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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)The Tennessee Titans placed defensive back A.J. Moore and defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand on injured reserve Tuesday.
The Titans also signed defensive back Nate Brooks to the practice squad.
Moore hurt an ankle late in the first quarter of the Titans’ opening loss to the New York Giants. He limped to the sideline following a Giants punt return, and Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Moore was a very solid special teams contributor who was building a role on defense.
Hand played only two snaps in the opener. Hand was signed to the practice squad before the final week of last season after four seasons with Detroit, who made him a fourth-round pick out of Alabama in 2018.
The 6-foot, 192-pound Brooks originally signed with Arizona as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and spent much of his rookie season on New England’s practice squad. Miami signed him to the roster in December 2019, and he started two of three games with the Dolphins.
He was on Baltimore’s practice squad in 2020 and played one game. He was in training camp with Tennessee in 2021 and spent a stint on the practice squad during the season.
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2022-09-14T17:58:09+00:00
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siouxlandproud.com
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https://www.siouxlandproud.com/nfl/titans-place-aj-moore-dashawn-hand-on-injured-reserve/
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Led and backed by noteworthy Badger athletes and alumni, the collective combines NIL support with Life Currency™ and Rep Yourself programming to empower the whole of the student-athlete
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of college sports was fundamentally changed with the institution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules in 2021. Officially launched at a press conference in Madison, The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc. (The Varsity Collective) aims to write the definitive playbook on how Wisconsin student-athletes deserve to be supported in the NIL era to earn their value while bringing out their Badger best in the classroom, in the community, on the field and in the game of life.
As the first and only donor- and alumni-led NIL collective working on behalf of University of Wisconsin student-athletes, The Varsity Collective offers donation opportunities to a broad Badger community that includes organizations, donors and fans. Anyone interested in supporting Badger student-athletes can contribute by visiting www.thevarsitycollective.com.
The Varsity Collective is anchored in two purposes:
- Help student-athletes maximize their NIL through education, support and partnerships with community organizations.
- Equip student-athletes with lifelong insights and mentorship provided by Wisconsin alumni and former athletes at the top of professional fields like sports, finance, entrepreneurship, entertainment, marketing and communications and more.
In addition to its unmatched Life Currency™* and Rep Yourself programming, what sets The Varsity Collective apart from other donor-led collectives is its commitment to equitable access to NIL support and development programming for Badger student-athletes – regardless of gender or sport.
To bring this idea to life, The Varsity Collective will be guided by a Four Pillar Playbook that ensures sustainability, excellence and, most importantly, student-athlete empowerment:
"The Varsity Collective is far more than just an avenue for Badger student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness," said Executive Chair and Wisconsin graduate Rob Master (c/o 1993). "It's an entire Badger community ready to rally behind them, lift them up and guide them as they become the best versions of themselves – during and after their playing careers."
NIL: Supporting Community and Charitable Organizations
The Varsity Collective's support for student-athletes will focus on bringing to life opportunities for donors and companies to sponsor charity events and philanthropic partnerships in collaboration with student-athletes. The Varsity Collective will work with the UW Athletic Department's internal NIL staff to maintain compliance with the text and spirit of NCAA guidelines and, above all, ensure all parties are acting in the best interest of Badger student-athletes.
NIL Branding Support Helps Badgers Rep Themselves
The Varsity Collective is about much more than sponsorships – it's about creating a personal brand that can translate to broader opportunities in life after college. The Rep Yourself program will feature a lineup of resources designed to help Badgers navigate NIL contracts and maximize their profile to unlock new arenas with a focus on personal branding. Notable alumni participating in the program include:
- DJ Hines, CEO of Hines Enterprises (c/o 2003)
- Rachel Goldflam, vice president of marketing & communications at David Yurman (c/o 2002)
- Kevin Hein, director – head of agency at Meta (c/o 1993)
Life Currency™ Programs to Bring Out the Badger Best
While Badger student-athletes excel in their sport, fewer than 2% of college athletes go on to play professionally – and a holistic collegiate experience will help prepare them all for life after sports. The Life Currency™ program will provide the framework for The Varsity Collective to transcend the popular concept of an NIL collective and venture into programming that will empower the whole of each Badger.
A number of superstar former Badgers who have gone on to find professional success have committed to acting as Life Currency™ speakers to mentor current student-athletes, including:
- Russell Wilson (Football, c/o 2012)
- JJ Watt (Football, 2008-10)
- Sarah Nurse (Women's Hockey, c/o 2017)
- Michael Finley (Men's Basketball 1991-94; c/o 2014)
- Craig Smith (Men's Hockey, 2009-11)
- Meghan Duggan (Women's Hockey, c/o 2011)
- Dana Rettke (Women's Volleyball, c/o 2021)
Additional Life Currency™ programming will be guided by Wisconsin alumni who have gone on to hold executive positions in major companies across a wide variety of industries, including:
- Ricky Sandler, Eminence Capital founder & CEO/CIO (c/o 1991)
- Wendy Straker Hauser, showrunner and executive producer (c/o 1997)
- Pete Marino, Molson Coors president of emerging growth (c/o 1994)
The collective will also invest in building a brand of its own, developing unique, sustainable opportunities to showcase current and former student-athletes alike through a variety of creative avenues. Two Varsity Collective podcasts hosted by former Badgers will lead the way in this effort:
- "The Varsity Beat," hosted by former Badger basketball star Sam Dekker (2012-15)
- "Badger Bigs," hosted by Badger football legend Joe Thomas (c/o 2007) and his wife, former Wisconsin women's basketball player Annie (Nelson) Thomas (c/o 2006)
VC Connect
The Varsity Collective's activity will be in the form of 501(c)(3) charitable engagements and direct work with student athletes. The Varsity Collective created a wholly owned LLC subsidiary, VC Connect, to facilitate businesses and organizations in connecting with Badger student-athletes and creating unique branding opportunities. For businesses and organizations interested in pursuing a branded sponsorship with Badger student-athletes, VC Connect will provide a simple, turnkey framework that facilitates aspects from offer coordination and tax document filing to supporting marketing and program management.
Led by Many of Wisconsin's Finest
Master, a marketing and media executive, led Unilever's integrated marketing and media efforts for two decades both globally and in the U.S. for iconic brands like Dove, AXE and Klondike. Additionally, he oversaw Unilever's NCAA partnership and launched their pioneering, purpose-led approach to NIL that includes mentoring and community programming.
- Leadership team members include:
Additional members of The Varsity Collective's leadership team will be added during the remainder of 2022 and throughout 2023.
Community-Driven Funding
The Varsity Collective's sustainability lies in not a single source of funding, but a community-wide approach. Over 400,000 living alumni, a vibrant business and non-profit community, and millions of fans across the country are ready to rally around our student-athletes with numerous options to get involved – from partnerships to one-time gifts and recurring contributions. Benefits for giving include access to events, meet-and-greets with Badger athletes and more.
To learn more about The Varsity Collective's vision to elevate Badger student-athletes today and for generations to come, support the collective with a contribution and stay up to date with breaking news, visit www.thevarsitycollective.com.
About The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc.:
Formed in 2022 by University of Wisconsin-Madison alumni and supporters, The Varsity Collective is the first and only donor- and alumni-led NIL Collective working on behalf of Wisconsin Badgers student-athletes. Through support for student-athletes with Life Currency™ and Rep Yourself programming, The Varsity Collective helps student-athletes maximize the NIL opportunity both during and after their playing careers. As a registered 501(c)(3), The Varsity Collective connects donors, student-athletes and nonprofits for charitable engagements. For the latest news and announcements, visit www.thevarsitycollective.com or connect with The Varsity Collective on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About VC Connect:
A wholly owned LLC subsidiary of The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, Inc., VC Connect facilitates brand deals and partnerships between Wisconsin Badger student-athletes. VC Connect works to create unique branding opportunities that elevate all parties involved.
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2022-09-09T18:34:00+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/09/09/varsity-collective-launches-wisconsins-first-donor-led-nil-organization-creates-new-model-student-athlete-support/
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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the hot-shooting Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 123-111 on Sunday night in a matchup of NBA conference leaders that was delayed about 35 minutes because a powerful dunk bent one of the rims.
Jokic hit 10 of 13 shots from the field and all eight free throws in his second straight triple-double and ninth of the season. Bruce Brown added 21 points for the Nuggets, who shot 57% from the floor and made 17 of 30 3-pointers.
“He’s my MVP. He should be the league’s MVP three times in a row,” Brown said of Jokic. “He’s doing everything for us. Without Jok, I don’t know where we’d be.”
Denver won for the 10th time in 12 games, snapped a six-game skid against Boston and opened a one-game lead in the Western Conference.
The Nuggets led by as many as 18 and waited out a long delay with 6:43 left as a crew struggled to re-level the rim after a dunk by Boston’s Robert Williams III.
“I didn’t know I did it until my teammates started blaming me,” Williams said. “I’ve never done that before.”
It took six workers, two ladders, a level, phone calls and eventually a crew member taking the rim off the backboard before it was fixed.
“There was no communication. They spent all that time trying to fix it but when we came back it still looked like it wasn’t even level, in my opinion. So we just wasted all that time,” Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said.
“That has an effect on the game. That’s how injuries and stuff happen. Luckily that didn’t (happen), but that wasn’t good. That whole process was handled poorly, in my opinion, and that had an effect as well. But luckily nobody got hurt.”
Players were allowed a brief warmup before play resumed, and then the Nuggets pulled away.
“Man, that was crazy,” Denver guard Bones Hyland said of the delay. “I’ve never been in a game with that before. We just tried to stay loose and finish the game out.”
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Jayson Tatum shook off a slow start to add 25 for Boston, which shot just 9 of 33 from 3-point range in the opener of a four-game trip. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for the Celtics, whose lead in the East was sliced to 1 1/2 games.
Bruce Brown started in place of Jamal Murray (sore knee) and went 4 of 6 on 3s. It was a familiar theme for the Nuggets, who entered as the NBA’s top 3-point shooting team. They are 34 of 58 from long distance over the past two games.
This one was billed as a matchup of top NBA MVP contenders Jokic and Tatum. And the crowd took notice.
A large number of Celtics fans started chanting “MVP! MVP!” when Tatum went to the foul line late in the second quarter. Nuggets fans loudly returned the favor moments later with their own MVP chant for Jokic when he went to the line.
In the end, Jokic showed it’ll be tough to wrestle the trophy from him.
MAZZULLA RETURNS
Celtics interim coach Joe Mazzulla was back after a two-game absence due to corneal abrasions in both eyes after he got hurt in a pickup game Tuesday. Assistant coach Damon Stoudamire led Boston to two wins.
“Our staff really stepped up,” Mazzulla said.
JOKIC THREE-PEAT?
Celtics great Larry Bird from 1984-86 was the last player to win three straight NBA MVP awards. Nuggets coach Michael Malone grew irritated before the game with the suggestion Jokic can’t do the same.
“If people’s reasons for not giving him the MVP is because he’s won two in a row, that’s lazy,” Malone said.
TIP-INS
Celtics: Jaylen Brown and Hyland drew technical fouls after a brief scuffle early in the fourth quarter. … Jaylen Brown hit his first four shots and had 12 points in the first 4:06.
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, who had a monster overtime dunk to seal a Christmas night win over Phoenix, brought the crowd to its feet with a reverse alley-oop jam on a feed from Jokic near the end of the first half. Gordon had 18 points.
UP NEXT
Celtics: At Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.
Nuggets: At Minnesota on Monday night.
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2023-01-02T21:58:01+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national-sports/ap-jokic-nuggets-overcome-rim-delay-top-celtics-123-111/
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FEATURING SINGLES, BONUS TRACKS, B-SIDES, PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMOS, REMIXES, AND CONCERT RECORDINGS
OUT DECEMBER 2 ON UMe/ISLAND RECORDS
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbie Williams has today announced that a new deluxe edition of his multi-million-selling debut solo album, Life Thru A Lens, will be released on December 2 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the record.
The special expanded 4-CD album, out on UMe/Island Records, combines the original chart-topping record – including the hit singles "Angels," "Let Me Entertain You," "Old Before I Die," "Lazy Days," and "South Of The Border" – as well as bonus tracks and B-sides. The new edition will also feature previously unreleased demos, rehearsal recordings, and rare remixes, as well as the first audio release of the complete concert recorded at London's The Forum in June 1998, released that November as "Live In Your Living Room" on VHS tape and VCD but never reissued.
Life Thru A Lens was originally released in September 1997, spending two weeks at Number 1 on the UK Album Chart and 92 weeks in the UK Top 40. It has sold 2.1 million copies in the UK alone. The deluxe edition will be available in 4-CD Box Set, vinyl, and digital download formats. To listen to or pre-order Robbie Williams' Life Thru A Lens, click HERE.
Robbie secured his 14th UK Number 1 album last month with XXV, which topped the chart in its first week of release. With this amazing achievement, the music icon has now broken the record for the solo artist with the most UK Number 1 albums - only The Beatles now have more UK Number 1 albums than Robbie with 15. His total chart-topping UK albums across his solo work and records released with Take That now stands at 19. It places him in the top two acts of all time with the most Number 1s across their catalog, with only Paul McCartney with more.
The full track-listing for the Life Thru A Lens special edition 4-CD Box Set is –
CD1 - Life Thru A Lens: The Original Album
Life Thru A Lens
Ego A Go Go
Angels
South Of The Border
Old Before I Die
One Of God's Better People
Let Me Entertain You
Killing Me
Clean
Baby Girl Window
(silence)
Hello Sir (hidden track)
CD2 - Life On The Flipside; B-Sides and Bonus Tracks
Better Days (from "Old Before I Die" CD Single 1, April 1997)
Average B-Side (from "Old Before I Die" CD Single 1, April 1997)
Making Plans For Nigel (from "Old Before I Die" CD Single 2, April 1997)
Kooks (from "Old Before I Die" CD Single 2, April 1997)
Teenage Millionaire (from "Lazy Days" CD Single 1, July 1997)
Falling In Bed (Again) (from "Lazy Days" CD Single 1, July 1997)
She Makes Me High (from "Lazy Days" CD Single 2, July 1997)
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (from "Lazy Days" CD Single 2, July 1997)
Lazy Days (Original Version) (from "Millennium" CD Single 2, September 1998)
Cheap Love Song (from "South Of The Border" CD Single 1, September 1997)
Walk This Sleigh (from "Angels" CD Single 1, December 1997)
Karaoke Overkill (from "Angels" CD Single 2, December 1997)
Get the Joke (from "Angels" CD Single 2, December 1997)
Angels (acoustic version) (from "Angels" CD Single 2, December 1997)
Angels (Spanish Version) (from "The Ego Has Landed" (South America Editions). April 1999)
Let Me Entertain You (Full Length Version) (from "Let Me Entertain You" CD Single 2, March 1998)
Medley Of Songs From The Motion Picture Soundtrack The Full Monty (from "Let Me Entertain You" CD Single 1, March 1998)
I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing (from "Let Me Entertain You" CD Single 1, March 1998)
I Am The (Res)erection (from "Let Me Entertain You" CD Single 1, March 1998)
CD3 - Work In Progress: The Making of Life Thru A Lens
Freedom (New Sound Dub) (July 1996 Promo Release)
Hey Little Girl (Axis Studios Demo, October / November 1996)
Clean (working title Mr. Sheen) (Axis Studios Demo, October / November 1996)
Old Before I Die (Crescent Moon Studios Demo, October 1996)
Lazy Days (Tower Studios Demo, January 1997)
Angels (Tower Studios Demo, January 1997)
Red Lights (Tower Studios Demo, January 1997)
Average B-Side (Westside Studios Demo, February 1997)
Teenage Millionaire (Rehearsal Recording, Spring 1997)
South of the Border (Rehearsal Recording, Spring 1997)
Killing Me Rehearsal (Rehearsal Recording, Spring 1997)
Life Thru A Lens Rehearsal (Rehearsal Recording, Spring 1997)
South of the Border (Mother's Milkin' It Mix)
Let Me Entertain You (The Bizzaro Mix)
CD4 - Life On The Stage
I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Clean (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
South Of The Border (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Average 'B' Side (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Baby Girl Window (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
One Of God's Better People (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
There She Goes (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Killing Me (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Life Thru A Lens (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Teenage Millionaire (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Lazy Days (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Ego A Go Go (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Old Before I Die (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Angels (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
Back For Good (Live at The Forum, London 3 June 1998)
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2022-10-13T16:10:45+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/new-deluxe-edition-robbie-williams-life-thru-lens-be-released-december-2-celebrate-25th-anniversary/
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Demonstrators with advocacy group DC Marijuana Justice plan to gather at the Russian Embassy in Washington around 4:20 p.m. Thursday and light up in protest of Moscow’s treatment of WNBA star Brittney Griner.
The move comes two days after a Russian court rejected Griner’s appeal of her nine-year sentence for possessing cannabis oil cartridges in the country.
“We want Brittany released and free of the sham charges that Putin imposed on her as his failed invasion of Ukraine backfired and he elevated Russia to the status of most dangerous rogue nation on the planet,” DC Marijuana Justice co-founder and event organizer Adam Eidinger said in a statement, adding he wants Russian President Vladimir Putin “to take a good look at what freedom looks like” in the U.S.
“Cannabis is a medical and personal choice for adults in America, no matter the party, gender, religion or race,” Eidinger added. “Putin hates freedom, but that’s exactly what we want to give him, a freedom toke.”
Eidinger told The Washington Post that protesters will also bring flags with green pot leaves and a 50-foot inflatable joint with a message about Griner. He also plans to throw marijuana leaves onto the Russian Embassy grounds.
D.C., along with 19 U.S. states, has legalized recreational marijuana use.
Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, has been held in detainment in Russia since February, arrested one week before the Kremlin began its war against neighboring Ukraine.
The Biden administration says it has made Griner’s case, along with that of another Russian-held American, former U.S. Marine Paul Whalen, one of its top priorities, saying that both individuals are wrongfully detained.
Griner’s attorneys Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov said in a statement on Tuesday that their client is “disappointed” with the outcome of her appeal hearing, saying that Griner fears she will serve her entire sentence in the country.
“Brittney’s biggest fear is that she is not exchanged and will have to serve the whole sentence in Russia,” the statement added. “She had hopes for today as each month, each day away from her family and friends matters to her.”
Fellow basketball stars such as Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets have used their platforms to advocate for the seven-time WNBA All-Star’s release from Russia.
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2022-10-27T17:50:06+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/hill-politics/brittney-griner-supporters-plan-pot-smoke-out-outside-russian-embassy/
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres named seven young climate leaders Thursday to be his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, underlining the role of youth advocates in climate action.
They include advocates, tribal land defenders, educators, and activists and will serve through the end of next year. They’re the second-ever group of climate youth advisers, the first having been selected in 2020.
They were selected by Guterres from Poland, the Gambia, Saint Lucia, Philippines, Colombia/Paraguay, Ireland and the U.S. The team will advise the United Nations on climate action and policies.
At the announcement, Guterres urged young climate advocates around the world to continue raising their voices and said that the “unrelenting conviction” of young people is essential to keeping climate goals within reach, lowering fossil fuel emissions, and delivering climate justice.
Fatou Jeng, a climate educator and frontline activist from Gambia, now a U.N. advisor, said she’s devastated that her generation will have to bear the burden of the “climate destruction done by the older generation.”
“Youth constitute the majority of the population of the African continent and play a crucial role in addressing the impacts of climate change,” said Jeng. “Young people should be at the center for justice and action.”
In accepting her new advisory role, Ayisha Siddiqa, a Pakistan-American human rights and tribal land defender, said all communities can protect their environment.
“It’s too big of a responsibility to try to save everything all at once," Siddiqa said. “We need people working towards protecting their little corners of the world ... My message is: You don’t have to do it all, but give your little corner of the world, your all."
From the Fridays for Future movement spearheaded by Greta Thunberg to the recent viral #StopWillow protests on TikTok, young people are credited as playing a significant role in challenging global leaders to take action against the fossil fuel industry.
At a Youth Climate Summit in September 2019, Guterres said that his generation had failed at preserving both justice and the environment and said that youth are essential to holding older generations accountable to “make sure that we don’t betray the future of humankind.”
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2023-03-16T18:07:59+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/un-announces-new-advisers-to-bolster-young-voices-on-climate/DJT6AXGYGBDPTDKTZ3K6DFSQLM/
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2023-07-14T08:12:37+00:00
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portlandtribune.com
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https://www.portlandtribune.com/business/report-oregon-lags-in-ev-charging-infrastructure/article_a7913afc-21a6-11ee-90ba-6b64908e59e5.html
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(WSYR-TV) — Following a dip in crude oil prices, average national gas prices are down roughly 8 cents per gallon, according to AAA. Crude oil reached roughly $122 per barrel earlier this month and was down to about $105 per barrel at the end of June. Crude oil prices account for approximately 54% of overall gas prices.
Despite a slight reprieve at the pump, Americans should expect gas prices to remain high for “as long as it takes, so Russia cannot, in fact defeat Ukraine and move beyond Ukraine,” President Biden said at a press conference during a NATO meeting on June 30.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Syracuse, NY metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 1. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Connecticut and New York have temporarily suspended gas taxes to help consumers while the cost of gas has increased.
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Syracuse by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.91
— New York average: $4.92
— New York gas tax: $0.40 per gallon (#5 highest among all states)
– Week change: -$0.03 (-0.7%)
– Year change: +$1.75 (+55.6%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.97 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $6.15
– Week change: -$0.03 (-0.5%)
– Year change: +$2.87 (+87.6%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $6.42 (5/24/22)
Metros with the most expensive gas
#1. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA: $6.50
#2. Napa, CA: $6.49
#3. Salinas, CA: $6.44
Metros with the least expensive gas
#1. Albany, GA: $4.09
#2. Warner Robins, GA: $4.09
#3. Laredo, TX: $4.10
States with the highest gas tax per gallon
#1. Pennsylvania: $0.59
#2. California: $0.53
#3. Washington: $0.52
States with the lowest gas tax per gallon
#1. Alaska: $0.0895
#2. Hawaii: $0.16
#3. Virginia: $0.162
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2022-07-06T15:38:16+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/pain-at-the-pump/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-syracuse-in-the-last-week-2/
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Mom charged after newborn tests positive for illegal drugs, sheriff says
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) – A Mississippi mother was arrested Tuesday on felony child abuse charges after her newborn tested positive for illegal narcotics.
According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Tierra Lewis was arrested and charged after her baby tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Lewis is being held at the Jones County Adult Detention Facility on a $10,000 bond.
Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin said the department doesn’t tolerate these types of crimes and hopes to get justice for the child.
“History has proven that we don’t tolerate this type of behavior. This is a felony child abuse charge, and we will pursue justice,” Berlin said. “This type of criminal behavior involving a baby just makes me sick to my stomach.”
Officials did not say if the child suffered any injuries or health problems.
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2022-07-28T17:15:22+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2022/07/28/mom-charged-after-newborn-tests-positive-illegal-drugs-sheriff-says/
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By LEKAN OYEKANMI and JAKE BLEIBERG
Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — A 33-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in the shooting of rapper Takeoff, who police on Friday said was an “innocent bystander” when he was struck by gunfire outside a Houston bowling alley.
Patrick Xavier Clark was taken into custody peacefully Thursday night, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said. Clark’s arrest came one day after another man was charged in connection with the Nov. 1 shooting, which authorities said followed a dispute over a dice game and wounded two other people.
Clark was being held in jail Friday awaiting a bond hearing. Court records do not list an attorney who could speak for him, but indicate he was arrested as he was preparing to leave the country for Mexico.
Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was the youngest member of Migos, the Grammy-nominated rap trio from suburban Atlanta that also featured his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset.
The 28-year-old musician was shot outside the downtown bowling alley at around 2:30 a.m., when police said a dispute erupted as more than 30 people were leaving a private party there. Police previously said another man and a woman suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries, and that at least two people opened fired.
Police Sgt. Michael Burrow said during a Friday news conference that the gunfire followed a disagreement over a “lucrative” game of dice, but that Takeoff was not involved and was “an innocent bystander.” Finner said police do not know whether Clark was invited to the party or if he knew Takeoff.
Every person on the scene left without talking to police, Burrow said. Some of those people have since been located by the authorities, who have also worked to piece together events with ballistics, video and audio recordings, according to Burrow. He said investigators are still trying to track down witnesses.
“We will be looking to find you,” he said. “It will be easier if you come find us.”
On Wednesday, authorities announced the arrest of Cameron Joshua in connection to the shooting. Joshua was charged with illegally having a gun at the time Takeoff was shot, but prosecutors said the 22-year-old is not believed to have fired the weapon. Christopher Downey, Joshua’s attorney, told reporters that he has not seen anything to suggest that his client was involved in Takeoff’s killing.
Burrow said that investigators believe it was Clark’s gunfire that killed the rapper.
Prosecutors on Friday asked a court to set Clark’s bond at $1 million, arguing he is a flight risk. After Takeoff’s shooting, Clark applied for an expedited passport by submitting the itinerary for an “imminent” flight to Mexico, according to court records. They say he was arrested the day he received the passport and was in possession of a “large amount” of cash.
Fans and other performers, including Drake and Justin Bieber, celebrated Takeoff’s musical legacy in a memorial service last month in Atlanta.
Migos’ record label, Quality Control, mourned Takeoff’s death in a statement posted on Instagram that attributed it to “senseless violence.”
Migos first broke through with the massive hit “Versace” in 2013. They had four Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though Takeoff was not on their multi-week No. 1 hit “Bad and Boujee,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. They put out a trilogy of albums called “Culture,” “Culture II” and “Culture III,” with the first two hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Takeoff never released a solo record, but in the weeks before his death he and Quavo put out “Only Built for Infinity Links.” Takeoff hoped the joint album would build respect for his lyrical abilities, telling the “Drink Champs” podcast, “It’s time to give me my flowers.”
As Clark’s arrest was announced Friday, Takeoff’s voice could again be heard, featured on “Feel The Fiyaaaah” alongside A$AP Rocky on Metro Boomin’s album released that day, “Heroes and Villains.”
He sang, “It’s quiet right now in the streets.”
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Bleiberg reported from Dallas. Associated Press journalist Mallika Sen contributed reporting from New York.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-12-03T06:02:08+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/entertainment/2022/12/02/man-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-of-migos-rapper-takeoff-7/
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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Dominique Ford scored 31 points to lead Idaho to a 125-51 victory over Northwest Indian College on Friday night.
Ford sank 12 of 21 shots with seven 3-pointers for the Vandals (5-6). He added seven rebounds. Isaac Jones scored 20 points in 11 minutes, sinking 9 of 11 shots. Michael Hanshaw had a double-double off the bench with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman reserve RJ Walker pitched in with 15 points and nine assists. Freshman reserve Jack Hatten had 10 points and 11 boards. Freshman Nigel Burris scored 17.
Trazil Lane paced the Eagles with 18 points and five rebounds.
The Vandals led 67-22 at halftime.
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2022-12-17T06:20:40+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Ford-scores-31-Idaho-defeats-NW-Indian-College-17660475.php
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Chris Pine's rep is denying a fan theory. In a statement to ET, the 42-year-old actor's rep shuts down claims that Harry Styles spit on Pine at the premiere of their flick, Don't Worry Darling, at the Venice Film Festival.
"This is a ridiculous story... a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation," Pine's rep tells ET. "Just to be clear, Harry Styles did NOT spit on Chris Pine."
"There is nothing but respect between these two men and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist," the actor's rep adds.
ET has reached out to Styles' rep for comment.
The speculation began when a clip from the event went viral on social media. In the video, Styles appears to do something with his mouth at the exact moment that Pine stops clapping, smiles and shakes his head.
Some fans went on to claim that Styles had spit on Pine, while others alleged that the moment simply showed Pine realizing he'd put his sunglasses in his lap.
The commentary of the viral moment is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding Don't Worry Darling and its press tour. Director Olivia Wilde had a public exchange with actor Shia LaBeouf, claiming she fired him from the project, but he responded with video footage saying he quit. LaBeouf's role ultimately went to Styles, who also began a romantic relationship with Wilde during filming.
There's also been reported tension between Wilde and the film's star, Florence Pugh. The actress opted to forego a Don't Worry Darling press event, before attending the film's premiere. Pugh is said to have missed the press event due to a scheduling conflict with her other production, Dune. As for Wilde, she's publicly praised the actress in many interviews.
"As for all the endless tabloid gossip and all the noise out there, I mean, the internet feeds itself," Wilde said at a press conference. "I don't feel the need to contribute. It's sufficiently well nourished."
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2022-09-07T01:56:50+00:00
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/chris-pines-rep-addresses-claim-harry-styles-spit-on-him-at-venice-film-festival/603-af002826-157b-47bb-9638-938aa21f14cb
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Morningside softball sweeps doubleheader with Dakota Wesleyan
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Morningside Mustangs softball team has been heating up as they get deeper into GPAC Conference play winning four of their last five games.
The Mustangs returned home to Jensen Softball Complex to host a doubleheader with Dakota Wesleyan Saturday afternoon. It’s their first of three home doubleheaders this upcoming week.
The Mustangs started out strong in game one of the doubleheader with runners on second and third. Morgan Nixon hits the grounder up center field that brings Mykle Ann Gray and Sydney Petersen home for a 2-1 Morningside lead.
In top of the third, Dakota Wesleyan’s McKinnley Mull launched one deep to center field. That one goes past the wall and is gone for the two-run homerun to give the tigers a 3-2 lead.
But the Mustangs would respond as Kennedee Jones fires one to center field bringing another Mustang home.
Final Scores:
Game One: Morningside 8, Dakota Wesleyan 3 F
Game Two: Morningside 7, Dakota Wesleyan 0 F
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2023-04-09T00:05:19+00:00
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ktiv.com
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https://www.ktiv.com/2023/04/08/morningside-softball-sweeps-doubleheader-with-dakota-wesleyan/
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Police chase: Motorcyclist who led authorities on 2-county pursuit taken into custody
LOS ANGELES - A motorcyclist wanted for speeding who led authorities on a pursuit in Los Angeles and Orange counties was taken into custody in the Echo Park area in dramatic fashion.
The California Highway Patrol began pursuing the suspect riding a motorcycle in Los Alamitos just before 10 a.m. Monday. The pursuit continued as the suspect led officers southbound into Orange County and back into Los Angeles County from Carson to South Los Angeles on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway.
At one point, SkyFOX recorded the suspect reaching speeds up to 90 mph.
By 10:30 a.m., the suspect merged onto the 101 Freeway and into Echo Park. The suspect then got off at the Sunset Boulevard exit where the pursuit continued on surface streets in the Elysian Park area near Dodger Stadium.
By 10:35 a.m., the suspect went off-road and took a shortcut over a hiking trail and back onto surface streets on Stadium Way and back onto Sunset Blvd. and eventually, onto Glendale Blvd., as the pursuit continued westbound.
The suspect went back into the area of the hiking trail by 10:45 a.m. and got back onto surface streets in the Echo Park area and into a Silver Lake neighborhood through tight and narrow roads.
Just after 10:50 a.m., the motorcyclist came to a stop at an apparent apartment building in Silver Lakewhere the suspect was tackled by CHP officers and taken into custody.
No injuries were reported in the pursuit.
No further information was immediately released by authorities.
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2022-06-20T19:08:45+00:00
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fox10phoenix.com
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https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/la-county-police-chase-ends-in-echo-park
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Celtics vs. Heat: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - Eastern Conference Finals Game 6
In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics will be looking for a win against Miami Heat.
You will take a look at odds, spreads, over/unders and more across multiple sportsbooks for the Celtics vs. Heat matchup in this article.
Celtics vs. Heat Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: FTX Arena
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Celtics vs. Heat Odds, Spread, Over/Under
See the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup listed on several sportsbooks.
Celtics vs Heat Additional Info
Celtics vs. Heat Betting Trends
- The Celtics outscore opponents by 6.5 points per game (scoring 117.9 points per game to rank fourth in the league while giving up 111.4 per outing to rank fourth in the NBA) and have a +535 scoring differential overall.
- The Heat have a -26 scoring differential, putting up 109.5 points per game (30th in league) and conceding 109.8 (second in NBA).
- The teams combine to score 227.4 points per game, 17.4 more points than this matchup's total.
- Opponents of these teams put up 221.2 combined points per game, 11.2 more points than this contest's total.
- Boston has put together a 45-34-3 record against the spread this season.
- Miami has covered 30 times in 82 chances against the spread this year.
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2023-05-27T19:22:06+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 8, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
706 AM CDT Sun May 8 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Record breaking high temperatures of 103 to 106 degrees
are expected.
* WHERE...North of a line from San Angelo to Brownwood,
including the Concho Valley and Big Country.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT today.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Record-breaking heat will be a
significant hazard for anyone attending outdoor gatherings,
such as graduations or sporting events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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2022-05-08T12:45:12+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-SAN-ANGELO-Warnings-Watches-and-17157455.php
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Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Honolulu police Sunday arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the beating death of a 64-year-old man at an apartment building in the Ala Moana area.
The deadly beating occurred Sunday afternoon at Six Twenty Sheridan, a five-story residential building near the corner of Sheridan Street and Kapiolani
Boulevard.
Police responded to a
defibrillator-type call on Sheridan Street just before
3:30 p.m. When officers arrived they found the victim on the sidewalk “bleeding profusely” from his head, police said.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and treated the victim. He was taken in critical condition to The Queen’s Medical Center. Police said his condition deteriorated and he later died.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release the man’s name.
Through a police investigation, it was determined the victim was attempting to evict the 23-year-old suspect’s girlfriend from her unit when the altercation occurred.
After the suspect physically assaulted the victim, the suspect fled in a black Nissan sedan.
Lt. Deena Thoemmes of the Honolulu Police Department’s Homicide Detail said no evidence of weapons was found.
Officers of the District 1 Crime Reduction Unit located the suspect on
Hopaka Street at about
7:40 p.m. Sunday and arrested him on suspicion of second-degree murder.
Shawn Giles said he was inside his fourth-floor apartment in the building when he heard loud banging sounds somewhere outside of his unit. The sounds appeared to come from the fire exit stairwell.
He exited his unit, checked the stairwell and came upon a large “pool of blood” in the corner of the second-floor stairwell.
A trail of blood was also seen leading down the steps toward the exit door.
Giles followed the trail. Once he stepped outside, Giles saw the suspect dragging a man who appeared to be unconscious down the concrete steps fronting the apartment building.
The victim was approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and about 120 pounds, and the suspect was about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 250 pounds.
Giles said, “I yelled at him, ‘What are you doing? Put him down! Stop!’”
Giles recalled the suspect saying, “I’m going to help him. The victim needs help. … Call 911.”
Giles said he ran back to his apartment to grab his cellphone and call 911. He rushed back outside and saw the suspect place the victim on the lava rock retaining wall fronting the building.
The suspect then entered a parked black sedan in front of the structure. Giles said a woman next to the vehicle yelled, “Don’t leave” before he sped off.
The victim was barely breathing before EMS arrived, Giles said.
Traces of blood were visible on the retaining wall Monday afternoon.
According to Giles, the victim owned a unit on the second floor.
He described the 64-year-old man as considerate and recalled seeing him at previous homeowners association meetings. He was involved and he cared, he said. “He was never argumentative or pushy.”
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2023-03-21T10:24:03+00:00
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staradvertiser.com
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/03/21/hawaii-news/police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-sheridan-street-beating/
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Banner Wyoming Medical Center is Wyoming’s Only Level II Trauma Center
Banner Wyoming Medical Center recently announced that they have been verified as the only Level II Trauma Center in the state.
That's according to a press release from the hospital, which stated that, as the largest hospital in Wyoming, the American College of Surgeons designated Banner WMC as that only Level II Trauma Center in Wyoming.
"The hospital provides trauma care for hundreds of Wyoming patients every year who would otherwise have to be transported greater distances to other hospitals," the release stated. "It is the highest level of trauma care offered in the state of Wyoming and recognizes the hospital’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients."
The designation came after an extensive trauma survey was conducted in November of 2022. The release noted that participation in the trauma survey was voluntary, and that Banner Health (WMC's parent company) was committed to "taking a leadership role by making the necessary investments to maintain a high level of trauma care in Central Wyoming."
The release pledges that it can offer care for patients dealing with critical injuries as a result of falls, car accidents, violence, and more. These scenarios require care from specialists of multiple skills and disciplines across the hospital.
“When dealing with serious injuries, patients don’t need the additional stress of being transported far from home for treatment,” said Lance Porter, Banner Wyoming Medical Center CEO. “The team has worked incredibly hard to maintain and increase the complexity of care available to patients and I’m very proud of their accomplishments to help provide this high level of care right here in Wyoming.”
Cari Hacking, a Registered Nurse and the Trauma Program Manager for Banner Wyoming Medical Center agrees.
“We are committed to providing a higher level of trauma care for the whole state,” Hacking stated. “We have the services ready when trauma hits, which is always when you least expect it. From the Emergency Department to the ICU and multiple critical subspecialties, Banner Wyoming Medical Center is where to be if you are in need of this level of care.”
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2023-02-09T00:21:28+00:00
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k2radio.com
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https://k2radio.com/banner-wyoming-medical-center-is-wyomings-only-level-ii-trauma-center/
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Stuck behind a dump truck going 14 mph through one of the towns that dot Hwy 154 in Southern California, I can’t help but think Acura is selling the 2024 Integra Type S short on this first drive program. I shouldn’t be frustrated by slowpokes. I should be negotiating the corkscrew at Laguna Seca.
Not all of this route is so tame—it opens up into some fun canyon roads later—but this is a street drive instead of a track drive because Acura is touting the Integra Type S as a more mature street car than the related Honda Civic Type R, which is billed as a track machine. The Civic Type R may be slightly sharper, but the Integra Type S is no less capable and more inviting to boot.
Acura Integra Type S: Rowdy power
The Integra Type S and Civic Type R share a basic structure, a powertrain, and suspension. Even the tires are the same right down to the size and brand.
The engine is the one element of the Integra Type S that has a sharper edge than the Civic Type R, but only slightly. It’s the same 2.0-liter turbo-4 with the same 25.2 psi of boost that gives it incredible power. Here, it makes 320 hp at 6,500 rpm and 310 lb-ft of torque from 2,600-4,000 rpm. That beats the Civic Type R by 5 hp, but Acura says the Integra Type S is also programmed for better mid-range torque.
The Integra Type S can launch from 0-60 mph in a tad over five seconds, and here it’s chomping at the bit to run free and unfettered from traffic. It’s a torque-rich engine with strong responses from a stop. It’s also responsive in the mid-range and all the way up to its 7,000-rpm redline, though any difference between the Type S and Type R would require back-to-back drives that aren’t available here.
Like the Civic Type R, getting the Integra Type S to launch hard is tricky, as power goes only through a 6-speed manual transmission to the front wheels and Acura provides no launch control function.
I try a couple of hard starts and find it’s best to launch at about 2,000 rpm with about three-quarter throttle. Revving much higher than that causes the wheels to spin when you come off the clutch, and Acura has an rpm cut-off at 3,400 rpm that retards the power. The front end reacts admirably, too, giving only the hint of torque steer without a hard pull to one side or the other. Acura limits torque steer with equal-length half-shafts, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and a dual-axis MacPherson strut front suspension that separates the knuckles and dampers.
The engine is even chattier than in the Type R, at least from the outside of the car. It has essentially the same exhaust system as the Honda with a single exhaust valve and three center-mounted 4.3-inch outlets, but it lacks the Honda’s front resonator and thus the louder sound. That sound comes in two stages, as the valve opens at higher rpm with the car in the Comfort drive mode, lower rpm in Sport mode, and always stays open in Sport Plus. Sport Plus also triggers some pops and bangs from the exhaust on downshifts, upshifts, deceleration, or when revving the engine.
From the driver seat, the engine certainly makes its angry beehive noises heard, but they don’t interfere with conversation because the Integra has more sound deadener than the Civic. I didn’t even notice the pops and bangs, or the sound of the blow-off valve, until I rolled down the windows.
The manual transmission is a typical Honda/Acura delight, with short throws, positive engagement, and a great feel through its metal and leather shift knob. My only complaint is a light clutch with a high engagement point that requires a few shifts to get used to.
Acura Integra Type S: Front-drive wonder
The Integra Type S’s front-wheel-drive layout also isn’t ideal for handling, but you wouldn’t know it by driving the car. It takes its place with the Civic Type R as the best handling front-wheel-drive cars on the market.
Acura upgrades the standard Integra to get there. In fitting the different suspension components from the Civic Type R under the Integra, Acura engineers widened the front track 3.5 inches and the rear track 1.9 inches. The tubular front stabilizer bar is 2 mm wider at 29 mm, and the solid rear bar is 2 mm wider than the one on the A-Spec Integra at 20.5 mm. The multilink rear suspension also has high-rigidity knuckles and unique bushings made from a material Acura would not divulge. It all reacts through a sport-tuned version of the Integra’s three-way adjustable dampers. The body structure hasn’t changed, but Acura adds more bonding material.
The suspension makes room for bigger wheels and tires as the Type S rolls on 265/30R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4Ss mounted on 19 x 9.5-inch wheels at each corner. The wheels may be bigger than the A-Spec model’s 18s, but they’re 6.5% lighter.
While the variable steering ratio is actually slightly slower than on other Integras, it’s still very quick with a ratio that ranges from 11.62:1 at full lock to 14.9:1 on center. The brakes also grow 1.5 inches up front to 13.8 inches with Brembo 4-piston calipers and 0.9 inch in the rear to 12.0 inches with single-slot calipers.
With power sent only through the front wheels, those Michelins have to manage the acceleration and steering, and carry most of the braking force, and they do it all well.
The open canyon roads I experience later in the day reveal much but not all of the hatchback’s handling prowess.
Like other Integras, the Type S has weighty, direct steering that firms up even more at highway speeds to improve high-speed stability. The car turns in to corners quickly, and the rear end follows along dutifully. It waterbugs through ess turns, and puts its power down efficiently when accelerating out of corners thanks to the wide tires and limited-slip diff.
Those tires can only do so much, though, so balancing the weight for turning, accelerating, and braking is important. When too much speed makes it push in a corner, letting off the throttle or a small dab of brake tucks the nose in nicely to carve through the turn. When exiting a corner too fast, it will run wide, but a little less throttle gets it back on track.
This is all easy to feel thanks to a little bit of body lean, no matter the damper setting, through the well-tuned suspension. In each of the three damper modes—Comfort, Sport, and Sport+—the Integra Type S is a half step softer than the Civic Type R’s suspension, which we found created a too-busy ride on broken pavement. Comfort provides an everyday comfortable ride quality, Sport+ borders on hard over bumps, and Sport is the sweet spot for twisty roads.
Overall, the Type S feels like it has all the performance of the Type R. It would probably put up about the same time around a track like Laguna Seca, but it’s more comfortable on the street. That fits with the car’s more grown-up character, which is also reflected in its looks and equipment.
Acura Integra Type S: The grown-up choice
The Integra Type S sports a variety of exterior changes to improve performance.
Up front, it wears a larger, more open grille with a diamond-pattern mesh and 170% more airflow than other Integras. This air cools the engine and flows through a vent in the aluminum hood for lift reduction. The lower fascia has larger air intakes with areas for brake cooling and canards that help create air curtains around the front wheels.
Wider lower sills match wheel flares that make the car 2.8 inches wider than other Integras, and the rear end has an integrated lip spoiler and a gloss-black diffuser with triple center-exit exhaust finishers.
The changes give the Integra Type S a purposeful stance that doesn’t stray too far into boy racer territory thanks mostly to the lack of a Civic Type R-like rear wing. That may mean the Acura has slightly less downforce on a track than the Honda, but it’s a fair price to pay to drive a car with a design that exercises wise restraint.
The interior changes much less. The seats have the same design as in other Integras but they get firmer bolsters, synthetic suede inserts, and contrast stitching. Heated and with eight-way power adjustments and four-way power lumbar adjustments, they’re sporty and comfortable seats, but they aren’t as firm as the Recaros and more extreme sport seats offered by other manufacturers. Bigger folks will appreciate that, but smaller people may not; I like them. The rear seat is shaped for two passengers instead of the standard three of other Integras.
The interior also features a perforated leather steering wheel and shift knob, a synthetic suede shift boot with colored stitching, and a lower dash that is color-matched to the buyer’s choice of Red, Ebony, or Orchid interior colors.
Acura also outfits the Type S with luxury car levels of standard equipment, including a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9.0-inch touchscreen, a head-up display, 16-speaker ELS audio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
Standard safety features consist of blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active lane control, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and traffic sign recognition.
This all comes for a price of $51,995 including an $1,195 destination fee. That’s about $10,000 more than the Civic Type R, which won the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023 award. However, the Integra Type S is more civil than the Civic and better equipped. It can also likely perform just as well as long as a slow-moving dump trunk isn’t blocking the way. We’ll aim to make that happen during our Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2024 testing later this year.
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How to deal with puppy zoomies
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Anyone who has ever spent time with a puppy can attest to their seemingly boundless energy. But the typical romping and playing often turn up a notch, resulting in a pup running about at what seems like the speed of light. The technical term for these bursts of energy is frenetic random activity periods but is more commonly known as the zoomies.
Puppies are adorable, but dealing with the zoomies can be frustrating. Just as puppy training is essential to developing good behavior, ways to help your puppy work through periodic bursts of energy are a must. Once you help your puppy handle hyperactivity, you will be able to stay focused on their cuteness and not get distracted by rambunctious releases of pent-up energy.
Why puppies get the zoomies
The release of pent-up energy is the primary reason behind puppy zoomies. This hyperactivity may occur after puppies have spent several hours without interaction with their humans. Zoomie activity may also take place when puppies need more exercise or are simply expressing extreme joy.
Bathtime, play with another canine and stress caused by factors like new surroundings and vet visits may also trigger zoomies. Although this zippy behavior is normal for pups, it may rarely indicate a health concern such as stress, pain or an undiagnosed condition. Therefore, if your puppy has zoomies that occur with other symptoms like panting or whimpering, it’s a good idea to see your vet.
Ways to help ease puppy zoomies
Indulge in play
Puppies love attention and get bored quickly. Spending time with your best friend is stimulating, promotes bonding and helps them release energy in a positive way. During this time, play is essential. Classic puppy toys like balls and plush items are perfect for playing fetch.
Crate train
Not only is crate training the best way to set boundaries and housebreak a new puppy, but a dog crate provides a space of its own that promotes a sense of safety and calm. Crate time will help ease the zoomies when puppies get out of control and need a time-out.
Challenge a puppy mentally
Toys that stimulate young canine minds help to release energy and calm hyperactive behavior. Investing in a toy that prompts your pooch to find an item, solve a puzzle or dispense a treat will keep them intrigued and less likely to zoom around the house.
Satisfy the urge to chew
Puppies also release energy when they chew, as this is a natural urge they need to satisfy. When this need is met, it has a calming effect. Teething toys that are designed for active chewers help in this regard.
Take walks
Walking your puppy is one of the best ways to expend excess energy. Walk your pet at least once a day, making it a long walk whenever possible. Taking a walk in the morning and another in the evening before bedtime is a good plan for extremely energetic pups.
Don’t encourage the behavior
When your puppy zips around, you may be tempted to join in with them. However, this will encourage the zoomies. To counteract it, don’t engage in a chase, and provide a few treats to enforce good behavior.
Try calming products
If your puppy has extreme zoomies that make you feel overwhelmed, check with your vet to see if a calming supplement is a good option. These products chiefly contain natural ingredients that ease overactive pets and are available without a prescription. Typically, they are suitable for puppies over 12 weeks old.
Safety when dealing with puppy zoomies
Regardless of how you choose to guide your puppy through the zoomies, following these tips will help ensure that safety comes first.
- Never let your puppy play with toys without supervision.
- Discard chewed or broken toys that could become a choking hazard.
- Choose a well-fitting collar or harness and durable leash.
- Don’t let your puppy run off-leash in parks or near roads.
- Keep your puppy away from stairs and other indoor hazards when the zoomies occur.
Best products for dealing with puppy zoomies
These three soft toys don’t contain stuffing, so there’s no mess when determined chewers tug and tear the material. They have squeakers, crinkle paper and fun designs that encourage play.
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Midwest Homes for Pets Life Stages Folding Metal Crate
In addition to a durable build, these crates are easy to set up and fold for storage. They are available in several sizes.
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Nina Ottosson Outward Hound Dog Smart Treat Dispensing Toy
This interactive puzzle toy provides hours of entertainment as pups search for hidden treats. It provides a level-one challenge, so it’s not too difficult for young pooches to tackle.
Did you know that the popular KONG brand makes chew toys just for puppies? Although tough like the adult dog version, the puppy KONG is constructed of a softer rubber that’s ideal for young canines that love to chew.
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This well-made harness doesn’t pull, so it’s great for leash training. It features durable buckles and clips that make it simple to adjust for a perfect fit.
With wholesome ingredients and tasty flavors puppies love, these treats encourage puppies during training and are good for them too. Dogs of all ages enjoy the soft consistency.
NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Aid
Quiet Moments soft chews are made with ingredients like chamomile and L-tryptophan that ease canine anxiety. They are made in the USA without dairy or wheat and can be given to puppies 12 months and older.
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CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Rolling Cash 5" game were:
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LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday dangled the prospect of public-sector pay hikes next year in an attempt to end strikes by nurses and ambulance staff that have piled pressure on an already overburdened health system.
The government invited union leaders for talks on 2023-24 pay rates and promised a “cooperative spirit” – while also saying it will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to make it harder for key workers to walk out.
The Conservative administration said it will set ”minimum safety levels” regarding staffing for firefighters, ambulance services and railways that must be maintained during a strike.
Business Secretary Grant Shapps said the new law would “restore the balance between those seeking to strike and protecting the public from disproportionate disruption.” Some Conservative lawmakers have argued for an even tougher law that would ban strikes by essential health care workers.
Unions condemned the planned law. The GMB union, which represents some ambulance staff, said its members “should have the right to stand up for themselves and the health service we all depend on.”
The government said it hopes to sit down with union leaders to discuss evidence on pay and working conditions that will be submitted to the review bodies that oversee salaries in parts of the public sector.
Britain has seen months of strikes, including a walkout by train drivers on Thursday that scuttled journeys across the country.
Rail workers, like others who work in the public sector, say wages have failed to keep pace with the skyrocketing cost of living. Inflation in the U.K. soared to a 41-year high of 11.1% late last year, driven by sharply rising energy and food costs.
Nurses, airport baggage handlers, ambulance and bus drivers and postal workers were among those who walked off their jobs in December to demand higher pay.
Ambulance staff are set to strike again on Jan. 11 and 23, while nurses will do the same Jan. 18-19.
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2023-01-05T16:17:05+00:00
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BERLIN (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has started a visit to Germany and France that comes as Europe seeks to balance concerns over economic dependence on China and about its stance toward Ukraine and Taiwan with a desire to engage Beijing on issues such as climate change.
Li, on his first trip abroad since taking office, was received by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday. He and a large delegation of Chinese ministers will meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and their German counterparts on Tuesday, the seventh time the two countries have held such government consultations. Top officials from both sides also will meet business representatives.
Li, a former Communist Party secretary for Shanghai, took office in March as China’s No. 2 official. It was part of a once-a-decade change of government that installed loyalists of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to enforce his vision of tighter political control over the economy and society.
The visit comes as Europe and Germany consider how best to handle an increasingly assertive China. Scholz has advocated a balanced approach, calling for “derisking” — seeking to avoid overreliance on Chinese trade and material by diversifying Berlin’s partners — but roundly rejecting the idea of “decoupling.”
The Group of Seven leading industrial powers echoed that position last month. “The G7 has no interest in impeding China’s economic rise, and at the same time we are looking closely to avoid dangerous economic dependencies,” Scholz said Monday.
China has been Germany’s biggest single trading partner in recent years, though it was only just ahead of the United States in this year’s first quarter.
In Germany’s first national security strategy, presented last week, the government says it views China as “a partner, competitor and systemic rival.”
It says that “elements of rivalry and competition have increased in recent years; at the same time China remains a partner without which many of the most pressing global challenges can’t be solved.”
German officials point to combating climate change as a particularly important point of potential cooperation. The official motto of Tuesday’s meeting is “Acting sustainably together.”
The German government is still drawing up a detailed separate strategy on China, though it isn’t clear when that will be ready.
Li’s arrival in Berlin coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing, aimed at reducing tensions with China. Scholz welcomed that visit as “a good sign for an urgently needed normalization of relations.”
The chancellor traveled to Beijing in November to meet Xi, who warned against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. Scholz frequently portrays that as a success against the backdrop of China’s refusal to criticize the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Just before that trip, Scholz’s government resolved an internal disagreement over a Chinese shipping company’s investment in a German container terminal. The company, COSCO, was limited to a stake just below 25%, meaning it wouldn’t have the power to block the operator’s decisions.
On Monday, the Hamburg port authority announced that that the agreement for COSCO to take a stake in the Tollerort terminal had been signed “following the completion of the investment screening process.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wengbin said last week that the choice of Germany as Li’s first stop “fully reflects the high importance China attaches to China-Germany relations.” He said China looked forward to “sending positive signals to the world to strengthen dialogue and cooperation” and joining to address challenges “so as to promote the prosperity and development of the world economy.”
Li is following his visit to Germany, which has the EU’s biggest economy, with a stop in France, the second-biggest. While there, Li plans to attend a “Summit for a New Global Financing Pact” that is being held at French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower ahead of booking, arraignment on criminal charges in hush money probe.
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2023-04-04T17:47:44+00:00
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BLAZE ECOM empowers retailers with control over their websites, data ownership, and allows customers to prepay online or via native mobile apps
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLAZE®, the industry-leading cannabis software suite and point-of-sale platform for cannabis retailers and delivery services, today announced the launch of BLAZE ECOM™, a new e-commerce product that combines the best of BLAZE's software with technology provided by Tymber, BLAZE's most recent acquisition. BLAZE ECOM allows retail partners to take a leap forward by providing their customers with the option to prepay for online orders and choose between pickup or delivery.
"This is great news for our clients, as offering a prepayment option has been shown to increase basket size by as much as 35%," said BLAZE CEO and Co-Founder Chris Violas. "In addition to the prepayment access, dispensaries can now benefit from a superior SEO environment, enjoy access to easy-to-use themes for their websites and introduce an app to their customers that is proven to increase customer interest and sales. With BLAZE ECOM, our retail partners will attract more customers, keep them engaged and build loyalty."
BLAZE ECOM is a native e-commerce technology that indexes retailer product menus, improving retail sites' SEO and driving more organic traffic. BLAZE ECOM also provides enhanced store branding and advertising opportunities while offering retailers the ability to set up their own e-commerce mobile applications at no additional cost, allowing for marketing via push notifications that typically prompt higher conversion rates.
"Our teams are moving quickly to capitalize on the synergies created by the January 2023 acquisition of Tymber," said Tymber co-founder Scott Roehrick, now BLAZE VP of E-Commerce. "BLAZE ECOM offers a best-in-class e-commerce solution allowing cannabis retailers to get everything under one roof: better pricing, better support, streamlined onboarding and holistic CRM."
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BLAZE powers the cannabis industry with intuitive technology solutions. Founded in 2017 by tech entrepreneurs and cannabis operators, the BLAZE software suite fully supports vertically integrated operations, standalone retailers and delivery services. BLAZE provides POS, e-commerce, payments, analytics and delivery management services to 1500+ cannabis businesses across North America. BLAZE offers full APIs and integrates seamlessly with over 60 cannabis tech platforms. BLAZE.me
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PEA RIDGE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Pea Ridge Schools will take on a new method to relive stress and calm students and faculty during the day.
The Pea Ridge Police Department announced starting on Oct. 19, a therapy dog will be added to its school resource officer program.
According to a release, “Koda” will join school resource officer Mindy Fowler and help aid the ongoing violence in schools attributed to the overwhelming mental health concerns across the nation.
Officer Fowler plans to give students input on the final name for the therapy dog, but for now, he is known as Koda. Koda is presently a puppy and will be in training to become a certified therapy canine which will be attained after he turns 1.
Here are some general facts about Koda to help members of the Pea Ridge community get to know him a little better:
- Koda is a Bernedoodle, a blend between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. This hybrid breed is bred for the purposes of being the perfect companion dog, according to numerous respected sources of dog breed information.
- Koda has a non-shedding, hypoallergenic coat which is allergy-friendly.
- Koda will only work with students who want to work with him. This is to be mindful of students that may not like dogs or have a fear of them.
- Koda lives with Officer Fowler on a full-time basis. He is up-to-date on vaccinations, has City tags, is socialized with children on an ongoing basis, and is groomed regularly.
- Koda will be slowly acclimated to the school environment before being utilized in classrooms for any extended period of time.
“We are very excited to see this program grow and the positive effects it will bring to the Pea Ridge School District and the entire community of Pea Ridge. We are very grateful to have dedicated individuals like Officer Fowler whose passions and interests are able to better our department and the great city of Pea Ridge each and every day.”
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2022-10-19T12:49:56+00:00
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), today announced that Lior Shemesh, CFO, and Joe Pollaro, GM of the US, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2022 RBC Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecom Conference at the InterContinental Barclay New York Hotel on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 3:10 p.m. ET.
The event will be available via live audio webcast and archived replay on Wix's investor relations website: https://investors.wix.com.
About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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Thursday, February 2nd 2023, 6:45 am
A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.
People gathered Thursday at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring comes early.
The “inner circle” is a group of local dignitaries who are responsible for planning the events, as well as feeding and caring for Phil himself.
The annual event in Punxsutawney originated from a German legend about a furry rodent. The event in the community about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh annually attracts thousands.
According to records dating back to 1887, Phil has predicted winter more than 100 times. Ten years were lost because no records were kept, organizers said.
The 2021 and 2022 forecasts also called for six more weeks of winter.
While Punxsutawney Phil may be the most famous groundhog seer, he’s certainly not the only one. New York City’s Staten Island Chuck made his prediction for an early spring during an event Thursday at the Staten Island Zoo.
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74-year-old man rescued after spending 30 hours lost in the woods
(Gray News) – Authorities in Maine said a 74-year-old man who had been missing in the woods for 30 hours has been found.
The Department of Fisheries & Wildlife said game warden Michael Latti and his K9, Luna, located the Etna man Monday afternoon.
The department said the man was hypothermic and dehydrated after spending 30 hours lost in the woods.
Fortunately, game wardens were able to rehydrate the man, warm him up and fly him out of the woods via a Maine Forest Service helicopter. The man was later examined and released from care in good health.
The man told officials he did not think he would have survived another night in the woods. He said he knew he was saved when he heard Luna’s bell and felt the dog lick his face.
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-- Phase 3 RAPID study reached the target of 180 confirmed PSVT events treated with double-blind study medication required to initiate primary efficacy analysis; topline data readout for RAPID study remains on track for mid-second half 2022
-- Phase 3 PSVT study initiated in China
MONTREAL and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: MIST), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular medicines, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, and provided a clinical and corporate update.
"Progress continues across our Phase 3 PSVT clinical program. Notably with the recent crossing of the 180th event in the RAPID trial, we now focus on the final stages of data cleaning and analysis and look forward to reporting top line data in the middle of the second half of this year," said Joseph Oliveto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Milestone Pharmaceuticals.
Recent Updates
- Achieved Required Number of PSVT Events Treated with Double Blind Study Medication to Initiate Preparation for the Primary Efficacy Analysis for RAPID Trial; Company Remains on Track to Report RAPID Topline Data in Mid-Second Half 2022. In July 2022, the RAPID trial, in which patients are randomized 1:1 to receive either etripamil or placebo, reached the pre-specified target of 180 confirmed PSVT events, adjudicated by a blinded, independent expert committee, required for the primary efficacy analysis. Data from RAPID is now in the process of being cleaned, verified, and analyzed, and the Company continues to expect to unblind RAPID results and report topline data in the middle of the second half of 2022. The primary efficacy analysis for the RAPID trial and the post hoc analysis of the NODE-301 trial will be time to conversion of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) over the first 30 minutes following initial study drug administration. The RAPID and NODE-301 trials could potentially serve to fulfill the efficacy requirement for a future New Drug Application submission to the United States Food and Drug Administration for etripamil in patients with PSVT.
- Milestone's Partner, Ji Xing Pharmaceuticals Limited, Enrolled First Patient in Phase 3 Study of Etripamil in China. In July 2022, Milestone's partner, Ji Xing Pharmaceuticals Limited (Ji Xing), announced that it enrolled its first patient in its Phase 3 study of etripamil for the treatment of PSVT in China. The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of self-administered etripamil nasal spray as a treatment for PSVT with the eventual goal of generating clinical data potentially supportive of a new drug application in China. In May 2021, Milestone and Ji Xing entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize etripamil for PSVT in Greater China.
- Data from Phase 3 NODE-302 Open-Label Extension Study of Etripamil for the Treatment of PSVT Presented at Heart Rhythm 2022. In April 2022, data from NODE-302, Milestone's Phase 3 open-label extension of the NODE-301 study evaluating a single, 70 mg dose of self-administered, intranasal etripamil in patients with PSVT, was presented at the Heart Rhythm Society's Heart Rhythm 2022 conference. The data demonstrated the potential for patients to self-treat recurrent SVT episodes with etripamil. Of 188 positively-adjudicated episodes observed in the trial, the PSVT conversion rate at 30 minutes following etripamil administration was 60.2%, and the need for emergency department (ED) intervention to terminate a PSVT episode was low (13% of patients and 8.5% of positively adjudicated PSVT episodes). Etripamil was generally well-tolerated, with adverse events (AEs) consistent with those observed in previous trials and largely confined to local and brief nasal AEs at the administration site. A copy of the presentation is available on request from Milestone Pharmaceuticals.
- Hosted Virtual KOL Event on Etripamil for the Treatment of PSVT. In April 2022, Milestone hosted a virtual Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event focused on etripamil for the possible treatment of PSVT. Members of management were joined by Bruce Stambler, M.D., FHRS, Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Research and Education, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, GA, and Sean Pokorney, M.D., MBA, Director of the Arrhythmia Core Laboratory, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC. The event featured an overview of PSVT, including disease prevalence, the current treatment landscape, patient and healthcare system burdens and a discussion of the potential commercial opportunity. A recording of the event is currently available under the News & Events of Milestone's website at www.milestonepharma.com.
- New Clinical Analysis Evaluating the Drug Characteristics and Safety of Etripamil Presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 71st Annual Scientific Session and Expo. In April 2022, new analyses on the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of etripamil in healthy Japanese and non-Japanese adults was presented at the ACC 71st Annual Scientific Session and Expo. The data demonstrate a comparable safety and tolerability profile in both Japanese and non-Japanese male and female adults, indicating no ethnic differences, and treatment-related AEs consistent with the safety and tolerability profile of etripamil seen to date. A copy of the presentation is available in the Publications section of the Milestone Pharmaceuticals website.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- As of June 30, 2022, Milestone had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $86.2 million and 29.9 million common shares and 12.3 million common shares issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants outstanding.
- Research and development (R&D) expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $10.7 million, compared with $9.4 million for the prior year period. The difference is primarily the result of an increase in clinical personnel related costs, clinical consulting fees and contract research organization (CRO) costs due to advancing the RAPID Phase 3 efficacy and safety trial in etripamil for the treatment of PSVT. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, R&D expense was $19.4 million compared with $18.0 million for the prior year period. The $1.4 million increase in R&D expense in the six months ended June 30, 2022 is the result of clinical personnel related costs, clinical consulting fees and CRO costs due to advancing the RAPID Phase 3 efficacy and safety trial in etripamil for the treatment of PSVT. These increases were offset by lower drug formulation and manufacturing costs. Additionally, regulatory costs increased primarily due to personnel-related costs.
- General and administrative (G&A) expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $3.9 million, compared with $3.0 million for the prior year period. The difference is primarily the result of an increase in personnel-related costs and consulting fees for general and administrative expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, G&A expense was $7.6 million compared with $5.7 million for the prior year period. The $1.9 million increase in G&A expense in the six months ended June 30, 2022 is primarily the result of personnel-related costs and consulting fees for general and administrative expenses.
- Commercial expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.2 million, compared with $1.8 million for the prior year period. The difference is primarily the result of an increase in consulting and marketing analytics. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, commercial expense was $3.9 million compared with $3.2 million for the prior year period. The $0.7 million increase in commercial expense in the six months ended June 30, 2022 is the result of personnel-related costs.
- For the second quarter of 2022, operating loss was $16.8 million, compared to operating income of $0.7 million for the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Milestone's operating loss was $30.9 million, compared to $11.9 million in the prior year period. Included in the operating income for the second quarter of 2021 and operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily the one-time upfront payment of $15.0 million, recognized as revenue, generated from Milestone's License Agreement with Ji Xing.
About Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a condition characterized by intermittent episodes of a rapid heartbeat that starts and stops suddenly that affects approximately two million Americans. Episodes of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are often associated with symptoms including palpitations, sweating, chest pressure or pain, shortness of breath, sudden onset of fatigue, lightheadedness or dizziness, fainting, and anxiety. Certain intravenous medications, including adenosine, beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers, have long been used for the acute treatment of PSVT. However, these medications must be administered under medical supervision, usually in an emergency department or other acute care setting.
About Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Rate
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common arrhythmia marked by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. AFib is estimated to affect five million patients in the United States, a prevalence projected by the Centers for Disease Control to increase to twelve million patients within the next 10 years. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR) is a condition that some patients with AFib experience and includes episodes of abnormally high heart rate, often with symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and weakness. Oral calcium channel blockers and/or beta blockers are commonly used to reduce the heart rate in this condition. When AFib-RVR occurs, symptoms often cause patients to seek acute care in the emergency department, where standard-of-care procedures include intravenous administration of calcium channel blockers or beta blockers under medical supervision. Milestone's market research indicates that 30-40% of patients with AFib experience one or more symptomatic episodes of RVR per year that require treatment, suggesting a target addressable market of approximately three to four million patients in 2030 for etripamil in patients with AFib.
About Etripamil
Etripamil, a new chemical identity being Milestone's lead investigational product, is a novel calcium channel blocker designed to be a rapid-response therapy for episodic cardiovascular conditions. As a nasal spray that is self-administered by the patient, etripamil has the potential to shift the current treatment experience for many patients from the emergency department to a medically-unsupervised setting. Milestone is conducting a comprehensive development program for etripamil, with Phase 3 trials ongoing in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial underway in patients with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR).
About Milestone Pharmaceuticals
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: MIST), is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular medicines. Milestone's lead product candidate etripamil is currently in a Phase 3 clinical-stage program for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and in a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (AFib-RVR). Milestone Pharmaceuticals operates in Canada and the United States. For more information, visit www.milestonepharma.com and follow Milestone on Twitter at @MilestonePharma.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "will," "expect," "continue," "estimate," "potential," "progress" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Milestone's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding the potential of etripamil to serve as a promising therapy for PSVT patients, the design, progress, timing, scope and results of the RAPID and ReVeRA trials; Milestone's ability to execute on the remainder of the PSVT program; the timing of release of unblind RAPID results and topline data with respect to the Company's RAPID trial; Milestone's ongoing plans to study etripamil in atrial fibrillation patients, the sufficiency of Milestone's current cash resources to support its operations, and estimates about the addressable market and commercial potential for treatments of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks inherent in biopharmaceutical product development and clinical trials, including the lengthy and uncertain regulatory approval process; uncertainties related to the timing of initiation, enrollment, completion and evaluation of clinical trials; risks and uncertainty related to the complexity inherent in cleaning, verifying and analyzing trial data; and whether the clinical trials will validate the safety and efficacy of etripamil for PSVT or other indications, among others, as well as risks related to pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and risks related the sufficiency of Milestone's capital resources and its ability to raise additional capital. These and other risks are set forth in Milestone's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, under the caption "Risk Factors," as such discussion may be updated from time to time by subsequent filings we may make with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Milestone assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available.
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KENT COUNTY, MI – After 30-plus years, Detroit Tigers super collector Steve Nagengast is looking to donate his rare treasure for a permanent public display.
Whether it’s someone as synonymous with the Tigers as Al Kaline or someone as obscure as Harold “Doc” Daugherty and his one career at-bat, there’s a good chance Nagengast has their name on a ball.
More than 1,200 signaled baseballs, a handful of rare paper autographs and Kaline’s Gold Glove trophy line the walls in the basement of Nagengast’s Ada home.
Nagengast gave MLive a video tour of his collection on Jan. 24, 2023.
With signatures from 25 of the Detroit Tigers’ 27 hall of famers, plus Babe Ruth’s autograph alongside those of the 1933 Tigers players, there is a lot of value wrapped up in the baseballs.
He guesses the collection to be worth around $300,000, though that’s a very rough estimate, given the monetary value of specific items can skyrocket if the right people are in a bidding war.
Instead, he’d rather donate it to a public entity for others to enjoy.
“I would not like to sell it, it’s so special to me, and it’s become a part of me,” Nagengast said. “Personally, I’d like to see it donated to a venue, a museum, maybe the Tigers who I’ve had some discussions with.”
He explained he is in early discussion with Illitch Holdings about moving the collection to Comerica Park and with the West Michigan Whitecaps to see if the Tigers’ minor league affiliate has room amid its expansion of LMCU Ballpark.
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The number of job openings dropped 10 percent in August, indicating that the red-hot job market may be cooling down.
Data published this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 10.1 million open jobs in August, compared to 11.2 million in July.
It is the most significant one-month drop since the pandemic started in March 2020.
As the number of open jobs fell, the number of layoffs rose to the highest level since March 2021.
But the quits rate, which measures how many people quit their job in a given month, remained at 2.7%, slightly higher than the rate in July.
Experts said the numbers indicate most people have options if they choose to look for work. It puts pressure on businesses to offer extra incentives to retain talent.
“To replace a top producer costs the company a tremendous amount of money,” said Stacie Haller, an expert with ResumeBuilder.com. “It could take up to a year to replace that person by the time the company hires someone and they get trained, and that’s even if they decide to stay.”
Even as it cools, the hot job market will likely delay some companies’ return-to-office plans.
Ninety percent of companies plan a return to the office in the next year, according to a recent ResumeBuilder survey.
But in a separate survey by Monster, 66% of people said they’d quit their job if forced to return to the office full-time.
“Yes, companies apparently want everybody to come back in six months,” said Haller. “But I’m not sure the reality is going to be there, because there are many challenges.”
ResumeBuilder’s data indicated three-quarters of companies still plan to hire for remote positions, even as they push a return of office on other employees.
“They’re not telling the world they’re making exceptions,” Haller said. “But if they are losing their top talent to remote positions, they’re going to have to do something. They’re going to have to wake up.”
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Main Street Charles City is organizing a community volunteer Cleanup Day on Sunday, May 7, to help sweep away the winter sand and other debris in the downtown area to make sure the city looks good this spring and summer.
The public is encouraged to lend a hand, grab a broom or leaf blower and meet in Central Park at 1 p.m. Downtown businesses are also being encouraged to sweep their sidewalks in front and behind of their buildings prior to May 7 to help with the effort. Main Street Charles City will coordinate with the Street Department to have the street sweeper come through after the sidewalks, storefront entryways and driveway approaches are swept or blown clean.
An Adopt-A-Lot program is also organized each year by Main Street Charles City, through which businesses, organizations or groups “adopt” a different public parking lot downtown and agree to help clean it three times throughout the spring and summer. If your group or business is interested in being a part of this effort, please contact Mark Wicks at Main Street Charles City, (641) 228-2335, or email mark@charlescitychamber.com.
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Gretchen's table: Chilaquiles verde is a magical Mexican breakfast
For a food writer, one of the best things about going on vacation is not having to cook every day, all day. Then again, because your world revolves around testing recipes, vacation also can mean work because if you go somewhere new and exciting, you're bound to eat a dish or two you'll want to re-create when you get home.
At least that's what happened to me on a recent trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Midweek during our trip, my husband and I braved the snowy Teton Pass into Idaho in my sister's SUV so we could spend a few hours snowshoeing at the Grand Targhee Resort. Famished after clomping atop the (very deep and very packed!) snow, we stopped at The Provision Kitchen in the tiny town of Driggs for a little well-earned apres ski before heading back up the pass to Wyoming. I love anything with salsa verde, so the restaurant's chilaquiles immediately caught my eye.
If you've never had it, chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast offering in which totopos — corn tortillas that have been cut into quarters and fried — are smothered in green or red salsa, then topped with garnishes such as queso fresco, black or refried beans, onion, fried or scrambled eggs and sliced avocado. It's hearty, incredibly flavorful, pretty to look at and for the cook, super easy to make.
A cross between nachos and enchiladas, the dish is thought to date back to the time of the Aztecs, though an actual recipe didn't appear until 1898, in Encarnacion Pinedo's "The Spanish Cook." It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas or tortilla chips that would otherwise go to waste.
Served at The Provision Kitchen as a breakfast dish, mine came with a couple crispy pieces of bacon and an over-easy egg. Chorizo or pulled chicken or pork or beef barbacoa are other common toppings.
If you prefer red sauce, substitute about 1 1/2 pounds of tomatoes for the tomatillos, and add 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth after they've been boiled and pureed/ Then fry it in a couple tablespoons of oil for a few minutes to thicken.
CHILAQUILES VERDE
PG tested
For sauce
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed (about 10 medium-large)
- 2 or 3 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 medium white onion
- Large handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice 1/2 lime
- Kosher salt
For bowl
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
- For serving
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup sour cream, thinned with a little lime juice
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- 4 fried or sunny-side up eggs
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 sliced crispy fried bacon
- 1 avocado, seeded and thinly sliced
Make sauce: Place tomatillos, jalapeños and onion in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to completely cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are cooked through and soft, around 8-10 minutes. (Tomatillos will change color from bright to pale green.)
Transfer tomatillos, jalapeños and onion to a blender using a slotted spoon. Add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and a generous pinch of salt and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired. Set aside.
Stack tortillas on top of each other and cut into eighths. Heat oil in a large frying pan, then fry wedges until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then place back into the pan.
Pour salsa verde on top, and toss gently to combine.
Portion tortillas into four bowls and top each with equal amounts of black beans. Drizzle sour cream on top, followed by equal amounts of queso fresco. Garnish each bowl with a fried or sunny-side up egg, sliced onion, 2 slices bacon and sliced avocado.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
— Gretchen McKay, Post-Gazette
EatingWell: Hearty breakfast skillet comes together in one pan
One skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Serves 4
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
- 4 strips center-cut low-sodium bacon (4 ounces)
- 12 ounces Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup water, plus more if needed
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 4 cups Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced (from 1 bunch)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup prepared salsa or pico de gallo
1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon fat.
2. Return the pan to medium heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add water; cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chard and garlic; cook until the chard is tender and wilted, about 2 minutes more. Crumble the bacon and stir into the mixture.
3. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Using the back of a wooden spoon, make 4 indentations. Crack 1 egg into each indentation. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the egg whites are set, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and top with cheese, cilantro and salsa (or pico de gallo).
Tasty tip: Cracking each egg into a small bowl before adding to the skillet makes it easier to remove any unwanted shell.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 341 Calories, Total Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 200 mg, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 17 g, Sodium: 602 mg, Vitamin A: 3721 IU.
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
The Kitchn: Brown sugar cornmeal waffles transport me back to my grandmother’s kitchen
Over the years, there have been varying stories about the origins of chicken and waffles. Many believe that the infamous duo made its debut in the 1930s at the Harlem-based restaurant Wells Supper Club. For me, however, my love for the dish began in the late ’90s, and it is one that has made a lasting impact on the way I view food.
I can still remember my first time tasting a cornmeal waffle covered in a blanket of butter and syrup. I was sitting at the end of my grandmother’s kitchen table, enjoying the soulful noise coming through her record player, when she introduced the distinct blend of sweet and savory flavors married into a delicious waffle. At that moment, I’d found a dish that I knew I’d find comfort in for years to come.
I was born and raised in Georgia, where I could find a Waffle House on just about any corner. With its cheap prices and easy accessibility, one can understand how such strong affinity has been built up for the brand. I myself am a person who enjoys their fair share of Waffle House on any given day of the week, but sometimes, making waffles at home just feels and tastes so much better.
Whether I’m enjoying them for breakfast, brunch, or, in some cases, dinner, waffles have been a favorite recipe of mine to play around with. As of late, these brown sugar cornmeal waffles have become my favorite version of the classic dish because they remind me of time I spent with my grandmother when I was a kid. Brown sugar provides the waffles with a caramel-like sweetness that reduces the amount of syrup you’ll need to drizzle on top. And the cornmeal gives it both a nice crunch and toasty flavor. But the best part? They’re easy to make and are perfect for any occasion.
Brown Sugar Cornmeal Waffles Recipe
Makes 7 to 8 (about 7-inch) thin waffles
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
1. Cut 1 stick unsalted butter into a few pieces, place in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high until melted, 40 to 60 seconds. (Alternatively, melt on the stovetop over low heat.) Set aside to cool slightly while you heat a waffle iron for medium heat.
2. Place the melted butter, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup whole buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl and whisk until combined; the batter will be quite thick.
3. When the waffle iron is ready, coat with cooking spray, then pour in the amount of batter recommended by the manufacturer, about 1/2 cup for a (7-inch) thin round waffle. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden-brown. When the waffle is ready, remove from the iron to a wire rack.
4. If not serving immediately as they are made, place directly on a rack in a 200 F oven to keep warm. Repeat making waffles with the remaining batter. Serve with fresh berries.
Recipe notes: The waffles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for up to two months. Reheat directly on a rack in a 350 F oven until heated through, 4 to 6 minutes if refrigerated, or 10 to 12 minutes if frozen.
(Choya Johnson is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
EatingWell: Enjoy this potato ‘pancake’ at breakfast, lunch or dinner
Preshredded potatoes for the rösti are the key to making this crisp pancake quickly. Top with fried eggs and a salad and it becomes a meal.
Asparagus & Potato Rösti
Serves 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound frozen shredded potatoes
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add butter and potatoes; stir to combine. Press the mixture gently into a single layer. Cook until crispy on one side, about 10 minutes.
2. Slide the rösti onto a clean plate. Drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then invert into the pan so the crispy side is up. Cook until crispy on the other side, 8 to 10 minutes more. Slide onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut into 6 wedges.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 206 Calories, Total Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 305 mg, Potassium: 62 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 16 mcg, Calcium: 8 mg, Vitamin A: 316 IU, Vitamin C: 14 mg.
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
Seriously Simple: Surprise your mom with these light and fruity ricotta pancakes
Brunch is my favorite meal on Mother’s Day. It’s the day we can leisurely sit around the table, relax and just enjoy the moment. This year I’m making these delectable pancakes for my daughter, husband and our new grandson. I can’t wait to see his face when he tries them.
Whether you call these flapjacks, hot cakes or griddle cakes, they are part of a sunny meal on a special day. These heavenly fluffy hot cakes are lightened up by incorporating ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites into the batter. I enjoyed making all sorts of pancakes when my daughter was young. And now I can make them for the next generation.
These sophisticated pancakes include creamy ricotta that creates an airy sweetness, while the addition of whipped egg whites folded into the batter produces a moist and light result. I like the addition of orange zest for a touch of citrus. Some crisp bacon or sausage is all you need to make this an unforgettable Mother’s Day. For brunch, accompany these pancakes with a crisp, fruity Johannesburg riesling, a spicy gewürztraminer or Champagne.
Pancakes skills that will make you a pro
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until they are just blended. Working the batter for too long will cause the pancakes to be tough.
- Use a large non-stick skillet or flat griddle.
- Heat the pan and then add the butter to it. Make sure there is not too much butter, or the pancakes will be oily.
- Use a measuring cup with a spout or a ladle to avoid spilling.
- Pour the batter slowly, as it will spread.
- Cook the first side until tiny bubbles appear across the pancake. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Blueberry Sauce
Serves 4
For the blueberry compote:
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
For the pancakes:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking the pancakes)
For the blueberry topping:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2 Place the blueberries in a medium baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar, butter, orange zest and spices over the blueberries and mix to combine. Roast until the blueberries begin to burst, and the juice is syrupy, about 20 minutes. If they overcook, they will break down and turn into syrup with little texture so be careful.
3. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile make the pancakes.
For the pancakes:
1. Combine the egg yolks, ricotta, sugar, orange zest and flour in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer combine the egg whites and a pinch of salt and beat on medium speed until the egg whites are stiff but not dry.
3. Add one third of the egg whites to the pancake mixture and fold them in gently. Fold in the remaining egg whites, making sure no white streaks are left in the batter.
To cook and serve the pancakes:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large griddle or saute pan over medium heat. Pour in about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add more butter as necessary.
2. Serve the pancakes immediately with a large spoonful of roasted blueberry topping. You can also serve these with some warm maple syrup if you like.
Make ahead: Make the blueberry topping up to one day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before serving.
(Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.)
5 recipes to usher in spring brunch season
After a winter of heavy dishes, it's time to lighten things up with herb-filled quiches, frittatas and citrus.
Since Mother Nature missed the memo that spring has arrived, it's time to take matters into our own hands. And there's no better place to usher in a new season than the kitchen.
Bid a fond farewell to the heavy stews and sauce-laden comfort food that got us through a trying winter. We need to lighten up.
Easter was just the first occasion of a spring filled with special occasions — bridal showers, Mother's Day, graduations — and brunch is one of our favorite ways to celebrate. While we always have our go-to dishes (is it even a brunch without ham?), we're also ready to try something new.
Fresh herbs take center stage in frittatas and quiches, while peas and asparagus remain a match made in culinary heaven. Both kids and adults will enjoy vegetable-filled egg bites, which you can and should tailor to your own tastes, and adding bacon to deviled eggs will make them fly off the plate even faster than usual. Because we're not quite ready to entirely do away with comfort food, start the morning out with orange-kissed sweet rolls that appeal to our nostalgic side, but without the stress of working with yeast dough. We're feeling better already.
Add bright-colored napkins and a bouquet of tulips, daffodils or daisies, and it's officially spring. If not outside, at least in your kitchen.
CRAB AND BOURSIN CHEESE QUICHE
Serves 6.
In "For the Love of Seafood" (Countryman, 2023), author Karista Bennett writes: "Over the years, I've developed a lot of quiche recipes. My preferred ratio for a creamy quiche custard is four eggs to 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, using a deep-dish pie plate (about 2 inches deep). If the pie plate is a standard pie plate (1 1/2 inches deep), reduce the heavy cream to 1 1/2 cups. It'll still be delicious!" Feel free to substitute your own pie crust recipe, or a store-bought one if time is of the essence.
For the pie crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup ice-cold water
For the quiche filling:
- 6 ounces crabmeat
- 1 (5.2-ounce) pkg. garlic and fine herb boursin cheese
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 4 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
To prepare the pie crust: Combine the flour, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse until it forms crumbles. Then, while pulsing, add the cold water and pulse until the dough comes together. It'll be a bit shaggy. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and form a 10- to 11-inch disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, to about a 12-inch round that is 1/8 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and place it in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, placing the fold in the center and then unfolding the dough. Press the dough down into the pie plate, trim the edges, and then pinch to form a pretty edge.
To prepare the quiche filling: Squeeze out all the excess liquid from the crab and dry with a paper towel. Then, layer into the bottom of the pie crust. Next, layer the boursin cheese over the crab and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper and then pour it over the crab and cheese. Put the pie plate on a baking sheet and place it in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set. If needed, place a piece of parchment over the quiche to keep the crust from getting too brown.
Once the quiche is done, remove from the oven, garnish with additional chives and let sit for about 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
HERB FRITTATA
Serves 8.
The basic difference between an omelet and a frittata is the latter is cooked slowly over low heat — sometimes even baked in the oven — while an omelet is cooked quickly over medium or medium-high heat. Omelets are usually served immediately so they retain their heat, while frittatas are often served at room temperature. This is a great dish to make ahead for brunch. From "Italy on a Plate," by Susan Gravely (Vietri Publishing, 2023).
- 4 small red potatoes
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups mixed finely chopped herbs, such as dandelion greens, thyme, basil, oregano or Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed to cover the bottom of the pan
- Seasonal edible flowers, for optional garnish
Directions
Place the potatoes in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Add the chopped herbs, cheese, onion, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Cut the cooled potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Add to eggs and stir gently to combine.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, making sure there is enough oil to just cover the entire bottom of the pan. Add the egg mixture and cook 4 to 5 minutes until the frittata thickens. Use a spatula to loosen around the edge. If you are good at flipping frittatas, turn the frittata over onto the other side and let cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until set. If not, you can finish using the oven broiler, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until the eggs are set.
Place the frittata on a serving plate or wooden cutting board and cut into wedges. Garnish the center with a bunch of herbs and seasonal flowers.
MASALA EGG BITES
Serves 6.
These fluffy mini frittatas or egg muffins are spiced with a simple combination of ginger, green chile and turmeric to take the ubiquitous coffee-chain egg bites up a notch and are a fun addition to any brunch spread (or breakfast on the go). Mix up the toppings as you like — use spinach, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, or any other veggies or cheeses you like. If you don't have a mini-muffin pan, use a regular muffin pan and increase the baking time by 5 minutes. From "The Vegetarian Reset," by Vasudha Viswanath (Collective, 2023).
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper or Thai chile, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Combine the eggs, cottage cheese and Cheddar cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. The mixture will be the consistency of heavy cream. Add the red pepper, onion, cilantro, chiles, ginger, turmeric and salt to the blender and pulse a couple of times until evenly distributed (don't blend the toppings smooth, just distribute them evenly throughout the mixture).
Pour the mixture into the prepared mini-muffin pan, filling each muffin cup no more than two-thirds full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let cool in the pan (they will deflate a bit). Remove from the pan and serve.
To make ahead: Bake as directed and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave. To freeze, wrap them individually in plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking together, and freeze for up to 1 month.
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH PEAS AND ASPARAGUS
Serves 4.
This pretty salad works beautifully as a starter, arranged on individual plates, but is equally stunning on a platter served family-style. Whipping the ricotta gives it a smoother, lighter and creamier texture. You can also use half feta or rindless goat cheese if you prefer a bolder, saltier flavor. From "LEON Big Salads," by Rebecca Seal (Conran, 2023).
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for serving
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 20 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Handful of pea shoots or arugula
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- Leaves from a sprig of fresh mint, torn if large
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to serve
Directions
Place the ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil and milk into the bowl of a blender or small food processor and blitz until smooth and creamy. (You can also whisk by hand.) Stir in the salt, pepper, parsley and chives.
Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the asparagus and the peas. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the asparagus just begins to brown, shuffling it all around in the pan. Remove from the heat.
Divide the whipped ricotta mixture between four starter plates and use the back of a spoon to spread it out over the plate. Arrange the asparagus on top and scatter over the peas, then finish with the pea shoots or arugula, plus the Parmesan, mint, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and final twist of salt and pepper. Serve.
ORANGE ROLLS
Makes 8 rolls.
Inspired by orange roll recipes from the 1910s and '20s, these citrusy cinnamon rolls have an old-fashioned feel. Perfumed with fresh orange zest in the base, filling and glaze, they come together in less than an hour, thanks to a fluffy, tender dough that doesn't require yeast. To help the biscuit-dough base end up as soft as any yeasted treat, cream cheese and extra milk are mixed into the dry ingredients. But the most important part of these rolls is the fresh orange zest, plump with fragrant, flavorful citrus oils. From the New York Times' Genevieve Ko.
For the dough:
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 orange
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus softened butter for the pan
- 2 tablespoons cold cream cheese
- 2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
For the filling:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a combination of cinnamon and cardamom
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- For the (optional) glaze:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
- 1 orange
Directions
To prepare the dough: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the brown sugar in a small bowl and zest the orange directly over it. Gently rub the zest into the sugar and transfer 2 tablespoons to a large bowl to use for the dough. Save the rest of the orange sugar for the filling.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the large bowl and whisk well. Add the butter and cream cheese, and smash and rub them into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until they're fully incorporated and the mixture resembles crumbs.
Add the milk all at once and stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together and no dry bits remain. Freeze while you prepare the pan and filling. Very generously butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan or ovenproof skillet.
To prepare the filling: Mix the cinnamon (and cardamom, if using) into the reserved orange sugar.
Scrape the dough onto a well-floured work surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough or flour your hands to pat the dough into a 12-by-5-inch rectangle. It may be sticky, but that's OK. Just flour the dough enough to be able to shape it.
To fill the dough, spread the very soft butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the orange sugar on top. Starting with one long side of the dough, roll it up into a 12-inch-long log. If it's stuck to the surface, scrape it up as you roll it, using a bench scraper or stiff spatula.
Use a serrated knife to cut the log with a sawing motion into 8 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices. Place a slice in the center of the pan, then space the remaining slices 1/2-inch apart around it. At this point, the rolls can be covered and chilled for up to 2 days before baking directly from the refrigerator.
Bake until golden on top, 23 to 25 minutes. You don't want to overbake, but also want the dough to be cooked through. When you press the top, the roll shouldn't sink but spring back just a little.
To prepare the glaze: While the rolls are baking, place the cream cheese and the powdered sugar in a bowl. Zest the orange directly over the sugar, then mix and smush together until smooth. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons orange juice and mix well. The glaze should be a bit thick because it will loosen when it hits the hot rolls. Taste and add more powdered sugar if you'd like. Stir in more juice if it's too stiff.
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then spread the glaze all over them. Cool a bit longer to serve hot or warm.
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2023-04-25T02:42:27+00:00
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globegazette.com
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https://globegazette.com/charles-city-plans-cleanup-day-may-7/article_66f23daa-53b6-5014-9e76-fdc6fa4e7a79.html
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After multiple appeals Wauwatosa's Drew Tower approval is affirmed, but neighbors still aren't happy
Another chapter in Wawautosa’s Drew Tower saga was written when, after three appeals to the city, the Board of Zoning Appeals on June 7 again affirmed approval of the project — ostensibly securing its fate.
The project, which was approved Jan. 20, has been held up as it has drawn intense criticism from nearby residents who are averse to the height and density of the tower, as well as the possible traffic it could bring.
The tower is proposed at the southwest corner of West Blue Mound and North Mayfair roads.
A point of contention is that the decision to approve the building permit was largely up to the Design Review Board. The project doesn't need approval by the Plan Commission or Common Council as it is categorized as a “permitted use” in the C2 zoning district.
Why neighbors are worried
Neighbors have unified as Underwood Neighbors United to express qualms with the projects. The complaints primarily lie within the approval process for the tower, saying it has been rushed. The group even argues that the process for the Drew Tower sets a dangerous precedent for other similar projects proposed for the city.
Melissa Post is a nearby resident and member of the group. Post is among organizers of a GoFundMe that aims to fund the group's attorney expenses; $6,443 has been donated toward the fundraiser's goal of $10,000.
In addition to the GoFundMe, Post also echoed the complaints of her organization.
“The group all along was not trying to prevent the project from going through; the group is simply trying to get the project to be scaled down to something that we feel is more appropriate for the area,” she said.
As for the process of approval for the Drew Tower, Post stated that she was disappointed by the zoning board's decision, specifically in how it determined the project is fit for the neighborhood.
“For some reason, nobody wants to have an unbiased traffic study done on this corner to see how this project will actually affect flow, both on the busy intersection and on the residential backside of the block … we just don't feel fairly represented,” said Post.
While the board affirmed the project's approval, Post said her group and others are working to get the Wisconsin Department of Transportation involved to verify the area can handle the increased traffic. The group is also considering taking the grievance to court.
“If the DOT comes in and says 'no, you guys are being ridiculous, you can handle this,' I guess then we will know,” said Post. “but if they come in and do a study and determine we can't handle the traffic, then we need to work with the developer on something more appropriate.”
Finally approved
After the Design Review Board approved the tower in January, it faced its first appeal in March where the board voted to reaffirm its earlier decision. However, after that decision, neighbors again filed an appeal through Underwood Neighbors United — this time to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
That body, through a 4-0 vote, sent the project back to the Design Review Board, where it faced a four-hour meeting on April 28.
Board of Zoning Appeals Chairman David Kern said it was concerning to him that the DRB didn't draft a written decision or findings of fact after its January approval.
Since then the design board sent the project back to the Board of Zoning Appeals, with new findings, and the board voted to affirm the project's original approval.
“BoZA permitted and received the submission of new information and materials from the Parties, including public comment, at its April 28, 2022, hearing … BoZA finds that the DRB was correct in determining that the Project would not cause a substantial depreciation in the property value of the neighborhood within the applicable zoning district,” said the zoning board's decision.
Beck Andrew Salgado can be reached at 512-568-4070 or Bsalgado@Gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @Beck_Salgado
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2022-06-15T16:23:44+00:00
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jsonline.com
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https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/2022/06/15/drew-tower-project-survives-latest-appeal-tosa/7631609001/
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The gun violence epidemic in the United States was deadlier than ever in 2021, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
Both gun-related homicides and suicides reached record levels in 2021, leading to nearly 49,000 total firearm deaths.
Firearm-related deaths soared during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and spiked again in the second year. The 8% jump – leading to about 3,600 more deaths in 2021 than in 2020 – was the largest single-year increase in four decades.
"Our country is breaking records for all the wrong reasons – record gun sales combined with increasingly permissive gun laws are making gun violence a pervasive part of life in our country, leading to a sharp increase in gun deaths," Ari Davis, policy adviser at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and lead author of the new report, said in a statement.
More than half of all firearm deaths, as well as most of the year-over-year increase, were suicides, the report found.
White men, along with those 75 and older, were most at risk of gun suicide in 2021, while younger Black men faced a significantly higher risk of dying from a firearm homicide.
Overall, Black people were nearly 14 times more likely to die by gun homicide than White people. More than a third of all gun homicides in 2021 were among Black men ages 15 to 34.
Guns are the leading cause of death among children and teens in the U.S. More than half of all deaths among Black teens in particular are gun-related, according to the report.
"Each life lost to gun violence represents a family torn apart, a community suffering," Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions and co-author of the report, said in a statement. "The data are clear that states with stronger gun violence prevention laws have lower rates of gun violence. Passage of evidence-based solutions would help end the needless suffering happening in all corners of our country."
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2023-06-07T14:49:28+00:00
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abc12.com
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https://www.abc12.com/news/national/gun-related-deaths-reached-record-levels-in-the-u-s-in-2021-report-says/article_f4cb63f5-a6a5-5b8c-a66d-1d32acdc81d6.html
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By ADRIANA MORGA
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
Christopher Mayer, professor of real estate at Columbia Business School, said people looking for an apartment now might have a better experience than they did in May or June.
“We’re not seeing rents go up as quickly, the rental market is softening a little bit,” he said.
The national median asking rent was up 14% in July over July the previous year, the smallest annual increase since November 2021, according to a new report from Redfin. While that percentage is still high, it has decreased from 15% in June and 16% in May.
Experts say the market could slow further toward the end of the year, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty.
“I would not be surprised if we get to 2023 before things really get back to normal,” said Brian Carberry, senior managing editor of Rent.com, an apartment search website owned by Redfin.
Much depends on where you live. Cities in Florida such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach have seen rents decrease -0.1% and -0.5% respectively compared to last month. But according to Apartment List, rents in California coastal cities such as San Diego have continued to increase over the past year.
In Rochester, N.Y., rent was up 15.3% in August over the same month the previous year, according to data from Apartment List. An average two-bedroom apartment in the Rochester area was $1,318 in August, compared with $1,116 a year ago.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said high rents are a concern because they can account for a big chunk of a household’s take-home pay.
“Gas prices are coming back down, but rents are going up 10, 12, 15%. And rent can end up taking 40% of these households’ income,” Moynihan said in a recent Associated Press interview.
While things are looking a bit better for renters than a few months ago, it’s still a landlords’ market, Mayer said.
If your lease is up, staying put and negotiating with your landlord might be a better option than trying to move, at least until the rental market slows down further, said Paula Munger, assistant vice president for industry research and analysis at the National Apartment Association.
“When you renew your lease, you’re definitely not paying the same as someone new moving in,” Munger said. “If you can, stay in your apartment.”
A major reason for rent spikes has been increasing demand from people priced out of a booming housing market. That market is starting to slow, which could mean more people can afford to buy and won’t need to rent, but with interest rates rising, some may not want to take on mortgages.
“With inflation now all throughout the market, there’s not enough supply so the prices are going up,” Munger said. “That’s the downside for people, just not having enough options and choices for what they would like in a housing unit.”
That was the experience of Erika Tascon, a 22-year-old Los Angeles resident who was living with roommates but wanted to find an apartment with her boyfriend.
After visiting more than 10 units, the couple picked a 500-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in Beverly Hills where they pay $2,750 per month. The median rent for a one-bedroom in the area is $2,773, up 14% from last year, according to data from Zumper.
“I think landlords are taking advantage of tenants right now,” said Tascon, who is paying $200 more per month than for her previous apartment.
In Britni Eseller’s case, the high demand meant that she had to rush to fill out her application to beat the other 10 people who toured the apartment she wanted.
“Because everyone is in scarcity mode, you’re willing to find a place that might be somewhat affordable and you’re unfortunately okay with overlooking chipped floors or a broken appliance,” said Eseller, who lives in North Park, a neighborhood of San Diego.
Developers have ramped up construction of apartment buildings this year, which could eventually help to ease the crunch. But it’s likely to take a while before that’s reflected in the market.
Meanwhile, high rents are disproportionately hurting low-income residents across the country, said Ben Martin, research director of Texas Housers, a non-profit organization that works on housing justice.
In May, rental prices in Dallas and Fort Worth were up 21.6% from last year, according to Redfin data. In Austin they were up 48.4%. One major reason is that high-income people from coastal areas like California and New York moved to Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, when they realized they could work remotely and live more cheaply. In December of last year, for example, Tesla moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin.
“People who make the lowest incomes are paying more of their total pie of money,” Martin said. “Which means that they don’t have money for anything else: school supplies, groceries, gas, clothing, all of the essential stuff that you need to live.”
In addition to cutting basic expenses, renters are also cramming more people into apartments, Martin said.
Increasingly, people can’t afford their homes at all and are now facing eviction. Governments have ended eviction moratoriums and rental assistance programs that allowed people to stay in their homes during the pandemic.
The Eviction Lab, a research organization at Princeton University, is seeing record numbers of evictions that have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
In Houston, where the eviction moratorium ended in July 2021, there were 7,242 eviction filings in July of this year, 51% above average, according to The Eviction Lab. Other cities such as Los Angeles have extended eviction moratoriums until the end of this year.
Tenants who can’t afford rent increases but also can’t afford to move are often forced to choose between paying rent and covering basic necessities. An eviction stays on a renter’s record, making it harder to find housing in the future.
“The threat of eviction is the looming problem,” said Nick Graetz, a postdoctoral research associate at The Eviction Lab. “Part of the reason renters sacrifice so many other things to try to pay unreasonable high rents every month is because of the constant threat of being evicted from their home.”
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2022-09-06T17:50:59+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/09/06/rents-are-starting-to-come-down-but-the-trend-may-not-hold/
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Which Radio Flyer tricycle is best?
Before your child has the balance to ride a standard bike, a tricycle introduces them to the fun of pedaling and the thrill of going faster than their legs can take them. If the name Radio Flyer sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the company behind the childhood staple “little red wagon.” But it also makes quality tricycles durable enough to be passed on to others once your child is ready to transition to a big-kid bike.
Its best tricycle is the Radio Flyer Tricycle For Toddlers. It’s designed for kids aged 2-4 and comes in red and pink.
What to know before you buy a Radio Flyer tricycle
Radio Flyer tricycle types
Radio Flyer makes four types of tricycle: big wheel, push, upright and convertible.
- Big wheel tricycles are the classic example. They have high-back reclining seats for comfort and a large front wheel for stability. They’re perfect for young kids transitioning from push models.
- Push tricycles are the smallest variety. They have no pedals and usually have no back. They are powered purely by your child pushing off the ground. These are “baby’s-first” tricycles.
- Upright tricycles are the last stage before big-kid bikes. They typically have no backrest and rely on full pedal power. The only difference between these and regular bikes is the smaller size and third wheel.
- Convertible tricycles are designed to grow with your child, from baby to just shy of standard-bike ready. They start, effectively, as a stroller. Your child sits in the chair and places their feet on stable blocks instead of pedals as you push them with a handle from behind. When they’re ready, you strip away some parts and they become big wheel-like. Once they’ve outgrown that, more pieces come off and it becomes upright-like.
Weight
Radio Flyer tricycles need to carefully balance their weight with the intended age of rider. Too heavy and younger or weaker children won’t have the strength to pedal or push the tricycle along. Too light and it becomes easy to tip over, and thus, a safety hazard.
What to look for in a quality Radio Flyer tricycle
Frame material
Radio Flyer tricycle frames are typically made of metal or plastic.
- Metal frames, usually steel, are typically used for older-leaning models. They are more durable and stable, but also heavier, so it takes more effort to get them moving. They are costlier.
- Plastic frames are typically meant for young-leaning models. They’re small and light so they can easily be pushed around before your child has the dexterity for pedals. They’re also inexpensive, so it doesn’t sting when you notice your child is too big for it three months after purchase.
Adjustable seating
Kids grow fast. Thankfully, many Radio Flyer tricycles have adjustable seating to account for this. They can only adjust so far, but some of the better tricycles have a large enough adjustment range to squeak out an extra year or two, if your child is an average height with average growth speed.
How much you can expect to spend on a Radio Flyer tricycle
Radio Flyer tricycles cost between $30-$200, though most cost $50-$75. Sub-$50 models are plastic and meant for kids who can’t pedal. Models $75-plus are usually multifunction and built to last for years.
Radio Flyer tricycle FAQ
How safe are Radio Flyer tricycles?
A. Most have many safety features that limit accidents as much as possible. For example, some have harnesses that can keep a child from falling out. Many limit how sharp an angle the wheel can be turned to and use wide wheelbases to lower the risk of tipping over. Still, kids are kids, and they may find a way to hurt themselves.
How old should a child be to ride a Radio Flyer tricycle?
A. That depends on which one you’re considering and your child. Most Radio Flyer tricycles are designed with an age range in mind, but this is more of a suggestion if your child is smaller, larger or more advanced than average in some way. That said, stroller tricycles are perfect for any child the right size to fit comfortably in the seat. Other tricycles that require effort on your child’s part can’t be used until they can comfortably walk.
What’s the best Radio Flyer tricycle to buy?
Top Radio Flyer tricycle
Radio Flyer Tricycle For Toddlers
What you need to know: This is the ultimate classic tricycle design.
What you’ll love: The seat is adjustable so your child fits perfectly and continues to fit perfectly as they grow. The frame is made of strong steel and the wheels are made of rubber for a long-lasting, quality ride.
What you should consider: This is among the heavier tricycles, which can make riding difficult for the youngest kids. A few consumers received damaged and clearly used tricycles, and others struggled with assembly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Radio Flyer tricycle for the money
Radio Flyer Scoot 2 Pedal Ride-On Bike
What you need to know: This is the perfect first tricycle for your toddler. The plastic construction is surprisingly durable and light enough to be easy to move.
What you’ll love: The pedals fold up so the youngest kids can scoot around, then fold down once they get old enough to really ride. The seat is contoured for comfort.
What you should consider: Some assembly is required and a few consumers reported not receiving the necessary screws. Other parents found it difficult for their children to get around.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Radio Flyer Pedal And Push Stroll ‘N Trike
What you need to know: This model features a sunshade, snack tray and cupholder and is designed to change as your child grows older.
What you’ll love: It can be used as a stroller for babies to feel like they’re riding or deconstructed down to a standard tricycle. The seat is adjustable to change as your child grows, and it has a three-point safety harness that can be removed once they’re old enough.
What you should consider: There’s no system to prevent young children from changing the front wheel direction with the handles while it’s in stroller mode.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-04-09T22:46:14+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/reviews/br/toys-games-br/outdoor-toys-br/best-radio-flyer-tricycle/
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As an arts correspondent based at NPR West, Mandalit del Barco reports and produces stories about film, television, music, visual arts, dance and other topics. Over the years, she has also covered everything from street gangs to Hollywood, police and prisons, marijuana, immigration, race relations, natural disasters, Latino arts and urban street culture (including hip hop dance, music, and art). Every year, she covers the Oscars and the Grammy awards for NPR, as well as the Sundance Film Festival and other events. Her news reports, feature stories and photos, filed from Los Angeles and abroad, can be heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Alt.latino, and npr.org.
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2022-08-01T21:21:23+00:00
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nepm.org
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https://www.nepm.org/2022-08-01/nichelle-nichols-trailblazer-known-for-playing-lt-uhura-on-star-trek-dies
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WASHINGTON— Joe Biden avoided politics Monday while honoring the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Stanley Cup in each of the past two seasons.
In a rare sports break amid his administration’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the president cracked jokes about captain Steven Stamkos and referenced first lady Jill Biden’s attendance at a vaccination effort at the Lightning’s home arena last year. Biden made little mention of other players while talking about the team winning one championship in an empty building in a quarantined bubble and another in a packed house at home in Tampa.
Russian players Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov and Mikhail Sergachev attended the White House and shared photos on social media. There were no noticeable absences and a handful of players from the Lightning’s 2020 championship team who had departed or retired made appearances.
Just for this occasion, the team made a third trip to the nation’s capital in eight months after already visiting the Washington Capitals twice this season. The Lightning flew Sunday night after playing at the Florida Panthers and were set to return home before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday in one of their final games of the regular season before the playoffs begin next week.
Despite the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup three times — in 2004, 2020 and 2021 — it was the organization’s first time visiting a sitting president at the White House. The 2004-05 NHL lockout prevented that year’s team from going, and the pandemic delayed this opportunity until nine months after the second of these back-to-back championships.
Stamkos, who is Canadian, said it was “a long time coming.” He deferred to American Ryan McDonagh, a Minnesota native, to speak on behalf of the team at the ceremony.
By Stephen Whyno, AP Hockey Writer
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2022-04-25T21:08:55+00:00
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bangordailynews.com
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https://bangordailynews.com/2022/04/25/sports/joe-biden-honors-hockey-champion-tampa-bay-lightning/
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WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Star musician Demi Lovato is throwing in her support to local MMA fighters and instructor Johnny Haught after they said they would offer to work security for a drag show that was canceled when the show received threats.
12 News affiliate 7News in Wheeling was the first to report the story that has gone viral when West Virginia MMA instructor Johnny Haught said he would offer himself and his team of MMA fighters to work security if the drag show got that canceled would reschedule.
Recently, Lovato shared her support for Haught and his team on Instagram.
Lovato shared an Instagram post that showed a picture of Haught that said “MMA fighters offer to protect drag brunch from right-wing protesters in the US.” Another caption was added to the post that said “What actual ‘alpha males’ look like.”
The storied caption shared by Lovato said “real kings support queens.”
7News reached out to the restaurant, Primanti Bros. for a comment and to find out what type of threats they may have received but Primanti Bros. has yet to respond.
The 7News article on Haught and his MMA fighters has been picked up by Complex, Pride.com among others.
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2023-03-03T22:11:25+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/west-virginia/demi-lovato-supports-west-virginia-mma-coach-fighters-who-offered-to-work-security-for-canceled-drag-show/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is deciding whether women will face restrictions in getting a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, while a lawsuit continues.
The justices are expected to issue an order on Wednesday in a fast-moving case from Texas in which abortion opponents are seeking to roll back Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug, mifepristone.
The drug first won FDA approval in 2000, and conditions on its use have been loosened in recent years, including making it available by mail in states that allow access.
The Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, the maker of the drug, want the nation’s highest court to reject limits on mifepristone’s use imposed by lower courts, at least as long as the legal case makes it way through the courts. They say women who want the drug and providers who dispense it will face chaos if limits on the drug take effect. Depending on what the justices decide, that could include requiring women to take a higher dosage of the drug than the FDA says is necessary.
Alliance Defending Freedom, representing anti-abortion doctors and medical groups in a challenge to the drug, is defending the rulings in calling on the Supreme Court to let the restrictions take effect now.
The legal fight over abortion comes less than a year after conservative justices reversed Roe v. Wade and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion outright.
Even as the abortion landscape changed dramatically in several states, abortion opponents set their sights on medication abortions, which make up more than half of all abortions in the United States.
The abortion opponents filed suit in November in Amarillo, Texas. The legal challenge quickly reached the Supreme Court after a federal judge issued a ruling on April 7 that would revoke FDA approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions.
Less than a week later, a federal appeals court modified the ruling so that mifepristone would remain available while the case continues, but with limits. The appeals court said that the drug can’t be mailed or dispensed as a generic and that patients who seek it need to make three in-person visits with a doctor, among other things.
The generic version of mifepristone makes up two-thirds of the supply in the United States, its manufacturer, Las Vegas-based GenBioPro Inc., wrote in a court filing that underscored the perils of allowing the restrictions to be put into effect.
The court also said the drug should only be approved through seven weeks of pregnancy for now, even though the FDA since 2016 has endorsed its use through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Complicating the situation, a federal judge in Washington has ordered the FDA to preserve access to mifepristone under the current rules in 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia that filed a separate lawsuit.
The Biden administration has said the rulings conflict and create an untenable situation for the FDA.
In an order issued last Friday by Justice Samuel Alito, the court put the restrictions on hold through Wednesday to give the court time to consider the emergency appeal.
If the justices aren’t inclined to block the ruling from taking effect for now, the Democratic administration and Danco have a fallback argument, asking the court to take up the challenge to mifepristone, hear arguments and decide the case by early summer.
The court only rarely takes such a step before at least one appeals court has thoroughly examined the legal issues involved.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans already has ordered an accelerated schedule for hearing the case, with arguments set for May 17.
Mifepristone has been available for use in medication abortions in the United States since the FDA granted approval in 2000. Since then, more than 5 million women have used it, along with another drug, misoprostol, to induce abortions.
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2023-04-19T12:47:17+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-abortion-pill-restrictions/
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Louisiana governor to veto bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth
(Louisiana Illuminator) - Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, will veto three anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the Republican-dominated Louisiana Legislature.
When asked Thursday at his annual end-of-session press conference, Edwards said it is his “expectation” to veto the bills.
While Edwards had previously declined to commit to rejecting the proposals, he raised concerns last month that the recent onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation would have a negative impact on the already high suicide rate for transgender Louisianians.
“Members of this community believe they’re being attacked for who they are,” Edwards said at a press conference in May. “Members of the trans community are much more likely than other young people to have suicidal ideation or attempts or to actually be successful. These kinds of bills do not tend to help with that.”
“And in fact, they aggravate that situation and then cause it to be worse,” Edwards added.
Britain Forsyth, the legislative coordinator for Step Up Louisiana, a progressive organization, thanked Edwards for his impending veto in a statement to the Illuminator.
“I’m very thankful the Governor has made the decision to stand with LGBTQ+ youth and veto this hateful legislation,” Forsyth said. “All of us who worked hard against these bills will continue to fight to defeat them and let every queer and trans kid know they are loved by so many people in this state and that this is their home too.”
Acting in line with an unprecedented nationwide barrage of state-level legislation, the Louisiana legislature passed three anti-LGBTQ+ bills targeting young queer and transgender people. While anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been introduced in Louisiana in the past, it advanced much further this year than last year when the only two bills filed did not make it out of committee.
House Bill 466 by Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton, prohibits discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools. House Bill 81 by Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, would prohibit school employees from using transgender students’ preferred names or pronouns unless they have parental approval. House Bill 648 by Rep. Gabe Firment, R-Pollock, bans gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth.
Horton’s bill is similar to a Florida law referred to by critics as a “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Her proposal is much broader and would apply to K-12 grades, whereas Florida’s law applies only through the third grade.
Horton’s legislation applies to any school employee or volunteer, and it covers discussions in the classroom and during any extracurricular activity, meaning it effectively outlaws Gay Straight Alliance clubs.
While proponents of Crews’ proposal argue the bill prioritizes parental rights, teachers with religious or moral objections could opt to override parental consent to use a student’s given name, also called a deadname, as well as pronouns associated with their sex assigned at birth. Referencing a person by pronouns other than what they identify as is referred to as misgendering.
There is no recourse for educators who have a religious or moral objection to deadnaming or misgendering their students.
At the core of Crews’ proposal is his belief that parents have the right to know whether their kids are transgender.
“I don’t think it’s ever good for the parents to not to know what’s going on in school, and it ensures the rights of parents as primary caregivers to know what’s occurring in their children’s lives,” Crews said when the bill came up in the Senate Education Committee.
Advocates have raised concerns about what happens when parents find out — and don’t approve.
A survey from the Trevor Project found that 38% of transgender women, 39% of transgender men and 35% of nonbinary youth experienced homelessness as a result of parental rejection.
Firment’s proposal is similar to proposals filed in at least 17 other states, including every other state on the Gulf Coast. An Associated Press analysis found most of these bills have strong similarities to model legislation right-wing organizations have put forward.
Gender-affirming care is a catch-all term for medical treatments given to people to align their physical bodies with their identified gender. Gender-affirming care is used by transgender people, who identify as a gender different from their sex assigned at birth, as well as cisgender people, who identify as their assigned sex.
Gender-affirming procedures, such as top surgery, which adds or removes breast tissue, or bottom surgery, which constructs a vagina or penis are not recommended for minors, according to Dr. Kathryn Lowe, a pediatrician who represents the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on LGBT health and wellness.
Treatments are individualized to the patient. Some young patients will be prescribed fully reversible puberty blockers, giving the patient time to consider their options.
Later, a patient may be given hormone treatments that can help young people go through puberty in a way that allows their body to change in ways that align with their gender identity. These treatments are partially reversible.
Firment’s bill requires any youth currently receiving gender-affirming healthcare to be taken off the course of treatment by the end of 2024. Providers who specialize in gender-affirming healthcare say that there is no length of time that would make discontinuing care safe, pointing to the risk of suicide.
Studies approximate 80% of transgender youth have considered suicide, and 40% report at least one suicide attempt. Research also indicates gender-affirming healthcare leads to improved mental health outcomes.
Chris Kaiser, advocacy director for the ACLU of Louisiana, expressed relief that the bills will not become law.
“These bills sow division, invite discrimination, and are at odds with our fundamental constitutional rights,” Kaiser said in a statement to the Illuminator.
The Legislature, which has a supermajority in both chambers, has the option to override the veto.
In Louisiana, a veto override session automatically occurs 40 days after a regular legislative session unless a majority of lawmakers in either the House or the Senate send in ballots to cancel it.
The first time legislators opted to hold the session was in 2021, when no overrides were successful. But the occasion marked a new era of increased tension between the legislature and the governor, who will be leaving office next year.
Peyton Rose Michelle, executive director of Louisiana Trans Advocates, said she hopes it wouldn’t come to a veto session.
“I pray legislators maintain Louisiana values and ensure these bills do not become law,” Michelle said in a statement to the Illuminator.
House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Tanner Magee, R-Houma, the second-highest ranking legislator in the House, thought a veto session is unlikely.
“Members are exhausted from this session, and they want to be back in their districts for campaigning, and they know there is a new governor next year that is more likely to sign,” Magee said in a statement to the Illuminator.
The Louisiana Republican Party-endorsed candidate for governor, Attorney General Jeff Landry, has previously expressed support for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Louisiana Illuminator is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Louisiana Illuminator maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Greg LaRose for questions: info@lailluminator.com. Follow Louisiana Illuminator on Facebook and Twitter.
Copyright 2023 Louisiana Illuminator. All rights reserved.
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2023-06-09T20:09:08+00:00
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NICE, France (AP) — French writer Dominique Lapierre, who was celebrated for his novels about the World War II struggle to liberate Paris and depicting a life of hardship in a Kolkata slum, has died. He was 91.
Lapierre died Friday, a local newspaper in southern France reported Monday, citing an interview with the author’s wife, Dominique Conchon-Lapierre.
She told the Var Matin newspaper that Lapierre died “of old age” and that she was “at peace because (her husband) is no longer suffering.”
French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak praised Lapierre as an author and journalist whose travels around the world – from Mexico to India, New York City to Jerusalem – made him an “eyewitness of the 20th century” and enriched his novels with facts.
“We have lost a great writer, who was generous in his texts and was generous in his life,” Abdul Malak said in a statement.
In 1964, Lapierre drew on archived material to co-author with American writer Larry Collins a novel about the liberation of the French capital in August 1944. The novel, titled “Is Paris Burning?” was made into a movie by French filmmaker Rene Clement. Gore Vidal and Francis Ford Coppola were listed among a group of screenplay writers.
Lapierre was born in 1931 in the western French city of Chatelaillon to a diplomat father and a mother who had worked as a journalist. In the 1950s, Lapierre worked as a journalist and a foreign correspondent for Paris-Match. He lived most of his life in the French Riviera town of Ramatuelle with Conchon-Lapierre, his wife of 56 years.
Lapierre had a special bond with India and spent a lot of time in Kolkata, a city that was nicknamed “The City of Joy” after his 1985 novel with that title. The book, which chronicled the life of a rickshaw puller in a Kolkata slum, was adapted by Roland Joffé into a 1992 film.
He also donated generously to several charities engaged in humanitarian work in Kolkata.
Two of his other books – “Freedom at Midnight” and “Five Past Midnight in Bhopal: The Epic Story of the World’s Deadliest Industrial Disaster,” were also set in India. Lapierre was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 2008.
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2022-12-05T22:08:26+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-dominique-lapierre-french-author-and-journalist-dies-at-91/
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The collection of new vehicles on sale is constantly changing with all of the latest introductions and discontinuations. While the all-new vehicles get plenty of hype, automakers are typically quiet when they cease production of a vehicle. As such, shoppers often don’t realize they’re gone until it’s too late.
These discontinued models often get the ax because of slow sales. But not all are bad choices. Edmunds’ car experts highlight five notable models that are on the way out. This list is sorted by the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and includes the destination charge.
Hyundai Accent
The Accent has long served as Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable model. The sedan, which was once offered as a hatchback, had a long run in the United States, but shoppers have mostly lost interest in small cars. The Hyundai Venue, a small SUV, will become the brand’s lowest-priced vehicle once the Accent is discontinued.
The current Accent is a fine choice for an inexpensive commuter car or perhaps as a young driver’s first car. It has a comfortable ride and a roomy cabin, two qualities that aren’t always found in a vehicle at this price point. There are of course some drawbacks, including limited tech features and unsupportive seats. If you’re considering one, opt for the SEL trim for its larger touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price: $17,740
Ford EcoSport
The EcoSport has only been available since the 2018 model year and spent all of its time toward the bottom of Edmunds’ SUV rankings. And since little SUVs don’t sell as well, it’s no surprise Ford is dropping it. It’s the brand’s smallest and most inexpensive SUV. When the EcoSport is discontinued after 2022, the much better Escape will be Ford’s smallest SUV.
If you’re in the market for a small SUV, you should probably look at one of the EcoSport’s rivals, or if you have the budget for it, get the Escape instead. When Edmunds tested it, our team complained about its poor ride quality, disappointing fuel economy and lack of advanced driver aids. Plenty of cargo space and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface are the only high points here.
Starting MSRP: $23,335
Buick Encore
Like the EcoSport above, the Encore is a tiny and affordable SUV that Buick introduced for the 2013 model year in hopes of attracting younger buyers to the brand. It was never very competitive, however. Don’t let the badge fool you: The Encore isn’t as luxurious as other Buicks, hence its relatively low price tag. We like its quiet cabin and outward visibility, but when compared to rivals, it lacks cargo space and features and isn’t as fuel-efficient.
There is a silver lining, however. A few years ago Buick introduced the similar-size Encore GX. The GX might sound like a trim level, but it’s actually a completely different model, and it’s a more compelling choice for a small SUV thanks to its roomy interior and balanced ride and handling. If you’re shopping Buicks, look for the GX model.
Starting MSRP: $25,795
Mercedes A-Class
It’s unfortunate that Mercedes decided to discontinue the A-Class after the 2022 model year because it’s one of Edmunds’ highest-rated small luxury sedans. Fortunately, the very similar CLA sedan and GLA SUV will be around and are similar in size and price. They are also just as good and have almost identical interiors and features.
The A-Class is currently Mercedes’ most affordable model yet boasts the excellent build quality, luxury and tech found in the brand’s larger and more expensive models. It’s entertaining to drive and comfortable and it has a helpful voice-command system. As with most small sedans, rear legroom is a little tight, but on the whole, this is a great entry-level luxury sedan to pick up on its way out.
Starting MSRP: $35,000
Toyota Avalon
You might think the discontinuation of the Avalon will make non-luxury large sedans even more scarce, but it’s being replaced by a high-riding hybrid sedan called the Crown. The departure of the Avalon might come as a shock to some because it’s been around since the mid-1990s and has been a reliable source of transportation for many families over the years.
The Avalon performed well in Edmunds’ testing. Not only is it very comfortable, but it’s also very enjoyable to drive thanks to its responsive handling, strong V6 and smooth-shifting transmission. The large sedan also boasts a sophisticated interior and offers plenty of tech. One of its few faults is its limited amount of rear headroom.
Starting MSRP: $37,920
Edmunds says:
With many shoppers preferring sizable SUVs and crossovers, it’s no surprise that small SUVs and sedans make up this list. That narrows down the number of choices for shoppers, but you can’t blame automakers for delivering what’s in demand.
This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds.
Michael Cantu is a contributor at Edmunds.
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2022-08-24T15:38:59+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cars-discontinued-in-2023-ap-20220824-4x5wf6fpqjbazge4s2trhya3ve-story.html
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Vessel runs aground, briefly blocking Suez Canal
BY SAMY MAGDY
Associated Press
CAIRO (AP) — The body that oversees Egypt’s Suez Canal says an oil tanker ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal, briefly blocking the global waterway before being freed. The Suez Canal Authority says the Singaporean-flagged Affinity V vessel became wedged in a single-lane stretch of the canal on Wednesday before it was freed by tug boats. In March of 2021, the Japanese-owned Ever Given, a colossal container ship, was stuck for nearly a week in the canal halting billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce amid.
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2022-09-01T01:50:06+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/news/2022/08/31/spokesman-vessel-runs-aground-briefly-blocking-suez-canal/
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You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it?
The latest crop of gardening apps and cellphone features may surprise you with their expert garden-planning and planting advice, pest and disease troubleshooting, instant plant and insect identification, and even integrated artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
Free, reliable apps like the ones below will place an abundant harvest of valuable information at your (green) fingertips.
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Created by a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society, this crowd-sourced, image-recognition app is as straightforward as can be. Snap a photo of a plant, insect, animal or mushroom — or even just point your camera at it — and get its taxonomic classification (from kingdom to species), common name, seasonality, a count of how many observations of it have been recorded on the app, and a short description, typically pulled in from Wikipedia.
Results are based on visually similar images provided by users from around the world, and if the app can’t identify your photo, it solicits IDs from other users.
You can also find lists of plants, insects and animals in your area, add your observations and connect with experts.
And if you’re up for a game, you can earn badges for observing different types of species and participating in challenges. Find it in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Free.
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Scroll through the illustrated menu of fruits and vegetables, and add what you’d like to plant to your virtual “Grow Box.” Then get seed-starting, transplanting and harvesting dates for those plants, customized for your location as assessed via GPS.
The free version of the app also provides information on each crop’s frost tolerance and sun, water and fertilizer requirements, plus seed-saving instructions, companion planting advice, common pests (including organic treatment suggestions), recipes and links to video tips.
Each plant-profile screen also includes links to recommended products sold by Park Seed, which owns the app. The premium upgrade ($4.99/month or $46.99/year) provides real-time answers to your questions from an AI “Growbot,” a personalized planting calendar and more. Find it in the Apple App Store, on Google Play and at app.seedtospoon.net. Free, with an optional paid premium upgrade.
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Snap a photo, and the app will ID your plant and provide a plethora of information about it. You’ll instantly see its health assessment, scientific classification, worldwide distribution, common uses, harvesting time (if applicable), propagation methods, and sunlight, soil, water and fertilizer requirements. You’ll also get answers to frequently asked questions about the plant, and can seamlessly share your photo and plant description with friends via text.
After exhausting an initial allotment of free IDs, you’ll be prompted to watch ads or share the app to earn more unless you upgrade to the premium version ($29.99/year). Concerned about an ailing plant? Take a picture, and the free version will tell you what’s wrong. You’ll need premium to see recommended treatments. The upgrade also provides comprehensive plant-care guides, 24/7 access to a team of botanists and unlimited plant IDs. Find it in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Free, with an optional paid premium upgrade.
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This tool uses image recognition technology to quickly and seamlessly identify plants, trees, shrubs, animals and insects on the go. It also pulls up Google search results about the subject.
Access it directly from the Google app or via the Google Search bar in your mobile browser on Android and Apple devices. Then tap the camera icon to the right of the search field, take a photo with your phone’s camera or select an image from your photo library. Lens can also be used to identify other objects, places, and even products for online comparison shopping. Free.
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This AI-powered feature for iPhone and iPad will ID plants, flowers, weeds, insects, birds and other animals depicted in any photo. Using an Apple device running iOS16 or iPadOS16, you can access the feature by tapping an image in your Photos library, then tapping the “info” button beneath it (the letter “i” in a circle with stars above it).
The tool also works directly from the Mail, Messages and Notes apps (lightly tap an image to expand it, then tap the starred “i”) and in the Safari browser (tap and hold any photo). The app will display details about the image, including a “Look Up” option alongside a leaf, paw print or bug icon, depending on what the tool has detected (other categories include art, landmarks and books).
Tap the icon for Siri Knowledge details about the subject and similar images found online (if there isn’t a star above the info button, Visual Look Up isn’t available for that photo.) Free.
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Jessica Damiano writes regular gardening columns for The Associated Press. She publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. Sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice.
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For more AP gardening stories, go to https://apnews.com/hub/gardening.
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2023-04-04T13:59:57+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/04/good-gardening-apps-id-plants/779d6d9c-d2e7-11ed-ac8b-cd7da05168e9_story.html
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Elizabeth Chambers is being frank about quarantining with her now-estranged husband, Armie Hammer, in the Cayman Islands.
In a newly published interview with Elle, which took place in November 2022, Chambers recalled the period she spent with Hammer, their two children and his late father and stepmother. "He was the worst," she tells the magazine.
She also shared how Hammer's decision to leave the Cayman Islands and head near Joshua Tree in California, where he helped a friend refurbish an abandoned motel, affected her. "My heart was broken in nine million pieces," she tells Elle, "and I still drove him to the airport."
Adds the BIRD Bakery founder, "You can give, you can love, you can be there for someone, but you also need to hold people accountable for their actions."
While it's unclear exactly when he traveled to California, Hammer confirmed he was there in September 2020 at the time of an interview with British GQ, in which he described quarantining with his family in an apartment. "We’d be looking out at the ocean, but couldn’t go in the ocean; looking at the beach, but couldn’t go on the beach. We couldn’t leave the apartment, couldn’t go in the pool, couldn’t do anything. So it was a really concentrated family time, which is really great with the kids, but it was intense," he described.
Hammer admittedly did not handle the time well and later sought the help of a therapist. "It was a very complicated, intense situation, with big personalities all locked in a little tiny place. It was tough, man. I’d never dealt with anything like that before in my life, so I didn’t have the tools. It was just this thing that snuck up on everybody," he said. "I don’t think I handled it very well. I think, to be quite frank, I came very close to completely losing my mind. I just felt completely powerless. And I was on an island where the lockdown was so severe that mail couldn’t even come in. I felt so intensely trapped, like a wolf who got caught in a snare and wants to chew his own foot off. I was just like, 'I can’t do this. Get me out of here.'"
By the time his GQ interview was published, it had been nearly three months since he and Chambers announced their split and she filed for divorce after 10 years of marriage. According to a new AIR MAIL interview with Hammer, she has not yet signed their divorce agreement.
Addressing the end of her marriage, Chambers tells Elle, "The dissolution of my family was literally my biggest fear of my whole life... You’re building something, right? You’re weaving a beautiful tapestry, and the last thing you want is for a knife to come and rip the tapestry in half."
Chambers also touched on the allegations against her ex, telling Elle, “I was learning things as the public was."
"I was like, 'There are no words. What the f**k?'" she continues. It was not specified which allegations Chambers was referring to. Among claims from multiple women about his sexual fantasies, Hammer has been accused of rape and mental, emotional and sexual abuse by a woman named Effie. In a statement previously shared by his attorney, Andrew Brettler, Hammer "maintained that all of his interactions with [Effie] -- and every other sexual partner of his for that matter -- have been completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance, and mutually participatory."
Hammer more recently told AIR MAIL, "This alleged rape was a scene that was her idea. She planned all of the details out, all the way down to what Starbucks I would see her at, how I would follow her home, how her front door would be open and unlocked and I would come in, and we would engage in what is called a ‘consensual non-consent scene,’ CNC." AIR MAIL also reported, "Hammer claims that in each of his sexual encounters, and at every stage, consent was asked for and received."
While the Los Angeles Police Department previously confirmed to ET that Hammer is the main suspect in a sexual assault investigation initiated in February 2021, he has not been charged with any crime.
As for her own future, Chambers recently told ET, "I do believe that everything is happening according to God's will and I think there's nothing that we can't handle and I'm excited what God has in store for me."
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- Obicetrapib is a next-generation oral, low-dose and once-daily CETP inhibitor for which promising safety and strong LDL-lowering efficacy has been observed in patients with dyslipidemia through Phase 2b
MIAMI and FLORENCE, Italy and NAARDEN, Netherlands, , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewAmsterdam Pharma (NewAmsterdam), a clinical-stage company focused on the research and development of transformative oral therapies for major metabolic diseases, and the Menarini Group (Menarini), an Italy-based, privately held, international pharmaceutical company, today announced an exclusive license agreement for the commercialization of obicetrapib, if approved, in Europe, either as a monotherapy or as part of a fixed dose combination with ezetimibe, for cardiovascular diseases. Obicetrapib is NewAmsterdam's next-generation oral, low-dose and once-daily cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor therapeutic candidate, for which a promising safety and efficacy profile as an LDL-lowering adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy in patients with dyslipidemia has been observed through Phase 2b trials. Under the collaboration agreement, NewAmsterdam will retain all rights to commercialize obicetrapib, if approved, in the rest of the world, as well as rights to develop certain forms of obicetrapib for other diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
"We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Menarini," said Michael Davidson, M.D., chief executive officer of NewAmsterdam Pharma. "As we advance obicetrapib through late-stage clinical development, we believe now is the right time to begin laying the groundwork for our global product launch. Menarini is a leading pharmaceutical company with substantial cardiovascular expertise and the greatest share of voice among cardiologists, internists and general practitioners across major European markets, as well as strong relationships with key opinion leaders. We believe they are the right partner to accelerate efforts to maximize the delivery of obicetrapib, upon approval, to the millions of hyperlipidemia patients in Europe who are underserved by existing options."
The collaboration expands Menarini's existing cardiology portfolio of 18 products, which address the most widespread cardiometabolic diseases and aim to prevent and reduce risk factors associated with chronic conditions, with the goal of helping patients restore their quality of life.
"Obicetrapib, if approved, could radically alter the treatment landscape in cardiovascular disease by providing an effective and oral option for hyperlipidemia patients in Europe" said Elcin Barker Ergun, Chief Executive Officer of the Menarini Group. "As a leading company in cardiovascular treatments area, we find it an excellent fit to our portfolio and look forward to collaborating with NewAmsterdam Pharma to advance its development."
Subject to the terms of the agreement, NewAmsterdam will receive an upfront payment of €115 million, as well as €27.5 million in committed R&D funding, for a total of €142.5 million in committed consideration. NewAmsterdam will be eligible to receive up to €863 million in potential clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones, bringing the total potential deal value to €1,005.5 million. In addition, Menarini will pay NewAmsterdam tiered double-digit percentage royalties from the teens to mid-twenties on net sales of obicetrapib in Europe.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, NewAmsterdam will be responsible for further clinical development of obicetrapib and the parties will cooperate in regulatory activities to secure approval for the product. Menarini will be responsible for all commercialization activities in the licensed territory.
"This alliance exemplifies NewAmsterdam's strategy of engaging with the right partner at the right time with the right deal," said Lina Gugucheva, chief business officer of NewAmsterdam Pharma. "In addition to Menarini's strong commercial credentials in the cardiovascular field in Europe, this agreement also brings in proceeds that we expect will substantially fund obicetrapib's development through planned Phase 3 data readouts, while allowing NewAmsterdam to retain substantial participation in the potential commercial opportunity in an important major market."
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Moelis & Company LLC is acting as financial advisor and Covington & Burling LLP is acting as legal advisor to NewAmsterdam Pharma. Goldman Sachs is acting as financial advisor to Menarini.
About Obicetrapib
Obicetrapib is a next-generation oral, low-dose and once-daily CETP inhibitor in development for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and preventing major adverse cardiovascular events. More than 100 million people globally are not achieving LDL-c goals despite the current available standard of care. Obicetrapib was previously tested in ROSE and TULIP[1] randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trials. Results from the ROSE trial, presented in November 2021 at the AHA Scientific Sessions, included observations that patients on statin therapy who received 5 mg of obicetrapib saw an LDL-c reduction of 42%. Patients who were part of the 10 mg cohort were observed to experience a 51% reduction versus baseline, while the placebo cohort was observed to experience a 7% reduction versus baseline. Both doses were observed to be well tolerated, with no serious adverse effects in the two cohorts and two serious AEs in the placebo arm. Currently, Obicetrapib is being tested in three Phase 3 trials, BROADWAY, BROOKLYN and PREVAIL, and a secondary Phase 2 trial, ROSE2. These studies are intended to examine obicetrapib as a combination therapy as well as its efficacy in adjunct to diet and a maximally tolerated lipid-lowering therapy, and reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events.
About NewAmsterdam Pharma
NewAmsterdam Pharma is a private clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve patient care in populations with metabolic diseases where traditional therapies have been unsuccessful or are not tolerated. NewAmsterdam is investigating obicetrapib, a next-generation oral, low-dose and once-daily CETP inhibitor, as the preferred LDL-c-lowering therapy for high-risk cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. Results from NewAmsterdam's ROSE Phase 2b trial (presented at AHA Scientific Sessions in 2021) included observations that patients receiving obicetrapib 10mg experienced reduced LDL-c by 51% versus baseline in patients on statin therapy (vs. a 7% reduction in the placebo arm). Based in the Netherlands, NewAmsterdam was founded in 2019 by the venture capital firm Forbion and John Kastelein, and closed a $196M (€161M) Series A financing in January 2021 led by Forbion, Morningside Ventures and Ascendant BioCapital. For more information, please visit: www.newamsterdampharma.com.
About Menarini
The Menarini Group is a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, with a turnover of over $4 billion and over 17,000 employees. Menarini is focused on therapeutic areas with high unmet needs with products for cardiology, oncology, pneumology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, diabetology, inflammation, and analgesia. With 18 production sites and 9 Research and Development centers, Menarini's products are available in 140 countries worldwide. For further information, please visit www.menarini.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity; expectations and timing related to the success, cost and timing of product development activities, including timing of initiation, completion and data readouts for clinical trials and the potential approval of NewAmsterdam's therapeutic candidate; the size and growth potential of the markets for NewAmsterdam's therapeutic candidate; the therapeutic and curative potential of NewAmsterdam's therapeutic candidate; and NewAmsterdam's expected cash runway. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of NewAmsterdam's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by anyone as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions, and many are beyond the control of NewAmsterdam. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including uncertainty regarding outcomes of NewAmsterdam's ongoing clinical trials, particularly as they relate to regulatory review and potential approval for its therapeutic candidate and other business milestones; ability to negotiate definitive contractual arrangements with potential customers; the impact of competitive therapeutic candidates; ability to obtain a sufficient supply of materials; the impact of COVID-19; global economic and political conditions; and the effects of competition on NewAmsterdam's business. If any of these risks materialize or NewAmsterdam's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that NewAmsterdam does not presently know or currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect NewAmsterdam's expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. NewAmsterdam anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause NewAmsterdam's assessments to change. However, while NewAmsterdam may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, NewAmsterdam specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing NewAmsterdam's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
[1] Hovingh, G. K., Kastelein, J. J. P., van Deventer, S. J. H., Round, P., Ford, J., Saleheen, D., Rader, D. J., Brewer, H. B., & Barter, P. J. (2015). Cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibition by TA-8995 in patients with mild dyslipidaemia (TULIP): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial. In The Lancet (Vol. 386, Issue 9992, pp. 452–460). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60158-1
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TAIPEI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Taiwan blockchain solutions provider International Trust Machines Corporation (ITM) announced that it will present Blockchain Notary Service (BNS) at the CES 2022. The technology has been adopted by Taiwan's Ministry of Justice as part of the latest initiative launched by the government to integrate blockchain technology with its legal sector. The start-up will be showcasing its technology at the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) Pavilion at CES 2022
The capital injection from the world-leading IC design house MediaTek and the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing giant Wistron has expanded the international reputation of ITM which has transformed its business focus from blockchain software development kit (SDK) to Platform-as-a-Service. With the launch of ITM Blockchain Notary Service (BNS), the company has also addressed data trust issues that have been plaguing a wide variety of industries.
Blockchain is a great solution for data validation and security, but the scalability problem of the technology presents a challenge for companies wishing to use blockchain to record their massive amount of data from IoT devices cost-effectively. With its ground-breaking technology, ITM aims to help enterprises break through the bottleneck and allow them to take advantage of blockchain for IoT applications by targeting three common problems - scalability, privacy and cost.
"Linking SDK to corporate systems is a very complicated process for most companies as it requires experienced blockchain engineers to complete the system integration. In the past, companies had to encrypt data, build a blockchain system and upload data on their own, which proved to be expensive and time-consuming. By using our BNS, companies are now able to shrink an enormous amount of data into a short string of digits, a 32-byte ledger fingerprint can seal one million transactions with the ability for quick auditing of selected data. It is an easy-to-use one-stop service requiring no efforts from companies," said Julian Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of ITM.
ITM BNS leveraged its cutting-edge technology to provide companies with the easiest way to connect their applications or data to Ethereum at zero cost, allowing them to achieve greater efficiency and trust. It is also the first-ever platform to uplink million-scale transactions for free onto Public Blockchain Ethereum. It is possible thanks to the company's cryptographic security algorithm that transforms into Restful API under an exclusive security protocol to allow for streamlined connection between the company's data and public blockchain, achieving higher levels of security and TPS with low cost and IoT uplinks.
ITM BNS also allows companies to focus on building their system while easily establishing trustworthy transaction history, time stamp, device ID, and other related information, facilitating smooth communication between different entities. The service features three interfaces, including a web app for everyday users, an API for developers and an IoT SDK for Edge devices.
For more information, please visit https://bns.itrustmachines.com/login.
About International Trust Machines Corporation (ITM)
Founded in January 2019 in Taiwan, International Trust Machines Corporation (ITM) offers Blockchain Notary Service as a solution to the scalability problem of public ledgers. Since its establishment, ITM has been working with local and international organizations to further promote innovative blockchain solutions. Its clients and strategic partners include Qualcomm, Microsoft, MediaTek, Acer, Kneron, and others.
The blockchain solutions provider has claimed the 1st runner-up honors at the Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge 2019 (QITC 2019), it was also among the 80 startups chosen by the Taiwan Tech Arena to exhibit innovative products at the TTA Taiwan Tech Pavilion at CES 2020. ITM received pre-A round funding from global leading IC design house MediaTek and leading electronics manufacturer Wistron. The investment has brought ITM a rising overseas interest.
ITM facilitates trustworthy transactions with its zero-cost Blockchain Notary Service.
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Meta is launching a paid verification service
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Meta is testing a subscription service that will allow Instagram and Facebook users to pay to get verified, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram Sunday.
"Meta Verified" will start at $11.99 a month on the web or $14.99 a month on iOS, and the company will begin releasing it in Australia and New Zealand this week and "more countries soon."
The service also comes with other perks: extra protection from impersonation accounts and direct access to customer support.
To avoid fake accounts, customers who want to get the blue badge would need to provide a government ID that matches their profile name and picture. Users must also be above 18 to be eligible.
"This new feature is about increasing authenticity and security across our services," Zuckerberg wrote in an Instagram broadcast channel.
In a statement, Meta clarified there will be no changes to accounts that are already verified. Verification was previously for users who are "authentic and notable."
"We are evolving the meaning of the blue badge to focus on authenticity so we can expand verification access to more people," a Meta spokesperson said. "We will display follower count in more places so people can distinguish which accounts are notable public figures among accounts that share the same name."
Meta joins other platforms, like Discord, Reddit and YouTube, which have their own subscription-based models.
Twitter relaunched its own verification subscription service, Twitter Blue, in December, after an onset of fake "verified" accounts forced it to pull the feature. The check mark options now have different colors to differentiate between accounts: gold checks for companies, gray checks for government entities and other organizations, and blue checks for individuals, whether or not they are celebrities.
Twitter Blue costs $11 a month for iOS and Android subscribers, part of owner Elon Musk's attempt to raise its subscriptions business after buying the platform for $44 billion.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Energy security concerns — worsened by the war in Ukraine — and policy support from rich countries are likely to help investments in clean energy outpace spending on fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency said in a report issued Thursday.
But investments in coal are on course to rise by about 10% in 2023, nearly six times what the IEA has estimated they should be for the world to end its reliance on fossil fuels and achieve emissions cut goals for countering climate change, it said.
“We are in a significantly better place than we were a few years ago,” Tim Gould, IEA’s chief energy economist, said at the report’s launch Thursday. “There’s still a very long way to go, but there are finally some encouraging signs for us all to welcome.”
Some $2.8 trillion is set to be invested in energy globally in 2023, of which more than $1.7 trillion is expected to go to clean technologies including modern electricity grids, energy storage, low-emissions fuels and electric vehicles, according to the organization’s latest World Energy Investment report.
Slightly more than $1 trillion is going to coal, gas and oil — fossil fuels that are a major source of emissions that are contributing to global warming.
Part of the problem is that demand for energy is outstripping increases in supplies in many parts of the world. Powerful energy industry interests also sway decisions about investments in future capacity, often in favor of fossil fuels.
Global coal demand reached an all-time high in 2022 and about 40 gigawatts of new coal power plants were approved, the highest figure since 2016, with almost all in China, the report says.
Still, the trend is shifting in favor of renewable energy. For every $1 spent on fossil fuels, $1.70 is now spent on clean energy. Five years ago the ratio was 1:1, according to the report.
Clean energy investments have been boosted by a variety of factors in recent years, including periods of strong economic growth and volatile fossil fuel prices that raised concerns about energy security, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Enhanced policy support such as the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. and initiatives in Europe, Japan, China and elsewhere have also played a role.
“Solar is the star performer and more than $1 billion per day is expected to go into solar investments in 2023 (USD 380 billion for the year as a whole), edging this spending above that in upstream oil for the first time,” the report said, referring to crude oil output.
Electric vehicle sales are expected to leap by a third in 2023 after surging in 2022, it said.
More than 90% of the increase in clean energy investments comes from advanced economies and China, with much less in less wealthy nations. Factors such as high interest rates, weak electricity grid infrastructure and unclear policies are holding back investments in renewable energy in many countries, the report said.
Vibhuti Garg, the South Asia director for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, said that the focus for rich countries is on investing in their own economies and not on making that capital available for poorer nations.
Since 2009, rich nations have promised to spend $100 billion in climate aid for poor nations, with most of it aimed at helping wean them away off fossil fuels like coal and to build clean energy systems. But these financial pledges haven’t been fulfilled. Garg said that this means that developing countries will continue to rely on dirty coal.
“How do you expect these developing countries to transition when they don’t have money?” she said.
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Aniruddha Ghosal reported from New Delhi, India.
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2023-05-25T13:58:25+00:00
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, San Francisco-based commercial real estate brokerage team led by Putnam Daily launches Fisher James Capital, a new company focused on net lease investment brokerage and capital placement. Joining him are partners Lindsey Snider, Vahe Nokhoudian, and marketing director, Jenna Powell.
Fisher James Capital offices in the Presidio in San Francisco with partners in Silicon Valley and the East Bay. Specializing in leased investment brokerage, the partners represent private and institutional capital clients on the disposition and acquisition of single and multi-tenant commercial properties nationwide. They have transacted on more than 1,200 investment sales valued north of $10 billion in consideration in over 40 states over the span of their careers.
Longstanding partners Michael Maffia and Putnam Daily previously founded Preserve West Capital, a leading investment, development, and brokerage company nearly a decade ago. Prior to that, the two led investment brokerage divisions at Cushman & Wakefield in Northern California and Newmark. Preserve West Capital will continue to operate under Michael Maffia's direction as it looks to continue to expand its investment portfolio through acquisitions and development.
"I am excited for Putnam to lead his team under the Fisher James Capital flag. We have enjoyed a partnership for almost 20 years, which is unique in our industry. And I expect we will continue to find ways to work together as our two companies evolve," Maffia provided. "The brokerage business is based on strong relationships, and I am grateful to him and all of our clients through the past two decades."
On the brokerage side, Lindsey Snider and Vahe Nokhoudian join Putnam Daily at Fisher James Capital. Lindsey's career began on the principal side with Sovereign Investment Company; she then moved to roles at investment brokerage firms Colliers and CBRE before joining Preserve West Capital a few years ago. Vahe Nokhoudian began his career at what is now Newmark and moved to Preserve West Capital upon its inception. The team works collaboratively to drive value on each transaction.
For more information, visit: www.fisherjamescapital.com
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By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%, the lowest level since 1969.
Friday’s government report added to the picture of a resilient labor market, with low unemployment, relatively few layoffs and many job openings even as most economists foresee a recession nearing. Though good for workers, employers’ steady demand for labor has also helped accelerate wage growth and contributed to high inflation.
But the Fed’s inflation watchers might be reassured somewhat by January’s wage data: Average hourly pay rose 4.4% last month from a year earlier, slower than the 4.8% year-over-year increase in December. And from December to January, wages rose 0.3%, below the 0.4% increase the previous month.
On top of the sizzling job growth it reported for January, the government on Friday also revised up its estimate of the gains in November and December by a combined 71,000.
January’s job growth was broad-based across industries. A category that includes restaurants and bars added 99,000 workers. Professional and business services jobs, including bookkeepers and consultants, rose by 82,000.
Governments added 74,000, boosted by the end of a worker strike against California’s state university system. Health care added 58,000 jobs, retailers 30,000. Construction gained 25,000 jobs. Manufacturing added 19,000.
Economists, who had collectively estimated that the economy added just 185,000 jobs last month, were caught off-guard by the magnitude of the gains.
“This is a labor market on heat,’’ said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management. It would be difficult, she suggested, “to see the Fed stop raising rates and entertain ideas of rate cuts when there is such explosive economic news coming in.”
The proportion of adults who either had a job or were looking for one — the so-called labor force participation rate — stayed at 62.4%, well below pre-pandemic levels.
January’s job growth far exceeded December’s 260,000 total and extended a streak of substantial gains that raised concerns at the Fed about inflation pressures. The Fed has raised its key rate eight times since March to try to contain inflation, which hit a four-decade high last year but has slowed since then.
Companies are still seeking more workers and are hanging tightly onto the ones they have. Putting aside some high-profile layoffs at big tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and others, most workers are enjoying an unusual level of job security even at a time when many economists foresee a recession approaching.
For all of 2022, the economy had added a sizzling average of roughly 375,000 jobs a month. That was a pace vigorous enough to have contributed to the painful inflation Americans have endured, the worst such bout in 40 years. A tight job market tends to put upward pressure on wages, which, in turn, feed into inflation.
The Fed, hoping to cool the job market and the economy — and, as a consequence, inflation — has steadily raised borrowing rates, most recently on Wednesday. Year-over-year measures of consumer inflation have steadily eased since peaking at 9.1% in June. But at 6.5% in December, inflation remains far above the Fed’s 2% target, which is why the central bank’s policymakers have reiterated their intent to keep raising borrowing rates for at least a few more months.
The Fed is aiming to achieve a “soft landing” — a pullback in the economy that is just enough to tame high inflation without triggering a recession. The policymakers hope that employers can slow wage increases and inflationary pressures by reducing job openings but not necessarily by laying off many employees.
But the job market’s resilience isn’t making that hoped-for outcome any easier. On Wednesday, the Labor Department reported that employers posted 11 million job openings in December, an unexpected jump from 10.4 million in November and the largest number since July. There are now about two job vacancies, on average, for every unemployed American.
The Labor Department’s monthly count of layoffs has amounted to fewer than 1.5 million for 21 straight months. Until 2021, that figure had never dropped so low in records dating back two decades.
Yet another sign that workers are benefiting from unusual job security is the weekly number of people who apply for unemployment benefits. That figure is a proxy for layoffs, one that economists monitor for clues about where the job market might be headed. The government said Thursday that the number of jobless claims fell last week to its lowest level since April.
The pace of applications for unemployment aid has remained rock-bottom despite a steady stream of headline-making layoff announcements. Facebook parent Meta is cutting 11,000 jobs, Amazon 18,000, Microsoft 10,000, Google 12,000. Some economists suspect that many laid-off workers might not be showing up at the unemployment line because they can still find new jobs easily.
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AP Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber contributed to this report.
This story has been corrected to show that the labor force participation rate was unchanged in January and did not rise.
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How to start a vegetable garden from scratch
Whether trying to find a new hobby, looking to spend more time outdoors or wanting to create your own supply of fruits and vegetables, gardening is a beneficial and fun activity for people of all ages. Gardening is something that anyone can do because it’s easy to get started with minimal tools and only a small amount of space.
In the long run, a well-functioning and properly maintained garden can help you cut down on the cost of food. Even those just getting started can benefit, for a simple $5 investment can yield $30 worth of vegetables over the duration of a season. And the taste and quality of the produce you grow in your garden can be better than that commonly found in the grocery store.
Gardening may be simple, but it’s still a skill that requires knowledge and a deft touch, so you want to learn the basics before investing money and time. There is a process you want to follow to help ensure the best results.
Vegetable garden location
Much of the success of your garden depends on your location, and there are multiple factors to consider when selecting a plot of land to plant your crops.
Accessibility
You want to find a location that you can easily access and watch over. Ideally, you want your garden to be in a location that you walk by every day, so you can’t help but check on your crops.
Sunlight
Make sure that the plot of land you select receives enough sunlight throughout the day. Photosynthesis is the process that turns sunlight into glucose. That creates cellulose and starch. Plants require sunlight to survive. For frame of reference, quick-growing vegetable gardens require between six and eight hours of sunlight per day.
Water
Water is another necessity that your crops will need to survive, so you want to make sure that your garden is near an easily accessible water source. A handheld watering can will only last you so long, so an investment in a hose and spray nozzle will be much more effective for larger gardens. It will also cut down on your maintenance time.
Size
Start small. Most first-time gardeners feel comfortable with a garden that is 10×10. However, size is relative because a well-maintained 10×10 garden can still produce more quality crops than a much larger garden that is not properly cared for.
Selecting the proper soil
Soil provides the nutrients needed for your garden to thrive. Soil should be easy to dig and allow for proper drainage so water can reach the roots of the plants. You want soil to be rich and dark. It should crumble in your fingers. You want to avoid clay soils, as they are too densely packed. They don’t retain moisture or allow pockets of air needed for vegetable roots.
If your gardening area doesn’t have healthy soil, higher quality soil should be purchased. Additional soil amendments, such as compost leaf mold or well-aged manure, can help create the healthy ecosystem necessary for your plants to thrive.
Selecting your vegetables
Certain plants grow better in certain areas. If any neighbors have gardens, they most likely have similar soil and weather conditions, so learning what crops they plant can give you an idea of what crops work well in your area.
Start with five of your favorite vegetables and learn how much they each produce. For example, tomatoes, squash and peppers will continue to flourish throughout the season, while vegetables like corn and carrots produce only one crop.
Vegetable garden tools
Hoe
To prepare your soil and weed your garden, a durable garden hoe is a must-have.
Rake
If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, a garden rake allows you to level your soil, clear leaves and cover new seedlings.
Trowel
When transplanting crops, a steel blade garden trowel is your best bet. Find one with a sturdy handle that fits comfortably in your hand.
Gloves
Every gardener should have at least one pair of gloves to protect their hands. It would be in your best interest to have both a light-weight cotton pair of gloves and a heavy-duty pair of gardening gloves depending on the job required.
How to start a small vegetable garden
Planting from seeds
Before you do anything to your garden, lay your mulch. This will help to prevent weeds and save you work down the road. Plan to plant your vegetable garden from north to south so it can obtain maximum sun exposure. When ready, push the mulch away and plant your seeds.
Popular types of vegetables to plant from seeds include lettuce, carrots, swiss chard, pumpkins and cucumbers.
Transplant planting
You may begin by growing your veggies in containers before transferring them to your garden once they have started to develop. This allows you to give them more care and attention in a controlled environment. It’s a good practice to shake up the root systems of these plants before transferring them into the garden to shock the system into quick growth.
Popular types of vegetables that benefit from transplant planting are tomatoes, peppers, broccoli and artichokes.
Maintaining your garden
Mulch will help limit how much you need to water your crops, but watering more thoroughly and less often, especially when the vegetables are starting to grow, is imperative to health. When in doubt, test your water levels to ensure your garden is getting the right amount of water.
Pulling weeds when your plants are young will reduce weed growth over time.
Utilize supports and stakes to help vegetables like tomatoes and beans grow tall.
Bugs and diseases can cause major problems for your veggies. For edible plants, use only insect spray that is labeled safe. And to prevent small animals from feasting on your crops, you can layout fencing and netting to protect your garden.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato shot to the top of the speed chart late Tuesday on the first day of preparations for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Sato went 228.939 mph (368.44 kph) around Indianapolis Motor Speedway to bump six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon as fastest on opening day. Dixon’s lap of 227.768 mph had topped the scoring pylon for several hours until Sato’s big run in a Dale Coyne Racing entry.
Jimmie Johnson was third fastest followed by teammate Marcus Ericsson. Chip Ganassi Racing drivers were second, third, fourth and sixth fastest (reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou).
It was a strong day for Honda, which has been beaten by Chevrolet in four of five races so far this IndyCar season. Honda scored its first win of the season Saturday with Colton Herta on the road course at Indy.
Ten Honda drivers cracked the top 12 on Tuesday. The fastest Chevy driver was Rinus VeeKay of Ed Carpenter Racing in fourth. VeeKay was the fastest driver without a tow at 221.552 mph.
FIRST DAY SURPRISES
There are seven rookies in the 33-driver field and several impressed Tuesday.
David Malukas, the 20-year-old teammate to Sato at Coyne, was seventh fastest. Devlin DeFrancesco was 11th as the Andretti Autosport driver attempts to prove to his competitors he’s settled down since a rocky race at Texas Motor Speedway in March. DeFrancesco was part of three incidents and penalized by IndyCar for his role in a three-car crash.
Not rookies but still strong in their first true competition of the season were 2013 winner Tony Kanaan in ninth, 2020 pole winner Marco Andretti in 10th and JR Hildebrand, who nearly won the race as a rookie in 2011, was 14th. None has raced an IndyCar event yet this season.
OFF THE TRACK
Indianapolis native Conor Daly settled into his home at the speedway by bringing an inflatable hot tub to the driver motorhome lot. Daly had been providing content from the hot tub since he set it up ahead of last weekend’s road course race and was looking forward to two weeks of entertaining.
When Daly returned to his motorhome Tuesday, he discovered the hot tub had been tampered with and deemed it “no longer usable. At least for a long time.”
“I would like to announce that my hot tub has been bamboozled,” Daly posted on Twitter.
He’d removed the lid and discovered someone had filled the tub with Orbeez, which are superabsorbent polymers that resemble jellybeans and grow to 100 times their original size when submerged in water. The motorhome lot is notorious for pranks during the month at IMS and Daly was on the hunt for the perpetrator.
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2022-05-18T13:50:32+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/sports/indianapolis-500/sato-races-to-top-of-speed-chart-in-first-indy-500-practice/
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- InoBat Auto, Ideanomics, and the State of Indiana declare ambitious EV electrification plans for the North American market.
- Within their strategic partnership, InoBat Auto and Ideanomics intend to:
- InoBat is also exploring the potential construction of a cell manufacturing plant in line with future offtake agreements.
- The State of Indiana was chosen as a prime location for investment due to its high concentration of OEMs, suitable business conditions for industrial projects and support from the State.
- Listed plans follow up on Ideanomics' strategic investment into InoBat Auto from January 2022 to secure future battery supply and commercialize standard and tailor-made battery packs for the U.S. market.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InoBat Auto, the European pioneering supplier of premium batteries for electric vehicles, in cooperation with Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), plans to embark upon a phased investment project based in Indiana, USA, in three stages. First, to open a new R&D and production facility for battery module and pack assembly with an initial annual production capacity of 100 MWh. Both parties then aim to construct a full commercial-scale battery module and pack assembly plant with an initial 2-3 GWh yearly production capacity. The first two phases would be supplied by cells from InoBat Auto's European facilities. Depending on sufficient and bankable offtake agreements, InoBat Auto is also exploring the option to construct a tailor-made battery cell production facility with an initial 4 GWh annual capacity.
Marian Boček, InoBat Auto Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I am incredibly excited to announce our plans for the new module and pack R&D and production facility in Indiana, exemplifying the valuable synergies and opportunities that our partnership with Ideanomics offers. At InoBat, we provide innovation across the entire value chain due to our "cradle to cradle" approach. Ideanomics has a similar entrepreneurial mindset to our own in terms of aiming to electrify various mobility segments and is looking to reinvent the market with innovative financing and energy solutions to drive EV adoption. This announcement is a testament to our new and thriving relationship as well as our core commitment to sustainability. Our presence in Indiana will ensure we both reach our joint target of producing exceptional commercializing standard and tailor-made battery packs for the U.S. market."
InoBat Auto and Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) are expanding the strategic partnership established in January 2022 to develop, produce, and distribute integrated battery pack solutions for the US market. InoBat Auto's cutting-edge R&D capability and manufacturing model enable the rapid designing, engineering and creation of bespoke EV battery solutions that exceed current industry standards and meet customer needs. InoBat Auto's first-generation NMC 622 pouch cell achieved 25% quicker charging from 5-80% capacity, 20% extra cycle life, 6% higher capacity, 28% better capacity retention at -20°C (-4°F) than the benchmark pouch cells (with same dimensions and weight) from a globally present East Asian battery manufacturer. The European company is already delivering their 4th generation cells to customers for vehicle prototyping purposes. These advanced battery solutions will provide a significant technological edge for Ideanomics' vehicle, charging, and energy solutions to meet fleet operations' growing needs for clean mobility and infrastructures.
"InoBat's collaboration with Ideanomics along with Indiana's strong diplomatic and business relationship with Slovakia prove Indiana is the best possible location for InoBat's first North American headquarters, production facility and eventual commercial-scale battery module and pack assembly plant," said Brad Chambers, Indiana Secretary of Commerce. "The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is committed to InoBat and Ideanomics and will remain a true partner through each stage of this process as we look to identify sites and negotiate a potential incentive package."
Both InoBat Auto and Ideanomics are proud to be supported by the State of Indiana, which will provide administrative, advisory, fiscal and site location support while putting the state in a position to be a frontrunner for battery development in the US. The stimulation of the local economy, strong industrial focus and potential to make Indiana a hub for sustainable mobility made Indiana a natural fit to host the previously mentioned investments and long-term vision of InoBat Auto and Ideanomics.
"This partnership demonstrates our continuing effort to make EV the natural mobility successor," states Alf Poor, Chief Executive Officer at Ideanomics. "It has been our mission to expedite the innovations needed to accelerate EV adoption. Our partnership with InoBat will secure future battery supply and create a force multiplier for technologies across our operating companies. This is another reflection of our commitment to boost clean technology job opportunities in the U.S."
This commitment could also attract additional clean technology companies to the state of Indiana, including investments from InoBat Auto's C2C (Cradle-to-cradle) value chain, such as stationary energy storage, battery recycling and production of battery-grade recycled materials. The parties also express a common interest in localizing other relevant suppliers in the proximity of the listed future facilities and maximize the usage of green electricity in their facilities to comply with global Net Zero commitments.
The announcement follows InoBat Auto's recent commercial agreement with Lilium, the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off jet, becoming their exclusive battery provider. Both announcements evidence InoBat Auto's ambition to provide state-of-the-art standard and tailor-made batteries, pushing the boundaries of the global sustainability sector.
InoBat specializes in pioneering research, development, manufacture, supply, recycling, and ultimate careful disposal of innovative electric batteries custom-designed to meet the specific requirements of global mainstream and specialist OEMs within the automotive, commercial vehicle, motorsport, and aerospace sectors.
InoBat provides innovative solutions across the entire value chain thanks to its "cradle-to-cradle" approach, which showcases the concept of a circular economy. InoBat is backed by a strong consortium of strategic investors and partners such as Rio Tinto, Amara Raja, Ideanomics, IFC, IPM Group, Matador, AEN, CSG and Across.
A European-based battery manufacturer, InoBat already has a battery research and development facility and pilot line under development in Slovakia. InoBat has also been approved for grant financing under the EU sponsored programme, Important Projects for Common European Interest, and already received a grant from the Slovak Government.
For more information and news on InoBat, please visit https://inobatauto.eu.
Ideanomics (NASDAQ" IDEX) is a global group with a simple mission: to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles and charging technology with design, implementation, and financial services, we provide solutions for the commercial world to commit to an EV future. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit: https://ideanomics.com.
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2022-06-23T09:54:04+00:00
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Lewandowski celebrates ‘happy defeat’ as Poland advances
By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Robert Lewandowski left the field with a huge smile on his face after blowing kisses to fans and hugging teammates. You’d never know his team just lost a crucial World Cup game 2-0 to Argentina. But Poland has scraped into the knockout stages of the tournament despite Wednesday’s loss to the South American champions. It followed Salem Aldawsari’s stoppage-time goal for Saudi Arabia in a 2-1 defeat to Mexico. That late goal ensured Poland finished as runner-up in Group C, ahead of Mexico on goal difference, to set up a last 16 game against France on Sunday. Lewandowski says, “You can say it’s a happy defeat.” He failed to even have a shot on target.
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2022-12-01T08:06:18+00:00
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krdo.com
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https://krdo.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/01/lewandowski-celebrates-happy-defeat-as-poland-advances/
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Moms searching for baby formula tire of people telling them to 'just breastfeed'
As Morgan Fabry drives around Chicago looking for baby formula that is in short supply, she can’t help but be bothered by comments from people who don’t understand why she can’t breastfeed.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization, giving rise to the saying, "breast is best." But breastfeeding doesn’t work for everyone, and that mantra is only adding to the stress Fabry and other parents feel as the shortage drags on.
"The bottom line is fed is best,’’ said Fabry, 34. "I’m getting triggered by people who say, ‘Oh, just breastfeed.’"
At the center of the shortage is the largest domestic manufacturing plant in Michigan, which the U.S. government is working to reopen. The Biden administration is also allowing more imports from other countries.
Corryn Chini avoided the baby formula aisle during her grocery shopping trip in Dayton, Ohio this week. With enough formula in her cupboard at home for a week or two, there was no sense in letting the empty shelves trigger feelings of anxiety and guilt.
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For Chini, the guilt comes from lingering feelings of failure after she was unable to exclusively breastfeed, starting with her first baby in 2018.
"Breastfeeding was a huge struggle and I felt an immense amount of guilt around not succeeding," Chini said. "In the end I was never able to produce enough, and we had a late diagnosis of tongue-tie, and it was a mess. When I had my second, I thought, ‘I can do this, I can advocate for myself,’ and again, it just didn’t work."
Her youngest, Evangeline, was born three months ago. Chini is supplementing with formula.
There are various barriers to breastfeeding, including medical issues for the baby or mom, as well as work and living conditions.
Dr. Lori Feldman-Winter, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ breastfeeding group, said exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is recommended and safe for most babies, but meeting the recommendations can be "very challenging."
Infants with an uncommon condition called classic galactosemia are unable to metabolize sugar in breast milk and need to be fed formula, Feldman-Winter said.
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Some medical conditions make it difficult for women to breastfeed, and it isn’t recommended for those with HIV or undergoing cancer treatment. And exclusive breastfeeding is difficult for working women, who have to pump repeatedly throughout the day.
"There’s even greater barriers in underserved areas, women working for hourly wages in low-paying jobs. Those women tend to have even fewer supports to be able to continue to breastfeed."
Stress releases a hormone that makes it difficult to produce milk, she said.
Millions of babies in the U.S. rely on formula, which is the only source of nutrition recommended for infants who aren’t exclusively breastfed. Shortages have forced some parents to switch formulas, which doctors say is fine in most cases.
But two children in Memphis, Tennessee, were recently hospitalized due to a switch in formula related to the shortage, Dr. Mark Corkins of the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital told The Associated Press Wednesday. The division chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the hospital said the two children who previously required a "specific dietary needs" formula were admitted earlier this month for dehydration after the parents attempted to switch to a separate formula. One child was discharged Tuesday, while the other remained in the hospital in stable condition. The two received IV fluids and supplemental nutrition.
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When Isabel Ramos gave birth in February, she worked hard to try to breastfeed her son, believing it would be beneficial for his immune system and enhance the mother-child connection. She tried pumping and worked with lactation consultants, but the infant wouldn't latch onto her breast.
"You feel like a failure because you’re not able to give your baby what it needs and what it wants," said the first-time mom from Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Because of the stigma, it took her a while to tell people she wasn’t breastfeeding.
She’s struggling with those feelings again because she keeps hearing things from relatives and strangers online, like she should try harder to breastfeed because of the formula shortage.
"A lot of men have opinions on it. I’m sorry, are you trying to breastfeed? Then, no, leave me alone."
Ana Rodney, who runs MOMCares, a Baltimore organization that provides baby supplies and support to new mothers in the city’s Black community, said the shortage has hit many families there hard. Formula feeding is typically more common among Black women — often because they don’t get breastfeeding encouragement or support from the white medical community, Rodney said.
RELATED: Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant
Breastfeeding requires time, "being able to sit with your baby, being able to bond with your baby and working on your milk supply, not being able to go back to work,’’ she said. "It’s not that easy for some of us even if we want to.’’
Callie Salaymeh’s baby Hazel was just a couple of weeks old when Salaymeh found blood in her diaper and took her to a Chicago emergency room.
The baby had an intolerance to some of the proteins in Salaymeh’s breastmilk, and cutting foods from Salaymeh’s own diet didn’t help. Hazel had to be switched to a special prescription formula for babies with gastrointestinal conditions.
"The shortage felt like it hit us before it hit the general public," Salaymeh said, when her pharmacy called to say the prescription formula was out of stock.
When they had just one can left, Salaymeh began mixing the prescription formula with an over-the-counter formula for babies with sensitive tummies until more of the prescription formula could be found. They mixed formulas for about three weeks, hoping little Hazel wouldn’t get sick.
RELATED: White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage
Luckily Hazel seemed to do fine with the mix, and Salaymeh hopes she might soon outgrow the food intolerance, as most babies eventually do.
Before her twins arrived five weeks early, Alexandra Clark of Sawyer, Michigan, decided she would breastfeed and supplement with formula. Working full-time as owner of a Detroit chocolate company, Clark knew she’d be facing enough new-mom challenges without trying to produce enough milk for two babies.
Clark, 34, said she’s grateful for support even from friends with a "breast is best" mindset.
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"Instead of feeling judgment, some of my really breastfeeding-advocate friends who are still lactating have offered to pump for me if I need it, which is pretty much the kindest thing ever,’’ Clark said.
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2022-05-20T02:15:52+00:00
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fox35orlando.com
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Every year a vintage steam locomotive in Michigan takes thousands of festive families to the North Pole. With some imagination and hot cocoa — the spirit of Christmas is still on track.
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Every year a vintage steam locomotive in Michigan takes thousands of festive families to the North Pole. With some imagination and hot cocoa — the spirit of Christmas is still on track.
Copyright 2022 WKAR Public Media
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2022-12-20T10:51:46+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-12-20/this-time-of-year-a-train-ride-from-owosso-mich-will-get-you-to-the-north-pole
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Everything you need to know about the updated COVID-19 boosters
John Wherry will wait until later in the fall to consider getting an updated COVID-19 booster. The University of Pennsylvania immunologist knows it's too soon after his shot late this summer, especially since he's not at high risk from the virus.
It's the kind of calculation many Americans will face as booster shots that target currently circulating omicron strains become available to a population with widely varying risks and levels of immunity.
Here's what you need to know:
How are the new boosters different?
They're combination or "bivalent" shots that contain half the original vaccine that's been used since December 2020 and half protection against today's dominant omicron versions, BA.4 and BA.5. It's the first update to COVID-19 vaccines ever cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Who’s eligible?
Updated shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are authorized for anyone 12 and older, and rival Moderna’s version is for adults. They’re to be used as a booster for anyone who’s already had their primary vaccination series — using shots from any U.S.-cleared company — and regardless of how many boosters they’ve already gotten.
If I just got one of the original boosters, should I get the new kind right away?
No. The FDA set the minimum wait time at two months. But advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's better to wait longer. Some advise at least three months, another said someone who's not at high risk might wait as long as six months.
"If you wait a little more time, you get a better immunologic response," said CDC adviser Dr. Sarah Long of Drexel University.
That's because someone who recently got a booster already has more virus-fighting antibodies in their bloodstream. Antibodies gradually wane over time, and another shot too soon won't offer much extra benefit, explained Wherry, who wasn't involved with the government’s decision-making.
Video below: Boston doctor with latest on updated COVID-19 boosters
What if I recently recovered from COVID-19?
It’s still important to get vaccinated even if you’ve already been infected — but timing matters here, too.
The CDC has long told people to defer vaccination until they've recovered but also that people may consider waiting for three months after recovering to get a vaccination. And several CDC advisers say waiting the three months is important, both for potentially more benefit from the shot and to reduce chances of a rare side effect, heart inflammation, that sometimes affects teen boys and young men.
How much benefit will the new boosters offer?
That's not clear, because tests of this exact recipe have only just begun in people.
The FDA cleared the new boosters based in large part on human studies of a similarly tweaked vaccine that’s just been recommended by regulators in Europe. Those tweaked shots target an earlier omicron strain, BA.1, that circulated last winter, and studies found they revved up people’s virus-fighting antibodies.
With that earlier omicron version now replaced by BA.4 and BA.5, the FDA ordered an additional tweak to the shots — and tests in mice showed they spark an equally good immune response.
There's no way to know if antibodies produced by an omicron-matched booster might last longer than a few months. But a booster also is supposed to strengthen immune system memory, adding to protection against serious illness from the ever-mutating virus.
How do we know they’re safe?
The basic ingredients used in both omicron-targeting updated vaccines are the same. Testing by Pfizer and Moderna of their BA.1-targeted versions proved safe in human studies and CDC’s advisers concluded the additional small recipe change should be no different.
Flu vaccines are updated every year without human trials.
Can I get a new COVID-19 booster and a flu shot at the same time?
Yes, one in each arm.
What if I want to wait?
People at high risk from COVID-19 are encouraged to get the new booster when they’re due. After all, BA.5 still is spreading widely and hospitalization rates in older adults have increased since spring.
Most Americans eligible for an updated booster have gone at least six months since their last shot, according to the CDC — plenty of time that another shot should trigger a good immune response.
But the original formula still offers good protection against severe illness and death, especially after that all-important first booster. So it's not uncommon for younger and healthier people to time boosters to take advantage of a shot's temporary jump in protection against even a mild infection, like Wherry did.
A healthy 51-year-old, Wherry said he postponed the second booster recommended for his age for seven months, until late summer — just before an international trip that he knew would increase his risk from unmasked crowds.
With the updated boosters now rolling out, he plans to evaluate in four or five months — when presumably his antibody level starts waning and he's planning holiday gatherings, whether he'd benefit from another shot.
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2022-09-02T17:25:39+00:00
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wyff4.com
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https://www.wyff4.com/article/updated-covid-19-booster-what-to-know/41067105
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is behind bars this morning after a pursuit that went through three states.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says it started just before 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon when deputies learned the man had cut his ankle monitor off.
The suspect was found in Canton, but took off and led deputies and Canton police on a pursuit, which was called off due to dangerous speeds.
Later, Iowa authorities pursued the suspect into Minnesota. Eventually, he went back into South Dakota, and troopers were able to stop him north of Sioux Falls.
31-year-old Vincent Whaler was arrested. He faces a list of charges including Escape and Aggravated Eluding.
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2022-05-25T18:46:40+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/pursuit-leads-authorities-through-3-states/
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July 5, 1934 - May 30, 2023
LINCOLN — Wilma Lee Stocker, 88, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home.
Wilma was born July 5, 1934, in Walt Hill, NE, the daughter of Hjalmar and Hazel (Martin) Ekberg.
Wilma is survived by her children: Kathleen "Kellie" Stocker, John (Karen) Stocker, and John (Tanisha) Lowha; her dear friends: Cheryl Lowney, her son, Britt Lowney, and Lois and Tom Colgan; grandchildren: Katelin (Juan), Phillip (Jillian), Kaden, Jonathan (Natalie), Kyle (Haley), Matthew, Nicholas, Brittney, Hezekiah, and Sydnee; great-grandchildren: Elli, Lily, Daisy, Jack, and James; sister, Wanda (Bernard) Schilling; nieces: Julie and Laurie; and nephews; Dan and Larry.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Berneice Beeson.
The highlight of Wilma's life was serving in the Peace Corp. She served four years in Liberia, West Africa, working on a Leprosy Rehab Colony caring for families and administering medical care. She was the Director of Nursing at Christian Village prior to retirement. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing bridge, caring for her flower gardens, and volunteering at Zion Lutheran Church.
A memorial service for Wilma will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Visitation will take place two hours prior from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made in Wilma's name to Zion Lutheran Church or Kemmerer Village Children's Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
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2023-06-09T17:39:56+00:00
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pantagraph.com
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https://pantagraph.com/obituaries/wilma-lee-stocker/article_bb283294-77ac-5bea-9a4e-f187c91f2a6e.html
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Frank A. Conrad, 75, of Pequea passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Friday afternoon, July 15, 2022. Born in Pequea Township on May 4, 1947, he was the son of the late Merle S. and Susanna Althoff Conrad.
Frank graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1965. A hard worker, Frank retired in 2009 from the Teamsters Union, finishing his career as a truck driver with Ready Mix for over 30 years. He had previously worked for Kurtz Brothers and MIller's Quarry as a driver.
He was a 20-year faithful member of Christ Covenant Church, Conestoga. He was a servant and prophet for the Lord. "The Wood Man", Frank enjoyed spitting wood, bird watching, horseback riding and training horses. He enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids compete with their horses. He enjoyed going to George's at Kendig Square quite often for breakfast and loved making chicken corn soup.
Frank will be missed by his daughter, Jody L., wife of Michael D. Graybill of Millersville; sons, Mark S., husband of Kimberly Conrad of Washington Boro and Shawn M. Conrad of Lancaster; grandchildren, Brianna, Ashlyn, Mark, Jr., and Darby and his great-grandchildren, Zaine, Eleanor Mae and Braylynne. He is also survived by his brothers, Harry, husband of Barbara Conrad of Grifton, NC and Ray, husband of Georgia Conrad of Lancaster and his sister, Martha R. Caldwell of Pequea. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Arthur (Sonny), Elsie, Sharlene, Nedra, Merle, Jr., Glenda and Susanna.
Family and friends are invited to Frank's celebration of life service on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 4 PM from the Christ Covenant Church, 3310 Main Street, Conestoga, PA with his son, Mark Conrad officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 3 to 4 PM. PLEASE PARK AT THE CONESTOGA FIRE COMPANY OR MELANIE B. SCHEID FUNERAL HOME, DO NOT PARK AT THE POST OFFICER OR THAT AREA. Interment will be held in the Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. For other information, please call 717-872-1779 or to submit an online condolence visit www.melaniebscheidfh.com.
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2022-07-19T04:17:13+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/frank-a-conrad/article_ef4d8e63-c3e4-5c8d-afb9-70c0f0efea65.html
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Updated June 29, 2022 at 12:31 PM ET
The tragic deaths of at least 53 people in a tractor trailer in San Antonio are an emphatic reminder of the dangers migrants face — and how the risks have only gotten higher as both law enforcement and smugglers use increasingly sophisticated methods trying to outwit each other.
The trapped people were found only after a worker heard someone crying for help, leading to the discovery of dozens of bodies. Just 16 people — 12 adults and four children — were initially found alive; five of them later died at area hospitals.
San Antonio was the site of a similar tragedy in 2017, when 10 migrants died. They were found with dozens of other people in an unventilated trailer that was left sitting in the summer heat at a Wal-Mart parking lot.
"Honestly, I'm surprised that it doesn't happen more often," said Roger Enriquez, an associate professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, "because of the gauntlet that folks have to run in order to get to this country."
Also not surprised: Jerry Robinette, who until 2013 was the special agent in charge in San Antonio for Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
While the scale of the latest tragedy is shocking, he said, the fact that it happened isn't surprising, given the prevalence of using semis to transport migrants.
"I can assure you it happens more than we realize," he tells NPR. "And obviously, more get by than we catch. So I can only imagine just how pervasive the practice is."
As that suggests, the tragedy also says a lot about U.S. immigration at the southern border.
It's not as basic as crowding into a truck in Mexico
Both Robinette and Enriquez believe the migrants were not likely brought over the border from Mexico in the truck.
"This is a very sophisticated operation that entails vast networks into Mexico, Central America, all the way back up into Texas and the Midwest, East, West Coast, what have you," said Enriquez, who is also the executive director of Westside Community Partnerships in San Antonio.
"The tractor trailer part of the journey may very well end here, but it didn't start necessarily in Mexico because [U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents] use very sophisticated undercarriage X-ray systems," he added.
People who want to evade the authorities face an array of challenges, from X-rays to K-9 teams and cameras. As in the 2017 tragedy, it's likely that people who were in the trailer in San Antonio this week had crossed the border on foot, before gathering in Laredo to be loaded into a truck.
"Very frequently what happens is that they're guided around the Border Patrol checkpoints, and then they're reunited and picked up by a tractor trailer driver," Robinette said.
"In many instances, once they get to a big city like San Antonio, they will then go in smaller vehicles, Suburbans or vans," into other parts of the U.S., Enriquez said.
The truck in San Antonio was "cloned," a company says
The truck found in San Antonio bore numbers and other identifiers suggesting it was operated by Betancourt Trucking And Harvesting, based in Alamo along the border. But the company's owners told NPR their truck, a red Volvo, has nothing to do with the truck holding stricken migrants.
They say the smugglers apparently "cloned" information from their vehicle to elude scrutiny.
"The [license] plates don't correspond to us," Felipe Betancourt Jr. said. "The only thing that got stolen from us was the Texas DOT number and the USDA number on the side of the truck."
Betancourt, who says his company has been helping farms harvest and ship watermelons and other produce grown in the Rio Grande Valley, said that when he and his father were contacted about the truck, it took them a moment to figure out what was going on.
"All those people," he said. "I mean, we're still in shock right now."
San Antonio is a hub for cargo, including migrants
The city is just 150 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, on two busy corridors that reach across the U.S.: I-10 running between Los Angeles and Florida and I-35 running from the border crossing at Laredo up north to Minnesota.
"Once you get to San Antonio, you can go to Houston, you can go to Dallas, you can go further north into the Midwest. Of course, I-35 goes all the way up to Minnesota," Enriquez said. "So it is an important corridor for goods and unfortunately, also for smuggling and the trafficking of persons."
Human traffickers thrive in areas where their trucks can mix in with other vehicles. And in Laredo, thousands of trucks cross the border each day. Smugglers operate their own logistics chain — but with safehouses instead of warehouses.
"I mean, it is literally a needle in a haystack," Robinette said. "If you've ever been to that border, you just see the frequency and the volume of trucks that are traveling northbound through the different checkpoints. It's a miracle that [agents] come across what they do come across."
Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said in a tweet that the dead include 22 Mexicans, 7 Guatemalans and 2 Hondurans. The others have not yet been identified.
Migrants pay tens of thousands of dollars to smugglers
For migrants, the financial costs of crossing are steep.
"We've heard reports of tens of thousands of dollars, depending on where they're coming from and where their destination is," Enriquez said.
"We also have to keep in mind that many of these folks already have family in the United States, and they're simply either trying to reunify with family here" or are in families with mixed citizenship, he said. In turn, loved ones who are working in the U.S. often help migrants raise the money to pay smugglers' steep fees, Enriquez added.
"It's a terrible human tragedy, and it continues to happen on a too-regular basis, because we have really failed to address two of the most important components of immigration law, which is family reunification and labor," he said.
Noting flaws in the U.S. guest worker program and other issues, Enriquez added, "Basically, we've stayed in a holding pattern for the last 10 or 15 years."
One thing that has changed is the difficulty of crossing into the U.S. Because of the measures people take to elude new technologies, Enriquez said, migrants' journeys continue to get more dangerous.
Another part of the problem, Robinette said, is that when things go wrong, human traffickers will look after themselves first.
"At the end of the day, these smugglers have very, very little value or care" for the people they're bringing into the U.S., he said.
For migrants who rely on human smugglers, the heat sharply increases the risks they face. The San Antonio area has been experiencing extreme heat, with record temperatures topping 100 degrees this month.
"Any mistakes are essentially a death sentence to folks," Enriquez said, adding that if a driver doesn't show up on time to pick up a load, or if a refrigeration unit fails, "You're putting folks in a tremendous amount of peril."
Robinette says the U.S. has long sent mixed messages to would-be migrants, who then risk everything for the chance of a better life, despite the dangers and the threat of prosecution.
Until the U.S. can change the dynamic, he said, "we're going to have people doing anything and everything they can to try to get in here and many times risking their lives, like they did in this situation."
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2022-06-29T17:32:17+00:00
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knkx.org
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https://www.knkx.org/2022-06-28/with-53-people-dead-in-texas-heres-what-you-should-know-about-migrant-smuggling
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North Dakota’s Republican governor vetoed a bill that would generally prohibit public schools teachers and staff from referring to transgender students by pronouns other than those reflecting the sex assigned to them at birth.
The state Senate voted 37-9 to override the veto Thursday afternoon, just hours after Gov. Doug Burgum’s office announced his decision.
The House, which will convene Friday, must still vote on the override, The Bismarck Tribune reported. The House approved the bill 60-32 in February, three votes short of the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto.
If the bill became law, public school teachers and employees would be barred from using a transgender student’s preferred pronoun unless they have permission from the student’s parents as well as a school administrator.
The bill would also prohibit government agencies from requiring employees to use a transgender colleague’s preferred pronoun.
The proposal comes as Republican lawmakers across the U.S. have drafted hundreds of laws this year to push back on LGBTQ+ freedoms, particularly seeking to regulate aspects of transgender people’s lives, including gender-affirming health care, bathroom use, athletics and drag performances.
Although the bill also addresses state employees, Burgum’s veto message focused on its potential impact on public schools.
“The teaching profession is challenging enough without the heavy hand of state government forcing teachers to take on the role of pronoun police,” Burgum said in a letter to state Senate leaders. “Parents, teachers and administrators using compassion, empathy and common sense can address individual and infrequent situations that may arise.”
The First Amendment already protects teachers from speaking contrary to their beliefs, the governor added in his letter. He said existing law also protects the free speech rights of state employees, who cannot be required to use preferred pronouns.
Lawmakers who support the vetoed bill have said in debates it would free teachers from worrying about how to address each student and create a better learning environment.
Opponents said it targeted already vulnerable transgender students.
“For trans youth, especially those who cannot be safe at home, school may be one of the few places to be themselves,” ACLU of North Dakota spokesperson Cody Schuler, said in a statement. “Trans youth thrive when they are affirmed in their gender identity, which includes being called by a name and pronouns that reflect who they are.”
Schuler praised Burgum’s veto in the statement Thursday, saying such bills are motivated by “ignorance, misinformation and fear.”
Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, of Minot, did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
In 2021, Burgum vetoed a bill that would have barred transgender girls from playing on girls’ teams in public schools.
Lawmakers didn’t override the veto. But they are considering new legislation this session to replicate and expand that bill, including at the college level. Two bills passed the House with veto-proof majorities. The Senate considered them on Monday.
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2023-03-31T03:23:47+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/north-dakota-governor-vetoes-transgender-pronouns-bill/
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West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins apologized Monday after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview.
West Virginia's athletic department called Huggins' comments “offensive" and said it was reviewing the matter.
During a call to Cincinnati radio station WLW, Huggins, a former longtime coach at Cincinnati, was asked about the transfer portal and whether he had a chance of landing a player from Xavier, a Jesuit school and the Bearcats' crosstown rival.
“Catholics don't do that,” Huggins said. “I tell you what, any school that can throw rubber penises on the floor and then say they didn’t do it, by God they can get away with anything.
“It was the Crosstown Shootout. What it was, was all those (expletive), those Catholic (expletive), I think.”
Later Monday, Huggins issued a statement saying he “used a completely insensitive and abhorrent phrase that there is simply no excuse for — and I won’t try to make one here. I deeply apologize to the individuals I have offended, as well as to the Xavier University community, the University of Cincinnati and West Virginia University.
"As I have shared with my players over my 40 years of coaching, there are consequences for our words and actions, and I will fully accept any coming my way. I am ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken for those I have hurt. I must do better, and I will.”
In a separate statement, West Virginia's athletic department said Huggins’ remarks "were insensitive, offensive and do not represent our University values. Coach Huggins has since apologized. West Virginia University does not condone the use of such language and takes such actions very seriously. The situation is under review and will be addressed by the University and its athletics department.”
Huggins spent 16 seasons at Cincinnati before being fired in 2005 in a power struggle with the school’s president as well as the aftermath of a 2004 drunken driving arrest. After spending one season at Kansas State, Huggins took his dream job at West Virginia, his alma mater, in 2007.
Huggins was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last year.
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2023-05-09T00:14:21+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/bob-huggins-apologizes-for-homophobic-slur-during-18086991.php
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
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2022-05-24T10:59:16+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/vlta-alert-klein-law-firm-announces-lead-plaintiff-deadline-may-31-2022-class-action-filed-behalf-volta-inc-shareholders/
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RIO VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Charlie Hamilton hasn’t irrigated his vineyards with water from the Sacramento River since early May, even though it flows just yards from his crop.
Nearby to the south, the industrial Bay Area city of Antioch has supplied its people with water from the San Joaquin River for just 32 days this year, compared to roughly 128 days by this time in a wet year.
They may be close by, but these two rivers, central arms of California’s water system, have become too salty to use in some places as the state’s punishing drought drags on.
In dry winters like the one California just had, less fresh water flows down from the mountains into the Sacramento River, the state’s largest. That allows saltier water from Pacific Ocean tides to push further into the state’s main water hub, known as the Delta. It helps supply water to two-thirds of the state’s 39 million people and to farms that grow fruits and vegetables for the whole nation, playing a key but sometimes underappreciated role in the state’s economy.
A drought that scientists say is part of the U.S. West’s driest period in 1,200 years plus sea level rise are exposing the fragility of that system, forcing state water managers, cities, and farmers to look for new ways to stabilize their supply of fresh water. The Delta’s challenges offer a harbinger of the risks to come for critical water supplies elsewhere in the nation amid a changing climate.
Planners and farmers are coming at the problem of saltwater intrusion with a desalination plant, an artificial rock barrier and groundwater pumps. Those who can’t engineer their way out of the problem are left with a fervent hope that things will change.
“We just try to hang on and hope the water quality gets better,” said Bobby Costa, a farmer who has seen his cucumber yields go down by 25% this year compared to wetter years.
The Delta is the largest estuary on the west coast of the Americas. It’s home to endangered species such as chinook salmon and Delta smelt that require certain water flows, temperatures and salt mixes, as well as hundreds of square miles of farmland and millions of people who live, work and recreate in the region.
Other estuaries such as the Chesapeake Bay and within the Everglades don’t play as critical a role in directly supplying water for drinking and farming. But those estuaries are also at risk of creeping salt, causing problems for ecosystems, groundwater supplies and other needs.
Giant pumping systems built more than a half a century ago send Delta water south to major urban centers like Los Angeles and huge farming operations. The further east the salt moves, the more at risk that water system becomes. Brackish water that creeps into the system isn’t as salty as ocean water, but it’s salty enough to render it undrinkable for some crops and for people.
“The fallout of losing control of the Delta is very serious,” said Jacob McQuirk, principal engineer for the state’s Department of Water Resources.
Last year, the state hauled 112,000 tons of rock and stacked it 30 feet (9 meters) deep in a key Delta river to stop salty water from getting too close to the pumps. It was the second time in the past decade the barrier was needed; the Department of Water Resources first installed it during the last drought in 2015.
It was supposed to be only temporary, but plans to remove the barrier last fall were scrapped due to dry conditions, though a notch was cut to allow fish to swim through. Officials still hope to take it out this November.
The state has asked the federal government for permission to build two more barriers further north if the drought worsens, arguing it will be necessary to protect water supplies. In the longer term, the state wants to construct a massive tunnel that would move water around the Delta entirely, which officials say would make it easier to capture more during times of heavy rain and guard against the risks of this salt water intrusion.
But advocates for the region worry it’s just another solution that will leave the farmers, fish and people who rely on Delta water high and dry.
While the barrier protects the pumps, it does little to help some interests within the Delta who rely on fresh water before it heads south.
Take Hamilton, who leases about 50 acres of vineyards to grow wine grapes along the Sacramento River. The land belongs to Al Medvitz, who farms alfalfa and other crops on more than five square miles of land. The water they draw from the river has always been tidally influenced, and they’ve learned how to pump from it when the tides are out and the salt content low.
But since early May, Hamilton hasn’t been able to pull out any water at all, even during low tides, because it’s too salty for his grapes. If he continued to use it, first the edges of the leaves on the vine would begin to burn and crinkle, then fewer grapes would be able to grow on each bunch, eventually rendering the crop unusable.
To avoid that, he taps groundwater from a well farther up the property and runs it through a ditch down to his drip irrigation lines, a process that takes longer. The owner’s alfalfa, which is used to feed cows, can withstand higher salt levels, so for now it can still drink up the river water.
The two men want approval from the state to build a small reservoir on the property to store fresh water for use in dry times. If they are forced to turn to salty water more and more, it will hurt the soil over time.
Hamilton’s goal, he said, is “to have a soil that my kids will be able to farm in.”
Others, like Costa, don’t have as many options. He farms about four square miles (10 square kilometers) of land in the southern reach of the Delta. He gets water from several rivers in the Delta, delivered by an irrigation district through a ditch on his property. This year, the water’s higher salt content is evident, leaving white stains on the dirt in his fields and hurting his cucumber crop.
He sells the cucumbers to a company that turns them into pickles for use at Subway and other stores. His yield is down about 25% this year, and more of the cucumbers he picks are crooked, making them harder to use for pickling.
“If you don’t repulse salinity in the Delta, then the ocean slowly creeps in and at some point you get water that’s unusable and people are ruined,” said John Herrick, general counsel for the South Delta Water Agency, which is responsible for protecting the region’s water supply.
Meanwhile in Antioch, a city of 115,000 people, officials are investing in desalination. Last year, things were so bad the city couldn’t pull water from the river at all.
The plant will be the state’s first inland desalination plant for brackish surface water, said John Samuelson, the city engineer and director of public works.
Desalination plants are often controversial; earlier this year the state rejected a proposal in Orange County that would draw water from the ocean. But water in the Delta isn’t as salty, so it takes less energy to make it fresh. Samuelson said other Bay Area cities are reaching out to Antioch to learn more about its effort as they consider their own options for stabilizing the water supply as climate risks grow.
“We just know that this problem is going to continue to get worse in the future,” Samuelson said. “We want to make sure that we are being forward thinking and solving the problem today.”
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2022-08-08T15:00:10+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/hooked-on-science/ap-science/in-dry-california-salty-water-creeps-into-key-waterways/
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Is Searcher Clade the most millennial dad in all of animated moviedom? He has that telltale hipster beard. A sensitive voice sorta like Jake Gyllenhaal. And he feeds his kid avocado toast, with an egg on top.
Oh wait, that IS Gyllenhaal in “Strange World,” Disney’s pleasantly entertaining, gorgeously rendered but slightly heavy-handed meditation on climate change and father-son dynamics. The actor charmingly voices a character drawn to look so much like him, you almost expect an animated Swiftie to come around, asking for that infamous scarf back. (Sorry, but it’s been a Taylor Swift kind of month.)
The very name “Searcher” sounds vaguely millennial, too, but actually it’s a reference to both the blessing and the curse of the Clade family, a storied clan of explorers. In a prologue, we see the young Searcher set out on a family expedition led by his dad, burly Jaeger Clade, whose life goal is to find what’s beyond the forbidding mountains that ring their homeland, Avalonia. But before they get there, young Searcher discovers something shocking.
It’s a group of plants that seem to be lit up, glowing from an unseen energy. What is this magical crop? Searcher argues that they need to bring it back to Avalonia, where it could serve many uses. But Jaeger (voiced with appropriate gruffness by Dennis Quaid) refuses to turn back. He tosses his young son his compass and continues by himself. Twenty-five years go by.
Wait, what? Dad stays away for 25 years? This is truly deficient parenting, and it’s no wonder that when grownup Searcher has his own son, Ethan (an adorable character sweetly voiced by Jaboukie Young-White), he’s a helicopter parent, doting on the boy a bit too much. Grandpa is still lionized in town with a large statue attesting to his exploits. But Searcher tells Ethan that despite his fame, Grandpa was a majorly absentee dad.
Let’s pause to consider the themes at play. We have climate change issues in the form of “pando,” the crucial energy source that Searcher now farms and has modernized Avalonia. And we have three generations of men: the very different Jaeger and Searcher, a boomer and a millennial if you will, and then young Ethan, trying to find his way. There’s much dialogue here about breaking from expectations to forge your own path.
There’s also the not-insignificant fact that Ethan has a same-sex crush. This has led some to call the film the first Disney animated gay teen romance. That's a bit of a stretch, because this budding romance is a side plot, referred to by a number of characters, but by no means a major topic of discussion.
But maybe that's the point — if it's not a major plot point, nor is it a sneeze-and-you-miss it moment like, for example, that quick glance in “Beauty and the Beast” in 2017 that was heralded as the first Disney “gay moment.” It’s just a given that when Ethan talks about his crush, he’s talking about Diazo, a boy, and nobody, not his parents nor his crusty old granddad, bats an eyelid. It’s also refreshing that the Clades are a biracial family, and that too, is not discussed.
The movie, it must be said, is definitely about men, despite the welcome but underused presences of Gabrielle Union as Searcher's wife, Meridian — a fearless pilot — and Lucy Liu as Callisto, president of Avalonia, It is Callisto who gets things moving, plot-wise, when she arrives at Searcher's front door in her pando-powered airship with a stark warning: the pando crop is failing. Everywhere. Searcher must come help. Now.
Reluctantly, the homebody Searcher hops aboard. Someone on the ship asks him immediately if he can, like, forge an autograph from his more-famous dad. Aargh. In any case, the ship travels down to the roots that power pando. Meanwhile, Searcher soon discovers that Ethan has stowed away on the ship, eager for his own adventure (and more Jaeger-like than Searcher would want to admit). Meridian has followed, and now they’re on a family trip.
And who should turn up but Jaeger himself? He has some explaining to do. Turns out he got stuck in a stunning, scary, strange underworld. And it’s beautiful. Directors Don Hall and Qui Nguyen have created a stunning universe of psychedelic colors and creatures, most memorably in hues of deep pinks and purples. Wondrous creatures emerge, and also one of the cutest little blobs you've ever seen, the aptly named Splat, who befriends Ethan.
Will the family discover what’s imperiling pando, and fix it in time to save Avalonia? Will Jaeger and Searcher come to a better understanding of each other? Will Ethan follow his own path?
Well, there’s not a lot of mystery here, nor nuance to the plot. Energies have been focused on the visuals, and they make the experience worthwhile. That, and an appealing collection of human characters that look a lot more like the real world than usually seen in these films. And that’s not strange at all. That’s progress.
“Strange World,” a Walt Disney Studios release, has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America “for action/peril and some thematic elements.” Running time: 102 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
MPAA definition of PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
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2022-11-23T16:59:13+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/article/Review-Strange-World-explores-big-themes-17606606.php
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022.
The 63-year-old Francona has not signed a contract, but said Friday he intends to be back next season. He’s dealt with health problems the past two years and will have another operation next week.
Chris Antonetti, the team’s president of baseball operations, said Francona is welcome to manage the Guardians “for as long as it makes sense on his end.”
Francona said his young squad energized him this season. The Guardians went 92-70 and won the AL Central. They swept Tampa Bay in the wild-card round before losing the division series to the New York Yankees in five games.
A two-time World Series winner with Boston, Francona has led Cleveland to four division titles and six playoff appearances.
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2022-10-21T18:47:53+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/guardians-manager-terry-francona-plans-to-return-in-2023/TUKGVZ5ZRRBK7HPAXRVYWN3664/
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House Democrats voted Thursday to make Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Reform Committee in the next Congress, a pivotal role in the defense of President Biden as Republicans prepare to take control of the lower chamber next year.
Raskin, a six-year House veteran, defeated Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in the closed-door, secret-ballot vote on Capitol Hill, where the full caucus gathered to finalize their committee roster heading into the 118th Congress.
A third member of the committee, Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.), had also been a part of the race to replace the current Oversight chair, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), who lost an August primary to Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). Lynch dropped out of the contest after he placed third in last week’s vote of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, an influential panel that helps to guide the party’s committee assignments, leaving Raskin and Connolly to face off before the full caucus on Thursday.
Connolly was the more senior of the two on the Oversight panel — a relevant distinction in a party that’s traditionally favored seniority when choosing top committee spots.
Yet the preference given to committee veterans has eroded gradually in recent years. And Raskin, a former constitutional law professor, has built a sturdy national profile in his short time on Capitol Hill, leading the House’s second impeachment of former President Trump after last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, and later joining the select committee investigating the riot.
Raskin had argued that his legal background made him the best candidate for the position. Connolly had countered that his long experience in the Oversight trenches made him the better fit.
The Oversight panel, with subpoena authority and a broad mandate to probe federal affairs, is among the most powerful panels in Congress. And with Republicans set to take control of the House next year, the position of ranking member will assume even greater importance.
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who is in line to lead the Oversight panel next year, is already promising a host of investigations into the topics as varied — and controversial — as the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the origins of the coronavirus and the international business dealings of Biden’s son Hunter Biden.
Updated at 12:42 p.m.
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2022-12-22T18:13:10+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/hill-politics/raskin-wins-top-democratic-seat-on-powerful-oversight-committee/
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NY Binghamton NY Zone Forecast for Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ016-292000-
Seneca-
Including the city of Seneca Falls
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ017-292000-
Southern Cayuga-
Including the city of Auburn
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ018-292000-
Onondaga-
Including the city of Syracuse
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ022-292000-
Steuben-
Including the cities of Corning and Hornell
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ023-292000-
Schuyler-
Including the city of Watkins Glen
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ024-292000-
Chemung-
Including the city of Elmira
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs around 60. North winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog and frost after midnight. Lows
in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ025-292000-
Tompkins-
Including the city of Ithaca
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ036-292000-
Madison-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Oneida
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ037-292000-
Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome and Utica
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog and frost after midnight. Lows
in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming north in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ044-292000-
Cortland-
Including the city of Cortland
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
NYZ045-292000-
Chenango-
Including the city of Norwich
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ046-292000-
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog and frost after midnight. Lows
in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming
light and variable.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
NYZ055-292000-
Tioga-
Including the cities of Owego and Waverly
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ056-292000-
Broome-
Including the city of Binghamton
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ057-292000-
Delaware-
Including the cities of Delhi and Walton
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
mid 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Areas of frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ062-292000-
Sullivan-
Including the city of Monticello
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Patchy frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
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2022-09-29T08:49:09+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/NY-Binghamton-NY-Zone-Forecast-17474638.php
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York announced a $100 million settlement with Coinbase on Wednesday over what state officials called significant failures in the cryptocurrency trading platform’s systems for spotting potential criminal activity.
According to the state Department of Financial Services, Coinbase’s anti-money-laundering program and its system for monitoring transactions for suspicious activity were inadequate for a company of Coinbase’s size and complexity. The department said that the volume of alerts generated by Coinbase’s transaction monitoring system grew so fast that reports of suspicious activity were sometimes filed months after the suspicious activity was first known to Coinbase.
“It is critical that all financial institutions safeguard their systems from bad actors, and the Department’s expectations with respect to consumer protection, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering programs are just as stringent for cryptocurrency companies as they are for traditional financial services institutions,” Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said in a news release. “Coinbase failed to build and maintain a functional compliance program that could keep pace with its growth.”
Under the terms of the settlement, Coinbase will pay a $50 million penalty to New York state and will invest another $50 million in its compliance program. An independent monitor installed by the state will work with Coinbase for a year to oversee compliance.
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, said in a statement that the company has taken substantial measures to address the shortcomings identified by the New York investigation “and remains committed to being a leader and role model in the crypto space, including partnering with regulators when it comes to compliance.”
Grewal added, “We believe our investment in compliance outpaces every other crypto exchange anywhere in the world, and that our customers can feel safe and protected while using our platforms.”
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2023-01-05T13:44:30+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/business/ap-coinbase-to-pay-100m-in-settlement-with-new-york-regulators/
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Novadine works with leading multi-chain restaurant brands including Firehouse Subs, Torchy's Tacos, Taco Bueno, and Steak & Shake
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunchbox, the modern ordering system built to grow online revenue for restaurants today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NovaDine, an enterprise digital ordering provider for multi-unit restaurant chains. As Lunchbox accelerates geographic growth across the country, this is the first of many steps in the company's plans to invest in new technologies for restaurants.
Together, Lunchbox and NovaDine will offer an alternative to the currently available enterprise solutions and enable restaurant operators to manage all digital guest experiences from a single operating system across the entire customer lifecycle. NovaDine currently works with multiple prominent restaurant chains including Firehouse Subs, Torchy's Tacos, Taco Bueno, and Steak & Shake, to help power their online and mobile ordering, catering, and delivery and apps.
Operators that opt into NovaDine will have access to the following features:
- Lunchbox Order Aggregation: Allows operators to consolidate all third-party marketplace orders with Doordash, Grubhub, EZcater, UberEats, Postmates, and Skip the Dishes and pulls all order information into a restaurant's point of sale (POS) system. Menus are automatically kept up to date, including 86'd items and business hours.
- Group Ordering: Allows multiple people to easily order food together under the umbrella of a single order.
- POS Integration: Ties your POS, Online Ordering, and Mobile presence together into a single solution. Full POS Integration Hands-off menu export.
- Cross-Channel Order Throttling: Allows restaurant chains to limit the amount of orders it will be able to accept in a specified amount of time. This feature allows restaurant chains to set a limit (rule) on the maximum dollar-amount of orders they can effectively fulfill within an allotted time frame.
- Customer Engagement: Ability to integrate with any loyalty provider, currently integrated with Punchh and Paytronix.
- Comprehensive Delivery Support: Delivery as a Service integration with DoorDash and Uber Eats. In-house delivery support with delivery driver management. Define delivery map polygons or radius rules with adaptable order minimums and delivery fees.
- Catering Management: With call center capabilities and integration with NovaDine's House Accounts module.
This is Lunchbox's second acquisition - the first being its purchase of Spread, an online marketplace that connects restaurants with diners and offers delivery and take-out services without having to pay exorbitant commissions to third-party delivery services.
"Traditionally, restaurants have faced the enormous hurdle of having to choose between multiple different technology tools to run their businesses, understand their digital clients and scale operations. NovaDine has built an entire platform that enables the operator to manage all digital orders from a single operating system," said Nabeel Alamgir, Chief Executive Officer at Lunchbox. "As we continue to expand our operations NovaDine will have a huge hand in taking us to the next phase of growth into enterprise markets."
"Lunchbox's incredible marketing and sales team will allow us to unlock the full potential of the products we offer to our customers", said George Istfan, President at NovaDine. "We're also really looking forward to adding a robust marketing component to the business and seeing the full potential of our platform come to life."
Lunchbox is the modern ordering system for restaurants to grow their online revenue. Lunchbox enables restaurant chains to take control of their digital growth strategy through its suite of products specializing in app and web ordering, customer loyalty, marketing, and order aggregation to increase sales and strengthen guest engagement. To learn more, visit www.lunchbox.io.
Founded in 2007, NovaDine provides enterprise-class POS integrated digital ordering solutions to multi-unit restaurant chains. NovaDine offers a number of unique features such as group ordering and curbside pickup. Its object-oriented design allows for quick and seamless integrations with new features. To learn more, visit https://novadine.com/.
Additional Resources:
- NovaDine info page: www.lunchbox.io/novadine
- Lunchbox and NovaDine blog post: www.lunchbox.io/learn/restaurant-software/novadine
Media Contact: press@lunchbox.io
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2022-06-07T12:47:46+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/07/lunchbox-acquires-novadine-transform-entire-guest-experience-enterprise-restaurants/
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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
(THE CONVERSATION) More and more colleges are becoming “metaversities,” taking their physical campuses into a virtual online world, often called the “metaverse.” One initiative has 10 U.S. universities and colleges working with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, and virtual reality company VictoryXR to create 3D online replicas – sometimes called “digital twins” – of their campuses that are updated live as people and items move through the real-world spaces.
Some classes are already happening in the metaverse. And VictoryXR says that by 2023, it plans to build and operate 100 digital twin campuses, which allow for a group setting with live instructors and real-time class interactions.
One metaversity builder, New Mexico State University, says it wants to offer degrees in which students can take all their classes in virtual reality, beginning in 2027.
There are many benefits to taking college classes in the metaverse, such as 3D visual learning, more realistic interactivity and easier access for faraway students. But there are also potential problems. My recent research has focused on ethical, social and practical aspects of the metaverse and risks such as privacy violations and security breaches. I see five challenges:
1. Significant costs and time
The metaverse provides a low-cost learning alternative in some settings. For instance, building a cadaver laboratory costs several million dollars and requires a lot of space and maintenance. A virtual cadaver lab has made scientific learning affordable at Fisk University.
However, licenses for virtual reality content, construction of digital twin campuses, virtual reality headsets and other investment expenses do add costs for universities.
A metaverse course license can cost universities at least $20,000, and could go as high as $100,000 for a digital twin campus. VictoryXR also charges a yearly subscription fee of $200 per student to access its metaverse.
Additional costs are incurred for virtual reality headsets. While Meta is providing a limited number of its virtual reality headsets – the Meta Quest 2 – for free for metaversities launched by Meta and VictoryXR, that’s only a few of what may be needed. The low-end 128GB version of the Meta Quest 2 headset costs $399.99. Managing and maintaining a large number of headsets, including keeping them fully charged, involves additional operational costs and time.
Colleges also need to spend significant time and resources to provide training to faculty to deliver metaverse courses. Even more time will be required to deliver metaverse courses, many of which will need all-new digital materials.
Most educators don’t have the capability to create their own metaverse teaching materials, which can involve merging videos, still images and audio with text and interactivity elements into an immersive online experience.
2. Data privacy, security and safety concerns
Business models of companies developing metaverse technologies rely on collecting users’ detailed personal data. For instance, people who want to use Meta’s Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets must have Facebook accounts.
The headsets can collect highly personal and sensitive data such as location, students’ physical features and movements, and voice recordings. Meta has not promised to keep that data private or to limit access that advertisers might have to it.
Meta is also working on a high-end virtual reality headset called Project Cambria, with more advanced capabilities. Sensors in the device will allow a virtual avatar to maintain eye contact and make facial expressions that mirror the user’s eye movements and face. That data information can help advertisers measure users’ attention and target them with personalized advertising.
Professors and students may not freely participate in class discussions if they know that all their moves, their speech and even their facial expressions are being watched by the university as well as a big technology company.
The virtual environment and its equipment can also collect a wide range of user data, such as physical movement, heart rate, pupil size, eye openness and even signals of emotions.
Cyberattacks in the metaverse could even cause physical harm. Metaverse interfaces provide input directly into users’ senses, so they effectively trick the user’s brain into believing the user is in a different environment. People who attack virtual reality systems can influence the activities of immersed users, even inducing them to physically move into dangerous locations, such as to the top of a staircase.
The metaverse can also expose students to inappropriate content. For instance, Roblox has launched Roblox Education to bring 3D, interactive, virtual environments into physical and online classrooms. Roblox says it has strong protections to keep everyone safe, but no protections are perfect, and its metaverse involves user-generated content and a chat feature, which could be infiltrated by predators or people posting pornography or other illegal material.
3. Lack of rural access to advanced infrastructure
Many metaverse applications such as 3D videos are bandwidth-intensive. They require high-speed data networks to handle all of the information flowing between sensors and users across the virtual and physical space.
Many users, especially in rural areas, lack the infrastructure to support the streaming of high-quality metaverse content. For instance, 97% of the population living in urban areas in the U.S. has access to a high-speed connection, compared to 65% in rural areas and 60% in tribal lands.
4. Adapting challenges to a new environment
Building and launching a metaversity requires drastic changes in a school’s approach to teaching and learning. For instance, metaverse students aren’t just recipients of content but active participants in virtual reality games and other activities.
The combination of advanced technologies such as immersive game-based learning and virtual reality with artificial intelligence can create personalized learning experiences that are not in real time but still experienced through the metaverse. Automatic systems that tailor the content and pace of learning to the ability and interest of the student can make learning in the metaverse less structured, with fewer set rules.
Those differences require significant modifications in assessment and monitoring processes, such as quizzes and tests. Traditional measures such as multiple choice questions are inappropriate to assess individualized and unstructured learning experiences offered by the metaverse.
5. Amplifying biases
Gender, racial and ideological biases are common in textbooks of history, science and other subjects, which influence how students understand certain events and topics. In some cases, those biases prevent the achievement of justice and other goals, such as gender equality.
Biases’ effects can be even more powerful in rich media environments. Films are more powerful at molding students’ views than textbooks. Metaverse content has the potential to be even more influential.
To maximize the benefits of the metaverse for teaching and learning, universities – and their students – will have to wrestle with protecting users’ privacy, training teachers and the level of national investment in broadband networks.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/5-challenges-of-doing-college-in-the-metaverse-189921.
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2022-09-13T14:28:21+00:00
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CUSTOMERS ARE PROVING TO MAKE STILLY THE SIGNATURE COCKTAIL OF SUMMER 2022
STILLWATER, Minn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STILLY, the new brand of ready-to-drink cocktails in a can that was released to liquor stores across Minnesota earlier this month, is already making a big splash among consumers.
STILLY beverages are NOT seltzers, and they're not your ordinary cocktails in a can; they're an all-new category of unique adult beverages called a "stilly." A "stilly" is a light and refreshing cocktail made with premium vodka or other distilled spirits, fine bubbles, a squeeze of natural juices, and natural flavors. The exact ingredients and processes used to make a "stilly" are a closely guarded secret, but consumers are proving to love the taste of this unique and naturally refreshing beverage.
STILLY branded beverages hit liquor stores throughout Minnesota days before the 4th of July holiday. A little over two weeks later, consumers can find them in over 300 liquor stores across Minnesota. New stores are being added daily.
"We have been overwhelmed by the demand and could not be more excited for what's ahead," said Nick Barthelemy, CEO and Co-founder of STILLY SPIRITS, LLC., based out of Stillwater, MN. "We are already selling through supply into late summer and fall. We are thrilled people love our product as much as we do."
The company introduced three distinctly delicious flavors of the "vodka stilly" in a variety pack (6 cans/3 flavors) of 12 oz slim cans for $14.99. The three varieties available now include "Partymaker+" (cranberry lime), "Vibe Machine" (grapefruit), and "The Fuzz" (peach). More flavors will hit the market soon.
"We rarely see a launch this successful. Customers are buying out the product within days of it reaching stores," said Keith Donovan, general sales manager for Bellboy Corporation, the distributor of STILLY branded beverages. "We pre-sold the entire first run before it even hit the production line, and the demand from our customers continues to grow with every person who tastes it."
What started as an idea less than a year ago, with the support of family and friends, has turned into not only a new product line but a lifestyle brand. "We all live for the enjoyable moments in life. So we want to inspire people to take a moment, crack a STILLY and a smile, relax, have fun, and enjoy the STILLY Life, all while making memories together," said Barthelemy.
Later this summer, the company will launch a line of merchandise, including hats, T-shirts, coolers, golf accessories, boat flags, etc., to be sold on Stilly.com.
About STILLY™:
STILLY™ beverages are NOT seltzers, and they're not your ordinary cocktails in a can; they're an all-new category of unique adult beverages called a "stilly." A "stilly" is a light and refreshing cocktail made with premium vodka or other distilled spirits, fine bubbles, a squeeze of natural juices, and natural flavors. The exact ingredients and processes used to make a "stilly" are a closely guarded secret, but consumers are proving to love the taste of this unique and naturally refreshing beverage.
The company introduced three distinctly delicious flavors of the "vodka stilly" in a variety pack (6 cans/3 flavors) of 12 oz slim cans for $14.99, with more to be launched in the fall. The three varieties available now include "Partymaker+" (cranberry lime), "Vibe Machine" (grapefruit), and "The Fuzz" (peach). STILLY branded beverages can be found at more than 300 liquor stores throughout Minnesota.
STILLY™ is owned by STILLY SPIRITS LLC, based out of Stillwater, MN. For more information, go to Stilly.com and follow on social media @drinkstilly.
Distribution contact:
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General Sales Manager
Bellboy Corporation
Kdonovan@bellboycorp.com
(612) 615-1412
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2022-07-18T20:35:42+00:00
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FOX Bet Super 6: Win $100,000 of Terry's money in NFL Sunday Challenge
Football fans have all been waiting for this time of year since the last piece of confetti was swept up after Super Bowl LVI — the first full week of the NFL regular season.
Congratulations, friends. We made it.
Going without the NFL from February until September always tests our patience, but somehow we power through. And this year, like last, you can play FOX Bet Super 6 for your chance to win $100,000 of Terry's money. We're talking Terry Bradshaw's cold-hard cash.
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And because FOX is Football, we’re giving you our predictions for this weekend’s Super 6 marquee games.
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San Francisco 49ers @ Chicago Bears (1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)
The Trey Lance era in San Francisco starts Sunday. After the 49ers drafted him with the third overall pick in 2021, the writing was on the wall. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's time in the Bay was coming to a close.
Until it didn’t.
As hard as they tried, they couldn't get rid of Jimmy G. So now, instead of being the starter, he'll be backing up Trey on a $6.5 million fully-guaranteed contract. That's our long-winded way of saying good luck to Lance but yikes to how it all unfolded.
The Bears might not fare much better on the other side of the ball. Their starting QB is a young Justin Fields, who only passed for 1,870 yards last season with seven passing TDs and 10 interceptions due to injuries and a bad offensive line. As a matter of fact, the Bears allowed a whopping 58 sacks in 2021. Guys, 58! That was the most in the league last year.
Let's just say that we don't expect too many fireworks from either of these offenses. And when it comes to our prediction for this game, look for San Francisco to pull away late.
Prediction
49ers by 5 to 6 points
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons (1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)
We have two NFC South teams on a quest to prove that there's another squad in the division other than Tom Brady's Buccaneers. That's a task we're glad we don't have to tackle.
The Dirty Birds are without Calvin Ridley (suspension), and veteran QB Matt Ryan is now on the Indianapolis Colts. So who knows what to expect from the offense in the A with these two key pieces missing and Marcus Mariota leading the charge.
The Saints, though, are returning Jameis Winston, who'll be back after tearing his ACL in 2021. Before he went down, the Saints' season looked relatively promising. And according to critics and various metrics, the Saints have one of the best defenses in the League.
Oh, and here's my major key alert: New Orleans has won four straight road matchups against ATL.
So mix some Winston motivation in with a little N.O. voodoo, and we've got ourselves a Saints' victory cooking.
Prediction
Saints by 9 to 10
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS)
Hear us out. This could be the year that the Jags rule the AFC. This also could be the year the squad formerly known as the Washington Football Team shows the entire NFL they're in command. Hypothetically, it could be. However, we know better.
So let's just focus on this game.
Jacksonville has lost 17 consecutive road games. Have you ever heard the expression that something hasn't happened in "a month of Sundays?" Well, this is the kind of losing streak that basically fits that bill.
On the Commanders' side, they have star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, but what other offensive weapons can they boast? Carson Wentz — the top draft pick-turned journeyman with a quarterback rating of 54.7 in 2021? The same Wentz who is starting on his third different team in Week 1 for the third year? To put it gently, in Wentz, we don't trust when it comes to a season-long outlook.
However, we're going to ride with Wentz's experience this weekend and the fact that he has one of the league's top receivers in McLaurin on his side. That should be enough to get past this up-and-coming Jaguars team.
Prediction
Commanders by 7 to 8 points
Philadelphia Eagles @ Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)
The Eagles are the team to watch — not only in this game but for the entire season. In 2022, they drafted studs out of Georgia like tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean to beef up their defense. And Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith highlight what we expect will be an electric offense.
And then there’s Detroit. Even in their down years — and there have been more than a handful — the Lions have been known to make competitive games out of matchups where oddsmakers have counted them out. Maybe that is why they are getting a ton of love from bettors this offseason. Or maybe it's the Hard Knocks effect. Either way, don't expect any grand gestures of courage out of these Lions on Sunday.
Fly Eagles Fly.
Prediction
Eagles by 9 to 10
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)
The Bengals are coming off a fairytale season that ended in a 23-20 loss to the Rams in Super Bowl LVI. The Steelers are coming off a season that ended in a lopsided, 42-21 loss to the Chiefs in the wild-card round.
In his 15 years as a head coach, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing regular season. And he'll need to conjure up all the lessons he has learned throughout his career to navigate his first without Ben Roethlisberger under center.
Cincy head coach Zac Taylor, on the other hand, navigated 2021 for his young team quite nicely. The Bengals didn't end up hoisting the Lombardi, but they overachieved in a year when they had some of the longest odds to win it all.
And remember, Cincinnati swept the season series between these two teams in 2021. That has to be worth some stripes for the Bengals going into 2022.
They say Super Bowl luck tends to rub off even on the losing team. Actually, no one says that. We just made that up, but let's just go with it as our new motto for the season.
Prediction
Bengals by 9 to 10
Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings (4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX)
At +275, Minnesota has the second-best odds behind Green Bay (-189) to win the NFC North at FOX Bet. The next-best team is Detroit, at +900. So that should tell you that bookmakers think the Vikings can compete with GB in the North. And it starts with this game.
On offense, Green Bay doesn’t have Davante Adams anymore, but they still have Mr. MVP, Aaron "Nicolas Cage" Rodgers. Their defense, though, finished 2021 ranked 22nd in DVOA. If the Pack want to beat rival Vikings, they'll need a little more D. While Green Bay's defense is projected to be much better than in years past, we need to see it on the field first.
On the flip side, when you look at the Vikings' offense, they have Justin Jefferson — arguably one of the best wideouts in the league. He has racked up 3,016 receiving yards in his first two NFL seasons. And quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown a touchdown pass in 30-straight regular season games. That's the longest active streak in the NFL. So Kirk Cousins-to-Justin Jefferson could be the call we hear on Sunday that lifts the Vikes over the Packers.
Prediction
Vikings by 5 to 6
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2022-09-08T17:53:51+00:00
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fox35orlando.com
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https://www.fox35orlando.com/sports/fox-bet-super-6-win-100000-of-terrys-money-in-nfl-sunday-challenge
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Google in a letter to lawmakers on Thursday said it would clearly identify facilities that provide abortions to ensure people seeking the procedure are not misled by anti-abortion clinics.
Mark Isakowitz, the vice president for government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada at Google, said in a letter to Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) that the company will include labels like “Provides abortions” and “Does not provide abortions” that the company has verified at the top of advertisement search results.
The change could help prevent women from seeking the procedure at clinics that oppose abortion or crisis pregnancy centers, which work to convince people against having the procedure.
The announcement comes in response to a letter Warner, Slotkin and other members of Congress sent to the CEO of Google in June to urge him to prevent misleading abortion search results.
The lawmakers said in the letter that 37 percent of Google Maps results and 11 percent of search results for “abortion clinics near me” and “abortion pill” in states with abortion trigger bans were for anti-abortion clinics.
A Google spokesperson told The Hill that the company has been working for months to find more useful ways to display results that show the specific services that businesses offer.
The spokesperson said the update that Google is introducing will help users find locations that offer the services they search for or broaden their results so they can see more options. The company will confirm that certain places provide a service through regularly calling them directly and collaborating with “authoritative” data sources.
“When people turn to Google to find local information, we aim to help them easily explore the range of places available so they can determine which are most helpful to them,” the spokesperson said.
The updates will affect how Google shows search results and maps to give people additional context about what they are viewing, according to a Google spokesperson.
The company will include the note “Might not provide abortions” when it is unable to verify information.
Google will also allow users to expand their search radius if the most relevant results are not nearby.
Warner said in a release that the changes are not about restricting speech but providing results that accurately address a search.
“I welcome the changes that Google has announced today so that women seeking abortion services aren’t directed towards fake clinics that traffic in misinformation and don’t provide comprehensive health services,” he said.
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2022-08-25T21:55:02+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/google-to-clearly-label-facilities-that-provide-abortions/
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A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Friday found the street drug xylazine surged much earlier than previously reported.
The CDC concluded that by 2021, the "rate of drug overdose deaths involving xylazine was 35 times higher than the 2018 rate."
But the report shows the explosion of xylazine-related deaths began in 2018 with overdose fatalities rising to 627 in 2019 — doubling to 1,499 in 2020 — and then doubling once more to 3,468 in 2021.
This spring, the Biden administration declared illicit xylazine, also known as tranq on the street, an "emergent" threat.
At the time, officials warned the chemical, used by veterinarians as a horse tranquilizer, was spreading fast in street drugs, causing overdose deaths and terrible flesh wounds in people struggling with addiction nationwide.
"I'm deeply concerned about what this threat means for the nation," said Dr. Rahul Gupta, head of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy when speaking to reporters in April.
Public health officials say it remains unclear why so many drug dealers began using xylazine as an additive.
Men suffered xylazine-related deaths at twice the rate of women, and Black men appeared particularly vulnerable.
Because drug death data is gathered and analyzed slowly, it's impossible to say with clarity what has happened in the months since 2021. But government officials say there are troubling indicators.
When data for this report was collected, illicit xylazine use was still largely concentrated in the mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast.
According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, xylazine is now turning up in street samples collected across the U.S., surging in the South and West.
Speaking earlier this month Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, said public health data on rapidly spreading street drugs like xylazine is often dangerously outdated.
"What is happening right now? I don't know," Volkow told NPR.
"If you want to actually be nimble and flexible and do the interventions on the basis of what you are observing, you need timely data," she said. "Otherwise, you're doing it with your eyes closed."
In most cases, drug policy experts say xylazine is mixed by dealers in a high-risk cocktail with fentanyl, methamphetamines or other illicit drugs.
On Thursday, the CDC released a separate report finding that by 2022, xylazine was being detected in nearly 11% of all fentanyl-related overdoses.
"These data show that fentanyl combined with xylazine is increasingly dangerous and deadly," Gupta said in a statement Thursday.
Xylazine has been widely used for years as a horse tranquilizer. Some in Congress are scrambling to tighten regulations and criminal penalties for misusing the chemical.
U.S. drug deaths, fueled largely by fentanyl but also increasingly by complex street drug cocktails, hit another devastating new record last year, with roughly 110,00o fatal overdoses nationwide.
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2023-06-30T14:03:21+00:00
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wboi.org
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https://www.wboi.org/npr-news/2023-06-30/overdose-deaths-involving-street-xylazine-surged-years-earlier-than-reported
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Curio's NuCycle Technology Will Repurpose Our Nation's High-level Radioactive Waste
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Energy Northwest as an industry partner and potential off-taker of products produced through Curio's NuCycle™ nuclear waste recycling process. This MOU is part of Curio's plans to deploy the Nation's first state-of-the-art commercial nuclear fuel recycling facility that will provide a variety of in-demand commodities and products including domestically produced low-enriched uranium (LEU) nuclear fuel for the current U.S. fleet of nuclear reactors as well as HALEU (high-assay low-enriched uranium) and transuranic based TRUfuel™ for advanced reactors under development.
"We are proud to announce this important partnership with Energy Northwest," said Edward McGinnis, Chief Executive Officer of Curio. "Yesterday's nuclear waste is holding back tomorrow's reactors. Only approximately 4% of the energy value of our Nation's commercial light water reactor used fuel has been utilized. It's time to tap this enormous stockpile of unused energy and repurpose it into non-carbon-emitting fuel that will help power our future clean electricity generation needs. Curio's partnership with such an important nuclear utility leader as Energy Northwest represents an important step in realizing the full potential of our NuCycle technology."
"Energy Northwest is excited to partner with Curio and explore the promising potential to recycle used low-enriched uranium fuel, which would represent a game-changing development for the future of the commercial nuclear energy industry. Leveraging used fuel as a resource has numerous benefits: from reducing U.S. reliance on foreign fuel and increasing U.S. energy security and independence, to demonstrating the nuclear industry's long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The development of Curio's NuCycle recycling process would be an invaluable tool as we embark on a promising new phase for carbon-free nuclear energy, and Energy Northwest is proud to be a partner in this important undertaking," said Bob Schuetz, Chief Executive Officer of Energy Northwest.
Curio developed NuCycle to recycle used nuclear fuel and develop off-take isotopes for a wide variety of industries to include space, advanced batteries, and nuclear medicine. NuCycle leverages decades of American R&D to create a compact, clean, economical, scalable and proliferation resistant nuclear waste recycling process. With NuCycle, Curio will be able to dramatically reduce the quantity of radioactive nuclear waste and create a new and unprecedented standard for nuclear used fuel recycling across the globe.
Dedicated to solving the most pressing hurdles facing nuclear power, Curio™ is focused on commercializing the case for a closed fuel cycle with nuclear waste recycling and unleashing the full potential of the atom. From closing the cycle to the production of proliferation-hardened alternative fuels for our current fleet of reactors, advanced reactors, nuclear medicine, deep space applications and advanced batteries, Curio sees a bright future of global prosperity powered by the atom.
Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including Columbia Generating Station, the Northwest's only commercial nuclear energy facility, as well as hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects. These projects provide carbon-free electricity at the cost of generation – enough clean, cost-effective and reliable energy to power more than a million homes each year. As an independent joint operating agency of Washington state, Energy Northwest comprises 27 public power member utilities from across the state serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and technologies to meet the region's clean energy needs.
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202.557.9700
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2022-07-06T18:10:58+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/curio-energy-northwest-sign-mou-used-nuclear-fuel-recycling-industry-partners/
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish signed a new contract with the San Diego Padres on Thursday that guarantees the 36-year-old ace an additional $90 million and will keep him with the club through the 2028 season.
The right-hander, who has a baffling array of pitches, will make $108 million over six years, including the $18 million he was already due in 2023 before he was set to become a free agent. He’s set to stay under contract with San Diego until he’s 42.
The Padres planned a news conference with Darvish and general manager A.J. Preller on Friday.
Darvish helped the Padres reach the NL Championship Series last season, which was one of the best in his 11-year big league career. He finished the year 16-8 with a 3.10 ERA and 197 strikeouts. He was 2-1 in the postseason.
Darvish was traded by the Cubs to the Padres in 2020.
The deal is the latest by the free-spending Padres. Darvish heads a rotation that also includes hometown product Joe Musgrove, who signed a $100 million, five-year deal in July. They signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a $280 million, 11-year deal in December, even though Fernando Tatis Jr. will be eligible to return April 20 from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Tatis will move to the outfield, probably in right.
There could be more big spending ahead for the Padres, who are still seeking their first World Series championship. All-Star third baseman Manny Machado can opt out of his $300 million, 10-year deal after the 2023 season, and the Padres would like to have him finish his career in San Diego. Machado finished second in balloting for NL MVP last year.
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2023-02-10T09:10:20+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-ap-source-darvish-gets-90m-from-padres-to-stay-through-28/
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, marks “Military Veterans & Families Day” at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. To honor veterans and their families, several discounts will be offered on Thursday.
All day Thursday, Jan. 12, veterans and active duty military members can show their military IDs to receive these offers:
A&S Dog Treats
Service dogs can get a free bag of treats. Show your military ID for 20 percent off all products.
Centre Boot Company
Show your military ID for 10 percent off all products.
Casalingo Foods
Show your military ID for 15 percent off all food items and products.
Floyd’s Wooden Animals
Active military members and veterans can receive 20 percent off all products. Firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement are also included in this deal.
Leather 4U
Get 10 percent off all products after showing your military ID.
Miller’s Gourmet Foods
With a military ID, get $1 off any purchase.
PA Cable Network & PCNTV
Show your military ID to get 25 percent off an annual subscription to PCN Select.
The Rustic Horse
Get 10 percent off all purchases after showing a military ID.
Unique Jewelry by Fay
Show a military ID to get 10 percent off all purchases.
These deals and discounts are only valid on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
The popular Army-Navy Cookoff, where military chefs battle it out with flavor, will start at 1 p.m. on the PA Preferred Culinary Connection stage.
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2022-12-17T00:08:44+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/pafarmshow/pa-farm-show-discounts-for-veterans-families/
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OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — A mid-Wisconsin police officer shot and wounded a suspect early Friday as that person drove a vehicle toward officers who were conducting an investigation, authorities said.
Oshkosh police officers were responding to a “threats complaint” about 1:30 a.m. as part of an ongoing investigation they had been assigned to earlier in their shift when the suspect was spotted in a nearby vehicle, the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Oshkosh police said.
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice said the suspect drove the vehicle at the police officers, prompting one of them to fire their weapon, wounding the suspect.
Oshkosh police Capt. Rebecca Kaiser said the vehicle got close enough to the officers that they “felt threatened for their life," the Oshkosh Northwestern reported
Police said the suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No information was immediately released on the suspect’s condition.
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No officers were injured.
The state Department of Justice, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the shooting.
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By CAROLYN THOMPSON
Associated Press
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket made his first appearance in federal court on hate crime charges Thursday, and the judge urged prosecutors to quickly decide whether to pursue the death penalty given the “substantial” cost of those cases.
In a brief proceeding, presiding Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder said Payton Gendron was eligible to be represented by public defenders based on his financial situation. Fielding a series of questions from the judge mostly with “yes” or “no” responses, Gendron said he had not been employed in a year, had $16 dollars in a bank account, had no car and two shares of Disney stock.
Gendron has been held without bail since his arrest shortly after the May 14 attack at a Tops Friendly Supermarket, which also left three people wounded.
He appeared in U.S. District Court on a criminal complaint charging him with 10 counts each of hate crime resulting in death and using a firearm to commit murder. The complaint also includes three counts each of hate crime involving bodily injury and attempt to kill, and using a firearm in a violent crime.
Gendron wore an orange jump suit, shackles and a black mask covering a scruffy beard. He leaned forward slightly in his chair with his head down when the judge read the charges. About two dozen relatives of the victims were in court, some staring at him during the proceeding.
No plea was entered during the proceeding.
Attorney General Merrick Garland, who met with the victims’ families in Buffalo on Wednesday, has not ruled out seeking the death penalty against Gendron.
In calling for prosecutors to make a quick decision on the death penalty, Schroeder noted such cases typically require expert testimony from psychiatrists and medical examiners.
Federal prosecutor Joseph Tripi said the next step in the process involves an indictment. At that point, it will be the attorney general’s “sole decision” whether to seek the death penalty.
The federal hate crimes case is based partly on documents in which Gendron detailed his plans for the attack, including the semi-automatic rifle he would use, clothing and body armor he would wear and the portable camera that would allow him to stream the massacre live on the internet.
The writings included “statements that his motivation for the attack was to prevent Black people from replacing white people and eliminating the white race, and to inspire others to commit similar racially-motivated attacks,” according to the complaint.
Gendron was already facing a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted on previously filed state charges, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
His lawyer in the state case declined to comment on the federal charges.
Gendron drove more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in Conklin to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo. There, authorities say, he fired approximately 60 shots at shoppers and workers.
The complaint details his path through the store’s aisles in search of victims as customers and employees ran to take cover in a stock room, conference room, freezer and dairy cooler.
Gendron surrendered to police as he exited the supermarket.
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Associated Press writer Michael Hill contributed from Albany, N.Y.
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Yellowstone park reopening after changes wrought by flood
WAPITI, Wyo. (AP) — Visitors will return to a changed landscape in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday as it partially reopens following record floods that reshaped the park’s rivers and canyons, wiped out numerous roads and left some areas famous for their wildlife viewing inaccessible, possibly for months to come.
Park managers are raising the gates at 8 a.m. Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13, when 10,000 visitors were ordered out after rivers across northern Wyoming and southern Montana surged over their banks following a torrent of rainfall that accelerated the spring snowmelt.
Some of the premier attractions at America’s first national park will again be viewable, including Old Faithful — the legendary geyser that shoots towering bursts of steaming water almost like clockwork more than a dozen times a day.
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But the bears, wolves and bison that roam the wild Lamar Valley and the thermal features around Mammoth Hot Springs will remain out of reach. The wildlife-rich northern half of the park will be shuttered until at least early July, and key routes into the park remain severed near the Montana tourist towns of Gardiner, Red Lodge and Cooke City.
It’s unknown how many visitors will show up in the flooding’s immediate aftermath. Park managers had been bracing for throngs as the park celebrated its 150th anniversary a year after it tallied a record 4.9 million visits.
“We get a million people a month in Yellowstone in July and August,” Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said. “You can’t get a full visitation in half the park.”
To keep visitor numbers down while repairs continue, park managers will use a system that only allows cars with even-numbered last digits on their license plates to enter on even days, while vehicles with odd-numbered last numbers can come on odd days.
Groups of visitors traveling together in different cars are exempt from the license plate system as well as people with reservations at campgrounds and hotels in the park.
If traffic along the park’s 400 miles (644 kilometers) of roads becomes unmanageable, Sholly said officials will impose a reservation system to enter the park.
The reopening comes as officials in Yellowstone are still tallying the scope of the damage. Based on other national park disasters, it could take years and carry a steep price tag to rebuild. It’s an environmentally sensitive landscape with a huge underground plumbing system that feeds into the park’s geysers, hot springs and other thermal features. Construction season only runs from the spring thaw until the first snowfall, a narrow window that means some roads could receive only temporary fixes this year.
That’s turned some Montana communities into dead ends instead of being gateways to Yellowstone, a blow to their tourism-dependent economies. They’re also still struggling to clean up damage to several hundred homes and businesses that were swamped by flooding on the Yellowstone, Stillwater and Clarks Fork rivers.
In Red Lodge, one of those gateway towns cut off from the park, most businesses are open even as flood cleanup continues. The Montana Department of Transportation is beginning repairs to the road between Red Lodge and the scenic Beartooth Highway and the National Park Service is working to restore access to some areas in the northern part of the park.
“We have to remain optimistic, but we also have to remain realistic that there’s a lot of things going on and a lot of moving pieces to make it happen,” said Tim Weamer, who does marketing for the Red Lodge Chamber of Commerce.
“We’re optimistic that we’ll survive,” he said. “We’re not going to have the summer we were hoping for.”
For others the rebound may come faster. Yellowstone tour guide Derek Draimin said he’s fully booked up Wednesday with four groups that will be headed into the park.
“I think there will be cars stacked up trying to get in, to be the first people to enter the park after the thousand-year flood,” he said.
Draimin lost about 25 tours because of the flood and says fewer visitors might come thinking that the park is badly damaged. But with most of the park expected to be accessible within weeks, Draimin said it’s also possible business could get a bump as tourists who can’t get in through the park’s northern entrances get funneled through West Yellowstone, where his company, Yellowstone Adventure Tours, is based.
“I have no idea what to expect,” he said. “I could see both things happening.”
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Hanson reported from Helena, Montana.
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2022-06-22T06:23:37+00:00
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — President Joe Biden has maintained fighting climate change is one of his top priorities, and Democrats are about to approve historic investments in clean energy with a package that’s also expected to reduce health care costs for many Americans.
The U.S. House will vote on the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, but Democrats like New York Congressman Paul Tonko are already celebrating.
“I think the Inflation Reduction Act is yet another milestone of accomplishment,” Tonko said. “[It] will enable us to do a historic investment in climate change response, $370 billion.”
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said that in addition to helping to slow the planet’s warming, the package Democrats are expected to pass on a party-line vote will also reduce people’s energy bills.
“It provides cheaper, cleaner energy and gives our planet a fighting chance,” he said.
The package of will also extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reduce health care costs for those on Medicare.
Republicans say new spending is a bad idea and that it will have negative impacts.
“All it is is tax and spending,” said Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). “Continue to drive inflation, it’s going to raise taxes.”
“Raising taxes when we are in a recession, even if my friends on the other side won’t admit it, violates every good principle of good economics,” added Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.).
One of the biggest provisions in the package would implement is a 15% minimum corporate tax rate, and Democrats say no one who makes under $400,000 a year will see a tax hike.
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2022-08-11T22:07:48+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/washington-dc/u-s-house-set-to-vote-on-historic-package/
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7News First Alert Weather: Sunny & warm on game day ahead of ‘cool’ front arriving on Sunday
Limited rain chances next several days
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -
For tonight, clear skies with light winds will aid in temperatures cooling quickly after sunset. Overnight lows will fall into the low-to-mid 60s.
Expect a sunny end to the workweek with highs topping out between 93-95°. Winds will be out of the southeast at 10-15 mph. Weather will not impact any local Friday night football games this week.
It’ll be a warm start to the weekend due to prefrontal warming with highs topping out in the mid 90s. A front is still scheduled to move through on Sunday increasing clouds and bringing the chance for isolated showers and non-severe storms. The area with the best chance for rain will be along I-40 and near HW-283. Unfortunately, there will be a limited coverage of rain across Texoma with most areas staying dry.
The ridge of high pressure located over the Desert Southwest will gradually expand eastward allowing for a short-lived cooldown behind the front. Temperatures are forecast to warm back into the mid-to-upper 90s by the middle of next week.
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(NEXSTAR) – Some taxpayers are going to see a boost to their bank accounts soon – the IRS has announced that it will be refunding $1.2 billion in tax filing penalties.
Nearly 1.6 million people will automatically get a refund after filing certain 2019 or 2020 returns late, according to the IRS.
Others, however, will have to act quickly in order to take advantage of the program. In order to qualify, you have to file an eligible income tax return on or by Sept 30, 2022.
The refund goes to offset the failure to file penalty, which the IRS says is assessed at 5% per month, up to 25% of the unpaid tax when a federal income tax return is filed.
Who is eligible?
Americans who filed forms in both the 1040 and 1120 series, or a form listed in this news release, are eligible as long as they file their late 2019 or 2020 return by the September deadline.
Along with individuals, the IRS is also offering relief to banks, employers and other businesses that filed information returns such as those in the 1099 series. In those cases, eligible 2019 returns will have to have been filed by Aug. 1, 2020, and 2020 returns by Aug. 1, 2021.
Taxpayers who filed a variety of international returns, such as those reporting transactions with foreign trusts, the receipt of foreign gifts or ownership interests in foreign corporations are also included in the full guidelines from the IRS. Qualifying international forms must also be filed on or before September 30, 2022.
People who have already paid the penalty will get a refund, while those who have been fined but haven’t yet paid will see their fine dismissed.
When will the refund come?
For the nearly 1.6 million people who already paid the penalty and will be automatically reimbursed, the IRS says they will be issuing refunds by the end of September.
Some people will be disqualified, however, and will not see a payment – fraudulent returns, penalties levied as part of a compromise or closing argument and court-ordered penalties are all exempt.
“Penalty relief is a complex issue for the IRS to administer,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “We’ve been working on this initiative for months following concerns we’ve heard from taxpayers, the tax community and others, including Congress. This is another major step to help taxpayers, and we encourage those affected by this to review the guidelines.”
Other penalties, such as failure to pay a penalty, won’t be refunded. You can see the full list here.
Why is the IRS doing this?
The IRS says the $1.2 billion in refunds goes to helping “struggling taxpayers” who were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Throughout the pandemic, the IRS has worked hard to support the nation and provide relief to people in many different ways,” said Rettig. “The penalty relief issued today is yet another way the agency is supporting people during this unprecedented time. This penalty relief will be automatic for people or businesses who qualify; there’s no need to call.”
The IRS also stated that the massive relief measure will help the tax collection agency “focus its resources on processing backlogged tax returns and taxpayer correspondence to help return to normal operations for the 2023 filing season.”
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2022-09-13T23:26:33+00:00
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myfox8.com
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SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Air's more than 700 pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a new agreement aimed at supporting the company's pilots and retaining talent as mainline airlines continue hiring pilots away from regional airlines at record levels. The agreement includes important pay increases and enhancements to retirement benefits. Additional improvements involve commuter policies and instructor benefits.
More than 91% of Horizon pilots voted, and the agreement passed by 99%.
A tentative agreement was reached with the IBT on Sept. 2 and is effective immediately upon today's ratification.
"Horizon Air is proud to serve communities throughout the West – places that we call home. The ongoing industry pilot shortage has put a strain on this service, and it's more critical than ever that we attract and retain our talented pilots," said Joe Sprague, president of Horizon Air. "We are focused on making Horizon the regional carrier of choice for pilots, and this agreement positions us well. I'm grateful to our pilots and to our colleagues at the IBT for their collaboration and hard work in getting to this point. Together, we are positioning Horizon for a strong future."
"In light of recent wage increases across all segments of our industry, significant improvements were necessary for Horizon Air to remain competitive in attracting and retaining pilots," said Horizon pilot and IBT 1224 Executive Council Chairman Henry Simkins. "We identified what was important to our pilot group and worked to implement an approach that will help Horizon Air retain an experienced workforce and attract new talent. We appreciate management's investment in our skilled professionals that continue to safely deliver our wonderful passengers every day."
The pilot shortage and the transition to a single fleet of Embraer 175 aircraft has resulted in a temporary reduction of Horizon's scheduled flying. Nonetheless, Horizon continues to fly to every community we serve. Regional air service provides essential support for economic development and strong local communities. We're committed to ensuring this service remains strong into the future.
The new agreement with Horizon pilots complements other company efforts that are expanding and diversifying the pilot pipeline through investments in the Ascend Pilot Academy and the Pilot Development Program. This is a priority, as Alaska and Horizon estimate the need to hire 500 pilots each year through 2025.
With bases in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, Horizon serves more than 45 cities throughout the Pacific Northwest, California, the Midwest, and British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. Horizon maintains pilot crew bases in Anchorage, Boise, Everett, Medford, Portland, Seattle and Spokane.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize providing low fares for our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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(KRON) — A new toll has been approved for Highway 37, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) confirmed to KRON4 Thursday. The toll locations are between the Sonoma Raceway and Mare Island.
The tolls are part of a larger project called the “Sears Point Mare Island Improvement Project.” In addition to the tolls, a carpool lane will be added in both directions to what is currently a one-lane road.
The tolls will cost $4 and will be in effect for both eastbound and westbound travelers. The carpool lane will be free.
“If we don’t do this, then there is no improvements. It will save money because time is money,” said John Goodwin with the MTC.
The area can get extremely congested during rush hour. It can take more than 80 minutes to get through the 10-mile stretch. The MTC hopes that will shrink to 20 minutes with the new lane and tolls.
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The tolls are intended to provide funding for improving the highway. They are expected to bring in $100 million, which will make up some of the $430 million total cost of the project.
The tolls will not go into effect until the project is completed, which is expected to be in 2027. There will be an option to apply for financial relief based on income level.
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2023-05-19T04:01:13+00:00
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https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/new-toll-approved-for-highway-37-in-north-bay/
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Russia looks increasingly isolated on the world stage. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory and called on it to reverse the move.
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Russia looks increasingly isolated on the world stage. The General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory and called on it to reverse the move.
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2022-10-13T13:05:20+00:00
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The Vegas Golden Knights already made history winning the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history, doing so in their sixth NHL season.
Now they’re making some more with hockey’s hallowed trophy.
The Golden Knights are the first team to have the Cup fully engraved with every champion’s name before the traditional summer of owners, staff, coaches and players each getting a day to celebrate with it. Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard and the Hockey Hall of Fame would love if this starts a trend.
“Hopefully a tradition has begun!” Pritchard tweeted.
The decision by Vegas’ front office, led by the hockey operations department, should provide more photogenic moments on Cup days in the coming weeks and months. From owner Bill Foley down to players, all 52 members of the organization whose names are engraved will get to see that and show it off to friends and family.
Pritchard said the trophy is currently with silversmith Louise St. Jacques at a studio in Old Montreal and the engraving is scheduled to be completed by Saturday. After that, the Stanley Cup’s worldwide summer tour will begin.
The Cup is usually engraved in the fall before the annual banner raising. Because the draft was in Montreal last year, “2021-22 Colorado Avalanche” was engraved in July after a quick cleaning.
The tradition of every player getting a day with the Cup began when the New Jersey Devils won it in 1994-95. Many of the players on the previous five title-winning teams hosted it at their houses, but not all of them, and some members of the 1980s Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Calgary Flames champions got it.
Before that, Pritchard said, the trophy mostly stayed in the city of the team who won it for a couple of weeks after the final for the parade and other celebrations.
The Golden Knights’ parade down the Las Vegas Strip followed the same route taken by the city’s first professional championship team, the Aces of the WNBA in 2022 and was followed by a memorable rally in front of thousands of fans outside their home arena.
It’s not clear exactly where the Cup will go first, though coach Bruce Cassidy is scheduled to take it to an elementary school in Milton, Massachusetts, next week.
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2023-07-06T16:13:12+00:00
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ktalnews.com
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Courtney Dorning has been a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered since November 2018. In that role, she's the lead editor for the daily show. Dorning is responsible for newsmaker interviews, lead news segments and the small, quirky features that are a hallmark of the network's flagship afternoon magazine program.
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2023-01-26T00:26:49+00:00
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Brazos County inmate sexually assaulted, 3 suspects charged
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Three suspects in a Brazos County Detention Center sexual assault were charged after the District Attorney’s office issued warrants, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office.
On Oct. 9, an inmate at the Brazos County Detention Center was sexually assaulted. Charges were issued for inmates Fidel Sanchez, Tavares Lyles and Devin Newton as a result of the investigation.
“An administrative investigation is being conducted to review policies, procedures, actions, and training to ensure every possible measure is being taken to prevent sexual assault and harassment,” according to a release from the sheriff’s office.
Deputy David Wilcox says the Brazos County Detention Center is in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which establishes federal standards designed to eliminate sexual assault in jails, prisons and juvenile detention centers.
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2022-10-13T23:19:08+00:00
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https://www.kwtx.com/2022/10/13/brazos-county-inmate-sexually-assaulted-3-suspects-charged/
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Why Martha Stewart’s Dutch oven is getting so much attention
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Martha Stewart Gatwick 7-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- Martha Stewart Eastwalk 14-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set
- Martha Stewart Castelle 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Recently, a Staten Island restaurant began receiving attention for hiring grandmas from around the world to be chefs. However, there’s one grandma who has been helping out in the kitchen for 40 years. While she started with recipes, she now has an entire empire built on home goods. Her name is Martha Stewart, and her Gatwick 7-quart Dutch oven is currently getting a great deal of love from the internet.
What is a Dutch oven?
While many home chefs might relegate the Dutch oven to superfluous, it should be considered a kitchen essential. This versatile piece of cookware can handle tasks ranging from making soup and homemade bread to roasting and braising. The defining features are its thick walls and tight-fitting lid because that’s what allows the Dutch oven to maintain heat so well.
What makes Martha Stewart’s Dutch oven so special?
The Martha Stewart Gatwick Dutch oven doesn’t have bells and whistles or utilize smart technology. Instead, it’s simply a well-made product that does what it’s supposed to do. It features a thick, rugged build, which makes it heavy — 17 pounds. While this might make the pot cumbersome, it ensures that it has excellent heat retention. The Gatwick Dutch oven is smooth, scratch-resistant, comes in a wide variety of colors and is easy to clean. In short, this model does everything you want it to do, and it does it very well.
Best Martha Stewart cookware
Martha Stewart Gatwick 7-Quart Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
This is the Martha Stewart Dutch oven that’s been getting attention. The tight-fitting lid features a durable and aesthetically pleasing stainless steel knob. The large handles help with transport, and the thick, cast iron construction distributes heat evenly for a superb cooking experience.
Martha Stewart Eastwalk 14-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set
You get a chef’s knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, a utility knife, a paring knife, six steak knives, a pair of kitchen shears and more in this cutlery set. The full-tang construction offers better balance and durability, while the stylish handles make this an attractive set to keep on your counter.
Martha Stewart Castelle 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
This cookware set is designed to offer high performance without leaving behind a metallic aftertaste. The seamless aluminum layer helps distribute heat evenly, and the etched measurements ensure you add the exact amount of ingredients that you need.
Martha Stewart Lockton Premium Nonstick 10-Piece Enamel Cookware Set
If you prefer an enameled cookware set, this is a solid option for you. It has a durable, glossy exterior that resists stains and discoloration. Stainless steel rivets secure the handles to the pots so you have a confident grip while cooking.
Martha Stewart Thayer 16-Inch Enamel On Steel Roaster Pan
This 16-inch oven-safe roaster pan has an enameled outside with a removable stainless steel rack inside for better heat circulation. The finish allows for easy cleaning, while the large handles give you a confident grip for transfer.
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Martha Stewart Springbank 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set
If flatware is all you need, this 20-piece option gives you enough for four settings. You get four salad forks, four dinner forks, four dinner knives, four dinner spoons and four teaspoons. The flatware is made of stainless steel, so it will last.
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Martha Stewart Rectangular Serving Board with Two Cheese Knives
This matching cheese board and knife set is elegantly designed. It provides plenty of cutting space, is made of rubber wood and stainless steel and it has a hole in the handle for convenient storage. The set comes with one pronged cheese knife and one parmesan knife.
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Other Dutch ovens worth checking out
- Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron Dutch oven has a tight-fitting lid that keeps the steam in the pot, creating a moist meal.
- If you’re looking for the best value, Lodge’s cast iron Dutch oven is the right balance of quality and cost.
- The Victoria four-quart cast iron Dutch oven is rugged, versatile and affordable.
- For people who are looking for a beautifully designed Dutch oven, Lodge’s enameled model is so appealing, you won’t want to put it away for storage.
- Crock-Pot is a trusted name in cookware. This round enameled cast iron Dutch oven will satisfy.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A man in police custody died Thursday in Northern California after he broke a hospital's window with a metal oxygen tank and fell off a ledge following an altercation with an officer and a nurse, authorities said.
The man was in custody because he had allegedly violated a court order, according to San Jose police. Officers took him to the hospital for an unspecified pre-existing medical condition.
The man is accused of assaulting an officer and threatening to hit the officer and a nurse with the oxygen tank, police said. They left from the room and called for more help.
The man broke the window with the oxygen tank while he was alone in the hospital room and jumped out onto a ledge, the police department said. The officer and two hospital security guards went back into the room to stop the man's escape attempt, but he fell 20 feet (6.10 meters) from the ledge.
The man sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at a different hospital. His death in police custody is under investigation.
San Jose is about 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) southeast of downtown San Francisco.
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2023-05-28T21:52:37+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/man-in-police-custody-falls-to-death-after-18123603.php
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez was arrested Thursday on bribery charges related to the financing of her 2020 campaign, marking the first time that a former leader of the U.S. territory faces federal charges.
Vázquez is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme from December 2019 through June 2020 — while she was governor — with several people, including a Venezuelan-Italian bank owner, a former FBI agent, a bank president and a political consultant.
The consultant, identified as John Blakeman, and the bank president, identified as Frances Díaz, have pleaded guilty to participating in the bribery scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
In early 2019, the bank owned by Julio Martín Herrera Velutini was being scrutinized by Puerto Rico's Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions because of transactions authorities believed were suspicious and had not been reported by the bank.
Authorities said Herrera and Mark Rossini, the former FBI agent who provided consulting services to Herrera, allegedly promised to financially support Vázquez's 2020 campaign for governor in exchange for Vázquez dismissing the commissioner and appointing a new one of Herrera's choosing.
Authorities said Vázquez accepted the bribery offer and in February 2020 demanded the commissioner's resignation. She then was accused of appointing a former consultant for Herrera's bank as the new commissioner in May 2020. After the move, officials said Herrera and Rossini paid more than $300,000 to political consultants to support Vázquez's campaign.
After Vázquez lost the primary to current Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, authorities said Herrera then allegedly sought to bribe Pierluisi to end an audit into his bank with favorable terms. Herrera is accused of using intermediaries from April 2021 to August 2021 to offer a bribe to Pierluisi's representative, who was actually acting under FBI orders, according to the indictment.
Officials said Herrera then ordered a $25,000 payment to a political action committee in hopes of trying to bribe Pierluisi.
Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for Puerto Rico, said Pierluisi is not involved in the case.
Vázquez, Herrera and Rossini are each charged with conspiracy, federal programs bribery and honest services wire fraud. If they are found guilty on all counts, they could face up to 20 years in prison, officials said.
Meanwhile, Díaz and Blakeman could face up to five years in prison, officials said.
Muldrow said officials believe Herrera is in the United Kingdom and Rossini in Spain. It wasn't clear if the U.S. would seek to extradite them.
Juan Rosado-Reynés, a spokesman for Vázquez, told the AP he did not have immediate comment.
Attorneys for the other suspects charged in the case could not be immediately reached for comment.
In mid-May, Vázquez's attorney told reporters that he and his client were preparing for possible charges as the former governor at the time denied any wrongdoing: "I can tell the people of Puerto Rico that I have not committed any crime, that I have not engaged in any illegal or incorrect conduct, as I have always said."
Vázquez was the second woman to serve as Puerto Rico's governor and the first former governor to face federal charges. Former Gov. Aníbal Acevedo Vilá was charged with campaign finance violations while in office and was found not guilty in 2009. He had been the first Puerto Rico governor to be charged with a crime in recent history.
Vázquez was sworn in as governor in August 2019 after former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló stepped down following massive protests. She served until 2021, after losing the primaries of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party to Pierluisi.
In a statement Thursday, Pierluisi said his administration will work with federal authorities to help fight corruption.
"No one is above the law in Puerto Rico," he said. "Faced with this news that certainly affects and lacerates the confidence of our people, I reiterate that in my administration, we will continue to have a common front with federal authorities against anyone who commits an improper act, no matter where it comes from or who it may implicate."
Vázquez previously served as the island's justice secretary and a district attorney for more than 30 years.
She became governor after Puerto Rico's Supreme Court ruled that the swearing in of Pierluisi — who was secretary of state in 2019 — as governor was unconstitutional. Vázquez at the time said she was not interested in running for office and would only finish the nearly two years left in Rosselló's term.
Rosselló had resigned after tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans took to the street, angry over corruption, mismanagement of public funds and an obscenity-laced chat in which he and 11 other men including public officials made fun of women, gay people and victims of Hurricane Maria, among others.
Shortly after she was sworn in, Vázquez told the AP that her priorities were to fight corruption, secure federal hurricane recovery funds and help lift Puerto Rico out of a deep economic crisis as the government struggled to emerge from bankruptcy.
During the interview, she told the AP that she had long wanted to be in public service: as a girl, she would stand on her balcony and hold imaginary trials, always finding the supposed defendants guilty.
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2022-08-04T18:56:28+00:00
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Santa Claus made a grand entrance in Lake Zurich Saturday, riding into town on a fire engine as the village held its “Miracle on Main Street” holiday season kickoff.
Santa joined Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton and local children to illuminate the town tree on the corner of Main Street and Old Rand Road in the village’s downtown area.
Miracle on Main Street is in its eighth event year, and this year returned to a more pre-pandemic-like experience. The last two years, modifications were made to the holiday celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Main Street was packed with attendees.
“We are still fighting COVID but we have learned to live with it, and we move onward,” Poynton told the crowd before lighting the holiday tree.
Mayor Poynton summed the experience up.
“I hope everyone enjoys their Christmas as best they can, and, most importantly of all, stay safe and stay healthy,” Poynton said. “We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Happy Hanukkah, joyous Kwanzaa, a blissful and generous Ramadan and, of course, Festivus for some of the rest of us.”
There were sleigh wagon rides fronted by horses plus performances by local choral groups and dance ensembles. Free hot chocolate was a welcome hand and palate warmer.
And yes, there were live reindeer in a pen, a popular attraction.
Near the reindeer, Simon Wiersum, of Hawthorn Woods, 12, and Oliver LeFager, 11, from Lake Zurich, posed in a cutout photo opportunity.
“It’s a lot of fun,” said Oliver’s mother Amy LeFager about Miracle on Main Street. “It’s a really good time.”
Chris Mostaccio, of Arlington Heights, sold flavored nuts made fresh at the Completely Nuts booth.
“The market is awesome, we’re bringing people together in Lake Zurich in the area and we’re just roasting up some wonderful cinnamon nuts and the festival is great, lots of people,” Mostaccio said.
Dentist Taina Yanez, of Grand Dental of Lake Zurich, was on hand as part of business providers. A large inflatable Santa Claus helped to offer holiday festivity to the Grand Dental vehicle.
“I think it’s important to share the Christmas spirit, get out in the community and tell them you’re here for them always — not just to be their dentist, but to be their community member,” Yanez said. “We’re your friendly neighbor.
Among musical groups was the Bare Voices a cappella group of Lake Zurich High School.
Sydney Pine, 17, a junior, and Brooke Johnston, 18, a senior, were among a capella group members.
“We wanted to just give back to our community,” Johnston said. “We are performing around the community in the next couple of weeks for Christmas.”
Sydney Pine added, “It’s a big responsibility to be a music performer in December but it’s always nice to bring joy to everybody during the holidays.”
Karie Angell Luc is a freelancer.
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2022-12-06T12:35:59+00:00
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-zurich/ct-lzc-christmas-miracle-on-main-street-tl-1208-20221206-2xwrbfnu7jemro33ioi574sm3q-story.html
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