defensively to beat the Crimson Tide, and 40 years after Phi Slama Jama’s heartbreaking loss to N.C. State in the title game, Houston wins it all.
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2023-03-13T17:02:47+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaab/march-madness/march-madness-bracket-picks/507-a7c1a224-eb6b-4617-9118-24864d96a11f
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of GWG Holdings, Inc. L Bonds or Preferred Stock of GWG ("GWG securities") (OTC: GWGHQ) between December 23, 2017 and April 20, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 2, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased GWG securities 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 GWG class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=14048 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 June 2, 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 throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) they intended to misappropriate GWG assets; (2) GWG's life insurance investment business had failed; and (3) GWG could only repay prior investors by issuing increasing amounts of securities to new investors. In essence, defendants had turned GWG into a Ponzi scheme. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the GWG class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=14048 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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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enochian Biosciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB).
Class Period: January 17, 2018 – June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that co-founder and inventor Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) that Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (5) that Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Follow us for updates on Twitter: twitter.com/FRC_LAW.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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2022-09-08T16:20:52+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/08/enob-investors-have-opportunity-lead-enochian-biosciences-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit/
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Drugmaker Teva latest to settle opioid lawsuits nationally
(AP) – Drugmaker Teva announced Tuesday that it has agreed to contribute more than $4.3 billion in cash and medications to settle lawsuits in the state and local governments and Native American tribes that claimed the company contributed to the U.S. opioid epidemic.
The deal in principle would rank among the larger ones so far in a yearslong trend of companies settling the complicated lawsuits over the toll from an addiction and overdose epidemic, which has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the last two decades.
In their lawsuits, state governments and others claimed the Israel-based company promoted Actiq and Fentora, prescription opioids approved to treat cancer pain, plus generic opioids including oxycodone for use for non-cancer purposes. The states also said the company downplayed the addiction risks and encouraged doctors to continue to increase the doses they prescribed. The states claimed the company and its distributor, Anda, failed to comply with requirements on monitoring and reporting suspicious orders.
The multibillion-dollar settlement is to be paid over 13 years, with most of the money going to fight the opioid epidemic. The settlement includes providing up to $1.2 billion worth of naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses, at no charge — although states could take a smaller amount of cash instead, if they choose. It also includes the payouts from several settlements the company has recently reached with individual states.
New York is not included in the settlement, although the parties say negotiations with that state are continuing. A jury there last year found the company liable in a trial involving claims from the state government and two counties. The trial will go to a damages phase if a settlement isn’t reached with Teva before then.
Teva said it does not expect to stand trial on any other opioid claims this year, even as cases involving claims against other companies continue to go to court.
“While the agreement will include no admission of wrongdoing, it remains in our best interest to put these cases behind us and continue to focus on the patients we serve every day,” Teva said in a statement.
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, one of the chief negotiators, said the settlement would help address the crisis, which has become more deadly in recent years. “Every week I meet people whose lives have been torn apart by the opioid epidemic,” Stein said in a statement. “Far too many families and friends have experienced painful loss to overdose. But I also meet inspiring people who are living happy lives in recovery — and this agreement will help thousands more North Carolinians get the treatment and support they need to free themselves of addiction.”
For the deal to be finalized, it needs approval from state and local governments and tribes.
“While this agreement is a vital step, we also recognize that this alone will not put an end to the opioid epidemic,” lead lawyers representing local governments said in a statement. “We will continue to work to hold companies up and down the opioid supply chain accountable.”
There have been more than $40 billion worth of proposed and completed settlements over opioid claims in recent years, according to an Associated Press tally.
Earlier this year, drugmaker Johnson & Johnson finalized a $5 billion settlement, and the three national drug distribution firms — AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson — finalized one worth a total of $21 billion. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is trying to persuade a court to let it move ahead with a deal that could include up to $6 billion in cash from members of the Sackler family who own the company. That potential deal would also transform the company into a new entity with profits used to combat the crisis.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-07-27T00:27:18+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/2022/07/27/drugmaker-teva-latest-settle-opioid-lawsuits-nationally/
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If you think being a mom is easy, think again. The struggle is real … so, of course, if you got a job and some money, you want Mama to feel extra special on Mother’s Day. Rock Spa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has a treat built for the queen of the house.
Any mom can have a bad day, but you can turn that frown upside down with a “Mom and Me” special for Mother’s Day.
Kadir MarreroIf, General Manager: “You really want to treat Mom? Bring her to the Guitar.”
Sophia Macmurdo, daughter: “I took her here because she’s the most amazing mom, and she deserves everything and more.”
They’re gonna pamper you inside this 42,000-square-foot paradise.
Kadir MarreroIf: “For Mother’s Day, we have ‘Mom and Me.’ It’s a combination of a 50-minute customized massage. The second part of the service is a customized facial.”
Releasing tension as soon as you walk in, that’s the goal.
Kadir MarreroIf: “When you arrive at Rock Spa, the front desk will greet you and offer you a drink. After that, the therapist will come out and pick you up at the relaxation room and take you to the atrium.”
The open atrium with a Guitar view is an experience all on its own.
Kadir MarreroIf: “There’s nothing in South Florida that compares to this. You can enjoy the space and relax the rest of the day.”
And you can treat her for a swim as well as an add-on, because you know she deserves it.
Kadir MarreroIf: “They can take advantage of all the amenities that the hotel has to offer. We have the Bora Bora cabanas. Very unique.”
Evette Royer, mother: “We enjoyed some pineapple drinks and some fruit cocktails, and it was just delicious. We were lounging by the pool. It was a beautiful day.”
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Hollywood, FL 33314
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2023-05-06T00:19:46+00:00
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wsvn.com
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https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/rock-spa-salon-at-seminole-hard-rock-hotel-casino-hollywood-offers-mom-and-me-special-for-mothers-day/
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CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – This Monday is Memorial Day, and there are several events planned to honor the memory of those who lost their lives while protecting our freedoms.
There is a special ceremony at the Doris Miller Memorial in Waco at 8:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend this Memorial Day Remembrance Program.
In Killeen, the Area Veterans Advisory Committee will hold a ceremony and wreath-laying at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The program starts at 10:00 a.m., and the guest speaker will be Colonel Ian Palmer – the commander of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
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2022-05-27T19:37:08+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/memorial-day-events-in-central-texas/
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EV Mobility will deploy the largest number of Tesla's in a single property to date. The agreement paves the way to deploy EVs in 22 more Westgate themed properties nationwide
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV Mobility, LLC., The leading all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced today that they have signed an agreement to deploy EVs for hotel and timeshare guests.
"We are excited to partner with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino as the first hotel in their portfolio offering transportation to guests as part of the experience," said Ramy El-Batrawi, CEO of EV Mobility "We expect high utilization from timeshare owners," Mr. El-Batrawi continued.
Timeshares provide flexibility and guaranteed vacations every year. The average cost of a timeshare is nominal compared to a lifetime of hotel stays. Accommodations at timeshare resorts are larger, with private bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living room areas, and more amenities. The Tesla's will add to Westgate's amenities offered at the property. The average stay at a timeshare is a week, making the need for transportation a must. By having on-demand EVs on site, guests will find it more convenient to get around during their stay, eliminating the expensive and inconvenient need of traditional rental cars.
About Westgate Resorts:
Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Founded in 1982 by David Siegel, the company is headquartered in Orlando with seven Orlando hotel resorts and 22 themed destination resorts nationwide, featuring more than 14,000 luxury villas and hotel rooms in popular vacation destinations throughout the United States, such as Orlando, and Cocoa Beach, Florida; New York City, New York; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Branson, Missouri; and Mesa, Arizona. In 2022, the company launched the cutting-edge World of Westgate (WOW) Loyalty Program, an exclusive program that rewards Westgate owners and hotel guests with prestigious perks and privileges at no added cost. The company has garnered many distinct accolades, including the 2022 ACE Project of Excellence Award from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) for Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, recognition from Forbes Travel Advisor ranking Westgate Park City Resort & Spa as a recommended resort in its 2022 Star Awards and 73 Best of State Awards for Westgate Park City Resort & Spa after winning 10 years in a row. Westgate Resorts locations are known to feature a variety of unique restaurant, retail and spa concepts, including Los Amigos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, Villa Italiano Chophouse, Drafts Burger Bar, Edge Steakhouse, Westgate Marketplace & Deli and Serenity Spa by Westgate. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit WestgateResorts.com. Find Westgate Resorts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
About EV Mobility:
EV Mobility is the leading all electric vehicle car-sharing platform, providing electric vehicles on-demand through an easy-to-use mobile app. EV Mobility offers EVs as an amenity for luxury hotels, multi-family apartments, and commercial buildings. Through the app, residents or guests access electric vehicles located in their building or hotel, while properties benefit from the added value they can now offer to residents or guests of a low-cost, zero emission electric vehicle on demand. The all-electric car-sharing service began in Los Angeles in 2021 and is presently expanding across other cities.
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2022-10-24T12:27:04+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/24/ev-mobility-westgate-las-vegas-resort-amp-casino-3000-room-hotel-timeshare-property-signed-an-agreement-deploy-evs-their-guests/
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hell began at sunset.
It was a Friday evening in Somalia’s capital. The patrons of the Hayat hotel had finished their latest prayers and settled in for coffee, tea or dinner. Families, businesspeople and government workers were there — some of the many who see the promise of their country rebuilding from decades of war.
Hotels are refuges in Mogadishu, but targets, too. The al-Shabab extremist group, affiliated with al-Qaida, for years has carried out complex attacks on them, starting with explosions and holding out for hours as a handful of fighters exchanges gunfire with security forces until a bloody morning end.
This time, about 35 hours followed the moment an explosion shattered the Hayat’s peace. It was the longest such attack in Somalia’s history.
Last weekend’s siege could be a turning point for the Horn of Africa nation and its quest for more security. In the days before the attack, new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had vowed an offensive against al-Shabab to dislodge it from the large sections of Somalia it has controlled for years.
Horrified Somalis then watched as 21 people at the Hayat were killed and some dismembered, their remains published by al-Shabab in propaganda videos.
The attack was “a window into the mindset of today’s Al-Shabab and how it has morphed into a more dark, sinister, and nihilistic movement,” the Somali Wire newsletter wrote Wednesday, noting that the hotel was not a “normal” target but “a modest hotel whose clientele were mostly ordinary people.”
Now Somalia’s president vows “total war.”
In a national address this week, he spoke with new determination. Al-Shabab “is like a deadly snake in your clothes,” Mohamud said. “There is no solution other than to kill it before it kills you.”
Standing in the rubble of his hotel still marked with blood and flesh, owner Abdulkadir Mohamud Nur could barely contemplate more death.
The 60-year-old was overwhelmed as he recounted his helplessness at being a short walk from the hotel for prayers when the attack began. Calls quickly flooded his phone. A suicide bomber had detonated at a side gate, callers said, and gunmen overran security forces and shot at everyone they found.
“I couldn’t get closer to the hotel because of the exchange of gunfire,” Nur told The Associated Press.
It was chaos. One survivor, Ibrahim Bashir Ali, joined frantic hotel patrons trying to hide in the hall where afternoon coffee had been served. Amid the gunfire, he saw the attackers wearing “battle fatigues.” Al-Shabab fighters at times disguise themselves in security uniforms.
“There were hand grenades that made everyone petrified,” Ali said. He broke two windows and leaped out the second to escape, injuring himself along the way.
Nur, the hotel owner, immediately thought of his two brothers, Abdirahman and Shuaib, who had come to have lunch with him and afternoon tea. They were still inside, but he dared not call them.
“When such attacks happen, people are advised not to call those whom they think might be at the scene of an attack,” Nur said. “The ringing phone might bring the attention of the attackers.”
It was wisdom drawn from years of watching al-Shabab attacks on the capital.
Later, Nur learned from hotel colleagues that Abdirahman had been killed near the reception area while looking for a place to hide. And on the second day of the attack, he found Shuaib’s body himself.
“We trust the fate of God,” Nur said, his face pressed with grief.
The long time it took for Somali security forces to end the siege, and even communicate among themselves, has been questioned and criticized. At first, a paramilitary force trained by Turkey deployed to the hotel but was repulsed by the attackers. Then a group trained by U.S. forces arrived and managed to start rescuing survivors on the ground floor while containing the gunmen.
Somalia’s prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, says those who failed in their response to the attack will be punished. Security forces did not comment.
The four-story hotel, in a highly fortified area near the international airport and government offices, has been shattered. Rebuilding, like everything else in today’s global economy, would be expensive with the rising costs of construction materials.
And yet 67 employees depended on the hotel, and on its owner, a reminder of the fragility in Somalia that remains.
“I’m wondering how these people will continue their lives,” Nur said.
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2022-08-26T22:35:52+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-after-somalia-hotel-siege-a-vow-to-tackle-al-shabab-snake/
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Oklahoma Blood Institute in need of blood donors
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The adverse weather affecting much of the country is hindering blood donor appointments, leading to mass cancellations.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute encourages donors to keep scheduled appointments, even if they must brave the outside temperatures.
Christi Chambers, the OBI Executive Director for Lawton and Wichita Falls, says that an uptick in cancellations directly affects local blood supplies and can make things worse for those in the hospital reliant on that blood.
“When we say that we need blood, we’re not saying that because there’s going to be a car wreck coming or some trauma that’s going to happen on down the road. We’re talking about people that are already in the hospital and struggling with certain things that they do need blood products. For instance, there are infants that are born that have defects that they’ll need platelets, or they’ll need a certain blood product, so they’re already there at the hospital in need,” Chambers said.
OBI is a tri-state organization that provides service to Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, and Chambers says that the need for blood is constant. To meet those demands, they must have 1200 people donate each day system-wide.
If you can’t attend in person, OBI also has different mobile units throughout Lawton that are available for donors to utilize.
For more information, you can visit their website here.
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2022-12-22T23:39:17+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2022/12/22/oklahoma-blood-institute-need-blood-donors/
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Terri Jackson, executive director of the union representing WNBA players, about star player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia on drug charges.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Terri Jackson, executive director of the union representing WNBA players, about star player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia on drug charges.
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2022-07-01T10:00:57+00:00
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iowapublicradio.org
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/news-from-npr/2022-07-01/supporters-of-brittney-griner-continue-to-call-for-russia-to-release-her
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Former Trump White House counselor Kellyanne Conway argues in a new op-ed published Friday that it would be “a fool’s errand” to write off former President Trump in the 2024 presidential election as he is beset by criminal investigations and low poll numbers and other Republicans mull entering the race.
“Shrugging off Mr. Trump’s 2024 candidacy or writing his political obituary is a fool’s errand — he endures persecution and eludes prosecution like no other public figure. That could change, of course, though that cat has nine lives,” Conway, who is also a Fox News contributor, wrote in a guest essay for The New York Times.
“At the same time, it would also be foolish to assume that Mr. Trump’s path to another presidency would be smooth and secure,” she continued. “This is not 2016, when he and his team had the hunger, swagger and scrappiness of an insurgent’s campaign and the ‘history be damned’ happy warrior resolve of an underestimated, understaffed, underresourced effort. It’s tough to be new twice.”
Conway, who served as Trump’s campaign manager in 2016, suggested that in order for Trump to be successful in 2024, he needs to focus his campaign away from his baseless allegations about the 2020 election, refocus his sights on “the forgotten Americans, who ushered him into the White House the first time” and stop insulting other Republicans.
Her op-ed at times read like an advice column for the former president, noting that she’s not affiliated with his 2024 presidential campaign.
“The case against Trump 2024 rests in some combination of fatigue with self-inflicted sabotage, fear that he cannot outrun the mountain of legal woes, the call to move on, a feeling that he is to blame for underwhelming Republican candidates in 2022 and the perception that other Republicans are less to blame for 2022 and have more recent records as conservative reformers,” she said.
Trump is the first Republican to officially announce a run for the White House in 2024. Other Republicans such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have been floated as potential presidential hopefuls, though they have not yet thrown their hats into the ring.
President Biden, meanwhile, is expected to announce a second run at the White House later this year.
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2023-01-13T17:39:25+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/kellyanne-conway-in-nyt-op-ed-a-fools-errand-to-write-off-trump-in-2024/
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PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Ventures, Inc. (OTCQB: INTV) ("INTV" or "Company"), is pleased to confirm the execution of a 5-year collocation and hosting contract for cryptocurrency mining services with Compute North LLC, an industry leader in reliable and efficient data center infrastructure, with focus on institutional and large-scale clients, operating in cryptocurrency mining and high-performance computing.
Steve Rubakh, CEO of Integrated Ventures adds the following commentary:
"Starting on July 15th, Integrated Ventures plans to start shipping, 1575 of S19J Pro 100-104TH miners, which were recently purchased from Bitmain, to the Compute North newest facility, located in Wolf Hollow, Texas. This is a second transaction between, INTV and Compute North. INTV expects the full deployment to be completed by the middle of August. Between 3 hosting locations in NE, TX and PA, the Company expects to have over 3,000 miners online, utilizing over 10MW of power. To complete this 5MW hosting deal and to satisfy deposit requirements, INTV was able to secure an equity-based funding, in the amount of $500,000, from BHP Capital, LLC."
About Integrated Ventures Inc: the Company operates as Technology Holdings Company with focus on cryptocurrency sector. For more information, please visit www.integratedventuresinc.com.
Safe Harbor: The information provided in this press release may include forward-looking statements relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "potential," "hope" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations of the Company and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Detailed information regarding factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by statements in this press release relating to the Company may be found in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the factors described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors," copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
Contact: Steve Rubakh, (215) 613-1111, sr@integratedventures.io
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2022-07-06T13:32:29+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/integrated-ventures-expands-its-mining-operations-by-signing-5yr-5mw-hosting-agreement-with-compute-north-llc/
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Heat wave continues through Friday
Relief from the weekend’s heat wave is in sight, but temperatures will continue to generally remain warm for the rest of the week. While coastal communities are experiencing slight cooling, interior spots remain hot with the hottest day expected to be Friday. Highs along the coast will be primarily in the 80s on Wednesday, while highs remains in the 90s and 100s inland for a few more days.
A few heat alerts that were in place during the holiday weekend expired at 8pm on Monday. However, the Excessive Heat Warning has been extended to Thursday or Friday evening for the interior valleys and mountains. Coastal communities rejoin the Excessive Heat Warning Friday. There is both high fire danger and the risk of heat illness during these extremely hot and dry conditions. Additionally, a Beach Hazard Statement goes into effect Friday morning and extends through Saturday evening for Santa Barbara County’s Southeastern Coast, including the beach of Santa Barbara and Goleta along with Ventura County’s beaches. Dangerous rip currents and high surf of up to six or seven feet is expected. It is best to avoid the area during this time.
Rapidly weakening hurricane Kay is tracking in our general direction and is expected to move up through the Baja Peninsula, bringing cloudy skies this weekend, along with the a chance of showers or even thunderstorms. The storm can occur as early as Friday afternoon, but the best chance of rainfall is expected Saturday and Sunday. As we approach the end of the week, there will be increased clarity on just how much rain, if any at all, is expected for the region.
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2022-09-07T04:01:05+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2022/09/06/heat-wave-continues-through-friday/
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Westfleet Advisors' 2022 Litigation Finance Market Report indicates a 16% annual growth rate, the largest in the last three years
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Among providers of commercial litigation financing in the United States, capital committed to new financing deals, as well as their assets under management, grew at a more robust pace over the last year, according to a new report from leading litigation finance consultancy, Westfleet Advisors. According to The Westfleet Insider: 2022 Litigation Finance Market Report, 44 active funders managed a combined $13.5 billion in assets allocated to US commercial litigation investments, a 9% increase in AUM from the previous year. Capital committed to new investments grew by 16% last year, the largest increase in the last three years.
For the fourth consecutive year, Westfleet analyzed data collected directly from litigation funders to calculate the size of the U.S. commercial litigation finance market. The most complete and rigorous analysis of the sector, The Westfleet Insider features data and commentary on the size, scope, and focus of U.S. commercial litigation finance. This year's report builds on the three prior years' analyses, and with this historical perspective, reveals signs of a stable industry that continues to experience healthy growth in deployments.
"Last year, our industry grew at a more rapid pace than we have seen since Westfleet began analyzing these data in 2019," said Charles Agee, founder and CEO of Westfleet Advisors. "It remains to be seen whether last year's uptick in investment activity merely reflects a temporary acceleration or recovery from the various pandemic-related disruptions in recent years, or whether it's a sign of more substantial growth rates in the years ahead. I tend to think it's the former. Nonetheless, I am highly confident that demand for commercial litigation financing among law firms and their corporate clients shows no signs of slowing down."
The 16% annual increase in new capital commitments by US commercial litigation funders last year is particularly notable compared with the 6% and 11% growth rates in 2020 and 2021, respectively. However, perspective is useful when interpreting the significance of these figures and the industry's impact on US commercial litigation more broadly. "Only a few hundred commercial cases are funded annually in the US, representing an infinitesimal fraction of the millions of civil cases filed annually. Both industry advocates and opponents would do well to keep this in mind."
About Westfleet Advisors
Westfleet Advisors is a litigation finance advisory firm that serves the nation's leading litigators and their clients who wish to explore litigation financing. Westfleet's core mission is to bring greater transparency and efficiency to the users of litigation finance, thereby maximizing the utility of this vital—and all too often elusive—form of financing. Since its founding in 2013, Westfleet has advised on more than 150 financing transactions involving elite commercial litigators from Big Law as well as leading litigation boutiques.
CONTACT: Gretchen Lowe, glowe@westfleetadvisors.com
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2023-02-16T12:20:33+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/02/16/32-billion-capital-committed-last-year-us-commercial-litigation-finance-industry-shows-no-signs-slowing-down/
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PRESCOTT, Wis., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Materials Solutions, LLC (Infinite™), an innovator in material design for additive manufacturing, has recently launched AquaSys® General Purpose (GP), a water-soluble support material compatible with most polyesters. It is a direct replacement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and showcases outstanding performance and print fidelity with standard polylactic acid (PLA)-type build materials. Its creators hope the reliable high-performance material marks a shift in the industry, as it saves time and money and is accessible to a wide range of users.
Specifically designed for use in fused filament fabrication (FFF) and direct pellet extrusion systems, AquaSys GP dissolves 20% faster in room-temperature tap water when compared with PVA, can be easily removed without any harsh chemicals, and can be printed with a wide variety of machines, including lower-cost dual extruder printers. AquaSys GP can print under challenging humidity conditions with its moisture mitigation properties and is compatible with PET, PETG, PLA, and other common materials.
The company expects AquaSys GP to appeal to a wide range of consumers, from hobbyists to seasoned professionals. The material was first shown at this spring's RAPID + TCT additive manufacturing conference. Jason Tzintzun, Marketing & Operations Manager for Source Graphics, was in attendance to beta test the support material. "We love AquaSys GP," Tzintzun attests. "As a 3D solutions provider, it's great to have AquaSys GP to recommend to our customers. We have a lot of customers using PLA and Tough PLA, and this is the perfect support material."
"We've been listening to our customers for years and have heard their frustrations with the drawbacks of PVA materials," says Jeff Feddersen, Senior Sales Manager at Infinite. "We're happy to finally bring them AquaSys GP. PLA comprises 70% of all build materials used in the fused deposition modeling (FDM) market—we really think this is going to change everything and become the standard by which all other support materials are judged."
AquaSys GP joins Infinite's line of disruptive materials: AquaSys® 120 and AquaSys® 180 water-soluble support filaments and Caverna™ PP, a polypropylene build material with a water-soluble, co-continuous, microporous morphology.
Infinite Material Solutions, LLC is an innovation house, based in Prescott, Wisconsin, USA, that develops wholly unique materials for additive manufacturing. The company was founded as a joint venture between Nagase America, a multinational manufacturer-distributor of raw materials and specialty chemicals, and Interfacial Solutions, a Wisconsin-based firm focused on creating highly differentiated technology platforms. Since Nagase acquired Interfacial Solutions in 2020, Infinite Material Solutions has benefitted from greater access to the immense resources of all parties involved.
For more information about AquaSys GP, visit:
https://infinitematerialsolutions.com/us/en/support-materials/aquasys-gp
For more information about Infinite Material Solutions, LLC, visit:
https://infinitematerialsolutions.com/us/en
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2022-07-27T17:41:34+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/27/new-general-purpose-3d-printing-material-offers-superior-alternative-pva/
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Bank, a state-chartered, FDIC insured bank headquartered in Parsons, Tennessee, has formed a new partnership with a group of investors led by E. H. "Sonny" Bringol, Jr. of Victorian Finance, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Bringol and his team are seasoned financial services professionals who will bring a new level of management experience, expertise, and growth potential to Farmers Bank.
Kyle Townsend, the President of the Bank, said: "We believe this is a great opportunity for us to continue our traditional role of serving the local community as an independent community bank while gaining access to the capital and expertise needed to remain competitive and take Farmers Bank to the next level by expanding our product offerings, asset size, and service area." Valerie Townsend, Senior Vice President, added, "We welcome our new partners, and we look forward to offering enhanced products and services to help all our customers achieve their financial goals."
Mr. Bringol, who has joined the Bank as Executive Chairman, has said: "We are pleased to become a part of Farmers Bank to help ensure that it can avoid the national trend which has seen the merger of so many community banks into larger institutions. We believe our partnership will benefit the Bank's local customers and communities by maintaining the Bank's independence, community bank culture, and expanding its product line including a full suite of residential mortgage loan products." The group of investors led by Mr. Bringol has successfully operated Victorian Finance, a mortgage lender operating in over 30 states, to become a leader in the residential mortgage market.
Kyle Townsend will continue to serve as President and Valerie Townsend will continue as Senior Vice President along with the Bank's existing staff. The Bank will be adding several positions to expand their technology and product offerings.
Jones Walker LLP, Washington, D.C. with Daniel Burd as Lead Counsel, and Meeks, Butera & Israel, PLLC with Jim Butera as Counsel served as legal advisors to the investor group. Faust Financial, LLC acted as financial advisor to the investor group, with Marcus Faust as lead banker, and assisted with the preparation of the strategic business plan. Gerrish Smith Tuck also acted as legal advisers in connection with the transaction.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Victorian Finance, LLC was founded in 2003 by President and Chairman E.H. "Sonny" Bringol, Jr. Visit www.vicfin.com.
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2022-08-08T12:56:51+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/08/08/farmers-bank-forms-new-partnership-enhance-community-bank-services/
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