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IOP County Park to close for 2 months while contractors work on $533K project
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County’s most popular beach park on the Isle of Palms will be closing for the next two months as crews work on a new project to increase accessibility.
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission said the closure from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 is to give contractors more space to work on the $533,000 project.
The old Americans with Disabilities Act boardwalk was torn down in early November, and since then there has been no ADA access to the beach from the park, located near the Isle of Palms Connector on 14th Street.
During the closure, the parking lot, playground, restrooms, showers and beach access will be unavailable.
Half of the project will be funded through a federal grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Assistant Director of Parks Lynn Jenness said entry rates to the park will not be affected because of the project.
Jenness said the new ADA boardwalk will have the same footprint as the previous one, but it will be 2 feet wider, have an extended shower deck with two additional showers and an observation deck close to the beach.
The project also calls for replacing railings on the main boardwalk and park center as well as adding additional concrete around the outdoor grills.
“It’s a safety issue of having those boardwalks open with no railings, but also, the contractors have to do a lot of things to keep the site safe and secure while the general public is in it,” Jenness said. “They can work a lot faster and get the project done faster if they don’t have to secure it on a daily basis for the public to come in and out.”
The park will reopen on March 1, but the new boardwalk won’t be ready until around April.
Jenness said people can still access the beach through the nearby city parking lots but not through the park during the closure.
Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-22T21:16:55+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/2022/12/22/iop-county-park-close-2-months-while-contractors-work-533k-project/ |
Digitization and workflow automation allow remote workforce expansion throughout U.S. locations
WESTLAKE, Texas, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- defi SOLUTIONS has announced the expansion of the Amherst, NY facility that houses the company's newly renamed defi MANAGED SERVCING outsourced servicing operation.
The addition of almost 4,000 square feet brings total space in the facility to 43,000 square feet and allows defi SOLUTIONS essential, onsite team members more secure space in which to perform critical daily tasks. Essential workers in the Amherst facility are using workflow automation and document digitization to enable a growing defi SOLUTIONS remote U.S. workforce as well.
Supported by both onsite and remote team members, defi MANAGED SERVICING has extended its customer call center, front office, and back office operations to 12 hours a day, 5 days per week.
Elements of certain processes, such as payment receipt and vehicle titling, require onsite workers and physical title vaults. The Amherst facility offers secure access control with badge-in access and security cameras, and further protects people and assets through backup generators and state-of-the-art fire suppression systems. The new square footage includes the addition of three new title vaults, each 12 feet in height, with combined storage of 1.8 million physical vehicle titles. Title access is managed using a new quality-centric inventory control system that digitally logs and reports on any title filed or pulled -- by whom, on what day, and at what time -- and also carefully tracks the title back to a defi client's account. defi MANAGED SERVICING clients currently include a growing list of the largest lenders in the United States.
"It's truly remarkable that we're able to grow our hours of operation and scale with the numbers of clients and their customers and can do so with only an additional 4,000 square feet," said VP, Client Services Steve Bissett.
"We are especially grateful to the essential workers who come to the office daily and enable a growing, remote workforce to do what previously had to be done on premises," said defi CEO Tom Allanson.
The defi SOLUTIONS remote workforce is empowered by Amherst essential workers who digitize all incoming documents and attach them to accounts being serviced in defi's proprietary defi SERVICING lease and loan management system. While fewer team members handle actual physical documents, more team members with role-based access can view them in order to service a client's accounts and answer their customers' questions as needed.
In addition to defi MANAGED SERVICING, defi's Amherst facility provides more than 3,500 square feet of dedicated data center space plus secure seating for visiting IT resources and the defi IT Service Desk Support team that supports the company's 630+ team members working either remotely in the U.S. or onsite in either the company's Amherst, NY, or King of Prussia, PA, facilities or Westlake, TX, headquarters.
defi SOLUTIONS partners with captives, banks, credit unions and finance companies and has been a proven partner and solution provider of choice for the top automotive lenders in North America. defi has decades of expertise and successful, long-term partnerships with captive lenders and other organizations involved in auto and consumer lending. These relationships have resulted in solutions that are continuing to revolutionize the industry and are truly the most configurable, scalable, stable, and compliant. defi SOLUTIONS has the backing of Warburg Pincus, Bain Capital Ventures, and Fiserv. For more information, visit www.defisolutions.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it has revoked a crucial federal permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, a project popularly known as PolyMet, saying the permit did not comply with the water quality standards set by a sovereign downstream tribe.
The Corps said in a statement that it revoked the Clean Water Act permit, which it had previously suspended, “because the permit does not ensure compliance with water quality requirements of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.” The tribe’s reservation, on the St. Louis River, is downstream from the mine and processing plant site near Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes.
“This is a huge victory,” said Paula Maccabee, an attorney for WaterLegacy, one of the environmental groups that have been fighting the proposed mine in court and in the regulatory process for several years. “It’s a victory for tribal sovereignty, it’s a victory for science, it’s a victory for the law. Although PolyMet has suffered other setbacks, this is by far the most consequential victory for human health, water quality and tribal sovereignty.”
The Corps said NewRange Copper Nickel is free to submit a new permit application with modifications to the project to make it comply with the tribe’s water quality requirements. But Maccabee said the Corps’ decision memo makes it clear that it would be difficult for the company to successfully address all the issues raised by the tribe and the Environmental Protection Agency.
NewRange said it’s considering its options as it digests the decision and decides on its response. Some other key permits also remain tied up by legal challenges.
“The Corps’ decision is one that requires careful review, determined action, and further engagement with regulators and all key stakeholders,” the company said in a statement.
PolyMet Mining and Teck Resources finalized a 50-50 joint venture in February that renamed the project NewRange Copper Nickel. They hope to complete the copper-nickel mine that PolyMet had been developing for several years, and to eventually build a separate mine next door in an even larger ore body that Canada-based Teck controls. PolyMet Mining’s largest shareholder is Swiss-based minerals and mining giant Glencore.
The Corps initially awarded PolyMet the Clean Water Act permit in 2019. At the time, Corps officials said the project complied with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
But it suspended the permit in 2021 at the request of the Environmental Protection Agency so that the EPA, in response to a court ruling, could study the effects downstream on both the Band’s reservation and the Wisconsin waters of the St. Louis River, which forms a part of the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. The Corps then held a public hearing in May of 2022 on whether the permit should be reissued, revoked or modified.
Tribal officials told federal officials then that the mine would violate its water quality regulations, which are stricter than the state’s, particularly for mercury and some other pollutants. The tribe said its higher standards are needed to protect the fish and wild rice that are important parts of its members’ diets and culture. The EPA agreed, and recommended that the Corps not reinstate the permit.
In Tuesday’s announcement, the Corps said it was obligated to revoke the suspended permit given the absence of sufficient conditions in the existing permit “to ensure compliance with the applicable downstream water quality requirements of the Band” under the Clean Water Act.
“This is a milestone determination and further proof that under law and science, this kind of mining does not belong in an area where there’s so much water,” said Chris Knopf, executive director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
NewRange reiterated that it believes the mine can produce copper, nickel and platinum-group metals needed for the clean energy economy in a responsible and sustainable manner, while creating jobs for northeastern Minnesota. The company said it has shown that its project, through its proposed water treatment and management processes, would result in net reductions of sulfate and mercury levels in the St. Louis River system.
Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Stauber, who represents the area, slammed the decision, saying it will make the U.S. more reliant on China for critical metals.
“The Biden Administration continues their assault on northern Minnesota and our way of life,” Stauber said in a statement. “We are on the cusp of delivering for the world and our country an ethically and responsibly sourced supply of these greatly needed critical minerals for our everyday life.” | 2023-06-07T01:12:18+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/us-army-corps-revokes-permit-for-minnesota-mine-cites-threat-to-downstream-tribes-water-standards/ |
Which Vitafusion gummies are best?
Vitafusion is the number one brand of adult gummy vitamins in the U.S., and with good reason. They have been producing great-tasting, research-backed supplements for over 14 years, with their slogan “Delicious Nutrition for All” (and a Chefs Best Award to prove it). Gummies can provide nutritional support and supplement your diet, but which Vitafusion gummy is best for you?
Vitafusion gummy considerations
Desired result
Before choosing from the wide range of Vitafusion gummies, consider what it is you’d like to achieve.
Are you looking for:
- Healthier skin, hair and nails?
- Immune support?
- Added energy?
- Better digestive health?
- Overall wellness and nutritional support?
No matter your health goals, Vitafusion supplements come in gummies to help you meet them.
Serving size
Most Vitafusion gummies give you everything you need in just two pieces. Some varieties do require three gummies. Make sure to read the label for proper dosing to make sure you’re getting the most benefit.
Flavor
Vitafusion gummies come in a variety of flavors, including:
- Peach
- Raspberry
- Grapefruit
- Lychee
- Mixed berry
- Blueberry
- Blue raspberry
- Cherry
- Orange
- Orange and cream
- Mango
- Elderberry
- Lemon
Vitafusion gummy features
No high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
If you are taking a supplement to boost health, the best ones have no HFCS. Most Vitafusion gummies use a combination of natural sweeteners for their delicious flavor, with less than 3 grams of added sugar per serving.
Gluten-free
All Vitafusion gummies are certified gluten-free. Many are also allergy safe for those avoiding soy, dairy and corn. If you have dietary restrictions, check the label of the gummy you choose to make sure it works for you.
Vitafusion gummies are also free from synthetic dyes and artificial flavors.
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Vitafusion gummies are approved and regulated by the FDA. This means you can trust that what is on the package is what’s in the bottle.
Why choose gummies?
Some people consider gummies to be reserved for children, but they have benefits for adults, too. For those who cannot swallow pills — or just prefer not to — gummies are a great option.
In addition, gummies are an easy addition to your healthy, balanced diet. Unlike pills, gummies taste great and can even be seen as a little treat. This might make you more inclined to take them on a regular basis. Consistent supplementation is necessary to achieve the best result.
12 best Vitafusion gummies
VitaFusion Biotin Extra Strength Natural Blueberry
This 50-day supply of gummies supports healthy hair, skin and nail growth. Each serving has 5,000 micrograms of biotin. Keep in mind that this gummy — and many others — is heat sensitive and may not be available for delivery year-round.
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This calcium supplement delivers 500 milligrams of calcium per serving of two gummies. They also include 1,000 IU of vitamin D. Vitamin D is necessary to help the body absorb calcium that strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis.
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Vitafusion Women’s Gummy Vitamins
This special formula is tailored to the needs of women’s health. It includes vitamins A, C, D, E, B-6 and B-12, biotin, zinc and folate for natural support of a healthy metabolism, increased energy, bone strength and immune system support.
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Vitafusion Multi + Immune Support
This daily multivitamin is designed for both men and women. It comes in a tangerine and strawberry flavor and provides daily immune support with 6 milligrams each of vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc, plus vitamin A, B-vitamins, vitamin E and other critical minerals you may be missing.
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It has a tangy grapefruit and lychee flavors with big benefits to skin, hair and nails. It packs 500 micrograms of biotin and 450 micrograms of retinol for glowing skin into two gummies. In addition, this gummy includes vitamin D, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E and other minerals for healthy whole-body support.
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Vitafusion Fiber Well Fit Gummies
Bump up your fiber consumption with these delicious raspberry and peach gummies. Each serving of two provides 5 grams of fiber, 20% of a woman’s recommended daily allowance (and 13% of men’s). In addition to fiber, these contain B vitamins to increase your energy, and they are sugar-free.
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Vitafusion Fiber Well + Probiotics
When you need some added fiber but also want digestive support, these are for you. They have slightly lower amounts of fiber (3 grams) but add 800 million colony-forming units (CFUs) of healthy bacteria into your digestive tract. This hard-working “good” bacteria can help with digestive irregularity.
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When it comes to CFUs, more is better, and one serving of two provides 5 billion CFUs for improved digestive health. The natural raspberry, mango and peach flavor is a delicious and easy way to support the good bacteria in your belly.
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Vitafusion Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
With 500 milligrams of apple cider vinegar per serving, these delicious gummies also include 200% of your daily recommended allowance of B12 for added energy and metabolism support. Apple cider vinegar is good for improving digestion, gut health and overall wellness.
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Vitafusion Extra Strength Vitamin B12 Gummy Vitamins
With 3000 micrograms of B12 per serving, these gummies provide all-day energy and metabolism support. B12 is also critical in the formation of red blood cells, lowered counts of which can lead to extreme fatigue.
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Vitafusion Power C Gummy Immune Support
Whether you take these every day for additional immune support or start them at the first sign of a cold, these gummies provide as much vitamin C as 10 tangerines in each three-gummy serving. They taste like sunshine in a gummy.
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Vitafusion Elderberry Gummy Vitamins
Another powerful ally during cold and flu season is elderberry. Each serving contains 225 mg of elderberry juice, plus added vitamin C and vitamin D for additional immune support.
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Denver, Kansas City and Sound Transit among the many to unlock the power of Passport's mobility platform
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport, a transportation software and payments company, continues to expand its product offering to new and existing clients during the first half of 2022. Denver, Colo., Sound Transit, Wash. and Thunder Bay, Ontario are newly added to the Company's client roster.
The Charlotte-based Company provides all customers with a powerful platform that not only assimilates and aggregates all of a city's parking, enforcement and digital permitting data into one central location, but also integrates additional data insights with embedded payments capabilities. Customers are able to manage a broad array of mobility management complexities in one place to make smart, data driven decisions that improve their overall operations at the curb.
CEO David Evans explains that everything Passport does is in support of creating more livable and equitable communities. "We are dedicated to providing our clients with the data and insights they need to make their streets safer and their curbs easier to manage," says Evans.
First half wins include the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), located in Lincoln, Neb. The NIC selected Passport to manage their complete parking operations and has launched mobile pay parking, enforcement, digital permitting and payments. The parking manager for NIC can now access insights and data via Passport's platform and provide a better user experience for its parkers as well as drive higher parking compliance rates.
Another client, Kansas City, Mo., is partnering with Passport on a brand refresh to their mobile pay application, PARK KC, as a means to continue to drive adoption and provide a frictionless parking experience throughout the City.
"Because of our partnership with Passport, we continue to bring innovative technology to our streets," says Kansas City Parking Division Manager, Matthew Muckenthaler. "The data and insights we are able to get from Passport's platform allows us to make more informed decisions at the curb so we can operate more efficiently and optimize the user experience."
Passport's platform is helping more than 800 municipalities, universities and private operators streamline their parking operations and use mobility data to increase revenue, decrease costs and provide better user experiences. The company has processed more than $2B in mobility payments and counting. To learn more about how Passport is transforming parking and mobility management, visit the company website.
Passport is a transportation software and payments company that builds technology to more efficiently manage streets and sidewalks. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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passport@greenbrier.partners
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited ("Borr", "Borr Drilling" or the "Company") announces preliminary unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Highlights First Quarter of 2022
- Total operating revenues of $82.0 million, an increase of $12.9 million or 19% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Net loss of $51.3 million, an increase of $5.2 million compared to the loss in the fourth quarter of 2021
- Cash and cash equivalents of $50.1 million and restricted cash of $8.2 million at the end of the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $12.3 million from the end of the fourth quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA of $21.4 million, a decrease of $3.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Raised net proceeds of $28.9 million in equity offering in January, and $5.1 million under ATM program during the quarter
Subsequent events
- Raised additional $3.7 million under our ATM program in April 2022
- Year to date in 2022, we have been awarded ten new contracts, extensions, exercised options and LOAs representing 4,232 days, or 11.6 years, and $487.4 million of potential revenue (including mobilization revenues but excluding options).
CEO, Patrick Schorn commented:
"The significant amount of contracts awarded recently, in combination with a sustained demand for additional rigs has put the offshore drilling industry on a strong growth trajectory. The previously projected increase in utilization levels, day-rates and contract durations is now coming to fruition and based on current tendering activity we expect this trend to continue. The number of contracted jack-up rigs has now recovered to pre-COVID levels and we expect several new awards to be nearing conclusion. This will bring the total number of contracted jack-ups back to levels last seen in 2015. Particularly in the modern jack-up segment (build after 2000), marketed utilization has now reached the 90% mark and the visible incremental demand is bound to outstrip available supply in the coming quarters.
In the past few weeks we have been awarded significant new contracts with top tier operators in core markets, and our contract revenue backlog is now at an all time high of $853.3 million (including mobilization revenues and contracts through our Drilling JVs on a 100% basis) and we have 20 rigs contracted, with the majority of our available capacity for 2022 contracted.
Our refinancing process is ongoing, and we are in discussions with our lenders with a view to complete the refinancing before the end of the second quarter. Given the strong market fundamentals, multiple options are currently on the table in order to address the maturity profile of our debt position and provide a long term financing solution. Some of these options include straight debt solutions, while others involve certain assets sales, of which there is ample interest in our fleet at attractive prices. We are currently working to improve on all refinance conditions given that the market is rapidly and positively evolving, and believe a solution is achievable in the coming weeks.
We are pleased with our financial performance in the first quarter, taking into account the increased number of rigs we are preparing for operations. We expect revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and cash from operations to show solid increases in the next quarters both as a result of these rigs commencing work in addition to the rollover of contracts at higher day rates. We reiterate our guidance for 2022 with revenue between $375-$400 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $115-$140 million. Based on the development of the day rates we have seen thus far in the year, and our orecast of having our remaining three delivered rigs employed by the end of this year, our preliminary outlook for 2023 indicate an approximate doubling of headline revenues year-on-year and Adjusted EBITDA to more than double from the 2022 forecast. "
CONTACT:
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man was taken into custody after police say he opened fire inside Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville Saturday.
Officers were sent to the hospital to respond to reports of shots fired and a man with a gun in the hospital’s stairwell. According to an affidavit, security guards told officers they heard at least two gun shots go off in the stairwell, and that they believed the suspect was located on the fourth floor.
Court records say officers confronted Nicholas Perre Zaayenga, 33, found him with firearms, and gave him commands to follow. Officers say Zaayenga followed the commands and was taken into custody.
Officers found a firearm, multiple magazines and multiple bullet casings that matched the same caliber as the pistol that was found near Zaayenga.
An affidavit states the gunfire caused damage to a door inside the stairwell. Nobody was injured.
Officials later discovered that Zaayenga entered the hospital through a back door, according to court records. Officers said there is a “no firearms permitted” sign posted at the hospital’s front door.
Zaayenga was charged with reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, which is a felony. He remained in jail Sunday morning. | 2022-11-27T18:48:50+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/man-found-with-gun-multiple-magazines-after-shooting-at-nashville-hospital/ |
Digital identity and access company IDENTOS offers patients a virtual front door equipped with a trusted identity service to seamlessly access MEDITECH's patient portal, health information and other health services.
TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - IDENTOS Inc., a leading digital identity and access control technology company, today announced a collaboration with MEDITECH, a leader in EHR innovation. Together, they share the vision to empower healthcare organizations to enable connected patient care with health information access. The MEDITECH Expanse patient portal is now interoperable with IDENTOS' open standards based identity management system. Currently, it enables patients using IDENTOS identity management services to login to the MEDITECH patient portal to access their health information.This is a convenient and secure solution that also reduces the need for patients to maintain multiple usernames and passwords and is currently being deployed in Ontario to start.
MEDITECH's Expanse platform is a globally used web-based EHR that places patients at the center of their care. By leveraging the Expanse patient portal, patients can take control of their health with convenient, mobile, easy to use tools that resemble the consumer technologies they already know well. By externalizing the identity and authorization service from MEDITECH, IDENTOS empowers the patient to benefit from a single sign-on experience to MEDITECH and other digital health services.
Their first use case together is now live at Southlake Regional Health Centre through Southlake's Health Navigator app. The Southlake Health Navigator leverages the Ontario trusted account (Ota), a digital identity service giving patients a secure method to easily access health information and services online, across participating partners and multiple platforms with one secure log-in. As a partner of the Ota, patients at Southlake can now use the Southlake Navigator app to quickly find and securely access their personal health information on the MEDITECH portal, without creating a new credential.
Benefits:
For patients:
- Streamlines the process for portal enrollment; patients can log-in using a single, reusable trusted identity
- Increased security and convenience
- Patients can more easily access their health information and services online
For healthcare organizations:
- Increased adoption and patient engagement
- Reduced IT and administrative effort related to user onboarding, account and password management
- Interoperability; this functionality is built with standards-based technology and can be deployed anywhere MEDITECH Expanse is.
"We are proud to collaborate with MEDITECH to solve long standing data integration challenges and generate significant value to the end user through integrated identity solutions. In working together, we're modernizing identity and access control, and providing trusted access so patients can access their health information and services more securely and conveniently, as well as making patient portal account management easier for health service providers." -Joe Mayer, Chief Revenue Officer, IDENTOS
"With IDENTOS, we are helping healthcare organizations to lift many of the barriers they face with patient portal enrollment. Patients can connect using the same secure identity management solution they are accustomed to, without having to remember another username and password. And for our Ontario customers, the solution also helps them align with Ontario's digital identity strategy and Ontario trusted account initiative." Robert Molloy, Director, MEDITECH
About IDENTOS
IDENTOS (IDENTOS Inc.) designs and develops digital identity & access technology to meet modern demands of user-centricity, respect for privacy and distributed system interoperability. IDENTOS enables sectors such as healthcare, finance and government to quickly connect consumers, partners and data silos together safely for seamless digital experiences, platform enablement, API integrations, and more. For more information, visit: http://www.identos.ca
Follow IDENTOS on Twitter: @identos_inc, and Linkedin
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Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed.
The social media company said Saturday it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday.
The blue checkmark was originally given to companies, celebrities, government entities and journalists verified by the platform. After Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in October, he launched a service granting blue checks to anyone willing to pay $8 a month. But it was inundated by imposter accounts, including those impersonating Musk’s businesses Tesla and SpaceX, so Twitter suspended the service days after its launch.
The relaunched service will cost $8 a month for web users and $11 a month for iPhone users. Twitter says subscribers will see fewer ads, be able to post longer videos and have their tweets featured more prominently.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-11T00:09:16+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/12/10/twitter-relaunching-subscriber-service-after-debacle/ |
National & World News Living Better: how increasing small movements can make a big difference By Will Stone Published July 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 6:03 Most of us know that exercise is good for our health. But what about all the other ways we move during the day? Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-20T21:50:06+00:00 | nepm.org | https://www.nepm.org/national-world-news/national-world-news/2023-07-20/living-better-how-increasing-small-movements-can-make-a-big-difference |
President Biden to speak at Naval Academy graduation
Published: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:01 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation and commissioning ceremony next month, the academy announced Thursday.
The ceremony for the Class of 2022 is scheduled for May 27 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
More than 1,000 students will graduate. Most will be commissioned as officers to serve at least five years, either as Navy ensigns or 2nd lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-04-28T16:19:04+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2022/04/28/president-biden-speak-naval-academy-graduation/ |
Safe2Core Uses the Latest Ground Penetrating Radar Technology Along with GPS and WiFi to Quickly, Accurately and Reliably Locate Underground Utilities
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe2Core is pleased to announce that they have posted a new blog that discusses a very important topic: why experience matters when choosing a private utility locator.
To read the new blog in its entirety and learn more about the services that Safe2Core offers, please visit https://www.safe2core.com/experience-matters-when-choosing-a-private-utility-locator/.
As the blog noted, the highly trained, experienced and skilled technicians from Safe2Core know first hand how important it is to accurately locate subsurface utilities. Doing so will not only help to keep a project on track, but can also help avoid injuries and even deaths on the site.
This is why the team from Safe2Core uses the latest ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology with GPS and WiFi to quickly, accurately, and reliably locate underground utilities and other specialized locating and concrete scanning services; so their clients and their crews will know what's beneath the surface and can plan their work more efficiently.
"We're proud to be the premier service for radio detection and marking underground utilities, so you don't have to worry about whether digging in a certain spot will result in knocking out the lights and computer monitors in the surrounding neighborhood or cause a diesel or high-pressure gas leak from a gas line strike–just to name a couple of problems that could arise from not properly locating underground utilities," the blog noted, adding that Safe2Core is able to locate subsurface utilities including:
- Cable, line, and pipe locators for gas, electric, fiber optic, water and other utilities
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- Abandoned ducts, mains and tanks
Safe2Core's proven ability to locate underground utilities accurately, efficiently and for a budget-friendly price has made them a preferred vendor for a number of construction companies.
Safe2Core personnel have more than 45 years of combined experience in Concrete Scanning, Concrete Cutting, Utility Locating and CCTV Pipeline Inspection. Their technicians have inspected a wide array of concrete structures varying from simple inspections, such as locating rebar on concrete walls, to locating post-tension cables in highly complex structural concrete slabs. For more information, please visit https://www.safe2core.com/.
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Propel: GSW’s Campaign for Scholarships is more than halfway to its goal of raising $1 million in scholarship funding for Georgia Southwestern State University students.
AMERICUS – Propel: GSW’s Campaign for Scholarships is more than halfway to its goal of raising $1 million in scholarship funding for Georgia Southwestern State University students. Since the campaign launched at the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year, $537,020 has been raised.
“As the costs of daily living are on the rise, the importance of private scholarship dollars are more significant than ever before,” Stephen Snyder, the assistant vice president for advancement and GSW Foundation executive director, said in a news release. “Our GSW Advancement team is thrilled at the success of the scholarship fundraising campaign. We anticipate our goal will be met ahead of schedule, but we won’t be letting up on our efforts to provide private support for GSW students.”
A total of 296 donors have made campaign contributions, 75 of them have given a total of $1,000 or more.
Currently, more than 300 students receive private scholarship funding from 120 different GSW Foundation scholarship funds. Through Propel, Georgia Southwestern plans to add to that total and fulfill current unmet needs for GSW students.
Many of the scholarship funds currently in place are named for individuals or families and are designated by specific academic criteria like major and grade-point average. Other funds are more general in nature and can be granted to a larger group of students. For instance, the flexibility of the Southwestern Promise fund allows a significant impact to a wider variety of students meeting the academic requirements to receive financial assistance than ever before.
The university and its advancement staff say they welcome scholarship contributions of any type and would be delighted to establish new funds.
The $1 million scholarship funding campaign will conclude at the second annual Gold Force Gala at the end of January 2024. Between now and then, potential donors, GSW alumni and friends alike will have many opportunities to contribute.
For additional information on ways to give, visit gsw.edu/foundation. Interested persons also can call (229) 931-2014 or email foundation@gsw.edu. | 2023-02-15T17:45:16+00:00 | albanyherald.com | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/georgia-southwestern-more-than-halfway-to-scholarship-campaign-goal/article_489967ba-ad4b-11ed-a6b3-cb7bc1871907.html |
Benchmarking solution provides real-time measurement of brand love drivers: passion, trust, and customer satisfaction
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkwalker, the leading consumer intelligence company, today announced the immediate availability of its Brand Love Benchmarking solution. Powered by Talkwalker's advanced AI capabilities, the solution provides real-time quantifiable metrics across social, blogs and forums to deliver a "Brand Love Score" based on three core consumer drivers: passion, trust, and customer satisfaction. The solution, developed as the intelligence driver behind Talkwalker's annual Brand Love Report, is now available for brands to conduct their own brand love benchmarking to gain a deeper understanding of consumer attitudes toward their brand and their competitors, including industry averages.
Brand Love Benchmarking delivers "always-on" tangible metrics that provide deep insights into consumers' positive or negative sentiment toward a brand and reveals how well a brand is connected or disconnected to its target audience. In addition, unlike surveys or NPS assessments that provide static consumer feedback that can quickly become outdated, the solution quantifies how close or far a brand is to achieving brand love.
"Many brands' voice-of-the-customer programs don't go beyond executing static surveys to listen to their customers," said David Low, VP Marketing Americas. "Talkwalker's Brand Love Benchmarking arms brand marketers and their teams with the agility to gain immediate and continuous insights into consumer perceptions. This is especially important today when unforeseen circumstances can impact consumer sentiment in an instant, either positively or negatively. Now this power is in the hands of brands to conduct their own brand love benchmarking research and to develop action plans to strengthen customer relationships."
Available immediately, key features and capabilities of Talkwalker's Brand Love Benchmarking solution include:
- A ready-to-use dashboard that enables marketers to instantly identify their brand's love scores and gain real-time access to brand tracking across local and global markets.
- Easily measure how a company's brand ranks in its industry and vs. top competitors.
- Produce visually appealing brand health reports that can be easily shared and understood by the C-suite and stakeholders across the organization.
- Develop an action plan to move up through the rankings by improving Passion, Trust and Customer Satisfaction scores.
- Streamline and enhance marketing performance and ROI based on benchmarking insights that reveal impactful marketing initiatives versus ineffective campaigns.
To schedule a demo of the solution or speak to a sales representative, contact Craig Henderson at c.henderson@talkwalker.com
Talkwalker is the #1 consumer intelligence company and is dedicated to helping brands close the gap between brand and consumer. Recognized by Forrester as a Leader in Consumer Intelligence and Social Listening. Talkwalker brings together market-leading social analytics and AI technology, with unstructured data expertise, and a global team of insights analysts and data storytellers.
Talkwalker enables brands to put consumers at the heart of their decision-making, empowering them to embrace smarter innovation, create more successful campaigns, and provide enhanced customer experiences. With teams around the world, Talkwalker helps over 2,500 global brands to be consumer close, and accelerate their brand growth.
To discover more about Talkwalker, please visit www.talkwalker.com.
Tom Francoeur, Senior Media Strategist
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talkwalker@cracklepr.com
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Everybody wants to rule the world or the scoreboard. Dike-New Hartford did exactly that with a 68-42 win against Belmond-Klemme in Iowa boys basketball on February 13.
Dike-New Hartford darted in front of Belmond-Klemme 19-11 to begin the second quarter.
The Wolverines opened an enormous 43-21 gap over the Broncos at halftime.
Dike-New Hartford roared to a 59-33 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 68-42.
In recent action on February 7, Belmond-Klemme faced off against Forest City. For results, click here.
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Dave Frost, a former MLB pitcher who spent most of his professional career playing for the California Angels, has died, the club announced Wednesday. He was 70.
Selected in the 18th round of the 1974 draft out of Stanford by the Chicago White Sox, the 6-foot-6 right-hander made his MLB debut three days later against the Angels. The following offseason, he was dealt to the Angels in a trade that brought three-time All-Star Bobby Bonds — father of MLB home run king Barry Bonds — to Chicago.
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Frost would then play the bulk of his career in Southern California, pitching for the Angels for four seasons between 1978-81. He tossed 445 1/3 innings for the team in that span, posting a 3.9 ERA while striking out 181 batters and beating almost every American League team he faced.
That is, except the Yankees: Frost was 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA against the Bronx Bombers in his career; he beat every other American League team that he had at least one decision against.
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Frost would finish his MLB career in Kansas City, playing one season for the Royals in 1982 before getting cut. After a season in Triple-A, Frost retired from the game at 30 years old.
His former club, the Angels, complete a three-game series against the team he could never beat at Yankee Stadium on Thursday.
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Brian Fonseca may be reached at bfonseca@njadvancemedia.com. | 2023-04-20T14:04:06+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/yankees/2023/04/ex-angels-pitcher-who-could-never-beat-yankees-dies-at-70.html |
LONDON (AP) — The parents of a 12-year-old boy who was left in a comatose state after suffering brain damage have failed to persuade the U.K. Supreme Court to intervene in a life-support treatment battle.
Archie Battersbee’s parents filed an urgent appeal to the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking to halt rulings by lower courts to allow doctors to legally withdraw life support from their son.
Archie’s mother, Hollie Dance, found him unconscious at home on Apr. 7. Dance has said she believed he may have been taking part in an online challenge.
Doctors treating the teen at the Royal London Hospital believe he is brain dead, and say continued life-support treatment is not in his best interests.
Dance argued that she had seen indications that Archie, who is attached to a ventilator, had twice tried to breathe independently in the past few days.
Two High Court judges and three judges at the Court of Appeal agreed with the doctors. Appeal judge Andrew McFarlane said Monday that medical staff had seen “no signs of life” in Archie.
Dance and her partner, Paul Battersbee, then took their battle to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court said in a statement Thursday that a panel of three judges refused to give the couple permission to appeal. | 2022-07-29T15:32:55+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/health-watch/uk-supreme-court-refuses-in-intervene-in-life-support-battle/ |
Inside Alabama’s players only meeting following scrimmage loss to TCU
October 21, 2022
On Sunday, Nate Oats’ fourth year squad travelled to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on preseason Big 12 title favorite TCU. While center Charles Bediako and guard Nimari Burnett were out with minor injuries, the Crimson Tide fell 99-69 in a scrimmage closed to the public.
A performance not up to Oats’ standard of excellency — especially when you consider Alabama’s recent standout summer showcase overseas.
As a result, team leadership held a Monday morning player’s only meeting to reset focus. Called by senior guard Jahvon Quinerly, the team met for 15-20 minutes with forward Noah Gurley and Burnett taking the charge.
“No yelling or screaming,” Bediako said Wednesday at SEC Media days in Birmingham. “Definitely being real, no sugarcoating.”
While players-only meetings typically conjure thoughts of disfunction externally, there seems to be no signs of internal turmoil in Tuscaloosa.
“I think we’ve got a really good group of guys. I think they want to see each other do well,” Oats said Wednesday. “We see guys wanting to spend time with each other. I like our group. I like our chemistry.”
Nonetheless, with a new roster makeup, this year’s team aims to learn from the mistakes of those prior.
“Last year there was a bit of complacency which resulted in what happened,” Bediako said. “Really with me, especially even now, I just always want to find something, if there’s another level I can reach.”
Loaded with offensive firepower, players know there’s still plenty of work to be done.
“It just showed there’s more things to the game than simply scoring the ball,” Gurley said. “Playing together on defense and all the tactical things of the game, that’s very important.”
As for Gurley himself, Bediako credited the fifth-year Furman transfer as being a helpful veteran presence within the meeting itself.
“He’s like a teacher.”
The Crimson Tide, ranked No. 20 in the AP preseason men’s basketball poll, will now set their sights on a Nov. 7 visit from Longwood — Alabama’s regular season opener.
Questions or comments? Email Austin Hannon (Sports Editor) at [email protected] | 2022-10-21T19:07:06+00:00 | thecrimsonwhite.com | https://thecrimsonwhite.com/101560/sports/inside-alabamas-players-only-meeting-following-scrimmage-loss-to-tcu/ |
New hires represent industry leaders within gaming and blockchain
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading blockchain gaming project, Pocketful of Quarters (POQ), announced today that it has strengthened its executive team with the appointments of Keith Munro as Chief Marketing Officer and Richard Taub, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer. Coming off the heels of POQ's ground-breaking partnership with Unity, and launch of its Q2 token, these impressive additions bolster POQ's C-suite bench and further support its mission to take back video games for players.
"POQ has already achieved significant growth and milestones from our SEC no-action letter, Zero-Click patent to our partnership with Klaytn and becoming the first verified solution partner of Unity for blockchain," said Michael Weiksner, co-founder and CEO of POQ. "With their considerable experience and wealth of knowledge within the financial, blockchain and gaming sectors, we're excited to welcome Keith and Richard to our team to help us transform gaming in the metaverse."
Keith brings broad expertise in brand marketing, strategy, communications and go-to-market leadership to POQ as CMO. A marketing and technology expert with decades of experience, he will direct the company's brand, creative marketing, and communications strategies. Keith previously served as Vice President of Global Marketing at Electronic Arts (EA), where he led brand and marketing teams across studios and was one of EA's key growth and revenue leaders through three console generations. He also held prior executive marketing positions scaling tech companies at Talroo, Record360, Sports Illustrated Play and more. Most recently, Keith was CMO at CareHive, where he led marketing for the company's next-generation healthtech platform and B2B2C solutions. Under his direction, POQ will continue to work with gamers, developers, partners and influencers to bring about mass adoption of the company's Quarters, the company's interoperable digital utility token.
As the CFO, Richard will manage the financial operations of POQ, ensuring the company's continued strategic growth and expansion across the globe. With over two decades of experience and success in the financial and technology sectors, he brings a strong, sound and ethical approach to financial management, having previously worked with young and established high-growth companies. Richard joins from BIGToken, a publicly-traded firm focused on ethically-sourced identity, data, and insights creation platform. He has worked in the crypto and blockchain space since 2019 as a consultant to ConsenSys, the leading Ethereum software and blockchain technology company, and is one of the authors of the revolutionary EIP 4910. He also has served as Chairman and Board member of the Media Financial Management Association and co-founded its Gaming Committee. Prior to BIGtoken, he held key positions at Symphony MediaAi (formerly MAI), V-MeMedia, Citigroup Latin America and others.
"Having worked in the intersection of blockchain technology and media, I am excited to be a part of a company that is so well positioned to capitalize on several of the biggest trends in gaming. What POQ has already created is a glimpse into the near future of mass gaming," said Richard Taub, chief financial officer of POQ.
"POQ has honed in on a true need in gaming – interoperability and game/platform agnostic experiences," said Keith Munro, chief marketing officer of POQ. "I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to bring blockchain to gaming with a player-first mindset, building a safe and compliant token ecosystem, and providing a platform for community participation in the future of games and entertainment."
For more information, visit www.pocketfulofquarters.com.
Pocketful of Quarters (POQ) is taking back video games for players with its Quarters, a game and platform agnostic digital currency that enables players to seamlessly move tokens and assets between games and utilize them across hundreds of gaming titles and genres. POQ received no-action relief for its platform payment token, Quarters, meaning it is accessible for gamers in the United States and around the world. Additionally, with POQ's patented Zero-click transfer technology, players can earn and spend blockchain and crypto tokens just by taking actions within games.
The company also recently launched its Q2 token. Quarters and Q2s are a two-token buy-and-burn system, where Q2s are the decentralized governance token for the Players DAO. The Q2 token-holder community can vote on grant opportunities for game developers and crowdfund specific game projects.
Backed by an all-star team of investors and advisors like Tim Draper (Draper Associates), Michelle Phan (Co-Founder of Ipsy) and Chris Cross (Formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, THQ, EA, and DreamWorks Interactive), Pocketful of Quarters aims to empower players with choice and transform the way they play with a universal currency across all games.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
7-1-1, FIREBALL: 2
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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(seven, one, one; FIREBALL: two) | 2022-06-16T19:15:47+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Day-game-17246389.php |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Before three Dutch soldiers were shot, one fatally, in downtown Indianapolis, they were training in a southern Indiana military camp where international soldiers enter highly specialized urban combat simulations they might not be able to get in their own country.
Simmie Poetsema, 26, was identified Monday as the soldier who died of his injuries from the shooting Saturday outside a Hampton Inn where the men were staying. The two other soldiers have injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening, according to officials.
But police did not release additional information Tuesday about the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been announced.
Before the shooting, which the Indianapolis mayor said came after a scuffle at a local bar, the men’s business was about an hour to the southeast — at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center.
WHY TRAIN IN INDIANA?
Foreign soldiers often go to United States military facilities that replicate the “unpredictable realism” of battlefield situations within an environment that a soldier would encounter.
At Muscatatuck — where the three Dutch Commando Corps members involved in the shooting were training — “everything in the city and surrounding property, including the people, is ‘in play,'” its website says.
It’s a 1,000-acre (405-hectare) complex that trumpets hyper-focused training across land, air, water, technology and space.
The number of international soldiers training at the camp varies each year, Indiana National Guard spokesperson Jeff Lowry said in a statement. Soldiers’ individual training depends on unit needs, and in this case, the Dutch Ministry of Defense provided that direction, Lowry said.
“The training they will do will revolve around urban operations which could include a variety of training events from search and rescue to evade and capture,” Lowry said.
Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and a retired Marine colonel, said Muscatatuck is “essentially a small city” for combat training. U.S. allies with troops from countries without the capacity for such facilities can learn in an environment that replicates the one they could fight in, he said.
“Europeans have things like that,” he said, but U.S. facilities are “more elaborate, in part because we have more money, and probably because we have more space, and larger forces.”
WHAT EXACTLY IS AT MUSCATATUCK?
The Muscatatuck complex had been a state-operated center for people with developmental disabilities since the 1920s, with more than 2,000 residents at one point before it was closed by the state. The Indiana National Guard then took over the site in 2005.
Military officials saw the campus of more than 60 buildings, nine miles of roads and more than a mile of tunnels — in a rural setting isolated from nearby communities — as an ideal place to replicate an urban territory for military training, including chemical or biological attacks.
“Our primary intent is to simulate real-world, urban scenarios through real and virtual training for first responders involved in counterterrorism operations,” then-Indiana Guard Adjutant General Martin Umbarger said in announcing the creation of the Muscatatuck center in 2004.
The Indiana National Guard said in a statement that the center is used for training by the Department of Defense “as well as other allies.” A spokesman did not respond to an interview request.
Those materials detail a training environment that mimics a city — with a five-story hospital, an oil refinery, a coal-fired steam plant, among many other features — as well as bits of infrastructure that might be found in a war zone, such as downed aircraft, searchable “rubble buildings,” a caved-in parking garage and a collapsed rail trestle.
WHY WERE THE SOLDIERS AWAY FROM THE BASE?
The Muscatatuck center is part of a larger installation called Atterbury-Muscatatuck that covers 36,000 acres, including some lodging options, where troops usually stay for seven to 14 days, Lowry said. It’s not clear whether the Dutch soldiers had been staying on the installation during any of their training. ___
Associated Press writer Tom Davies in Indianapolis contributed to this report. Arleigh Rodgers is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arleighrodgers | 2022-08-30T17:50:23+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-us-news/ap-explainer-why-dutch-soldiers-were-at-indiana-military-camp/ |
Snowy Range Summer Theatre presents “Dragons Love Tacos”: 10 a.m. June 18 and June 20–25; 6 p.m. June 18 and June 23–25; at University of Wyoming Buchanan Center for Performing Arts Thrust Theatre. The No. 1 New York Times best-selling children's book comes to life in a big way as the taco party of all taco parties literally brings down the house. Featuring puppets, a vibrant set, and high-energy characters, this deliciously funny story will have the audience laughing out loud and wishing they read the fine print more closely: “Now Made with Spicy Jalapeno Peppers.” For tickets, call 307-766-6666 or go online at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984/.
Walk with a Doc:1:30-2:30 p.m., at Washington Park west shelter. Walk with a Doc is a national organization focused on encouraging healthy physical activity while reversing the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Free to the public, the group will hear from a local healthcare provider about a health-related topic, and then it’s on to stretching and walking. For more information, email questions@ivinsonhospital.org.
Laramie Connections free Meet and Eat dinner and faith gathering: 4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1517 E. Canby St.
Laramie Elks Lodge No. 582 Father's Day Celebration: 5 p.m., at 103 S. 2nd St. Cost is $20 for members and guests with a complimentary meal for fathers who are members. The menu is steak, baked potato, salad and dessert. RSVP by calling 307-742-2024 or at the lodge by Friday, June 16.
Al-Anon Family Group meets: 6:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church, 215 S. 11th St. For relatives and friends of alcoholics. For information, call Jane at 307-760-4683 or Mark at 307-760-4716.
MONDAY
Albany County office closures: All offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth-Freedom Day. The offices will resume regular work hours on Tuesday.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets:Daily at various times in person or via Zoom. For more information, call 307-399-0590 or visit area76aawyoming.org or aa.org.
Feeding Laramie Valley's 'Kids Out to Lunch' program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday lasting through Aug. 11, at Feeding Laramie Valley's building in LaBonte Park, 968 N. 9th St. The organization offers this summer food program for children ages 18 and under. Adults accompanying children may also enjoy lunch at a suggested donation of $1.50. The in person on-site meals will be fresh, homemade, delicious and healthy as always. For more information contact Feeding Laramie Valley at 307-223-4399 or email sandy@feedinglaramievalley.org.
Wyoming Center on Aging program On the Move: noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, at Albany County Public Library, 310 S. 8th St. On the Move is a group-based exercise program for improved mobility in older adults; and developed by physical therapists to improve the timing and coordination in walking with lively classes featuring music, props and partner-based activities. To register for the program, call 307-766-2765 or via email at healthierwyo@uwyo.edu.
Progressive Voter Alliance's forum meeting: 7 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laramie, 1402 E. Gibbon St. Ken Chestek will give an update on the legislative session and Ray Kasckow will talk about the Rainbow Flag and inclusion. After their presentations, the meeting is open to anyone who wants to speak for two minutes about any topic. There also will be time for questions after everyone has spoken.
TUESDAY
Prayers & Squares Quilting Group meets: 9 a.m., at Room 1 of Hunter Hall at St. Matthews Cathedral, 104 S. 4th St. All volunteers are welcome. For more information, contact Cathy at 307-760-2512.
WEDNESDAY
Growing in Grace Outreach Ministry Bible study: 10 a.m., at The Grounds Internet & Coffee Lounge, 171 N. 3rd St. The study can also be attended via Zoom. For more information, contact Cyndi at 907-231-7740.
Albany County Genealogical Society research assistance: 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, at Eppson Center for Seniors, 1560 N. 3rd St. All age groups are welcome as historians from the Albany County Genealogical Society will be available to help anyone interested in researching their family history. For more information, email albanygenealogy@gmail.com.
Laramie Tai Chi and Tea meets: 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Gibbon St. For more information, visit laramietaichiandtea.org. | 2023-06-18T14:06:23+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/announcements/whats-happening-june-18-2023/article_35d936fe-0d3c-11ee-9580-77f6a0d23de1.html |
PARIS (AP) — Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted — unions are threatening to shut down France’s economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age.
The first actions started Monday, as truckers sporadically blocked major highway arteries and interchanges in go-slow actions dubbed escargot — the French word for snail — across several French regions. Unions plan an open-ended strike on the national rail service starting Monday evening.
The government is bracing for the biggest disruptions Tuesday, when strikes are expected across multiple sectors and protests are planned in cities across France against the retirement bill. The reform, which would raise the official pension age from 62 to 64 and require 43 years of work to earn a full pension, is currently under debate in parliament.
“There will be a very strong impact” from the strikes, Transport Minister Clement Beaune said on regional broadcaster France-3 on Sunday. “I know that for many people it will be a real headache.”
Labor Minister Olivier Dussopt, speaking on the FranceInfo news broadcaster on Monday, said “expressing disagreement is legitimate, yet it must not lead to blocking the country, which would be dangerous to our economy.”
Authorities encouraged people to work from home on Tuesday if possible.
The complex pension bill is a centerpiece of Macron’s presidency and his efforts to keep the French economy globally competitive. The centrist, business-friendly government says it’s needed to keep the pension system solvent as the population ages and fertility rate drops.
Opponents, which opinion polls suggest include a majority of French voters, say the changes threaten hard-fought French rights. Left-wing lawmakers say companies and the wealthy should pitch in more to keep the system afloat instead.
The draft law has prompted the liveliest debate in years in the French parliament.
It is currently under discussion in the conservative-led Senate. The bill is expected to be voted on by the end of the week at the upper house of parliament, where The Republicans said they would vote alongside Macron’s centrist allies to raise the retirement age.
France’s civil aviation authority asked airlines to cancel 20% of flights at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport on Tuesday and 30% of flights at Orly Airport, in addition to cancellations in other cities. Trains to Germany and Spain are expected to come to a halt Tuesday, and those to and from Britain will be reduced by a third, according to the SNCF rail authority.
In addition, over 60% of teachers in primary schools are expected to be on strike, according to the profession’s main union, the Snuipp-FSU.
The hard-left CGT union is also calling for strikes Tuesday at factories making Renault, Peugeot and Citroen cars, Airbus planes and other sites. Dockers’ unions are threatening to block ports on Wednesday.
The head of the more moderate CFDT union, Laurent Berger, called for a “very powerful action day” on Tuesday involving “many, many people in the streets.” He said that more than 250 demonstrations will be organized across France. Unions will then hold a meeting to decide about the next steps of the mobilization, he added.
Unions have rallied some of France’s biggest protests in decades since the bill was introduced in January, but this week is shaping up as especially challenging.
Protest actions focused on women — and the retirement reform’s impact on working mothers – are expected Wednesday, to coincide with International Women’s Day.
And on Thursday, unions representing students who haven’t even entered the workforce yet are seeking to mobilize young people to take to the streets to share concerns about retirement rights.
While the measure has a good chance of winning eventual Senate approval, unions hope that strikes and protests this week will keep up pressure on the government to make concessions, as the bill is to continue its way through the complex legislative process. | 2023-03-06T15:47:57+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/unions-vow-to-shut-frances-economy-down-amid-pension-battle/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_world |
Alan Funck is adding a landmark Hershey restaurant to his growing portfolio.
On Monday, he will take over the Parkside Hotel from Fred and Sue Gasper, who announced on Facebook last week they are retiring after more than 45 years.
“It is with a heavy heart that Fred and I are announcing our last day of business will be Sunday March 5, 2023. Alan Funck will be taking over March 6. This is very bittersweet for us but it’s time to retire,” they said.
Funck said the change of ownership at the restaurant at 3 E. Derry Road is expected to be seamless and he’s not planning any immediate changes to the name, menu, hours or staffing. In the next few years, he said he wants to remodel the restaurant.
He’s also considering dropping the word “hotel” from the name to clear confusion the Parkside is not an overnight spot.
“I really liked the opportunity to have a restaurant right there in Hershey,” he said. “The Parkside has been around for a long time and certainly has notoriety.”
Funck’s owns several central Pennsylvania restaurants including Funck’s Restaurants in Palmyra and Leola, Snitz Creek Brewery in Lebanon and Annville, The Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen, Mt. Gretna Hideaway and Quentin Tavern. Last year, Funck’s purchased T.J. Rockwell’s locations in Elizabethtown and Monroe Township.
Funck, whose parents opened Funck’s in Palmyra in 1983, said he’s modeling his company after other restaurant groups.
“We are just trying to expand the business. There are a lot of restaurant groups around the country that are kind of similar to what I’m doing,” he said.
The Gaspers, who were unable to be reached for comment, bought the restaurant off Park Avenue with its “best food in town” sign in 1976 from Louie DiSantis. The restaurant is “a local favorite in the heart of Hershey,” according to its website.
The staple attracts a cross section of clientele including vacationers, concert-goers, police, doctors and families, who stop in the refined dive bar for wings, burgers and pit beef sandwiches. It originally opened in 1908 as Rosie’s, and despite its name never operated as a hotel.
As a goodbye, the Gaspers are hosting a customer appreciation day on March 5 with 20% off customers’ bills.
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Which dog carrier purse is best?
Dogs thrive when they have access to stimulation and socialization outside the home. While larger breeds can’t always accompany their human companion, small dogs can go nearly anywhere, thanks to designer dog carrier purses.
The PetsHome Dog Carrier combines fashion and functionality, featuring a storage pocket and plenty of airflow. Its faux leather exterior is water-resistant and sturdy enough to keep your dog safe and secure.
What to know before you buy a dog carrier purse
Your dog’s personality
Some small dog breeds are protective of their owners and suspicious of those who enter their personal space. If your dog shows any signs of aggression toward others, consider purchasing a dog carrier that closes instead. This will ensure your dog is safely contained and will lessen stress for your dog and those around you.
Your dog’s size
Not all dogs are small enough to carry comfortably. While your dog may be small enough to fit in the carrier purse, it may be too heavy. Before making a purchase, check your pet’s size and weight, and honestly estimate your ability to carry it safely.
Why choose a dog carrier purse?
While there is no shortage of dog carriers on the market, there are only a few dog carrier purses that are both discreet and fashionable. Dog purses feature trendy materials that complement your wardrobe, too. Some may be completely unaware that your purse contains your canine companion.
What to look for in a quality dog carrier purse
Material
Select a dog carrier purse made of durable materials that don’t stain or become soiled easily. It should be sturdy enough to safely hold your pet but not so rigid that it’s uncomfortable to hold and carry. Many use a faux leather exterior that’s easy to wipe clean. Some even have padded interior spaces with a removable bottom that’s machine-washable.
Storage
Some dog carrier purses have convenient storage pouches to hold treats, food, a leash or even your car keys. Look for a carrier with ample storage for accessories and other items to keep your arms and hands-free.
Looks
Dog carrier purses are popular because of their stylish appearance. Select a purse that fits your style and aesthetic. Many models are hard to distinguish from designer bags, thanks to their use of premium materials and modern, trendy patterns.
Breathability
It’s important to allow your pet adequate airflow while in a carrier. Generally, the more ventilation you have from screen windows, the better. This is especially important in hot weather, as dogs can overheat quickly. It also allows your pet to explore the sights and smells of your destination.
Privacy
Shy dogs appreciate vents that close, which give your pet more privacy. These are also helpful when you are out in cold, windy or rainy weather and want to keep your dog warm and dry.
How much you can expect to spend on a dog carrier purse
You can find dog carrier purses for $20-$200, depending on the brand, size and style. Most high-quality, fashionable dog carrier purses are around $100.
Dog carrier purse FAQ
Are dog carrier purses safe?
Generally, yes. As long as you select a high-quality purse that gives your pet enough space and ventilation, a dog carrier purse is safe for transporting your pet. However, never leave your pet unattended while it’s in the carrier.
Will my dog chew my dog carrier purse?
This depends on your dog. If your dog is a persistent chewer, it may try to chew on the sides or interior of the purse. Sometimes, you can provide a small chew toy to distract it.
Can I bring a dog carrier purse on an airplane?
Every airline has its own rules and restrictions regarding pet passengers. Some require dogs to stay in a bag that can slide under the seat in front of you. Others may not allow animals in the cabin at all. Consult with your airline for guidance on how to travel with your pet.
What’s the best dog carrier purse to buy?
Top dog carrier purse
What you need to know: This black, faux leather dog carrier purse has ample ventilation and looks great.
What you’ll love: It’s rigid enough to safely carry your dog and soft enough for your pup. It’s both stylish and functional, has windows with coverage flaps and includes a pocket for storage.
What you should consider: Some feel the straps on this carrier are too short to carry over their shoulder.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top dog carrier purse for the money
HDP Paw Style Dog and Cat Carrier Purse
What you need to know: This dog purse features a fun animal print design and allows your pet to peek out of the front.
What you’ll love: Its open design allows your dog to see and directly interact with the outside world. The plush interior and padded bottom keep your pet comfortable.
What you should consider: This purse has no storage space.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Adriene’s Choice Luxury Pet Carrier
What you need to know: If you want an extra-stylish purse, this one has a classy print, stylish metal accessories and distinct accents.
What you’ll love: The carrier has rigid sides and a soft, padded bottom to ensure your pet remains safe and comfortable. It features a short leash that connects to your dog’s collar to prevent your pet from running out of the carrier.
What you should consider: Some users noticed the zippers on this carrier get stuck.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s not only gas prices that are going up, grocery bills are also increasing.
A new survey released Monday from the Greater Boston Food Bank found that just over one-third of adults in the state are hungry, that’s 1.8 million people.
Locally, the Westfield Food Pantry is working to help get people the food they need. They offer many services from shopping for free groceries at the pantry, to meal delivery, to a mobile soup kitchen.
The Pantry’s Executive Director Amanda Hart told 22News the community need is great right now, “Our numbers are sharply increasing. I think it’s a combination of factors – inflation, the cost of gas, and the safety net from the pandemic has ended. So new clients and former clients are coming back.”
Westfield Food Pantry also helps provide food to families in need within the Westfield Public School district. | 2022-06-07T18:30:16+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/survey-one-third-of-mass-residents-experienced-food-insecurities/ |
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UMUIDA, Nigeria (AP) — As Anayo Mbah went into labor with her sixth child, her husband battled COVID-19 in another hospital across town. Jonas, a young motorcycle taxi driver, had been placed on oxygen after he started coughing up blood.
Jonas would never meet his daughter, Chinaza. Hours after the birth, Mbah’s sister-in-law called to say he was gone. Staff at the hospital in southeastern Nigeria soon asked Mbah and her newborn to leave. No one had come to pay her bill.
Mbah began the rites of widowhood at the home where she lived with her in-laws: Her head was shaved, and she was dressed in white clothing. But just weeks into the mourning period that traditionally lasts six months, her late husband’s relatives stopped providing food, then confronted her directly.
“They told me that it was better for me to find my own way,” Mbah, now 29, said. “They said even if I have to go and remarry, that I should do so. That the earlier I leave the house, the better for me and my children.”
She left on foot for her mother’s home with only a plastic bag of belongings for Chinaza and her other children.
“I decided that I might die if I continue to stay here with my children,” she said.
Across Africa, widowhood has long befallen great numbers of women — particularly in the continent's least developed countries where medical facilities are scarce. Many widows are young, having married men decades older. And in some countries, men frequently have more than one wife, leaving several widows behind when they die.
Now, the coronavirus pandemic has created an even larger population of widows on the continent, with African men far more likely to die of the virus than women, and it has exacerbated the issues they face. Women such as Mbah say the pandemic has taken more than their husbands: In their widowhood, it’s cost them their extended families, their homes and their futures.
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This story is part of a yearlong series on how the pandemic is impacting women in Africa, most acutely in the least developed countries. The Associated Press series is funded by the European Journalism Centre’s European Development Journalism Grants program, which is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The AP is responsible for all content.
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Once widowed, women are often mistreated and disinherited. Laws prohibit many from acquiring land or give them only a fraction of their spouse’s wealth, and widows in places like southeastern Nigeria face suspicion over their husband’s death during the mourning period. In-laws can claim custody of children; tradition says kids belong to the father. Other in-laws disown the children and refuse to help, even if they're the family’s only source of money and food. And young widows have no adult children to support them in communities with extreme poverty and few jobs for women with limited education.
In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, some 70 percent of confirmed COVID-19 deaths have been men, according to data tracked by the Sex, Gender and COVID-19 Project. Similarly, more than 70 percent of deaths in Chad, Malawi, Somalia and Congo have been men, according to figures from the project, which is the world’s largest database tracking coronavirus differences between men and women. Other countries likely show similar trends but lack the resources to gather detailed figures.
Experts say some of the widows left behind have nothing while others are pressured to remarry brothers-in-law or be cut off. Widows can start experiencing mistreatment by their in-laws before their husbands are even buried.
“Some are treated as outcasts, accused of being responsible for the death of their husband,” said Egodi Blessing Igwe, spokeswoman for WomenAid Collective, which has aided thousands of widows with free legal services and family mediation.
Some experts say widows face the harshest reality in Nigeria. There, Mbah now raises her children without financial support from her in-laws, who even kept the motorcycle her husband drove as a taxi. She works four jobs, including one as a cleaner at a school where she can no longer afford to send her children.
Her husband had no will, and she hasn't pursued a legal case against her in-laws. She fears it would only make her situation worse, and finding the time would be nearly impossible.
For some widows who purse legal action, a will saves the day, said Igwe, with the women’s rights organization.
“The will can really help if men can have the courage to prepare it and continue to update it,” she said. “Unfortunately in this part of the world, we don’t like to talk about death.”
Even in widowhood, women are often still under the oversight of men — adult sons or brothers — and may not be able to pursue a case if the family believes it will bring stigma or shame.
In Congo, Vanessa Emedy Kamana had known her husband for a decade before he proposed marriage. She worked for the scholar as a personal assistant. By the time their friendship turned romantic, Godefroid Kamana was in his late 60s; she, a single mother in her late 20s. She said she was drawn to his youthful spirit and intellect: He worked at a think tank and had two doctorates from European universities.
When he first tested positive for COVID-19, there was no hospital bed for him, despite his age and status as a diabetic, in the eastern city of Goma, a humanitarian hub with a large U.N. peacekeeping mission presence. Once a spot was secured, his wife spent most of his final days searching for oxygen and pleading with vendors.
The night of his burial, relatives came to the family home where Kamana had just begun her period of mourning. Generally, widows are required to stay in their homes and can receive visitors. Mourning lengths vary by religion and ethnic group. Kamana, whose family is Muslim, was supposed to stay home for four months and 10 days. But her husband’s relatives didn’t wait that long to force her and her young son out on the street.
“I was stripped of everything, of all my possessions,” she said.
She feared her husband’s family would seek custody of her son, Jamel, whom Kamana had adopted and given his surname. Ultimately the relatives did not, because the boy — now 6 — wasn’t his biological child. They did, however, move swiftly to amass the financial assets.
“I was not aware because I was at the house crying for my husband,” she said. “But they came and said: ’These bank accounts belong to us.”
She, her son and their cat now live in a smaller home her mother kept as a rental property. Kamana sells secondhand clothing at a market while her son is at school. And while she initially received 40% of her late husband’s salary, those funds will soon stop entirely.
Kamana’s marriage was relatively new. He had paid the dowry to her family in 2020, but they had no public ceremony because of COVID-19 restrictions. What mattered most, she said, was that he had accepted her son as his own. Now, the family has taken a bank account set up for the boy.
And it's painful, Kamana said, when some of her late husband’s relatives insist they've lost more than she did.
"No one will be able to replace him,” she said.
In West Africa, widowhood is particularly fraught in the large swaths where many marriages are polygamous. Each wife performs the rituals of grief, but it is the first wife or her children who usually lay claim to the family home and other financial assets.
Saliou Diallo, 35, said she would have been left with nothing after a decade of marriage had her husband not thought to put her home under her name instead of his. Even after his death, she lives in fear that her husband’s older children or relatives will try to take over her small residence on the outskirts of the Guinean capital, Conakry.
Under Guinean law, a man’s multiple wives share a small percentage of his estate, with nearly all of it — 87.5 percent — going to his children, said Yansane Fatou Balde, a women’s rights advocate. Women rarely contest their inheritance, given the stigma and expense.
Diallo’s husband, El Hadj, 74, had been building the home just for her and their 4-year-old daughter when he fell ill with COVID-19. Diallo was infected, too — and terrified. She already knew the burden of losing a spouse: At 13, she became a second wife, only to be widowed in her early 20s.
Her next attempt at marriage unraveled when the man did not take to her three children. Then she was introduced to El Hadj, who already had married multiple women but was willing to raise Diallo’s three kids as his own.
They spent a decade together before the virus hit El Hadj. In his final conversations with his wife, he lamented that her home didn’t have windows yet. That he hadn't lived long enough to build a well so she wouldn’t have to carry water on her head each day. That other relatives would try to chase her off once he was gone.
During mourning, the first wife refused to provide financially for Diallo — who couldn't attend the funeral because she tested positive for the virus. Then the first wife's children came to Diallo's house and reclaimed the car he’d given her. They took all his documents and checkbooks.
“They wanted to chase me away, too," Diallo said. “I told them: ‘Let me finish my mourning and see my husband’s grave.’"
The children asked for the papers of the house El Hadj had built for her. She provided photocopies but secretly kept the originals.
Her extended family ultimately helped raise money to put windows on her house. Still, she feels her husband’s absence. There is electricity, but no light fixtures. The walls are finished but not painted, and only a few plastic lawn chairs and a mini-fridge furnish the home.
“I am sure God is saving a surprise for me. I surrender to him,” she said. “In the meantime I live on the help of my parents. They support me, and I keep my faith.”
In Diallo's case, the law has protected her home. But where laws fail to protect widows, the resolution of disinheritance disputes often comes down to family mediation alone.
Back in Nigeria, Roseline Ujah, 49, spent three decades as part of her husband’s extended family. She shared chores and meals with them, even helping to care for her mother- and father-in-law in their later years.
But she said her husband’s brother began scheming to disinherit her and her seven children before her husband, Godwin, had even been buried. Her sister-in-law intervened and managed to save a small portion of land where Ujah now cultivates cocoyam, a root vegetable.
When her husband — who harvested palm wine — first became ill, everyone assumed it was malaria. But medications failed, and his breathing became labored. Hospital doctors diagnosed him with COVID-19, even though no tests were available for confirmation. Without money for a hospital stay, Ujah turned to traditional medicine.
“I kept begging God not to let him die,” she said. “He kept getting weaker and weaker, and we were looking for solutions for him.” He died in their home and was buried in his front yard.
Only her sister-in-law brought food to the family during their six months of mourning. Ujah was forbidden to leave home. Without support from her extended family, she had to send her children to work on neighbors’ farms for income. Some days they ate nothing at all.
“It was only from the door that I could call the attention of passersby to help me get something at the market,” she said.
Godwin’s youngest two children — 13-year-old Chidimma and 11-year-old Chimuanya — have been especially affected by his death, as their relationship with their father's family has soured.
Ujah is left to scramble for her family's survival, making brooms to sell at the local market. She knows her husband would have confronted his family over their mistreatment of her. Without him, she turns to her faith.
“I look up to God, telling him I have no one else," she said. “He is my husband and the father of my children and of the family, and I will not marry another man.”
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Larson also reported from Goma, Congo, and Conakry, Guinea. Associated Press writer Boubacar Diallo in Conakry, Guinea, contributed.
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See the full series on how the pandemic is affecting women in Africa: https://apnews.com/hub/women-the-eyes-of-africa | 2022-05-10T10:47:17+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/For-widows-in-Africa-COVID-19-stole-husbands-17161383.php |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The prosecution spent three weeks telling jurors how Nikolas Cruz murdered 14 students and three staff members at a Florida high school four years ago. Now his attorneys will get their chance to present why they believe he did it, hoping to get him sentenced to life without parole instead of death.
Melisa McNeill, Cruz’s lead public defender, is expected to give her opening statement Monday, having deferred its presentation from the start of the trial a month ago.
She and her team will then begin laying out their 23-year-old client’s life history: his birth mother’s abuse of alcohol and cocaine during her pregnancy, leading to possible fetal alcohol syndrome; his severe mental and emotional problems; his alleged sexual abuse by a “trusted peer;” the bullying he endured; and his adoptive father’s death when he was 5 and his adoptive mother’s four months before his Feb. 14, 2018, attack at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
McNeill’s decision to delay her opening statement appeared part of a broader strategy to not deny or lessen anything prosecutors told jurors about Cruz’s massacre — he pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder. This trial is only to decide his sentence; the seven-man, five woman jury will consider whether the prosecution’s aggravating circumstances “outweigh” the defense’s mitigating factors.
The defense is “going to say, ‘Look, you saw what happened — we are not going to argue that. It was horrible, that was awful, that was horrific, whatever adjectives you want to use,” said David S. Weinstein, a Miami defense attorney and former prosecutor. But then the defense will add: “He never had a chance and, because of that, his poor victims never had a chance.’”
This is the deadliest U.S. mass shooting to ever reach trial. Nine other gunmen who killed at least 17 people died during or immediately after their shootings, either by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 slaying of 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, is awaiting trial.
During the prosecution’s case, McNeill’s team never cross-examined any teacher or student who witnessed the slayings and only had brief, mild exchanges with a few other witnesses.
They asked one teacher from a classroom where no one was shot about the lack of a security monitor in the three-story building where the slayings happened. When the gun store owner who sold Cruz the AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle used in the killings testified, they asked what Florida’s minimum age was in 2017 to buy a rifle — 18 — and today — 21.
Neither they nor the prosecutors then asked the store owner why the law was changed: Cruz was 19 when the shooting happened and the Republican-led Legislature raised the age limit as part of a larger package of gun laws enacted in response to the shootings.
Cruz’s youth will be part of his defense and while Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer has barred the defense from presenting testimony that directly casts blame on third parties like school administrators for not preventing the shooting, McNeill and her team will likely try to indirectly make such points.
To get Cruz a life sentence, the defense will only have to persuade one of the 12 jurors, but they will have to do it on all 17 counts, one for each victim. It is possible, for example, a reluctant juror might be pushed to vote for death on victims who surveillance video showed Cruz shot multiple times as they lay wounded and helpless.
The defense will be trying to overcome the horrendous evidence that was laid out by the prosecution, capped by the jurors’ Aug. 4 visit to the fenced-off building that Cruz stalked for seven minutes, firing about 150 shots down halls and into classrooms. The jurors saw dried blood on floors and walls, bullet holes in doors and windows and remnants of Valentine’s Day balloons, flowers and cards.
Prosecutors also presented graphic surveillance videos of the massacre; gruesome crime scene and autopsy photos from its aftermath; emotional testimony from teachers and students who witnessed others die; and four days of tearful and angry statements from parents, spouses and other family members about the victims and how their loved one’s death affected their lives. Jurors also watched video of Cruz calmly ordering a cherry and blue raspberry Icee minutes after the shooting and, nine months later, attacking a jail guard.
It is unknown how long the defense presentation will take, but they said in court recently that it will last past Labor Day in two weeks. The prosecution will then get to present a rebuttal case before it goes to the jury. | 2022-08-21T13:17:24+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/defense-in-school-shooters-trial-set-to-present-its-case/ |
Vesync receives awards in the Concept and Tradeshow Design categories
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vesync, a leading provider of smart home appliances, was selected as the winner of two German Brand Awards in 2022. The company won in the Concept category for their Vesync Company Branding, and in the Tradeshow Design category for their Where Innovation Meets Home experience during the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The German Brand Awards is an elite competition honoring companies who excel in brand management. Organized by the German Brand Institute, ranked number one nationwide and second place internationally, the competition is open to companies, agencies, service providers and marketers from different industries worldwide. Each year, panel experts of the German Design Council identify and honor unique brands and brand builders across the globe and provide new opportunities for them to showcase their incredible work.
"Vesync is honored to have been chosen as winners of the German Brand Awards in not just one, but two categories in 2022," said Grace Yang, CEO and Founder of Vesync Co, Ltd. "Our mission at Vesync has always been to create meaningful experiences through connected lifestyles for our customers with our smart products. Being recognized by the German Design Council allows us to continue to open new opportunities and discover new possibilities for our users."
To learn more about Vesync and its assortment of brands and smart home products, please visit www.vesync.com.
Vesync Co., Ltd focuses on providing users with integrated health and wellness solutions with their ever-increasing technological IoT platform. Through their proprietary VeSync app, its primary goal is to provide users with personalized solutions and pathways to help users achieve their goals. Connecting over 3.1 million active users worldwide, Vesync's integrated platform brings together numerous brands including its award-winning smart home brands, Levoit, Cosori, and Etekcity, and creates a centralized wellness platform. Its products are sold worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Japan. To learn more about Vesync, please visit https://www.vesync.com/.
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Acquisition to help accelerate TrueCar+ product roadmap by expanding e-commerce capabilities
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), the easiest, most efficient and transparent online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles, today announced its acquisition of Irvine, California based Digital Motors. The acquisition is intended to accelerate TrueCar's plan to deliver a robust digital car buying and selling experience with its TrueCar+ marketplace.
Digital Motors' automotive retail and financial technology platform gives auto dealers, OEMs, lenders and other stakeholders the ability to augment their physical presence with a digital storefront or marketplace that offers a seamless omnichannel car buying experience to consumers.
"With TrueCar+, we are creating an asset-light marketplace where consumers have easy and transparent access to a national inventory of vehicles and our dealers have efficient and turn-key access to a national audience of consumers," said Mike Darrow, President and CEO of TrueCar. "Our acquisition of Digital Motors is a key step in the acceleration of that marketplace, providing immediate access to new capabilities to enable the development of a secure online purchasing and financing experience. In addition, we believe the acquisition will help us to target and attract more dealers, brands, OEMs, lenders and other partners to the TrueCar+ ecosystem," Mr. Darrow continued.
"We also gain a team with deep experience in building automotive e-commerce and FinTech solutions to help us realize our vision of making TrueCar+ a unique automotive marketplace experience," he added.
"We are excited to join TrueCar and help support the expansion of TrueCar+, making online car buying a delightful, empowering and efficient experience for all parties involved," said Andreas Hinrichs, CEO of Digital Motors. "Digital Motors' configurable and scalable online retailing engine, which can be adapted for a range of automotive use cases, will complement the transactional focus of TrueCar+."
Presidio Technology Partners served as financial advisor to Digital Motors.
TrueCar has financial flexibility to invest in its business with approximately $235 million in cash and equivalents on its balance sheet at the end of the first quarter of 2022.
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that lets auto buyers and sellers connect to our nationwide network of Certified Dealers. With access to an expansive inventory provided by our Certified Dealers, we are building the industry's most personalized and efficient auto shopping experience as we seek to bring more of the process online. Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle discovery tools, price ratings and market context on new, used and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. When they are ready, shoppers in TrueCar's marketplace can connect with a Certified Dealer in our network, who shares our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation of a great auto shopping experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including AARP, Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit Union and American Express.
For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. TrueCar media email: pr@truecar.com
Digital Motors Corporation is an automotive retail and financial technology (FinTech) platform that provides complete online sales solutions throughout the United States and Canada. Based in Irvine, Calif., the company's revolutionary technology serves the growing needs of dealerships, dealer groups, auto lenders, and vehicle manufacturers to provide a secure end-to-end online purchasing and financing journey to their customers. For more information or to request a demo, visit digitalmotors.com.
Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements related to the company's TrueCar+ offering or any of the company's other product offerings, the successful integration of Digital Motors, the company's continued investments in technology and product updates, related hiring and marketing activities, strengthening its core service, potential future merger and acquisition activity and positioning TrueCar for growth. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "will" or "continue" or similar words or expressions and the negatives of those terms. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may prove incorrect, any of which could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, and include, among others, those risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can management assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to our management as of the date of this press release and except as required by law; management assumes no obligation to update those forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates.
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SINGAPORE, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the company operating the blockchain-enabled platform tether.to that powers the first and most widely used stablecoin, today announced the upcoming listing of Euro Tether (EUR₮) and Tether Gold (XAU₮) on XT.COM, the World's first social infused exchange.
Established in 2018, XT.COM Exchange is a pioneer of social-infused cryptocurrency exchanges. It offers a seamless platform for trading bitcoin, ethereum, and altcoins, providing deep liquidity and minimal fees. XT.COM has over 6 million registered users, including more than 500,000 monthly active users, and has fostered a thriving ecosystem with over 40 million participants. This all-inclusive trading platform supports 800+ tokens and offers a vast selection of 1000+ trading pairs. Users can engage in various trading options such as spot trading, margin trading, OTC trading, and even purchase cryptocurrencies using credit cards.
With the addition of EUR₮ and XAU₮ on XT.COM, users will gain access to two more stablecoins developed by the creators of USD₮, the world's first, most stable, and trusted stablecoin. XT.COM customers can now experience the benefits of XAU₮, a digital asset that represents ownership of physical gold, with each XAU₮ token representing ownership of 1 troy fine ounce of gold in a London Good Delivery gold bar. Additionally, users will also have the opportunity to transact with EUR₮, a stablecoin pegged 1-to-1 to the euro, providing a seamless and secure digital representation of the euro currency.
"We are thrilled the pioneer in social infused exchanges, XT.COM, has decided to facilitate users across the world to access and own digital assets backed by the Euro and physical gold," expressed Paolo Ardoino, Tether's CTO. As the company behind the leading stablecoin in the market today, recognized for its exceptional liquidity, expanding market share, and widespread acceptance, this further emphasizes our steadfast commitment to unlocking financial liberation and fostering economic inclusivity for communities worldwide.
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About Tether and USD₮
Tether is a pioneer in the field of stablecoin technology, driven by an aim to revolutionize the global financial landscape. With a mission to provide accessible, secure, and efficient financial, communication, and energy infrastructure. Tether enables greater financial inclusion, communication resilience, fosters economic growth, and empowers individuals and businesses alike.
As the creator of the largest, most transparent, and liquid stablecoin in the industry, Tether is dedicated to building sustainable and resilient infrastructure for the benefit of underserved communities. By leveraging cutting-edge blockchain and peer-to-peer technology, it is committed to bridging the gap between traditional financial systems and the potential of decentralized finance.
About Tether Gold (XAU₮)
Tether Gold (Gold) is a digital asset offered by TG Commodities Limited. One full XAU₮ token represents one troy fine ounce of gold on a London Good Delivery bar. XAU₮ is available as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain and as a TRC20 token on the TRON blockchain. The token can be traded or moved easily at any time, anywhere in the world, and can be transferred to any on-chain address from the purchaser's Tether wallet where it is issued after purchase. The allocated gold is identifiable with a unique serial number, purity, and weight and is redeemable in the form of physical gold.
About Euro Tether (EUR₮)
Euro Tether is a digital asset offered by Tether Limited and Tether International Limited. Like Tether's USD₮, 1 EUR₮ is pegged 1-to-1 with 1 Euro, and is backed 100% by Tether's reserves. Tether can be traded on Gate.io, OKX, Bitfinex, LATOKEN, Bitget, BitKan , BitMart, StealthEX, MEXC Global, and Huobi Global. Euro Tether combines digital currency benefits, such as instant global transactions, with traditional currency benefits, such as price stability. With a commitment to transparency and compliance, Euro Tether is a fast and low-cost way to transact with money.
About XT.COM
Founded in 2018, XT.COM serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users, 40+ million users in the ecosystem, and 1000+ trading pairs. Since then, XT.COM crypto exchange has expanded its offerings by covering a rich variety of trading categories to provide a secure, trusted, and intuitive trading experience for its large user base. One such addition is crypto futures trading which includes USDT-M Futures and coin-M futures perpetual contracts, as well as prediction markets where users can conduct transactions by predicting the results of future events. Additionally, the Futures Grid allows users to automate the buying and selling of futures contracts to make profits.
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Important Note:
This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy USD₮, EUR₮ or XAU₮. Tether Limited and Tether International Limited will only sell or redeem USD₮ and EUR₮ pursuant to its terms of service available (as of the date of this press release) at tether.to/en/legal. TG Commodities Limited will only sell or redeem XAU₮ pursuant to its gold token terms of sale and service available (as of the date of this press release) at gold.tether.to/legal.
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(iSeeCars) – Winter has arrived in many parts of the country, bringing with it colder temperatures and messy precipitation. Even if you’re part of the hearty minority that welcomes winter weather, you probably dread the dangerous driving conditions that are all too common during this time of year.
You might notice the return of your tire pressure warning light, as tires lose pressure as the temperature drops. Along with checking your tire pressure, there’s another important tire maintenance task that isn’t as obvious: checking your tire tread. Bald tires pose a serious safety risk to you and other drivers on the road, so it’s important to make sure your tires have adequate tread remaining. How do you know if your tires are bald and what are the dangers of driving with bald tires? We have the important answers.
What Are Bald Tires?
Bald tires are defined as having minimal or no tread remaining. Tire tread is the part of the tire that makes contact with the road. Tire tread patterns consist of four parts:
- Ribs: the raised section of tread rubber around the tire’s circumference
- Grooves: Deep grooves that run around and across the tire to channel water away and help maintain a grip on the road in wet conditions
- Tread Blocks: Raised segments around the tire’s circumference that make contact with the road surface
- Sipes: Thin slots or slits molded into the tread surface
New tires typically have a tread depth of 10/32″ to 12/32″, while off-road tires have a more aggressive tread of up to 15/32″. Tires are typically considered bald when they reach 2/32.”
What Causes Tires to Wear?
While tire tread wears out over time as a car accrues mileage, there are proactive tire care measures drivers can take to prolong the life of their tires.
- Keep your tires properly inflated. Car tires are more likely to meet their untimely demise if they don’t have the proper air pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they will wear on the outside edges of the tread. If the tires are overinflated, they will wear down the middle. A car’s proper tire pressure can be found in the driver’s manual or on a sticker inside the driver’s door.
- Follow the recommended tire rotation schedule, which is typically every six months. If you don’t rotate your tires, two of your tires will likely wear faster than the other two. This is especially true for front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles (all-wheel-drive vehicles are more likely to experience even wear among all four tires).
- Keep your wheels properly aligned. Similar to tire rotation, drivers should follow the recommended maintenance schedule for tire/wheel alignment. Alignment is typically recommended after 2-3 years, but your vehicle may become misaligned from a pothole or hitting a curb. Signs that you need an alignment include sloppy steering response, a crooked steering wheel, and if your car pulls to one side.
- Maintain your suspension. This includes front end components and shocks and struts. If your shocks and struts are worn out, it will lead to uneven tire wear. These parts are typically inspected during oil changes and other routine maintenance.
Are My Tires Bald?
According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 612 fatalities from tire-related motor vehicle crashes in 2019. The minimum safe tire tread depth is 2/32”, but it is recommended that drivers replace their tires at the 4/32” mark for optimal safety during winter conditions. Making sure you have the proper tread in your tires can help protect you from motor vehicle crashes. Here’s how to test the tread in your tires to see if they need to be replaced:
Use the penny trick: Place a penny in multiple grooves around your tires. If the top of Lincoln’s head is covered, you have more than 2/32″ of tread remaining. If all of Lincoln’s head is visible, it’s time for new tires. You can also purchase a tread depth gauge from an auto parts store or online.
New tires may include indicator bars, which are also known as parallel wear bars. If the tread wears down to the wear bar, it’s an indication that you need a new tire.
Bald Tire Dangers
Here are 10 reasons why you should not drive on bald or worn tires this winter:
- You’re more likely to experience tire failure. Worn, bald tires fail quicker and often without any notice. Low tread tires are thinner and are more susceptible to tire punctures, which can lead to flat tires or sudden tire blowouts.
- Increased risk of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning on wet, icy roads is extremely dangerous. Driving on bald tires increases the risk of hydroplaning on wet, snow-covered and icy roads. The bald tires have no traction, and can cause your vehicle to spin out of control, possibly hitting another vehicle, object, or pedestrians.
- Increased stopping distance. With bald tires, you need to apply your brakes sooner to avoid a collision. If the car ahead of you comes to a sudden stop, you likely won’t be able to practice safe emergency braking and will end up in a collision.
- Loss of air pressure. Bald tires lose air pressure more quickly, and underinflated tires cannot grip the road and are more prone to skidding and losing vehicle control.
- Poor performance in snow. The small grooves or sipes are designed to help a vehicle handle snow. Bald tires lose their sipes and make it difficult to start or stop a vehicle in snowy conditions.
- Reduced fuel economy. Underinflated tires increase your vehicle’s drag, which leads to increased fuel consumption. Tires that are in good shape and are properly inflated help achieve better fuel economy.
- It’s against the law. Guidelines for tire tread vary by state. In most states, you are legally required to replace your tires if tread falls below 2/32.” Make sure you’re familiar with your state’s laws as you can receive a citation for driving with bald tires.
- You may be found at fault in an accident. Driving on tires that are considered bald could be used as proof of negligence in the event of an accident. This may not only raise your insurance to pay for any tire-related damage and/or injuries, but you might also be sued by the injured/damaged party.
- Increased Repair and Maintenance Costs: While paying for new tires can be costly, the alternative can be a lot more expensive. The longer you drive on excessively worn tires, the more likely you are to be in a vehicle accident. Replacing your tires in a timely manner can save you money and hassle down the road.
- You can’t safely drive the speed limit. While there is no safe speed to drive on bald tires, driving at lower speeds can mitigate risk. Due to decreased traction, bald tires can also affect the rate of acceleration and the overall performance of the vehicle.
Bottom Line:
Buying new tires is a major expense, especially given that you’ll likely need to replace at least two at a time. However, when you consider the risks of driving on bald tires, the cost is worth the protection that newer tires provide. Following recommended maintenance and practicing safe driving habits can help prolong the lifespan of your tires. As we begin the winter driving season, conduct the trusty penny test to make sure your tires are equipped to handle winter road conditions.
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Tua Tagovailoa stumbled to the ground, his legs wobbly and unable to walk to the huddle after banging his head Sunday. And then Thursday night, he was carried off the field by stretcher after another hit caused his head to violently slam against the turf and his hands to freeze up.
The Dolphins said the third-year quarterback was conscious and had movement in all his extremities. He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center but was released and expected to return to Miami with the team.
“It was a scary moment. He was evaluated for a concussion and he’s in the concussion protocol,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said.
Some who watched the scary injury want to know why Tagovailoa was playing just four days after his quick return Sunday prompted a joint review by the NFL and NFL Players Association.
Many former players were critical of the decision to allow Tagovailoa to return against Buffalo and start against Cincinnati.
“Player health and safety is at the core of the union’s mission,” the NFLPA wrote on Twitter. “Our concern tonight is for Tua and we hope for a full and speedy recovery. Our investigation into the potential protocol violation is ongoing.”
NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller said the review usually takes a week or two.
“Every indication from our perspective is that it was,” Miller said about the team and its doctors following concussion protocol on Sunday. “I know the player, the coach and others have spoken to this. And we are engaged in that review now. So we’ll come back with a formal answer to that question, something that we want to engage in.”
Before the game, Chris Nowinski, a founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation who played football at Harvard, wrote on Twitter: “If Tua takes the field tonight, it’s a massive step back for concussion care in the NFL. If he has a 2nd concussion that destroys his season or career, everyone involved will be sued and should lose their jobs, coaches included. We all saw it, even they must know this isn’t right.”
HOW WAS TAGOVAILOA CLEARED TO RETURN SUNDAY?
Tagovailoa appeared to be disoriented by what the team originally said was a head injury after taking a hard hit from Bills linebacker Matt Milano late in the first half. He missed just three snaps and returned after halftime. Tagovailoa and the team said a back injury was the reason for his instability after the hit and he wasn’t in concussion protocol. He was questionable to play on Thursday but started the game.
WHAT IS THE NFL’S CONCUSSION PROTOCOL?
A player who exhibits or reports symptoms or signs suggestive of a concussion or stinger enters protocol.
During each game, independent certified athletic trainers (ATC spotters) monitor the players on the field. If they see an impact to the head, they call a timeout and the player must be removed from the game, examined and evaluated. Team trainers, coaches or physicians, teammates, NFL game officials, sideline unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants (UNC) or booth ATCs also can initiate the protocol.
Any player in concussion protocol undergoes a six-step evaluation by a team physician and UNC to determine the severity of the injury and whether or not they’re fit to return to the field. The final step is a neurological evaluation featuring a cervical spine exam, including range of motion/pain, evaluation of speech, observation of gait, eye movements and pupillary exam.
If any elements are positive, inconclusive or suspicious of concussion, the player is escorted to locker room.
In the locker room, a team physician and UNC conducts a full neurological exam and complete NFL Standardized Concussion Assessment Tool.
If abnormal, the player doesn’t return to play, undergoes periodic evaluation by a medical team and has a follow-up neurological exam.
The league instituted the system in 2011 after Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy took a helmet-to-helmet hit in a game and returned without being tested for a concussion. The Browns said that the team’s trainers didn’t see the hit because they were tending to other players and that no one told them about it. After the game, McCoy was diagnosed with a concussion.
WHAT IS FENCING RESPONSE?
According to healthline.com, “when a person experiences an impact that’s strong enough to cause traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, their arms often go into an unnatural position.”
Tagovailoa appeared to take that position, his fingers flexed awkwardly in front of his facemask for several seconds as he laid on the turf.
“The fencing response is often seen when a player is knocked down or knocked out during full-contact athletic competitions such as football, martial arts, boxing, rugby, and hockey,” per healthline.com.
It happened to Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham during a Thursday night game against Kansas City last Dec. 17. Parham was removed on a stretcher and stayed overnight at a hospital for observation after being diagnosed with a concussion.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR TAGOVAILOA?
The severity of Tagovailoa’s concussion is not known, but it’s seemingly encouraging he was allowed to fly with the team. He must undergo a five-step process before being allowed to take the field again. The fifth phase is a full practice followed by clearance from the team physician. After that, he must be examined by an independent neurological consultant.
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MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Authorities say that Sunday evening two water scooters collided head-on. This is the fourth watercraft incident in the area recently.
Fire Chief Toomey of the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department says that they were called to the incident around 6:30 p.m. on May 14th, Mother’s Day.
Witnesses reported seeing one of the watercraft zig-zagging before colliding with the other watercraft near the Riverbend Landing in Mount Holly, leaving one water scooter destroyed.
Captin Doweny with the Gaston County Police Department says that three adults and one child were taken to the hospital. None of their injuries were life-threatening, but two victims did have serious injuries.
This is the fourth incident involving watercraft in the past few weeks, Chief Toomy told Queen City News. Firefighters were called to a drowning and a separate medical emergency in the weeks before last week’s water scooter collision with a dock and this week’s crash. | 2023-05-15T14:28:20+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/3-adults-1-child-injured-in-head-on-water-scooter-crash-in-north-carolina-officials-say/ |
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The world will be watching Victor Wembanyama, including San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
The Spurs selected the French phenom with the top pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft that was held in New York. There was little to no doubt San Antonio would select Wembanyama, who is listed at 7-foot-4 but says he is 7-3.
An emotional Wembanyama said hearing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver call his name brought him to tears, saying he has been waiting for the moment. “I’ve dreamed of this … I got to cry.”
While there are lofty expectations on Wembanyama and the Spurs, Popovich said he will be patient with the 19-year-old.
“We’re thrilled that we were able to bring Victor on board,” Popovich said. “He’s obviously a heck of a talent, a very mature man. But just like every draft pick, whether it’s the first pick or the 27th pick or the 38th pick, we have a responsibility to each and every one to try and create an environment where they can reach the best success possible for them.”
San Antonio is looking to end it four-year playoff drought with the addition of Wembanyama.
“It’s a tough league. It’s tough to win in this league,” Wembanyama said. “Many players have tried to win for years, for decades and haven’t made it. My goal is, I’m going to trying to and learn as quick as possible because I want” to win a ring.
It marks the third time in San Antonio’s 51-year history that the Spurs have held the No. 1 pick. They are hoping Wembanyama fulfills predictions that he is a generational big man and follows in the championship footsteps of the franchise’s previous top picks of David Robinson in 1987 and Tim Duncan in 1997.
“Oh my God, I’m a damn Spur,” Wembanyama said shortly after being drafted. “I’m a Spur!”
In four professional seasons in France, Wembanyama showcased his versatility as a skilled ball handler, 3-point shooting range, the ability to rebound and block shots with an 8-foot wingspan and impressive athleticism. During those four seasons, averaged 12.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.4 assists while continuing to improve.
This season, Wembanyama was named MVP and Defensive Player of the Year after leading the French league in scoring, rebounding and blocks for the Metropolitans 92.
While Wembanyama has demonstrated his skills, Popovich wants to see it himself before beginning to offer coaching tips or advice.
Popovich said he learned that firsthand in dealing with Manu Ginobili. After attempting to reign in Ginobili’s fiery game, Popovich realized he had to let “Manu be Manu.” He plans on taking that same approach to Wembanyama, whose game is unlike any previous 7-footer.
“I learned so much from Manu about that very thing,” Popovich said. “You can’t make players into what you think they should be. You really have to understand what they have and kind of capitalize on that because no player is perfect.”
Wembanyama had expressed a desire to play in San Antonio before it became official, excited about the franchise’s five NBA championships and its history of developing international players. And his own ties to the San Antonio organization didn’t hurt.
Former Spurs forward Boris Diaw is president of Metropolitans 92 and Wembanyama spent the previous season playing for ASVEL, which is owned by former Spurs point guard Tony Parker.
“For me, San Antonio is synonymous with winning,” Wembanyama said Wednesday. “On lottery night, when the Spurs got the No. 1 pick, I was just thinking, I was feeling lucky that they got the pick. As a franchise that has that culture and that experience in winning and making, creating good players. So, I really can’t wait.”
Neither can the Spurs or their fervent fanbase, many of whom lining up to buy Wembanyama jerseys while celebrating Thursday night at a watch party at AT&T Center in San Antonio.
The Spurs’ record-tying run of 22 straight postseason appearances ended in 2019, one season after they traded an unhappy Kawhi Leonard to Toronto on July 18, 2018. San Antonio has since missed the playoffs in four straight seasons, including the second-worst record in franchise history last season at 22-60.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-23T20:00:19+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/sports/spurs-draft-wembanyama-and-now-look-for-french-phenom-to-help-end-nba-playoff-drought/ |
Storm with high winds, heavy snow, keeps grip on Southwest
PHOENIX (AP) — A winter storm knocked out power to thousands of customers and shut down major roadways in northern Arizona and New Mexico on Wednesday and is expected to keep an icy grip on much of the Southwest through Friday. Another storm could be close behind.
Ten inches (25 centimeters) of snow was reported in the mountains of northeast Arizona, with wind-whipped drifts up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) high near McNary, south of Holbrook, the National Weather Service said.
Another 15 to 21 inches (38 to 43 centimeters) is possible by midday Friday in Flagstaff, where the local National Weather Service office was among those without power much of Wednesday.
It said the heaviest snow was expected Thursday afternoon into the night, with periods of “near-blizzard conditions possible,” snowfall up to a half-inch (1.2 centimeters) per hour and visibility under a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) at times.
“Unnecessary travel is HIGHLY discouraged,” the service in Flagstaff said. “Unsettled winter weather will continue Thursday through early Friday, and again Saturday night through Sunday.”
Meanwhile, a blizzard warning was in effect through Saturday in upper elevations of the southern Sierra Nevada above Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Wind chill factors could drop to 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (minus-40 Celsius). As much as 6 feet (1.8 meters) of snow is possible there with winds gusting to 60 mph (96 kph) before the next storm makes its way across Nevada into Arizona, the weather service said.
Farther north at Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada line, a foot (30 cm) or more of snow was expected on the ridgetops, with winds gusting up to 75 mph (120 kph).
“A cold and stormy period will continue through the end of February and into the beginning of March,” the National Weather Service in Reno said. “Anticipate several rounds of snow at all elevations. ... High temperatures will struggle to get out of the 30s, even in the warmest valleys through Friday.”
In Arizona, stretches of Interstate 40 reopened Wednesday, but the road remained closed into Wednesday evening in both directions out of Flagstaff for about 180 miles (289 km) from Winslow to U.S. 93 at Kingman near the California and Nevada borders.
State police in New Mexico said they were shutting down I-40 on-ramps in Gallup, just across the Arizona line, but would keep one open for residents and drivers seeking overnight accommodations “due to extreme weather.”
More than 5,700 homes were without power in the morning in metro Phoenix along with 10,000 in the Flagstaff area, where snowfall and wind gusts of 68 mph caused whiteout conditions.
The highest gusts in Arizona registered 85 mph (136 kph) off I-17, about halfway between Flagstaff and Phoenix, the service said. The Arizona Department of Transportation took the rare step of preemptively closing major roads.
High wind gusts also resulted in 66 flights being canceled and 45 others delayed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service said a gust of 51 mph (82 kph) at Tucson International Airport was the strongest recorded in February in the last 50 years. | 2023-03-02T23:12:36+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/03/02/storm-with-high-winds-heavy-snow-keeps-grip-on-southwest/ |
(WFRV)- Frank is no stranger to the entertainment business. Frank’s new show BayFest kicks off tomorrow at the Meyer Theatre.
With songs from the 80s, it could make a good Father’s Day gift. BayFest is entertainment for most ages. Bring the family and head to BayFest for a whale of a time.
BayFest will premier tomorrow at the Meyer Theater and play until August 5th.
For more information or to order tickets head to meyertheatre.org. | 2023-06-15T16:22:10+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live-onlocation/who-needs-the-movies-when-you-have-bayfest-by-let-me-be-frank/ |
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OM during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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How to Watch the Rockies vs. Pirates Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for April 17
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Rockies Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Rockies average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 22nd in baseball with 15 total home runs.
- Colorado's .395 slugging percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
- The Rockies are 12th in MLB with a .253 batting average.
- Colorado ranks 24th in runs scored with 63 (3.9 per game).
- The Rockies are 25th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .304.
- The Rockies strike out 8.9 times per game to rank 18th in baseball.
- Colorado's pitching staff ranks 21st in MLB with a collective 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Colorado's 5.06 team ERA ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Rockies have the 25th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.460).
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Rockies are sending Kyle Freeland (2-0) to the mound for his fourth start of the season. He is 2-0 with a .96 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings pitched.
- The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he went six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- Freeland is looking for his fourth straight quality start.
- Freeland will look to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He's averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
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One person is dead and several are injured after riders plunged from a roller coaster in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (AP) — One person was killed and several others injured when a roller coaster derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, Swedish TV reported.
Park officials told public broadcaster SVT that that one of the carriages on the Jetline rollercoaster derailed and people fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park.
“It is incredibly tragic and shocking,” park spokeswoman Annika Troselius told SVT. “Unfortunately we have been informed that one person is killed and many are injured.”
Police said seven people, both children and adults, were hospitalized.
The amusement park was evacuated to facilitate the work of rescue crews.
SVT reporter Jenny Lagerstedt, who was standing in line for another ride, said the carriage was at a high altitude.
“Suddenly I heard a metallic thud and then the rides started to shake,” she said. Rescuers had to remove other passengers who were stuck in other carriages on the roller coaster after the accident.
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Some schools hit hard by COVID-19 make few changes for new year
(AP) - As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. They fear the return of a pandemic scourge: outbreaks that sideline large numbers of teachers, close school buildings and force students back into remote learning.
Some school systems around the country have moved to bolster staffing to minimize disruptions, but many are hoping for the best without doing much else differently compared with last year.
Even some of the districts that had the most disruptions to in-person schooling amid the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant point to few specific changes in their prevention efforts.
Among them is Baltimore County schools, where the number of days that individual schools in the district couldn’t offer in-person learning added together totaled 159 in January, according to data from the private research firm Burbio, which tracks over 5,000 school districts nationwide. District officials said they did not see a need to change protocols.
“We don’t anticipate significant changes to our plan; we don’t anticipate significant disruptions,” said Charles Herndon, a Baltimore County Public Schools spokesperson. “What we’re expecting to see is waves of COVID in 2022 and 2023, and I’m sure there are going to be times when more folks are going to be absent and there will be times when everything is OK.”
Still, the district is prepared to move classes online if necessary.
“We certainly hope we don’t have to go to that extreme, but it is an option should we need to consider it,” he said.
Teacher shortages remain a major concern, even bigger than COVID-19 itself, said Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, an association of school superintendents.
“That is the greater concern – that they will have the necessary staff to man all the classrooms, to man all the programs – which will only be made worse if there is an outbreak of COVID,” he said.
Philadelphia’s schools illustrate how disruptive surges can be. Beginning in January the virus caused 114 city schools to go remote for an average of around eight days each — a total of 920 cumulative days of remote learning, more than any other district in Burbio’s data for January through June.
Amid shortages of substitute teachers, schools were forced to pull in central office staff, combine classrooms, or temporarily go remote, district spokesperson Marissa Orbanek said.
The district has switched to a new staffing agency and aims to fill 90% of substitute requests this year, said Orbanek. They also now have over 100 supplemental teachers, substitutes who show up at the same school every day in case of last-minute absences.
One parent, James Fogarty, saw his elementary school-age children go back to online learning several times last year in Pittsburgh, a district that saw 46 disruptions in the second half of last year. He said he hopes the district and communities can identify problems earlier and work on better solutions, like identifying backup options for families.
“How do we build systems that are flexible to meet the shocks when they happen other than just like saying to families, ‘Good luck, you’re on your own and I hope you don’t get fired because you have to miss your shift job,’” said Fogarty, the executive director of A+ Schools in Pittsburgh, an organization that promotes equity in schools. “That’s not a satisfying answer for me.”
Schools cannot afford more disruptions that distract them from the critical work of helping kids catch up, said Thomas Kane, an education policy researcher at Harvard. Students at lower-income schools that were doing remote learning for more than half a year lost the equivalent of 22 weeks of learning, he said, while higher-income schools lost 13 weeks.
“We’ve experienced a historic widening in achievement gaps between Blacks and whites, between Latinx students and whites, between high- and low-poverty schools,” he said. “If we don’t get active in trying to close those gaps, they’re going to become permanent and there will be huge consequences for kids.”
Schools are hopeful disruptions will be less likely as many districts have invested in better ventilation and vaccines are available to children as young as six months old. Besides ramping up hiring of substitutes, some of the districts that were hit hardest last year have been making small changes to their protocols.
At Baltimore City schools, which is separate from the county school system, officials say expanded access to rapid tests will help schools stay open if a new variant surges in the fall. The school previously relied on slower PCR tests, and when omicron cases spiked in January, the district’s testing regimen couldn’t keep up. The switch to a faster test helped the district avoid any schoolwide closures for the rest of the spring.
“We firmly believe that with the protocols we have in place that we’re going to be able to keep in-person learning going as the virus ebbs and flows and as new variants come — pending an unforeseen variant that really changes the game,” said Cleo Hirsch, director of the district’s COVID-19 response.
The school district in Montgomery County, Maryland, had 338 cumulative days of disrupted learning in January, the second-highest of all the districts in Burbio’s data. District spokesperson Christopher Cram said that was in part because of a policy that triggered hybrid or virtual learning automatically if the COVID case rate in a school rose to 5%. It is working on an updated safety plan for the new school year, he said.
In Columbus, Ohio, where the school system saw 106 disruptions due to staff absences at the start of 2022, the district did not point to any planned changes to its policies to prepare for potential surges in the new year. “As we look toward opening schools in August, the District will continue to follow its current mitigation protocols to help keep staff, students, and families safe,” spokesperson Jacqueline Bryant said.
Lolita Augenstein, president of the Council of PTAs in Columbus, said she’s optimistic that this year will be better. The district has focused on hiring teachers and substitutes, she said, and educators are better trained to teach online if needed.
“We may not have figured it all out, and there are new variants and there are new concerns that have popped up,” said Augenstein, whose daughter graduated from a district high school last school year. “But kids are resilient. ... The families are trained in going back and forth between remote and the building.”
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Experts in digital commerce solutions share their strategies for reducing exposure to inflationary pressures and economic downturns
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pivotree Inc. (TSXV: PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, invites brand leaders to attend an exclusive live webinar, Stop the Friction: Survive the Recession. This event will be hosted by Mike Leibovitz, General Manager, Digital Solutions, Pivotree, featuring special guests Ashlee Aldridge, Founder and CEO, Reach Partners, and former CIO for DSW, Restoration Hardware, and Golfsmith International; and Bill Mirabito, Interim VP eCommerce and Consultant, Chameleon Collective, and former CTO for Francesca's.
In order to help retailers and brand manufacturers navigate recession periods and the year ahead, this expert panel will share insights into how to shore up people, process and technology. The panel will provide tips aimed at reducing friction from within retail organizations in order to improve customer interactions and provide frictionless experiences.
As inflationary pressures increase globally, consumers are expected to reduce spending. Still reeling from the pandemica and ensuing supply chain disruptions, retailers need to pay even more attention to improving experience to keep customers coming back, protect market share and boost revenues.
"The pandemic changed eCommerce forever – and with a potential economic recession looming, we want to ensure we do what we can to help prepare our global brand customers," says Mike Leibovitz. "We have a unique opportunity to accelerate your digital transformation journey, by helping you discover your key capabilities and how you can prioritize them to drive the greatest return on investment."
"There is no doubt Retail will continue to face extraordinary challenges, requiring executives to embrace a continual transformative mindset," says Ashlee Aldridge, who has led digital transformation initiatives for notable retailers including DSW and Restoration Hardware. Bill Mirabito, whose most recent experience includes acting as interim CTO for Francesca's, adds: "No one has the luxury anymore to throw things at the wall and see what sticks. There is an appetite these days for incremental improvement."
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Jewish festival of lights begins in Ukraine as battles rage
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Jews in Ukraine waging a “war between darkness and light” lit a giant menorah on Sunday night to start the eight-day Hanukkah holiday as tens of thousands remained without electricity and Russia’s nearly 10-month war produced new victims.
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko joined ambassadors from Israel, the United States, Japan, Poland, Canada and France in a ceremony organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. They sang blessings under the flames of the menorah, which towered over the crowd and passing cars in frigid weather.
Rabbi Mayer Stambler, a leader of Ukraine’s Jewish community, drew parallels to the story of Hanukkah, an eight-day commemoration of the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians more than 2,000 years ago. When only enough oil was available to keep the temple candles lit for one day and night, the oil inexplicably burned for eight days and eight nights – a feat now celebrated as the Jewish Festival of Lights.
“We are actually now living through the same situation,” said Stambler, drawing a parallel with the current blackouts in Ukraine that Russian bombardments have caused. “This is a war between darkness and light.”
Among those watching was 47-year-old Viktoria Herman, who said the festival of lights brought her hope during the December days with the least sunlight of the year.
“There will be light and everything will be fine for everyone. And finally the war will end,” she said.
The Israeli ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, said: “I wish for the people of Ukraine all of that which Hanukkah symbolizes. I wish there was light on every Ukrainian house … and I wish you victory.”
Volunteers distributed thousands of menorahs, candles, printed materials, family puzzle games and sweets for the holiday to members of Ukraine’s Jewish minority population.
With the holiday symbolism as a backdrop, Ukraine’s state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo said Sunday electricity restoration work from Russian missile damage was continuing. It said the volume of electricity consumption increased compared to Saturday, due to falling temperatures.
On the battlefield, Russian military forces on Sunday shelled the center of Kherson, the major city that Russian soldiers retreated from last month in one of Moscow’s biggest battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.
Three people were wounded in the attacks, said presidential deputy chief of staff Kyrylo Tymoshenko.
The southern city and its surrounding region have come under frequent attack since the Russian pullback. Regional governor Yaroslav Yanushevych said Sunday that Russia had carried out 54 attacks with rocket, mortar and tank fire over the previous day, killing three people and wounding six.
Meanwhile, in Russia, the governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said Sunday that one person was killed and eight wounded in Ukrainian shelling of the region, which lies along Ukraine’s northern border.
In the latest phase of the war, Moscow’s forces have been heavily targeting infrastructure serving civilians, such as water and electricity supply lines, compounding Ukrainians’ suffering as winter approaches.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the final of the soccer World Cup to decry war.
“This World Cup proved time and again that different countries and different nationalities can decide who is the strongest in fair play but not in the playing with fire — on the green playing field, not on the red battlefield,” Zelenskyy said in an English video statement released hours before the final in Qatar between Argentina and France.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a Washington mystery that no one seems able to unravel. The Supreme Court apparently still hasn’t found the person who leaked a draft of the court’s major abortion decision earlier this year.
In a television interview airing this weekend, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who left the court in June when the justices began their summer break, says he hasn’t heard that the person’s identity has been determined.
Breyer, 84, was speaking with CNN anchor Chris Wallace. According to a transcript provided by the network, Wallace asked about the leak, which happened in May: “Within 24 hours the chief justice ordered an investigation of the leaker. Have they found him or her?”
“Not to my knowledge, but … I’m not privy to it,” Breyer responds. Wallace presses: “So in those months since, the chief justice never said, ‘Hey, we got our man or woman?’”
“To my knowledge, no,” again responded Breyer, who despite being retired maintains an office at the Supreme Court. The interview is to air Sunday on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?”
Other justices have also suggested recently that the identity of the leaker remains unknown to the court. At a conference in Colorado this month Justice Neil Gorsuch said it is “terribly important” to identify the leaker and he is expecting a report on the progress of the investigation, “I hope soon.” Justice Elena Kagan also said recently she does not know if the investigation Roberts ordered has determined the source of the leak.
Breyer, a liberal appointed to the court by President Bill Clinton, also spoke on a range of other topics with Wallace.
He was a about Virginia Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, and her involvement in helping former President Donald Trump try to overturn his election defeat. Thomas has faced criticism for texting with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and contacting lawmakers in Arizona and Wisconsin in the weeks after the election. She recently agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
“I strongly believe that women who are wise, including wives of Supreme Court justices, have to make the decisions about how to lead their lives, careers, what kind of career etc., for themselves. So on this sort of issue, I understand where you’re going, but I’m not going there. … I’m not going to criticize Ginni Thomas, whom I like. I’m not going to criticize Clarence whom I like. And there we are,” Breyer said.
Breyer, who watched his liberal colleague Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg opt not to retire when President Barack Obama could have named a like-minded replacement, said he would miss being on the court but that it was time to leave. Ginsburg died near the end of former President Donald Trump’s term, and he named the conservative Justice Amy Coney Barret to replace her. Barrett was confirmed just days before the presidential election that ousted Trump from office.
“I’ve done this for a long time. Other people should have a chance. The world does change. And we don’t know, frankly, what would happen, if I just stayed there and stayed there. How long would I have to stay there? … I owe loyalty to the court, which means don’t muck things up. Do things in a regular order,” Breyer said. | 2022-09-23T23:44:09+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-breyer-supreme-court-leaker-still-appears-to-be-a-mystery/ |
Starting September 26, Auntie Anne's fans can get the perfect combination of sweet and salty with the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost and take their craving to new heights with the Make It a Trio combo
ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saying goodbye to summer has never been so sweet (and salty), but thanks to Auntie Anne's and an all new premium beverage offering, guests can enjoy the best of two flavorful worlds. Sure to satisfy any craving, the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost is available now at Auntie Anne's locations nationwide for a limited time.
Following the exciting summer debut of the Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Auntie Anne's is upping its beverage game with a new twist on the fan-favorite Chocolate Frost with the addition of the craveable fall flavor of caramel. The Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost lusciously layers salty and sweet caramel syrup mixed with Hershey's frozen chocolate atop a bed of real whipped cream, and finished with a rich, buttery, and sea salted caramel sauce drizzled over whipped cream. Each mouth-watering sip is filled with the slight saltiness of caramel deliciously complimented by the sweetness of the whipped cream and frozen chocolate for a can't-miss combination.
With Auntie Anne's hot, handmade pretzels and a side of caramel dip serving as the perfect pairing to the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost, the brand is twisting up the ultimate sweet and salty flavor experience with the Make It a Trio combo. The perfect flavor trifecta, fans can "caramelize it" and enjoy the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost alongside Auntie Anne's Original Pretzel Nuggets and Caramel Dip to get more sweet, more salty, and more caramel in each taste.
"It can be hard to say goodbye to summer, so Auntie Anne's is making the start of fall sweeter than ever with the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost – another new beverage innovation from Auntie Anne's as we continue to expand our premium beverage offerings. We know our customers love both salty and sweet snacks, so we wanted to offer something that appeases both cravings," said Cynthia Liu, Vice President of Marketing at Auntie Anne's. "To revel in even more of the sweet and salty combo, we encourage our guests to Make It a Trio and pair their Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost with our Original Pretzel Nuggets and Caramel Dip for a flavor-packed trifecta."
In celebration of the new Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost and National Pretzel Month, Auntie Anne's is twisting things up and dubbing October National Pretzel DELIVERY Month. Fans can enjoy the Salted Caramel Chocolate Frost, and Auntie Anne's hot and handmade pretzels and dips, delivered directly to their doorstep. Additionally, Auntie Anne's will drop new delivery offers in the Auntie Anne's Rewards app each week. Auntie Anne's Rewards members – stay tuned for details!
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A reported $350 million investment into a new, yet-to-be-launched real estate venture founded by a controversial businessman has drawn criticism from women entrepreneurs.
The investment, which was made and publicly shared by venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz, is in Flow, the new company of WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann.
Given Neumann's questionable business dealings and his abrupt exit from WeWork amid a fraught initial public offering in 2019, this new investment typifies the immense gap that exists in comparison with how much money venture-funded companies founded solely by women garner, experts say.
The investment is a prime example of how venture capital (VC) ecosystems "have always been inequitable," Rebekah Bastian, the CEO and co-founder of OwnTrail, a startup that helps people achieve their next personal and professional milestones, told NPR.
"When 16% of investment partners at VC firms are women, 3% are Black and 4% are Latinx, it's not shocking that women founders have received 1.9% of venture dollars so far in 2022," Bastian told NPR over email. "Black-founded startups in the U.S. raised less in Q2 2022 in aggregate ($324 million) than Adam Neumann received in a single check from Andreessen Horowitz."
Andreessen Horowitz did not respond to requests for comment.
Why the venture funding for Neumann received such a visceral response
To understand why Neumann, Flow and the millions of dollars raised caused a groundswell of condemnation among women, one place to start is Aug. 14, 2019.
That's the day WeWork first released its paperwork to go public and revealed to the world how Neumann had siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars for himself, restructured the company to provide himself a tax break and rented his own properties to WeWork.
A month later, The Wall Street Journal reported on Neumann's partying and "unusual exuberance and excess." One of the more puzzling aspects of Neumann's tenure was how an entity he controlled "sold the rights to the word 'We' to the company for almost $6 million—before public pressure led him to unwind the deal," the Journal reported.
Neumann stepped down as WeWork's CEO on Sept. 24, 2019, not long after the company's valuation, once estimated at $47 billion, dropped precipitously.
To see Neumann raise hundreds of millions of dollars roughly three years after his exit from WeWork is a sign of how "there will be Adam Neumanns but there won't be Abagail Neumanns," said Katica Roy, a gender economist and the CEO and founder of Pipeline, an award-winning startup that uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to close the gender equity gap in the workplace. Roy is also the daughter of a refugee who was brought to the U.S. on Air Force One after being granted passage by President Dwight Eisenhower.
"The Flow funding illustrates perhaps the most high-profile example of 'prove it again' bias, or the fact that women have to work harder than men to substantiate their competence," Roy told NPR over email. "These biases lead to smaller and fewer checks for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color."
Neumann and Flow also reveal a double standard that exists around second chances in business, said Amy Nelson, co-CEO of The Riveter, which has built a collective of work and event spaces for working women across the United States.
"I think the outrage is about the fact that a lot of Black and brown founders, a lot of women, don't even get the chance to fail. You can't show the world a comeback if you can't even get into the arena," Nelson told NPR.
How bias is woven into the world of venture capital
Despite a banner year that brought in a record $330 billion of venture capital funding in the U.S., only 2% of funds in 2021 went to women-founded teams, Roy said.
Part of this disparity stems from how investors question founders who are women in comparison with those who are men.
A 2018 journal article, "We Ask Men to Win and Women Not to Lose: Closing the Gender Gap in Startup Funding," revealed how women receive more prevention questions from potential investors. Prevention questions focus on safety, responsibility, security and vigilance; for example, "How predictable are your future cash flows?"
Meanwhile, men receive more promotion questions from potential investors, according to the article, published in Academy of Management Journal. Promotion questions focus on hopes, achievements, advancement and ideals; for example, "What major milestones are you targeting this year?"
"These biases also reflect the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the U.S. Fully 65% of VC firms have zero women partners or GPs [general partners], and women represent only 4.9% of all VC partners in the U.S.," Nelson added. "We call ourselves the land of opportunity. However, as we see time and time again, opportunity is not equitably distributed."
These issues are among the many that explain why entrepreneurs like Jaclyn Fu did not seek out venture funding when starting their companies.
Fu and her co-founder, also a woman of color, launched a 470% successfully funded Kickstarter campaign that helped get their business, Pepper, a direct-to-consumer bra brand for small-chested women, off the ground.
The venture capital that Neumann raised is just another sign that the industry hasn't progressed, Fu told NPR.
"I was furious that time and time again, VCs invested in the same pattern that rewards toxic, growth-at-all-cost behavior and ineffective stewardship of capital," Fu said. "It's wild that safe bets for VCs look more like Neumann with fanciful 'vision' versus founders who can actually prove product-market fit and real customer opportunity."
Change is slow but coming to the venture capital industry
Andreessen Horowitz and its co-founder Marc Andreessen do not care what the world thinks when it comes to their investments, Nelson said.
"No white man has to care," Nelson added. "White men account for almost all of venture capital investors and almost all of venture-backed founders, and I'm convinced that their money flows in a circle."
That circle must be broken, said Lizelle van Vuuren, a U.S.-based South African who is co-founder of Undock and founder of Women Who Startup, a learning community for women entrepreneurs. Van Vuuren is also the chief growth officer at OwnTrail.
Van Vuuren was among the first of many women to respond to Neumann's VC raise on Twitter. When it comes to the world of venture capital, women not only have "to change the game, the rules and the playing field, we have to do it with a smile," she tweeted.
"I think more women are going to win. I think more Black and brown, Asian immigrants and disabled founders are going to continue to win, because we're not going to shut up," van Vuuren told NPR. "Every generation has yearning for improvement. That is the beauty of human evolution. We will always, hopefully, be focused on improving the way we found things, especially younger generations. So whether Adam continues to make headlines or whatnot is irrelevant to someone right now, at her desk, trying to build a startup with four team members with about $400,000 in the bank. They're gonna be out of money in several months. And she has to figure out how to raise money. She's focused on that."
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Western Nevada-Eastern Sierra-Northeast California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Reno NV
332 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides averaged
values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
please visit www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/udaf/area/?site=rev
CAZ072-NVZ002-070300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
332 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 69. South winds 10 to 20 mph
increasing to southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up
to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 90 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Slight
chance of showers. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 8000 feet.
Lows 31 to 41. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
50 mph. Ridge gusts up to 105 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 51 to 61. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 80 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 25 to 35. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Ridge gusts up to
80 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 39 to 49. West
winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to northwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Brisk. Snow showers likely in the evening, then
slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 16 to 26.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
snow showers. Highs 35 to 45. Lows 15 to 25.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers.
Highs 42 to 52.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
clear. Lows 23 to 33.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 48 to 58.
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CAZ070-NVZ005-070300-
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
332 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Areas of blowing dust
in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 76. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Areas of blowing dust in the evening. Partly cloudy
with a chance of showers. Lows 34 to 44. Southwest winds 30 to
40 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 60 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Snow level 5500 feet. Highs 56 to 66. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the
evening, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow level
5500 feet lowering to the valley floor. Lows 26 to 36. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph shifting to the northwest
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Lows 21 to 26.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Highs 43 to 53. Lows 23 to 33.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Highs 46 to 56.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 52 to 62.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers
after midnight. Lows 29 to 39.
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance
of showers in the afternoon. Highs 56 to 66.
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CAZ071-070300-
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
332 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
PDT SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Areas of blowing dust
in the afternoon. Highs 63 to 73. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 55 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Areas of blowing dust in the evening. Chance of showers.
Snow level lowering to 6500 feet. Lows 31 to 41. Southwest winds
25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 60 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 54 to 64. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers after midnight. Lows 24 to 34. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 53. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 19 to 29.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then snow showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 39 to 49.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows
18 to 28.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning,
then chance of snow showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 43 to 53.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows
22 to 32.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 26 to 36.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Highs 53 to
63.
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CAZ073-070300-
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
332 AM PDT Fri May 6 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 66 to
76. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge
gusts up to 80 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. Ridge gusts up to 110 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 57 to 67. West winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge gusts up to 95 mph decreasing to 80 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 27 to 37. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph
after midnight. Ridge gusts up to 80 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
Highs 46 to 56. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up
to 65 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Brisk. Partly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 14 to 24.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Highs 40 to 50. Lows 15 to 25.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Highs 40 to 50. Lows 16 to 26.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers.
Highs 44 to 54.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 20 to 30.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny.
Highs 52 to 62.
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Caroline Ducharme’s return after missing 13 games with a concussion came at just the right time for the UConn Huskies.
The sophomore guard scored all 10 of her points in the fourth quarter, including the winning free throws with just under 5 seconds left, and No. 6 Connecticut came from behind to beat Creighton 62-60 on Wednesday night.
Ducharme, playing for the first time this calendar year, was 0 for 6 from the floor before her late scoring surge helped UConn (23-4, 15-1 Big East) overcome an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.
“And it wasn’t an easy 10,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “But they’re the kind of points we’re used to seeing Caroline get in those moments. So, she’s back just in time. It’s a great Valentine’s Day gift.”
Lou Lopez Senechal scored 17 points to lead the Huskies, Aaliyah Edwards had 12 and Dorka Juhasz added 10 points.
Morgan Maly had 15 points for Creighton (18-7, 12-5), which lost for the first time in seven games. Rachael Saunders and Lauren Jensen each had 13.
Creighton trailed by two points at the half, but opened the second half with 3-pointers from Maly and Saunders — part of a 19-1 run that stretched back into the first half.
The Bluejays held UConn without a point for the first five minutes of the third quarter, turning a 30-21 deficit into a 40-31 lead. They led 48-39 after three quarters.
Saunders’ 3-pointer in the fourth quarter made it 50-39 before the Huskies began chipping away.
A three-point play by Ducharme drew the fifth foul on Saunders and cut UConn’s deficit to 57-54.
Edwards made a layup to make it 57-56, and Lopez Senechal’s layup gave the Huskies a 58-57 lead. But Morgan Maly responded with a 3-pointer to put Creighton back up with 1:07 left in the game.
Lopez Senechal responded with a jumper to tie it at 60, then drew an offensive foul on Maly off the ball with 16 seconds remaining.
Ducharme drove into the lane with 4.8 seconds left, drawing a foul on Carly Bachelor and calmly hit the two foul shots to give UConn the winning points.
“Just being out on the floor was a big step for me and just being able to handle everything that goes with being in the game — the lights, the noise all of that and still being able to play basketball,” Ducharme said. “So, then I think once I was able to settle in and adjust to that, I think going through the game, I think we all knew that we all needed to step up and hit shots.
“So I think that was all that was really on my mind is that we needed some offense.”
Edwards fouled Lauren Jensen on a drive with 0.7 seconds left. But the junior guard missed both foul shots, the second intentionally, and Edwards grabbed the rebound to secure the win.
“It sucks to lose the way we lost tonight, but it also should give us confidence if we see these guys in 2 1/2 weeks,” Creighton coach Jim Flanery said. “We’d have a great chance and this is a kinda team that we are going to see in the NCAA Tournament. So from that standpoint, we’ve given ourselves a great look at what it’s going to take to be successful and tonight we were one basket short.”
UConn won the first meeting this season in December, 72-47, in Omaha.
BIG PICTURE
Creighton: The Bluejays fell to 11-3 on the road, matching the most road wins in Flanery’s 21 seasons at the school. … The Bluejays hit 12 of 33 3-point attempts after shooting just 3 of 28 in the loss in December.
UConn: The Huskies had nine players available for the first time since Dec. 21… G Azzi Fudd, who had been the Huskies leading scorer, has missed 17 games this season after twice injuring her right knee. Auriemma said he still has no timeline for her return.
KEY STATS
Creighton outrebounded the bigger Huskies 39-31, but UConn outscored the Bluejays in the paint 22-14.
DOG DAY
One other Husky returned from the disabled list Wednesday. Jonathan XIV, the team’s canine mascot, made his first appearance at a game since undergoing surgery to remove his spleen on Jan. 20. The dog received a standing ovation.
UP NEXT
Creighton: The Bluejays return home to face Georgetown on Saturday.
UConn: UConn travels to Philadelphia to take on No. 14 Villanova on Saturday.
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Nearly 20 Rockingham County student-athletes recently received top Mid-State 3A All-Conference honors in basketball, swimming and wrestling. Among some of the highlights included Jeremy Everitt, who was selected as the Swimmer of the Year and Jodi Troxler who was voted as the Coach of the Year. See complete conference selections below.
Boys Basketball
Atkins
Jaeden Allen and Kaleb Roope
Dudley
Tre McNeil, Denzel Foster and Jaden Ingram
Eastern Guilford
Jaden Dodd
High Point Central
Zak Price
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Barry Tate and TJ Burnett
Rockingham
Dalton “Dynamite” Johnson
Smith
Markquan Gilbert, Gage Lattimore, Jahlil Green and Zavier Neeley
Southern Guilford
Jucqarie Love, Jamias Ferere, Jyi Dawkins and Daeshaun Ross
Offensive Player of the Year: Gage Lattimore, Smith
Defensive Player of the Year: Jucquari Love, Southern Guilford
Coach of the Year: Wil Perry, Southern Guilford
Girls Basketball
Atkins
Layla Tillery and Kennedy Paige
Dudley
Makayla Carney, Kimora Haith, Janiah Terry and Jewel Pass
Eastern Guilford
Johnasia Tatum
High Point Central
Gabby Soto-Vasquez
Northeast Guilford
Tayana Jean-Joseph and Tamera Anderson
Rockingham
Addison Gregson, Lily Strittmater and Ava Grace Pruitt
Smith
Zoe Davis, Morgan Smith, Azahreya Drayton-Gill and Azaria Scott
Southern Guilford
Aayliah Griffith
Offensive Player of the Year: Makayla Carney, Dudley
Defensive Player of the Year: Azahreya Drayton-Gill, Smith
Coach of the Year: Shamiah Harvey, Eastern Guilford
Wrestling
Atkins
Wilson Barnes
Dudley
Elijah Dorsey, Aiden Rodriguez, Shawn Bass, Tayshaun Glover, Zavion Clapp, Jeremiah Boyd, Sayed Qubadi, Hunter Macklin and Eric Grant
Eastern Guilford
Malachi Hamilton, Nasir Grant, Kelvin Daniels, Xavier Wilson, Christopher Riley, Devin Ellis, Malachi Cobb, Michael Green, Omari Figueroa, Marcus Bynum, Willian Hoo Chocoj, Jeremiah Chapman and Karin Sein
High Point Central
Adam Nguyen, Savion Harris and Matthew Wolff
Northeast Guilford
Joshua Gray, Angel Hernandez and Tyshawn Randleman
Rockingham
Owen Wilson and William Attaway
Southern Guilford
Zane Means
Wrestler of the Year (lower weight): Aiden Rodriguez, Dudley
Wrestler of the Year (upper weight): Tayshaun Glover, Dudley
Coach of the Year: Lewis Walker, Dudley
Boys Swimming
Atkins
Zach Hartup, Bradley Jiang, Ean Billock, Bobby Gale, Connor Danelson, Graham Hurst and Will Simpson
High Point Central
Rowan Cridlebaugh
Rockingham
Wesley Blankenship, Gavin Goots, Dawson Benton, Dalton McMichael, Lane Blankenship, Jeremy Everitt, Lawson McMichael and Wyatt Wilson
Swimmer of the Year: Jeremy Everitt, Rockingham
Coach of the Year: Jodi Troxler, Rockingham
Girls Swimming
Rockingham
Madison Pryor, Carole-Ann Page, Brooke Parker and Kenzie Tate
Atkins
Caitlin Davis, Taylor Lazenby, Allison Wiebking, Anna Wiebking and Kirsten Hall
High Point Central
Catherine Miller
Eastern Guilford
Kaley White
High Point Central
Eva Doyle
Atkins
Mykaela Newsome, Ashley Wang, Kaleigh Altman, Grayson Phillips, Colette Causby and Katherin Zwiener
Swimmer of the Year: Kaley White, Eastern Guilford
Coach of the Year: Jodi Troxler, Rockingham | 2023-03-10T19:20:04+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/sports/mid-state-3a-releases-all-conference-selections/article_cc5dc14e-bf6c-11ed-aa0a-773e63d053c1.html |
Heikki Lunta continues with Teal Lake Ice Fishing Derby
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Heikki Lunta Winter Festival continued Saturday with a fishing tournament.
South Shore Fishing Association sponsored the 4th annual Teal Lake Ice Fishing Derby. Cash prizes were awarded to the anglers with the longest perch, longest walleye, and largest pike. There were also door prizes and a raffle for new members.
Organizers say the event brought friends and families together.
“Our main goal is to get the kids and the families out fishing, and then have a little comradery with the friends and family out there as well, for the main tournament,” said Jesse Bianchi, South Shore Fishing Association vice president.
Some of Saturday’s other Heikki Lunta festivities included a community cookoff, a snowshoe lantern tour of old town, and fireworks.
Copyright 2023 WLUC. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-04T22:57:26+00:00 | uppermichiganssource.com | https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2023/02/04/heikki-lunta-continues-with-teal-lake-ice-fishing-derby/ |
Ethan’s Run/Walk Against Addiction (ERAA) works to de-stigmatize addiction and provides a positive gathering for those who are grieving a loved one lost to addiction as well as those who are supporting someone in recovery or still using. Joining us today to represent ERAA is psychotherapist and substance abuse counselor, Robin Monson-Dupuis along with teacher for the deaf, Katie Schumacher who lost her brother to addiction. They'll offer insight to the upcoming ERAA, which will be taking place on August 5 at Konkel Park in Greenfield. The pair will also go over the importance of grief and how sibling grief specifically can be overshadowed too often.
Join them Saturday August 5 at 8am 4k Run/Walk in person and virtual anywhere and at anytime that is convenient for you. Form a team of runners/walkers in honor of your loved one! For more information, visit online at Ethan's Fund. | 2023-07-12T16:50:48+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/join-the-6th-annual-eraa |
The FBI on Friday conducted a search of former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana weeks after documents with classified markings were found there, multiple outlets reported.
The search was done in cooperation with Pence’s team, which had been in touch with federal officials about it in advance. News of the search was first reported by Politico.
A Pence spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
Pence’s lawyer, Greg Jacob, notified the National Archives on Jan. 18 that a small number of documents with classified markings were found at the former vice president’s Indiana home. Officials had searched the home for classified documents out of an abundance of caution after sensitive government materials were found at President Biden’s home in Wilmington, Del., and his old office in Washington, D.C.
The documents were turned over to federal authorities the next day, along with two other boxes with copies of administration records, Jacob said.
Some Pence allies have expressed frustration about the handling of the situation, arguing that federal investigators were far quicker to search Pence’s home than they were to search Biden’s home.
“And with Joe Biden, it actually was 79 days after the announcement of discovery before they went to his home,” Pence aide Marc Short said on CNN on Wednesday. “And you know, we continue to see repeated leaks in the Department of Justice, about law enforcement officials confirming a search that’s pending. That’s not the way it happened at Joe Biden’s house, either. There was no announcement of the search of his home until much later.”
Classified documents were found at Biden’s old Washington, D.C., office at the Penn Biden Center in November, and documents were found at his Wilmington home in December and early January, though the revelations were not made public immediately.
The FBI last August searched the Florida estate of former President Trump after months of back-and-forth trying to secure classified materials Trump had taken with him upon leaving office in 2021. Officials discovered dozens of classified documents there, including some marked “top secret.”
In response to the findings at Biden’s and Trump’s homes, Pence had said he did not take any classified material with him upon leaving office. Days after the discovery at his Indiana home, Pence said “mistakes were made” while packing up materials from his time as vice president, and he vowed to cooperate with federal officials on the matter.
Pence is mulling a potential 2024 presidential bid, making regular trips to early voting states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. | 2023-02-10T18:43:13+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/fbi-conducts-search-of-pences-indiana-home-in-documents-case/ |
(The Hill) – Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wouldn’t say in a recent interview whether the Biden administration plans to extend a current freeze on federal student loan repayments, but he indicated a decision will be made “soon.”
“While I don’t have an announcement here today, I will tell you we’re having conversations daily with the White House and borrowers will know directly and soon from us when a decision is made,” Cardona said during an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday.
A nationwide pause on federal student loan payments and interest accrual is set to lapse at the end of August, after being extended several times under both the prior and current administrations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advocates and Democrats have pressed for the pause to be extended again to provide additional relief to borrowers, particularly as rising inflation has driven up the cost on goods this year.
At the same time, President Biden has also faced growing pressure from advocates and members of his own party to provide broad-based cancellation of debt in form of forgiveness of $10,000 or $50,000 in loans.
Earlier this year, more than 90 Democrats in the House and Senate called on the president to “cancel student debt now” in a letter.
Biden has pushed Congress to send legislation to his desk canceling debt, often saying it’s up to Congress to do so, but he’s also asked Cardona to determine if he has the authority as president to forgive a certain amount of loans.
Progressives have called on Biden to use executive authority to provide the relief, pointing to previous instances in which the administration has wiped out student debt for some borrowers.
Overall, the Biden administration has approved nearly $32 billion in student loan relief for more than 1.6 million borrowers, many among them who attended schools later found to have done business fraudulently or ones that misled students.
Other relief has benefited those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and borrowers with total and permanent disabilities.
Reports emerged earlier this year that Biden was weighing a plan to provide $10,000 in student debt forgiveness for borrowers in certain income brackets.
However, administration officials have not publicly determined their plans for forgiveness or an extension of the repayment pause.
Cardona was pressed on Tuesday about the hold-up that’s kept officials from reaching a decision thus far.
“I can’t get into the conversations we’re having daily, but I will tell you that from day one, the president’s been very clear about making sure we’re leading with students first,” he said. | 2022-08-18T12:04:26+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/national/student-loan-borrowers-will-know-soon-if-payment-pause-extended-cardona-says/ |
RED RIVER, N.M. (AP) — Three men killed in a weekend shootout at a New Mexico motorcycle rally were members of rival outlaw biker gangs, and the violence stemmed from a previous altercation between them in Albuquerque, authorities said Sunday.
New Mexico State Police said three other bikers are facing charges and two of them were among the five wounded in Saturday’s shooting involving the Bandidos and the Waterdogs in the mountain resort town of Red River.
Those killed were identified as 26-year-old Anthony Silva of Los Lunas, 46-year-old Damian Breaux of Socorro and 46-year-old Randy Sanchez of Albuquerque. Two were declared dead at the scene and the third at a hospital, New Mexico State Police Chief Tim Johnson said in identifying them.
Johnson said 30-year-old Jacob Castillo of Rio Rancho will be charged with an open count of murder when he’s released from a hospital while 39-year-old Matthew Charles Jackson of Austin, Texas, is facing a charge of unlawful carrying of a firearm inside a liquor establishment.
State Police said 41-year-old Christopher Garcia, also of Texas, has been arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession after being treated at a hospital.
Three other men belonging to motorycle gangs were injured in the shootout, but their names haven’t been released yet, authorities said.
“It’s very tragic,” Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said. ““It’s the first time we’ve ever had anything like this.”
The town’s calendar touted the 41st annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally, saying “Get ready for the rumble as 28,000 bikers from all different backgrounds line Main Street for one crazy party.”
Most of Main Street closed to the public on Sunday as part of the State Police’s investigation and law enforcement requested businesses in the area remain closed.
“The shooters have all been apprehended,” Calhoun said. “There is no threat to the community.”
The wounded were transported to hospitals in Denver, Albuquerque and nearby Taos.
“Our law enforcement was incredible. The first State Police officer was there within 30 seconds,” Calhoun said.
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina was in Red River on Saturday afternoon, eating dinner and posting online photos of himself and his smiling wife.
Another of his posted pictures showed motorcycles lining the town’s main drag as bikers and others socialized.
Thirty minutes after posting the two photos, Medina said the shootout occurred.
“What a helpless feeling not having a badge, gun or radio as State Police officers and others enter the restaurant and slowly everything closes down and you don’t even know if you can get to your car or if it’s in the scene,” Medina wrote in Twitter. “This wave of gun violence impacts all of New Mexico large or small.” | 2023-05-28T20:17:57+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/police-3-killed-in-shootout-involving-outlaw-biker-gangs-at-new-mexico-motorcycle-rally/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Brandin Podziemski had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Santa Clara beat DePaul 69-61 on Friday.
Podziemski also contributed three steals for the Broncos (3-1). Jaden Bediako scored 14 points and added nine rebounds.
The Blue Demons (3-1) were led by Umoja Gibson, who posted 18 points and four assists. Javan Johnson added 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Eral Penn had eight points, 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks.
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Santa Clara next plays Wednesday against Menlo at home, and DePaul will host Texas A&M on Friday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-11-19T07:03:50+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Podziemski-leads-Santa-Clara-over-DePaul-69-61-17596976.php |
January may have delivered lower, if still solid, job growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy has an unusual problem: The job market looks too strong — at least to the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
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.
Employers have added at least 200,000 jobs every month for 24 straight months — the longest such streak in government records dating to 1939. Economists think the streak ended last month, if just barely: They have forecast that the government will report Friday that the economy added 185,000 jobs in January, according to the data firm FactSet, and that the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6% from a half-century low of 3.5%.
That would still represent a solid job gain, though decisively below the red-hot pace of the past year. For all of 2022, the economy added a sizzling average of 375,000 jobs a month. That was a pace vigorous enough to have contributed to the painful inflation Americans have endured, the worst in about in 40 years. A tight job market tends to put upward pressure on wages, which, in turn, feed into inflation.
Hence, uneasiness at the Fed. The central bank, hoping to cool the job market and the economy — and, as a consequence, inflation — has raised its benchmark interest rate eight times since March, most recently on Wednesday. Since July, monthly hiring has steadily decelerated even while remaining at historically healthy levels.
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.
Economic forecasters will be closely watching Friday’s figure for hourly wage growth in January. According to the FactSet survey, they foresee a 0.3% average pay increase from December to January. Nancy Vanden Houten, lead economist at Oxford Economics, said that figure would translate into annual pay growth of 4.3%, down from a 4.6% year-over-year increase in December.
It would be an improvement, she said, but “still too strong for the Fed to be confident that the moderation is enough to take the heat off inflation.’’
“Layoffs remain low, and demand for workers is still strong, evident in elevated job openings, strong job growth and an unemployment rate that is at a half-decade low,’’ said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. “The labor market has yet to respond meaningfully to a rapid increase in interest rates.’’
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AP Economics Writer Christopher Rugaber contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-03T12:47:22+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2023/02/03/january-may-have-delivered-lower-if-still-solid-job-growth/ |
- African American women are three times more likely to die from complications due to pregnancy.
- Black women are disproportionately burdened by chronic conditions, such as anemia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and obesity.
- Evidence exists that racial differences in socioeconomic (education and employment) and housing outcomes results in systematic unequal treatment of Black women.
HOUSTON, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- These are just a few of the reasons Houston's Leading Black Information Source is hosting the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum at HISD's Young Women's College Preparatory Academy, 1906 Cleburne St., in Houston. The event scheduled on Wednesday, May 18 is two-fold with student assemblies in the morning and an adult program beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and a program at 6:30 p.m.
While the student portion of the event will focus on physical and mental health, the adult session will add a discussion on sexual health as a component. Health questions from the audience will be answered by black medical professionals who commonly address the health care needs unique to Black women. Admission is free with registration. Click on the link at Eventbrite.
"This forum brings Black girls and Black women together with women medical professionals to help provide a roadmap for their lifelong health journey," said Sonny Messiah-Jiles, CEO of the Defender Network. "We are grateful for our sponsors who recognize the importance of empowering Black women with health information to improve the quality of their lives."
Sponsors for the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum are H-E-B., Texas Children's Hospital, J.P. Morgan Chase, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the City of Houston, HillDay Public Relations and The Steve Fund, an organization dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
"At H-E-B, our mission is to do our part to take care of Texans, and we're proud to support wellness initiatives that work to educate and improve the health of women and communities of color," said Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs. "H-E-B believes food plays an important role in a person's wellbeing, and we're committed to providing families throughout Texas quality, nutritional food to help them live happier and healthier lives.
"Black women, especially younger women, are more likely to have more aggressive breast cancers at an earlier age and die more often from the disease, making breast cancer screening, early detection and clinical trial enrollment especially important for our community," said Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., chair of Health Disparities Research at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. McNeill will speak on clinical trials and health disparities at the event.
"Texas Children's Hospital is incredibly proud to be a sponsor of this year's State of Black Women Health Forum," said Michelle Riley Brown, Executive Vice President of Texas Children's Hospital. "All Black women and girls should have access not only to quality medical care that specifically addresses their needs, but also to vital information essential for their long-term physical and emotional health. Thank you so much to all the participating speakers and panelists and to Sonny Messiah-Jiles for spearheading this critical conversation."
Black women organizations from across the city will encourage members to participate in the forum with the goal of winning the special attendance prizes: First prize $1,000, Second prize $500 or Third prize $250. The event includes swag bags for the first one hundred attendees, door prizes and lots of fun and information.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1118 AM CST Tue Jan 31 2023
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
East Fork Angelina River Near Cushing affecting Rusk and
Nacogdoches Counties.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the East Fork Angelina River Near Cushing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO LATE FRIDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River Near Beckville.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding of the heavily
wooded floodplain. In addition, oil field operations in and near
the floodplain will be affected and steps should be taken to
secure petroleum equipment.
- At 10:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 26.2 feet Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.7 feet on 03/30/2018.
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DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – Need a way to kickstart your Holiday cheer? How about visiting the Yuletide Village! We chat about Yuletide Village, Season of Light happening on the grounds of the Renaissance Park with Cheryl Bucholtz, Marketing Director.
If you’re on the naughty list, you can grab some photos with Krampus! As part of the myth, Krampus has one night that he will take the children who are on the naughty list – Krampus Nacht – typically a few weeks before traditional Christmas Eve when the big man in a red suit comes.
Buy something special from the Yuletide Marketplace and head on over to the Yule Market tent for the Massie Township Fire Department gift wrapping station. While you’re at it, grab an ugly, gawdy Christmas sweater because The Yuletide Village design will be the talk of your holiday gathering.
Yuletide Village, Season of Lights runs Fridays, 5pm – 9pm and Saturdays, 3pm – 9pm from November 25th through December 17th. Located at Renaissance Park in Warren County, home of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. For tickets and more information visit their website. | 2022-12-05T21:29:57+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/living-dayton/get-jolly-at-this-years-yuletide-village-at-renaissance-park/ |
WHL
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Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Wednesday's results
Winnipeg 5 Calgary 2
Kamloops 6 Swift Current 3
Regina 6 Medicine Hat 3
Tri-City 6 Everett 2
Friday's results
Prince Albert 6 Saskatoon 5 (OT)
Moose Jaw 4 Swift Current 3
Regina 4 Brandon 3
Winnipeg 2 Red Deer 1
Kamloops 6 Lethbridge 2
Kelowna 4 Edmonton 0
Spokane 4 Portland 1
Seattle 6 Tri-City 1
Prince George 5 Vancouver 4 (OT)
Saturday's results
Lethbridge 4 Calgary 3
Regina 6 Brandon 3
Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 1
Swift Current 4 Moose Jaw 0
Red Deer 5 Kelowna 1
Medicine Hat 7 Kamloops 3
Seattle 4 Portland 1
Prince George 6 Victoria 5 (OT)
Everett 3 Vancouver 1
Spokane 4 Tri-City 2
Sunday's results
Winnipeg at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
Kelowna at Calgary, 4 p.m.
Everett at Victoria, 3:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Winnipeg at Edmonton, 11 a.m.
Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Red Deer at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. | 2023-02-26T07:03:49+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/hko-whl-standings-17806482.php |
What: Point Easy
Where: 2000 East 28th Avenue
When: Open 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
For more info: Visit pointeasydenver.com
What we saw: Point Easy's owners have worked hard on this new space, transforming what used to be a cozy and dark neighborhood pub into a bright, welcoming spot filled with light, even during its rainy soft opening last week. This new addition to Whittier officially opened on Wednesday, June 29, at the address that was most recently home to Whittier Pub. Before that, it housed M&D's Cafe for over thirty years (that shuttered in 2012).
Whittier Pub shut down in 2020, and the restaurant was vacant through the pandemic. But now the space has been completely transformed from a pub with a digital jukebox, wood bar, awkward booths and televisions into a sleek space that, as a friend noted, "feels like we were sitting outside."
Along with the bright interior, which includes a long bar that seats about twenty, Point Easy has a few tables on the patio and a bar facing Race Street, perfect for dog watching in this walking-friendly neighborhood.
It's owned by industry vets Dennis "Denn" Phelps, his brother Dan Phelps and business partner Andy Bruch. Their idea was to create a restaurant that keeps things easy — a concept focused on the operations, not the drinks and food, which are both creative. Operating at "point easy," they explain, means that the restaurant will be managed by tackling problems and challenges that are often left to linger until they reach "point chaos."
During the soft opening, when asked if he felt that the launch aligned with the "point easy" goal, Denn says, "Sure, but today I feel I'm at point lucky, point fortunate."
Point Easy's cocktail menu is funky and experimental, as Dan intended. There are a few twists on the classics, like a gin and tonic made with Thai chile and basil simple syrup, and a pistachio-spiked version of a daiquiri, as well as seasonal cocktails, like the Antimatter, which tastes like my grandmother's iced tea (if it was boozy). For the sober and sober-curious, it offers bottled sodas and an item called Fun Water — sparkling water served with a selection of fruit and herbs that has the appearance of a refreshing fancy cocktail.
One of the best parts of Point Easy is its take on the chef's menu, which will be launching soon. When it starts, you'll be able to simply ask to "get fed," and the waitstaff will learn about your likes and dislikes, note any allergies, and let the kitchen curate a meal for your table.
What surprised us: While we expected Point Easy to be more of a neighborhood bar, it's got the chops to be a destination for diners beyond the Whittier neighborhood. When Westword spoke to Denn last year about planning the menu, he said, "I have good ideas and silly ideas." What that's translated to are items that span cuisines and come with unexpected touches.
The menu includes options at a variety of price points, from snacks ($6-$13) and small plates ($9-$13) to entrees ($19-$34). You can go basic, with French fries ($6), spaghetti ($29) or a half-dozen oysters ($22), or opt for the more creative fare. There is also a concise selection of charcuterie.
The creamy labneh ($12), loaded with Greek herbs and served with toasted bread, are a standout, as are the mussels ($19), served classically but with a cider (instead of wine) sauce. The pork loin ($27) comes with a vibrant, green-hued polenta that perfectly complements the meat, and the addition of morel mushrooms on the agnolotti ($18) upped the earthiness of the dish, which also includes ricotta, lemon and butter.
All of these were must-orders — but you'll have to go soon if you want to catch them. The menu here will change seasonally, and some items may come and go on a daily or weekly basis depending on the availability of local produce and meats, particularly as the restaurant settles in over its opening weeks, Dan notes.
Coming soon to Point Easy: happy hour, which the team is planning to launch by the end of summer. | 2022-07-01T17:50:47+00:00 | westword.com | https://www.westword.com/restaurants/point-easy-open-whittier-14423305 |
Out-of-state man accused of masturbating in Snapchat group with Baton Rouge kids
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A California man is facing charges in Baton Rouge after he allegedly engaged in indecent behavior with children over social media.
According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives arrested Timothy Asmus, 57, of California, on Tuesday, May 16, and charged him with indecent behavior with juveniles that reportedly stemmed from an incident back in February that involved a 12-year-old boy who lived in Baton Rouge.
According to arrest records, the victim told deputies a naked man, later identified as Asmus, joined a Snapchat group chat he was in with his friends, and the man almost immediately started masturbating.
The indecent behavior was recorded by the victim and turned over to law enforcement, officials reported.
Detectives said they connected the man’s username and IP address to Asmus at his home in Oxnard, Calif., and the victim positively identified him as the person seen.
Asmus was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
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Copyright 2022 WAFB. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-17T15:50:01+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2023/05/17/out-of-state-man-accused-masturbating-snapchat-group-with-baton-rouge-kids/ |
Sezzle Partnership Brings Credit-Building and Flexible-Financing to the Sensepass All-in-One Payment Hub
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sezzle Inc. (ASX: SZL) (Sezzle or Company) // - Sezzle, a leader in the digital payments industry, today announced an exciting partnership with Sensepass, an all-in-one solution being used by retailers to offer all digital payments wallets by tap or scan without purchasing hardware.
Dubbed the 'Wallet of Wallets', Sensepass is one, centralized hub that accepts any digital payment the shopper chooses—from credit and debit cards, to platforms like Venmo and Coinbase, and now, Sezzle's payment offering. Sensepass already supports retailers, college bookstores, and the hospitality industry; clients include fashion retailer Kith, Ramsey Outdoor, Town Shop, Laline, and numerous restaurants.
"Even with today's tech, it's a game of chance for shoppers when they reach the register––unsure of which payment methods the retailer will accept. Sensepass tears the wall down between digital payments and wide-spread accessibility." said Moty Arcuschin, CEO, Sensepass.
Sezzle's financing solution skyrocketed in adoption throughout COVID-19. According to studies, the pandemic accelerated the digitization of payments by an unprecedented amount––and while the desire for brick and mortar retail stayed intact, shoppers also came to prefer contactless options to protect their health.
With this partnership, Sezzle users can shop by tapping their phone on any Sensepass enabled device and choosing Sezzle. Sensepass allows Sezzle in-store merchants to bypass Sezzle's virtual card integration to reach shoppers andusers can transact with the merchant directly from their Sezzle account.
"Besides safety, there are different social, financial, and convenience factors that contribute to people's payment preferences, and Sezzle's vision is to leave the choice to the shopper. With its integration with Sensepass, Sezzle's digital payment platform becomes one more accessible option for in-store shoppers." said Charlie Youakim, Sezzle CEO.
"Our goal at Sensepass is to offer retailers the freedom and flexibility to offer all payment methods; an integration with Sezzle brings us one step closer to this," added Arcuschin.
If you're interested in working with Sezzle and Sensepass, please reach out here.
Sezzle is a fintech company on a mission to financially empower the next generation. Sezzle's payment platform increases the purchasing power for millions of consumers by offering a suite of financing solutions for cart sizes from $35 to $25,000 at online stores and in-store locations. When consumers apply, approval is instant, and their credit scores are not impacted, unless the consumer elects to opt-in to a credit building feature, called Sezzle Up.
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Sezzle US Media Contact:
erin.foran@sezzle.com651) 504-5294 | 251 1st Ave N, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Thursday raised political donation limits to account for historic inflation, boosting the potential influence of wealthy donors in the 2024 election cycle.
A single donor can now give $6,600 to each federal candidate — $3,300 per election including the primary and general election contests — up from $5,800 in the 2022 cycle.
Donation limits to party committees such as the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee also rose. A single donor can now give nearly $2 million to their preferred party committees per election cycle, an increase of around $230,000 from last year’s midterms.
Wealthy donors regularly make maximum donations to political candidates and party committees to gain influence with lawmakers.
Just 10 individuals donated a combined $540 million to federal candidates in the midterm elections. Most of that money went to super PACs that can raise and spend unlimited sums of money but are not supposed to coordinate with candidates.
Federal candidates and political committees spent an estimated $8.9 billion in the 2022 election cycle, according to nonpartisan research group OpenSecrets, an all-time midterm record.
Federal law requires the FEC to raise contribution limits every other year in accordance with inflation, which peaked in June at 9.1 percent, the highest annual rate in four decades.
The contribution limit for PACs has remained at $5,000 for decades and is not indexed for inflation, lessening the influence of corporate PACs as individual limits rise. | 2023-02-02T19:33:27+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/inflation-leads-to-higher-campaign-donation-limits/ |
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoprecise Sci Corp – the world's leading Predictive Maintenance Solutions Provider, has launched a new product: NrgMonitorTM, to help manufacturers & operators track their energy efficiency and carbon footprint along with condition monitoring of motor-driven equipment.
This revolutionary product is a Sensor Agnostic Energy Efficiency & Condition Monitoring Platform that allows maintenance teams to track the energy consumption patterns for motor-driven equipment over a period of time. Moreover, it includes all the features of RotationLF, to help reliability teams identify faults that have the potential to cause downtime. It uses a data-driven approach to mitigate any inefficiencies in energy consumption and helps to determine which assets are consuming higher energy. It can track any increase or decrease in the energy consumption of an asset due to a particular fault mode and provide information about the total CO2 emissions that can be prevented.
Advancing Manufacturers towards a Net-zero Emission Goal
As we move towards the era of sustainable growth, NrgMonitorTM offers a cost-effective means for manufacturers to achieve greater sustainability and have a positive impact on reducing their energy consumption and associated costs.
NrgMonitorTM has the potential to reduce between 5-15% of the total energy consumption of a typical industrial plant. It assists maintenance teams in making smarter & more accurate decisions to optimize energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions of their machines, thereby enabling businesses to move towards sustainable manufacturing practices.
"NrgMonitor goes beyond the traditional reporting of energy consumption by allowing users to measure the excess CO2 emitted by machines experiencing fault conditions. It not only allows to reduce energy waste but also helps operators to reduce their carbon footprint. With NrgMonitor, we aim to empower maintenance & reliability teams with actionable insights that can help achieve their Net-Zero goals, while preventing unplanned downtime", says Sunil Vedula, Founder & CEO, Nanoprecise Sci Corp.
About Nanoprecise Sci Corp
Nanoprecise Sci Corp is an automated AI-based predictive maintenance solution provider that specializes in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence and Industrial IoT technology for predictive asset maintenance and condition monitoring. The AI-based solution offers real-time predictive information about the genuine health and performance of industrial assets. Nanoprecise works with customers across a wide range of industries to help them eliminate unplanned downtime & increase their overall operational productivity, and with NrgMonitorTM, it aims to accelerate its customers' journey towards net zero emission goals.
Contact: Suraj Pisharody, spisharody@nanoprecise.io
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A New Jersey-based real estate company has acquired an industrial complex in York County.
Larken Associates acquired Fairview Industrial Park, a three-building, 137,404-square-foot industrial complex located at 621-641 Lowther Road in Fairview Township on May 26. The complex is about 10 minutes from Harrisburg.
The complex is nearly 100 percent occupied by a number of tenants including LeafGuard, Best Dressed Associates, Precision Pulley, Eastern Surfaces and Paul Davis Restoration.
Gerry Blinebury and Brendan McGeary of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller and Larken Associates was represented by Raider Realty, its in-house brokerage division, in the transaction.
“Markets like Harrisburg are increasingly being seen as key pieces in filling what has been insatiable demand for industrial space in the eastern United States,” Victor Kelly, executive Vice president of Raider Realty, said in a news release. “We are excited to announce the acquisition of Fairview Industrial Park as it will allow us to tap into an emerging industrial market and continue to grow our portfolio of high-quality industrial assets across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.”
Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
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A festival with all things pickles is coming to the area for the first time on Saturday.
Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It! will start at 3 p.m. and go until 10 p.m. at Austin Landing in Miamisburg.
The festival will feature over 30 vendors showcasing different pickle concoctions including pickle funnel cakes, pickle egg rolls, dill pickle boats filled with smoked chicken and cream cheese, tacos with pickled mango relish, dill pickle popcorn and much more.
Credit: Submitted Photo
Credit: Submitted Photo
Danniele Simon, who handles property management, marketing and events for Austin Landing, told Dayton.com she was blown away by how creative their vendors are.
She said she is expecting pickle-flavored drinks to be a real hit because of heat. Attendees can expect pickleback shakes, pickle soda, pickle slushies, pickled lemonade and much more.
“I think the excitement of not knowing what that would taste like, but needing to know is most definitely going to be there,” Simon said.
She added there will something for everyone, even non-pickle lovers.
Austin Landing is partnering with the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to host this event. There will be event shirts and koozies for sale benefiting local restaurants and students planning to further their career in the food industry.
Credit: Submitted Photo
Credit: Submitted Photo
Simon said she thought of bringing a pickle festival to the Dayton area in the first place because she was pregnant and craving pickles.
“When we created the very basic Facebook event...it went off,” Simon said.
Two days before the festival, the event page has almost 3,000 people marked as going and 16,000 marked as interested.
Simon said she is excited to bring something new to Dayton knowing the festival is going to be able to grow and continue bigger and better year after year.
Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It! will also have live music, a Bud Light Beer Garden, SESH Sampling and fun activities for children.
The next new foodie festival at Austin Landing will be the Taco & Nacho Fest - Nacho Typical Food Fest from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27.
For more information, visit the event page for Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It on Facebook.
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The leading training and coaching provider for the home services industry announces new dates for its exclusive live virtual business planning workshop
SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has scheduled an additional session of Profit Launch in February to meet the growing demand for the premier live online business planning workshop for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services contractors.
The newly announced session of Profit Launch is scheduled for Feb. 1-3.
"Business owners are looking for guidance on successfully navigating the challenges facing our industry and taking advantage of the many opportunities for growth available," said Kim Archer, Vice President of Coaching at BDR. "By expanding Profit Launch, we're ensuring that more leaders in-home services have access to the industry's most comprehensive and trusted strategic business planning solution."
Profit Launch helps business owners and managers prepare for the future by developing and refining a detailed, personalized five-year business plan that ensures their company's financial security and supports its strategic goals.
"A comprehensive business plan is the foundation of any successful company," Archer said. "At Profit Launch, service business owners learn how to build a business that gives them the freedom they deserve. We help them develop and implement a plan to enjoy the rewards of their hard work and ensure they have everything they need to support their teams, families, and communities."
The Profit Launch virtual platform delivers compelling content and interactivity in a unique hybrid event that includes live and recorded webinar sessions, private breakout rooms, accessibility for multiple team members, and easy file transfers. The platform also connects participants with essential tools and resources through BDR Preferred Industry Partner vendor booths.
The four original Profit Launch business planning sessions from September – December sold out in early October. To register for Profit Launch or more information about BDR's industry-exclusive business planning, visit https://www.bdrco.com/profit-launch/.
BDR (Business Development Resources) is the premier business training and coaching provider to HVAC contractors and distributors, established in 1998. BDR's Profit Coach program has a membership of 600 leading contractors, ten thousand HVAC professionals across North America attend BDR training courses annually, and nearly 1,000 industry professionals attend Profit Launch, BDR's planning workshop. For more information, please visit www.bdrco.com.
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Americans are more positive about their online experiences this year vs. last–but brands are vulnerable as frustrations and price sensitivity abound
ATLANTA, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FullStory, the leader in Digital Experience Intelligence (DXI), today released the results of its second annual Digital Experience Consumer Survey. The study finds that consumers, who shifted to digital in record numbers during the pandemic, are now transacting online less frequently and changing their behavior in a wide variety of ways in light of inflation.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans report that they have cut back on purchases, and a majority (51%) are researching online more carefully before they buy. Despite fewer digital interactions, frustrations remain prevalent. The majority of survey respondents (55%) have experienced a digital issue or glitch in the past six months, threatening sentiment and sales. Three in four consumers (75%) are likely to abandon a transaction when they experience a digital experience issue, highlighting the ability of a glitch or bug to quickly unravel hard-won brand preference and loyalty.
"Brands need to support consumers in making more considered purchases–and they have fewer chances to get it right today versus just a few months ago," said Kirsten Newbold-Knipp, CMO of FullStory. "With market dynamics in flux, digital experience success depends on paying close attention to actual consumer behavior in real time, questioning assumptions, and addressing the unknown unknowns in order to drive engagement and sales."
Consumer behavior shifts again in 2022
With in-store shopping and travel back in swing and inflation rising, consumer behavior this year looks much different than last.
- 33% of consumers transact online at least once a day in 2022–a decline of 8 percentage points from 2021.
- In addition to researching more carefully online, consumers currently use coupons and discount codes (42%) and switch to lower-priced or discount brands (33%) to combat inflation.
- Buy-Now-Pay-Later financing is the least popular tactic for combating inflation, with only 13% of consumers opting for it.
Rage clicks and digital frustrations remain common and costly
The study finds that a variety of issues continue to plague the digital experience, compromising trust and sales.
- More than 60% of Americans report that they have repeatedly clicked or tapped (rage-clicked) in frustration on a site or app.
- Nearly six in 10 (55%) are unlikely to return to a site or app after experiencing a struggle or frustration.
- The top issues that cause consumers to leave a site or app include: page too slow to load (57%); broken links (47%); buttons don't work (38%); broken forms (38%).
- A majority of consumers (54%) said they trust a brand less after they experience a digital issue.
Digital improves, but excellence elusive
While consumers report that industries have improved digital experiences this year over last, work is still required to move from mediocre to great experiences.
- On a scale from one to five, consumers ranking experiences a three or higher increased an average of 18 percentage points across industries.
- However, consumers rating their experiences a five out of five increased only four percentage points.
- The top three industries with the most consumers rating their digital experiences as excellent are banking (30%), healthcare (22%) and retail (21%).
- The bottom three industries when it comes to digital experience excellence are quick-service restaurants/QSR (13%); airlines (15%) and grocery (16%).
Retail is a bright spot
The study finds that when it comes to discretionary income, consumers are least likely to cut back on retail purchases.
- With back to-school and early holiday shopping ahead, a full two out three Americans (65%) state they plan to purchase the same or more at retailers in the next three months.
- While travel has been popular of late, the data suggests consumers may curb spending here in coming months, as respondents cited hotels, airlines, and sit-down dining as the top places where consumers are cutting back instead.
- Nine in 10 consumers (91%) rate their online retail experience three or higher–the highest of all verticals surveyed.
FullStory conducted an online survey of more than 1,500 U.S. consumers in June 2022.
FullStory's Digital Experience Intelligence (DXI) platform enables businesses to continuously improve their digital customer experience across sites and apps. The platform proactively surfaces actionable insights from billions of data points, helping thousands of companies, including Fortune 100 companies and the world's most innovative consumer brands, make evidence-based digital improvements that reduce costs and reclaim revenue. The company is headquartered in Atlanta and privately held with backing from Permira, Kleiner Perkins, GV, Stripes, Dell Technologies Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and Glynn Capital. For more information, visit fullstory.com.
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The 2023 U.S. Open Odds & Preview: Gary Woodland
Gary Woodland will compete at the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles, California at The Los Angeles Country Club, with action from June 15-18.
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Gary Woodland Insights
- Woodland has finished below par 11 times and shot 12 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 18 rounds.
- He has registered a top-10 score three times in his last 18 rounds.
- Over his last 18 rounds, Woodland has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round once, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on eight occasions.
- Woodland has made the cut and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard once in his past five events.
- He has made the cut in four of his past five events.
- Woodland has finished with a score better than the tournament average in three of his past five events.
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U.S. Open Insights and Stats
- The past nine times Woodland has played this tournament, he has finished atop the leaderboard once. He's also finished among the top 10 two times and his average finish has been 33rd.
- In his past nine appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend six times.
- Woodland finished 10th when he last played this event, which was in 2022.
- Courses on the PGA Tour have played at an average length of 7,259 yards in the past year. This event will be held on a par 70 that registers at 7,423 yards, 164 yards longer than average.
- The average course Woodland has played in the past year has been 60 yards shorter than the 7,423 yards The Los Angeles Country Club will be at for this event.
Woodland's Last Time Out
- Woodland was in the 91st percentile on par 3s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, with an average of 2.94 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- His 4.18-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday placed him in the 50th percentile.
- Woodland was better than 53% of the competitors at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday on the tournament's 16 par-5 holes, averaging 4.69 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.72.
- Woodland recorded a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday (the field averaged 1.2).
- On the 16 par-3s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Woodland had one bogey or worse (less than the tournament average of 3.3).
- Woodland's seven birdies or better on the 40 par-4s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday were more than the tournament average (4.5).
- In that last competition, Woodland's showing on the 40 par-4s included a bogey or worse 13 times (compared to the field's better average, 8.2).
- Woodland ended The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday bettering the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (4.8) with seven on the 16 par-5 holes.
- On the 16 par-5s at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Woodland recorded two bogeys or worse, more than the tournament average of 1.7.
U.S. Open Time and Date Info
- Date: June 15-18, 2023
- Course: The Los Angeles Country Club
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Par: 70 / 7,423 yards
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E-Crossover relies on smart pixel LED headlights in unique design
WIESELBURG, Austria, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Volvo C40 relies on LED lighting technology from Wieselburg-based automotive specialist ZKW. The headlight of the all-electric electric crossover has a pixel module with 84 individually controllable LEDs. The high-tech light illuminates the road particularly efficiently, adapts dynamically to traffic and avoids dazzling other road users. A front camera and radar permanently scan the road, allowing up to five vehicles to be blanked simultaneously. The design of the high-quality pixel LED light is unique: the hammer-shaped light arc sets visual accents that are distinctive for Volvo. "For Volvo, we develop distinctive headlight designs that impress with their innovative technology and memorable appearance and increase road safety," explains Dr. Wilhelm Steger, CEO of the ZKW Group.
Smart LED pixel light
The headlight in the new C40 combines daytime running light, position light and turn signal light in a particularly compact form. An adaptive lighting system with camera and radar sensor ensures a high level of road safety by optimally illuminating the road without dazzling oncoming traffic. This is achieved by individually controllable LEDs combined in the pixel module. A front camera and the radar eye detect oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front and activate or deactivate the LED light in the headlamp's pixel module via the control unit. Despite the compact dimensions of the front headlamp, the system achieves a high light output. The unique LED light was developed in Wieselburg, where the headlight is also manufactured. The pixel module electronics come from the ZKW electronics plant in Wiener Neustadt.
Super-flat projection modules
The powerful light output of the premium headlamp is achieved by the LED pixel module in combination with the innovative ForTIR elements. The so-called light finger ForTIR elements use the apron to project part of the low beam onto the road. These are particularly flat projection modules that are just 13 millimeters high and also serve as design elements in the main headlights. The front headlamp's light design, typical of Volvo, has the characteristic "Thor's Hammer" shape, in which special attention was paid to homogeneity. This design element is formed via the light guides and thick-wall optics in front of it, and unmistakably represents the C40 as a Volvo. "The combination of 84-LED pixel module, light finger ForTIR* elements and Thorhammer design is unique to Volvo," Steger explains. ZKW equips both the Volvo C40 and XC40 models with premium LED headlights, using the same headlight module as a basis.
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* light finger ForTIR = Innovative, very compact design-driven optical element for driving light function as a projection system in combination with totally reflective primary optics as a combined component.
About ZKW
The ZKW Group is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a system supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of "Bright Minds, Bright Lights," combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.
Our top products include powerful and cost-efficient complete LED systems. The ZKW Group has a total of twelve locations worldwide, with intelligently networked development and production. In 2021, the Group employed around 10,000 workers and generated total revenues of 1.07 billion euros.
In accordance with the corporate vision "Ground-breaking premium lighting and electronic systems from ZKW for all mobility concepts of the global automotive industry", the company's primary goal is to produce top-quality high-tech products and to promote the development of innovative holistic lighting systems.
With our discoveries and inventions, the ZKW corporate group makes vehicles more desirable, more unique, safer, and more energy efficient.
Our 360 degree product portfolio includes headlamps and fog lamps, rear lamps, flashers, interior and license plate lamps as well as electronic modules. Major automotive manufacturers trust their brands to innovative products from ZKW. We are proud of our customers like BMW (BMW, Rolls Royce), DAIMLER (MERCEDES-BENZ Cars and Trucks), FORD (Lincoln, Ford), GEELY (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co, Geely), GENERAL MOTORS (Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac), Hyundai (Kia), JLR (Jaguar, Land Rover), Stellantis (Opel, Citroen), RENAULT/NISSAN (Infiniti, Alpine), VGTT (Volvo Trucks, MACK) and VW (Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, MAN, VW, Seat).
With intelligent lighting systems and innovative styling, ZKW is shaping the look and character of vehicles worldwide.
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ATLANTA — A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed this week after authorities said the 26-year-old activist shot a state trooper.
Masked activists dressed in all black threw rocks and lit fireworks in front of a skyscraper that houses the Atlanta Police Foundation, shattering large glass windows. They then lit a police cruiser on fire, smashed more windows and vandalized walls with anti-police graffiti as stunned tourists scattered.
The violent protesters were a subsection of hundreds of demonstrators who had gathered and marched up Atlanta's famed Peachtree Street to mourn the death of the protester, a nonbinary person who went by the name Tortuguita and used they/it pronouns.
Tortuguita was killed Wednesday as authorities cleared a small group of protesters from the site of a planned Atlanta-area public safety training center that activists have dubbed "Cop City."
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has said Tortuguita was killed by officers after shooting and wounding a state trooper, but activists have questioned officials' version of events, calling it a "murder" and demanding an independent investigation.
According to the GBI, the incident was not recorded on body cameras. The bureau said Friday that it determined the trooper was shot in the abdomen by a bullet from a handgun that was in Tortuguita's possession.
Word of Saturday's protest had been widely circulated ahead of time on social media and among leftist activists, with some passing out flyers that read, "Police killed a protester. Stand up. Fight back."
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a news conference that authorities made six arrests Saturday and recovered explosive devices after the protesters damaged property along Peachtree Street, a corridor of hotels and restaurants. He said authorities halted the violence within two blocks and no citizens or law enforcement officers were injured.
"We can tell now, early in this investigation, this was not the focus tonight just to damage the windows of three buildings and set a police car on fire," Schierbaum said. "The intent was to continue to do harm, and that did not happen."
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp decried the violence and thanked responding officers.
"Violence and unlawful destruction of property are not acts of protest," the Republican governor tweeted. "They are crimes that will not be tolerated in Georgia and will be prosecuted fully."
The initial hour of the demonstration had been peaceful as a few activists shared their memories of Tortuguita, describing them as an extremely loving, caring member of the "Stop Cop City" community. The speakers said Tortuguita had undergone a 20-hour medic course in order to serve as a medic for fellow "forest defenders" who had found their home in the DeKalb County woods just outside Atlanta city limits.
Opponents of the training center have been protesting for over a year by building platforms in surrounding trees and camping out at the site.
They say the $90 million project, which would be built by the Atlanta Police Foundation, involves cutting down so many trees that it would be environmentally damaging. They also oppose spending so much money on a facility they say will be used to practice "urban warfare."
The GBI said about 25 campsites were located and removed in Wednesday's raid, and mortar-style fireworks, edged weapons, pellet rifles, gas masks and a blow torch were recovered.
Seven people were arrested and charged with domestic terrorism and criminal trespass, with other charges pending, the GBI said. They range in age from 20 to 34 years, and none are Georgia residents.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The late Stephen Sondheim’s last stage musical — an adaptation of two films by Spanish surrealist director Luis Buñuel — will be given an off-Broadway stage this year, offering theatergoers a chance to see a new work by musical theater’s most venerated composer.
“Here We Are” — once known as “Square One” — will begin performances this September at The Shed’s Griffin Theater with a book by David Ives, best known for the play “Venus in Fur.” Joe Mantello, who helmed “Wicked” and Sondheim’s “Assassins,” will direct.
The show — based on the films “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” and “The Exterminating Angel” — was initially workshopped in 2016 with plans for a production at The Public Theater, which did not happen.
The two source films have a connective tissue: In “The Exterminating Angel,” a group of guests arrive for a dinner party and cannot leave, while “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” is about guests who constantly arrive for dinner but are never able to eat.
Ticket information and casting will be announced soon.
Sondheim, who died in 2021, influenced several generations of songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd.”
Six of Sondheim’s musicals won Tony Awards for best score, and he also received a Pulitzer Prize (“Sunday in the Park”), an Academy Award (for the song “Sooner or Later” from the film “Dick Tracy”), five Olivier Awards and the Presidential Medal of Honor. In 2008, he received a Tony Award for lifetime achievement.
His last new musical to be produced was “Road Show,” which reunited Sondheim and writer John Weidman and spent years being worked on. This tale of the Mizner brothers, who embarked on get-rich schemes in the early part of the 20th century, finally made it to the Public Theater in 2008 with poor reviews after going through several different titles, directors and casts.
Several Sondheim musicals have been mounted on Broadway since the master’s death, including a Tony-award winning revival of “Company” and a current revival of his “Sweeney Todd,” starring Josh Groban.
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Wild-card weekend is all about familiarity.
All six games feature teams that already faced off this season, including three matchups between division rivals going head-to-head for the third time and two clubs playing each other in back-to-back weeks.
Bust out the popcorn. It should be a wild weekend.
The action kicks off Saturday with the San Francisco 49ers (13-4) hosting the Seattle Seahawks (9-8).
The 49ers are the hottest team in the NFL, entering the postseason on a 10-game winning streak that gave them the NFC’s No. 2 seed.
The Seahawks walked off the field last week uncertain about their playoff berth and got in when the Detroit Lions upset Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.
Rookie third-string quarterback Brock Purdy, the very last player selected in the draft, has won all five of his starts since replacing the injured Jimmy Garoppolo. Purdy has thrown multiple touchdown passes in the last six games, helping the 49ers score an NFL-best 33.5 points per game in that stretch.
Purdy has plenty of talent around him, including Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle. The Niners also have the league’s top-ranked defense. They swept Seattle in the regular season.
Geno Smith broke several of Russell Wilson’s passing records in his first year as Seattle’s starter, but the Seahawks struggled down the stretch. They had lost five of six, including three in a row, before winning their last two games.
The 49ers are 9 1/2-point favorites, per FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s not enough.
49ERS, 31-16
Los Angeles Chargers (minus 2 1/2) at Jacksonville
Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert are in the playoffs for the first time in their second season together in Los Angeles.
Doug Pederson needed one season to take the Jaguars from worst to first in the AFC South. Pederson, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl title after the 2017 season, has helped 2021 No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence develop into a franchise QB.
The fifth-seed Chargers (10-7) have the eighth-ranked offense and 20th-ranked defense. The fourth-seed Jaguars (9-8) are ninth in offense and 24th on defense. The Jags won their last five games to capture the AFC South.
The Chargers have plenty of firepower on offense with Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Mike Williams, Keenan Allen and others. They dominated Jacksonville in a 38-10 home win in Week 3.
CHARGERS, 24-20
Miami (plus 13 1/2) at Buffalo
The Bills (13-3) and Dolphins (9-8) split their regular-season games, each winning at home. Miami had a dynamic offense when Tua Tagovailoa led them to an 8-3 start, winning all eight games he finished. But Tagovailoa is in the concussion protocol, Teddy Bridgewater injured his finger and the Dolphins were down to third-string rookie Skylar Thompson last week.
No matter who’s under center for Miami, going to Buffalo to face a superior Bills team playing for fallen teammate Damar Hamlin is a tall task.
Josh Allen and Co. are on a mission.
BEST BET: BILLS, 31-13
New York Giants (plus 3) at Minnesota
The Vikings (13-4) beat the Giants (9-7-1) on Greg Joseph’s 61-yard field goal as time expired on Christmas Eve. They had a 11-0 record in one-score games this season, winning eight of them after trailing in the fourth quarter.
The Giants, resting many starters, gave No. 1 seed Philadelphia a tough time in the regular-season finale.
Two first-year coaches — Kevin O’Connell for Minnesota and Brian Daboll for New York — go head-to-head while Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson and Giants star running back Saquon Barkley make their playoff debuts.
VIKINGS, 23-21
Baltimore (plus 7 1/2) at Cincinnati
The teams split their regular-season matchups, with the Bengals beating the Ravens 27-16 last week to secure home-field advantage for this one.
Baltimore had Lamar Jackson when it rallied for a 19-17 win against Cincinnati on Justin Tucker’s 43-yard field goal in the final seconds back in October.
Jackson missed the last five games of the regular season with a knee injury, and the Ravens (10-7) have no chance without him.
Joe Burrow was outstanding in leading the Bengals to eight straight wins to secure the No. 3 seed. The Bengals (12-4) reached the Super Bowl last season as the fourth seed. They’re determined to go back and finish the job. It starts Sunday night.
BENGALS, 27-18
Dallas (minus 2 1/2) at Tampa Bay
The Cowboys (12-5) looked awful last week in a loss that eliminated Washington. They barely beat lowly Houston in Week 14 and lost to Jacksonville the following week.
Dak Prescott is turning over the ball far too often, with three pick-6s in the last four games. But Micah Parsons could make life miserable for Tom Brady against an inferior offensive line.
The Buccaneers (8-9) struggled all season, winning a woeful NFC South to get the No. 4 seed. Brady led them to three comeback wins in the fourth quarter over the final six games for their only wins in that span.
Tampa beat Dallas 19-3 on the road in Week 1 for one of just two double-digit wins.
Chasing his eighth Super Bowl ring, Brady has never entered the playoffs on a team this bad. It could be a quick exit.
COWBOYS, 24-23
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 8-8.
Season: Straight up: 171-99. Against spread: 136-129-5.
Thursday: Straight up: 13-6. Against spread: 9-10.
Monday: Straight up: 10-7. Against spread: 8-9.
Best Bet: Straight up: 10-8. Against spread: 9-9.
Upset Special: Straight up: 6-11. Against spread: 8-8-1.
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It was the annual “Light up the Galt” this week, a festive holiday event on Fort Lauderdale’s signature stretch of high-rise condos on Galt Ocean Mile.
But something else is lighting up the Galt. It’s a slow-burning rage among voters denied representation nearly two weeks after an election. “The Galt” is in the heart of the city’s District 1, where the public’s decisive choice of a new commissioner is thwarted for now by a loser’s politically suspect last-ditch challenge.
A day before winner John Charles Herbst was to have taken his seat Tuesday, second-place finisher Ken Keechl tried to block him from taking office. Keechl filed a sworn affidavit with the city claiming Herbst failed to comply with a charter provision to live in the city six months before an election. Herbst, fired in February after 16 years as city auditor, took a Channel 10 news crew on a tour of his apartment and insists he complied with the charter.
Another losing candidate who joined the challenge, Chris Williams, dropped his protest Friday. Herbst’s attorney, Barbra Stern, called the challenge “legally insufficient” based on false or incorrect information. A Sun Sentinel editorial summarized the legal issues.
The whole fiasco upsets Fred Nesbitt, 79, who speaks for thousands of beachfront residents as president of the Galt Mile Community Association. The retired political science professor from Pennsylvania and long-time Fort Lauderdale civic activist supports Herbst.
“It almost reminds me of a Trump-like move to overturn an election,” Nesbitt told me. “I’ve never heard of this before ... It was a fair election, the voters spoke, and John should be seated.”
Nesbitt is not alone. Former District 1 Commissioner Heather Moraitis, whose early resignation forced the special election that led to Herbst’s win, calls it “taxation without representation.”
But City Commissioner Steven Glassman says “any citizen” can challenge an election result and the city is obligated to hear Keechl’s case. Glassman said our editorial calling it an attack on democracy was “inflammatory,” “insulting” and “hurtful.”
“People need to calm down,” Glassman told me. “Cooler heads will prevail. I want to see the evidence. I want to see the investigating process play out.”
We stand by our opinion on this issue and urge the city to hold a hearing on the challenge immediately — before Thanksgiving if necessary. Glassman said he’s willing to hold a hearing “tomorrow.” Good. Every day District 1 is voiceless, frustration mounts.
Glassman and Mayor Dean Trantalis met as a party of two, but did no business due to a lack of a quorum. In addition to Herbst’s challenge, a recount delayed District 4 candidate Warren Sturman’s win until Friday. The third winner, District 3′s Pam Beasley-Pittman, chose to wait and be sworn in with the others. That was a savvy move, but Glassman said it “disappointed” him.
“As a result of the supervisor of elections not certifying the results, we are kind of left without a full commission,” Trantalis said Tuesday, throwing up his hands in a gesture of helplessness.
But that’s only part of the story. This is one election controversy that can’t be blamed entirely on the county elections office.
Three years ago, the city commission voted to revise the city election timetable to require new commissioners to be sworn in “on the first Tuesday following the election,” or one week after polls close. That means before the results are certified, and before the end of a 10-day window required by state law to count overseas and military ballots. The city should stick to a two-week delay before swearing-in ceremonies, as other political bodies and the state Legislature do.
That 10-day period ended Friday, and Broward’s canvassing board certified the local election results, including Herbst’s victory, which will become final next week when the state certifies them. Eight more ballots were counted in District 1 and three went to Herbst, whose share remains at 39.67 percent.
With uncertainty hovering over Herbst like a dark cloud, he went to a Galt Mile Community Association luncheon Thursday not in any official capacity, but as Nesbitt’s personal guest.
City Hall was a pathetic scene, with the mayor and Glassman alone on the dais, powerless to conduct business, with three empty chairs alongside.
It’s fairly obvious where this controversy could be headed.
The city will swear in Beasley-Pittman and Sturman. Then those two will decide Herbst’s eligibility along with Trantalis and Glassman. If they deadlock 2-2, a highly plausible outcome, Keechl’s challenge fails and he’ll have to fight it in court.
Herbst would belatedly take his seat on a commission needlessly split into two factions. Despite commitments all around to work for public well-being, and the city facing major challenges ahead, their relationship would be very rocky, with Trantalis and Glassman likely in the minority.
Herbst said Fortune 500 companies looking to relocate or expand want political stability. They’ll be “scared off” by the city’s political machinations and will move to West Palm Beach, Miami or elsewhere.
“It hurts the city’s reputation,” Nesbitt said. “It hurts our ability to move forward. And it diminishes our ability to work in concert.”
Steve Bousquet is Opinion Editor of the Sun Sentinel and a columnist in Tallahassee. Contact him at sbousquet@sunsentinel.com or (850) 567-2240 and follow him on Twitter @stevebousquet. | 2022-11-19T14:35:42+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/fl-op-col-bousquet-broward-history-politics-20221119-rl7rumeacbcstpy4aul7ozo4we-story.html |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro's Bradley Quyn watched the Asbury Revival unfold first over social media. Stories and videos of prayer and worship fueled his desire to go.
"Early in the week I just felt this tug from the Lord to go and I knew I was supposed to go, but I was working," said Quyn.
Thinking work would get in the way of his trip, the unimaginable happened. Quyn was approached by his boss.
"I came in Friday morning, and he said I want to send you to Asbury. I want to pay for your trip. He said I feel like the Lord wants you to go, "Quyn continued.
So he went home, packed a bag, and drove seven hours to Wilmore, Kentucky.
"For me when I walked into the room, it was like I was laying on the chest of Jesus, it was just this super intimate bonding moment that there wasn't 15 hundred people around me it was just me and the Lord worshiping," Quyn explained.
He saw thousands of people raising their hands in worship, praying alongside others, and sharing testimony.
He says most were from Generation Z, which Emily York is a part of.
"I've had moments where I'm like oh my goodness is my generation ever going to see revival? But just seeing that made me feel secure in the future and just the future of the church," said York.
York is from Liberty, North Carolina. She is a student at Liberty University in Virginia.
York and some of her friends took the trip to Asbury.
York hopes the two weeks of raw, unplanned revival signifies the impact services can have without theatrics.
"There were no lights, there were no fog machines or any of the modern things that we use in worship, but I want our generation to be reminded like there is revival in the secret place and where things are not as seen or as publicized," said York.
In person revival at Asbury came to an end Thursday with the National Collegiate Day of Prayer.
The day of prayer was streamed online and only offered in-person for students.
Wilmore is home to about 6,000 people. At some points throughout the revival 50,000 to 70,000 people were there. | 2023-02-25T05:26:41+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/life/people-flock-to-asbury-university-for-weeks-long-revival/83-0d8bb0a5-cf71-49e6-af48-a5398cb87819 |
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch man was convicted Tuesday of removing his condom during sex without his partner’s consent, in the first trial in the Netherlands for so-called “stealthing.”
However Dordrecht District Court acquitted the man of a rape charge because it ruled that the sex was consensual.
“By his actions, the suspect forced the victim to tolerate having unprotected sex with him. In doing so, he restricted her personal freedom and abused the trust she had placed in him,” the court said.
Other courts also have also tackled the phenomenon in recent years. In a case in Germany, a Berlin court in 2018 convicted a police officer of sexual assault and gave him an eight-month suspended sentence for secretly removing his condom during intercourse, and ordered him to pay damages of nearly 3,100 euros to the victim. The suspended sentence was reduced to six months on an initial appeal.
In 2021, California lawmakers made the state the first in the U.S. to outlaw “stealthing,” making it illegal to remove a condom without obtaining verbal consent. But it didn’t change the criminal code. Instead, it would amend the civil code so that a victim could sue the perpetrator for damages, including punitive damages.
In the case in Dordrecht, a 28-year-old man from Rotterdam was given a three-month suspended prison term — meaning he won’t have to serve the sentence unless he commits another crime — and ordered to pay his victim 1,000 euros ($1,073) in damages.
Another man was acquitted in a separate stealthing trial because the court said it was not proven that he had the intent to force his partner to have unprotected sex. | 2023-03-14T16:26:42+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/dutch-court-convicts-man-of-removing-condom-without-consent/ |
Travis’ 3 TD passes help Florida State rout Miami 45-3
By SANTOS PEREZ
Associated Press
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes, Trey Benson ran for 128 yards and two scores and Florida State became bowl-eligible with a 45-3 rout over Miami. The Seminoles (6-3, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) outgained the Hurricanes (4-5, 2-3) 456-188 and were never threatened after a 31-3 lead at halftime. Travis completed 10 of 12 passes for 202 yards before being removed early in the fourth quarter. Florida State exceeded 200 yards rushing for the fourth straight game with 225. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke re-aggravated an injury to his right throwing shoulder early in the second quarter. He returned for the next drive but left for good after another errant pass missed its target. | 2022-11-06T12:33:59+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/05/travis-3-td-passes-help-florida-state-rout-miami-45-3/ |
Thursday Afternoon Forecast
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Beautiful afternoon ahead with comfortable temperatures in store.
Highs in the 80s with dew points in the 60s. No complaints here.
Mostly clear skies spill into the evening hours of your Thursday with lows winding down into the 60s.
Friday through the weekend is a different story…
Expect showers and thunderstorms to try to make their way in for the late morning hours. Chances will be off and on for the rest of the afternoon and evening hours.
Highs reach into the lower 80s through the weekend.
Rain will keep up cooler and wet through Monday where we will see a slight break in chances.
Over the next 10 days expect to need that umbrella.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s wealthy high tech allies don’t seem too happy about receiving subpoenas from Twitter as part of the company’s legal battle with the Tesla CEO.
San Francisco-based Twitter is suing Musk in Delaware in an attempt to get him to complete his $44 billion acquisition of the social media company, a deal Musk is trying to get out of. According to a report from The Washington Post, Twitter’s legal team on Monday asked for information about a host of tech investors and entrepreneurs connected to Musk in a wide-ranging subpoena. Twitter declined to comment.
According to the Post, the subpoena includes “extensive requests for communications, including ‘checklists, timelines, presentations, decks, organizational calls, meetings, notes, recordings’ related to the deal’s financing.'”
Well-known venture capitalists included in the subpoena, according to the report, are Marc Andreessen, founder of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz; former Facebook exec and CEO of Social Capital Chamath Palihapitiya; and David Sacks, the founding chief operating officer of PayPal and current general partner at Craft Ventures.
Sacks posted Monday on Twitter that “news that I am being subpoenaed by Twitter’s lawyers reminded me of this issue of Mad Magazine, I don’t know why.” He included a photo of the magazine’s cover showing a hand raising a middle finger.
Joe Lonsdale, general partner at 8VC, called Twitter’s subpoenas sent to “friends in the ecosystem” surrounding Musk, Andreessen and Sacks a “giant harassing fishing expedition.”
“I have nothing to do with this aside from a few snarky comments, but got a “YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED” document notice,” he tweeted on Monday.
Representatives for Sacks, Andreessen and Palihapitiya did not immediately respond to messages for comment on Tuesday. Lonsdale did not immediately respond to a message sent through LinkedIn. | 2022-08-03T17:18:39+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/elon-musks-tech-allies-miffed-about-twitter-subpoenas/ |
MADAWASKA, Maine, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DanTheTireMan.com, a nationwide tire, wheel and automotive accessories e-commerce company that offers three No Credit Needed lease-to-own programs (Progressive Leasing, Koalafi and Snap Finance) has just launched a new game called "Dan Dash." The top scorer each month will win a free set of tires up to $1,000.
"The game seems to be addictive judging by the number of players we get each day," said Dan Marsh, CEO and Owner of Dan the Tire Man, LLC. Weekly leaderboard results are posted on the company's FaceBook page facebook.com/danthetiremanonline on Fridays. First drawing is tax day, April 18th, 2023.
"We want to help out people who are struggling financially as well as give our customers something fun to do on our website," said Katie Marsh, co-owner of Dan the Tire Man, LLC. "Many people enjoy play-to-earn scenarios, everyone from professional gamers to anyone who really needs a free set of new tires."
For people who don't win the free set of tires, they can partake of the tire financing program for only $0 to $49 out of pocket up front and no hard credit check. Dan the Tire Man's customers get product delivered right to their door, then customers are set up on payments based on their paydays for up to one year. Customers also can bypass the rent-to-own program and just pay with a credit card on the site. They offer a massive selection of new top name brand tires as well as many cutting-edge styles of custom wheels for vehicles, trucks, 4x4s, ATVs, and UTVs. They also offer semi truck tires and RV, tractor, trailer and other speciality tires on the website.
"The buy now pay later model has become increasingly popular in this high inflation economy. Many folks don't have the chunk of cash up front for a large purchase but they can make small payments over time. And these programs don't care about your credit, they just want to know that you have a job and a traditional brick-and-mortar bank account," said Dan Marsh.
To play the game Dan Dash, please visit DanTheTireMan.com and click on the neon green button on the slider that says "Play to Win FREE Tires." Or go directly to the game at danthetireman.com/game. For best results, play the game on a laptop or desktop but it is also available on the mobile site.
About Dan and Katie:
Dan Marsh has been in all aspects of the tire business for over 38 years. From owning a small tire shop and installing tires himself to exporting large containers of tires out of the US, he garnered the experience needed to create the e-commerce company that today is Dan the Tire Man, LLC. Katie Marsh has a background in SEO and marketing and manages the business day to day. To learn more, please visit danthetireman.com.
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- Disparity found regarding how low-income children are treated at Illinois hospitals
- Defense lawyers for Comm Ed try to poke holes in testimony of to company lawyer in bribery trial
- Lincoln Developmental Center being transformed into a youth center
- Taylorville's former Chamber of Commerce CEO arrested for embezzlement and theft
- Henson Robinson Zoo Director Doug Hotle talks about the Zoo's new wolverine, Olive | 2023-03-23T12:52:15+00:00 | nprillinois.org | https://www.nprillinois.org/news/2023-03-23/disparity-found-regarding-how-low-income-children-are-treated-at-illinois-hospitals-first-listen |
Lesley Stahl's interview of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-GA., on "60 Minutes" touched off a fierce media debate Monday, as some figures called the interview "garbage" while others defended it and pointed out more controversial figures it had interviewed in the past.
During MSNBC's "Morning Joe," the panel defended Stahl and her interview with the Republican lawmaker that aired Sunday on CBS.
Co-host Joe Scarborough said "60 Minutes" interviewed Charles Manson and that if it interviewed him, a congresswoman was hardly a bridge too far.
"'60 Minutes' has interviewed one terrible person after another terrible person, and so if they interview Charles Manson, they can interview a member of Congress… If you want to watch, you can watch and actually understand some of the craziness that has infected the Republican Party, and that just may be good to understand what American democracy is up against," he said.
LIBERALS RAGE AT 60 MINUTES FOR INTERVIEWING MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: ‘LEGITIMIZING A GHOUL’
Co-host Mika Brzezinski said she took issue with a lot of the criticism of Stahl on Twitter and said she doesn't understand what she did wrong.
"I think it’s important. This is what they do at ‘60 Minutes.’ They bring, you know, a person like this, or a foreign leader. They go into situations where they ask the questions and show their viewers what they’re dealing with, and I think she did an exceptional job, as usual," she said. "We do need to cover these people, we need to show all sides of the story… I don't understand what she did wrong."
Semafor's Ben Smith told CNN on Monday that he couldn't fault "60 Minutes" for interviewing Greene because they had interviewed "rapists" and "hit men" in the past. Later in the discussion, host Kaitlan Collins followed up on his statement and asked, "just to be clear, you're not putting her in that group."
"Thanks for letting me clear that up, Kaitlan. I'm just saying they've interviewed people far more controversial," he said.
Smith confirmed via text message he was not comparing Greene to those figures, but rather saying that it made complete sense for "60 Minutes" to talk to a significant member of Congress. During the interview, he said that Greene's appearance on such a prominent program essentially confirmed her wing of the party had major influence and couldn't be ignored by the media.
But others weren't as kind.
"I respect Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes but airing this is garbage," former CNN reporter John Harwood tweeted on Monday.
LESLEY STAHL'S INFAMOUS ‘60 MINUTES’ TRUMP INTERVIEW RESURFACES AFTER DURHAM FILING SUPPORTS SPYING CLAIM
Greene called the Democratic Party the "party of pedophiles" during the interview, which left Stahl stunned as she was seen rolling her eyes.
"They are not pedophiles. Why would you say that?" asked.
"Even Joe Biden, the president himself, supports children being sexualized and having transgender surgeries. Sexualizing children is what pedophiles do to children," Greene responded.
MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan also appeared frustrated with Stahl's interview and said she should have bought his new book.
"I have been on a month-long book tour, pushing the importance of tougher interviews & need for follow-up Qs. I had a piece in The Atlantic on how to deal with Gish Galloping by bad faith interviewees. And then… Leslie [sic] Stahl goes & does *that* interview with MTG. Kill. Me. Now," Hasan tweeted.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE SAYS REPUBLICANS DON'T NEED TO PROTEST POTENTIAL TRUMP ARREST
The co-hosts of "The View" were also critical of "60 Minutes" and Stahl on Monday.
REP. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE SUGGESTS ‘NATIONAL DIVORCE’ ON PRESIDENTS DAY
Co-host Sunny Hostin said she wished Stahl pushed back more on Greene.
"I don’t have a problem with her having that platform because I thought she looked like an idiot," Hostin said. "I hate to do this because I think Lesley Stahl is such a great journalist. I wanted statistics and pushbacks. ‘Well, why do you say that? Who have you heard say that? What about this statistic? What about that?'"
"You know Lesley always got a book full of receipts, where were they? Where were the receipts? And they weren't anywhere! It was very frustrating," she continued.
Before the interview even aired, many media figures were outraged at the idea that "60 Minutes" would give her a platform.
CNN commentator Adam Kinzinger tweeted, "wow" in response to a preview of the interview and said it was "insane that 60 min would do this."
Fox News Digital's Jeffrey Clark and Gabriel Hayes contributed to this report. | 2023-04-04T00:23:20+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/marjorie-taylor-greenes-60-minutes-appearance-sets-off-media-debate-if-they-interview-charles-manson/article_f873cab5-3ab7-536f-945f-5305670e24c2.html |
WOODSTOCK, Ga., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming charitable golf tournament to raise funds for a Woodstock Police Officer's 6-year old son, Ezra, who is currently battling cancer.
The 7th annual WPSF golf tournament will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Bridge Mill Athletic Club in Canton, GA. For a 3rd year, the Bierenbaum Family Foundation will partner with the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation as the presenting sponsor for the event. "We greatly appreciate the continued support of the Bierenbaum Family Foundation" says Shane Bonebrake, president of the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation. "Their generosity has helped us to give back to our first responders" he continued. "This will be the third straight year The Bierenbaum Family Foundation has sponsored the annual golf tournament and are honored to support the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation and the service men and women who risk everything to protect and serve our community." says Grant Jaax, CIO of Mongo Holdings.
Approximately 130 players will tee off at 9:00 that morning and will play a championship course known for its beauty and design. A tournament catered to Ezra's love for dinosaurs, players will come upon a Jurassic Park themed Hole 18 dedicated to Ezra.
The 7th annual golf tournament is anticipated to be the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation's most successful golf tournament to date.
Ezra King is the 6-year-old son of Woodstock Police Officer, Travis King, who was first diagnosed with cancer at just 18-months old. Ezra has been on treatments and various forms of chemotherapy since his diagnosis. In late August, doctors determined that Ezra's current chemo was no longer effective and tumor growth was significant enough for emergency surgery. Due to complication, the surgery was declared unsuccessful by doctors. As such, Officer King and his wife, Ramona, will explore next options.
100% of the proceeds from the golf tournament will go to help the King family with everyday bills, medical bills, and the possibility of traveling long distance for further treatment.
The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is a Georgia 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All its funding goes directly to its supported programs.
For more information on the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, please visit www.woodstockga.gov/psfoundation
For information on our upcoming Car Show for Ezra King or for information on contributing to our cause, please visit https://woodstockpublicsafetyfoundation.square.site/
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Saint Mary's (CA) vs. VCU: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - First Round
The No. 5 seed Saint Mary's Gaels (26-7) and the No. 12 seed VCU Rams (27-7) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 2:00 PM. Saint Mary's (CA) is favored by 4.5 points in the matchup, which airs on TBS. Here's everything you need to know about this 5-12 matchup when filling out your brackets. The point total for the matchup is set at 122.5.
Saint Mary's (CA) vs. VCU Odds & Info
- Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV: TBS
- Where: Albany, New York
- Venue: MVP Arena
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Saint Mary's (CA) vs VCU Betting Records & Stats
- The Gaels are 16-13-0 against the spread this season.
- Saint Mary's (CA) has a record of 21-3, a 87.5% win rate, when it's favored by -175 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.6% chance of a victory for the Gaels.
- VCU is 16-14-0 against the spread this year.
- The Rams have been listed as an underdog of +145 or more on two occasions this season and split those games.
- VCU has an implied victory probability of 40.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Saint Mary's (CA) vs. VCU Over/Under Stats
Additional Saint Mary's (CA) vs VCU Insights & Trends
- Saint Mary's (CA) has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in its last 10 games.
- In their past 10 games, the Gaels have hit the over six times.
- VCU has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall in its past 10 contests.
- The Rams have gone over the total in three of their last 10 contests.
- The Gaels put up 71.4 points per game, 8.5 more points than the 62.9 the Rams give up.
- Saint Mary's (CA) has a 15-9 record against the spread and a 23-4 record overall when putting up more than 62.9 points.
- The Rams' 71.4 points per game are 11.3 more points than the 60.1 the Gaels allow to opponents.
- VCU has put together a 14-9 ATS record and a 23-3 overall record in games it scores more than 60.1 points.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC), in partnership with TechConnect and Advanced Technology International (ATI), today announced 19 finalists in the Urban Air Mobility Challenge. These candidates receive membership to VLC and the chance to win $50,000 in non-dilutive funds through a pitch competition this September 28 in Washington, D.C. at Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit. VLC members receive funding opportunities through a rapid, single-point contracting authority, as well as networking opportunities, and a united voice with Congress and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Finalists include the following, of which 79% represent technology readiness level four or greater and 86% represent non-traditional companies:
4Front Robotics / University of Calgary
Aerial Vehicle Automation
Aliptera, Inc.
Coolbuck, Inc.
Design, Analysis and Research Corporation
Elphel, Inc.
InceptEV
Information Systems Laboratories, Inc.
KRyanCreative, LLC
Lectratek, LLC
LeVanta Tech, LLC
LuftCar, LLC
Luna Labs USA, LLC
NEOEx Systems, Inc.
PhasorLab, Inc.
Reliable Autonomy, LLC
SpyDar
Valquari
Volexion
"We are proud to partner with the Vertical Lift Consortium which leads the country in acceleration, funding and deployment of emerging air mobility technologies," said Matthew Laudon, Vice President – TechConnect Division at ATI. "Thanks to the VLC, the Urban Air Mobility Challenge delivered breakthrough innovations that will help our nation rethink what is possible in logistically complex civilian and contested airspaces."
Finalists offered solutions primarily featuring autonomous and collaborative technologies, data and systems situational management, electric vertical take-off and landing, innovative air mobility capabilities, and power generation and storage. They not only stand to earn funding this fall; they also receive membership to the Vertical Lift Consortium, which supports the Department of Defense's future vertical lift strategy. Leading corporate and investment buyers will also review pitches and participate in the award ceremony.
"Through the Urban Air Mobility Challenge, we hope to shed light on new and non-traditional companies that can fundamentally change how the Department of Defense approaches developing future vertical lift employment strategies," said Nick Lappos – Chair of the Vertical Lift Consortium. "Many innovators find the Government's procurement system overwhelming, but through the Vertical Lift Consortium, they can focus on perfecting cutting-edge solutions and delivering what is most promising to federal clients."
For more information or to attend the pitch event this fall, visit: https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/AirMobility/. To join the Vertical Lift Consortium, visit: https://www.verticalliftconsortium.org/how-to-join/.
The Vertical Lift Consortium is a collaboration of small and large businesses, for-profit and not-for-profit entities, academic organizations, and their affiliated organizations working collaboratively with the U.S. government to rapidly transition innovative vertical lift technologies and to coordinate research and development programs designed for prototype aviation technologies. The Vertical Lift Consortium supports the $10B+ AMTC contracting authority for rapid prototyping of cutting-edge technologies. verticalliftconsortium.org
With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, TechConnect boasts the most robust research and innovation network in the world. It employs a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients. TechConnect is a division of Advanced Technology International. techconnect.org
ATI, a public-service nonprofit based in Summerville, S.C., builds and manages collaborations that conduct research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Fueled by a community of experts from industry, academia, and government, ATI accelerates impact by using the power of collaboration to help the federal government quickly acquire novel technologies. ATI is a subsidiary of Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER), a public-service research institute organized as a nonprofit corporation, which is dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future. ATI.org
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NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died. He was 89.
McCullough died Sunday in Hingham, Massachusetts, according to his publisher, Simon & Schuster. He died less than two months after his beloved wife, Rosalee.
“David McCullough was a national treasure. His books brought history to life for millions of readers. Through his biographies, he dramatically illustrated the most ennobling parts of the American character,” Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp said in a statement.
A joyous and tireless student of the past, McCullough dedicated himself to sharing his own passion for history with the general public. He saw himself as an everyman blessed with lifelong curiosity and the chance to take on the subjects he cared most about. His fascination with architecture and construction inspired his early works on the Panama Canal and the Brooklyn Bridge, while his admiration for leaders whom he believed were good men drew him to Adams and Truman. In his 70s and 80s, he indulged his affection for Paris with the 2011 release “The Greater Journey” and for aviation with a best-seller on the Wright Brothers that came out in 2015.
Beyond his books, the handsome, white-haired McCullough may have had the most recognizable presence of any historian, his fatherly baritone known to fans of PBS’s “The American Experience” and Ken Burns’ epic “Civil War” documentary. “Hamilton” author Ron Chernow once called McCullough “both the name and the voice of American history.”
McCullough’s celebrations of the American past also led to the toughest criticism against him — that affection turned too easily to romanticization. His 2019 book “The Pioneers” was faulted for minimizing the atrocities committed against Native Americans as 19th century settlers moved westward. In earlier works, he was accused him of avoiding the harder truths about Truman, Adams and others and of placing storytelling above analysis.
“McCullough’s specific contribution has been to treat large-scale historical biography as yet another genre of spectatorial appreciation, an exercise in character recognition, a reliable source of edification and pleasant uplift,” Sean Wilentz wrote in The New Republic in 2001. Interviewed that same year by The Associated Press, McCullough responded to criticism that he was too soft by saying that “some people not only want their leaders to have feet of clay, but to be all clay.”
But even peers who found flaws in his work praised his kindness and generosity and acknowledged his talent. And millions of readers, and the smaller circle of award givers, were moved by his stories. For years, from a wireless cottage on the grounds of his house on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, McCullough completed works on a Royal Standard typewriter that changed minds and shaped the marketplace. He helped raise the reputations of Truman and Adams, and he started a wave of best-sellers about the American Revolution, including McCullough’s own “1776.”
McCullough received the National Book Award for “The Path Between the Seas,” about the building of the Panama Canal; and for “Mornings on Horseback,” a biography of Theodore Roosevelt; and Pulitzers for “Truman,” in 1992, and for “John Adams” in 2002. “The Great Bridge,” a lengthy exploration of the Brooklyn Bridge’s construction, was ranked No. 48 on the Modern Library’s list of the best 100 nonfiction works of the 20th century and is still widely regarded as the definitive text of the great 19th century project. Upon his 80th birthday, his native Pittsburgh renamed the 16th Street Bridge the “David McCullough Bridge.”
McCullough also was a favorite in Washington, D.C. He addressed a joint session of Congress in 1989 and, in 2006, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Politicians frequently claimed to have read his books, especially his biographies of Truman and Adams. Jimmy Carter cited “The Path Between the Seas″ as a factor in pushing for the 1977 treaties which returned control of the Panama Canal to Panama, and politicians on both sides of the issue cited it during debate. Barack Obama included McCullough among a gathering of scholars who met at the White House soon after he was elected.
The historian was non-partisan for much of his life, but spoke out against Donald Trump in 2016, leading a group of historians that included Burns and Chernow in denouncing the Republican presidential nominee as a “monstrous clown with a monstrous ego.” McCullough also had one emphatic cause: education. He worried that Americans knew too little about history and didn’t appreciate the sacrifices of the Revolutionary era. He spoke often at campuses and before Congress, once telling a Senate Committee that because of the No Child Left Behind act “history is being put on the back burner or taken off the stove altogether in many or most schools, in favor of math and reading.”
McCullough also was active in the preservation of historical regions. He opposed the building of a residential tower near the Brooklyn Bridge and was among the historians and authors in the 1990s who criticized the Walt Disney Company’s planned Civil War theme park in a region of northern Virginia of particular historical significance.
“We have so little left that’s authentic and real,” McCullough said at the time. “To replace what we have with plastic, contrived history, mechanical history is almost sacrilege.”
McCullough took on a few rascals in his books, notably the conniving New York politicians involved with the Brooklyn Bridge, but he preferred to write about people he liked, comparing it to the choice of a roommate. Revulsion at the private life of Pablo Picasso drove him to abandon a planned book on the artist, while his biography on Adams was originally supposed to be on Adams and Thomas Jefferson, whose character also proved too flawed.
McCullough, whose father and grandfather founded the McCullough Electric Company, was born in Pittsburgh in 1933. He loved history as a child, recalling lively dinner conversations, portraits of Washington and Lincoln that seemed to hang in every home and the field trip to a nearby site where Washington fought one of his earliest battles. He majored in English at Yale University and met playwright Thornton Wilder, who encouraged the young student to write. McCullough worked at the United States Information Agency, Sports Illustrated and the American Heritage Publishing Company before deciding that he wanted to try a book about an event that took place in his home state in 1889 — the Johnstown Flood, which killed more than 2,000 people and was as much a disaster in its time as Hurricane Katrina was more than a century later.
McCullough researched the book in his spare time, and pleaded in vain with Little, Brown and Company to publish him. He ended up with Simon & Schuster, which released the book in 1968 — for an advance of $5,000 — and remained his publisher for the rest of his career.
“The Johnstown Flood” was successful enough that McCullough worried he would be typecast as an author of failure, “Bad News McCullough.” Publishers were asking him to write about the Chicago Fire and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. So for his next book, “The Great Bridge,” he told a story of success. “That I knew little or nothing about civil engineering, that I had never done well in math or physics or had much interest in things mechanical didn’t deter me in the least,” he later wrote. “I was too excited. There was so much I wanted to know.”
McCullough followed with “The Path Between the Seas”; and “Mornings on Horseback,” published in 1981 and praised by Gore Vidal as “part of a new and welcome genre: the biographical sketch.” “Mornings on Horseback” won the National Book Award, but, Vidal noted, was overshadowed by the release of Edmund Morris’ Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt.” It would be the last time a McCullough book received second billing.
He had considered a biography of Franklin Roosevelt, but instead related to Roosevelt’s less dynamic, more forthright successor, Harry Truman. McCullough spent the next decade writing the book, living for a time in Truman’s hometown, Independence, Missouri, and making a daily routine, as the former president did, of a morning walk.
“Truman,” published in 1992, was a million seller that capped and confirmed a long rise in the standing of a man who had left office 40 years earlier with an approval rating under 30% and now was virtually canonized as an honest and tenacious leader. Among the book’s fans were presidential hopeful Ross Perot, who bluntly compared himself to Truman, and the first President Bush, who even consulted with McCullough during his unsuccessful bid for re-election.
“John Adams,” published in 2001, was just as popular and just as helpful to its subject, with Congress passing legislation later that year to build a monument in honor of the second president. “1776″ came out in 2005, followed by an illustrated edition two years later. An HBO miniseries based on “John Adams,” starring Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, aired in 2008. Tom Hanks was planning a miniseries based on McCullough’s book on the Wright brothers.
McCullough had five children and an affinity for happily married politicians such as Truman and Adams that could be traced to his wife, Rosalee Barnes, whom he married in 1954 and who died in June. She was his editor, muse and closest friend. At his home in Martha’s Vineyard, McCullough would proudly show visiting reporters a photograph of their first meeting, at a spring dance, the two gazing upon each other. | 2022-08-08T19:23:05+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/david-mccullough-pulitzer-winning-historian-dies-at-89/ |
MADISON AND VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) – This year, three women in South Dakota were elected or promoted to leadership positions within law enforcement agencies — a somewhat rare occurrence for the mostly male-driven career.
According to data collected by the FBI, of the reporting agencies in 2019, 87.2% percent of all law enforcement officers nationwide were male. Only 12.8% were female.
New Lake County Sheriff taking over in January
Sarina Talich is currently the Deputy Sheriff for Lake County, but come January she’ll have a new sign on her door.
“I never thought that I would be in a position like this, it was more like I want to be out responding to calls and accidents and stopping cars and making arrests. That was the kind of thing that you were drawn to,” Talich said.
Talich grew up in northwest Iowa where she went to West Sioux High School in Hawarden.
“I went to school at a couple different universities in South Dakota, got my degree in criminal justice, became a certified law enforcement officer in 2007,” Talich said. “Have worked at a couple different police departments, the sheriff’s office in Union County and now Lake County.”
Talich was appointed as the next Lake County Sheriff by the county commission after the current sheriff, Tim Walburg, announced his retirement earlier this year.
“I’m looking forward to continuing the relationships that I have here at our office. We have a good staff here, everyone here is fun to work with, they’re like a second family to me,” Talich said.
New Chief of Police in Vermillion
Farther south in Vermillon, Police Chief Crystal Brady is still getting used to her new role after being promoted this summer.
“I think maybe last year I didn’t even know that I would be sitting here at this point,” Brady said.
Brady grew up in southwest Minnesota and came to Vermillion as a freshman at USD. She began working at the jail during her senior year in college.
“Did not really have any interest in law enforcement at the time but it was just exposure to some of the deputies that would come into a local gas station that I was working at that kind of told me about working in the jail and what it was like and being able to do homework, make a little extra money,” Brady said.
From there she worked as a dispatcher and then got a patrol position with the Vermillion Police Department in 2000. Eventually, she was promoted to detective and then became Lieutenant of Investigations in 2013.
“I really like the size of Vermillion and that I went to college here and got to know the university and what Vermillion was like as a college student here and then getting to know what it was like as a local. I have a family here, I’ve raised my kids here,” Brady said.
Brady says her main challenge since taking over as chief in August has been a shortage of staff. However, she’s excited to welcome in new officers.
“I’m excited to promote a good atmosphere where officers want to come to work and are excited to be here,” Brady said. “I kind of want to be that department where other officers in other departments talk about Vermillion and that we have a reputation that people want to be here and want to work here.”
Women leadership in law enforcement
With their new job titles, Talich and Brady represent something not often seen within law enforcement — women in leadership roles.
Numbers for women police, in general, is low. According to data from 2019, the FBI found there were only 150 female law enforcement officers in South Dakota, compared to the 1,601 male law enforcement officers. Within the South Dakota Highway Patrol, there were only 12 female officers compared to the 164 men.
“I like being able to show girls that they can go out there and do what the boys do,” Brady said.
Talich and Brady both recall being among few women as they started their careers.
“Starting out, I remember showing up in Pierre for our first day of basic training and thinking, there’s no way that I’m going to be able to compete with people who have probably been doing this for longer than I have, males who have shotguns, who have ride-along experience where I don’t have that. It was very intimidating,” Talich said.
“There was one female when I started working here as a patrol officer and I feel like we’ve always kind of kept like one to three girls on at a time,” Brady said.
However, they are hopeful those numbers will increase and they’re both welcoming in new women to their departments.
“We have one female officer that’s turning 21 this month and she will become sworn on the 20th, so I’m excited for that and, you know, who knows where her career could go from here. I definitely think that opportunities are out there for females in this field,” Brady said.
“There are more and more women out there,” Talich said. “I can say, for example, another one of our deputies who started as an intern in high school, female, she applied for our jail spot and did very well there and now is finally taking the step to become a deputy on the road.”
Talich says she’s been able to relate to her new female deputy on a personal level.
“It’s been really awesome to see that growth from her and as a female where we have shared the same hesitations, like, am I going to be going to be good enough, am I going to be strong enough, am I going to be smart enough to keep up with the guys or people that we’re dealing with who are a lot bigger than us,” Talich said. “She shared a lot of the same concerns that I did starting out and I enjoy being there for her to answer and calm her fears, per se.”
Reminding women they have what it takes to carry a badge.
“They don’t have to necessarily prove that they’re one of the boys,” Brady said. “You know, you can come into this field and just be yourself. You don’t have to be able to do every single thing that everybody else can do. You just have to find your own niche. There might be things that you are really good at, there might be interview skills that you have that maybe somebody else doesn’t. Figure out what you are good at and kind of maximize your possibilities with those things.”
Christine Lau in Douglas County also took on a leadership role this year. She was elected as the new Douglas County Sheriff this summer. | 2022-12-15T05:15:21+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/eye-on-keloland/female-officers-leading-the-way/ |
Austin Riley Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Marlins - April 26
Published: Apr. 26, 2023 at 1:23 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Atlanta Braves, including Austin Riley (.279 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 89 points below season-long percentage), take on starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins at Truist Park, Wednesday at 7:20 PM ET.
In his last appearance, he went 1-for-4 with an RBI against the Marlins.
Austin Riley Game Info & Props vs. the Marlins
- Game Day: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Marlins Starter: Sandy Alcantara
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +625)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +190)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
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Austin Riley At The Plate
- Riley is hitting .270 with three doubles, five home runs and 14 walks.
- Riley has gotten a hit in 18 of 24 games this year (75.0%), with more than one hit on five occasions (20.8%).
- He has hit a long ball in 20.8% of his games this year, and 4.7% of his plate appearances.
- Riley has had an RBI in 12 games this season (50.0%), including three multi-RBI outings (12.5%).
- In 12 of 24 games this season, he has scored, and three of those games included multiple runs.
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Austin Riley Home/Away Batting Splits
Marlins Pitching Rankings
- The 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Marlins pitching staff ranks 21st in the league.
- The Marlins have the 21st-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.56).
- Marlins pitchers combine to rank 20th in baseball in home runs allowed (30 total, 1.3 per game).
- The Marlins are sending Alcantara (1-2) to make his fifth start of the season. He is 1-2 with a 5.84 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he tossed 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians while giving up hits.
- The 27-year-old ranks 63rd in ERA (5.84), 31st in WHIP (1.176), and 49th in K/9 (7.3) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Three men are facing kidnapping charges after an incident on Friday night, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
At around 9:50 p.m. on Friday night, deputies came to the 3300 block of Cook Place Drive in Clemmons to conduct a welfare check.
At the scene, deputies say they then attempted to contact the victim by knocking on the door and she quickly exited the home “screaming for help.”
Investigators say that while deputies were taking the victim away from the home they discovered that she was being held inside the home against her own will prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Deputies then entered the home to locate the three suspects and took them into custody.
After the suspects were in custody, investigators “conducted a thorough consent search” and found two handguns that matched the description given by the victim as well as marijuana.
Investigators say that this was not a random act of violence and that the people involved knew one another.
Ethan Ray Lunsford, 19, of Clemmons is being charged with the following:
- Felony second-degree kidnapping
- Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
He is being held in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center on a $15,000 secured bond.
Nyja Gano, 20, of Winston-Salem, is being charged with the following:
- Felony second-degree kidnapping
He is being held in the detention center on a $20,000 secured bond.
John Harper Kaye, 19, of Clemmons, is being charged with the following:
- Misdemeanor resist, delay, obstruct a public officer
- Felony second-degree kidnapping
Kaye was also charged with “other outstanding legal processes” that are not related to the kidnapping charges. He is being held in the detention center on a $30,000 secured bond.
“It is a must that we continue to stand together. It was our togetherness and your help that brought her home safely. We become stronger and safer when we stand together, thus creating a better community.”
Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. | 2022-12-31T22:28:05+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/3-men-charged-with-kidnapping-in-forsyth-county-victim-left-home-screaming-for-help-sheriffs-office/ |
Pleasant Plains turned in a thorough domination of Buffalo Tri-City 6-1 in Illinois boys soccer action on September 12.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily — because the state program is so popular that it’s already running out of money, officials said.
The Charge Up New Jersey program has disbursed an estimated $35 million for the fiscal year ending this July, according to the state’s Board of Public Utilities. The board said Monday it was putting the program on pause because all the earmarked funding will soon be disbursed, based on current rate of application approvals and eligible vehicle orders.
Now in its third year, the program gives state residents up to $4,000 right when they buy or lease a new electric vehicle. On average, EVs now cost more than $58,000, according to Kelley Blue Book, a price that’s beyond the reach of many U.S. households. Federal tax credits and other incentives are designed to bring prices down and attract more buyers.
New Jersey’s utility board estimates the program will support the purchase or lease of more than 10,000 vehicles this fiscal year, and it should be back up and running again once the new fiscal year starts July 1. A spokesperson for the Board of Public Utilities, Peter Peretzman, said Tuesday he wasn’t sure if there are plans to increase the program’s funding for next fiscal year.
The utility board estimates that the program, since its launch in May 2020, will have provided more than $90 million in incentives for leasing or buying nearly 25,000 EVs.
At the end of the 2022 there were more than 91,000 electric vehicles on the state’s roadways, the board said, and EVs made up 8% of all new car sales in New Jersey last year.
New Jersey is among the states that have found success with electric vehicle incentive programs. A rebate program in Oregon will also have to pause next month because too many people are applying and the program is running out of money.
The Biden administration has proposed stiff automobile pollution limits that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032, a nearly tenfold increase over current electric vehicle sales.
The proposed regulation, announced last week by the Environmental Protection Agency, would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that are the strictest ever imposed. The proposed tailpipe pollution limits don’t require a specific number of electric vehicles to be sold every year but instead mandate limits on greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on how automakers comply, the EPA projects that at least 60% of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. would be electric by 2030 and up to 67% by 2032.
Still, a new poll released last week shows that many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents.
Environmental groups say stricter tailpipe pollution standards are needed to clean the air we breathe and prevent the worst of climate change’s future harms, including even more extreme weather events. | 2023-04-19T20:46:47+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/business-news/new-jersey-halts-electric-vehicle-rebates-demand-too-high/ |
Vietjet plane with 214 people aboard lands safely in Philippines after technical problem
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietjet plane carrying 214 people made an unscheduled but safe landing in the northern Philippines on Wednesday morning after encountering an unspecified technical problem. None of the passengers and crew was hurt.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said the Airbus A321 was enroute to Vietnam from the South Korean city of Incheon when it encountered the problem and had to divert to Laoag international airport in Ilocos Norte province.
“The pilot did not declare an emergency. He informed the tower of difficulty due to a technical problem. No engine failure was reported,” the civil aviation agency’s spokesman Eric Apolonio told The Associated Press.
The passengers were brought to an airport lounge to wait for a replacement aircraft that was expected to arrive later Wednesday, Apolonio said.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-06-28T03:01:29+00:00 | kob.com | https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/vietjet-plane-with-214-people-aboard-lands-safely-in-philippines-after-technical-problem/ |
In war-torn states hurt by climate, scant hope for new funds
By SAMY MAGDY
Associated Press
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — In conflict-ravaged nations like Yemen and Somalia, devastating floods and droughts kill hundreds of people and uproot tens of thousands from their homes.
These countries and many others in the Middle East and Africa have been plunged into turmoil and wars for several years. Now climate change is an added disaster for those already struggling for survival.
The United Nations’ climate conference, which wrapped up last weekend in Egypt, established a new fund to help poor, vulnerable countries hit hard by climate change. Countries like Yemen and Somalia are among the world’s poorest and more vulnerable to climate change impacts as they are less able to adapt to weather extremes.
But they have little or no access to climate financing.
Conflict-hit countries are unlikely to receive funds because they lack stable governments, said Nisreen el-Saim, chair of the U.N. Secretary-General Youth Advisory Group.
“They don’t have institutions in order to have climate finance,” she said. “You have to have strong institutions, which don’t exist in many countries.”
Robert Mardini, the director general of the International Committee for the Red Cross, said that “close to zero amount of climate finance” is reaching conflict-affected nations “because decision makers who decide to allocate those funds consider that it is too risky to invest” there.
He warned that the worst is yet to come for Yemenis and Somalis amid worsening food shortages.
Those decision makers “need to reconsider the risk appetite because there are also big risks in not investing in these countries and huge (human) costs that should be avoided,” he said.
In Yemen, a third of the population — 19 million people — are not able to find sufficient food in 2022, up from 15 million last year. Those include 161,000 living in famine-like conditions, according to the U.N. food agency.
Children and women are the most affected, with 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women and 2.2 million children under 5 years acutely malnourished. Of those, 538,000 children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, said the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Yemen has endured a brutal civil war since 2014, when the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, forcing the government into exile. A Saudi-led coalition entered the war in early 2015 to try restore the internationally recognized government to power.
The conflict devastated the country, created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and over the years, turned into a regional proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. More than 150,000 people have been killed, including over 14,500 civilians.
The country has also suffered from droughts, soil erosion and yet worsening floods every year. According to the U.N. agriculture agency, this year’s rainfall was 45% higher compared to 2021.
At least 72 people were killed in flooding this year, and some 74,000 families in 19 of the country’s 22 provinces were affected, with those living in displacement camps bearing the brunt of the deluge. There are 4.3 million people displaced, most made homelss by the raging conflict, according to U.N. figures.
To meet the increasing humanitarian needs, the World Food Program says it needs more than $1 billion until March 2023.
The situation is worse in Somalia. The country is inching towards famine, the U.N. says. Prolonged drought has brought hunger and death to hundreds of thousands.
The country experienced its fifth consecutive failed rainy season this year, forcing at least 700,000 people from their homes, said Mohamed Osman, an economic advisor to the Somali president.
He said Somalia needs $55.5 billion in investment and assistance in the next 10 years to be able to recover from climatic shocks.
“Somalia is paying the price already,” he said. “We have received so far nothing and in total, Africa has received less.”
In the past two months alone, more than 55,000 Somalis fled drought and conflict to neighboring Kenya, and the number is expected to reach 120,000 in the next few months, according to the International Rescue Committee.
“Hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees will struggle to find life-saving assistance by fleeing to Kenya this year unless urgent steps are taken,” said IRC’s director in Kenya, Mohamed El Montassir Hussein.
Somalia descended into chaos following the 1991 ousting of longtime dictator Siad Barre by warlords who then turned on each other. The al-Shabab militants, who are affiliated with al-Qaida, are also active in the country which occupied a strategically important position in the Horn of Africa.
In Nigeria, seasonal rainfall and flooding killed more than 55 people in extreme weather scientists say was made 80 times more likely because of climate change. Around 20 million people in the country are estimated to face acute food insecurity amid crop losses and lower yields, according to official figures.
The ICRC has warned about an outbreak of cholera and other waterborne diseases amid dire a shortage of live-saving aid, including shelter, water, sanitation, food, and emergency healthcare.
The country’s northeastern regions where yearslong fighting against Islamic insurgency are centered were the worst hit.
“With more than 440,000 hectares of land already impacted by this flood, the magnitude of its effect on food security can be better imagined,” said Benson Agbro, head of the Nigerian Red Cross Society’s disaster response.
Agbro added they urgently need more than $13.5 million to address dire humanitarian conditions in the most hard hit areas.
“But longer term, we also need to build resilience to climate shocks as we know that communities affected by conflict are among the most vulnerable to climate change,” he said.
The Russian war in Ukraine has also doubled the challenges and costs of living for people in conflict-hit countries, according Mardini of the Red Cross.
“There is a knock-on effect of the Ukraine international armed conflict,” he said, pointing to the skyrocketing prices of food, energy, fertilizers and the straining supply chain.
“So doing the same thing in a place like Somalia or Mali is more costly for us, and we need to mobilize more funds from our donors to do the same type of project that we used to do a year ago,” he said.
Osman, the Somali official, said greater efforts are also needed for conflict-hit countries to access funds beyond the new proposed compensation deal. The package is just one part of a proposed “mosaic of funding arrangements” for climate vulnerable nations.
He called for “innovative ways” to receive funds, including initiatives on debt relief and help to build government institutions.
“No country should be left behind,” he said.
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Follow AP’s climate and environment coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment | 2022-11-22T08:14:52+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/21/in-war-torn-states-hurt-by-climate-scant-hope-for-new-funds/ |
This week is Championship Week in New Jersey HS sports, and once again, NJ.com is the place to be to catch any of the games you can’t get to in person for baseball, lacrosse and, of course, softball. We will be streaming every state championship game live, and every game will be available for on-demand replay shortly after they go final - all of it for free.
It all starts Friday, with the two Non-Public finals at 4 and 6:30 p.m. and it wraps Saturday with an all-day quadruple-header of public finals, with games at 10:30, 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. All games are at Kean University.
Here’s the full schedule. When available, links to the live and on-demand streams will be in this post as well as in the main softball links & results post and always, as will all our streams, at NJ.com/watch. Saturday’s matchups will be determined by Tuesday’s public semifinals.
Friday, June 9
- Non-Public A final - No. 1 St. John Vianney vs. No. 15 Mount St. Dominic, 4pm - WATCH
- Non-Public B final - No. 11 Morris Catholic vs. No. 14 St. Joseph (Hamm.), 6:30pm - WATCH
Saturday, June 10
- Group 4 final - Hillsborough or Columbia vs. Marlboro or Kingsway, 10:30am - WATCH
- Group 1 final - Weehawken or Cedar Grove vs. New Egypt or Clayton, 1pm - WATCH
- Group 2 final - Bernards or Jefferson vs. Delran or Haddon Heights, 3:30pm - WATCH
- Group 3 final - Cranford or Morris Knolls vs. Steinert or Shawnee, 6pm - WATCH
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Bill Evans covers the BCSL, CAL, Colonial, Colonial Valley Conference, Olympic, Shore and Tri-County Conference. He can be reached at bevans@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @bybillevans. | 2023-06-06T18:48:48+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/06/friday-saturday-watch-all-the-softball-state-finals-live-and-free.html |
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LONDON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKdo, the leading provider of next-generation computing solutions, announces the launch of the ROCK 5A in partnership with Radxa. The ROCK 5A is a powerful, versatile and easy-to-use single board computer (SBC) that is designed to meet the demands of engineers, developers, educators, inventors and entrepreneurs. Starting February 1st, OKdo will offer discounted pricing for the newly announced series of boards; limited to the first 5,000.
The ROCK 5A will be offered at:
- 4GB - market price $99, special introductory price $74
- 8GB - market price $119, special introductory price $94
- 16GB - market price $159, special introductory price $134
The ROCK 5A takes the highly sought-after key functionality of its powerful predecessor, the ROCK 5B, and fits it on the industry's common SBC form factor. Some of its key features include 8k output, an octa-core processor and an AI accelerator. Additionally, it is the only SBC on the market in this form factor that comes with 16GB of memory.
The ROCK 5A will run Linux v5.10 Kernel, supporting Ubuntu, Debian, openFyde OS, Armbian, RebornOS, Android 12 and later. Customers can download the software from OKdo.com and find additional community support by leveraging the 1.5 million members of the DesignSpark community.
Operating at a professional grade, the combination of such power, versatility and support makes the ROCK 5A an excellent option for embedded processes spanning EV charging, automatic manufacturing, digital signage, agricultural tech and more.
"Since the launch of OKdo's family of ROCK boards, the market has been responding very well in a variety of verticals including consumer, industrial and agriculture segments. I am thrilled to add yet another member to the ROCK family and anticipate fast adoption with new and existing customers. The ROCK 5A is the perfect blend of power, versatility and affordability," said Richard Curtin, Co-Founder and CTO of OKdo.
"We are excited to introduce the next generation of low-cost, high-performance and compact credit card-sized ROCK 5A single board computer in global collaboration with OKdo. We believe the ROCK 5A already has entry level desktop PC performance without worrying about power consumption and heating issues. We can't wait to see the community and developers make amazing applications based on the ROCK 5A SBC," said Tom Tang, President of VamRS Technology.
For those eager to get their hands on a next-generation SBC, the ROCK 5B is in stock at OKdo and RS for immediate shipment. Sharing key features such as the 8k output, octa-core processor, power on/off and built-in Real-Time-Clock, the 5B levels up the power with the RK3588 Rockchip.
Bringing the ROCK series to market provides a new and reliable solution to an industry still in the grips of a global chip shortage and supply chain pressures. OKdo recognizes that the time for significant change is now and that the enablement of widespread IoT adoption will be instrumental in a more sustainable future. The ROCK SBCs and CMs are another timely arm of an ecosystem of services OKdo has developed to revolutionize product development and operational excellence. For more information on ROCK 5A, please visit the OKdo website.
About OKdo
OKdo is a global technology company from RS Group plc which is disrupting single board computer (SBC) and IoT segments. Offering a unique combination of hardware, software, development support, manufacturing services and community projects, it is the world's first business uniquely focused on meeting the rapidly evolving needs of SBC and IoT customers, from makers and entrepreneurs to industrial designers, educators and resellers.
About RS:
RS Group plc is a leading global omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider to customers who are involved in designing, building and maintaining industrial equipment and operations, safely and sustainably. We stock more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, with operations in 32 countries, shipping over 60,000 parcels a day.
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The Gaggle: How Arizona's abortion ban could affect the 2022 midterm elections
A Pima County Superior Court judge, in a ruling issued late on Sept. 23, effectively allowed Arizona’s 19th century ban on nearly all abortions to go back into effect. That law is at odds with a 2022 law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Just this week, Maricopa County’s top prosecutor reversed herself and said she wouldn’t prosecute women for getting an abortion.
In a charged political environment, Arizona officials have struggled to clarify what is legal and what is now forbidden after the U.S. Supreme Court in June erased federal abortion rights.
The Pima County ruling sparked another round of anger and anguish from Democrats.
Most Republicans preferred to let the latest development pass quietly.
Early voting in Arizona’s midterms is just around the corner, and it’s clear that the battle over abortion isn’t going away.
In this episode of The Gaggle, host Ron Hansen is joined by Elaine Kamarck, founding director of the Center for Effective Public Management. She's also a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution.
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Derek Grier served as a Republican in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2016 through 2022.
Correspondent Tom Wilmer met with Grier just before he passed the torch and returned to the private sector.
Grier is now continuing his trendsetting role as the visionary owner of the Realty One Group based in Creve Coeur (krev kor), Missouri, just 20 minutes from St. Louis.
Come along and join Grier as he shares his game changing evolutions in the real estate industry and a look back on his ten years of service in state and local government.
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