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ATLANTA — For Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs, the last few days have been filled with organizing and protests in solidarity with the demonstrations happening in Memphis, Tennessee.
The protests were in response to the newly released body camera and surveillance footage showing the arrest and beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols by police.
The events in the video preceded his death and have since started a nationwide conversation around procedures. In Georgia, protests have taken place across metro Atlanta, including several dozen people gathering outside of Centennial Olympic Park over the weekend.
Griggs said aside from protests, it's time to push for legislative access that will prevent further tragedy.
"This is not about being anti-law enforcement," Griggs said. "Actually is pro-law enforcement because it's pro-justice."
Griggs explained the video was personally jarring to watch and he felt conflicted in having to watch another Black man die during an encounter with law enforcement.
"I hoped that I would never see a video like George is again, but I knew I would," he said.
Griggs said the Georgia NAACP has a list of demands he wants to see elected officials put into action to prevent similar incidents from continuing to happen in Georgia.
The Georgia NAACP's demands are as follows:
Body cameras on all sworn officers in Georgia
Special independent prosecutors appointed in all police-involved deaths
No officers being allowed to testify in their own police-involved cases before the grand jury
A public statewide database for the use of force for fired officers
Griggs explained he's reaching out to local lawmakers to hopefully begin conversations in the coming days. He told 11Alive he hopes to eventually sit down with Gov. Brian Kemp in order to see legislation signed into law.
"We are in the legislative session, so the best way for them to weigh in is legislative change," he said.
Further vigils and protests have been planned, but Griggs wants more than just the public's attention. He said he wants to see change.
"Don't use Tennessee as a panacea," he said. "There are issues within our own departments here in Atlanta and here around the state that they are quiet on." | 2023-01-30T05:39:16+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/what-change-looks-like-in-georgia-after-tyre-nichols-death/85-14a02884-311d-4e22-9d74-fecbd03e4482 |
JUNEAU, Alaska – An Alaska lawmaker with a history of incendiary remarks was censured by the state House Wednesday after he said it has been argued that cases of fatal child abuse can be a “cost savings” because the child won't need related government services.
The House voted 35-1 to censure Republican Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla, with Eastman the lone dissent. Eastman was previously censured, in 2017, over comments he made suggesting there are women in Alaska who try to get pregnant to get a “free trip to the city” for abortions.
During a committee hearing Monday on adverse childhood experiences, Eastman asked the testifier how he would respond “to the argument that I have heard on occasion where in the case where child abuse is fatal, obviously it’s not good for the child, but it’s actually a benefit to society” because there is not a need for government services that child would otherwise be entitled to if they had lived.
The testifier, Trevor Storrs, president and CEO of the Alaska Children's Trust, asked Eastman to repeat what he'd said. “Did you say, ‘a benefit for society?’”
“Talking dollars,” Eastman said, referencing a figure in a document provided to the committee that was related to costs associated with neglect and abuse. Eastman said it “gets argued periodically that it’s actually a cost savings because that child is not going to need any of those government services that they might otherwise be entitled to receive and need based on growing up in this type of environment.”
Storrs called the loss of a child unmeasurable.
Rep. Andrew Gray, an Anchorage Democrat who brought the censure motion Wednesday, said Eastman should be censured for “offensive, insulting and unsubstantiated statements that undermine the dignity of the House.” Gray said he also was speaking as a parent.
Eastman said Gray impugned his motives and character and labeled as outrageous and unacceptable any suggestion that he or members of his district “support child abuse when I’ve staked my entire political career arguing for the opposite.”
The House is controlled by a Republican-led majority. The predominantly Democratic minority also includes independents and a Republican. Eastman is not part of either caucus.
He has at times butted heads with Republicans, even being removed late last session from the then-Republican minority caucus and from two committees.
He last year easily won reelection in his district and withstood a challenge to his eligibility to serve in the Legislature over his ties to the far-right group Oath Keepers. | 2023-02-23T01:39:06+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2023/02/23/alaska-house-censures-gop-lawmaker-over-child-abuse-comments/ |
Tips for financially surviving a layoff
Nearly half of American employees experience layoff anxiety, according to a 2019 study
(InvestigateTV) — A 2019 survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Intoo found that 40% of American workers have been laid off or terminated at some point in their career.
Alloy Wealth Management Founder Mark Henry said if you are laid off, the worst thing you can do is panic. He shared some steps to take if you do lose your job:
Dust yourself off and start searching: Get online, update your resume, and network. Social media can be a great place to get the word out about a job search.
Apply for unemployment: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has basic information and links to every state’s Unemployment Office.
Consider a temporary job: The job market is still strong so look for a position that will bring money in while searching for a long-term solution.
Create a new budget and spending plan: Categorize bills and debt by what is essential to pay and what is not. Make good use of every dollar.
Henry’s advice to create a new budget plan is also helpful for those feeling the sting of still rising inflation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a 4.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the last year.
Melanie McGovern with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) said knowing when and where to cut expenses is important.
“If you’re making minimum payments for so long, you’re never going to pay off your balance,” McGovern said. “Budgeting 101, is the best way people can go – seeing what you have in your house, meal planning, you know taking a look inside that closet saying, ‘do I really need new clothes? Or can I get by with what I have?’”
The BBB has many tips to help you create and budget and stick to it:
- Set up a realistic budget – a template, like this one from NerdWallet, can help
- Track your spending to identify expenses you can cut
- Look closely at autopay subscriptions for services you may no longer use or need
- Build up an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. Even a small fund of $500 can be a boon in tough times.
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) website Consumer.gov also has free resources to help you manage your finances.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-31T21:15:19+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2023/05/31/tips-saving-money-after-layoff/ |
Pilot study will assess positive impacts of real-time safety monitoring on patient outcomes and treatment experience
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AliveCor, the leading innovator in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology, today announced a partnership with the Jefferson Narcotic Addiction Rehabilitation Program (NARP) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia to evaluate the benefits of QTc monitoring with KardiaMobile 6L for patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy for opioid use disorder.
In the six-month pilot study, healthcare professionals will use KardiaMobile 6L, the only medical-grade, six-lead personal ECG device that is FDA-cleared to measure QTc intervals, to detect QT prolongation, a potentially dangerous side effect associated with certain medications like methadone.
"We are excited to partner with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on this important study that will illuminate the benefits of real-time QTc interval monitoring with KardiaMobile 6L on patients' outcomes and their treatment experience," said Patricia Baran, Senior Vice President, Enterprise North America & Biopharma Worldwide. "By enabling clinicians to efficiently detect cardiac side effects, they can better counsel patients about taking the appropriate steps to mitigate risks to their heart health."
"Rapid, point-of-care devices can have an important role in streamlining the cardiac safety monitoring required by many behavioral disorder medicines, which are a critical part of comprehensive treatment strategies for people with substance use disorders," said William Jangro, DO, Medical Director, Jefferson NARP.
"We look forward to assessing how efficient QTc monitoring with KardiaMobile 6L increases compliance with guideline recommendations, improves the patient experience, enhances treatment, and allows for interdepartmental collaboration," said Daniel Frisch, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine Electrophysiology Section, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
KardiaMobile 6L was cleared by the FDA in July 2021 for use by healthcare professionals to calculate patients' QTc interval.
About the Pilot Study:
During the six-month pilot, each new patient and each patient undergoing an annual physical at Jefferson NARP will have their ECG recorded with KardiaMobile 6L to detect potential QT prolongation. Recordings will be automatically uploaded to the clinic's KardiaStation, AliveCor's workflow solution for in-person instant ECG analysis.
About AliveCor:
AliveCor, Inc. is transforming cardiological care using deep learning. The FDA-cleared KardiaMobile device is the most clinically-validated personal ECG solution in the world. KardiaMobile 6L provides instant detection of Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy, Sinus Rhythm with Premature Ventricular Contractions, Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS, and Normal Sinus Rhythm in an ECG. Kardia is the first AI-enabled platform to aid patients and clinicians in the efficient detection of atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia and one associated with a highly-elevated risk of stroke. AliveCor's enterprise platform allows third-party providers to manage their patients' and customers' heart conditions simply using state-of-the-art tools that provide easy front-end and back-end integration to AliveCor technologies. AliveCor protects its customers with stringent data security and compliance practices, achieving ISO 27001 Certification, SOC 2 Type 2 Certification and HIPAA compliance attestation. AliveCor is a privately-held company headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. "Consumer" or "Personal" ECGs are ECG devices available for direct sale to consumers. For more information, visit alivecor.com.
About Jefferson:
Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care, higher education and health insurance to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,400 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 18 hospitals and over 50 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Health Partners Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
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Grand jury indicts convicted sex offenders in Waco on new offenses against children
Lupe Torres previously sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting girl
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Two convicted sex offenders who police say committed new offenses against young children were indicted Thursday in separate cases that could lead to automatic life prison terms for each of them.
A McLennan County grand jury indicted Lupe Torres, 66, and Larry Wayne Carter, 52, both convicted sex offenders, on Thursday.
Torres, a former dishwasher at a Waco restaurant, was indicted on aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child by contact, and indecency with a child by exposure charges after police say he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl over a two-year period.
He remains jailed under bonds totaling $1 million.
According to an arrest affidavit, the alleged victim reported Torres sexually assaulted her multiple times beginning when she was 6 in August 2015 and continuing during summer visits until she was 8.
Torres was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1990 after his conviction on two counts of sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, according to court records.
Carter was indicted on a trafficking of persons count and a continuous sexual abuse of a young child count. The alleged victim reported he sexually abused her from June 2016, when she was 8, to June 2022. Police said many of the incidents occurred while the two were traveling, resulting in the trafficking charge.
Court records show Carter was convicted of indecency with a child in 2002 and sentenced to four years in prison.
Carter was released from the McLennan County Jail on Wednesday after posting bonds totaling $200,000.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATC) (the "Company"), the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that Chief Executive Officer Denis Sheahan, along with Chief Financial Officer Michael F. Carotenuto, will attend the Raymond James U.S. Bank Conference on September 7, 2022. The conference will be held in Chicago.
Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company, is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cambridge Trust Company is a 132-year-old Massachusetts chartered commercial bank with approximately $5.1 billion in assets at June 30, 2022, and a total of 19 Massachusetts and New Hampshire locations. Cambridge Trust Company is one of New England's leaders in private banking and wealth management with $4.0 billion in client assets under management and administration at June 30, 2022. The Wealth Management group maintains offices in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts and Concord, Manchester, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
CONTACT:
Cambridge Bancorp
Michael F. Carotenuto
Chief Financial Officer
617-520-5520
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Introduces all-in-one multi use-case features that will enable sales teams to achieve their goals across the sales life cycle without the need for multiple point solutions
WILMINGTON, Del., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outplay, a globally recognized sales tech provider, unveiled a series of new features combining the groundbreaking potential of AI and automations to give teams a single platform that replaces expensive point solutions. The augmented features also help teams streamline their sales workflows by offering multiple functionalities like prospecting, inbound conversion, scheduling, engagement and more.
"The current economic climate has heightened the need for smarter sales processes, tighter tech expenditure and a consolidated sales stack. However, sales teams are expected to continue accelerating sales and contributing to revenue growth - but with less resources. Which means that the old way of paying for too many tools with overlapping features has to be replaced. With Outplay, we provide new age sales teams with a single, effectively priced tech stack to help them close more deals and drive revenue," said Laxman Papineni, Co-Founder & CEO.
With this launch, Outplay will encompass the below -
- A Sales Prospecting Database with verified, up-to-date information of over 850 million contacts. Teams can build powerful prospect lists and engage with them instantly in a few clicks with automation-powered personalized outreach sequences across email, calls, text, LinkedIn and Twitter with Outplay's industry-recognized Multi-Channel Sales Engagement engine.
- Inbound Conversion and Scheduling that can dramatically improve the conversion speed and rates of inbound sales leads as well as leads from marketing campaigns like webinars, asset downloads and more. With vital time-savers like frictionless embeddable calendars, automated round-robin meeting assignments and automatic form-fill enrichment, this game-changer increases speed to lead like never before.
- Conversational Intelligence that leverages the power of AI to capture prospect emotion and intent to prioritize the right leads, coach reps and provide them with real-time resources to handle objections.
Outplay also has an AI Email Writer that can analyze successful interactions and prospect data to craft powerful outreach conversations powered by ChatGPT which can then be personalized efficiently by a rep. Another never-seen-before feature is the Power Dialer, an automated call assistant that can skyrocket rep productivity and help them complete more calls than ever by automating dialing, voice-mails and more.
Outplay's consolidated features are accessible to explore when you sign up for a free trial.
About: Outplay is a Sequoia India backed all-in-one sales engagement platform. Outplay combines Sales Prospecting, Multi-channel Sales Engagement, Inbound Conversion and Scheduling, and Conversational Intelligence to help sales teams prospect, engage, track and sell from a single place without the need for multiple tools. Outplay's intuitive UI and industry-leading customer support gets teams up and running rapidly, to start booking meetings instantly. With game-changing features like Power Dialing and AI Email Writing, and a wide library of bi-directional integrations, Outplay transforms sales engagement, without the hefty price tag. For more information, please visit www.outplayhq.com
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher has been arrested following an allegation he committed a sex crime against a child while he working in Texas.
Makalani Jones was located and arrested in Gaston County Monday, according to booking documents at the county jail. He is awaiting extradition back to Texas.
Most recently, Jones worked for CMS, who said in a statement to WCNC Charlotte:
"In regard to the status of Makalani Jones as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher, he has been suspended with pay. No further information can be provided due to employee privacy restrictions."
Jones was working as a music teacher in Killen, Texas when he is accused of inappropriately touching at least one student between October and December according to a report from the Killeen Daily Herald.
The newspaper said the United States Marshals Service' Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Jones on a warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
Jones resigned from his position as a music teacher at Alice W. Douse Elementary School in January, the Killeen Independent School District told WCNC Charlotte.
Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
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By MITCH STACY
AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Michigan beat Ohio State with stunning ease for the second straight year, Wolverines defensive back Mike Mike Sainristil grabbed a huge maize and blue flag and rushed with teammates to the block “O” in the middle of the Ohio Stadium turf.
Sainristil forcefully planted that flag in the 50-yard line, and then the Wolverines mugged for the cameras.
Ohio State players leaving the field barely looked their way.
Again, Michigan was the best team in The Game, this time by a score of 45-23.
Behind career-performance by J.J. McCarthy and Donovan Edwards, the Wolverines (12-0, 9-0, No. 3 CFP) advance to the Big Ten championship next Saturday against Purdue, with hopes for a second straight playoff appearance firmly in their control.
As for the Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1, No. 2 CFP), they’ll have to hope they can back into the College Football Playoff after again crumbling in their most important game.
Jim Harbaugh and Michigan snapped an eight-game losing streak against their fiercest rivals last year with a cathartic 42-27 victory in the Big House. Now they have a two-game winning streak in The Game for the first time in 22 years.
“Could not be more proud,” Harbaugh said. “Knew the team was focused and determined as they have been all season. This is a locker room of heroes.”
Maybe the biggest hero was McCarthy, who threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score. Edwards busted the game open with two long fourth-quarter TD runs.
Playing almost the whole game without injured star running back Blake Corum (knee), Michigan was still able to beat Ohio State in Columbus for the first time since 2000.
McCarthy, the second-year quarterback who won the starting job from incumbent Cade McNamara early in the season, came up huge when Michigan needed it most. McCarthy passed for 263 yards and didn’t commit a turnover.
“He was just on fire in every way — throwing the ball, running the ball,” Harbaugh said. “So focused and determined. It was a team that was focused and determined.”
McCarthy’s previous longest pass completion this season was 42 yards, but against the Buckeyes he threw three touchdown passes of at least 45 yards, the most scoring passes of 45 or more in the history of the 105-game series.
He connected on scoring passes of 69 and 75 yards to Cornelius Johnson in the first half, then hooked up with Colston Loveland in the second half for 45 yards and the freshman tight end’s first career touchdown reception.
“I thought he did a good job of making some throws under pressure,” said Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who was hired to fix the Buckeyes’ defensive failings in last year’s game. “Now we knew he could throw the ball. I just thought he played well when he had to.”
On third-and-10 on the Ohio State 13 early in the fourth quarter, McCarthy was on the run from Zach Harrison when he lofted a pass to the end zone toward Ronnie Bell, who drew a pass interference call on safety Ronnie Hickman.
That put the ball on the Ohio State 2, and three plays later the 19-year-old quarterback from suburban Chicago bowled over a tackler for another touchdown and a 31-20 Michigan lead.
The Buckeyes settled for a Noah Ruggles field goal to get the score to 31-23.
Then Edwards put the game away for Michigan.
Corum’s backup, who was playing with a heavily wrapped and an injured hand, raced through a hole in the right side and went 75 yards for a touchdown with 7:11 left.
After Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was intercepted, Edwards was off again, pulling away for an 85-yard scoring run.
“This is not the outcome we all envisioned,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “I thought we had good preparation. I thought we were building toward playing really well.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Michigan: McCarthy was the man. Edwards came up big late. And the Wolverines’ defense made the stops they needed in the second half. The late runs by Edwards sucked the oxygen out of the Horseshoe.
Ohio State: Heisman hopeful Stroud was 31 for 48 for 349 yards and two interceptions, but Ohio State never got a running game going and settled for field goals in the red zone. The Buckeyes had opportunities but didn’t take advantage.
“People are going to say I never won The Game, and I understand,” said Stroud, a third-year player likely to enter the NFL draft. “People are going to say I never won the Big Ten championship, I understand. When it comes to that, I just have to eat it.”
MILLER RETURNS
Former Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller was enthusiastically welcomed back when he ran out to be introduced as part of the Senior Day activities.
Miller revealed in a detailed Twitter post in March that he was retiring from football because of mental health issues that included suicidal thoughts. He explained the situation further during an appearance on NBC “Today” show.
The long-haired Miller got a great cheer from the crowd when he ran out wearing shorts and his No. 76 Ohio State jersey to hug Day and his mother Kris.
UP NEXT
Michigan: The Wolverines didn’t play Purdue in the regular season.
Ohio State: The Buckeyes have to hope the CFP selection committee gives them a chance to play for a national title or it will be second consecutive disappointing trip to the Rose Bowl.
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Family Friday: Easter weekend activities
Published: Apr. 7, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT|Updated: moments ago
(WFSB) - From bunny brunches to epic egg hunts, there are so many sweet ways to celebrate this Easter weekend.
Bunnies, Paws & Sweet Tooth Workshop
- Saturday, April 8
- Lyman Orchards – Apple Barrel Farm Market
- 10:00am – 3:00pm
- 10am – 12pm: Furry friends from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
- 12:30pm – 3pm: Bunnies and rabbits from Circle K Petting Farm
- Saturday, April 8
- Trinity On Main
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- Pizza, refreshments, & egg hunt
- 1:00pm – Family movie
- Sunday, April 9
- Conard High School
- 20,000 eggs spread across the field
- For children 12 and under
- Sunday, April 9
- Bradley Mountain Farm
- Cost: $20 per person
- Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- April 7 & 8
- Dunkin’ Park, Hartford
- Friday 7:10pm: Fireworks after the game
- Saturday 1:10pm: Bark in the Park *Special dog ticket required
We’ve also made a list of other local Easter events. Click here to check it out.
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Breland’s Thomas Rhett collab got a very important seal of approval — from TR’s kids
Breland and Thomas Rhett join forces on the boppy, gospel-inspired duet “Praise the Lord,” a song that is one of several mega-watt duets on Breland’s just-released Cross Country album.
The duet sounds effortless, but Breland tells Billboard that getting Thomas on the song was actually a fairly involved process: It took “six to eight months” for the song to reach its completed form.
But T.R. — who also penned a verse on “Praise the Lord” — was sold on the collaboration from the get-go because the song got a very important seal of approval. “His family loved it and his kids were listening to it a lot,” Breland remembers.
“He was like, ‘Hey, that’s all the confirmation I need. If my kids love it, I’m in,’” the singer goes on to say.
It’s no surprise that Thomas’ four young daughters are big fans of the song: It includes a shoutout to them on one verse, in which T.R. sings, “Praise the Lord for my three babies and the one that’s one the way.” (At the time, his youngest child, Lillie Carolina, hadn’t yet been born.)
Cross Country, Breland’s much-anticipated full-length debut, arrived last Friday.
Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-15T00:55:15+00:00 | klll.com | https://www.klll.com/brelands-thomas-rhett-collab-got-a-very-important-seal-of-approval-from-trs-kids/ |
SANAA – An exchange of more than 800 prisoners linked to Yemen’s long-running war them began Friday, the International Committee for the Red Cross said. The United Nations-brokered deal, in the works for months, comes amid concerted diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict.
It is most significant prisoner exchange in Yemen since both sides freed more than 1,000 detainees in October 2020. Thousands of people are believed to be held as prisoners of war by all sides since the war erupted.
In the three-day exchange, flights will transport prisoners between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, long held by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, said Majed Fadail, a deputy minister for human rights for Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
Other flights will bring prisoners between Sanaa and other Yemeni cities controlled by the internationally recognized government, he said. The Red Cross said that on Friday, there would be two rounds of simultaneous flights between Aden and Sanaa to transfer prisoners.
Yemen’s conflict began in 2014 when the Houthis seized Sanaa and much of the country’s north. Yemen’s internationally recognized government fled to the south and then into exile in Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi takeover prompted a Saudi-led coalition to intervene months later. The conflict has in recent years turned into a regional proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with the United States long involved on the periphery, providing intelligence assistance to the kingdom. However, international criticism over Saudi airstrikes killing civilians saw the U.S. pull back its support.
The war has killed more than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians, and created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.
The prisoner exchange had been scheduled to start earlier in the week but was delayed because of apparent logistical reasons.
“With this act of goodwill, hundreds of families torn apart by conflict are being reunited during the holy month of Ramadan, a glimmer of hope amidst great suffering,” Fabrizio Carboni, the Red Cross’ regional director for the Near and Middle East, said in a statement. “Our deep desire is that these releases provide momentum for a broader political solution, leading to even more detainees returning to their loved ones.”
The deal tentatively calls for the Houthis to release more than 180 prisoners, including Saudi and Sudanese troops fighting with the Saudi-led coalition, and four Yemeni journalists. The journalists were detained in recent years and sentenced to death by a Houthi-controlled court in a trial described by Amnesty International as “grossly unfair.”
The deal also will see the release of top military officials held by the Houthis since the start of the war. Those include Maj. Gen. Mahmoud al-Subaihi, who was the defense minister when the war erupted; Nasser Mansour Hadi, the brother of former Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi; and relatives of late strongman President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
In return, the Saudi-led coalition and Yemeni government are scheduled to release more than 700 Houthi prisoners, the rebels said.
Saudi Arabia has already freed 13 Houthi detainees who returned to Sanaa on April 9 ahead of a trip by Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, to the Yemeni capital. Including those detainees, the deal will see a total of 869 prisoners released, the Red Cross says.
Al-Jaber visit to Sanaa was part of Oman-brokered talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, aiming to revive a nationwide cease-fire that expired in October and relaunch inter-Yemeni peace talks to end the conflict.
A deal last month between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore ties has boosted negotiations between the kingdom and the Houthis and invigorated hopes of a negotiated settlement to the Yemeni conflict.
However, some analysts fear that Saudi Arabia’s withdrawal could see a new version of the conflict erupt between Yemen’s rival governments. Then there are also secessionists who want to restore a separate country of South Yemen, which existed from 1967 to 1990.
“I see prospects for temporary peace between the Saudis and the Houthis but escalation of violence within Yemen,” said Nadwa Dawsari, a nonresident scholar with the Middle East Institute, a Washington-based think-tank.
She said that the Houthis have not shown themselves to be willing to compromise to reach peace with other Yemeni groups.
“That is their ideology, they feel they are entitled to rule,” she said.
Yemen also remains home to al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, viewed by Washington as a dangerous offshoot of the Islamic extremist group.
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Magdy reported from Cairo. Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report. | 2023-04-14T08:10:42+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2023/04/14/red-cross-yemen-rebels-saudi-coalition-begin-prisoner-swap/ |
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — As well as Jessica Pegula is playing tennis at the moment, dropping zero sets and just 11 games total along the way to Week 2 at the Australian Open, you might think she'd be completely pleased with how things are going.
Ah, but the No. 3-seeded Pegula is a self-described perfectionist. And so she gave herself a bit of a hard time about what happened late in the second set of her 6-0, 6-2 victory over Marta Kostyuk in the second round on Friday.
“I was annoyed,” Pegula said after the 65-minute contest.
By what, exactly? Well, the 28-year-old from New York was cruising along, having won 10 of the first 11 games and serving with a 30-love lead, when she stumbled ever so slightly, ever so briefly. She missed three first serves in a row. She put a backhand into the net. She got lobbed. She double-faulted. She started muttering under her breath. She sent a backhand long to end an 11-stroke exchange. Add it up, and Pegula got broken there, her lead in the second set shrinking to 4-2. For three minutes, her play was less than ideal.
Oh, the horror.
“When I was younger, it came off as kind of a bad attitude. I’d get really negative or down on myself,” Pegula said, adding that she has worked on “not being so hard on myself during the matches.”
She reached the quarterfinals each of the past two years at Melbourne Park — she has yet to make it past that stage at a Grand Slam tournament — and to get back there, Pegula will need to defeat 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova next.
The other matchups on the top half of the women's draw also all include at least one past major title winner: No. 1 Iga Swiatek vs. No. 9 Elena Rybakina, No. 7 Coco Gauff vs. No. 17 Jelena Ostapenko, and No. 24 Victoria Azarenka vs. either No. 6 Maria Sakkari or Zhu Lin, who were scheduled to face each other Friday night.
Pegula is hardly the only woman who has been rather dominant so far.
Krejcikova, a 6-2, 6-3 winner over Anhelina Kalinina, also hasn't ceded a set and has allowed her foes to gather a combined 14 games.
Swiatek, a three-time major champion who beat qualifier Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1, has won every set and lost only 15 games. Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champ, got past 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
“I feel I’m more and more confident since Day 1 here. I’m not even talking about matches, but also practices,” Swiatek said. “I feel like I’ve done so much work to feel more confident, more relaxed on court.”
Gauff, an 18-year-old from Florida, advanced to a meeting against 2017 French Open winner Ostapenko by defeating Bernarda Pera 6-3, 6-2. Gauff's opponents have collected all of 19 games through three matches.
She's also playing doubles with her pal Pegula in Melbourne — and keeping tabs on someone she could meet in the singles semifinals.
“I do watch her (matches), as a friend, I would say,” said Gauff, who lost to Swiatek in the final at Roland Garros last June. “She’s been playing well. She’s always playing well. I feel like she’s just one of those players on tour that is just consistent and plays well. I think she’s always a contender in a Slam. That’s just my personal opinion.”
A high-level showdown for the fourth round was set up in the men's bracket: No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. No. 15 Jannik Sinner. Tsitsipas, a 24-year-old from Greece who lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2021 French Open final, was one point from giving away the second set but held on there and beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Another Sunday matchup that was set: No. 6 Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Jiri Lehecka.
No. 31 Yoshihito Nishioka was a 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-2 winner over Mackenzie McDonald, who eliminated 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the previous round.
Late matches Friday included No. 16 Frances Tiafoe against No. 18 Karen Khachanov, No. 7 Daniil Medvedev against No. 29 Sebastian Korda, and No. 10 Hubert Hurkacz against No. 20 Denis Shapovalov.
Sinner, a 21-year-old from Italy, erased a two-set deficit for the first time in his career and grabbed the final 12 games in a 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Marton Fucsovics.
“For sure, the first two sets were very tough for me,” Sinner said. “I went on court with one tactic, then I had to change a little bit."
That worked, eventually.
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Nancy Pelosi Fast Facts
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Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California.
Personal
Birth date: March 26, 1940
Birth place: Baltimore, Maryland
Birth name: Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro
Father: Thomas D’Alesandro, Baltimore mayor and US congressman
Mother: Annunciata (Lombardi) D’Alesandro
Marriage: Paul F. Pelosi (1963-present)
Children: Nancy, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul and Alexandra
Education: Trinity College, Washington, DC (Now Trinity Washington University), A.B. in Political Science, 1962
Religion: Roman Catholic
Other Facts
First woman to lead a major congressional party.
First female speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Timeline
1977-1981 – Chair, Northern California Democratic Party.
1981-1983 – Chair, California State Democratic Party.
1984 – San Francisco Democratic National Convention Host Committee chairwoman.
1985-1986 – Finance chairwoman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
June 2, 1987 – Wins a special election in California’s 5th Congressional District, filling the seat of Representative Sala Burton.
1987-present – US Representative for California.
January 12, 1991 – Votes against authorizing the use of force in Iraq (House Resolution 77).
2001 – Becomes the first woman to be elected House minority whip.
October 2002 – Votes against authorizing the use of military force in Iraq.
November 14, 2002 – Is elected House minority leader by fellow Democrats and becomes the highest-ranking woman in congressional history.
November 7, 2006 – Democrats win a majority in the House. Pelosi becomes the speaker of the House when the new congress begins in January 2007. She is the first female speaker of the House and the first woman to be as high in the line of succession to the presidency (second behind the vice president).
January 4, 2007-January 3, 2011 – Speaker of the House.
April 1-6, 2007 – Pelosi leads a bipartisan delegation from the House on a trip through the Middle East. The group travels to Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Saudi Arabia, meeting with heads of state.
November 4, 2008 – Is reelected with more than 70% of the vote.
February 18, 2009 – Meets with Pope Benedict XVI.
February 2009 – Leads a congressional delegation to Afghanistan and meets with President Hamid Karzai.
March 21, 2010 – Pelosi leads the House in passing the health care reform bill proposed by President Barack Obama.
November 17, 2010 – In a 150-43 vote, Pelosi is elected to serve as minority leader in the 112th Congress.
January 3, 2013 – Pelosi challenges John Boehner for speaker of the House but loses 220-192. Instead, she is reelected as House minority leader.
November 4, 2014 – Is reelected with more than 82% of the vote.
November 30, 2016 – Is reelected House Democratic leader.
January 3, 2017 – Is reelected as House minority leader.
January 18, 2018 – VH1 announces that Pelosi will be a guest judge on season 3 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”
February 7, 2018 – Pelosi sets the record for the longest speech on the House floor, according to the House Historian’s records. She speaks continuously for a little over eight hours to oppose the budget deal to lift spending caps and avert a government shutdown — because the plan does not address immigration issues.
March 7, 2018 – Donates her speaker’s gavel, among other items, to the Smithsonian in honor of Women’s History Month.
January 3, 2019 – Is officially elected the new House speaker in a majority vote by the House of Representatives on the first day of the 116th Congress.
January 23, 2019 – President Donald Trump declares his annual State of the Union address “canceled” after Pelosi sends word, she will bar him from delivering the speech in the House chamber while parts of the government remain shut down.
September 24, 2019 – Pelosi announces the launch of a formal impeachment inquiry into Trump.
February 4, 2020 – After Trump appears to ignore Pelosi’s attempt at a handshake prior to his State of the Union address, she can be seen on camera stoically ripping up her copy of the speech once he has concluded.
January 1, 2021 – Pelosi’s home is vandalized, according to police. The damage occurs after the Senate stalls on increasing stimulus checks to $2,000. The home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the other highest-ranking member of Congress, is vandalized the next day.
January 3, 2021 – Is reelected House speaker.
April 7, 2022 – Pelosi tests positive for Covid-19.
April 30-May 2, 2022 – Pelosi leads a congressional delegation to Ukraine and Poland and meets with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
August 2, 2022 – Despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit, Pelosi lands in Taipei. It is the first time in 25 years that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan.
October 28, 2022 – Pelosi’s husband Paul is attacked with a hammer at the couple’s home in San Francisco by a male assailant. According to court documents, the assailant who attacked him was searching for the speaker of the House.
November 8, 2022 – Pelosi wins reelection, defeating her GOP opponent in the midterm race for California’s 11th Congressional District.
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HAMPTON, Minn. (AP) — The Buddhist community anchored by an ornate temple complex here in the Minnesota farmland is trying a new way to ensure its faith and ancestral culture stay vibrant for future generations — an open call for the sacred dance troupe.
Founded by refugees fleeing the Khmer Rouge regime, which sought to eradicate most religious institutions, Watt Munisotaram and its troupe hope that teaching young children sacred dance will strengthen their ties to both Buddhism and Cambodian traditions.
“The connection is stronger when I dance,” said Sabrina Sok, 22, a Wattanak Dance Troupe leader. “The thing that stays in my head is this dance form almost disappeared with the Khmer Rouge.”
During their 1975-79 regime, the Khmer Rouge caused the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million in Cambodia. Hundreds of thousands fled, first to neighboring Thailand and later the United States, where Southeast Asians are one of the largest refugee communities.
They carried this sacred dance tradition with them. On a frigid early February evening, Sok rehearsed for the upcoming Cambodian New Year holiday with fellow troupe leader Garrett Sour and his sister Gabriella, whose parents were among those refugees.
Practice used to be held at the temple, whose golden spires outshine the red barn roofs and silos in the snow-covered fields about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of the Twin Cities. But it was recently moved to a Minneapolis studio to make it easier for families to participate.
While recruitment was by word of mouth, this winter’s enrollment — open to anybody eager to learn the dance form — brought in the highest number ever after being posted on the temple’s Facebook page.
Clothed in traditional thick silk shirts and pants from Cambodia, the three dancers sinuously stretched and bent every part of their bodies, from joint-defying toe curls on up. Each movement helps tell ancient stories about gods, the cycle of life and other spiritual tales that intertwine elements of Buddhism, Hinduism and Animism.
“We’re never ourselves, we’re just physical embodiments of higher spirits,” said Garrett Sour, 20, as he meticulously coached the poses, urging a smaller step here, a deeper calf tilt there. “Dance was seen not as entertainment but a medium between heaven and earth.”
The marketing student at a Twin Cities university started dancing when he was six and has learned Khmer to better delve into the sacred storytelling. He will be one of the teachers for the incoming dancers – about 20, which nearly doubles the troupe, and most of them younger than teens.
“For me, to see the kids perform these traditional dances is verification they cherish and take seriously our tradition and our religion,” said Garrett’s mother, Sophia Sour, who has long been a volunteer at Watt Munisotaram.
In the temple’s ornate higher room, where the ten monks in residence chant and meditate daily surrounded by sacred books and large Cambodian-made paintings of Buddha’s life, the Venerable Vicheth Chum also highlighted the importance of what he called “blessed dance.”
“Very important to have, and to keep our ancestral tradition even when moved to (Minnesota),” said Chum, who came to the United States more than 20 years ago from Cambodia. “Buddhist teaching is practice for peace and happiness, no matter the nation.”
Monks at Watt Munisotaram – which roughly means the place to enjoy learning from wise men – practice Theravada, one of the oldest forms of Buddhism rooted in Southeast Asian cultures.
During the Khmer Rouge regime, and the communist Vietnamese rule that followed it, religious institutions were targeted by violence and repression, but Cambodian refugees kept traditions alive, said John Marston, an expert in Cambodian Buddhism at the Mexican university Colegio de Mexico.
Dance in particular, which dates back nearly 1,000 years and was linked to the royal court as well as temples, has become “a marker of Cambodian identity” in the U.S. diaspora, he added.
That’s why the dance troupe was started at Watt Munisotaram, which has grown into a 40-acre complex with golden Buddha statues, a stupa with relics and a meditation pond that lay frozen under knee-high snow on that early February weekend.
Dozens of faithful in equally bright white outfits met then to celebrate Magha Puja, a holiday marking the gathering of 1,250 of Buddha’s first disciples and the establishment of his rules for the new community.
Chum and seven other monks in elaborately folded, bright orange robes led a candlelit procession multiple times past an altar with several golden Buddha statues, glittery decorations and a profusion of flowers including lotus blossoms – most artificial, though in more clement weather some are grown locally or shipped from Florida.
Several children marched along, carrying the U.S. flag and Cambodia’s state and Buddhist flags, before everyone sat in neat rows on the carpeted floor for two hours of chanting in Khmer.
Chum said the monks worry about young people’s growing disenchantment with religion but believe that life’s inevitable struggles will eventually bring most back to the temple for guidance from Buddha’s teachings.
“It’s like learning a map and then taking action,” he said.
Garrett Sour, who grew up going frequently with his family to the temple, said he’s still figuring out how Buddhism applies to his life culturally and religiously.
But he’s fully embraced sacred dancing, and is eager to share what he learned from his teachers – including an aunt who danced in refugee camps before moving to Minnesota – with children, so the tradition can continue through generations.
The troupe’s main goal “is to preserve dances that were already there,” he said, adding that each summer they perform in a special ceremony honoring the spirits of previous dancers with altars replete with dancing ornaments and offerings.
Watching the recent rehearsal, Garrett’s mother beamed with pride.
“The world is using them to educate the other communities, I keep on reminding them,” Sophia Sour said.
She hopes to take Garrett and Gabriella to Cambodia to learn even more about the roots of their spirituality, whose fundamental values she listed as respect for the elders and good deeds.
“If you do good, good will come to you,” she said. “I’m not sure if that’s religion, or just life.”
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A fire that broke out at a residence in Hauula Sunday was classified as accidental, the Honolulu Fire Department said.
The origin of the fire at 54-305 Kawaewae Way was an electric stove in the kitchen. Damage was estimated at $55,000 to the property and its contents.
Six units with more than 20 firefighters responded to the fire at 9:15 a.m. Crews brought the blaze under control just after 9:25 a.m. and extinguished it at about 9:50 a.m.
There were no occupants in the home at the time of the fire. | 2023-03-27T17:57:00+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/03/27/breaking-news/investigators-find-hauula-house-fire-was-accidental/ |
Matt Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage over Spieth on 3rd extra hole
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick’s earliest memories of Harbour Town were as a spectator wondering if Tiger Woods would play the RBC Heritage.
He was always disappointed, since Woods only played once at Hilton Head, in 1999, when Fitzpatrick was 4 years old.
“I remember saying to my dad, “Is Tiger (Woods) going to be here?” he recalled.
Now, Fitzpatrick’s got a sweeter memory at the Pete Dye layout he played as a child on vacations.
Fitzpatrick defeated defending champion Jordan Spieth on the third playoff hole on Sunday, stuffing his approach in close on the par-4 18th to secure his first victory since the U.S. Open last June.
“I think I can retire now,” joked the 28-year-old Englishman, who uses a Harbour Town-style lighthouse headcover. “This is one I really wanted.”
Fitzpatrick hit 9-iron to within 1 foot on the closing lighthouse hole to set up the winning birdie.
Fitzpatrick had to sweat out a couple of prime chances by Spieth on the first two extra holes. Spieth raised his putter in triumph before watching his 12-foot birdie putt catch the right edge and spin out the first time the pair played the 18th. Then Spieth’s 9-foot birdie attempt ran out of steam on the right edge at the 17th hole.
“I felt every putt he hit was going to go in,” Fitzpatrick said.
Spieth still doesn’t understand how the that first playoff putt didn’t drop.
“I think if I hit the same putt 10 times, it does in eight,” Spieth said. “It should go left at the very end there on the grain. It just wasn’t meant to be.”
There was no doubt about the final hole as Fitzpatrick, from 187 yards out, hit the front of the green and watched the ball settle next to the hole. Spieth’s attempt from 26 feet away rolled past and Fitzpatrick tapped in for the victory.
Fitzpatrick felt the shot was true from the moment he struck it. He wasn’t sure how close it came, but got an idea when his spotted his family cheering wildly.
“I knew it was good because my mom and my girlfriend were jumping up and down,” he said.
Fitzpatrick won $3.6 million from the elevated purse of $20 million in the sixth designated event of the year on the PGA Tour, topping a field that included seven of the world’s top 10 players.
Fitzpatrick trailed Spieth by two with five holes to play, but made birdies on the 15th and 16th holes to tie for the lead at 17-under.
The third-round leader by one shot, Fitzpatrick closed with a 3-under 68 and matched Spieth at 17-under 267. Spieth had his second straight 66.
Patrick Cantlay, grouped with Fitzpatrick and Spieth, was third after a 68 left him at 16-under. Cantlay lost this title in a playoff to Spieth a year ago.
“Another close call here,” Cantlay said.
Xander Schauffele was another stroke behind after a 66. Sahith Theegala shot 65 and Hayden Buckley a 67 to tie for fifth at 14-under.
Scottie Scheffler, No. 2 in the world, shot 70 and was tied for 11th at 12-under. Masters champion Jon Rahm ended with a 68 and was tied for 15th before taking a well-earned week off.
Fitzpatrick carried a one-shot lead into the final round, but watched as Spieth made four birdies in the opening six holes to share the lead.
Fitzpatrick played a stretch of nine holes in 1 over as Spieth looked ready to pull away. But Spieth made bogey on the par-3 14th while Fitzpatrick answered with consecutive birdies on the 15th and 16th.
The pair remained tied until Fitzpatrick’s remarkable approach on the winning hole.
Cantlay, so close a year ago, lost his chance at victory with consecutive bogeys on the 13th and 14th holes. He missed from inside 2 feet for the first, then saw his chip off the green on the next hole end up wedged next to a wood pylon at the edge of the water.
Cantlay was able to pop it up and complete the most improbable bogey he’s had in a while.
Masters champion Rahm set his sights on donning the plaid jacket given winners here to go with the green one he brought from Augusta National. But a 1-over 72 Thursday set him back and he never challenged the lead despite shooting in the 60s the final three rounds.
Rahm played his final 33 holes in 2-under and closed with birdie on the last, his approach settling inside 2 feet.
The crowd cheered and chanted as he applauded them back with a big smile. Rahm will return in two weeks to defend his Mexico Championship title.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect this,” Rahm said of the fans. “I did not expect this in my wildest dreams, the see the kids, the adults and everybody have that reaction just to see me is really very special.”
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan’s military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June. Waiting for assembly, waiting for lunch, waiting for training, he said.
The course, part of Taiwan’s efforts to deter a Chinese invasion, was jam-packed with 200 reservists to one instructor.
“It just became all listening, there was very little time to actually carry out the instructions,” Chen said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underscored the importance of mobilizing civilians when under attack, as Ukraine’s reserve forces helped fend off the invaders. Nearly halfway around the world, it has highlighted Taiwan’s weaknesses on that front, chiefly in two areas: its reserves and civilian defense force.
While an invasion doesn’t appear imminent, China’s recent large-scale military exercises in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan have made the government in Taipei more aware than ever of the hard power behind Beijing’s rhetoric about bringing the self-ruled island under its control.
Experts said that civilian defense and reserve forces have an important deterrent effect, showing a potential aggressor that the risks of invasion are high. Even before the invasion of Ukraine in March, Taiwan was working on reforming both. The question is whether it will be enough.
Taiwan’s reserves are meant to back up its 188,000-person military, which is 90% volunteers and 10% men doing their four months of compulsory military service. On paper, the 2.3 million reservists enable Taiwan to match China’s 2 million-strong military.
Yet, the reserve system has long been criticized. Many, like Chen, felt the seven days of training for the mostly former soldiers was a waste of time that did not prepare them well enough.
The number of combat-ready reservists — those who could immediately join front-line battles — is only about 300,000, said Wang Ting-yu, a lawmaker from the governing Democratic Progressive Party who serves on the defense committee in the legislature.
“In Ukraine, if in the first three days of the war it had fallen apart, no matter how strong your military is, you wouldn’t have been able to fight the war,” Wang said. “A resilient society can meet this challenge. So that when you are met with disasters and war, you will not fall apart.”
Taiwan reorganized its reserve system in January, now coordinated by a new body called the All Out Defense Mobilization Agency, which will also take over the civil defense system in an emergency.
One major change was the pilot launch of a more intensive, two-week training instead of the standard one week, which will eventually be expanded to the 300,000 combat-ready reservists. The remaining reservists can play a more defensive role, such as defending bridges, Wang said.
Dennis Shi joined the revamped training for two weeks in May at an abandoned building site on Taiwan’s northern coast. Half the time it was raining, he said. The rest, it was baking hot. The training coincided with the peak of a COVID-19 outbreak. Wearing raincoats and face masks, the reservists dug trenches and practiced firing mortars and marching.
“Your whole body was covered in mud, and even in your boots there was mud,” Shi said.
Still, he said he got more firing time than during his mandatory four months of service three years ago and felt motivated because senior officers carried out the drills with them.
“The main thing is when it’s time to serve your country, then you have to do it,” he said.
There are plans to reform the civil defense force too, said Wang, though much of the discussion has not been widely publicized yet.
The Civil Defense Force, which falls under the National Police Agency, is a leftover from an era of authoritarian rule before Taiwan transitioned to democracy in the 1980s and 1990s. Its members are mostly people who are too old to qualify as reservists but still want to serve.
“It hasn’t followed the passage of the times and hasn’t kept pace with our fighting ability,” Wang said.
Planned changes include a requirement to include security guards employed by some of Taiwan’s largest companies in the force, and the incorporation of women, who are not required to serve in the military.
About 73% of Taiwanese say they would be willing to fight for Taiwan if China were to invade, according to surveys by Kuan-chen Lee at the Defense Ministry-affiliated Institute for National Defense and Security Research, a number that has remained consistent.
The Ukraine war, at least initially, shook some people’s confidence in the willingness of America to come to Taiwan’s assistance in the event of an attack. Whereas 57% said last September they believed the U.S. would “definitely or probably” send troops if China invaded, that dropped to 40% in March.
The U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity leaves it murky as to whether the U.S. would intervene militarily. Pelosi said during her visit that she wants to help the island defend itself.
Outside of government efforts, some civilians have been inspired to do more on their own.
Last week, the founder of Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics, Robert Tsao, announced he would donate 1 billion New Taiwan Dollars ($32.8 million) to fund the training of a 3 million-person defense force made up of civilians.
More than 1,000 people have attended lectures on civil defense with Open Knowledge Taiwan, according to T.H. Schee, a tech entrepreneur who gives lectures and organizes civil defense courses with the volunteer group, which aims to make specialized knowledge accessible to the public.
Others have signed up for first aid training, and some for firearms courses, though with air guns as Taiwan’s laws do not allow widespread gun ownership.
These efforts need government coordination, said Martin Yang, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Military and Police Tactical Research and Development Association, a group of former police officers and soldiers interested in Taiwan’s defense.
“The civil sector has this idea and they’re using their energy, but I think the government needs to come out and coordinate this, so the energy doesn’t get wasted,” he said.
Yang is critical of the government’s civil defense drills, citing annual exercises in which civilians practice taking shelter.
“When you do this exercise, you want to consider that people will hide in the subway, they need water and food, and may have medical needs. You will possibly have hundreds or thousands of people hiding there,” Yang said. “But were does the water and food come from?”
In July, the New Taipei city government organized a large-scale drill with its disaster services and the Defense Ministry. Included for the first time was urban warfare, such as how first responders would react to an attack on a train station or a port.
The drills had the feeling of a carnival rather than serious preparation for an invasion. An MC excitedly welcomed guests as Korean pop music blared. Recruiters for the military, the coast guard and the military police set up booths to entice visitors, offering tchotchkes such as toy grenade keychains.
Chang Chia-rong guided VIP guests to their seats. The 20-year-old expressed a willingness to defend Taiwan, though she hadn’t felt very worried about a Chinese invasion.
“If there’s a volunteer squad, I hope that I can join and defend my country,” she said. “If there’s a need, I would be very willing to join.” | 2022-09-05T21:58:24+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-military-reserves-civil-defense-worry-taiwan-as-china-looms/ |
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Wellesley College says it will not change its admissions policy to start admitting transgender men. That is despite a vote by the student body calling on the school to do so.
NPR national correspondent Tovia Smith was on campus in Massachusetts today and joins us now. Hey there.
TOVIA SMITH, BYLINE: Hi.
KELLY: Hi. So I would like to understand the backdrop here. Explain what led up to this vote.
SMITH: Well, what led up to it was a referendum that took place yesterday that can happen once in the school year. So it was yesterday. And in some ways, what this is about is the very identity of the school, which has been an all-women's college since it was founded 150 years ago. So in that referendum, there were two parts - first, whether the school should stop saying women in its communications and use gender-neutral language instead. I spoke to a student who's nonbinary, Grace McCooey (ph), who objects to messages like, Wellesley is a place for women who inspire.
GRACE MCCOOEY: I felt like I didn't belong here. I felt like it was a mistake, that they were looking to have a college for women, and there are these trans and nonbinary students that keep appearing.
SMITH: So to that, Wellesley president, Paula Johnson, says, yes, the college will do more to recognize gender diversity on campus. But the second part is the sticking point. That's the students' vote to open admissions to transgender men, people who are assigned as female at birth and transition to male. To that, President Johnson is saying, no, Wellesley is a women's college, so only students who, quote, "live consistently as women" are eligible. And under that, she includes nonbinary students and trans women and also students who transition to trans men after admission. But Wellesley says it has no plans to change its mission as a women's college or its admissions policy.
KELLY: So I mentioned you were on campus today. What is the conversation? What are people saying about all this?
SMITH: Mostly upset. The school's not releasing the vote breakdown, but students say the exit polls show it was 90% for admitting trans men and 10% against. This student, Kitty Bwache (ph), was typical of many that I spoke to, saying that Wellesley is already no longer all women because of those trans men who transition after enrolling and nonbinary students.
KITTY BWACHE: They're already here. Like, a lot of my friends don't identify as women. So, like, just excluding them in, like, the admissions policy is just, like, a - it's a transphobic policy.
KELLY: Tovia, what about students who agree with the president, who oppose opening up admission to trans men? Did you speak to any of them?
SMITH: I spoke to one who had qualms about changing the character of Wellesley as an all-women's college. She also felt it's wrong to be drawing a line between cis men and trans men in admissions. She says that doesn't help the cause of equity and inclusion. But she didn't want her name or her voice being used on the air because she didn't want to be accused of being transphobic. And even though students in favor of admitting trans men acknowledged the risk of that, here's how one student I spoke to, Gabrielle Shell, put it.
GABRIELLE SHELL: We don't have a lot of dissent. We don't really allow it. People that are out of the majority are ostracized. So I wouldn't expect someone, even if they truly feel that way, to even want to talk.
KELLY: You know, Wellesley, of course, isn't the only single-gender school dealing with this issue. How are other schools handling it?
SMITH: Many are taking the same position as Wellesley, not admitting transgender men. But in other cases, it's more like a maybe. For example, Bryn Mawr College will accept students who identify as trans men as long as they have, quote, "not taken any medical or legal steps to identify as male." So as they say, it's complicated.
KELLY: So real quick, Tovia, what are the next steps at Wellesley?
SMITH: Students say they'll continue sit-ins and protests. And the school says it'll do more to use more inclusive language, but it is sticking to the current policy of not admitting trans men.
KELLY: NPR's Tovia Smith reporting from Wellesley, Mass. Thanks.
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NEW YORK, May 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
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Christina Lamoureux is a planner and for the last year and half, she and her fiancé have tried to predict every eventuality that might interfere with their wedding in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
"It's June in the District, so we planned for rain, for thunderstorms, for heat and humidity. And because it's going to be close to the White House, we had to think about President Biden and if he might be doing something that day," Lamoureux told NPR.
But the one thing they never saw coming was a cloud of potentially poisonous, thick orange haze hanging over their nuptials — or their wedding pictures.
"The air quality is one of [those] things you never think you would have to worry about," she said with a laugh, adding that now, it's the singular thought in her mind.
"I didn't fully understand when I first went outside [on Wednesday] morning what was happening. But it's really crazy to be in Virginia and smell smoke in your hair from Canada," Lamoureux, who lives in Alexandria, Va., admitted.
Until this week, when she thought of her wedding, the 28-year-old lawyer, who is getting married at the historic Daughters of the American Revolution building near the National Mall, pictured herself and her 100 guests celebrating among the elegant beaux-arts style columns on a clear summer day.
"Just beautiful skies and a beautiful view of the Washington Monument, which we are supposed to have from our venue," she said, noting that "it might not be as clear a view now."
Something borrowed, something orange
Lamoureux is among the unlucky set of soon-to-be married couples and wedding-goers who are frantically keeping an eye on weather reports, hoping that a predicted shift in winds will push the dangerous air over the Atlantic and dissipate the remaining smoke before the weekend.
A bride in Canada, not far from the rash of wildfires in Quebec that are causing the alarming conditions, bemoaned the situation she now finds herself in.
"The air quality in Toronto due to the wildfires is gonna be so bad this whole week, including my wedding day which sounds so selfish but I'm just [sad face emoji]'" she tweeted.
A.Z. Madonna, a reporter for The Boston Globe, also took to the platform seeking advice: "I'm participating in an outdoor wedding this coming weekend in Brooklyn. If the air quality index doesn't drastically improve by then, will a KN95 protect me from the worst of it or do I need to find an N95?"
Lamoureux is also worried about the well-being of her guests who are flying in from California, Colorado and other states that have not been affected by the fires.
"I just want everyone to be safe," she said.
If the situation doesn't improve soon, Lamoureux intends to switch gears and go with a "rain plan" that would move the dinner and dancing reception from the portico into one of the building's many rooms.
"We are lucky ... and happy that the space can accommodate that," she said.
But taking a more macro view of the current state of the environment, and the broader impacts of the pollution in the air that is posing short and long-term health risks for millions of people, Lamoureux sounded a bit more melancholy.
A crisis like this, she said, illustrates "just how connected the world is and how much actions in one part of the world impact how every part of the world, especially when it comes to climate change."
"These are just things that we really can't and shouldn't be ignoring," Lamoureux warned.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-06-09T14:59:29+00:00 | kvpr.org | https://www.kvpr.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-06-09/blankets-of-orange-haze-may-be-unwelcomed-guests-at-weddings-this-weekend-in-the-u-s |
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
09-18-34-38-49, Cash Ball: 1
(nine, eighteen, thirty-four, thirty-eight, forty-nine; Cash Ball: one)
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
09-18-34-38-49, Cash Ball: 1
(nine, eighteen, thirty-four, thirty-eight, forty-nine; Cash Ball: one) | 2023-01-28T03:06:21+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/winning-numbers-drawn-in-cash4life-game-17747588.php |
ILWACO, Pacific County — During her 37 years in the Coast Guard, Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan has sometimes questioned service traditions.
Why, for example, should most officers have to move to a new post every two to four years to help advance their careers? Such frequent changes can make it tough for those who want to lay down more roots in a community, or stay in one place to help boost a spouse’s career.
“My big red flag is when somebody says, ‘Oh we’ve always done it that way,’ ” Fagan said during a recent visit to the Coast Guard’s Station Cape Disappointment near the Columbia River mouth in Southwest Washington.
Fagan is the first woman commandant of the Coast Guard and the first to lead any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Fagan, who was sworn in June 1, takes charge during a period of transition as the Coast Guard undertakes a sweeping recapitalization of an aging fleet that includes bringing new icebreakers to Seattle. Along with that effort, Fagan says she wants to focus on improving support and retention of Coast Guard personnel, especially women who leave the service at greater rates than their male counterparts.
For Fagan, that means updating personnel policies to improve “talent retention” and improving access to child care, health care and housing and other shoreside support for those who may serve up to 285 days a year at sea.
“We need to make it easier for them to stay,” Fagan said.
The Coast Guard has a major presence in Washington state, with installations both in Puget Sound and the Pacific Coast. The Seattle base is home port to the nation’s only two operational seagoing icebreakers as well as other vessels involved in Pacific missions.
Station Cape Disappointment, visited by Fagan on Aug. 24, undertakes search, rescue and towing missions for commercial and recreational mariners and also hosts a lifeboat school that trains Coast Guard personnel for surf rescue operations.
For Fagan, Washington is familiar territory.
After graduating in 1985 from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, she was based in Seattle for two years while stationed aboard the Polar Star icebreaker on missions that took her to Antarctica and the Arctic. She then stayed on for another two years in Seattle to serve as marine safety officer — a position that involves inspecting vessels and investigating accidents. Nearly a decade later, she returned to Seattle in 1998 for a two-year University of Washington master’s degree program in marine affairs.
Chris Woodley, a retired Coast Guard captain who took a course with Fagan, recalls her organizational skills on a class project.
“She was able to get stuff done very quickly, assess what needed to happen and take care of business,” Woodley said.
These skills will be needed to help oversee a wide-ranging contracting program to construct new Coast Guard vessels, including the first new U.S.-built icebreaker since the 1970s. These efforts to modernize the fleet have not always gone well. A construction effort to develop new cutters launched in 2002, known as Deepwater, was plagued by cost, overruns, design flaws and other problems.
The first of the 460-foot Polar Security icebreakers was initially scheduled to be delivered by VT Halter Marine of Mississippi in 2024, but earlier this year, the Coast Guard announced the delivery would be delayed a year. In an interview with The Seattle Times, Fagan said the vessel won’t make that delivery date, and that the Coast Guard will announce a new completion date once it is determined.
The challenge with the Polar Security cutter, Fagan said, is detailed design, which is critical to “delivering the quality and workmanship that you need on the other end.” That must be done before steel for the vessel is cut.
In preparation for the arrival of new icebreakers and likely other new vessels, the Coast Guard is proposing a renovation and expansion of its Seattle waterfront base. Three options are under consideration, including more than tripling the size of the base through the use of up to 54.1 acres at Terminal 46.
At Cape Disappointment, some of the fleet also is being renewed.
The 47-foot life boats used by the Coast Guard to respond to distress calls are being cycled through Bellingham-based All American Marine, for renovation that would enable another 20 years of use.
During her recent visit, Fagan made a brief boat trip around the Columbia River mouth aboard one of the vessels that had gone through the shipyard. She was joined on the flying bridge by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who through the years has been deeply involved in congressional oversight of the Coast Guard and championed Fagan’s nomination as a ” historic moment for our country and for women in the Armed Services.”
Back on shore, Cantwell and Fagan visited three 52-foot Coast Guard vessels unable to be renovated, which now sit on shore. The vessels, built in the 1950s, suffered a series of mechanical breakdowns that put crews at risk in the surf. So, a decision was made to pull them out of service, said Cmdr. Amanda Fisher, a Seattle-based Coast Guard external affairs officer.
Fisher said the Coast Guard would like to replace them if funding is available, then decommission the boats to be possibly offered to museums.
Fagan and Cantwell visited station housing that is vacant due to the risk of lead and asbestos exposures. With the problems too expensive to fix, the Coast Guard built new housing units across the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.
“This is the example of where we have been and don’t want to be again,” Fagan said. “There’s a gold standard of housing in Astoria. That’s where we need to be.” | 2022-09-06T16:14:40+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/first-woman-commandant-steers-a-u-s-coast-guard-in-transition/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
DOHA, Qatar — U.S. men's national soccer team star forward Christian Pulisic said Thursday he's taking it day-to-day with his injury but "doing everything in my power to be able to be out there on the field Saturday."
That's when the Americans play a round of 16 match against the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar.
Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion when he collided with Iran's goalkeeper while scoring what turned out to be the winning goal in a 1-0 victory that vaulted the U.S. into the knockout stage.
At a news conference Thursday at the U.S. team's training site in Doha, Pulisic said he took a knee to the pelvic area that was "obviously very painful," but added he's feeling better.
Pulisic, 24 years old and considered the face of the young U.S. team, was asked whether the immediate pain prevented him from realizing he'd scored.
"I realized the ball went in," he said. "I was a bit confused because the [teammates] around me, I think they were, like, just trying to keep the distance and like make sure I was OK. It didn't really feel like a celebration, so I was worried [the referee called] offside. You never know nowadays. So I wasn't sure what was going on. But I knew I hit it in."
After his goal in the 38th minute of the match, Pulisic played the rest of the first half but then was pulled for a substitute as the second half got under way.
He was taken to a local Doha hospital, where he watched the match on a U.S. team trainer's phone.
"It was like the hardest thing," Pulisic said. "They were checking my blood sugar and everything, and I was flying through the roof. But it wasn't because of anything [with the injury]. Just me stressed watching the game!"
A reporter asked Pulisic what it felt like having his "forever moment" at the World Cup, with his dramatic winning goal in a must-win match.
"Feels great to score in a World Cup," he said, "[but] I'm hoping I haven't had that moment yet, to be honest. I'm hoping it's in front of me."
The Netherlands, ranked 8th in the world, finished first in its group after its three group stage matches. The Dutch are favored in Saturday's knockout round contest with the U.S., which finished second in its group, holding two opponents scoreless along the way. It's the first time the Americans have had multiple shutouts at the World Cup since 1930.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Cares (usacares.org) is honored to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) to reduce factors contributing to veteran suicide. This funding will provide military families with life-changing financial assistance with housing, food, utilities, and other essential bills.
"The support we have received from DVNF over the years has provided significant relief for the veterans and military families we serve," said Trace Chesser, President/CEO of USA Cares. "DVNF's Capacity Building grants are vital to enhancing the efforts of veteran service organizations like USA Cares, and we are grateful and honored to be selected to receive this funding to further the impact of our mission."
Joseph VanFonda (USMC Sgt.Maj. Ret.), EO of the Disabled Veterans National Foundation said, "We are very excited to continue our capacity building relationship with USA Cares. Our veterans need all the resources available to them, and USA Cares provides wonderful training that will create long term stability while improving their quality of life."
USA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to provide post-9/11 military veterans, service members, and their families with emergency financial assistance and post-service skills training that will create a foundation for long term stability. Our services improve the quality of life of veterans and their families and reduce potential factors that contribute to veteran suicide.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after defending our safety and our freedom.
DVNF achieves this mission by:
- Offering direct financial support to veteran organizations that address the unique needs of veterans, and whose missions align with that of DVNF.
- Providing supplemental assistance to homeless and low-income veterans through the Health & Comfort program and various empowerment resources.
- Providing an online resource database that allows veterans to navigate the complex process of seeking benefits that they are entitled to because of their military service, as well as additional resources they need.
- Serving as a thought leader on critical policy issues within the veteran community and educating the public accordingly.
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The U.S. House Select Committee on January 6 is holding its first prime-time hearing on Thursday. The group of majority Democrats has spent months investigating last year’s insurrection to overturn the 2020 election and keep former President Donald Trump in power. KCRW breaks down what to expect from the highly-anticipated hearing.
Will federal criminal charges result from insurrection hearing?
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Mother charged with murder in death of 2-month-old baby, police say
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Police say a Texas mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 2-month-old baby, KFDA reports.
Officers responded to a call about a baby not breathing around 6:25 p.m. last Tuesday at a home in Amarillo, Texas. Police say when responders arrived, the 2-month-old girl was dead.
During an investigation, police say evidence was found to place the baby’s mother, 19-year-old Ashley Harper, under arrest for injury to a child. She was booked into the Potter County Detention Center that night.
After further investigation, police say a warrant was issued Tuesday for Harper. The charge against the mother was changed to murder.
Harper remains in the Potter County Detention Center.
Copyright 2023 KFDA via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-02T11:49:02+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2023/03/02/mother-charged-with-murder-death-2-month-old-baby-police-say/ |
Tottenham have completed the signing of winger Manor Solomon on a free transfer, the club announced on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Fulham, has agreed a five-year deal with the Premier League side.
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Solomon has been a free agent since his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk was suspended when FIFA amended Annex 7 of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The regulation change allowed foreign nationals employed in either country to unilaterally suspend their contracts if they wished to leave the region.
FIFA recently announced that Annex 7 would be extended through to the summer of 2024, allowing Solomon, who still had five months left to run on his Shakhtar contract, to move to a new club.
Last month, ESPN reported that Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin had threatened to sue Tottenham if they tried to sign Solomon on a free transfer.
Fulham had been interested in keeping the Israel winger at the club after he made 24 appearances and scored five goals last term.
Solomon is the latest player to join Tottenham this summer after the arrivals of Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison, while Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro have had their loan deals made permanent. | 2023-07-11T12:08:49+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37957659/tottenham-sign-free-agent-manor-solomon-five-year-contract |
MOGADORE, Ohio, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Laboratories ("Omega"), a leading provider of laboratory testing solutions, is proud to announce that its toxicology laboratory in Ontario, Canada, has been awarded ISO 17025 accreditation. This significant achievement highlights Omega Laboratories' commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision in its operations.
ISO/IEC 17025 is an internationally recognized standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The accreditation demonstrates the Omega Laboratories' Ontario laboratory meets stringent guidelines and standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The rigorous assessment process ensures that Omega Laboratories has the technical competence and management system in place to consistently deliver accurate and reliable test results.
By achieving ISO accreditation, Omega Laboratories opens the door to new opportunities and reaffirms its commitment to its existing clients. The accreditation also brings Omega in line with the Canadian Model for Providing Safe Workplace Guidelines, a best practice guide from the Construction Owners Association of Alberta and Energy Safety Canada. It provides clients with the assurance that their samples will be handled and analyzed by a laboratory that adheres to one of the highest industry standards.
"The ISO 17025 accreditation is another significant milestone for Omega Laboratories," said Jerry Crosby, President. "We are extremely proud of our team's hard work and dedication and look forward to providing future announcements as Omega continues to expand operations and services to meet our clients' needs not only in Canada, but globally as well."
To obtain ISO 17025 accreditation, Omega Laboratories underwent a comprehensive evaluation process, which included an assessment of its quality management system, technical competence, and proficiency in conducting specific tests. The laboratory had to demonstrate compliance with a wide range of criteria, including instrument calibration, quality control staff competency, and the traceability of measurements.
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A federal judge rejected former President Trump’s motion to dismiss a civil sexual assault lawsuit that a woman who has accused him of rape in the 1990s filed against him, ruling that the law that authorizes her to sue is allowed under the New York State Constitution.
Journalist, author and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, filed her lawsuit against Trump in November after New York’s The Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which gives individuals a one-year window to file lawsuits for old sexual misconduct allegations that have passed the statute of limitations, went into effect. She previously also filed a defamation suit against Trump for calling her a liar over her claims that he raped her and for demeaning her physical appearance.
Trump’s legal team argued that the law violates the state constitution’s due process provisions and is therefore unconstitutional. They also argued that Carroll’s defamation case should be dismissed because it does not meet the necessary standard for relief.
But U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that the law is constitutional, citing a ruling from the New York Court of Appeals that the test for if a claim-revival statute violates the state constitution’s due process clause should be whether the statute is “a reasonable measure to address injustice.”
He said the answer in this case is “obvious” that the ASA is a reasonable measure. He said the New York Legislature recognized an issue of the “culture of silence” and “comparatively short” periods of time in which people can bring criminal and civil actions for sexual offenses.
Kaplan said Trump’s lawyers argued that the ASA is still unconstitutional because the bill’s justification did not “sufficiently articulate the injustice” that it was trying to address, but he ruled that claim is incorrect, and the justification is clear.
“This legislation, the Adult Survivors Act, would create a one-year window for the revival of otherwise time-barred civil claims arising out of sexual offenses committed against people who were 18 or older at the time of the conduct,” the justification section of the legislative memorandum accompanying the bill states.
“Those who have had justice denied them as a result of New York’s formerly insufficient statutes of limitations should be given the opportunity to seek civil redress against their abuser or their abuser’s enablers in a court of law,” it continues.
Kaplan noted that the state legislature almost unanimously approved legislation to remedy what it considered an injustice, and Trump did not demonstrate any convincing reason why this legislation is not within the authority of the state government.
Kaplan also tossed aside Trump’s motion to dismiss Carroll’s defamation suit. Trump argued that Carroll failed to state a claim in not pleading for “special damages,” which he says is required under state law.
But Kaplan noted that Trump’s claims pertain to slander, and Carroll is suing under New York’s libel law, which has a lower standard for legal proceedings.
Carroll alleges that Trump raped her in a dressing room of a department store in Manhattan. Trump has denied the allegation and claimed he did not know her.
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Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, said in a statement that they are pleased but not surprised that the judge denied Trump’s motion and upheld the law’s constitutionality. She said they are looking forward to going to trial in April.
Trump attorney Alina Habba said in a statement that they plan to appeal immediately and “continue to advocate for our client’s constitutionally protected rights.” | 2023-01-14T05:08:35+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/judge-rejects-trumps-motion-to-dismiss-e-jean-carroll-sexual-assault-lawsuit/ |
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- Elevates high-performing multi-level progressive (MLP) library with Prosperity Link™ and Egyptian Link™ featuring next-generation base games and content
- Introduces innovative hardware solutions with ICE debut of the PeakDual™27 video slots cabinet and modernized DiamondRS™ mechanical reel cabinet
- Demonstrates market-attuned USwitch™ multi-game bundles for global operators
- Enhances AWP offering with Magic Fortune Link™ featuring four key titles
- Strengthens momentum of core video offering and unveils VIP Chair player seating
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LONDON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will present its diverse portfolio of top-performing games, cabinets, systems and solutions at the ICE London ("ICE") 2023 show from February 7-9 at ExCel London. Greeting casino operators and partners from throughout the world under the theme "We've Got Game," IGT will present innovations that elevate the player experience and drive growth for its casino, lottery, and digital customers.
"IGT's presence at ICE London 2023 will provide an ideal platform for us to highlight our latest gaming innovations attuned to specific player preferences," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "In addition to sharing the most compelling MLP content in our company's history, we will demonstrate player-tested, proven performers spanning the breadth of our product and solutions portfolio that are designed to propel the success of our customers and partners."
IGT product highlights at the Company's stand N3-150 include:
- Building on player-favorite game features of high-performing MLP themes, IGT will present the award-winning Prosperity Link Cai Yun Heng Tong™ and Prosperity Link Wan Shi Ru Yi™ on the PeakSlant49™ cabinet. Additional must-see MLP content includes Egyptian Link™ Ramosis' Treasures™ and Nefturi's Treasures™ on the versatile PeakSlant32™ cabinet – new takes on some of the Company's most successful game themes of all time.
- IGT's PeakDual 27 cabinet will make its ICE trade show debut. The PeakDual 27 cabinet is an upright gaming machine with two high-definition monitors, a 13.3 digital player panel, and the latest in lighting, audio and convenience technologies supported by a deep library of entertaining premium titles. IGT's dazzling next-generation mechanical reel cabinet featuring industry-first reel technologies, the DiamondRS, will also be shown at ICE London.
- Tailored for Spain's Amusement with Prize (AWP) salones sector, the compelling Magic Fortune™ Link MLP featuring four market-attuned themes, including Hephaestus™, Dreams of Egypt™, and Temple of Fire™ will be shown on IGT's ICE London stand.
- For Eastern European operators, IGT will demonstrate its USwitch multi-game packs on the PeakSlant32 cabinet featuring highly entertaining fruit, bonus, and number games that are programmed specifically to the region's play styles and preferences. At the show, IGT will unveil its follow-up to the award-winning Clover Edition Purple multi-game pack, the new Sevens Edition Yellow and Green bundles, each with 40 player-attuned games.
- Supporting the Company's momentum in its core video offering, IGT will present a captivating content portfolio of highly engaging games on portrait and dual-screen cabinets. Standouts will include Money Mage Alcina™ Cash Eruption, Mighty X Festival™, and Fortune Owl™ video slots on the new PeakDual 27 cabinet. Highlights on the PeakSlant49 portrait cabinet will include performance-proven titles, including Samurai 888™ Katsumi, Prosperity Pearl™, and Zodiac Dragon Cash on Reels™.
- Exclusive to the U.K., the Company's dynamic new IGT Unite™ multi-game chooser will be previewed at the show. Combining the best USwitch core and MLP content on a single machine, the IGT Unite chooser features a dedicated space for linked and core categories on one screen and features player-proven games like Prosperity Link and Fort Knox™.
- IGT PlayDigital will demonstrate its expanded content library. Attendees can learn more about a complete online casino, including a game aggregation platform, bolt-on jackpots, and the latest slot games, including Cleopatra Grand™, Cool Catch™, Ice Heist™, and Crabbin' Crazy II™, plus omnichannel titles. There will also be demonstrations of a new three-game series inspired by Greek mythology, Olympus Zeus Megaways™, Olympus Hades Megaways™, and Olympus Raging Megaways™. The PlaySports team will showcase their industry-leading B2B products and services, from the award-winning PeakBarTop™ and self-service QuickBet kiosk to trading advisory services and a proven technology platform.
- IGT's Systems team will present the Company's industry-leading Resort Wallet with IGTPay cashless gaming modules of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system. The fully integrated, turnkey cashless gaming solution generates a range of benefits for both operators and players. In addition, IGT will demonstrate a variety of bonusing apps and highlight the operational efficiencies of hosting IGT ADVANTAGE in the cloud.
- Redefining the electronic table game (ETG) experience, IGT will showcase the new Dynasty View Terminal. The highly entertaining hybrid baccarat solution combines the excitement of 'live dealer' play with a variety of concurrent multi-games, delivering a full suite of simultaneous gameplay on one terminal.
- For VLT customers, IGT will reveal more than 25 new all-star titles, including The Big Easy Encore™, a new spin on the popular theme, plus Samurai 888 Katsumi and Lion Dance™, from a library of VLT games and multi-game sets that can be tailored for players across diverse international regions. IGT will also showcase its next-generation system, INTELLIGEN™ EVO, that enables seamless management of VLT operations.
- The Company's ICE London exhibit will also include the latest video poker innovations, sure to meet the needs of the most demanding poker enthusiasts. Performance-proven IGT titles such as Super Star Poker II, plus Game King™ multi-game poker with a mix of poker, keno, blackjack, and classic games will be shown on the Cobalt™ 23, CrystalSlant™, and PeakBarTop™ cabinets.
- IGT will also demonstrate its leading iLottery platform and eInstant game portfolio, and OMNIA, its integrated lottery solution that converges retail and digital channels to deliver the industry's first truly player-centric, omni-channel system.
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Porsche plans to launch a redesigned Macan featuring electric power early next year but also may keep the current gas-powered model on sale for a while.
The transition period in which the two versions are sold simultaneously may stretch longer than previously planned due to the uncertainty of the market’s switch to EVs.
Citing dealer sources, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Thursday that Porsche held a dealer meeting in the Canary Islands this week where the automaker said it may delay plans to phase out the gas-powered Macan from the current target of 2025 or 2026. One of the main causes of concern, according to the report, is the lack of charging infrastructure.
Porsche will reportedly make the decision based on sales performance over the next two years.
The Macan was Porsche’s second most popular model last year, managing 86,724 deliveries. The Cayenne was the most popular with 95,604 deliveries over the same period.
Albrecht Reimold, Porsche’s production chief, a year ago said the electric Macan should in the long term match the volumes of the gas-powered model. Porsche has also stated that it is aiming to have every vehicle in its lineup apart from the 911 powered by batteries by the end of the decade, creating an EV sales mix of 80%.
Porsche has been spotted testing prototypes of the electric Macan. The vehicle will look similar to the gas-powered model but sport the more square-shaped headlights that debuted on the Taycan and have since transitioned to the Cayenne with the SUV’s 2024 update.
Underpinning the electric Macan will be Volkswagen Group’s new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) modular platform developed by Audi and Porsche. Audi is out testing a Q6 E-Tron, which will be the first recipient of the platform and a close relative of the electric Macan.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Viola Davis, Paul Simon and Molly Shannon are among the nominees for prizes given for the spoken word: the annual Audie Awards, handed out by the Audio Publishers Association.
The publishers association announced nominees for 26 categories Thursday.
Davis’ memoir “Finding Me,” read by the Oscar-winning actor, is a finalist for audiobook of the year. The project recently won Davis a Grammy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording, catapulting her to EGOT status.
The other finalists are “The 1619 Project,” based on The New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize-winning series about race and racism in U.S. history, “Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon,” “Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, and “Remarkably Bright Creatures.”
The awards range from from audio drama to fantasy and memoir, for which finalists include Shannon’s narration of her own “Hello, Molly!”
Lucy Liu is a finalist in the fiction category as one of the narrators of Tom Perrotta’s “Tracy Flick Can’t Win,” his sequel to “Election.” Rosamund Pike’s narration of Robert Jordan’s “The Eye of the World” and Thandiwe Newton’s reading of “War and Peace” brought them each nominations for best female narrator. “Happy-Go-Lucky,’” written and narrated by David Sedaris, is a finalist for best humor audiobook.
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Brokerage Grows 104% in the Past 12 Months
TORONTO and NEW YORK , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REAX) (TSXV: REAX), an international, technology-powered real estate brokerage, today announced that it has surpassed 5,000 agents. The company has grown from 2,450 agents to 5,000 agents in the past 12 months, an increase of 104%.
Over the past year, Real was listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, launched a new platform for its technology, and broadened its brokerage operations to 44 states and the District of Columbia, with an addition of 13 states including Indiana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Iowa, Michigan, Idaho, Kentucky, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arkansas, Maine and Mississippi. The Company also added an international dimension, commencing operations in Canada, including Alberta and Ontario. The Company is focused on building a new model of national real estate brokerage that breaks away from franchise fees and brick-and-mortar offices and provides agents with an attractive financial incentive structure, innovative technology tools and an enterprising, ambitious culture.
"We've seen monumental success over the past year, and I believe a large part of that can be attributed to our agent attraction momentum and comprehensive tech solutions," said Real Chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg. "Real attracts agents who are driven to succeed and who want to work with others who are equally as passionate. We build the technology and collaborative culture, and they continue to champion our growing community."
Real (www.joinreal.com) is a technology-powered real estate brokerage operating in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario and Alberta, Canada. Real is building the future, together with more than 5,000 agents and their clients. Real creates financial opportunities for agents through better commission splits, best-in-class technology, revenue sharing and equity incentives.
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It was a classic Nike ad — a celebration of women and sports in conjunction with International Women’s Day that was so inspiring and beautifully shot it could bring tears to your eyes.
“One day, we won’t need a day to celebrate how far we’ve come,” a young female narrator states in the voice-over. “We won’t need a day to prove we’re just as strong and fast and skilled.”
The 2021 campaign made no mention of the fact that a group of women employees were suing the company, alleging widespread sex discrimination, harassment and an $11,000-per-year gender pay gap. It didn’t say that for three years Nike had been waging a fierce courtroom fight to keep a trove of internal documents under seal and out of the public eye.
Those documents, newly unsealed under pressure from the plaintiffs in the lawsuit and, separately, a media coalition, provide a vivid portrait of women frustrated by pay disparities, harassment and what some described as a “bro” culture where advancement hinged on who you knew rather than your skills.
The Nike papers contain firsthand accounts from women, few identified by name, who worked at the company, by turns furious and afraid of reprisal.
The documents provide a powerful look into the allegations of sexual harassment and disparate pay that embroiled Nike’s Portland-area campus in 2018, resulting in the departure of two senior executives and ouster of nearly a dozen managers.
One anonymous woman reluctantly described to a team of company officials her experience with a new male co-worker.
As one of the participants in the meeting scribbled notes later entered into the court record, the employee said she never had a problem until the new hire came onboard: “Terrorized her. He wouldn’t stop. Boys club attitude. Knows he can get away with it. Biggest concern is that she already reported this situation to HR and nothing was done.”
Another complained in an email to the company’s diversity and inclusion group that she was being paid $10,000 to $15,000 less than her peers.
“I have been in this role for two years,” the woman wrote, “and while it’s been acknowledged that my pay is low, I am starting to feel helpless in my current situation.”
Months of back-and-forth ensued as company officials tried to figure out whether the woman’s claim was legitimate. They finally determined she was being underpaid.
But the matter suddenly became irrelevant when the employee quit. In an email to an associate, a Nike official familiar with the case expressed surprise at her departure: “Crazy after all this back and forth on $.”
Many of the complaints included in the newly unsealed documents came from the so-called Starfish survey, an unauthorized effort launched by a handful of female employees concerned by the culture on Nike’s campus and particularly how it impacted their younger, junior counterparts. The survey, conducted without the knowledge of management, solicited firsthand accounts of discrimination and sexual harassment. “If it’s happened to you we want to know,” read the headline on the Starfish form.
Others offered their accounts in deposition interviews with the lawyers.
The feeling that badly behaving men were protected was common, the records suggest. “Certain employees (mostly male) are protected because of who they are and who their friends are regardless of the fact they are severe underperformers,” one woman said. “We keep ‘finding money’ for these people and they take up valuable space in the company.”
A frequent complaint was about a boys club culture and lewd and offensive behavior by male managers.
One woman reported coming across a Nike manager receiving oral sex from a woman employee in the massage room at the company’s sports center. She backed out of the room as quickly as she could. Shaken and upset, she still rejected the suggestion that she pursue the matter with Nike higher-ups. “No, he’s too high up. I don’t want to lose my job.”
One of the few women identified in the newly uncovered documents is Lauren Anderson, who is also one of the 14 named plaintiffs in the case. Anderson felt the trajectory of her career at Nike was stifled by a male supervisor she worked for in a digital marketing unit. She often felt demeaned and singled out.
“There was an incident when we were at an off-site he was extremely disrespectful,” Anderson said in a deposition. “It was a social gathering at night with a bunch of our co-workers, basically our whole team.”
The woman’s boss got up from the table, stood in front of her “with his crotch in my face” and suggested a sexual act, Anderson claimed.
A Nike lawyer present at the deposition pointed out that the man in question left the company after Anderson complained about his behavior.
“I think it was the summer of 2018 when all the heads rolled,” Anderson said. “There were a lot of senior leaders who left or were let go.”
Indeed, 2018 was a watershed year at Nike.
After the women behind the Starfish survey presented their grim findings to CEO Mark Parker, he announced publicly that he’d become aware of behavior by Nike employees that “did not meet company standards.” The company vowed to fix things, starting with an “overall review of our HR system and practices.”
At the time, Parker announced that Trevor Edwards, arguably the second most powerful executive at the company to Parker, was retiring.
“Over the past few weeks, we’ve become aware of reports of behavior occurring within our organization that do not reflect our core values of inclusivity, respect and empowerment at a time when we are accelerating our transition to the next stage of growth and advancing our culture,” Parker wrote to employees in 2018. “This disturbs and saddens me.”
A 2018 memo offered revealing numbers on the advancement of women at Nike.
Overall, Nike’s total workforce was 51% men, 49% women. But among employees classified as “people managers,” the ratio was 59% male, 41% female. Among “leadership/management,” the ratio was 64% male, 36% female.
Laura Salerno-Owens, the Portland attorney for the plaintiffs, said the documents, as well as prior statements of Nike executives, help strengthen their case. She cited Parker’s admission in 2018.
Nike did not return emails. But in court filings, the company flatly denied that any of its employees discriminated against or retaliated against any of the plaintiffs.
“To the extent that Plaintiffs allege that one or more of Nike’s employees allegedly discriminated or retaliated against them,” Nike’s attorneys wrote, “Nike expressly denies such allegations and states that any such alleged conduct, if any: (1) was outside the course and scope of those employees’ employment; (2) was not condoned by Nike; and/or (3) was undertaken without the knowledge or consent of Nike.”
Moreover, Nike said, the plaintiffs fail to make a convincing case.
“They plead conclusory allegations and generalizations, rather than facts, to support the claims,” its attorneys wrote.
In 2019, at Nike’s request, U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Jolie Russo approved a protective order that would make much of the evidence provided by the company unavailable to the public. It was necessary to protect witnesses from “annoyance, embarrassment, oppression or undue burden or expense,” Russo said.
A trio of news organizations — The Oregonian/OregonLive, the Portland Business Journal and the digital news company Insider, which led the effort — intervened in the case and urged the judge to make the records public. The publications argued that the gag orders violate common law principles of open courts and the public’s First Amendment right to review court records.
Russo partially lifted the gag order in November. Lawyers for the plaintiffs wasted no time filing the unredacted documents in the public court file.
In court filings, Nike denied that it acted unreasonably in seeking to keep the internal records under seal.
“In the spirit of cooperation and good faith, Nike has gone to great lengths to ensure the overwhelming majority [of the material provided by the company] remains un-redacted and open to the public,” the company said in court filings. “The limited material Nike seeks to redact is derived from content Nike produced to plaintiffs, which contains confidential, proprietary business information and/or confidential, private information about non-parties to this litigation.”
The huge sports company claims to have provided 995,000 pages of personnel records for nearly 13,400 employees. The lawyers for the women employees argue Nike has still refused to release key documents they’ve asked for.
The plaintiffs, for instance, sought internal documents related to Edwards, the senior executive who was seen as the likely successor to Parker as Nike CEO, and David Ayre, who ran Nike’s human resources department from 2007 to 2017.
Both were lightning rods for criticism in 2018 when the controversy reached its peak. Ayre had previously declared that Nike had achieved nearly 99% gender equity, a claim that has since been discredited.
Russo specifically ordered Nike to produce relevant documents that involved the executives. The company initially handed over 15 unique documents mentioning Edwards and six mentioning Ayre.
Salerno-Owens said Nike eventually furnished additional documents involving the two former executives, but still none of the new papers had to do with decisions about promotions, compensation, discrimination or their sudden resignations.
Nike claimed it searched for responsive documents involving Edwards and Ayre and found none.
“The court cannot order a party to produce documents that don’t exist,” a Nike lawyer wrote in a summary of the discovery battle.
Nike also objected to the public release of some of the plaintiffs’ documents, including the findings of an expert witness that on average Nike men are paid about $11,000 more a year than women in equivalent positions.
Nike said the conclusion is “fundamentally flawed” and that disclosing it “would only promote public scandal.”
Jeff Feldman, a University of Washington law professor and expert in civil procedure, said he’s never heard of a discovery process taking as long as in the Nike case — approaching five years now.
“Discovery fights are commonplace,” he said. “But five years is certainly a long time.”
Nike lost the battle to keep its records out of the public eye. But it may have won the war.
In December, Russo denied the plaintiffs’ request that their complaint be deemed a class-action suit; that could make the lawsuit much less costly to Nike. Instead of representing every Nike female employee, the attorneys are representing just the 14 women who agreed to put their names forward as named plaintiffs.
The lawyers for the women have appealed the ruling. U.S. District Judge Marco Hernández is currently considering arguments from both sides. | 2023-01-22T15:24:19+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/nike-documents-show-widespread-complaints-of-harassment-bro-culture/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Rain takes a break this morning, as mild air pours into the state! Temps in the 50s out-the-door is a nice way to start a January day. Roads are damp and the winds remain steady but nothing too gusty through the morning rush hour.
A cold front is on its way early this afternoon! This will prompt a return of scattered showers and a few storms, as winds begin to crank up from the southwest at 20-30 mph, stronger gusts up to 50 mph. This front will bring a drop in temperatures beginning around 2-3 p.m. today!
Colder air pours in this evening and through Friday, as flurries will continue overhead with no accumulation expected! Tomorrow will bring a blustery day with highs only reaching the middle 30s with wind chills in the 20s all day.
The weather pattern settles down on Saturday with some sunshine and less wind before a weaker system moves in on Sunday. The weekend will end unsettled with rain and snow mixing in at times, with some slushy accumulations possible in colder pockets across the state. | 2023-01-19T13:07:21+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/weather/rain-storms-and-strong-gusts-colder-changes-tonight/ |
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
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01-13-24-32-38
(one, thirteen, twenty-four, thirty-two, thirty-eight) | 2023-01-04T05:01:42+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Hit-5-game-17693149.php |
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters local leaders unanimously endorsed the new tentative agreement between the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) and TForce Freight on Monday. The contract, which will go to the membership for ratification, boosts wages, improves benefits, and protects Teamster jobs with no givebacks to TForce.
"We have forged a bold path forward with this new agreement. The gains achieved over the next five years by our members at TForce will pave the way for the entire freight industry," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President and TNFINC Chair. "Teamsters have again demonstrated that our tenacious, fighting spirit is the key to securing the best contracts."
Upon approval, the agreement will go into effect August 1, 2023, and expire July 31, 2028.
Contract highlights include:
- Wage Increases: The highest wage increases in the history of the Teamsters' national freight contract. Full-time local cartage and clerks will receive increases of $4.50 per hour over the life of the agreement. Road drivers will receive industry-leading increases to their current mileage rate over the length of the deal, starting at $0.7557 in August 2023 and increasing to $0.8257 by January 2028. The agreement eliminates split wage increases and two-tier wages.
- Health, Welfare, and Pension Contributions: TForce is required to increase its contributions to health, welfare, and pension plans. These contributions will provide vital support for members' health care and retirement needs.
- Additional Holiday: Martin Luther King Day has been added as a paid holiday.
- Discretionary Days and Vacation: Starting January 1, 2024, two additional discretionary days will be added to the contractual minimum, increasing the minimum number of paid days from four to six. There will be no blackout dates.
- Safety: All newly purchased equipment and vehicles must have air conditioning.
- Technology Safeguards: The agreement includes provisions to safeguard members' rights and well-being from invasive technology. It prevents discipline from cameras and prohibits the use of robots, driverless vehicles, drones, or other technology to move freight or replace drivers, clerks, or dockworkers.
- Work Rule Protections: Shuttle and drayage work will not count towards the guarantee covered under the agreement. Road drivers will only perform road work and cannot work the docks except for the current mini-hub operations. TForce must have approval from the Teamsters for any other expansion of mini-hub operations.
- Protections Against Subcontracting: Road drivers would be protected against subcontracting. Penalties have been put in place to assure rail and subcontracting come back into the bargaining unit.
"Months of hard work and commitment have paid off, resulting in a comprehensive agreement that addresses our members' top priorities and delivers substantial economic gains and non-economic enhancements to benefit every Teamster at TForce," said John A. Murphy, Teamsters National Freight Director and TNFINC Co-Chair. "I applaud our lead negotiators Kris Taylor and Ed Thompson and the entire negotiating team, especially our seven dedicated rank-and-file members on the committee."
Members around the country will vote in-person this week for ratification at their respective TForce facilities. The Teamsters represent approximately 7,800 local cartage drivers, road drivers, and clerical workers with TForce Freight at 126 local unions.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Stark political divides among the states on abortion, gun rights and other issues are overshadowing a meeting this week of the nation's governors, who still hope to find common ground in a polarized climate.
The National Governors Association kicks off its summer meeting Thursday, the first time the group has met in-person since 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The session in Maine follows recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have deepened the rift between red and blue states, by overturning Roe v. Wade and striking down gun restrictions in New York.
The association's leaders say there's still room for bipartisanship — at least on other issues.
“The National Governors Association is the last standing, true bipartisan group that gets things done," Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican who is wrapping up his yearlong term as the association's chair, said in an interview.
Hutchinson is handing the reins of the group to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, who will serve as its next chair. The two governors last month announced the association was forming a bipartisan task force to make recommendations on preventing mass shootings, following the massacre at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children and two teachers.
The task force was announced before Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed a sweeping, bipartisan gun violence measure that includes billions in new funding for mental health and school safety. The task force is comprised of eight governors, equally divided between Republicans and Democrats.
Hutchinson said he sees the group helping shepherd that law's implementation at the state level.
“What I see this task force doing is being able to help shape the rules for the grant programs for the states to make sure we have the flexibility, that the mental health resources and others have the fewest amount of strings attached," he said.
He said he also sees the group providing information on best practices for school safety and red flag laws that some states have enacted that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people determined to be dangerous.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, who serves on the task force, said that while she's grateful for the action from Washington, she thinks more can be done in the states on a bipartisan basis.
“It is not about protecting one political ideology or another," Whitmer said. “It’s about making our communities safer, making our cities safer, making our classrooms safer."
Another task force member, Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah, also sought common ground on the gun control debate. He acknowledged that any change to gun policy would invite controversy in his state, yet encourages politicians to listen to proposals from across the political spectrum, including funding for school security, counselors, gun buybacks and red flag laws.
“I’ve asked everyone to be open to every conversation,” Cox, the association's incoming vice chairman, said in a press conference last month.
Hutchinson said he doesn't see the governors association addressing abortion following the reversal of Roe. That ruling has pit states against each other, with “trigger" bans taking effect almost immediately in a number of states after the ruling.
Republicans in some states are looking at ways to prevent women from going out of state for abortions, steps that could include going after abortion providers. In response, some Democratic governors have signed measures banning their state's law enforcement agencies from enforcing other states' abortion bans. That includes Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, whose state is hosting the meeting.
When she signed an executive order last week, Mills said she “will stand in the way of any effort to undermine, roll back or outright eliminate the right to safe and legal abortion in Maine.”
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has even run a campaign ad in Florida criticizing that state's Republican leaders.
Partisanship was underscored on the eve of the gathering as New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu campaigned alongside fellow Republican Paul LePage, a former Maine governor who hopes to unseat Mills.
Nonetheless, Hutchinson said the group has been able to work together on other issues, being a voice for the states during the COVID-19 pandemic and during negotiations over the bipartisan infrastructure package. The group's meeting this week will include discussions about economic recovery and mental health for youth. It also will highlight computer science education in schools, which has been a priority of Hutchinson's.
“We have to find solutions. We don't have any other option. We have to lead," Hutchinson said.
Hutchinson's chairmanship of the group has elevated his national profile as he considers running for president in 2024. The two-term governor, who leaves office in January, has criticized former President Donald Trump and has urged fellow Republicans to move on from the 2020 election.
Murphy is coming into the chairmanship after narrowly winning reelection as governor last year. An unapologetic progressive, he recently signed legislation enshrining abortion rights into law and a new package of gun control bills.
Murphy, who also will become chairman of the Democratic Governors Association next year, has warned his party to learn the lesson of his close reelection victory last year, an off-year election cycle when Democrats lost the governor's race in Virginia.
“I think we have to talk about affordability, opportunity, that the American dream is still alive and well," Murphy said after signing his state's record $50.6 billion budget last month.
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DeMillo reported from Little Rock, Arkansas. Associated Press writers Joey Cappelletti in Lansing, Michigan; Mike Catalini in Trenton, New Jersey; Sam Metz in Salt Lake City; and Patrick Whittle in Portland, Maine, contributed to this report. | 2022-07-14T17:48:40+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/stark-political-divides-overshadow-us-governors-gathering/507-35aa98a9-cfb1-476a-aec5-f0a5057bcad9 |
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When: Manheim Township school board meeting, May 18. Board member Kim Romano was absent.
What happened: The board unanimously approved the 2023-24 proposed final general fund budget for $117 million with a millage rate of 16.6 and a property tax increase of 3.5%. The board will vote on the final budget at the June 15 meeting.
What it means: The tax bill for the median residential assessment of $225,700 would rise an additional $127.39 for the next school year, or $10.62 per month. The tax hike will bridge the gap between revenue and spending, leaving the district in the black.
Also: Budget drivers include a 4.5% increase in teachers’ salaries, in addition to increases to support staff. Cost for salaries, benefits and substitutes is about $78.5 million, with $2.2 million for proposed new teacher contracts, $460,000 for new staff positions and $244,000 increase for cybercharter expenses.
Also: The board approved transferring about $2 million from the general fund to the capital reserve fund, the Lancaster County Academy budget for 2023-24 at a cost of $5,245 per student with no increase.
Retirees: The board recognized 14 retiring staff members with a total of 347.5 years of service. Nine retirees attended the meeting: Francis Caravella, Laura Fellenbaum, Doug Mast, Don Miller, Jan Minnich, Patricia Roscoe, Milagros Saez and Terri Sies. Those who did not attend were Linden Bates, Ann Christensen, Judy Lepore, Daniel Reynolds, Jay Schlegelmilch and Mary Zimmerman.
Student representatives: Board President Stephen Grosh noted that John May and Surai Dumasia, who are seniors, will be leaving the board this month.
Graduation: Superintendent Robin Felty noted that 431 seniors will graduate in a commencement ceremony on June 1. Felty also noted that 5,944 students are enrolled in the district.
Flexible school days: The board approved five annual flexible instructional days (FID) for the next three school years. Assistant Superintendent Dale Reimann said the Pennsylvania Department of Education allows such days to be used for an epidemic, a hazardous weather condition, a law enforcement emergency, the inoperability of school buses or other equipment necessary to the public school entity’s operation. Flexible instructional days can also be used for damage to a school building or a temporary circumstance rendering any portion of a school building unfit or unsafe for use.
Policies: The board also unanimously approved four revised or new policies regarding the district’s home-schooled students under the Pennsylvania School Code.
What’s next: The board will meet in a workshop session on June 8. | 2023-05-27T09:41:02+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/manheim-twp-school-board-approves-proposed-final-general-fund-budget/article_9418d78c-f6a9-11ed-a278-a775a055a5df.html |
The moment that Democrats secured their Senate majority weeks ago, the stakes went down dramatically for the Senate runoff election in Georgia.
But that doesn’t mean the nation hasn’t been scrutinizing the race, with Republicans seeking some kind of momentum after a disappointing midterm election, and both parties analyzing every contest in the swing state for clues about the 2024 presidential race.
Since neither Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock nor his Republican challenger Herschel Walker received 50 percent of the vote during the general election, Georgia law required a runoff a month later. Finally, Tuesday night, the moment was at hand.
The runoff continued the same themes as the general election: Walker, a former football star and buddy of former President Trump, has been been a deeply flawed candidate. Warnock, elected in 2021 as the first Black senator in Georgia, had been quite popular, at least according to the polls. But overall the race remained extremely tight, with Warnock leading the final polls by 1.9 percent, according to the FiveThirtyEight polling average.
For all the national attention on the last contest of the 2022 election cycle, the two biggest national players notably avoided campaigning in the state. Trump stayed away from Georgia as did President Biden. In fact, the closest Biden got to the contest was last week in Boston when he attended a fund-raiser and visited a phone bank at a South Boston union hall where they were calling Georgia voters.
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But while the runoff didn’t turn out to be the most closely watched Senate contest in modern history, there are three ways Warnock’s win, projected by the Associated Press, does have several critical impacts:
Democrats can move an agenda, especially when it comes to judges
The most significant impact of a Warnock win is that making the Senate a 51-seat Democratic majority, versus a 50-50 split with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a tie, changes the entire committee process and how legislation passes.
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Under the 50-50 makeup of the past two years, Democrats needed to have a power-sharing agreement with the GOP for how all bills run through committees. Under Senate rules, a 50-50 Senate means that each committee must also have equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats. Structurally, this has allowed Republicans to use legislative maneuvers to slow down bills, even if they couldn’t prevent them from getting passed.
Now that it will be a 51-49 Senate, that won’t be the case any longer. Democrats are now allowed to have an additional Democrat on every committee. And while a lot of bills are expected to be stopped by a Republican-led House of Representatives over the next two years, presidential nominations, like federal judges, can move more easily toward confirmation.
Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are slightly less powerful
Biden has quipped often over the past two years that when there’s a 50-50 Senate, every Senator is the president. While that’s not actually true, of course, it feels true when it comes to legislation. After all, if just one senator from the majority party votes no, they can effectively veto a bill.
Now there’s projected to be one additional Democrat in the Senate to create a buffer should one those Democratic senators, like West Virginia’s Joe Manchin or Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema, go rogue.
Kamala Harris just got her schedule freed up
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Not even two years into her tenure, Vice President Harris now ranks third in US history for the number of times she has cast a vote in the Senate to break a 50-50 tie. She has done it 26 times now, which puts her just three votes behind John Adams and six behind John C. Calhoun, both of whom served two terms in the job.
This has meant that Harris has been forced to spend a lot of time in Washington, not just to vote but waiting just to see if she’ll be needed at a moment’s notice.
While that might not be a big deal to the average citizen, the fact Harris won’t be needed to cast as many tie-breaking votes may become very important as the 2024 presidential campaign gets underway.
James Pindell can be reached at james.pindell@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @jamespindell and on Instagram @jameswpindell. | 2022-12-07T12:01:45+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/07/nation/warnock-wins-georgia-ap-projects-here-are-three-reasons-why-that-matters/ |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), a globally recognized leader and the first and only accrediting body for the pharmaceutical industry announced today the launch of Reportpharma.org, an innovative and comprehensive web portal which allows for tracking, reporting, and increasing transparency of unethical behaviors by pharmaceutical industry representatives who visit doctors.
"The launch of this platform represents a significant milestone in the evolution of industry standards and improving accountability in the relationships between healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical industry" said William Soliman, Founder and CEO of the ACMA. "Through this portal, we are driving positive change and promoting a culture of transparency that will benefit the entire healthcare ecosystem."
The Reportpharma.org portal comes at a critical time where the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry faces increased scrutiny and demand for transparency due to previous lawsuits and litigations. This user-friendly and comprehensive platform offers healthcare professionals the ability to file a complaint about suspicious pharmaceutical industry activity. It also serves as a valuable resource for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as it enables them to proactively monitor and address any potential compliance risks or ethical concerns related to their interactions with healthcare professionals.
As the leading organization in medical affairs/medical science liaison accreditation, the ACMA is committed to promoting best practices and ensuring the highest level of professionalism and integrity in the pharmaceutical industry. The Reportpharma.org Portal is a significant step forward in fulfilling this mission by providing a user-friendly and secure platform for healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies to record and report any unlawful, suspicious or unethical interactions.
About the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)
The ACMA is a globally recognized, award-winning organization providing solutions for certification, training, analytics, and insights to support the healthcare and life sciences industries. From Medical Affairs to Market Access, Managed Care, and Market Research, the ACMA is the standard in the industry for certifying and credentialing prior authorization and medical affairs professionals in over 80+ countries. The ACMA works with Industry, Regulators, and Academia, among others, to further its mission: Establishing Best-in-Class Practices across the Life Sciences Industry to ensure the most rigorous quality/competency standards are established and globally enforced to elevate patient care. To learn more, visit medicalaffairsspecialist.org.
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Olivier Giroud has overtaken Thierry Henry to become France's all-time top men's scorer, netting his 52nd for Les Bleus in the World Cup round-of-16 game against Poland on Sunday.
Giroud collected a pass from Kylian Mbappe in the 44th minute and sent a low shot with his left foot past Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, his former teammate at Arsenal.
The AC Milan striker had tied Henry's record 51 goals for the national team in France's 4-1 win against Australia in their opening World Cup Group D match earlier in the tournament.
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Giroud, 36, became France's oldest goal scorer with his header in a 2-0 win over Austria on Sept. 22, which took him to within two goals of the record, while his brace against the Socceroos in Qatar saw him pass Zinedine Zidane as his country's oldest scorer at a World Cup.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is now his country's outright top scorer, followed by Henry, who netted 51 times from 123 caps between 1997 and 2010. Antoine Griezmann has 42 goals, Michel Platini has 41 and Karim Benzema has 37.
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Giroud made his France debut aged 25 in 2011 when he came off the bench in a friendly win against the United States and scored his first international goal against Germany a year later.
He has since scored 51 goals in 117 appearances for the national team and helped Didier Deschamps' side win the World Cup in 2018, although he did not score in the finals.
His presence in France's squad, which had been in doubt ahead of the World Cup, wound up being very fortuitous for Deschamps after Benzema was ruled out before their first game due to injury.
Giroud has enjoyed a glittering career at club and international level, winning Ligue 1, Serie A, the Champions League, the Europa League and four FA Cup titles across spells with Montpellier, Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan. | 2022-12-04T16:57:17+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/soccer/france-fra/story/4752567/olivier-giroud-overtakes-thierry-henry-as-france-all-time-top-scorer |
Industry-Leader Chris Harland, MAI, and Team, Join Newly Opened Albany, NY Office
DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BBG, a leading, national commercial real estate services firm, today announced that it appointed industry-leader Chris Harland, MAI as Managing Director. Mr. Harland and his team of five commercial appraisers are joining BBG's newly opened office in Albany, NY, the firm's 49th U.S. office.
The addition of the Albany, NY office will expand BBG's coverage in the Northeast, further strengthening the firm's presence in this region. The office is located at 77 Miller Road, Suite 202, Castleton, NY 12033. Mr. Harland also will be responsible for overseeing the office's operations and providing litigation support services.
For more than three decades, Mr. Harland's career has focused on the appraisal, underwriting and analysis of real estate throughout the Northeast. Mr. Harland has deep expertise in a wide range of commercial property appraisals and studies. That includes golf courses; hospitality assets; shopping malls, centers, and other retail properties; automobile dealerships; student housing; mobile home parks; healthcare facilities; office buildings; industrial and distribution facilities; multi-family projects; residential and commercial subdivisions; and special-use projects.
During his career, Mr. Harland has provided expert court witness testimony throughout the Northeast and in London, England. He is also a certified real estate appraiser in New York and various other states in the Northeast.
Prior to joining BBG, Mr. Harland served as Managing Director of Hilco Real Estate Appraisal's Northeast region. Earlier, Mr. Harland was the President of Capstone Appraisal Group and held senior positions with other national real estate services companies.
Mr. Harland has served as president and held other top positions with the Appraisal Institute's Upstate New York chapter, where he also has taught various real estate appraisal courses. He is also a member of other industry organizations including CIREB, GCAR and IREM.
Senior Managing Director Matt Wood, MAI, MRIC, commented on Mr. Harland's appointment: "We are very excited that Chris has joined the leadership team at our Albany office. A highly respected professional, Chris' outstanding accomplishments in the real estate industry will be invaluable in providing the best possible outcomes for our clients' demanding needs and further strengthening our leadership position in the Northeast."
Mr. Harland added: "I am honored to join BBG's highly skilled and dedicated professionals, and to help expand BBG's presence in the Upstate New York area and elsewhere in the region. BBG's state-of-the-art technology and support systems will help my team produce a superior appraisal product in less time, which will enable us to service our clients better. I could not be happier about this union."
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BBG's commercial real estate services include valuation, advisory, assessment, desktop evaluation, energy services, cost segregation, zoning, and ALTA surveys. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm has 49 offices in key US markets and serves more than 4,500+clients. As one of the Big Five national commercial real estate valuation firms, BBG has achieved a reputation for personal attention, on-time delivery and deep expertise in multi-family, office, retail and industrial sectors. For more information about BBG, please visit www.bbgres.com.
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TULSA, Okla. — Jan. 20 is the last day for Oklahoma legislators to introduce bills for the upcoming session. This month, Rep. Ken Luttrell, of Ponca City, filed House Bill 3008 which would add in-person sports betting to the Oklahoma State Tribal Gaming Compact.
As Tulsans have come to Fair Meadows to bet on horse races for decades, it’s left many of them wondering why people can place wagers on horses there but not in the casinos. That could change this year.
Rep. Luttrell says he’s spoke with gaming tribes to gauge interest and feels it’s the right time for Oklahoma to partner with them to ensure a competitive gaming playing field with surrounding states.
Gov. Stitt has voiced his support on Twitter, provided it’s fair, transparent and the state could maximize revenue potential.
Kenneth Butler, a longtime better in Tulsa, says he often goes to Kansas to sports bet, since it’s legal.
“Just by going ahead and legalizing it here in the state whenever adjoining states are doing it - you don’t want those tax dollars going somewhere else anyway," Butler said.
Luttrell proposed a similar bill last session, but it failed.
2 News is waiting on a statement from the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association.
The 2023 legislative session begins on Feb. 6. We'll keep you posted if the bill passes.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Inotiv and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On November 17, 2022, in a Form 8-K filed with the United States ("U.S.") Securities and Exchange Commission, Inotiv disclosed that, on November 16, 2022, the Company became aware that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida criminally charged employees of the Company's principal supplier of non-human primates ("NHPs") with conspiring to illegally import NHPs into the U.S. from December 2017 through January 2022 and in connection with seven specific imports between July 2018 and December 2021.
On this news, Inotiv's stock price fell $9.03 per share, or 56.97%, to close at $6.82 per share on November 17, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for families after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history.
Jackson, whose rare success in both the NFL and Major League Baseball made him one of the greatest and most marketable athletes of the 1980s and 1990s, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he felt compelled to support the victims' families after the loss of so many children.
“I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting old,” said Jackson, a father of three and a grandfather as he nears 60. “It’s just not right for parents to bury their kids. It’s just not right.
“I know every family there probably works their butts off just to do what they do. ... The last thing they needed was to shell out thousands of dollars for something that never should have happened.”
Jackson said he felt a personal connection to the city he's driven through many times. Uvalde has been a regular stop for a bite to eat or groceries before a long drive farther west to visit a friend's ranch on hunting trips.
It was his familiarity with the feel of Uvalde's Main Street, leafy town square and the people he'd met on those stops that touched his heart when the news broke on May 24th of the shooting at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement has been heavily criticized for taking more than an hour to enter the classroom where the 18-year-old gunman carried out the attack, and a Texas House investigative report laid blame on the school district, saying a lax safety culture, spotty alert system and unlocked doors also contributed.
Three days later, Jackson and a close friend flew to Uvalde, briefly met with Gov. Greg Abbott and presented a check for $170,000 with an offer to pay for all funeral expenses.
Abbott announced it as an anonymous donation during a May 27 news conference about aid the state was giving victims.
“We didn’t want media,” he said. “No one knew we were there.”
And though Jackson suggested he hasn't kept it a secret, he hadn't spoken publicly about what moved him to make the trip to Uvalde and the donation until this week.
“Uvalde is a town that sticks in your mind. Just the name,” Jackson said. “I don’t know a soul there. It just touched me."
Jackson declined to name the friend who went with him and also contributed to the donation.
Other fundraising efforts have since raised millions to assist families, and local funeral homes said they wouldn't charge families for services. But Jackson's donation was an early point of light for the grieving families.
Abbott's office said Jackson's money was “quickly directed to cover funeral costs" through OneStar, a nonprofit created to further volunteerism and community service in Texas, including Uvalde relief efforts.
“The true spirit of our nation is Americans lifting up one another in times of need and hardship,” Abbott said. “In a truly selfless act, Bo covered all funeral expenses for the victims' families so they would have one less thing to worry about as they grieved.”
Jackson said he followed news coverage of the funerals, but he declined to say if he has been in direct contact with any of the families.
The day of the shooting, Jackson tweeted, “America ... let’s please stop all the nonsense. Please pray for all victims. If you hear something, say something. We aren’t supposed to bury our children. I’m praying for all of the families around the country who have lost loved ones to senseless shootings. This cannot continue.”
When asked to elaborate on the “This cannot continue," though, Jackson declined, saying only that he wrote what he meant.
“I don’t want to turn this into anything (but) what it is. I was just trying (with the donation) to put a little sunshine in someone’s cloud, a very dark cloud,” Jackson said.
But he also noted the regularity of mass shootings in the country.
“The last thing you want to hear is there’s an active shooter in your child’s school," he said. “It’s happening everywhere now.”
Uvalde wasn't Jackson's first large-scale act of philanthropy. He hosts an annual bike ride in his home state of Alabama to raise money for disaster relief funds, an effort started after tornadoes killed nearly 250 people. The Uvalde donation was his first in response to a mass shooting.
“It’s the children. ... It’s the children. ... It’s the children," Jackson said, pausing before each repetition to gather himself. "If it doesn’t bother you, something’s wrong with you.” | 2022-07-22T17:10:50+00:00 | kagstv.com | https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/special-reports/uvalde-school-shooting/bo-jackson-uvalde-victims-funerals-not-right-for-parents-to-bury-their-kids-bo-jackson-donated-to-pay-for-uvalde-funerals/287-c32ef866-82d0-4d78-b5bf-f92abbff962b |
Net sales increase 14.8% year-over-year to $33.5 million; up 33.9% compared to 2020
Delivers 11th straight quarter of year-over-year net sales growth
MORTON GROVE, Ill., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) ("Lifeway" or "the Company"), a leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"I am excited to report yet another consecutive quarter of growth at Lifeway, driven primarily by the continued strong performance of our core drinkable Kefir," commented Julie Smolyansky, Lifeway's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Throughout 2022 we have continued to execute on our strategic initiatives, elevating consumer awareness and brand engagement, which has led to ongoing improvement in brand performance. This is highlighted in the second quarter by our 14.8% year-over-year net sales increase. Despite the industry-wide inflationary pressures and cautious spending trends, our customers have proven they will remain focused on gut health and nutrition. The strong demand for Lifeway products is signaled by our expanded distribution and accelerating velocities with key retail partners. Additionally, we continue to evaluate options to increase our presence in high visibility away-from-home locations including universities, small format convenience stores and healthcare settings. I look forward to building upon this incredible momentum we have garnered in the last two years, and maximizing gains for our business and our shareholders in the back half of 2022 and into 2023."
Net sales were $33.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $4.3 million or 14.8% from the same period in 2021. The net sales increase was primarily driven by higher volumes of our branded drinkable kefir and the impact of price increases implemented during the first quarter of 2022, and to a lesser extent the favorable impact of our acquisition of GlenOaks Farms during the third quarter of 2021.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 17.0% for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.1 million to $5.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, from $5.2 million during the same period in 2021.
The Company reported net income of $0.1 million or $0.01 per basic and diluted common share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
As previously announced, the Company experienced delays in reporting its financial results and filing its 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was subsequently filed on July 21, 2022. As a result, the reporting of financial results and filing of its 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 was also delayed.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces cheese, probiotic oat milk, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland and France. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.
This release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding, among other things, future operating and financial performance, product development, market position, business strategy and objectives. These statements use words, and variations of words, such as "continue," "build," "future," "increase," "drive," "believe," "look," "ahead," "confident," "deliver," "outlook," "expect," and "predict." Other examples of forward looking statements may include, but are not limited to, (i) statements of Company plans and objectives, including the introduction of new products, or estimates or predictions of actions by customers or suppliers, (ii) statements of future economic performance, and (III) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about Lifeway or its business. You are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events and thus are inherently subject to uncertainty. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Lifeway's expectations and projections. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: price competition; the decisions of customers or consumers; the actions of competitors; changes in the pricing of commodities; the effects of government regulation; possible delays in the introduction of new products; and customer acceptance of products and services. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors can be found in Lifeway's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of these filings are available online at https://www.sec.gov, http://lifewaykefir.com/investor-relations/, or on request from Lifeway. Information in this release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and Lifeway does not undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law. Accordingly, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE ACCURACY OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANY ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arch Street Capital Advisors ("Arch"), acting on behalf of a capital partner, in partnership with Brennan Investment Group ("Brennan"), a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the culminating sales of an 11-asset portfolio spanning over 2.0 million square feet of net lease industrial and office properties.
"We are pleased to successfully exit this portfolio after diligently extending, leasing, and improving the portfolio asset by asset over the past several years. The success of this portfolio demonstrates the unique benefits of this strategy which provides both residual upside and consistent yield." said Christopher Collins, Vice President of Asset Management, at Arch Street Capital Advisors. "We continue to remain bullish on warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing assets in both the U.S. and Europe"
The portfolio, a joint venture between Arch and Brennan, was acquired via a single transaction in 2017 and included assets that lacked uniformity across the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the U.S. The business plan included a bespoke leasing strategy for each property before opportunistically selling the assets individually and in small pairings to extract the portfolio's embedding value.
"The success of this investment demonstrates the strength of Brennan's value-add operating platform" said Robert Vanecko, Managing Principal, at Brennan Investment Group. "We will continue to focus on buying single tenant net leased (STNL) assets and/or portfolios, and will even consider non-homogenous portfolios as was the case with the subject transaction."
The portfolio's conclusion represents the 7th successful exit for the Arch-Brennan relationship.
"Arch is actively seeking to acquire yield oriented, single-tenant, net-leased, office and industrial properties as well as Data Center, Multi-Family, MOB / Healthcare, Student Housing and Retail assets and continue to search for new opportunities both on a portfolio and single asset basis." said Gautam Mashettiwar, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, at Arch Street Capital Advisors.
Arch Street Capital Advisors is a full-service real estate investment advisory firm. Arch specializes in assisting institutional investors with their real estate investment strategies including acquisition and joint venture advisory, financing advisory, and asset management and disposition services. Since 2003, Arch has advised its capital partners on more than $9.7 billion of acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Arch manages a diverse portfolio of investments across multiple sectors, including: industrial, retail, office, multi-family, single-family, hospitality, health care, student housing and land.
For more information on Arch Street Capital Advisors, go to www.archstreetcapital.com
Brennan Investment Group, a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm, acquires, develops, and operates industrial properties in select major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. Since 2010, Brennan Investment Group has acquired over $4 billion in industrial real estate. The company's current portfolio spans 27 states and encompasses 52 million square feet.
Brennan Investment Group co-invests with private and institutional capital to achieve outstanding risk-adjusted returns. The firm's management team is among the most accomplished in its industry, having invested in over 4,000 properties covering more than 60 cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
For more information on Brennan Investment Group, go to www.brennanllc.com
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SNOHOMISH, Wash. (AP) — A wing from a Cessna 208B broke away before the plane crashed Friday into a field northeast of Seattle, killing the four people on board, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday.
The NTSB said the wreckage has been recovered and taken to a facility for reconstruction, The Seattle Times reported.
A preliminary crash report is expected in two to three weeks and a full investigation could take up to two years, officials said.
The small plane departed from Renton Municipal Airport around 9:30 a.m. and at about 10:20 a.m. crashed and then burned in a field east of Harvey Airfield in Snohomish County, the NTSB said.
The names of the people on board haven’t been released. Raisbeck Engineering of Seattle in an emailed statement over the weekend identified them as two “highly experienced” test pilots, a flight-test director and an instrumentation engineer.
The crew was flying the plane in preparation for modifying the aircraft, Raisbeck President Hal Chrisman said in the statement.
NTSB investigators are collecting plane maintenance records and information about the pilots’ licenses, ratings and history, officials said.
The Snohomish County medical examiner has not yet identified the victims. Chrisman declined to further comment to the newspaper on the people involved in the crash. | 2022-11-21T23:53:02+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Safety-agency-Wing-broke-before-plane-crash-in-17602211.php |
NEW YORK (AP) _ TPG RE Finance Trust Inc. (TRTX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its second quarter.
The New York-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 27 cents per share.
The commercial real estate finance company posted revenue of $66.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $38.6 million.
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Laura Dern and Diane Ladd will be speaking May 3 during a UCSB Arts and Lectures program to discuss their new book “Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life and Love.”
This talk will be in conversation with KLITE’s Catherine Remak.
This event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall.
In the new book, movie star Diane Ladd shares about her diagnosis with a life-threatening illness, and how her daughter and movie star Laura Dern, accompanied her on doctor-prescribed walks. On these walks, the conversations they had altered traditional barriers between mother and daughter and became the basis for their new book.
“Honey, Baby, Mine” was released in stores today.If you would like more information or to buy tickets for the event, visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
— Annika Bahnsen | 2023-04-25T23:32:08+00:00 | newspress.com | https://newspress.com/laura-dern-diane-ladd-at-ucsb/ |
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New home services company completes second acquisition in Central Florida
TAMPA BAY, Fla. , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeastern Home Services, a residential home services provider specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical services, has purchased Lakeland, Fla.-based Pro-Team Plumbing. The deal, backed by WhitneyWilder, marks the second acquisition of the newly-created Southeastern Home Services following their purchase of Mario's Air Conditioning and Heating in May.
"We're so excited for Pro-Team Plumbing to join the Southeastern Home Services family of brands," said Tom Birchard, CEO of Southeastern Home Services. "Pro-Team has built a stellar reputation with homebuilders and homeowners in the Tampa, Orlando and Lakeland markets through top-notch quality and ability to deliver on scheduled commitments. We are eager to partner with Pro-Team's President Jeff Oeschger to grow the new construction business, expand further into residential plumbing service, and build on the foundation he and his company have already established."
Pro-Team Plumbing, founded by Jeff Oeschger in 2017, offers a full range of residential and commercial plumbing services including general service needs, remodel projects and new builds. The team of 84 employees provides 24-hour service in Lakeland, Tampa Bay, Orlando and surrounding areas.
Oeschger, who has spent his entire 30-year career in the plumbing business, will remain a partial owner and continue to lead and manage the operations of Pro-Team Plumbing under the new ownership structure. Customers will receive the same high-quality service they've expected from the company, and as Oeschger notes, the decision to sell was driven largely by his desire to ensure a high level of service while increasing Pro-Team Plumbing's growth.
"We're thrilled to become a part of Southeastern Home Services," said Oeschger. "We've built something really special at Pro-Team Plumbing, and we think Southeastern Home Services can help us take it to the next level. We also see the benefits for our customers in bringing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services together through one company."
Southeastern Home Services is a group of best-in-class contractor brands that have been leaders in the home services industry for nearly 20 years. Formed in early 2022, it has plans to rapidly expand through strategic acquisitions. With multiple locations in the Greater Tampa Bay, Greater Orlando and Central Florida areas, the group serves more than 5,000 customers across the region.
Southeastern Home Services is a leading residential home services provider specializing in HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. Serving more than 5,000 customers with multiple locations around the Greater Tampa Bay area, our family of brands have been leaders in the home services industry for nearly 20 years. For more information, visit the website at southeasternhomeservices.com.
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A running list of transfers into the University of Wisconsin football program
New University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell and his overhauled staff have brought in a number of players through the transfer portal who figure to make an immediate difference in 2023. Struggling to keep track of them all? We’ll keep this file as updated as possible.
Tanner Mordecai, quarterback (Southern Methodist University)
Easily the most buzzed-about addition seemingly came out of nowhere, entering the portal and almost simultaneously announcing he was headed to Wisconsin. Paired with offensive coordinator Phil Longo and his “air raid” sensibilities, it represents a dramatic shift for the Wisconsin program, which appears set to rely on its passing game far more than it reputationally has. Mordecai has one year of eligibility.
Last year, he completed 65% of his passes for 3,524 yards with 33 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He initially signed with Oklahoma and was part of the program until after the 2020 season, when he transferred to SMU.
Nick Evers, quarterback (Oklahoma)
Prior to the arrival of Mordecai, the Badgers had already made a move to address their quarterback room with the transfer of Evers, who has four years of eligibility remaining.
The 6-3 former Texas high-school standout is a dual-threat quarterback who played in one game as a freshman at Oklahoma.
In his final two high school seasons, Evers passed for 44 touchdowns and almost 5,000 yards and rushed for 18 touchdowns. He initially committed to Florida before signing with Oklahoma.
Braedyn Locke, quarterback (Mississippi State)
The third quarterback brought in by the new coaching staff, Locke did not play as a true freshman in 2022 but is a former four-star recruit out of Rockwall High School in Texas. He'll have four years of eligibility remaining.
Jason Maitre, safety (Boston College)
With a flurry of secondary players moving on (Cedrick Dort, Jay Shaw, Justin Clark), the Badgers knew they needed to add some new faces in the defensive backfield. Maitre played safety and defensive back at Boston College and started 11 of 12 games this past season, with 42 tackles, six passes broken up and one interception.
Darian Varner, defensive line (Temple)
The first-team All-Conference choice in the American Athletic Conference has two years of eligibility remaining. Varner announced he was transferring to Virginia Tech but then changed his mind. The defensive lineman played 10 of 12 games this past season (missing the final two with a foot injury) and posted 7 ½ sacks and 12 ½ tackles for loss at Temple.
Joe Huber, offensive line (Cincinnati)
It should come as no surprise that Fickell has been able to bring over players, both recruits and transfers, from the Cincinnati program.
The Ohio native was named honorable mention all-conference this past season after starting all 13 games at right tackle for Cincinnati last year. He’s got two years of eligibility remaining.
Huber, from Dublin, Ohio, joined the Cincinnati program in 2020 as a walk-on. He redshirted in 2020, played in seven games in 2021 and was put on scholarship before last season. Huber then started all 13 games at right tackle and was an honorable mention pick in the American Athletic Conference.
Jake Renfro, center (Cincinnati)
The first-team All Conference center in 2021 gives the Badgers a big-time option to replace 2022 center Joe Tippmann, who left the program for the NFL draft. Renfro himself missed the 2022 season with a knee injury, but he started 13 games in 2021 and six as a freshman in 2020.
Between missing a year and playing during the COVID season in 2020, he’ll have three years of eligibility remaining.
Jeff Pietrowski, defensive end (Michigan State)
The defensive end/outside linebacker with the Spartans is an Ohio native and missed the final nine games of 2022 with a leg injury and played in only three games that season, but he’s played 23 in his career with Michigan State, with his best season in 2021 when he posted 5 ½ sacks. With the medical redshirt, he’d have three years of eligibility remaining.
Nathanial Vakos, kicker (Ohio)
Vakos made a 56-yard field goal as a freshman last year among his 22 makes in 27 attempts (3 of 5 from 40-49 yards and 2 for 4 from 50-plus). He also set a national record by making 260 extra points (in 261 attempts) at Avon High School in Ohio. He'll have three years of eligibility left.
Will Pauling, wide receiver (Cincinnati)
The Chicago native appeared in just four games last year for the Bearcats, allowing him to keep all four years of eligibility as he joins Wisconsin. He racked up 1,184 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior and chose Cincinnati over offers from Syracuse, Buffalo and Air Force.
Manny Mullens, defensive line (Lake Erie College)
Mullens, the younger brother of current Wisconsin defensive lineman Isaiah, is transferring in from Lake Erie College (NCAA Division II) as a walk-on.
Other incoming members of 2023 UW recruiting class:Christian Alliegro, OLB (Darien, Connecticut); Jace Arnold, DB (Marietta, Georgia); Tucker Ashcraft, TE (Seattle, Washington); Jonas Duclona, DB (Naples, Florida); James Durand, OL (Chandler, Arizona); Tyler Jansey, LB (Batavia, Illinois); Trech Kekahuna, WR (Las Vegas, Nevada); Cole Lacrue, QB (Broomfield, Colorado); Jordan Meyer, DE (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania); Braedyn Moore, ATH (Hamilton, Ohio); Amare Snowden, CB (Roseville, Michigan); Justin Taylor, DB (LaGrange Park, Illinois); A.J. Tisdell, DB (College Station, Texas); Nate White, RB (Milwaukee)
Verbal commits for 2024 class:Austin Alexander, CB (Chicago Heights, Illinois); Mabrey Mettauer, QB (The Woodlands, Texas).
More:Badgers football players and recruits departing during coaching changes
JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe. | 2023-01-11T17:49:24+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2023/01/11/university-of-wisconsin-badgers-football-transfer-portal-players-in-2023/69794447007/ |
Body of missing doctor found under ice of frozen pond, police say
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - The search for a missing doctor in Michigan came to a tragic end Tuesday.
Jackson County authorities said Dr. Bolek Payan’s body was found by divers in a pond on his property. Detectives said they were able to get access into his home’s video surveillance camera system, where they saw Payan leave the house on foot on Dec. 22.
A search was carried out involving K-9 units, drones and search parties, but they were unable to find anything on land.
Police said large holes were then cut into the ice of the pond on Monday, and divers located his body under the ice Tuesday afternoon.
Payan was likely dead before he was reported missing, police said. He had been missing for several days and was last seen at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson.
Relatives and friends of Payan said they traveled to Jackson County expecting to celebrate the holidays with Payan. Instead, they found out no one had heard from him since he left the hospital Thursday.
Those close to Payan told WILX the disappearance was uncharacteristic of him and they were concerned for his safety.
The Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office will be conducting an autopsy and toxicology testing.
Copyright 2022 WILX via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-28T00:49:56+00:00 | uppermichiganssource.com | https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2022/12/28/body-missing-doctor-found-under-ice-frozen-pond-police-say/ |
PARIS (AP) — A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and shouted at people to think of planet Earth.
Videos posted on social media seem to show a young man in a wig and lipstick who had arrived in a wheelchair.
The man, whose identity was unknown, was also seen throwing roses in the museum gallery.
The cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass, but Leonardo da Vinci's famous work was unharmed. | 2022-05-30T12:12:15+00:00 | kgun9.com | https://www.kgun9.com/news/world/man-disguised-as-old-woman-throws-cake-at-glass-protecting-mona-lisa |
The Chicago Bears have played at Soldier Field since the 1971 season but could be on track to move to a new facility in the coming years as the organization finalized the purchase of property in Arlington Heights.
The team said it didn’t mean that the team’s vision of building a domed stadium and entertainment district will be done, but their star quarterback is hoping that a roof does get built because of the harsh weather.
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Justin Fields, who played without a roof at Ohio State, said on the latest episode of Barstool Sports’ podcast "Pardon My Take" that combating the elements is difficult.
"Yes, it is very difficult to adjust to it, especially with the wind. That’s what I found out. That’s what it’s all about, is the wind. It can be cold. It can be 10 degrees," he said. "But with no wind you’re fine. But with that 15 mph wind, that 20 mph wind, you can’t fight it, it’s tough. When it’s that cold, you have to bundle up. I feel way slower in that cold. It’s hard to stay warm in that weather."
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Fields added: "I hope we get a dome. I don’t care if we’re at Soldier Field, I don’t care if we’re at Arlington Heights. I hope we get a dome."
The Bears purchased the land for $197.2 million. According to FOX 32 Chicago, analysts have projected that more than 48,000 jobs and $9.4 billion in revenue could be generated with the development.
"The Bears will continue to work closely alongside the Village of Arlington Heights, surrounding municipalities and their residents to solicit extensive feedback on how we can best benefit local communities and Bears fans across Illinois," the team said. | 2023-02-18T19:21:44+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/justin-fields-is-hoping-for-dome-on-next-stadium-as-bears-finalize-arlington-heights-purchase/article_2faa62e4-83ec-573b-acac-313c3f2da517.html |
1 killed, 4 wounded in shooting of family, police say
SUNNYVALE, Texas (WFAA) - Police say three children and two adults were shot Sunday inside a small white car.
“We don’t have this kind of violence that occurs here,” said Sunnyvale Police Chief Bill Vegas.
He told reporters two suspects followed the five victims to a townhome.
“As the victims were sitting in the car, the suspect got out of their car, approached the victim’s car and opened fire,” Vegas said.
All five victims, he said, are likely related. “It is a family,” Vegas said.
The adult woman is dead. The adult man is in the hospital, as are all three children who are just 8 to 10 years old
Their injuries, Vegas said, appear to be non-life threatening.
“That is preliminary. We don’t know for sure. We don’t know 100%,” he said.
“And for him to just walk up and shoot kids. It’s kind of crazy. Anybody that got a heart to shoot kids ain’t got no heart at all,” a neighbor said.
Vegas said one suspect is a man, the other a woman, possibly traveling in a black Toyota Camry.
“We don’t know who he is,” he said.
“We do know that they are armed. We do know that they are capable of shooting, but we’re here and we’re going to make sure that we find out who is responsible. But it’s a horrific scene, and it’s, it’s not anything that I would, I would want my officers to be dealing with,” Vegas said.
Copyright 2023 WFAA via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-05T13:05:15+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2023/06/05/1-killed-4-wounded-shooting-family-police-say/ |
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Heavy rain continued to pelt New Zealand on Thursday, causing further disruptions and road closures from a storm that has already forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.
Residents in the northern part of North Island found themselves isolated after landslides, fallen trees and floodwaters blocked highway access. The stormy weather also forced some schools to close, airlines to cancel flights and business to shutter.
The storm sunk at least one sailboat near Auckland and caused a home to slip down into a gully in the town of Tāhunanui.
About 230 homes in the town of Nelson were evacuated Wednesday and remained off-limits overnight after the Maitai River flooded. The military patrolled the area overnight.
Resident Robin Reichert told news outlet Stuff that she was “utterly shocked” when her street turned into a raging torrent.
“Within minutes it’s a river,” she said. “That’s how fast it happens.”
Another 160 homes in the town of Westport were also temporarily evacuated with residents later allowed to return.
Roads throughout the nation were closed due to flooding and landslides.
In the Buller region, Mayor Jamie Cleine told reporters that the rain had so far been lower than forecast but there was more rain on the way.
“Right across the district I believe we have got away relatively unscathed,” Cleine said. “A few people that did choose to self-evacuate last night have been told today that it’s reasonably safe, if they feel OK, to head back to their properties today to check them out while we have this lull.”
Cleine warned that more rain was forecast. | 2022-08-18T17:05:09+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/heavy-rains-pelt-new-zealand-forcing-hundreds-to-evacuate/ |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Anticipation is building for the Wings Over Flint air show coming to Flint Bishop Airport this weekend.
From area businesses, to the citizens and even pilots are excited to see the show.
Jacob Carmer is a local Genesee County pilot, and works at Flint Bishop Airport in tech operations.
Carmer has always had a passion for aviation. It started when he was a child as his father was a member of the Air Force.
"In an airliner, you're up so high you can't really see anything," said Cramer. "When I'm flying around, I can, "hey, check out that lake" or "check this out" and we can actually do some sight-seeing while we're traveling places."
While Cramer is not at work, he can usually be found in his hanger working on planes or sharing his passion for planes with others. Cramer is the President of the Experimental Aircraft Association, which is a group of aviation enthusiasts.
"The biggest thing is me and my wife run the local chapter of the Young Eagles program, where kids get free airplane rides, and they get access to online training software," said Cramer. He wants others to feel the freedom he feels when flying.
Cramer explains that a lot of people believe that flying and aviation is only for the rich.
"I got with a local flying club, which is the cheapest way to get into Aviation," explains Cramer. "You don't have to own your own place. It's easy, there's a number of clubs around."
Cramer is excited for the Wings Over Flint airshow returning. He says that if he's not watching it as a guest, he will probably be monitoring the systems just in case with all the extra air traffic.
"Anything that's going to bring a positive light to the community, I think it's a great thing," said Cramer.
He adds that with all the air show that he's been to, he knows that they can lead to dreams taking off.
"It's stuff like that that really inspired me as a kid. It put me on the path that I'm on," explain Cramer. | 2023-06-23T18:17:22+00:00 | abc12.com | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/local-pilot-shares-excitement-for-wings-over-flint/article_699a72c2-11d9-11ee-aab2-b7739e0a5c00.html |
TORONTO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) ("RBI") announced today that Matthew Dunnigan, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Oppenheimer 22nd Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference on June 14th, 2022, at 9:00 am Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website (http://rbi.com/investors) and will be available for 30 days following the event.
About Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 29,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
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DOHA – The chances of the winning the World Cup might have gone for Croatia and Morocco, but “immortality” is at stake when the two teams meet in Saturday’s third-place playoff.
Croatia forward Andrej Kramarić dispelled the notion it would be a meaningless contest at Khalifa International Stadium.
“I think if you ask this question to Moroccan players, I don’t think they will look that way," he said at a news conference Thursday. “They’re fighting for their lives because if you win a medal at a World Cup you become an immortal hero in your country. That’s the same thing we are going to do.”
Morocco defied the odds to become the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. But the Atlas Lions' run came to an end with a 2-0 loss to defending champions France on Wednesday.
Croatia reached the final in Russia in 2018, but suffered a 3-0 loss to Argentina on Tuesday.
“Eight of us from (the tournament in) Russia understand that feeling of winning a medal at the World Cup and we have a lot of players who haven’t experienced that and would love to do that because it’s something that will stay with you for the rest of their life,” Kramaric said.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-15T19:15:23+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/sports/2022/12/15/croatia-morocco-target-third-place-medal-at-world-cup/ |
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction upheld by appeals court
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appellate court has upheld Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, rejecting the disgraced movie mogul’s claims that the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him by allowing women to testify about allegations that weren’t part of the criminal case.
The ruling Thursday by a five-judge panel in the state’s intermediate appeals court affirmed the milestone verdict in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that began with a flood of allegations against Weinstein.
Weinstein, 70, is jailed in California, where he was extradited last year and is awaiting trial on charges he assaulted five women in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills from 2004 to 2013.
Weinstein was convicted in New York in February 2020 of a criminal sex act for forcibly performing oral sex on a TV and film production assistant in 2006 and rape in the third degree for an attack on an aspiring actress in 2013.
He was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault stemming from actor Annabella Sciorra’s allegations of a mid-1990s rape.
The Associated Press does not identify alleged victims of sexual assault unless they speak publicly about their allegations, as Sciorra has done.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-02T15:55:40+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/02/harvey-weinsteins-rape-conviction-upheld-by-appeals-court/ |
Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on August 22, 2022
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viomi Technology Co., Ltd ("Viomi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading IoT @ Home technology company in China, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Monday, August 22, 2022, before the open of the U.S. markets.
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on August 22, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time on August 22, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.viomi.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until August 29, 2022:
About Viomi Technology
Viomi's mission is to redefine the future home via the concept of IoT @ Home.
Viomi has developed a unique IoT @ Home platform consisting an ecosystem of innovative IoT-enabled smart home products, together with a suite of complementary consumable products and value-added businesses. This platform provides an attractive entry point into the consumer home, enabling consumers to intelligently interact with a broad portfolio of IoT products in an intuitive and human-like manner to make daily life more convenient, efficient and enjoyable, while allowing Viomi to grow its household user base and capture various additional scenario-driven consumption events in the home environment.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.viomi.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd
Cecilia Li
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
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- Funding will support 23 programs that serve more than 10,000 seniors
- Effort will help reduce pain at the pump felt by many volunteer drivers
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can and do struggle to just get by.
To both assist and amplify this critical need, the Duke Energy Foundation is funding $100,000 in grants to 23 mobile feeding programs that serve more than 10,000 seniors every day across the state.
These grants come at a time of great need, with many feeding programs feeling the financial double impact of recovering from the pandemic and economic uncertainties. Rising costs are challenging the daily food operations of these community organizations, and these impacts at the gas pump have led to a large number of volunteer drivers stepping down or modifying their delivery routes.
"Food insecurity is a challenge for many and directly impacts the communities we serve," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president. "We hope this funding will fill a crucial gap while also shining a bright light on the people who do this amazing work to support our seniors each and every day."
The grant will allow local organizations to either purchase gas cards to supplement volunteers' costs to deliver meals, or offset the cost of paid drivers, allowing these groups to continue to feed seniors much-needed nutritious meals.
A complete list of recipients can be found here.
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- "Our organization has seen a 105% increase in our gas expenses in the past year," said Catriona Carlisle, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Greenville. "The rising prices have caused drivers to be unable to afford regular delivery of meals to our neighbors in need. The invaluable support of Duke Energy will allow us to recruit more volunteers to make sure we continue serving over 1,500 meals daily in Greenville County."
- "Partners like Duke Energy make services like our senior mobile meal delivery program possible," said Tracey Bendenbaugh, CEO of Piedmont Agency on Aging. "This grant will allow us to more confidently deliver meals to our neighbors despite rising commodity costs."
- "As prices increase, so does the need for our services," said Gail Wilson, executive director for Sumter Senior Services. "With the grant provided by the Duke Energy Foundation, we will be able to meet these needs and assist seniors in Sumter County. We are so appreciative of their support."
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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JALISCO, México, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPERADORA DE SERVICIOS MEGA, S.A. DE C.V., SOFOM, E.R. (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") up to U.S. $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its outstanding 8.250% Senior Notes due 2025 (CUSIP Nos. 68373N AA3/P73699 BH5; ISIN Nos. US68373NAA37/USP73699BH55) (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase (as defined below).
The Tender Offer
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 P.M., New York City time, on December 29, 2022 (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). Holders who validly tender Notes at or prior to 5:00 P.M., New York City Time, on December 14, 2022 (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Early Tender Deadline"), unless the Tender Offer is earlier terminated or withdrawn by the Company, will be eligible to receive the Total Consideration (as described below). Holders who validly tender Notes after the Early Tender Deadline, but at or prior to the Expiration Time, unless the Tender Offer is earlier terminated or withdrawn by the Company, will be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration (as described below). Notes tendered may be withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 P.M., New York City Time, on December 14, 2022 (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Withdrawal Deadline") but not thereafter.
Holders of Notes who validly tender Notes in the Tender Offer, and whose tenders are accepted by the Company, will receive, in addition to accrued and unpaid interest, for each U.S. $1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered, an amount in cash in U.S. dollars equal to:
- in the case of Notes tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline, an amount equal to US $500 (the "Total Consideration"), consisting of (i) an amount equal to US $450 (the "Tender Offer Consideration"), plus (ii) an amount equal to US $50 (the "Early Tender Payment") and
- in the case of Notes tendered after the Early Tender Deadline, but at or prior to the Expiration Time, the Tender Offer Consideration.
If the purchase of all validly tendered Notes would cause the Company to purchase a principal amount greater than the Tender Cap, then the Tender Offer will be oversubscribed and, if the Company accepts Notes in the Tender Offer, it will accept for purchase tendered Notes on a prorated basis. No consideration will be payable with respect to any Notes returned due to proration.
So long as the terms and conditions described in the Offer to Purchase are satisfied, the Company intends to accept for payment all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline, and will only prorate such Notes if the aggregate amount of Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn exceeds the Tender Cap. If the Tender Offer is not fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Deadline, holders who validly tender Notes after the Early Tender Deadline and at or before the Expiration Time may be subject to proration, whereas holders who validly tendered Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline will not be subject to proration. Furthermore, if the Tender Offer is fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Deadline, holders who validly tender Notes after the Early Tender Deadline may not have any of their Notes accepted for payment, unless the Company decides to (i) extend the Tender Offer or (ii) increase the Tender Cap, subject to applicable law, in its sole discretion. In any scenario, Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline and not validly withdrawn will have priority in payment over Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Deadline and at or before the Expiration Time. The Company will announce the results of proration, if any, by press release promptly after the Early Acceptance Date or the Final Acceptance Date (each as defined below), as the case may be.
The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are set forth in an Offer to Purchase dated the date hereof (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase"). Subject to applicable law, the Company may amend, extend, terminate or withdraw the Tender Offer.
The table below summarizes certain payment terms of the Offer:
Settlement
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer being satisfied or waived, the Company reserves the right, at any time following the Early Tender Deadline but prior to the Expiration Time (the "Early Acceptance Date"), to accept for purchase the Notes validly tendered on or before the Early Tender Deadline and not validly withdrawn before the Withdrawal Deadline, subject to any required proration. If the Company elects to exercise this option, it will pay the Total Consideration for the Notes accepted for purchase at the Early Acceptance Date on a date (the "Early Payment Date") promptly following the Early Acceptance Date. Such Early Payment Date is expected to be December 16, 2022, but is subject to change without notice. Also, on the Early Payment Date, if any, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the Early Payment Date, on Notes accepted for purchase at the Early Acceptance Date. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law, to increase or decrease the Tender Cap; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will do so.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer being satisfied or waived, and to the Company's right to extend, amend, terminate or withdraw the Tender Offer, it will, after the Expiration Time (the "Final Acceptance Date"), accept for purchase all Notes validly tendered before the Expiration Time and not validly withdrawn before the Withdrawal Deadline (or if the Company has exercised its early purchase option described above, all Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Deadline and before the Expiration Time). The Company will pay the Total Consideration or Tender Offer Consideration, as the case may be, for Notes accepted for purchase at the Final Acceptance Date on a date (the "Final Payment Date") promptly following the Final Acceptance Date. Also, on the Final Payment Date, the Company will pay accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the Final Payment Date, on Notes accepted for purchase at the Final Acceptance Date.
The Company's obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offer, or to make any Early Tender Payment, is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, which are more fully described in the Offer to Purchase.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. are the dealer managers for the Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been appointed as the tender agent and information agent for the Tender Offer.
Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offer should contact Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at (212) 357-1452 (collect) or (800) 828-3182 (toll-free) and/or HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at (212) 525-5552 (collect) or (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free).
The Offer to Purchase will be distributed to holders of Notes promptly. Holders who would like additional copies of the Offer to Purchase may call the information agent, D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at (800) 331-7024. (Banks and brokers may call collect at (212) 269-5550 or email mega@dfking.com).
This announcement is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell or a solicitation of tenders with respect to any Notes or other securities. The Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any documents related to the Tender Offer have been filed with, and have not been approved or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer to Purchase or any documents related to the Tender Offer, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
The Tender Offer does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not permitted by law or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.
In any jurisdiction in which the Tender Offer is required to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and in which the dealer managers, or any affiliates thereof, are so licensed, the Tender Offer will be deemed to have been made by such dealer managers, or such affiliates, on behalf of the Company.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies and are identified by our use of terms and phrases such as "believe," "could," "would," "will," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "strategy" and similar terms and phrases, and may include references to assumptions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on numerous assumptions and that our actual results of operations, including our financial condition and liquidity and the development of the Mexican leasing and financing market, may differ materially from (and be more negative than) those made in, or suggested by, any forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if our results of operations, including our financial condition and liquidity and the development of the industry in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information or future events or developments. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in the Offer to Purchase.
About the Company
The Company is a Mexican leasing company based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, with more than 19 years of operating experience specializing in three main business lines: leasing, lending and auto loans. In addition to the Company's headquarters located in Guadalajara, it has five branches throughout Mexico, located in Mexico City, Puebla, Cancun, Queretaro and Leon, and one additional office located in San Diego, California. Through the Company's leasing business line, it offers leases for a variety of machinery and equipment (including computer numerical control (CNC) machines and bending machines), transportation vehicles (including cargo and passenger vehicles) and other capital assets used in a variety of industries in Mexico. Through its lending business line, the Company provides financing to small and medium businesses for the acquisition of durable goods and equipment (such as greenhouses and macro-tunnels), as well as liquidity and financing solutions for their working capital needs. The Company's auto loans business line, based in San Diego, California, specializes in loans for the purchase of pre-owned personal vehicles.
Source: Operadora De Servicios Mega, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM, E.R.
Avenida Patria 1501, Int. 102, Jardines Universidad, 45110
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- Installation of three 20 MW standard electrolyzers from thyssenkrupp nucera with a total capacity of 60 MW in the first phase, to be expended in second phase to multi-hundred MW
- Unigel is first mover in key market for industrial green hydrogen projects with an overall investment of US$ 120 million
- The project constitutes a first step towards decarbonization of several sectors in Brazil, contributing substantially to combating climate change
SÃO PAULO and DORTMUND, Germany, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unigel installs the first industrial scale green hydrogen plant in Brazil. The company, which is one of the largest chemical companies in Latin America and the largest manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizers in Brazil, invests a total of US$ 120 million in the development of the production site for green hydrogen. Unigel relies on the world-leading technology of thyssenkrupp nucera.
The plant will starts its production planned for late 2023. At this moment, Unigel's integrated green hydrogen and green ammonia plant is expected to be the largest in the world. In the first phase of the project, Unigel installs three 20 MW standard electrolyzers from thyssenkrupp nucera, adding up to a total capacity of 60 MW. The company plans to quadruple its production of green hydrogen in the years following the inauguration by expanding the electrolyzer plant to a multi-hundred MW facility, which will produce approximately 40,000 tons of green hydrogen. The new factory is expected to employ more than 500 people, so that the chemical company also gives an important impulse for the whole region.
"Throughout our nearly 60-year history, we have always been attentive to technological innovations and have invested to meet industrial and agribusiness demands. With this project, Unigel takes the first step towards the decarbonization of several sectors, contributing substantially to combating climate change on the planet", emphasizes Henri Slezynger, Chairman of the Board of Directors and founder of Unigel.
"This project is the first of its kind in Brazil and reinforces the pioneering spirit of Unigel to produce green molecules on an industrial scale. As Brazil is one of the world-leading countries in terms of installed renewable energy, we are pleased to enter this partnership to to make green hydrogen an affordable energy vector already today," says Dr. Werner Ponikwar, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera. Only through large-scale production with robust, reliable and cost-effective technologies at competitive renewable power prices green hydrogen will become market-ready with widespread use.
Located in the Camaçari Industrial Complex (BA), the new plant will have an initial production capacity of 10,000 tons/year of green hydrogen and 60,000 tons/year of green ammonia. The products will be offered to customers who aim to decarbonize their production chains, e.g. the steel industry, oil refining, and e-fuels. Green ammonia will also be used in the value chain of Unigel, as it is a raw material in the manufacturing of fertilizers and acrylics. "Given the potential of Brazil in the generation of wind and solar energy, we believe that the country has a great opportunity to be a reference for the world in green hydrogen, a solution that brings versatility to transform renewable energy into raw materials and zero carbon fuels", says Roberto Noronha Santos, CEO of Unigel. Brazil's energy mix already has a very high share of renewables. Around three quarters of the energy used in electrolysis of the project comes from renewable sources. This makes Unigel and thyssenkrupp nucera first movers on an industrial scale in one of the most important markets in South America.
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Chloe and Tatum McKinney will graduate valedictorian and salutatorian of Shallowater High School this week.
The twins told EverythingLubbock.com that they are “very competitive” when it comes to academics. Chloe and Tatum have been a hundredth of a point away from each other, said their mom, Brandi McKinney. She said they have held the first and second spot in school since eighth grade.
Chloe and Tatum would compare their report cards to each other every year, said McKinney. She added, “Dinner time was very interesting.” McKinney described the girls as “very driven” she said they are “definitely hard workers and give 110% at everything they do.”
Chloe and Tatum will be attending Texas Tech University in the fall. Tatum said she will major in Human Development and Family Sciences with hopes to be a child life specialist. Chloe said she will major in Counseling and Addiction Recovery sciences with hopes to be a social therapist and get her LPC to start her own practice.
The two girls played basketball and volleyball together.
Shallowater usually has the valedictorian and salutatorian give separate speeches at their graduation ceremony, but the school made a special exception for them. The twins will be giving their valedictorian and salutatorian speech together at graduation on Friday. | 2023-05-25T01:36:58+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/shallowater-twins-get-valedictorian-and-salutatorian-set-to-give-speech-together/ |
A look at what’s happening around baseball Saturday:
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CABRERA REIGNS
Miguel Cabrera should get to swing for his 3,000th career hit after his pursuit was delayed a day by a rainout.
The Tigers are set for a day-night doubleheader against Colorado at Comerica Park. The teams were washed out Friday.
Cabrera got to 2,999 hits on Wednesday night, then struck out in his final at-bat of the game. The 39-year-old went 0 for 3 with an intentional walk on Thursday.
Antonio Senzatela (0-1, 2.16 ERA) is ready to pitch the first game of the twinbill for Colorado. The Rockies right-hander and Cabrera are both from Venezuela.
“He’s going to go down as one of the best hitters of all time,” Hall of Famer and former Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell said Friday.
“He realizes that it’s getting toward the end, but he still has something left in the tank. When it’s all said and done this year, I think he’s going to have a heck of a year,” he said.
JAPANESE PERFECTION
The baseball world will be watching this weekend to see whether Roki Sasaki can do it again.
The 20-year-old Japanese pitcher with the 100 mph fastball and devastating splitter has thrown 17 straight perfect innings. He’ll start Sunday for the Chiba Lotte Marines against the Orix Buffaloes in Osaka.
Sasaki pitched a perfect game against Orix on April 10, the first in Japan in 28 years. He followed up with eight more perfect innings on April 17 before he was pulled by manager Tadahito Iguchi after 102 pitches. Sasaki struck out a combined 33 in those games.
Sasaki grew up in the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Iwate. His father was killed in the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent meltdown on three nuclear reactors that devastated that part of the country.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is struggling in the field and might soon be forced off of it.
Anderson has six errors over his past three games, including a throwing error in the eighth inning Friday during a play that let Minnesota score the go-ahead run.
The defensive woes come as Anderson is appealing his second suspension this season after Major League Baseball banned him for one game after he gave fans the middle finger.
Anderson had three errors in the first two innings of Chicago’s 11-1 loss Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader. The frustrated 28-year-old made the gesture while out in the field. Anderson has appealed the ban and will remain with the club until that’s resolved.
“I have to apologize for my actions,” Anderson said. “There are a lot of people who really look up to me. I take full accountability of what I did. But it’s something that I have to learn from and grow from.”
Anderson also missed the firt two games of the season serving a two-game suspension for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the ninth inning of a game on Sept. 27. Anderson successfully appealed that suspension down from three games.
GIANT PAIN
San Francisco’s injured list is getting crowded after right-hander Anthony DeSclafani and outfielder Steven Duggar hit the shelf Friday.
DeSclafani went on the 10-day IL with right ankle inflammation a day after allowing five runs in five innings during a loss to the Mets. Manager Gabe Kapler says DeSclafani will get an MRI on Monday.
Duggar was added to the 60-day IL with a left oblique strain. He was pulled from Thursday’s loss in the second inning.
The pair joins starter Alex Cobb and hitters Evan Longoria, LaMonte Wade Jr. and Tommy La Stella on the IL.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-04-23T10:57:55+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/sports/ap-sports/leading-off-miggy-still-after-3000-sasakis-perfect-roll/ |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Some of the newest Kansas City Chiefs are officially on the roster.
The Chiefs announced that they have signed five of the seven rookies from their 2023 NFL Draft class.
- OT Wanya Morris – 3rd Round
- DB Chamarri Conner – 4th Round
- DE BJ Thompson – 5th Round
- DT Keondre Coburn – 6th Round
- DB Nic Jones – 7th Round
First-round defensive end and Lee’s Summit native Felix Anudike-Uzomah and second-round wide receiver Rashee Rice are the only drafted rookies that have not signed.
The rookies went through a rookie minicamp just a week ago in just jerseys and helmets to prepare for organized voluntary team activities and training camp coming up later in the summer.
The linemen impressed in the limited capacity that they could practice in just helmets. The defensive backs both made splash plays, with Jones catching an interception and Conner tipping a few balls in practice.
Rice was easily the best player on the field during the camp making impressive catches and running with strength and power even in pads. Anudike-Uzomah was limited in practice after having surgery on his right thumb during the pre-draft process.
Head coach Andy Reid said he could be able to fully practice by training camp.
The rookies will likely appear at OTAs that begin on May 22 in three-day increments: May 22-24, May 30 to June 1, and June 6-9.
After OTAs, training camp will be next for the entire team. Those dates have yet to be announced. | 2023-05-16T21:19:40+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/sports/chiefs/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-five-rookies-from-2023-nfl-draft/ |
CUCHARA, Colorado (AP) — It’s been the longest wait, their whole lives, in fact. But Race Lessar and Landen Ozzello are finally right where they want to be, on a snowy slope close to home, molding snow into a ski jump.
Their local ski mountain just reopened.
“I’m happy that it’s open for at least one year,” Lessar said. It opened as a nonprofit, and that may be the key. “I didn’t know that there was a hope,” he said.
His ties to the mountain are so close, he’s practically named after it. His dad used to race here and named his son for what brought him joy. Chad Lessar first skied on hand-me-down gear and later worked summers at a nearby ranch to earn money for more nimble racing equipment.
“We’ve never been very rich,” Chad said of Huerfano, one of the poorest counties in the state. “It’s nice to see a little area open up on the cheap,” he said. The ski runs here are short, but the fact it’s affordable just might be enough to keep it up and running.
Under the gaze of the imposing Spanish Peaks in southern Colorado, the 50-acre Parker-Fitzgerald Cuchara Mountain Park is the story of so many American ski areas, only the community was determined to change the script.
Ski resorts boomed in the 70s and 80s, emerging even in areas that didn’t have the climate or workers to sustain them long-term. First-time ski resort owners took on debt and quickly filed for bankruptcy after a bad snow season. Ownerships transferred numerous times before resorts calcified into ghost towns.
But some communities are now finding a niche, offering an alternative to endless lift lines and soaring ticket prices. They’re reopening, several as nonprofits, offering a mom-and-pop experience at a far lower cost than corporate-owned resorts.
“It’s not necessarily about drawing overnight or out-of-town guests, but about bringing positive economic impact and a source of physical and mental wellness for the community,” said Adrienne Isaac, marketing director for the National Ski Areas Association.
A DELAYED REOPENING
Cuchara shuttered in 2000 after years of mismanagement, unpredictable snow and bankruptcies. It was dead for 16 years, when a group of stubborn locals with fond memories of the mountain came together. When the last owner put it up for sale, the Cuchara Foundation gave the county a down payment and helped raise the remaining funds.
Going into this season, the work of readying was in full swing. Volunteers kept holding fundraisers. There were donation jars. Inheriting snowmaking equipment and lifts may sound good, said Ken Clayton, a board member at Panadero Ski Corporation, a sister nonprofit that runs operations. But both required expensive repairs, and then the refurbished chairlift didn’t even pass inspection. On top of that, it was a warm, dry winter. As the season wore on, the volunteers began to lose hope of reopening. “It just wasn’t going to happen because we didn’t have the snow,” Clayton said.
Finally, when cold air and snowstorms arrived in late winter, Cuchara’s maintenance director had an idea. They welded old school bus seats to a car-hauling trailer and hitched it to a snowcat, a tractor with snow treads, then put out the word they would be towing people up the mountain. “We’re trying to give the community something because they’ve supported us for so long,” Clayton said.
And the community showed up.
GROWING ACCESS
There’s no guidebook for how to reopen an abandoned ski area, especially as a nonprofit, so some community groups are making common cause, and learning from each other.
Will Pirkey had heard of a nonprofit ski area six hundred miles north in Wyoming, and sought them out as soon as he joined the volunteer board. The Antelope Butte Foundation had been running a nonprofit ski area in northern Wyoming since 2018 after a closure that lasted 15 years. With a limited, mostly volunteer staff, it opens Friday through Monday. Keeping skiing affordable, especially for children, is key to its mission.
For $320, a child can receive a season pass to the Wyoming mountain, rentals, and four lessons. The foundation covers families who can’t afford the cost. They also host classes for area schools that introduce kids to cross country and downhill skiing.
Greybull Middle School Principal Cadance Wipplinger used to chaperone students to ski areas when she taught in a Montana town with a robust outdoor industry. But her students now mainly come from mining, railroad, and farming families with fewer resources.
“A high percentage of our kids would not be getting the opportunity if we weren’t taking them,” Wipplinger said. “It opens up their world a little bit.”
A FUTURE WITH SHORTER, WEIRDER WINTERS
If fond memories and volunteer spirit are essential to reopening an abandoned ski area as a nonprofit, so is snow, and its consistency dictates whether it can endure.
The Antelope Butte Foundation studied 30 years of snow patterns before committing to reopen, board president Ryan White said, but knew it would face ever-shorter winters. As greenhouse gas emissions warm the atmosphere, winter is growing shorter and there are also more dramatic swings, for example last year’s snow drought in the Sierra Nevada followed by this year’s record snowfall.
This season, Antelope Butte was buried in powder, said former Executive Director Rebecca Arcarese, but she knows other years won’t be as abundant. Snowmaking could extend the season, but it’s a tough decision for a mountain that doesn’t have the personnel to open seven days a week.
“Does it give us two, three more weeks, or just two or three more days? And does that make sense to make that capital investment?” Arcarese asked.
In southeast Vermont, irregular snow has long plagued standalone Mount Ascutney. A local nonprofit reopened Ascutney after five years of closure. A few seasons ago, a storm dumped several feet of snow on the slopes, but a week later, rain washed it away.
“If you spend one hundred thousand dollars on making snow, your heart gets broken when it’s washed down the mountain,” said Steve Crihfield, a board member of Ascutney Outdoors, the nonprofit that owns and manages the mountain.
So ski areas are dealing with climate risk by offering year-round activities from archery to concerts and weddings. But in a quiet town like La Veta, with limited outdoor winter activities and a population of fewer than 1000, there is just no substitute yet for snow sports.
On a late Sunday afternoon in March, energy pulses at the Mountain Merman Brewing Company — one of the few bars in town. Pints sling across the counter to construction workers wearing ski pants, while windburned teenagers — Lessar and his pals — nosh chicken barbecue pizza and play Battleship.
The shift is so busy, co-owner Jen Lind is having to help behind the bar. She hardly recognizes the energy in her brewery compared to its typically mellow pace at the end of a weekend.
“I think that comes right off the mountain,” Lind said. “People are excited to be out and about and having stuff to do.”
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The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP’s environmental coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment | 2023-04-08T23:26:49+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/business/small-towns-reclaim-abandoned-ski-areas-as-nonprofits/ |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The No. 24 West Virginia University wrestling team visits Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a nonconference dual against Chattanooga on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+. Direct links to the video stream and live stats can be found on the wrestling schedule page on WVUsports.com.
West Virginia enters its second of four consecutive road duals five days removed from a 24-11 victory over No. 21 Pitt, which helped launch the program into the NWCA Top 25 for the first time since midway through the 2015-16 season.
“I think you just keep it even-keeled,” fifth year WVU coach Tim Flynn said. “It’s a great win, but it doesn’t mean anything if you go out the next time and stink it up, so just take it one day at a time.”
Friday’s matchup marks the third meeting between WVU (6-1) and UTC (4-7) and the first at Chattanooga. WVU holds a 2-0 advantage in the series and most recently defeated UTC 25-12 in the WVU Coliseum on Dec. 20, 2021. Tied at 9-9 halfway through the dual, the home team took four of the next five bouts (165, 174, 197, and HWT) to secure the win.
In 2015, the Mountaineers escaped with a two-point victory (21-19) over the Mocs at the Virginia Duals. They claimed back-to-back decisions at 184 and 197 to go up 21-16 with one bout left in the dual. UTC’s heavyweight won a three-point a decision, which sealed the two-point victory.
In the polls, WVU makes its season debut in FloWrestling’s (No. 19) and InterMat’s (No. 23) dual rankings as well after starting the first half of the campaign unranked.
What’s more, seven Mountaineers are ranked in the 13th edition of this season’s FloWrestling rankings – No. 7 Killian Cardinale (125), honorable mention Jordan Titus (141), No. 24 Sam Hillegas (149), No. 8 Peyton Hall (165), honorable mentions Anthony Carman (184) and Austin Cooley (197) and No. 20 Michael Wolfgram (HWT). Senior Alex Hornfeck (157) checks in InterMat’s rankings at No. 29.
Chattanooga returns home with three wrestlers ranked after earning a 30-9 victory over VMI on Friday, Jan. 6. The list includes 2022 NCAA qualifiers No. 21 Brayden Palmer (133) and honorable mention Matthew Waddell (184), as well as Ohio State transfer Rocky Jordan, who is ranked No. 16 at 174 pounds.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUWrestling on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. | 2023-01-12T21:39:22+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/goldandbluenation/no-24-west-virginia-continues-road-trip-at-chattanooga/ |
Here & Now‘s host Deepa Fernandes speaks with James Nakahara, whose grandparents were among the Japanese-American farming families sent to internment camps at the start of World War II when President Roosevelt issued Order 9066.
And Fernandes speaks with Tam Le about her research on the history of Asian farm workers in the United States.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Hundreds of yellow handprints smatter the walls of Severna Park’s dugout. Each Falcons senior marks their print on the wall following their final season with the softball program, a long-standing tradition.
“We just want to keep getting better every day and make it back to states, to be honest,” Coach Bailey Benedick said. “We have two freshmen, but other than that a lot of them were a part of that states run from last year, so they’re all hungry to get back there.”
Benedick sees her own handprint each time she walks into the Severna Park dugout. A varsity player until 2015, Benedick took over the program as a coach in the offseason after 18-year coach Meredith McAlister left for a job at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa.
In her first season with her alma mater, she inherits a team loaded with veteran talent. Savannah Drummond and Sally Trent, 2022 All-Met honorable mentions, are two of many upperclassmen who will attempt to rekindle their successful campaign from a season ago.
The Falcons beat South River, 6-3, in a region championship rematch to open their season before falling to Broadneck and Damascus.
“We’re just trying to lock down our defense right now,” Benedick said. “Once that gets locked down we’re going to be pretty good for the rest of the season.”
— Noah Ferguson
Track and field
Ballet has been a constant in Sophia Appiah’s life; since age 2, the Episcopal sophomore has pursued dance, a discipline that requires power and dexterity.
It has been her greatest asset as a sprinter.
Integral to dance is core strength, body awareness and coordination, all of which translate to the track.
As a sprinter, the drive phase — when a runner first gets off the blocks — requires explosiveness and balance. Most new runners pop up at the start of the race, which results in a loss of speed, but Appiah’s background in dance has helped her excel.
On Thursday at the Cronly Invitational in Alexandria, Appiah set a personal record in the 100 meters, running in 12.78 seconds, and was part of the first-place group in the 4x100 relay, which she said is her favorite event because of the teamwork aspect.
“Every single meet, I kind of just strive to do better and better,” Appiah said. “I know that my body is capable of going faster and doing better every single time, so that’s what keeps me motivated.”
During a high school career with plenty of time remaining, Appiah wants to break the school’s 100 record of 12.26, which Coach Damian Walsh thinks is achievable.
“She’s very much created an identity of being the track and field girl at Episcopal,” Walsh said.
— Ian Decker
Soccer
Success often has long-lasting ripple effects in high school sports. Last spring, the Briar Woods Falcons won the Class 5 championship — the third state title in the program’s history.
This year, coming off that success, the Falcons were rewarded with a strong and passionate freshman class. Coach Caly Bruton said 24 freshmen came out for the team and five made the varsity roster. Three of those five are now starters.
For a program that lost a boatload of talent to graduation last year, including All-Met Player of the Year Taylor Price, the freshmen provided an injection of new energy.
“There was a lot of built-up anticipation for these freshmen, and they came out swinging,” Bruton said.
That youth is balanced by a core of veteran players who were along for the championship ride last spring. Not all of them played a major role, but they are well aware of the expectations.
“We balance that freshman enthusiasm and excitement with some nerves,” Bruton said. “Everybody wants to impress at Briar. We always say here that the standard has been set. Our goal everywhere is to meet that standard and push to exceed it regardless of who we have. Our sophomores, juniors and seniors know that.”
So far, the team has met that standard with a strong 5-1-0 start. But that one loss was notable: The 2-0 defeat against Tuscarora was the program’s first since the 2021 Class 5 title game.
In the aftermath, reactions varied by class.
“The older players were pretty struck and pretty disappointed,” Bruton said. “But then you’ve got the youth of the freshmen and they were ready to come out guns blazing the next day.”
The team returns from spring break this week and will get an immediate test with Potomac Falls and Independence on the schedule.
“Really what matters is that, as we’re getting into late April or early May, we’re mentally and physically in a place where we’re confident in who we are and doesn’t matter who the opponent is,” Bruton said.
— Michael Errigo
Lacrosse
Dominion’s team shirt, designed by seniors and worn during warm-ups, reflects the success the program has enjoyed over recent years.
The squad’s motto, “Respect The Legacy,” is emblazoned across the front along with three stars that represent its three straight Virginia Class 4 state championships.
When Coach Diane Traynor took over the varsity team in 2015, she told her players she had a vision to win the state title.
“I’m sure probably some of the parents and some of the kids are looking at us like ‘Wow, okay, that’s a pretty big vision to have,’ ” she said. “But every year, that’s how I start the season.”
Excellence has become the expectation for the Titans, who are 4-0 with a plus-58 goal differential this season.
Three players were named to last year’s All-Met first or second team, and one of them, goalie and Oregon commit Caelan Jones, returned this year.
“There’s nothing more fun than watching her come out of the cage,” Traynor said of the senior. “She’s got strong stick work … you’ll see her intercepting balls, causing turnovers, all kinds of things.”
— Varun Shankar | 2023-04-10T18:15:40+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/04/10/severna-park-softball-eager-imprint-season-episcopal-track-star-benefits-ballet/ |
Hyundai has put a price tag on the Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the U.S., and its starting price lands just $70 less than the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover.
The price of the 2023 Ioniq 6 Standard Range is $42,715, including the $1,115 destination fee. This version carries a 53-kwh battery pack and an estimated EPA driving range of 240 miles.
Especially of note is the Ioniq 6 SE Long Range—the version that offers an EPA-rated driving range of 361 miles, beating the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from a 77.4-kwh battery pack. It starts at $46,615.
Both prices are only slightly below those of the Ioniq 5 crossover. The entry price of the Ioniq 5 stands at $42,785 for the Standard Range version and $46,835 for the Long Range version, including its higher $1,335 destination fee.
Dual-motor models of the Ioniq 6 start with the 316-mile SE AWD Long Range, at $50,115, while the top-of-the-line Limited AWD costs $57,215 and delivers a 270-mile range.
Green Car Reports drove the Ioniq 6 last year in South Korea and found it to offer distinctive styling, a quiet ride, and a crisp, clear interface essentially carried over from the Ioniq 5. Rear headroom is the only obvious compromise of the tapered, aerodynamically efficient roofline.
Beyond the 5, Hyundai has also tweaked the propulsion system in the 6 for improved efficiency, and it’s including both a heat pump and battery heating system—perhaps making its peak charging time of 10-80% in just 18 minutes on a 350-kw fast charger a little more accessible. It’s also the first model from Hyundai to offer over-the-air updates for the complete car, not just the infotainment system.
Because the Ioniq 6 is made in South Korea, it will not qualify for the revamped EV tax credit, termed Clean Vehicle Credit—although it might qualify for some state credits.
Amid constantly evolving Tesla prices, the Model 3 currently costs $44,380 in Standard Range form, with a 272-mile range. At the time of writing, Long Range versions of the Model 3 are indicated as no longer available. It is however eligible for a $7,500 credit now, with an expected $3,750 credit after tighter raw materials requirements are introduced in March.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been hard to get at anything close to retail price. Last year, when the 5 was eligible for the EV tax credit, “market adjustment” surcharges of up to $10,000 were not uncommon, as dealerships exploited the situation. The Ioniq models still aren’t available in all U.S. Hyundai dealerships, but Hyundai says that it now spans 39 states.
Hyundai says that most trim levels of the Ioniq 6 will be available at U.S. dealerships starting this spring, with Standard Range deliveries to follow this summer.
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German special forces arrested 25 suspected far-right extremists on Wednesday over a plot to overthrow the government. Officials say suspects include people influenced by the Reichsbürger or "Reich Citizens" movement, which believes that Germany's modern democratic government is not legitimate.
Once derided as crackpots, the Reichsbürger conspiracy has increasingly become a source of concern for authorities. The head of Germany's domestic intelligence service said the movement has grown in the last year and presents a "high level of danger".
Katja Hoyer is a German historian and author of the book Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire, 1871 to 1918. Though she says it is not a cohesive movement, Hoyer sees a new level of what she calls "professionalism" in the movement's workings.
"It is increasingly organized in terms of getting hold of weapons, in terms of networking with influential people, getting hold of funds," Hoyer said.
Hoyer spoke with NPR about the kinds of people involved in the movement, why it's found a foothold in the country and its ties to the American far-right and conspiracy theorists.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
Interview Highlights
On the people who make up the movement
One of the more dangerous elements of this [movement] is that they're not angry young men with shaved heads and black boots who go out, march and look like your [stereotypical] idea of a neo-Nazi. A lot of the people that were arrested are judges, lawyers, teachers – what you deem respectable, middle-class citizens. And that makes this movement somewhat invisible. So they've evolved, I would say, into a much, much more socially diverse movement from what people considered to be neo-Nazis in the 1990s.
On connections to American far right and conspiracy theorist groups like QAnon
Germany is, in fact, the second-largest community for [QAnon] online. So in terms of the amount of people subscribing to QAnon channels on Telegram and other social media channels Germany is quite prolific in that respect, which is surprising to many people. It combines this idea that the state isn't legitimate with a pre-existing conspiracy theory that you see with QAnon. This kind of idea that there's a worldwide pedophile ring that uses American military bases as its local infrastructure applies to Germany in their minds because of the pre-existing structures that are still there from the occupation period. And so many people followed Trump and Trumpism in particular, and so believed that Trump would finally come and liberate Germany from foreign occupation. And he was the savior figure in many ways, as he is with the union movement in the United States.
On why the far right has been able to find traction in Germany once more
It's easy to forget now in the kind of media coverage created by the arrest that they are, in fact, still relatively small amounts of people that we're talking about here. The reason I think why it's still a sizable movement – those conspiracy circles – is because many communities in Germany feel somewhat disenfranchised. There's a long history, as there is in the US, of skepticism towards centralized government where you have a federal state that has a lot of kind of local history and a lot of local suspicion toward centralized government in the capital. And I think that's a residual thing that always exists, and it breaks out at times of crisis like we are currently experiencing.
Radio story produced by Erika Ryan
Edited by Ashley Brown
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Surveillance has caught hackers and fentanyl smugglers, White House says in promoting spying law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has used electronic surveillance programs to catch fentanyl smugglers and the hackers who temporarily shut down a major U.S. fuel pipeline, the White House said Tuesday as part of its push to have those programs renewed by Congress.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expires at the end of this year. President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to convince Congress to renew the law, which authorizes spy agencies to capture huge swaths of foreign emails and phone calls. But lawmakers in both parties have concerns about protecting Americans’ privacy from warrantless searches after a series of FBI errors and misuses of intelligence data.
As part of its public campaign, the Biden administration released what it said were newly declassified examples of how U.S. intelligence uses Section 702. And the FBI announced new penalties for employees who misuse intelligence data in advance of a closely-watched Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the program Tuesday morning.
Previous administrations have often cited the importance of Section 702 in stopping terrorism. But two decades after the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. public is broadly skeptical of intelligence agencies and less certain of sacrificing civil liberties for security.
This time, the White House and supporters of Section 702 are targeting concerns over fentanyl, a synthetic opioid blamed for 75,000 U.S. deaths last year, and the shutdown of Colonial Pipeline, which led to gas shortages along the East Coast two years ago.
Senior administration officials briefed reporters on the new examples Monday on condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House.
Among the other examples the officials gave: The U.S. learned about Beijing’s efforts to track and repatriate Chinese dissidents; the FBI was able to warn an American who was the target of foreign spies seeking information about the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and the U.S. identified the people behind an Iran-linked ransomware attack against nonprofit groups last year.
The United States has already credited Section 702 with being used in the operation to kill al-Qaida head Ayman al-Zawahri and providing large amounts of the intelligence briefed daily to the president and other top officials.
The administration officials said they provided more specifics to Congress in classified briefings.
“We are trying to walk a careful line here where we’re trying to explain both to the public and to members of Congress the importance of Section 702,” one official said. “But at the same time, we do need to be very careful about protecting the ways in which we collect information.”
Under Section 702, the National Security Agency collects large amounts of foreign emails, phone calls, and other communications that the NSA and other agencies can then search for intelligence purposes.
That collection often snares the communications of Americans. While U.S. spy agencies are barred from targeting U.S. citizens or businesses, they can search Americans’ names in Section 702 data and the FBI can use that data to investigate domestic crimes.
A series of surveillance court opinions and government reports has disclosed that FBI agents at times have failed to follow rules on searching that data. Agents wrongly ran queries for the names of a congressman on the House Intelligence Committee, people linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection, and participants in the 2020 protests following the police killing of George Floyd.
The FBI, backed by the White House and some Democrats, argues it has instituted better training and new rules that have sharply reduced the number of searches for American citizens. Supporters of the FBI say Congress should enshrine those rules into law so they can’t be rolled back easily.
The bureau said Tuesday that it would begin to immediately suspend any employee’s access to Section 702 databases for an incident involving “negligence.” Repeat mistakes could result in an employee being reassigned or referred for an internal investigation.
Some key Republicans want to impose new criminal penalties on FBI agents accused of wrongdoing. Many in the GOP are deeply angry at the FBI for those mistakes as well as for omissions in the bureau’s investigation of former President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia. Some echo Trump’s attacks on the FBI as part of a so-called “deep state.”
“There are reforms that are necessary,” said Rep. Darin LaHood, an Illinois Republican who previously disclosed that agents searched his name in intelligence databases. “Figuring out the proper reforms and safeguards that we need to put in place is what we’re discussing to try to see if we can get it reauthorized.”
And other Democrats say they won’t vote to renew Section 702 without restrictions on access to U.S. citizens’ communications.
Senior Biden administration officials reiterated Monday that they oppose proposals to require the FBI to get a warrant every time it searches for an American’s information. Previous administrations have fought the idea as well.
The U.S. public at large is also skeptical of surveillance practices, according to new polling from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs, with Democrats and Republicans opposing some practices authorized by Section 702 in roughly equal measure.
A coalition of 21 civil liberties groups issued a letter Monday saying lawmakers should not renew the law without “critical reforms,” including a warrant requirement.
“Although purportedly targeted at foreigners, Section 702 has become a rich source of warrantless government access to Americans’ phone calls, texts, and emails,” the letter says. “This has turned Section 702 into something Congress never intended: a domestic spying tool.”
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report.
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NASCAR suspended Bubba Wallace for the upcoming race at Miami-Homestead on Tuesday after he spun reigning champion Kyle Larson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway over the weekend, then confronted him afterward.
NASCAR classified Wallace’s infraction as behavioral, which per the rule book could cover Wallace deliberately spinning Larson, his contact with a series official and his shoving match with Larson.
Wallace, who is the first Cup Series driver to be suspended for an on-track incident since 2015, will miss Sunday’s race in South Florida.
Like Larson, Wallace had already been eliminated from the championship chase when the two clashed during Lap 94 of Sunday’s race. Larson attempted a three-wide pass, sliding up the track toward Wallace, who did not lift to give Larson any room. Larson then shoved Wallace’s Toyota into the wall.
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Wallace had led 29 laps in a car he believed capable of winning and reacted by following Larson’s car down to the apron, where he seemed to deliberately hook him in the rear corner as retaliation. That sent Larson spinning into the path of Christopher Bell, a title contender who is part of the Toyota camp with Wallace.
It ended Bell’s race and dropped him to last in the eight-driver playoff standings.
Wallace, meanwhile, climbed from his car and marched his way on the track toward Larson. Wallace was shouting before he even got to Larson and immediately began to shove the smaller driver.
Larson tried to turn away from him and several times lifted his arms to block Wallace’s shoves, but Wallace got in multiple shots before a NASCAR safety worker separated the two.
Wallace on Monday night apologized “for my actions” in a social media post he titled “Reflection.” His apologized specifically to NASCAR and its fans, but also Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota for “putting them in a situation in the Playoffs that they do not deserve.”
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His post did not address wrecking Larson — Wallace had claimed his steering broke when he hit the wall — or apologize specifically to Larson.
Joey Logano, winner of Sunday’s race and the first driver locked into the championship-deciding finale, said Wallace’s “retaliation is not OK, in the way it happened.”
“If he spun [Larson] into the infield, maybe it’s a little better,” Logano said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “But right-rear hooking someone in the dogleg is not OK. I don’t think anyone realizes how bad that could have been. That could have been the end of Kyle Larson’s career. That to me was what was on the line. Or, his life.” | 2022-10-18T23:34:58+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/18/sports/nascar-suspends-bubba-wallace-one-race-las-vegas-fracas/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom that matches their gender identity, the first of several states expected to enact such bans this year amid a flood of bills nationwide targeting the trans community.
The bill signed by the Republican governor makes Arkansas the fourth state to place such restrictions at public schools, and it comes as bills in Idaho and Iowa also await their governor's signature. And it might be followed by an even stricter Arkansas bill criminalizing transgender adults using public restrooms that match their gender identity.
Arkansas' law, which won't take effect until later this summer, applies to multi-person restrooms and locker rooms at public schools and charter schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade. The majority-Republican Legislature gave final approval to the bill last week.
“The Governor has said she will sign laws that focus on protecting and educating our kids, not indoctrinating them and believes our schools are no place for the radical left’s woke agenda,” Alexa Henning, Sanders' spokesperson, said in a statement. “Arkansas isn’t going to rewrite the rules of biology just to please a handful of far-left advocates.”
Similar laws have been enacted in Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee, although lawsuits have been filed challenging the Oklahoma and Tennessee restrictions.
Proposals to restrict transgender people using the restroom of their choice have seen a resurgence this year, six years after North Carolina repealed its bathroom law in the wake of widespread protests and boycotts. More than two dozen bathroom bills have been filed in 17 states, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
“They’re singling out transgender people for no other reason than dislike, disapproval and misunderstanding of who transgender youth are,” said Paul Castillo, senior counsel and students’ rights strategist for Lambda Legal. “And the entire school population suffers as a result of these types of bills, particularly schools and teachers and administrators who are dealing with real problems and need to focus on creating a welcome environment for every student.”
The proposals are among a record number of bills filed to restrict the rights of transgender people by limiting or banning gender-affirming care for minors, banning transgender girls from school sports and restricting drag shows. Transgender people have also faced increasingly hostile rhetoric at statehouses.
Another bill pending in Arkansas goes even further than the North Carolina law by imposing criminal penalties. That proposal would allow someone to be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child if they use a public restroom or changing room of the opposite sex when a minor is present.
“It’s a flagrant message from them that they refuse to respect (transgender people’s) rights and humanity, to respect Arkansans’ rights and humanity,” said Holly Dickson, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas.
The new Arkansas law requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations, including single-person restrooms. Superintendents, principals and teachers who violate the prohibition could face fines of at least $1,000 from a state panel, and parents could also file private lawsuits to enforce the measure.
“Each child in our schools has a right to privacy and to feel safe and to feel comfortable in the bathroom they need to go to,” Republican Rep. Mary Bentley, the bill's sponsor, told lawmakers earlier this year.
But Clayton Crockett, the father of a transgender child, described to lawmakers earlier this year how a similar policy adopted at his daughter's school made her feel further marginalized.
“She feels targeted, she feels discriminated against, she feels bullied, she feels singled out,” Crockett said at a House panel hearing on the bill in January.
Opponents have also complained the legislation doesn't provide funding for schools that may need to build single-person restrooms to provide reasonable accommodations.
At least two federal appeals courts have upheld transgender students’ rights to use the bathroom corresponding with their gender identity. Supporters of the bill, however, have cited a federal appeals court ruling upholding a similar policy at a Florida school district last year.
The Arkansas measure won't take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns this year's session, which isn't expected to happen until next month at the earliest.
Sanders signed the bill a week after she approved legislation making it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care to minors. That law, which also doesn't take effect until this summer, is an effort to effectively reinstate a ban on such care for minors that's been blocked by a federal judge.
Sanders earlier this month also signed a wide-ranging education bill that prohibits classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation before 5th grade. The restriction is similar to a Florida measure that critics have called the “Don't Say Gay” law. | 2023-03-22T03:25:06+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/arkansas-governor-signs-school-bathroom-bill-into-17852941.php |
I was saddened to read the note on Page A2 of the Feb. 26 Sunday LNP | LancasterOnline indicating that publication of the “Dilbert” comic strip is being discontinued.
The personal views of Scott Adams that were cited as reasons for the cancellation were taken out of context, in my opinion. And those views are not depicted in the comic strip, which portrays the silliness of some corporate policies and characters found in the workplace and pokes fun at office culture and incompetence.
As a person whose entire adult career has been in “the office,” most of the shenanigans portrayed in the comic strip ring true. Plus, the strip conveyed a certain amount of cleverness — so lacking in many comics today.
Certainly some people in the past — including John Lennon, members of The Chicks (previously known as the Dixie Chicks) and Howard Stern — have been tarnished by “proclamations.” But one does not need to pay attention or give dollars to them if they wish, and that seems to be the point of Adams’ statements.
Finally, I am not impressed with the replacement comic strip, “Crabgrass.” So far, little Kevin seems to be a spoiled brat who does not show respect. It seems that the old punishable “back talk” has been replaced with the new “reality” comics? I’m not laughing.
Bob Reynolds
Leola | 2023-03-12T10:34:44+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/sad-that-dilbert-was-discontinued-letter/article_95a2e560-be7e-11ed-96cb-1f0f120739b5.html |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-25-29-35-43
(four, twenty-five, twenty-nine, thirty-five, forty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $449,000
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-25-29-35-43
(four, twenty-five, twenty-nine, thirty-five, forty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $449,000 | 2022-12-05T06:03:40+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17631354.php |
The importance of keeping your home network secure
With the rise in frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, you don’t even have to leave your home to be the victim of crime. If unscrupulous individuals gain access to your home network, every device on that network becomes vulnerable. WPA3 offers the most up-to-date wireless encryption protocol.
What is a router?
A router lets you connect all of your devices to the internet while you’re at home. It sends information to and from all your computers, phones, tablets and other smart devices. In short, any gadget that doesn’t use cellular data uses a router to connect to the internet.
What can someone do if they hack into your home network?
When someone hacks into your home network, they can eavesdrop on everything you do digitally. They can see which services you’re using, when you’re using them and monitor every bit of unencrypted information you transmit. This includes your name, address, phone number and other personal information, as well as passwords, financial information and more.
How can a WPA3 router protect your home network?
Since all information to and from the internet must pass through your home router, it serves as a gatekeeper that blocks external information requests. WPA3 stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access 3. It’s the best security protocol currently available for your home network. It creates a secure handshake between devices, offers individualized data encryption and protects against offline password guesses.
Best WPA3 compatible routers
Netgear Nighthawk AX2700 Wi-Fi 6 Modem Router Combo
The Nighthawk supports WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 wireless security protocols. It has four one-gigabit ethernet ports and one USB 3.0 port. The device covers up to 2,500 square feet and offers speeds up to 2.7Gbps.
Asus AX5700 Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router
For protection, this device offers WPA3 and advanced parental controls. The unit delivers speeds up to 5,700 Mbps, and the mobile game mode minimizes latency. If wider coverage is needed, the AX5700 has built-in Asus AiMesh support.
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Amazon Eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Eero 6+ supports speeds up to one gigabit. The TrueMesh technology can intelligently route traffic for more efficient service. The system is expandable, and the automatic updates help keep your network secure.
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Netgear R6700AX 4-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
This more affordable Netgear option covers up to 2,500 square feet and offers speeds up to 1 Gbps. It sets up effortlessly and has four one-gigabit ethernet ports.
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TP-Link Archer AX1800 Dual-Band Wireless and Ethernet Router
This popular dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router offers up to 1.8 Gbps speeds. It’s designed to be set up and operated by non-experts. The router is compatible with all ISPs and has four high-gain antennas and utilizes Beamforming technology for reliable coverage.
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D-Link EXO AX1500 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
This budget model can get the job done for individuals on a tight budget. It isn’t a high-performance model but will work for smaller homes where there isn’t a high demand for internet speed. The built-in energy-efficient features help extend battery life of home smart devices.
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Porsche will reportedly cap off the current 992 generation of the 911 around 2026 with the return of the GT2 RS nameplate, this time with hybrid technology in tow.
Autocar reported on Monday the new GT2 RS will pick up hybrid technology derived from the hugely successful 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car and its successor, the current 963 LMDh.
According to the report, Porsche has yet to finalize the powertrain details but one system being tested is a mild-hybrid setup where an electric motor integrated with the transmission provides assist to the engine during high loads, like accelerating off the line or out of a corner.
The motor would be powered by a relatively small battery kept charged by the combustion engine or energy recovery systems relying on brake energy or even exhaust energy. Like in previous 911 GT2 models, the engine would be borrowed from the 911 Turbo, which in this case would mean a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-6.
Another potential technology, per the report, is a cooling system that swaps out the traditional engine fan for air pushed by an electrified turbo.
Peak output is expected to be above the 700 hp generated by the 991 GT2 RS.
Porsche 911 fans won’t have to wait until the arrival of the new GT2 RS to opt for an electrified 911. Porsche is currently working on a mid-cycle update for the 992 911 range, and multiple models from the base Carrera right up to the Turbo are expected to offer the option of a hybrid powertrain.
Here, too, Porsche is expected to rely on mild-hybrid setups so as to avoid the heavy battery that something like a plug-in hybrid setup would require. Models from the updated 992 911 range are expected to start arriving for the 2024 model year.
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- Porsche-branded VW ID.Buzz taps into Renndienst Van nostalgia | 2023-03-07T06:06:01+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/automotive/internet-brands/992-porsche-911-gt2-rs-reportedly-coming-with-919-hybrid-tech/ |
Officer tackles suspect, thwarts possible mass shooting at mall
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A Houston police sergeant who thwarted a possible mass shooting at a mall while working his extra job is being called a hero.
Sgt. Kendrick Simpo, who currently works in the Houston Police Victim Services Division, never hesitated on the morning of Feb. 5 while working his extra job at the Houston Galleria. A call came over the radio that a man was near the Macy’s store with a rifle.
“I definitely know what I signed up for 20 years ago when I decided to get into this profession,” Simpo said.
Within minutes, Simpo had moved to the area and spotted the suspect, later identified as Guido Herrera, near the Westin Ballroom entrance, within a few feet of hundreds of children who were attending a dance competition.
Herrera was wearing a shirt with the Punisher logo and a leather mask with spikes. He was carrying a rifle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
Simpo, who didn’t have his gun out so as not to startle anyone at the dance competition, immediately tackled Herrera. He says he was prepared to get shot but chose to act anyway.
“I feel like this is something I signed up for,” Simpo said.
Moments later, other officers arrived, and Herrera was arrested without a single shot fired. Besides the rifle and Bible, police found 120 rounds of ammunition and a handgun on him.
Since Herrera didn’t shoot anyone, he could only be charged with a misdemeanor. He was sentenced to the maximum of a year in jail.
As for Simpo, he’s continuing his work as a police sergeant, not thinking much about his heroic acts.
“I’m a supervisor. Chief [Troy] Finner always preaches to lead by example, so that’s what I did. I led by example,” he said.
He’s also still at the Galleria on that extra job every Saturday morning.
Copyright 2022 KTRK via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-17T12:21:54+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/07/17/officer-tackles-suspect-thwarts-possible-mass-shooting-mall/ |
Quarterbacks Caleb Williams of Southern California, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Hendon Hooker of Tennessee have been named finalists for the Maxwell Award as the player of the year in college football.
The Maxwell finalists were announced Tuesday along with finalists for most of the other awards that will be presented Dec. 8 on ESPN.
Williams is throwing for more than 300 yards per game and has 34 TD passes against just three interceptions. Stroud has thrown for a nation-leading 37 touchdowns and has the highest passer rating. Hooker was leader of the nation's No. 1 offense before an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee ended his season Nov. 19.
Other award finalists:
Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year): Will Anderson Jr., Alabama; Ivan Pace Jr., Cincinnati; Tuli Tuipulotu, USC.
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Biletnikoff Award (outstanding receiver): Marvin Harrison, Jr., Ohio State; Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State; Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee.
Lou Groza Award (outstanding kicker): Christopher Dunn, North Carolina State; Joshua Karty, Stanford; Jake Moody, Michigan.
Ray Guy Award (outstanding punter): Mason Fletcher, Cincinnati; Bryce Baringer, Michigan State; Adam Korsak, Rutgers.
Davey O’Brien Award (outstanding quarterback): Max Duggan, TCU; C.J. Stroud, Ohio State; Caleb Williams, USC.
Outland Trophy (outstanding interior lineman): Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh; Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan; Peter Skoronski, Northwestern.
Jim Thorpe Award (outstanding defensive back): Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU; Clark Phillips III, Utah; Devon Witherspoon, Illinois.
Doak Walker Award (outstanding running back): Chase Brown, Illinois; Blake Corum, Michigan; Bijan Robinson, Texas.
Burlsworth Trophy (outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on): Aidan O’Connell, Purdue; Carlton Martial, Troy; Stetson Bennett, Georgia.
John Mackey Award (outstanding tight end): Brock Bowers, Georgia; Michael Mayer, Notre Dame; Sam LaPorta, Iowa. | 2022-11-29T23:36:22+00:00 | heraldcourier.com | https://heraldcourier.com/hooker-finalist-for-maxwell-award/article_40ff3322-7038-11ed-bda4-0f4d6213a7b5.html |
HONOLULU (AP) — Max Jones' 13 points helped CSU Fullerton defeat Hawaii 52-51 on Saturday night.
Jones was 5-of-10 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line for the Titans (14-12, 8-6 Big West Conference). Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 11 points and added seven rebounds and four steals. Tory San Antonio was 2 of 5 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with nine points, while adding nine rebounds.
Kamaka Hepa finished with 16 points for the Rainbow Warriors (18-8, 9-5). Samuta Avea added 12 points and 17 rebounds for Hawaii. In addition, JoVon McClanahan finished with six points and two steals.
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CSU Fullerton's next game is Wednesday against UCSD on the road, and Hawaii visits Long Beach State on Saturday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-02-12T09:28:50+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/jones-has-13-csu-fullerton-knocks-off-hawaii-17779522.php |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he’s taken home the night’s top honor.
“I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true,” Combs said, dedicating the award to his wife and newborn child. His win came after a performance-packed three hour show that honored country icons and new voices.
“Country is sounding more country than it has in a long time tonight,” Combs said. He also won album of the year for “Growin’ Up.”
The show opened with Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire playing tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn.
The superstar trio performed a medley of Lynn’s hits including “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as images of Lynn were projected behind them and audience members sang along.
Rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who like Lynn died last month, was honored with a fiery tribute by Elle King and the Black Keys.
Alan Jackson accepted the lifetime achievement award, recounting how a movie about Hank Williams inspired him to move to Nashville when he was flat broke. He teared up during his speech, ending it by telling the audience, “I’m still living that honky tonk dream, y’all.”
Brothers Osborne won vocal duo of the year and Old Dominion won the trophy for vocal group.
Chris Stapleton won male vocalist of the year, his sixth win in the category. Bryan, Combs, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen were also nominated.
“All the guys in this category deserve this award,” Stapleton said.
He dedicated the honor to his 12-year-old daughter, who’s birthday was Wednesday.
Emerging country superstar Lainey Wilson was the leading nominee with six nods, taking home trophies for new artist and female vocalist.
Jordan Davis’ “Buy Dirt” won song of the year. The song featured CMA Awards host Luke Bryan, who Davis called to the stage to hug.
Bryan co-hosted the show at Bridgestone Arena along with NFL great Peyton Manning.
Joining country’s biggest stars for the evening were Katy Perry and actors Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon, who are playing Tammy Wynette and George Jones in an upcoming Showtime limited series and presented Combs the night’s top honor.
Perry took the stage and performed “Where We Started” with Thomas Rhett during the show. | 2022-11-10T14:12:10+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/entertainment-news/ap-cma-awards-honor-loretta-lynn-buy-dirt-wins-song-honor/ |
Deputies: 2 men drive body to hospital in attempt to hide marijuana grow operation
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - Police in West Virginia are investigating an unusual situation where they say a man died at a home but was dumped at a hospital by two men trying to conceal a marijuana grow operation.
WSAZ reports Cabell County Sheriff’s deputies were notified on Tuesday of a body, later identified as Eric Williams, that was found at St. Mary’s Medical Center wrapped in a carpet.
Josh Daniel and Ryan Fitzsimmons are accused of dumping Williams’ body at the medical center, according to the sheriff’s office. The two were questioned about the body and after changing their stories they eventually told officers Williams died at home.
According to the criminal complaint, when authorities asked why they didn’t call 911 in the beginning, Daniel told them there was marijuana growth inside the house.
The sheriff’s office said Williams’ body was sent to the medical examiner’s office, which determined the cause of death was likely a heroin/fentanyl overdose.
Officers said Daniel and Fitzsimmons are facing charges of concealment of a dead body and they may end up facing further charges in connection with the marijuana grow operation
Currently, both men are being held in the Western Regional Jail on an $80,000 bond.
Copyright 2022 WSAZ via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-05T03:16:06+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/05/05/deputies-2-men-drive-body-hospital-attempt-hide-marijuana-grow-operation/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Mar. was lost 13 cents at $7.38 a bushel; Mar. corn was off 7.75 cents at $6.4975 a bushel; Mar. oats fell 11 cents at $3.49 a bushel; while Jan. soybeans declined 38.25 cents at 15.0675 a bushel.
Beef and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Feb. live cattle was off .58 cent at $1.5712 a pound; Jan. feeder cattle fell 1.27 cents at $1.8420 a pound; Feb. lean hogs was down 2.12 cents at $.8225 a pound. | 2023-01-05T17:54:56+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/Grains-lower-Livestock-lower-17696729.php |
The Foodbank, Inc. will be giving out food for Greene County residents at Wright State University’s Nutter Center in Lot 8 tomorrow.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests will receive proteins, grains, fresh produce and other products.
People are asked to not arrive before 9 a.m. for safety reasons and food preparation, according to a press release from The Foodbank, Inc. In addition, it is recommended for Greene County residents to have plenty of space in their backseats or trunks of their vehicles.
The event is sponsored by CareSource, who will help pass out food to people. A mobile clinic by Premier Health will be on site offering optional free health services to interested parties.
“We are looking forward to having another successful event during challenging times,” Michelle L. Riley, CEO of The Foodbank, said. “A special thanks to Wright State University and CareSource for making this distribution possible, as well as Premier Health for bringing their services to the community free of charge.”
Residents are encouraged to enter the Nutter Center parking lot via Colonel Glenn Highway and North Fairfield Road and follow directed lanes to Lot 8.
About the Author | 2022-07-25T17:23:23+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/mass-food-distribution-event-to-take-place-at-nutter-center-tomorrow/J24FKODJWJGYNC63K43DAT4VLU/ |
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