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To Ingemar Stenmark, all this fuss over Mikaela Shiffrin as she approaches his record of 86 World Cup skiing victories is beside the point.
“I could never have been so good in all disciplines.”
While all 86 of Stenmark’s wins in the 1970s and 80s came in the technical disciplines of slalom (40) and giant slalom (46), Shiffrin’s 85 wins have come, yes, predominantly in slalom (52) giant slalom (19) or parallel (5), but also in super-G (5), downhill (3) and combined (1).
One of Shiffrin’s three medals at the world championships this month came in super-G with a silver.
Stenmark knows the numbers well, because he enjoys following Shiffrin’s races.
“I watch most of them,” he said via phone last week from his home just outside Stockholm. “To become such a good skier you have to love skiing, and she has good touch with the snow, good feeling. She can adapt to all kind of different snow conditions.”
After winning three medals in her four races at worlds, Shiffrin returns to action this weekend in Kvitfjell, Norway, where she plans to compete in a super-G, a downhill and then another super-G on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Then Shiffrin has a giant slalom and a slalom in Are, Sweden, on March 10-11.
Might Stenmark attend the races in Are if there’s still a chance for Shiffrin to match or break his record?
“No, I’m not going. I’m sorry for that. But I will, of course, watch on TV,” Stenmark said, explaining that he doesn’t want to devote too much attention to Shiffrin when there are also top-notch Swedish skiers competing, like Olympic giant slalom champion Sara Hector.
“That’s why it would be a little bit strange for me to go to Are to celebrate Shiffrin when we have the Swedish girls also,” Stenmark said. “If it would have been another place, it would be easier.”
Shiffrin won her first World Cup race in Are in December 2012, claimed two gold medals at the Swedish resort at the 2019 worlds and has six victories there in all.
“I heard she likes Sweden, but maybe she likes Norway more now, because she has a Norwegian boyfriend,” Stenmark said, referring to Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the circuit’s leading downhill skier, who Shiffrin has had a relationship with for several years.
While Stenmark hasn’t attended a race since Lindsey Vonn invited him to her career finale in Are in 2019, he’s drawn to Shiffrin’s methodical approach to skiing and — as someone known for his reservedness — appreciates her introverted personality.
“I don’t know her personally, but she seems to be a very (nice) person,” Stenmark said.
Shiffrin shows just as much reverence for Stenmark as he does for her.
“I would say the name means more than the number,” the 27-year-old Shiffrin said of Stenmark. “He’s an absolute legend in skiing. And no matter what I achieve, this kind of term, ‘the greatest of all time’ or the numbers — all that for me, it’s something that’s debatable.
“The thing for me about sports is that it gives people a reason to be inspired by whoever they choose to be inspired (by),” Shiffrin added. “So whatever I do, it’s a little bit of a moot point. And that’s how I feel about Ingemar. His name is in history as a legend of the sport that people will remember forever.”
Stenmark, who won his final race in February 1989 in Aspen, Colorado, has a long history with American skiers, having been rivals of the Mahre brothers — Phil and Steve — during his racing days. Then Vonn approached his record before injuries cut her career short and left her with 82 wins.
“It’s not a very big sport in the U.S. if you compare it to American football and baseball and the other (sports). But there are lots of good skiers,” Stenmark said.
Stenmark and Shiffrin competed in vastly different eras, with many more races — plus more disciplines — available to Shiffrin now.
There have also been huge advancements in skiing equipment since Stenmark stopped racing.
“It’s all completely different, but I liked the way it was when I was racing. The only thing I miss is the carving skis,” he said, referring to the newer, hour-glass shaped skis that make turning less challenging. “I think skiing nowadays is easier than when we were racing, but winning is maybe harder now, because there are so many (top) skiers. If you make one small mistake, it’s hard to win.”
While Shiffrin has had her fair share of mistakes — see her performance at last year’s Beijing Olympics when she didn’t finish three of her five individual races and didn’t win a medal despite enormous expectations — she still wins a whopping 35% of her races.
“And I think she can win more than 100,” Stenmark said. “It depends on how many years she continues. But for sure 100.”
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CANCÚN, Quintana Roo — Authorities in the Mexican resort of Cancun said Monday they have found four dead bodies in the city’s hotel zone near the beach.
There was no immediate information on the nationalities or identities of the victims. The announcement of the deaths came less than a week after a U.S. tourist was shot in the leg in the nearby town of Puerto Morelos.
Prosecutors originally said three bodies were found Monday in a lot near one of Cancun’s beachside hotels along Kukulkan Boulevard. They then added that a fourth body was found in the undergrowth on the same lot, bringing the total to four victims.
Prosecutors in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo said two suspects had been detained in the killings. They said the deaths were under investigation but did not give a cause of death.
Last week in Puerto Morelos, a U.S. tourist was approached by several suspects, and they shot him in the leg. The motive remains under investigation. The wounded man was taken to a hospital in Cancun for treatment, and his injury was judged to be not life-threatening.
The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert earlier this month warning travelers to “exercise increased caution,” especially after dark, at Mexico’s Caribbean beach resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, which have been plagued by drug gang violence in the past.
There have been a series of brazen acts of violence along the Caribbean coast, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
In 2022, two Canadians were killed in Playa del Carmen, apparently because of debts between international drug and weapons trafficking gangs.
In 2021, farther south in the laid-back destination of Tulum, two tourists — one a California travel blogger born in India and the other German — were killed when they were caught in the crossfire of a gunfight between rival drug dealers. | 2023-04-04T15:16:02+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/bodies-found-in-cancun-resort-area/285-703c66d2-080f-4e76-8555-32f007e4cea7 |
CADILLAC — The double-whammy effects of inflation and workforce shortages took the wind out of the sails of a number of commercial projects last year but developers are hopeful the tide has begun to turn.
The Cadillac News reached out to representatives of several major ongoing developments in the area to get an idea what could be store in the coming year.
Cadillac Junction
The 142-acre mixed-use development located on M-55 near the U.S. 131 highway interchange east of the city took about a decade to get off the ground due to a series of legal challenges brought by neighboring townships.
By the beginning of 2020, it appeared though those challenges had been resolved and developers were ready to begin filling the development with retail stores, a residential complex, a hotel and other businesses. Currently, the development is home to a J and H gas station, Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop, and another empty retail building.
When COVID-19 reached the U.S., however, progress on the development came to a halt.
“When the pandemic hit ... everyone hit the pause button,” developer Jim VanderLaan previously told the Cadillac News. “It’s not just yellow light, it’s a red light.”
To market the site, the development team subsequently contracted with NAI Wisinski of West Michigan — a commercial real estate company headquartered in Grand Rapids.
Rod Alderink, associate broker with NAI Wisinski, told the Cadillac News on Monday it’s possible that 2023 could see the first new development at the site in several years.
Alderink said they’ve been in talks recently with a number of companies interested in Cadillac Junction and while they weren’t ready to reveal specifics just yet, he did say that representatives of big box retail stores, food service businesses, and those in the hospitality industry have been included in those conversations.
While finding workers continues to be a major challenge for those looking to open new businesses, Alderink said confidence in the retail sector was bolstered significantly following an extremely successful holiday season.
“Things seem to be turning a corner there,” Alderink said. “We’re excited to see what will come to fruition in the future.”
In addition, Alderink said they’ve been in talks with a handful of parties interested in opening up shop in the existing building across from the J and H Oil gas station; the building features two drive-thru lanes for any number of uses, including food service, banking and others.
Alderink said the larger Cadillac Junction site also holds promise for a variety of non-retail mixed-uses, including in the health care industry, financial sector and general office-space-type applications.
Alderink said one of the big strengths of Cadillac Junction is that the parcels are “plug and play,” meaning they’ve already been graded, hooked up to utilities, streets and other infrastructure, which is a major cost-reduction for prospective developers.
While it’s difficult to say if a new business will open its doors in Cadillac Junction in 2023, Alderink said chances are decent that one or more of the developers they’ve been talking to will commit this year. After that happens, the business could potentially be built and ready for customers within a year.
Cadillac Lofts
After experiencing some setbacks last year, the developers of Cadillac Lofts plan to proceed with the second phase of the project in 2023.
Crews in spring of 2022 demolished the old G and D Pizza and Party Store, but since that time, no work has been done at the site.
Michigan Community Capital Director of Marketing Abbey Wilson told the Cadillac News last summer that “increased construction costs” had impacted the start of the second phase but recently, Wilson indicated that they were back on track.
“We anticipate performing soil remediation and site grading later this spring,” Wilson wrote in an email to the Cadillac News.
Currently, the four-story Cadillac Lofts building is home to three stories of residential tenants and three businesses on the bottom floor — Jimmy John’s sandwich shop, Papa John’s pizzeria and Benny’s Froyo and Mo frozen yogurt shop. Vickery Financial is in the process of moving into the fourth commercial space.
As part of the second phase of the project, Michigan Community Capital plans to build a second L-shaped building at the site to match the building already constructed there.
The first phase, which included the demolition of the old Olson’s grocery store and Emmington Insurance building, removal of the clocktower (which has been incorporated into the White Pine Trail trailhead expansion project) and construction of the first four-story building, started in early 2019 and was finished by summer of 2020.
Petco
Last August, work started on a construction project in the Harbor Freight and Home Depot parking lot in Haring Township.
Haring Township Zoning Administrator Mike Green confirmed that Petco was the business building at the site but that was all he knew about the project other than he approved the site plans.
The Cadillac News last week reached out to Petco and a representative responded, saying they did not have any news to share on the building being constructed in Haring Township. They added, however, that more details about the project likely would be released in the coming months.
Petco was found in 1965 and currently operates more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics.
Cadillac Brewing Company
Courtney Murphy and her team are anxious to transform the former Long Road Distillers location at 412 Mitchell St. into the Cadillac Brewing Company.
“Everybody is ready,” Murphy said last month. “But we’ve had a few holdups. We were expecting to be open before December. Obviously, that’s not going to happen.”
Murphy said they have all the materials and equipment they need to get started but were still waiting for a brewing permit to be approved by the federal government, and a manufacturing license to be approved by the state of Michigan.
After the permit and license are approved, Murphy said all they need is approval from the health department to serve food, and they’ll be ready to go.
“We’ll be up and running shortly after that ... hopefully in January,” Murphy said. “It doesn’t take that much time at all (to get everything ready).”
Courtney and her parents, Kevin and Deanna, purchased the Long Road Distillers building in late summer, within a day of the property being listed for sale online. The Murphys also own and operate the Reed City Brewing Company in Osceola County.
Michigan Potash
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board in September 2022 approved a financing resolution related to the construction of a major potash and salt production facility in Osceola County.
According to a memorandum provided to the Cadillac News by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, MEDC staff found that the Michigan Potash Company project “meets the requirements for an Inducement Resolution in the amount of $225,000,000.”
The memorandum also states that Citigroup Global Markets Inc. has indicated an interest in supporting the $225 million bond as an underwriter.
“We’re grateful for the support from the State of Michigan, which is accelerating this project forward to break our country’s dependence on foreign potash while bringing family-wage jobs to Osceola County, ” said Aric Glasser, chief sustainability officer with Michigan Potash, in a statement to the Cadillac News.
The Cadillac News asked Glasser if it was possible facility construction could begin in 2023 but did not hear back by press time.
Construction of the facility is planned on 100 acres of land near Chippewa Lake in southern Osceola County.
Glasser has said that based on their expertise in the industry, as well as a third party analysis, they’ve determined that the potash in Evart Township is coming from the “highest grade ore on the planet,” with enough in the ground to sustain plant operations for the next 150 years.
During the building process, which is expected to take three years, Michigan Potash has stated that 300 union construction jobs will be created and over the course of the next three years, the company plans to hire 129 employees at an average wage of $29 an hour.
Speed’s Uptown Lofts
Late in 2021, Lee Richards and Ryan Cicchelli announced their plan to transform the former Speed’s Automotive building and adjacent property in Cadillac into a residential/commercial enterprise called Speed’s Uptown Lofts.
This redevelopment plan, which Richards estimated would cost around $3 million to complete, was given the green light by Cadillac City Council, which also approved a number of tax incentives to help make the project economically feasible.
Richards said they’ve also obtained a “letter of interest” from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which has committed to supporting the project through grants and other sources of funding.
Their original plan was to build 14 apartments within the existing structure, which would make up about 9,000 square feet. With the remaining 5,000 square feet of the bottom floor, they planned to develop a commercial space for a restaurant — Leonardo’s Italian Cuisine — and a cigar lounge.
During 2022, however, Richards said construction and material costs rose significantly.
“The project is definitely delayed,” Richards said last summer. “But so far, the project is still on.”
On Monday, Richards told the Cadillac News that the project was still on hold, although MEDC did extend its financial support until spring.
Lee said they’re looking at the possibility of making adjustments to bring costs down to manageable levels, such as downsizing the scope of the commercial aspect of the business and adding more apartments. He added, however, that they haven’t yet decided on anything. | 2023-01-10T12:54:35+00:00 | cadillacnews.com | https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/2023-could-be-a-big-development-year-for-cadillac-area/article_01890ae2-904a-11ed-98a1-bb75ed5206a8.html |
ARVADA, Colo. — A Colorado man has found the key to to defying the odds of his cancer diagnosis has been living his life to the fullest.
Ira Bornstein, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma in July of 2020, has spent the last two years traveling, skiing and hiking with his wife, Sandra.
The thing is, when he was diagnosed, he was given 12 to 18 months to live. It's now been two years.
"Instead of viewing it as a death sentence, I really want to view it as a life sentence," Bornstein said.
In addition to brain surgery and chemotherapy treatments, doctors have told them that the family's dedication to eating healthy and living life to the fullest is clearly working as a treatment.
"It's what we've been doing all along. We're just gonna keep doing what we're doing because, to date, it's working," he said.
So far, Bornstein has not had any new cancer findings, despite the initial diagnosis.
In the above story, you can see more of their travels and hear how important laughter has been for their battle.
The Colorado Brain Tumor Walk & Run will be at Sloan's Lake Sept. 17, where anyone can come out to support the cause. Anyone who can't make the walk but would still like to help can also donate. | 2022-09-14T13:13:04+00:00 | denver7.com | https://www.denver7.com/news/positive-news/colorado-man-with-terminal-brain-tumor-diagnosis-finds-treatment-breakthrough-with-travel-skiing |
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon arrested on weapons charge
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former NBA guard Ben Gordon was arrested on weapons and threatening charges after he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop, police said.
The episode started just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when several 911 callers reported “a male acting aggressively and in a bizarre manner” inside a juice shop in Stamford, the city’s assistant police chief, Richard Conklin, said Thursday.
The man, identified as Gordon, continued to act erratically when officers arrived and tried to take him into custody, Conklin said.
The officers eventually subdued Gordon and placed him under arrest. They found a folding knife clipped to Gordon’s pocket, and a stun gun and brass knuckles in his backpack, Conklin said.
Gordon was arrested on charges including carrying a dangerous weapon, second-degree threatening and interfering with an officer.
The former basketball star, who played for the University of Connecticut before a decade-long NBA career that ended with the 2014-2015 Orlando Magic, was taken to the police detention center and then to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, Conklin said.
Gordon was released late Tuesday on $10,000 bond, he said. A message seeking comment was left with Gordon’s attorney.
It’s not Gordon’s first brush with the law. Last October, he was charged with punching his son at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. And in November, he was charged with a misdemeanor in Chicago for allegedly punching a McDonald’s security guard.
This week’s arrest came hours after Gordon’s alma mater, UConn, defeated San Diego State University 76-59 to win the school’s fifth NCAA championship. Gordon was on the UConn team that won the championship in 2004.
Tuesday, the day Gordon was arrested, was also his 40th birthday.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-07T06:07:36+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/2023/04/07/former-nba-guard-ben-gordon-arrested-weapons-charge/ |
Norway says Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness swims south to Sweden
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities say that a beluga whale first spotted in Arctic Norway in 2019 with an apparent Russian-made harness and alleged to have come from a Russian military facility has been spotted off Sweden’s west coast. A spokesman for Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries said Tuesday that the white mammal had moved quickly in the last few weeks. The whale was seen last week in the Oslo fjord where the directorate urged people to avoid contact with the animal to ensure its safety and wellbeing as people in recreational boats were out to see a huge visiting U.S. aircraft carrier. | 2023-05-30T13:38:15+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/05/30/norway-says-beluga-whale-with-apparent-russian-made-harness-swims-south-to-sweden/ |
Biden's strategy on Trump's indictment: No comment
Does President Joe Biden have any reaction to the indictment of former President Donald Trump? Is he concerned about possible protests or that the unprecedented indictment could further divide the nation? What does the indictment mean for the rule of law in the United States?
Biden's answer on Friday was the same each time: No comment, no comment, no comment.
“I’m not going to talk about Trump’s indictment,” Biden said firmly as he departed the White House en route to Mississippi, where he toured storm damage.
In his brief exchange with reporters, the Democratic president underscored the broader tactics that his administration is trying to take as it relates to the Republican former president's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury: Take the political temperature down, stay out of active criminal matters, focus on Biden's agenda and priorities.
It may become more difficult as Trump's legal matters progress. But at least in their initial approach on Friday, Biden and other top administration officials were sticking to their playbook.
"I am not going to comment on an ongoing criminal case as it relates to the former president," Vice President Kamala Harris said during a news conference in Lusaka, Zambia, part of her weeklong trip across Africa.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, speaking to reporters on Air Force One en route to Mississippi, added: “Look, we’re just not going to comment on any ongoing case, and I will just leave it there.”
The press secretary did stress that Biden supports peaceful protests and that the administration is always prepared for any contingencies. Biden found out about the indictment of his predecessor through news reports on Thursday, like other Americans, Jean-Pierre added.
But otherwise, the White House would have no comment.
One head of state did have something to say: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who appeared alongside Harris during the news conference Friday.
When asked what Trump's indictment exemplifies in terms of the rule of law in the United States, Hichilema said that “regulations create a platform or framework around which we agree either as Americans or as Zambians to govern ourselves” and to “live within those confines.”
“When there’s transgression against the law, it does not matter who is involved,” Hichilema said. “I think that is what the rule of law means.”
But to be clear, Hichilema wasn't talking directly about Trump, either.
“I take out the name,” Hichilema said. “I put in place of the name what we citizens of our countries — citizens of the global community — must do to ... exercise our rights and freedoms.”
The nature of the charges against Trump was unclear because the indictment remained under seal, but they stem from payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
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Associated Press reporter Chris Megerian contributed to this report from Lusaka, Zambia. | 2023-03-31T18:39:33+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/bidens-no-comment-on-trump-indictment/43480910 |
NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, successfully completed its first delivery of Eletre, its first fully electric hyper SUV. Lotus Tech hosted a delivery ceremony at the Shanghai International Circuit F1 track to celebrate the occasion, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Lotus brand.
Eletre integrates Lotus's 75 years of racing heritage and engineering expertise into a luxury lifestyle vehicle. In addition to superior aerodynamics and design, it features innovative technologies including fully embedded L4-ready hardware with the world's first deployable LiDAR system. It is powered by Lotus's proprietary 800-volt Electrical Performance Architecture, delivering a sportscar-like experience and enabling Lotus Tech's 420-kilowatt supercharging solution. As of January 31, 2023, Lotus had received more than 5,000 Eletre orders worldwide.
The first Eletre delivery marks a key milestone in Lotus's transformation into an advanced, fully electric, intelligent, and sustainable luxury mobility provider ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2028. The company is now rolling out further deliveries across China, and will begin delivery in the UK and EU later this year. Planning is also underway for future delivery to the U.S. and rest of the world, leveraging the brand's global network.
Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer of Lotus Tech, commented, "Eletre is a crucial part of our plan to transform Lotus into a truly global electric car brand. We are a pioneer in the decarbonization of luxury automobiles, and the delivery of Eletre has demonstrated our capability to lead the energy transition and steer the industry towards a more sustainable future."
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LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambian authorities have rearrested eight Croatians Tuesday, preventing them from leaving the country after a court dropped child trafficking charges against them a day earlier.
“I can confirm that they have been rearrested on the instructions of NPA (the National Prosecutions Authority). I am not sure of the charges though,” immigration spokesman Namati Nshinka told The Associated Press.
Zambian officials prevented the eight Croatians — four couples — from boarding a flight to leave the southern African country. On Monday a court dismissed child trafficking charges against them following applications by their lawyers. They had earlier pleaded not guilty.
The charges alleged that on December 7, last year, the four couples acted together to traffic the children. The young children were from neighboring Congo and the couples said they adopted the children through a lawyer.
The eight include Zoran Subosic, 52, a guitarist in a well-known band Hladno Pivo, or Cold Beer, and Immovic Subosic, 41, an administrator, according to Croatian media. Others include Damir Magic, 44, an electrical technician, Nadic Magic, 45, a technician, Ladislav Persic, 42, a medical doctor, Aleksandra Persic, 43, a hair salon attendant, Noah Kraljevic, 40, a program director and Ivona Kraljevic, 36, a dog handler.
In Croatia, that country’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the four couples were told to leave Zambia within 48 hours.
No statement has been made about who is taking care of the young children who were to be adopted. | 2023-02-07T21:05:51+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-zambia-rearrests-8-croatians-after-charges-dropped/ |
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A three-car crash in Chesterfield County has sent one person to the hospital and closed several lanes on Interstate 95 northbound near 288.
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 near the Willis Road exit. Virginia State Police said a trash truck hit a Prius, causing the car to be pushed into a utility truck during work zone congestion in the area.
Chesterfield Fire and EMS are at the scene. The driver of the Prius was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. State police said the crash remains under investigation.
Traffic backups in the area reached at least two miles. The north left shoulder, left lane and center lane are all closed. The far right lane remains open for travel.
Stay with 8News for breaking news updates as they become available. | 2022-08-24T16:16:18+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/one-person-sent-to-the-hospital-after-trash-truck-hits-prius-on-i-95-in-chesterfield/ |
(WXIN) — If you have been waiting impatiently for the first tailgate of the season, you may be able to get a temporary fix in the candy aisle.
Brach’s is embracing the flavors of football with its new Tailgate Candy Corn.
The candy comes in five flavors: hamburger, hot dog, popcorn, vanilla ice cream, and fruit punch.
The candy corn will only be sold at participating Walgreens stores until the end of October.
The 11-ounce bags will sell for $3.49 to $3.69, according to a Brach’s spokesperson.
A 2021 survey of the top states in candy corn consumption found California, Texas, and Florida in the top three.
Brach’s says it’s releasing more candy corn surprises in the weeks leading up to Halloween. | 2022-08-01T20:22:07+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/ready-to-tailgate-brachs-debuts-hot-dog-and-hamburger-flavored-candy-corn/ |
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Grundy at George Wythe
Last meeting: Grundy 42, George Wythe 28 (Oct. 7, 2022 in Grundy, Va.)
This is the rare state semifinal clash that is a regular-season rematch. … The previous meeting was not originally scheduled, but when Twin Valley and Bland County folded their programs it left both teams in need of a contest and they met in early-October in Buchanan County. “We talked to teams in West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee,” said George Wythe coach Brandon Harner. “Our athletic director, Doug Campbell, got on the phone with Grundy after Twin Valley canceled. We were supposed to have our bye week, but Grundy said they’d play us, but we’d have to come there since it was their homecoming. My kids have lost enough games over the last couple of years with COVID and cancellations, so I said we’d travel 2 ½ hours to play, because our kids deserve to play.” … Isaiah Boyd (11 carries, 238 yards, four touchdowns) and Ian Scammell (23 carries, 168 yards, two TDs) had the bulk of Grundy’s 427 rushing yards that day as the Golden Wave never trailed in manhandling the Maroons. Ben Jollay threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns to lead George Wythe. … Grundy (8-4) dispatched Honaker (38-20), Lebanon (32-0) and Patrick Henry (30-19) in winning the Region 1D title. The Golden Wave have rushed for 4,073 yards and 55 touchdowns collectively, while going 33-of-67 for 401 yards and four touchdowns through the air. … Grundy’s four losses came to Patrick Henry, Ridgeview, Tazewell and Wise County Central. The Golden Wave and Class 2 Poquoson (9-4) are the only state semifinalists with four losses … George Wythe got the best of Parry McCluer (41-22), Narrows (48-28) and Grayson County (48-28) to win the Region 1C title. The Maroons have rushed for 3,024 yards and 44 touchdowns collectively, while going 95-of-170 for 1,330 yards and eight TDs through the air. …. GW’s losses came to Radford, Grundy and Class 2 semifinalist Graham. … Grundy has opted to try for two-point conversions after TDs this season and are 38-for-60 on those attempts. That could possibly be a key in today’s game. … Scammell has rushed for 2,010 yards for Grundy and is also the team’s leading tackler. Sophomores Wyatt Bush (10 tackles for loss) and Logan Lester (seven interceptions) also get it done on defense for the Golden Wave too. … Ben Jollay (1,088 yards) is the top rusher for George Wythe, while quarterback Tandom Smith has rushed for 755 yards and thrown six TD passes. Laden Houston (28 catches, 482 yards, three TDs) is the top receiver. Leyton Fowler (169 ½ tackles) and Colton Green (11 sacks) spearhead the defense. … George Wythe assistant coach Quinton Hensley is in his ninth state semifinal and looking for his first win in the round. He was formerly an assistant and head coach at Rural Retreat. … Grundy is 0-3 all-time in state semifinal games, while GW is 3-3. … This should be a physical, smashmouth contest of the highest degree. … The winner plays either Riverheads (10-1) or Essex (13-0) on Dec. 10 at noon at Salem Stadium in the VHSL Class 1 state championship game.
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Prediction: Grundy 24, George Wythe 20
Class 2
Appomattox County at Graham
Last meeting: Graham 42, Appomattox 28 (Dec. 4, 2021, in Bluefield)
This is the third state semifinal matchup between these two squads since 2019. Graham avenged a 2019 loss last year by rushing for 350 yards. Ty’Drez Clements (173 yards) and Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw (93) combined on five scores for the G-Men…While Graham was a good bet for another semifinal berth, the Appomattox Raiders have overcome several obstacles with a young lineup. The Raiders dropped three of their first four games while battling illness and injuries. Appomattox, which averages 35 points, has reeled off nine straight wins as Virginia Tech recruit Jonathan Pennix has pushed through a pair of injuries that kept him out of four games… Pennix is effective at running back (1,066 yards), receiver (335 yards) and cornerback. He will likely player receiver at Tech…Other players to watch include quarterback Gray Peterson (1,279 yards passing, 627 yards rushing), Tre Kelso (680 yards rushing) and Reagan Conroy with 315 yards receiving…Appomattox has advanced to the semifinals seven times since 2015, winning five state titles. The fourth-seeded Raiders are coming off a wild 38-34 victory over top-seeded Glenvar for the Region 2C crown… Alex Caruso, who pitched the Raiders to a 4-2 win over John Battle in last season’s Class 2 baseball championship, starts at linebacker… “Appomattox is impressive in every way,” Graham coach Tony Palmer said. “They can run, pass and tackle, and they are well-coached. We are facing a good team that has been to this point before, and it’s going to be a battle.” …Behind a dominant line corps, Graham has outscored three playoff foes by an average margin of 53-21 and allows just 14 points per game. Look for Graham running back Ty’Drez Clements to find holes and get to the outside against an Appomattox defense that allows 21.4 ppg…The Raiders will break a few big plays, but the experience, strength and depth of Graham makes the difference here. Big Graham linemen Connor Roberts, Cody Dolin and Carter Lloyd will shine along with aggressive defensive backs Braden Watkins and Sean Hughes.
Prediction: Graham 35, Appomattox 21 | 2022-12-03T00:27:58+00:00 | heraldcourier.com | https://heraldcourier.com/prep-football-predictions/article_f09833a4-7292-11ed-9a48-f317c41959bf.html |
On Wednesday, Hawaii received its last shipment of coal before closing its last functioning coal plant.
Gov. David Ige called the final shipment "a huge step forward in Hawaiʻi's transition to clean energy" on Twitter.
On Wednesday, Hawaii received its last shipment of coal before closing its last functioning coal plant.
Gov. David Ige called the final shipment "a huge step forward in Hawaiʻi's transition to clean energy" on Twitter.
"In its time, coal was an important resource for Hawai'i and I'd like to thank the workers who have run our last remaining coal plant."
"Renewable energy projects to replace coal are coming online with more on the way," wrote Ige. "Even as we face challenges in making this transition, it's the right move for our communities and planet. Most importantly, it will leave Hawaiʻi a better place for our children and grandchildren."
The shipment came from Indonesia, according to CNN affiliate KHNL. The power plant was built by AES Corporation in the 1980s and supplies electricity to tens of thousands of homes on Oahu, KHNL reported.
Although it is not clear what will become of the power plant itself, AES has said it will offer jobs at its solar, wind, and battery storage projects to the 40 remaining coal plant employees.
In 2015, Gov. Ige signed a bill setting a goal for Hawaii state utilities to generate 100 percent of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045, according to a news release from his office.
The state has been a leader in pursuing renewable energy sources like solar energy: The capital city of Honolulu has the highest solar capacity per person, according to a report from April.
And in 2020, the state signed Senate Bill 2629 into law, which bans utilities from adding new coal-powered plants or extending existing agreements with facilities burning coal after 2022.
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EASTON, Pa. (AP)Leo O’Boyle scored 23 points and Lafayette defeated American University 84-76 in double overtime on Sunday to advance to the Patriot League championship game.
O’Boyle added six rebounds for the Leopards (11-22), who will play regular-season champion Colgate for the title on Wednesday. Justin Vander Baan pitched in with 19 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks. T.J. Berger sank three 3-pointers and scored 14.
The Eagles (17-15) were led by Matt Rogers with 24 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Jaxon Knotek added 16 points and two steals. Elijah Stephens had 15 points, four assists and six steals.
Berger scored 11 points to help Lafayette take a 33-17 lead at halftime. The Leopards led by as many as 21 in the second half before the Eagles rallied and forced overtime tied at 59 when Vander Baan sank the second of two free throws with 22 seconds left. O’Boyle forced a second extra period when he buried a 3-pointer with four seconds left to knot the score at 66.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-03-06T11:48:53+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/ncaa-basketball/lafayette-beats-american-u-in-double-ot-in-patriot-semifinal/ |
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves, one of soccer’s most successful and charismatic players, was arrested Friday after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Spain. The veteran Brazilian right back was taken to a prison near Barcelona in a police van after a judge denied him bail.
The alleged assault took place on Dec. 31 at an exclusive nightclub in downtown Barcelona, police told The Associated Press.
Alves had denied any wrongdoing several days before his arrest.
The former Barcelona star was taken into custody after he answered a police summons while in Spain. He was then escorted in a police car to the courthouse. State prosecutors had asked for him to be held without bail, and a judge agreed after charging him with sexual assault following several hours of testimony from him, the alleged victim and a witness, the court said. Unless that decision is reversed on appeal, Alves will remain in custody until trial at a still unspecified date.
Alves signed for Pumas in July and the Mexican club announced Friday it was immediately terminating his contact. Pumas president Leopoldo Silva said that his club could not keep Alves on its squad.
“This is an institution that promotes respect and the correct, dignified and professional behavior of its male and female players both on and off the field because they are role models in Mexico and throughout the world,” Silva said. “We cannot permit any conduct that would damage our philosophy.”
A charge of sexual assault in Spain can mean anything from unsolicited and unwanted sexual groping to rape. Police and the court’s press office said they could not give any details on the case. Rape can be subject to prison terms of up to 15 years under a new law passed last year.
Alves denied the allegations last week in a video he sent to Spanish television channel Antena 3. While acknowledging he had gone dancing at the club on the night of the alleged assault, he said he did not know the woman and was always “respectful” of others.
“I was there having a good time with other people,” Alves said. “Everyone who knows me knows that I like dancing. I was having a good time, but I never invaded the personal space of anyone. I always am respectful.”
The 39-year-old Alves is one of soccer’s most successful players, winning major titles with several elite clubs, including Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, over his long career. He also helped Brazil win two Copa America trophies — in 2007 and 2019 — and an Olympic gold medal at age 38.
Known for his creative play on the field, and a sharp wit and love of fashion off it, the right back has been one of soccer’s leading personalities for more than a decade.
The defender was a key part of Barcelona’s golden years playing between 2008-16 on the team’s right flank behind Lionel Messi. He won the Champions League three times with the Catalan club, which he briefly rejoined last season. He played at his third World Cup, the only major title he’s not won, in December.
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-01-21T04:48:43+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-alves-arrested-in-spain-after-being-accused-of-sexual-abuse/ |
22,300-square-foot freestanding entertainment destination boasts more than 20 betting stations and Guy Fieri's first-ever full-service restaurant in Arizona
PHOENIX, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") – in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks – announced today that Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field is officially open. The two-story, 22,300-square-foot entertainment destination is located adjacent to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix and is now the largest freestanding sportsbook in Arizona and the largest retail sportsbook to open in partnership with a major sports stadium nationwide.
This new, first-class sportsbook and full-service restaurant combo is unlike any opened to date. The venue features a total of nine betting windows and 13 self-service betting kiosks as well as wall-to-wall flatscreen televisions, breathtaking patio space, along with table and plush lounge-style seating on both floors with a total capacity of more than 425. Private space is also available to rent.
An opening event was held on June 21 featuring remarks from Caesars and D-backs representatives, a first bite sampling of menu items and ceremonial first bets, as well as a donation of $20,000 by Caesars to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.
"We're extremely proud to bring Caesars Sportsbook and Guy Fieri's Kitchen + Bar to Chase Field and Downtown Phoenix," said Eric Hession, Co-President of Caesars Digital. "This destination provides sports bettors and non-sports bettors, locals and visitors alike, with an experience they can't find anywhere else. Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Guy Fieri for making this possible."
"What an incredible day for our fans, sports enthusiasts, guests and especially for our organization," said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. "We are proud to partner with Caesars Entertainment and Guy Fieri, to bring a year-round first-class sportsbook, restaurant and event space to downtown Phoenix. Everything about this dynamic venue, from the food to the design to the service, has been meticulously planned for an unmatched guest experience."
Bloc9 Architecture served as architect on the project in partnership with Borisoff Design Studio while The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company served as general contractor to create a venue that conveys the Caesars Sportsbook brand in a modern way through a lively and contemporary space fit for a Caesar.
The opening of Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar at Caesars Sportsbook marks the celebrity chef's first-ever full-service restaurant in Arizona. Designed in partnership with Fieri and led locally by Executive Chef Kayla Laasko, who brings experience from The Barking Bodega, Desert Diamond Casino and the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar offers scratch-made food, signature and classic cocktails, and an extensive beer and wine menu. The menu also features a combination of new recipes and Fieri's personal favorites from his other restaurants, including the world-famous Trash Can Nachos ($20) and award-winning Bacon Mac 'n' Cheeseburger ($18). Other menu stand-outs include:
- Jalapeno Pig Poppers: andouille and cheese-stuffed jalapenos wrapped in maple bacon, and then smoked and glazed with bourbon brown sugar barbeque sauce ($18)
- Real Deal Dilly Wings: a dozen wings with dill pickle salt, garlic butter and buttermilk ranch ($16)
- Morgan's Veggie Burger: Scratch-made with donkey sauce, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato and crispy onions on a whole wheat bun ($16)
- Motley Que Pulled Pork: pulled pork shoulder smothered in Guy's bourbon brown sugar sauce, stacked with citrus slaw, pickle chips, aged cheddar cheese, onion straws and donkey sauce on a toasted pretzel hoagie ($17)
- Blackened Salmon: pan-roasted salmon with blackened "dirty" fried rice, charred asparagus and garlic-lime compound butter ($28)
- Cheesecake Challenge: half of a New York-style marble cheesecake topped with potato chips, pretzels and hot fudge ($24)
"I've worked with the Caesars team for nearly a decade opening restaurants all over the country together. They are the best of the best," said Fieri. "The idea of bringing this next-level restaurant concept to Arizona, a place where I have showcased more than 30 restaurants through 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' over the years, was a no-brainer for me. Thank you to the D-backs and Caesars for making it happen."
Caesars Sportsbook is now open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guy Fieri's DTPHX Kitchen + Bar is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for food service and until 1 a.m. both nights for beverage service. The venue will also be open during D-backs off days and have expanded hours during football season.
The Caesars Sportsbook app integrates mobile sports betting with Caesars' industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. Every wager placed on the mobile app rewards the bettor with Tier Credits and Reward Credits that can be used to unlock unbeatable experiences within the Caesars portfolio of properties and partnerships, including access to VIP experiences with the D-backs at Chase Field or at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip.
Eligible sports fans in Arizona can download the Caesars Sportsbook app, register, and deposit funds to take advantage of a special sign-up offer for first-time users:
- Insure your first bet for up to $1,500
Caesars is an official sports betting partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, an authorized gaming operator of Major League Baseball, and has partnerships with the NFL, NBA, NHL, and several individual teams.
For refreshing, real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @CaesarsSports. For more information, please visit dbacks.com/GuyDTPHX or @GuysDTPHX on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family-friendly environment and make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners. Their mission is guided by the Circle of Success: team performance, fan experience, financial efficiency, workplace culture, and community contribution. The D-backs' pinnacle on-field moment was their 2001 World Series title, the only championship among the 4 major Valley teams. Since being established in 1997, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has donated over $75 million in charitable contributions to the Arizona community, more than the state's other professional sports teams combined. The club, established in 1995 and whose inaugural season was in 1998, plays their home games in downtown Phoenix at Chase Field, the first Major League stadium in the United States to feature a pool as well as a retractable roof over a natural-grass playing surface (now synthetic grass). For more information, please visit dbacks.com or on social media via @Dbacks and @LosDbacks.
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CARROLLTON TWP, MI— After waiting an additional year to get proper permitting, Luxxury Palace, 509 Shattuck Rd. in Carrollton Township, has opened its doors to the public.
According to co-owners Ikesha Wiley and Baphine Burton, the car wash/ barber shop/ game room had been prepared to open in February 2022 as a place to provide services sparsely seen around that area.
“We’re trying to be as creative as possible to fill any empty space we had in the building,” said Wiley. “The main goal was to provide something needed for the children that there wasn’t a lot of in the area.”
The building had previously housed a custom printing and vehicle wrapping business, Brothers Designs, as recently as 2019, leaving two vehicle bays open for a carwash addition.
Wiley said the game room, which opened on December 28, has been a motivator for kids coming through to work harder in school, just to get a bit more playtime.
She said opening day allowed students who had been progressing in their school work to enjoy a selection including PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X, several retro arcade game stations, basketball, foosball and air hockey among others.
Students from Saginaw’s Francis Reh Academy and Saginaw Preparatory Academy were among the first groups to enjoy the games, with several receiving fresh haircuts too.
Master Barber Marshall West said as the school year goes on, he plans on offering free haircuts for up to 30 students per school at local high schools and colleges for those working hard in the classroom, in their respective sports, as well as for those who are most in need.
West said he’s also working toward bringing in a popular promotion, similar to the $6 Mondays from Unique Styles in Downtown Saginaw- another shop he had worked at.
“We want to do it to bring the kids in, reward them for their hard work and to help raise up my other barbers in here,” said West. “Word of mouth in this business is like a rocket. You can put up a lot of signs but you really have to support your community.”
Outside of the offerings that West said he has coming for students, he said he and his barbers can do tinting, relaxers, feathering, layering, eyebrow arches, facials and more for men, women and children.
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(The Hill) – President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 for other student loan holders is a controversial move cheered by many Democrats but jeered by Republicans, who say it will increase inflation.
The effort — the largest student loan forgiveness plan in U.S. history — also leaves a lot of questions.
Here are five of the biggest.
Will it raise inflation?
Biden’s plan immediately came under fire for the potential negative impact it could have on the already 40-year high inflation rate, with some economists warning it will be highly inflationary. Others have said any effect is likely to be more marginal.
While Republicans are using inflation to hammer the White House, the criticism that the plan could raise inflation is also coming from at least some political allies to Biden.
Jason Furman, a Harvard professor and former top economic adviser to President Obama, said Wednesday that it is “reckless” to pour “roughly half [a] trillion dollars of gasoline on the inflationary fire that is already burning.”
The White House argued any risk on inflation will be mitigated by the fact that while it is extending the years-long payment pause on federal student loans through Dec. 31, the pause will end in January 2023. Officials argued that the combination of restarting loan payments while providing some relief will basically zero out any inflationary effect.
The pause has long been seen as a program that could be adding to inflation, though other stimulus programs and the fact that consumers saved money during the pandemic are likely bigger factors.
“It’s pretty clear that the pause in student loan repayment has probably been a little bit inflationary, that’s money that would have been drawn down from the economy and has stayed in peoples’ pockets,” said Kevin Miller, Bipartisan Policy Center associate director for higher education policy.
Will colleges raise tuition in response?
Many observers have questioned whether colleges will raise tuition in response to the Biden move, under the rationale that more forgiveness could be on the way.
“It creates this problem of once you have forgiven or have canceled loans, just broadly … that sets a precedent and it gives people going forward an expectation and a reasonable argument,” said Neal McCluskey, policy analyst at the CATO Institution. “If people don’t think their loans will ever have to be repaid or repaid in full, they have incentive to take out more loans.”
Others doubt it will have an immediate or substantial impact on tuition.
“Most schools are basically multilevel organizations,” said Dalié Jiménez, director of the student loan law initiative at the University of California Irvine. “The process of setting tuition prices, there are just so many inputs that I don’t know that it would have any kind of immediate effect on average or overall.”
The Department of Education will be “vigilant” and “laser-focused” with bad actors, according to officials, and plans to publish an annual “watch list” of institutions with the worst debt levels as a way to hold accountable colleges that have contributed to the student debt crisis.
Will this stand up to court challenges?
Court challenges to Biden’s effort are expected, though their precise nature is a bit of a mystery.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday that the White House is confident in its legal authority and that the steps will hold up in court.
The legal authority the White House has pointed to is through the 2003 HEROES Act, which gives the Secretary of Education authority to take certain actions believed to be necessary to ensure a borrower is not placed in a worse position financially due to a national emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
McCluskey said it’s far from clear those holding student debt were made worse off during the pandemic.
“College graduates were sort of the most insulated from the negative impacts of the pandemic and the associated economic problems that went with it and lockdown because they were most able to continue working,” he said.
“They have been made much better off regarding their loans as they have been frozen,” he added.
McCluskey also raised the issue that Biden is “essentially appropriating money,” which is a power that belongs to Congress. But, he noted, the Democratic-controlled Congress is not likely to challenge that.
“To say loans, which is money from the government that has to returned, now doesn’t have to be returned, that turns the loan into a grant,” he said.
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas (N.H.) said on Wednesday that the decision “sidesteps Congress and our oversight and fiscal responsibilities.”
Who is in and out in terms of eligibility?
The policy appears to leave out a very small number of borrowers— estimated to be about 5 percent of those who have loans.
The program caps eligibility for the program by income level; $125,000 for a single person and $250,000 for couples.
If everyone who is eligible claims the relief, 43 million federal student loan borrowers will benefit and nearly 90 percent of the benefits will go to borrowers earning less than $75,000, according to the White House.
Who pays for it?
Taxpayers will pick up the bill for the program, though it isn’t clear how much the price tag will be and the White House has skirted questions on the issue.
Reporters pressed Jean-Pierre for a cost estimate at the White House briefing on Thursday and she leaned on saying it’s unclear how many borrowers will take up the offer.
The White House has insisted the loan forgiveness will be fully paid for because of other policies it says Biden has taken to reduce the deficit.
Republicans are going on the attack, raising political issues that aren’t going away.
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) said the plan is a “scheme” that “forces blue-collar workers to subsidize white-collar graduate students.” He and other Republicans have also argued the plan will help wealthy people, given the income levels are capped at $125,00 and $250,000.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called the decision a “wildly unfair distribution” of wealth in favor of higher-earning Americans and a “slap in the face” to those in the workforce who made sacrifices to pay off their debt.
How the arguments on both sides resonate with blue collar workers — a demographic Democrats worry they could lose to the GOP in the midterms — will be closely watched in November.
Biden is betting enough people will support the forgiveness, particular in minority communities, to ward off political hits from the GOP. | 2022-08-26T13:33:35+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/five-lingering-questions-on-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/ |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jury deliberations for the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery will resume Monday after the panel finished a seventh day of deliberations Thursday without reaching a verdict.
The seven women and five men had asked Circuit Judge Michael Usan if they could have Friday off to take care of personal appointments, and the judge granted the request. Earlier Thursday, jurors had asked to view the defendants’ social media accounts, as well as GPS data or maps to calculate distance between points mentioned in the case. The judge denied those requests, saying the verdict must be based on evidence presented during the trial.
Michael Boatwright, 28 and the accused shooter; Dedrick Williams, 26 and the accused ringleader and getaway driver; and Trayvon Newsome, 24 and the alleged second gunman, are charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. They face mandatory life sentences if convicted. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty.
During the monthlong trial, prosecutors tried to link the men to the shooting outside Riva Motorsports in suburban Fort Lauderdale through extensive surveillance video taken inside and outside the store, plus cellphone videos they took of them flashing $100 bills. Prosecutors also had the testimony of a fourth man, Robert Allen, a former friend of the defendants who said he participated in the robbery. He pleaded guilty last year to second-degree murder and awaits sentencing.
Defense attorneys have accused Allen of being a liar trying to avoid a life sentence. They also said prosecutors and detectives did a poor investigation that didn’t look at other possible suspects, including the Canadian rap star Drake — he and XXXTentacion had an online feud.
XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was a platinum-selling rising star who tackled issues including prejudice and depression in his songs. He also drew criticism over bad behavior and multiple arrests, including charges that he severely beat and abused his girlfriend. | 2023-03-17T12:43:37+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/jury-deliberations-to-resume-monday-in-xxxtentacion-killing/ |
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In 1986, Dorothy Tiernan was with her father on his deathbed. The hospital staff refused to give him pain medication to make him more comfortable, until a manager intervened.
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Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Santa’s sleigh got a break for some gift deliveries this month in Alaska.
Marines traveled by snowmobile and aircraft to deliver toys to children in remote Arctic villages to support Toys for Tots.
Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough is larger than the state of Indiana yet boasts a population of under 7,800 residents residing within 11 different communities, many of whom are Alaskan Natives. Infrastructure is extremely limited to the villages and towns of the borough.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert Golike shows Sgt. Joshua Purrington how to navigate the Kuskokwim Valley from the air on their way to deliver toys to a local village during a Toys for Tots event in the Kuskokwim Valley, Alaska on Dec. 3, 2021. Golike i
So that’s where the Marines with Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, also known as the Alaska Marines, step in.
By way of donated flights on small propeller planes and snowmobiles, the Marines travel to each remote community in the borough this holiday season with extra-special deliveries.
"Really, it seems like a lot of trouble, but it’s not," said U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Keith Lowell. "To see the sparkle in these kids’ eyes when they see Santa Claus coming into their school. When they come up and they get a gift from Santa Claus, it," he paused, "it’s so special."
Students of June Nelson Elementary School wait to receive their toys gifted by Toys for Tots and delivered by the U.S. Marines with Detachment Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 12, 2022. (U
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The toys are first sorted when they reach the base near Anchorage and then travel 500 miles north to a town called Kotzebue.
Kotzebue is a larger city in the borough, 26 miles above the Arctic Circle, where many travel for essential shopping and community gatherings. From there, the Marines disperse onto the smaller communities.
Many dressed as Santa Clause as they hopped on the snowmobile for a trek that isn’t for the faint of heart.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Purrington, the armory chief for Delta Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, rides away in a snowmobile after delivering toys to the children of Takotna School during a Toys for Tots event in Takotna, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2
The dangerous task of crossing hundreds of miles on snowmobiles in sub-zero weather becomes more like a guided expedition — and some locals do step in to help.
In total, the Marines sorted and shipped over 3,000 toys.
The Toys for Tots program is run by the Marine Corps and a nonprofit foundation. Started in 1947, the program now delivers 18 million toys to 7 million less fortunate children each year.
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President Joe Biden on Monday signed legislation that establishes a commission to study the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
The legislation was brought to the Senate floor by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii.
Hirono said such a museum would help promote understanding about Asian Pacific Islander American communities during a time of elevated anti-Asian hate crimes.
“Despite many noteworthy contributions in various spaces, Asian and Pacific Islander American individuals and communities have largely been excluded or erased from American history,” Hirono said in a news release issued after the signing ceremony.
“We are often pejoratively depicted as foreigners,
instead of people who have lived in and positively contributed to this country for generations — narratives which have fueled xenophobia and prejudice, contributing to decades of racist laws and discrimination,” she said.
Hirono, who migrated to Hawaii as a child, vowed to continue working to make sure the stories of Asian and Pacific Islander American communities are told and preserved for future generations.
The bill previously passed in the House, where it was introduced by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and passed in the Senate unanimously in May.
Hawaii leads the nation in the percentage of Asians with 57% of the population in 2019, while Honolulu is the city with the nation’s highest percentage of Asians at 61.4%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
During Monday’s signing ceremony, Biden noted that the legislation — HR 3525 — had been working its way through Congress for the better part of a decade. He said it was long overdue.
“Throughout our history Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders have literally shaped the history and the contours of this country,” Biden said.
“Museums of this magnitude and consequence are going to inspire and educate,” he said. “More than anything else, it’s going to help people see themselves in the story of America — the story that has made us a better America.”
During his speech, Biden remembered his friend and former colleague, the late U.S. Sen. Dan Inouye of Hawaii. He said Inouye tried to join the military when war broke out in 1941, but he had fight to enlist in the U.S. military out of high school.
“Danny served in the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. And, I might add, he earned the Medal of Freedom, and he also went on to do so much more,” the president said.
The bill establishes an eight-member commission, appointed equally by House and Senate majority and minority leadership. The panel will comprise those with
expertise in the research, study and promotion of Asian Pacific American history, museum administration and related fields.
The commission will be responsible for submitting a report with recommendations to the president and Congress on the potential creation of a museum, including whether it should be part of the Smithsonian. Congress would then need to act on those recommendations to establish the museum.
Congress has previously established similar museums. In 2003 it passed a law to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In 2020, Congress approved the creation of the National Museum of the American Latino. | 2022-06-14T11:16:56+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/06/14/hawaii-news/national-museum-of-asian-pacific-americans-may-be-created/ |
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — As video taken inside Robb Elementary School puts in full view the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May slaughter of 19 children and two teachers, some in Uvalde are shouting: Will police face consequences?
Only one officer from the scene of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history is known to be on leave. Authorities have still not released names of officers who for more than an hour milled in and out of a hallway near the adjoining fourth-grade classrooms where the gunman was firing. And nearly two months after the massacre, there’s still disagreement about who was in charge.
A nearly 80-minute hallway surveillance video published by the Austin American-Statesman publicly showed for the first time — with disturbing and painful clarity — a hesitant and haphazard tactical response by fully armed officers that the head of Texas’ state police has condemned as a failure and some Uvalde residents have blasted as cowardly.
But it is unclear whether the actions — or inaction — by officers in the school on May 24 will result in more than criticism, even as demands for accountability and anger mount. City and state leaders have urged people to let investigations play out.
There are signs impatience is growing: Hours after the video was published, residents shouted from their seats at a City Council meeting Tuesday, demanding to know whether officers who were at the shooting were still on the force or getting paid. Council members did not respond.
“What about the cops?” one person yelled.
Police are afforded formidable legal protections, set up with the idea that their jobs often require life-and-death judgment calls under great pressure. Even with the officers’ hesitation captured on video, policing experts say it’s difficult to predict how likely they are to face discipline or legal fallout.
“It’s going to come down to what would a reasonable police officer have perceived in that moment,” said Bowling Green State University criminologist Philip Stinson.
The footage from a hallway camera inside the school shows the gunman entering the building with an AR-15-style rifle and includes 911 tape of a teacher screaming, “Get down! Get in your rooms! Get in your rooms!”
Two officers approach the classrooms minutes after the gunman enters, then run back amid the sounds of gunfire. From there, minutes tick by and more gunshots from the classrooms are heard as additional officers from multiple agencies arrive. More than an hour passes before a team finally advances down the hallway, breaches the classrooms and ends the massacre.
More than a dozen officers — some armed with rifles and bulletproof shields — are visible during some points of the video. During the long wait to confront the gunman, one man in body armor and and a vest that says “sheriff” squeezes a few pulls of hand sanitizer from a dispenser mounted on the wall.
It is a starkly different scene than the one described by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott the day after shooting, when he praised a swift response and officers who “showed amazing courage by running toward gunfire.” Abbott later said he was given wrong information but did not identify from whom.
That’s just one example of inaccurate and conflicting statements given by authorities in the seven weeks since the shooting. Asked Wednesday if any officers should face discipline for their inaction, Abbott spokeswoman Renae Eze said the governor “believes it would be premature to decide any action” until investigations are complete.
After the 2018 shooting at Parkland High School in Florida that killed 17 people, a deputy who knew the gunman was loose but refused to go inside was arrested on criminal charges. Legal experts have called that an extremely rare case of someone essentially being charged for not going into harm’s way and have expressed skepticism about the case, which is set for trial in February.
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Brown, who spent two decades as a Republican district attorney in North Texas, said there is “no criminal statute for dereliction of duty” and holding police criminally liable under such circumstances “carries a tremendous social cost.” But he said officers who fail to meet their “moral duty to intervene” could still face ridicule or firing.
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said it was too early to decide whether any officers should be taken off the force. “I don’t know they need to step down,” he said. “But everything needs to be reviewed.”
So far, officials have only publicly confirmed one officer on leave: Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief who also stepped down from his newly won City Council seat last month. He has disputed state police’s characterization that he was in charge of the scene.
A Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman said no troopers who were there have been suspended. Officials with the Uvalde police and sheriff’s office did not answer questions about whether any of their officers have been suspended or placed on leave.
Greg Shaffer, a Dallas-based security consultant and retired member of the FBI’s hostage rescue team, said at the very least, the officers in the video should switch to a different line of work.
“I think everyone in that hallway should reconsider their career choice,” he said. “If you don’t have the courage and the mindset to run toward gunfire, as a police officer, then you’re in the wrong profession.”
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Weber reported from Austin, Texas, and Bleiberg reported from Dallas. | 2022-07-14T17:48:46+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/uvalde-video-raises-more-calls-for-police-accountability/ |
Menopause in the workplace has been an invisible issue – as a medical or personal matter for women and their families only.
But one study estimates that global menopause-related productivity losses cost more than $150 billion a year.
In the U.K., these conversations are happening across companies, in the government, and in public awareness campaigns.
Is it time we threw the door open to menopause in the workplace here in the U.S.?
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Even in cramped visiting-team locker rooms, the Miami Heat haven’t felt cramped this past week.
That has been the problem.
With their four-game trip ending Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center, the Heat are hoping they can put the attrition behind them.
Tyler Herro and Omer Yurtseven never got on the plane. Victor Oladipo traveled and didn’t play. Jimmy Butler booked an early return flight to Miami.
Bam Adebayo was out, then in. Gabe Vincent was in, then out. Dewayne Dedmon was in, out and back in. Duncan Robinson was healthy, hurt, healthy again, then hurt again.
“I mean it’s tough,” forward Caleb Martin said of not knowing on a game-by-game basis which uniforms would be placed by lockers. “You always want to have all your guys available, especially certain guys that bring a certain type of energy and you always feel them full force.”
Lately, there has been little full force for coach Erik Spoelstra’s team and even less completeness of the roster, instead forced to turn to neophytes such as Jamal Cain and Orlando Robinson.
The last Heat game in which Adebayo, Herro and Butler all played was the Nov. 1 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors.
Duncan Robinson said there can’t be time for woe is we as the NBA season rolls on.
“It’s a long season,” he said. “There’s going to be ups and downs. And the conversation afterwards is kind of embrace moments like these. These are character-building moments. So just try to make the most of it and find ways to find solutions.”
In some ways, Robinson crystallized the unrelenting rash of injuries. Friday night against the Washington Wizards, he missed a game due to injury for the first time in his five-season career, when he sat out the overtime loss due to a sprained right hand. He then was back for Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, only to limp off late with an ankle sprain, ruled out Monday afternoon for Monday night’s game.
“It is frustrating,” he said. “I pride myself on being available.”
The irony of the latest injury was not lost on the 3-point specialist.
“I think somebody tweeted I hadn’t missed a game in a while,” he said of social-media posts Friday night. “I think that might have jinxed it.”
He paused while looking at a pair of reporters who posted that statistic, smiled and added, “No, I’m just kidding.”
Zone comeuppance
Having dominated with zone defense for extended stretches this season, the Heat found that approach shredded in Sunday’s blowout loss in Cleveland.
“I think every team will get more prepared,” Spoelstra said. “I don’t see us playing 60 possessions of zone once we have a little bit more depth. We’ll be able to use it a little bit more strategically.”
Spoelstra said as opponents adjust to the zone, the Heat’s zone has to calibrate to those counters.
“I think that’s good for our zone, also,” he said, “to be able to drill against that and adapt.”
Of Cleveland’s ease against the zone, guard Max Strus said, “I think they just ran good plays and just some stuff we haven’t seen.”
Board silly
Sunday offered another example of the Heat being unable to measure up on the boards in the absence of several rebounding contributors. Against the Cavaliers, the deficit was 49-30, after a 42-23 deficit at the start of the trip against the Toronto Raptors.
“When we don’t box out and make those extra efforts to jump and to get some tough rebounds in traffic, we’ve paid dearly for it,” Spoelstra said.
“And we’ve had some painful games where we haven’t been able to rebound. But we’ve also had some games where we’ve been able to rebound against some very big teams.
“So we have more in us, which is necessary.”
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Thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge.
Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the United States over the last decade do not have engine immobilizers, a standard feature on most cars that prevents the engine from starting unless the key is present.
Videos circulating on the social media service TikTok have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable. In Los Angeles, thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars increased by about 85% in 2022, now accounting for 20% of all car thefts in the city, according to the California attorney general’s office.
These social media-inspired thefts have often ended in tragedy, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration blaming the stolen car trend for 14 reported crashes and eight deaths. In October, a police commissioner said that a car crash in Buffalo, New York, that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to the TikTok challenge. In the incident, a total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia that crashed, Buffalo police said. The car had been reported stolen.
“The bottom line is, Kia’s and Hyundai’s failure to install standard safety features on many of their vehicles have put vehicle owners and the public at risk,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release. “Instead of taking responsibility with appropriate corrective action, these carmakers have chosen instead to pass this risk onto consumers and our communities.”
Bonta and the other attorneys general sent a letter on Thursday to NHTSA requesting a nationwide recall. The letter also was signed by attorneys general from Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia.
Kia said in a statement that it is focused on the issue, “and we continue to take action to address the concerns these attorneys general have raised.” The automaker says more than 165,000 customers have had the software installed, and over 2 million owners have been contacted about it. The company says the vehicles comply with federal safety standards, so a recall isn’t necessary.
Hyundai also said its vehicles comply with federal anti-theft requirements. The company says it rolled out the software upgrade to prevent the thefts two months ahead of schedule, but it did not answer a question about how many vehicles have received it. “We are communicating with NHTSA on our many actions to assist our customers,” the company statement said.
The letter adds to the growing pressure on the South Korea-based automakers. Multiple cities, including St. Louis, Cleveland, Milwaukee, San Diego, Seattle and Columbus, Ohio, have already sued the automakers.
In September, the Highway Loss Data Institute, a unit of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, found that Hyundai and Kia cars without immobilizers had a vehicle theft claim rate of 2.18 per 1,000 insured vehicle years. The rest of the industry combined had a rate of 1.21.
Hyundai and Kia announced in February that they would provide software updates for vehicles that require the key to be in the ignition switch to turn the car on. The change also updates the cars’ theft alarm software to extend the length of an alarm from 30 seconds to 1 minute. About 3.8 million Hyundai cars and 4.5 million Kia cars are eligible for the software update.
But the service campaign by the affiliated Korean automakers is not a recall, which comes with reporting requirements and is monitored closely by NHTSA.
The agency said the Hyundai and Kia thefts involve criminal conduct that falls under the jurisdiction of law enforcement. Even so, NHTSA said it has met with the automakers to discuss theft vulnerability as well as software and hardware in the affected models.
The agency said it is getting regular updates on the companies’ plans. “NHTSA will continue to monitor this issue, spread awareness of further updates to local authorities and lend its expertise in efforts to strengthen motor vehicle safety,” the agency said.
But Michael Brooks, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said there is no way for the public to track the effectiveness of a company’s internal service campaign. In a recall, NHTSA requires quarterly reports and monitors whether the recall repairs solve the problem, he said. The agency also requires automakers to notify each owner by mail.
“We won’t know how many are on the road with the problem” with a company service campaign, Brooks said. “We’re not going to know if the recall is effective, if notification went out properly.”
Brooks said NHTSA has been slow to react to auto thefts, even though the stolen Hyundais and Kias are causing safety problems on the roads.
Hyundai has said all models produced after Nov. 1, 2021, have immobilizers as standard equipment.
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Krisher reported from Detroit.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-9-6-1
(five, nine, six, one)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-9-6-1
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Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:39 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Saturday's contest that pits the Virginia Tech Hokies (29-4) against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers (25-11) at Climate Pledge Arena is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 69-67 in favor of Virginia Tech. Game time is at TBA on March 25.
Last time out, the Hokies won on Sunday 72-60 over South Dakota State.
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee Game Info
- When: Saturday, March 25, 2023
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee Score Prediction
- Prediction: Virginia Tech 69, Tennessee 67
Virginia Tech Schedule Analysis
- When the Hokies defeated the Duke Blue Devils (No. 13 in the AP's Top 25) on March 4 by a score of 58-37, it was their signature win of the season thus far.
- The Hokies have tied for the fourth-most Quadrant 1 victories in the nation (12).
- Against Quadrant 2 teams, Virginia Tech is 9-0 (1.000%) -- tied for the fourth-most victories.
Virginia Tech 2022-23 Best Wins
- 58-37 over Duke (No. 13/AP Poll) on March 4
- 59-56 on the road over Tennessee (No. 24/AP Poll) on December 4
- 61-45 at home over Duke (No. 13/AP Poll) on February 16
- 81-79 at home over Louisville (No. 19) on January 12
- 75-67 over Louisville (No. 19) on March 5
Tennessee Schedule Analysis
- The Lady Volunteers' best win this season came in a 69-67 victory over the No. 9 LSU Lady Tigers on March 4.
- When facing Quadrant 1 teams, the Lady Volunteers are 5-11 (.313%) -- tied for the 30th-most wins, but also tied for the 12th-most losses.
- Tennessee has 10 wins against Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the second-most in the country.
Tennessee 2022-23 Best Wins
- 69-67 over LSU (No. 9/AP Poll) on March 4
- 69-51 at home over Colorado (No. 21/AP Poll) on November 25
- 65-51 at home over Ole Miss (No. 20) on February 2
- 68-55 at home over Georgia (No. 32) on January 15
- 80-69 at home over Mississippi State (No. 35) on January 5
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Virginia Tech Performance Insights
- The Hokies' +516 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.1 points per game (55th in college basketball) while giving up 56.4 per contest (22nd in college basketball).
- In conference action, Virginia Tech tallies fewer points per game (68.9) than its overall average (72.1).
- The Hokies are putting up 75.5 points per game in home games. Away from home, they are averaging 67.1 points per contest.
- In 2022-23, Virginia Tech is surrendering 53.2 points per game in home games. On the road, it is allowing 61.9.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Hokies have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 67.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 72.1 they've racked up over the course of this year.
Tennessee Performance Insights
- The Lady Volunteers' +421 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 11.6 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.4 points per game (19th in college basketball) while giving up 65.8 per outing (218th in college basketball).
- In 2022-23, Tennessee has averaged 76.5 points per game in SEC play, and 77.4 overall.
- The Lady Volunteers are scoring more points at home (79.4 per game) than on the road (76.4).
- Tennessee gives up 61.7 points per game at home, and 71.4 on the road.
- The Lady Volunteers have fared better offensively over their last 10 games, putting up 79.5 points per contest, 2.1 more than their season average of 77.4.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
You could be affected by a class action lawsuit against AbbVie Inc. ("AbbVie") and Individual Defendants Richard A. Gonzalez and William J. Chase (collectively, "Defendants"). The Court, which authorized this notice, is allowing the case to proceed as a class action on behalf of a "Class" and has appointed attorneys as "Class Counsel." The Court has not decided that Defendants did anything wrong. Defendants have not been ordered to pay any money. No settlement has been reached. There is no money available now and no guarantee that there will be any recovery in the future.
What is this case about?
The lawsuit alleges that Defendants knowingly made false and misleading statements about AbbVie's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and its own code of business conduct in the marketing and sale of its flagship drug, Humira, in violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Defendants deny any wrongdoing in this lawsuit and believe that the claims are without merit.
Are you included?
You are a potential "Class Member" only if you purchased or otherwise acquired shares of the publicly-traded common stock of AbbVie during the period of October 25, 2013 through September 18, 2018, inclusive. Excluded from the Class are AbbVie and the Individual Defendants; members of the immediate families of the Individual Defendants; AbbVie's subsidiaries and affiliates; any person who is or was an officer or director of AbbVie or any of its subsidiaries during the Class Period; any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest; and the legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns of any such excluded person or entity. Also excluded from the Class is any person or entity that timely and validly requests exclusion from the Class in response to this notice. In addition, Defendants have the right to move to decertify the Class, in whole or in part, or to seek the exclusion of certain entities or individuals from the Class at a later date.
What are your options?
If you want to stay in the Class you do not have to do anything now. If you do nothing, you will stay in the Class, be bound by the Court's orders, and will lose any right to sue Defendants separately regarding the factual circumstances and claims in this case. If you do not want to be a Class Member and be bound by what the Court does in this matter, and if you want to keep your rights to sue Defendants, you need to ask to be excluded from the Class. To be excluded, you must send a letter to AbbVie Inc. Securities Litigation, ATTN: EXCLUSIONS, c/o A.B. Data, Ltd., P.O. Box 173001, Milwaukee, WI 53217 and you must include certain information as set forth in the long form notice available at the website listed below. If you choose to exclude yourself you cannot receive any money or benefits recovered in this case if any are awarded at a later date. The deadline to exclude yourself is August 10, 2022.
Where to get more information?
This notice is only a summary. For more information visit www.abbviesecuritieslitigation.com or call 877-316-0169.
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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.
Tuesday's results
Saskatoon 4 Edmonton 0
Red Deer 5 Portland 4 (SO)
Prince George 5 Kelowna 1
Wednesday's results
Moose Jaw 6 Edmonton 3
Winnipeg 8 Calgary 2
Prince George 7 Kelowna 2
Thursday's results
Winnipeg 7 Calgary 6
Friday's results
Swift Current 4 Prince Albert 0
Brandon 4 Edmonton 1
Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Everett at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Moose Jaw at Regina, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m.
Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 6:05 p.m.
Victoria at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Swift Current at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Swift Current at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Calgary at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Portland at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Everett at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. | 2023-02-11T05:59:58+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/hko-whl-standings-17778086.php |
More than 11,000 athletes from across the U.S. have flocked to Pittsburgh this week to compete in the National Senior Games. The Olympics-style competition celebrates staying active and healthy aging.
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More than 11,000 athletes from across the U.S. have flocked to Pittsburgh this week to compete in the National Senior Games. The Olympics-style competition celebrates staying active and healthy aging.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-13T21:16:31+00:00 | kclu.org | https://www.kclu.org/healthcare/healthcare/2023-07-13/older-athletes-find-competition-and-community-at-the-national-senior-games |
Mimi Parker, known for her chilling vocals and sparse drumming in the critically acclaimed rock band Low, died on Saturday. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020. She was 55.
"Friends, it's hard to put the universe into language and into a short message," the band's official Twitter account posted on Sunday morning. "She passed away last night, surrounded by family and love, including yours. Keep her name close and sacred. Share this moment with someone who needs you. Love is indeed the most important thing."
Formed in 1993 by Parker and her husband Alan Sparhawk in Duluth, Minn., Low emerged as a crucial group in what would come to be defined as the decade's slowcore movement. Known for its beautifully simple, droning and dark instrumentals, the band was anchored by the delicate vocal harmonies of its central couple, which could cut through even the harshest noise. "I've been pushing towards the beauty and I know Alan sometimes focuses on the chaos," Parker said of the band's music in a 2021 interview with All Things Considered.
Born and raised in Minnesota, in an interview with the magazine Chickfactor Parker said she grew up in a musical family, to a mother who was an aspiring country singer. "My role was always to come up with harmonies, because she and my sister would usually sing the lead," she told Terry Gross in a 2005 interview with Fresh Air of making music early with her family. "From the beginning I learned how to just listen and draw and come up with harmonies."
Parker first played drums in her high school marching band. Both practicing Mormons, she and Sparhawk first met in fourth grade and began dating when they were in junior high school. Years later the two would marry, and eventually form Low with original bass player John Nichols. "Honestly, if it hadn't been for the marriage, for the family ... we never would have survived this long as a band," Parker, who shares two children with Sparhawk, told NPR in 2021.
The band's debut I Could Live in Hope was released in 1994 to critical acclaim, and Low would go on to release 13 albums in 27 years. The band signed with the influential label Sub Pop in 2004, and its dynamic sound continued to expand with releases such as 2018's Double Negative, described in NPR Music's Best Albums of 2018 list as "a collection of crackling transmissions sent across the din, hopeful voices rising out of the craggy darkness." The band's last album with Parker was 2021's celebrated HEY WHAT.
In August the band canceled a series of shows in Europe to accommodate Parker's cancer treatments, later announcing in October that it was canceling a European tour entirely. "There have been difficult days, but your love has sustained us and will continue to lift us through this time," Sparhawk wrote in a statement at the time.
In a 2022 episode of the Sheroes Radio podcast, Parker revealed that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2020. "I think it's important to — when people get a diagnosis — some people have a tendency to ask why, why me," Parker said. "I never had that. It was always, why not? We're all subject to whatever random this and that happens. ... So that has just changed my perspective completely."
"Our time can be cut short and what do we do with that time that we have," she continued. "We try to make each day mean something."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-11-07T15:31:22+00:00 | wbfo.org | https://www.wbfo.org/2022-11-06/mimi-parker-vocalist-and-drummer-of-the-minimalist-rock-band-low-has-died |
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A 52-year-old Minnesota man was charged Monday with killing a teenager and stabbing four other people in a dispute that allegedly began with a lost cellphone during a weekend tubing excursion on a western Wisconsin river.
Investigators said in court documents that Nicolae Miu, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, attacked the group after people accused him of approaching children in the water. Miu told investigators that he had acted in self-defense.
He faces one count of first-degree intentional homicide and four counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide in St. Croix County, which sits along Wisconsin’s border with Minnesota. The judge set bond at $1 million cash for Miu, who appeared at the hearing by video.
The family of the teen who died has identified him as 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, of Stillwater, Minnesota. He would have been a senior at Stillwater High School this fall.
The victims were tubing on Saturday down the Apple River northeast of Stillwater, which is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Minneapolis, when they were attacked, sheriff’s officials said. Those wounded were two men from Luck, Wisconsin, ages 20 and 22, a 24-year-old woman from Burnsville, Minnesota, and a 22-year-old man from Elk River, Minnesota.
Minnesota Public Radio obtained a copy of the criminal complaint against Miu. According to the complaint, Miu was tubing down the river with his wife and several other people. Another group of people also was tubing on the river.
Miu told investigators that he was using a snorkel and goggles to look for a lost cellphone. Video and witness accounts indicate bystanders accused him of approaching children in the water. Witnesses said Miu was bothering a group of juveniles and others told him to leave, the complaint states.
Instead of leaving, Miu punched a woman and a fight ensued, according to the complaint. Video shows him falling into the river, emerging with a knife and then stabbing a person.
“There was enough blood in the river that the water turned a red tint in places,” the complaint states.
Miu told investigators that he was provoked, according to the complaint. He said at least two others in the crowd had knives and he took one of the knives away from one of the males in the crowd but didn’t know what happened to it.
“They attacked me,” he said. “I was in self-defense mode.”
The Burnsville victim, Ryhley Mattison, wrote in a GoFundMe post that she was tubing with her friends when they came across a group asking for help. She said there was an older man who was “being inappropriate and was asked to leave, but wouldn’t,” and that he stabbed her and several other people.
The victims from Luck have been released from the hospital, St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said Monday.
Schuman’s family said in a statement that he was an honor roll student and was preparing to apply to several universities to study electrical engineering.
“He had an incredibly bright future ahead of him and we are all heartbroken and devastated beyond words that his future has been tragically and senselessly cut short,” the family said. “We very much appreciate the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from our friends, Isaac’s friends and the Stillwater Community.”
Stillwater High School Principal Robert Bach said in an e-mail to families that “we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and everyone impacted directly or indirectly.”
Bach told parents the school would help them and their children work through he difficult process.
“The death of a classmate, even for those who didn’t know them well, will impact each student differently, and all reactions need to be addressed with great care and support,” he wrote. “We encourage you to talk with your children about this sad news and help them to process their feelings.” | 2022-08-02T16:54:15+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/ap-us-news/minnesota-man-charged-in-deadly-wisconsin-attack-on-tubers/ |
Storm pushes into Central US after walloping California with dangerous flooding
A powerful storm system that battered California on New Year's Eve, bringing widespread flooding and power outages, is pushing into the Central U.S. Monday, as more than 15 million people from the West Coast to Illinois are under winter weather alerts.
The atmospheric river — a long, narrow region in the atmosphere which can carry moisture thousands of miles — fueled a parade of storms that dropped thick snow on the mountains and drenched northern California, shutting down roadways and prompting water rescues and evacuation orders.
At least two people died in the storm, including one who was found dead inside a completely submerged vehicle Saturday in Sacramento County, and a 72-year-old man who died after being struck by a fallen tree at a Santa Cruz park, according to officials.
Scores of others in northern California were rescued from flood waters as rivers swelled and roads became impassable.
There were 103,000 homes, businesses and other power customers without power across California and Nevada as of Sunday night, down from a high of more than 300,000 outages on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.US.
On Monday, snow is expected to fall across the Rockies, northern Plains, and eventually into parts of the Midwest where winter storm alerts are posted.
Widespread snowfall of 4 to 8 inches is forecast but higher elevations in the mountains could see 1 to 2 feet of snow.
On the southern edge of the storm, a severe storm outbreak is possible across the South Monday into Tuesday.
Parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana are at risk of severe storms on Monday, with damaging winds, strong tornadoes and hail possible. Storms are expected to begin in the afternoon and will last through the overnight hours.
California communities evacuated due to widespread floods
The Sacramento County area was particularly hard hit, with emergency crews spending the weekend rescuing multiple flood victims by boats and helicopter and responding to fallen trees and disabled vehicles in the flood waters, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said.
An evacuation order was issued Sunday for the rural Sacramento County areas of Point Pleasant, while Glanville Tract and Franklin Pond were under an evacuation warning.
"It is expected that the flooding from the Cosumnes River and the Mokelumne River is moving southwest toward I-5 and could reach these areas in the middle of the night," the agency tweeted.
The day before, rising flood waters forced evacuations in Wilton, California, as well as three communities near the city of Watsonville in Santa Cruz County.
A Flash Flood Watch was in place along and west of 5 Freeway to the Sacramento River, where there were worries about excessive rainfall and flooding on the Cosumnes and Mokelumne Rivers.
The storm snarled travel across multiple northern California highways, amid reports of inundated roadways and mudslides.
Flooding from the Cosumnes River forced the closure of Highway 99 south of Elk Grove in Sacramento County, the California Department of Transportation tweeted. "SR 99 is one of the state's heavily traveled, and commercially important, corridors," its website adds.
Aerial video from CNN affiliate KCRA showed cars submerged past their doorhandles in flood waters from Highway 99 and the Dillard Street area. Chris Schamber, a fire captain with the Cosumnes Fire Department, told the station "dozens upon dozens" of people had been rescued.
U.S. Highway 101 — one of California's most famous routes — was also temporarily closed in both directions in South San Francisco Saturday with the California Highway Patrol reporting "water is not receding due to non-stop rainfall & high tides preventing the water to displace."
The weather system is expected to bring light to moderate valley rain and mountain snow to the area Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
It's not clear how much this storm will make a dent in drought conditions that have persisted in California, which started 2022 with the driest beginning of the year on record and ended it with flooded roads and swelling rivers.
Northern California's mountainous areas recorded impressive snow totals over the weekend.
Sierra locations above 5,000 feet received around 20-45 inches of snow Saturday through early Sunday morning — and another round of lighter snow is on the way.
The Sierra Snow Lab recorded 24-hour snow totals of 29.9 inches, Bear Valley Ski Resort recorded 21 inches, Boreal Ski Resort received 40 inches, Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort 42 inches and Soda Springs saw 40 inches, according to the Weather Service. | 2023-01-02T16:14:37+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/storm-pushes-into-central-us-after-walloping-california/42378930 |
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A man was killed Friday after police say he charged an on-duty officer in Naperville.
According to police, the officer was conducting a traffic stop around 11 a.m. near Bond Street and McDowell Road in Naperville.
Police said a second vehicle pulled up and a man holding a hatchet got out of the car and charged the officer.
The officer fired their gun and the man was shot, police said.
The man, a white male in his 20s, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The officer was not injured.
In a statement, police provided an image from the officer’s bodycam.
The DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office are investigating.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call Lt. Thayer, commander of MERIT’s public integrity team, at (630) 434-5653. | 2022-06-06T02:06:30+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/hatchet-wielding-man-fatally-shot-after-charging-officer-in-naperville-police-say/ |
Republican committee sues Google over email spam filters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google, alleging the company has been suppressing its email solicitations ahead of November’s midterm elections — an allegation Google denies.
The lawsuit, filed in the District Court for the Eastern District of California Friday evening, accuses Gmail of “discriminating” against the RNC by unfairly sending the group’s emails to users’ spam folders, impacting both fundraising and get-out-the-vote efforts in pivotal swing states.
“Enough is enough — we are suing Google for their blatant bias against Republicans,” said RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a statement to The Associated Press. “For ten months in a row, Google has sent crucial end-of-month Republican GOTV and fundraising emails to spam with zero explanation. We are committed to putting an end to this clear pattern of bias.”
Google, in a statement, denied the charges. “As we have repeatedly said, we simply don’t filter emails based on political affiliation. Gmail’s spam filters reflect users’ actions,” said spokesperson José Castañeda, adding that the company provides training and guidelines to campaigns and works to “maximize email deliverability while minimizing unwanted spam.”
The lawsuit focuses on how Google’s Gmail, the world’s largest email service with about 1.5 billion users, screens solicitations and other material to help prevent users from being inundated by junk mail. To try to filter material that account holders may not want in their inboxes, Google and other major email providers create programs that flag communications likely to be perceived as unwelcome and move them to spam folders that typically are rarely, if ever, perused by recipients.
The suit says Google has “relegated millions of RNC emails en masse to potential donors’ and supporters’ spam folders during pivotal points in election fundraising and community building” — particularly at the end of each month, when political groups tend to send more messages. “It doesn’t matter whether the email is about donating, voting, or community outreach. And it doesn’t matter whether the emails are sent to people who requested them,” it reads.
Google contends its algorithms are designated to be neutral, but a study released in March by North Carolina State University found that Gmail was far more likely to block messages from conservative causes. The study, based on emails sent during the U.S. presidential campaign in 2020, estimated Gmail placed roughly 10% of email from “left-wing” candidates into spam folders, while marking 77% from “right-wing” candidates as spam.
Gmail rivals Yahoo and Microsoft’s Outlook were more likely to favor pitches from conservative causes than Gmail, the study found.
The RNC seized upon that study in April to call upon the Federal Election Commission to investigate Google’s “censorship” of its fundraising efforts, which it alleged amounted to an in-kind contribution to Democratic candidates and served as “a financially devastating example of Silicon Valley tech companies unfairly shaping the political playing field to benefit their preferred far-left candidates.”
Since then, the commission has approved a pilot program that creates a way for political committees to get around spam filters so their fundraising emails find their way into recipients’ primary inboxes. Gmail is participating in the “ Verified Sender Program, ” which allows senders to bypasses traditional spam filters, but also gives users the option of unsubscribing from a sender. If the unsubscribe button is hit, a sender is supposed to remove that Gmail address from their distribution lists.
As of Friday evening, the RNC had not signed up to participate in the pilot program.
Republicans who have tried to cast doubt on the outcome of the 2020 election without parroting the most extreme and baseless claims about corrupted voting machines and stolen votes have often tried to blame big technology companies like Twitter and Facebook that they allege were biased against former President Donald Trump. A long list of state and local election officials, courts and members of Trump’s own administration have said there is no evidence of the mass fraud Trump alleges.
___ Colvin reported from Akron, Ohio.
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Both President Biden and former President Trump are headed to Pennsylvania this week as the midterm election campaigns heat up.
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Both President Biden and former President Trump are headed to Pennsylvania this week as the midterm election campaigns heat up.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-08-28T15:19:20+00:00 | kgou.org | https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/politics-and-government/2022-08-28/politics-chat-u-s-intelligence-will-conduct-damage-assessment-of-recovered-mar-a-lago-documents |
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A driver found himself in a sticky situation after driving through a Springfield work zone, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
According to a tweet sent by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, its Springfield Post was called upon a few weeks ago to investigate a crash in a closed entrance ramp at the intersection of State Route 41 and I-70. The tweet said the ramp was a work zone at the time, with wet concrete filling the area.
Photos released Friday, June 2, show the tracks left behind as the car managed to make it a short way into this work zone before coming to a stop. | 2023-06-02T16:00:37+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/springfield-work-zone-wet-concrete-springfield/ |
Toyota has just given shoppers many more reasons to consider the Corolla Hybrid sedan over the Prius hatchback—although the greater value and performance comes at the expense of some miles per gallon.
Fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid drops to 47 mpg combined. The current version stands at 52 mpg combined (53 mpg city, 52 highway).
It’s because of some serious powertrain changes under the hood. The Corolla Hybrid for 2023 gets a more powerful version of the familiar two-motor, planetary-gear-based hybrid system, with a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine and a new drive-motor design helping boost power to 134 hp and 156 lb-ft of torque—a gain of 13 hp and 9 lb-ft versus 2022. Toyota says that the engine offers efficiency gains throughout, and it heats up quicker with an exhaust heat recirculation system.
Toyota hasn’t yet released figures for the 2023 Prius, but the Prius Eco achieves 56 mpg combined and the rest of the front-wheel-drive Prius lineup gets 52 mpg combined. In AWD guise, the Prius gets 49 mpg combined.
The Prius AWD-e was added for 2019, and a very small-and-light approach in adding a rear motor for the rear wheels helped preserve most of its efficiency. The same strategy applies to AWD versions of the Corolla. Toyota says the rear motor provides additional drive force for the system—revised spec not yet released—plus valuable additional traction. Toyota says that the addition also aids handling.
Toyota has given the base 2023 Corolla Hybrid LE grade a $1,250 price reduction—to $23,895—while the rest of the lineup gets significant price increases of, in some cases, more than $2,000.
The Hybrid is also now offered in more versions: LE, LE AWD, SE, SE AWD, and “premium focused” XLE. SE versions get sportier drive tuning, red accents instead of blue, and a Smart Key system. Alloy wheel designs are new this year, the palette of colors has been revamped, and all Corolla Hybrids get a new LED headlight design.
The refresh includes an active-safety upgrade, too, with Toyota’s latest Safety Sense 3.0 suite of features and available dynamic radar cruise control. There’s also updated 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility plus two new rear-seat USB-C ports, for a total of four. XLE models add wireless device charging and JBL audio.
Toyota says that the lithium-ion battery in Corolla Hybrids is placed under the rear seat, lowering the center of mass and leaving room for the 60/40-split seatbacks to fold forward. The hybrid battery is covered by warranty for 10 years or 150,000 miles and is transferrable.
Later in the year a new Hybrid SE Infrared Edition will also join the broadened 2023 Corolla Hybrid family, adding the non-hybrid SE model’s sport suspension, firmer steering feel, red accents, and Graphite-color alloy wheels.
Toyota has also introduced a Corolla Cross Hybrid, although the Corolla Cross is a significantly taller, heavier vehicle that achieves 37 mpg.
At 2,850 lb, the Hybrid weighs far less than typical EVs, as well as most other compact sedans—and, now, less than the Prius. With all these changes, it’s likely that the Corolla Hybrid has become the more efficient and better-driving car. Now, what kind of tech will that leave the Prius?
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- PHEVs are no longer a no-brainer vs. hybrids | 2022-10-19T22:36:49+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/automotive/internet-brands/2023-toyota-corolla-hybrid-gets-awd-option-gas-mileage-dips/ |
Biden’s appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups over his signature on a legal brief defending a parental notification law in New Hampshire, injecting the issue of abortion into his confirmation fight from an unexpected flank.
Michael Delaney, nominated for the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Boston, said in written testimony to senators that he did not write the 2005 brief and otherwise had “extremely limited involvement” in the case that was brought while he was deputy attorney general in New Hampshire.
But the signing of the brief, along with scrutiny of his representation of St. Paul’s School, a private boarding school in New Hampshire that was sued in connection with a sexual assault, is complicating a confirmation fight in which the White House has little room for error.
The close attention on an abortion case also shows how stakes are ever-higher in a post-Roe v. Wade world. Access to abortion could hinge on lower-level judges now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to the procedure and advocates on both sides want near-certainty as they assess nominees. The issue helped derail one proposed Biden pick last summer when the White House decided not to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer in Kentucky following an outcry from Democrats.
Delaney’s case will test how far Biden will push Democrats to support his nominees to the federal bench even after the White House set records in the number of appointments in his first two years. It will also test the power of personal persuasion in the clubby Senate, whose members can often be influenced by fellow members whose counsel they trust.
In this case, both New Hampshire Democratic senators, Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, strongly back Delaney and are deeply respected by other senators. Both are also fierce supporters of abortion rights.
At issue is a New Hampshire law, passed in 2003 but repealed in 2007, that required minors to tell their parents before they obtained an abortion. As the state’s deputy attorney general, Delaney was among those who signed a brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court that defended the law because it “does not present a substantial obstacle to any woman’s right to choose an abortion.”
The law, according to the brief filed in the case, Ayotte vs. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, “promotes compelling state interests, not the least of which is protecting the health of the pregnant minor by providing an opportunity for parents to supply essential medical history information to the physician.”
Delaney’s involvement is detailed in response to written questions from Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., that he submitted after his confirmation hearing last month. But his signature on the brief has caused consternation for Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a strong supporter of abortion rights.
“For me personally, reproductive rights is a fundamental, core issue,” Blumenthal told The Associated Press. “And I think I’d want to know why he put his name on the brief and what it reflects in his personal view.”
Besides Blumenthal, two other Democratic members of the closely divided Senate, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, have also expressed general reservations about his nomination, particularly as it relates to the St. Paul’s case. And at least one other Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is concerned about Delaney’s involvement in the Planned Parenthood case, according to a person familiar with the senator’s thinking who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing deliberations over the nomination.
One factor being weighed is how much Delaney’s involvement in the brief was just a matter of course in his job. Delaney told senators that he was not involved in the decision to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, nor did he represent New Hampshire during oral arguments there. He was not directly involved in formulating the brief’s arguments, he said, and while he read the brief before it was submitted, he said he does not recall whether he offered substantive feedback.
In a statement to the AP, former New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, said: “Mike Delaney strongly supports women’s reproductive freedom.”
Lynch said he disagreed with then-Attorney General Kelly Ayotte on the Planned Parenthood case. “When Mike became my legal counsel, he worked with me to successfully repeal the law at issue in the case,” he said.
Still, in private conversations, groups that support abortion access have similarly raised questions about why Delaney signed a brief that defended abortion restrictions. They have been dissatisfied with the responses.
In a previously unreported letter, the National Council of Jewish Women said it would oppose the confirmation of Delaney, the first nominee from the Biden administration that it has rejected. The group pointed to his representation of St. Paul’s as well as to his signature on the Planned Parenthood brief.
Saying federal judges should have a record that “evidences fairness, independence, fidelity to constitutional values, and respect for the individuals who appear before the court seeking justice,” the group wrote in the letter that ”unfortunately, after reviewing the record, we do not think that Mr. Delaney possesses those important qualifications.”
The White House continues to support Delaney’s nomination. Privately, White House officials are concerned that focusing on one motion or case could set a precedent for Republican opponents of Biden’s picks to undermine other candidates for the bench, according to a person with knowledge of the internal deliberations who insisted on anonymity to discuss them.
“This was the first we had heard that anyone was interested in more information beyond his 116 pages of thorough, under-oath answers,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement. “Michael Delaney has three decades of legal experience, including his service as Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General of New Hampshire, and he is well-qualified to serve in this important position. The White House expects Senators to take his full record into account when evaluating his nomination.”
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a potent political force in Democratic politics, was noncommittal on Delaney’s nomination, saying in a statement: “Planned Parenthood conducts a review of the records of federal judicial nominees. Our review of this nominee and his involvement in the Ayotte case is ongoing.”
Biden nominated Delaney for the appeals court in January, almost a year after Shaheen’s office first contacted him to discuss filling the vacancy. Since then, Shaheen and Hassan have been Delaney’s biggest patrons, despite a rocky confirmation hearing that even Democrats say did not go well for him after he faced repeated questions from Republican senators who attacked his handling of the St. Paul’s case.
Shaheen and Hassan have worked privately to lobby colleagues. In a closed-door lunch with other Democratic senators earlier this month, Shaheen and Hassan made their case while offering what attendees described as more context and history on his involvement in the St. Paul’s case. During that meeting, the two senators also distributed copies of an endorsement letter from Susan Carbon, a longtime state judge in New Hampshire who served as director of the Office on Violence Against Women during the Obama administration.
“He has the experience, the intellect, the character and commitment to justice, and a broad, broad amount of support, including from advocates for victims,” Hassan said. Delaney has been rated well qualified by the American Bar Association, and Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., says he will support him.
Still, concerns persist among a handful of Democrats.
Booker said he had some “preliminary concerns” about how Delaney handled the sexual assault case. Hirono said she was prepared to support him after his confirmation hearing but said she was now reviewing his written testimony and added: “So we shall see.”
Blumenthal added: “Having concerns doesn’t necessarily mean that any of us will oppose his nomination.” Still, most Democrats on the committee said they were undecided on whether to confirm him.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-03-21T23:01:18+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/political-news/bidens-appeals-court-nominee-faces-rare-democratic-scrutiny/ |
It's true — opera is totally over the top. Plots can strain even the barest semblance of credulity (too many cases of ghosts and mistaken identities to count), with characters that could get you thrown out of an introductory writing course, down to the blushing ingenues and the evil connivers who might as well be twirling waxed mustaches.
But the composers and the librettists of the Baroque era had a special flair for spectacularly outsized stories, settings and star roles — all of which American mezzo Joyce DiDonato not just embraces but celebrates on her new album Drama Queens, a collection of arias by Baroque composers ranging from Monteverdi, Handel and Haydn to the largely forgotten Giuseppe Maria Orlandini, Reinhard Keiser and Geminiano Giacomelli.
"We yearn to open hidden doors," DiDonato writes, "to the richest, most complex, utterly human and profoundly moving emotions that we may not be able to access when left to our own devices. The crazy plots and extreme circumstances of the operatic universe give us permission to unleash our often too-idle imaginations."
It's a nice conceit. But what this album really offers is another chance to revel in a widely loved singer's gloriously good performances. There might be a wink and a nod in the title (does anyone else remember those "opera queen" CDs from years ago?), but DiDonato's singing is sublime. This woman is a singer down to her bones. She is totally secure at all points of her register — gleaming at the top, rich and grounded at the bottom — with heartfelt lyricism and a musicality that can't be faked. Baroque nuts will also happily greet DiDonato's colleagues, the excellent musicologist, conductor and harpsichordist Alan Curtis and his ensemble, Il Complesso Barocco, for their top-drawer, razor sharp accompaniment.
DiDonato matches her impeccable technique with keen intelligence and actorly power. She makes us feel the passions and (to borrow two Baroque-and-before expressions) the humors and affections of characters who today can seem cartoonishly drawn. There's Monteverdi's spurned Ottavia, who cries "a stream of liquid mirrors" when she learns of Nero's philandering, to Orlandini's furious Berenice, who threatens suicide when yet another Roman emperor, Titus, announces that he can't marry her: "I shall be happy that by dying," Berenice sings, "I can take pleasure in your sorrow and punish your unkindess." Only in opera can such furious snarls be delivered so beautifully!
DiDonato's feat is that she makes us believe. And that's as great a gift as her voice.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-07-26T23:13:57+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2012-11-27/joyce-didonato-sublime-singing-makes-the-unreal-real |
WASHINGTON — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid filing season starts Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. If you plan to attend college next year, experts say you might want to fill out the FAFSA application as close to the opening date as possible.
Many institutions award financial aid on a first-come, first-serve basis. Karen McCarthy, vice president of public policy and federal relations from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, recommends students get started.
“It is a good idea to do it on the earlier side,” said McCarthy. “Whenever (colleges) run out of money, then that’s all the funding they have for the year.”
Whether this is your first or fifth time filling out the application, here are some recommendations and background for completing this process and getting financial aid for your college career.
How does the FAFSA work?
The FAFSA is a free government application that uses financial information from you and your family to determine whether you can get financial aid from the federal government to pay for college.
The FAFSA will send your financial information to the schools listed in the application that you are interested in attending — up to 10 schools. Each school that admits you will send you a financial aid package. The amount of financial aid you get depends on each institution.
This application is also used to determine eligibility for other federal student aid programs, like work-study and loans, as well as state and school aid. Sometimes, private, merit-based scholarships also require FAFSA information to determine if you qualify for their specific aid.
“Completing the FAFSA is probably the single most important thing you can do to get in line for scholarships, grants and other federal financial aid for college,” said Rick Castellanos, vice president of corporate communications at Sallie Mae.
Nitro College, a website that offers advice for college students, has a step-by-step guide listing all the questions in the FAFSA.
Who should fill out the FAFSA?
Anyone planning to attend college next year. Many decide not to apply thinking their family’s income is too high to be considered, but McCarthy recommends all students fill out the application.
“There’s no commitment, there’s no charge,” said McCarthy. “See what happens, you may be surprised. And if not, you have it on file in case you change your mind.”
Students and parents can use the federal student aid estimator to get an early approximation of their financial package.
How do I fill out the FAFSA?
The first step is to create an FSA ID to help you log into your account electronically. If you are a dependent student, your parents will also need to create an account.
Before starting your application, McCarthy recommends using your permanent personal email, one that is "available to you and that you check regularly.”
Here are the documents you will need to fill out your FAFSA application:
- Your Social Security Number
- Your driver’s license number, if you have one
- Your Alien Registration Number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
- Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
- Your bank statements and records of investments.
- Your records of untaxed income.
The application offers the option to get your federal tax return information from the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
McCarthy also recommends students use their physical Social Security card when they fill out the application, not only to make sure they use the right number. but to double check their name.
“It’s much easier to avoid an issue in the first place,” said McCarthy. Some students who use their middle name in their daily lives make the mistake to list it as their first name on the application, she said. This causes issues with the application that will need to be resolved.
When should I fill out the FAFSA for Fall 2023-2024?
Meeting deadlines is important to avoid missing out on any possible financial aid you might receive. Aside from the federal deadline, students need to know if their state also has a deadline to be considered for financial aid.
The FAFSA application for the 2023-2024 year opens on Oct. 1 and must be submitted by June 30, 2024.
Each state has different deadlines for financial aid. For example, California has a March 2, 2023 deadline and Florida has a May 15, 2023 deadline for state financial aid programs.
You can check your state’s deadline here.
Do I have to renew my FAFSA?
The FAFSA needs to be filled out every year you plan to attend college. However, it usually becomes easier to navigate the process after you’ve done it once.
“I feel a lot faster every year,” said Haley Campbell Garcia, 28, who filled out the FAFSA for the first time in 2013 and has filled it out every year since, for her undergraduate and graduate degrees.
When you renew your application, some information is already pre-filled, but tax information and other items need to be updated.
What information is needed from parents for the FAFSA?
If you are filing as a dependent student, you’ll need to provide the financial information of at least one parent. If you list both parents, you need to know how they filed their tax return — jointly or separately — and their official marital status, said McCarthy.
“It seems like it should be obvious, but sometimes people don’t necessarily know whether their parents are separated or actually divorced,” said McCarthy. You can find the official marital status of your parents by checking their tax return.
Parents need to create their own FSA IDs. When your parents fill out the application, they can manually input their tax return information or use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Parents will need this information to fill out the FAFSA:
- Social Security number or Alien Registration number (if they are not U.S. citizens).
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned.
If a student is applying for the 2023-2024 school year, parents need to use their 2021 federal tax return information.
If you have questions about income information, you can call the federal student aid office at 1-800-433-3243.
What if my parents aren't citizens?
Your parents’ citizenship status does not affect your eligibility for student aid. The application doesn’t ask for your parents’ legal status in the country.
If your parent does not have a Social Security number, students should enter all zeros on the application. Also, parents without a Social Security number won’t need to create a FSA ID, but will need to sign the application by printing and mailing it to the financial aid office so the student’s application gets processed.
For more details on non-citizen parents you can visit studentaid.gov.
How do I talk to my parents about the FAFSA?
Whether you are a first generation college student or your parents are immigrants, having to explain FAFSA to them can be challenging.
The way Jessica Sansarran, a 25-year-old resident of Orlando, approached this issue was by reading FAFSA guides to her parents and communicating her frustrations with the process.
“I told them ‘you know, this is complicated for me too'," said Sansarran, whose parents are from Guyana.
Anastasia Acerno, 21, approached this process similarly.
“I would just ask my parents for all their tax documentation, wait for them to find it, and then just ask them the questions myself, instead of having them go through the application,” said Acerno, who graduated from the University of Albany.
What if my financial situation has changed since 2021?
If your (or your family’s) financial situation has drastically changed, you need to contact the specific institution that you are planning to attend. Each college handles special circumstances differently, said McCarthy.
When will I get my FAFSA financial aid package?
FAFSA applications take three to five days to process, according to the student aid website. However, when you receive your financial aid package will depend on your institution. Usually, students get their financial aid package shortly after their admission offers.
What if I made a mistake in my FAFSA?
If you made a mistake filling out your application, you need to correct your FAFSA form. You can do this by logging in with your FSA ID, go to the “My FAFSA” page and select “make corrections.”
In some instances, if the changes cannot be done through the FAFSA portal, students will need to reach out to their institution’s financial aid office to make corrections.
What if I don't get enough financial aid?
If the financial aid package from the college you plan to attend will not cover your college expenses, there are alternatives.
You can look into scholarships that might help lower the cost of attending college or student loans. There are two types of student loans: federal and private. Federal student loans usually offer lower interest rates than private loans.
Where can I find more help with the FAFSA?
A lot of information about FAFSA can be found on the studentaid.gov website, but if you have more specific questions, you can speak with the financial aid office of your desired institution.
From filling out basic questions to a more in-depth understanding of your financial aid package, your college or community college’s financial aid office can help.
In Yvette Solano’s case, she requested help from someone in the financial aid office that spoke Spanish.
“For me, it was about feeling comfortable asking questions and understanding the information,” said Solano, 25, who attended San Diego City College and graduated from Cal State, Los Angeles this summer. “You shouldn’t be ashamed of asking for help.”
McCarthy also recommends looking for college access organizations that provide free help completing the FAFSA.
Students or parents can also call, email or live chat with the Federal Student Aid Information Center. | 2022-09-27T20:46:51+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/fafsa-season-financial-aid/507-a47d147e-ed9a-4dab-9da9-4254823f7c1b |
Pipeline repaired after leak causes state of emergency in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - On Friday Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency. This, after a leak in a California gas pipeline that supplies unleaded and diesel fuel to storage facilities in Southern Nevada.
Kinder Morgan, an energy infrastructure company, announced operations resumed Saturday afternoon.
The leak was detected on Thursday.
The declaration allows Nevada to receive federal resources and waivers as it deals with the pipeline.
However, Governor Lombardo says although the pipeline has resumed successfully the state of emergency will be in effect until “fuel transportation and supply” turns to normal.
“They’ve repaved their pipeline and what they’re going to have to do now is get the flow going back through the pipe and continue testing it all of our pipelines come from Arizona so we got to make sure it’s filling up our stations here and our trucking in town a lot of our stations were empty yesterday with people grabbing fuel,” said John Olsen, he owns a company Pipeline Dogs that sniff out leaks from pipelines.
He’s worked all over the country and says frequent testing of leaks is important and necessary.
“Anything from a pinhole to a garden-size hose hole to a full-on hole in the pipe so this pipeline above ground and they were able to see gasoline on the ground itself because they were elevated,” said Olsen.
The leak happened in Long Beach, California. Kinder Watson said pipelines and valves have been isolated. But with all this happening, it didn’t stop locals from lining up.
In Clark County, officials tweeted to local residents asking them to conserve fuel and avoid panic buying.
But unfortunately, that wasn’t the scene. Friday night several gas stations were sold out like the Smiths on Sunset Road.
“We heard about the broken pipeline and that it’s because gas prices going through the roof they’ve already gone through the roof,” said Olsen.
“It’s depressing because it was going down and here we are paying more again,” said Olsen.
Drivers say they’re not only gassing up but also are seeing prices go up.
During a state of emergency priced gouging is prohibited.
He’s urging Nevadans to refrain from panic buying.
As we’re getting back to normal.
“We’re still kind of short on fuel where it’s gonna take a while for the independent truck drivers to take it to every gas station that’s empty,” said Olsen.
To file a complaint on suspected price gouging click here.
Copyright 2023 KVVU. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-13T03:37:34+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/02/13/pipeline-repaired-after-leak-causes-state-emergency-nevada/ |
Ukraine's counteroffensive saw many Russian forces flee advancing troops in the northeast of the country. But soldiers on the ground say it was more difficult than some headlines have portrayed it.
Copyright 2022 NPR
Ukraine's counteroffensive saw many Russian forces flee advancing troops in the northeast of the country. But soldiers on the ground say it was more difficult than some headlines have portrayed it.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-09-28T23:31:22+00:00 | upr.org | https://www.upr.org/2022-09-28/ukrainian-soldiers-view-on-counteroffensive-could-inform-efforts-to-dislodge-russia |
There aren't many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks when they aren't the stars of the show, but you can see more than your fair share sitting on the sidelines at big sporting events.
To be clear: We're talking about Adele, Guy Fieri and Russell Wilson -- a trio among the assortment of famous fans who have recently been spotted on the sidelines.
Whether it's to see postseason games during the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs or early-season action in MLB and the WNBA, multiple leagues have attracted spectators from various social circles.
That trend continued this week, as several familiar faces were seen showing up and showing out.
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
Patrick Beverley and Nathan Knight of the Minnesota Timberwolves showed up to support their Target Center neighbors.
Pat & Nate in the house supporting the @minnesotalynx 🙌 pic.twitter.com/V2jlLz1yCp
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 25, 2022
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces
Dwyane Wade was seated on the baseline in Las Vegas for the WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup.
The Flash is in The House! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/daXv0m2F9d
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 24, 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals
Washington Mystics center Elizabeth Williams enjoyed an early evening at the ballpark.
Elizabeth Williams in the house!
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) May 25, 2022
Good to see you at Nats Park!#Mystics25 // #NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/uHE7qUuTno | 2022-05-26T01:05:48+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33978161/patrick-beverley-dwyane-wade-stars-enjoying-live-sports |
A federal investigation found child labor violations involving more than a hundred teenagers at McDonald's locations in the Pittsburgh area, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.
The fast food franchisee, Santonastasso Enterprises, illegally scheduled 14 and 15-year-old employees to work too many hours or work late shifts at 13 of its restaurants, according to officials.
"Permitting young workers to work excessive hours can jeopardize their safety, well-being and education," John DuMont, district director of the agency's wage and hour division in Pittsburgh, explained in a statement.
"Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences."
In another case, officials said one minor under the age of 16 was allowed to operate a deep fryer that was missing a device to automatically lower and raise the baskets – a task minors in that age group are not allowed to take on.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, working teens under 16 can't clock in for more than 3 hours per day or after 7 p.m. on school days. They are also limited to 8 hours on non-school days, and no more than 18 hours during a regular school week. The laws are more flexible over the summer when school is traditionally out. Between June 1 and Labor Day, teens can work as late as 9 p.m.
Restaurant owners John and Kathleen Santonastasso, paid a civil penalty of $57,332 assessed by the division for the violations, the department stated.
Subway, Burger King and Popeyes restaurants in South Carolina were also fined earlier this year for similar child labor law violations.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been struggling with ongoing labor shortages, with some, including McDonald's, cutting operating hours across the country, which can account for the longer hours and later shifts for minors.
Child labor abuses extend beyond fast food
But the restaurant industry isn't the only one breaking the law or exploiting child workers.
Last month, the Department of Labor found that the world's largest meat processing company's plant clean-up provider, Packers Sanitation Services, or PSSI, hired dozens of children between the ages of 13 to 17 to perform dangerous jobs in Minnesota and Nebraska that left some seriously injured.
Court documents state that young workers were hired for overnight shifts to clean dangerous equipment with caustic chemicals and to clean floors where animals are slaughtered. The department said evidence gathered during a monthslong investigation suggests that the company "may employ minor children under similar conditions at its other 400 operations across the country."
Meanwhile, in July, Reuters reporters uncovered violations at a Hyundai car-making plant in Alabama. Journalist Mica Rosenberg told NPR that kids as young as 12 and 13 were hired to work at a place called Smart Alabama LLC, a metal-stamping shop that is majority-owned by the Korean automaker.
The Department of Labor said that from fiscal year 2017 to 2021, officials have uncovered child labor violations in more than 4,000 cases involving more than 13,000 minors.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-12-07T13:18:07+00:00 | wbfo.org | https://www.wbfo.org/2022-12-07/mcdonalds-franchise-owners-are-caught-violating-child-labor-laws |
For the second straight year, Atlanta-based firm has highest growth in producing reps.
ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Planning Magazine has once again named Arkadios Capital an Elite IBD, ranking it No. 1 overall in terms of growth in producing reps.
The magazine ranked the Atlanta-based firm in the top five for revenue growth (No. 3 overall) and average production per advisor (No. 5 overall) on its much-anticipated list. It is the second year in a row the Atlanta-based independent broker-dealer led all IDBs in growth in producing reps.
"Arkadios Capital would like to thank the editors at Financial Planning for once again naming us one of the top IBDs in the country. This is the fourth year in a row we've earned a place on the list, which is a testament to our platform and our team," said David Millican, CEO, Arkadios Capital. "Our growth is proof of concept of the need for a truly independent, entrepreneurial company in the broker-dealer space serving successful advisors."
Arkadios experienced a 40% climb in the number of producing representatives on top of a 54% increase the previous year. Revenue grew by 54%, and the average production per advisor was up 10% over 2021. With an increase of 40% across its 126 representatives, it was one of the top firms for total payout.
Investment advisors created Arkadios Capital with investment advisors in mind. Using lessons learned from over three decades in wirehouses and as a successful RIA, Millican created a hybrid model that puts advisors and their clients first while offering a full suite of business development and succession solutions.
The firm has received numerous national honors, including the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) naming them one of the fastest growing companies in Georgia and Financial Advisor and Investment News magazines naming them one of the Top IBDs in the country.
Arkadios Capital is a hybrid independent broker/dealer founded by a successful registered independent advisor for successful registered independent advisors. Specializing in supporting larger and growth-oriented wealth management firms, Arkadios has grown to more than $6B in affiliated assets and more than 110 advisors with 35 offices spread across the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit arkadios.com.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — From active shooter training to a search for overflow parking, an email obtained by 9NEWS reveals how Casa Bonita managers are communicating with the city and preparing for large crowds when the iconic restaurant reopens in May.
Monday marked the restaurant’s 49th anniversary. The Mexican restaurant opened in Lakewood on March 27, 1974. It became even more famous thanks to a South Park episode that aired in 2003.
So far, an exact opening date hasn’t been announced, but the new owners, Matt Stone and Trey Parker who created South Park, announced late last year the restaurant will open sometime in May.
9NEWS has reported the pair have poured millions of dollars into repairs and renovations into the restaurant.
“We still hope to connect with our neighbors about parking as we want to only have a positive impact on the neighborhood as we bring 500 new employees, and millions of guests a year,” reads part of an email by sent by Casa Bonita Human Resources manager Elisabeth Nietch to Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul.
The message, obtained by 9NEWS through a records request, was sent to address concerns the restaurant wasn’t communicating enough with the city.
The email was sent in February and outlines the restaurant’s efforts for safety, overflow parking, transit and potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods.
The email indicated Casa Bonita managers have been meeting regularly with city police and other officials to address security and crowds.
Some highlights from the email:
- Police officers, including the SWAT team are expected to tour the restaurant.
- Casa Bonita employees are also expected to undergo active shooter training and fire drills.
- Overflow parking and increased transit may be needed. The restaurant is looking at surrounding parking lots open on the weekends, including the Colorado Department of Revenue and a Park and Ride at 14th and Wadsworth.
- Casa Bonita plans to meet with surrounding neighborhoods.
A city document titled “Patrol Division Staff Notes” provided to 9NEWS was heavily redacted, but referenced Casa Bonita’s plans to open in May.
The City of Lakewood told 9NEWS on Monday the restaurant still has not disclosed an opening date, but acknowledged the police department is working on plans.
9NEWS reached out to a Casa Bonita spokesperson, but did not hear back at the time of this publication.
If you have any information about this story or would like to send a news tip, you can contact jeremy@9news.com.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Colorado Guide | 2023-03-28T01:50:16+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/features/casa-bonita-overflow-parking-thousands-expected-opening-day/73-2f02bab7-053a-4557-94cb-c6d66fa3b290 |
WARNING: The video in this story could be considered troubling.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Video obtained by KRON4 shows a man swinging a metal pipe at former San Francisco Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani. Carmignani, 53, was assaulted in the Marina District on April 5, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.
Garret Allen Doty, 24, has been arrested and charged for the assault. Charges filed against him by the San Francisco District Attorney include assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with serious bodily injury and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury.
The video (below) shows the suspect, purported to be Doty, swinging the pipe several times as Carmignani cowers in fear. After about 45 seconds, Carmignani runs down the street out of the camera’s view. The suspect walks back into view about 35 seconds after that, still carrying the metal pipe. Carmignani is last seen in the video running away from the suspect.
The assault happened in the area of Magnolia Street and Laguna Street at about 7:20 p.m., the San Francisco Police Department said. Carmignani’s father said he broke his jaw, has 50 stitches on his face, and underwent surgery to remove a piece of his skull.
Carmignani provided a statement to KRON4 with more information about the assault. He said his attacker was a homeless person who had set up an encampment in front of his mother’s home the morning of the assault.
He said he called 911 in the morning after seeing the encampment, which he says was inhabited by three people. However, the individuals stayed in front of his mother’s house throughout the day, consuming drugs and “had exhibited extremely aggressive behavior towards passersby.”
Carmignani shared a photo of the alleged subjects below.
Carmignani says that he asked the people to leave in the evening, and two of them “moved
toward me in a threatening manner.” The suspect then took out the pipe and assaulted him “countless” times with it, he said.
“I understand how a violent attack like this can shake a community and I am committed to ensuring that the defendant is held accountable, so that we send the strongest message that violence like this is unacceptable,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “I am sending strength to the victim as he continues his recovery, and we will do everything in our power to seek justice for the victim and the community that has been traumatized.”
Doty was arrested shortly after the attack, but Carmignani said two of “his attackers” stayed in the area. According to Carmignani, one of the subjects was wearing his hat as a “trophy.”
Read a full statement from Carmignani below:
On the morning of April 5, 2023, both my Mother and I called 911 to report that three homeless
individuals had set up an encampment at the entryway to her residence. My family has had prior
interactions with these individuals, who have made repeated threats of violence to my family
members. As a result, my Mother did not feel safe leaving her home.
To my knowledge, neither SFPD nor any of the City’s various homeless service providers
responded to our 911 calls that morning. Throughout that day, my Mother and girlfriend informed me that these individuals were still in front of her house, had been openly consuming drugs, and had exhibited extremely aggressive behavior towards passersby. That evening, I arrived at my Mother’s house and asked these individuals to leave. At that point, two of the individuals moved toward me in a threatening manner. The incident culminated with one of the individuals producing a piece of metal and striking me countless times on the head. I was transported to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery.
Sadly, I am not the first person to be victimized by these individuals, who are known criminals with a well-documented history of drug use, harassment of residents, and vandalism in the Marina. I recently learned that the City has continue to allow two of my attackers to remain in the vicinity of the incident. In fact, one of my attackers was seen near the scene of the attack, wearing my hat as a trophy, which fell off my head during the attack. This is unacceptable.
As a native San Franciscan and lifelong Marina District resident, I firmly believe that the City
needs to promote the safety of its law-abiding citizens over those who chose to do drugs and
commit violent acts in our streets. I am hopeful that this unfortunate incident will lead to policy
changes to better protect the interests of San Francisco residents and that my attackers will be fully prosecuted.
While it pains me to watch, I am attaching a video of my attack to this statement. I am also
attaching a photograph of my attackers sitting in front of my mother’s house, taken the morning of the attack, prior to the incident. My family and I are grateful for all the outreach and support we have received during this difficult time. While I expect to make a full recovery, I appreciate the general public’s respect for my privacy during my rehabilitation process. Thank you. | 2023-04-10T22:35:16+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/video-shows-ex-sf-fire-commissioner-assaulted-with-pipe-in-marina-district/ |
Stock market today: US futures mostly higher ahead of debt ceiling vote, oil falls again
May 30, 2023, 12:29 AM
(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Wall Street pointed mostly higher early Tuesday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement on a deal to raise the U.S. national debt ceiling.
Futures for the Dow were flat the S&P 500 rose 0.7% before the bell.
Biden and McCarthy are now working to gather votes needed to gain congressional approval in time to avert a default.
Biden spent part of the Memorial Day holiday working the phones, calling lawmakers in both parties, as the president worked to deliver the votes. A number of hard right conservatives are criticizing the deal as falling short of the deep spending cuts they wanted, while liberals decry policy changes such as new work requirements for older Americans in the food aid program.
A key test comes Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package and vote on sending it to the full House for a vote expected Wednesday.
“I feel very good about it,” Biden told reporters Monday as he left Washington for his home in Delaware.
There are other concerns on top of the threat of the U.S. defaulting on its debt. A key measure of inflation that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve ticked higher than economists expected in April. The persistent pressure from inflation complicates the Fed’s fight against high prices. The central bank has been aggressively raising interest rates since 2022, but recently signaled it will likely forgo a rate hike when it meets in mid-June.
Shares of chipmakers are still rising after Marvell and Nvidia last week posted very strong sales forecasts for AI-related products. Most chipmakers were up more than 3% early Tuesday, lifting the tech-heavy Nasdaq 1.5%.
Markets are also waiting for U.S. consumer confidence data set to be released later Tuesday.
In Europe at midday, Germany’s DAX rose 0.5%, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 shed 0.4%.
In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 31,328.16. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.1% to 7,209.30. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.0% to 2,585.52.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.2% to 18,595.78. The Shanghai Composite gained less than 0.1%, to 3,224.21.
Analysts say investors remain concerned about the a possible “second wave” of COVID-19 cases in China, although the economic impact is expected to be more limited than from the earlier pandemic wave.
China’s recovery from virus-related disruptions during the past several years appears to be faltering, adding to worries over the regional economy.
“To say China’s economic opening has been a disappointment could be an understatement, especially as reflected in local stocks that are now on the cusp of a bear market,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary.
In other trading, U.S. benchmark crude fell 73 cents to $71.94 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the international standard, declined $1.05 to $76.05 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar slipped to 139.62 Japanese yen from 140.44 yen. The euro cost $1.0744, up from $1.0711.
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Kageyama reported from Tokyo; Ott reported from Silver Spring, Md. | 2023-05-30T16:18:31+00:00 | mynorthwest.com | https://mynorthwest.com/3894559/stock-market-today-us-futures-mostly-higher-ahead-of-debt-ceiling-vote-oil-falls-again/ |
It’s Emmy season and this year brings a slew of shows under consideration for the coveted award. Among them, newcomer “Abbot Elementary” shines, while HBO and HBO Max dominate this year’s nominations.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young takes a look at Tuesday’s Emmy nominations with Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Treasury Department is warning Congress that the U.S. is just days away from hitting the debt ceiling. That sets up a likely showdown as lawmakers decide how to raise the country’s debt limits.
On Friday Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the U.S. is set to hit its debt limit on Thursday, Jan. 19.
“America, over time, occasionally hits the debt ceiling because it’s like a credit card limit,” Congressman Steve Scalise said.
Once that happens the clock starts ticking for lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling or put the country at risk of defaulting. A default could spark a global financial meltdown.
“The debt ceiling should not ever be something we play around with. It is too dangerous,” Congressman Brendan Boyle said.
Many Republicans argue it isn’t fiscally smart or sustainable to just keep raising the limit. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists the country needs a better spending plan.
“When does it end? We’ve got to change the way we are spending money wastefully in this country,” McCarthy said.
Republicans’ control of the House gives them more power in negotiations. They say they’ll only agree to a debt increase if it’s linked to cuts in spending.
Congressman Chip Roy promised he won’t back down until the U.S. is on a more financially responsible path.
“I intend to use the debt ceiling to ensure that we get fiscal and structural, reforms,” Roy said.
Democrats worry that will mean cuts to programs like Social Security and Medicare. Congressman Richard Neal said they should start negotiating.
“Better to have the discussion right now, let’s set the table. Let’s get to the debate,” Neal said.
Speaker McCarthy said he’s already brought up the issue with President Biden.
“I told him, I’d like to sit down with him early and work through these challenges,” McCarthy said.
Once the U.S. does hit the debt ceiling, lawmakers will likely only have until this summer before the country defaults. | 2023-01-13T22:42:34+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/us-days-away-from-hitting-debt-limit-sparking-financial-fight-in-congress/ |
PHOENIX (AP) — The moment was hilarious because it was so relatable.
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro and third base coach Mike Rabelo stood and stared, mortified, at a smartphone that had mistakenly made its way onto a Major League Baseball field on Tuesday night. Even third base umpire Adam Hamari had the perfect reaction, pointing at the phone that came flying out of Castro’s back pocket during a head-first slide, trying not to giggle at the absurdity of the situation.
Those around the sport cringed along with them.
“That’s obviously not something that should happen,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Yet it did. Just like it does to pretty much all of us. Who hasn’t had their ringer go off at a wedding, a funeral, school or church? Or been at the apex of a cannonball into the pool, only to realize their phone was still in their back pocket?
C’mon, be honest.
This faux pas just happened to be at a televised big league game, creating a video clip seen by millions.
“I just remember getting dressed, putting my pants on, getting something to eat, using the restroom,” the 23-year-old Castro said through a translator Tuesday night after the Pirates lost 6-4 to Arizona. “Never did it ever cross my mind that I still had my cellphone on me.”
Some in baseball said that was no excuse. Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker said it’s “not a good look at all.”
“That’ll never happen here,” the pitcher added. “And if it did, we’d have some veterans step up.”
Others were more forgiving. D-backs first baseman Christian Walker said the last thing he does before heading out to the field for the game is call his wife. He’s never taken his phone to the field, but admits it’s almost happened.
“I’ve gotten down the stairs before and been like ‘Oh, my phone’s still in my pocket!’” Walker said. “Just not even thinking about it. Then you run up and drop it off.”
Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson was also sympathetic to Castro’s plight.
“One hundred percent could see it happening at the beginning of a game,” Dickerson said. “Guys are pregame, dressed in their uniform, listening to music, obviously Bluetooth through your phone, walking around getting ready. You take your earphones out and your mind is on getting stretched and being on time … I definitely could see it.”
Walker said the strangest thing about the incident was it didn’t happen until the fourth inning: “Wouldn’t you sit on it between innings on the bench?”
Castro said he put his oven mitt-like sliding glove in his pocket and forgot about the phone, which now had some cushion. Regardless of how it happened, plenty around baseball got a few laughs at the infielder’s expense.
“I think it’s hilarious,” Rockies closer Daniel Bard said. “I have no clue what he would be doing with that. And how you forget that. You can feel it in your pocket. I don’t really know what to think of it. It’s kind of funny.”
It’s far from the first time a phone has made a cameo on a pro sports field. One of the most famous examples came nearly 20 years ago when New Orleans Saints receiver Joe Horn pulled out a flip phone — remember those? — that he had hidden in the padding around the goalpost and then acted like he was taking a call after scoring a touchdown.
Of course, there are legitimate reasons MLB doesn’t want phones on the field.
MLB has cracked down on technology use by players since the Houston Astros used live TV feeds to steal opposing teams’ signs during their run to the 2017 World Series championship and part of the subsequent season.
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and then-manager A.J. Hinch were suspended for the 2020 season. The Astros also were fined $5 million and forfeited their first- and second-round picks in 2020 and 2021.
That kind of discipline obviously isn’t warranted in this situation, but phones on the field are still a no-no. MLB hadn’t announced any sort of punishment for Castro as of Wednesday afternoon.
“I’m sure we’ll hear from the league, but I feel like everybody, including the umpires — which, again, they handled it great — it was a young kid who made a mistake and put his phone in his pocket,” Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. “There was no intent to use it or do anything with it.”
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AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle, AP freelance writers Jerry Beach in New York and Jack Magruder in Denver contributed to this report.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands and Belgium have joined an international investigation into atrocities committed against the Yazidi minority in Syria and Iraq, the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency said Monday.
The Joint Investigation Team was established by France and Sweden in October 2021 and supported by The Hague-based Eurojust to identify and prosecute foreign extremists who targeted Yazidis during the armed conflict in Syria and Iraq.
Eurojust said the teamwork already has borne fruit, including in France, where a Yazidi victim of a French jihadist couple was identified. That led to to charges of genocide and crimes against humanity being added to an existing case.
The joint investigation team is part of a broader international effort to mete out justice for atrocities targeting Yazidis, a minority considered heretics by the Islamic State militant group.
A United Nations probe concluded in 2021 that crimes committed against Yazidis by Islamic State extremists amounted to genocide.
IS attacked the heartland of the Yazidi community at the foot of Sinjar Mountain in August 2014. During the weeklong assault, IS killed hundreds of Yazidis and abducted 6,417, more than half of them women and girls. Most of the captured adult men were likely eventually killed. Women and girls were considered commodities for rape and servitude.
Prosecutions of returning foreign militants for crimes against Yazidis already are underway in Europe.
A German woman was convicted last week of keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave during her time with the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, and sentenced to nine years and three months in prison.
The state court in the western city of Koblenz convicted the 37-year-old woman of crimes against humanity, membership in a foreign terrorist organization and being an accessory to genocide, German news agency dpa reported. Authorities have identified her only as Nadine K. in line with German privacy rules.
In February, Dutch authorities announced that they were prosecuting a woman who traveled from the Netherlands to join IS on a charge of slavery as a crime against humanity. The woman allegedly used a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria in 2015. The case marked the first Dutch trial of an alleged IS member for crimes against a Yazidi victim. | 2023-06-26T13:04:00+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/international/netherlands-and-belgium-join-international-probe-into-crimes-against-yazidis-in-syria-and-iraq/ |
The No. 5-ranked South Wasco County High Redsides (15-0 league, 22-2 overall) won the Class 1A girls basketball Big Sky League West Division regular season title following a, 53-48, home win over the Trout Lake High Mustangs (13-2 league, 17-5 overall) on Feb. 7 in Maupin.
By virtue of winning the league title, South Wasco also advanced to the OSAA state playoffs beginning Feb. 21. The Redsides also qualified for the state playoffs in 2021.
The Redsides capped an undefeated league schedule with a, 78-40, road win over the Klickwood High Vandals (7-7 league, 10-7 overall) on Feb. 10 at Klickitat High School.
South Wasco earned a first-round bye in the Big Sky district playoffs. The Redsides will play a 6 p.m. semifinal home game Wednesday against the winner of Monday’s first-round matchup between Klickwood and the Sherman County High Huskies (result was after the printed edition deadline).
Semifinal winners play Feb. 18 at The Dalles High School for the Big Sky No. 1 and 2 seeds in the 32-team state playoffs. Semifinal losers also play Feb. 18 for the No. 3 and 4 state seeds.
Trout Lake gets second place
The No. 20-ranked Mustangs won their final regular season contest, 68-16, on Feb. 10 over the Lyle/Wishram High Cougars (0-15 league, 0-19 overall) at Lyle High School. The Mustangs finished in second place in the Big Sky West behind South Wasco. It marked the final game of the season for the Cougars, who have lost 31 games in a row overlapping the last two seasons. Lyle/Wishram had an 0-12 record last year.
Trout Lake faced the Spray/Mitchell/Wheeler High Eagles (8-6 league, 9-11 overall) in a first-round district playoff home game Monday with the winner qualifying for the 1A state playoffs (result was after the printed edition deadline). A win by Trout Lake would send the Mustangs to the state playoffs for a second consecutive year. Monday’s winner plays in Wednesday’s 6 p.m. district semifinal against the Ione/Arlington High Cardinals (11-3 league, 14-8 overall) at Ione High School.
Sherman wins fourth straight
The Huskies (10-4 league, 15-8 overall) won their fourth straight Big Sky League contest, 54-36, at home over Ione on Feb. 10 in Moro. Trailing 8-6 after the first quarter, the Huskies came back in the second and took a 20-19 halftime lead. The Huskies then took control of the contest in the second half, as they scored a season-high quarter point total of 20 in the third, while holding the Cardinals to nine points and building a 40-28 lead.
Senior wing Caitlyn Jauken led Sherman in scoring with 14 points and senior post Natalie Martin had 10 points. Sherman had nine players who scored.
Sherman also won a road game Feb. 7, 53-14, over the Bickleton High Pirates (1-12 league, 2-12 overall). Sherman took control early in building a 14-4 first-quarter advantage. Senior guard Morgan Geary scored a season-high 18 points to lead eight Huskies in the scoring column. Martin scored 14 points.
Sherman took second place behind Ione in the Big Sky East Division standings and qualified for Monday’s district playoff contest versus Klickwood (result was after the printed edition deadline). The winner of that contest qualifies for state and also advances to Wednesday’s district semifinals. Sherman is seeking to advance to state for the first time since 2018. Klickwood is seeking to qualify for the OSAA state playoffs for the first time.
Klickwood splits two games
The Vandals won, 73-32, over the Dufur High Rangers (3-12 league, 4-16 overall) on Feb. 7 at Dufur High School, followed by a Feb. 10 loss to South Wasco in their final regular season contest. Dufur concluded its season with a, 59-26, loss at home on Feb. 10 to the Horizon Christian High Hawks (5-10 league, 5-17 overall). It marked the eighth loss in the past nine games for the Rangers. Senior guard Allie Masterson scored five points for the Rangers in the final game of her high school career.
Hawks finish season with two wins
Horizon concluded its season with two straight victories. The Hawks also won, 53-28, Feb. 7 at home over Lyle/Wishram. Seniors Gabby Fraioli and Briseyda Perez were honored before the game and then went out to score 19 and 12 points, respectively for Horizon. Sophomore teammate Nicole Alvarez added 17 points for the Hawks. Against Dufur, Fraioli was two assists shy of a triple double with her 12-point, 13-rebound effort. Alvarez led Horizon with 15 points, while sophomore Evelyn Tomka added 11 and Perez nine. | 2023-02-15T07:39:24+00:00 | columbiagorgenews.com | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/sports/1a-girls-basketball-roundup-redside-basketball-girls-win-big-sky-west-title/article_84dd380c-aca9-11ed-b581-a3a35bd84016.html |
New integrations empower builders, developers, and digital natives to unlock the power of MongoDB Atlas when running on Azure
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB), today announced that it will make it easier for developers to build data rich applications at scale with a pay as you go experience of MongoDB Atlas within the Azure Marketplace & Portal. By engaging MongoDB Atlas through the Azure Marketplace, developers can access a free trial along with streamlined billing and procurement experience using their Azure accounts to pay for their Atlas usage. MongoDB is excited to be among the initial set of partners participating in the launch of Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform Partner Ecosystem, which was announced at Ignite 2022. This integration provides developers with the unique ability to work with the platform of their choice to build on while also meeting the stringent requirements of Corp IT without impacting the speed of innovation.
MongoDB was founded on the belief that data was crucial to innovation but organizations did not have the ability to unleash its power due to rigid, complex, and brittle data infrastructure available to developers. For developers in the Microsoft ecosystem, MongoDB Atlas is the best developer data platform designed for building modern applications that run the world. Microsoft and MongoDB have built a strategic partnership grounded in a shared developer-first mindset and dedication. The acceleration of cloud adoption over the last few years, coupled with new technologies that enable developers to do more with data have made the combination of MongoDB and Microsoft an essential element of data infrastructure for tech giants and digital natives alike. This is why cutting edge brands like Chubb, Boulanger SA and Haleon, among others, work with MongoDB and Microsoft to build modern applications and bring data to life.
Microsoft customers leveraging MongoDB Atlas can take advantage of best-in-class features including:
- Comprehensive ecosystem integrations including Synapse, Power BI, Purview, PowerApps, and PowerAutomate to seamlessly add MongoDB Atlas to existing AI / ML / IoT / and Analytic architectures.
- Production grade security features such as always-on authentication, network isolation, end-to-end encryption, and role-based access controls to protect your data.
- Support for any class of workload. Build full-text search, run real-time analytics, share visualizations, and sync to the edge with fully integrated and native Atlas data services that require no manual data replication or additional infrastructure.
"Choosing the right technology to help accelerate time to market is critical to any business' success. MongoDB Atlas is consistently chosen by developers for its flexible and intuitive document model that enables users to build faster and address nearly any use case," said Dev Ittycheria, President & CEO of MongoDB. "With our growing partnership with Microsoft and this integration into the Azure Marketplace & portal, not only do we make it easy to get started, it allows users to scale apps - removing burdens so builders can focus on innovating and growing their business."
"Developers have become the driving engines behind modern organizations. Microsoft and MongoDB are committed to helping them build with ease and meet the real-world needs of their customers," said Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group, Microsoft. "With MongoDB Atlas on Microsoft Azure, we're empowering developers across multiple code languages like Java, Node.js, and Python, and supporting integration with innovative and scalable Microsoft Cloud offerings and security features, so they can continue to create impactful solutions."
MongoDB Atlas is the best way to deploy and scale MongoDB on the Azure Cloud. For more information on how to get started, visit: https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas/azure-mongodb
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Academy Award winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx said in an Instagram video that he is recovering from an undisclosed medical condition.
“I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery has some potholes as well, but I’m coming back,” Foxx, appearing thin and wearing a dark pullover shirt, said in the three minute, 15 second video. “I’m able to work.”
Foxx, 55, was hospitalized in April with what his daughter, Corinne Fox, described at the time as a “medical complication” and Foxx did not disclose the nature of his condition in his first public comments since being hospitalized.
“I just didn’t want you to see me like that … I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through,” Foxx said, thanking his daughter, sister, God and medical professionals for saving his life.
“I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through,” Foxx said.
“Every once in a while I just burst into tears … because it’s been tough, man, I was sick … but now I’ve got my legs under me so you’re going to see me,” Foxx said.
Castmates of Foxx’s recent movie “They Cloned Tyrone” — David Alan Grier, Teyonah Parris and Tamberla Perry — told The Associated Press at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie on June 28 that they miss the star.
“Just praying that he gets better and takes whatever time he needs to heal,” Perry said.
Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop in 1967 in Terrell, Texas, was a stand-up comedian before breaking into television with various roles on Fox TV’s musical-comedy “In Living Color” in 1990.
Foxx won the Academy Award for best actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film “Ray” and a Grammy in 2010 for the song “Blame It.”
His other credit’s include “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “Collateral,” and “Django Unchained.” | 2023-07-22T20:31:30+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-entertainer-jamie-foxx-tells-fans-in-an-instagram-message-that-he-is-recovering-from-an-illness/ |
NEW YORK, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following announcement covered by Korea Herald, South Korean vegan cosmetics brand Siita said Thursday (Mar 2nd) that it has been recognized as one of the first zero waste companies globally by a sustainable fashion and lifestyle platform affiliated with the United Nations.
The Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network is an UN-hosted online platform for industry stakeholders, NGOs, and governments to seek collaborations and report progress for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Siita was introduced as one of the model cases that have introduced eco-friendly innovations in the fashion and lifestyle sector.
"Siita is the only company in the world that decomposes products made of plastic. All Siita products are fully decomposed and return to nature," the platform said.
This is the first time that a South Korean company has won recognition from the platform, Siita said.
The platform especially highlighted Siita's own plastic decomposition system.
The company collects all product containers that are made of biodegradable plastic to make them into organic compost.
Compared to existing facilities using microorganisms, the technology lowers the costs, while the processing period which usually takes about six months is also cut in half.
The organic compost is supplied to neighboring farmhouses, a win-win between the company and the local community.
Bloomberg and IBTimes described Siita's technology as having "changed the paradigm for solving environmental problems." Vogue even referred to the company as "the Apple of cosmetics."
"It is a great honor to be named as a model case for sustainability," said a Siita official. "We will continue to offer eco-friendly solutions and to invest in sustainability under our goal of 'keeping Earth alive.'"
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Apollo Program will be part of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud, a suite of SaaS and DaaS tools built for in-house marketers
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the acquisition of Apollo Program, a real-time, AI-powered SaaS platform that uncovers consumer, creative and contextual insights for scaled modern marketing. Apollo will be integrated with Stagwell's data and insights unification tool, Consumer Understanding and Engagement (CUE), and is the first acquisition made by the Stagwell Marketing Cloud.
Apollo's enterprise technology tools will connect and enrich Stagwell's expansive first-party data universe with millions of behavioral, transactional, and location-based data points to help marketers understand consumer behaviors, motivations, and states of mind. The integration of Apollo with CUE will automate workstreams to translate insights into effective campaigns across messaging, content strategy, and media.
"Marketers today need technology that helps insights, content, and media perform together at scale," said Mark Penn, chairman and CEO, Stagwell. "Apollo is a great example of how Stagwell can uniquely use technology to support modern marketing. We're excited to strengthen CUE and welcome Apollo to the Stagwell Marketing Cloud."
"Most data tools focus on media campaign creation and targeting – Apollo provides unified knowledge of consumer habits, behaviors and creative preferences to aid all kinds of decision-making," said Jim Caruso, co-founder and CEO, Apollo. "Apollo is proud to join Stagwell as it further develops technology solutions to leverage data across end-to-end marketing activation."
Apollo Program was initially incubated within Anomaly, an agency within the Stagwell network. Like other products in the Stagwell Marketing Cloud – such as PRophet, an AI-based tool for predicting earned media interest and sentiment – it solves for a crucial gap in the marketing services ecosystem and is primarily geared towards in-house marketing teams.
"Apollo was created in response to clients' need to bring insights closer to creative and content strategy, to have data lead the creation of brand strategy instead of purely support tactical execution," said Jason Deland, partner, Anomaly.
The Stagwell Marketing Cloud is a proprietary suite of SaaS and DaaS tools built for the in-house marketer, spanning campaign ideation to activation and analysis. Products within the cloud include PRophet; ARound, which helps live events and retailers scale shared augmented reality experiences; Koalifyed, an end-to-end influencer management platform; the Harris Brand Platform, delivering competitive brand intelligence; and more.
Apollo will continue to be led by its current team including Jim Caruso. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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September is usually a bad month for investors, with the S&P 500 falling on average by about 1%, according to Howard Silverblatt, a senior analyst with S&P Dow Jones Indices.
But this September, it fell by more than 9%.
That makes this the worst September since 2002, when it fell by 11%.
It's another bleak milestone in a year where the stock market has seemingly gone from bad to worse and hurt almost every investor, from those making contributions to their 401(k) accounts to portfolio managers overseeing hundreds of billions of dollars. With so much turbulence over the last quarter, month and even week, the chances that the stock market will end 2022 on a high note have nearly evaporated.
By the end of September, all three major indexes were solidly in bear market territory, meaning they have fallen more than 20% each from their highs.
The S&P has also had the worst year-to-date performance in 20 years. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is down more than 30% already this year. The Dow, which fell 9% this month, has erased any gains it made in the last two years, falling back where it was in November 2020.
Entering the final three months of the year, the best thing to do with money may be to put it under the proverbial mattress. Or at least in short-term Treasury bills, which are yielding just about 3.3%.
"Literally, the only bull market in the world right now is the bull market for cash," says Julian Emanuel, who is in charge of portfolio strategy at Evercore ISI.
Wall Street is uneasy with high inflation, and how central banks are fighting it
This has been the year of high inflation, and Wall Street's view of it has only worsened this last month.
There are worrisome signs that inflation is becoming more entrenched, which will make it harder to contain. On Friday, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the government's personal consumption expenditures index, showed a larger-than-expected increase in August.
Then, there is what central banks are doing about the problem and what might result from their actions. In September, many of them hiked interest rates aggressively, including the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and, of course, the Federal Reserve.
"We have never had an instance like this, at least in the few decades, when so many central banks have been tightening monetary policy simultaneously," says Ruchir Sharma, the chairman of Rockfeller International.
Late in the month, on Sept. 21, the Fed raised interest rates again by another three quarters of a percentage point, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he and his colleagues "anticipate that ongoing increases will be appropriate."
Wall Street expected a rate hike of that magnitude in September, but many investors seemed to be caught off-guard by the Fed's forecasts. They'd hoped that inflation had peaked, and the Fed could slow the pace of interest rate increases in the not-too-far-off future. But once they started to grapple with the central bank's seriousness and single-mindedness, there was another steep sell-off.
John Stoltzfus, the chief investment officer at Oppenheimer and Co., marveled at the market's response.
"It looked like a bit of a tantrum," he says. "We were not looking for a pivot near-term."
The Fed appears to be following a new mantra, which Powell unveiled at a speech in late August: "We will keep at it until we are confident the job is done."
Restoring price stability will take some time, Powell said in that same speech, noting the Fed's policies "will also bring some pain to households and businesses."
And that really spooked Wall Street.
The Fed is raising interest rates at the fastest pace in a generation, and as the cost of borrowing gets more expensive, the pain is intensifying.
For households, home buying is getting more expensive, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recently hitting 6.7%, basically double what it was in January. On the business side, Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it is going to begin laying off workers.
Looking toward the end of the year, and beyond
Now Wall Street is wondering if the Federal Reserve's actions will go so far as to trigger a recession.
Michael Purves, the CEO of Tallbacken Capital Advisors, says markets haven't gotten used to the Fed's new approach, which is a radical departure from a long period when it kept interest rates extremely low.
"They have done a complete and very aggressive 180 in less than 12 months," he said. "That kind of abrupt shift from the world's most important central bank means that you're going to get volatility."
Recently, there have been wild, disorienting swings in stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. The U.S. dollar is incredibly strong relative to other major currencies, and that's affecting markets around the world.
"This is not a reflection, necessarily, of the strength of the United States," says Sharma, of Rockefeller International. "It just is the U.S. is the predominant financial superpower of the world, and people are rushing to hold their assets in U.S. dollar cash."
But the strong dollar has been a drag on the global economy, because the currency is used for so many transactions.
The Fed is studying inflation data, and next week's employment numbers from the Labor Department will be critical in anticipating how 2022 will end.
Meanwhile, companies reporting their quarterly results have shown that the problems of 2022, and in some cases 2021 and 2020, aren't going away soon.
Nike's sales fell in China last quarter, and the apparel maker continues to face problems with a disorderly supply chain, it said on Thursday. It also noted it has too much inventory.
FedEx, which Wall Street considers a bellwether for the broader economy, announced it has been struggling lately, and it is raising its prices. Apple is reportedly going to manufacture fewer iPhones.
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‘No one should be punished’: Sisolak adds abortion protection for out-of-state patients
Updated June 30, 2022 - 10:55 am
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an executive order Tuesday ensuring more protections for out-of-state patients traveling to Nevada for abortions and for health care providers administering them.
The move comes days after Sisolak reaffirmed his commitment to protecting abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, which ended federal protections for abortion and gave the authority to regulate them back to the states.
Under the governor’s order, no Nevada agency can provide information or use resources to help outside authorities in investigating people for receiving or providing abortions in the state.
“Reproductive health care is a basic human right,” Sisolak wrote in a statement accompanying the order. “We are committed to ensuring safe access to abortions for women seeking refuge from the restrictive laws in their state.”
Today, I signed an Executive Order to strengthen protections for reproductive freedom in Nevada. Reproductive health care is a basic human right — We are committed to ensuring safe access to abortions for women seeking refuge from the restrictive laws in their state. pic.twitter.com/WJXRW0ZvBf
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) June 29, 2022
The reversal of Roe v. Wade is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half of states across the country. Nevada is expecting to see an influx of patients from neighboring states such as Arizona, Idaho and Utah that are poised to further restrict abortions or ban them outright.
On Friday, nearly all abortion clinics in Arizona, including all Planned Parenthood locations in the state, had stopped providing abortions.
The governor’s order will also protect health care providers from being disciplined by state medical boards for providing reproductive health care services such as abortion. The governor’s office will decline arrest warrants from other states for people who access abortion services in Nevada.
“No one should be punished for receiving or providing necessary medical care, including abortions, contraception and other reproductive health care services,” Sisolak wrote on Tuesday. “As other states impose penalties for these services, (Nevada) is committed to protecting those who travel here for their health.”
Nevada law
Nevada allows abortions up to 24 weeks, with exceptions for later in the pregnancy if the health of the mother is threatened, a right that was codified into state law more than three decades ago.
But a federal ban on abortion would supersede Nevada’s law, and Sisolak said Friday that other restrictive abortion policies such as mandatory waiting periods or mandated counseling could still be implemented in the state.
“That’s just something that we are vehemently opposed to, and we’ll do everything we can to fight for the rights of women along the way,” Sisolak said last week.
On Tuesday, Sisolak, who is running for re-election in November, reiterated Nevadans’ right to abortion.
“The right to abortion is codified in Nevada law — and as long as I’m governor, we will continue to work hard to protect that right and expand safe and equitable access to reproductive health care,” he said.
Contact Lorraine Longhi at 480-243-4086 or llonghi@reviewjournal.com. Follow her @lolonghi on Twitter. | 2022-06-30T21:18:06+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/no-one-should-be-punished-sisolak-adds-abortion-protection-for-out-of-state-patients-2600028/ |
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
KHROMOVE, Ukraine (AP) — Pressure mounted Saturday on Ukrainian troops and civilians hunkering down in Bakhmut, as Kyiv’s forces tried to help residents flee the beleaguered eastern city amid what Western analysts say may be preparations for a Ukrainian withdrawal.
A woman was killed and two men were badly wounded by shelling while trying to cross a makeshift bridge out of Bakhmut on Saturday, according to Ukrainian troops who were assisting them. A Ukrainian army representative who asked not to be named for operational reasons told The Associated Press that it was now too dangerous for civilians to leave the city by vehicle, and that people had to flee on foot instead.
Bakhmut has for months been a key target of Moscow’s grinding eastern offensive, with Russian troops, including large forces from the private Wagner Group, inching ever closer to Kyiv’s key eastern stronghold.
An AP team near Bakhmut on Saturday saw a pontoon bridge set up by Ukrainian soldiers to help the city’s few remaining residents reach the nearby village of Khromove. Later, they saw at least five houses on fire as a result of attacks in Khromove.
Ukrainian units over the past 36 hours destroyed two key bridges just outside Bakhmut, including one linking it to the nearby town of Chasiv Yar along the last remaining Ukrainian resupply route, according to U.K. military intelligence officials and other Western analysts.
The U.K. defense ministry said in the latest of its regular Twitter updates that the destruction of the bridges came as Russian fighters made further inroads into Bakhmut’s northern suburbs, ratcheting up the pressure on its Ukrainian defenders.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington-based think tank, assessed late on Friday that Kyiv’s actions may point to a looming Ukrainian pullout from parts of the city. It said Ukrainian troops may “conduct a limited and controlled withdrawal from particularly difficult sections of eastern Bakhmut,” while seeking to inhibit Russian movement there and limit exit routes to the west.
Capturing Bakhmut would not only give Russian fighters a rare battlefield gain after months of setbacks, but it might rupture Ukraine’s supply lines and allow the Kremlin’s forces to press toward other Ukrainian strongholds in the eastern Donetsk region.
As the fighting raged on, civilians remaining in the area spoke about their daily struggles amid near-constant enemy fire. Bakhmut resident Hennadiy Mazepa and his wife Natalia Ishkova both chose to remain in Bakhmut, even as fierce battles reduced much of the city to rubble. Speaking to the AP on Saturday, Ishkova said that they suffered from a lack of food and basic utilities.
“Humanitarian (aid) is given to us only once a month. There is no electricity, no water, no gas,” she said.
“I pray to God that all who remain here will survive,” Ishkova added.
Elsewhere, Ukraine’s emergency services reported Saturday morning that the death toll from a Russian missile strike Thursday that hit a five-story apartment block in southern Ukraine has risen to 10.
The Main Directorate of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said in an online statement that rescuers overnight had pulled three more bodies from the wreckage, some 36 hours after a Russian missile tore through four floors of the building in the riverside city of Zaporizhzhia. It said that a child was among those killed, and that the rescue effort was ongoing.
Russian shelling on Saturday also killed two residents of front-line communities in the surrounding Zaporizhzhia region, the local military administration reported in a Telegram post.
A 57-year old woman and 68-year-old man also died in Nikopol, a town further west that neighbors the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as Russian forces stationed there fired artillery shells and rockets at Ukrainian-held territory across the Dnieper river, regional Gov. Serhiy Lysak reported Saturday.
In the southern Kherson region, a Russian grenade slammed into a police van in the village of Antonivka, wounding four officers, the local police force reported on its Facebook page.
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- Long-term analysis from landmark renal denervation trial presented as Late Breaking Clinical Science, published simultaneously in The Lancet
- Data add to growing body of evidence supporting the durability of the Symplicity blood pressure procedure
DUBLIN and BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced long-term results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 clinical trial. Subjects who underwent radiofrequency renal denervation (RF RDN) with the first generation Symplicity™ renal denervation system, had a statistically significant reduction in office and ambulatory blood pressure compared to subjects in the sham control group. The data were presented today as Late-Breaking Clinical Science at the 34th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, and published simultaneously in The Lancet.
"In this long-term follow-up from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial, we observed significant reductions in the blood pressures of patients who underwent treatment with renal denervation, with no long-term complications emerging from this minimally invasive procedure," said Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., executive director of Interventional Cardiovascular Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; and co-principal investigator for the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial. "These findings provide important insights into the evolution of patients' blood pressure control, with and without renal denervation, in a scenario more akin to the real-world setting— under everyday physician management without the frequent follow up visits and monitoring that occur in research settings. The results illustrate that for certain patients with high blood pressure, despite attempts to adhere to multiple medications and modify their lifestyles, their blood pressure remains poorly controlled, putting them at risk for cardiovascular complications such as stroke."
A total of 535 patients with treatment resistant hypertension were randomized 2:1 to RDN (n=364) vs. sham control (n=171). After six months, 101 patients in the sham control arm underwent treatment with RDN (crossover group). When conducting a longer-term analysis with all available data, and accounting for control crossover patients by using their last observation carried forward (imputation), the results through three years are as follows:
- 26.4 mm Hg reduction in office systolic blood pressure (OSBP) for the RDN group (n=219) versus a reduction of 5.7 mm Hg in OSBP for the sham control group (n=134; adjusted treatment difference: 22.1 mm Hg, p<0.0001).
- 15.6 mm Hg reduction in 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure (ASBP) for the RDN group (n=152) and –a 0.3 mm Hg reduction in 24-hour ASBP for the sham control group (n=119); adjusted treatment difference: 16.5 mm Hg, p<0.0001).
- On average, 17.5% of RDN patients spent time in target range (TTR), a cumulative measure in which BP measures are estimated through time, vs. 8.2% TTR for sham patients (p<0.0001).
- Medtronic Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure1 demonstrated long-term safety in line with expected outcomes for this patient population.2
In 2014, Medtronic announced that at six-months the HTN-3 trial met its primary safety endpoint but did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints due to multiple confounding factors, including the influence of medication changes, specific patient subgroups, and procedural factors. This latest analysis of the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial examined the long-term safety and efficacy of RDN in hypertensive patients who were on antihypertensive medications and received treatment with the Symplicity blood pressure procedure. This included patients from the sham control arm who crossed over to RDN after the initial six-month primary endpoint analysis.
"While we did not find a significant six-month blood pressure reduction difference in RDN versus sham in HTN-3, we felt that there was much to learn by following HTN-3 patients for a longer time period, particularly in those sham patients with sustained blood pressure elevations who 'crossed over' to RDN," said Jeffrey Popma, M.D., chief medical officer for the Coronary & Renal Denervation business and the Structural Heart & Aortic business, which are part of the Cardiovascular Portfolio at Medtronic. "Using standard imputation methods for BP comparison in cross-over patients, we were pleased to see a sustained benefit in three-year blood pressure reduction in HTN-3 patients treated with RDN. This study adds important, incremental information to the totality of evidence now supporting the long-term effect of RDN in patients with hypertension. Documentation of medication compliance and improvements made to the new Spyral catheter may have the potential to further influence clinical outcomes in patients enrolled in the SPYRAL portfolio of studies."
"Combined, with more than 7,000 patients published in clinical studies, we now have a greater understanding of patient behavior and RDN impacts over the long-term," said Jason Weidman, senior vice president and president of the Coronary & Renal Denervation business, which is part of the Cardiovascular Portfolio at Medtronic. "This analysis adds to the extensive long-term, sham-controlled evidence for the Symplicity blood pressure procedure that has consistently shown a positive impact for patients, both in the absence and presence of medications. We remain deeply committed to this adjunctive hypertension treatment option and look forward to data from additional studies, including the SPYRAL HTN-ON MED extension trial, which we plan to have at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, subject to acceptance."
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow @Medtronic on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.
1 Study used the first-generation Symplicity system, which included a single-electrode catheter
2 Bhatt et al. A Controlled Trial of Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2014 March 29. 2014;370:1393-401.
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician's Weekly, a trusted source of medical news, perspectives, and education at the point of care, and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH), the nation's leading, science-based Hispanic health advocacy group, partnered up with the common goal of advancing health equity to ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the best care.
As part of the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, starting in December, Physician's Weekly will include content from the NAHH and its Healthy America's Foundation alongside their own trusted editorial on Physician's Weekly posters, together bringing the powerful message that science, culture, and community are critical to delivering care, especially at the point of care.
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LCU back home to host St. Edward's
The Lubbock Christian University women's basketball team had the program's celebrated home win streak end two weeks ago at 113 games, a run compiled over 8 years and a month. With two weeks left in the regular season, the Lady Chaps already have more losses than in any of the previous five seasons.
Yet, they're right in the mix with nearly all their goals still attainable, the Lone Star Conference West Division title being the most immediate.
LCU (18-8, 13-5) hosts St. Edward's (13-13, 9-9) at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the opener of a women's/men's doubleheader at the Rip Griffin Center.
At regular season's end, the LSC East and West division winners receive the top two seeds in the conference tournament. Though the Lady Chaps have only the fourth-best conference record, they lead the West with a 10-2 mark in division games, ahead of Angelo State (20-5) and West Texas A&M (18-8), which are 10-3 and 8-4, respectively, in the division.
LCU's only division losses are to Angelo State, and the Lady Chaps finish the regular season next week with two games in three days against West Texas A&M.
The LCU men (16-8, 12-6) take on their counterparts from St. Edward's (20-7, 14-4) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Hilltoppers are co-leading the LSC East with a 9-3 division record and have won five games in a row.
The Chaps are trying to bounce back from losses last week at Western New Mexico and Eastern New Mexico that knocked them off the pace that knocked them off the pace in the LSC West with a 7-5 division record.
It also narrowed their margin for error in making the Division II NCAA Tournament in March. Eight teams drawn from the Lone Star and Rocky Mountain Athletic conferences make up the tournament's South Central Region bracket.
THURSDAY'S AREA SCHEDULE
Women
St. Edward's (13-13, 9-9) at Lubbock Christian University (18-8, 13-5), 5:30 p.m.
No. 23 New Mexico Junior College (19-4, 8-2) at South Plains College (15-7, 9-0), 5:45 p.m.
No. 18 University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (22-4, 16-4) at Wayland Baptist (17-9, 13-7), 6 p.m.
Men
St. Edward's (20-7, 14-4) at Lubbock Christian University (16-8, 12-6), 7:30 p.m.
New Mexico Junior College (11-14, 4-7) at No. 16 South Plains College (20-5, 8-3), 7:30 p.m.
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (15-11, 8-3) at Wayland Baptist (20-6, 15-5), 8 p.m.
Softball
Lubbock Christian University's Maxine Valdez and Kasey Flores were named the Lone Star Conference pitcher and hitter of the week, respectively.
LCU went 6-0 in the Lubbock Sports College Invitational. Valdez, a senior righthander from Buda Hays, threw a one-hitter Friday in a 9-0 shutout of Emporia State and threw a no-hitter Saturday in an 8-0 victory against Chadron State. Both were five-inning games, shortened by run rule.
Flores, a senior from El Paso Eastlake, batted .500 for the week with a home run, three doubles and seven runs batted in.
The Lady Chaps (10-1) start conference play at home against No. 2 UT Tyler (7-1) with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Friday and a series finale at noon Saturday at Maner Park. | 2023-02-16T01:10:36+00:00 | lubbockonline.com | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/college/2023/02/15/area-college-roundup-lcu-back-home-to-host-st-edwards/69907430007/ |
Marilyn Manson to plead no contest to blowing his nose on videographer
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marilyn Manson will plead no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire, according to a filing by his attorney.
The rocker, whose legal name is Brian Warner, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault stemming from the encounter at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 19, 2019.
A notice of intent filed Monday says that Manson is expected to plead no contest to only one charge, and that prosecutors would dismiss the other in the fully negotiated plea. A no contest plea means Manson will not contest the charge and does not admit guilt.
Manson would face a sentence of a $1,200 fine with part of it suspended and 20 hours of community service within six months. Manson also would need to remain arrest-free and notify local police of any New Hampshire performances for two years.
A judge would have to accept the plea, which is expected to be entered Thursday in Belknap County Superior Court. That’s in place of a final pretrial hearing that was scheduled in advance of his planned Aug. 7 trial.
It’s not clear whether Manson would be required to be in court or be allowed to participate via video. His lawyer, Kent Barker, said Tuesday it would be up to the judge.
According to a police affidavit, Manson approached videographer Susan Fountain in the venue’s stage pit area, put his face close to her camera and spit a “big lougee” at her. She was struck on both hands with saliva. He also is accused approaching her a second time, blowing his nose on her arm and hands.
Prosecutors planned to dismiss the charge stemming from the first encounter, according to the notice.
Manson initially pleaded not guilty in 2021. His lawyer had said at the time that the type of filming Fountain was doing commonly exposes videographers to “incidental contact” with bodily fluids.
“The defendant’s performance for the past twenty years are well known to include shocking and evocative antics similar to those that occurred here,” Barker wrote. “The alleged victim consented to exposing herself to potential contact with sweat, saliva and phlegm in close quarters.”
Barker also had said Manson planned to argue that any contact related to spitting or sneezing was unintentional.
If Manson had gone to trial on the charges, each could have resulted in a jail sentence of less than a year and a $2,000 fine if convicted.
Manson also has faced abuse accusations unrelated to the New Hampshire allegation in recent years. He has denied wrongdoing.
In May, a California judge threw out key sections of Manson’s lawsuit against his former fiancee, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, claiming she fabricated public allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship and encouraged other women to do the same.
Manson’s suit, filed last year, alleges that Wood and another woman named as a defendant, Illma Gore, defamed Manson, intentionally caused him emotional distress and derailed his career in music, TV and film.
Several women have sued Manson in recent years with allegations of sexual and other abuse. Most have been dismissed or settled, including a suit filed by “Game of Thrones” actor Esme Bianco.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly.
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Kindergartner allegedly inspired by horror film brings knife to school, investigators say
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities in South Carolina say the “Chucky” horror film franchise allegedly inspired a 7-year-old student to bring a knife to school and threaten others.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a 7-year-old kindergartner brought a knife Wednesday to Cherryvale Elementary in their backpack. The knife was a 12-inch stainless steel kitchen knife with a 7-inch blade, WIS reports.
The sheriff’s office says a teacher noticed the knife in the student’s backpack when they opened it. The principal was notified and the blade confiscated.
Investigators say the student did not brandish the knife.
During a conversation with the principal and the school resource officer, the student allegedly said they intended to stab teachers and students in the heart to kill them. The sheriff’s office said Friday the student also said they intended to stab a student that had been “picking” on them.
The student allegedly told school administrators they knew how to stab their classmates and teachers by watching the movie “Chucky.”
Investigators say the student’s age prevents criminal charges. A child may not be detained by law enforcement before the age of 11 without a family court order.
The sheriff’s office said they have not been made aware of any previous warning signs from staff or faculty that would’ve promoted preventative measures. Further student disciplinary measures will be addressed by the Sumter School District.
An additional investigation is underway to learn how the child gained access to the knife and if any negligence was involved on the part of the parent(s) or guardian(s). The sheriff’s office says if negligence is determined, additional charges may be applied.
The incident is also being referred to the Department of Social Services for additional follow-up with the child and family.
“We will do everything within our power to protect our children from harm. At the same time, we support school and DSS officials as they work to balance discipline and compassion with all children,” Sheriff Anthony Dennis said.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:
- On Thursday, the FDA approved Ervebo, a vaccine for the prevention of Ebola virus disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 12 months through 17 years of age. Ervebo has been approved for use in individuals 18 years of age and older since December 2019. Cases of Ebola are very rare in the U.S., and those that have occurred have been the result of infections acquired by individuals in other countries who then traveled to the U.S., or health care workers who became ill after treating patients with Ebola.
- On Thursday, the FDA's Mutual Recognition Agreement with Switzerland entered into force, allowing the FDA and Swiss medical product regulatory authority, Swissmedic, to begin relying on each other's factual findings from a good manufacturing practice inspection of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
- On Thursday, the FDA published "Catching Up with Califf:" "An Update on Sesame Allergen Labeling on Food Packages," by Robert M. Califf, M.D., commissioner of Food and Drugs. Sesame was added as the ninth major food allergen earlier this year when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act went into effect. This means sesame is now required to be listed on food labels as a major allergen. The blog provides an update on the work underway to help sesame-allergic consumers find safe food options.
- On Thursday, the FDA announced the fiscal year (FY) 2024 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program, and accreditation and certification bodies interested in participating in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program. The user fee rates are authorized by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and allow the agency to assess and collect fees to cover the FDA's cost of administering these programs.
- On Wednesday, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) issued final guidance for CDER's Program for the Recognition of Voluntary Consensus Standards Related to Pharmaceutical Quality, and launched a new portal to submit standards for potential recognition. Under this program, stakeholders can propose pharmaceutical quality standards for recognition by CDER, providing industry with additional resources for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. In this CDER Conversation, Pallavi Nithyanandan, director of the Compendial Operations and Standards staff in CDER's Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, outlines the program, explaining how stakeholders can participate and how the program may provide industry with additional resources for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
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ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate passed the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act early Saturday morning, which establishes that every Minnesotan has the freedom to decide their own reproductive health.
The Senate debated all day Friday before senators approved the bill, H.F. 1, just shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday by a one-vote margin, 34-33.
“Today, the Minnesota Senate demonstrated that we will not simply put our faith in individual judges to uphold our rights and freedoms – we will also enshrine those rights into state statute," said Democratic Sen. Jen McEwen, of Duluth, the lead author of the legislation. "Minnesotans now have an affirmative right to make their own decisions about reproductive health care. I’m proud to have taken this step today, and we will continue to advance legislation to ensure Minnesotans have meaningful access to the care they need.”
On the Senate floor, Republican Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, said, "Folks this is so disappointing, so incredibly disappointing to hear the double-speak when this bill is presented, that the truth is not being presented to you."
Minnesota Democratic leaders wanted to pass the bill as quickly as possible after installing a Minnesota DFL trifecta in the past election for the first time in nearly a decade. Democrats fast-tracked the bill once the 2023 legislative session began in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade last summer.
Even though a 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court decision known as Doe v. Gomez protects abortion rights in the state, DFL legislators wanted to ensure that those protections wouldn't be able to be overturned by any future court with the PRO Act.
Republicans offered numerous amendments to the measure, including parental notification and a ban on third-trimester abortions, all of which were voted down.
"All this with just a one-seat majority," Senate Minority Leader Johnson said in a statement. "A casual observer would think Minnesota voters gave democrats a significant majority and mandate to ram through radical and extreme legislation that will fundamentally change the lives of everyday Minnesotans."
Bill author Sen. McEwen said in a news release that in the coming weeks, the DFL majority will continue to advance additional legislation to ensure that all Minnesotans have access to reproductive healthcare.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Co-Executive Director Cathy Blaeser, who opposes the bill, responded on Saturday to the Senate's decision saying, “Minnesotans don’t support elective third-trimester abortion. But that’s what this extreme bill entrenches in our state law: the right to abort any baby for any reason at any time up to birth."
Dr. Sarah Traxler, chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood North Central States issued the following statement Saturday morning:
“Today, the Minnesota Senate voted to trust doctors and our patients. The PRO Act solidifies Minnesotans’ human rights into state law and is an insurance policy that our rights won’t be taken away by politicians or judges. All I want, and doctors across Minnesota want, is to provide the best care we can to our patients. And by passing the PRO Act into state law, the Minnesota Legislature will allow us to do just that.”
The sweeping measure will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz's desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.
Gov. Walz confirmed on Saturday that he is "ready" to codify reproductive rights for the entire state of Minnesota.
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A new island has emerged in the southwest Pacific Ocean
(HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) – A tiny new island cropped up earlier this month in the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists said it’s not expected to be around for very long but has quickly grown in size.
The island sits on the Home Reef seamount in the Central Tonga Islands.
NASA Earth Observatory said a submerged volcano created the island as it spewed lava, steam and ash.
The land emerged just 11 hours after the volcano began erupting, but officials said the island quickly grew in size.
The land mass was around 1 acre on Sept. 14. Nearly a week later, it grew to stretch around 6 acres. Now, it has reached a little over 8.5 acres.
NASA’s Earth Observatory said the new island is located northeast of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, an active undersea volcano whose explosive eruption in January was so big it could be seen from space.
Scientists said islands formed by submarine volcanoes are typically short-lived, but some do stick around for a while longer.
A 12-day eruption of Late’iki Volcano in 2020 created an island that washed away in two months, KHNL reported. Other eruptions have created islands with cliffs up to 70 meters high.
Copyright 2022 Hawaii News Now via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-28T14:50:54+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2022/09/28/new-island-has-emerged-southwest-pacific-ocean/ |
Dates for the 8th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival (JFF) have been announced by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. The five-day event is scheduled for March 15 - 19, 2023 at Cinema Art Theater (CAT) in Lewes (behind the Wawa).
According to the Film Society, the festival hopes to deepen awareness of Jewish culture and experiences.
“The JFF Planning Committee is excited to present this year’s slate of films that are sure to entertain, inform, and challenge the audience. Attendees will experience a greater understanding of how people from different times and backgrounds deal with today’s challenges. We look forward to post-film discussions and patron feedback.” As shared by Marty Rosensweig, JFF Planning Committee and RBFS Board of Director.
Nine films are scheduled to featured comprising of two documentaries and seven narrative/features along with the first-time addition of a series of five shorts are confirmed. “The program slate unites Jewish values with 21st Century contributions to music, fashion, culture and faith.” Said Helen Chamberlin, Executive Director of RBFS.
At the conclusion of Saturday’s 7:00 PM screening of HAUTE COUTURE, the Society will host an after-party gathering post-screening in the CAT Lobby. The evening will be hosted by Fran Saltzman, Seaside Community and Festival Planning Committee member. To close out the Festival, on Sunday at 5:00 PM, DEDICATION, a narrative film will include a post-panel discussion with featured artist, director and producer, Roger Peltzman | 2023-01-03T18:52:30+00:00 | wrde.com | https://www.wrde.com/news/jewish-film-festival-announced-by-film-society/article_ceb76c2c-8b84-11ed-9339-9f7c6231575a.html |
After glimmer of hope, Cardinals back to mistake-filled ways
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals flipped their usual slow-starting script, beginning with a crisp drive that resulted in the only first-quarter touchdown they’ve scored all season. They saved their sloppy play and infuriating mistakes for the rest of the game. The result was a 31-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that dropped the Cardinals further into the NFC West basement at 3-6. The culprits for the defeat were familiar: penalties, dropped passes, lost fumbles and bad snaps. Quarterback Kyler Murray says the Cardinals are playing “bad football” and getting the results they should expect. | 2022-11-07T03:22:26+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/11/06/after-glimmer-of-hope-cardinals-back-to-mistake-filled-ways/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Mayor John Cooper says his office is asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to reconsider its decision that a contentious school voucher program does not violate a key section of the state's constitution.
Last month, Tennessee's highest court ruled that Gov. Bill Lee's 2019 voucher initiative doesn’t violate the state constitution’s “home rule,” which says the Legislature can’t pass measures singling out individual counties without local support.
The program would only apply to Nashville and Shelby County, which includes Memphis, the areas with the lowest performing schools and regions with Democratic political strongholds who opposed the measure. The two counties were among the entities that sued over the program.
“We hope the court will consider (Metro Nashville Public Schools’) status as the public school system for both Nashville and Davidson County, and not allow the state to direct taxpayer money away from our schools without our consent,” Cooper said in a statement.
The case is currently headed back to a lower court to determine other lingering legal challenges — among them, claims that the program violates educational and equal protection provisions. | 2022-06-02T08:15:40+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nashville-mayor-asks-high-court-to-reconsider-17214237.php |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed an efficient and environmentally-friendly solution for wrapping branch trees with Christmas lights without staples and without gaps to evenly blanket a tree," said an inventor, from Miami Beach, Fla., "so I invented THE BRIDGE. My design works in conjunction with the elastic mini lights to wrap trees with Christmas lights without damaging the trees or the lights."
The patent-pending invention provides an easier way to secure mini lights on a tree. In doing so, it helps to evenly space the lights on the tree. As a result, it saves time, effort and money and it could enhance the appearance of the illuminated decoration. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial locations. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Hollywood/Miami sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HAD-181, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Scholarship empowers future professionals to learn more about tech in the legal and compliance industries through education and networking
CHICAGO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today announced that it has opened scholarship applications for college students to attend Relativity Fest 2022. Relativity Fest is an annual conference designed to educate and connect the e-discovery and compliance communities.
Students in the United States and Canada who are interested in pursuing a career in legal technology are encouraged to apply; the application will require applicants to answer three short essay questions, which will cover e-discovery, future technology and the legal profession. In the last several years, 75 students have been able to attend Relativity Fest via the scholarship.
To be considered for the scholarship, potential applicants can use this link to apply. The 15 selected students will attend Relativity Fest where they will have access to a variety of networking and learning opportunities designed to educate attendees on the growing impact of technology in today's legal industry. The 13th annual Relativity Fest will take place in Chicago from October 26–28, 2022.
Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship, and applications are due on July 15th. The award covers transportation, lodging, meals, and event registration. The scholarship is open to anyone who is at least 21 years old by October 26, 2022.
"When first building their careers in the legal industry, a surefire way for students to increase exposure to knowledge and experts in the field is to attend Relativity Fest. By providing students with the access to do so, Relativity is empowering those future lawyers and paralegals to broaden their personal networks and learn about how the latest technology is influencing the industry," said Janice Hollman, Academic Senior Program Manager at Relativity. "An immersive experience like this provides students with the right tools to take their educations and careers to the next level."
"I attended Relativity Fest four years ago as a scholar. Since then, I started with a service provider, became certified as an RCA and have worked directly with law firms and corporate clients," said Ruth Betancourt, Senior Project Manager at Epiq. "Relativity Fest connected me to people in the industry who I am still in touch with today. The experience of being a scholar helped me understand the range of opportunities in the industry and that e-discovery could be a great career."
About Relativity
Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behavior. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information.
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Axjo America, Inc. to occupy entire building
CONOVER, N.C., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brennan Investment Group ("Brennan"), a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the United States, acquired a 143,268 square foot manufacturing/distribution building located at 221 South McLin Creek Road in Conover, North Carolina. The property, situated on an 8.25-acre site, will support Axjo America Inc.'s extensive product line and serve as a hub for its manufacturing, storage, and distribution operations.
Founded in 1945, Axjo is a Swedish international polymer company that pioneered the use of plastics for cable and wire packaging purposes. Today, Axjo is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic drums, spools, and reels with operations in Sweden, China, Portugal, and the United States. The North Carolina facility supports the manufacture, storage, and distribution of Axjo's extensive product line.
"The acquisition of Axjo's facility continues our core strategy of aggregating highly functional assets in areas with strong demographic trends," explained Rob Gage, Brennan's Managing Principal for the Carolinas Region. The location of the property in Conover, North Carolina offers immediate access to Interstate 40, Route 70, and NC Highway 16. Its proximity to the intersection of I-40 and I-77 further enhances its transportation advantages.
"We are excited to add this asset to our Carolinas portfolio," said Scott McKibben, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Principal. "Axjo is Brennan's fifth investment in the Carolinas in the last 18 months."
About Brennan Investment Group
Brennan Investment Group, a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm, acquires, develops, and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. Since 2010, Brennan Investment Group has acquired over $6 billion in industrial real estate. The company's current portfolio spans 27 states and encompasses 52 million square feet.
Brennan Investment Group co-invests with private and institutional capital to achieve outstanding risk-adjusted returns. The firm's management team is among the most accomplished in its industry, having invested in over 5,000 properties covering more than 60 cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. For more information on Brennan Investment Group, go to brennanllc.com.
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SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading edge AI solutions provider Kneron announces today that its KL720 AI SoC now supports the Qualcomm® Robotics RB1 and Qualcomm® Robotics RB2 Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. for robotics, drones, and industry 4.0. Based in San Diego, Kneron is backed by the likes of Sequoia, Horizons Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and Foxconn.
For robotics use cases, the KL720 supports these Qualcomm Robotics RB1 and RB2 Platforms in deploying object detection for smart vacuum cleaners, customer service robots, as well as drones. For industrial use cases, applications include automatic optical inspection, safety monitoring, as well as predictive maintenance.
The combined solution of two Kneron KL720 chips paired with the Qualcomm® QRB2210 or Qualcomm® QRB4210 System-on-Chips (SoCs) that power the Qualcomm Robotics RB1 and RB2 Platforms respectively, can achieve up to four-fold increase in AI compute power compared to the Qualcomm Robotics RB2 Platform alone. Moreover, Kneron's core reconfigurable hardware architecture supports the cascading of multiple KL720 chips without incurring any losses in performance or efficiency.
The KL720 is a power-efficient AI chip with an effective compute power of 4 TOPS, and it stands above the competition in its high frames per second (FPS) as well as frames per second per watt (FPS/W) performance. The solution's efficiency is enabled by Kneron's highly streamlined hardware architecture design as well as superior data pipeline organization.
The KL720 supports various sensor and information inputs ranging from color image, near-infrared data, millimeter waves, to voice and language data. To date, beyond robotics and industry 4.0 use cases, the chip has been commercialized in IP cams, edge servers, as well as vehicle use cases.
In conjunction, the KL720 alongside Qualcomm® IoT solutions offer a seamless experience for customers and developers offloading heavy AI tasks from main board to companion chip, bringing on real-time, high-accuracy AI inferencing at a competitive cost.
"As a leading provider of edge AI accelerator solutions, Kneron is excited to support Qualcomm Technologies' new hardware platform for IoT and robotics," said Albert Liu, founder and CEO of Kneron. "In collaboration, we offer compatible solutions that are both high-accuracy and cost-effective, seamlessly enabling everyday robotics and IoT projects for customers as well as developers."
"The Qualcomm Robotics RB1 and RB2 Platforms each provide a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to quickly deploy everyday robotics and IoT projects," said Dev Singh, vice president, business development, and head of building, enterprise and industrial automation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are pleased to work with Kneron. With the KL720 supporting our robotics and IoT platforms, we amplify the value of the combined solutions and better serve customer applications."
About Kneron
Founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, Kneron develops full-stack hardware and software products for AI applications. Kneron's lightweight reconfigurable solutions resolves three major problems faced by edge devices running AI—latency, security, and cost––thereby enabling AI everywhere. To date, Kneron has raised over $140 million, backed by Horizons Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sequoia, Foxconn and more. For further information about Kneron, please visit: http://www.kneron.com/about.php
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Months after passing a near-total ban on abortion, West Virginia lawmakers are advancing a bill that would eliminate some of the red tape involved with opening birthing centers in the state.
“We just told thousands of women throughout this state that they were going to have to give birth,” Republican Del. Kathie Hess Crouse said, adding that many pregnant people currently have to travel hours for care, especially in rural areas.
“We need to give women choices, and we need to have more access available,” she said.
Republican Del. Todd Longanacre also mentioned the body’s vote to ban abortion while speaking in support of the proposal.
“Everybody said, ‘Hey, if we’re going to do this, let’s then have some bills to actually help the women carry the baby and help the women — give them the support they need,’” he said. Longanacre said making it easier for birth centers to open in the state is a step in that direction.
Birthing centers are health care facilities for childbirth that operate outside of hospitals and are typically staffed by nurse midwives. Many also have obstetricians on staff.
There is currently only one birthing center in West Virginia — the FamilyCare OB/GYN & Birth Center in Charleston. Although nurse midwives can deliver in hospitals, many don’t attempt to open birthing centers because the process is so prohibitive, Republican Del. Heather Tully said. Tully is vice chair of the House Health and Human Resources Committee.
“What we’re doing is allowing competition to flourish and really allowing options for patients,” Tully said, speaking on the bill.
The bill now advancing to the state Senate would remove the requirement that a birthing center obtain a certificate of need before starting operations. However, birthing centers would still need to obtain a license from the state Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification before starting operations.
Since 1977, most West Virginia health care providers that want to open or expand facilities must obtain a “certificate of need.” The process is overseen by the state’s Health Care Authority. To acquire a certificate of need, facilities must prove their community needs the proposed service.
The purpose is to regulate the health care market to discourage unnecessary duplication of services. However, some lawmakers and advocates have asserted in recent years that the process — which can cost providers tens of thousands of dollars — actually creates more barriers to care. They claim it protects existing providers from competition more than it protects patients.
A bill that would have repealed certificate of need requirements failed last year in the House Health and Human Resources Committee after hours of discussion and debate. Lawmakers also balked on proposals to repeal the requirement in specific health care settings, like birthing centers.
Republican Del. Chris Pritt said as a conservative, he supports policies that cut “needless regulation.”
“There’s something very fundamental about who we are as Republicans, that we want to cut regulations, especially regulations that are totally unnecessary,” he said. “The government doesn’t have any business in regulating where somebody wants to set up a birthing center.”
In 2018, a five-year study conducted by the federal government comparing birthing centers with other forms of maternal birth care for women on Medicaid revealed a dramatic reduction of preterm, low-weight and cesarean births for patients at birth centers.
Home births and other out-of-hospital births have been rising since around 2004, when they numbered close to 36,000, other data shows. The increase coincided with a rise in non-hospital birthing centers.
Among almost 4 million births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home, a 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed. That’s up about 12% from 2020, following a 22% rise from 2019 to 2020.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that while home births typically involve fewer medical procedures than hospital births, they’re riskier. It advises against home births for certain situations, including multiple births and among women who previously delivered via cesarean section.
Hospitals and accredited birthing centers are the safest places to give birth, said Dr. Jeffrey Ecker, a former chair of the group’s committee on obstetric practice and chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Although serious complications associated with labor and delivery are rare, they can be catastrophic. | 2023-02-07T21:25:07+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/west-virginia-house-oks-bill-to-encourage-more-birth-centers/2023/02/07/3cc9f22c-a721-11ed-b2a3-edb05ee0e313_story.html |
ST. ALBANS, England (AP) — Out of public view for four months, Phil Mickelson returns to golf under severe scrutiny because of where he’s playing and who is paying him.
Mickelson is a six-time major champion, the most popular golfer this side of Tiger Woods. And now he is being referred to as a “stooge” by a human rights group for being among 48 players who have signed up for a rebel golf league backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
“I don’t condone human rights violations,” Mickelson responded hesitatingly, choosing his words carefully at a terse news conference Wednesday.
Mickelson, who last year made history as the oldest major champion in golf’s 161-year history, and Dustin Johnson are the leading faces of the LIV Golf Invitational series, the greatest threat to the PGA Tour since it was formed in 1969.
Along with disrupting the royal and ancient game, it has forced Mickelson and others to weigh the value of taking more money than they have earned in their careers against the kingdom’s notorious record on human rights.
The cash being offered by LIV Golf is irresistible, especially for players like the 51-year-old Mickelson in the twilight of their careers. Signing bonus have been reported as high as $150 million for Johnson, even higher for Mickelson.
The Washington Post quoted Greg Norman, who oversees the circuit, as saying that Woods turned down an offer described as “high nine digits.”
There is $25 million in prize money at each event — more than the $20 million for the PGA Tour’s flagship event — with the winner banking $4 million and the last-place player earning $120,000. The circuit’s first event begins Thursday at the Centurion Golf Club near London.
It just requires players to potentially jeopardize their future participation in majors like the Masters, and in the Ryder Cup, while overlooking the riches flow from the Public Investment Fund and facing a torrent of questions about accepting cash from Saudi Arabia, which has faced a global outcry over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and other human rights violations. The kingdom has denied involvement in Khashoggi’s death.
It was Mickelson who called the Saudis “scary mother-(expletives)” in comments reported in February, citing Khashoggi’s murder in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul.
“I’ve made, said and done a lot of things that I regret, and I’m sorry for that and for the hurt that it’s caused a lot of people,” he said. “I’m certainly aware of what has happened with Jamal Khashoggi, and I think it’s terrible. I’ve also seen the good that the game of golf has done throughout history.”
What is not clear is how LIV Golf can help to improve Saudi Arabia beyond burnishing its image, although there is little evidence of the country’s backing for the series around the Centurion Club in St. Albans.
“I understand people have very strong opinions and may disagree with my decision,” Mickelson said when asked to expand on his apology, “and I can empathize with that.”
Human rights activists see the players as engaging in the process they call “sportswashing” — helping a country improve its image through staging events with renowned athletes.
“Saudi Arabia has become more repressive in recent years, not less,” said Sacha Deshmukh, chief executive of Amnesty International UK. “Human rights defenders and peaceful critics have been locked up, torture in jails is rife, and mass executions have shocked the world. Rather than acting as the willing stooges of Saudi sportswashing, we’d like to see golfers at the LIV Golf Invitational speaking out about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.”
The 16 golfers to face the media outside London — shepherded by news conference co-host and former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer — have faced few questions about the competition itself. The 54-hole tournament has no cut and a shotgun start, meaning everyone starts at the same time on a different hole. No other tournament in the world does that.
The series name LIV — which rhymes with “give” — takes its name from the Roman numerals for 54.
Former top-ranked Lee Westwood had no qualms about acknowledging the cash incentives to join the series.
“This is my 29th season,” the 49-year-old Englishman said. “If there’s a pay increase, then at my age, I’d have to be stupid not to take it, or certainly have a good look at it and then not take it.”
It was also taken by 46-year-old compatriot, Ian Poulter, who stands to improve rapidly on the $28 million earned in career prize money.
“It is a vast sum of money,” Poulter said of LIV, “but it’s a great platform to be able to build the game of golf and give back at the same time.”
Only one of the eight events is in Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah in October. Five tournaments are scheduled for the United States, starting July 1-3 near Portland, Oregon. Two are on courses owned by former President Donald Trump. It poses a direct challenge to the PGA Tour because its regulations do not allow for any releases for tournaments held in North America.
Mickelson has resisted quitting the PGA Tour, unlike two-time major winner Dustin Johnson who has resigned his membership.
Graeme McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion who sunk the winning putt in the Ryder Cup in the same year, is aware of the potential disciplinary consequences by going off to compete on the LIV circuit while not severing ties with the PGA.
“Why as a player, would I want to get involved in some sort of legal situation with one of the greatest tours in the world?” McDowell said.
The PGA Tour has said a member who plays in the LIV series would face discipline because it did not grant releases. It has not said what that would be, though Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a player meeting earlier this year they would be disbarred.
The players joining LIV hope the PGA Tour, along with the European tour, allows players to compete where they want and that LIV becomes just another circuit that counts for ranking points feeding into the majors.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-09T01:27:52+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/ap-top-headlines/saudi-funded-golf-series-puts-new-scrutiny-on-mickelson/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 17 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 25 points after Dillon Brooks was ejected for striking him in the groin, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived Ja Morant's 24-point fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 111-101 Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Morant scored 45 points in his return from a one-game absence with a sore right hand, even scoring 22 consecutive points during his stunning fourth quarter while Memphis attempted to rally from an early 29-point deficit. Morant also had 13 assists and nine rebounds, but the second-seeded Grizzlies couldn’t come all the way back after scoring a franchise-low nine points in the first quarter.
Rui Hachimura scored 16 points in another strong effort off the bench for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who came out impressively in their first home playoff game with a capacity crowd in 10 years. Los Angeles tied an NBA record by taking a 26-point lead into the second quarter, and Memphis couldn't get closer than 13 points until the final two minutes.
Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles.
Brooks was ejected 17 seconds into the second half after the Memphis agitator struck James in the groin while guarding him near midcourt. While the top scorer in NBA history rolled on the court in pain, officials tossed Brooks after a brief video review.
With the Lakers’ sellout crowd booing his every move, Brooks had just seven points on 3-for-13 shooting before his ejection. He drew the Lakers fans’ ire for his behavior during and after Game 2, when the 27-year-old Brooks called the 38-year-old James “old” and belittled James’ abilities.
This rivalry stayed chippy in the third quarter, with Lakers forward Hachimura getting a technical foul for a furious reaction to a foul.
Aside from the physical play, the Lakers were in control of Game 3 until the Grizzlies made it mildly interesting late, never getting closer than nine points.
Morant wore a black brace and padding on his hand and appeared tentative with it at times, but Memphis’ leading scorer started slowly before rounding into his usual unguardable form in the fourth quarter.
Desmond Bane scored 18 points for the Grizzlies.
A frenetic crowd showed up for the Lakers' first playoff game in 10 years with a full arena, and Brooks' provocative behavior provided a perfect outlet for the fans' energy. The fans booed Brooks in pregame warmups and each time he touched the ball before his ejection — but more importantly, the Lakers played with a similar edge from the opening tip.
Los Angeles rushed away to a double-digit lead and went up 35-9 after one quarter while the Grizzlies flailed offensively, going 3 for 25 with six turnovers. Brooks was particularly bad, missing 10 of his first 12 shots and making little impact on defense.
The Lakers led by 29 in the second quarter before Memphis finally shook off its road jitters and made a 10-0 run to close the first half, trimming its deficit to 16.
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Grizzlies: Brooks is the only player in franchise history to be ejected from multiple playoff games. He has been ejected six times in his six-year career, and he served two suspensions this season for an accumulation of technical fouls. ... Memphis hadn't played a postseason game in Los Angeles since 2013.
Lakers: D'Angelo Russell scored 17 points. He had a four-point play in the first quarter, the Lakers' first such play in a postseason game since Kobe Bryant did it in 2009. ... The 17-time NBA champions' last playoff game with a full crowd was in 2013. The Lakers missed the next six ensuing postseasons, and their 2020 championship run occurred in the Florida bubble. They hosted three first-round games in 2021 with a half-full arena due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Back in January, 109 container ships waited off the California coast to unload cargo in Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s two largest ports. Consumers, stuck at home amid the pandemic, had unleashed an avalanche of orders for goods that overwhelmed factories and ports.
Importers were paying $20,000 to send a single container from China to the United States — sometimes more than the goods inside were worth. Businesses had to backorder everything from bedroom furniture to kitchen fryers, if they could get them at all.
These days? No freighters are lingering off the Southern California coast. Containers from China go for just $2,000. Restaurants can order fryers and have them delivered in a couple of weeks.
The supply backlogs of the past two years — and the delays, shortages and outrageous prices that came with them — have improved dramatically since summer. The web of factories, railroads, ports, warehouses and freight yards that link goods to customers have nearly regained their pre-pandemic levels.
“We are in a very different place than we were,’’ said Phil Levy, chief economist at the supply chain consultancy Flexport. “If you ask, how long does it take to move stuff, there has been notable improvement. If you measure it by how long would it take to get a cargo from Asia to a destination port, dramatically better.”
The easing of supply bottlenecks has begun to provide some relief from the inflation that this year reached a four-decade peak, pummeling consumers and businesses. The progress has been modest and so far short-lived. Yet it’s still provided a glimmer of good news in the holiday shopping season: Gift items are much likelier to be in stock, perhaps at lower prices. The government’s latest inflation report showed that prices of toys, jewelry and girls’ apparel all fell in October.
“Overall, the shelves are full,” said Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group, a digital platform that books international shipping. “We’re not seeing significant shortages of items.”
“Supply chains are really not the problem anymore,’’ agreed Timothy Fiore, who leads the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing survey and is chief procurement officer at the transportation firm Ryder System. “We’ve had four or five months of supplies looking better. Prices have dropped, too.’’
The main factor behind the improvement has been diminished demand for manufactured goods. Spending on goods has fallen for three straight quarters, according to the Commerce Department. Higher borrowing rates, engineered by the Federal Reserve to try to tame inflation, have reduced Americans’ willingness to buy more physical things. Inflation itself has sapped their spending power.
And having splurged on everything from lawn furniture and sporting goods to appliances and electronic gear during the COVID shutdowns, consumers have increasingly shown a desire to venture out and spend on experiences rather than goods. Demand has shifted toward services — restaurant dinners and plane tickets, hotel rooms and entertainment. As orders for manufactured goods have slowed, so have the price pressures surrounding them.
At the sprawling Southern California ports, the shipping backup has eased, in part because companies have sent cargo to Gulf Coast and Atlantic ports to avoid delays. Port Houston says its cargo volume is up 18% from this time last year.
An index that measures demand for freight shipments had hit a high of 115 earlier this year; now, it’s below the five-year average of 53.
“We’re returning to the mean and the trend lines that existed pre-COVID,” said Chris Adderton, senior vice president for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
In addition to the reduced demand that has lightened the strain on supply chains, ports have become more efficient. Additional ships have increased the transportation options.
And in some industries, new producers stepped in once established manufacturers became too overwhelmed to deliver. The enhanced competition reduced shortages and helped moderate prices.
In the market for kitchen equipment, for instance, “new manufacturers were able to break into the business — unheard-of manufacturers,’’ said Kirby Mallon, president of Philadelphia-based Elmer Schultz Services, which maintains kitchen equipment for restaurants and cafeterias.
When inflation first began surging last year, economists had mostly blamed the snarled supply chains. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, echoing the views of many analysts, predicted that soaring prices would prove “transitory’' and would ease once it became easier and cheaper to ship products.
Things didn’t prove so simple — especially after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, disrupting trade in energy and grains and sending oil, gas and food prices soaring around the world.
Other problems remain, too. A chronic shortage of computer chips, for example, will likely hamper auto production into 2024, Kristin Dziczek, an auto policy adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, wrote in a recent paper. Though the shortage has eased slightly, factories remain slowed by a lack of chips.
The average price of a new vehicle is still near a record high, nearly $46,000, and isn’t expected to fall much, if at all, anytime soon. Used-vehicle prices, by contrast, have dropped since late summer. Analysts expect them to fall further, though not to pre-pandemic lows
Automakers are still struggling to acquire enough chips, largely because the number of semiconductors required per vehicle has multiplied. That is a consequence of more sophisticated auto equipment, from automated safety systems and internet connections to infotainment, Dziczek wrote.
What’s more, computer chips used for vehicle production are harder to manufacture than chips for consumer electronics because they must be built to withstand heat, cold and vibration.
The coronavirus lockdowns in China, along with the scattered public protests against them, may still disrupt global production and shipping. The consultancy Resilinc has identified 13,800 Chinese sites — from factories to warehouses to testing facilities — that are at risk from protests, rising COVID cases and lockdowns. Potential problem spots exist in such key cities as Beijing, Chengdu, Nanjing and Shanghai.
“Parts from these regions make their way into just about every product our lives rely on day to day,’’ said Bindiya Vakil, CEO of Resilinc.
On Wednesday, in a move that offered potential relief from its draconian zero-COVID policies, China rolled back restrictions on isolating people with the virus. The move will boost hopes that Beijing is scrapping its “zero COVID” strategy, which could give a lift to manufacturing and global trade.
Julian di Giovanni, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, has estimated that supply problems accounted for about 40% of U.S. inflation from 2019 through 2021.
“In the absence of any new energy or other shock,” he said in August, “it is therefore possible that the ongoing easing of supply chain bottlenecks will cause a substantial drop in inflation in the near term.”
Inflation has eased from the dizzy heights it reached earlier this year. As measured by the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 7.7% in October from 12 months earlier. Though painfully high, that was the lowest year-over-year inflation since January and well below the recent peak of 9.1% in June.
A separate government inflation gauge that is favored by the Federal Reserve rose 6% in October from a year earlier. That was the mildest increase since November 2021.
The Fed wants to see annual inflation at 2%. There’s still a long way to go. And Flexport’s Levy cautions that inflation has spread from goods, which the Fed can partly control through its influence over loan rates, to services, which are more resistant to borrowing rates.
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There’s also the risk that Americans expect future high inflation and will behave in ways that can make their worries self-fulfilling: They could spend more now to avoid what they expect will be higher prices later and demand bigger wage gains to compensate for a higher cost of living. All of that tends to fuel inflation pressures.
“Once you get this stuff built in, once it sticks around for a while and everybody starts thinking about inflation as a 5 to 6% kind of thing, getting that back to 2 is tough,’’ Levy said.
For now, though, businesses find themselves facing a new problem, a consequence of reduced demand for goods: Rather than lacking enough products in stock to give customers what they want, they now often have too many.
“The inventory has arrived, warehouses are full and we’re scrambling to move the merchandise,” said Thomas Goldsby, logistics chairman in the Supply Chain Management Department at the University of Tennessee.
Some retailers, like Target, ordered too much, too fast and had to cut prices to draw consumers who were tightening their budgets in response to inflation. Target’s third-quarter profit fell 52%. CEO Brian Cornell told analysts that consumers were “shopping very carefully on a budget. I think they are looking at discretionary categories and saying ‘All right, if I’m going to buy, I’m looking for a great deal.’ "
“We’re not in a position where suppliers have a ton of power and the buyers just have to accept whatever they get,’’ said Fiore of ISM. “That’s definitely been shifting since September. Is this a good time for buyers? Absolutely. Is it a good time for companies overall? Not so clear.’’
Krisher reported from Detroit, Wiseman from Washington. | 2022-12-07T20:44:01+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/ct-biz-supply-chains-unclogging-ap-20221207-hd5oplvk6vdipgz24pulljiyfi-story.html |
BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed on "Fresh Opportunities for City, Novel Future for Youth", the third Shanghai Y50 Forum for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was held on August 27 in east China's Shanghai.
At the forum, the city's top ten outstanding cases on innovation and entrepreneurship, a program to empower youth employment and a project to promote Shanghai's brand image were officially unveiled.
This year's event, focusing on the development of the "new track" represented by Metaverse and green and low-carbon construction, strove to take all-round approaches to nurture a fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship in Shanghai.
Shanghai will, as always, provide solid guarantees for innovation and entrepreneurship, and help young talents realize their value on the new track, said Zhang Wei, vice mayor of Shanghai.
Initiated from April 2020, the forum aims at gathering wisdom, pooling efforts, promoting cooperation, and building a key platform to help young people devote themselves to innovation and successful entrepreneurship.
A group of government officials made in-depth interpretations of current policies on talent support, industrial development, and scientific and technological innovation during the event.
Besides, "Shanghai Youth, Youth Shanghai", a declaration aiming to tap the fresh opportunities of the city and embrace the new future of the youth, was released at the forum.
Shanghai Y50 forum for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which was held for three consecutive years, has become a platform to exchange cutting-edge ideas, display excellent cases and release favorable policies for young entrepreneurs.
It is learned that efforts will be made to build the Shanghai Y50 forum into a "golden signboard" to create more conditions and a better business environment for supporting the innovation and entrepreneurship of young people.
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PHOENIX, Az. (WHTM) – The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrived in Phoenix on Sunday one week before a showdown between two of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks.
The Eagles arrived in their team Super Bowl outfits while quarterback Jalen Hurts wore a throwback Eagles jacket.
Both team planes had flags out the pilots’ window, one saying “Chiefs Kingdom” and the other saying “It’s a Philly thing.”
The game features the first Super Bowl matchup between brothers: center Jason Kelce of the Eagles and tight end Travis Kelce of the Chiefs. Former longtime Eagles head coach Andy Reid is now on the other side of the ball hoping to win his second Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
The Chiefs advanced to their third Super Bowl in four seasons when Harrison Butker made a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to push Kansas City past the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC championship game last weekend.
The Eagles routed the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 in the NFC title game. They’ve looked dominant in the playoffs so far, also beating the New York Giants 38-7 in the divisional round.
Philadelphia is back in the Super Bowl five years after beating the New England Patriots 41-33.
The teams will both take part in the “Super Bowl LVII Opening Night” on Monday in downtown Phoenix, where all the players and coaches from both teams are available for the annual media extravaganza.
The Associated Press contributed to this report | 2023-02-07T01:04:28+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/sports/the-big-game/eagles-chiefs-arrive-in-arizona-for-super-bowl-57/ |
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As part of today's qualifying qualification round 1 (eight matches), No. 128-ranked Andrea Vavassori and No. 179 Genaro Alberto Olivieri will be going head-to-head at Bastad Tennis Stadium in Båstad, Sweden.
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CHEYENNE – Rivals Cheyenne East and Cheyenne Central battled for the 73rd time on Friday night at Okie Blanchard Stadium.
After surrendering 17 straight points to Central, East managed to rebound and score on their next two possessions to take a 28-17 victory.
“Our kids responded to some adversity,” East coach Chad Goff said. “We put ourselves in a lot of bad situations. Central played hard and (we had) a great battle. That’s kind of what is to be expected in this game.”
Despite an early interception by junior quarterback Cam Hayes, the T-Birds grabbed the early lead. Hayes connected with Garet Schlabs for a 21-yard touchdown pass to give East a 7-0 lead.
At the tail end of the first quarter, Hayes found Drew Jackson for a 37-yard touchdown to give East a 14-0 lead.
But momentum completely changed on the next play. On the ensuing kickoff, Richard Prescott ran the ball back 97-yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to just one score.
Schlabs ran the next kickoff for East back 74-yards to the Central 18-yard line, but the T-Birds were unable to cash in.
After Central went three and out on its next drive, the T-Birds drove down inside the Indian’s 10-yard line once again. However, they were stopped on fourth down for a second time.
Central proceeded to march down the field on their next drive and with 95 seconds remaining in the half, Keagan Bartlett punched the ball in from one yard out to tie the game 14-14.
East got the ball back with less than 90 seconds left in the half and desperately looked to regain momentum. Cam Hayes completed four of his six passes on the drive for 72 yards to drive the T-Birds down to the two yard line with less than 15 seconds to play in the half.
However, Dom Kaszas fumbled the exchange with Hayes on a jet sweep and Central’s Chase Talich hopped on the loose ball to stop East from scoring. For a third consecutive time, East drove inside the Central 10-yard line and failed to come away with points.
The teams exchanged turnovers on their opening drives of the second half. On their second play of the half, Central botched a hand off and gave East the ball inside the 35-yard line.
East drove down inside the 10-yard line, but for a fourth straight time, they came away empty. On third down, Hayes threw a pass over the middle of the field that was intercepted and gave Central the ball back.
The Indians drove down the field, but their drive stalled out inside the 25-yard line. They settled for a field goal from kicker Brock Pedersen to take their first lead of the game 17-14.
Losing the lead woke the T-Birds up. On their next drive, drove down inside the 10-yard line for the fifth straight time. Five proved to be the magic number and on third and goal, Hayes floated a ball to the left corner of the end zone that found its way to Jakob Culver for the go-ahead touchdown.
After forcing Central into a three-and-out, East finally took a stranglehold on the game. On their first play of the ensuing drive, Jackson ripped off a 72-yard touchdown run to give East a 28-17 lead.
“I think our team knew we were going to need a big play like that,” Jackson said. “On that one, I just trusted the hole and I broke free.”
For Central, the final score was not what they were looking for. But for coach Mike Apodaca, the final result of how his players responded to a major injury that happened during the game was exactly what he was looking for.
“They are resilient,” Apodaca said. “They see the bigger picture of what this game of football is about. I saw that in spades tonight from my kids.”
“I wanted to see my young men battle for a teammate and see something go down, have to respond to that, and be in the game with the second-ranked team all the way through the fourth quarter. That is the result I want as a head coach.”
Jackson’s touchdown run proved to be the dagger, as Central was unable to make up the deficit. Central turned the ball over on downs on its next drive and East ran the clock out.
For about 20 in-game minutes, Central had East on the ropes. East could not stay out of its own way, committing 11 penalties and three turnovers. Perhaps the biggest reason East was able to still win was the play of Jackson. Jackson recorded 282 total yards (171 rush, 111 receiving) in the game and was a major catalyst in both drives that flipped the game for the T-Birds.
“We tell our kids that big players make big plays in big games,” Goff said. “This is a big game and there were big plays made by big players. Drew is a great playmaker and he did that.”
East’s defense, which had been bullied from the second quarter to that point, also played a major role in securing the win. They locked down after Central took the lead in the fourth quarter and did not allow them to pick up more than one first down.
“I don’t think our team likes to go down,” Jackson said. “When we went down, we took it upon ourselves to make better tackles and tackle them lower before they could pick up five or six yards.”
East’s win over Central marks the seventh consecutive win over its cross-town rival, but more importantly, allows them to retain the No. 2 overall seed in the state.
EAST 28, CENTRAL 17
Cheyenne East…… 14 0 7 7 – 28
Cheyenne Central…… 0 14 3 0 – 17
SCORING SUMMARY
First Quarter
CE: Schalbs 21 pass from Hayes (Bohlmann kick) 6:25
CE: Jackson 37 pass from Hayes (Bohlmann kick) 1:35
CC: Prescott 97 kickoff return (Pedersen kick) 1:22
Second Quarter
CC: Bartlett, 1 run (Pedersen kick) 1:35
CE: Culver 5 pass from Hayes
Third Quarter
CC: Pedersen 37 kick, 3:08
CE: Culver 5 pass from Bartlett (Bohlmann kick) 0:04
Fourth Quarter
CE: Jackson, 72 rush (Bohlmann kick) 10:02
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Rushing
Cheyenne Central: Bartlett 17-64, King 11-34, Counter 13-73, Fernandez 5-28, Cheyenne East: Jackson 22-171, Kaszas 2-(minus-8), Hayes 9-49
Passing
Cheyenne Central: Bartlett 2-4-0 16 Cheyenne East: Hayes 19-27-2 285
Receiving
Cheyenne Central: Talich 1-17, Prescott 1-(minus-1) Cheyenne East: Kaszas 5-64, Schlabs 5-83, Jackson 5-111, Culver 2-22m Mirich 1-5, Pachecho 1-0
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band's 50-plus years together.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band announced Monday the dates for their farewell tour called “Peace Out” starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. The 40-date run of shows, which includes a stop in the band’s hometown of Boston on New Year’s Eve, will end Jan. 26 in Montreal.
“I think it’s about time,” guitarist Joe Perry said.
Perry said the group, with frontman Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, learned from the staging and production from their recent Las Vegas residency shows.
Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in the group.
“It’s kind of a chance to celebrate the 50 years we’ve been out here,” Perry said. “You never know how much longer everybody’s going to be healthy to do this. … It’s been a while since we’ve actually done a real tour. We did that run in Vegas, which was great. It was fun, but (we're) kind of anxious to get back on the road.“
Tyler and Perry said the band is looking forward to digging into their lengthy catalog of the group’s rock classics including “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got a Gun” and “Livin’ on the Edge.”
Over the years, Aerosmith, which formed in 1970, has collected four Grammys. The band broke boundaries intersecting rock and hip-hop with their epic collaboration with Run-DMC for “Walk This Way.”
Aerosmith performed the Super Bowl halftime show in 2001 and even had their own theme park attraction in 1999 at Disney World in Florida and later in Paris with the launch of the “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith" ride.
“We’re opening up Pandora’s Box one last time to present our fans with the Peace Out tour,” Tyler said in a statement to The Associated Press. His “Pandora's Box” reference calls out Aerosmith's 1991 three-disc compilation album that covered the band's output from the 1970s to the early 1980s.
“Be there or beware as we bring all the toys out of the attic. Get ready,” Tyler added.
The band said Kramer decided to not take part in the current dates on the upcoming tour. He’s still a part of the group, but the drummer has been on leave to “focus his attention on his family and health” since their Vegas residency last year. Drummer John Douglas will continue to play in his place.
Perry called Kramer their brother. The band said his “legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”
Before the 40-date tour wraps, Perry said other cities domestically and internationally could be added.
“It’s the final farewell tour, but I have a feeling it will go on for a while,” he said. “But I don’t know how many times we’ll be coming back to the same cities. It could very possibly be the last time.” | 2023-05-01T11:54:56+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/entertainment/article/aerosmith-announces-farewell-tour-starting-in-17999767.php |
(The Hill) — Americans are getting a crash course on the country’s borrowing limit, as a high-stakes standoff on Capitol Hill dominates national attention.
Last month, the Treasury Department announced it’s implementing “extraordinary measures” to keep the nation from defaulting on its debt after it hit the roughly $31.4 trillion limit set by Congress more than a year ago.
The Treasury said the measures are expected to give Congress until at least June to reach a deal to raise the limit, which caps how much debt the government can take on fulfill its spending, and prevent what would be a first-ever default — an outcome Republicans and Democrats are hoping to avoid.
Below are five reasons why the U.S. can’t afford to default.
Recession is almost certain
Recession fears have already been on the rise for months, as economists and lawmakers have paid close eye to the Federal Reserve’s ongoing interest rate hikes in response to high inflation.
But the threat of a drastic slowdown would rise exponentially if the nation were to default later this year, experts say.
“It would affect lending and borrowing and financial markets,” New York University economics professor Mark Gertler explained, adding that the combination of less borrowing and less spending would trigger a recession.
The U.S. economy would also crater as it loses billions of dollars in federal spending that the government can no longer follow through on, including crucial social safety net programs for millions of Americans.
Federal benefits in danger
No one is sure which obligations could fall to the wayside if the Treasury is unable to fulfill all of its financial duties.
Republicans have proposed legislation seeking to prioritize certain duties as a backup plan. Proposals floated by some would put handling Social Security benefits and Treasury bonds at the top of the list, along with military salaries and veterans benefits, according to Semafor.
But that doesn’t mean everyone would get paid — including thousands of federal employees.
“If the government could legally and technologically do that, it means that more people wouldn’t get whatever is not on that list,” David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution said, pointing to IRS refunds that could also be impacted by a default, or even “paying the FBI.”
“Some obligation of the federal government is not going to be met,” he added. “And that would be a landmark and it would always raise the question in the future, ‘Are these guys going to do this again?’”
Interest rates spike
Multiple experts warn the nation could see higher interest rates on its debt as a result of default.
U.S. Treasury bonds are currently regarded as among the world’s safest assets, affording the government a reputation as a reliable borrower on the global stage. And that standing allows the government to borrow more money to fulfill its financial obligations.
“We benefit as Americans from the fact that our government can spend more than it takes in revenues to do all the things we want the government to do,” Wessel said.
“We benefit from the fact that, as a society, we don’t save as much as other societies and they lend us their savings by buying Treasury bonds.”
But if the nation defaults, Wessel and other experts warn the U.S. would be seen as less trustworthy borrower and have to pay more on its interest.
The headaches wouldn’t stop there and depend on how long a default lasts. Wessel warned that the effects would rush across the economy and even into consumers’ pockets.
“If you look at the bond market, when yields in the bond market go up, mortgage rates go up,” Wessel said. “So, everybody might have to pay a little more to borrow.”
Inflation could lower – but at a steep price
Experts say inflation could also lower, but not in the way most would hope.
Some say prices would fall as a result of a slower economy in such circumstances as demand weakens, but not if they were already hindered by shortages.
“It’s like saying, ‘Well, the good news is your arm doesn’t hurt anymore because we amputated it,’ ” Wessel said.
“It wouldn’t do anything to speed the semiconductors going to the auto industry or deal with the fact that hotels are raising prices because their electric bills are going up and they can’t hire workers,” he added.
Stock market takes a tumble
Stock portfolios would take a serious hit if the nation defaulted on its debt, sapping retirement accounts and draining crucial sources of revenue for major companies.
“The stock market would fall hard, credit markets would tighten up then that restricts the flow of credit,” said Greg McBride, an analyst at Bankrate.com. “And that’s where the economic damage really comes into play.”
That flow of credit, McBride explained, would be restricted for other borrowers, including state and local governments, corporations and consumers, who “would be increasingly locked out in a tighter credit environment.”
Likelihood of a default?
Republicans and Democrats alike want to avoid a default but are deeply divided over how to do it.
GOP lawmakers have vowed not to vote to raise the debt ceiling without major spending cuts despite promising they would not let the U.S. default. Even so, Republicans have yet to unify behind any proposal to cut down the federal debt and are sparring over how much to cut defense spending, if at all.
At the same time, Democrats have instead pressed for a clean bill to raise the debt limit without conditions, accusing Republicans of holding the economy hostage for their partisan goals.
The battle is one of the most significant tests the newly divided Congress faces this year. | 2023-02-08T18:43:59+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/5-ways-a-federal-debt-default-could-hurt-americans/ |
Boasting resort-style amenities and trail access, apartments are anticipated to open in the second half of 2023
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, announced that Century Living—the Company's fast-growing national multifamily division—has broken ground on its 227-unit Verona Apartments project in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Steps from the Highline Canal Trail network and adjacent to major arterial roadways—allowing easy access to Denver's largest employment hubs and the broader metro—the project will feature lavish amenities, thoughtful apartment interiors with smart home features, balconies on all units, plus select units with scenic views of the mountains. The multifamily development is anticipated to open and begin lease-up in the second half of 2023.
Learn more about Century Living at www.LiveCentury.com.
"With this project, we're continuing to build on our mission of delivering high-quality multi-family developments with exceptional livability," said Jim Francescon, President of Century Living. "Verona's prime location and resort-style amenities reflect our commitment to a best-in-class, full-lifestyle experience for renters in the Denver Metro area."
UNITS:
- 120 1BR units
- 78 2BR units
- 29 3BR units
- Average unit size: 1,033 square feet
AMENITIES:
- 71-mile trail network
- 25-yard lap pool and spa
- Resort-style fitness center
- Private work pods
- Outdoor kitchen
- Rooftop deck
- Expansive 4,500-square-foot dog park
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(iSeeCars) — Although the new car supply chain is steadily improving, new cars continue to be priced well above MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). A new iSeeCars study found that the average new car price is 8.8 percent over MSRP, and some vehicles are priced well above this average.
Here are the new cars that are priced the highest above MSRP in each state.
- The Genesis GV70 luxury compact SUV is the vehicle with the highest dealer markup in the most states with 22.
- The vehicle with the highest markup across all states is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is priced 44.6 percent above MSRP in Georgia.
- Luxury SUVs are the most represented vehicle type, accounting for the highest marked-up vehicles in 29 states.
What Does This Mean for Consumers?
New car buyers can expect to pay higher-than-average prices for vehicles that are in high demand. The best way to avoid paying over sticker price is to broaden your search radius and consider similar vehicles that may not be as overpriced. Additionally, consumers in some cases can avoid markups by ordering directly from the manufacturer.
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Methodology
iSeeCars.com analyzed over 12 million new car sales from February 2022 through February 2023. The average list prices of new cars, as well as the average of their MSRPs, were aggregated by month, as well as by body style and model. Heavy-duty vehicles and low-volume models were excluded from further analysis. The differences between average prices and average MSRP were expressed as percentage differences.
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iSeeCars.com is a data-driven car search and research company that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars VIN check report and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $372 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars.
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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a rideshare driver and I thought there could be a shield accessory to protect me against germs from passengers during the current pandemic," said an inventor, from Cibolo, Texas, "so I invented the TRANSPORTER PROTECTION CURTAIN. My design would intercept germs and enhance safety for drivers."
The patent-pending invention protects a rideshare driver against germs from backseat passengers. In doing so, it prevents respiratory droplets from contacting the driver. As a result, it enhances safety and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to apply so it is ideal for rideshare drivers, taxi companies, buses, planes, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ASP-138, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Chocolay Township Police seek 2 people related to May casino incident
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, MI – The Chocolay Township Police want to speak with the two individuals pictured.
Police are looking for information about an incident at the Ojibwa Casino on May 7 through the 8th.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile to “strike fear into the enemies” as South Korea and Japan agreed at a summit to work closely on regional security with the United States and staged military exercises around the region.
The missile, launched Thursday from North Korea’s main airport as leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter smiled from afar, overshadowed a summit held hours later between South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida. The meeting in Tokyo was partially aimed at rebuilding security ties between the often-estranged U.S. allies in the face of North Korean nuclear threats.
With four missile displays in about a week, North Korea has ratcheted up its tit-for-tat response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills that are the biggest of their kind in years.
The Biden administration wants better South Korea-Japan ties, which declined over historical issues in recent years, as it pushes to strengthen its alliance network in Asia to counter the North Korean nuclear threat and China’s rising influence.
Aside from their combined exercises that began Monday and run through March 23, the United States and South Korea are also participating in anti-submarine warfare drills, along with Japan, Canada and India, that began Wednesday.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim supervised the test-firing of the Hwasong-17 missile, which blasted off from a launch vehicle parked on an airport runway. Kim stressed the need to “strike fear into the enemies” over what it called the “open hostility” shown to the North by the U.S.-South Korea exercises.
Launched at a high angle to avoid the territory of North Korea’s neighbors, the missile reached a maximum altitude of 6,045 kilometers (3,756 miles) and traveled 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) before landing in waters off the country’s eastern coast, KCNA said.
The South Korean and Japanese militaries assessed the flight similarly, indicating the U.S. mainland is within the missile’s range. It remains unclear whether North Korea has developed nuclear bombs small enough to fit on its long-range rockets or the technology to ensure its warheads survive atmospheric reentry when fired at a normal trajectory.
State TV showed the launch in various angles, including footage from a video camera apparently installed on the missile body that provided an aerial view of the rocket soaring from above ground, amid bright orange flames, before its lower chamber fell off in what appeared to be a stage separation.
Pyongyang’s official Rodong Sinmun also published still photos implied to have been taken by a camera on the missile as it soared into space. They showed a rounded view of the Earth, with clouds scattered over what appeared to be the Korean Peninsula and Asian coastline.
Kim was accompanied by his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 10 years old. She has accompanied him to several military events since she was publicly revealed for the first time during another ICBM launch in November. Analysts say the intent of her public appearances at military events is to tie the Kim family’s dynastic rule to the nuclear arsenal Kim sees as the strongest guarantee of his survival.
The high-altitude photos were apparently intended as proof the missile would be capable of accurately striking its target, said Cheong Seong-Chang, a senior analyst at South Korea’s private Sejong Institute.
While all of North Korea’s ICBM tests have been conducted on a high angle, Cheong said the North is likely coming closer to launching one of those missiles at an angle closer to normal ballistic trajectory across the Pacific Ocean, in what would be one of its most provocative weapons demonstrations ever.
KCNA said the ICBM launch sends a “stronger warning” to North Korea’s rivals who are escalating tensions with their “frantic, provocative and aggressive large-scale war drills.” The test also was designed to confirm the reliability of the weapons system, KCNA said.
Kim said it’s crucial for North Korea’s nuclear missile forces to maintain readiness to counterattack rivals with “overwhelming offensive measures anytime” and make them realize their persistent and expanded military actions will “bring an irreversible, grave threat to them,” KCNA said.
Lee Hyojung, spokesperson of South Korea’s Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, said it’s deeply regrettable that the North continues to use the U.S.-South Korean military drills as an excuse to stage provocative military demonstrations.
“It’s clear that North Korea’s reckless nuclear and missile development is the cause of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula,” she said, urging Pyongyang to return to dialogue.
Speaking at a lecture in Singapore on Thursday, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino said China has a role to play in the world if it adheres to the rules-based order, especially in regards to North Korea, which depends on Beijing as its major ally and economic lifeline.
North Korea’s ramped-up weapons development, underscored by the dozens of missiles it test-fired last year, poses an increasing threat to South Korea and Japan and the country has also “developed the capabilities to threaten the United States as well,” Aquilino said.
“It is destabilizing, it’s unpredictable, it’s continuing, it’s not slowing down. The potential for the People’s Republic of China to help to dissuade the DPRK from executing these events would be helpful,” Aquilino said, using the initials of North Korea’s official name.
North Korea has long portrayed U.S.-South Korean military drills as rehearsals for an invasion, although the allies describe those exercises as defensive.
Many experts say North Korea uses its rivals’ drills as a pretext to aggressively expand its nuclear arsenal and overall military capability.
Since last week, North Korea also has test-fired cruise missiles from a submarine and fired short-range missiles into the sea, attempting to show it could conduct potential nuclear strikes on both South Korean targets and the U.S. mainland.
Thursday’s launch was North Korea’s second of an ICBM this year. The Hwasong-15 launched in February is a slightly smaller weapon than the Hwasong-17.
At the summit between Yoon and Kishida, the leaders agreed to resume defense dialogue and further strengthen security cooperation with the United States to counter North Korea and other challenges.
“The ever-escalating threat of North Korea’s nuclear missile program poses a huge threat to peace and stability not only in East Asia but also to the (broader) international community,” Yoon said. “South Korea and Japan need to work closely together and in solidarity to wisely counter the threat.”
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Twitter began advertising the launch of its paid subscription service in Apple's app store on Saturday, following new owner Elon Musk's promised overhaul of the social media platform's verification system.
The once-free blue check mark given to verified accounts on Twitter will soon available to any Twitter Blue user who pays $7.99 per month. The new model is raising alarm about the consequences the system could have on disinformation ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Since 2009, blue-checked accounts had been distributed to users through a verification process as a way to separate authentic accounts from impersonators.
An update to the Twitter app on iOS devices said users who sign up now can receive the blue check "just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow."
Despite the name of the feature, Twitter has not specified any requirements needed to verify a user's authenticity beyond the monthly fee.
It's unclear when paid users will receive the new check marks next to their names or when verified accounts without a paid subscription are set to lose their verification.
"The new Blue isn't live yet — the sprint to our launch continues but some folks may see us making updates because we are testing and pushing changes in real-time," a products team manager at the company tweeted.
Android phones are next in line for the subscription rollout, she added, without specifying the timing.
A day earlier, Twitter laid off half of its workforce to cut costs. Meanwhile, Musk's commitment to advancing his version of free speech on the platform has cost the company advertising revenue. The billionaire recently vowed to advertisers that Twitter would not turn into a "free-for-all hellscape."
Musk explained his reasoning for the verification revamp in a tweet on Saturday.
"Far too many legacy 'verified' checkmarks were handed out, often arbitrarily, so in reality they are *not* verified," he wrote. "You can buy as many as you want right now with a Google search. Piggybacking off payment system plus Apple/Android is a much better way to ensure verification."
Big tech watchdog groups say making changes to verification standards so close to an election could be confusing or dangerous. Fears remain that looser content moderation rules could inflame the kind of hateful rhetoric on the platform that leads to real-world violence.
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Seattle Audubon changes name, severing tie to slave owner
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Audubon is changing its name to Birds Connect Seattle to move away from a name with a racist legacy.
The Seattle chapter said Tuesday the name change is one step toward creating a more inclusive and anti-racist organization, The Seattle Times reported. The organization said the concept of “connection” came up throughout the renaming process and that birds connect across families, hemispheres and habitats.
Birds Connect Seattle announced last year that it would change its name because of its connection to John James Audubon, a naturalist known for his watercolor paintings of birds and for whom many Audubon societies are named. Audubon also owned, sold and bought enslaved African Americans through his general store in Kentucky and was a staunch opponent of abolition.
“Rather than a barrier, this new name represents an open door for communities to join us in our mission to advocate and organize for cities where people and birds thrive,” Executive Director Claire Catania said in a statement Tuesday.
The new name announcement comes after the National Audubon Society, the country’s leading bird conservation group, announced earlier this month that after feedback and deliberations it would keep the name.
Elizabeth Gray, who became the first female CEO of the National Audubon Society in 2021, said in a statement that the board of directors “decided that the organization transcends one person’s name.”
Several other groups have said they will change their name, including Portland Audubon in Oregon and Chicago Audubon Society.
Birds Connect Seattle said its mission is to be inclusive, with active efforts to reach out to diverse communities and to promote more inclusive programming, hiring and recruiting practices, as well as within its advocacy work.
J. Drew Lanham, a former board member of the National Audubon Society and a wildlife ecology professor at Clemson University, told The Seattle Times it’s essential to address the reality and consequences of namesakes.
More critical, he said, is the commitment to substantive mission and action change, and he applauded the Seattle group for making the hard but necessary decisions “for the long haul.” | 2023-03-30T03:10:33+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/03/29/seattle-audubon-changes-name-severing-tie-to-slave-owner/ |
BIRDSBORO — Red-zone struggles and missed opportunities plagued Daniel Boone on Friday night as the Blazers absorbed a 28-20 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section Three loss to Ephrata at Brazinsky Field.
Boone (0-2 L-L, 1-4 overall ) had bad memories of a similar scenario from the previous week against Garden Spot on its first drive, when the Mountaineers (1-1, 3-2) stopped running back Ethan Kryman on a fourth-and-goal at the 2-yard line.
Ephrata turned the stop into points three plays later when quarterback Sam McCracken found Nate Conover on a slant for a 96-yard touchdown pass to give the Mountaineers a 7-0 lead at the 5:14-mark of the first quarter.
The Blazers slowly worked their way down the field on their ensuing drive and eventually tied the game at 7-7 at the 7:15-mark of the second quarter. Quarterback Dean Rotter snuck across the goal line on third-and-goal to cap a 15-play, 54-yard drive that took 8:01.
The Blazers forced a short punt and took their first lead of the night at 14-7 on a 24-yard scamper by Rotter with 5:20 left in the first half.
It seemed things were starting to fall apart on the Mountaineers’ side as McCracken was intercepted by Robert Burns at the Ephrata 40-yard line to set the Blazers up once again with good field position. But the Mounts stopped the Blazers on downs, and bit Boone again on a big play yet again on their next drive, as McCracken found running back Andre Weidman up the far sideline for a 79-yard touchdown to tie the game at 14-14.
And Ephrata regained the lead for good on its initial drive of the second half, when McCracken lofted a pass to Weidman over the top of the Blazers' defense to go up 21-14.
The Mountaineers took advantage of a 9-yard Blazers punt to open the second half by starting at the Boone 31-yard line. Daniel Boone marched down the field on the Mountaineers once more before red-zone problems reared their ugly head again, and the Blazers were stopped on fourth-and-goal from the 1. Rotter failed to score on a quarterback sneak on back-to-back plays for the Blazers.
After struggling to run the ball for the majority of the contest, Weidman broke free for a 27-yard touchdown to extend the Ephrata lead to 28-14 with eight seconds left in the third quarter.
Weidman kept the drive alive on fourth-and-2 from the Blazers 44-yard line by fighting for extra yards after being initially stopped short of the marker.
The Blazers cut the deficit to 28-20 with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter when Rotter found tight end Draven Klick for a 19-yard score, but that would be as close as they would get.
Daniel Boone had one last chance to potentially go for a tying score with just over three minutes left before being stopped on fourth-and-3 from its own 37-yard line.
Kryman paced the Blazers' offense with 119 yards on the ground behind 25 carries while Rotter went 11-for-25 for 131 yards through the air with one touchdown pass. He also added 41 rushing yards on 20 carries with two scores.
Weidman totaled 172 all-purpose yards for the Mountaineers and three touchdowns. McCracken went just 6-of-19 through the air but for 244 yards and three touchdown passes. Ephrata held a 329-311 edge in total yards. | 2022-09-24T05:20:26+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/football/ephrata-holds-daniel-boone-in-check-for-l-l-section-3-victory/article_55c46d6e-3bc1-11ed-b837-c32aaef7dc07.html |
US rolls out tool for Afghans in country to reunify with family members
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YOUR COUNTRY. ANNOUNCER: WHAT IT’S LIKE TO START OVER AND FIND NEW DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE. ♪ SOLEDAD: I’M SOLEDAD O’BRIEN. WELCOME TO "MATTER OF FACT." THE MIDTERMS ARE IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, BUT THE DEBATE OVER THE FUTURE OF THE NATION CONTINUES. FOR REFUGEES IN THE U.S., THAT DEBATE INVOLVES THE QUESTION OF IF THEY’LL FIND A PATHWAY TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE HERE. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, 76,000 AFGHAN NATIONALS FLED THEIR HOME COUNTRY AND CAME TO THE U.S. GRANTED HUMANITARIAN PAROLE, WHICH MEANS TEMPORARY ENTRY WITHOUT A VISA, REFUGEE FAMILIES ARE LIVING IN A KIND OF LEGAL LIMBO. NOW, PUTTING DOWN ROOTS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THEY STILL LIVE WITH FEAR. THEY SEE THE RETRIBUTION BY THE TALIBAN AGAINST THOSE LEFT BEHIND. THE CRACKDOWN ON FREEDOMS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. CORRESPONDENT JESSICA GOMEZ CAUGHT UP WITH AN AFGHAN FAMILY WITH FOUR DAUGHTERS, WHO FOUND THEIR WAY TO A NEW HOME AND NEW LIFE IN WISCONSIN. >> I WORK THREE DAYS A WEEK AND I ALSO HAVE CLASSES. SO IT’S BUSY, VERY BUSY. JESSICA: 19-YEAR-OLD ASMA IQBALZADA, AT THE START OF ANOTHER LONG DAY SHE AND HER OLDER SISTER ON THEIR WAY TO COLLEGE PREP CLASSES. HER YOUNGER SISTERS, OFF TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ON MILWAUKEE’S SOUTHSIDE. >> IT IS NOT EASY TO LEAVE YOUR LIFE, YOUR HOME, YOUR PEOPLE, YOUR COUNTRY. JESSICA: ASMA’S FAMILY IS HAZARA, A MINORITY ETHNIC GROUP OFTEN PERSECUTED BY ISIS AND THE TALIBAN. THEY WERE AMONG THE THOUSANDS OF AFGHANS WHO RUSHED TO THE AIRPORT IN KABUL IN AUGUST OF 2021 AS THE U.S. WAS LEAVING AND THE TALIBAN TAKING OVER. LIKE MANY OTHERS, THEY HAD NO OFFICIAL PAPERWORK AND LITTLE HOPE. >> IT’S, LIKE, IMPOSSIBLE. OUR CHANCE WAS 0.000, IT’S JUST IMPOSSIBLE. JESSICA: BUT WHEN ASMA’S YOUNGEST SISTER, MARWA, GOT SEPARATED FROM HER FAMILY, A U.S. SOLDIER AND HIS TRANSLATOR TOOK NOTICE. >> AND THEN HE GRABBED MARWA AND HE JUST PUT MARWA TO HIS SHOULDER. >> HE SAID, YOU’RE SAFE, YOU’RE SAFE. AND YOUR FAMILY IS COMING. JESSICA: THE NEXT THING THEY KNEW, THEY WERE ALL ON A PLANE, LIKE THIS ONE, LEAVING BEHIND THE ONLY LIFE THEY’D EVER KNOWN. WHEN YOU GOT ON THAT PLANE AND YOU KNEW YOU WERE TAKING OFF AND YOU KNEW THAT YOU WERE LEAVING AFGHANISTAN PROBABLY FOR A LONG TIME, WHAT WAS GOING THROUGH YOUR MIND? >> ACTUALLY MY MIND WAS JUST FROZEN, AND I JUST COULDN’T THINK ANYTHING. [LAUGHTER] JESSICA: TODAY, THE STRONGEST ENGLISH SPEAKER, ASMA IS OFTEN THE FAMILY TRANSLATOR. >> TURNED RIGHT, THEN TURN RIGHT. JESSICA: SHE HAD TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. >> I AM LIKE THE UBER DRIVER, LIKE MOST OF THE TIME I AM ON THE ROAD. OK, THIS IS YOUR ORDER. JESSICA: AND TO HELP PAY THE BILLS, GOT HER FIRST JOB, IN A CAFETERIA AT A MILWAUKEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. >> WHEN I CAME BACK FROM WORK I WAS LIKE, MOM. FOR A SALAD IT WAS SEVEN OR EIGHT DRESSINGS. HOW CAN I MEMORIZE ALL OF THAT? JESSICA: WITH HER INFECTIOUS LAUGH -- [LAUGHTER] JESSICA: AND WORK ETHIC, HER BOSSES SAY SHE’S A WELCOME ADDITION DURING A TIME WHEN GOOD EMPLOYEES ARE HARD TO FIND. >> THE SKY’S THE LIMIT, SHE IS GOING TO GO PLACES. SHE’S GOT THE PERSONALITY, SHE HAS THE BRAINPOWER AND SHE HAS SUCH AN ATTITUDE, SUCH A GREAT ATTITUDE. JESSICA: BUT FOR ASMA AND HER FAMILY, TRANSITIONING TO THEIR NEW LIFE IN THE U.S. IS BITTERSWEET. HER FATHER, ONCE A BUSINESS OWNER, NOW AN AUTO MECHANIC. AND HER MOTHER, TEARING UP WHEN REMINISCING ABOUT HER WORK AS A SEAMSTRESS BACK HOME. BUT GRATEFUL, SHE SAYS, FOR HER JOB NOW AT A NATIONAL BRIDAL STORE, STITCHING TOGETHER A NEW STORY FOR HER FOUR GIRLS. >> DID THE CHARACTERS EMBRACE THEIR DIFFERENCES? JESSICA: A STORY THAT IS STARTING WITH THEIR EDUCATION. ASMA, WANTS TO STUDY BUSINESS AND HER SISTER, PSYCHOLOGY. AN OPPORTUNITY STOLEN FROM THEIR FRIENDS BACK HOME. JESSICA: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FRIENDS DOING THAT ARE STILL IN AFGHANISTAN? >> BEFORE THE TALIBAN TOOK CONTROL MY FRIENDS ALL GO TO SCHOOL, WENT TO UNIVERSITY AND NOW THEY JUST STAY AT HOME. >> I THINK ABOUT THEM EVERY SINGLE DAY IT’S JUST ANXIETY, BECAUSE NO SCHOOL, NO HOPE FOR FUTURE, JUST STAYING AT HOME AND WAITING FOR NOTHING. JESSICA: WHAT DO THE GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN NEED FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD? >> THEY NEED TO START PAYING ATTENTION. JESSICA: AND TO THE SOLDIER AND TRANSLATOR WHO DID PAY ATTENTION TO THESE FOUR AFGHAN GIRLS -- >> IF I CAN FIND THE SOLIDER, ALSO THE TRANSLATOR, JUST SAYING A HUGE THANK YOU AND THEY CAN UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CHANGED A LIFE. ALL OF MY FAMILY, WE ARE JUST GRATEFUL. JESSICA: IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, FOR "MATTER OF FACT," I’M JESSICA GOMEZ. SOLEDAD: "MATTER OF FACT" HAS BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THE SOLDIER WHO HELPED ASMA AND HER FAMILY LEAVE AFGHANISTAN WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ARMY’S 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. WHEN AND IF WE CAN FIND OU
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US rolls out tool for Afghans in country to reunify with family members
The U.S. State Department rolled out a tool for Afghans in the U.S. under parolee status to begin the process of reunifying with their family members on Thursday, a State Department spokesperson told CNN.During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 many Afghans fled the country on evacuation flights, fearful of the Taliban takeover. Due to the chaotic rush out of the country, which proved deadly for many Afghans, many families were separated from their loved ones.With this new form, tens of thousands of Afghans who came to the US around that time are eligible to apply for reunification with their immediate relatives. This specifically includes an Afghan’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21, according to the State Department.“In November, the Department of State announced the launch of a new resource for individuals in the United States who are seeking to reunify with their family members, depending on their immigration status or method of entry to the United States. Today, we launch Form DS-4317 for parolees to file to seek family reunification, including those subsequently granted temporary protected status,” the department spokesperson said.The new form has been posted by the State Department.Until now these Afghans in the U.S. did not have a legal way to bring their family members into the country to join them.“The purpose of these reunification resources, including the parolee form, is to help those families that are still separated,” the spokesperson said.The announcement was welcomed by an organization that supports Afghans settling in the U.S.“This impacts every Afghan the US brought here under parole status who still has family in Afghanistan eligible for reunification. Afghans who fit that description should complete the form now and Afghans in other categories should visit the family reunification landing page and follow the instructions there,” said Shawn VanDiver, a Navy veteran and founder of #AfghanEvac.“It took longer to get this done than anyone would have liked, but #AfghanEvac is proud to have worked tirelessly with the State Department to bridge the gap in the interim through our grassroots efforts,” VanDiver added.It is unclear how long it will take for family reunifications to happen once the Afghans fill out these forms, but VanDiver told CNN that it is proof that interagency efforts can come to fruition.One primary concern going ahead is the departure flights from Afghanistan that enable relocation to begin. While those flights have resumed this month – after being halted during the World Cup last year in Qatar – there are concerns among those involved in the effort that the flights could be halted by the Taliban in the future.This story has been updated with additional details.CNN’s Jake Tapper contributed to this report.
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The U.S. State Department rolled out a tool for Afghans in the U.S. under parolee status to begin the process of reunifying with their family members on Thursday, a State Department spokesperson told CNN.
During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 many Afghans fled the country on evacuation flights, fearful of the Taliban takeover. Due to the chaotic rush out of the country, which proved deadly for many Afghans, many families were separated from their loved ones.
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With this new form, tens of thousands of Afghans who came to the US around that time are eligible to apply for reunification with their immediate relatives. This specifically includes an Afghan’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21, according to the State Department.
“In November, the Department of State announced the launch of a new resource for individuals in the United States who are seeking to reunify with their family members, depending on their immigration status or method of entry to the United States. Today, we launch Form DS-4317 for parolees to file to seek family reunification, including those subsequently granted temporary protected status,” the department spokesperson said.
The new form has been posted by the State Department.
Until now these Afghans in the U.S. did not have a legal way to bring their family members into the country to join them.
“The purpose of these reunification resources, including the parolee form, is to help those families that are still separated,” the spokesperson said.
The announcement was welcomed by an organization that supports Afghans settling in the U.S.
“This impacts every Afghan the US brought here under parole status who still has family in Afghanistan eligible for reunification. Afghans who fit that description should complete the form now and Afghans in other categories should visit the family reunification landing page and follow the instructions there,” said Shawn VanDiver, a Navy veteran and founder of #AfghanEvac.
“It took longer to get this done than anyone would have liked, but #AfghanEvac is proud to have worked tirelessly with the State Department to bridge the gap in the interim through our grassroots efforts,” VanDiver added.
It is unclear how long it will take for family reunifications to happen once the Afghans fill out these forms, but VanDiver told CNN that it is proof that interagency efforts can come to fruition.
One primary concern going ahead is the departure flights from Afghanistan that enable relocation to begin. While those flights have resumed this month – after being halted during the World Cup last year in Qatar – there are concerns among those involved in the effort that the flights could be halted by the Taliban in the future.
This story has been updated with additional details. | 2023-01-14T04:04:26+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/us-rolls-out-tool-for-afghansto-reunify-with-family-members/42494719 |
The heroic behind-the-scenes work of West Texas A&M athletic trainers
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The upcoming school year is only weeks away, which means that fall sports are right around the corner.
Athletes prepare all summer for their respective sports. They receive help from coaches to further their skills, but there are other people behind the scenes that aid in getting athletes ready for games day, the athletic trainers.
Whether that is taping an ankle before a game, rehabbing a torn ACL for months on end, or tending to postgame bumps and bruises, the sports medicine team is there for these programs every step of the way.
“A lot of times we will get here in the morning... We will do morning treatment sessions, so the athletes that are injured will come in and we will start getting them ready for practice.,” West Texas A&M Director of Sports Medicine Luke Kasper said. “Then they (the athletes) usually go to meetings, and then we will go out to practice, cover practice. Then after practice, the athletes that got injured during practice come in and we evaluate them, figure out what they need. We are usually treating until they have meetings at night or until we are done.”
Game days for the sports medicine team is more intense, their days are even longer.
“This is for football, but we get here about three hours before we start treatment. We go down to the field, set up the tent, we set up the coolers, get the sidelines set up, bring the trunks down, and stock our kits. We do a morning treatment session, athletes will come in that need it. They go to meetings, when they go to meetings we start to set up for tape. Once they are done with meetings, they come back and we are taping as fast and as quick as possible to get the guys ready and then go down to the field and work the game. Then same thing after the game, have guys come in that got injured and figure out what they need. It’s a long day, it’s usually we get here at 6:00 a.m. and we don’t leave here until 11:00 p.m.,” Kasper said.
It is more than just pre and post game aid from these trainers, they are the entirety of the game for those ‘what if’ situations.
The world has seen some of these situations happen this past year where athletic trainers stepped in and saved these athletes lives. In January, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Bills’ athletic trainer’s speedy reaction and treatment were a big factor in saving Hamlin’s life. Then in July, Top 2024 NBA prospect Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a summer practice at the University of Southern California, and with trained professionals around to immediately help the young athlete, James is expected to make a smooth recovery.
“I think that situation really brough it to light of the importance of the just in case. Something bad could happen,” West Texas A&M Assistant Athletic Trainer Jaclyn Wood said. “Unfortunately we are there for sometimes the ‘oh crap’ situations of just in case, but we also get the other stuff, so I think it’s brought it to light.”
“Athletic training started kind of as that coverage for athletic events, that is the primary purpose of our job. All of this stuff that we have is great, we do rehab and tape, and all of that stuff, but really we are there in case something happens,” Kasper said. “You are there for the things that happen right then and there. Trying to make sure that they are okay and what do we need to do to make sure that they are okay.
“It’s been a bigger push since a lot of this stuff has happened to make sure that there is an athletic trainer at every school. Here at WT we are lucky enough, we are a college and we have six athletic trainers, so we have a rather large staff for a Division II, but even a lot of the high schools in the area, they don’t have any athletic trainers. I think it is super important for those places to get athletic trainers there.”
All in all, athletic trainers are truly part of the team. They get to travel and be with these student-athletes at all times. Helping grow these athletes strengths, but also grow relationships.
When asked about a favorite memory at West Texas A&M, both Kasper and Wood said it is seeing these athletes fully recover and come back healthy playing the sport they love.
“Some of my favorite memories are ones that don’t seem that big at the time, but after a kids been hurt. I had a baseball guy come up to me at the end of the season and was like ‘thank you for everything,’ and he starts crying, so I start crying. It’s just those moments that you don’t realize what impact you can make on somebody,” Wood said.
“A lot of my favorite memories just come back to getting athletes back,” Kasper said. “If you go to my house, we have pictures on the walls, pictures on the mantel. I have a couple pictures with athletes with torn ACLs, meniscus, and we have to rehab them back. Their first game, they just get so happy and luckily someone snapped a picture of it. That is the things that you really remember, is when that athlete is coming back, they finally get to the field, they put in all of that hard work, and they are finally ready to go.
“That is the best feeling, seeing the smile on their face when they are about to go back out onto the field.”
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