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When the Magic Valley Symphony starts its season on Sunday, it will be featuring three talented youth soloists.
Darren Su, 13, Ethan Hunt, 16, and Naomi Wagoner, 18, are this year’s Youth Soloist Competition.
The contest is put on every other year where kids can compete to win a scholarship given by the Seagraves Family Foundation, a nonprofit based in the Magic Valley.
The scholarship can be used by the kids for educational purposes, to pursue better musical training or to buy things that will help them with their performances.
Darren, who started piano at the age of 3 but really found his love for the piano while in China, decided to play “Concerto No. 5, First Movement” for his performance.
According to Ethan, he loved watching the Disney movie “Fantasia 2000” while growing up which is what inspired his choice of “Piano Concerto No. 2, First Movement.”
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Wagoner, who began studying music in 2009, will be playing “Oboe Concerto in C, First Movement” for her performance.
After winning the competition, the young musicians attended a dinner called the “Maestro Circle” where they got to perform for the donors of the scholarship as a way to show their talent and gratitude for winning.
Along with playing the piano, both Darren and Ethan play the violin and Ethan also plays the guitar.
“(Playing the violin) is an interesting alternative,” Darren said. “But I can’t give (piano) up.”
They also find inspiration in other types of music. Darren said he loves to listen to the different period pieces in classical music as well as electronic dance music.
Ethan says he listens to rap and country and he even likes to create his own rap songs with his brother.
“Any type of music can make you feel something,” he said.
“It’s a unique way of expressing feelings,” Darren said.
The Magic Valley Symphony 2022-23 season will go from October through April, through four concerts.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. Individual season tickets are $50. | 2022-10-05T13:23:01+00:00 | magicvalley.com | https://magicvalley.com/entertainment/youth-soloist-winners-will-help-kick-off-magic-valley-symphonys-2022-23-season/article_5b80fca4-4355-11ed-8425-83c3059d37b6.html |
Two cats and one popular Twitter artist helped unite a man and woman separated by more than 4,600 miles.
It all started on Twitter — specifically, with the account called "poorly drawn cats." The account's premise is pretty simple: Artist Heloísa Nora uses photos of people's cats and draws them. The drawings don't have a lot of details, but they're still perfect in how they really do capture each individual cat.
Grant Schroeder was following the account when he decided to try to get a commission of his cat, Luna, then a cute little black kitten with green eyes.
Nora made the drawing in 2019 and posted it to her account as she normally does. That's when Emma Ferguson, of the United Kingdom, took notice. She also had a cat named Luna. After seeing Nora's drawing, Ferguson went to Schroeder's account.
"I saw a pic on his account of him holding his Luna. Cute boy with cat — must follow, of course!" she told NPR.
nearly 3 years ago @poorlycatdraw drew me a picture of my baby Luna. After she shared it with her followers, Emma stumbled upon it and we started talking. Yesterday, we got married!! I can’t thank Heloísa enough for bringing us together. 1st poorly drawn wedding?? pic.twitter.com/aoySmpHNvd
— grant (@GrantSchroeder) July 25, 2022
Schroeder then did the natural thing of taking a look at Ferguson's profile and saw her cats.
"So I then messaged her on Twitter, saying, 'Hey, your cats are cute,'" he told NPR. "We then just started talking about our cats, getting to know each other, and eventually we started FaceTiming every day and slowly fell in love with each other."
FaceTiming was the only way the couple could see each other at first because Schroeder lived in Oregon at the time while Ferguson was in Liverpool, England.
The pair finally met in person in January 2020, when Schroeder hopped on a plane. He returned a few weeks later. The plan was for Ferguson to fly to Oregon in May 2020, but by then the coronavirus pandemic and its travel restrictions were in full force. The two finally reunited in August 2021 after more than a year of travel delays.
"We had known from the start that we both loved each other and wanted to make this work," Schroeder said.
The two got engaged last New Year's Eve and got married on July 24.
"Obviously, I had no clue that I was about to find my wife through Twitter, but things have a funny way of turning out," he said.
Ferguson had similar thoughts.
"I just thought I'd get to see posts of his cat on my timeline," she said. "I got a lot more than that, and I'm very glad I did."
Nora said she is incredibly happy for the couple and the part she played in uniting them serendipitously.
"It's nice what we can do with the internet these days," she said. "I would've never imagined that a cat drawing would result in a beautiful story."
The couple now lives together in Liverpool with two cats, Leighton, "an 11-year-old angel of a girl," and Phil, a stray who has taken a liking to their house and the food and naps that accompany it, Grant said.
As for the two Lunas, Schroeder's is much bigger than she was in the illustration and is living with his parents in Oregon. Ferguson's Luna died following an illness.
The couple said they have plans to get a third cat and already have a name picked out — Cheddar.
"They will be big and orange and beautiful, we hope," Schroeder said.
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poorly drawn cats made this for emma and i and it’s truly the most gorgeous beautiful piece of art i’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/vrcoaITBFE
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc. ("Myeloid"), a clinical stage mRNA-immunotherapy company, today announced that the Company will participate at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference taking place from November 15-17, 2022 in London. Company management will meet one-on-one with investors during the conference.
Myeloid Therapeutics is a clinical stage mRNA-immunotherapy company harnessing the power of myeloid cell biology to engineer new therapeutic alternatives for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Integrating the fields of RNA biology, immunology, and medicine, the Company's proprietary platform provides clinical solutions that match therapeutic modalities to disease conditions, including use of autologous cell therapies, in vivo cell programming using mRNA, RNA-based gene-editing using RetroT™ and multi-targeted biologics. Myeloid is advancing a broad portfolio of clinical and preclinical candidates designed to enable full immune system responses. Myeloid has entered into strategic partnerships with Prime Medicine and Acuitas and is supported by well-known biotechnology investors. Myeloid is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Monday the U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, condemning the probe as a “grave mistake” and vowing not to cooperate.
A Justice Department spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment and there were no details about when an investigation might have begun and what it would entail, nor what the ramifications of it might be. But a probe by the U.S. into Israeli actions would be a rare step.
A probe would pose a direct challenge to Israel's claims that it properly holds its soldiers to account for its actions in the Palestinian territories and would shake the strategic U.S.-Israel alliance at a time when Israel is bracing for the formation of its most right-wing government ever and as progressive Democrats in the U.S. have called for a harder line against Israel.
Gantz made the statement on Twitter, saying Israel has made it clear to the U.S. “that we won't cooperate with any external investigation."
“We will not allow interference in Israel’s internal affairs,” he added. Gantz, who is set to leave his post following elections earlier this month, served as defense minister when Abu Akleh was killed.
A Palestinian who covered Israeli operations in the Palestinian territories for years, Abu Akleh was also a U.S. citizen and her family had demanded a full U.S. investigation into her death.
Abu Akleh’s brother, Tony Abu Akleh, told Al Jazeera the family was optimistic, saying it’s “very important to hold those responsible accountable and prevent similar crimes.”
“We hope this will be a turning point in the investigation into Shireen’s death,” he said.
Palestinian officials, Abu Akleh’s family and Al Jazeera accuse Israel of intentionally targeting and killing the 51-year-old journalist, who was wearing a helmet and a protective vest marked with the word “press” when she was shot last May in the occupied West Bank.
She had covered the West Bank for Al Jazeera for two decades and was a well-known face across the Arab world. Her death reverberated across the region.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment late Monday. A spokeswoman for outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid declined to comment, and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to return to lead the country in the coming weeks, also had no immediate comment.
A series of investigations by international media outlets, including by The Associated Press, found that Israeli troops most likely fired the fatal bullet. The United States concluded that an Israeli soldier likely killed her by mistake, but it did not explain how it reached that conclusion.
Following its own investigation, Israel acknowledged that Israeli fire probably killed Abu Akleh, but vigorously denied allegations that a soldier intentionally targeted her.
It is not unusual for the FBI or other U.S. investigators to mount probes into non-natural deaths or injuries of American citizens abroad, particularly if they are government employees.
However, such separate investigations are not the rule and it is rare, if not unprecedented, for them to occur in a U.S.-allied country like Israel that is recognized in Washington as having a credible and independent judicial system.
Critics have long accused the military of doing a poor job of investigating wrongdoing by its troops and seldom holding forces accountable. Following their own investigation into the death, Israeli authorities decided not to launch a criminal investigation.
Abu Akleh was covering an Israeli military raid in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The area has been the focus of months of nightly Israeli arrest operations that were launched following a spate of Palestinian attacks against Israelis in the spring that killed 19 people.
More than 130 Palestinians in east Jerusalem and the West Bank have been killed this year, making 2022 the deadliest year since 2006. Israel says most of those killed have been militants, but local youth protesting the raids as well as people not involved in the fighting have also been killed.
The Israeli raids have prompted a series of Palestinian shooting attacks that have killed at least four Israelis in recent weeks.
The probe comes weeks after Netanyahu secured what looked like a clear path to returning to the leadership after national elections. He is currently holding talks with his ultra-Orthodox and ultranationalist allies over forming a government and is expected to cobble together Israel's most right-wing government ever.
The government, which is expected to see extremist lawmakers appointed to key ministries, is likely to prompt concern among Israel's global allies, including the U.S.
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Associated Press writers Tia Goldenberg in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed. | 2022-11-14T22:52:09+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Israel-confirms-US-probe-into-Shireen-Abu-Akleh-s-17584272.php |
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills into law, proposed amendments to another 78 and vetoed three, taking action on the legislation ahead of a bill-review deadline this week, his office said Tuesday.
Unable to reach a compromise on a full slate of proposed adjustments to the two-year state spending plan, lawmakers opted to pass a “skinny” spending bill that addressed just a handful of allocations, allowing House and Senate negotiators to carry on with their broader discussions. A number of Youngkin’s top priorities, including additional tax cuts and a boost in funding for mental health initiatives, have been tied up in the still-pending negotiations.
The “skinny” budget bill was among the 78 Youngkin sent back to lawmakers, who will return to the Capitol April 12 for a one-day session to consider the governor’s proposals. In a note about the suggested amendments, Youngkin wrote that he approved of the general purpose of the bill and that his proposed changes were all technical.
He also urged lawmakers to keep working on the broader package. He wrote that tax collections have been surpassing expectations for the first eight months of this fiscal year, meaning Virginia is still on track to hit a surplus that Youngkin has said allows for a cushion for an addition $1 billion in tax relief and over $2.6 billion in new spending.
As Youngkin and his office have worked through the bill review process, the governor highlighted a handful of measures with events across the state.
At a Richmond barbershop where he got a haircut, Youngkin signed a universal licensing bill intended to make it easier for certain professionals, like barbers, to move to Virginia and quickly land a job. Last week, he signed a handful of energy-related bills at a southwest Virginia research lab. And on Monday, he visited a Roanoke elementary school to sign legislation intended to support Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families.
Among the other bills Youngkin signed were measures that toughen the penalties for organized retail theft, create a tax credit to incentivize the purchase of gun safes and expand a law that requires school boards to provide certain reading intervention services. He also signed a bill that aims to protect houses of worship from government-ordered closures not faced by other organizations or businesses.
In his statement, Youngkin said the bills he signed “have made significant progress in advancing commonsense policies that deliver for everyone.”
Several of the session’s most hotly debated or fiercely lobbied bills are being returned to lawmakers with proposed amendments, including a bill that aims to ban intoxicating consumable hemp products. The amendment aimed to “ensure certain non-intoxicating therapeutic products will still be available to the people who rely on them,” Youngkin’s office said.
For another high-profile measure that would further empower state regulators who set and oversee Dominion Energy’s electric rates and profitability, Youngkin proposed a series of amendments a company spokesman called mostly technical.
On a different bill that deals with the massive offshore wind farm Dominion is developing and the associated costs, Youngkin said he wants an amendment that would ensure a competitive bid for contracts for the development of any second phase in order to “increase ratepayers’ protection.”
Youngkin vetoed only three bills, all sponsored by Democrats, down from 26 last year.
One would have allowed public utility and broadband service vehicles to be temporarily left on private property without the owner’s consent, according to Youngkin’s veto message. The governor said it violated the fundamental right of property owners.
Another would have required changes to how an office in the state’s human resources agency handles grievance procedures. Youngkin said it would “lead to increased workload and possible delays.”
The third vetoed bill directed state police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in the commonwealth. Youngkin called the legislation “unnecessary,” noting the state took steps last year to make it easier for police to crack down on loud exhaust systems.
The now-vetoed measure was sponsored by Sen. Adam Ebbin, who saw nine of his bills vetoed last year in what he characterized at the time as retaliation for his push to block the nomination of former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler to Youngkin’s cabinet.
The General Assembly will have a chance to override the vetoes when it reconvenes later this month. Doing so would take a two-thirds vote in both chambers. | 2023-03-29T00:29:06+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/28/youngkin-bill-signings-virginia/a9e8d1ca-cdbe-11ed-8907-156f0390d081_story.html |
Denver man rescued by helicopter after being stranded by Yellowstone floodwaters
A Denver man was one of the many people who were rescued by helicopter after historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park left him stranded.
Jacob Showers said he and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
"After we ran, we came back, and we couldn't cross the road," Showers said. "The next day, the road was gone."
He said he was able to make it back to his car, but it wasn't easy. However, the car remains in Yellowstone because the access roads have washed away.
"I was soaking wet, and I was freezing cold," Showers explained.
Due to the impassable roads, Showers was forced to stay in nearby cabins with others. By the next morning, the road was gone.
"We just kind of said that we'd stay with these people for the night and hoped to get out the next day," Showers said.
But unfortunately, that didn't happen.
Showers and the others were forced to stay another night in the cabins before rescue teams arrived. He said the Black Hawk helicopter came at the perfect time, as the group had just realized the seriousness of the situation.
"We went from having a meeting where we were talking about rationing food and doing food inventory and that we were going to be out there for a few days and then all of a sudden a Blackhawk comes out of nowhere," Showers said. "Then within 30 minutes, there was a Chinook (helicopter) there. Everyone just kind of had to rush to grab all their stuff and get on the helicopter."
According to the Montana Army National Guard, 88 people had to be rescued from the floodwaters.
The dozens of people were transported to safety, but Showers said his brand-new Tesla had to be left behind.
SATELLITE IMAGES SHOW DRAMATIC CHANGES TO MONTANA LANDSCAPE AFTER UNPRECEDENTED FLOODING
Jacob Showers says he was rescued and had to leave his brand-new car behind when historic floodwaters washed away roads in Yellowstone. (Jacob Showers)
New roads will have to be built before Showers and the others can go and retrieve the items left behind.
"They're saying that it will be a year or two before a road is built to where I was. And that's a really long time," Showers said. "I just got the car. And so, yeah, it's a bummer."
Historic flooding
Yellowstone National Park is indefinitely closed after major flooding washed away roads and isolated communities in southern Montana.
National Park Service rangers closed off all entrances to the park Monday due to "heavy flooding, rockslides (and) extremely hazardous conditions."
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING - JUNE 13: In this handout photo provided by the National Park Service, employee housing floats down Yellowstone River after falling in during heavy flooding on June 13, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. (
SCOPE OF CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE ALONG YELLOWSTONE RIVER EMERGES AS HISTORIC FLOODWATERS RECEDE
Officials consider the damage to the northern part of the park to be significant and large sections of Yellowstone could be closed until well after the busy tourism season.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte surveyed the damage Friday, and President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state of Montana which provides additional federal resources for the state as it recovers from the floods.
'IT WAS JUST INSANE': HISTORIC FLOOD SWALLOWS HOUSING UNIT ALONG RAGING YELLOWSTONE RIVER
More than 10,000 people were thought to be in the park when the historic flooding took place, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
The combination of several inches of rain and snowpack melt caused rivers near the park to reach historic flood stage levels, including the Yellowstone, Boulder and Stillwater rivers.
Be sure to download the FOX Weather app to track any storms in your area and receive potentially life-saving weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service. The free FOX Weather livestream is also available 24/7 on the website and app and on your favorite streaming platform. The FOX Weather Update podcast also provides weather information for the entire country. | 2022-06-18T16:09:33+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/yellowstone-rescue-helicopter-jacob-showers |
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- Totality of Evidence from the Phase 3 Clinical Program Demonstrates Ampreloxetine was Effective in Treating Symptoms and Improving Activities of Daily Living in MSA Patients with Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
- Safety Profile of Ampreloxetine was Similar to that of Placebo
DUBLIN, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Theravance Biopharma, Inc. ("Theravance Biopharma" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBPH) today will present new ampreloxetine data in neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) from the Company's Phase 3 program at the 33rd International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System, a meeting of the American Autonomic Society (AAS). Ampreloxetine is an investigational, once-daily norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in development for the treatment of symptomatic nOH in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA).
"These ampreloxetine data are encouraging for patients with MSA suffering with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. There is an urgency to treat MSA patients with nOH due to the impact on quality of life and the extreme caregiver burden. Ampreloxetine appears to broadly impact a critical group of symptoms related to blood pressure control and may represent a potential therapy for MSA patients," said Roy Freeman, MBChB, Professor of Neurology, Director, Center for Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, who assisted in the design and interpretation of the ampreloxetine Phase 3 program and is an author on all three abstracts presented at the AAS meeting.
Disclosure: Dr. Freeman is a consultant serving as an advisor for drug development and clinical trial design for Theravance Biopharma.
Study results presented at the 2022 AAS meeting, session 1 include:
Clinical Effectiveness of Ampreloxetine
- Clinically meaningful and nominal statistically significant (p < 0.05) differences relative to placebo in MSA patients on the following endpoints in Study 0170:
- Symptomatic improvement in patients with MSA was broadly demonstrated on the individual components of the OHSA composite in Study 0170 including:
- Durability of clinical effect was demonstrated by ampreloxetine in MSA patients as reflected in the reduction of the OHSA composite score and OHDAS item 1 over the course of 20 weeks (5 months) across the Phase 3 program (studies 0169 and 0170 open-label period).
Blood Pressure and Pharmacodynamics
- Standing systolic blood pressure across all studied patients (including MSA, Parkinson's disease and Pure Autonomic Failure) with nOH was maintained by ampreloxetine and worsened after withdrawal to placebo [treatment difference: 8.6 mm Hg; p<0.05] during the randomized withdrawal phase of study 0170. The benefit was most pronounced in patients with MSA [treatment difference: 15.7 mm Hg; p < 0.05].
- Ampreloxetine increased levels of plasma norepinephrine (NE) [47%; p< 0.05] and decreased levels of dihydroxyphenyl glycol (DHPG) [-22%; p < 0.05] over the course of 4 weeks in patients with nOH, consistent with its mechanism of action. The increase in NE [57%; p< 0.05] was especially notable in the sub-group of patients with MSA.
Safety and Tolerability
- Ampreloxetine was generally well-tolerated in patients with nOH, including in the sub-group of MSA patients. Treatment-emergent adverse events were similar between the placebo and ampreloxetine groups with no clinically significant differences in laboratory parameters, ECG changes, ambulatory BP monitoring, and vital signs.
- No adverse events of supine hypertension were observed in the Phase 3 randomized withdrawal period (Study 0170).
Theravance Biopharma is focused on beginning the registrational Phase 3 Study in MSA patients with nOH: Study 0197, CYPRESS, a 12-week open-label, 8-week double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal study with a primary endpoint of change in OHSA composite score. Theravance Biopharma aims to start Study 0197 in the first quarter of 2023, moving the trial forward as expeditiously as possible building on the insights, experience and relationships gained from the ampreloxetine clinical trials already completed.
About Ampreloxetine
Ampreloxetine (TD-9855) is an investigational, once-daily norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in development for the treatment of symptomatic nOH in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Phase 3 results (Study 0170) showed a benefit to MSA patients in the study that was observed in multiple endpoints including Orthostatic Hypotension Symptom Assessment (OHSA) composite, Orthostatic Hypotension Daily Activities Scale (OHDAS) composite, Orthostatic Hypotension Questionnaire (OHQ) composite and OHSA #1. The Company held a Type C meeting with the FDA in June 2022 and agreed on a path to NDA filing with one new Phase 3 clinical study in MSA patients with symptomatic nOH. The Company plans to start the new Phase 3 study in early 2023, with a primary endpoint of Change in OHSA Composite Score.
Patients with MSA may benefit from ampreloxetine treatment due to the presence of central autonomic pathway degeneration and intact peripheral postganglionic fibers that is specific to MSA. As a NET re-uptake inhibitor, ampreloxetine may enhance the function of the residual sympathetic nerves resulting in increases in norepinephrine levels, standing BP, and reduction in symptoms of nOH in patients with MSA.
About Study 0170, a Phase 3 Study
Study 0170 (NCT03829657) was a 22-week Phase 3 study comprised of a 16-week open-label period and a 6-week double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal period. The primary endpoint of treatment failure at week 6 was defined as a worsening of both Orthostatic Hypotension Symptom Assessment Scale (OHSA) question #1 and Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S) scores by 1.0 point. After Study 0169 did not meet its primary endpoint, the Company took actions to close out the ongoing clinical program including Study 0170. The study was more than 80% enrolled (n=128/154 planned) despite stopping early. The primary endpoint was not statistically significant for the overall population of patients, which included patients with Parkinson's disease, pure autonomic failure and MSA (odds ratio=0.6; p-value=0.196). The pre-specified subgroup analysis by disease type suggests the benefit seen in patients receiving ampreloxetine was largely driven by MSA patients (n=40). An odds ratio of 0.28 (95% CI: 0.05, 1.22) was observed in MSA patients indicating a 72% reduction in the odds of treatment failure with ampreloxetine compared to placebo (read more about the data here).
About Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
MSA is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement and balance and disrupts the function of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls body functions that are mostly involuntary. One of the most frequent autonomic symptoms associated with MSA is a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing (nOH).1 There are approximately 50,000 MSA patients in the US2 and 70-90% of MSA patients experience nOH symptoms.3 Despite available therapies, many MSA patients remain symptomatic with nOH.
Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH) is a rare disorder defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure of >20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure of >10 mm Hg, within 3 minutes of standing. Severely affected patients are unable to stand for more than a few seconds because of their decrease in blood pressure, leading to cerebral hypoperfusion and syncope. A debilitating condition, nOH results in a range of symptoms including dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fatigue, blurry vision, weakness, trouble concentrating, and head and neck pain.
About Theravance Biopharma
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.'s overarching purpose and goal as a biopharmaceutical company is focused on delivering Medicines that Make a Difference® in people's lives. In pursuit of its purpose, Theravance Biopharma leverages decades of expertise, which has led to the development of FDA-approved YUPELRI® (revefenacin) inhalation solution indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its pipeline of internally discovered programs is targeted to address significant unmet patient needs.
For more information, please visit www.theravance.com.
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA®, THERAVANCE®, and the Cross/Star logo are registered trademarks of the Theravance Biopharma group of companies (in the U.S. and certain other countries).
YUPELRI® is a registered trademark of Mylan Specialty L.P., a Viatris Company. Trademarks, trade names or service marks of other companies appearing on this press release are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, statements relating to goals, plans, objectives, expectations and future events. Theravance Biopharma intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of such statements include statements relating to: the Company's goals, designs, strategies, plans and objectives, the ability to provide value to shareholders, the Company's regulatory strategies and timing of clinical studies (including the data therefrom), the potential characteristics, benefits and mechanisms of action of the Company's product and product candidates, the market for products being commercialized, potential regulatory actions and commercialization (including differentiation from other products or potential products and addressable market), and product sales or profit share revenue. These statements are based on the current estimates and assumptions of the management of Theravance Biopharma as of the date of this press release and are subject to risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results of Theravance Biopharma to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to the Offer, volatility and fluctuations in the trading price and volume of the Shares, and general economic and market conditions. Other risks affecting Theravance Biopharma are in the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 8, 2022, and other periodic reports filed with the SEC. In addition to the risks described above and in Theravance Biopharma's filings with the SEC, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Theravance Biopharma's results. No forward-looking statements can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from such statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Theravance Biopharma assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements on account of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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1 https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/multiple-system-atrophy/
2 2019 IQVIA Claims Analysis; NIH, UC San Diego Health Movement Disorder Center Multiple System Atrophy | UC San Diego Health (ucsd.edu)
3 Mathias CJ, et al. J Neurol 1999 Oct;246(10):893-8
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It's so hot in Florida right now that the ocean temperature in one area just crossed into the triple digits.
On Monday, a water temperature sensor in Manatee Bay near Everglades National Park recorded a temperature of 101.1 degrees, according to a park spokesperson.
The startling data matched high water temperatures observed elsewhere in the Florida Bay recently, and the scorching conditions could pose a major risk to coral and other marine life, experts warn.
"High temperatures over long periods of time can have a detrimental impact on the marine plants and animals," Allyson Gantt, chief of communications and public affairs for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, told NPR via email.
"The good news is that temperatures are still decreasing by as much as 10 degrees at night, and salinity levels are lower at this time of year than they have been in many previous years," she added.
Rising ocean temperatures driven by climate change have scientists and activists warning of the dangerous effects on marine life, including coral that's recently sustained intense bleaching and damage in a short period.
"None of this is normal," the League of Conservation Voters said in a tweet. "We refuse to accept it as normal."
Jeff Berardelli, Florida WFLA News Channel 8's chief meteorologist and climate specialist, told CNBC that the water around this particular sensor in the Manatee Bay is murky and "contaminated with sediment," and that "water temperatures are reflective of the fact that darker surfaces absorb more heat."
South Florida has been experiencing a sweltering heat wave recently that's been scorching the Miami area and beyond for much of July.
Miami-Dade County has been under heat advisories or excessive heat warnings for 22 days straight, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record was three days.
Earlier this month, the Florida-based Coral Restoration Foundation said the heat wave baking the state is also spiking ocean temperatures and contributing to a massive coral die-off.
"This is not a partisan issue; everyone will be affected. The climate crisis impacts our way of life and all life on Earth," CEO R. Scott Winters said in a statement. "Hopefully, the dire situation we now face will catalyze broader awareness and stimulate aggressive action to address climate change, triggering greater investment in the restoration and conservation of our planet's life, including our precious coral reefs."
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.
The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday, legislator Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said. Among the dead were many children, he said.
The presiding priest was abducted as well, said Adelegbe Timileyin, who represents the Owo area in Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber.
“Our hearts are heavy," Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu tweeted Sunday. “Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people.”
Authorities did not immediately release an official death toll. Timileyin said at least 50 people had been killed, though others put the figure higher. Videos appearing to be from the scene of the attack showed church worshippers lying in pools of blood while people around them wailed.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said “only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act,” according to a statement from his spokesman.
“No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” said Buhari, who was elected after vowing to end Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis.
In Rome, Pope Francis responded to news of the attack.
“The pope has learned of the attack on the church in Ondo, Nigeria and the deaths of dozens of worshippers, many children, during the celebration of Pentecost. While the details are being clarified, Pope Francis prays for the victims and the country, painfully affected at a time of celebration, and entrusts them both to the Lord so that he may send his spirit to console them,” the pope said in a statement issued by the Vatican press office.
It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack on the church. While much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues, Ondo is widely known as one of Nigeria's most peaceful states. The state, though, has been caught up in a rising violent conflict between farmers and herders.
Nigeria's security forces did not immediately respond to questions about how the attack occurred or if there are any leads about suspects. Owo is about 345 kilometers (215 miles) east of Lagos.
“In the history of Owo, we have never experienced such an ugly incident," said lawmaker Oluwole. “This is too much.” | 2022-06-06T03:38:20+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/over-50-feared-dead-in-nigeria-church-attack-officials-say |
Are you going on vacation this summer? If so, Google can take a good guess as to where. Analysts for the site recently looked at three months’ worth of searches for summer flights and used that data to create a list of the top 20 places that U.S. travelers are hoping to visit this summer. Twelve American cities made the list.
If you’re planning a trip to one of these cities, you’ll probably have to pay for a hotel, a rental car and several restaurants. But there are plenty of things you can do that won’t cost a dime. Here are some free activities you can enjoy while you’re there.
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Orlando, Florida
Take in some art. See if you can spot all 44 murals in the Mills 50 District. (This is a highly Instagrammable activity.) Then head over to CityArts, a group of seven art galleries with free admission and a café — all housed in the oldest commercially operational building in Orlando (it’s been there since 1886).
Visit Disney Springs. Disney’s shopping and entertainment district has free admission, free parking and lots of free activities. There’s live music, shows from Disney’s Performing Arts dance troupes and great photo opportunities. And like all things Disney, this place is made for kids. For example, little ones can dig for “fossils” in the Paleo Zone sandbox.
New York City
Tour Alexander Hamilton’s estate. Of the many free things you can do in New York City, one of the most interesting is touring the estate of Hamilton Grange, where the founding father lived the last two years of his life (before dying in a duel with Aaron Burr). The 25-minute tour is free, but you must arrive on-site early to make a reservation for this popular attraction.
Walk the High Line. This art-filled, elevated popular park (formerly a train line) isn’t just a must-see attraction; it’s also free. You can even get a free, 90-minute, docent-led tour, but arrive early. There are no reservations, and they only take 20 people at a time.
Seattle, Washington
Stroll through a museum. Seattle is full of free museums — or free on certain days, at least. One interesting one is the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, which showcases artifacts from the 1897 Klondike gold rush, when prospectors stopped in Seattle to fuel up on their way to the Yukon in Canada. As the tour begins, you learn the stories of five 1890s-era stampeders (Klondike prospectors).
Watch the boats in Ballard Locks. These locks, officially called Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, act as a sort of boat elevator that helps move boats from the water level of Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Salmon Bay to the tidal water level of Puget Sound, and vice versa.
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Visitors can sit and watch the boats move through. Would you rather watch salmon fighting their way upstream? There’s also a fish ladder in the locks for migrating salmon. Plus, the grounds feature a visitors’ center (which offers free tours at 2 pm every day that the center is open) and a botanical garden.
Los Angeles, California
Watch a TV taping. Whether you’d like to be an audience member of a sitcom taping, a talk show or a game show, tickets are almost always free. Reserve tickets ahead of time from companies like On Camera Audiences (for TV talent shows and game shows), TV Tix (for a wide mix of shows), and 1iota (for late-night talk shows among others).
Look out from Griffith Observatory. One of the best scenic lookouts in L.A. is also free and includes a free museum and an opportunity to gaze through high-powered Zeiss and solar telescopes. Line up before it gets dark if you want to view the night sky, because they do limit the number of people allowed in.
Denver, Colorado
Visit an iconic bookstore. The Tattered Cover Book Store is a famous independent bookseller in the renovated Lowenstein Theater, which is located on the busy and popular section of East Colfax Avenue. There’s an in-house coffee shop and lots of comfy chairs where you can plop down and sample a book or three.
Tour the Colorado State Capitol Building. The capitol building in Denver doesn’t just have great historical significance. It’s also an architectural marvel and scenic lookout with breathtaking views of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. And visiting is free! There are temporary exhibits, galleries and an hour-long tour that includes a trip to see the gold-plated, 272-foot-high dome.
Las Vegas, Nevada
See the world’s largest nugget of gold. It’s 61 pounds, it’s called the Hand of Faith, and it’s housed at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino.
Take photos with flamingos. There’s no need to book a room at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino to enjoy its coolest attraction: a flock of Chilean flamingos roaming around the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. Walk around the four-acre gardens and take photos of all the creatures that live there, including turtles, swans, ducks, pelicans and more.
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Miami, Florida
Take an Art Deco walking tour. Jump on and off of Miami’s free trolleys as you take a self-guided tour of the Art Deco architecture Miami is famous for. Pick up a free walking guide from the Art Deco Welcome Center or download the free app, GPSmycity, which also offers guided walking tours.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hike along the Spitting Caves. These natural, wavy rock formations are among the many natural wonders that Hawaii has to offer, but this place is named for the way the cliffs spit the waves back out. While it’s not guaranteed, rainbows are a frequent feature of this natural attraction (and they’re free, to boot).
Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. It’s free to visit the site of the sunken battleship, the USS Arizona Memorial, where 900 sailors and marines lost their lives. But reserve your free ticket ahead of time, since this popular attraction can fill up fast.
Chicago, Illinois
Stroll along a water promenade. Chicago has two great ones: Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk (where you’ll see world-famous architecture along the Chicago River) and the Lakefront Trail (which runs alongside picturesque Lake Michigan but also features playgrounds, gardens, tennis courts, public art and more).
Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo. One of the few free zoos in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo is open year-round and has almost 200 animal species and over 1,200 plant species.
Boston, Massachussetts
Follow the Freedom Trail. You can learn about Boston’s rich history simply by walking a 2.5-mile trail that leads you to 16 of the city’s most iconic sites. There’s no fee to walk the Freedom Trail, and there are free guides like this one to help you on your way. Just be aware that some of the sites do charge admission.
Cool off in one of the Greenway’s fountains. Can you find all the iconic fountains along the Greenway? The park features seven major fountains which are generally running from late May through mid-October. Move through the Harbor Fog sculptures, and a foggy mist is released. Or check out the bamboo walkway and ever-flowing waterfall at the Chinatown Stream.
San Francisco, California
Have a brush with Sea-lebrities. Check out the group of sea lions that sun themselves on Pier 39’s K-dock. They won’t charge you to gawk. Just don’t expect any tricks — this isn’t Sea World!
Explore the Presidio. This is a 1,500-acre national park that’s brimming with picnic areas, hiking trails, historic buildings and cool play areas. The latest addition is the Presidio Tunnel Tops, which has a two-acre “nature play area,” in which the playground equipment is fashioned from boulders and fallen trees and an indoor facility where kids can learn about art and science.
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SALEM, N.H., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today announced the appointment of Christopher Howe to the position of Standex Director of Investor Relations, effective October 12, 2022.
Howe is a seasoned equity analyst with almost a decade of experience covering diversified industrials and industrial technology companies. He holds an M.B.A in financial analysis from DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, where he graduated with distinction.
As Standex Director of Investor Relations, Howe will be responsible for managing the company's relationships with shareholders, investors, and the analyst community. He will drive IR strategy, performance, and plans that align with the company's focus on growth and sustained shareholder value creation.
"We are very excited to welcome Chris to the Standex family as our director of investor relations,'' said Standex CFO Ademir Sarcevic. "His significant small cap markets and investor relations experience will be a tremendous asset for Standex, and I look forward to working with him to further strengthen our relationships with the financial community."
Previously, Howe was senior equity research analyst at Barrington Research Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Standex International (NYSE: SXI) is a leading global manufacturing company serving the electronics, engraving and specialty technology industries. With over 50 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the company is recognized for its market-leading brands and customer-intimacy approach. Standex is focused on connecting people, products and technologies to empower what's next. Today, the company's brands are providing advancements to vital industries including electric vehicles, vaccine refrigeration, space shuttle innovation and solar technology. For more information, visit https://www.standex.com.
Statements contained in this Press Release that are not based on historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "should," "could," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "intend," "continue," or similar terms or variations of those terms or the negative of those terms. There are many factors that affect the Company's business and the results of its operations and that may cause the actual results of operations in future periods to differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. These factors include, but are not limited to: the impact of pandemics such as the current coronavirus on employees, our supply chain, and the demand for our products and services around the world; materially adverse or unanticipated legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements; conditions in the financial and banking markets, including fluctuations in exchange rates and the inability to repatriate foreign cash; domestic and international economic conditions, including the impact, length and degree of economic downturns on the customers and markets we serve and more specifically conditions in the automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, transportation, food service equipment, consumer appliance, energy, oil and gas and general industrial markets; lower-cost competition; the relative mix of products which impact margins and operating efficiencies in certain of our businesses; the impact of higher raw material and component costs, particularly steel, certain materials used in electronics parts, petroleum based products, and refrigeration components; the impact of higher transportation and logistics costs, especially with respect to transportation of goods from Asia; the impact of inflation on the costs of providing our products and services; an inability to realize the expected cost savings from restructuring activities including effective completion of plant consolidations, cost reduction efforts including procurement savings and productivity enhancements, capital management improvements, strategic capital expenditures, and the implementation of lean enterprise manufacturing techniques; the potential for losses associated with the exit from or divestiture of businesses that are no longer strategic or no longer meet our growth and return expectations; the inability to achieve the savings expected from global sourcing of raw materials and diversification efforts in emerging markets; the impact on cost structure and on economic conditions as a result of actual and threatened increases in trade tariffs; the inability to attain expected benefits from acquisitions and the inability to effectively consummate and integrate such acquisitions and achieve synergies envisioned by the Company; market acceptance of our products; our ability to design, introduce and sell new products and related product components; the ability to redesign certain of our products to continue meeting evolving regulatory requirements; the impact of delays initiated by our customers; our ability to increase manufacturing production to meet demand including as a result of labor shortages; and potential changes to future pension funding requirements. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent management's estimates only as of the day made and should not be relied upon as representing management's estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company and management specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if management's estimates change.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A truce that went into effect in April in war-torn Yemen has not improved humanitarian conditions in the country and the Russia-Ukraine war is causing children to die of hunger, the regional director of a prominent aid group said Friday.
In an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut a week after visiting Yemen, Hossam Elsharkawi said the war in Ukraine has lead higher on fuel, wheat and food prices.
“Price hikes are unbearable. The situation in Yemen was already catastrophic before Ukraine, now it’s a hundred times worse,” said Elsharkawi, of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. “Children are dying in Yemen. They’re not just suffering, they’re dying from hunger.”
He added that the “worse than catastrophic” conditions in Yemen requires his organization to increase “efforts in our humanitarian work.”
The IFRC is the world’s largest humanitarian network, comprising 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies..
A two-month truce between the internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthis that took effect April 2 was extended for an additional two months on June 2.
“Unfortunately, the situation in Yemen has not improved since the truce,” said Elsharkawi.
Elsharkawi said polluted water is a key problem in recent weeks.
Fighting in Yemen erupted in 2014, when the Houthis descended from their northern enclave and took over the capital, forcing the government to flee into exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition entered the war in early 2015 to try to restore the government to power.
The conflict, which eventually descended into a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, has killed over 150,000 people, including over 14,500 civilians. The result has been one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, pushing millions of Yemenis to the brink of famine.
The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, told the council earlier this week that he plans to explore the possibility of a longer truce with the country’s warring parties. He said an extension could be a good step in moving toward a cease fire in the country’s eight-year civil war. | 2022-07-15T17:20:26+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/aid-group-says-yemeni-children-still-dying-of-hunger/ |
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Platform, a Zywave company, and DataCrest, a leading P&C insurance tech provider, today announced a new integration between Partner Platform and AppEase digital forms to digitize the process of data collection for forms and supplemental applications.
The integration of Partner Platform, a leading provider of web-based agency management systems and customer relationship management solutions for P&C insurance agencies, with AppEase, enables agents to increase efficiency to attract and retain more clients.
"A top concern for agency owners is the efficiency of their teams," said Vice President of SIS Revenue Operations Michael Doran. "As their business partners, we continually look for ways to help them eliminate roadblocks and improve their processes across the entire lifecycle of selling and servicing policies. We are excited to announce this integration, which improves the experience for both the agent and insured."
Tom Young, DataCrest's founder, adds, "Supplemental applications and other documents slow down deal flow, are redundant and are not specific to the insured's operations. We are thrilled by the value this integration can bring to all involved and are confident we can help solve longstanding communications and application issues for agents and their clients."
To learn more about this integration visit www.sispartnerplatform.com.
Partner Platform was acquired by Zywave in June 2022. Zywave leads the insurtech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions. Zywave's all-in-one platform provides customizable, user-friendly options that enable insurance professionals to build a unique solution to fit their specific growth goals—their own Modern RevOps Machine. More than 15,000 carriers, agencies and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance brokerages—use Zywave solutions to enhance client services, achieve business growth and promote greater health, wellness, risk management and safety. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com.
DataCrest is a technology company built by P&C veterans to solve inefficiencies they have recognized in various roles over their careers. Those include solutions for commercial supplemental applications, Quote Bind Issue wizards, and claims probability analytics.
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HUDDINGE, Sweden, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XNK Therapeutics AB ("XNK") today said the company would continue its partnership with the Karolinska Cell Therapy Center's production unit Vecura under the lead of Pontus Blomberg and Veronique Chotteau's group in Cell Technology from the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology as part of a collaboration within The Competence Centre for Advanced BioProduction by Continuous Processing, AdBIOPRO.
"The Swedish government-sponsored innovation agency Vinnova has granted AdBIOPRO competence center an extension of five years. This means we can continue our part of the collaboration within AdBIOPRO together with Vecura and Veronique Chotteau's group from KTH" said Anna-Karin Maltais CSO at XNK Therapeutics. "Working with AdBIOPRO has over the years contributed to improve our manufacturing process and to enable scale-out to reach more patients. This extension of investment is very valuable for XNK as it also brings complementary talent in bioproduction."
XNK's continued work with AdBIOPRO, under Per-Henrik Holmqvist's leadership, will allow further in-depth characterisation of natural killer (NK) cell cultures at different process parameters, help advance production techniques and investigate increased automation for more efficient large-scale production.
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Johan Liwing, CEO, XNK Therapeutics
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About XNK Therapeutics AB
XNK Therapeutics is a clinical stage, immunotherapy company focusing its efforts on preventing and treating cancer by developing novel NK cell-based therapies. The company is at the forefront of the development of autologous NK cell-based products using its proprietary technology platform. The company's platform technology and lead investigational candidate drug was developed specifically to target cancers, including settings where allogeneic cell products are not readily applicable. The Company's objective is for its investigational candidate drug and proprietary platform technology to constitute key components in the cancer treatments of tomorrow. XNK Therapeutics is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. For more info, please visit www.xnktherapeutics.com.
About AdBIOPRO
AdBIOPRO is the Competence Centre for Advanced BioProduction. Under the Direction of Veronique Chotteau at KTH, AdBIOPRO, started in 2017, has now been granted continuation for a new period of 5 years by Vinnova with a total budget of 116 Msek. This highly multi-disciplinary Centre gathers eight academic groups from KTH, Lund University, Karolinska Hospital, Karolinska Institutet and Linköping University, as well as 17 industrial partners. For more information https://www.kth.se/adbiopro.
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ANN ARBOR, MI — After enduring another days-long power outage, at least the second of the year for many, Ann Arbor residents aired frustrations at an emergency town hall Sunday.
“One thing I’ve discovered in talking to people here is that people from Ann Arbor don’t realize that how often these outages happen is unusual,” said Ann Arbor resident Kieran Hawthorne, who said she grew up in New England and never experienced outages like this until she came to southeast Michigan.
“This does not happen anywhere else,” she said, adding she can count on one hand the number of outages she experienced in 20 years living in New England and can’t recall a time when the power was out there for more than 24 hours.
“We had a hurricane, the power did not go out,” she said. “I think the first step to making a change is recognizing that what’s happening is not OK and it’s not normal.”
About 40 community members gathered in Burns Park for the July 30 event organized by Ann Arbor for Public Power, a grassroots group trying to convince Ann Arbor officials to form a city-owned power utility to replace DTE Energy locally.
No city officials were in attendance and group president Greg Woodring expressed disappointment no City Council members have taken a strong stance in support of the initiative yet. City officials are waiting on results from a feasibility study and Woodring said his group plans to keep lobbying to give them “the bravery to take on an enemy like DTE.”
A handful of people who’ve come to Ann Arbor from other parts of the country and other parts of the world spoke during Sunday’s town hall and shared the sentiment that what’s happening in DTE’s service territory is unusual.
Pierre Saby, who is from France, said he’s visiting Ann Arbor for the summer and experienced his first-ever major power outage after the storm on Wednesday, July 26, left about 167,000 DTE customers without power. He has experienced storms in France, but in more than 20 years there has never had an outage that lasted more than 10 minutes, he said.
“And when I think about it, I found it kind of sad that I have to be here in the U.S., the most powerful country, to live a 48-hours outage,” he said.
Other residents shared personal stories about older family members who’ve faced dangerous and deadly conditions as a result of prolonged outages during extreme weather, including some with medical conditions and some who need to keep medication like insulin refrigerated.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, D-Ann Arbor, said he’s among the many who lost power for days this past week and he agrees public power is the solution.
“We do not have to live like this,” he said, encouraging residents to look at maps tracking outages from storms nationally.
“You can see that oftentimes when there’s these big storms, it’s just Michigan that loses power,” he said. “And when you zoom in on Michigan, it’s just southeast Michigan that loses power. This ain’t normal.”
Nearly 30,000 DTE customers in Washtenaw County lost power after Wednesday’s storm, along with streetlights and traffic signals at busy intersections in neighborhoods left dark. As of Sunday afternoon, DTE’s outage map still showed 1,165 customers without power in the county, and nearly 6,300 across DTE’s service territory. It was down to about 3,000 by Monday morning, July 31.
DTE said two severe weather events, including wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and heavy rain, caused significant tree damage that led to downed lines and crews have worked to assess damage and restore power as quickly as possible.
“We know how difficult it is to be without power,” the company said in a statement. “That’s why we deployed 3,000 DTE workers, contractors and out-of-state support to restore the more than 160,000 customers who were without power across the region. We restored 95% of customers with 48 hours, after which we focused our crews on the remaining 5% of affected customers with more complex repair issues.”
Areas including Ann Arbor, Livonia and Grosse Pointe were particularly hard hit by weather that, in many cases, caused catastrophic damage requiring more time to repair, DTE said, apologizing to all customers impacted.
Ann Arbor for Public Power believes a municipal utility overseen by a combination of elected and appointed representatives would be more responsive to residents’ concerns than a for-profit company and would make the grid more reliable with less-frequent and shorter outages. The group wants to see better tree trimming around lines and burying lines in some cases, as well as more investments in renewable energy.
Ann Arbor for Public Power successfully lobbied City Council last September to move forward with a roughly $500,000 study to evaluate the city’s future energy options, including the feasibility of starting a city-owned utility to take over DTE in the city.
City Administrator Milton Dohoney reported to City Council on July 17 the study being led by the city’s sustainability office and 5 Lakes Energy LLC is in the final phases of data analysis and first drafts are expected in late summer.
Missy Stults, the city’s sustainability director, said she hasn’t seen any estimates yet as far as how much it might cost the city to buy out DTE and take over its infrastructure in the city.
While it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars and some may argue it’s not feasible, Woodring argues it is and he’s expecting a messaging battle with DTE to convince city leaders it’s a good move. If the city gets behind it, Woodring said he expects DTE to challenge it and there could be a three-year court process to settle on a final amount to acquire DTE’s assets.
After that, the issuance of municipal bonds to pay off the debt over decades would go to a vote of the people in Ann Arbor and it would require 60% support, Woodring said.
Ann Arbor for Public Power argues the outages happening are only sometimes because of storms and other times because of equipment problems related to poor maintenance, with DTE neglecting infrastructure in favor of corporate profits.
DTE maintains it’s making big investments to improve the power grid, including ongoing reliability and capacity upgrades in the Ann Arbor area, while pledging to partner with Ann Arbor to meet the city’s 100% renewable energy goal by 2030.
Don Lee, Ann Arbor for Public Power’s new executive director, joined Woodring in kicking off Sunday’s town hall. The group is entering its third year of organizing.
“When we began this journey, we never believed that it would only become more and more relevant as time goes on, as we are seeing the complete failure of this for-profit utility system through DTE,” Woodring said.
“We are on, I think, the third or fourth major outage of this year alone,” he added. “Over 30,000 people across Washtenaw County lost power just this last week for up to five days despite the wind only really blowing hard for about 30 minutes.”
Not long before that, downtown Ann Arbor lost power for up to two days, shutting down several businesses, and before that there was a power surge that fried thousands of dollars of electronics in Ann Arbor residents’ homes, he said. Hundreds of thousands of DTE customers also lost power for days — some over a week — when there was an ice storm in February.
“It’s absolutely unacceptable for us to be paying some of the highest electrical rates in the country and to be receiving the quality of service that we are receiving,” Woodring said, comparing it to other communities with municipal power.
“When you look at our neighbors in Chelsea, Wyandotte and Lansing, they are experiencing the same sort of weather that we are experiencing. However, when their power goes down, it does infrequently and it is restored quickly,” he said.
Woodring, who lives in Ypsilanti, said if Ann Arbor officials act as quickly as they can, public power can become a reality in the city by 2026. After Ann Arbor proves it’s possible to make the transition, he hopes to see it happen in more communities, including Ypsilanti, he said.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Following years of delays and problems with its new technology, the U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier embarks on its first deployment next week and will train with other NATO countries at a time of increasing Russian aggression in Ukraine.
The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the world’s largest Navy base in Norfolk, Virginia, Monday along with destroyers and other warships, the U.S. Navy said in a statement Thursday. The carrier strike group will join ships in the Atlantic Ocean from countries that include France, Germany and Sweden for various exercises, including anti-submarine warfare.
“The Atlantic is an area of strategic interest,” Vice Admiral Daniel Dwyer said in a statement. “Our primary goal is to contribute to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region through the combined naval power of our Allies and partners.”
Dwyer commands the U.S. Navy’s 2nd Fleet, which oversees American warships as they deploy between the U.S. East Coast and the Barents Sea, off of the coasts of Norway and Russia. The U.S. has sharpened its focus on the North Atlantic in recent years after the Russian military ramped up operations to a pace not seen since the end of the Cold War.
Next week’s exercises come seven months after Russia invaded Ukraine. Western countries, including the U.S., have provide weapons to Ukraine, increasing tensions with the Kremlin. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to send more troops into battle and potentially use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine’s attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas.
Bradley Martin, a senior policy researcher with the RAND Corporation, told The Associated Press that next week’s exercises will showcase American military capabilities and support for NATO. Concerns about Russia are part of the mission’s broader calculus.
“We’re also showing Russia that there are an array of forces they’d have to deal with if they go beyond Ukraine or escalate in Ukraine in ways we find unacceptable,” said Martin, a retired Navy captain.
American aircraft carriers demonstrate the U.S.’s unique ability to dispatch warplanes around the world, Martin said. Despite the USS Ford’s well-publicized problems, he said it’s still part of a larger display of the nation’s military might.
The $13.3 billion warship — the nation’s most expensive — is the first of the Navy’s new Ford class of aircraft carriers. They’re designed to carry a wider variety of planes and operate with several hundred fewer sailors. They use an electromagnetic system for launching planes, which replace steam catapults and are supposed to increase flying missions by a third.
The Ford’s first deployment comes five years after it was commissioned. And it’s been beset by various issues, including problems with the launch system and the elevators that bring missiles and bombs to jets on the flight deck.
A Congressional Research Service report from late August stated that the Navy had “struggled to meet promises it repeatedly made” to defense oversight committees to complete, test and certify the weapons elevators. The Navy said the ship’s 11th and final weapons elevator was certified in December.
In 2017, then-President Donald Trump told Time magazine that the Navy should revert to steam for launching planes because the electromagnetic system “costs hundreds of millions of dollars more money and it’s no good.”
Dwyer, the admiral, told reporters in a phone call on Monday that the Ford “has already successfully conducted over 10,000 catapults and carrier landings.”
Martin, of the RAND Corporation, said the system is yet to launch planes at the higher rate for which it was designed. And it will likely take years to do so, which he said is not unexpected for the first in a new class of carriers.
“Aircraft carrier strike groups are still a center of Navy power projection,” Martin said. “The fact that the lead ship in a new class has had some significant development issues doesn’t change that.” | 2022-09-30T12:50:41+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ap-us-navys-newest-carrier-to-deploy-train-with-nato-nations/ |
Maine is set to introduce a financing program by February to make green energy improvements more affordable and accessible for commercial property owners.
The state, which has one of the oldest building infrastructures in the country, is finalizing regulations for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy loan program. Cities and towns will then have to adopt ordinances for the program to be available to local commercial property owners. Those interested in the financing tool can learn more at a panel discussion in Portland next week.
Last year, Maine lawmakers passed legislation to enable the use of the financing tool for commercial property owners who want to borrow money to make their buildings more energy efficient, such as by trading their oil furnace for heat pumps.
Unlike bank loans, there is no down payment, and the borrowed amount can be repaid over time through property tax bills. The program will give borrowers longer to pay back the loan, and, because the loan will be attached to the property, repayment obligations can be transferred to a new owner.
To qualify, the loan must be for a commercial property, such as a local business, hotel or a multifamily building, and the proposed property upgrades must be limited to energy savings. Improvements could come from installing rooftop solar panels, a renewable energy-sourced heating system or insulation.
“It needs to have a savings-to-investment ratio of greater than one,” said James Neal, senior program manager for financial initiatives at the quasi-state agency Efficiency Maine Trust, which will administrate the C-PACE program. Energy savings upgrades can help reduce operating costs for owners, he said.
C-PACE programs have been enabled through legislation in more than 30 states, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. In Connecticut, the first state to launch C-PACE financing, projects have warded off approximately 927,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to taking 185,000 cars off the road, according to the Maine Real Estate and Development Association.
“Many commercial properties aren’t up to date in terms of energy efficiency, such as heating and cooling, insulation, thermal barriers, air handling,” said Paul Peck, the founder of LWS Development, a Portland-based real estate development company.
The C-PACE program will only be available to property owners in municipalities that have adopted an ordinance and signed a municipality participation agreement.
“We are working on the model ordinance in parallel to the rulemaking, so it should be available for these municipalities to adopt in a similar time period,” Neal said.
A property owner would then have to use a registered capital provider or bank to access the loan. Some property owners may have to seek permission from their mortgage holders, Neal said.
C-PACE loans are fully amortized, allow property owners to fund an entire project without a down payment, have no balloon payment due at the end and typically require repayment within 15 to 30 years, according to the Maine Real Estate and Development Association. In comparison, bank loans might require repayment in five to 10 years.
In addition to municipalities’ voluntary participation, the program will also depend on whether the primary lender who holds the mortgage on a property will want to work with the owner to finance upgrades through the C-PACE program. And banks have expressed hesitation.
The Maine Bankers Association testified against the legislation authorizing C-PACE financing last year, arguing that the program will create added risk for banks given that a C-PACE loan will have priority over the bank if a borrower defaults.
But in an email on Wednesday, the association expressed more support for the program.
“Maine banks are proud to support clean energy projects across our state,” said Josh Steirman, director of government relations for the Maine Bankers Association. The association will continue to work with stakeholders and Efficiency Maine to “develop and refine tools that support green innovation,” he said.
The Maine Real Estate and Development Association will host a panel discussion at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland to discuss the C-PACE program. Panelists will include Neal from Efficiency Maine; Michael Doty, the director of energy efficiency lending at Nuveen Green Capital, a national C-PACE loan provider; and Mark Stasium, director of commercial real estate lending at Camden National Bank. The discussion will be moderated by Peck, the founder of LWS Development.
Mehr Sher is a Report for America corps member. Additional support for this reporting is provided by the Unity Foundation and donations by BDN readers. | 2022-12-01T06:16:06+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/12/01/mainefocus/energy-efficient-loans-program-joam40zk0w/ |
Yankees first. Anthony Volpe homers to left field. Aaron Judge homers to center field. Anthony Rizzo singles to shallow center field. Giancarlo Stanton strikes out swinging. Gleyber Torres flies out to right center field to Kyle Garlick. Franchy Cordero called out on strikes.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Yankees 2, Twins 0.
Twins sixth. Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. Carlos Correa homers to right field. Donovan Solano lines out to deep right field to Franchy Cordero. Jose Miranda pops out to shallow infield to Anthony Rizzo.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Yankees 2, Twins 1.
Yankees sixth. Giancarlo Stanton homers to left field. Gleyber Torres called out on strikes. Franchy Cordero grounds out to shortstop, Jose Miranda to Donovan Solano. Oswaldo Cabrera grounds out to shortstop, Jose Miranda to Donovan Solano.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Yankees 3, Twins 1.
Twins seventh. Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging. Kyle Garlick homers to left field. Willi Castro flies out to deep left field to Oswaldo Cabrera. Edouard Julien strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Yankees 3, Twins 2.
Twins eighth. Michael A. Taylor singles to shallow right field. Byron Buxton walks. Michael A. Taylor to second. Carlos Correa doubles to right field. Byron Buxton scores. Michael A. Taylor scores. Nick Gordon pinch-hitting for Donovan Solano. Nick Gordon reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Carlos Correa out at third. Jose Miranda grounds out to shallow infield. Nick Gordon out at second.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 4, Yankees 3. | 2023-04-15T02:56:51+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/article/minnesota-n-y-yankees-runs-17898618.php |
It’s not news that horrific mass shooting events occur with deadly frequency throughout the United States and worldwide. It’s also expected that, after every single one – sometimes with a short period of discreet silence observed first – gun rights advocates come out with their usual justifications for widespread availability and ownership of assault weapons. We’re sure we’ll see these arguments trotted out once more in the coming days, as Buffalo tries to process the Tops Markets attack.
A common line of reasoning we’ve often heard is that “a good guy with a gun” can stop a shooter intent on mass murder. That didn’t work on May 14. Heroic Tops security guard Aaron Salter, a former Buffalo policeman, fearlessly confronted the shooter as he entered the store, but Salter was gunned down after he had drawn and fired his own weapon. It was no match for heavy body armor and a modified AR-15 semiautomatic rifle. Thus, a good guy – a very good guy – was murdered at the age of 55, leaving behind three children.
Essentially a military-style weapon, the Remington Bushmaster XM-15 used by suspect the accused shooter is the same gun used at Sandy Hook Elementary School and in Nashville, Tenn., the sites of two other mass killings.
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The suspect was able to buy it because it had been modified by a previous owner to limit the magazine to 10 round magazines; New York state law bans the use of high-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds. After buying the weapon, the suspect promptly undid the modification with a power drill so that the rifle could fire 30 rounds at a time.
It’s disturbing that Payton Gendron was able to buy any gun. He should have been subject to New York’s 2019 red-flag law, which bars those who might cause harm to themselves or others from possessing any firearms. But even though, as part of a school project last year, the suspect had made threatening remarks about wanting to commit murder-suicide and was held for mental health evaluation, a red flag order against him was not sought. Gendron was able to purchase his weapon of choice a few months ago from a shop in Endicott, thanks to a clean background check.
And then he customized his gun, not only making it more deadly, but marking it up with the handwritten names of other mass shooters and other victims, as well as hateful racial slurs. Through these means, the weapon became more than just a killing tool, as if that’s not bad enough. It became a symbol of hate, a twisted totem glorifying the aims of white supremacist doctrine.
If this chain of events sounds all too familiar, it’s because it’s meant to. The copycat mentality here has been documented in the suspect’s lengthy online rantings. That includes the weapon, chosen deliberately because of its iconic stature as the way to kill as many people as possible in as brief a time as possible. We won’t dignify any of the suspect’s 100 pages of ramblings about gun selection and the glories of the AR-15 by quoting any of it. Instead, we quote President Biden, who said during his brief visit to Buffalo, “We can keep assault weapons off our streets. We’ve done it before.”
We hope he’s right.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers rookie reliever Gus Varland was hit on the right hand and then his jaw with a 105.1 mph line drive by Manny Machado and came out of Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres.
The scary moment came in the bottom of the eighth. Varland was knocked to the ground by the impact. He woozily got to his feet and dropped his glove as two teammates and a trainer rushed to his side. He was helped to his knees as he was tended to before being helped off the field.
X-rays were negative and Varland said he felt OK.
“I’m more mad about that slider location,” Varland said after the game. “It felt good out of my hand, it just didn’t get there. It came back at me, hit my hand and my chin and my left forearm. It just kind of rocked me a little bit. I felt fine though. I felt like I could have kept going but I think that’s the adrenaline talking there.”
“Don’t hang your sliders middle-middle,” Varland said. “Lesson learned.”
The ball caromed to shortstop Willy Adames, who threw out Machado.
The Padres led 8-3 at the time and won 10-3.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-04-16T11:59:23+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/sports/ap-sports/brewers-reliever-varland-hit-on-jaw-by-machado-line-drive/ |
2 children die, 1 injured in northwest Mich. crash between vehicle, Amish buggy
A seven-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl are dead following a crash Monday between a car and an Amish buggy in northwest Michigan, officials said.
Another child, a nine-year-old girl, was seriously injured in the crash, they also said. Police are not releasing their names.
The crash happened at about 8:15 a.m. on East 16 Road near North 39 Road in Cedar Creek Township in Wexford County, the Wexford County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
According to a preliminary investigation, a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old Manton man was traveling east on the road when it struck the buggy. The buggy was occupied by the three children and traveling south on North 39 Road when it crossed into the path of the vehicle in the intersection, officials said.
All three children were thrown from the buggy in the crash, police said. The seven-year-old and the 11-year-old girl were pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said. The 9-year-old girl was flown to a Grand Rapids hospital, they said.
Investigators said the driver of the vehicle and his three passengers were not injured.
They also said at this time it does not appear that excessive speed was a factor.
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Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | 2023-03-21T15:18:49+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/03/21/2-children-die-1-seriously-injured-in-wexford-co-crash-between-vehicle-amish-buggy/70032814007/ |
Police release surveillance footage from Nashville school shooting
NASHVILLE (Gray News) – Metro Nashville police released limited surveillance footage showing the shooter at a private grade school who killed six people, including three children.
The victims from Monday’s attack at The Covenant School were identified as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old; and adults Cynthia Peak, 61, Katherine Koonce, 60, and Mike Hill, 61.
The footage shows the shooter driving up to the school then shooting out the glass doors to get inside.
The shooter is carrying what police called an assault-type rifle and wearing a tactical vest with another rifle visible, camouflage pants and a red cap worn backward. In the footage, the shooter also can be seen walking through hallways and entering and exiting an office.
The footage released by police does not contain any of the violence that resulted in the deaths. The shooter, identified by police as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, was killed in a confrontation with officers who responded to the school.
WARNING: Footage may be disturbing.
Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake gave examples of the shooter’s elaborate planning for the targeted attack, including a “manifesto.”
“We have some writings that we’re going over that pertain to this date, the actual incident,” he told reporters Monday. “We have a map drawn out of how this was all going to take place.”
He said Hale was a former student, and investigators believe the shooter resented having to go to the school.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to the report. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-28T15:05:55+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/03/28/police-release-surveillance-footage-nashville-school-shooting/ |
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated shortstop Miguel Rojas from the 10-game injured list before Monday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Rojas, 34, missed the past 10 games due to a left hamstring strain. He was struggling with a .125 average (4-for-32) before the injury.
The Dodgers acquired Rojas from the Miami Marlins in the offseason in exchange for minor league infielder Jacob Amaya.
Rojas has a .259 career average with 39 homers and 269 RBIs in 966 games over 10 seasons. He first reached the majors with the Dodgers in 2014 before spending the next eight seasons with the Marlins.
Los Angeles designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment in a corresponding move. Wynns was 2-for-11 (.182) in five games with the Dodgers. He also went 0-for-2 in one game for the San Francisco Giants earlier this season.
Overall, Wynns has a .229 career average with 12 homers and 53 RBIs in 186 games over five seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (2018-19, 2021), Giants (2022-23) and Dodgers. | 2023-05-01T21:21:36+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36576624/dodgers-shortstop-miguel-rojas-returns-injured-list |
Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point looked like himself on the ice Tuesday, just a month after being unable to skate when his right leg crumbled beneath him and he needed help to hobble off the rink.
“Things are leaning towards him playing,” coach Jon Cooper said. “If it’s not (Game 1), I really anticipate Game 2, but we’ll see how he is.”
Point said, “I don’t think anything is guaranteed” and added he’s enjoying just practicing with teammates again. Still, given the stakes and Point’s visible improvement a return is likely. If so, he won’t face any artificial minutes restriction.
“He’s an elite player in this league, and he will play his minutes according of how he’s responding,” Cooper said. “A lot of it’s going to be on how he’s feeling. I wouldn’t classify that Pointer’s going to be sitting on the bench a whole lot if he’s healthy. He’ll be out there.”
The Lightning were missing only winger Brandon Hagel for their first practice in Denver, though the key trade deadline acquisition skated Monday in Tampa. Colorado is facing injury questions of its own with forwards Nazem Kadri (thumb) and Andrew Cogliano (hand) questionable for Game 1 and beyond.
WHICH AVS GOALIE?
Colorado goaltenders Darcy Kuemper and Pavel Francouz said Tuesday they had not yet heard who was starting Game 1. But that’s not unusual.
“That’s how we handled it all year,” Kuemper said. “We would usually get a text the night before the game, and they’ll let us know who’s starting the next night.”
General manager Joe Sakic deemed Kuemper fully healthy after the veteran goalie missed the bulk of the Western Conference final with an undisclosed injury. Kuemper earlier took an inadvertent stick to the right eye through a hole in his mask during the first round against Nashville and also missed time then.
Despite Francouz being 6-0 this postseason, going back to a healthy Kuemper is the most likely decision for coach Jared Bednar and his staff in a series against reigning playoff MVP Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Lightning. Colorado is just the fifth team in NHL history to have two goalies each win at least five games during a playoff run.
“We’re definitely confident in both goalies,” Sakic said. “Our guys have been committed defensively all year. That’s one thing I don’t think our players get enough credit for is if they’ve got to close out a game, they find a way to do it and play the right way and they’ve done that all year.”
PERRY 3-FOR-3
While Tampa Bay’s Pat Maroon, who won with St. Louis in 2019, goes for a fourth consecutive championship, first-year teammate Corey Perry is in a very different position. Perry is the final for a third year in a row with three different teams after losing to Tampa Bay with Dallas in 2020 and Montreal in 2021.
Perry is the first player since Marian Hossa (2008 Penguins, 2009 Red Wings and 2010 Blackhawks) to do that. Hossa lost the first two before winning with Chicago.
“It has been a strange road,” Perry said. “Hopefully the third time’s the charm.”
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Sitting down together to enjoy a family meal provides more than the food prepared.
Benefits of sharing a meal include:
Connection – People of all ages eat better when meals are shared with family and friends. Any meal counts, not just dinner. The meal can be shared at home or on the go. Have lunch with a co-worker instead of eating alone, go to your local senior center to enjoy activities and a meal with others or have lunch with your child at school.
- Emotional well-being – Children from families who eat meals together are less likely to be depressed or engage in risky behavior. Mealtime provides an opportunity for family members to share what’s happening in their daily lives. Make this a time for pleasant conversation.
- Academic success – Children learn social skills such as taking turns and engaging in conversation. Their vocabulary increases and they learn how to express their ideas. This explains why children who eat family meals more often are found to do better in school.
- Healthier eating habits and weight – Meals planned and prepared at home are normally more nutritious than meals eaten alone or on the run. More fruits and vegetables are served in meals made at home. Family meals are also associated with healthier weights in children and adults.
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Tips for family meals
- Turn off the technology – Put away the phones, email and television. Focus on being together.
- Schedule it – Put it on your calendar. Set a goal to add one more family meal per week.
- Keep other meals in mind – If dinner doesn’t work, try breakfast or a late-night snack together.
- Keep it simple – Double batch and freeze casseroles or make a big batch of soup. Serve some now, and freeze the rest for next week’s dinner. Serve a favorite sandwich, fruit and milk for an easy meal.
- Have everyone pitch in – Even young children can help cook simple dishes by adding ingredients or sprinkling on toppings.
- Make it fun – Create a meal based on a book like Green Eggs and Ham. Have an indoor picnic. Let teens select mealtime music.
- Make it Matter – Talk about important things like family history, dreams for the future, real-world events, and earlier life events.
Family mealtime provides numerous benefits to family members. Personalize and plan meals to meet the needs and schedules of all family members. Make them a priority.
For more information, check out FROM ATTIC TO BASEMENT: Family mealtime: More than just a meal website and look for fact sheets HGIC 4105, Making Mealtimes Pleasant or HGIC 4240, Quick Meals. | 2022-12-25T17:08:57+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/news/local/from-attic-to-basement-family-mealtime-more-than-just-a-meal/article_d153009f-8a04-5cb7-813d-d6a9930d36ba.html |
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
You might know the actor Leslie Jordan from his Emmy winning role on "Will & Grace" or from the new show "Call Me Kat" or maybe just from Instagram.
(SOUNDBITE OF VIDEO)
LESLIE JORDAN: Hello, fellow hunker downers. It's Leslie Alan Jordan reporting for duty.
SHAPIRO: His pandemic video diaries shot him to another level of fame over the last couple of years. He's got almost 6 million Instagram followers, and now he's also got merchandise, a book and a gospel album.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE")
JORDAN: (Singing) This little light of mine - I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine - I'm gonna let it shine.
SHAPIRO: "Company's Comin'" has duets with some of the biggest names in country music, people like Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile and more. Last year I got to welcome Leslie Jordan to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED to talk about it.
JORDAN: What a lovely introduction.
SHAPIRO: So why gospel music?
JORDAN: I grew up in the church, in the Southern Baptist Church. And it's - when you grow up in the church, everything that we did, even socially, was around the church. It was just such a big part of our - you know, our lives. And I loved that music, you know? And then whatever axe I had to grind with the church as I got older and realized I was a homosexual and...
(LAUGHTER)
JORDAN: You know, it's hard to embrace something that doesn't embrace you. So...
SHAPIRO: Yeah.
JORDAN: ...I kind of wandered away. But I - over the years, you know, you get over. And you look back, and you think, well, you know what? Everybody's doing the best they can with the light they have to see with. And I sure, you know, enjoyed the songs, the music of my youth.
SHAPIRO: Is there a song from those Sunday mornings that you remember hearing in the pews when you were a kid that you're doing on this album now?
JORDAN: Almost every single one of them.
SHAPIRO: Really?
JORDAN: You know, every single one of them. The one that really struck home to me because it was my dad's favorite song is the one that we got T.J. Osborne to sing. It's called "In The Sweet By And By," which is just an old...
SHAPIRO: Yeah.
JORDAN: ...Southern hymn.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "IN THE SWEET BY AND BY")
LESLIE JORDAN AND TJ OSBORNE: (Singing) In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore.
SHAPIRO: T.J. Osborne recently came out. Did you and he talk about your shared experience growing up gay in the church?
JORDAN: You know, what happened was we texted a lot. He was going to make that announcement, and that's a big one in the country music industry. And it was a very heartfelt decision, but it was one that he knew he had to make. And what do you do? I just told him, I'm here. I'm here.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "IN THE SWEET BY AND BY")
JORDAN: And our spirits shall sorrow no more.
JORDAN AND OSBORNE: (Singing) And our spirits shall sorrow no more.
JORDAN: You know, people ask me, well, what was your coming-out experience? Honey, I fell out of the womb into my mother's high heels. You know what I mean?
(LAUGHTER)
JORDAN: I do remember at some point telling people. I remember I told my mother when I was about 12. I thought she might pull out the Bible. That's what I thought would happen - you know, just not at all, not at all. She was so wise. And I remember her saying, my fear is that you'll be ridiculed, and I could not bear that. So maybe you can live just a quiet life. So here I am (laughter), you know?
SHAPIRO: So let's talk more about this amazing music, which is anything but quiet. Your track with Chris and Morgane Stapleton is called "Farther Along."
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FARTHER ALONG")
LESLIE JORDAN, MORGANE STAPLETON AND CHRIS STAPLETON: (Singing) Farther along, we'll know all about it.
JORDAN: I don't know if it was because of COVID or if this is the way it was done, but I was never in the studio. They laid down their tracks, and then I laid down mine on top of those. And then we just sent them to everybody and waited with bated breath. Then, you know, it just all came together so beautifully.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FARTHER ALONG")
JORDAN, M STAPLETON AND C STAPLETON: (Singing) We'll understand it all by and by.
JORDAN: What about the boys?
SHAPIRO: When those horns come in, it just blows me away.
JORDAN: Because then it's followed by him. (Singing) Farther - when he comes in, I almost wet my pants.
SHAPIRO: (Laughter).
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FARTHER ALONG")
CHRIS STAPLETON: (Singing) Farther along, we'll know all about it.
JORDAN: (Singing) People, yes, we will.
C STAPLETON: (Singing) Farther along, we'll understand why.
MORGANE STAPLETON: (Singing) We'll understand.
SHAPIRO: So, all right, can we just talk about Dolly Parton? - because of all the greats on this album, Dolly Parton is undoubtedly the greatest. I mean...
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WHERE THE SOUL NEVER DIES")
DOLLY PARTON: (Vocalizing).
JORDAN: That little voice just came in. Little - what am I talking about? But you hear it, and it's just - oh, my gosh.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WHERE THE SOUL NEVER DIES")
JORDAN: Can you sing one, Dolly?
PARTON: Yes, I will. (Singing) A rose is blooming there for me, where the soul of man never dies.
JORDAN: And she has a guy that travels with her and designs her clothes, Steve Summers. And I have told him over the years - I know him - I said, I want to meet her. It's just - you know, I want to meet her so bad.
So he set up a meeting with us, and I went to the studio. And, of course, the first discussions were, should we remain masked even though we're social distancing? And, yes, we did because, you know, she's 75 years old. You know, so you don't want to mess with Dolly. And it was more her people. You know, all her people are going to protect her at all costs.
SHAPIRO: Also, as beloved as you are, Leslie Jordan, if you had given Dolly Parton COVID-19, America would turn on you.
JORDAN: Turn on me like a mother-in-law.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WHERE THE SOUL NEVER DIES")
LESLIE JORDAN AND DOLLY PARTON: (Singing) Where the soul of man never dies.
PARTON: (Singing) Never dies.
SHAPIRO: So you talked about your lifelong journey into the church and away from the church and now back to making this album. How does it feel to have come full circle in this way?
JORDAN: Well, I thought the other day, I'm 65 years old. I'm perfectly happy with - and comfortable - who I am, what I am. And that's, like, quite a journey.
People think because now that I'm so - I seem to be so sure of myself, you know, that maybe I was like that as a kid. Oh, my gosh. I was the most awkward kid. And I thought - I knew I was somewhat effeminate, but I didn't know how to not be. You know what I mean?
It's weird because I've said before, oh, I was bullied. And then I have people that come up to me in Tennessee and go, you were the most popular kid in school. What do you mean you were bullied? Well, it was the idea that it could happen, almost. Like, I had this secret, and I'm tap dancing all around, you know? And I learned very early that I could keep the bullies at bay with my humor. And so that was in many ways kind of a defense mechanism.
SHAPIRO: Yeah.
JORDAN: You know, and I find that even as an adult. You come up to me, and I'm not quite ready to - or I'm feeling kind of shy - people go, shy? You're not shy. - but feeling a little shy - I'll jump into it.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WORKING ON A BUILDING")
LESLIE JORDAN AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE: (Singing) I'm working on a building. I'm working on building.
SHAPIRO: Leslie Jordan, what a joy to talk to you. Thank you so much.
JORDAN: Oh, thank you so much for having me.
SHAPIRO: His new gospel album is called "Company's Comin'."
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WORKING ON A BUILDING")
ASHLEY MCBRYDE: The Reverend Leslie Jordan.
JORDAN: (Singing) If I was a liar, I tell you what I'd do. I think I'd quit my lying. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | 2023-03-30T10:56:50+00:00 | kanw.com | https://www.kanw.com/2022-01-26/encore-on-companys-comin-leslie-jordan-and-gospel-greats-sing-for-joy |
Jacksonville Dolphins (6-3) at UL Monroe Warhawks (4-8)
The Dolphins have gone 2-3 away from home.
TOP PERFORMERS: Locure is averaging 13.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals for the Warhawks. Jamari Blackmon is averaging 8.9 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 47.4% over the last 10 games for UL Monroe.
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(The Hill) – Marijuana use reached a record high in new polling, as for the first time more Americans said they smoke marijuana than reported smoking cigarettes in the last week.
Sixteen percent of Americans in a new Gallup poll reported smoking marijuana, up from 12 percent last year and more than double the all-time low of 7 percent.
Fewer Americans, at 11 percent, reported smoking cigarettes in the past week, down from 16 percent last year and a far fall from a peak at 45 percent in the 1950s.
It’s the highest percentage of reported marijuana use and the lowest percentage of past-week cigarette use since Gallup started asking those questions in 2013 and 1944, respectively.
Nearly half of U.S. adults now report having tried marijuana, up from 4 percent when Gallup first surveyed about its use in 1969.
Despite increasingly common use of the drug, Americans remain evenly split on whether marijuana is having a negative or positive effect on society.
Yet more than two-thirds of Americans, at 68 percent, think the drug should be legal, a record-high maintained from last year’s polling.
Six states could vote on ballot measures legalizing marijuana in the November midterm elections, and should they pass, will join 19 others in legalizing recreational marijuana.
Conducted July 5-26, the surveys on marijuana and tobacco use polled 1,013 U.S. adults and had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level. | 2022-08-29T12:40:22+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/marijuana-use-hits-record-high-in-new-gallup-poll/ |
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until January 3, 2023 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), if they purchased the Company's securities between February 21, 2019 and October 11, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Enviva and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-eva/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 3, 2023.
About the Lawsuit
Enviva and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On October 12, 2022, pre-market, Blue Orca Capital reported a range of allegations against the Company including that "new discovered data suggests . . . the company is flagrantly greenwashing its wood procurement"; "Enviva is a dangerously levered serial capital raiser whose deteriorating cash conversion and unprofitability will drain it of cash next year"; and, that it is "a product of deranged European climate subsidies which incentivize the destruction of American forests so that European power companies can check a bureaucratic box."
On this news, shares of Enviva stock fell approximately 13.13% to a closing price of $51.23 per share.
The case is Fagen v. Enviva, et al., 22-cv-02844.
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For centuries, the crone Baba Yaga has been a figure in Slavic folklore — the kind of character who might lend you a magical candle or kill you and use your skull to decorate her house on chicken legs.
In her debut novel, Thistlefoot, author and folklorist GennaRose Nethercott reimagines Baba Yaga as a Jewish woman living in an Eastern European shtetl in 1919, during a time of civil war and pogroms. Through the crone and her story, Nethercott explores the idea of folklore as a retelling of a memory too painful to talk plainly about.
"Stories allow us to grapple, but it also allows us to protect ourselves," she says. "Plus, it allows us to have a little fun on top of it."
The fun begins with Baba Yaga's ancestors, two contemporary American siblings named Isaac and Bellatine Yaga. The two have been estranged for years when they receive word of a mysterious inheritance. Curiosity wins over their estrangement, and they reluctantly reunite at an old shipyard to receive their inheritance: a sentient house standing on chicken legs. Bellatine falls in love with the house, naming it Thistlefoot, while Isaac just sees dollar signs. He convinces his sister to convert the house into a mobile theater and take it on the road as a traveling puppet show.
Nethercott says she's always been intrigued by the idea of "a home that can also be on the run — it's sort of my fantasy. It's what I'm always longing for."
Then, the question she wanted to explore became: "What does it look like when folklore and the past start to look into the present? How does the past and the present tangle?"
The book dips often into the past, when Baba Yaga lived – and the horrible night when her little town of Gedenkrovka burned. These chapters are inspired by a real period in history, which for Nethercott is also a personal one.
"My family on my mother's side is from a small Jewish shtetl in what is now Ukraine," she says. "I basically just changed the name of the town Rotmistrivka where my family's from, and the historical events that we slowly learn happen to Gedenkrovka are actual historical events that happened to Rotmistrivka."
These chapters are brutal, and writing them was an intense experience. Nethercott burst into tears after finishing one particularly difficult scene. Still, writing the book helped her recognize herself a little more.
"How much of our own little tics and anxieties and questions are something that we've inherited," she muses. "I mean, it always helps to have an understanding of why we are the way we are."
The siblings in her book each have their own inherited quirks. For Isaac, it's a constant, itchy restlessness that keeps him on the run; for Bellatine, a supernatural ability that terrifies her.
"They have no idea why they have them, and it's through learning where those came from that they're able to heal," she says.
Folklore allows us to tell stories too painful to discuss directly
Nethercott says that while her book is specifically a Jewish diaspora tale, "I think it speaks in a larger way to many of our familial stories. So many of us came to this country as refugees generations back and don't necessarily know the full story."
Isaac and Bellatine must learn the full story of what happened to their ancestor in order to defeat a sinister figure that pursues them. And that story gets dark and heavy at times, but it isn't dour.
"I think being able to indulge in joy and play is the best way to learn and to heal and deal with more difficult topics."
That's thanks in large part to Thistlefoot, the house, who narrates the tale of Baba Yaga, the birth of the house itself, and the creation of Baba Yaga's two daughters with a pastry. Its voice guides the reader through myth and legend – and the day in history when Gedenkrovka's well was poisoned. At times solemn, at times playful, the house speaks to the reader like a storyteller to a crowd gathered around a campfire.
"I drew from Isaac Bashevis Singer's short stories and Sholem Aleichem's short stories of Tevye the Dairyman, who we know from Fiddler on the Roof and these kind of cheeky, almost teasing voices," Nethercott says.
It was important for Nethercott that her book be, at its heart, an adventure. That is, after all, one of the roles of folklore in people's lives.
"When there are things that are too painful or too taboo for people to discuss directly, they would rather invent this really whimsical, fantastical, almost outlandish story in parallel," she says.
"I think being able to indulge in joy and play is the best way to learn and to heal and deal with more difficult topics."
For her part, Nethercott may have finished writing Thistlefoot the novel, but she's not done playing in this world just yet. So she collaborated with artist friends to create her own traveling puppet show to bring her folktale to life at bookstores around the country.
"I couldn't let Isaac and Bellatine have all the puppetry fun, that just wouldn't be fair," she laughs.
On the day of her book launch, Nethercott stood on a dark stage in an old barn, crickets chirping outside. With her is a box made to look like a house, with blue window shutters, cut into lace-like patterns, and a little door in the roof. She stepped behind it and opened the door, so her face peered through.
"Before I was a house, I was a baby chick, cracked loose from an egg," she announced, reaching to the front of the box and opening the doors.
At one point in the evening, she brought out a Baba Yaga puppet, who sat on the roof, talking to a little skeleton hanging on the backdrop.
"Good morning, Reb Skeleton," Nethercott intoned in her deepest Baba Yaga voice. Then, with a nasally whine, she replied, "Good morrrrning, Baba Yagaaaa," while pulling on a string to make the skeleton dance.
Nethercott's puppet show – as with her book and the tales that inspired it – balance fun and solemnity, joy and suffering. It's why she loves to study folklore, and now, to write it.
"Folklore allows us to be playful and fun and like wide-eyed in awe," she says. "And it also allows us to address some things we may not have the ability to address otherwise."
Including the memories that haunt each of us, whether we know it or not.
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For almost nine months before his death in 2018, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) could not lead the Senate Armed Services Committee in person, deferring to a colleague to serve as acting chairman.
But those two lions of the Senate served in a recent-but-different era. Their absences never impacted the outcome of a judicial confirmation and they never faced calls to resign the way Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has in recent weeks.
So long as Feinstein, 89, remains in San Francisco, recuperating from complications of her shingles diagnosis seven weeks ago, the Senate Judiciary Committee has a 10-10 membership. Only more moderate nominees with some GOP support can advance to the full Senate for confirmation.
And in today’s Senate, with its almost bizarre focus on judicial wars, that puts a spotlight on Feinstein. For decades, the occasional high-profile battles over the Supreme Court drew national attention, but now the Senate is consumed with skirmishes over lower federal courts, whose controversial rulings can create a national stir. Just look at the fallout from a Texas district judge’s decision earlier this month to invalidate an abortion medication’s regulatory approval.
With Republicans taking the House majority in January, meaning little legislative work Senate Democrats would support was headed their way, they expected to spend a vast amount of their time trying to reverse Republican gains made in the federal courts during the Donald Trump’s administration.
Of the first 45 roll-call votes held in the Senate this year, from early January through early March, 37 involved judicial nominees.
This modern Senate is an almost complete transmogrification of the Founding Fathers’ original intent for what used to be considered the world’s most deliberative body.
Rather than debate, amend and then pass legislation on the most important issues of the day, Congress often just deadlocks and refuses to find legislative compromise on big issues such as immigration, gun violence and abortion rights. Instead, presidents — both Democratic and Republican — issue executive actions that prompt lawsuits that are battled out first at the district courts, then circuit courts of appeal and ultimately the Supreme Court.
This legislative atrophy, particularly over the last decade, raises the stakes on trying to stack as many friendly jurists onto the federal bench whenever your party controls the White House and Senate.
“Judges are perceived as political actors, and so they become a political football. So that’s a tragedy in my view,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, said Tuesday.
Cornyn noted how the order protecting undocumented immigrants from deportation if they were brought here as children, issued in 2013 by President Barack Obama, is still bouncing around the federal courts.
“I don’t know where it is, in the 5th Circuit or the Supreme Court. And, here we are, 10 years or more, after the fact,” he said.
Senior Judiciary Democrats saw the rejection of Feinstein’s request for a temporary replacement as part of the long conservative effort to control the judiciary.
“If you think of the Supreme Court as a prize ship that has been captured by big powerful interests, and is now being sailed in their service, you can understand why anything that interfered with [Republicans’] operation of their prize would be a huge problem for them,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said Tuesday.
Whitehouse surmised that if Feinstein had requested leave from one of her other committees, such as Appropriations or Intelligence, Republicans would not have objected because those traditionally bipartisan panels do not impact the judiciary.
“No,” he said. “This is all about control over the court and judges and turning that branch of government into a political weapon for a bunch of creepy billionaires.”
There are already 18 judicial nominees in the queue for confirmation before the full Senate, including five to the more powerful circuit courts. A simple majority vote, if all 50 members of the Democratic caucus are united, can confirm these judges even with Feinstein’s current absence.
That’s probably more than three weeks worth of floor time for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) to schedule to clear the judicial decks, making Feinstein’s absence since early March not too impactful.
But there’s a palpable, unspoken concern among Democrats that she could be out much longer — both McCain and Kennedy went stretches of more than six months without casting a vote. And that would leave the most liberal-leaning jurists stuck in committee, needing Feinstein’s tiebreaking vote to advance.
“Listen, she’s a remarkable person and a close friend. I wish her well and I hope she comes back soon. But we’re anxiously awaiting her return,” said Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Feinstein, in line to become committee chair when Democrats took the majority in early 2021, stepped aside for Durbin to take charge.
Her friends believe Feinstein faces a double-standard that did not apply to McCain, Kennedy and other male senators whose health faded such as the late Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.).
“I think Dianne has been mistreated by some in the Senate who tolerated health problems that affected male senators for years,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Tuesday.
But those men lost their bearings at a time when the Senate did not devote so much time to confirming judges and other executive branch posts, most of which were confirmed without a roll call.
In the 111th Congress — when Kennedy missed most of the first eight months of 2009 until his death, and when Byrd missed long stretches in 2010 until his death — less than 9 percent of Senate votes came on nominations.
By the 116th Congress, more than 71 percent of all Senate votes came on judicial and executive branch nominations, according to databases compiled by Derek Willis, a former investigative reporter who now teaches journalism at the University of Maryland.
The dramatic change came in 2013 when Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) grew tired of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s blockade of key circuit court nominees and used an unprecedented party-line move to change rules to allow confirmations on simple majority margins.
Republicans returned fire by drawing out almost every procedural vote even on nominees with bipartisan backing, and in early 2016, after conservative Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia died, Republicans rallied around McConnell’s decision to refuse to even consider letting Obama appoint a successor.
After Trump’s victory, McConnell (R-Ky.) used those four years as majority leader to focus on confirming judges, including three to the Supreme Court.
When Democrats took full control two years ago, President Biden set out to reshape the courts. Even with an ambitious legislative agenda taking up large amounts of floor time, Schumer held almost 60 percent of all roll calls on nominations in 2021-2022.
And early this year, the Senate confirmed Biden’s 100th judicial nominee, at a quicker pace than Trump or Obama reached that marker.
So, with a divided Congress, Democrats want to accelerate that judicial train because it’s easier to do than trying to forge bipartisan legislation that still needs to clear a 60-vote filibuster hurdle.
“That’s the one thing that Democrats thought they could do,” Cornyn said of judges. “But obviously with the vacancy, that’s no longer the case, at least as long as that lasts.” | 2023-04-19T23:44:27+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/19/dianne-feinstein-senate-judicial-nominations/ |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — IndyCar driver Conor Daly will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 with the NASCAR team owned by Floyd Mayweather.
The Money Team Racing raced its way into the Daytona 500 last year with driver Kaz Grala; Daly made his Cup Series debut for the team in October on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“The Money Team Racing shocked the world by making the Daytona 500 last year, and I believe in this team and know we will prepare a great car for this year’s race," Mayweather said Tuesday. "Like a fighter who’s always ready to face the best, Conor has the courage to buckle into this beast without any practice and put that car into the field. Conor is like a hungry fighter and my kind of guy. I sure wouldn’t bet against him.”
Daly will be among six drivers vying for four open spots in the 40-car field. Among those also trying to qualify for an open spot in the Feb. 19 season opener is seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and action sports star Travis Pastrana, a close friend of Daly's.
The announcement to enter Daly in the Daytona 500 came just eight days before Daytona International Speedway opens for race preparations. Daly said last week he was not hesitant to accept a late offer and TMT said it will enter Daly in at least six other Cup races this season.
The effort will be funded by Bitnile.com, which is Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing's sponsor in IndyCar.
Bitnile executive chairman Todd Ault III said it would also sponsor Daly at Circuit of the Americas in Austin in March for the “Texas Two-Step,” in which Daly will run the IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway the next week.
Ault also said there would be a “Daly Double” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August, when Daly runs both the IndyCar and Cup races on the same weekend on the road course.
“Our next-generation marketplace launches just 10 days after the Daytona 500 ... to help promote our marketplace, we asked Conor to run a number of NASCAR events this year in addition to our sponsorship of his full-time job in IndyCar," Ault said.
The remaining Cup races Daly enters will be dependent on his schedule.
“I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to attempt to run in the Daytona 500,” he said. “It is the most prestigious race in NASCAR and to have the chance to compete in it is truly an honor. I am also excited to be running the entire IndyCar Series season and select NASCAR Cup events.
"I am looking forward to the challenge and can’t wait to get behind the wheel of whatever BITNILE.COM race car, boat, dune buggy or vehicle they ask me to drive.” | 2023-02-07T21:04:09+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/motor/nascar/conor-daly-to-enter-daytona-500-with-floyd-mayweathers-team-nascar-indycar/531-966f142e-bb55-47d8-a064-99860c9c6a0d |
5 school staffers charged after boy told to eat own vomit
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) - Five staff members at a suburban Indianapolis school have been charged with neglect or failure to report neglect after a 7-year-old special education student was told to eat his own vomit.
The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday charged a teacher and instructional aide at Brown Elementary School in Brownsburg with neglect and they as well as a second teacher, a second aide and a behavioral technician have been charged with failure to report the incident.
The teacher charged with neglect told the student during lunch that if he vomited, he would need to eat whatever he threw up, Brownsburg police said. The child vomited on a tray provided by the second teacher, and the aide charged with neglect then gave the child a spoon, police said.
The boy ate some of the vomit, then used paper towels to clean up what remained, police said. The alleged incident occurred in February.
The Brownsburg Community School Corp. said it learned of the incident on April 12 and removed the five staffers from contact with students and placed them on administrative leave.
Superintendent Jim Snapp said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened by the actions of these staff members and will work in conjunction with our local law enforcement as they move forward with possible criminal charges.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-27T04:13:15+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/04/27/5-school-staffers-charged-after-boy-told-eat-own-vomit/ |
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BioNTech (BNTX) – The drugmaker's shares slid 3.4% in the premarket despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue. Results were down sharply from a year ago, with both profit and revenue off more than 40% from 2021's third quarter.
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.b) – Berkshire Hathaway gained 1.5% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett's firm reported better-than-expected earnings, with revenue also topping Street forecasts. Berkshire reported an overall loss, however, as a falling stock market ate into the value of its investment portfolio.
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Meta Platforms (META) – Meta added 2.6% in the premarket after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Facebook parent was preparing to announce large-scale layoffs this week.
Apple (AAPL) – Apple shares slid 1.8% in the premarket after it said Covid-19 restrictions are hindering iPhone production at the Foxconn factory in China. That factory is the world's biggest iPhone production site.
Yamana Gold (AUY) – Yamana Gold lost 2.7% in the premarket after Gold Fields (GFI) said it would not change the terms of its takeover deal with Yamana. Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) and Pan American Silver (PAAS) submitted a rival offer Friday, but Gold Fields maintains that its bid is superior.
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Ouster (OUST) – The maker of lidar sensors will combine with rival Velodyne (VLDR) in a merger of equals, with Ouster and Velodyne shareholders each owning 50% of the combined company. Ouster jumped 5.1% in premarket action while Velodyne rallied 5.6%.
Ryanair (RYAAY) – The airline's stock gained 6.2% in premarket trading after it reported the largest-ever profit for the first half of the year.
DoorDash (DASH) – The delivery service's shares were upgraded to "outperform" from "perform" at Oppenheimer, which pointed to improving margins at U.S. restaurants among other factors. DoorDash gained 2.7% in premarket trading.
Okta (OKTA) – The maker of identity management software jumped 3.9% in the premarket after Guggenheim upgraded the stock to "buy" from "neutral." It called the stock's current valuation "too compelling to ignore." | 2022-11-07T13:14:39+00:00 | nbcmiami.com | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/business/money-report/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-in-the-premarket-biontech-meta-apple-ouster-and-more/2902011/ |
SureColor F2270 Increases Productivity and Efficiency to Meet Customer Demand
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring support for the growing textile and personalized products industry, Epson today announced the hybrid SureColor® F2270 for both direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing. Designed to bring customized apparel to the market that holds true to the designer's vision, with minimal waste and environmental impact, the hybrid SureColor F2270 DTG printer incorporates DTFilm printing capabilities and goes beyond traditional garment printing and transfer to a wider variety of materials, including uniquely shaped items.
Epson will be hosting a live demonstration of the new SureColor F2270 on Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. PT. To register, click HERE.
"The SureColor F2270 was purpose-built with an eye toward what's happening in the industry. Specifically, we wanted to address the needs of print shops transitioning from mass production to producing what's needed," said Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "With its ability to produce high quality output, with great reliability and consistency, print shops can now create premium quality products, designed to last years. This also results in less waste from the print process to the garment wearability."
Purpose-built for both DTG and DTFilm printing, the SureColor F2270 hybrid printer features a new PrecisionCore® MicroTFP printhead with Nozzle Verification Technology, and next-generation UltraChrome® DG2 ink to deliver vibrant colors and incredible detail at impressive speeds – up to 20% faster when printing on dark garments.1 The printer's cartridge-free bulk ink pack system helps reduce ink replacement frequency. Featuring automatic garment thickness adjustment, it measures thickness using multiple sensors during the loading process to create a garment height profile and will automatically adjust the printhead and optimize print quality without user intervention to help increase productivity and ensure high-quality output.
Additional features designed to bring a new level of versatility and efficiency to the garment decorator, promotional product and e-commerce fulfillment industries, include:
- Low maintenance – Dedicated cleaning solution channels and fabric head wiper system help reduce downtime
- Intuitive design – Flattop work surface can hold items; large 4.3-inch touchscreen interface with ergonomically placed control buttons
- Easy-to-use, quick-load platen – Assists with garment alignment and helps reduce loading times
- Intuitive, easy-to-learn workflow – Epson Garment Creator 2 software features improved processing time and high-resolution processing for exceptionally detailed and vibrant prints
- Epson Cloud Solution PORT2 – Provides live production monitoring of your printer fleet status, including production rates and printer utilization
"Ultimately, prints done right the first time saves times, money and physical resources, and that's the goal with the new SureColor F2270," said Check.
Availability
The SureColor F2270 will be available in August 2023 through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers with an estimated MSRP of $18,995. The printer is designed for use exclusively with Epson ink packs3 and includes a one-year limited warranty with on-site service. Extended service plans are available. For more information on Epson's direct-to-garment solutions, visit www.epson.com/dtg.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
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1 Compared to previous generation model with printing 13.6" x 16.0" dark garments at default print quality. Computer processing, network transmission, loading and unloading of garments are not included in these times. Actual print times may vary. Testing conducted by Epson America, Inc as of May 2023.
2 All features of this system require an active Internet connection and the use of a supported browser.
3 This product uses only genuine Epson-brand ink packs. Other brands of ink packs and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly or at all.
ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® is a system by which textile chemical suppliers demonstrate that their product can be used in a sustainable textile production. Epson UltraChrome DG2 Ink is certified by the ECO PASSPORT. This is an international safety standard in the textile industry. It is certified to be safe for adults and children, including babies.
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A Vermont man pleaded not guilty Monday to manslaughter in the death of his 2-year-old son, who police say may have been dropped in a fast-moving stream as his father fled the scene of a car crash in Massachusetts.
Darel A. Galorenzo, 35, of Readsboro, Vermont, was held on $250,000 bail at his arraignment in Northern Berkshire District Court in North Adams. He also pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence, reckless endangerment of a child and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to court records.
Massachusetts State Police troopers responded to reports of a single-vehicle rollover in the town of Clarksburg at about 2 a.m. Saturday, police said.
VERMONT TODDLER, FOUND DEAD IN BROOK, MAY HAVE BEEN DROPPED BY FATHER FLEEING THE SCENE OF A CRASH
A resident told responding troopers that he saw a man with a child walking from the scene, according to the preliminary police report.
Police found Galorenzo soaking wet near the stream that is 3 feet deep in some spots, but the child was not with him. The child was later found in the water and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead several hours later. A preliminary autopsy determined that the toddler's cause of death was drowning and hypothermia.
MASSACHUSETTS MAN FOUND DEAD ON SIDE OF COHASSET ROAD: POLICE
"While attempting to wade through the swift current and frigid water, Galorenzo more than likely fell and lost his grip on the child," the police report said.
Galorenzo was also taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He told police that he took his son for a drive because the child could not sleep and he heard him coughing. He blamed the crash on ice and said the child ran away from the scene and into the stream.
A telephone message seeking comment was left with Galorenzo's attorney, who asked that bail be set at $5,000.
Readsboro and Clarksburg are a few miles apart. | 2023-04-10T23:27:21+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/vermont-father-accused-of-dropping-toddler-in-stream-pleads-not-guilty/article_78dae937-c95b-525c-b118-762662f74976.html |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In May 2017, comedian John Oliver tauntingly coined the phrase “ Stupid Watergate ” to refer to then-President Donald Trump’s ever-growing list of scandals at the time, including his reported dealings with Russia, the investigation into Michael Flynn and his firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
“A scandal with all the potential ramifications of Watergate, but where everyone involved is stupid and bad at everything,” Oliver chaffed on his weekly late-night satirical show.
But if there’s a thesis to “White House Plumbers,” the new HBO political drama series which premieres Monday, it’s that the Watergate scandal orchestrated and carried out under President Richard Nixon’s administration was in fact “Stupid Watergate.”
It tells the story of two historical figures, ex-CIA officer E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and former FBI agent G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux), who organize and execute the break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate hotel and office complex.
“White House Plumbers” was the unofficial name of the covert White House Special Investigations Unit initially tasked with stopping leaks of classified information to reporters. But the group’s role evolved as the campaign heated up, with Liddy and Hunt eventually coalescing with members of the Committee to Re-elect the President.
The rest, as they say, is history.
And although the story of the scandal that eventually led to Nixon’s resignation has loomed large in American media over the past 50 years, being told countless times through virtually every medium, “White House Plumbers” is an innovative retelling of those remarkable events as it focuses on two lesser known yet vital characters.
“They’re the ones that did the break in. There’s no Watergate break in without the burglars,” said director David Mandel, almost incredulous that their story has been so relegated in prior on-screen Watergate adaptations.
While the series is classified as a political drama, its tone and content are reflective of Mandel’s background in comedy, which includes writing credits on “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” with Harrelson and Theroux portraying almost Wes Anderson-esque caricatures of the two men.
“There’s something wonderful and funny about playing overconfidence and stupidity at the same time,” Theroux said, though he qualified his statement to concede their intellect. “They were both extremely bright men. I don’t want to make them sound stupid,” he explained, attributing their willingness to take such drastic and risky measures to their fear of communism.
The series exploits the fact that their stories are comparably unfamiliar ones in the Watergate saga. And while “White House Plumbers” is filled with outrageous mishaps and antics that are bound to have viewers skeptical of its historicity, Mandel maintains he stuck closely to the archive and was “true to the overall insanity” of their story.
“The key important historical things, including some major blunders, those are accurate,” Harrelson attested.
And while Mandel still remembers the stranger-than-fiction nature of present-day politics from his time showrunning the satirical comedy, “ Veep,” his prior experience didn’t make the deja vu he had from Trump’s return to the headlines ahead of the series premiere any less trippy.
“History was already starting to repeat itself, thanks to, obviously, the HBO marketing department, who arranged for Trump to be indicted,” he joked. “You set out to tell a political story that you want to tell. And strangely, as you’re telling it, it only becomes more relevant.”
During production, the cast and crew spent several weeks filming and living at the Watergate Hotel, something Theroux believed was important to help them get a better grasp of the world they were trying to create.
“It’s always great when you have that sort of tactile sense of where you are and that you’re at the actual place where this event took place and you’re walking up the same steps that they walked up,” he said.
Thanks to his experience growing up in Washington, Theroux is acutely aware of the distinct energy which radiates from the city, a familiar, almost ineffable tension between its residents’ desire to effect change in the world and their insatiable lust for power.
“When you approach that area where the marble buildings start to, you know, come into view and you just realize, what a crazy place,” he said. “If your office building is this enormous white dome with statues, you can see how people can get an inflated sense of who they are.”
Though Harrelson and Theroux, who both worked as executive producers on the limited series, barely knew each other prior to this project, their chemistry was palpable both on and off screen, the latter Mandel described as almost instantaneous.
“They already had this relationship that kind of only developed off camera that in some ways mimicked the on camera one,” he said of the pair, affectionately likening them to an “old married couple.” | 2023-05-02T11:11:54+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/entertainment-news/white-house-plumbers-exploits-absurdities-of-watergate/ |
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – All the rain we have seen in the last couple of weeks is beginning to pay off!
Lake Waco’s water level continues to slightly rise. It is now a little over seven feet and three inches.
Waco is still in Stage two Drought Conditions – which means no watering between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses water on Tuesdays and Saturdays, even-numbered water on Wednesdays and Sundays and businesses can water on Mondays and Fridays. | 2023-05-23T19:20:35+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/lake-waco-water-levels-continue-to-slightly-rise/ |
(The Hill) — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new strategy to stretch the limited available doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine by changing how the vaccine is injected.
The new method would split up the doses and use one-fifth as much vaccine per shot. The partial dose of the vaccine would be injected into the upper layer of skin, rather than the full dose into the underlying fat, which is how shots are typically administered.
The strategy was first outlined last week by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, who said the intradermal injection method would allow officials to administer more shots without compromising the safety or effectiveness of the vaccine.
“In recent weeks the monkeypox virus has continued to spread at a rate that has made it clear our current vaccine supply will not meet the current demand,” Califf said in a statement Tuesday. “By increasing the number of available doses, more individuals who want to be vaccinated against monkeypox will now have the opportunity to do so.”
In order to allow the FDA to authorize the new strategy, the Department of Health and Human Services first issued a determination allowing the agency to take emergency measures based on the information currently available about the monkeypox virus.
The Biden administration is scrambling to try to control the spiraling monkeypox epidemic, which has become both a political and public health concern. More than 8,900 cases have been reported, and experts think that’s likely an undercount.
The move is aimed at alleviating a major shortage of Jynneos, the only FDA-approved vaccine for monkeypox. The administration has hundreds of thousands of doses available but will need millions more to vaccinate the 1.6 million gay and bisexual men officials consider to be at the highest risk for the virus
White House Monkeypox Response Coordinator Bob Fenton on Tuesday called the move a “game changer.” He said the 400,000 vials currently in the Strategic National Stockpile now have the potential to provide up to 2 million doses.
“It’s safe, it’s effective, and it will significantly scale the volume of vaccine doses available for communities across the country,” Fenton told reporters during a briefing.
The Biden administration is under intense criticism for its response to the outbreak. Critics say officials were too slow to ship the vaccine that was ready to use, and even slower to recognize the magnitude of the outbreak in order to get more shots ready to use.
The U.S. has already purchased much of the global supply of Jynneos, but much of it is stored frozen in bulk substance at the manufacturer in Denmark. It needs to undergo a process called “fill and finish” to put the vaccine into usable vials to be shipped and then administered.
Intradermal injection is not a new method, but the evidence on its effectiveness with Jynneos— and using a dose one-fifth the normal size — is limited at best. It’s also a much more difficult method of vaccination, and will likely require additional training.
Some outside experts said the strategy makes sense, while others were not convinced.
Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease expert and professor of medicine at UC San Francisco, said the idea of dose splitting is a known strategy to make vaccines last longer. It’s been studied with influenza vaccines, rabies vaccines and some tuberculosis vaccines, she said.
“We are in this situation, at this moment, we are in a time of scarcity. We have more people who need the vaccine than have it,” Gandhi said. “We have to figure out how to get people the vaccine.”
She added that U.S. officials likely realize they made mistakes, and are reaching for any strategy they can to try to fix the situation.
“We can’t we can’t go back in time. We have to just do work with what we have until we can get more vaccines,” Gandhi said, adding that she would have advised the administration to implement the same strategy.
But some experts and advocates are concerned about the lack of data to support the new policy.
“We have grave concerns about the limited amount of research that has been done on this dose and administration method, and we fear it will give people a false sense of confidence that they are protected,” David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors said in a statement. “This approach raises red flag after red flag, and appears to be rushed ahead without data on efficacy, safety, or alternative dosing strategies.” | 2022-08-10T16:14:15+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/us-moves-to-stretch-limited-monkeypox-vaccine-supply/ |
CLEVELAND — The next time the Lake Erie wind or bitter cold gets the best of Cleveland's pedestrians, it may prompt a reminder that the city once seriously considered adding a heavy-rail, underground subway system downtown in the 1950's.
"I don’t think anyone knows this was on the table," said Cleveland State history professor Mark Souther. "We came pretty close to getting a subway in the 1950s."
Souther spent more than a year sifting through articles and transcripts, uncovering how voters said yes, but county leaders said no.
"The county engineer, Alfred Porter, was vociferously against anything having to do with rail," Souther said. "He was a freeway man and saw that as the future."
In 1953, two-thirds of Cuyahoga County voters approved a $35 million bond issue for a downtown, underground circulator subway.
The prominent version presented involved a half-mile square loop connecting what's now Tower City with Playhouse Square and Halle's, plus the financial hub and what we now know as The 9 and county offices at Huron Road and East 9th Street.
"You had to distribute riders around downtown," Souther explained. "I’m not sure the subway plan in and of itself would have created a Chicago Loop scenario, but I do think it would have made some difference."
Cuyahoga County still has RTA Rapid Transit to bring people to Cleveland, but this plan would spread them around downtown and out of the elements.
It would have also completed the last mile for Cleveland’s commuters and shoppers during the city’s heyday.
"This was a time when people were crowding in downtown and complaining of congestion," Souther said.
Hearings, studies and different route options continued to pop up throughout the 50s. By the end, about 12 different subway variations had been presented.
If Downtown Cleveland Alliance President and CEO Michael Deemer had a magic wand, he told News 5 he would go back in time and push through the project.
"We made a decision as a community to go in a very different direction, and in a lot of ways, I think we’re still dealing with the consequences of those decisions," he said.
However, by the end of the decade, the signed-off idea faded away as freeway growth took center stage and development extended into the suburbs — Something Souther and Deemer will always wonder “what if.”
"The idealist in me thinks this was truly a missed opportunity," Souther explained. "It certainly would have made for a different experience that might have made people come downtown more often and not just go to their suburban mall, but the pragmatic me knows the cost overrun was a distinct possibility and probably a likely scenario."
"The immediately surrounding area and city would have grown up and evolved as a more dense walkable place, kind of like the one we want to create today," Deemer said.
Wait — didn't Cleveland have a subway system of sorts back then?
Not exactly.
When people think of a Cleveland subway, they usually think of underneath the Detroit-Superior bridge, which once housed street cars. Those were light rail, whereas the downtown Cleveland subway plan involved heavy rail, which can carry more weight and is similar to what you see in other major metropolitan cities such as New York and Washington D.C.
Just two weeks ago, News 5 reported about plans to convert the streetcar corridor of the Detroit-Superior Bridge, known as the Veterans Memorial Bridge, into a park for people to enjoy, similar to New York City's High Line.
"I think this is all about connecting a new economy," Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne said.
So what's next for Northeast Ohio and transportation?
From atop the abandoned streetcar corridor of the Detroit-Superior bridge, newly-elected Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne took our “what if” and answered “what next,” as he outlined how he hopes to mirror the transportation growth he oversaw with University Circle.
RELATED: Which zip code in Cuyahoga County saw the largest increase in jobs over the last 15 years?
"Our population grew as the HealthLine advanced and the Red Line stations opened up," Ronayne explained. "I think Cleveland is going to play a bit of catch up but Cleveland and Cuyahoga County is going to see good things happen in transportation."
Data from the U.S. Census shows Northeast Ohio takes the top spots in the state when it comes to households without access to a car. In East Cleveland, 35% of households do not own a single car, followed by Cleveland with almost one out of every four households without access to a car.
Across Cuyahoga County, that amounts to about 12% of the driver-eligible population without access to a car.
In addition to ground transportation, Ronayne detailed the importance of enabling the next generation of transportation, whether that's autonomous vehicles or smaller aircraft capable of landing just about anywhere.
RELATED: How Cleveland plays a role in mapping out a new sky highway for drones, autonomous aircraft and more
"I think here for the future – we’re faced with a hybrid of transportation modes," Ronayne said. "I think people are going to be moving about in ways we almost cannot predict."
Clay LePard is a special projects reporter at News 5 Cleveland. Follow him on Twitter @ClayLePard or on Facebook Clay LePard News 5.
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WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — Off the coast of Long Island, drones sweep over the ocean, patrolling the water for any danger that might lurk below the surface as beachgoers grow more vigilant because of a recent spate of shark encounters.
Over two days this week, five people reported being bitten by sharks at some of New York’s most popular beaches, leading to heightened surveillance of the area’s waters.
The sighting of a 10-foot (3-meter) shark on Thursday prompted officials to keep people out of the water at Robert Moses State Park, the same Long Island beach that delayed its opening July 4 after a drone spotted a group of 50 sand sharks off the coast.
“We are now more vigilant than ever,” said George Gorman, the state’s park director in Long Island. “We have drones in the sky that watch over the waters. We have lifeguards on WaveRunners that watch over the waters.”
Just a few years ago, encounters with sharks were rare. But more recently, reports of sharks biting people have increased. Last year, eight people reported being bitten by sharks swimming in the shallows off Long Island’s beaches.
“This year, we’ve already had five bites,” Gorman said, “and the season has kind of just begun.”
Even if the injuries have not been serious, he and others are concerned by the rise in shark sightings and encounters.
Cary Epstein, a lifeguard supervisor who pilots drones at Jones Beach, said the tiny battery-powered aircraft make three sweeps each day: once before opening, then sometime midday and a final round before the end of the day.
“Despite the nervousness over what’s going on right now in New York, people swim in the ocean every day, and they have for centuries,” he said. “But we do have to remember that we are cohabitating, and this is their house.”
Drones provide an additional vantage point unavailable to lifeguards on the beach, Epstein said as he demonstrated how he uses the drones to patrol the waters off Long Island.
As he operated one of the drones from the beach, he stared into a small box equipped with controls and a display screen. The craft lifted off, hovering over the sand until it hurled forward over the water and turned into a mere dot as it approached the horizon.
“When you’re up in an elevated lifeguard station or a lifeguard stand, you can see up and you can see out, but you can’t see straight down,” Epstein said. “When we do have sharks that are eating on these fish, it’s very, very clear to us. You could see it, no questions asked.”
But, he warned, “just because you don’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there.”
Just two months ago, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the addition of 10 drones to its squadron, bringing the total to 18 that can be used to monitor shark activity along her state’s beaches.
“With New Yorkers and visitors alike preparing to enjoy our beautiful Long Island beaches all summer long, their safety is our top priority,” Hochul said in May. “This year we are taking further action to protect beachgoers by increasing surveillance to monitor for shark activity near beaches off the South Shore.”
An increase in shark sightings might suggest a healthier ecosystem, some say. Cleaner waters allow the small fish that sharks feed on to flourish. More small fish swimming closer to shore means more sharks nipping at their tails.
Prior to 2022, New York had only recorded a dozen unprovoked bites. Over the last decade, there were just four people bitten by sharks, according to data compiled by the International Shark Attack File, which tracks shark attacks around the world.
Florida is usually the country’s leader in shark bites. There were 16 last year, which was twice as many as runner-up New York.
From his elevated perch on the sand at Jones Beach State Park on Thursday, lifeguard Carl Nowicki pointed his gaze out to sea, scanning the water for activity that might attract a hungry shark, such as large schools of bait fish.
“If a drone has spotted a shark, we won’t alert the patrons until they’re all out of the water because we don’t want them to freak out,” he said. “We’ll be very transparent once everyone’s on the sand. We don’t want to cause a panic at a beach.”
Mike Berchoff, who was enjoying the sun and water at Jones Beach, goes into the water more cautiously these days. He doesn’t want to be the next beachgoer to be bitten by a shark.
“I just go out up to my waist. That’s about it,” he said. “I don’t go all the way out there.”
He’s seen more drones taking off lately, which he said provides some reassurance that beachgoers would be alerted of danger.
The first known encounter of the summer happened Monday, when a 15-year old girl felt a bite on her leg while swimming. At a different beach soon after, another teen had to paddle back to shore after something began nibbling on his toes.
A day later, on the Fourth of July, two men reported bites possibly by sharks in two separate encounters 60 miles (97 kilometers) apart.
This is not the same kind of horror that terrorized the fictional East Coast town of Amity Island in the terrifying movie thriller “Jaws.”
For one thing, it’s unlikely the marine animals involved in recent encounters were the fear-inducing great white sharks that linger in deeper waters and are rarely seen close enough to shore to be of real concern.
About a dozen species of sharks swim off the coast of Long Island, none of them considered particularly ferocious, including the sand sharks that are more common in the area and grow to nearly 15 feet (4.6 meters). Their sharp, jagged teeth might cause a fright, but the giant fish are usually docile and typically avoid human contact. A nursery for juvenile sharks is known to exist off Fire Island.
Sand sharks are unlikely to attack humans unless provoked, according to shark biologists. If they do interact with swimmers, it’s usually unintentional. | 2023-07-07T18:53:21+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/ap-drones-sweep-for-sharks-along-new-yorks-coast-during-rise-in-encounters-with-beachgoers/ |
DEADWOOD, S.D. (KELO) — Deadwood gaming numbers took a downturn for the second month this year.
After seeing its first decrease in 18 months in March, July was also a slower time for Deadwood gaming.
“There is a little downtick and I do think it has to do with last year, there was a lot of stimulus money out there and now we have higher inflation and people that are more dollar conscience on what they are going to spend and what they are going to spend it on,” David Schneiter, GM of Cadillac Jack’s, said.
For the entire month, the gaming handle was down 8 percent.
According to the Deadwood Gaming Association, gaming numbers for the whole year are still up by 2 percent.
“I think we will still see strong visitation and maybe come close to some of those 2021 numbers. We hope to see that going into the fall and I think we are still seeing good things happening here in Deadwood,” Mike Rodman, Deadwood Gaming Association, said.
Casinos, like Cadillac Jack’s, says it’s because competition areas have opened back up.
“You’ve got Las Vegas fully open, you’ve got a lot of the other jurisdictions that don’t have the restrictions that were in place so there is more competition nationwide, there is more opportunity for those people to gamble closer to home,” Schneiter said.
The Deadwood Gaming Association says because 2021 was such a busy year, we could see more numbers decrease in the months ahead.
“We are up against those numbers but we are still pleased with what we’ve seen so far,” Rodman said.
“If we could even be close to 2021, I would be ecstatic,” Schneiter said.
Deadwood Casinos are looking forward to football season starting next month. The town is also coming up on its one year anniversary of the start of sports wagering. | 2022-08-31T00:08:56+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/deadwood-gaming-numbers-take-a-downturn-in-july/ |
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh testified at his double murder trial Friday that he knew he was doing wrong by stealing settlement money from his clients, but he thought he deserved the extra cash.
Murdaugh, 54, is on trial in the fatal shootings of his wife and son near kennels at their home in June 2021. He returned to the stand in his own defense for a second day, but prosecutor Creighton Waters' cross-examination didn’t immediately mention those killings, instead focusing as he did Thursday on financial crimes.
“When you’re doing the things wrong I was doing, you find all sorts of ways of justifying it," Murdaugh said,
Prosecutors have said Murdaugh killed his wife and son to gain sympathy to buy time because his financial misdeeds were about to be discovered. Murdaugh stanchly denied killing them in questioning Thursday from his attorneys.
But over and over again, he admitted he stole money and lied, including telling police he was not at the Colleton County kennels the night his wife and son were killed. A video found more than a year after the deaths when state agents hacked his son's iPhone proved otherwise, and Murdaugh admitted he lied to police and his family from the beginning, blaming paranoia from his pain killed addiction.
Waters also asked Murdaugh about that addiction and the defendant avoided specifics like exactly how many pills he was taking just before the killings or the agitation he felt when he started to have withdrawals.
“Opioids gave me energy," Murdaugh said. "Whatever I was doing, it made it more interesting,”
Murdaugh avoided yes or no answers in cross-examination, instead repeating questions and then setting off on meandering answers tangential to the prosecutor's questions.
Exasperated, Waters again asked Murdaugh if he looked his clients in the eye before he stole from them.
“They are real people. They are good people. They are all people that I care about. And a lot of them are people I loved. And I did wrong by them,” Murdaugh said, repeating a version of one of his frequent answers.
“You hurt the people you love, I know," Waters replied dismissively.
Murdaugh is charged with murder in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, 52, shot multiple times with a rifle, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, shot twice with a shotgun. He faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted.
On the stand Thursday, tears ran down Murdaugh's cheeks when his lawyer asked if he blew his son's brains out or shot his wife several times.
“I would never intentionally do anything to hurt either one of them,” Murdaugh said.
Murdaugh is charged with about 100 other crimes, ranging from stealing from clients to tax evasion. He is being held without bail on those charges, so even if he is found not guilty of the killings, he will not walk out of court a free man. If convicted of most or all of those financial crimes, Murdaugh would likely spend decades in prison.
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ATM Banking Services in Metro Stations Expand ATM Network as Part of Continued Growth in Bank's Mid-Atlantic Region
PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB) and its banking subsidiary, First National Bank, have announced a partnership with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) that establishes FNB as the sole ATM provider for the third-largest rail system in the United States.
FNB's online and mobile banking tools and eStore® enable customers to perform a broad range of banking activities remotely, including making bill and person-to-person payments, accessing financial education and account selection tools, and applying for deposit and loan products. The Metro ATMs add cash access to these robust digital capabilities, ensuring customers throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area can manage most of their banking needs according to their own schedule and without having to visit a branch.
With ATM banking services at every Metro station, the partnership will add more than 120 machines to FNB's network by the start of 2024. Metro provided more than 71 million rides in 2022 and continues to trend toward pre-pandemic levels that exceeded 180 million rides in 2019. With approximately 50 percent of Metro stations situated in majority-minority communities (MMCT) and approximately 30 percent in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities, the partnership further advances FNB's corporatewide goal of increasing banking access for consumers in underserved areas.1
"Our mobile eStore and ATM strategy open the door for us to effectively and efficiently serve a much greater number of households, making FNB one of the most convenient banks serving the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States," said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank. "By working with partners to establish ATM access in high-traffic locations, we have a valuable opportunity to empower our customers with all of the tools they need to manage their banking relationship."
In addition, FNB is branding more than 160 ATMs in Giant Food stores throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., while also extending the Company's service coverage with several ATM locations in Delaware. For both Metro and Giant, FNB partnered with Payment Alliance International in the deployment of branded ATMs as part of its overall strategy.
Complementing the ATM expansion and furthering FNB's retail banking presence is its growing regional branch network. FNB's most recent branch additions are its Remington Row Office in Baltimore, Maryland, and its Reston Office in Reston, Virginia.
FNB's new branded partnerships build on an ATM strategy FNB has successfully deployed in multiple markets. Upon completion of the Metro and Giant projects, FNB customers will have access to a total of nearly 1,900 combined branches, ATMs and interactive teller machines, including nearly 600 ATMs and nearly 40 branches in its Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. To find an FNB branch or ATM location, use the locator at fnb-online.com.
1 Nearly 30 percent of the Metro ATM locations are situated in communities that are both MMCT and LMI.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB's market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas, including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of nearly $45 billion and approximately 350 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network, which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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Texas authorities say an armed man was killed at an arena where children were attending a summer camp.
The shooting occurred at the Duncanville Fieldhouse in Dallas County.
A spokesperson for the Duncanville Police Department said there were approximately 150 children at the Fieldhouse when the armed man approached the facility.
Public information officer Michelle Arias said officers arrived within two minutes of getting reports of the man in the area.
Arias said officers searched the building and shot the suspect upon locating him. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arias said no children were injured. | 2022-06-13T17:34:03+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/national/police-armed-man-shot-at-arena-where-childrens-summer-camp-was-being-held |
STATEWIDE--With winter weather looming in Indiana, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis is making sure you are prepared with Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
“It’s getting to be almost the middle of November. Thanksgiving is around the corner. We have some colder weather coming up in our forecast. You need to get into a routine of checking the weather every day,” said Alex McGinnis, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.
McGinnis says you need to have your car as ready as possible for wintry conditions like snow, ice, and sleet.
“It’s always good to keep things stocked in your car like a blanket and a shovel. The blanket will help keep you warm. If you get caught out in the elements, you can use the shovel to help you get out of a jam because it is very easy to get stuck in the snow,” said McGinnis.
Temperatures can change quickly in Indiana.
“Keep in mind, this is a landlocked area. We’re not near a body of water, so we can have these very strong fronts bringing temperature drops from 20 to 50 degrees in a 24 hour period,” said McGinnis.
He also urges you to not just keep an eye on the temperatures, but also the wind chill. Wind chill is dangerous because it can actually cause tissue to freeze in a process called frostbite.
“Let’s say we’re forecasting a low temperature of 25 degrees, but if it’s quite blustery, then the wind chill could be 10 to 20 degrees colder. That would indicate that you need to take steps to keep yourself warm,” said McGinnis.
Low temperatures are projected to be in the 30s or below at times this weekend across Indiana. | 2022-11-08T16:42:34+00:00 | wibc.com | https://wibc.com/141865/nws-this-is-winter-weather-preparedness-week-cooldown-expected-this-weekend/ |
- Triton believes in the superiority of its offer of EUR 8.00 per share, representing a 14.3 percent premium compared to the pending voluntary public tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Caverion by the consortium led by Bain Capital.
- Crayfish BidCo Oy has today acquired 13,647,263 shares in Caverion, approximately 9.9 percent of all outstanding shares in the company, signaling Triton's strong commitment to the tender offer.
- The transaction will enable Caverion to continue its transformation strategy to sustainably improve its long-term performance and allows all current shareholders of Caverion to be appropriately rewarded for the improvements that Caverion has already delivered.
- Triton does not anticipate any material substantive issues to the completion of the tender offer, which is expected to occur during the third or fourth quarter of 2023, and shareholders who have validly tendered their shares will be compensated for the longer time period to completion through the offer price accruing interest at the rate of 3.00 percent per annum from the beginning of July 2023 onwards if the tender offer is not declared unconditional before then.
- Triton is seeking the support of Caverion's Board of Directors and shareholders and looking forward to engaging with the Caverion Board of Directors on delivering a successful outcome to all Caverion shareholders, employees and customers
HELSINKI, Finland, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 10 January 2023, Crayfish BidCo Oy (the "Offeror"), a Finnish private limited liability company indirectly controlled by the entities comprising Triton Fund V (together "Triton"), announced (the "Announcement Release") a voluntary public cash tender offer for all the issued and outstanding shares in Caverion Corporation ("Caverion" or the "Company") that are not held by Caverion or any of its subsidiaries (the "Shares" or, individually, a "Share") (the "Tender Offer"). The shareholders of Caverion have been offered a cash consideration of EUR 8.00 for each Share validly tendered in the Tender Offer (the "Offer Price"). The Offeror expects to publish a tender offer document with detailed information on the Tender Offer on or about 30 January 2023. The offer period under the Tender Offer is expected to commence on or about 31 January 2023 and to initially expire on or about 11 April 2023.
PURCHASES OF SHARES IN CAVERION
As noted in the Announcement Release, the Offeror has intended to seek to acquire Shares as soon as possible after the announcement of the Tender Offer. The Offeror has today acquired in total 13,647,263 Shares amounting to approximately 9.9 percent of all outstanding shares in the Company (excluding treasury shares). The Offeror is committed to its Tender Offer and convinced that the Tender Offer can be completed within the timeline set out in the Announcement Release.
Based on its in-depth substantive analysis, carried out by highly reputable antitrust advisers, the Offeror believes that its Tender Offer will not raise material substantive concerns or execution risk from a merger control clearance perspective. The Offeror expects that it will be able to obtain merger control clearance and complete the Tender Offer during the third or fourth quarter of 2023, but it is possible that merger control clearance could be obtained, and the Tender Offer completed, already during the second quarter of 2023. To provide additional compensation for the longer timeline to completion, the Offer Price will accrue interest at a rate of 3,00 percent per annum as of 1 July 2023, as set out in the Announcement Release.
ABOUT TRITON
Triton is a leading Northern European investment firm which seeks to contribute to the building of better businesses for the longer term. Triton and its executives strive to be agents of positive change towards sustainable operational improvements and growth. The Triton funds invest in and support the positive development of businesses headquartered predominantly in Northern Europe. Triton has a long track record of investing in service businesses, such as Caverion, across the Nordic and DACH regions.
Mikael Aro from Triton comments:
"Our acquisition of Caverion shares is evidence of our conviction in Triton being the ideal partner for Caverion and our offer for the company being superior. We have now acquired 9.9 percent of shares in the company from the open market. We look forward to discussions with all Caverion shareholders and the board and becoming the new owner of Caverion."
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The Tender Offer will be made for the issued and outstanding shares of Caverion, which is domiciled in Finland, and is subject to Finnish disclosure and procedural requirements. The Tender Offer is being made in reliance on, and in compliance with, Rule 14d-1(c) under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Tender Offer is being made for securities of a non-US company. The Tender Offer is being made in accordance with the disclosure and procedural requirements of Finnish law, including with respect to the Tender Offer timetable, settlement procedures, withdrawal, waiver of conditions and timing of payments, which are different from those of the United States. In particular, any financial information included in this announcement has been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards in Finland, which may not be comparable to the financial statements or financial information of U.S. companies.
To the extent permissible under applicable law or regulations, the Offeror and its affiliates or its brokers and its brokers' affiliates (acting as agents for the Offeror or its affiliates, as applicable) may from time to time after the date of this stock exchange release and during the pendency of the Tender Offer, and other than pursuant to the Tender Offer, directly or indirectly purchase or arrange to purchase Shares or any securities that are convertible into, exchangeable for or exercisable for Shares. These purchases may occur either in the open market at prevailing prices or in private transactions at negotiated prices. To the extent information about such purchases or arrangements to purchase is made public in Finland, such information will be disclosed by means of a press release or other means reasonably calculated to inform U.S. shareholders of Caverion of such information. In addition, the financial advisers to the Offeror may also engage in ordinary course trading activities in securities of Caverion, which may include purchases or arrangements to purchase such securities. Any information about such purchases will be made public in Finland to the extent, and in the manner required, by Finnish law.
Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission nor any U.S. state securities commission has approved or disapproved the Tender Offer, passed upon the merits or fairness of the Tender Offer, or passed any comment upon the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of the disclosure in relation to the Tender Offer. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.
Caverion is organized under the laws of Finland, and the Offeror is organized under the laws of Finland. Some or all of the officers and directors of the Offeror and Caverion, respectively, are residents of countries other than the United States. In addition, most of the assets of the Offeror and Caverion are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for U.S. shareholders to enforce their rights and any claim they may have arising under the U.S. federal securities laws. U.S. shareholders may not be able to sue a foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of the U.S. securities laws, and it may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgement.
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(The Hill) – The likelihood of a “megastorm” occurring in California has doubled due to climate change, according to a new study published on Friday.
The study, published in the Science Advances journal, found an increased likelihood of runoff water occurring from harsher storms, creating the threat of debris flows and landslides later, according to a press release from the University of California, Los Angeles.
With every degree that the Earth gets warmer, the likelihood for a “megastorm” increases, too, the study found.
Researchers looked at two different scenarios using present climate models and high-resolution weather modeling. One scenario involved a long series of storms taking place during what scientists predicted climate conditions would be like between 2081 and 2100.
The other scenario predicted what it would be like if those storms took place in the current climate, according to the release.
In the Sierra Nevada Mountains, storms that took place toward the end of the century would see between 200 percent and 400 percent more runoff because of higher precipitation.
“There are localized spots that get over 100 liquid-equivalent inches of water in the month,” UCLA climate scientist and co-author of the research David Swain said in a statement regarding the end-of-the-century scenario.
“On 10,000-foot peaks, which are still somewhat below freezing even with warming, you get 20-foot-plus snow accumulations. But once you get down to South Lake Tahoe level and lower in elevation, it’s all rain. There would be much more runoff.”
The researchers also noted that the state risks a $1 trillion disaster. In addition, parts of major cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento would be underwater if the state endured the kind of flooding that took place during the Great Flood of 1862 in the current climate.
“Modeling extreme weather behavior is crucial to helping all communities understand flood risk even during periods of drought like the one we’re experiencing right now,” Karla Nemeth, director of the California Department of Water Resources, said in a statement.
“The department will use this report to identify the risks, seek resources, support the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan, and help educate all Californians so we can understand the risk of flooding in our communities and be prepared.”
The department contributed some funding toward the study. | 2022-08-13T16:35:14+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/climate-change-doubles-likelihood-of-megastorms-extreme-flooding-in-california-study/ |
‘Freedom is not free’: Ft. Polk hosts Memorial Day ceremony ahead of the holiday
FORT POLK, La. (KALB) - On Thursday, May 26, the Joint Readiness Task Force and Fort Polk hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on the installation ahead of the holiday.
For many Americans, Memorial Day means department store sales, getting the day off work and barbeques. However, those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty know what the holiday truly signifies.
“Sadly, I served in a number of combat operations and lost good friends and colleagues so I know the pain that their families go through,” said Brigadier General David Doyle, the Commanding General of Fort Polk. “For me, the opportunity to be part of this means that their memories are not in vain and that those individuals are recognized for their service and their family members know that we appreciate what they lost.”
Still, Brig. Gen. Doyle said he wants the public to enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend, but also remember why they are able to do so.
“What I tell folks is our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coastguardsmen who gave their lives in sacrifice did so, so that families and individuals can enjoy their freedoms and liberties,” said Brig. Gen. Doyle. “So, there’s nothing wrong with celebrating, and there’s nothing wrong with having a great time, but we ought to take a moment or two to recognize those contributions and understand the cost that they bore so the rest of the nation can enjoy the freedoms that we have.”
At the ceremony, Gold Star families - people who have lost someone in the line of duty - were in attendance. One of them, Betty Keaton, lost her husband, Captain Everett D. Keaton, on January 20, 1970, when he was killed in Vietnam.
“He (Capt. Everett D. Keaton) chose to walk upfront with his patrol and the point man triggered a booby trap,” said Betty. “He recognized that it was and pushed him out, and took the blast himself. He said he would not send his men anywhere he wouldn’t lead them.”
Betty said on Memorial Day she remembers her husband and all the others who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
“I’m proud of them and what they did, and we try to keep their names in front of everybody to remind them that freedom is not free,” said Betty.
If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran and need urgent help, please call the Veterans Affairs hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
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(The Hill) – President Biden in an interview that aired Sunday declared the coronavirus pandemic is “over,” pointing to the return of large events and the lack of masking and other public health measures in place nationwide.
“The pandemic is over,” Biden told “60 Minutes” from the Detroit auto show last Wednesday, the first one held since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. “We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lotta work on it. It’s– but the pandemic is over. If you notice, no one’s wearing masks. Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape. And so I think it’s changing. And I think this is a perfect example of it.”
The United States is still recording an average of more than 400 deaths per day from COVID-19, according to New York Times data, and more than 1 million Americans have died from the virus since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Highly contagious variants have spread throughout the globe, making it nearly impossible to fully eradicate COVID-19.
As a result, the Biden administration has focused its messaging on the importance of getting vaccinated and receiving booster shots to increase immunity, as well as the wide availability of antiviral pills and other forms of treatment for those who contract the virus.
Biden himself contracted COVID-19 in July, but dealt with only mild symptoms, according to his doctor. Officials credited his mild case to being fully vaccinated and taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
The U.S. and much of the world has returned to hosting large events over the past year, like the auto show, and done away with requirements that attendees where mask or provide proof of vaccination. The U.S. does require foreign visitors to be fully vaccinated to come to the country by plane.
“I think you’d agree that the impact on the psyche of the American people as a consequence of the pandemic is profound,” Biden said in his interview with Scott Pelley. “Think of how that has changed everything. You know, people’s attitudes about themselves, their families, about the state of the nation, about the state of their communities. And so there’s a lot of uncertainty out there, a great deal of uncertainty. And we lost a million people. A million people to COVID.”
“When I got in office, when I got elected, only 2 million people had been vaccinated. I got 220 million– my point is it takes time,” he added. “We were left in a very difficult situation. It’s been a very difficult time. Very difficult.” | 2022-09-19T01:25:22+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/coronavirus/president-biden-the-pandemic-is-over/ |
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Chez Reavie won the Barracuda Championship on Sunday, holding on in the breezy final round of the PGA Tour’s lone modified Stableford scoring event for his third tour title.
Six points ahead entering the day, Reavie had a six-point round for a one-point victory over Alex Noren on Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood layout.
The 40-year-old Reavie became the first PGA Tour winner 40 or over since Lucas Glover a year ago in the 2021 John Deere Classic. The Arizona player finished with 43 points.
“I’ve been working hard,” Reavie said. “I’ve been hitting the ball and I knew I could do it. I just kept grinding, and here we are.”
With the event also sanctioned by the European tour, Reavie earned spots on both tours through the 2024 seasons.
“I’ll get over there,” Reavie said. “I had no idea that that was on the table until I finished. I’m excited. I would love to go to Europe and play and maybe go play in the BMW or something. I’d enjoy that a lot.
He also won the 2008 Canadian Open and 2019 Travelers Championship.
Reavie had four birdies and two bogeys Sunday. Players get five points for eagle and two for birdie, while a point is deducted for bogey and three taken away for double bogey or worse.
“It was stressful out there today with the wind and missing some putts early,” Reavie said. “Was fortunate to make some good putts coming in and pull it off.”
Reavie birdied the par-5 12th and made his last birdie on the par-4 16th, holing a 15-footer after his flop approach hit a seam in the grass and shot forward. He got up-and-down for par from a greenside bunker on the par-3 17th, holing a 5-footer, and tapped in for par on the par-4 18th.
“I just stayed patient,” Reavie said. “I knew I was going to have to. I knew some guys were going to make a lot of birdies early. I was hoping to be one of those guys, but the putter was kind of letting me down early. Just tried to keep it as close as I could to the hole and give myself some good looks.”
Noren had a 14-point round. The Swede is a 10-time winner on the European tour who joined the PGA Tour in 2018.
“I love this course,” Noren said. “It was pretty tricky today with the wind. It’s been a roller-coaster of a week, obviously, but when you make the cut, you think, well, this is a great week anyway, and then I played good on the weekend and had a blast today.”
Martin Laird was third at 38 after a seven-point day.
“Really tough out there in the wind.,” Laird said. “It was gusting all over the place. I think I started six back of Chez, so I knew he was obviously playing really well. I’d have to play a pretty special round today to catch him.”
Mark Hubbard finished fourth at 37, and Scott Gutschewski was fifth at 35.
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Eastbay, a staple of ’90s and early ’00s sneaker and apparel culture, is shutting its doors at the end of the month.
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“We are saying goodbye to Eastbay at the end of December 2022,” a statement on the company’s website read. “We encourage you to shop at champssports.com to find great deals for your athletic shoes, clothing, and more.”
Founded in 1980, Eastbay became a culture point for burgeoning sneakers heads when their monthly catalog was shipped out every month. Kids and teens alike would get the latest issue, learn release dates for cdesired kicks and more. In many spaces, the Eastbay magazine was a monthly grail for those trying to get their hands on the latest sneakers without going to the mall or a brick-and-mortar retailer.
“It was my bible as a kid,” NBA star P.J. Tucker said of the brand in a 2014 Los Angeles Times interview. “I could talk about Eastbay all day.”
Through the magazine’s pages, fans could find images of what retailers were cooking up for the year, including sports apparel, sneakers, clothes and more, down to the tiniest detail. The seasonal catalog became a talking point for kids. Bring an Eastbay magazine to class, and everyone began hoping and wishing which shoe they could claim as their own.
An end of an era, indeed. | 2022-12-27T19:27:32+00:00 | hot1009.com | https://hot1009.com/3517484/eastbay-to-close-end-of-2022/ |
Some North Dakotans are among the many Americans disappointed by the weather disrupting their travel plans. That’s understandable; Christmas remains a special time for families and friends to gather.
The coronavirus pandemic kept families apart for two years, and Christmas gatherings are just finally getting back to normal. Bad weather, however, has a history of changing plans. Families will adjust and find ways to celebrate, even from a distance.
Americans got a reminder Wednesday night of what real suffering looks like. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his address to Congress and this nation talked about how Ukrainians will mark Christmas by candlelight without running water and heat. They will celebrate knowing it’s possible Russia will attack them with missiles and drones.
It takes incredible courage to endure what Ukrainians have faced since the Russians invaded in February. They have seen their homes, hospitals, schools, churches and power grid bombed. Russians have tortured, raped and murdered soldiers and civilians in captured cities.
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Despite this, in the cold and dark, Ukrainians will give thanks for holding off the Russians and for the help their nation has received.
Several times during his speech Zelenskyy thanked the United States and other nations for the humanitarian and military assistance his country has received. It was obvious his expressions of gratitude were sincere. As was the response of members of Congress who cheered him numerous times.
It’s hard to believe that in 2022 one of the major powers in the world would act like Nazi Germany. There appears to be no bounds to Russia’s barbarity. It has even kidnapped Ukrainian children and illegally adopted them. There were good reasons Zelenskyy made references to World War II in his speech.
Russia poses a threat to Eastern Europe, and if successful in Ukraine will be tempted to expand more.
Congress has prepared another $44 billion humanitarian and military package for Ukraine. Call it a Christmas gift, but Zelenskyy cautions, don’t call it charity.
“It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way,” he told Congress and the world.
The United States and its allies need to continue to support and aid Ukraine. This Christmas and into the new year the Ukrainians need our aid and prayers. When we sit down to our Christmas dinners we need to remember the horrible conditions under which Ukrainians are actually celebrating.
What possibly could they celebrate under the present conditions? Their religion and their continued freedom are strong reasons.
There’s nothing wrong with Americans being disappointed by disrupted travel plans; it’s understandable. We want to enjoy Christmas with those we love the most. It’s the hope of the Tribune editorial board that everyone has a seat at the table with those they care the most about. And that wish extends to all Ukrainians. | 2022-12-24T07:45:17+00:00 | bismarcktribune.com | https://bismarcktribune.com/opinion/editorial/tribune-editorial-ukrainians-set-example-at-christmas/article_01433c06-8230-11ed-b3f5-b754556209d3.html |
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Officials have identified the victims in the Chesapeake Walmart shooting.
City officials said Lorenzo Gable, 43, of Chesapeake; Randy Blevins, 70, of Chesapeake; Brian Pendleton, 38, of Chesapeake; Kellie Pyle, 52, of Chesapeake; and Tyneka Johnson, 22, of Portsmouth, died when a gunman opened fire Tuesday night before turning the gun on himself.
Officials have not identified a 16-year-old Chesapeake boy who died in the shooting since he was a minor.
"The City of Chesapeake has always been known as the “City That Cares” and now, more than ever, we know our city will show up and care for those who need it most," the city said in a statement. "Please join us in praying for the family and friends of these community members who we have lost."
In addition to the six killed, four people were also injured.
In a tweet, city officials said two victims were still in the hospital over Thanksgiving, with one in critical condition.
The city added that a vigil would be held Monday at 6 p.m. at City Park.
"Today, we are focused only on those hurt by Tuesday’s tragic event, but the police investigation continues," city officials said.
Police have not released the motive behind the shooting, NBC News reported.
Jay Greene at WTKR first reported this story. | 2022-11-25T15:32:14+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/officials-release-names-of-virginia-walmart-shooting-victims |
The late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023, the U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday.
The design for the stamp uses a photograph taken by Marco Grob for a 2013 issue of Time magazine. Lewis, then 73, wears a dark suit and blue tie and looks directly into the camera.
A 1963 picture of Lewis at a workshop on nonviolent protest in Clarksdale, Mississippi, taken by Steve Schapiro, is planned for the margin of the printed stamp sheets.
The Postal Service said the stamp “celebrates the life and legacy” of Lewis, who died at age 80 in 2020 from pancreatic cancer.
“Even in the face of hatred and violence, as well as some 45 arrests, Lewis remained resolute in his commitment to what he liked to call ‘good trouble,’” the agency said.
Lewis’ bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in Selma in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation. By that time he was a major leader in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and spoken at the March on Washington just before Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Lewis went on to be elected to the Atlanta City Council and then to a long career in Congress, where he was frequently hailed as a moral leader.
U.S. Sen. John Ossoff, a Georgia Democrat and onetime intern for Lewis, wrote to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee last year requesting the stamp.
Other stamps announced Tuesday include ones honoring the Florida Everglades, skateboard art and children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola. | 2022-12-14T17:20:18+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-political/ap-us-postage-stamp-to-honor-civil-rights-icon-john-lewis/ |
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by the PACER Fees Class Action Administrator regarding notice of proposed class action settlement in National Veterans Legal Services Program, et al. v. United States:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, that the parties in National Veterans Legal Services Program, et al. v. United States have reached a settlement for $125,000,000, and your rights may be affected. The Court has not granted final approval of this settlement.
The Court previously certified a class of "all individuals and entities who have paid fees for the use of PACER between April 21, 2010, and April 21, 2016, excluding class counsel in this case and federal government entities." Members of that class were provided an opportunity to opt out in 2017.
If you paid PACER fees between April 21, 2010 and April 21, 2016, you may appear at the fairness hearing on October 12, 2023 to object to the settlement if you choose, and you may receive a settlement payment.
If you paid PACER fees for the first time between April 22, 2016 and May 31, 2018, you may choose to exclude yourself from the settlement, or you may remain a member of the class. If you choose to remain a member of the class, you may appear at the fairness hearing on October 12, 2023 to object to the settlement, and you may receive a settlement payment, but you give up your right to sue the United States government about the same claims in this lawsuit. If you exclude yourself, you cannot get any money from the settlement, but you will keep your right to separately sue the United States government over the legal issues in this case. More information about how to request exclusion and an exclusion request form can be found on the website at www.pacerfeesclassaction.com.
Settlement Payments: Settlement payments will be made by a settlement claims administrator based on PACER billing records reflecting accountholder information maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. If you are not a PACER accountholder, but directly paid PACER fees on behalf of someone else (e.g., a law firm or company paying fees on behalf of employees), you may be a class member, and may notify the claims administrator that you paid PACER fees on someone else's behalf www.pacerfeesclassaction.com. That notification must be made no later than September 5, 2023. If you are an accountholder and someone else directly paid your PACER fees on your behalf, you should direct payment to that person or entity at www.pacerfeesclassaction.com. You must direct payment no later than September 5, 2023. If you are an accountholder and directly paid your own PACER fees, you will automatically be mailed a check. If you accept payment of any settlement proceeds, you are verifying that you paid the PACER fees and are the proper recipient of the settlement funds.
Each class member (i.e., payer of PACER fees) will receive a minimum payment amount equal to the lesser of $350 or the total amount paid in PACER fees by that class member for use of PACER during the Class Period (April 21, 2010 through and including May 31, 2018). The remainder will be allocated pro rata (based on the amount of PACER fees paid in excess of $350 during the Class Period) to all class members who paid more than $350 in PACER fees during the Class Period.
If there are unclaimed or undistributed funds, there will be a second distribution. The only class members who are eligible for a second distribution are those who: (1) paid a total amount of more than $350 in PACER fees for use of PACER during the Class Period; and (2) deposited or otherwise collected their payment from the first distribution. The administrator shall determine how many class members meet this requirement, and then distribute to each class member an equal allocation of the unclaimed or undistributed funds. No class member may receive a total recovery (combining the first and second distributions) that exceeds the total amount of PACER fees that the class member paid for use of PACER during the Class Period.
This is only a summary of the proposed settlement. For a more detailed Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement, additional information on the lawsuit and proposed settlement, and a copy of the settlement agreement, visit www.pacerfeesclassaction.com, call 1-866-952-1928, or write to: PACER Fees Class Action Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134.
DATED: July 6, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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(iSeeCars) — When it comes to vehicles with heavy hauling capabilities, pickup trucks usually come to mind. However, there are many SUVs that, when properly equipped, can tow nearly as much or more than most compact pickup trucks. That means if you need a vehicle for towing a boat or camper, but don’t require a pickup truck for day-to-day hauling, there are many reliable SUVs to suit your needs.
To determine the cream of the heavy-hauling SUV crop, iSeeCars looked at the best SUVs for towing over 6,000 pounds. For context, the Toyota Tacoma has a maximum towing capacity of 6,800 pounds. These vehicles at the low end of this list can comfortably tow medium camping trailers and large ski boats, while those on the high end can handle larger travel trailers. After identifying these heavy-haulers, iSeeCars ranked them by the iSeeCars Quality Score, which ranks the best used cars and takes into account long-term reliability based on its longest-lasting cars data, safety scores, and which cars best hold their value.
Best SUVs for Towing
It’s important to note that for a vehicle to achieve max towing capacities, you will likely need to opt for a tow package installed by the factory or dealership at the time of purchase. These tow packages include not only a trailer hitch, but also wiring and special equipment that help ensure your vehicle can handle the added stress of towing. This includes transmission coolers, a higher-capacity alternator, and cameras to improve visibility.
1. Ford Expedition
Ranked first is the Ford Expedition full-size SUV, which earns an 8.6 iSeeCars Quality Score for its proven long-term reliability, safety, and value retention. Larger SUVs generally have higher towing capacities due to their size and more powerful engines, so it’s no surprise that a full-size model occupies the top of the list. Despite having a twin-turbo V6 engine, it has more power and can tow more than many of its rivals offering more powerful V8 engines. Its V6 also affords better fuel economy than competitors in the large SUV class, with 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Available as a two- or three-row SUV and with abundant passenger and cargo space, the Expedition is among the Best Large SUVs you can buy and is popular choice for a family hauler.
Every Ford Expedition comes standard with a trailer hitch and the ability to tow a minimum of 6,000 pounds. By adding the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package, the towing capacity increases to 9,300 pounds. The package includes a heavy-duty radiator, a brake controller, backup assist, and a limited-slip differential. A new Ford Expedition has an MSRP of $50,500 to $69,775 depending on trim levels, while a three-year-old used Ford Expedition for sale costs an average of $34,742 to $55,989.
2. Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder ranks second with an iSeeCars Quality Score of 8.4 and is the best midsize SUV for towing. The Pathfinder midsize crossover is praised for its spacious cabin, which seats up to seven passengers, and its fuel-efficient V6 engine. It also ranks on iSeeCars list of best crossovers.
All trims can tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped with its towing package. A new Nissan Pathfinder costs an average of $39,000 to $49,870, while a three-year-old used Nissan Pathfinder costs between $25,498 and $37,575.
3. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ranked third is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This versatile hauler comes in a wide variety of trims across many price points to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including the automaker’s off-road enthusiasts and luxury car shoppers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a starting towing capability of 3,500 pounds, but it can reach a maximum of 7,200 when properly equipped with its Trailer Tow Group IV option and one of its V8 engine choices. The package includes powertrain upgrades like engine cooling and road-leveling suspension as well as a hitch receiver and wiring harness. The same package can be added to the vehicle’s V6 engine to tow a maximum of 6,200 pounds.
A new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a starting price of $41,035 to $68,190, while a three-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale costs an average of $23,997-$38,994.
4. Chevrolet Tahoe
The Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV earns the fourth spot. The Tahoe earns an iSeeCars Quality Score of 8.2 out of 10 due to its long-term reliability, value retention, and above average safety scores. It has a powerful V8 engine that achieves acceptable fuel economy estimates given its size and capabilities.
Fully-redesigned for 2021, the Tahoe can tow a maximum of 8,400 pounds with rear-wheel-drive and its standard 355-horsepower V-8 engine, when equipped with its Max Trailering Package. For four-wheel-drive, the max towing capacity drops to 8,200 pounds. Used versions from the 2015-2020 model years tow slightly more, topping out at 8,600 pounds.
A new Chevrolet Tahoe for sale costs between $48,450 to $77,400 depending on trim level, while a three-year-old used Chevrolet Tahoe can be found for $34,542 to $53,995.
5. Dodge Durango
Another American SUV, the midsize Dodge Durango, ranks fifth. The Dodge Durango offers three rows of seating with ample cargo and passenger room. It comes with multiple engine choices including a base 290 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine or multiple V8s for those who want a more powerful family vehicle. The V8 engine options include a 5.7-liter, 360 horsepower Hemi, a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 474 horsepower, and the chart-topping 710-horsepower V8 offered in the Hellcat trim.
The Dodge Durango boasts the highest towing capacities in the midsize SUV class. The base V6 model has a tow rating of up to 6,200 pounds, while the R/T trim’s 5.7-liter V8 increases capacity to 7,200 for AWD and 7,400 for RWD. By adding the Tow N Go package, the R/T can tow up to 8,700 pounds. The more powerful SRT 392 and Hellcat trims can tow the maximum of 8,700 pounds without the added towing package.
A new Dodge Durango costs an average of $38,495 to $102,085 while a three-year-old used Dodge Durango costs an average of $23,697-$51,537.
6. GMC Yukon
Ranked sixth is the GMC Yukon Redesigned for the 2021 model year, it is mechanically identical to its platform mate, the top-ranked Chevrolet Tahoe. The Yukon boasts a more upscale exterior, and their Denali trim targets luxury SUV buyers. Standard versions of the Yukon tow 7,900 pounds for rear-wheel drive models, and when equipped with the Max Trailering package, the Yukon can tow a maximum of 8,400 pounds.
A new GMC Yukon costs an average of $63,330-$84,327, while a three-year old used GMC Yukon costs between $37,624-$55,989.
7. Chevrolet Suburban
Ranked seventh is the Chevrolet Suburban full-size SUV. The Suburban’s extended wheelbase gives it the most cargo room of any SUV (except its mechanical Yukon XL twin), with a spacious third-row of seating as well as many available standard tech and safety features. It earns an iSeeCars Quality Score of 8.0 for its high safety scores and long-term reliability. Its value retention brings down its score, as the expensive vehicle depreciates at a pace similar to a luxury vehicle.
Due to its larger size, the Chevy Suburban has a slightly lower towing capacity than its GM siblings, the Tahoe and the Yukon. Maximum towing capacity for the Suburban can be found with the vehicle’s 5.3-liter V-8 at 8,300 pounds for RWD and 8,000 with 4WD.
A new Chevrolet Suburban costs between $55,300 and $80,100, while a three-year-old used Chevrolet Suburban can be found from $33,163 to $50,991.
8. GMC Yukon XL
Ranked eighth is the GMC Yukon XL, which is the extended variant version of the sixth-ranked GMC Yukon. The larger XL has slightly lesser towing capacity than its smaller counterpartat 7,800 pounds. When equipped with the Max Trailering package, both the Yukon and the Yukon XL can tow a maximum of 8,400 pounds with its 5.3-liter V-8 engine in RWD. The Max Trailering package features an enhanced radiator cooling, hitch guidance with hitch view to increase visibility, a trailer brake controller, and blind zone monitoring.
A new GMC Yukon XL costs between $65,802 and $87,090, while a three-year old used GMC Yukon XL from $36,807 to $57,988.
9. Nissan Armada
Rounding out the list is the full-size Nissan Armada, with an iSeeCars Score of 7.7. It has a powerful V8 engine, a spacious cabin, and a suite of standard features including blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and standard leather upholstery across all trims. When properly equipped, the Nissan Armada can tow 8,500 pounds across all trims. A Trailer Brake Controller comes standard on all trims excluding the base trim, and Trailer Sway Control is standard on the SL and Platinum trims. A tow hitch receiver is standard on all trims. A new Nissan Armada costs between $50,400 and $69,720, while a three-year-old used Nissan Armada for sale costs from $35,943 to $60,997.
Honorable Mentions
Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser large SUV was not included because it doesn’t have a safety rating and couldn’t receive an iSeeCars Quality Score. The iconic Land Cruiser is known for being indestructible and is the longest-lasting vehicle on the road. It has a powerful V8 engine and off-road capability, and all models come standard with a towing package that provides a towing capacity of 8,100 pounds.
The Toyota Land Cruiser was discontinued after the 2021 model year. A three-year-old used Toyota Land Cruiser costs between $81,117 to $104,634.
Toyota Sequoia
A second Toyota full-size SUV, the Toyota Sequoia earns an honorable mention and was omitted from the main list due to its unavailable safety score. The Sequoia is a capable off-roader that offers three spacious rows of seats with Toyota’s earned reputation for long-term reliability. The Sequoia comes standard with a hitch receiver and wiring harness and offers a maximum towing capacity of 9,520 pounds.
A new Toyota Sequoia costs between $58,300 and $78,300, while a three-year-old used Toyota Sequoia for sale costs between $35,058 and $53,870.
Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator full-size SUV is worth considering for drivers who want a heavy hauler in a luxury package. The Navigator is the luxury version of the second-ranked Ford Expedition. The Navigator has a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds for two-wheel drive and 8,300 pounds for the four-wheel drive system. The L trim level offers slightly less towing capacity at 8,400 pounds for the two-wheel drive system, and 8,100 pounds for four-wheel drive.
A new Lincoln Navigator costs between $77,635 and $109,120, and a three-year-old used Lincoln Navigator costs between $50,063 and $74,408.
Cadillac Escalade
An additional American large luxury SUV gets an honorable mention, the Cadillac Escalade. Redesigned like its platform-mates from General Motors, including the Yukon, Suburban, and Tahoe, it has an upscale interior and an impressive touchscreen infotainment system. The Escalade has a maximum towing capacity of 8,200 pounds for its two-wheel drive models while four-wheel drive versions can tow 8,000 pounds. If you opt for the slightly larger ESV version, two-wheel drive versions tow 8,100 pounds and four-wheel drive models tow 8,000 pounds. These numbers can be achieved with the available Heavy-Duty Trailering package.
A new Cadillac Escalade costs between $79,295 to $52,195 and a three-year-old used Cadillac Escalade costs between $46,901 and $65,000.
How To Determine Towing Capacity
If you are looking at used vehicles, a VIN decoder like the iSeeCars VIN check can tell you a vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
Bottom Line:
Heavy hauling is not just reserved for pickup trucks, thanks to these capable SUVs. These SUVs don’t just have high towing capacities, but also high reliability, safety, and value retention scores to match. It’s important to understand your max towing capacity, because exceeding this weight can put you and your vehicle in danger. If your vehicle has a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds, you can tow up to 8,000 pounds of trailer weight if there is no cargo or passengers in your vehicle. Towing capacity diminishes if you add passengers and cargo, so be sure to plan accordingly. Tongue weight and payload capacity should also be taken into account. Towing packages can vary from just a factory-installed hitch to a comprehensive system with advanced controls, cooling systems, and safety aids. You should do your research to decide which will best meet your towing needs. For example, if you regularly tow a boat or camper, an advanced towing package is likely a smart investment. Conversely, if you just plan on towing a small boat from time to time, you may not require maximum towing capabilities.
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A trio of NFL playoff quarterback newcomers provided some memorable playoff moments.
Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Daniel Jones all won in their first career starts in the postseason with performances for the history books. This marked the first time since the 2017 season that three QBs won in their first playoff starts in the same postseason.
Purdy started the weekend for San Francisco by throwing for 332 yards and three touchdowns and running for another score in a 41-23 victory over Seattle on Saturday.
Purdy became the first rookie quarterback to account for four touchdowns in a playoff game as he became the first rookie QB to win a playoff start since Russell Wilson in 2012.
Picked 262nd in the draft as “Mr. Irrelevant,” Purdy was the lowest-drafted rookie quarterback to win a playoff start, going 110 spots after T.J. Yates, who won for Houston in 2011.
The only rookie QBs to throw for more yards in a playoff game than Purdy are Wilson, who threw for 385 yards against Atlanta in his second playoff start in 2012, and Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh, who had 335 in his first playoff start against Chicago in 1937.
Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, followed it up with a roller-coaster performance against the Chargers.
Lawrence followed up four first-half interceptions with four TD passes to lead the Jaguars to the third-biggest comeback in playoff history when they rallied from 27-0 down to beat the Chargers 31-30 on Saturday night.
The only bigger playoff comebacks came when Buffalo rallied from 35-3 down to beat Houston 41-38 in overtime on Jan. 3, 1993, and when Indianapolis came back from a 38-10 deficit to beat Kansas City 45-44 on Jan. 4, 2014.
The comeback was the third by the Jaguars from at least 16 points down in their last 10 games, after doing it once in the first 455 games as a franchise. Jacksonville had been 1-125 when trailing by at least 16 points before this recent run that started with a 27-20 win over Las Vegas in Week 9 after getting down 17-0.
Lawrence joined Ben Roethlisberger (2020 season against Cleveland) as the only QBs with at least four TD passes and four interceptions in the same game.
Jones took until his fourth season to make it to the postseason but made the wait worthwhile when he threw for 301 yards and rushed for 78 yards in a 31-24 win over Minnesota.
Jones joined Steve Young and Lamar Jackson as the only QBs to throw for at least 300 yards and rush for at least 70 yards in a playoff game. But Jones is the first to do it in a win and the first to do it with at least two TD passes.
DOMINANT DIVISION
The wins by the Cowboys and Giants, gave the NFC East three teams in the divisional round with first-place Philadelphia having gotten a bye.
This marked just the third time three teams in one division advanced this far in the postseason with it last happening in 1997 when NFC Central teams Minnesota, Green Bay and Tampa Bay did.
The other team it happened also was in the NFC in 1992 when the Cowboys, Eagles and Washington all made it to the divisional round.
SEVENTH SEEDS
Since the NFL expanded the playoffs to seven teams per conference in 2020, none of the extra teams to get in have won a game.
Seattle lost 41-23 to San Francisco in the NFC on Saturday and Miami fell 34-31 against Buffalo, dropping the combined record of the seventh seeds to 0-6.
The average margin of victory from those games has been 12.2 points per game with only two decided by less than 12 points, including Buffalo’s 27-24 win over Indianapolis two years ago.
JUST FOR KICKS
Dallas kicker Brett Maher had a game to forget.
Maher missed his first four extra point tries in the win over Tampa Bay — twice as many missed extra points than any kicker had ever had in a playoff game.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no kicker had ever missed four extra points in a game since they first began tracked for kickers in 1932.
Only one other kicker in the last 29 seasons had even missed three extra points in any game with Matt Gay doing it for Tampa Bay against Atlanta in 2019.
Maher made his last try but Tampa Bay went for 2-point conversions after both TDs, leading to one made extra point on seven touchdowns. This is the third time in the last 50 years that a game had at least seven TDs and one or fewer made extra points.
Philadelphia and Detroit had one missed extra point and seven 2-point conversion attempts in an Eagles 34-20 win in 2013; and Indianapolis and Baltimore combined for one made extra point following seven TDs in the Ravens 31-25 overtime win in 2021.
RETURN TO SENDER
The Bengals win over the Ravens turned on one of the most improbable plays in playoff history.
Tyler Huntley lost a fumble trying to stretch the ball over the goal line in the fourth quarter of a tied game and Sam Hubbard picked it up and ran 98 yards for the game-winning touchdown for Cincinnati.
The play was the longest fumble return score in postseason history and tied for the fourth longest defensive touchdown ever in the playoffs. According to the NFL NextGen stats model, the play increased the Bengals win probability from 45.8% to 87.6%.
The only longer defensive TDs in postseason history were Taron Johnson’s 101-yard interception return for Buffalo against Baltimore on Jan. 16, 2021; George Teague’s 101-yard pick-6 for Green Bay against Detroit on Jan. 8 1994; and James Harrison’s 100-yard interception return for Pittsburgh against Arizona in the Super Bowl following the 2008 season.
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This episode of Voices of the Community features Kristen Cooper, CEO and founder of The Startup Ladies. Cooper began The Startup Ladies in 2014 as a way to help women entrepreneurs operate successful businesses. Cooper shares how her journey led her to founding The Startup Ladies, the organization’s five focus areas and why equity is vital for women-owned businesses. | 2022-11-17T03:50:42+00:00 | indystar.com | https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/2022/11/17/voices-of-the-community-kristen-cooper-ceo-of-the-startup-ladies/69643403007/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to keep up efforts to resolve their thorny historical disputes as they’re pushing to bolster security cooperation with the United States to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met twice on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Cambodia — with U.S. President Joe Biden and then bilaterally.
After the bilateral meeting, Kishida told reporters that he and Yoon reaffirmed their earlier agreement to work toward quickly resolving the issue of Japan’s wartime mobilization of Korean laborers during its 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula.
Yoon’s office said in a statement the two leaders assessed that there have been active communications between their diplomats on “a current issue between the two countries,” in an apparent reference to the forced laborers. The statement said the two leaders agreed to continue consultations to find an early resolution on the issue.
The two countries, both key U.S. allies, have been embroiled in a long-running spat over 2018 court rulings in Seoul that ordered two Japanese companies to compensate some of the Korean laborers or their families.
The ruling plunged bilateral ties to their lowest point in decades, as the companies and the Japanese government argued that all compensation issues had already been settled under a 1965 treaty that normalized the countries’ relations and refused to comply with the verdicts. The countries later downgraded each other’s trade status and Seoul threatened to abandon an intelligence-sharing deal.
The South Korea-Japan wrangling has complicated U.S. efforts to reinforce a trilateral security alliance with its Asian allies in the face of an increasingly assertive China and an advancing North Korean nuclear program.
South Korean and Japan have been seeking to find ways to resolve the disputes since the May inauguration of Yoon, a conservative who wants to bolter Seoul’s military alliance with the U.S. and improve ties with Japan. Some experts say North Korea’s provocative run of missile tests in recent months has also helped bring Seoul and Tokyo closer together as both are placed within the striking distance of North Korean missiles and feel the need to buttress a security cooperation with the United States.
In their bilateral summit Sunday, Yoon and Kishida renewed their condemnation of the North Korean missile tests that they called “a serious, grave provocation” that undermined regional and international peace, according to Yoon’s office. Kishida also said he and Yoon confirmed their cooperation on North Korea issues.
In talks with Biden, the three leaders said in a joint statement that they will work together to strengthen deterrence and ensure all relevant sanctions on North Korea are fully enforced. Biden also reiterated that the U.S. commitment to defend Japan and South Korea is “ironclad” and backed by the full range of capabilities, including nuclear.
In September, Yoon and Kishida held their first talks on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly and agreed to accelerate efforts to mend their countries’ ties. That meeting was the first summit between the countries since December 2019.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report. | 2022-11-14T12:58:22+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-s-korea-japan-seek-better-ties-amid-nkorea-missile-tensions/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "Company") today released results for 22 new infill and exploration drill holes totaling 18,071 metres that further demonstrate the size and quality of the mineralization at the Company's La Colorada Skarn project. Infill drill hole D-96-03-22, in the western portion of the deposit, contains an extensive zone of high grade silver and base metal sulphide mineralization with an intercept of 295.5 metres at 234 g/t Ag, 6.36% Pb and 5.72% Zn, including 97.0 metres at 654 g/t Ag, 15.35% Pb and 11.38% Zn.
"Drillhole D-96-03-22 returned the highest-grade intercept from the more than 200,000 metres drilled to date on the La Colorada Skarn project," said Christopher Emerson, Pan American's Vice President Business Development and Geology. "Further infill drilling will provide tighter spacing to help define this high-grade zone, while step out drilling targets extension of the footprint to the west where the mineralization is still open."
Pan American plans to provide an update to the mineral resource estimate for the La Colorada Skarn in the third quarter of 2022. The cut-off date for the resource update was April 30, 2022, hence the drill results disclosed today will not be included in the upcoming mineral resource update.
Drill Highlights Include:
- D-96-03-22: 295.50 m at 234 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 6.36% Pb and 5.72% Zn, including 97.00 m at 654 g/t Ag, 0.16% Cu, 15.35% Pb and 11.38% Zn
- D-96-04-22: 31.25 m at 216 g/t Ag, 0.05% Cu, 5.60% Pb and 4.82% Zn and 40.65 m at 99 g/t Ag, 0.03% Cu, 3.64% Pb and 4.50% Zn
- D-71-07-22: 188.50 m at 59 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 3.14% Pb and 4.82% Zn, including 91.30 m at 70 g/t Ag, 0.13% Cu, 3.57% Pb and 5.86% Zn
- D-93-03-22: 117.65 m at 35 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 2.75% Pb and 3.92% Zn
- D-93-04-22: 69.10 m at 48 g/t Ag, 0.06% Cu, 3.78% Pb and 4.83% Zn
- D-93-05-22: 188.70 m at 68 g/t Ag, 0.11% Cu, 4.66% Pb and 6.16% Zn, including 62.65 m at 77 g/t Ag, 0.13% Cu, 6.69% Pb and 7.58% Zn
- U-11-22: 67.70 m at 54 g/t Ag, 0.12% Cu, 3.69% Pb and 5.38% Zn
- U-18-22: 160.90 m at 82 g/t Ag, 0.16% Cu, 3.67% Pb and 6.30% Zn, including 104.60 m at 83 g/t Ag, 0.20% Cu, 5.14% Pb and 8.91% Zn and 124.20 m at 50 g/t Ag, 0.11% Cu, 2.04% Pb and 2.66% Zn, including 43.95 m at 70 g/t Ag, 0.18% Cu, 4.10% Pb and 5.05% Zn.
The drill results disclosed today have expanded the mineralized area of the Skarn deposit, as described in the following points:
- D-96-03-22 and D-96-04-22 both show high silver grades. Together with drill hole U-67-21, disclosed on November 10, 2021, which returned 114.6 metres at 133 g/t Ag, 3.60% Pb and 4.83% Zn and 16.5 metres at 228 g/t Ag, 3.36% Pb and 6.45% Zn, these holes support the interpretation of an east-west trending high grade silver zone between the Amolillo and NC2 veins that extends for at least 100 metres.
- Underground and surface drilling in the western portion of the Skarn from drill holes west of U-11-22 and S-93-21, respectively, have shown consistently wide intercepts and high grade mineralization.
- Infill drilling D-95-10/11/12–22 extending mineralization to the south of the central block showed multiple skarn and breccia style mineralization with widths up to 90 metres.
- D-71-07-22 drilled in the eastern block intercepted strong sulphide mineralization over 180 metres and further opens up exploration to the east and south. D-62-06-22 and D-62-07-22 also provided continuity of the mineralization 150 metres to the east.
The following table provides the drill results for the La Colorada Skarn deposit for the second quarter of 2022.
Previous drill results not included in this table have been disclosed in Pan American's news releases, which are available, together with cross sections, plans and images of the skarn mineralized core, on our website at:
https://www.panamericansilver.com/operations/exploration/la-colorada-skarn/.
Grades are shown as contained metal before mill recoveries are applied. All samples provided in this news release were assayed by ALS Global, Mexico using acid digestion with ICP finish for silver, lead, zinc, and copper. Samples sent to ALS Global were prepared in Zacatecas, Mexico laboratory and sent to Vancouver B.C. Laboratory for assay. Pan American implements a quality assurance and quality control ("QAQC") program including the submission of certified standards, blanks, and duplicate samples to the laboratories. The results of the QAQC samples submitted to ALS Global demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision. The Qualified Persons are of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed for the samples are sufficient and reliable for the purpose of any future mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates. Pan American is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein. ALS Global is independent from Pan American.
Mineral resources and mineral reserves are as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves have no demonstrated economic viability. No mineral reserves have yet been estimated for the Skarn deposit.
See the Company's Annual Information Form dated February 23, 2022, available at www.sedar.com for further information concerning QAQC and data verification matters, the key assumptions, parameters and methods used by the Company to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's mineral reserves and mineral resources.
Technical information contained in this news release with respect to Pan American has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President Business Development and Geology, and Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, each of whom is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (''NI 43-101'').
Pan American Silver Corp. is authorized by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia to engage in Reserved Practice under Permit to Practice number 1001470.
Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: the timing for, amount of, and anticipated results of, any exploration or development programs with respect to the Company's La Colorada Skarn project, including the potential for further definition or expansion of the mineral resource in the future; the timing of any update to the mineral resource estimate and the results of any such update; and the potential generation of minerals, if any, and the quality thereof.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: our mineral resource estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; ore grades and recoveries; prices for silver, gold, and base metals remaining as estimated; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for the La Colorada mine and related exploration projects are received in a timely manner; our ability to secure and maintain the surface rights necessary for our operations; and our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the duration and effects of the COVID-19 virus and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; fluctuations in silver and gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar, Peruvian sol, Mexican peso, Argentine peso and Bolivian boliviano versus the U.S. dollar); risks relating to inflation and the global economic environment; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala or other countries where the Company may carry on business, including legal restrictions relating to mining; risks relating to expropriation; risk of liability relating to our past sale of the Quiruvilca mine in Peru; diminishing quantities or grades of Mineral Reserves as properties are mined; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Related to Pan American's Business" in the Company's most recent form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities, respectively. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near and longer term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Cautionary Note to US Investors
This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects.
Canadian public disclosure standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and information concerning mineralization, deposits, mineral reserve and resource information contained or referred to herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release uses the terms ''measured resources'', ''indicated resources'', and ''inferred resources''. U.S. investors are advised that, while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian securities laws, the SEC does not recognize them. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of ''reserves'' are not the same as those of the SEC, and mineral reserves reported by the Company in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as ''reserves'' under SEC standards. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a ''reserve'' unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of a "measured resource" or "indicated resource" will ever be converted into a "reserve". U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of "inferred resources" exist, are economically or legally mineable or will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities laws, estimated "inferred resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a mineral resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian securities laws. However, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade, without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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Walmart Offering Matching Donations to Local Charities
Walmart announced it’s matching local customer donations two to one, up to one million dollars, unlocking up to two million for local charities, including those in the Flint, Saginaw and Bay City areas through its Spark Good Round Up program.
The Million Dollar March Round Up campaign will run through March 31. Nonprofits must register for Spark Good to be able to participate. The first 2,000 organizations that register for Round Up will receive a $250 grant. Customers should go to Walmart.com/SparkGood and choose a favorite local charity that has registered for Round Up. When a customer checks out while shopping online or in the app, they will be prompted to click the Round Up box signaling their contribution.
Small acts like donating your change can add up and have a big impact over time. Local charities can become eligible by registering at walmart.com/nonprofits. | 2023-03-03T15:46:01+00:00 | wsgw.com | https://www.wsgw.com/walmart-offering-matching-donations-to-local-charities/ |
CHESTER, S.C. — The Chester Police Department is investigating a shooting officers reported happened near the department itself Saturday night.
The department shared it happened around 10 p.m. along West End Street near Columbia Street. Officers said there was no danger to the public.
The investigation is ongoing, and police said crime scene agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) would be helping process the scene.
WCNC Charlotte will update this article should new details be released.
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AKRON, Ohio — Six students, including three student-athletes, are now facing criminal charges in connection with a riot that broke out after a high school football game earlier this month that resulted in police using pepper spray to stop the fighting.
Three of the students are from Ellet High School and three are from Firestone High School, according to police. All have been charged with rioting, police say. Police say it’s unknown if the student-athletes who were charged played in the football game on Oct. 14.
The fight broke out near a locker room after the game and involved players, students and spectators, police say. Officers at the game tried to break up the fight and eventually had to use pepper spray in order to disperse the crowed.
Police say players and students exchanged insults and taunts leading up to the fight. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that some Firestone players made swimming motions during the game, leading some Ellet players to believe they were mocking the death of a teammate who had drowned earlier this year.
An Akron Public Schools spokesperson tells the Beacon Journal the swimming motion by players was a reference to other schools referring to Firestone as a “swim school” for successful athletes. The spokesperson said the players regretted the motion being misinterpreted.
WJW Channel 8 reports there also are accusations that Ellet players mocked the death of 1Ethan Liming, 17, a Firestone player who died in June after he was beaten outside of the I-Promise School in Akron.
The school district said 12 students have been disciplined for their roles in the fight. | 2022-10-28T03:42:05+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2022/10/student-athletes-charged-in-connection-with-riot-at-high-school-football-game-in-akron.html |
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Madeline Thigpen, a criminal justice reporter for Capital B Atlanta, about the city's "Stop Cop City" movement after a protester was killed and an officer was shot.
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Local authorities in Orlando, Florida have confirmed a television news journalist along with a 9-year-old girl were shot and killed Wednesday while police were investigating a homicide at the same scene.
Authorities were at the scene and collecting evidence after a woman was found shot earlier the same day, according to Orlando's Sun Sentinel.
#Breaking — A Spectrum News 13 reporter and photographer were shot at the scene of a homicide investigation. One has died, according to the sheriff. https://t.co/xMCKBfUlO1
— Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) February 23, 2023
Orlando Sheriff John Mina confirmed on Wednesday evening that homicide detectives responded to the scene at around 11:17 a.m. ET after the woman in her 20s was found dead.
Later at 4:05 p.m. ET police were dispatched out to the scene again where Sheriff Mina said they were responding to reports of a shooting at the same location, along with another shooting nearby.
Spectrum News 13 reported, citing Sheriff Mina, that one of its reporters and a photographer were shot at the scene of the homicide investigation.
The journalist, who was not immediately named, died from their injures and the Sun Sentinel reported that the other Spectrum News 13 journalist was listed in critical condition, citing details from police.
WFTV-Channel 9 had journalists at the scene who were not injured who said the gunman walked by them and approached the News 13 van and opened fire. | 2023-02-23T02:33:49+00:00 | koaa.com | https://www.koaa.com/news/national/tv-news-journalist-child-killed-in-florida-shooting-as-police-investigated-homicide-at-same-location |
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Hawkins County police reported that a suspect reached speeds up to 115 mph during a high-speed police pursuit Monday.
A narrative in an arrest report from the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) states that a deputy saw a 1997 maroon Honda Accord with a plate cover on the tag pull up to a gas pump. Police report that the driver pulled out when he noticed the police.
The deputy pulled the vehicle over on West Main Street and Crestwood, the report states, and identified the driver as Travis Wayne Gunter, 39, of Mosheim. The narrative states that dispatch advised the officer that Gunter was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on unspecified warrant(s).
Gunter reportedly turned off the vehicle when the deputy instructed him to, but did not comply with the following orders — such as showing his hands — according to the police report.
“Travis did not comply, started the vehicle, put the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee from officers,” the report states.
A high-speed chase ensued, according to police. Officers report that when Gunter turned onto 11W, speeds reached 115 mph. Deputies also accuse him of turning his lights off while weaving from lane to lane before passing Marble Hall Road and attempting to turn into the median.
The car lost control and spun before Gunter reportedly reached speeds over 100 mph again. His speed dropped down to 60 mph once he entered Brown Drive before jumping out of the moving vehicle in a grass field and attempting to run into the woods, the release states.
Police were able to arrest Gunter, who was transported to the ER to be medically evacuated and cleared. Officers then transported him to the Hawkins County Jail. His bond information was not readily available.
The HCSO charged Gunter with a display of registration violation, stop sign violation, speeding 21 over, evading by motor vehicle, reckless driving and resisting arrest. | 2022-07-28T19:41:54+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/mosheim-man-wanted-by-us-marshals-leads-hawkins-co-deputies-on-high-speed-chase/ |
Vetter becomes 3rd CEO in organization's 40-year history upon Howard Vincent's retirement later this year
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's National Board of Directors has selected Marilyn Vetter as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. She brings twenty-five years of strategic leadership, business management, and volunteer experience to the position. Vetter has served as a member of the organization's National Board of Directors since 2015, most recently as vice chair, and will succeed longtime President & CEO Howard Vincent upon his retirement later this year.
"Marilyn rose to the top following a comprehensive nationwide search that attracted interest from an impressive and diverse slate of candidates," said Matt Kucharski, chair of PF & QF's National Board of Directors. "She brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and vision and has a firm grasp of the organization's strengths and future opportunities. Her history as a dedicated volunteer, a lifelong bird dog lover, and a wingshooter who is passionate about our habitat mission and long-term success will resonate with members, donors, conservation partners and staff in pheasant and quail country."
Vetter's professional background has been focused on strategic management, government affairs, marketing, and communications. She has served in leadership positions at Horizon Therapeutics, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Organon, Inc. and holds a communications degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.
Vetter was born and raised in a hunting and farming family in Anamoose, North Dakota. Her professional career brought her to the Chicago area for three years. She now calls New Richmond, Wisconsin home where she and her husband Clyde own and operate Sharp Shooter's Kennel. In addition to serving on PF & QF's National Board of Directors, she also served on the Executive Council of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association for more than two decades and the Board of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
"Working alongside the stellar employees, dedicated volunteers and chapter members, and committed partners and sponsors is an honor few leaders get to experience," exclaimed Vetter. "Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are extraordinarily healthy organizations with a strong established vision. I'm eager to continue the critical work of the organization and am thrilled to be part of its dynamic future."
Vetter becomes the third CEO during the organization's 40-year history. Jeff Finden served in that role from the organization's formation in 1982 until Vincent succeeded him in 2000. During Vincent's tenure, Pheasants Forever has grown into one of the most respected wildlife conservation organizations in the country dedicated to habitat development, education, and advocacy. The organization, which includes both Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, has more than 425 employees and 400,000 members, supporters, and partners. In its history, "The Habitat Organization" has been responsible for delivering more than 24 million acres of upland habitat benefiting pheasants, quail and other wildlife.
"Howard's leadership has transformed Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever into the premier upland habitat organization in the country. His enthusiasm and commitment to the mission and to the organization's employees and members is exemplary of his character. I am lucky to be able to learn from him these next few months before he departs for his well-earned retirement," commented Vetter.
"I am thrilled with the Board's selection of Marilyn as our next CEO. Our volunteers, members, partners, and employees will find her to be a passionate conservationist, collaborative leader, and dynamic personality," added Vincent. "I have tremendous confidence that our mission is in capable hands."
Vetter, who will join February 1, will participate as the incoming CEO at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2023 in Minneapolis on February 17-19. She is slated to talk with PF & QF chapter volunteers during a National Convention Luncheon on Saturday, February 18th and will also be participating on the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Main Stage at noon on Sunday, February 19th for a "State of Conservation Panel" that will also include Vincent and the CEOs from Ruffed Grouse Society, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Wildlife Management Institute, among others. Find more information about the event at www.PheasantFest.org.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 400,000 members, supporters and partners is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent — the only national conservation organization that operates through this grassroots structure. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 567,500 habitat projects benefiting 24 million acres.
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Which kegerator is best?
A kegerator is a special type of refrigerator designed to chill, store and dispense kegs of draft beer. Kegerators have a tap on top and use carbon dioxide to pressurize and dispense the beer.
Because the beer is exposed only to carbon dioxide, it stays fresh for weeks and even months. If you are looking for a kegerator that chills and dispenses a full-size keg of beer at close to freezing temperatures, take a look at the Ivation Full-Size Dual Tap Kegerator.
What to know before you buy a kegerator
Draft beer is fresher than bottled or canned beer because the kegs’ metal walls protect the beer from sunlight. Kegerators keep those kegs cold and taps are the way the beer gets from the keg to the cup.
Keg size
Most manufacturers list which kegs fit inside their kegerators, so you won’t need to take measurements. Here are the names and sizes of the six popular types of beer kegs that are made to fit inside kegerators:
- Half barrel kegs are what most people think of as a keg of beer. They are popular at parties and large events because they hold 15.5 gallons of beer, which is nearly 2,000 ounces.
- Quarter barrel kegs are short and stubby. Also called pony kegs, they are the same width as a half barrel, but half the height. They hold 62 pints of beer, a bit less than 8 gallons.
- Slim quarter kegs are tall and thin. They are the same height as half barrels but much thinner, making them an excellent choice for dual-tap kegerators. They hold 7.75 gallons of beer.
- Sixth barrel kegs, also called torpedos because of their slim shape, hold just over 5 gallons of beer.
- Cornelius kegs hold 5 gallons, or about 40 pints. This size is popular among homebrewers because they are easy to fill.
- Mini kegs hold about 10 pints of beer. Weighing only about 13 pounds, they are great for taking along camping or to the lake.
Kegerator types
- Mini kegerators are made to sit on a countertop or picnic table.
- Freestanding kegerators are made to be used anywhere indoors or out. They need to be vented and so should not be jammed into small spaces.
- Built-in kegerators are permanent parts of in-home bars. They generally have a cabinet base with interior shelving and the tap is at the same height you would find in a neighborhood pub.
What to look for in a quality kegerator
Controls
Kegerators come with either analog or digital displays and controls.
- Analog kegerators are controlled by turning a dial.
- Digital kegerators are operated with the touch of a button, where one click raises or lowers the temperature precisely one degree at a time.
Taps
Most kegerators have a single tap. If you want a larger kegerator for serving large numbers of people, look for one with two taps that can be connected to different kegs. That way no one has to wait and everyone gets to choose their favorite beer.
Casters
A half keg of beer and its kegerator will easily weigh more than 100 pounds. This is a lot of weight to wrestle around, so look for a kegerator with wheels. For added safety, make sure the wheels have locking mechanisms.
CO2 tanks
CO2 is the pressurized gas used to move the beer from the keg through the beer line to the tap to your glass. A 5-pound CO2 tank will last long enough to dispense six or seven kegs of beer.
How much you can expect to spend on a kegerator
The price of a kegerator is determined mostly by its size. Mini kegerators cost about $100 while most midsized kegerators cost from $500 to $1,000.
Kegerator FAQ
Why do kegerators use CO2?
A. The beer needs to be pressurized to be moved from the keg to the tap. CO2 is the choice because it does not affect the freshness or taste of the beer.
Why do I get so much foam from the tap?
A. The usual culprit is having the CO2 pressure set too high. Try setting it a bit lower, which will also extend the life of your CO2 cartridge.
What’s the best kegerator to buy?
Top kegerator
Ivation Full-size Dual Tap Kegerator
What you need to know: The deep chill technology and fan-forced cooling let you set and maintain a temperature as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit with the touch of a button on the digital display.
What you’ll love: With two gas and beer lines, you can chill and dispense full kegs, quarter kegs or two sixth-barrel kegs. The hardware is stainless steel and the faucets are chrome, both easy to keep clean. This dispenser is set up to help you homebrew your own beer, too.
What you should consider: Some users said it would be better if the taps were upgraded.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top kegerator for the money
Nutrichef Pressured 64-ounce Mini Keg Beer System
What you need to know: You get all the benefits of a full-sized kegerator at a fraction of the price.
What you’ll love: The small size makes it easy for you to bring it along when camping, tailgating or heading to the beach. This stainless steel kegerator is compatible with standard CO2 cartridges and has an adjustable pressure control and a pressure relief valve for safe removal of the tap.
What you should consider: The CO2 cartridges are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Edgestar KC1000SS Craft Brew Kegerator
What you need to know: This stainless steel kegerator with a reversible door is made to hold slim sixth barrels.
What you’ll love: This refrigerator has a quiet self-cooling system, chromed faucet, gauge regulator and 5-pound CO2 tank. The slim design is 4 inches narrower than the standard kegerator and fits easily into a corner. The internal LED lights add a nice touch.
What you should consider: Coors, Miller and rubberized kegs are not supported.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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18-year-old wins $1M lottery prize while heading to 2nd job
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – An 18-year-old is in the market for a new vehicle after hitting it big by playing the lottery in North Carolina.
Dalton Radford left work and was heading to his second job when he stopped for a Monster energy drink and two Carolina Jackpot tickets, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
Radford, a public works employee, checked his tickets in the parking lot of a Will’s Food Store and discovered he won $1 million.
“I thought, ‘Hey! I just won $1 million,’” said Radford. “I called my mom, dad, and grandpa. Everyone was happy.”
Radford said his win came after his grandpa predicted two weeks ago that we would win $1 million.
The 18-year-old said he plans to save most of his winnings but will use some of it to buy a brand-new Chevrolet Silverado.
Lottery officials said Radford chose to take the lump sum amount of $600,000. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home approximately $426,063.
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TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Monday, October 31, 2022
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506 FPUS54 KEPZ 011053
ZFPEPZ
Zone Forecast Product for New Mexico
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
TXZ418-020045-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in
the lower 40s.
$$
TXZ419-020045-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. South winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ420-020045-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks and Loma Linda
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Breezy
and much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in
the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows around 40. Highs in
the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ423-020045-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Much
cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ421-020045-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Breezy
and much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in
the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the lower 60s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in
the lower 40s.
$$
TXZ422-020045-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in
the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Breezy
and much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers in
the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs around 70. Lows in the
lower 40s.
$$
TXZ424-020045-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
453 AM MDT Tue Nov 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Much
cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in
the mid 40s.
$$
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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey conducted by CoreNet Global, the premier association for corporate real estate professionals, has found that the high inflationary environment is having an impact on corporate real estate decision making.
According to the survey, 62 percent say that the current rate of inflation is having an impact on real estate decisions.
Of those:
- More than half, 54 percent, are consolidating locations
- Forty-two percent are reducing the size of leases they are signing
- Forty-one percent are looking for more cost-effective buildings and lower rents
- Thirty-seven percent are signing fewer leases
- 34 percent say that annual escalations are 100 basis points higher than normal
While nearly 60 percent of the respondents say that their company is in growth mode, 75 percent expect the U.S. economy to slip into recession by the end of 2023 and 72 percent expect the global economy to slip into recession by the end of 2023.
Forty-four percent say that compared to prior to the pandemic their overall corporate real estate footprint has decreased; 21 percent say that it has increased, and 34 percent say that it has stayed the same. Between now and 2025, 39 percent expect an increase in the size of their corporate real estate portfolio, 42 percent expect a decrease, and 19 percent say that it will stay the same.
The survey was conducted in June-September 2022 and yielded 175 responses from all regions including North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (US), representing nearly 10,000 executives in 50 countries with strategic responsibility for the real estate assets of large corporations. The organization's mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, research, conferences, designations and networking in 45 local chapters and networking groups globally. For more information, please visit www.corenetglobal.org or follow @CoreNetGlobal on Twitter.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
1-8-6-3, SB: 7
(one, eight, six, three; SB: seven)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
1-8-6-3, SB: 7
(one, eight, six, three; SB: seven) | 2022-12-07T22:11:55+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Four-Midday-game-17638349.php |
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A Russian court has dropped the authorities' lawsuit to restrict the parental rights of a single father convicted of discrediting the army and sentenced to prison following his daughter’s antiwar sketch at school, a prominent rights group involved in the case said Friday.
Child services officials earlier this week had announced they would withdraw the lawsuit to restrict the parental rights of Alexei Moskalyov and Olga Sitchikhina, the separated parents of 13-year-old Maria whose antiwar drawing set in motion a swift and ruthless crackdown against her father.
OVD-Info, a prominent rights group involved in the case, reported Friday that the court in Moskalyov’s hometown of Yefremov has dropped the lawsuit, citing his lawyer, Vladimir Biliyenko. Biliyenko called it an important moral victory, the group said, and thanked “all caring people who worried about this family.”
Moskalyov, 54, was convicted of discrediting the army and sentenced to two years in prison last month over social media comments critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine. The charges against him were brought under a law adopted shortly after Russian troops rolled into the neighboring country in February 2022.
According to his lawyer Biliyenko and supporters, Moskalyov’s troubles began after his daughter drew an antiwar picture at school in Yefremov that depicted missiles flying over a Russian flag at a woman and child, and said “No to war” and “Glory to Ukraine.” The school called police, the girl was questioned and Moskalyov was fined for critical comments on social media, they said.
Months later, his apartment was raided and a criminal case was opened against him. Last month, he was placed under house arrest and his daughter was placed in the orphanage. He escaped from under house arrest before the verdict was announced by a court in Yefremov on March 28, but two days later was detained in neighboring Belarus. Belarusian rights group Viasna said he was extradited to Russia. His whereabouts remain unknown.
In addition to criminal charges against Moskalyov, the authorities filed a lawsuit to restrict him and Maria's mother Sitchikhina in their parental rights. Moskalyov had raised Maria alone as a single father after Sitchikhina left and started another family in a different part of Russia. Earlier this month, however, Sitchikhina picked Maria up from the orphanage and said she would be taking care of her.
Yefremov child service officials said in an online statement this week that now Maria is with her mother, “they have a good relationship” and she “started studying (in school) again,” the reasons for their lawsuit “have been eliminated.” | 2023-04-21T15:50:46+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/russian-dad-convicted-in-antiwar-case-keeps-17910832.php |
The long winter is over. Not only does nature come back to life during springtime, your house does too. After enduring the snow, ice and cold temperatures, there are some things you can do to help your home transition to spring.
Preparing your house for spring goes a long way in preventing bigger expenses in the future. It also ensures that you have everything you need for your house’s upkeep through the approaching summer. The following resources may be just what you need to prep your home for spring and also remind you of improvements you hadn’t thought about.
In this article: Orbit Telescoping Gutter Cleaning Wand, Horusdy Adjustable Storage System and eazer Spray Window Squeegee Cleaner Tool.
What to look for on your house’s exterior
Winter can take its toll on the outside of your house. You may want to clean your home’s exterior using a pressure washer to remove mildew and grime. Spring is also a good time to paint your home’s exterior.
Washing your windows will let the spring sunshine find its way inside. And you should check your roof for damaged shingles or leaves, and make sure your gutters are cleaned out with tools designed to remove winter debris and flush your eaves.
What to look for inside your home
Springtime is a great time to replace your furnace filter and update your smoke alarms with new batteries or replacement units.
Cleaning out your dryer vent improves efficiency and safety.
And you may want to inspect your window and door screens to see if there are any needed repairs. There are all-in-one kits that help you easily put new screens in place.
What to look for in your yard
In addition to mulch in your landscaping beds, you may want to invest in a storage shed for your tools and sporting goods. Or you can look for a garden tool organizer that is mounted or placed in your garage or shed to provide more space.
Waterproofing your deck or patio can extend its life, and a new cover for your gas grill will keep it protected from spring and summer rains.
Best resources for preparing your home for spring
Orbit Telescoping Gutter Cleaning Wand
This handy device extends up to 70 inches for reaching gutters in tight spaces. The nozzle has four position heads and rotates 180 degrees for spraying water in any direction. It also has a padded grip for extra comfort.
Sold by Amazon
Horusdy Adjustable Storage System
This affordable high quality storage organizer has everything you need to declutter your garage and have your tools at your fingertips. The system has four 16-inch rails, 20 galvanized steel hooks, 20 ABS plastic pegs and the screws and dowels needed for hanging it.
Sold by Amazon
eazer Spray Window Squeegee Cleaner Tool
This lightweight aluminum window cleaning tool reaches up to 76 inches. The scrubber head extends between 10.5 to 14 inches with machine-washable cleaning cloths that attach. The tool also comes with a bottle and microfiber cleaning cloths in addition to the squeegee blades.
Sold by Amazon
Olympic Wood Protector Stain Plus Sealant
This semi-transparent stain allows for subtle wood grain to show through. It has ultraviolet protection and a flat finish that resists mildew. The water-based formula is easy to clean, it lasts up to three years on patios and five years on fences.
Sold by Home Depot
This thick Oxford fabric stands up to harsh weather and protects your outdoor grill from ultraviolet damage. It fits grills up to 58 inches wide. With padded handles and a built-in vent, this grill cover comes in five attractive colors.
Sold by Amazon
This power washer has an 1,800-watt motor that generates a normal PSI of 1,450 up to a maximum of 2,000. It comes with a 20-foot high pressure hose that stores on a built-in reel, and includes a 40-ounce detergent container.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Tooltriz Window Screen and Screen Door Repair Kit
This all-in-one kit has everything you need to fix screens in a matter of minutes. It includes the screen, rolling tool, knife, retainer spline, spline remover hook and a tape measure. The fiberglass screen has a five-year life that works on both window and door screens.
Sold by Amazon
With guaranteed yearlong color, this wood mulch holds moisture in and keeps soil temperatures cool. The mulch blocks sunlight which prevents weed growth. It should be layered at 3 inches deep with the top inch raked over every three months.
Sold by Home Depot
Sealegend Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit
The cleaner kit can be extended up to 30 feet, helping to reduce dryer fire risk and improve your dryer’s efficiency. It has 22 nylon rods that spin with the power of your drill. The kit includes a vent brush, lint vacuum attachment, lint trap brush and several adapters.
Sold by Amazon
Suncast Large Vertical Storage Shed
This large storage shed is 53 inches wide and 6 feet high. It is perfect for storing tools, sporting goods and outdoor gear. Made with seamless construction, it has adjoining door handles and three sets of notches for installing three shelves that are sold separately.
Sold by Home Depot
WORTH CHECKING OUT
Spring is a great time to replace batteries in your smoke alarms, or even to replace any alarm that is over 10 years old with a First Alert Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarm.
Regularly replacing your furnace filters like Honeywell’s Pleated Air Filter keeps your unit running efficiently when it is time to turn on your air conditioner with warmer temperatures.
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Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram, the latest in a series of concerning incidents involving the two-time All-Star guard.
It’s the second time in less than three months that Morant was seen on Instagram holding what appeared to be a weapon. The first led to an eight-game NBA suspension that was handed down in March and cost Morant about $669,000 in salary.
It’s unclear what sanctions Morant may face for the second video, which was captured Saturday night and widely shared online. The video was streamed on the Instagram account of Morant associate Davonte Pack, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because neither the NBA nor the Grizzlies have commented on the specifics of the latest video.
“We are aware of the social media post involving Ja Morant and are in the process of gathering more information,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said.
The Grizzlies, whose season is over, said Morant is suspended from all team activities “pending league review.”
The video streamed by Pack shows Morant in the passenger seat of a vehicle, briefly appearing to display a handgun. At the very brief moment — maybe less than a second — when Morant is shown holding what appears to be a weapon, the livestream had 111 viewers.
The video that got Morant suspended during the season happened when the Grizzlies star went live on his own Instagram account while holding a gun at a club in the Denver suburbs in early March. After that went viral, Morant announced that he was taking time away from basketball to seek help, without specifying what sort of treatment he was getting. ESPN later reported that he was getting counseling in Florida, which the team eventually confirmed but did not share any details.
“Ja’s conduct was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement after meeting with Morant and deciding on the suspension’s length. “It also has serious consequences given his enormous following and influence, particularly among young fans who look up to him.
“He has expressed sincere contrition and remorse for his behavior,” Silver continued. “Ja has also made it clear to me that he has learned from this incident and that he understands his obligations and responsibility to the Memphis Grizzlies and the broader NBA community extend well beyond his play on the court.”
Morant sat down for an interview with ESPN during his suspension, taking responsibility for the video.
“I don’t condone any type of violence,” Morant told ESPN. “But I take full responsibility for my actions. I made a bad mistake and I can see the image that I painted over myself with my recent mistakes. But in the future, I’m going to show everybody who Ja really is, what I’m about and change this narrative.”
When the season ended a couple weeks ago, Morant said again that he needed to work on his decision-making.
“Being disciplined on both sides, off the court making better decisions and on the court being locked in even more,” Morant said following a season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. “Being a leader of this team, it pretty much starts with me. … I’ve got to be better in that area.”
Morant’s five-year, $194 million max contract is set to begin this coming season. It could have escalated to a supermax if he made All-NBA this season; he was not voted onto that team, which cost him about $39 million in future earnings. He has endorsement deals with Nike and Powerade, though the sports drink company pulled an ad featuring Morant almost immediately after the March video emerged.
His talent on the court is not a question. He averaged 27.4 points last season, 26.2 points this season and helped Memphis secure the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
But the Grizzlies’ season ended amid dysfunction. They were ousted in Round 1 by the Lakers, getting eliminated in a 40-point loss to close a series where trash-talking and antics became as much of a storyline as actual playing of basketball.
And the offseason is now off to a less-than-ideal start as well, especially after Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said following the playoffs that the team has to eliminate “unnecessary drama, self-inflicted decisions that take away from the team.”
“It has to be completely different going into next year,” Jenkins said.
This will be at least the third known NBA investigation surrounding Morant and the possible involvement of firearms so far in 2023.
Morant’s actions were investigated after a Jan. 29 incident in Memphis that he said led to Pack — someone Morant calls “my brother” — banned from Grizzlies’ home games for a year.
That incident followed a game against the Indiana Pacers; citing unnamed sources, The Indianapolis Star and USA Today reported that multiple members of the Pacers saw a red dot pointed at them while they were near the loading dock where their bus was located, and The Athletic reported that a Pacers security guard believed the laser was attached to a gun.
The NBA confirmed that unnamed individuals were banned from the arena but said its investigation found no evidence that anyone was threatened with a weapon.
Then came the Denver-area incident in the early hours of March 4, after the Grizzlies played a road game against the Nuggets. At 5:19 a.m., Morant started a livestream from inside a strip club called Shotgun Willies in Glendale, Colorado. No charges were filed and police said there were no complaint calls stemming from Morant holding the gun.
Morant and Pack also are involved in a civil lawsuit brought after an incident at Morant’s home last summer, in which a then-17-year-old alleged that they assaulted him. Morant filed a countersuit on April 12, accusing the teen of slander, battery and assault.
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AP Sports Writer Teresa M. Walker in Nashville contributed to this report.
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(WGHP) – George Tickner, best known as a founding member and former rhythm guitarist of the rock band Journey, has died at age 76, according to original member Neal Schon.
“RIP George you now fly with the Angels,” wrote Schon, the only original member in Journey’s current lineup, in a Twitter post shared Wednesday.
Tickner, who played with Frumious Bandersnatch before co-founding Journey in 1973, wasn’t with the band for long. After forming the group with lead guitarist Schon, bassist Ross Valory and keyboardist/vocalist Gregg Rolie, Tickner helped to write two songs for Journey’s self-titled debut album and stayed with group through its recording before leaving to study medicine at Stanford University.
While pursuing a career in medicine, Tickner continued to work in the music industry, forming a studio with fellow Journey and Frumious Bandersnatch member Ross Valory, American Songwriter noted. His songwriting contributions also continued to appear on Journey’s second and third studio albums.
Tickner later reunited with his Journey bandmates in 2005, when they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tickner’s cause of death was not immediately clear.
Schon, in a separate post shared to Facebook, praised Tickner for his “incomparable contributions” to Journey’s early years.
“Rest peacefully, Dr. George Tickner,” wrote Schon. “You will be missed immensely.” | 2023-07-06T16:41:13+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/george-tickner-journey-co-founder-and-former-guitarist-dies/ |
Class action suit filed against Silicon Valley Bank parent
(AP) - A class action lawsuit is being filed against the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, its CEO and its chief financial officer, saying that company didn’t disclose the risks that future interest rate increases would have on its business.
The lawsuit against SVB Financial Group, CEO Greg Becker and CFO Daniel Beck was filed in the U.S. district court for the Northern district of California. It is looking for unspecified damages to be awarded to those who invested in SVB between June 16, 2021 and March 10, 2023.
The lawsuit from shareholders led by Chandra Vanipenta says some quarterly and annual financial reports from SVB didn’t fully account for warnings from the Federal Reserve about interest rate hikes.
In particular, the lawsuit said that annual reports for 2020 through 2022, “understated the risks posed to the company by not disclosing that likely interest rate hikes, as outlined by the Fed, had the potential to cause irrevocable damage to the company,” the lawsuit stated.
It also claims that the company “failed to disclose that, if its investments were negatively affected by rising interest rates, it was particularly susceptible to a bank run.”
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has shaken the technology industry and worried small businesses and individuals with deposits at the financial institution. The Biden administration’s move guaranteeing all Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits above the insured limit of $250,000 per account has brought relief to some.
Silicon Valley quickly established itself as the “go-to” spot for venture capitalists looking for financial partners more open to unconventional business proposals than its bigger, more established peers who still didn’t have a good grasp of technology.
Venture capitalists set up their accounts at Silicon Valley Bank just as the tech industry started its boom and then advised the entrepreneurs that they funded to do the same.
That cozy relationship came to an end when the bank disclosed a $1.8 billion loss on low-yielding bonds that were purchased before interest rates began to spike last year, raising alarms among its financially savvy customer base who used the fruits of technology to spread warnings that turned into a calamitous run on deposits.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-14T15:48:45+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/03/14/class-action-suit-filed-against-silicon-valley-bank-parent/ |
Which brushes are best for detangling and styling naturally curly hair?
For those with naturally curly hair, the fight to keep it healthy and looking beautiful can sometimes seem overwhelming. Besides the general difficulties in keeping it untangled or styled, endless products are marketed toward you making it seem like you require dozens of bottles and baubles. Turns out, you don’t need much. You just need some healthy shampoo and conditioner, whatever curly-hair-appropriate styling product you prefer and, above all else, a great hair brush made just for curly hair.
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The Curly Girl Method
Among the most popular methods for detangling and styling naturally curly hair is to follow the “Curly Girl Method,” as laid out by Lorraine Massey. It’s a multi-step process combined with product-choosing guidelines that aim to make it as simple as possible to maintain healthy, beautiful curls. The basic steps are:
- Step one: Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to rid your hair of any oils, grime and old styling products still hanging around.
- Step two: Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo that’s made with curly hair in mind. Many products fit the bill, so make it easier on yourself by using an online database, such as CurlScan, that lists proven products that fit the Curly Girl Method guidelines. Repeat this step once a week.
- Step three: Condition your hair with a silicon-free conditioner and let the conditioner rest for at least five minutes. Then, detangle your hair while your conditioner is still in it with a hair brush specially made for the task. Finally, rinse most, but not all, of your conditioner out with cold water. Repeat this step every two to three days.
- Step four (optional): Apply your chosen curly-hair-friendly styling products while your hair is still wet. Your product should be moisturizing as curly hair is quick to dry out, and it should also be made for your natural type of curls, such as loose and wavy or tightly wound.
- Step five: Remove most of the excess moisture in your hair with a microfiber towel. Don’t use the usual terrycloth towels as they can remove too much moisture.
- Step six: Dry your hair the rest of the way by wrapping it up in a fresh microfiber towel or by cold-diffusing it with a blow dryer. Don’t use heat or your hair will get dry and frizzy.
Keep in mind that it can take as little as two weeks or as long as 12 weeks to see the results of the Curly Girl Method. Additionally, at the very beginning, your hair may look worse off than before you started the method. This is normal because your hair needs time to heal from your old methods and adjust to the new practices. Finally, you may need to experiment with various shampoos, conditioners and styling agents before you find a set that works for you. Give each new product two to three weeks of use to settle in before you try a new one.
Best brushes for naturally curly hair
Artnaturals Detangling Hair Brush Set
This set includes two ergonomically designed hair brushes made solely for detangling even the most knotted and tangled hair. It doesn’t dig into the scalp or rip and pull at hair.
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This set includes four types of tools: a paddle brush, a styling brush, a wide-tooth comb and a tail comb. All of them are antistatic and they come in black, pink or purple.
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This comb uses eight flexible comb arms and includes a bar that can attach to them to keep them steady if needed. It comes in five colors and Bestool offers a three-month return, refund or replace warranty.
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Crave Naturals Detangling Hair Brush
This detangling brush is gentle on the hair but no less effective, and it measures only 3 by 7.5 inches for easy traveling. It comes in eight colors and can be bought alone or as a set of two.
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Denman Hair Brush for Curly Hair
This styling comb is available with five, seven or nine rows of teeth and they’re antistatic to avoid accidental frizz. It has a teardrop handle for comfortable use and comes in five colors.
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Diane Hair Brush for Curly Hair
This nine-row brush is perfect for combing through and styling large strips of hair at once and the teeth are durable enough to last for ages. It comes in five colors.
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This set includes three styling tools: a detangling brush, a styling brush and a wide-tooth comb. The styling brush has nine rows of teeth and the set comes in six colors.
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1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year, study finds
In December, Stephanie Arceneaux of Utah will have been living with type 1 diabetes for 30 years. She was diagnosed at age 6.
"I have seen a lot of changes within how diabetes is cared for," she said. "I always thought that as I got older, that things would improve, and unfortunately, that has not been the case."
Arceneaux's husband and young son also both have type 1 diabetes. All three of them depend on insulin to survive.
"When I first heard stories about individuals with diabetes rationing their insulin, my initial thought was that is so horrible, because I know what it feels like not to have enough insulin in your body. At the same time, I also had this thought, 'I'm so lucky that I've never had to do that,' " she said.
"But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I had spent my entire adult life doing that. I've been lucky in that it didn't cause any serious ramifications that I'm aware of, but I made choices in my life so that I would have the insulin that I needed to live."
Arceneaux isn't alone: According to research published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, over a million people with diabetes in the U.S. rationed their insulin in the past year.
"The main takeaway is that 1.3 million people rationed insulin the United States, one of the richest countries in the world," Dr. Adam Gaffney, the lead author of the study and a pulmonologist and critical care doctor at Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, told CNN. "This is a lifesaving drug. Rationing insulin can have life-threatening consequences."
16.5% of people who use insulin report rationing
Gaffney and his co-authors analyzed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2021 National Health Interview Survey, which included 982 people with diabetes who use insulin. They looked at how commonly these people rationed insulin because of how much it cost.
People were considered to be rationing if they responded positively to questions in the survey about skipping insulin doses, taking less than needed or putting off buying their insulin.
"What we found was that nationwide, about 1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin annually, and that's about 16.5% of all those people who use insulin," Gaffney said.
Some groups said they did so more frequently, such as those with type 1 diabetes; those without health insurance rationed most frequently of all.
Adults under the age of 65 rationed more frequently than those who were 65 and older, with Gaffney noting that almost all of those who were older and rationed less were covered by Medicare.
Two other groups who were more likely to ration insulin than their counterparts were middle-income people and Black Americans.
"We found high rates of rationing of a life-saving drug, and that should really be something of concern for everyone," Gaffney said.
"We need urgently policy change to ensure that everyone has access to this critical medication without cost barriers," he said. "And we need to do that today."
Gaffney and his co-authors said in the study that there are several factors underlying their findings, including that insulin prices in the U.S. are far higher than in other places, and that pharmaceutical companies have increased the price "year upon year, even for products that remain unchanged."
"By limiting insulin copays to $35 per month under Medicare, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may improve insulin access for seniors, who experienced substantial rationing in our study," they wrote. "However, a similar cap for the privately insured was removed from the bill, and copay caps do not aid the uninsured. Further reform could improve access to insulin for all Americans."
Rates of diabetes more than double
According to the CDC, more than 37 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes, but 1 in 5 don't know it. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the country and the No. 1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult blindness.
The number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past year, the CDC said.
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction that stops the body from making insulin. According to the CDC, 5% to 10% of people with diabetes have this kind.
Type 2 diabetes means the body doesn't use insulin well and can't keep blood sugar at normal levels. It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults.
Although there's no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes, type 2 can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, including losing weight and being active.
Food vs. insulin
The choices Arceneaux found herself making in order to ration included not eating — as insulin is needed to cover carbohydrates that a person eats — and rationing things like test strips needed to test her blood sugar, meaning she was unaware of how much insulin she needed to give herself.
She also rationed other care that she needed, she said, and spent a lot of time deciding which medical care was more important for her. She would go to her doctor to get insulin prescriptions, but she wouldn't do other things that someone with diabetes is supposed to do, such as getting annual eye exams to check for complications like retinopathy.
The cost of insulin plays into her decisions "to a huge extent," she said.
"If you don't the have money to buy it, you don't have the money to buy it," she said. "So what I found myself doing was doing everything I possibly could, limiting everything I possibly could, so that I could purchase my insulin so that I would have it available."
When she first moved out on her own, she said, she quickly ran into trouble: She could afford food or insulin but not both. A friend bought groceries to help her through.
"I remember telling her, 'It's difficult now. I'm young. I've just moved out on my own, but I know that it's going to be better, you know, in five or 10 years, things are going to get better,' " she said. "And here I am. That was when I was 20 years old. I'm now 43, almost 44 years old, and it's worse now. The costs have skyrocketed."
She now has insurance through her husband's employer, but "the cost of the premiums are so high that that leaves very little left over to afford everything that we need." They often have to rely on donated insulin from other members of the local diabetes community, she said.
Insulin is 'like oxygen' for many
The findings of the new study are "so important," said Dr. Kasia Lipska, an associate professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine who sees patients at the Yale Diabetes Center.
"The findings are really concerning in terms of access to insulin among Americans," said Lipska, who was not involved in the research.
"We have a serious problem. There are many people with diabetes who are rationing insulin, and there are disparities in terms of access, in terms of age, race, income and insurance status," she said. "I think that this study points to persistent access issues to insulin in our country."
The findings did not surprise her, she said, but rather back up what she sees in clinical practice. Her own research into a single diabetes center found high rates of insulin rationing.
"We see people in the hospital setting who get admitted to the hospital because of high blood sugars, and then when we sort of ask what happened, turned out that they lack insurance or insurance is inadequate and they couldn't take their insulin," Lipska said. "In the outpatient setting, there is not a clinic that goes by where we don't talk about cost of insulin and figuring out how to get the patient the insulin they need without breaking their budget. These are like daily conversations we have in the Yale Diabetes Center."
Insulin is "like oxygen" for people with type 1 diabetes, she said, and those who go without can get very sick within hours or days and end up in the hospital with ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication. It can even be deadly.
Those with type 2 diabetes who don't have adequate insulin can have high blood sugar levels, putting them at risk for complications such as heart disease, blindness and kidney failure.
'We're making sacrifices every day'
"Diabetes is even more expensive now than it was in my 20s," Arceneaux said. "I know that studies have been done that say that one in four individuals with diabetes ration their insulin, but my guess is that it's much more than that. We just may not realize that we're doing it.
"We're doing what we need to stay alive, and that means getting the insulin that we need," she said. "So we're rationing not just our insulin but potentially other things in our life to do that."
Arceneaux, who is the Utah chapter leader for the nonprofit T1 International, said she hears about rationing all the time.
T1 International is led by people with type 1 diabetes who support local communities, giving them the tools they need to access insulin and diabetes supplies.
"We deserve the same quality of life that everybody else deserves, and we shouldn't have to sacrifice so much of our lives just to stay alive. That's what so many of us that have diabetes are doing: We're making sacrifices every day that others do not, that others don't even realize," Arceneaux said.
"I think that's unacceptable, and it needs to change. And it needs to change now. We're tired of waiting," she said. "People with diabetes are tired of waiting. We need a true price cap on insulin, and we need that to happen today so that we can have everything we need to live." | 2022-10-18T14:00:18+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/diabetes-rationed-insulin-united-states/41657071 |
In superhero lore, few things are as thrilling as seeing an old favorite don the suit of a beloved character once more.
And in the new and final trailer for "The Flash," viewers are getting even more of Michael Keaton as Batman, a role he last played 31 years ago in 1992's Tim Burton classic "Batman Returns."
The promotional clip for the new DC/Warner Bros. film, which premiered Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, opened with Keaton's Bruce Wayne telling Ezra Miller's Barry Allen that the pain of losing his parents "made me who I am." (DC, Warner Bros. and CNN are all part of the same parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.)
"I spent a lifetime trying to right the wrongs of the past, as if fighting crime would bring my parents back," Keaton's Wayne says in the trailer, as beguiling glimpses of his Batcave are shown.
"You actually did it," he then tells Allen, alluding to the story of the new film, in which Miller's titular superhero The Flash travels back in time to save his own parents but ultimately "broke the universe."
The trailer shows more interactions with DC newcomer Sasha Calle, who plays Supergirl, as well as returning villain General Zod, portrayed by Michael Shannon. (Shannon last played the extraterrestrial baddie in 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.")
One of the more galvanizing interludes of the trailer displays Keaton, dressed neck-down in his iconic Batsuit complete with the iconic black and yellow Batman logo, uttering dialog last spoken in 1989's seminal "Batman" film when he matched wits with Jack Nicholson's evil and zany Joker: | 2023-04-25T22:33:36+00:00 | albanyherald.com | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/the-flash-final-trailer-shows-michael-keatons-iconic-batman-going-nuts/article_2766715c-8249-50c9-af0c-452fe3c1ecff.html |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought, but low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, U.S. Drought Monitor data showed Thursday.
The latest survey found that moderate or severe drought covers about 49% of the state, nearly 17% of the state is free of drought or a condition described as abnormally dry. The remainder is still abnormally dry.
“Clearly the amount of water that’s fallen this year has greatly alleviated the drought,” said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It has not ended the drought completely but we’re in a very different place than we were a year ago.”
California’s latest drought began in 2020 and no relief appeared in sight heading into this winter.
Three months ago virtually all of California was in drought, including at extreme and exceptional levels. Water agencies serving millions of people, agriculture and industry were told to expect only a fraction of requested allocations.
The turnabout began with a series of atmospheric rivers that pounded the state from late December through mid-January, building a huge Sierra Nevada snowpack, causing flooding, toppling trees and smashing the coast with extreme surf.
Water authorities began boosting allocations and, after a few largely dry weeks, powerful storms with arctic air returned in February, creating epic vistas of white-capped mountains while shutting down highways and ski resorts and burying communities in enough snow to collapse roofs.
The monitor shows three regions have received the most benefit from copious precipitation, including snowfall measured in feet rather than inches.
The central Sierra and foothills are now free of drought or abnormal dryness for the first time since January 2020, the monitor said. The central coast from Monterey Bay to Los Angeles County is also now drought-free, along with two counties on the far north coast.
“The rain has improved California soil moisture and streamflow levels, while the snow has increased mountain snowpack to much above-normal levels,” the monitor said. “Most California reservoirs have refilled with water levels near or above average, but groundwater levels remain low and may take months to recover.”
As of Thursday, the water content of the Sierra snowpack, which provides about a third of California’s water, was 170% of the historical average on April 1, when it is normally at its peak, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
Department officials plan to conduct a Sierra snow measurement on Friday and hold a briefing on how the remaining month of California’s traditional snow season will impact the state’s water supplies.
Swain said the snowpack could become the largest ever observed in parts of California. The outlook calls for a continuing wet pattern, particularly for northern parts of the state, and more feet of snow, he said.
“If we can get through the rest of the season without anymore roof collapses or snowmelt floods it will be quite a boon,” Swain said.
The snowpack potentially could face threats such as early heatwaves or, as some forecast models have hinted, a warm atmospheric river that could cause melting and flooding. Swain said California is expected to remain cold and the likelihood of the atmospheric river is very low.
“I think that snowpack is going to take well through the summer to melt and … some shaded patches might still be there next autumn,” he said.
While reservoirs have been filling from shockingly low levels, recovery has not been uniform as demonstrated by the state’s two largest water storage facilities. Lake Oroville, 65 miles (105 kilometers) north of Sacramento, is at 73% of capacity, 116% of average to date. Another 90 miles (145 kilometers) north, Lake Shasta is only 60% full, 84% of average to date.
Swain said he expects Shasta to get good inflows during snowmelt season because the snowpack there is slightly above average although not exceptional.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a joint project of the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. | 2023-03-03T07:08:35+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news/half-of-california-freed-from-drought-thanks-to-rain-snow/ |
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — For a week and a half at the Little League World Series, no team came close to Hawaii. The championship Sunday was no different.
Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings over Curacao.
The LLWS title is Hawaii’s fourth. It won in 2018 and this same Honolulu team finished third last year, when COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented international teams from participating.
How good was Hawaii? In six games, all victories, the closest margin was four runs. Hawaii outscored opponents 60-5.
“We’re fortunate that everything clicked at the right moment,” Hawaii Manager Gerald Oda said. “I’m very grateful that these kids played loose and relaxed.”
Part of that run was without Oda, who missed several games with COVID-19. Oda also managed Hawaii’s 2018 team.
“After 2018, I thought the next time I came to Williamsport was going to be as a spectator,” he said. “I never thought in my wildest dreams I’d be back in 2022 coaching a team.”
Hawaii starter Jaron Lancaster was dominant once again Sunday as he threw all four innings, while only allowing three runs, three hits and striking out 10 Curacao hitters.
“I knew Curacao was going to be a great team,” Jaron said. “My mindset was to go out there, do my best and do my thing. I know my offense and defense got my back.”
Jaron’s father, James Lancaster, said all the work that went into the title run was worth it.
“It’s been a rough ride,” said Lancaster, whose family lives about 4,800 miles from central Pennsylvania. “We haven’t been home in over a month.”
Curacao took the first lead of any team over Hawaii in the tournament when Davey Jay-Rijke led off the game with what looked like a bloop single, but he bolted on to second when neither middle infielder were covering that bag. Davey-Jay eventually came around to score on a wild pitch.
“Sooner or later, someone’s going to score,” Oda said. “We told our kids to keep fighting and battling. It’s going to be a great day.”
Hawaii only trailed for a few minutes. A home run from lead-off hitter Kekoa to left field, and a shot by Kama that barely cleared the wall in center, reignited the Hawaii side and put the team from the West region up 2-1. It also chased Curacao starter Shemar Jacobus.
“Any time when someone can score a run that’s huge,” Oda said. “When someone hits a home run, the whole team gets excited and lifts everyone’s spirits.”
The game ended in the fourth inning when Kama hit a single down the left-field line that scored Esaiah Wong to clinch the victory and another championship for Hawaii.
Under Little League rules, a team wins if it is leading by 10 runs or more after four innings.
“I saw the ball go down and I saw coach sending in Ruston (Hiyoto),” Kama said. “I was very emotional. It was the best time I had in my life.”
Curacao sits at one title, which came back in 2004. But the team from a small Caribbean island with a population about the size of Springfield, Massachusetts, made it to the final in 2019 as well as this year.
“I’m so proud of these guys,” said Curacao Manager Zaino Everett, whose team won five elimination games to get to the title game. “We are a champion and the second team in the whole world. Nobody expected us to be here.”
After the trophy presentation and news conference were over, and most fans were gone, the Hawaii players celebrated their title in just the way a bunch of 10-to-12-year-old boys would. They went sliding on cardboard sheets down the big hill behind Lamade Stadium.
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Jake Starr is a Penn State journalism student. | 2022-08-29T07:18:06+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Hawaii-wins-Little-League-title-beating-Curacao-17403744.php |
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced that its board of directors has declared a $0.2125 per share cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2022, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2022.
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Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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HOUSTON (NewsNation) — Two teachers in the Houston area were reportedly fired this month for attending a drag show, the Chron in Houston reported.
Kristi Maris and her co-worker attended a drag show at Hamburger Mary’s in downtown Houston. Maris shared photos on Facebook with the caption, “This was such a blast!” according to the Chron reporting.
Maris later received a call from First Baptist Academy, the school at which she had taught for 19 years, and was reportedly fired.
“I feel like we were treated like criminals,” Maris reportedly told a local ABC station.
When asked about the firing, the school responded that employees “will act in a godly and moral fashion at work, on Facebook and in my community,” ABC 13 reported.
Maris reportedly said she didn’t think a drag show violated the school guidelines.
“They’re entertainers. I would’ve never thought in a million years that this would happen. Never. We were in disbelief. We still are. We were heartbroken. We had relationships with parents and the kids, and I didn’t even get to say goodbye to a lot of the kids,” Maris told ABC 13. | 2023-07-28T16:34:47+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/texas-teachers-fired-for-attending-drag-show-report/ |
WASHINGTON — Warring factions trying to seize control of the east African nation of Sudan have plunged the country into chaos, and thousands are fleeing the capital of Khartoum and nearby battle zones. Some countries, including the U.S., have shuttered their embassies and many are coordinating daring evacuations of their staffs and other residents in an array of convoys, flights and frantic getaway drives.
But over the past week there have been dramatically different responses by various governments as they try to get their citizens and embassy personnel to safety. The U.S. has come under scrutiny for evacuating roughly 70 embassy staff in a helicopter mission by elite SEAL commandos over the weekend, while warning thousands of private American citizens in Sudan there would be no similar evacuation for them.
The State Department, which has advised U.S. citizens for years not to travel to Sudan, continues to advise Americans to shelter in place. Most of the estimated 16,000 Americans believed to be in Sudan right now are dual U.S.-Sudanese nationals and only a fraction of them have expressed a desire to leave.
But at least some of those who want to leave have managed to get to Port Sudan where they can take a ferry to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, or have gotten seats on flights operated by other countries.
A look at the situation:
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SUDAN
It all boils down to a struggle for power between two powerful generals and their armies: Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, who leads the Sudanese armed forces, and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces.
Four years ago, a popular uprising in Sudan helped depose long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir. But in 2021, the two generals — Burhan and Dagalo — jointly orchestrated a coup that derailed efforts to develop a civilian government. Both men have a history of human rights abuses, and their forces have cracked down on pro-democracy activists.
Under international pressure, Burhan and Dagalo recently agreed to a framework agreement with political parties and pro-democracy groups. But the signing was repeatedly delayed as tensions rose over the integration of the RSF into the armed forces and the future chain of command. Tensions exploded into violence on April 15.
Each side has tens of thousands of troops in and around Khartoum and the city of Omdurman on the opposite bank of the Nile River. On Wednesday, the second day of the latest fragile ceasefire, sporadic fighting continued.
HOW THE US GOT EMBASSY STAFF OUT
As security conditions worsened late last week, including damage to the civilian airport and an attack on a U.S. diplomatic convoy in Khartoum, the State Department concluded that “the only way we could do this safely for all of our diplomatic personnel was to rely on the capabilities of our military colleagues,” said Ambassador John Bass, State Department undersecretary for management.
On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations and ordered staff to leave the country.
The Department of Defense had begun moving resources to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti to prepare for a possible evacuation. On Saturday, three MH-47 Chinook helicopters carrying elite SEAL commandos took off from Djibouti enroute to Ethiopia, where they refueled and then made the three-hour flight to Khartoum.
“The operation was fast and clean, with service members spending less than an hour on the ground in Khartoum,” said Lt. Gen D.A. Sims, director of operations at the Joint Staff. The helicopters flew in and out of Khartoum without taking any fire.
AMERICANS STILL IN SUDAN
While embassy staff was airlifted out, there were no plans to provide similar evacuations for potentially thousands of Americans still in Sudan.
In a security alert Tuesday, the State Department reiterated that “due to the uncertain security situation in Khartoum and closure of the airport, it is not currently safe to undertake a U.S. government-coordinated evacuation of private U.S. citizens.”
Instead, it provided details on border crossings that are available and the requirements needed at each location. It cautioned that fighting continues and that many routes are dangerous and unpredictable.
American citizens who get to Port Sudan overland and can take a ferry to Jeddah will be assisted by the U.S. consulate there. Right now, the U.S. assistance for Americans is largely limited to phone and virtual help.
The U.S. could send Navy vessels to Port Sudan to ferry Americans to Jeddah or another location where they could get transportation back to the United States. However, officials say this would depend on the security situation and whether it is safe for ships to dock. The U.S. has developed other options, such as opening a temporary consulate in Port Sudan, beefing up its consulate in Jeddah to assist Americans as they arrive, or using a nearby airfield that other European countries have used to fly citizens out.
U.S. officials believe the security situation in Port Sudan is better than in the capital, but remain concerned about the potential for an escalation of violence.
WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES ARE DOING
While the U.S. says it’s too dangerous to get its citizens out, other countries are proceeding with evacuations of their nationals.
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Holland, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are among the countries that have evacuated their citizens and those of other countries.
Germany’s defense ministry said in a tweet Tuesday it had ended its evacuation flights after flying more than 700 people out of Sudan including 200 Germans and hundreds more from more than 20 other nations. France said it had evacuated more than 500 people from 41 countries, and would keep a Navy frigate at Sudan’s main Red Sea port to continue assisting rescue operations for foreigners. The United Kingdom was continuing its military evacuations of civilians from an airport outside Khartoum. Brig. Dan Reeve told reporters Wednesday the situation was “calm” and that Sudan’s armed forces were maintaining good security around the airport.
Saudi Arabia’s state run news service said Tuesday it had evacuated about 2,150 people by ship from Sudan, including 114 Saudi citizens and more than 2,000 evacuees from 62 other nations. And Egypt, which had evacuated more than 1,500 of its citizens, said its diplomatic mission won’t leave Sudan until it ensures the evacuation of all those who want to leave. An administrator with the Egyptian embassy in Khartoum was shot dead Monday, the Foreign Ministry said.
IS THE US RESPONSE UNUSUAL?
While many Americans may recall the dramatic 2021 evacuation of diplomats and private citizens alike from Afghanistan, those circumstances were far different. In most cases, the U.S. does not evacuate private citizens when it closes an embassy.
The situation in Afghanistan was different because the U.S. was ending a 20-year military presence in the country. It was trying to extricate the residual American presence there, much of which was directly tied to Washington’s role in propping up the Afghan government. No such situation existed or exists in Sudan.
More typical has been the practice in places like Yemen, Syria and Venezuela, where the U.S. suspended diplomatic operations and removed personnel because of turmoil, but did not evacuate private citizens.
The U.S. also briefly shuttered the embassy in Kyiv because of the Russia invasion, but there was no military evacuation for either diplomats or private citizens, and the embassy has since re-opened.
In contrast with the situation in Afghanistan, the U.S. was not involved militarily in the Sudan conflict and had no military presence on the ground apart from the small number of Marine guards at the Khartoum embassy.
Also, the U.S. has warned Americans for several years not to travel to Sudan and told them that consular assistance at the embassy was extremely limited. ___
Associated Press writers Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington, Jill Lawless in London and Sam Magdy in Cairo contributed to this report. | 2023-04-27T04:29:23+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/27/sudan-evacuation-us-fighting/4498c384-e4b1-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html |
BEIRUT (AP) — On his first public visit touring the destruction wreaked by this week’s deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, Syrian President Bashar Assad on Friday pointedly shamed the West for shunning his country.
The embattled president may see the disaster, which shattered much of northern Syria, as an opportunity to push for an easing of his country’s isolation — if not from the United States and the European Union, which have enforced sanctions for years over the long, brutal civil war, then from Arab nations.
“The West prioritized politics over the humanitarian situation,” Assad told a group of reporters while visiting the Aleppo neighborhood of Masharqa, devastated by Monday’s 7.8-magnitude quake. “It’s natural that they politicize the situation, but there is no humanitarianism, neither now nor in the past.”
Assad’s carefully choreographed tour came five days after the quake hit, a contrast to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been visiting devastated parts of Turkey for several days.
The tragedy presents a danger for Assad from the sheer weight of new misery the quake brings to Syrians. The country has been crippled by an economic crisis that has pulled 90% of its population into poverty. Now as many as 5.3 million people may have been left homeless in Syria by the disaster, the U.N. refugee agency estimated.
Major fighting in the 12-year-old civil war eased years ago, but Syrians have only seen conditions get worse. Many were already struggling to afford food and fuel for heating. Rising frustration has sparked rare protests and critical voices against Assad in government-held territory for the first time in a decade. Failure to deliver aid or recover from the quake could further stoke public discontent.
The quake — the world’s deadliest in decades with more than 23,000 dead — left widespread destruction across southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, both in the last rebel-held pocket of territory in the northwest and in swaths of government-held territory, particularly the city of Aleppo.
Officials in Assad’s government claim American and European sanctions are obstructing delivery of aid to Syria and slowing down search and rescue operations to save families still trapped under the rubble.
“Assad is trying to exploit the earthquakes to get out of international isolation,” Lina Khatib, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House, told The Associated Press.
“His regime’s call for the lifting of sanctions is an attempt at de facto normalization with the international community,” she added.
The EU said Syria did not formally request aid until three days after the quake, and six member countries are sending help via the U.N.’s World Food Program. The U.S. said it has temporarily lifted sanctions that would hamper earthquake relief. Assad and Syrian officials have not commented.
But the U.S. and the EU have made clear they will not end the sanctions imposed over Assad’s crackdown on the opposition and his forces’ brutal methods against rebels in the civil war.
Assad himself has not called for sanctions to be lifted since the earthquake. Khatib said she expects he won’t do so because it would make him look weak in front of his people after years of hard-line rhetoric against Western countries.
He may see hope in Arab countries.
Assad’s closest allies, Russia, Iran and China, all sent aid after the disaster. But so did key U.S. Arab allies, notably the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan.
Arab countries that shunned Syria since 2011 have been slowly reestablishing diplomatic ties with Damascus. A growing number of countries have called for Syria to be reinstated into the Arab League.
“These dynamics were already in place, led by the United Arab Emirates,” and the earthquake could accelerate them, said Nadim Houry, executive director of the Arab Reform Initiative, a think tank.
The quake allows Arab countries “to work in a non-controversial manner due to the humanitarian urgency and provides space for this rapprochement to materialize,” he said.
Delays in getting aid into opposition-held northwestern Syria have renewed debates about the U.N. system already in place to provide humanitarian help to the territory.
U.N. aid is delivered through a single border-crossing from Turkey because Russia has blocked the use of a second. The United Nations has also been delivering some aid to the rebel-held northwest from within Syria, across conflict lines, from Damascus.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday that the U.N. has been in contact with the Syrian government about getting a cross-line convoy into the northwest quickly.
Assad and Russia have called for aid deliveries to the enclave to be done exclusively through Damascus, which the U.N. agencies and Western countries oppose, fearing he would divert aid to supporters. But experts say the Syrian leader and Moscow may use the urgency of the situation to push for a change.
“There is an urgent need now for more assistance. There needs to be a solution that doesn’t get politicized, while at the same time does not play into the hands of the regime,” Houry said.
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Associated Press writer Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations contributed to this report. | 2023-02-11T04:36:32+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-quake-brings-chance-for-syrias-assad-to-ease-isolation/ |
The fashion show on September 13, 2023, hosted by Shaquem Griffin, will feature Adaptive and Universally Designed apparel, footwear, and products from: Zappos, Kohl's, Target, JCPenney, Tommy Hilfiger, Stride Rite, Steve Madden, French Toast Adaptive, adidas, and a runway debut of Victoria's Secret and PINK's first-ever Adaptive Intimates.
NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Runway of Dreams™ Foundation, a nonprofit organization leading the charge on inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity in the fashion and beauty industries for people with disabilities, announced today their return to the runway during New York Fashion Week. This one-of-a-kind Adaptive fashion show, aptly titled A Fashion Revolution, is presented by online retailer Zappos, and will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, New York. Shaquem Griffin, former NFL linebacker, will be hosting. Griffin was featured this summer in the Runway of Dreams' Campaign for Inclusion, the first multi-brand fashion and beauty campaign featuring people with disabilities wearing Adaptive & Universally Designed products. "I'm honored to continue my journey with Runway of Dreams. This organization is a trailblazer for change, and advocates for millions of people across the globe like myself, who need accessible clothing, which so many people take for granted every day of their lives," - he said. Mr. Griffin will be dressed in looks provided by Neiman Marcus and Tommy Hilfiger.
A Fashion Revolution will highlight the groundbreaking work that leading and emerging companies, from lingerie to luxury, are doing in the Adaptive and Universally Designed space, showcased on 70 models with varying disabilities and backgrounds. The show brings together 500+ leaders and champions of DEI under one roof during New York Fashion Week with the same mission: celebrate inclusion in the fashion and beauty industries.
"The Runway of Dreams stage is where brands have chosen to celebrate the debut of their Adaptive designs over the years, and I am thrilled and so honored to welcome Victoria's Secret and Pink Adaptive to the Adaptive family. Knowing the Victoria's Secret and PINK Adaptive products were developed with and for people with disabilities proves their commitment to true inclusion, and understanding the work that needs to go into making these products authentically," said Mindy Scheier, Founder of Runway of Dreams.
"We are excited to debut our first-ever Adaptive collection during New York Fashion Week on the Runway of Dreams' runway. Runway of Dreams advocates for industry change by empowering people with disabilities to have confidence and self-expression through inclusion in fashion and beauty. We are honored to join the many brands who have decided to debut their Adaptive apparel on this runway adding to the historic timeline that is the future of fashion," said Lydia Smith, Chief Diversity Officer, Victoria's Secret & Co.
In addition to brands on the runway, innovative small brands will showcase their products onsite during the evening. Brands included: MAI We Care, Spoonie Threads, One Leg Up, Reboundwear, and Silverts Adaptive.
Zappos will be awarded the esteemed Pioneer of Change Award, presented to Zappos CEO Scott Schaefer and Zappos Adaptive Business Development Manager Dana Zumbo. Billy Price of BILLY Footwear will also be awarded with the Inspirational Achievement Award for their innovative zippered Adaptive shoes. Two scholarships will be awarded as part of the Foundation's commitment to educate and inspire the next generation of Adaptive designers.
"We've been proud partners of Runway of Dreams since the launch of our Zappos Adaptive shopping experience in 2017," said Dana Zumbo, Business Development Manager for Zappos Adaptive. "Together, we have grown in our shared commitment to make fashion more functional and fashionable for all. This is the stage to be on, and we are humbled to be returning this year as the 2023 Presenting Sponsor."
Following the show, September 14th to 16th is a free and open-to-the-public and first-of- its-kind Adaptive exhibit at Hudson Yards in New York City. This curated display will feature Adaptive and Universally Designed collections from mainstream brands committed to inclusion in the fashion and beauty industries and the history of Runway of Dreams as a trailblazer in the Adaptive space. The event is an opportunity for the public to learn about available Adaptive and Universally Designed products, and to emphasize the need for true inclusion in our mainstream world.
Sponsorship and Corporate Seating Packages Available. Please contact corporaterelations@runwayofdreams.org for more details. Public ticket sales and information about the public exhibit will be announced at runwayofdreams.org and on the Runway of Dreams' social channels.
ABOUT RUNWAY OF DREAMS:
Runway of Dreams is a non-profit (501c3) organization leading the movement of disability inclusion in the fashion and beauty industries. ROD raises awareness and inspires change through programming that celebrates people's differences, challenges stereotypes, and highlights the need for Adaptive & Universally designed apparel.
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BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last decade, China has witnessed tremendous changes, which could not have been achieved without the hard work of its people.
There are many ways to record the last decade, but the story that, at times, leaves a mark on each person is surely the most vivid. To greet the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) scheduled to be held in October, the Global Times has launched a series of stories to acknowledge the remarkable contributions made by people from all walks of life who have dedicated their wisdom and energy to the realization of the Chinese Dream.
Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, the image that Chinese diplomats present to the world has been refreshed with the growing international status of China. As a veteran diplomat, Chinese Ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, previously served in the Department of European-Central Asian Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Chinese embassies to the Kyrgyz Republic and Ukraine and as Chinese ambassador to Kazakhstan. In an exclusive interview with Global Times (GT) reporters Fan Anqi, Zhang Hui and Xing Xiaojing, Zhang Hanhui (Zhang) elaborated on how he felt about the change in China's national strength through his diplomatic work, and about which aspects of China other countries are most interested in.
GT: Looking back on the past 10 years, you had worked in the Department of European-Central Asian Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, and served as the Chinese ambassador to Kazakhstan, and in August 2019, you were appointed as Chinese ambassador to Russia. What changes in China's national strength have you felt during the last 10 years as a diplomat?
Zhang: As a diplomat, what impressed me the most is the comprehensive promotion of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. China's international influence and appeal have been significantly enhanced, and the international community pays more attention to the Chinese model of economic development and welcomes Chinese solutions to global governance issues. I also have a more profound understanding of head-of-state diplomacy, which has played an important leading role in state-to-state relations. Since 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met 38 times and jointly led bilateral relations toward the best period in history. It has reinforced a model of strategic mutual trust among major world powers, a model of mutually beneficial relations among neighboring countries, and a new model for international relations.
On several occasions, I participated in the preparatory work for the exchange of contacts between Xi and Putin, and in particular, I had the honor as Deputy Foreign Minister to witness the historic moment in 2019 when the two heads of state jointly announced to upgrade the bilateral relations to China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
Shortly after that, I was appointed as Chinese ambassador to Russia. Over the past three years, the complex changes of the international landscape have fully demonstrated the strategic value of China-Russia relations in the new era, reflecting the vision of the two heads of state.
Facing the profound changes, the embassy will continue to implement consensuses reached by the heads of state, promoting the sustained high-quality development of bilateral ties in the new era, and making greater contributions to building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind.
GT: How do you practice major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics with host countries while you are stationed abroad? What Chinese experiences have been of most interest in your interactions with local people?
Zhang: Over the years, I have been at the forefront of China's diplomacy and experienced many important historical milestones. I have deeply felt how the major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era has been breaking new ground amid great changes worldwide and how crises have been turned into opportunities.
At present, the international situation continues to undergo complex changes, with profound adjustments in global power constructs. Regional conflicts are escalating and threats to world peace and development imposed by unilateralism, protectionism, hegemony and power politics are rising. What rules should we follow in dealing with international relations? How should countries adjust their foreign policies? This is an issue of great concern to many.
A few days ago, I published an op-ed in the Russian newspaper Trud, titled "Xi Jinping's diplomatic thought is the guideline to building a community with a shared future for mankind," introducing the profound connotation and significance of President Xi's diplomatic thought from several aspects.
I have also been interviewed by Chinese and foreign media on China's governance, economic development, anti-corruption, the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive poverty eradication, environmental protection, and science and technology.
On many bilateral and multilateral occasions, I have actively promoted China's great achievements in various socio-economic fields, explained the "golden key" to the governance of China, decoded secrets of CPC's success, shared experience and insights on major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in host countries. In fact, many Russian friends have asked the embassy to provide the book series "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China."
I learned that these issues are not only of great interest to the foreign side, but also those they wish to learn from. Our work is not only to answer questions but also to contribute Chinese wisdom and provide Chinese solutions toward achieving mutual development along with other countries in the world.
GT: Do you think the skills that diplomats need to master should keep pace with the times? Some commented that with the deepening of China's opening-up, Chinese diplomats are getting more "proactive" and acting more "aggressively" in defending China's interests, what's your view?
Zhang: The major changes unfolding in the world with some unseen in a century have intertwined with a global pandemic, and led to new features of diplomatic work. China has moved closer to the center of the world stage than ever before and is playing an increasingly unique and important role on the international stage, and the external environment facing frontline diplomats is more complicated, thus learning and mastering new skills have become the basic quality for Chinese diplomats in the new era.
What I want to stress is that being aggressive has never been in our diplomatic tradition, nor is groveling in character of the Chinese people. Safeguarding China's sovereignty, security, and development interests is the starting point and goal of our diplomatic work. Dare to and be good at fighting is the fine tradition and distinctive feature of new China's diplomacy.
No country will compromise on matters concerning its sovereignty and territorial integrity. China does not instigate trouble, but is also not afraid of conflict. Once provoked, we will firmly fight back and the offender will surely be punished.
GT: We noticed that during your tenure as Chinese ambassador to Russia, you have given interviews to local media and published op-eds in local newspapers to deliver China's voice through various means. What feedback have you gotten from the local people? Did it help them understand China better?
Zhang: The Chinese Embassy in Russia has established close cooperation with local mainstream media over the years. In 2021, I was interviewed by Russian media or had my articles published 33 times, covering various aspects including the centenary of the founding of the CPC, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), epidemic prevention and control, poverty eradication, China-Russia bilateral relations, the Hong Kong affairs, and opposition to hegemony and power politics.
Friends from various sectors including the Russian government, parliament, think tanks, academe, media, and the general public all contacted us, expressing their support for the one-China principle and said they will stand firmly with China. I am deeply moved by the strong momentum of joint efforts made by China and Russia.
In addition to interviews and articles, I have hosted various public activities through online and offline platforms, giving awards to outstanding Russian youth, planting friendship tree, and helping Russia fight against the epidemic, among others.
As Chinese ambassador to Russia, I truly feel the excellent qualities of the Russian people in their love for peace, justice, and pursuit of truth, as well as their friendship, understanding, and support for the Chinese people.
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenFortune Media, one of the fastest-growing media platforms that delivers creative advertising via fortune cookies at 47,000 restaurants across the US, has announced an investment from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. The investment follows the successful partnership between OpenFortune and VeeFriends, an NFT project around meaningful intellectual property and an extraordinary community launched by Vaynerchuk.
VeeFriends is a transmedia, entertainment, and events company consisting of 283 characters drawn and created by Gary Vaynerchuk, offering buyers access to a community of like-minded individuals who share Vaynerchuk's entrepreneurial spirit. The VeeFriends characters are based on qualities and traits Gary hopes to inspire in others and were brought to life through Web3 technology.
OpenFortune partnered with Vaynerchuk earlier this year, reaching tens of thousands of consumers dining at Asian restaurants and ordering food delivery at home nationwide. Those who received the unique branded fortune cookies saw inspirational fortunes on the front of their cookie slip, and the famously loveable VeeFriends characters with a QR code driving to their pages on the back.
The partnership allowed VeeFriends to expand its awareness in both the physical and digital worlds. While tens of thousands of physical VeeFriends fortune cookies landed in the hands of consumers, hundreds of millions of digital impressions were garnered via posts, images, mentions, comments, and conversations across all major social media channels.
The success of the campaign convinced Vaynerchuk that OpenFortune was onto something special due to its scale, reach, and ability to create real engagement on social media.
"I invested in OpenFortune because it just made complete sense to me. I believe in the idea and believe in the co-founders' ability to execute – that made me go all in," said Gary Vaynerchuk.
OpenFortune aligns with Vaynerchuk's main marketing tenets – underpriced attention. Underpriced attention lies in nascent, not yet fully understood media platforms, which Vaynerchuk believes have the opportunity to become massive media companies.
Matt Williams, OpenFortune's Co-Founder and Chief Cookie Officer expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. "Gary has an uncanny ability to identify the world's most successful media companies, well prior to their mainstream success. Gary's involvement is a true testament to OpenFortune's vast potential. My team and I could not be more grateful for Gary's belief and support in our mission to create an emotional connection between advertisers and millions of consumers every day."
As the consumer becomes increasingly difficult to reach, advertisers continue to seek new, differentiated marketing approaches.
For more information on the partnership and OpenFortune operations, visit OpenFortune.com.
About OpenFortune Media
OpenFortune Media connects brands to consumers at scale – via fortune cookies. Our clients' branded fortune cookies are distributed to over 47,000 restaurants and delivery platforms nationwide. Through our mass distribution network and sophisticated targeting capabilities, OpenFortune reaches the hands, hearts, and minds of up to 135M consumers every month. Optimism, creativity, and tradition are at OpenFortune's core.
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Requests Standardization Apply Equally to All to Avoid Misinforming Investors and to Improve Accuracy and Transparency
PITTSBURGH, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) offers insights to the agency on behalf of the company's stakeholders.
As a leader in corporate responsibility – focused on delivering tangible, impactful, and local benefits to the company's stakeholders – CNX comments on the proposed rule's practical application as it relates to accurate, transparent, and consistent measures as well as potential unintended consequences that could negatively impact confidence in the capital markets. The company's written response reflects the following three themes to ensure the proposal is consistent with the Commission's mission in providing standardized, transparent disclosures to investors:
"First, the proposed climate rules create inconsistent and highly subjective standards for reporting Scopes 1, 2, and 3 carbon dioxide emissions across different industries and companies. This in turn may create confusion and misinformation when investors assume the emissions data reported by each registrant were developed from the same methodology, scope, and assumptions. Although CNX fully supports the SEC's important mission and places the highest priority on regulatory compliance, the draft rule represents a departure from the Commission's goal of promoting fair, transparent, and well-understood accounting principles that ensure comparable and decision-useful outcomes," said Alan Shepard, CNX Chief Financial Officer.
CNX Chief Excellence Office Yemi Akinkugbe commented, "Second, the proposed climate rules are attempting to morph an ambiguous voluntary reporting framework into an involuntary compliance framework without first addressing the necessary standardization to ensure a consistent, accurate, and transparent level playing field across public companies and the capital markets. Capital could end up being mis-allocated as a result. Although CNX recently established a Regulatory Reporting Group and has committed to reporting emissions data on a quarterly basis, not everyone is as far along in this process. Appropriate standardization of climate-related disclosures should be in place to ensure capital allocation decisions are made with accurate, transparent, and consistent data when it comes to cumulative lifecycle emissions."
"Third and last, getting this issue right requires rules that are accurate, transparent, and consistent across industries and companies. The CNX New Technologies effort is focused on how best to utilize existing company assets and proprietary technology to drive results in methane abatement and other similar carbon capture opportunities. The domestic natural gas industry, the Appalachian basin, and CNX in particular, are strategically positioned to provide solutions and economically benefit in a lower carbon macro environment if these proposed rules are applied uniformly," concluded CNX President of New Technologies Ravi Srivastava.
To view the Company's full comment letter, please click here.
About CNX Resources
CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) is unique. We are a premier natural gas development, production, midstream, and technology company centered in Appalachia, one of the most energy abundant regions in the world.
With the benefit of a 158-year regional legacy, substantial asset base, leading core operational competencies, technology development and innovation, and astute capital allocation methodologies, we responsibly develop our resources and deploy free cash flow to create long-term per share value for our shareholders, employees, and the communities where we operate. As of December 31, 2021, CNX had 9.63 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index. Additional information is available at www.cnx.com.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The City of Pittsfield is providing expanded free public Wi-Fi service in the downtown area.
The expanded locations include the intersection of East and West Housatonic streets and South Street north to the intersection of Linden Street and Maplewood Avenue, North Street, and The Common, a city park located at 100 First St.
The network name is “Pittsfield_Free_WiFi.”
“The expanded network provides free wireless internet to those who need access to this resource, while complementing our existing indoor public Wi-Fi access points,” said the city’s Chief Information Officer Kevin Zawistowski. “Users are reminded to exercise caution when sharing personal or sensitive information while connected to public Wi-Fi networks and are encouraged to use encrypted connections where possible.”
The City received funding through the Commonwealth’s Community Compact Cabinet
Information Technology Grant Program. | 2023-02-23T22:24:12+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/berkshire-county/public-wi-fi-access-expanded-in-downtown-pittsfield/ |
Car part shortage frustrates owners, mechanics
Ongoing supply chain issues lead to months-long delays for some
Ongoing supply chain issues lead to months-long delays for some
Ongoing supply chain issues lead to months-long delays for some
A shortage of automotive repair parts is continuing to frustrate vehicle owners and mechanics.
The ongoing shortage is creating long wait times for repairs, mechanics said.
"There's parts delays on everything as far as brakes, exhaust, tires," said John Lightbown, service manager for Toyota of Portsmouth. "Lightbulbs are easy to get, but the stuff we really need to get people out on the road is very difficult to get right now."
According to industry experts, supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic, from factories shutting down to backed-up ports and transportation and staffing issues, have not caught up with increased demand.
"Beyond semiconductors, these can be metal stamped components, these can be aluminum or iron castings, they could be plastic parts -- I mean, a whole variety of parts that feed the auto industry," said Alan Amici, of the Center for Automotive Research.
One woman told News 9 that her new car was recalled for a part at another dealership. She has been waiting eight days, and there isn't a loaner available. A service manager in another town said he has had two customer vehicles waiting on the lot since April.
"There have been incremental improvements," Amici said. "The supply is getting better, but I think we're going to still be having this discussion next summer."
"All we can do is present it to the customer as best we can," Lightbown said. "Have some sympathy for us."
Mechanics urged owners to keep their cars maintained to limit the need for major repairs. If possible, plan ahead with the mechanic so parts can be ordered and delivered before taking a vehicle in. | 2022-09-30T23:38:26+00:00 | wmur.com | https://www.wmur.com/article/car-part-shortage-mechanics/41469877 |
TomoCredit is building the new credit infrastructure for GenZ with its motto "No Fico, No problem."
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TomoCredit, the female, immigrant founded credit card lending to over 40 million credit-invisible immigrants and international students with no credit history in the U.S, announced today that it raised $122 million in equity and debt. The round has attracted a great set of strategic investors including Morgan Stanley's Next Level Fund, MasterCard, and debt from Silicon Valley Bank. The round was oversubscribed by major fintech investors and culture funds including GoldHouse, Asian Hustle network, and Hyphen Capital.
Kristy Kim, TomoCredit founder and CEO, states, "As a first-generation South Korean immigrant, I wanted to help immigrant communities to reach their American Dream faster with TomoCredit. It has been wonderful to partner with minority-focused funds who truly understand Tomo's mission."
TomoCredit's proprietary underwriting algorithm (Tomo Score) has successfully identified high potential borrowers without a credit score and seen a huge market demand for its first product— the TomoCredit card. The TomoCredit credit card requires no credit check, no deposit, no APR, and no feeds. Last year alone, the company grew 1000% in revenue.
"We are excited to be a part of TomoCredit's journey as it works to democratize access to credit and build a more inclusive credit landscape," says Alice Vilma, Co-Portfolio Manager of Morgan Stanley's Next Level Fund that primarily invests in early-stage technology and technology-enabled companies with women or diverse members as part of the founding team.
With the new capital injection, TomoCredit is working on expanding its credit product offerings including auto loans and mortgages with its innovative underwriting solutions.
Kristy Kim, states "We decided to add more capital for two key reasons. First, we were seeing incredible organic demands in the past two years, and we wanted to hire top talent to keep up with that organic growth. Secondly, we want to take full advantage of the newest consumer trends of avoiding high APR products. TomoCredit charges 0% APR with no fees. In recent months, many people who have 15 – 25% higher APR cards are ditching those products and flocking over to TomoCredit."
TomoCredit also recently welcomed seasoned credit experts as TomoCredit board members. Members include Ash Gupta, ex-CRO at Amex and former President and Chief Risk Officer at American Express. Gupta retired from American Express in 2018 after four decades of continuous service. Also, Chaomei Chen, ex-CRO at Lending Club, also joined TomoCredit as acting CRO to help Tomo expand its credit offerings.
Media Contact:
Isabella Alonso
TomoCredit Press Contact:
isabella.alonso@tomocredit.com
TomoCredit is here to make credit building possible for people who never got the chance to start. With the TomoCredit World Elite Credit Card, customers can increase the rate at which their credit score improves.
TomoCredit believes their customers are more than a number, which is why there is no credit history required. There are never any fees, no APRs and customers have the opportunity to build their credit limit over time while enjoying benefits worth over $300.
For the people who can't obtain a credit card, they now can with a security net – TomoCredit.
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SOURCE TomoCredit | 2022-07-21T14:30:40+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/21/tomocredit-raises-122m-funding-expand-its-no-fico-credit-offerings/ |
Costco shoppers, you’ve been warned.
If you routinely “borrow” your mother’s or neighbor’s Costco membership card, next time you’re probably going to be stopped at the checkout.
Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco confirmed Friday that its membership policy hasn’t changed — shoppers still need an active membership to shop and it’s not transferable — but it’s being abused.
As Costco has installed more self-checkout lanes, the retailer said, it has noticed that non-member shoppers have been using membership cards that do not belong to them.
So, the retailer is taking a more aggressive enforcement stance.
“We don’t feel it’s right that nonmembers receive the same benefits and pricing as our members,” Costco said in an emailed statement. “As we already ask for the membership card at checkout, we are now asking to see their membership card with their photo at our self-service checkout registers.”
During spot checks of Costco clubs in Rockwall, Texas, and Dallas, employees were asking shoppers for their photo IDs, such as driver’s licenses.
The largest U.S. wholesale club with sales last year of $222.7 billion said in the statement that its annual membership fees, $60 for a “Gold Star” and $120 for “Executive” level are what help it deliver lower prices. Costco reports membership fees separate from total sales. Fees amounted to $4.22 billion in its fiscal year that ended last August and was a good chunk of its profit last year of $5.84 billion.
As of May, Costco had 124.7 million cardholders from 69.1 million households, according to the company’s website.
“Costco is able to keep our prices as low as possible because our membership fees help offset our operational expenses, making our membership fee and structure important to us,” the company said.
Costco joins Netflix and others looking at how to stop rampant sharing of memberships and subscriptions.
Netflix told its U.S. members in May that Netflix accounts are for “you and the people you live with – your household.”
Since its password-sharing crackdown, Netflix has added new subscribers at a rate it hadn’t seen in years, according to published reports. | 2023-06-24T04:33:00+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/costco-is-cracking-down-on-rising-membership-card-sharing/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
LANSING, Mich., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusion Associates (IA), a leading provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion and injection therapies in the Midwest, today opened its 10th infusion clinic in East Lansing, Michigan at 830 West Lake Lansing Road. The newly refinished site is specifically designed for immunocompromised patients and has 17 infusion chairs and four private rooms, and gives patients access to comfortable reclining chairs, TV entertainment, high speed internet, and more.
At Infusion Associates, patients receive access 365 days per year to a full clinical team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and pharmacy team members specialized in infusion medications. To expedite treatment, the company handles prior authorizations for patients and healthcare providers across all locations.
"We are excited to not only join the Lansing community, but also improve the lives of its residents with our accessible and affordable care model," said Jen Ergang, director of operations with Infusion Associates. "We believe patients should have a site of care option that fits into their daily routine to support their health in all areas of life. IA continues to prioritize this as we grow across the Midwest."
Infusion Associates' new location in East Lansing adds to its footprint across Michigan with has plans to be operating 14 infusion centers in the Midwest by the end of 2022, including additions in Novi and Portage, Michigan as well as Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio.
Call (833) 394-0600 or visit Infusion Associates' website to request an appointment or refer a patient to the East Lansing location: https://infusionassociates.com/office-locations/east-lansing-mi/
Infusion Associates (IA) provides life enhancing therapies for patients with chronic conditions, such as gastrointestinal diseases or autoimmune disorders, in a warm and comfortable environment. Current infusion centers are located in East Lansing, Clinton Township, Troy, Okemos, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Grand Haven, and Traverse City, Michigan as well as Plymouth, Minnesota. Infusion Associates provides both a patient and provider-friendly service that delivers high quality patient care while also being the lowest cost provider of infusion therapy. For more information, please visit www.infusionassociates.com.
Contact: Betsy Lipzinski, Marketing Communications Manager
Phone: (616) 954-0600 ext. 133
Email: betsy.lipzinski@infusionassociates.com
Web: www.infusionassociates.com
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