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Nothing can stop this Tiger from fighting on: Many’s Tackett Curtis has 7 TDs, 80 tackles
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) -Tackett Curtis, the Swiss army knife for the Many Tigers, as he is their quarterback, linebacker and even punt returner.
The University of Southern California commit is known for how much of a threat he can be on defense, but this season alone he has taken his offensive production up a notch.
“I love playing offense and being able to score is just like being able to make a big hit on defense,” said Curtis. “It is so exciting to be able to do that and help the team to win.”
At Many, it is all about the family bond, as Coach Jess Curtis is Tackett’s uncle and stepping onto the field with him is something he will always cherish.
“It has always been a dream of mine to come to Many and play for him, and when I figured out, we were actually going to move here, I was so excited and pumped to able to have him as my coach,” said Curtis. “I have always tried to make him proud.”
“He is my kin, he is my blood, he is my nephew, he is like a son to me,” said Coach Curtis. “To see him make plays like that, he loves football, it has been his dream to win state here and play in big games.”
As a kid, Tackett had his heart set on playing college football, and once he took the field as a Many Tiger and made plays, the offers started rolling in, his first being University of Louisiana at Monroe.
“It definitely felt unreal, it has always been my dream as a kid to go play college football,” said Curtis. “When I got my first offer, I was kind of blown away, I was like I can actually do this.”
Now, many people sit in the stands to watch Tackett Curtis make that huge hit or break six tackles to find the endzone, and he says the game has started to mean more.
“It is more fun for me that I am playing for something bigger than just a game and having that pressure on me,” said Curtis. “I feel like it helps me and makes me motivated and helps me raise my game.”
As Many’s prominent playmaker on both sides of the ball, Tackett has become the guy that sets the example for the younger players.
“If you mess up on something he won’t holler at you, he will tell you what you did wrong,” said Many Tigers’ safety Tylen Singleton. “If you are in the wrong spot before a play happens, he will move you correctly for you to make the play.”
“He is a warrior,” said Jess Curtis. “He is not a big talker. He keeps a lot of things inside and just plays ball. He lets that do his talking, but in the big games you can see him, and when a quiet person talks it is loud sometimes. "
When you see #4 across the line of scrimmage you may think twice about going his way, but there is always something more to a player once the clock hits 0.
“If they saw him off the football field, they would think he is a sweet kid, and he is a good kid,” said Jess Curis. “Then when you see him between the white lines, you see an animal, you see a beast and that is really what he is. It is kind of fun to watch the two different Tackett’s.”
The way the four-star linebacker has fulfilled his dream of being a Many Tiger and displaying his talents all over the field has helped him become one of the top players.
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New report shows Idaho employment is on an upward trend
New short-term employment projections show that Idaho’s healthy rate of job creation is expected to continue over the next two years.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Idaho’s short term employment growth is expected to continue according to estimates just released by the Idaho Department of Labor.
New short-term employment projections show that Idaho’s healthy rate of job creation is expected to continue over the next two years.
Total employment in Idaho — including self-employed and family businesses — reached a new high of just over 854,000 in 2022; and is projected to grow by 1.4% annually, reaching 878,000 by next year.
The department of labor report indicates that there are many signs that indicate strength in Idaho’s labor market moving forward, including low unemployment levels, high levels of in-migration, job openings and high wage growth.
Copyright 2023 KMVT. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-21T23:41:22+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2023/02/21/new-report-shows-idaho-employment-is-an-upward-trend/ |
Cerē Makes Statement with Packaging that Highlights a Need for Normalizing Self Pleasure and Allowing Women to Rewrite the Narrative Surrounding Sexual Wellness
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerē, the first-ever pleasure products brand designed by physicians, announced today the release of their new indiscreet packaging. Cerē is pursuing an end to the pleasure gap by inviting women to celebrate their own sexual pleasure — out loud. Like with their clinically driven products, Cerē aims to shake up the industry by introducing pleasure-forward packaging that doesn't shy away from women owning their orgasms.
The brand's limited-edition packaging highlights Cerē's overarching efforts to fearlessly break down the stigmas surrounding self-pleasure. A series of packages adorned with buzzworthy phrases such as, "Guess What's In My Box" and "What's All The Buzz About," will be available to place pleasure at the forefront of overall well-being, in a bold way.
"Pleasure should be celebrated. It is not something women should ever hide or be ashamed of," said Dr. Amir Marashi, internationally acclaimed OB/GYN, vaginal surgeon and Founder of Cerē. "We have reimagined decades-old products to align pleasure and anatomy in harmony, and our limited-edition packaging needs to do the same. Our quest to close the pleasure gap and invite consumers to ditch outdated taboos about how their personal pleasure should look and feel is much bigger than this brand. We need to shift that way of thinking, especially as we live during a time when large parts of the world are moving backwards in regard to sexual wellness."
To learn more about Cerē and its product offerings, visit: https://getCerē.com/.
Cerē is pursuing an end to the pleasure gap with the first-ever pleasure product brand designed by physicians. Founded by Dr. Amir Marashi, an internationally acclaimed OB/GYN and vaginal surgeon, Cerē is helping people find and reach their most pleasurable parts, eradicate sexual shame, and put an end to orgasm inequity. Cerē's pleasure products were developed alongside Dr. Kimberly Lovie, a Harvard and Yale-trained physician, chemist and engineer, through a multi-faceted approach that leveraged their collective understanding of anatomy and engineering to put sexual wellness at the forefront of every person's health.
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NEW YORK – Brooklyn's Mikal Bridges kept his ironman streak alive Sunday, starting his 83rd game of the season before committing a foul and immediately checking out of the game after four seconds.
Bridges was the only starter to play for either team when the Nets hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in their season finale, a week before they will meet in the first round of the playoffs.
Bridges was playing only to keep alive his streak of never missing a game in college or the pros. The game Sunday was his 392nd straight in the NBA and completed his longest regular-season yet.
He had played in 56 for Phoenix before being part of the trade for Kevin Durant on Feb. 9, then started the Nets' final 27 games. The guard became the 42nd NBA player to play in 83 or more games in a season and the first since Josh Smith for Detroit and Houston in 2014-15.
Before the game, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn revealed what his strategy would be for Bridges.
“I’m going to bring these other dudes around and I’m going to say it in front of them and I’m going to tell them that ‘you’re basically going to go into the game and you’re going to foul, and then I’m going to get your tail out of the game,’” Vaughn said. “There you go.”
That's what happened. The 76ers won the jump ball and Bridges rushed over to grab Shake Milton before being subbed out by David Duke Jr.
Bridges actually missed a game this season but it didn't count against him. The Nets played on the night the trade was completed, but it was finalized too close to the start for him to play and he was listed as “inactive — trade pending” in the official box score. The NBA ruled that it would not count as a missed game because he wasn't eligible.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-04-09T17:58:52+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/sports/2023/04/09/nets-bridges-starts-83rd-game-extends-streak-then-leaves/ |
1 woman, 2 children die in 2 vehicle wreck in Moore County
Published: Jul. 16, 2022 at 7:24 PM CDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
DUMAS, Texas (KFDA) - Three people from Dumas have died following a car accident happening Friday afternoon, 3 miles southwest of Dumas.
The driver Judy McGuire, along with a 12-year old and 8-year old boy who were passengers all died on scene.
DPS says McGuire was northbound on FM 7-22 when for an unknown reason she veered into the south bound lane hitting a truck.
When both vehicles caught on fire, the driver of the truck, Martin Valdez was able to get out before his truck was engulfed with flames.
He was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This accident remains under investigation.
Copyright 2022 KFDA. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-17T01:22:35+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/2022/07/17/1-woman-2-children-die-2-vehicle-wreck-moore-county/ |
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously revived whistleblower lawsuits claiming that supermarket and pharmacy chains SuperValu and Safeway overcharged government health-care programs for prescription drugs by hundreds of millions of dollars.
The decision gives the whistleblowers another chance to pursue their claims that the companies defrauded the Medicare and Medicaid programs when they reported retail prices for generic prescription drugs, even though they had mainly been sold to customers at deeply discounted prices.
The cases stem from the companies’ effort to match a 2006 decision by Walmart to offer 30-day supplies of many generic drugs for $4.
SuperValu and Safeway matched the discounted price at their pharmacies, but they reported to the federal and various state governments a much higher "usual and customary" price when seeking reimbursement.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the suits against both companies, holding that their decisions to report the higher prices were "not objectively unreasonable" under the federal False Claims Act.
Writing for the high court Thursday, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the appeals court applied the wrong standard. "What matters for an FCA case is whether the defendant knew the claim was false," Thomas wrote.
MOST US ADULTS BELIEVE RACE SHOULD PLAY A ROLE IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, ACCORDING TO AP POLL
An expert for the whistleblower in the Safeway lawsuit testified that the company received $127 million more than it would have gotten had it reported the discounted price, according to court papers.
In the case against SuperValu, the whistleblower said the company matched Walmart’s discounted price 6.3 million times over 11 years, according to court papers.
A lawyer for the company told the justices at arguments in April that figuring out the correct price to report is harder than it seems.
But Thomas said the whistleblowers had amassed evidence showing that executives believed the discounted prices should have been reported and took steps to hide the lower prices from state and federal authorities.
The justices did not issue a final ruling on the claims, which will be left for lower courts to sort out. | 2023-06-01T23:16:49+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/supreme-court-revives-suit-claiming-supervalu-safeway-overcharged-government-for-generic-drugs/article_b663b62f-9cdf-5ce8-9068-506985c627c0.html |
Which outdoor rugs are best?
If you are looking to make the decor in your outdoor space more attractive and comfortable, a good outdoor rug can give your patio or porch a put together look. When choosing a rug, it’s important to consider the rug’s placement, material and size to make sure it fits into your area well. You also want a rug with properties that will ensure it holds up outside. The Nourison Aloha Floral Green Indoor-Outdoor Rug is a great pick that performs well under heavy foot traffic and dries quickly after getting wet.
What to know before you buy an outdoor rug
Placement
Before buying an outdoor rug, think about where you intended to place it and what the needs of that space are. If you plan to put your rug near a pool, you want a rug that is waterproof and is comfortable under bare feet. For a rug that will be used near doorways, make sure the pile height is ideal for fitting beneath opening and closing doors.
Materials
One of the most common rug materials is a synthetic called polypropylene. This is a favorite of rug makers because it holds up under heavy traffic, doesn’t absorb liquid, doesn’t fade and is resistant to staining and mildew. Other synthetic materials you can find are nylon, polyester and acrylic. If you prefer natural materials, jute, seagrass, bamboo and sisal are all popular choices. Natural rugs work best when not exposed directly to heavy rainfall and may not have the same durability as synthetic materials.
Size
Outdoor rugs come in a variety of sizes. You can find rectangular rugs as small as 2 feet by 3 feet and as large as 8 feet by 11 feet. Before you begin shopping, use a tape measure to determine what dimensions your rug should be. If you want to place the edges of your rug under furniture to hold it in place, be sure to add a few inches to the area you wish to cover.
Drying
If you plan on placing your rug in an uncovered area, a rug without any backing will dry the fastest. For an outdoor rug under a covered area, backing to prevent slipping works well. Rugs with backing take longer to dry.
What to look for in a quality outdoor rug
Waterproofing
Waterproofing is an important consideration for any outdoor rug. The best rugs will allow water to soak through and won’t become waterlogged. A rug with backing can often stop the water from passing through. Synthetic flat-weave, bamboo and seagrass rugs all handle water well. Check your rugs after heavy rainfall. If they have become waterlogged, try hanging them up to dry on a line.
Antimicrobial Properties
Some outdoor rugs have an added antimicrobial treatment that prevents the growth of bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses. Not only can this help extend the life of your rugs, but it can also prevent odors.
Edging
When considering a rug for purchase, check that the rug has high-quality edging. As outdoor rugs get older, the edges can begin to fray. A rug with woven edging can help stop fraying. A layer of outdoor fabric sealing the edge can add a further level of protection.
Extras
Some smaller rugs come with a carrying bag. This can be useful if you need to store your rug during the winter months or want to use your rug on camping trips or picnics. Matching pillows are sometimes available through a rug’s designer. This makes it easy to coordinate your outdoor decor.
How much you can expect to spend on an outdoor rug
Smaller outdoor rugs will cost you between $15-$70. If you want a large area rug, then expect to pay between $70-$200. For a designer rug, you can pay up to $500.
Outdoor rug FAQ
How do I clean my outdoor rug?
Many outdoor rugs can be cleaned by simply spraying them off with a water hose. It is best to sweep your rug of any leaves or other debris first. Then you can hose it down and allow it to air dry. If you need to clean up a spill, you can spot treat your rug with a mild detergent.
How do I keep my outdoor rug in place?
Some indoor/outdoor rugs have a nonslip backing that will help keep them in place. If your rug doesn’t have that, you can place the corners or edges or your rug under heavy furniture. This will keep the rug from moving under foot traffic. The heavy-duty rug tape is also available for purchase. You can run this take along your rug’s edges and tape the rug in place.
What’s the best outdoor rug?
Top outdoor rug
Nourison Aloha Floral Green Indoor-Outdoor Rug
What you need to know: This area rug will bring a bright pop of color to any outdoor space.
What you’ll love: This rug is easy to clean by hosing off and air drying. It dries quickly and is resistant to staining. This rug feels soft under bare feet and is great for areas with heavy foot traffic. The colors will remain bright even if placed in direct sunlight.
What you should consider: Latex is one of the materials in this rug, so it is not recommended for those with latex allergies.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and The Home Depot
Top outdoor rug for the money
Unique Loom Casual Moroccan Lattice Outdoor Rug
What you need to know: This affordable, low-maintenance rug is a beautiful floor covering for your patio.
What you’ll love: This rug is available in a variety of colors and sizes. The polypropylene material is easy to clean, resistant to staining and doesn’t shed. The rug’s bright colors and pattern are a striking addition to your outdoor space.
What you should consider: This rug is not as thick as other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and The Home Depot
Worth checking out
nuLOOM Gris Border Indoor-Outdoor Area Rug
What you need to know: This sleek rug is a great choice for someone who wants a simpler look for their outdoor space.
What you’ll love: This durable rug works well in high-traffic areas or for households that have pets or children. It is resistant to both water and fading. The pile height is ideal for doorways or underneath furniture.
What you should consider: There have been a few reports of the rug taking longer to flatten out.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and The Home Depot
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Sweet Dreams is available in two unique flavors: Blueberry Midnight and Honey Moonglow
LAKEVILLE, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --While we all deserve a good night's sleep, for over half of American adults[1], that sleep is elusive. That's why Post Consumer Brands is looking to help make your sleep dreams come true with Sweet Dreams – the first ready-to-eat cereal designed to be part of a healthy sleep routine while still satisfying those nighttime food cravings.
Sweet Dreams comes in two unique flavors, each packed with intentionally designed ingredients like whole grains, a nighttime herbal blend and vitamins and minerals including Zinc, Folic Acid and B vitamins to support natural melatonin production:
- Blueberry Midnight contains natural and delicious flavors of blueberry, lavender and chamomile.
- Honey Moonglow contains notes of honey, vanilla, lavender and chamomile.
"More than ever, consumers are looking to embrace acts of self-care, particularly as it relates to bedtime routines and we believe a relaxing bedtime routine is key to a good night's sleep," said Logan Sohn, Senior Brand Manager. "As a brand that's been helping early-risers crush their morning routines for over 100 years, we're thrilled to now help fans also establish healthy nighttime habits by providing a nutrient dense before-bed snack made to support a sleep routine they could only dream of until now."
Rest easy knowing Sweet Dreams can be found in the cereal aisle at grocery stores nationwide. To learn more about Sweet Dreams and where to buy it, visit the Post Consumer Brands website at www.postconsumerbrands.com/sweet-dreams.
For more information, follow Post Cereals on Facebook (@PostCereals), Instagram (@Post_Cereals) or Twitter (@PostCereals) and visit www.postconsumerbrands.com.
About Post Consumer Brands
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings Inc., is focused on providing delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio ranges from iconic brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, Grape-Nuts® and PEBBLES® cereal, as well as Peter Pan® peanut butter to the Malt-O-Meal® brand of value ready-to-eat cereals, and more. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com.
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YouTube TV has inked a deal to land the NFL's “Sunday Ticket” package of out-of-market games, two days after sources close to the agreement said it was nearing completion.
The exact details of the contract weren't released Thursday, and weren't disclosed by the sources who spoke with the Associated Press while it was being worked out.
The NFL confirmed the news in a tweet:
"What’s bigger than a 100-yard field goal? NFL Sunday Ticket coming to @YouTube Primetime Channels and @YouTubeTV in 2023."
In a blog post, YouTube elaborated on the move, saying it would begin with the 2023 season. But several key details aren't being shared yet. When asked if fans could buy the package for just their team, YouTube said it would provide more information later.
"We currently don't have details about the packages, but we’ll share more info including the pricing & how to sign up as we get closer to the start of the 2023 NFL season," a spokesperson said on Twitter.
According to YouTube, the partnership will go beyond Sunday Ticket. YouTube and the NFL plan to facilitate exclusive access to official content and attendance opportunities for select YouTube Creators at key NFL tentpole events.
This is likely a way to add to the NFL's visibility on YouTube for a younger audience, including some who may not be actively watching sports.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that YouTube TV, owned by Google, was the front-runner for the package that allows fans to watch any Sunday afternoon game.
“Sunday Ticket” has been on DirecTV since 1994. In their most recent deal with the NFL, the satellite provider has paid $1.5 billion per year on an eight-year contract that expires at the end of this season.
Viewers pay around $300 a season for “Sunday Ticket,” which averages 2 million subscribers. As of August, DirecTV had a total of 13.9 million subscribers.
It would be the second time in less than two years that the NFL has partnered with a streaming service to air games. The league's 11-year contract with Amazon Prime Video for Thursday night games started this season.
Besides Amazon, Apple and ESPN were believed to be contenders for “Sunday Ticket.”
Google said in June that YouTube TV, which was launched in 2017, had surpassed 5 million accounts and was the biggest internet-based pay TV service in the U.S. That number includes users on free promotional trials. | 2022-12-22T19:54:14+00:00 | 5newsonline.com | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/youtube-tv-nfl-sunday-ticket/507-e5bc9738-c891-47c3-9e3a-e4a2e8fd73c4 |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-4-4-8
(two, four, four, eight)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-4-4-8
(two, four, four, eight) | 2022-07-22T03:56:33+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Evening-game-17321445.php |
When they went to the polls in November 2018, Florida voters made two choices. They narrowly selected Rep. Ron DeSantis (R) to serve as their governor. They also overwhelmingly decided to grant felons the right to vote by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.
This is trickier than it sounds, both because of the direct cost of making the payments and because of the way in which those fees might have been assessed. It was often hard for those subject to the law to determine what they owed.
“Florida has no centralized database to allow people to figure out what legal financial obligations they owe to the state,” ProPublica explained last month. “Instead, its 67 counties and various state agencies each maintain their own databases.”
The law was challenged in court, with opponents arguing that it amounted to a modern poll tax. In September 2020, shortly before the first election in which those individuals would have been able to vote, a federal appeals court ruled that the pay-your-fees stipulation could stand.
The problem was that a number of people covered by Amendment 4 had already registered. That ProPublica article details the case of Kelvin Bolton, who had registered while in jail. A county elections official came and told prisoners they could register, so he did. He doesn’t remember being told that he needed to pay off any fines so, when he voted in the November election, he was unwittingly committing another crime.
ProPublica found 10 examples of people similarly affected: told they could register to vote and then doing so — and ending up with criminal charges.
Those 10 cases probably don’t overlap with the 20 announced by DeSantis in a campaign-style event on Thursday. The governor — up for reelection this year and with an obvious eye toward the 2024 Republican presidential primary — declared that a new “election fraud” arm of state law enforcement had identified 20 potential violations of state voting laws.
Each was a felon.
“All 20 of these individuals were disqualified from voting after they were convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense,” the governor’s office said in a statement, “but they chose to vote anyway, and now they have all been charged with voter fraud — a third-degree felony punishable by up to a $5,000 fine and up to 5 years in prison.”
That “murder or felony sexual offense” stipulation is important: Amendment 4 excepted people convicted of those crimes from being granted the right to vote. But it’s also easy to see how the confused process of implementing the amendment might have increased the chances of unwitting violations of the law.
It’s critically important to put this into context. Attendance at DeSantis’s announcement was restricted, with “a woman who identified herself as a volunteer with the Palm Beach County Republican Party” monitoring who was allowed to enter the room, according to Washington Post reporting. Just as DeSantis was aware of the political utility of announcing the creation of the “Office of Election Crimes and Security” earlier this year, in the midst of ongoing agitation on the right over the specter of rampant voter fraud, he is aware of the utility of standing at a lectern and announcing that purported criminals had been found.
Mind you, this is 20 voters out of more than 11 million who cast ballots in the state that year. Some perspective for that is below. The small black dot indicates 20 votes out of the 2020 total — and, rest assured, the black dot is actually there.
And that this isn’t “voter fraud," as such. An operating theory of Republican politics in the Donald Trump era has been that there’s a rampant effort to cast votes illegally on behalf of unwitting actors. This is people casting votes on their own behalf who are simply having their votes thrown out. It is to “election fraud” what overstaying a visa is to “illegal immigration.”
Most importantly, the allegations being made are just that: allegations. There have been multiple examples in recent years of states making splashy announcements about fraud only to have those allegations wither. Skepticism is warranted here particularly given DeSantis’s track record of hyping culture-war victories that turn out to be little more than the hype itself.
There has been actual voter fraud alleged in Florida. Four people who live in the conservative, senior-oriented community of the Villages have been arrested for committing fraud. DeSantis did not hold a press conference to celebrate that triumph of law enforcement.
That clarifies another particularly revealing aspect of the governor’s announcement. The subtext to much of the fretting over purported illegal voting is that it’s the wrong people who are casting ballots, which is clearly what DeSantis wants to highlight. In Wisconsin, for example, a focus of allegations about election “rigging” was that systems were implemented making it easier for people in low-turnout areas — cities, places with larger non-White populations — to cast a ballot. The backlash against Amendment 4 had some obvious grounding in worries that those new voters would vote for Democrats — in part because they were disproportionately Black.
This week brought related news on that front. The Justice Department argued in a court filing that a law DeSantis signed last year restricting voting access included “provisions that impose disparate burdens on Black voters” — provisions “chosen precisely because of those burdens to secure a partisan advantage.” The filing was offered as an appellate court evaluates whether a lower-court ruling that the law is discriminatory should stand.
What DeSantis wanted from his event on Thursday was for the media to elevate his assertion that he’s taking a hard-line position against fraud. What he demonstrated most effectively, though, is how he has repeatedly taken steps that restrict voting access despite the undeniably minor frequency of fraud in Florida elections (as he himself has pointed out).
And, of course, that he is keenly interested in telling the conservative ecosystem exactly what it’s hoping to hear. | 2022-08-19T14:09:38+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/19/desantis-election-voters-florida/ |
As Memorial Day nears, one local Oceano historian and military collector is sharing his passion with a military exhibit on display for a limited time.
It's open every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. through July 10 at the Oceano Depot.
Mark Weedon spends his time collecting antiques, clothes and artifacts that tell stories about U.S. military history, but he wanted to share his findings with a wider audience.
“I decided that these things are just sitting around not serving any purpose, so I decided to use them for exhibits that people could enjoy,” he said. “Historical exhibits so that young people and all people could see what their ancestors looked like, what they wore and stories about them.”
The exhibit features authentic uniforms, photos and stories about service members from Oceano. The exhibit is housed alongside many other exhibits surrounding the railroad and military history in the Oceano region.
“These people, these exhibits represent to me the people of that day which are now our great great-grandfathers,” Weedon said. “Some people that aren’t even here anymore, but it gives them something to relate to and see it [as a] tangible thing, multidimensional thing that they can relate to, rather than a book or an ipad.”
The exhibit is also available for tours by appointment.
The Oceano Depot is located at 1650 Front St. | 2022-05-28T15:24:02+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/oceano-collector-opens-memorial-day-exhibit |
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 20 at 12:27PM MDT until April 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches, with some locations seeing 5 to 7 inches.
* WHERE…Star Valley.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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Toyota believes hydrogen combustion engines could be a viable alternative to EVs, and it’s demonstrating the concept with a prototype version of its Corolla Cross.
On Tuesday, the automaker unveiled the hydrogen-combustion Corolla Cross H2 Concept, saying in a press release that the vehicle would begin testing in northern Japan this winter. It didn’t discuss a production timeline, but said it’s “around 40% along the path to commercialization.”
Toyota is heavily involved in hydrogen fuel cells, but this Corolla Cross has an internal-combustion engine—a 1.6-liter turbo-3 taken from the GR Corolla hot hatchback—that burns gaseous hydrogen in its cylinders instead of gasoline. The engine got a hydrogen-specific direct injection system, and the car was fitted with hydrogen tanks based on know-how from the Toyota Mirai, but other than that it largely resembles a gasoline vehicle. It even has a manual transmission.
The Corolla Cross prototype incorporates lessons learned from motorsports. Toyota announced earlier last year that it was developing hydrogen-combustion engines for racing, and has since demonstrated them in the Japanese Super Taikyu endurance-racing series and in a non-competition run on a World Rally Championship (WRC) stage in Belgium.
Over the course of one Super Taikyu season, Toyota claims it increased horsepower by 24% and torque by 33%, achieving performance it claims is comparable to that of gasoline engines. Toyota said it also increased range by 30% and reduced refueling time from approximately five minutes to one and a half minutes.
Prior to Toyota, BMW was the most noteworthy example of demonstrating hydrogen combustion as an alternative to fuel cells; it made a hydrogen internal-combustion version of its 7-Series nearly 20 years ago. While some of the drivability (and range) issues of that model may be solved by now, one major issue remains.
Toyota believes hydrogen combustion “illustrates another possible alternative path to zero emissions.” It’s unclear what the automaker means by that, however, because hydrogen combustion does produce some tailpipe emissions, including nitrogen oxide (NOx)—the pollutant at the core of the Volkswagen diesel scandal.
Toyota argues that hydrogen combustion will achieve some level of emissions reduction while leveraging existing fossil fuel infrastructure and sidestepping environmental issues related to battery-mineral mining. Even if green hydrogen is ready to scale up this decade, as recent analysis predicts, it remains unknown how Toyota might handle tailpipe emissions in such a vehicle.
The experimental vehicle is more proof that Toyota doesn’t plan to put all of its eggs in the battery basket. This week it also showed a C-HR plug-in hybrid concept and confirmed those powertrains still have a future in its lineup. The automaker has reportedly paused EV development as it considers a deeper commitment to battery electric vehicles. But this week’s concepts don’t altogether suggest that an upped EV target might be the outcome.
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- 2023 Toyota Prius: Prime PHEV aims for 50% more electric miles | 2022-12-08T12:08:28+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/automotive/internet-brands/toyota-sees-hydrogen-combustion-corolla-cross-as-ev-alternative/ |
NYC ending COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City, which once had the nation’s strictest workplace vaccination rules for COVID-19, is ending one of its last such mandates, saying it will no longer require the shots for municipal employees including police officers, firefighters and teachers.
The vaccine mandate, which led to the firing of hundreds of city workers who declined to get the shots, will end Friday, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.
Adams, a Democrat, said that with more than 96% of city employees and more than 80% of city residents having received their initial vaccine series, “this is the right moment for this decision.”
City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said, “It’s clear these mandates saved lives and were absolutely necessary to meet the moment. We’re grateful that we can now, as we leave the emergency phase of the pandemic, modify more of the rules that have gotten us to this point.”
The vaccination mandate for city employees was one of the last COVID-19 measures still in place in New York City. The city ended its vaccine requirement for employees of private businesses in November 2022, and masks are now optional in most public spaces including subways and buses.
New York City’s private-sector mandate forced All-Star point guard and vaccine skeptic Kyrie Irving to miss most of the Brooklyn Nets home games last season.
Irving will no longer be affected by any changes in New York City’s coronavirus policies. The Nets and the Dallas Mavericks reached a deal over the weekend that will send Irving to Dallas, according to a person familiar with the terms of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been finalized.
New York City’s municipal work force of about 337,000 was one of the largest groups of government employees in the United States to be affected by a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The vaccine requirement for the 1.3 million-strong U.S. military was lifted in December under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The approximately 1,780 New York City workers who have been terminated for failing to comply with the municipal employee vaccination requirement will not get their jobs back automatically but can apply for positions with their former agencies, city officials said.
Unions representing some of the fired workers planned a news conference later Monday to demand their reinstatement with back pay.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two people are dead and several more people are injured after a shooting in Pittsburgh early Sunday morning, police said.
Pittsburgh police said in a news release that the shooting happened during a party at a short-term rental property in the city's North Side. There were more than 200 people inside, many of them underage, authorities said.
Police said arriving officers saw people fleeing the scene and trying to escape by jumping out of windows. Multiple people were taken to the hospital, including at least 11 people with gunshot wounds.
Two male gunshot victims died at the hospital, police said. They were not yet identified.
Police said as many as 50 rounds were fired inside and several more were fired outside. Shell casings from rifles and pistols were found at the scene, WTAE-TV reported.
Police are processing evidence at as many as eight separate crime scenes spanning a few blocks around where the shooting occurred.
There is no information on any suspects at this time. | 2022-04-17T10:11:28+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Police-2-dead-11-injured-in-East-Allegheny-17086331.php |
Suspect at large in in Los Angeles shooting fatal to 10
January 22, 2023 - 7:05 am
Updated January 22, 2023 - 3:16 pm
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations and then probably tried — but failed — to target a second dance hall, authorities said Sunday.
An hours-long manhunt led police to surround and enter a white van, but it was not immediately clear whether the suspect was inside.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said the shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park left five women and five men dead and wounded another 10 people. Then 20 to 30 minutes later, a man with a gun entered the Lai Lai Ballroom in nearby Alhambra.
Authorities believe the two events are connected. They offered no details about a possible motive.
The suspect in both cases was described as an Asian male. He entered the Alhambra club with a gun, and people wrestled the weapon away from him before he fled, Luna said.
By midday, police in tactical vehicles and bomb-squad trucks surrounded a white van in a parking lot. Hours earlier, Luna said authorities were looking for a white van after witnesses reported seeing the suspect flee from Alhambra in such a vehicle.
“We believe there is a person inside of that vehicle. We don’t know their condition, but we’re going to handle that in safest manner that we possibly can and try and identify that person. Could it be our suspect? Possibly,” Luna said.
In response to a question, Luna said it was possible that the person barricaded in van is dead.
Members of SWAT team entered the van a short time later and looked through its contents before walking away. It was unclear what they found.
Won’t release name
Authorities said Sunday they know the suspect’s name but declined to release it because it could complicate their ability to apprehend him. But they did release a photo showing an Asian man wearing glasses and a winter hat. The image was taken from the attempted shooting in Alhambra.
The sheriff declined to say what type of gun was recovered in Alhambra. He said investigators believe the gun used in Monterey Park was not an assault rifle.
The shooting and manhunt sent a wave of fear through Asian American communities in the Los Angeles area and cast a shadow over Lunar New Year festivities around the country. Other cities sent extra officers to watch over the celebrations.
The massacre was the nation’s fifth mass killing this month. It was also the deadliest attack since May 24, when 21 people were killed in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Monterey Park is a city of about 60,000 people on the eastern edge of Los Angeles and is composed mostly of Asian immigrants from China or first-generation Asian Americans. The shooting happened in the heart of its downtown where red lanterns decorated the streets for the Lunar New Year festivities. A police car was parked near a large banner that proclaimed “Happy Year of the Rabbit!”
The celebration in Monterey Park is one of California’s largest and had attracted tens of thousands throughout the day.
2 days of events
Two days of festivities, which have been attended by as many as 100,000 people in past years, were planned. But officials canceled Sunday’s events following the shooting.
Tony Lai, 35, of Monterey Park was stunned when he came out for his early morning walk to learn that the noises he heard in the night were gunshots.
“I thought maybe it was fireworks. I thought maybe it had something to do with Lunar New Year,” he said. “And we don’t even get a lot of fireworks here. It’s weird to see this. It’s really safe here. We’re right in the middle of the city, but it’s really safe.”
Wynn Liaw, 57, who lives about two blocks from the Monterey Park studio, said she was shocked that such a crime would happen, especially during New Year’s celebrations.
“Chinese people, they consider Chinese New Year very, very special” — a time when “you don’t do anything that will bring bad luck the entire year.”
She took a picture of the activity outside the studio to send to relatives and friends in China “to let them know how crazy the U.S. is becoming with all these mass shootings, even in the New Year.”
An Associated Press/USA Today database on mass killings in the U.S. shows that 2022 was one of the nation’s worst years in terms of mass killings, with 42 such attacks — the second-highest number since the creation of the tracker in 2006. The database defines a mass killing as four people killed not including the perpetrator.
President, AG briefed
The latest violence comes two months after five people were killed at a Colorado Springs nightclub.
President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland were briefed on the situation, aides said.
The shooting occurred at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a few blocks from city hall on Monterey Park’s main thoroughfare of Garvey Avenue, which is dotted with strip malls of small businesses whose signs are in both English and Chinese. Cantonese and Mandarin are both widely spoken, Chinese holidays are celebrated, and Chinese films are screened regularly in the city.
The business offered dance lessons from tango to rumba to the fox trot, and rented its space for events. On Saturday, its website said it was hosting an event called “Star Night” from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Associated Press writer Julie Watson in San Diego contributed to this report. | 2023-01-23T00:14:20+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/suspect-at-large-in-in-los-angeles-shooting-fatal-to-10-2716573/ |
Updated October 17, 2022 at 2:06 AM ET
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's judiciary raised the death toll Monday in a blaze at Tehran's notorious Evin prison, saying that at least eight prisoners were killed as protests continue nationwide.
Details still remain scarce over the fire at Evin prison, which broke out on Saturday night as nationwide anti-government protests triggered by the death of a young woman in police custody entered a fifth week.
The judiciary's Mizan news agency offered the new toll, saying the prisoners had succumbed to their injuries Sunday from the incident.
It said all those dead had been held on theft charges. Mizan described the incident as a "fight between inmates and a fire," though it offered no evidence to support the claim. Activists outside of Iran say they remain skeptical of the Iranian government's claims, particularly as their recent descriptions of the nationwide protests have drastically differed with those on the ground.
Flames and thick smoke rising from Tehran's Evin Prison had been widely visible Saturday night. In online videos, gunshots and explosions could be heard in the area of the prison.
The blaze was extinguished after several hours and no detainees escaped, state media said.
Authorities have attempted to distance the events at the prison from the ongoing protests, while state media has offered conflicting accounts of the violence. Hundreds are being held at Evin, where human rights groups have reported repeated abuses of prisoners.
The protests erupted after public outrage over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. She was arrested by Iran's morality police in Tehran for violating the Islamic Republic's strict dress code. Iran's government insists Amini was not mistreated in police custody, but her family says her body showed bruises and other signs of beating after she was detained.
President Joe Biden, on a weekend trip to Oregon, said the Iranian "government is so oppressive" and that he had an "enormous amount of respect for people marching in the streets."
Evin Prison, which holds detainees facing security-related charges and includes dual citizens, has been charged by rights groups with abusing inmates. The facility has long been known for holding political prisoners as well as those with ties to the West who have been used by Iran as bargaining chips in international negotiations.
State media originally reported nine people were injured but the Judiciary website Mizan.news on Sunday said four inmates died of smoke inhalation and 61 others were injured. It said all four who died were in prison on robbery convictions.
Ten inmates were hospitalized, with four of them in serious condition, Mizan reported. It said some prisoners had tried to escape but failed.
State TV on Sunday aired video of the fire's aftermath, showing scorched walls and ceilings in a room it said was the upper floor of a sewing workshop at the prison.
"This fire was caused by a fight between some prisoners in a sewing workshop," said Tehran Gov. Mohsen Mansouri. "The workshop was set up to create jobs" for prisoners, he said.
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported Saturday that there were clashes between prisoners in one ward and prison personnel, citing a senior security official. The official said prisoners set fire to a warehouse full of prison uniforms, which caused the blaze. He said the "rioters" were separated from the other prisoners to de-escalate the conflict.
The official said the "situation is completely under control" and that firefighters were extinguishing the flames. Later, Tehran prosecutor Ali Salehi said that calm had returned to the prison and that the unrest was not related to the protests which have swept the country for four weeks.
IRNA later reported nine people had been injured, without elaborating. It published video showing burnt debris scattered around a building, with firefighters spraying down the blaze's embers.
Families of inmates gathered Sunday near the prison hoping for news of their loved ones inside.
Masoumeh, 49, who only gave her first name, said his 19-year-old son was taken to the prison two weeks ago after taking part in the street protests. "I cannot trust news about his health, I need to see him closely," she said.
Another man, Reza, who also gave only his first name, said his brother has been in Evin Prison since last year after he was involved in a violent quarrel. "He did not call us in recent days and following last night's fire I am here to learn what happened to him," he said.
Videos of the blaze circulated online
The U.S.-based Center for Human Rights in Iran reported that an "armed conflict" broke out within the prison walls. It said shots were first heard in Ward 7 of the prison. This account could not immediately be corroborated.
Footage of the fire circulated online. Videos showed shots ringing out as plumes of smoke rose into the sky amid the sound of an alarm. A protest broke out on the street soon after, with many chanting "Death to the Dictator!" — a reference to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — and burning tires, the videos showed.Anti-government protests have continued for weeks
The semiofficial Fars news agency, believed to be close to the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard, said Sunday that some prisoners who tried to escape entered a minefield situated in the northern part of the prison. "It is said the sound of explosions was related to the case," the report said, offering no additional details. A later Fars report said no mines were ignited by prisoners.
Online video of the prison fire appeared to show rounds being launched into the area by security forces, followed by the sound of an explosion. It wasn't immediately clear what kind of rounds Iranian security forces used in the incident.
Witnesses said that police blocked roads and highways to Evin and that at least three strong explosions were heard coming from the area. Traffic was heavy along major freeways near the prison, which is in the north of the capital, and many people honked to show their solidarity with protests.
Riot police were seen riding on motorbikes toward the facility, as were ambulances and firetrucks. Witnesses reported that the internet was blocked in the area.
The prison fire occurred as protesters intensified anti-government demonstrations along main streets and at universities in some cities across Iran on Saturday. Human rights monitors reported hundreds dead, including children, as the movement concluded its fourth week.
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HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Curators at an Israeli museum have discovered three previously unknown sketches by celebrated 20th-century artist Amedeo Modigliani hiding beneath the surface of one of his paintings.
The unfinished works by Modigliani, an Italian-born artist who worked in Paris before his death in 1920, came to light after the canvas of “Nude with a Hat” at the University of Haifa’s Hecht Museum was X-rayed as part of a sweeping forensic study of his work for an upcoming exhibit in Philadelphia.
Inna Berkowits, an art historian at the Hecht Museum, said it was “quite an amazing discovery.”
“Through the X-rays, we are really able to make this inanimate object speak,” she told The Associated Press.
Modigliani is considered one of the 20th century’s great Modernist artists. His lived a short, turbulent, Bohemian life in France, where his nude paintings were controversial. His work is typified by slender, elongated necks and faces, a signature style influenced by African and Cycladic Greek art that was just starting to arrive in France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Jewish artist died aged 35, penniless.
One of his paintings, “Reclining Nude,” fetched over $170 million when it was sold at auction in 2015, making it one of the most expensive paintings ever sold. Another was sold in 2018 for $157 million at auction.
The high demand for authentic Modigliani works has generated a thriving market for fakes and forgeries.
The last time Italy staged a big Modigliani show, a 2017 exhibit at Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale, museum officials closed the show early after experts alleged that many of the works on display were fakes. A criminal trial has been underway for over a year.
In 2018, X-ray technology revealed a previously unknown Modigliani portrait beneath one of his paintings at London’s Tate Gallery.
Modigliani’s 1908 “Nude with a Hat” is already an unusual painting. Both sides of the canvas have portraits that are painted in opposite directions. Visitors entering the Hecht Museum’s galleries are met by an upside down nude portrait. A likeness of Maud Abrantes, a female friend of the artist, on the reverse side is right-side up.
In 2010, the museum’s curator noticed the eyes of a third figure peeking from beneath Abrantes’ collar. But only this year was the hidden image brought into focus.
“When we decided to do the X-ray, we were only looking to learn a little bit more about the hidden figure underneath Maud Abrantes,” Berkowits said. In addition to a hidden woman wearing a hat, they found two more portraits on the opposite side that were completely invisible to the naked eye: one of a man, and another of a woman with her hair pulled up in a bun.
The “Nude with a Hat” dates from early in Modigliani’s career, not long after he moved to Paris from Italy, when he was struggling to find buyers for his art. The painting was purchased by the museum’s founder in 1983.
The canvas is now known to contain five of his paintings, likely painted one atop the other out of necessity to save money on new canvases. X-ray photography and other noninvasive technologies have found hidden works by other artists such as Degas and Rembrandt.
Berkowits called the artwork “a sketchbook on a canvas,” showing Modigliani’s repeated tries and “never-ending search for artistic expression.” She said there is “no doubt at all” that the painting is authentic.
“He was one of the very first multicultural artists who pulled inspiration from different sources,” said Kenneth Wayne, director of the Modigliani Project, an organization that is working to compile an authenticated collection of the artist’s works. He cited Modigliani’s contemporaries Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse as other examples.
Modigliani sought “an air of the strange and beauty” and achieved that through the incorporation of those foreign styles in his art, Wayne added. Wayne and his colleagues use scientific methods and art expertise to weed out fakes.
The X-ray photography was conducted ahead of a sweeping exhibition of Modigliani’s works at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.
Wayne said a growing number of technical studies like that by the Barnes Foundation have increased confidence in confirming genuine Modiglianis.
The foundation museum said the exhibit opens Oct. 16 and will explore the artist’s working methods and materials based on forensic study of dozens of Modigliani’s paintings and sculptures loaned from collections around the world. | 2022-07-13T18:26:28+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/israeli-museum-finds-sketches-hidden-in-modigliani-painting/ |
Coyne PR Named Among Best Workplaces in the Medium-Large Category
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coyne Public Relations has been named to Inc. magazine's annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.
Founded in 1991 by CEO Tom Coyne, the agency's mission statement has never wavered: "Our mission is not to be the best agency in America, but the best one to work for. If we are the best place to work, we will attract the best people. If we have the best people, we will attract the best clients. If we have the best people and clients, how can we not be the best agency in America?"
Inc. selected honorees this year after collecting data from thousands of submissions. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization's benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.
"We have worked very hard to maintain our one-of-a-kind culture that has gotten us where we are over the past three decades. We are grateful to have received incredible recognition as a best place to work from across the PR industry this year," said Rich Lukis, President. "But, adding this recognition from Inc. is really the icing on the cake for us in 2023."
"Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "Proving to the world that you're a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement."
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Founded in 1991, Coyne PR has grown to become one of the top independent public relations firms in the United States. Recognized throughout the industry as "The Best Place to Work," we have wildly creative offices in New York and New Jersey as well as colleagues in 115 cities, 49 countries and six continents through our partnership in The Worldcom Public Relations Group. Our clients include many of the world's most respected companies… and those that want to be. Our reputation is built upon three decades of creativity, strategy and service. It is confirmed by more than 1,000 industry awards. For more information, visit www.coynepr.com.
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CINCINNATI (AP) _ Kroger Co. (KR) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $731 million.
On a per-share basis, the Cincinnati-based company said it had net income of $1. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to 90 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 83 cents per share.
The supermarket chain posted revenue of $34.64 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $34.41 billion.
Kroger expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.95 to $4.05 per share.
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New dispensary expands patient access to medical cannabis; grand opening specials available
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the opening of a new medical dispensary in New Port Richey, Fla. Located at 5422 US Hwy 19, the doors will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Grand opening festivities throughout the day at the new dispensary will include numerous partner giveaways, music, food trucks, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. Trulieve also offers statewide home delivery, convenient online ordering and in-store pickup. As always, all first-time guests are eligible for a 50% new customer discount at any Florida-based location.
"Trulieve is proud to expand access to medical marijuana for Florida's patient population," said Trulieve's Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers, "Trulieve is committed to investing in communities where we operate, as well as offering patients access to high quality products and providing exceptional customer experiences."
As the state's leading medical cannabis provider, Trulieve's retail employees are trained to provide personalized patient care and support individuals at every stage of their cannabis journeys. Trulieve dispensaries throughout Florida offer on-site consultations to help patients obtain appropriate medical products and dosages to ensure optimal cannabis experiences.
Trulieve patients across Florida can choose from the largest selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including smokable flower, concentrates, edibles, capsules, syringes, tinctures, topical creams, vaporizers, and more.
Designed to meet every patient's needs, our portfolio of in-house brands include Alchemy, Co2lors, Cultivar Collection, Momenta, Muse, Roll One, Sweet Talk and Modern Flower. Patients also have access to beloved brands such as Bellamy Brothers, Bhang, Binske, Blue River, Black Tuna, DeLisioso, Love's Oven, O.pen and Sunshine Cannabis, all available exclusively at Trulieve in Florida.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Scattered in crates, dirty and difficult to read, the gospel music of composer Charles Henry Pace sat packed away, unorganized — and unrealized — for more than 20 years.
Frances Pace Barnes, the pioneering music publisher’s daughter who remembers how he could turn a hum into a song, knew the crates held pieces of her family’s past. But she was not expecting those decaying printing plates and papers to reveal an important part of gospel music history.
“I didn’t know it was going to be a legacy,” said Pace Barnes.
As it turns out, her father was one of the first African American gospel music composers in the United States, and the owner of one of the country’s first independent, Black gospel music publishing companies.
Today, the University of Pittsburgh is restoring his work from the 1920s to the 1950s and cementing his place in the genre’s history. It was the curiosity of music historian Christopher Lynch that set the Charles Henry Pace preservation project into motion.
“This is something that we can, as Pittsburghers, all be proud of,” said Lynch with a smile. “Charles Pace was a tremendous figure in music history.”
Long after Pace died in 1963, his music store, which was first known as the Old Ship of Zion and later changed to the Charles H. Pace Music Publishers located in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, was sold and his archives went with it. Eventually, the materials made their way to auction, and the university’s library system bought them in 1999.
The 14 crates sat for more than two decades before Lynch, who also is the project’s coordinator with the university’s Center for American Music, uncovered the significance of what they held.
Lynch, who moved to Pittsburgh in 2017, was inspired to go through them after taking a tour of the Hill District — the city’s first hub of Black culture and art — and learning that a park in the area would be dedicated to Pace’s wife and community activist, Frankie Pace.
But his task was large. And in 2021 he began organizing, cleaning and deciphering the 250 printing plates and about 600 photographs that detailed Pace’s legacy.
“I quickly realized that ‘Oh, we had something here,’” said Lynch.
Although the genre’s roots reach as far back as 19th century spiritual songs, the lineage of modern gospel music heard in Black churches today includes the work of musicians and composers who emerged in the 1920s.
Those pioneers include Thomas Dorsey, who is often called the father of gospel music, “giving the impression that he pretty much singlehandedly invented this style,” said Lynch.
But after digging into Pace’s early work, he says it was around the same time, or even a few years before Dorsey. This has helped the historians piece together the community of musicians who pushed gospel music forward as it began entering popular culture.
During this period, African American gospel music composers didn’t have access to large publishing companies so Pace learned to do it all himself. Lynch says an important part of the archival work is restoring the true history and giving credit where credit is due since many of Pace’s most recorded songs, including, “If I Be Lifted Up,” are rarely credited to him, listed instead as “traditional songs.”
Pace got his start in Chicago, creating his first publishing company where he worked on the early music of Dorsey. He also formed the Pace Jubilee Singers, which was one of the first Black groups to record gospel music and perform on the radio. Soon after meeting his wife, the couple relocated on Pittsburgh’s North Side where Pace introduced gospel music in 1936 to Tabernacle Baptist Church as the music director and later opened their store in the Hill District.
The couple formed the Pace Choral Union, a gospel choir of 75 singers at its inception and 200 at its peak. They helped establish gospel music across the city, performing at churches and events throughout Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania as well as weekly on the radio.
“I really didn’t realize until I was much older how talented my father was,” said Pace Barnes, who grew up working in his store.
The storefront, which doubled as an office, sold gospel music and church literature. Artists, unable to write their own music, could come to Pace with an idea. He would arrange it, and then, print and publish the songs.
The storefront became a hub for some big name, traveling musicians like Louis Armstrong and W. C. Handy.
Pace was one of few people who knew how to fully print sheet music using photo negatives and metal plates mounted onto scrap wood. This was crucial to the expansion of gospel music in the U.S.
“To think he was doing this basically in the back of a shop or in his house in the thirties, in the forties…” said Pace’s grandson Frank Barnes in awe.
Frankie and Charles were also able to build a wide-ranging geographical distribution network of 301 stores across 29 different states. They also had a consistent list of more than 2510 mail subscribers who ordered from him directly.
“He’s one of the early evangelists of gospel music,” said Kimberly Ellis, an American historian and founding executive director of the Historic Hill Institute, who is currently working on an oral history project on Frankie Pace. “It meant that he literally spread the good news, via music, from coast to coast. Which is amazing.”
In addition to co-owning the music store and singing in the Pace Gospel Choral Union, Frankie Pace earned a reputation as a strong community activist. She worked with various groups to improve education and housing conditions, and co-founded a committee that advocated for mandatory community input on any future development in the Hill District.
Thrilled that Charles Pace will be placed in his proper context, Ellis also hopes that bringing this music to light will help “transform what we know about history.”
The work has transformed what Pace’s grandson now knows about his family history. He grew up in Chicago knowing little about his grandfather, who died six years before he was born. Worried about making his mother sad, he often resisted the urge to ask questions about him.
“Things can so easily get lost,” he said. “Whether it be artifacts like the plates, or whether it be the stories of the people in their trajectory, like my grandparents.”
Barnes and his mother are glad the Pace archives will remain at the university, giving future generations the opportunity to learn about their patriarch. More immediately, the city will honor the legacies of Charles and Frankie Pace on Saturday with a free concert showcasing music composed by Pace and the rededication of Frankie Mae Pace Park.
“This is history, and we are part of making history again,” said director and founder of The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, Herbert V.R.P. Jones, who will be one of the main performers that evening.
Francis Pace Barnes, who hasn’t been to Pittsburgh since her mother died in 1989, will be there with her son, listening to her father’s music in the church where he once worked.
“I’m looking forward to hearing songs I haven’t heard in 40 years,” she said.
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Alabama fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon on Thursday after a report of suspicious bets involving his team, with the school saying he violated “the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees.”
No details were disclosed on why Bohannon was let go after five years on the job, but the firing came three days after a report warning of suspicious wagers prompted Ohio’s top gambling regulator to bar licensed sportsbooks in the state from accepting bets on Alabama baseball games. Pennsylvania and New Jersey have since followed suit.
ESPN reported later Thursday that surveillance video from the sportsbook located at the Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ballpark indicated the person who placed the bets was communicating with Bohannon at the time. ESPN cited multiple anonymous sources with direct information about the investigation.
Alabama said athletic director Greg Byrne had initiated the process of firing Bohannon and that pitching coach Jason Jackson will serve as interim head coach, beginning with Thursday night’s home game against Vanderbilt.
“There is no reason to believe at this time that any student-athletes are involved,” a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of an ongoing investigation by the school.
The firing comes nearly five years to the day since the Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize betting on sports. Sports betting is currently legal in 33 states, with billions wagered every year.
The NCAA bars athletes and athletic employees from betting on games “and from providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition.” The NCAA said Thursday it was committed to protecting athletes and the “integrity of competition” and is monitoring the case.
One sports wagering expert said it could be an eye-opener for college sports.
“It’s going to raise a lot of questions,” said John Holden, an associate professor at Oklahoma State. “I think we would be naïve if this was the only incident like this that has happened. If this is linked to the coach, the consequences will serve as a warning to the rest of college sports that this is not permitted and it will be dealt with.”
Matthew Schuler, executive director of the Ohio Casino Control Commission, issued an emergency order Monday barring wagers on Alabama baseball. The order said one of the state’s “certified independent integrity monitors” notified the state about the suspicious bets.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a similar warning. Spokesman Doug Harbach said Thursday the board received a report from Las Vegas-based U.S. Integrity warning sportsbooks of suspicious wagering activity involving Friday night’s Alabama-LSU game.
Alabama scratched its starting pitcher shortly before the game, then scored five runs in the ninth inning of an 8-6 loss to LSU, which was ranked No. 1 in the major college baseball polls while Alabama was unranked. No details have been released about the nature of the suspicious bets.
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also told sportsbooks to suspend wagering on Crimson Tide baseball games.
Matthew Holt, the president of U.S. Integrity, declined to give details of the case and what raised red flags, but did say it started with the sportsbook.
“The licensed sportsbook operator reported the abnormal activity and sent it over to us,” he told AP.
U.S. Integrity then alerted surrounding states, took responses and reported back to Ohio regulators, who took over the investigation, Holt said.
U.S. Integrity has deals with professional sports leagues, schools and conferences across the country — including the Southeastern Conference of which Alabama and LSU are members — declined to comment.
According to ESPN, the suspicious bets were placed at a sportsbook at the home stadium of the Cincinnati Reds. Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, told nola.com that two bets were on LSU to win Friday’s game.
“One was on a parlay which involved the LSU-Alabama game, and then there was another straight-up (money line) bet,” Johns told the news outlet. “I was told it was a large bet that involved LSU-Alabama.”
Holden said a five- or six-figure bet placed on a top-ranked LSU football team wouldn’t cause much of a stir. But he said he believes bet limits would be placed on college baseball because there isn’t much wagering activity on the sport and not as much information available that might affect the betting lines.
“I can’t imagine you being able to get down any significant amount of money outside of Louisiana,” Holden said. “Even in Louisiana, four figures would be about as large a bet as any sportsbook would take.”
The American Gaming Association said it does not have a figure for annual wagering on college baseball. Ohio Casino Control spokeswoman Jessica Franks said Ohio does not track wagering by sport.
Bohannon went 166-124 in five-plus seasons, including a 30-15 record this season. In 2021, he led Alabama to its first NCAA regional since 2014.
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AP College Sports Writer Ralph Russo in New York, AP Sports Writer Eric Olson in Nebraska and AP Writer Wayne Parry in New Jersey contributed to this report.
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More AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sport and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 and https://apnews.com/hub/sports-betting | 2023-05-05T01:00:48+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/sports/ap-sports/alabama-fires-baseball-coach-after-report-of-suspicious-bets/ |
Woman abused by husband acquitted in his fatal stabbing
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A 72-year-old woman who claimed she killed her husband in self-defense after decades of abuse was acquitted of his murder.
The six-day trial for 72-year-old Janet Alexander in the 2018 murder of her husband, Lionel Alexander, ended Tuesday with a not guilty verdict. She has always said she killed her husband in self-defense after decades of abuse, and the jury agreed.
“She suffered so much abuse from him, both physical and emotional. It was quite shocking how much abuse… She said she finally just snapped. She couldn’t take it anymore, and when he threatened her, she decided it was time to finally fight back,” said Alexander’s defense attorney, Joe Wells.
It was April 2018 when Alexander told police she took a knife away from her 64-year-old husband and stabbed him in self-defense. An autopsy revealed he had been stabbed 89 times.
Police confirmed there was a history of domestic violence calls at the home.
A year later, a grand jury indicted Alexander, and when police went to arrest her, she set a fire that burned her house down and injured her. Her attorney said it was a suicide attempt from years of suffering.
Wells said the jury reached the correct verdict. He said Alexander’s children supported her following their father’s death and during the trial, and afterward, members of the jury said they were surprised she had not fought back sooner.
The Alexanders were married for more than 40 years.
Copyright 2022 KTRK via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-25T08:36:12+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2022/09/25/woman-abused-by-husband-acquitted-his-fatal-stabbing/ |
Assault charge dropped against Raiders’ Davante Adams for shoving photographer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor assault charge filed last October against Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver Davante Adams after he shoved a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City.
The case filed in Kansas City municipal court was dismissed June 5, the Kansas City Star reported.
Adams’ attorney, J.R. Hobbs, declined to comment.
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, have said Adams pushed Ryan Zebley to the ground while running off the field after the Raiders lost 30-29 to the Chiefs on Oct. 10. Police at the time called it an “intentional, overt act” that caused whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion.
Adams apologized in his postgame comments to the media and later on Twitter.
“He jumped in front of me coming off the field. I kind of pushed him. He ended up on the ground,” Adams said after the game. “I want to apologize to him for that. That was just frustration mixed with him really just running in front of me.”
Zebley was carrying video equipment for a local production company contracted with ESPN to cover the game. He sued Adams, the Raiders and the Chiefs in May, saying he was targeted online and feared for his safety in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
The lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court is ongoing, the Kansas City Star reported.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-06-24T18:04:27+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/assault-charge-dropped-against-raiders-davante-adams-for-shoving-photographer/ |
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Running back Christian McCaffrey is active for the San Francisco 49ers just two days after arriving in town following a trade from Carolina.
The Niners dealt four draft picks for McCaffrey on Thursday night and he joined the Niners the following day after a cross-country flight and passing a physical.
He got out on the field to watch the end of practice on Friday and then underwent a crash course on learning the new offense.
He learned enough to be active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs when he is expected to have a limited package of plays he can run.
The 26-year-old McCaffrey is considered one of the most versatile running backs in the league when healthy because of his ability as a runner, receiver and blocker. San Francisco hopes he can provide a spark for an offense that hasn't hit its stride yet this season.
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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://apnews.com/hub/nfl | 2022-10-23T19:26:28+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/New-running-back-Christian-McCaffrey-active-for-17528802.php |
HONG KONG (AP) — Two giant inflatable ducks made a splash in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor on Friday, marking the return of a pop-art project that sparked a frenzy in the city a decade ago.
The two 18-meter-tall yellow ducks by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman resemble the bath toys many played with in their childhood. Shortly after their launch, dozens of residents and tourists flocked to the promenade near the government headquarters in Admiralty to snap photos of the ducks.
Hofman said he hopes the art exhibition brings joy to the city and connects people as they make memories together.
“Double duck, double luck,” he said. “In a world where we suffered from a pandemic, wars and political situations, I think it is the right moment to bring back the double luck.”
The inflatable ducks will stay in Hong Kong for about two weeks.
Many Hong Kongers at the promenade recalled the happiness his work brought to the shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui in 2013. Some were excited to see a pair of ducks on Friday instead of just one duck like the earlier exhibition.
Among the visitors was artist Laurence Lai, who brought paint brushes to make watercolors of the ducks. Lai said the city was full of negative vibes in recent years during the COVID-19 pandemic and that it’s time for the city to move on.
“With life returning to normal, the ducks can bring back some positivity,” the 50-year-old said.
Shenzhen resident Eva Yang and her young daughters were also happy to see the ducks, saying they made their sightseeing in Hong Kong more memorable.
“They’re spectacular,” Yang said.
In 2013, residents and tourists packed streets near the Tsim Sha Tsui pier to catch a glimpse of Hofman’s duck.
That duck’s stint in Hong Kong unintentionally turned political on the social media platform Weibo around the anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen crackdown in 1989. Chinese censors blocked searches for the term “big yellow duck” after netizens shared an image in which the tanks in the iconic “ Tank man” image were replaced with a line of oversized giant rubber ducks.
Hofman’s rubber ducks have been on a world tour since 2007. | 2023-06-09T18:20:28+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news/giant-inflatable-ducks-make-a-splash-in-hong-kong-as-pop-art-project-returns-after-10-years/ |
Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
Comic Mo Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in a new Netflix series: Amer grew up in Kuwait, where he enjoyed a comfortable life — until he was 9, and the first Gulf War forced his family to flee to the U.S. in 1991. His new series is Mo.
Elegant film 'Three Minutes' shows Polish town before it was erased by the Holocaust: Bianca Stigter's documentary, Three Minutes: A Lengthening, brings the past to life with an almost archaeological gaze.
After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up: Holes spent more than 20 years investigating crimes in California and played a critical role in identifying Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the so-called Golden State Killer. His new book is Unmasked.
You can listen to the original interviews and review here:
Comic Mo Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in a new Netflix series
Elegant film 'Three Minutes' shows Polish town before it was erased by the Holocaust
After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four years after Jeffrey Epstein’s death, thousands of pages of records obtained by The Associated Press are shedding new light on the financier’s time behind bars and a frantic response by federal corrections officials to his death.
The documents, including emails between jail officials and psychological evaluations, offer a fuller picture of Epstein as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges at the now-shuttered Metropolitan Correctionalnassar Center.
Epstein killed himself at the federal jail in 2019. In the days and weeks that followed, corrections officials struggled to explain how such a high-profile detainee had managed to take his own life.
The records show how he was moved from the jail’s general population to specialized housing and how he was briefly on suicide watch before being downgraded to psychiatric observation — his status when he killed himself.
Here are takeaways from the more than 4,000 pages of documents:
AN AGITATED INMATE
Epstein was anxious and despondent during much of his time in jail, prompting concern from jail guards and psychological experts about his mental state. He complained often about jail life, including poor sleep, constipation, the color of his uniform and his treatment by other detainees. The noise from a broken toilet in his cell left him sitting in the corner with his hands over his ears, according to one psychologist.
But despite his litany of complaints, Epstein insisted that he wouldn’t take his own life. Even after he was discovered on his cell’s floor with a strip of bedsheet around his neck and placed on suicide watch for 31 hours, he denied that he was contemplating suicide, which he said was against his Jewish religion. Plus, he added, he was a “coward” who didn’t like pain.
“He described having a ‘wonderful life,’’” a psychological evaluation stated. “He said ‘it would be crazy’ to take his life. He furthered, ‘I would not do that to myself.’”
A LETTER TO ANOTHER SEX OFFENDER
Among the new revelations was an attempt by Epstein to reach out to another notorious pedophile: Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually abusing scores of young athletes.
A letter sent by Epstein to Nassar was found returned to sender in the jail’s mail room weeks after Epstein’s death. “It appeared he mailed it out and it was returned back to him,” the investigator who found the letter told a corrections official by email. “I am not sure if I should open it or should we hand it over to anyone?”
The letter itself wasn’t included among the documents turned over to the AP, which also don’t indicate what became of the letter.
FINAL PHONE CALL
Epstein was found dead on the morning of Aug. 10, 2019. He had hanged himself with a bedsheet, according to the medical examiner. Hours earlier, he appears to have successfully deceived jail guards one last time by telling them he wanted to talk on the phone to his mother, who had been dead for 15 years.
A correctional officer escorted Epstein to a shower area at around 7 p.m., where he was permitted to make a 15 minute “social call.” Reports later indicated that he had phoned his 30-year-old girlfriend.
Weeks after his death, a jail warden questioned why an employee had failed to follow policy by allowing Epstein to make an unmonitored call.
MUDDLED RESPONSE
The documents shed light on the lurching response by the Bureau of Prisons in the critical hours of Epstein’s death.
In one email, a prosecutor involved in Epstein’s criminal case complained to an agency lawyer that it was “frankly unbelievable” that the agency was issuing public news releases “before telling us basic information so that we can relay it to his attorneys who can relay it to his family.”
In another email, the prosecutor wrote of getting “increasingly frantic calls” from Epstein’s lawyers.
“We need to know as soon as possible the very basic facts, such as time and cause of death at the absolute minimum,” wrote the prosecutor, whose name was redacted. “It has now been hours since this was reported publicly,” the prosecutor wrote, adding that it was “extraordinary frustrating to have to tell them that we have less information than the press.”
As news outlets began reporting details of the agency’s failings, a high-ranking federal prison official made the apparently baseless suggestion to the agency’s director that reporters must have been paying jail employees for information.
THE AFTERMATH
Epstein’s death touched off a wave of anger toward the Bureau of Prisons and questions about the operation of the Metropolitan Correctional Center. In an internal memo, officials blamed “seriously reduced staffing levels, improper or lack of training, and follow up and oversight” for the death.
Two guards who were supposed to be watching Epstein on the night of his death were found to have falsified records, admitting to napping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring the high-profile inmate.
The documents show other efforts to implement reforms, such as requiring jail captains to review footage ensuring that guards are completing their rounds every 30 minutes. Jail officials said they would allow psychological experts to play a larger role in determining how housing decisions are made.
In some respects, the officials may have overcorrected. A memo sent to the Bureau of Prisons director shortly after Epstein’s death warned that wardens were “defaulting to leaving inmates on suicide watch longer than the psychologists have advised.”
By 2021, the Metropolitan Correctional Center had closed down. An investigation by the Justice Department’s inspector general is still ongoing.
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For more AP coverage of Jeffrey Epstein: https://apnews.com/hub/jeffrey-epstein | 2023-06-03T16:50:49+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/records-detail-jeffrey-epsteins-last-days-and-prison-systems-scramble-after-his-suicide/ |
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has for the first time charged China-based companies and employees with supplying chemicals needed to make fentanyl, a primary driver of an overdose crisis gripping the United States, top officials said Friday.
“We are targeting every step of the movement and manufacturing sale of fentanyl, from start to finish,” Garland said.
Two of the eight people charged have been arrested in the Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into four companies, which also seized more than 200 kilograms of precursor chemicals needed to make fentanyl. The synthetic opioid is considered exponentially more addictive than heroin and is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 49.
They gave customers blueprints for making fentanyl and targeted advertising to Mexico, where the cartels that make most of the fentanyl that ends up in the U.S. are based, said DEA administrator Anne Milgram.
The charges include fentanyl trafficking, precursor chemical importation and money laundering.
One company, Amarvel Biotech, posted on its website about shipping to Culiacan, Mexico, the home city of the Sinaloa Cartel, which was the subject of a sweeping prosecution filed two months ago, authorities said. The company did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco called on the Chinese government to hold accountable companies there that sell the chemicals needed to make fentanyl.
“This is a global problem that demands a global solution,” she said. | 2023-06-23T21:42:48+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/23/fentanyl-china-companies-charges-overdose/b6dc65ba-1204-11ee-8d22-5f65b2e2f6ad_story.html |
Today we welcome Dr. Kelly Rabenstein, a licensed Psychologist and author of the recently released book "Psychological Secrets for Emotional Success."
Psychological Secrets for Emotional Success is like a self-help and a business EQ book made a baby. Doctor Kelly, a licensed psychologist, offers you a carefully crafted journey into growth. Joyful and easy to read, Psychological Secrets is for the person who wants to unlock their potential to find greater success by understanding what psychologists already know—in a clear, fun, conversational tone, as if you are her patient or a beloved student.
The book is available wherever books are sold. | 2023-03-09T19:07:07+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/how-to-better-connect-with-others |
Which golf club set is best?
If you’re just starting to play golf, you’ll need to make sure you have all the right clubs. While you could easily go out and buy all of your golf clubs individually, this is often a poor choice. Not only is it more expensive than buying them as a set, but you could potentially run into a situation where the specific club you need isn’t available. In these cases, you are left with the choice of not having the right club or buying a nonmatching club that may play differently. Just as with the individual clubs, there are sets designed for every level of player and every budget.
Types of golf clubs
Woods
Of all the various types of golf clubs, woods have the largest heads and shallowest angles. They have a hollow construction, so they don’t become too heavy due to their large size. You can swing them very fast without requiring a lot of force. This design makes them best for hitting balls very far and with minimal loft. The woods category includes drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Despite the name, woods are no longer made of wood. Rather, they are made of metals such as titanium and steel.
Irons
There are six clubs considered irons, and they are numbered 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The lower the number, the lower the loft and the farther the club is designed to hit the ball. That being said, they are all designed to hit balls less distance than any of the woods. This means that a 5 wood will hit a ball farther than a 3 iron.
Hybrids
Hybrid clubs are a combination of a fairway wood and an iron. It’s similar to a wood in appearance, but hits more like an iron. They’re also known as “rescue clubs,” since people often use them when their game is in trouble. Its head is more thick and wide than an iron club, which makes it easier to hit a ball. They also have a curved face that helps golfers correct a hit if they hit the ball a little bit off-center. They’re especially great for beginners and for getting a ball out of the rough.
Wedges
Like woods and irons, wedges come in several types. These are the pitching wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge and gap wedge. Technically, these are also irons due to having a similar construction, but they have a much higher loft and are designed to hit balls high, but not very far.
Putters
Putters come in a variety of designs and are intended to be used once you get very near or on the green. They have short shafts, no loft and small heads.
What to know before you buy a set of golf clubs
Which clubs are included in the set?
Not all golf club sets include every club. For example, a small set may only include a driver, a fairway wood, three irons and a putter. Conversely, a large set will include all three woods, all six irons, a putter and sometimes several wedges. Before shopping for a set, consider which clubs you need at the very minimum to ensure you don’t accidentally buy one that doesn’t include a club you know you want.
Do you need a right- or left-handed golf club set?
Golf clubs are not ambidextrous. If you are left-handed, you will need to buy a left-handed golf club set. If you are right-handed, you’ll need a right-handed golf club set. If you’re ambidextrous, then pick whichever type of set feels the most comfortable for you.
Features to look for in a quality set of golf clubs
Material
The majority of golf clubs are crafted from a blend of metals, including aluminum, zinc, graphite, steel and titanium. Aluminum and zinc are usually only used in the most budget-friendly, beginner clubs and most casual and serious players may want to avoid them.
Those looking for something affordable, but more durable and of better quality than aluminum or zinc, will want to consider stainless steel clubs. Just note that these tend to be heavy, which is OK for players with fast swings looking to maximize their power, but may feel unwieldy to others.
Graphite clubs can be pricey but are significantly lighter and more flexible than steel. This combination of properties makes them ideal for beginners and other players who don’t have a lot of power in their swings because it can help them increase their clubhead speed, which translates to more distance.
Tour professionals and serious players often opt for titanium clubs because they are more durable than graphite and lighter than stainless steel. This allows manufacturers to craft them with very large heads, which makes them forgiving of mishits but not very heavy.
When buying a set of clubs, they may not always be made from the same material. For example, you may find that the included irons are stainless steel, but the drivers are graphite or some other combination of different metals.
Loft
Not all clubs of the same type have the same loft, and the loft is key to how a club plays. You’ll experience a different ball trajectory when hitting with two woods or irons of different lofts, and the ball will travel a different distance. Some players prefer a higher loft, while others play better with a lower loft across the clubs in their set. If you tend to hit your balls with a flat trajectory, you will most likely be better served with clubs with a higher loft and vice versa for those who tend to pop their balls up too high.
Bag
Most golf club sets will come with a bag. Whether you generally walk the course or not, it is always a good idea to look for a bag that is easy to transport. It should be lightweight and have comfortable carrying straps. It should also have enough dividers to keep your clubs organized and several pockets for balls, tees and any other accessories you bring along when golfing. Ideally, it will also have enough room for you to add a couple of clubs as you expand your set.
Head covers
It is important to keep your club heads protected when not in use. This is especially true for woods, which are more easily damaged. Some sets may include head protectors, while for others, you’ll have to purchase some separately.
How much you can expect to spend on a set of golf clubs
Budget-friendly golf club sets for beginners cost between $200-$500. For $500-$1,000, you can get a midlevel set that will satisfy casual players, and serious players looking for a very high-quality set should expect to spend between $1,000-$2,500.
Golf club set FAQ
What golf clubs should you have in a set?
A. While golf club sets come with different numbers of clubs, there are a few key clubs you’ll want in your arsenal. You can play a full round of golf with as few as seven clubs, which will include a driver, a fairway wood or hybrid, a few irons, a wedge and a putter. That being said, you may find that you often don’t have the exact right club needed for certain shots. Therefore, anyone serious about improving their game should look for a set with at least 10 clubs.
How long do golf clubs last?
A. As with anything, how long a club will last depends on how often you use it and how it is treated. Most clubs last between five and seven years, though if you play often, you may have to replace them in as little as three years. If you play only periodically, a good set may last as many as 10 years.
What brands of golf clubs are good?
A. Because golf has been around for such a long time, there are a few club brands that have become popular in the golf world. While there are several great club brands, many people like those made by TaylorMade, Callaway, Strata (made by Callaway) and Top-Flite.
Best golf club sets for men
Top golf club set for men
TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite 13-Piece Set
What you need to know: This premium men’s golf club set gives any dedicated golfer all the clubs they need.
What you’ll love: The set includes a powerful titanium driver, a lightweight fairway wood, a hybrid club with great control, irons, a wedge and a putter. You can store your clubs in the included lightweight cart bag, which features an insulated cooling pouch and a structured base.
What you should consider: Some buyers thought the putter was too heavy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top golf club set for men for the money
Callaway Strata Men’s Complete Golf Club Set
What you need to know: It’s a versatile set that’s great for both beginners and seasoned golfers.
What you’ll love: This set includes both a sand wedge and a pitching wedge. The titanium driver makes for a powerful swing. The clubs’ iron design also helps you to keep your swings under control. The set is available in both right- and left-handed varieties and can include either 12 or 16 clubs.
What you should consider: The bag doesn’t have the Callaway logo and some users thought the driver was a bit flimsy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Callaway Golf
Best golf club sets for women
Top golf club set for women
TaylorMade Golf Kalea Women’s Set
What you need to know: With an ultralight construction and faces designed for high launches, these women’s golf clubs should help you improve your distance, even if you tend to have a slow swing speed.
What you’ll love: Both the irons and the woods have a speed pocket cavity in the head that helps you get some extra power behind the ball, and the included putter makes it easy to line up shots.
What you should consider: The drivers may not have enough flex for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top golf club set for women for the money
Callaway Strata Women’s Complete Golf Club Set
What you need to know: Reasonably priced with 11, 12, 14 or 16 pieces, this set is well-suited to a range of golfers.
What you’ll love: The drivers and irons have large sweet spots that make them forgiving of mishits. This set is also available in a men’s option.
What you should consider: The longevity of the woods is questionable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Callaway Golf
Best golf club sets for beginners
Top golf club set for beginners
Top Flite 2021 XL 13-piece Complete Set
What you need to know: These Top Flite golf clubs were made with beginners in mind.
What you’ll love: With this set, you’ll have everything you need to start learning the game of golf. You’ll get two hybrids (4H and 5H), a forgiving driver with a large head, a low-profile fairway wood, five irons, a putter, driver and fairway covers anda stand bag. It’s available in both right- and left-handed golf club set options.
What you should consider: Some people had problems with the driver head breaking easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top golf club set for beginners for the money
Callaway Junior XJ1 6-Piece Complete Set
What you need to know: This high-quality set contains all the basic essentials you need to play a game of golf.
What you’ll love: It includes one of each of the most important types of clubs: an iron, a putter, a wedge and a wood. It also comes with a stand bag and one head cover. The clubs are super light and easy to use.
What you should consider: The smaller size of this set makes it the most ideal for kids and teens, not adults. It also only contains six clubs.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Callaway Golf and Kohl’s
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two people have pleaded guilty in a scheme to peddle a diary and other items belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter to the conservative group Project Veritas for $40,000, prosecutors said Thursday.
The two, both from Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams’ office said.
While authorities didn’t identify Biden, the type of property stolen or the organization that paid, the details of the investigation have been public for months.
Ashley Biden stored the diary, tax records, a digital device with family photos and a cellphone in September 2020 in a Delray Beach, Florida, home where one of the defendants was living at the time, prosecutors said in a release.
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They said the woman stole the items and got in touch with the other defendant, a man who contacted Project Veritas, which asked for photos of the material and then paid for the two to bring it to New York.
They said the woman stole the items and got in touch with the other defendant, a man who contacted Project Veritas, which asked for photos of the material and then paid for the two to bring it to New York.
Project Veritas staffers met with the two in New York and dispatched them back to Florida to retrieve more of Ashley Biden’s items from the home, which they did and turned the material over to a local Project Veritas worker who brought it to New York, prosecutors said.
The activist group, which considers itself a news organization, paid the two $20,000 apiece, prosecutors said.
Project Veritas has said it received the diary from “tipsters” who said it had been abandoned in a room. The activist group said it turned the journal over to law enforcement and never did anything illegal.
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Founder James O’Keefe has said that Project Veritas ultimately did not publish information from the diary because it could not confirm it belonged to Ashley Biden.
Project Veritas is best known for conducting hidden camera stings that have embarrassed news outlets, labor organizations and Democratic politicians. | 2022-08-25T17:59:07+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/25/nation/2-plead-guilty-scheme-sell-bidens-daughters-diary/ |
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WPIX) — A serial shooting suspect wanted in connection with three attacks in Brooklyn and Manhattan — two of them fatal — surrendered early Tuesday amid an intense manhunt, law-enforcement sources told WPIX.
Sundance Oliver, 28, turned himself in at an NYPD precinct in Crown Heights, New York, according to sources. His surrender came after police “blanketed” the city in search of him.
Oliver is accused of shooting a 17-year-old girl in the chest inside a housing development in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said in a press briefing prior to the surrender.
The girl, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
Her death marked the third shooting police attributed to Oliver in the span of less than 15 hours, sending investigators into an exhaustive search.
“The NYPD is on high alert,” said Sewell. “We have blanketed the city with our Special Operations, Detective, Patrol, Transit and Housing bureaus.”
The spate of incidents began around 9:30 a.m. Monday when the suspect allegedly tried to rob a 39-year-old woman at gunpoint in a courtyard, according to authorities. Police said Oliver is accused of firing a round that missed the woman but struck a 96-year-old man waiting at a bus stop in the right ankle.
The wounded man, who uses a wheelchair, was taken to an area hospital and listed in stable condition. The attempted robbery victim, who knew Oliver, was not harmed and did not ultimately lose any of her possessions, officials said. The suspect allegedly fled on foot.
A little over five hours after the first incident, Oliver allegedly shot a 21-year-old man in the chest on the sixth floor of a building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, police said. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he died. His identity had not been released as of early Tuesday.
“Based on evidence collected at all three crime scenes and a number of investigative steps, it has been determined that the shooter is the same in all three of these incidents,” said Sewell in the Tuesday briefing.
NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said at the briefing that police believe the two homicide victims to be “associates” of Oliver.
Essig added that Oliver is “very well-known” to the department, with 12 prior arrests, including charges of robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, and menacing. The court disposition of those cases was not immediately disclosed, but Essig said Oliver is currently on parole in one of the robbery incidents.
Oliver was described by Sewell as “armed and extremely dangerous” as he remained at large. | 2022-12-09T12:44:40+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/nyc-serial-shooting-suspect-surrenders-after-nypd-hunt-police-say/ |
Chloe Vasquez scored a game-high 20 points to lead Pequannock to a one-sided victory on the road over Parsippany Hills, 60-33.
Faith Tucker finished with 16 points while Abigail Goll chipped in seven points for Pequannock (8-4), which led by eight at halftime before blowing things open with an 18-7 third quarter.
Kajal Sukhadia and Laila Tatis scored 11 points apiece for Parsippany Hills, which falls to 6-7 with the loss.
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HELENA — Former U.S. Rep. and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s campaign says he filed a required financial disclosure form Tuesday – more than a month after the original deadline.
Candidates for U.S. House were supposed to submit a form to the House clerk’s office by May 16, listing their income, assets and other financial information for the previous year.
A spokesperson for Zinke’s campaign said they had intended to file Monday, but were “waiting on resolution of what appears to be a technical glitch.” They said the campaign would file the document as soon as they got guidance from ethics officials.
The updated disclosure form for Zinke – the Republican nominee in Montana’s western congressional district – was not yet available Tuesday evening on the clerk’s office website.
Zinke filed an initial disclosure last November, after initially saying the office told his campaign they wouldn’t have to file until the May deadline.
In that November form, Zinke reported more than $800,000 in income, including $788,000 in consulting income for the previous year. According to the filing, that number includes gross income before expenses and taxes to his firm, Continental Divide International. The named CDI clients included JVL Enterprises of Dallas, ConocoPhillips and Cyber Range Solutions. Zinke was also a consultant for U.S. Gold Corp.
Zinke also reported between $8 million and $34 million in real estate, stocks and other family assets. The majority of that value is from properties in Santa Barbara, California, held by his wife Lola and her family.
Candidates list only wide ranges when disclosing the value of their assets.
Zinke’s Democratic opponent, Missoula attorney Monica Tranel, criticized him for missing the disclosure deadline. Tranel filed her report on May 18, along with an amended report for the previous year on May 16.
In her disclosure form, Tranel reported $50,000 in income from her law firm. In addition, she reported joint investments – mostly stocks and mutual funds – valued between $2.7 million and $6.5 million, and producing an additional $69,000 to $210,000 in income. | 2022-06-22T02:44:57+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/zinke-campaign-reports-filing-updated-financial-disclosure-form-after-initial-deadline |
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48.
U.S. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.
Emergency services workers responded very quickly, treated him for 20 or 30 minutes on the spot and then took him out on a stretcher, said Keir Radnedge, a veteran British sports journalist who was working nearby at the time.
The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha’s Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. “We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family’s wishes,” it said in a statement.
Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for a decade then started his own website, was a major voice in introducing professional soccer to an American public more used to seeing the sport as a school-level game. He also brought a critical eye to the organizational bodies of the international sport.
He “really helped put soccer on the mainstream sports map in the States,” Radnedge said.
“Grant had a strong moral compass, on where sports should be and how sport … should help set standards for people,” he said. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.”
Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote Monday on his website that he had visited a medical clinic while in Qatar.
“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.”
Wahl wrote that he tested negative for COVID-19 and sought treatment for his symptoms.
“I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno,” he wrote.
Wahl tweeted on Wednesday that he had celebrated his birthday that day.
“We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement. “Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.”
Wahl’s wife, Dr. Celine Gounder, tweeted that she was thankful for the support of her husband’s “soccer family” and friends who had reached out.
“ I’m in complete shock,” wrote Gounder, who is an associate professor at New York University School of Medicine, an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital Center and a CBS News contributor.
U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a tweet that American officials were in touch with Qatari authorities “to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible.”
Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights to the United States’ World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 21 and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. Gay and lesbian sex is criminalized in Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate.
Wahl wrote he was detained for 25 minutes at Ahmed Bin Ali stadium in Al Rayyan, then was let go by a security commander. Wahl said FIFA apologized to him.
Among Wahl’s work before he began covering soccer exclusively was a Sports Illustrated cover story about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. Vincent-St. Mary High in Akron, Ohio.
“He was always pretty cool to be around. He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron,” James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. “Any time his name would come up, I’ll always think back to me as a teenager having Grant in our building down at St. V’s. It’s a tragic loss. It’s unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was. I wish his family the best. May he rest in paradise.”
A voter at times in FIFA’s annual awards, Wahl was among 82 journalists honored last week by FIFA and the international sports press association AIPS for attending eight or more World Cups.
“His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.
Wahl graduated from Princeton in 1996 and worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball. He then launched his own website.
Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19.
His death at the World Cup left fellow journalists covering the games stunned.
“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. That’s what Grant was doing, that’s what he enjoyed doing. Everybody recognized that enthusiasm in him,” Radnedge said.
“So for him to not be with us anymore at such a young age, that’s an immense shock.”
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong and deep earthquake shook Indonesia’s capital and other parts of the main island Java on Thursday but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
High-rises in Jakarta, the capital, swayed for several seconds and some ordered evacuations.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook at a depth of 123.7 kilometers (76.9 miles) centered 14 km (8.7 miles) northwest of Ciranjang-hilir in West Java province, the same province where a magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Nov. 21 in Cianjur city killed at least 334 people and injured nearly 600.
It was the deadliest in Indonesia since a 2018 quake and tsunami in Sulawesi killed about 4,340 people. It also struck at a shallower depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
Earthquakes occur frequently across the sprawling archipelago nation, but it is uncommon for them to be felt in Jakarta.
The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the “Ring of Fire.”
In 2004, an extremely powerful Indian Ocean quake set off a tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in a dozen countries, most of them in Indonesia’s Aceh province. | 2022-12-08T16:59:24+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/science/ap-deep-5-8-magnitude-quake-shakes-indonesias-capital/ |
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Nov. 4 — Lucas Oil 150 (Zane Smith) | 2022-12-12T19:31:52+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Gander-Outdoors-Truck-Schedule-Winners-17648786.php |
Continued relationship with Google Cloud empowers Bloomberg Data License customers to streamline their data pipelines in the cloud
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg announced today that its Data License content is now available on Google Cloud, enabling customers globally to receive content natively through cloud technology, which dramatically reduces the time to integrate data and derive insights.
Building upon Bloomberg's existing relationship with Google Cloud and the successful launch of access to its real-time data service, B-PIPE, Data License customers now have the ability to receive Bloomberg OneData content, including reference, pricing, regulatory data, research, corporate actions, and ESG data for more than 50 million securities and 30,000 data fields—all delivered through Google Cloud. Data License content also includes the depth and breadth of Bloomberg's rich historical data.
With the launch of Data License on Google Cloud, customers can now integrate content directly into their Google Cloud specific workloads from Bloomberg's ready-to-use data website, data.bloomberg.com and maintain consistency across their on-premises infrastructures or other environments. Bloomberg also delivers Data License content in an analysis-ready format, allowing customers to seamlessly integrate the data with Google Cloud tools they are already familiar with.
Brian Doherty, Global Head of Data License Platform at Bloomberg commented: "As a growing number of our customers migrate workloads to the cloud, they are increasingly looking for seamless end-to-end integration. Not only are they seeking ease of use, they are also looking for a data partner that provides high-quality data at scale and with global connectivity. Our ongoing commitment to expand Bloomberg's data availability in the cloud through our continued relationship with Google Cloud will create automated workflows, reduce data on-boarding time, and ultimately provide clients with an enhanced and simplified user experience."
By making Data License content available natively on Google Cloud, customers can automatically integrate Bloomberg's deep library of data directly into their applications via real time data-ready notifications (via Google PubSub). Customers can also automate and accelerate delivery of content into their serverless applications (Cloud functions), managed analytics (BigQuery), and data science environments (VertexAI, Dataproc, Spark) with ease.
"We are proud to expand our collaboration with Bloomberg with this important launch of Bloomberg Data License on Google Cloud," said Rohit Bhat, director, capital markets, digital assets, and exchanges, Google Cloud. "Financial services customers are accelerating adoption of data services, platforms, and feeds in the cloud as they modernize their financial systems. They are increasingly realizing that they can better manage risk, drive capital efficiency, and focus on differentiation by leveraging the scale, elasticity, and security of Google Cloud. The expansion of our relationship with Bloomberg is focused on simplifying our mutual customers' journeys and expanding access to the most important data and tools that financial institutions use to run their business and create value."
Bloomberg's Enterprise Data business transforms the way customers extract value from data by providing the most comprehensive coverage and highest data quality in the industry. Bloomberg's OneData approach makes all of the data easily discoverable on data.bloomberg.com, instantly usable and delivered via APIs on the Cloud, to a customer's hosting provider or data center. Our data management solutions aggregate, organize, and link your data to make it accessible through a diverse set of delivery mechanisms.
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Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration.
For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.
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Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SUZHOU, China, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour BioMed (the "Company", HKEX: 02142) announced that it will report financial results for the first half year ended June 30, 2022, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The Company will host an English virtual conference call to announce the interim results at 9:30-10:30 a.m. EST (daylight saving time).
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Participants must complete the online registration in advance. Upon registering, participants will receive the zoom link as well as the dial-in number which can be used to join the conference call.
Registration Link: https://harbourbiomed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlSpH0x9QF2TTqxymxy_UA
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics focusing on immunology and oncology. The Company is building its robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, collaborations with co-discovery and co-development partners, and select acquisitions.
The Company's proprietary antibody technology platforms Harbour Mice® generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in two heavy and two light chains (H2L2) format, as well as heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Building upon the HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) bispecific antibody technology is capable of delivering tumor-killing effects unachievable by traditional combination therapies. Integrating Harbour Mice®, and HBICE® with a single B cell cloning platform, our antibody discovery engine is highly unique and efficient for the development of next-generation therapeutic antibodies.
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caylent has announced the promotion of Valerie Henderson to the position of President. In this new capacity, Valerie will be responsible for leading the sales, marketing and solutions organizations for Caylent. Valerie's commitment to customers, the AWS partnership and employees is exemplified in her passion for raising the bar and staying focused on customer engagement.
Since first joining Caylent in June 2021, Valerie has served as the Chief Revenue Officer. She joined Caylent with an intention to build an elite go-to-market engine to elevate Caylent as the preeminent pure-play AWS Premier Tier Services partner. During that time, Valerie was credited with a variety of important accomplishments, but most importantly attributes the success of Caylent to the sales and delivery teams and having the motto of "One Team" that rises together.
"Customers entrust Caylent to help them solve problems, reduce complexity, and drive new streams of revenue leveraging the power of the AWS platform, a responsibility we take seriously" says Valerie. "We are relentless in the pursuit of positive outcomes for our customers, exactly why the partnership with AWS works, we both believe in customer obsession."
Valerie is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry. She is often recognized for her leadership capabilities and consistent ability to exceed growth targets and expectations across a multitude of roles, geographies and remits. Leading various high performing teams over the last decade, Valerie's experience of running large scale organizations lends itself to the acceleration of Caylent's growth plans for the future.
In addition, Valerie is one of the co-founders of the Caylien Collective. Caylien Collective's mission is to empower and foster a more inclusive world and work environment through investing in education, community engagement, inclusive recruitment practices and consciously building a safe and embracive community both internally and externally to Caylent.
"We are thrilled to announce Val's promotion to President where she will take on responsibility for marketing, alliances, and solutions alongside her existing role as Chief Revenue Officer, where she oversees sales and customer experience" said JP La Torre, CEO. "She has made an enormous impact at Caylent already, growing revenue more than five-fold and executing a highly effective go-to-market strategy driven by our partnership with AWS. This promotion highlights our commitment to diversity within senior leadership at Caylent and promoting from within whenever possible. I am confident Val will continue to make a huge impact for our customers, employees, and partners in her new role."
Caylent Executive Chairman, Stephen Garden added, "Val's track record of growing high performing sales teams is unrivaled in cloud services but it is her unwavering commitment as a Caylien cultural ambassador and role model for women in technology that truly make her the perfect executive for this position."
Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology. We are living in a software-defined world where technology is at the core of every business. To thrive in this paradigm, organizations need to empower their people and processes through technology. Caylent is uniquely positioned to fuel that engine of innovation by bringing ambitious ideas to life for our customers. We work with customers to build, scale and optimize sophisticated cloud solutions using deep subject matter expertise to deliver world class outcomes through an agile co-delivery model.
Caylent's core practice areas include: Migration, Application Modernization, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, DevOps, Security & Compliance, and Cloud Native Application Development. Learn more at caylent.com.
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The implosion of the Los Angeles City Council this month, after three of its members were secretly recorded talking in racist terms, has thrown the political machinery of one of America's largest cities into crisis.
As of now, there is one empty seat on the 15-member body after one of the three recorded members resigned, and the remaining members who weren't part of the racist conversation have all publicly demanded that the two others resign, going as far as stripping them of nearly all their committee assignments. And on Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is "looking forward" to an announcement of the two council members' departures soon.
But despite the outcry, Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León refuse to quit, expecting they can wait out the storm of fallout for their participation in a racist conversation in which they and former City Council President Nury Martinez disparaged a white colleague's adopted 2-year-old Black son and discussed strategies to consolidate their power at the expense of Black leadership. Martinez stepped down days after the audio was leaked.
Their insistence to stay on means both men will continue to draw from their hefty salaries at the expense of irate taxpayers, even as they skip out on City Council meetings where the public continues to demand their ouster.
In 2021, LA City Council members took home roughly $218,000 in pay, according to the California State Controller's Office, which gets its information from the city's W-2 tax forms. And there's more than just their base salaries — as city employees, they get about $66,000 a year toward their pensions. Taxpayers are also footing the bill for a car for each member, as well as meal and travel expenses.
Taking away the extras, the average member's base salary is about $70,000 higher than those of council members in San Francisco and New York. It's also about $35,000 a year more than the governor of California's pay, which was about $183,000 in 2021.
The discrepancy between what council members are paid and what many of their constituents make is even greater, especially when zeroing in on the incomes of people who live in pockets of de León's and Cedillo's districts. In Boyle Heights, a largely Latino working-class neighborhood in de León's district, for example, the median household income, according to the latest Census Bureau figures available, is about $44,000. And about 26% of people are living in poverty. In Chinatown, which is in Cedillo's district, the median household income is just under $50,000.
As of now, there's no indication that either de León or Cedillo plans to step down, short of a recall election.
De León went on English- and Spanish-language television last week to apologize for his role in the inflammatory conversation and to clarify that he is not resigning.
"I have to do the hard work to repair the ties with my brothers and with my sisters in our African American community," he said, insisting that stepping down would be the easy way out.
And a spokesman for Cedillo said that the veteran Latino leader remains at "a place of reflection."
Meanwhile, Cedillo and de León have avoided council meetings in recent days. De León has been removed as head of the Homelessness and Poverty Committee as well as the Budget and Finance Committee. Cedillo was also removed as chair of the Housing Committee and a committee that reviews major development projects.
If de León manages to out the remaining two years of his term, taxpayers will be paying him about $568,000 in combined salary and pension. The tab for Cedillo, whose term ends in December, will be a lot less, though at roughly $18,000 a month in salary, it adds up to a minimum of $36,000 that he will have been paid since the scandal broke.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an Associated Press interview Saturday she expects Congress will ultimately vote to raise America’s debt limit, but demands by House Republicans for spending cuts in return for backing an increase are “a very irresponsible thing to do” and risk creating a “self-imposed calamity” for the global economy.
The Biden administration and Republican lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how to increase the government’s legal borrowing capacity. On Thursday, the government bumped up against the $31.381 trillion debt cap, forcing the U.S. Treasury Department to take “extraordinary” accounting steps to keep the government running.
Asked in the interview, conducted during her trip to Africa, about such talk of withholding approval for a higher debt limit unless there are accompanying spending cuts, Yellen called that stance “a very irresponsible thing to do” and said it could have serious consequences even before “the day of reckoning.”
“It is possible for markets to become quite concerned about whether or not the U.S. will pay its bills,” she said, pointing to the negative economic impacts of a debt showdown in 2011.
As for a potential default, she said, that “would impose a self-imposed calamity in the United States and the world economy.” The Treasury’s extraordinary steps so far mean that the U.S. government should be able to operate until some point in June, when the limit would need to be increased to avoid what could be significant economic damage.
Yellen said she has not spoken with the U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the newly elected Republican speaker of the House. McCarthy has yet to spell out the size and target of the spending cuts that he contends are needed to put the federal government on a healthier financial path.
President Joe Biden and administration officials have called for a “clean increase” — not linked to cuts — to the borrowing capacity, saying that the risks of an extended impasse could lead to a deep recession that would echo dangerously worldwide if faith is lost in the credit of the U.S. government.
“Congress needs to understand that this is about paying bills that have already been incurred by decisions with this and past Congresses and it’s not about new spending,” Yellen said. She said she believes in making sure that government debt levels are sustainable, “but it can’t be negotiated over whether or not we’re going to pay our bills.”
Despite the dire warnings, Yellen said she believes the situation ultimately will be defused because lawmakers can appreciate the escalating danger if the federal government was unable to pay all of its bills: crashing financial markets, mass firings, and an economic downturn that could jeopardize America’s place in the world hierarchy.
“I believe in the end we will find a way around this,” Yellen said.
The treasury secretary said that White House and officials from her department “are meeting to discuss possible paths forward. And we will have discussions with members of Congress to try to understand what they see as a path forward.”
The White House said Friday that Biden “looks forward” to sitting down with McCarthy to discuss a range of topics. But its statement came with no invitation or a date for a meeting.
Yellen said the administration’s position remains to not negotiate over the debt limit, but she did not detail possible strategies being discussed inside the White House to ensure the ceiling is raised.
“Congress has to do it,” she said. “It has to be done. It can’t be something that’s contingent on cuts.”
Yellen sat down for the Saturday interview in the middle of a continent-spanning trip, in which she met with her Chinese counterpart in Switzerland before heading to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa.
The Biden administration is trying to signal its support for improving the economies of African countries, many of which have young populations that will eventually make those nations the drivers of growth in decades to come. At an African nation summit held in Washington last month, Biden said he would visit the continent this year in a sign of the desire to increase engagement with the United States.
Before the interview, Yellen went to Senegal’s Goree Island, touring a building known as the House of Slaves that was a center for the Atlantic slave trade that defined much of American history.
The economist and former Federal Reserve chair has emphasized her desire to reduce racial and income inequality, an element of the systemic racism tied to slavery and its aftermath of segregation. For Democrats, the issue of how to bridge that divide is not just a matter social justice but political pragmatism, given that Black voters are a key constituency for winning elections.
Yellen said the administration has not turned to reparations — payments and other programs intended for the descendants of slaves — to address the inequality.
“The administration has not embraced reparations as part of the answer,” said Yellen, adding that “we have a program to try to address these issues that involves many positive steps and adjustments and increasing opportunity.”
America is trying to appeal to African countries on moral terms, saying that aid and loans from the U.S. will be transparent and fair in ways that Chinese investments have not been.
Relations between the U.S. and China — the world’s two largest economies — have taken on an increasingly antagonistic streak amid the geopolitical fallout from China’s friendship from Russia, the persistence of the coronavirus and an era of open globalization that has given way to national security priorities.
The past two U.S. presidential administrations have challenged China’s trade practices, with the Biden administration limiting the export of advanced computer chips as it simultaneously tries to boost the U.S. sector.
“This is not competition with China — we want to deepen our engagement with Africa,” Yellen said. “We want to make sure that we don’t create the same problems that Chinese investment has sometimes created here. That we have transparency, that we have projects that really bring broad based benefits to the African people and don’t leave a legacy of unsustainable debt.”
Yellen said she had been struck during her time in Senegal by “a sense of dynamism and optimism among all of the government officials and private sector people that I’ve met with.” She pointed to female entrepreneurs who received seed money through the Senegalese government.
“There’s a kind of vibrancy about the country and a can-do spirit that we saw,” Yellen said. “They’re coming up with very innovative and original ideas about what they can do to both satisfy local needs and could easily find a global market.”
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Associated Press writer Josh Boak in Baltimore contributed to this report. | 2023-01-22T15:56:00+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-the-ap-interview-yellen-says-debt-standoff-risks-calamity/ |
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P&F Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ GM: PFIN), plans to release its results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, before the market opens on Thursday, August 11, 2022. The Company has scheduled a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time the same day.
Additionally, as a reminder, the Company has revised its procedures relating to the question-and-answer portion of the conference call. It will limit the length of the questions from any particular shareholder or other caller, together with the responses from management to 20 minutes per shareholder/caller.
The dial-in number for the conference call is 1-888-221-3881. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be accessible through the Company's web site beginning approximately twenty-four hours later.
P&F Industries, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer and importer of air-powered tools and accessories sold principally to the aerospace, industrial, automotive and retail markets. P&Fs products are sold under its own trademarks, as well as under the private labels of major manufacturers and retailers.
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87% of consumers go to Amazon when they are ready to make a purchase
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feedvisor, the "AI-first" optimization and intelligence platform for brands and retailers on Amazon, Walmart, and e-marketplaces, today released the findings of its 2022 Amazon Consumer Behavior Report. The report, which is based on a survey of over 2,000 consumers, explores the changing behaviors and trends shaping e-commerce. The survey reveals how consumers are using Amazon to shop for products and services, and what influences their spending habits in these uncertain, challenging times.
"One of the leading forces influencing consumer behavior today is the current economic climate," said Dani Nadel, President and COO, Feedvisor. "Surging energy prices, elevated food costs, and continuing supply constraints remain top concerns facing consumers, creating a tension between a desire to purchase what they want and a need to compromise due to budgetary pressures," says Nadel. "Brands and retailers increasingly need to adapt to earn their business, especially as consumers are more willing to trade down and try new brands in exchange for increased value."
Some key findings from Feedvisor's 2022 Amazon Consumer Behavior Report are below:
Despite Inflation and other economic pressures, consumers are shopping more frequently, but their decisions are more influenced by price and budget realities.
- Nearly 50% of respondents reported an increase in online purchases when compared to in-store, with Amazon being their first stop.
- One of the report's most compelling findings is that purchasing motivation is largely influenced by inflation, with 54% of shoppers stating this is a key factor in their decisions. Consumers are also making decisions based on where the deals and discounts are (45%) and their budget constraints (33%).
In choosing products today, consumer focus is on price and value, rather than familiarity with the brand.
- The survey reveals that for 66% of consumers, they remain open to purchasing private labels vs brand names, with about half of them saying it depends on the product.
Advancements in technology are enhancing the retail experience and being leveraged to facilitate the buyer journey.
Consumers expect to be able to shop in-the-moment, with 52% of consumers having made a purchase from social media in the past 6 months.
- Influencers are now an integral part of brand strategies; For example, 37% of consumers have made a purchase after seeing Amazon influencers talk about or recommend them.
Memberships and subscriptions are on the rise with Amazon Prime memberships at an all-time high, up 20% since 2019, yet most consumers have more than one membership beside Prime as they seek to exploit greater deals and discounts.
- Popular additional memberships include Walmart+ (35%), Costco (30%) and Target Circle (25%).
Consumers simply want to click instead of think, making advertising, especially on Amazon, a key driver of engagement and sales:
- Sponsored ads are still a key driver for product sales, as 38% of consumers find them helpful, up 7% year over year
- 70% of shoppers said they purchase the first product listed on the Amazon search results page.
- Amazon continues to be the first place consumers look for product information, with 75% of consumers saying they check prices and product reviews on Amazon before making a purchase.
Additionally, as summer is nearing the transition to fall holiday shopping is already underway.
- As many as 15% of consumers used Prime Day to kick off their gift purchases, while almost half of consumers are planning on beginning in October and November.
- Despite earlier holiday shopping, consumers still view the holidays as the best time to score deals: 58% of consumers say they shop for deals and discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday and 38% of consumers say they wait to make a big purchase until one of these events.
To see the full "2022 Amazon Consumer Behavior Report," please visit feedvisor.com.
Feedvisor is the "AI-first" optimization and intelligence platform for brands and large sellers on Amazon, Walmart, and e-marketplaces. Feedvisor's platform and team of experts offer best-in-class advertising campaign optimization, patented pricing technology, brand and content management, and data-backed intelligence to drive demand profit, and revenue growth. For more information about Feedvisor, visit feedvisor.com.
This survey was commissioned by Feedvisor and conducted by Zogby Analytics. It was distributed online from July 13–16, 2022, among a sample of 2,014 U.S. adults who have purchased a product on Amazon within the last 6 months. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points. All numbers have been rounded to the nearest percent.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — When Yankees switch-hitter Aaron Hicks batted from the left side last season, he was almost always greeted by an infield shift — a wall of defenders camped in shallow right field.
So it was a striking moment in New York’s dugout when Hicks — facing a traditional infield alignment — hit his first clean single to right field early this spring training.
“He probably hasn’t seen that hit in about eight years,” manager Aaron Boone said.
Hicks and the rest of baseball’s most frequently shifted batters are getting used to a new reality — or rather, adjusting back to an old one — after Major League Baseball passed rules limiting infield shifts ahead of this season.
So far, those limits seem to be raising batter spirits — and they might be bolstering batting averages, too.
“I really hope this isn’t the year I start hitting the ball to the shortstop on the ground,” Yankees left-handed slugger Anthony Rizzo said with a smile. “Especially young left-handed hitters will be introduced to the 3-4 hole that’s been gone for about seven to eight years.”
Teams must now keep two infielders on each side of second base, all with their feet in the dirt when a pitch is delivered. The aim is to open up space for a few more singles in each game after data-driven teams spent the past decade carefully crafting defensive formations that targeted each hitter’s tendencies.
It’s too early in spring training to draw conclusions from the numbers, but key statistics are trending in a promising direction for hitters. Batting averages through the first 10 days of spring training are up to .263 in 2023 from .259 last season.
Crucially, left-handed hitters — the most frequent targets of the modern infield shift — are hitting .274 this spring, up from .255, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Righty averages have dropped from .262 to .255. Overall scoring is at 11.3 runs per game, up from 10.6.
There has been disagreement in the sport’s analytics community about how much impact the shift limits will have, but it does seems to be affecting hitters’ psyches, at least.
“Not getting thrown out from shallow right field on a line drive will be nice,” said Rizzo, shifted in 82.6% of his plate appearances last season.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said he has noticed some difference already this spring but expects more offense to come later as big league regulars play deeper into games.
“I think there’s been so many balls already this spring that if you look to if that happened last year, they were out. We had a defender there,” Cash said.
Umpires have broad discretion to enforce the league’s new guidelines, but some clubs are already testing how strict those rules are.
When lefty slugger Joey Gallo — shifted in 90% of his plate appearances last year — of the Minnesota Twins came to the plate in a game against the Boston Red Sox last week, Boston experimented with a loophole in the new rules, moving center fielder Adam Duvall to shallow right field and left fielder Raimel Tapia to center field.
That shift didn’t matter much as Gallo drew a walk, but such is the new reality in baseball as teams start searching for advantages to the rules in 2023.
Marlins first base coach Jon Jay, who had 840 singles among his 1,087 career hits, thinks the change could lead to more small ball.
“We’re seeing already ground balls going up the middle that, with the shift, were outs,” he said. “It’s definitely going to create more offense. I think the single is a big player right now. You’re seeing those 10-hoppers up the middle and those ‘rollover balls’ in the hole … those are hits again.”
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber, who was shifted against 90.5% of the time in 2022, thinks the shift could help promote more contact, too.
“I punched out 200 times last year,” Schwarber said during Phillies spring camp. He had a career-high 200 strikeouts last season. “That’s not acceptable. If I can cut down on 50-75, that’s more balls in play. And without that wall (the shift) out there, there might be a few to squeeze through.”
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AP freelance writers Mark Didtler and Rick Hummel contributed to this report.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-03-07T06:44:59+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/sports/ap-sports/mlb-shift-limits-raising-batter-spirits-and-averages-so-far/ |
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICECO, a leading manufacturer of high-quality portable refrigerators for outdoor enthusiasts since 2005, is excited to announce their Summer Sale! With a strong commitment to sustainable research and development and over 104 technology patents, ICECO ensures that you can enjoy fresh food and cold drinks wherever your adventures take you. As one of the largest purchasers of SECOP compressors, ICECO guarantees exceptional performance in all their products.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University engineering students will soon launch a high-powered rocket thousands of feet above the earth and select patients from Children's of Alabama in Birmingham are coming along for the ride.
Members of the Auburn University Rocketry Association (AURA) delivered its 11-foot-6-inch projectile — to be used in the NASA University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) April 12-17 in Huntsville, Alabama — to the hospital on Feb. 13. There, AURA team members helped the children apply their imaginations for two hours to paint everything from astronauts and a space craft to palm trees, rainbows, and even a tiger on its fuselage and wings.
"I wish I could shrink myself and go inside the rocket," said Cole Murphy, a 7-year-old 'Children's of Alabama Miracle Kid' who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was 3 and completed his treatment in May 2022. "I'd like to be an astronaut and go into space because they have maps. But I might get lost in space, so that would be scary."
Diagnosed with spina bifida in utero, Logan McCool spent the first 30 days of her life inside Children's neonatal intensive care unit. Six years and countless hours of physical therapy later, she is learning to walk in custom orthotics, plays with friends at school and dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
"Today was super special! I had a lot of fun at the paint party!" said the 2022 Local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion. "I painted a rocket ship on the rocket ship, and that's pretty funny. But hey, I just have to go with it," McCool said. "I painted the rocket ship green and yellow on the wings, and orange on the fire which makes it go into the sky."
Children's of Alabama, a private, non-profit facility, is the only free-standing medical center in Alabama dedicated to treatment and care of children. Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Children's of Alabama had 694,161 patient visits and 16,074 patient admissions in 2022.
In alignment with the hospital's "For Brighter Futures" campaign, AURA President Preet Shah, a senior in aerospace engineering, beamed about teaming with Children's of Alabama, where they can make a small difference.
"Outreach projects such as this give us the opportunity to be kids again," he said. "As we go through engineering studies, there can be a lot of pressure and we sometimes forget how to enjoy ourselves with the little things in life. Here, interacting with and watching these kids makes us happy. Though many of these children have suffered, and the parents have suffered with them, we are confident that with the team and staff at Children's of Alabama, they have brighter futures."
Charlie Ann Shepherd, coordinator of Community Development at Children's, watched as AURA team members gathered paint for the kids and shared, some one-on-one with patients, how the rocket works.
"Look at these kids. They are having so much fun!" Shepherd said at the event. "When I think of them getting to be a part of something that's going to fly, for Auburn University and the rocketry association, they get the opportunity to tell the story of Children's Hospital as it soars into the sky. That's exciting for our children and for the students here working with them."
Brian Thurow, aerospace engineering department chair, said AURA team members are "truly emblematic of the ideals Auburn Engineering students strive to embody."
"I am extremely proud of the entire AURA team and their participation in this project with Children's of Alabama," he said. "As stated in the Auburn Creed, 'I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.' This is just as true for our engineering students as it is for any other students on campus. In addition to their noteworthy technical achievements, AURA has a long history of integrating outreach into their club activities."
Part of Auburn University's nationally ranked Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, AURA works to manage and connect students with all aspects of rocketry, including design, propulsion, payload, mission analysis and return to earth.
Members gain significant hands-on experience, not only in launch vehicle design, but with NASA technical standards, documentation, budget, and briefings, all of which are invaluable to a career in the aerospace industry. Through a variety of launch competitions, aerospace companies can acquire a fresh perspective with innovative ideas and research from student teams, which is imperative for America's endeavors in deep space missions.
"Not everyone will wind up building rockets beyond college, but the teamwork that goes into it is an important aspect of our learning experience," said Ignacio Castro, a senior in aerospace engineering and AURA's chief engineer. "Professors, they come up to us and say, 'This is what you're going to encounter when you're going to work on a team for a large company. We run into problems all the time that need to be resolved and we resolve them ourselves.
"Our team makes for great engineers. They have that real life, hands-on experience that employers want. You can show them something tangible. 'Hey, look what I'm building. This is what I've been working on.'"
Though AURA's rocket is specially painted for April's NASA USLI Student Launch Competition, where dozens of teams from peer institutions will compete for bragging rights through a variety of competition objectives, they will first use a separate rocket to compete in the Argonia Cup, March 24-26, in Kansas.
The Argonia Cup offers an interesting challenge where teams must launch respective rockets higher than 9,000 feet, drop a golf ball close to a predetermined target and safely recover the payload. NASA USLI involves weeks of design proposals, interviews and inspection/milestone checks highlighted by a day of competition that requires teams to launch rockets between 4,000 and 6,000 feet.
"A solid performance in the upcoming competitions would be a validation for all of the hard work and hours we put into our program," Shah said. "But the rocket we bring to NASA USLI in Huntsville is special. We hope to win the event, but those children are the real champions."
Castro considered his afternoon at Children's of Alabama, "By far the most fulfilling thing I've done in the four years that I've been part of this team."
"It's always a special feeling knowing that something you worked on for hours, particularly in a team environment, soars into the sky and completes the tasks you designed it to complete," he said. "It's even more rewarding knowing part of our creation is carrying special handiwork. I hope this is the beginning of a long-lasting partnership between AURA and Children's of Alabama."
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OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Trainer Bob Baffert will look to add another Haskell Stakes and big payday to his collection when the lightly raced Arabian Knight takes on Kentucky Derby winner Mage and six others in the $1 million showcase event of the summer meet at Monmouth Park.
The 70-year-old Hall of Famer has already won the Grade 1 stakes at the New Jersey Shore track a record nine times and finished second six other times.
The field of eight 3-year-olds for Saturday’s 1 1/8 mile race also includes Belmont Stakes third-place finisher Tapit Trice and trainer Steve Asmussen’s Extra Anejo.
“I think this is a very tough race,” Baffert said. “There are some good horses in there. When you’ve got the Derby winner in there, it makes it an exciting race. Extra Anejo, we know he’s a superstar kind of horse. I think they’ve got a great field. You’ve got to bring your A game.”
Arabian Knight is undefeated in two career starts but has not raced since January when the colt’s owners decided to give him more time to develop instead of rushing him into the Triple Crown races.
“It’s exciting to win the Haskell. I always try to figure out, as 2-year-olds, who is going to be my Haskell horse,” Baffert said. “The reason we’ve been so successful is that I always bring my best horse. You need that to win that race. It takes a pretty nice horse to do what he’s done and he’s still learning.”
Mage is returning to racing for the first time since finishing third in the Preakness.
“It’s time to get the summer rolling,” co-owner Ramiro Restrepo said. “He had a great break, 17 days off with no track, no saddle. We brought him back and were able to get three works into him. It’s the start of the second half of his 3-year-old year.”
Restrepo has indicated Mage will race in the Travers at Saratoga next month.
“We’re just happy that we have a talented horse,” he said. “He’s feeling good and ready to give a good account of himself on Saturday.”
Trainer Todd Pletcher debated on whether to start Forte or Tapit Trice in the Haskell but felt Forte needed more time after finishing second in the Belmont following a layoff.
“We felt Tapit Trice came out of the Belmont in really, really good order. Just full of energy,” Pletcher said. “Obviously the Grade 1 status and the big purse were attractions as well.”
Geaux Rocket Ride drew the No. 1 post position and was made the 9-2 fourth choice. Mike Smith is listed to ride in the race that is scheduled to start at 5:47 p.m. ET and be televised by NBC Sports.
The rest of the field in post position order with colt, jockey and odds is: Awesome Strong, Jose Batista, 30-1; Salute the Stars, Joel Rosario, 8-1; Mage, Javier Castellano, 3-1; Tapit Trice, Luis Saez, 3-1; Howgreatisnate, Paco Lopez, 20-1; Extra Anejo, Tyler Gaffalione, 5-1 and Arabian Knight, John Velazquez, 5-2.
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-07-21T21:53:37+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-trainer-bob-baffert-goes-for-his-10th-win-in-the-haskell-stakes-at-monmouth-park/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):
11:05 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has reached the U.S. Open final and will play for her third Grand Slam title.
The No. 1 seed from Poland rallied for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Aryna Sabalenka and will face No. 5 seed Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
Swiatek won her second French Open title this year.
Sabalenka, the No. 6 seed, fell to 0-3 in Grand Slam semifinals.
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10:15 p.m.
Iga Swiatek has sent the second U.S. Open women’s semifinal to a third set.
The No. 1 seed from Poland won the second set 6-1 after No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka took the opener 6-3.
Swiatek turned around the match by breaking Sabalenka’s serve three times in the second set.
Sabalenka is trying to reach her first Grand Slam final. Swiatek has won the French Open twice.
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9:35 p.n.
Aryna Sabalenka is a set away from her first Grand Slam final.
The No. 6 seed from Belarus won the first set 6-3 against top-ranked Iga Swiatek.
Sabalenka has lost both previous times she reached a major semifinal, including last year at the U.S. Open against eventual runner-up Leylah Fernandez.
The winner will play No. 5 Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
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8:55 p.m.
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have begun their match that will determine the second women’s finalist.
The top-ranked Swiatek is hoping to add a U.S. Open title to her two French Open championships. The No. 6-seeded Sabalenka has never played for a Grand Slam title, losing in the U.S. Open semifinals last year.
The winner will play No. 5 seed Ons Jabeur on Saturday.
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8:25 p.m.
Ons Jabeur dominantly advanced to her second straight Grand Slam final, beating Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3.
The No. 5 seed from Tunisia will play top-seeded Iga Swiatek or No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday.
Jabeur lost in a bid for her first major title at Wimbledon, where she was beaten by Elena Rybakina in three sets in the final.
Garcia, the No 17 seed from France, had won 13 straight matches and hadn’t dropped a set at the U.S. Open.
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8 p.m.
Ben Bartram has become the first player to win a junior wheelchair match at a Grand Slam tournament.
The 17-year-old from Britain, who is the No. 1 seed in the boys’ wheelchair singles division, beat 15-year-old Ivar van Rijt 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.
The U.S. Open this year became the first of the four major tournaments to have a junior wheelchair division.
The men’s and women’s fields were also expanded to 16 players. Top seeds Diede de Groot and Shingo Kunieda won their quarterfinal matches Thursday in those events.
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7:45 p.m.
Ons Jabeur has raced to a surprisingly easy 6-1 lead over Caroline Garcia in the women’s semifinals.
Garcia has won 13 straight matches and hadn’t dropped more than four games in any set during her first five matches in Flushing Meadows.
But the No. 17 seed from France looked overwhelmed in her first Grand Slam semifinal, making 14 unforced errors while winning only 13 points in the 23-minute set.
Jabeur, the No. 5 seed from Tunisia, is bidding for her second straight major final.
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7:20 p.m.
Ons Jabeur and Caroline Garcia are on the court in the opening match of the women’s semifinals.
The fifth-seeded Jabeur is trying to reach her second straight Grand Slam final. Garcia, seeded 17th, is in a major semifinal for the first time.
That match was preceded by a moment of silence to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The winner will face either top-ranked Iga Swiatek or No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
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6 p.m.
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury will play for a second straight U.S. Open men’s doubles title after fighting off the Colombian team of Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.
The top seeds won 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (6) in a match that lasted 3 hours, 12 minutes.
That put the American Ram and Britain’s Salisbury a win away from joining only Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde as teams to defend a U.S. Open men’s doubles title in the professional era, dating to 1968. The Hall of Famers from Australia won in 1995 and 1996.
In Friday’s final, Ram and Salisbury will meet the No. 2-seeded team of Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski, who downed the third-seeded duo of Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer 6-4, 7-5.
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5:30 p.m.
The women’s semifinals take place under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Ons Jabeur facing Caroline Garcia in the opening match before top-ranked Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka.
Swiatek is the only major champion left, having won her second French Open title this summer. She also reached the Australian Open semifinals and is 19-2 in Grand Slam tournaments this year.
The No. 6-seeded Sabalenka lost last year in the U.S. Open semifinals, which remains her best performance in a major.
Jabeur is bidding for a second straight major final, having made her deepest run yet at Wimbledon. The No. 5 from Tunisia is 5-0 in semifinal matches this season.
In the surging Garcia, she meets a player who has won 13 straight matches. Seeded 17th, the Frenchwoman’s first career Grand Slam appearance will send her back into the top 10 next week.
The U.S. Tennis Association announced there would be a moment of silence before the first semifinal match “to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.”
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More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-09T13:33:47+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/ap-womens-semis-get-set-to-go-under-lights-us-open-updates/ |
- Revenue Growth of +13.5% YoY in CC; 8.4% YoY in USD
- Growth led by North America & UK (+15.4% YoY in CC)
- Operating Margin at 24.5%; Net Margin at 18.6%
- IT Services Attrition trending down: LTM Attrition at 21.3%
- Board Announces Dividend of Rs 75/share Including Special Dividend of Rs 67/share
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) reported its consolidated financial results according to Ind AS and IFRS, for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.
Highlights of the Quarter Ended December 31, 2022
- Revenue at 7.075 billion, +8.4% YoY, +13.5% YoY in constant currency
- Order Book at $7.8 billion | Book to Bill at 1.1
- Operating Margin at 24.5%; contraction of 0.5% YoY
- Net Income at $1.318 billion, +1.1% YoY | Net Margin at 18.6%
- Net Cash from Operations at $1.354 billion ie 102.8% of Net Income
- Net headcount addition of -2,197 |Workforce strength: 613,974
- Diverse and inclusive workplace: Women in the workforce: 35.7% | 153 Nationalities
- Building a G&T workforce: 11.4 million learning hours clocked | 1.3 million competencies acquired
- LTM IT Services attrition rate at 21.3%
- Total Dividend per share of Rs 75 per share including Rs 67 as special dividend
Record date 17/01/2023 | Payment date 03/02/2023 - Total Shareholder Payout of Rs 33,297crore Year till Date
Rajesh Gopinathan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, said: "We are pleased with our strong growth in a seasonally weak quarter, driven by cloud services, market share gains through vendor consolidation, and continued momentum in North America and UK. The sustained strength of demand for our services is a validation of the value we provide to our clients in helping them differentiate themselves, while enhancing their competitiveness. Looking ahead, and beyond current uncertainties, our longer-term growth outlook remains robust."
N Ganapathy Subramaniam, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, said: "As I look back at 2022, it's gratifying to see the privileged partnership that we continue to enjoy with our clients globally. In a hybrid working model we delivered many complex transformation programs tailored to the specific needs of our clients' ecosystem with speed and agility. It's also refreshing to see our delivery centers and PacePort labs busy with our consultants and client executives jointly reimagining solutions to deliver the future, now. The year also saw us embracing data, AI and ML holistically to disrupt ourselves and drive competitive advantage to our clients' businesses. All these augur well for our future as we step into 2023."
Samir Seksaria, Chief Financial Officer, said: "Improved productivity, currency support and abating supply-side challenges helped expand our operating margin in Q3. This gives us greater confidence in our ability to steer our profitability towards our preferred range, while continuing to invest in building newer capabilities to support our growth and market share gains."
Milind Lakkad, Chief HR Officer, said: "Our focus over the last few quarters on bringing in fresh talent at scale, training them on new technologies and making them productive is paying off. We are particularly proud of having 125,000 TCSers at middle and senior levels who have been with the company for more than 10 years on average. They have been central to the successful cultural integration of all the fresh talent we have onboarded in the last couple of years, and their contextual knowledge and customer-centricity have been key to the high level of customer satisfaction that TCS is known for."
Q3 Segment Highlights**
Industries: Growth was led by Retail and CPG (+18.7%) and Life Sciences & Healthcare verticals (+14.4%). Communications & Media grew +13.5% and Technology & Services grew +13.6%. Manufacturing grew +12.5% while BFSI grew +11.1%.
Markets: Among major markets, North America and UK led with +15.4% growth; Continental Europe grew +9.7%. In emerging markets, Latin America grew +14.6%, India grew +9.1%, Asia Pacific grew +9.5% and Middle East & Africa grew +8.6%.
Services: Growth in Q3 was led by Cloud, Cyber Security, Consulting Services and Enterprise Application Services.
- Consulting & Services Integration: Demand for Consulting services focused on strategic growth and transformation offerings including next-gen ERP transformation, supply chain and cloud strategy.
- Cloud Platform Services: TCS' cloud units continued to see very strong growth led by services for cloud migration and modernization, hybrid cloud adoption, managed services and governance.
- Digital Transformation Services: Growth in Q3 was led by offerings around Salesforce, SAP, and niche SaaS platform services in the areas of human capital management, supply chain & CRM, managed security services and enterprise vulnerability management. There was increased SaaS adoption to improve the experience across sales & service channels, improve employee engagement, and derive better business insights. TCS' services leveraging TCS Crystallus™ are delivering business value through industry innovations across the enterprise. On the cybersecurity front, clients engaged TCS to uplift and automate the invested 'defense in depth' security architecture and processes while ensuring agility in tackling adverse events through threat surface management and automation. Clients also engaged TCS to help them with cyber-audits and assessments, threat intelligence, and Digital Identity Management.
- Cognitive Business Operations: Witnessed strong bookings in this quarter led by several large deals reflecting the robust demand for our business services. Our next-gen integrated MFDM™ led operations services leveraging Cognix™ continued to see strong adoption. We are seeing a trend among our customers of vendor consolidation and managed services across functions to enable optimization, co-innovation, faster decisions with intelligent analytics, and better user experience. Growth for the quarter was led by Supply Chain, F&A, and Digital Workplace services.
** Year on Year Growth in Constant Currency terms
Research and Innovation
As on December 31, 2022, the company had applied for 7,134 patents, including 212 applied during the quarter, and been granted 2,694 patents, including 134 during the quarter.
Human Resources
TCS' workforce was at 613,974 as on December 31, 2022, a net reduction of 2,197 during the quarter. The improved productivity was achieved by focusing on utilizing the excess capacity built up over prior quarters and through investments in organic talent development. In Q3, TCSers clocked 11.4 million learning hours, resulting in the acquisition of 1.3 million competencies.
The workforce continues to be very diverse, comprising 153 nationalities and with women making up 35.7% of the base.
IT services attrition on an LTM basis trended down to 21.3% and is expected to fall further in the coming quarters.
About Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.
A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 613,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $25.7 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, and is listed on the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the NSE (National Stock Exchange) in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit www.tcs.com
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BEIJING — Twin giant pandas have been born at a breeding center in southwestern China, a sign of progress for the country’s unofficial national mascot as it struggles for survival amid climate change and loss of habitat.
The male and female cubs, born Tuesday at the Qinling Panda Research Center in Shaanxi province, are the second pair of twins born to their mother, Qin Qin. Another panda, Yong Yong, gave birth to twins at the center earlier this month.
Qin Qin was also born at the center and previously gave birth to twin females in 2020.
State media gave no word on the father, but Chinese veterinarians for years have been using artificial insemination to boost the population of the animals, which reproduce rarely in the wild and rely on a diet of bamboo in the mountains of western China.
The efforts have paid off, with some captive-bread pandas being released into the wild. The population of wild pandas has ticked up gradually, reaching an estimated 1,800. About 500 others live in captivity in zoos and reserves, the majority in the mountainous, heavily forested province of Sichuan.
Encroachment on their land by farmers and industry has reduced the pandas’ space while cutting them off from other populations with which to breed.
Like much of central and western China, Sichuan has been hit by soaring summer temperatures and drought this year that have sparked forest fires and the withering of crops and forests, generally attributed to global climate change. | 2022-08-24T13:15:03+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-giant-pandas-born-20220824-gc3hdlcpendx7leackhk2qdesq-story.html |
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinderhook Industries, LLC ("Kinderhook") announced today the execution of a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the equity interests of Gulf Tanks Holdings, Inc. ("Tank and Pump" or the "Company") from WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. ("WillScot Mobile Mini") (NASDAQ: WSC) for an enterprise value of approximately $323 million. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022. This acquisition represents Kinderhook's 79th environmental / business services transaction and 17th public company carve out since inception.
Headquartered in Baytown, Texas, Tank and Pump is a leading provider of logistics based environmental solutions focused on the containment of liquid and solid industrial waste. The Company provides environmental solutions across a diverse set of end markets through a network of 24 branches and a young fleet of over 16,000 specialized rental assets used to store, separate, and transport liquid and solid industrial waste. Tank and Pump's best in class service and prioritization of compliance through its proprietary technology platform, EnviroTrack, makes them the first choice for waste generators. The current leadership team of Tank and Pump will continue on with the new platform. Eric John, Senior Vice President of the Tank and Pump segment, will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Tank and Pump platform post-closing.
"The Tank and Pump team is excited to launch an aggressive growth strategy for our business with Kinderhook's support," said Eric John, Chief Executive Officer of Tank and Pump. "We will remain true to our roots of providing dependable, best-in-class environmental solutions for our customers while also expanding the breadth and depth of those solutions. Our expansion will be fueled by investments in fleet, new locations, and completing add-on acquisitions."
"We are eager to partner with Eric and the Tank and Pump team to grow the Company while continuing to provide best-in-class service to its customers," said Rob Michalik, Managing Director of Kinderhook Industries. "We will actively deploy capital in organic growth to better service the ongoing needs of the Company's customers and also look to grow through acquisition. It was a pleasure to work with Brad Soultz and Tim Boswell to execute this transaction, and we look forward to future opportunities to transact and partner with WillScot."
Oppenheimer & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Kinderhook. Financing for the transaction was provided by a debt syndicate led by Twin Brook Capital Partners. BofA Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor and Allen & Overy LLP acted as legal counsel to WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings in connection with the transaction.
About Kinderhook Industries
Founded in 2003, Kinderhook Industries, LLC is a private investment firm that manages over $5.2 billion of committed capital. We have made in excess of 325 investments and follow-on acquisitions since inception. Kinderhook's investment philosophy is predicated on matching unique, growth-oriented investment opportunities with exceptional financial expertise and our proprietary network of operating partners. Our focus is on middle market businesses with defensible niche market positioning in the healthcare services, environmental / business services, and automotive / light manufacturing sectors. We have a track record of successfully and consistently building industry leaders.
For more information, please visit: www.kinderhook.com
About Tank and Pump
Headquartered in Baytown, Texas, Tank and Pump is a leading provider of logistics based environmental solutions focused on the containment of liquid and solid industrial waste. The Company provides environmental solutions across a diverse set of end markets through a network of 24 branches and a young fleet of over 16,000 specialized rental assets used to store, separate, and transport liquid and solid industrial waste.
For more information, please visit: https://www.mobilemini.com/tank-and-pump
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(The Hill) – Almost three-quarters of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck, a percentage notably higher than other generations, according to a new report.
PYMNTS, which reports on financial news and data, and the financial services company LendingClub, collaborated to release a report titled “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report,” to learn consumers’ financial situations, broken down into the different generations.
The survey found 60.1% of consumers were living paycheck to paycheck last month, including 73.2% of millennials. Meanwhile, 65.5% of Generation Z consumers and 64.2% of Generation X were living paycheck to paycheck, but only 49.5% of baby boomers and senior citizens were.
The most cited reason for all respondents who said they were living paycheck to paycheck was that their pay only covers basic bills, with 38.4% providing that reason.
More than a quarter of respondents also said they are in the situation because they need to pay for expenses for other family members and have “significant” debts to pay. About 30% of millennials cited each of these reasons, as well.
The survey found more than 70% of millennials live with a partner or spouse, and more than 60% live with children or grandchildren. Almost 80% earn more than half of their household’s income, while 20% earn all of it.
But the researchers did find that millennials appear to be learning to manage finances more effectively, as they had an average savings of $11,000 last month compared to $7,300 one year prior. The report states that millennials and other paycheck-to-paycheck consumers learn to handle finances through recessions and financial crises.
The report also found Generation Z consumers trending up, when it comes to living paycheck to paycheck. The almost-66% recorded last month is an 8-point increase from the year before. It states that many of these consumers are still establishing their careers and might be more likely to spend on discretionary purchases like eating out and entertainment.
Generation Z consumers are the most likely to cite discretionary spending as the reason they are living paycheck to paycheck, with 31% saying so. But almost 40% said their main reason for living paycheck to paycheck is that their salary only covers their basic expenses.
“With inflationary pressures expected to continue well into 2024, consumers of all generations remain tasked with adjusting their financial behaviors to be able to put aside savings and remain credit worthy,” the report concludes.
The resulted of the study were gathered from March 8 to 17 based on a census-balanced survey of 3,363 U.S. consumers. | 2023-04-29T21:28:51+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/nearly-three-quarters-of-millennials-are-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-report/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez defeated rival Democrat David Kim on Saturday in a Los Angeles district after a battle on the party’s progressive flank.
With nearly all the ballots counted, Gomez had 51.3% to 48.7% for Kim, or a margin of about 3,000 votes.
The race was a rematch from 2020 when Gomez defeated Kim, an immigration lawyer. Under California’s primary rules, only the top two finishers advance to the November election, which set up the fight between two Democrats.
The heavily Democratic 34th District is a diverse, urban mishmash of neighborhoods that cuts across income, racial and ethnic groups. It includes downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown and heavily Latino Boyle Heights.
Fewer than 1 in 10 voters in the district are Republicans, over 60% are Democrats and most of the remainder are independents who lean Democratic.
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Counting is not yet finished in a handful of other undecided races.
Gomez’s campaign touted him as “the proven progressive who delivers for us,” and his website includes photographs of him with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It spotlights that he supports Medicare-for-all and Green New Deal climate change proposals.
Kim supported so-called universal basic income checks of $1,000 a month for every adult, Medicare-for-all and building 12 million publicly funded housing units over 10 years. | 2022-11-20T02:58:46+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/democratic-u-s-rep-gomez-triumphs-in-california-district/article_9944ea94-6f9f-5781-a575-889f76388876.html |
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission has denied plans proposed by ExxonMobil-affiliate Pacific Pipeline Corporation, to upgrade an oil pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill.
Oil isn’t flowing through Pipeline 901 in Santa Barbara County right now, but it is possible it could be restarted one day.
Representatives from Pacific Pipeline Corporation (PPC) insisted at the April 26th Planning Commision meeting that approving these plans will not restart the use of the pipeline. They said the proposal is only meant to replace valves to meet state demands, which mandates pipeline operators install the best available technology to their pipelines.
In this case PPC is proposed to install five check valves with automatic shut-off and 11 motor operated valves, which would stop oil flow in case of an emergency — if the pipeline were in use.
Many residents showed up at the planning commission meeting to argue the pipeline should be fully decommissioned rather than upgraded or replaced — especially in light of the 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill.
The meeting was filled with students, property owners, and tribal and nonprofit leaders — most advocating for the County to either demand an updated Environmental Impact Report from PPC or to deny the upgrade.
UCSB student Cat Lane is one of the executive chairs for the university’s Environmental Affairs Board.
“We have seen the devastations that pipelines and indeed this very pipeline cause to our local communities, ecosystems, economies and [we] have indisputable scientific evidence that our future can't be rooted in fossil fuels,” Lane said.
The original Environmental Impact Report, or EIR, that was used for the pipeline was written in 1985. Lane and many other attendants, said too much is on the line to trust an over 30 year old EIR which was also in place when the pipeline ruptured, spilling over 100,000 gallons of oil into the ocean off of Santa Barbara County.
A different oil company, Plains All American, owned the pipeline at the time of the spill. Now, PPC, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, is the owner.
Mike Cash is a representative with PPC. At the meeting he said the company doesn’t want another oil spill to happen again, which he said is why they’re proposing the upgrade.
“We want to protect the environment too. We don’t want what happened to Plains in 2015. That’s why we proposed a valve upgrade project, to add more safety measures to avoid exactly what happened,” Cash said.
The debate over oil pipelines comes as California is transitioning to carbon-free energy production, but many pro-oil advocates say pipelines like this are needed to help meet energy demand until then.
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission denied the oil pipeline’s safety valve upgrade in a 3-2 vote.
You can view the meeting here. | 2023-05-01T10:17:53+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/environment-and-energy/2023-05-01/santa-barbara-county-planning-commission-denies-oil-pipeline-upgrade-proposal |
Jumping spiders appear to move their eyes during sleep, similar to the way humans do during REM sleep — raising the question of whether spiders might dream as well.
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Jumping spiders appear to move their eyes during sleep, similar to the way humans do during REM sleep — raising the question of whether spiders might dream as well.
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The Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office has charged 7 members of the Michigan State University football team in the wake of the incident in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium following last month's Spartans/Wolverines game.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said following the incident that he expected the players to be criminally charged.
Six of the players have been charged with misdemeanors, while the 7th has been charged with a felony.
The charges are as follows:
- Khary Crump: One count of felonious assault, in violation of MCL 750.82, a felony
- Itayvion Brown: One count of aggravated assault, in violation of MCL 750.81a, a misdemeanor
- Angelo Grose: One count of aggravated assault, in violation of MCL 750.81a, a misdemeanor
- Justin White: One count of aggravated assault, in violation of MCL 750.81a, a misdemeanor
- Brandon Wright: One count of aggravated assault, in violation of MCL 750.81a, a misdemeanor
- Zion Young: One count of aggravated assault, in violation of MCL 750.81a, a misdemeanor
- Jacoby Windmon: One count of assault & battery, in violation of MCL 750.81, a misdemeanor
Neither school has yet commented on the charges. This article will be updated with any statements they release.
After the Spartans' 29-7 loss to the Wolverines, a video showed Michigan State players kicking and punching a Michigan player. Eight players were suspended by MSU in the wake of what happened.
The incident also prompted Michigan University to add security in the cramped tunnel underneath the stadium | 2022-11-23T19:37:32+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/national/7-michigan-state-players-charged-with-assault-in-wake-of-stadium-tunnel-incident |
Divisions over the Ukraine war cause a rift at EU-LatAm summit that was supposed to be a love-in
BRUSSELS (AP) — High anxiety set in on the closing day of a summit between European Union and Latin American leaders that was supposed to be a love-in but turned into a diplomatic fracas over the war in Ukraine.
Ambassadors worked through much of the night and into Tuesday morning to find even the blandest text to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, with talks hung up over the reservations of some Central and South American nations such as Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, which was running the toughest opposition at the summit.
“It would be a shame that we are not able to say that there is Russian aggression in Ukraine. It’s a fact. And I’m not here to rewrite history,” an exasperated Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar pushed it even further. “Sometimes it’s better to have no conclusions at all than to have language that doesn’t mean anything,” he said.
More than one EU leader suspected that Moscow was involved in sowing division. “Don’t be seduced by Russian propaganda. Russia is not a victim -– it is the aggressor,” Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada said.
The long-anticipated summit, eight years after the previous one, descended into a standoff over an issue that a vast majority of the 60 nations attending had already agreed on in several votes at the United Nations and other international institutions.
While the 27-nation EU wanted the summit to foocus on new economic initiatives and closer cooperation to stave off surging Chinese influence in the region, several leaders of the 33-nation Community of Latin American and Caribbean States brought century-old recriminations over colonialism and slavery to the table.
“Most of Europe was, and still is, overwhelmingly the lopsided beneficiary in a relationship in which our Latin America, and our Caribbean, have been and are unequally yoked,” said St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who holds the CELAC presidency.
The diplomatic defense of Ukraine and the condemnation of Moscow is an everyday staple for EU nations, but many Latin and Central American governments have taken a more neutral view of a conflict in Europe that for them in only one of many blighting the world.
While the EU pushed for strong words on the war, Gonsalves said that “this summit ought not to become another unhelpful battleground for discourses on this matter, which has been and continues to be addressed in other, more relevant fora.”
The result was that long-stalled trade agreements — such as a huge EU-Mercosur deal — will likely be no closer to resolution when the leaders wrap up their summit Tuesday afternoon.
If something were on show, it was Central and South America’s increased confidence, boosted by a huge injection of funds from China and the knowledge that their critical raw materials will become ever more vital as the EU seeks to end an excessive reliance on Beijing’s rare mineral resources.
Their last such encounter was in 2015, and since then the COVID-19 pandemic and Brazil’s three-year departure from the 33-nation CELAC group had made the Atlantic Ocean separating the two sides seem wider.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An elected official who is a central figure in a New Mexico county’s refusal to certify recent election results based on debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines avoided more jail time on Friday for joining the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol.
Couy Griffin, who founded the political group Cowboys for Trump, was sentenced to 14 days behind bars, which he has already served.
The punishment for Griffin's role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that delayed the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory and sent lawmakers running for their lives comes the same day Griffin’s Republican-dominated county commission faces a deadline to certify its election results.
Griffin entered a restricted area outside the Capitol but didn’t go into the building itself.
Prosecutors had sought an additional 70 days in jail for Griffin, who already spent 20 days in jail before being released pending his trial. His lawyers asked for only two months of probation.
During the riot, he shouted his unsubstantiated belief that the election was stolen from then-President Donald Trump, climbed a toppled fence and another barrier to access the Capitol steps and used a bullhorn to lead the throngs in prayer.
A judge hearing testimony without a jury convicted Griffin of a misdemeanor for illegally entering the restricted U.S. Capitol grounds. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump nominee, also acquitted Griffin of a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge after a bench trial in March.
Griffin and his two other colleagues on the Otero County Commission in southern New Mexico voted against certifying results from the state’s June 7 primary without raising specific concerns about discrepancies. The state Supreme Court has since ordered the conservative-leaning commission to certify the results before a statewide deadline Friday. | 2022-06-17T20:26:30+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Official-in-election-standoff-avoids-prison-in-17249415.php |
LONDON, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering visualization studio The Boundary has acquired Buildmedia, the Auckland-based creative studio widely considered to be the world leader in city-scale digital twins, off-plan interactive real estate sales and marketing solutions in addition to memorable immersive eCommerce virtual reality experiences.
The Boundary's reputation as an expert collective of creative technologists, designers, filmmakers and storytellers has been built working on marketing campaigns for prestigious developments such as the Waldorf Astoria (New York), 175 Park Avenue (New York) and The Whiteleys (London) via the creation of hyper-photorealistic CGI visualizations, animated films and virtual reality experiences.
Founded 20 years ago, Buildmedia are global leaders of interactive real-time solutions across multiple sectors using Epic Games Unreal Engine technology. They have produced numerous groundbreaking experiential solutions in recent years, which includes their proprietary interactive display suite solution Realspace (https://www.the-boundary.com/interactive), paired with a particular expertise for high-fidelity virtual reality city and country-scale digital twins.
This strategic acquisition brings together best-in-class photorealistic creative CGI and virtual reality expertise from The Boundary (https://www.the-boundary.com/) with the best-in-class technical capabilities and proprietary IP developed by Buildmedia (https://buildmedia.com/)
The Boundary is now uniquely positioned to exceed the expectations of high-end real estate developers, destination marketers, and eCommerce focused brands looking to exploit emerging web3/metaverse opportunities via experiential interactive content and applications.
Epic Games are long-standing admirers of the Buildmedia team, often citing their digital twin of Wellington City (https://www.the-boundary.com/work/wellington-digital-twin) as setting the benchmark of what's possible using their technology. They have also contracted Buildmedia as one of only two Unreal Authorized Service Partners in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) space.
With financial backing from private equity firm Mobeus, and the injection of a raft of vastly experienced and impressive executive management team members from Buildmedia, the new look business will be investing in research and development across their virtual reality/web3/metaverse services and applications.
The Boundary CEO Tom Wood says "This acquisition marks the next phase for The Boundary following impressive growth across North America and the EMEA, as we now naturally expand across APAC. We are delighted to welcome the very talented Buildmedia team into the family".
With over 100 in-house CGI artists and creative technologists operating at the very top end of the visualization sector, The Boundary is now uniquely positioned to deliver photorealistic end-to-end client services across the emerging web3/metaverse in the Real Estate, Hospitality, eCommerce and digital twin sectors.
Crucially, the enlarged business also provides clients with the assurance of scale and financial stability which are prerequisites for large clients investing significant sums into multi-year metaverse and digital twin projects.
The transfer of employees and complementary knowledge and IP between New Zealand and The Boundary's London and New York studios will strengthen The Boundary's client proposition across both hemispheres while providing all their clients with the benefit of 24/7 working patterns.
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About The Boundary
The Boundary is a world leading creative agency which uses computer generated imagery (CGI) to create photorealistic marketing content for developers, destination marketers, and eCommerce brands.
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Buildmedia is a creative visualization studio widely considered to be the world leader in city-scale digital twins and off-plan virtual reality interactive real estate sales and marketing solutions using EPIC Games Unreal Engine technology.
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BOSTON -- A team can never have too much starting pitching. But sometimes it’s necessary to create a little breathing room.
The Guardians, as currently constructed, have six starters among their 13 pitchers. To alleviate that bit of overcrowding, rookie right-hander Peyton Battenfield is going to the bullpen.
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But there is an exception.
Rain is in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday’s games against Boston at Fenway Park. There could be rain in New York as well when the Guards open a three-game series against the Yankees on Monday night.
“We won’t stay with six starters,” manager Terry Francona said before Friday’s series opener against Boston. “We talked Battenfield, and if there isn’t (bad) weather -- and it sounds like there is going to be -- he’ll throw a light side session today and be in our bullpen until our off day (Thursday).”
If rain causes a postponement, and the Guardians have to play a doubleheader in Boston or New York, Battenfield would start one of the games in the doubleheader.
Francona said the front office and coaching staff, regardless of what happens with the weather, will regroup on Thursday to figure out what comes next. There’s a good chance left-hander Sam Hentges will be ready to come off the injured list by then and help the bullpen.
Hentges, who threw a scoreless inning for Class AAA Columbus on Thursday as part of his rehab assignment, is scheduled to pitch again Sunday. He opened the year on the injured list after injuring his left shoulder in his only spring-training performance in February.
No. 1. More arms in the news
Triston McKenzie (right teres major) is on the trip and is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session Saturday. He opened the season on the injured list after injuring his shoulder in his last spring-training start.
McKenzie is on the 60-day injured list and isn’t eligible to be activated until May 29.
Aaron Civale (left oblique) could start throwing off the mound Tuesday or Wednesday.
No. 2. Thou shall not score
Eli Morgan is off to a strong start in the bullpen.
He has yet to allow an earned run in nine appearances covering 11 2/3 innings. Morgan, who moved to the bullpen fulltime last year, has 15 strikeouts and two walks.
Oakland scored an unearned run off Morgan on April 3. The Guardians won the game, 12-11 in 10 innings, and Morgan earned his first career save.
No. 3. It’s not a perfect situation
The right field platoon of Oscar Gonzalez and Will Brennan has had mixed results.
Gonzalez is hitting .197 (12 for 61) with one homer and five RBI. Brennan is hitting .212 (11 for 52) with four doubles and nine RBI. Cleveland outfielders have combined to hit one homer through the first 25 games of the season.
“It was important not to have one guy sit too much,” said Francona. “It’s a little hard, to be completely honest, to balance the playing time. Gonzie will play Saturday and Sunday.
“I thought tonight against Nick Pivetta, Brennan was a little better fit. It has been a little bit of a challenge. I know hitters feel, ‘I have to play to get going.’ We’re trying to win every game we can, while keeping them both going. It’s not perfect, but we’re doing the best we can.”
The Red Sox scratched starter Garret Whitlock from Saturday’s game because of a sore right elbow. They promoted right-hander Brayan Bello (0-1, 9.82) to replace him. Lefty Chris Sale will start Sunday.
No. 4: Inside the belly of the beast
Rookies Logan Allen and Brennan were taken inside The Green Monster, the imposing left field wall at Fenway Park, before Friday’s game.
“It was cool,” said Allen. “I saw a lot of players’ signatures.”
No. 5. Fire down below
Gavin Williams, No. 1 pick in 2021, made his debut for Columbus on Thursday in the Clippers’ 7-0 win over Indianapolis. He threw 5 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking three for the win. Hentges followed Williams with an inning of work. Brayan Rocchio and Micah Pries had three hits each. Jhonkensy Noel drove in two runs ... Class AA Akron split a doubleheader with Binghamton. Petey Halpin homered and Jose Tena had two hits in the RubberDucks’ 5-2 win. Cade Smith earned his sixth save. In Akron’s 4-3 loss, Halpin drove in a run and Jordan Jones threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts ... Trenton Denholm threw three scoreless innings to earn the win as Class A Lake County beat Dayton, 2-1. Junior Sanquintin and Michael Ramirez each drove in a run ... Bubba Filia homered and Jose Pastrano drove in two runs at Class A Lynchburg lost to Fredericksburg, 13-4.
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ROME (AP) — Italy's president has dissolved Parliament, paving the way for an early election after Premier Draghi's resignation.
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The Company Shares Ways It Has Given Back to Global Communities in 2022
CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, today shared ways it is supporting generosity and philanthropy through its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. Blackbaud's vision is to power an Ecosystem of Good® that builds a better world. While the company supports the social good community with software and solutions, it is also dedicated to being an active participant in helping good take over.
"We're working to build a better world alongside our customers and the larger social good community, as well as through philanthropy, employee commitments, and operations that help create a thriving and sustainable future for all," said Margaret "Maggie" Driscoll, chief people and culture officer, Blackbaud. "Our team has showed up in astounding ways this year, and as we head into the holiday season, we want to celebrate all that we can accomplish together."
Blackbaud's contributions and activations to help good take over in 2022 include:
- Donation to Project Drawdown: Earlier this year, Blackbaud announced its annual major donation, this year making a multi-year, six-figure gift to Project Drawdown, a nonprofit focused on solutions for climate change. In addition to supporting their efforts to identify research-based climate solutions, Blackbaud supports the Drawdown Stories initiative, which showcases various people in climate careers and surfaces underrepresented voices.
- Employee Volunteering: Blackbaud held nearly 100 employer-led volunteer opportunities in five countries this year. This includes the company's annual Week of Caring, held in November, during which employees completed 25 projects in 11 U.S. cities. Organizations benefitting from Blackbaud employee volunteering this year include Braven in the U.S., TutorMate in the U.K. and Community Centre 55 in Canada, among others.
- Disaster Relief Donations: To support global communities in need and aid in recovery efforts, Blackbaud made donations following several natural disasters and crises this year, including: floods in Nigeria; wildfires in Boulder, Colorado; flooding in eastern Kentucky; Hurricanes Fiona and Ian; the war in Ukraine; the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan; and mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
- Global Grants: Blackbaud distributed more than 145 grants this year via the company's Reward Your Passion and Community Matters grants programs, as well as the Blackbaud Fund. These grants served over 80 cities in five countries. Through these programs, Blackbaud employees serve as grant committee reviewers to direct funds to organizations of their choice.
- Technology Donations: This year, Blackbaud donated more than 500 devices to nonprofits to bridge the digital divide for families and students. Recipient organizations included: Human-IT, Kramden Institute, Charleston Bilingual Academy and Children's Museum of the Lowcountry.
- Blackbaud Global Toy Drive: For the 23rd year, Blackbaud held its annual holiday toy drive, serving organizations across the globe to bring cheer to families. Blackbaud employees have donated more than 123,000 total toys over the program's history.
- Annual Donation to One80 Place: For more than 20 years, Blackbaud has made an annual donation to One80 Place, an organization in Charleston, S.C., where Blackbaud is headquartered, to support their mission of preventing and ending homelessness. Blackbaud has donated nearly $475,000 to the program over two decades. This year's donation was made in support of One80 Place's goal of putting 850 individuals in housing and achieving 85% housing retention for clients who have successfully exited programs.
Additionally in 2022, Blackbaud achieved carbon neutrality and committed to new, transparent sustainability reporting. Blackbaud has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023, by Quartz as one of the Best Companies for Remote Workers, and was named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers 2022.
Learn more about ways that Blackbaud gives back in the most recent Blackbaud Social Responsibility Report.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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The 2022 tax year brings some welcome relief for New Jersey families who are trying to save for college and pay tuition bills.
The New Jersey College Affordability Act gives taxpayers three deductions if you qualify: a deduction of up to $10,000 for tuition costs, the deduction of up to $2,500 on loans under NJCLASS and the deduction of $10,000 for contributions to the state’s 529 plan, NJBEST.
But the NJBEST deduction is causing a little confusion for at least one taxpayer.
When Stefanie Modri and her husband tried to complete state tax returns using TurboTax, they didn’t understand why the program wouldn’t allow them to take a $20,000 deduction — $10,000 for her, $10,000 for him — for their NJBEST contributions.
She pointed to the NJBEST website, which says: “New Jersey taxpayers, with a gross income of $200,000 or less, may qualify for a state income tax deduction for contributions into an NJBEST plan of up to $10,000 per taxpayer, per year, beginning with contributions made in tax year 2022.”
She took that to literally mean “per taxpayer,” or that she and her husband could both take a $10,000 deduction.
She was wrong.
“It has huge implications for the state tax benefit for families trying to save for college,” Modri said.
In tax parlance, “taxpayer” typically refers to the tax entity that’s filing, whether a single person or married couple who choose to file their return together.
The maximum deduction is $10,000, whether single, head of household, married filing jointly or married filing separately, confirmed Melinda Caliendo, a Treasury Department spokeswoman.
After inquiries by NJ Advance Media, Franklin Templeton, which runs NJBEST and had correct instructions about the deduction, said it is “working to clarify materials provided to investors” so others wouldn’t make the same error as Modri.
TurboTax did not respond to questions about whether it will add any clarifications.
If you have a college student, take note of the two other deductions available from the state.
If your gross income is $200,000 or less, you can deduct up to $2,500 of principal and interest paid on student loans during the year under NJCLASS.
And if you, your spouse or your dependent enroll in and attend a New Jersey institution of higher education, you can deduct up to $10,000 for tuition costs paid during the year, the state says.
Good luck with your tax returns, Jersey.
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Newly minted White House hopeful Nikki Haley pitched herself to conservatives outside of Washington, D.C., on Friday, delivering a ramped-up version of her typical stump speech that urged Republicans to back a younger generation of party leaders and played off GOP fears of socialism and so-called wokeness.
Speaking to a half-full ballroom at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Haley rattled off a list of talking points that have so far defined her nascent presidential bid. She railed against out-of-control federal spending, accused the Biden administration of staking out a weak posture toward China and reiterated her call to subject politicians over the age of 75 to a “mental competency test.”
Buried in her remarks was also an implicit dig at former President Trump, her one-time boss and current rival for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nod. She noted that Republicans had lost the popular vote in nearly every presidential election since 1992. Trump lost the popular vote in both 2016 and 2020.
“We’ve lost the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential elections,” she said. “Our cause is right, but we have failed to win the confidence of a majority of Americans. That ends now. If you’re tired of losing, then put your trust in a new generation. And if you want to win — not just as a party, but as a country — then stand with me.”
Haley’s appearance at CPAC marked an effort to reintroduce herself to a crowd of conservative activists and a segment of the GOP grassroots that plays a critical role in the presidential nominating process.
While she has long been seen as a rising star in Republican circles, early polling shows her distantly trailing Trump and another potential rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who hasn’t announced whether he will seek the White House in 2024 but is actively preparing for a likely campaign.
Haley’s speech touched on the themes that have been at the center of her campaign since the beginning. She touted herself as “proof that liberals are wrong about everything they say about America,” noting that she is “a woman,” “a minority” and “the daughter of immigrants.”
She also warned that the U.S. is spiraling “toward socialism” under President Biden, and claimed that “wokeness is a virus more dangerous than any pandemic,” echoing a talking point that has been embraced by conservatives like DeSantis.
“I have traveled the world and back and I have seen what’s out there. America isn’t perfect, but the principles at the heart of America are perfect,” Haley said.
“America is not a racist country,” she added. “I will get the self-loathing out of our schools, I will get the self-destruction out of our culture and once we make America proud, we will make America strong.”
But the reception to Haley appeared mixed. Her call to require competency tests for politicians over the age of 75 was met with only sparse applause, while her pledge to support term limits for members of Congress received a more enthusiastic response from the crowd.
After exiting the stage, videos posted online showed Haley facing a crowd of conference attendees loudly chanting “Trump.”
Haley is set to go in front of a different crowd on Saturday when she will address the conservative Club for Growth’s annual donor retreat in Palm Beach, Fla. | 2023-03-03T22:36:57+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/hill-politics/haley-makes-pitch-to-trump-friendly-cpac-vote-for-me-if-youre-tired-of-losing/ |
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The trial for a commercial truck driver charged with causing the deaths in 2019 of seven members of a Marine motorcycle club will open Tuesday, more than three years after the crash in northern New Hampshire.
Jurors visited the crash scene Monday and traced Volodymyr Zhukovskyy’s route from an auto dealership in Gorham along U.S. Route 2 to the crash site in Randolph, about 10 miles away. Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial, which is being held in state superior court in Lancaster.
The motorcyclists who died June 21, 2019, were from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and ranged in age from 42 to 62. They were part of a larger group that had just left a motel along the highway and were headed to an American Legion Post in Gorham to set up for an annual meeting.
They were traveling east when they collided with the westbound truck, which was towing an empty flatbed trailer.
Killed were Edward and Jo-Ann Corr, a couple from Lakeville, Massachusetts; Michael Ferazzi, of Contoocook, New Hampshire; Albert Mazza, of Lee, New Hampshire; Desma Oakes, of Concord, New Hampshire; Aaron Perry, of Farmington, New Hampshire; and Daniel Pereira, of Riverside, Rhode Island.
In addition to the deaths, several bikers were injured.
Zhukovskyy, 26, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide, manslaughter, driving under the influence and reckless conduct. He has been in jail since then.
Federal investigators said Zhukovskyy, who was returning from delivering vehicles for a Massachusetts transport company, regularly used drugs.
Zhukovskyy himself told police that he had used both heroin and cocaine that morning, but that he was “fine and OK to drive” later that evening, authorities said.
His lawyers have argued an independent analysis showed one of the motorcyclists who died was drunk and was the one who hit the truck and caused the crash. Federal investigators found that some of the bikers and passengers were impaired by alcohol, but that it wasn’t the reason for the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board approved a report in December 2020 that concluded that Zhukovskyy’s impairment from the drugs was the “probable cause” for him crossing the center line on the highway and sparking the fiery crash.
Prosecutors said Zhukovskyy should never have been on the road in the first place. His commercial driving license should have been revoked in Massachusetts because of a drunken driving arrest in Connecticut about two months earlier, they said. | 2022-07-26T13:53:38+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/truck-drivers-trial-to-start-in-death-of-7-motorcyclists/ |
Aviation pioneer: Amelia Earhart to be honored with statue at U.S. Capitol
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - One of the most famous pilots in aviation history will have special recognition in the U.S. Capitol.
According to U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, Amelia Earhart will be honored on July 27 with a Congressional Statue Dedication Ceremony.
“A bold and inspiring aviator, Amelia Earhart soared into the history books, setting flight records and breaking barriers. She led the way for thousands of women to pursue their dreams – whether that was in aviation or to break their own new barriers,” Moran said.
KWCH reports the bronze statue would match a second Earhart statue that would be placed at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison.
“Kansas is known as the ‘Air Capital of the World,’ and the placement of the Earhart Statue furthers our commitment to that industry. As the birthplace of Earhart, we commend the city of Atchison and its leaders who worked diligently to make this statue possible,” Marshall said.
According to the senators, Earhart’s statue will be the 10th woman represented among the 100 statues within the National Statuary Hall Collection.
Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She disappeared on a flight in July 1937.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Man crashes into a Winston-Salem police car and leads a multi-county chase, police say.
Winston-Salem officers with the Patrol Division started a traffic stop on a car at Fairlawn Drive at Reynolda Road just before 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Investigators say the suspect's car rammed a police car and fled the traffic stop.
A police chase was initiated on west bound Reynolda Road and continued into Yadkin County near the Forsyth County line where it ended. Surrounding partner law enforcement agencies were notified of the car and the driver's actions.
At approximately 4 a.m., a Yadkin County deputy made contact with the car and driver.
Jerrod Woods, 30, was taken into custody for various charges. Winston-Salem police continued their investigation and identified Woods as the driver who rammed into the officer's car and fled the traffic stop.
Winston-Salem police obtained warrants for arrest on Woods for:
- felony speeding to elude
- careless and reckless driving
- assault on a government official
- driving while license revoked
- possession of a stolen vehicle
Woods' bond amount is unknown at this time.
Nobody was injured and no property damage resulted from this incident. This investigation is ongoing. | 2022-12-13T13:24:02+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/winston-salem-man-arrested-after-leading-police-chase-through-two-triad-counties/83-d42b9b19-2b81-46f8-8b48-bfb31b6d894f |
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KALISPELL — The Billings Mustangs allowed a nine-run lead to slip away in their 2023 road opener, losing in a wild 13-12 shootout to the Glacier Range Riders on Tuesday at Flathead Field.
Up by eight runs by the middle of the third inning and 12-3 in the middle of the sixth, the Mustangs (3-4) collapsed, letting Glacier (3-2) score 10 unanswered runs the rest of the way and end it on a walk-off base hit from former Billings player Crews Taylor.
Ponies starter Karan Patel was highly effective in five innings of work, striking out nine while allowing two earned runs on five hits. But Glacier scored at least one run in each inning from the fifth through the ninth, with only half of the Range Riders' total scoring output being earned runs (seven).
Shortstop Casey Harford, third baseman Connor Denning and shortstop Mitch Moralez all homered for Billings and combined for eight RBIs in all — with Moralez leading all players with four by himself — but Glacier's two through five slots in its lineup were extremely productive, with each player posting multiple RBIs led by Taylor and outfielder Kingston Liniak with three each.
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Glacier's John Natoli earned the win in relief despite pitching just one inning, holding back the Mustangs in the top of the ninth after his team scored four runs in back-to-back innings to tie the game at 12-12 before Taylor's game-winning play. Billings' Keagan McGinnis was the losing pitcher after a rough outing out of the bullpen, only lasting ⅔ of an inning and allowing four earned runs in the eighth.
The Mustangs will attempt to get some immediate redemption at Glacier when they play the middle clash of a three-game series at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. | 2023-05-31T07:34:51+00:00 | billingsgazette.com | https://billingsgazette.com/sports/baseball/pioneer-league/glacier-range-riders-win-over-billings-mustangs-in-high-scoring-game-with-walk-off/article_b2de6414-ff75-11ed-8db3-db3a5b1c1354.html |
GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medlab Middle East 2023 will be held at the World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE from February 6 to 9. As one of the most well-known and professional exhibitions of trade platforms for the field of medical laboratory equipment and medical equipment, this expo draws more than 700 exhibitors from over 40 countries, with an exhibition space of over 45,000 square meters.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hybribio (300639.SZ) was absent from Medlab Middle East for the last three years. This year, Hybribio returns to the Medlab Middle East with varieties of cutting-edge in-vitro diagnostic products and latest nucleic acid molecular testing solutions, covering HPV, STD, thalassemia, methylation (cervical cancer, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer) etc. In addition, four new self-developed, state-of-the-art instruments will also be unveiled for the first time, namely Automatic Sample Transfer Processing System (HBPS-4TA), Fully Automated Sample Preparation Liquid Handling System (HB-IEX96A), Fully Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System AutoPrep96 (HBNP-9601A), and Automatic Liquid Handling Workstation (HBLH-9600A). To PCR laboratories, these automatic instruments can enhance laboratory efficiency by reducing human errors.
Over the past three years, Hybribio (300639.SZ) has contributed enormously to the prevention and control of the pandemic in China. Hybribio successfully developed COVID-19 Real-time PCR Kit in the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. By 2023, Hybribio medical laboratories have provided approximately 900 million COVID-19 nucleic acid tests nationwide. Apart from combating the SARS-CoV-2, Hybribio's Monkeypox Virus Real-time PCR Kit provides an effective solution when WHO declared monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in 2022. In October 2022, construction of the Hybribio Medical Science Park commenced, marking Hybribio's ambition of building a nucleic acid whole industry.
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Which budget computer soundbars are best?
Are you sick and tired of having to deal with a laptop or desktop computer whose innate speakers, sound quality and output leave you wishing you could afford a new PC? Fortunately for you, there are several models of budget computer soundbar which offer significant upgrades to your existing audio setup without spending an inordinate amount of money. In fact, with a Dell Pro Stereo Soundbar AE515M as part of your collection of computer gadgets, you can enjoy amazing multimedia streaming and ensure your business calls remain uninterrupted without breaking the bank.
What to know before you buy a budget computer soundbar
Buying a budget soundbar when buying a new PC
Suppose you have gone through the process of buying a desktop or laptop computer directly from the manufacturer. In that case, there’s an excellent chance that you are familiar with the irresistible allure of the upgrade sections. While it would be wonderful if advanced technology were inexpensive and that PCs could all feature the best components, you likely have to make sacrifices when customizing and audio components are among the most expensive.
That being said, why would you potentially spend hundreds of dollars on increasingly costly and difficult to acquire audio cards when you could purchase a budget computer soundbar for a fraction of the price? Unless you happen to be a genuine audiophile who needs the best components for your gaming, entertainment or business concerns, a soundbar can bridge the gap for almost any audio issues with your PC while allowing you to stick to your budget.
Sound quality is generally more important than maximum volume output
While the wiser among us would hopefully like to retain the quality of our ability to hear over our lives, sometimes you might feel compelled to blast your tunes for motivation, stress relief or simple enjoyment. However, given that your new budget computer soundbar is likely far closer to you than one used for televisions or gaming consoles, you don’t want to accidentally deafen yourself by pumping loud noises directly next to your face.
One of the more important things to consider when purchasing a budget computer soundbar is acquiring one focused on the overall clarity and quality of audio. After all, if your new soundbar doesn’t improve the quality of the audio you are hearing, just providing a louder version of your already inadequate PC speakers isn’t exactly an improvement.
What to look for in a quality budget computer soundbar
Able to connect both wired and wirelessly to a wide range of PCs
If you have ever accidentally purchased a phone charging cable that is powered via USB when you actually needed a USB-C plug, you understand that it’s important to ensure that you purchase technology that is compatible. After all, knowing the numbers, means and types of your PC’s connectivity can be crucial to ensuring proper operations in various setups.
As with most PC accessories, it is always crucial to understand how to connect your budget computer soundbar to your laptop or desktop PC. While it’s always better to have and not need than to need and not have, you should make sure that your new budget computer soundbar can actually connect to your computer in the manner you prefer to use.
Delivers an immersive audio experience connected to your PC or alone
If your personal computer fails to deliver an audio experience that meets or exceeds your needs, purchase a soundbar backed by well-known and reliable audio technology. However, you might be interested in purchasing a budget computer soundbar capable of working in tandem with your existing PC or functioning as a wireless Bluetooth speaker.
Regardless of your particular preferences when it comes to your soundbar’s options for flexibility, one thing that you need to be aware of is the maximum wattage of your soundbar. For those unfamiliar with its significance, a greater amount of wattage refers to the amount of power that the soundbar’s speakers can handle without sustaining damage. Given that you will likely be using these speakers in a relatively contained environment like a single room or office, you likely want to buy a soundbar that’s rated to at least 5 watts but no more than 30 watts.
Plug and play functionality, ease of use and other convenient addons
Now that you’ve purchased your new budget soundbar and gotten your favorite streaming platform or PC game all ready to go, the last thing you want is to have to deal with a complicated setup process before you can hear the improvements. Furthermore, if you want to enjoy the benefit of your new soundbar but prefer to experience it through your favorite pair of wired headphones, not having the ability to plug them in would be something of a disappointment.
It is very important to consider how easy a particular unit is to use, whether it has clearly defined and simple buttons, the types of audio file format it can playback and much more. Another important point of interest is whether you would prefer a budget computer soundbar that requires a wired power connection or one that offers more freedom of movement.
How much you can expect to spend on a budget computer soundbar
Depending on your desired features and any budgetary considerations, a quality budget computer soundbar can cost anywhere from $48-$200, and sometimes more.
Budget computer soundbar FAQ
Is it OK to leave my budget computer soundbar plugged into power all the time?
A. Unfortunately, no. Much like any other type of speaker technology, soundbars are capable of unnecessarily increasing your power bill, overheating or even posing a potential fire hazard.
Why does my budget computer soundbar randomly turn off and on?
A. This is likely because you have your soundbar plugged into a wired power connection, and when you turn on your PC, the soundbar activates as well. Unless you need a soundbar model capable of independent operation, this will occur every time you cycle your PC’s power.
What are the best budget computer soundbars to buy?
Top budget computer soundbar
Dell Pro Stereo Soundbar AE515M
What you need to know: This is a great budget computer soundbar that offers great audio and video conferencing.
What you’ll love: This unit offers a soundbar that is AE515M certified for Microsoft Skype for Business as well as 5W RMS front-firing speakers with a wide range of frequency responses of between 90Hz to 20kHz, offers exceptional sound quality and deep bass, echo cancellation features, dual-microphone array, front-facing call controls, 3.5mm headphone jack, LED indicators and plug-and-play functionality with no setup required.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues such as trouble pairing other devices and excessive white noise during calls.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top budget computer soundbar for the money
Creative Stage Air Portable and Compact Under-Monitor USB-Powered Soundbar for Computer
What you need to know: This is an affordable but versatile budget computer soundbar for those who prefer to have options.
What you’ll love: This unit offers dual audio drivers with oversized passive radiators as well as conveniently located controls on the side of the soundbar, up to 6 hours of battery life, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, 3.5mm auxiliary jack, functions as a standalone music player capable of playing music from an inserted thumb drive, a frequency range of 80 Hz to 20 kHz and a maximum output of 20 watts.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues such as a limit range for using Bluetooth and interference when using the audio jack.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Razer Leviathan PC Gaming and Music Sound Bar – Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
What you need to know: This is a purpose-built budget computer soundbar ideal for gaming, music and streaming.
What you’ll love: This unit features immersive 5.1 Dolby/Atmos Channel Surround Sound as well as a dedicated subwoofer for deep and immersive bass, Bluetooth V4.0 Aptx to facilitate wireless music streaming with a range of 30 feet, three preset equalizers for music, gaming and movies and a compact design which is up to 30% shorter than the average soundbar.
What you should consider: Some users have reported issues such as the unit dying within a year of purchase and after the warranty expires.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Trey Mullinax won the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, holing a 15-foot putt from the edge of the 18th green to beat Kevin Streelman by a stroke.
The 30-year-old Mullinax followed the breakthrough putt with a celebratory fist pump and scream. He played 33 holes Sunday, competing a 5-under 67 in the delayed third round and following with a 66 to finish at 25-under 263.
“I stayed focused for 72 holes,” Mullinax said. “I missed a couple of opportunities with the putter and just told myself to keep putting, been putting great. Been hitting my irons beautifully all week, probably the strongest part of my game. I knew I was going to have that shot a couple of times, and I hit a great shot at the right time.”
Streelman’s hope of forcing a playoff ended when his 9-foot birdie putt rolled right. He settled for par and a 67.
“I’m frustrated I hit two incredible shots there the last two holes and hit two good putts,” Streelman said. “One of them went, one of them didn’t.”
Mullinax earned the last spot in the British Open at St. Andrews, with that tournament starting Thursday. The former Alabama player also gets spots in the 2023 PGA Championship and Sentry Tournament of Champions.
It marked the Barbasol Championship’s sixth consecutive close finish determined by one shot or in a playoff. Mullinax earned his title in his 105th PGA Tour start, overcoming bogeys on the par-5 sixth and par-3 ninth holes to finish with three birdies on the backside and eight overall.
Mark Hubbard was third at 22 under after a 65. Hurly Long (71) was 21 under.
Mullinax and Streelman were deadlocked for several holes before Streelman fell a shot back with a bogey on the par-3 16th. Streelman quickly made it up with a birdie on 17, converting a 9-footer.
After two days of rain delays that carried rounds over to the next morning, players finally had perfect weather in central Kentucky. At the same time, that meant a long Sunday with much of the field first having to complete the bulk of a third round suspended by darkness before regrouping for the final 18 holes.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-11T04:07:48+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/sports/mullinax-birdies-final-hole-to-win-barbasol-championship/ |
Press Release from Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center: Lima, Ohio- The Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur, in partnership with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation held PITCHFEST on May 23, 2023, at the Borra Center in Downtown Lima.
The 2023 PITCHFEST competition is sponsored by First National Bank, Premier Bank, State Bank and Superior Credit Union. The competition features two categories of interest for all entrepreneurs in the eight-county region. This includes the start-up category and an emerging category. The start-up category is for all entrepreneurs that want to receive funding to start a new business. The emerging category is for any business already in operation for 1-3 years. The competition will reward over $6,000 worth of cash and prizes. The Emerging award recipients are Chandra Neeper of Heavenly Stitches of Lima; Melissa Massie of Savor’s Home Bakery of Lima, and Jenna Wilkins of Bluffton Baking Company in Bluffton, Ohio. Sanctuary Housing of Bluffton Ohio, owned by Jessica and Ryan Meyer is the recipient in the start-up category. Congratulations to all that have participated.
“The Small Business Development Center is pleased to be a part of this area collaboration that strives to fulfill our mission to grow small businesses. It is through the combined efforts of community organizations that provide opportunities for successful, small and minority businesses and entrepreneurs,” says Kathy Keller, Director, Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College.
To learn more please contact the Potts Entrepreneur Center located at the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at 419-222-6045 or visit limachamber.com. | 2023-05-24T19:23:11+00:00 | hometownstations.com | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/pitchfest-announces-award-recipients/article_d6a84de2-fa48-11ed-8e1d-9fe1740562e7.html |
A special election for removed Ald. Chantia Lewis' Milwaukee Common Council seat to be conducted in spring 2023
The Milwaukee Common Council seat left open by the removal of Ald. Chantia Lewis from office will be filled in the April 2023 election, Common Council President José G. Pérez announced.
Lewis was removed from her District 9 seat on the city's far northwest side on Monday after her conviction in Milwaukee County court on two felonies related to her conduct in office. She pleaded guilty to a count of misconduct in public office and no contest to a count of intentionally accepting an illegal campaign finance disbursement.
That left Pérez to call a special election for the seat to be held after the Nov. 8 general election.
On Tuesday, he said in a statement that he planned to call a special election to coincide with the general election on April 4, with a primary on Feb. 21. He said state law did not allow him to call the election this far in advance.
His reasons for holding it then included saving taxpayers from paying for a separate election, avoiding voter confusion, drawing better turnout than a standalone election and following precedent created by past council vacancies.
Lewis' departure leaves three of the 15 Common Council seats vacant after Mayor Cavalier Johnson left his District 2 seat after he was elected mayor earlier this year and Nik Kovac left his District 3 seat to become Johnson's budget director. Special elections for the District 2 and 3 seats will take place this fall.
The City Clerk’s Office staff is handling the business of the three districts without council representatives.
District 9 residents can contact the city at 414-286-2868 or via email at aide09@milwaukee.gov.
The Common Council can be reached at 414-286-2221, and Perez’s email address is jperez@milwaukee.gov.
Contact Alison Dirr at 414-224-2383 or adirr@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter @AlisonDirr. | 2022-07-20T00:08:52+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/07/19/election-chantia-lewis-common-council-seat-spring-2023/10101425002/ |
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Gobernador de Tamaulipas informa que fueron hallados los cuatro estadounidenses reportados por el FBI como secuestrados.
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Ray Stevenson, of ‘Rome’ and ‘Thor’ movies, dies at 58
Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in “RRR,” an Asgardian warrior in the “Thor” films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO’s “Rome,” has died. He was 58.
Representatives for Stevenson told The Associated Press that he died Sunday but had no other details to share on Monday.
Stevenson was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in 1964. After attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and years of working in British television, he made his film debut in Paul Greengrass’s 1998 film “The Theory of Flight.” In 2004, he appeared in Antoine Fuqua’s “King Arthur” as a knight of the round table and several years later played the lead in the pre-Disney Marvel adaptation “Punisher: War Zone.”
Though “Punisher” was not the best-reviewed film, he’d get another taste of Marvel in the first three “Thor” films, in which he played Volstagg. Other prominent film roles included the “Divergent” trilogy, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” and “The Transporter: Refueled.”
A looming presence at 6-foot-4, Stevenson, who played his share of soldiers past and present, once said in an interview, “I guess I’m an old warrior at heart.”
On the small screen, he was the roguish Titus Pullo in “Rome,” a role that really got his career going in the United States and got him a SAG card, at the age of 44. The popular series ran from 2005 to 2007.
“That was one of the major years of my life,” Stevenson said in an interview. “It made me sit down in my own skin and say, just do the job. The job’s enough.”
In the Variety review of “Rome,” Brian Lowery wrote that “the imposing Stevenson certainly stands out as a brawling, whoring and none-too-bright warrior — a force of nature who, despite his excesses, somehow keeps landing on his feet.”
He was Blackbeard in the Starz series “Black Sails,” Commander Jack Swinburne in the German television series “Das Boot,” and Othere on “Vikings.”
Stevenson also did voice work in “Star Wars Rebels” and “The Clone Wars,” as Gar Saxon, and has a role in the upcoming Star Wars live-action series “Ahsoka,” in which he plays a bad guy, Baylan Skoll. The eight-episode season is expected on Disney+ in August.
In an interview with Backstage in 2020, Stevenson said his acting idols were, “The likes of Lee Marvin (and) Gene Hackman.”
“Never a bad performance, and brave and fearless within that caliber,” Stevenson said. “It was never the young, hot leading man; it was men who I could identify with.”
Stevenson has three sons with Italian anthropologist Elisabetta Caraccia, who he met while working on “Rome.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-05-23T00:06:02+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/ray-stevenson-of-rome-and-thor-movies-dies-at-58/ |
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping has gained popularity on social media for its ability to put the power of ones healing into their own hands.
Tapping is a mind-body method of tapping acupuncture points while focusing on an issue or feeling you’re hoping to resolve; it can often help relieve stress and anxiety.
Mary Mahoney, EFT practitioner and psychotherapist, joined New York Living on Friday to talk about how it works. Watch the video player for more. | 2023-01-20T18:10:16+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/new-york-living/psychotherapist-explains-the-tapping-method-and-how-it-can-relieve-stress/ |
DETROIT -- An off-duty officer with the Detroit Police Department suffered minor injuries after a pair of suspects opened fire on him while he was sitting in his car with his girlfriend. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the officer and the woman were in a car in the 19400 block of Fielding Street Monday morning when a group of people approached the car.
Eventually two of the people in the group began shooting into the vehicle before they fled the scene. Neither the officer or the woman he was with were struck in the shooting, but the officer was cut by some of the broken glass. | 2022-10-10T15:09:16+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/10/group-shoots-at-off-duty-cop-while-he-was-sitting-in-car-with-his-girlfriend.html |
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A jury in Manhattan has found former President Donald Trump's company guilty of a long-running criminal tax fraud scheme that lasted into his presidency.
Though Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations, this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.
Trump built his political brand, in large part, on his claim that he was an aggressive and successful businessman.
In all, the jury found two entities controlled by Trump guilty on 17 counts of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records. The maximum penalty is $1.6 million.
Prosecutors had previously secured a guilty plea last summer from by Trump's former longtime chief financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, who became the star witness for the prosecution in the case.
But Weisselberg's co-defendants, two Trump business entities, remained under indictment.
On Halloween, prosecutors made their opening arguments in the trial of the Trump Corporation (which encompasses most of his business empire) and the Trump Payroll Corporation (which processes payments to staff), arguing that the case was about "greed and cheating."
Assistant district attorney said in summation that Trump sanctioned tax fraud
Trump Corporation attorney Susan Necheles told jurors in her opening statement that the trial is not a referendum on Trump, and asked them to keep an open mind.
Both sides emphasized that Trump was not a defendant, yet the former president's name came up frequently.
Some of the most attention-grabbing evidence presented to the jury were documents with Trump's signature: a rental agreement for a luxury apartment used by Weisselberg, a private school tuition check written for a grandchild of Weisselberg's. Weisselberg admitted he did not declare these benefits as income, as required by law.
In his summation, assistant district attorney Joshua Steinglass pointed a rhetorical finger directly at Trump, saying Trump sanctioned tax fraud. The defense vigorously objected, and the objection was sustained by the judge.
During the course of the trial, outside the four walls of the courtroom, Trump declared he was running for president, and frequently lambasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on social media.
Weisselberg previously pleaded guilty to 15 felony tax charges. He admitted hiding the part of his salary that was paid through untaxed benefits like a luxury apartment, Mercedes-Benz leases for him and his wife, and private school tuition for his grandchildren.
The compensation was never reported to New York State or to the IRS.
As part of his plea deal, Weisselberg agreed to testify truthfully and to serve five months in jail.
During his testimony, which laid out the details of his criminal tax fraud, Weisselberg acknowledged that he still receives a $640,000 salary from the Trump Organization – though he has been placed on leave – and of hopes to receive an end-of year bonus.
At issue in this trial was whether Weisselberg and another top executive, Trump Organization comptroller Jeffrey McConney acted "in behalf of" the corporate entities when they compensated Weisselberg and other top executives by paying for the apartments and luxury benefits that did not get reported to the tax authorities.
Trial unfolded at a moment of complex legal peril for Trump and his business
In his instructions to jurors, before they reached a verdict, Judge Juan Merchan said that did not mean Trump's company benefited from the scheme, although there was evidence that it did.
Weisselberg acknowledged knowing taxes were owed on that compensation, but it was never reported.
Prosecutors argued that by compensating top executives in this fashion, the Trump Organization was able to save significant amounts of money.
This trial unfolded at a moment of complex legal peril for Trump and his business, with his attorneys playing defense in recent weeks in three different New York City courtrooms.
Last month, a judge required Trump's firm to submit to an outside monitor as part of an on-going $250 million civil case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James' lawsuit claims Trump and his children fraudulently manipulated the value of its real estate holdings for more than a decade, deceiving lenders and and cheating tax authorities.
Trump and his attorneys have pushed back, arguing that prosecutors in New York have overstepped their authority and engaged in a a political witch hunt against the former President.
Trump also faces federal probes involving his role in efforts to block the peaceful transfer of power after he lost the 2020 presidential election and his decision to keep classified documents after leaving the White House.
Last month, the U.S. Justice Department appointed a special counsel to oversee those investigations. Trump has also described that process as politically motivated.
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A unique 21st Century evolution of the grand piano
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 19, 2022, celebrated pianist Kirill Gerstein's performance at the Verbier Festival, which will be broadcast live on Medici.tv, will mark the public debut of the Maene-Viñoly Concert Grand Piano.
The novel instrument was developed jointly by master piano maker Chris Maene and renowned architect Rafael Viñoly. The piano's curved ergonomic keyboard matches the natural sweep of a pianist's arms rotating from the shoulders and facilitates effortless playing across all registers. The keyboard's radial arrangement is extended to strings that fan out over a much larger soundboard augmenting the instrument's capacity for nuance, clarity, and power.
Mr. Viñoly is an avid amateur pianist whose own experience and close friendships with master pianists has sharpened his awareness of the instrument's biomechanical demands and inspired his idea to curve the keyboard. In a 2016 conversation with legendary artists Maestro Daniel Barenboim and Martha Argerich, he was encouraged to develop the concept. Soon after, Viñoly sought out a partnership with Chris Maene, who had previously developed a straight-strung grand piano for Maestro Barenboim.
First, the team collaborated with noted piano kinematics researcher Renzo Pozzo, professor at the Department of Medical and Biological Sciences at the University of Udine (Italy), and German pianist and researcher Dr. Henriette Gärtner to determine the keyboard's ideal arc. The further technical and aesthetic development leveraged time-honored piano-building traditions, computer-aided design and acoustic modeling, and the generous feedback and support of some of the world's most prominent piano technicians and artists including Emanuel Ax, Daniel Barenboim, Kirill Gerstein, and Stephen Hough, among others.
After six years of development, we are proud to present a grand piano that exceeds our team's expectations of sound quality, ergonomics, construction, and aesthetics.
Classical forms remain vibrant and relevant through change and development. The Maene-Viñoly concert grand advances the discourse of what a modern grand piano is while acknowledging and utilizing the traditions and ideas of the past. Its curved keyboard, designed to follow the natural arc of the arm's movement, is a starting point for a re-examined layout of the larger soundboard that follows along this curvature. The unified design, ergonomics, and function give the piano a unique sonic signature. This piano is a musical and artistic creation, as art innovates and provokes by building on the achievements of the past to look into the future. I am thrilled and honored to give the first public performance on the Maene-Viñoly Concert Grand.
Rafael Viñoly is an exceptional architect with a clear vision and a profound passion for his creations. In the instrument's design, the visual aspects are a logical extension of the drive to meet its acoustic and ergonomic goals. By considering it as an integrated whole, he drove us to challenge a grand piano's traditional set-up and embrace the consequences of the foundational idea. The physics of conveying the forces applied to the ergonomic keyboard lent itself to a radial straight strung arrangement and to our unique expertise. The result is astonishing: from Rafael Viñoly's ideas arose a radically new concert grand, with unique looks and an exquisite sound!
Chris Maene's obvious expertise, sensitivity and commitment to excellence can only have come out of a lifetime of probing and learning about making pianos. But more than that, no other piano maker has the courage to challenge the status quo of a culture and industry that has seen little innovation on behalf of its most important exponents, professional artists. Chris has the courage of an artist, because he is one, as well as a consummate craftsman.
**At 1pm on July 19, 2022, immediately following the piano's debut, a Maene-Viñoly Concert Grand will be presented to the press and the public by Messrs. Maene, Viñoly, and Gerstein at the W Verbier, Rue de Médran 70, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland. Light refreshments will be served.
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Gift card scams: Act quickly to get money back if balance is zero
Would you ever dream of buying a beautiful gift, maybe a cashmere sweater or a diamond necklace, and have it gift wrapped at the store, only to watch your special someone open the box and discover it was empty?
Unfortunately, that's what's happening too often during the holidays and other times of the year for those who hand over gift cards. It's another way that criminals who run elaborate fraud rings to steal dollars from consumers.
Who would imagine that a gift card that you just received suddenly had little or no value? How could a gift card have been redeemed when it was sitting inside a holiday card or little gift card tin covered with bouncy penguins?
About 26% of people reported being surprised to learn that they gave away or received a gift card with a zero balance, zip, not a dollar left on it, according to an AARP survey. That's up from 21% from a similar survey last year.
While most gift cards work fine, some consumers are astounded when they go out to dinner or try to buy a new pair of running shoes only to see their gift card declined because of a zero balance after crooks mysteriously drained money off the card.
How one gift card saw $199 vanish
This past summer, Dina Pfeiffer was overwhelmed by her brother's generosity when he handed her son Niall two Visa gift cards with $200 each on them for his graduation from Clawson High School.
The next day, she decided to go online to review any rules or restrictions. She couldn't believe it when she spotted the balance on one card. She was so stunned that she woke up her son who was still sleeping to ask him if he had already spent the money on that Visa card. He had not.
"There was a dollar left on it — out of $200 that should have been on it," Pfeiffer said.
The online information for viewing transactions on the Vanilla brand Visa card showed that one purchase was made at an OfficeMax store, she recalled, or some store with a similar name. "It had been done in the wee early hours of the morning." The store wasn't in Michigan, she recalled.
Oddly, the $200 card on the second gift card was fine. And so were two other gift cards her brother had bought for another family member.
Losing $199 all of a sudden was mindboggling. Her brother bought the cards one day in late June, gave them to his nephew the next and she discovered that the money was gone the day after that on July 1.
She isn't sure what motivated her to go online. "I don't know what prompted me to do it so quickly, call it the angel on my shoulder," Pfeiffer said.
Now, she'd tell anyone who gets a gift card to check out the balance quickly. See what you need to do to register the card — and look for any problems so you complain as early as possible.
Gift cards still a go-to item
Gift cards remain a popular and often quick-and-easy gift.
Total spending on gift cards is expected to reach $28.6 billion in 2022, compared with $28.1 billion in 2021, according to the National Retail Federation. Holiday shoppers plan to buy three to four gift cards and spend around $50 a card on average.
From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, gift cards were among the top gifts purchased and were bought by 27% of those surveyed, according to the National Retail Federation.
Other top gifts bought then: Clothing and accessories (bought by 50%); toys (31%); books, video games and other media (24%); food and candy (23%), and electronics (23%).
About 60% of gift shoppers plan to buy to buy a gift card, according to data from Numerator, a market research company. Amazon is the most popular gift card, followed by Target, gift cards for a variety of restaurants, Walmart, and then credit-card-style gift cards, like those with Visa and Mastercard brand logos.
Recognize that crooks are out there
The key with gift cards appears to be to use them soon — and act quickly if you run into trouble.
"Once you realize there's no money on it, you can try to reach out to the card issuer or the retailer where you purchased it," said Kathy Stokes, AARP’s director of fraud prevention for the Fraud Watch Network.
But it's not guaranteed that you'd have luck getting your money back. Sometimes, Stokes said, you have a better chance if you react quickly and contact the issuer soon once fraud is discovered. Much could depend, she said, on whom you connect with at customer service.
When Pfeiffer spotted the problem, she called the customer service number listed on the card itself immediately. She explained the situation. She had a receipt. She noted that she lives in Michigan and the purchase was made out of state. Eventually, she did get the money reimbursed and she was extremely impressed to see it.
"It took a couple of months but they reissued a $200 gift card to us," she said.
"I really thought we were just out that money."
How to get money back on a gift card
Will you get your money back? It's a good question. Maybe, yes. And maybe, no.
Some of the rules regarding fraud are hazy. A disclosure from a U.S. Bank Gift Card agreement for a Mastercard gift card states you'd have "zero liability" but leaves some wiggle room in its limitations. "You are generally protected from all liability for unauthorized transactions. However, if you do not tell us within 60 days of the date of the first transaction you believe to be unauthorized you may not get back any money you lost after the 60 days if we can prove we could have stopped someone from taking the money if you had told us in time."
Mastercard’s gift cards come with "zero liability protection" which keeps the recipient safe from unauthorized purchases if their card is lost or stolen after registration, Matthew Alcuri, vice president of product management for Mastercard North America, said in an emailed statement.
An increasing shift from physical to digital gift cards will further reduce the risk of third party gift fraud, Alcuri said.
When there is fraud consumers should contact the customer service number, he said, usually on the back of the card. A customer service representative may initiate a claim and an investigation. In some cases, he said, money can be put back on the card if the cardholder previously registered the card upon activation.
Some programs, he said, will not be able to assist cardholders if they wait more than 60 days to file a claim.
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Kroger, which has various promotions during the year for building fuel points when you buy gift cards, said customers should first contact the issuer of a third party card if value is lost. If you bought a Starbucks card at Kroger, you'd go contact Starbucks. The third party issuer typically decides how you might be reimbursed.
A Kroger spokeswoman said the retailer will try to help customers if the situation isn't resolved. In that case, the Kroger customer can call 866-544-8062 or email paymentsupport@kroger.com.
Many of us never think of keeping a receipt or paperwork for a gift card. It's never the wrong size, right?
But paperwork is needed because scams can happen. If you're giving a gift card, it doesn't hurt to include a receipt for it along with the card.
The scams are complex. The crooks grab stacks of gift cards off a shelf, without anyone noticing, and then remove the security tape on the back of each gift card. They either take photos or write down the card's secret activation code. And they can buy similar security tape to replace what they took off the card to make the card seem ok.
The crooks know how to work the system — even when they don't even have the card in their hands — to gain access to the money and wipe the card clean.
Look at the package before buying
The bad actors are able to use technology to monitor when compromised cards are activated. Soon after money is loaded onto the card, the scammers will the use the activation code.
"Once the card is activated and you've to the PIN for it, it's pretty much as good as cash," said Daniel Ayoub, senior director and analyst for Gartner, a technology research and consulting firm.
Ayoub said the criminals can make money in a variety of ways: Maybe they're selling the gift cards online and trading them in for cash value; maybe they're buying expensive goods that can later be resold on the black market; maybe they're buying items for themselves; maybe they're buying goods that are shipped to clients who later sell the item; some might even trade in the gift cards for cryptocurrency.
"It's becoming an increasing problem to the point where card issuers now are taking notice of it," he said.
Ayoub visited a local store in suburban Detroit where he lives and noticed that some gift cards on the rack are being packaged more carefully. "It's not like the card is hanging from a little piece of rubbery glue like it used to," he said.
Big box stores are encasing the card in more packaging to hide the important numbers on the back, he said, which could be a sign that retailers are trying to find ways to stop the fraud before it happens.
He's not a fan of just grabbing a gift card off a huge rack at the store. He'd suggest buying them online from the retailer or restaurant who is issuing the card and emailing that e-card to the person. If you want a plastic or paper card, you can buy that online, too. Amazon even sells their own gift cards online in an attractive holiday box.
Even cards bought online, though, might face issues related to fraud.
"But then you have documented proof that you purchased it, that you had it activated, that it came to you," Ayoub said.
Quite honestly, Ayoub says he prefers to give the old-fashioned way and often puts cash in an envelope. "Why limit them to one store? Just give them cash," he said.
Those who have bills to pay ahead might welcome the extra money.
Another key tip: Do not go online just anywhere to try to find out the value of your card, Ayoub said. Con artists can create third party sites to capture your information. If you are going online to check a gift card's balance, make sure you're at a retailer or banking site that’s listed on the gift card itself, not something you find online.
Consumer watchdogs warn that crooks have been known to create phony websites that advertise gift cards at a steep discount — but the crooks steal your financial information and possibly your money. You don't receive the gift card.
Other gift card tips:
- Gift cards are typically not easily exchanged, if the person you give it to really cannot use it. "Card not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATM's," states the back of one $25 Mastercard gift card, which has a $3.95 activation fee.
- Gift cards given as part of a promotion might have different rules, so pay attention to any restrictions.
- Consider the possibility that a store or restaurant could go out of business or shutter doors in your town.
- Do not give your card credentials to just anyone who asks for them.
- When possible, keep receipts for what you bought when using the gift card.
Many times, of course, a gift card can be declined when there wasn't a scam. Maybe the card wasn't activated properly when it was bought. Maybe someone who gave you the card made a mistake and gave away a card they've already used. It can happen.
I once ran into a problem when we bought gift cards -- which were not compromised -- and a clerk at the store had some trouble running the card. She said the card wasn't activated when it was. A store manager resolved the issue.
In some cases, the card — which could still have money on it — might be declined at the register when the dollar value being charged against the card is greater than the amount that was put on the card.
Tell a store clerk that you plan to use a gift card in advance of the purchase and explain how much is on the card. Some clerks are familiar with how to use a Mastercard or Visa gift card to make a transaction go smoothly, if you have to use a gift card and then add money to cover the purchase.
Shelley Hunter, who is known as the Gift Card Girlfriend and has a blog at Giftcards.com, said fraud isn't always involved if there is trouble making a purchase with a gift card.
"Stores are increasingly implementing security delays on some gift card activations for fraud prevention," she said. "So talking to customer service should help sort out whether or not a scam is involved."
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- Completed a technology transfer, submitted a new manufacturing file to the United States ("U.S.") Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), and released new drug produced with processes designed to support commercial-stage manufacturing of a Phase 3 investigational drug
- On track to report data from ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of NRX-101 in patients with bipolar depression with sub-acute suicidal ideation and behavior (SSIB) in 1Q 2023
- Company has received numerous partnering inquiries for NRX-101
- Plan to initiate registrational Phase 3 clinical trial of NRX-101 in patients with bipolar depression with acute suicidal ideation and behavior (ASIB) by year-end; data readout expected in 3Q 2023
- Commenced Phase 2 clinical trial planning of NRX-101 for post-traumatic stress disorder ("PTSD")
- Ended quarter with $18.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and announced completion of a subsequent unsecured debt financing on November 7, 2022, providing net proceeds of $10.0 million to support the NRx Pharmaceuticals' pipeline of life-saving therapeutics
RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals", the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2022 and provided a business and clinical update.
"In recent months, NRx Pharmaceuticals has made substantial progress advancing our clinical development plans for our lead investigational compound, NRX-101, in multiple psychiatric indications," said Stephen Willard, J.D., Chief Executive Officer and Director of NRx Pharmaceuticals. "Today, someone in the U.S. someone attempts suicide every 27 seconds, and someone dies of suicide every 11 minutes and there is no approved medication for suicidal bipolar depression or PTSD. The only FDA-approved treatment for suicidal bipolar depression remains electroshock therapy. The FDA has granted NRX-101 a Breakthrough Therapy Designation with an accompanying Special Protocol Agreement for treatment of patients with bipolar depression and acute suicidality. If approved, we aim to offer this potentially transformative medicine to patients in 2024. During this exciting time at NRx Pharmaceuticals, we remain committed to our mission of meeting the needs of underserved patients with life-threatening central nervous system ("CNS") disorders."
NRx Pharmaceuticals plans to advance NRX-101 to approval with multiple near-term catalysts on track for the fourth quarter, including the initiation of a Phase 2b/3 SPA trial (a registrational Phase 3 clinical trial) for NRX-101 in patients with bipolar depression with acute suicidality and a Phase 2 trial for NRX-101 in PTSD, a secondary indication recently announced in September. Additionally, the Company expects to report top-line clinical data for the Phase 2 trial of NRX-101 in patients with bipolar depression with sub-acute suicidality in the first quarter of 2023.
Third Quarter Clinical and Regulatory Highlights
In March 2022, NRx Pharmaceuticals announced a primary focus on its psychiatry franchise and the late-stage development of NRX-101 for the treatment of bipolar depression in patients with suicidality. NRX-101 is a fixed dose combination of D-cycloserine, an NMDA antagonist, and lurasidone, a 5-HT2A atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant, for the maintenance of remission from severe bipolar depression following initial stabilization with ketamine. The previously undiscovered synergy between these two drug classes in the treatment of CNS disorders, combined with the efficacy of D-cycloserine in the treatment of depression and PTSD, is the subject of 47 issued patents and more than 43 pending patents owned by or licensed to NRx Pharmaceuticals.
NRX-101 Lead Indication – Severe Bipolar Depression in Patients with Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) After Initial Stabilization with ketamine
- In 2017, NRX-101 received an investigational new drug (IND) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial commenced for bipolar depression with ASIB. Later that year, the FDA granted NRX-101 a Fast Track designation for the same indication.
- In 2018, the FDA provided a Letter of Support to the Company encouraging the development of Glutamine+Glutamate (Glx) as a pharmacodynamic biomarker for depression. The letter referenced published and unpublished data demonstrating a significant association between clinical symptoms of depression and levels of brain Glx.
- In the STABIL-B Phase 2 trial, the Phase 2 portion of the Phase 2b/3 trial, patients with bipolar depression and ASIB received either NRX-101 or lurasidone after an intravenous infusion of NRX-100 (ketamine). The proof-of-concept data presented at the American Congress of Neuropsychopharmacology in 2018 demonstrated with statistical significance that NRX-101 treated patients experienced lower depression scores and did not relapse.
- Based on STABIL-B findings, the FDA granted NRX-101 Breakthrough Therapy Designation and a Special Protocol Agreement ("SPA") for bipolar depression in patients with ASIB, which affects ~150K-180K patients per year in the U.S. The Breakthrough Therapy Designation allows for an expedited rolling submission of a new drug application ("NDA") for investigational drugs that have demonstrated substantial improvement over existing approved therapies, and the SPA allows for a single registrational trial of NRX-101 in severe bipolar depression in patients with ASIB after stabilization with ketamine, using a protocol similar to the STABIL-B trial with a patient population of less than 100.
- NRx Pharmaceuticals plans to initiate the registrational Phase 3 portion of the Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of bipolar depression in patients with ASIB in 4Q 2022. The trial is designed as a double-blind, adaptive trial with a 2:1 randomization of NRX-101 vs. lurasidone alone in 72 patients. The study is expected to find that following initial stabilization with a single infusion of ketamine (NRX-100), treatment with NRX-101 is superior to lurasidone alone in maintaining remission from symptoms of depression and suicidality as measured by the MADRS-10 depression scale and the CGI suicidality scale.
- NRx Pharmaceuticals announced that it has transferred Phase 3 commercial drug manufacturing processes to the U.S. and released Phase 3 drug manufactured via the expected commercial-stage processes. NRx Pharmaceuticals has submitted its manufacturing file to the FDA. This investigational drug manufactured according to these new processes will be used in the upcoming Phase 3 trial.
- A data readout from the registrational Phase 3 clinical trial is expected in 3Q 2023. Assuming that efficacy endpoints and safety are met, NRx Pharmaceuticals plans to initiate submission of a NDA to the FDA by year-end 2023, as allowed under Breakthrough Therapy Designation.
- Company has received numerous partnering inquiries for NRX-101
NRX-101 Indication – Bipolar Depression in Patients with Sub-acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (SSIB)
- A Phase 2 double-blind study completed in 2018 demonstrated the ability of NRX-101 to improve depression and suicidality over 6 weeks when taken twice daily over lurasidone alone after an initial stabilization with ketamine. The current study involving patients with bipolar depression and sub-acute suicidality (not requiring hospitalization) does not include the use of ketamine; all patients are being treated in an outpatient setting.
- Insights from this study will guide NRx Pharmaceuticals in the potential expansion of the indication for NRX-101 to bipolar depression with SSIB, which represents a significantly 2-3x larger patient population than those with bipolar depression and ASIB. A data readout of this study is expected by 1H 2023.
NRX-101 Indication – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- In September 2022, NRx announced plans to investigate PTSD as an additional indication. The Company expects to commence Phase 2 clinical trial planning of NRX-101 in PTSD in 4Q 2022.
- Depression in PTSD may be driven by pathways that are similar to those that drive depression in other conditions (NMDA and 5-HT2A). Additionally, approximately 10% of patients with PTSD may experience suicidality, especially those with severe PTSD.
- In a preclinical PTSD study, D-cycloserine, a component of NRX-101, demonstrated the ability to extinguish recurring images of traumatic events, also known as fear memory, in a validated WKY model of PTSD.
Corporate Updates
- In August 2022, the Company appointed Mr. Willard as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Willard brings a wealth of experience in the management of publicly traded biotechnology companies, together with his background in law and finance. Most recently, Mr. Willard previously served as CEO of Cellphire Therapeutics, where he grew the company and shepherded their revolutionary human platelet platform through key clinical trials, growing the company and enhancing shareholder value. For eight years prior to that he served as CEO of NASDAQ traded Flamel Technologies.
- Completed agreement with Relief Therapeutics Holding SA regarding pending litigation. Further information was contained in a joint press release issued on November 13, 2022, and will be included in the form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission upon settlement.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Financial Results for the Third Quarter ended September 30, 2022
- Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter totaled $4.1 million compared to $6.3 million for the comparable quarter in 2021. The decrease in R&D expenses related primarily to a decrease clinical trials and development expenses related to ZYESAMI®.
- General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the third quarter totaled $5.0 million compared to $13.8 million for the comparable quarter in 2021. The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily related to a decrease in stock-based compensation and consultant fees.
- Other income for the third quarter totaled $0.06 million compared to $17.0 million for the comparable quarter in 2021. The decrease in other income was primarily related to a decrease in the fair value of certain Substitute Warrants and the Placement Warrants assumed pursuant to the Merger Agreement because of lower stock price levels.
- Net loss for the third quarter was $9.1 million compared with a net loss of $37.0 million for the comparable quarter in 2021.
Financial Results for Nine Months ended September 30, 2022
- R&D expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, totaled $12.6 million compared to $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in R&D expenses related primarily to a decrease in regulatory and process development expenses related to ZYESAMI® and the BriLife vaccine.
- G&A expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, totaled $21.9 million compared to $28.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily related to a decrease in consultant fees and stock-based compensation.
- Settlement expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, totaled $0.0 million compared to $21.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, related to the GEM Warrant reflecting the incremental value through the date of issuance.
- Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, totaled $4.9 million compared to $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in other income was primarily related to a decrease in the fair value of the Earnout Cash liability compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
- Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $29.5 million compared with a net loss of $62.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
- As of September 30, 2022, cash was $18.2 million compared to $27.6 million as of December 31, 2021. NRx Pharmaceuticals announced completion of a subsequent unsecured debt financing on November 7, 2022, with net proceeds of $10.0 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds to support its NRX-101 development programs for the treatment of suicidal bipolar depression and PTSD. The Company believes that it has sufficient funds to support our ongoing clinical development plans for at least the next 12 months, and if necessary, the ability to reduce non-core G&A operating expenses.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at NRx Pharmaceuticals Third Quarter Earnings Webcast/Call. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website.
Participants that are unable to join the webcast can access the conference call via telephone by dialing domestically +1 (833) 630-1956 or internationally +1 (412) 317-1837.
About NRX-101
Up to 50% of individuals with bipolar disorder attempt suicide over their lifetime, and estimates indicate that up to 20% may succumb to suicide. The only FDA-approved treatment for patients with bipolar depression and acute suicidal ideation & behavior (ASIB) remains electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Conventional antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide in certain patients; hence their labels contain a warning to that effect. NRX-101 is a patented, oral, fixed dose combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone, neither of which has shown addiction potential. Based on the results of a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study, NRX-101 received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for the treatment of severe bipolar depression in patients with ASIB after initial stabilization with ketamine or other effective therapy.
NRX-101 is one of the first oral antidepressants currently in late-stage clinical studies targeting the NMDA-receptor in the brain, which represents potentially a key new mechanism to treat depression with and without suicidality, as well as PTSD and other indications. To date, NRX-101 is the only oral NMDA investigational medicine focused on bipolar depression in patients with acute and sub-acute suicidality.
NRx Pharmaceuticals expects to begin its registration trial for NRX-101 under a SPA in 4Q 2022 or early Q1 2023.
About NRx Pharmaceuticals
NRx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, specifically suicidal depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The company's lead program NRX-101, an oral, fixed-dose combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone, targets the brain's NMDA receptor and is being investigated in a Phase 3 trial under a Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") Special Protocol Agreement and Breakthrough Therapy Designation in patients with bipolar depression and acute suicidal ideation, an indication for which the only approved treatment is electroshock therapy. NRx Pharmaceuticals has also initiated a Phase 2b clinical trial in patients with Sub-Acute Suicidality, potentially a substantially broader indication. The Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Special Protocol Agreement were awarded by the FDA based on the Company's prior STABIL-B trial that demonstrated substantial improvement over available therapy in reducing depression and suicidality compared to placebo when patients were treated with NRX-101 after a single dose of ketamine.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
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Investor Relations
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DENVER — Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry saw no reason for patience. After a rowdy ovation from the children in the crowd, Cushenberry revealed his purpose for speaking at Wyatt Academy on Friday afternoon.
"I wanted to do something special and that is give away some bikes," said Cushenberry to applause.
Partnering with UnitedHealthcare, Cushenberry presented the graduating 29 fifth-graders with new bikes and helmets. Cushenberry escorted the children to a classroom where they picked out their new rides and gear before trying them out on the playground.
"I am glad that we could put smiles on kids' faces," Cushenberry said. "It gives me chills. I have a lot of nieces and nephews and spending time with them is a great feeling. Spending time with these kids in Denver, I know a lot of kids are in need, and they look up to athletes. It's a big deal to get out in the community and help and do things I have wanted to do for a while."
King Ali, one of the graduating fifth-graders, couldn't stop smiling as he looked over his red and black bike. He and his family are Broncos fans. He loved getting Cushenberry's autograph as part of the big day.
"I didn't know what was going to happen. I was told that we were getting something to help us get to our friends' houses," Ali said. "My mom is having a baby boy, so I am going to run around and get her food and help my sister get to school. I was so excited to meet Lloyd. He signed two footballs and my sister's shirt. It was fun."
The latter is not an adjective used to describe the Broncos' offseason. Under new coach Sean Payton, the Broncos have operated in the shadows, rolling up their sleeves and remaining allergic to hype.
Cushenberry is one of the few players to speak to the media since Payton took over, and it was the result of his special community event.
"We are definitely grinding. We are not really not talking much about what we are doing. We have to keep working. There's no point in talking, it's about what we do in the fall on Sundays, Mondays and sometimes Thursdays," Cushenberry said. "We're hungry. The organization hasn't been in a good spot the last few years. Every year we feel like we are there, and now it's time to put it together."
Payton has made an impression on Cushenberry. He has long admired him from afar. He was raised in Louisiana before attending and winning a national title with LSU. As such, football and the Saints were a big deal.
"I have been seeing Sean Payton almost my whole life. I grew up watching the Saints. He and Drew Brees took over at a time when Louisiana was in a time of need (after Hurricane Katrina)," Cushenberry said.
"They brought hope to not only New Orleans, but the whole state. I knew he was a winner. He's showing us that. He has a standard and what he expects from us."
With Payton putting his fingerprints all over the roster, Denver should be tougher and more physical. Payton wants to run the ball, which led the Broncos to sign right tackle Mike McGlinchey and left guard Ben Powers.
What are they like?
"They grind everyday in the weight room. It's fun working with those guys," said the 25-year-old Cushenberry, who enters the offseason as the favorite to start for a fourth consecutive season.
"I think they are going to bring something special to the group." | 2023-05-13T01:01:39+00:00 | denver7.com | https://www.denver7.com/sports/broncos/broncos-lloyd-cushenberry-says-were-hungry-but-no-point-in-talking-about-it |
WASHINGTON — NASA's James Webb Space Telescope made a surprising discovery as it peered into the ancient depths of the universe: a "cosmic knot" of massive galaxies forming around an extremely red quasar that existed billions of years ago.
A quasar forms as gas falls into a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy, making it shine brighter than all the galaxy's stars. The quasar and surrounding galaxies existed 11.5 billion years ago, according to NASA.
This quasar, called SDSS J165202.64+172852.3, is "unusually red" in color because the galaxy’s light has been redshifted. Because it is so far away and the light has taken so long to reach the Webb telescope, the light waves have stretched as the universe has expanded.
Because the Webb telescope captures the universe through near infrared light, the powerful telescope was able to capture the cluster in more detail and distinguish the separate galaxies.
Scientists said this quasar is one of the most powerful ever seen at such a great distance.
“There are few galaxy protoclusters known at this early time. It’s hard to find them, and very few have had time to form since the big bang,” said astronomer Dominika Wylezalek of Heidelberg University in Germany, who led the study with Webb. “This may eventually help us understand how galaxies in dense environments evolve. It’s an exciting result.”
Before the telescope imaging came in, scientists speculated the quasar's main galaxy could be merging with another unseen galaxy, because of previous studies showing the quasar's large energy output.
They were stunned when Webb confirmed there were at least three galaxies orbiting around each other at high speeds, according to NASA.
There could be even more. The researchers believe this is one of the densest known areas of galaxy formation in the early universe.
"Our first look at the data quickly revealed clear signs of major interactions between the neighboring galaxies,” said Andrey Vayner of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
NASA said more follow-up observations into the unexpected discovery are sure to come as scientists study how these dense, chaotic galaxy clusters formed in the ancient universe.
This is just the latest in a string of exciting discoveries from Webb. The powerful telescope revisited the famed Pillars of Creation first made famous by the Hubble Telescope in 1995, capturing the star-forming region in incredible new detail. | 2022-10-28T02:06:32+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/nasa-webb-telescope-quasar-ancient-galaxies/507-5d3574c2-cac7-40a6-b2c8-0b5abc45c9e9 |
Jose Siri Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Royals - June 23
Published: Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
The Tampa Bay Rays and Jose Siri (.294 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, including one homer), take on starter Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals at Tropicana Field, Friday at 6:40 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a hitless showing (0-for-3) against the Royals.
Jose Siri Game Info & Props vs. the Royals
- Game Day: Friday, June 23, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Royals Starter: Zack Greinke
- TV Channel: BSSUN
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -161)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
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Jose Siri At The Plate
- Siri is batting .227 with six doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 13 walks.
- Siri has picked up a hit in 28 of 45 games this season, with multiple hits six times.
- In 26.7% of his games this season, he has hit a home run, and 7.2% of his trips to the plate.
- In 20 games this season (44.4%), Siri has picked up an RBI, and in eight of those games (17.8%) he had more than one. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- In 51.1% of his games this year, he has scored at least once. And he's had four games with multiple runs (8.9%).
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Royals Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Royals has a collective 8.5 K/9, which ranks 20th in MLB.
- The Royals have the 28th-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (5.10).
- Royals pitchers combine to rank 20th in baseball in home runs surrendered (88 total, 1.2 per game).
- Greinke (1-7 with a 4.34 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Royals, his 16th of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he threw five innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- This season, the 39-year-old ranks 49th in ERA (4.34), 29th in WHIP (1.161), and 57th in K/9 (6.8) among qualifying pitchers.
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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A single-engine plane carrying five people crashed Sunday near a golf course in the South Carolina coastal resort community of North Myrtle Beach, killing at least one person, police and federal officials said.
The Piper PA-32 went down northwest of the city’s Grand Stand Airport shortly after 11 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that confirmed five people were aboard.
North Myrtle Beach police spokesman Patrick Wilkinson said initially that there was at least one death and one other person taken to a hospital, the Myrtle Beach Sun News reported.
A North Myrtle Beach police dispatcher, contacted by The Associated Press, said she had no further information later Sunday and that no spokesperson was immediately available to provide further updates on the dead or injured.
The newspaper reported the plane went down in a fiery crash near a golf course in an area called Barefoot Landing, prompting police, fire and other emergency vehicles to rush to the site.
The paper quoted a visitor to the area, Iris Gaines, as saying she spotted the plane flying “sort of crazy like” with one of its wings higher than the other just before the crash. “It was so close over this condo,” she told the newspaper.
Wilkinson said the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames by the time emergency crews arrived, and the paper reported some trees appeared to be down along a road near the crash site.
The FAA said in a statement said the National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into the crash. The FAA had no other information on where the plane departed from or where it was headed. | 2023-07-03T03:25:54+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/ap-at-least-1-person-is-dead-in-a-fiery-small-plane-crash-in-south-carolina-beach-resort/ |
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz — not four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic — and Iga Swiatek were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday, as expected, because the All England Club adhered to the ATP and WTA rankings.
Alcaraz overtook Djokovic atop the men’s standings on Monday. Djokovic has not played since collecting his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open on June 11 and slid to No. 2, while Alcaraz rose one spot after winning a grass-court tune-up tournament at Queen’s Club on Sunday.
Djokovic has won the championship at Wimbledon each of the past four times it was held — and seven times overall — but he did not benefit from a ranking boost in 2022 because the ATP and WTA withheld all points to protest the All England Club’s decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Those athletes are allowed to compete this year, and Russian player Daniil Medvedev is seeded No. 3 in the men’s field, while Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka is No. 2 in the women’s field.
The draw to set up the singles brackets will be Friday. The tournament begins Monday.
Casper Ruud is No. 4 of the 32 men’s seeds, followed by Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Nick Kyrgios, the runner-up to Djokovic at Wimbledon a year ago, is seeded 31st.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is ranked 39th and is not seeded.
Swiatek has been ranked No. 1 since April 2022 and owns four Grand Slam titles, most recently at the French Open. She has never been past the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 women’s champion at the All England Club, is No. 3 among the women’s 32 seeds, followed by Jessica Pegula, Caroline Garcia, Ons Jabeur, Coco Gauff, Maria Sakkari, two-time champion Petra Kvitova and Barbora Krejcikova.
From 2002 to 2019, the All England Club based its seedings for the men’s draw on a formula that took into account results on grass at Wimbledon and elsewhere. But after that, the tournament opted to simply follow the rankings to determine all seeds.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy consumer and retail industry press releases from PR Newswire, including an AI art generator for margaritas and new headphones from Sony.
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- PATRÓN® Tequila Announces New AI Art Generator to Craft the Margarita of Your Dreams
To use the PATRÓN Dream Margarita generator, fans will input answers to a list of three simple prompts including dream location, flavor, and garnish, detailing the elements that will go into their perfect margarita. - DICK'S Sporting Goods to Acquire Moosejaw
Moosejaw, founded in Michigan in 1992, operates a highly successful e-commerce platform, has a loyal customer base, strong vendor relationships with leading outdoor brands and a passionate workforce. Moosejaw also operates brick-and-mortar locations in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri. - Sony Electronics announces two new headphone models
The WH-CH720N and WH-CH520 headphones give music lovers the option of on-ear or over-ear wireless headphones packed with Sony's critically acclaimed audio technology. - First Comes Love, Then Comes Tacos: Meet the Couple Saying "I Do" at the Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding
Custom cultural elements, celebrity emcee Kal Penn, Taco Bell's first ever metaverse kissing emote, and out-of-this-realm fan experiences come together for the wedding of the year. - SHEIN Launches #SHEINforAll Spring/Summer 2023 Collection
Whether you are exploring tropical locations, laying by the beach, or taking a day tour, SHEIN's Spring/Summer collection will give everyone the confidence they need. - G-SHOCK And Wu-Tang Clan Release Second Limited-Edition Timepiece
The model is a humble flex for fans of the lyricists and G-SHOCK, and a bold reminder of hip-hop's half-a-century influence on street fashion and culture. - Red Robin Reveals Limited-Time Five Star Flavors Menu
The new Five Star Flavors menu takes rich, indulgent ingredients like truffle, porcini, and black garlic, and delivers them with a Red Robin twist. With the limited-time Tycoon Burger and Cheesy Bacon Truffle Fries, guests are invited to experience delicious, fancy flavors in a familiar and affordable environment. - Beautycounter Accelerates Next Phase of Growth with Ulta Beauty Partnership The launch into Ulta Beauty comes as Beautycounter celebrates its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of pioneering the clean beauty movement.
- Victoria's Secret and VS Collective Partner Naomi Osaka Launch First Design Collaboration
Inspired by self-love, the collection includes a variety of casual sleepwear pieces and intimates that encompass the wonder of dreaming. Featured in the collection is Victoria's Secret's new Forever Bra, which includes the brand's first-ever bra pad that can be fully recycled in a closed-loop system developed in partnership with MAS Holdings. - Smashburger® Introduces New Mac & Cheese Inspired Burger Nationwide
Carl Bachmann, President at Smashburger, said, "For this dish, we're using our proprietary smashing technique to smash the mac and cheese on the grill to create a crispy and flavorful baked cheese layer before adding it to the burger. It's something we've never seen done before and know our guests will love it as much as we do!" - Limited edition Romulan Ale Rye Whiskey from Star Trek Spirits arrives at select ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores
Alcohol beverage supplier Spirits That Rock worked with Star Trek archivists, prop masters, master distillers, award-winning designers, glass artisans and a world-class spirits team to create the most screen-accurate bottle design and highest quality rye whiskey.
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A Buffalo man who was high on cocaine and alcohol when he fatally injured another driver pleaded guilty in Erie County Court on Thursday to aggravated vehicular homicide, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Prosecutors said that at 11:15 p.m. Dec. 1, 2021, Justice C. Coniglio, 31, was speeding eastbound on Clinton Street when he rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at the intersection of Babcock Street. The force of the crash caused the victim's vehicle to rear-end another vehicle at the intersection.
The driver of the vehicle struck by Coniglio, 47-year-old James Boyd of Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. Coniglio was taken to Erie County Medical Center where he was treated for serious injuries. The driver of the third vehicle suffered minor injuries.
Coniglio faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on Sept 8. He was remanded without bail. | 2022-05-06T02:34:35+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/buffalo-man-pleads-guilty-to-aggravated-vehicular-homicide/article_2c26ce1c-ccd5-11ec-a761-034ca7af1407.html |
NEW YORK, July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRO) between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important than July 25, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Spero Therapeutics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Spero Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6561 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") of Tebipenem HBr, an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults, were insufficient to obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approval; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (3) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero Therapeutics's operations; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 5, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
321 PM PST Thu Jan 5 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
county, Monterey.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding around the Salinas River Lagoon is imminent or
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 PM PST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is already occurring in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
areas around the Salinas River Lagoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
counties, Alameda and Contra Costa.
* WHEN...Until 445 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are
continuing. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable.
- At 321 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area.
Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Richmond,
Antioch, San Leandro, Livermore, Mountain View, Alameda, San
Ramon, Pleasanton, Union City, Walnut Creek, Pittsburg,
Dublin, Newark, Danville and Martinez.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
counties, Marin and Sonoma.
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
- At 322 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the
warned area.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are possible in
the warned area.
Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg,
Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Cotati, Roseland, South Santa Rosa
Cdp, Larkfield-Wikiup, Forestville, Guerneville, South Santa
Rosa, Graton, Occidental, Monte Rio, Glen Ellen, El Verano
and Temelec.
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SHARM EL SHEIKH – Heavy rains and flooding that swamped Nigeria, Niger, Chad and the surrounding region between June and October this year was made 80 times more likely because of climate change, a rapid analysis by international climate attribution experts found.
Analysis released late Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution group used peer-reviewed methods and found that climate change was overwhelmingly behind the heavy rains that left over 800 people dead, with worse to come as global average temperatures continue to rise.
“We will see very intense rains in the region in the coming years,” warned climatologist Friederike Otto of Imperial College London, who led the study.
The devastating floods, some of the worst seen in recent decades, also displaced 1.5 million people across the region, left thousands injured and damaged huge areas of both urban and rural land, prompting calls for better preparation ahead of future events.
“The lessons we learn from the floods calls for more concrete policies to consider future developments," said Cheikh Kane of Red Cross Climate Center, calling on authorities in the region "to enhance their level of preparedness.”
The scientists ran comparisons of climate data from past and present weather information focusing on Lake Chad and the lower Niger River basins to determine the impact warming temperatures had on the flooding. They found that the region's rainy season was 20% wetter than normal because of climate change and that an event of this intensity now has a one in ten chance of happening each year.
Researchers also analyzed the impact of climate change on droughts in 2021 that reduced crop production in the central Sahel and contributed to an ongoing food crisis, but were unable to reach any conclusions due a lack of reliable weather station data.
The scientists called for greater investment in weather stations in the region to inform their work in future and help communities prepare for extreme weather events.
“Resources are needed for Africa to create early warning systems and to build climate-resilient infrastructure and cities,” philanthropist Mo Ibrahim told The Associated Press.
In Sharm el-Sheikh, where the U.N.'s two-week climate conference known as COP27 is underway, activists from the Niger Delta called for an end to fossil fuels that are responsible for climate change.
“Oil exploration contributes immensely to the climate crises, among them being the heavy flooding in Nigeria in October," said Nigerian activist Lucky Abeng. "That’s why we have come to the COP, to amplify our voices, for the entire global south on fossil fuels emitters.”
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