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NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods may not have won the Masters golf tournament, but his stirring return from injury was certainly a winner for the television networks following him.
CBS’ final round coverage of the venerable tourney on Sunday averaged 10.17 million viewers, the highest for any golf telecast since the corresponding day in 2019 — the last time Woods won the coveted green jacket, the Nielsen company said.
ESPN’s coverage of the first two rounds of the Masters averaged 3.3 million viewers, the most for its Master’s coverage since 2018, the network said.
ESPN’s viewership peaked at 4.6 million just as Woods was finishing up his second round on Saturday, Nielsen said.
CBS led the broadcast networks last week in prime time, averaging 4.2 million viewers. ABC had 3.6 million, NBC had 3 million, Fox had 1.7 million, Univision had 1.4 million, Ion Television had 1 million and Telemundo had 860,000.
Fox News Channel led among the cable networks, averaging 2.32 million viewers. TBS had 1.52 million, TNT had 1.2 million, HGTV had 1.17 million and ESPN had 1.13 million.
ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race, averaging 7.9 million for the week. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 6.7 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 4.8 million.
For the week of April 4-10, the 20 most-watched prime-time shows, their networks and viewerships:
1. NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: North Carolina vs. Kansas, TBS, 9.54 million.
2. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 9.27 million.
3. “Chicago Fire,” NBC, 7.4 million.
4. “The Equalizer,” CBS, 6.68 million.
5. “Chicago Med,” NBC, 6.61 million.
6. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 5.93 million.
7. “Chicago PD,” NBC, 5.71 million.
8. “American Idol” (Monday), ABC, 5.6 million.
9. “Survivor,” CBS, 5.583 million.
10. NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: North Carolina vs. Kansas, Turner, 5.578 million.
11. “American Idol” (Sunday), ABC, 5.47 million.
12. “Magnum P.I.,” CBS, 5.31 million.
13. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 5.26 million.
14. “FBI,” CBS, 4.81 million.
15. “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 4.76 million.
16. “This is Us,” NBC, 4.74 million.
17. “Station 19,” ABC, 4.52 million.
18. “Law & Order: SVU,” NBC, 4.33 million.
19. “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC, 4.21 million.
20. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 4.07 million. | 2022-04-13T00:06:02+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/entertainment-news/tiger-woods-return-to-masters-a-winner-for-tv-networks/ |
Palm Beach County was recently awarded a half-million dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency to restore contaminated sites in the area.
The money will be available for the entire county. But the county’s initial application, submitted in November, focused on the Florida East Coast and CSX railways, the primary rail corridors in the county. The county plans to focus on specific sites for improvement within the railway stretch: Riviera Beach, Mangonia Park and the Lake Worth Beach Tri-Rail property.
The funding would go toward “improving the underserved community in those areas,” said Nichole Rodgers, the EPA’s brownfields project manager.
The grant is given for the purpose of assessing areas called brownfield sites, which are unused spots potentially polluted by hazardous waste. Contaminants could have creeped in from the prior existence of a gas station, leaving behind buried fuel tanks, or a dry cleaners that left lingering solvents in the surrounding soil.
“When we’re walking through the streets in our communities and see the abandoned gas station or the building downtown that’s boarded up, or the old industrial property that you drive past that used to be active and is now just sitting there, those are sort of your classic brownfield properties,” Rodgers said.
In Riviera Beach, Rodgers said the county said it hopes to develop affordable single-family homes for low- to moderate-income households.
The goals in Mangonia Park are more broad, with the county citing a desire to create jobs, affordable housing options, mixed-use transit development, green space and office units.
Similarly, in Lake Worth Beach, the county has its sights set for a mixed-use residential hotel along with a blend of commercial and office space.
Tri-Rail Public Affairs Director Victor Garcia could not yet confirm if Tri-Rail will be part of these projects because he said he was not aware of the county’s efforts to apply for the grant. “It sounds like a great improvement to the area,” he said. “We’ll welcome it with open arms.”
But first, the areas must be inspected for contamination.
“Given the type of industry that’s been in the area, they’re anticipating contamination from things like the historic use of herbicides, petroleum, things that you would typically find along a heavily industrial railway type area,” Rodgers said.
For example, the county suspects a presence of pesticides in Mangonia Park and asbestos, lead-based paint and volatile organic compounds at the Lake Worth Beach site, she said.
“There’s a preponderance of blight and contamination along this corridor,” she said.
The EPA gives out brownfield grants annually. The other two recipients in Florida were the 79th Street Corridor Neighborhood Initiative in Miami and the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
When rifling through the hundreds of applications it receives, Rodgers said the EPA is looking for answers to questions such as how will the applicant engage the community and is the contamination, or the perception of such, a barrier to redevelopment.
“We want to be able to promote development of underutilized areas and distressed communities,” said Sherry Howard, Palm Beach County’s department of housing and economic sustainability deputy director. | 2023-06-18T09:18:37+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/17/palm-beach-county-gets-500000-to-clean-up-contaminated-sites/ |
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Liverpool winger Luis Diaz will be out for up to two months and teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold could be missing for two weeks after manager Jurgen Klopp gave injury updates on two of his key players on Tuesday.
Both players were hurt in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-2 loss at Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Diaz injured his left knee, with Klopp estimating that the Colombia international will be out for “six to eight” weeks. That means Diaz will not return until after the World Cup, for which Colombia hasn’t qualified.
Alexander-Arnold didn’t emerge for the second half against Arsenal because of an ankle problem.
“Two weeks I’ve heard,” Klopp said, “but we have to see if that is right. That is the information I have got — I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say this.”
That timeframe at least means Alexander-Arnold, the England right back, will be back well before the World Cup begins.
Liverpool plays at Rangers in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed
Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.
Milwaukee’s now-former deputy election director faces one felony charge for misconduct in public office and three misdemeanor charges for making a false statement to request three absentee military ballots using a legally-enshrined loophole in the state’s election system.
Kimberly Zapata, as Mayor Cavalier Johnson revealed Thursday, is accused of requesting three ballots for fictitious people be sent to the home of Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls), the chair of the Wisconsin State Assembly‘s Elections Committee. Johnson said upon learning of the issue Wednesday, Zapata was immediately terminated and locked out of city resources.
A criminal complaint from Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office details Zapata’s alleged actions, and a possible motive.
In an interview with the DA’s office, Zapata is alleged to have committed the action from her southwest side home the morning of Oct. 25 to draw attention to the “actual true fraud” and move Brandtjen, who has empowered Michael Gableman and pushed to decertify the 2020 election, away from “conspiracy theories.”
“Zapata stated that she felt overwhelmed due to the threats of violence the Election Commission was receiving, in addition to the constant daily harassment and accusations of lying and hiding things,” says the complaint. “She stated she wanted the truth to come out so that they could focus on the actual problems.” Zapata was on bereavement leave preceding her actions, but returned to work on Oct. 24.
Zapata, according to the complaint, used the public-facing My Vote WI to request the ballots. She created fictitious people that lived in South Milwaukee, Shorewood and Menomonee Falls and had all of the ballots sent to Brandtjen’s Menomonee Falls home. She did, however, use a privileged election worker system to access Brandtjen’s address, which would have been available in other public documents.
Military members do not need to register in advance or provide an ID in order to request an absentee ballot.
Brandtjen received the ballots on Oct. 28. The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office announced it was investigating the matter on Oct. 31. Zapata’s then-boss Claire Woodall-Vogg, according to the complaint, discussed the issue with Zapata, who denied any knowledge, that day. Zapata, 45, then approached Woodall-Vogg on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and volunteered she requested the ballots.
Zapata, who is represented by attorney Michael Maistelman, is first due in court Nov. 28. The felony carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 and three and a half years in custody. The misdemeanors each carry maximum penalties of a $1,000 fine and six months in jail.
The case is being prosecuted by assistant district attorney Matthew Westphal on behalf of District Attorney John Chisholm.
Zapata, 45, was a longtime city employee. She was promoted to the deputy director role in July by Milwaukee Election Commission executive director Claire Woodall-Vogg. The executive director said Zapata had worked for the commission for about seven years and the city for 10 years.
“It does not matter to me that city of Milwaukee ballots were not part of this. Nor does it matter that there was no attempt to vote illegally or tamper with any election results,” said Johnson on Thursday. “This has every appearance of being an egregious, blatant violation of trust.”
“Up until this point we had never had any indication of violations of work policies or procedures,” said Woodall-Vogg. But she said a full review was underway.
Brandtjen characterized the matter earlier this week as someone attempting to expose a loophole in the state’s election system.
Brandtjen compared the military ballot requests to crimes committed by Harry Wait, who requested ballots for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason earlier this year. Wait, a leader of the H.O.T. Government group that promotes claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, was charged with multiple felonies.
“If I had to do it all over again, I’d do it 100 times over if necessary to bring public awareness to the vulnerabilities in [the Wisconsin Elections Commission] and how it can be exposed and exploited,” said Wait in September.
“I am stunned and deeply disappointed by reports that a City of Milwaukee election official has violated election law, and undermined the trust of the public, of members of our armed forces, and of her fellow election workers,” said Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe in a statement Thursday.
“The news that Ms. Zapata reportedly violated her oath and the public trust by fraudulently requesting military absentee ballots – and then sending those ballots to a state legislator – is shocking, sad and extremely disappointing. Although she apparently did this outside of work and on her own time, that fact does NOT matter. Her actions leave a stain on the Election Commission and city government that is hurtful and unwarranted, but nonetheless damaging,” said a Thursday statement from eight of the 11 council members.
A copy of the complaint is available on Urban Milwaukee.
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More about the Zapata ballot charges
- Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed - Jeramey Jannene - Nov 4th, 2022
- UPDATE: Military Ballot Investigation - Waukesha County Sheriff's Department - Nov 4th, 2022
- WEC Statement Regarding Milwaukee Election Official - Wisconsin Elections Commission - Nov 3rd, 2022
- Likely criminal case looming against former deputy director of the Election Commission - Milwaukee Common Council - Nov 3rd, 2022
- RPW Response to Fraudulent Military Absentee Ballot Issue - Republican Party of Wisconsin - Nov 3rd, 2022
- Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson - Mayor Cavalier Johnson - Nov 3rd, 2022
- Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director - Jeramey Jannene - Nov 3rd, 2022
- Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen - Henry Redman - Nov 2nd, 2022
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On election night, a lot of Republicans bypassed the Champagne for brown-colored liquor, and they’re still feeling surly a few days later. But they shouldn’t wallow in disappointment. There’s plenty of basis for conservative cheer.
That starts with the record of the Biden administration — really. Yes, conservatives disagree with a great many of the Democrats’ policies, and think some the results, such as higher inflation, have been woeful. But consider all of the items on the Democratic agenda that didn’t pass in two years of unified party control of Congress and the White House. There’s no federal overhaul of voting laws, no expansion of taxpayer funding for abortion and no statutory changes to boost unions.
One might have thought that even a narrow Democratic majority would be able to raise the minimum wage and increase the top income-tax rate. This one hasn’t. Even the corporate tax rate has stayed the same as it was under the Trump administration, although its base has broadened.
The Biden Democrats have made fewer permanent changes to the law than their predecessors in the previous two Democratic administrations, those of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. There’s no big new program such as Obamacare. What the Democrats have done instead is spend a lot of money. That’s not great and restoring spending restraint is never easy. But it’s not nearly as difficult as undoing a law.
And while Republicans did much worse than they had expected in the elections, they did well enough that Biden won’t be able to enact new liberal legislation in the next two years — not, at least, without giving conservatives something in return.
The legislative picture during the remainder of Biden’s term is going to look much the way it would have if the red wave of Republican dreams had materialized. More Republican senators would have meant a slower pace of confirmation for liberal judges, slightly more moderate appointees and somewhat more Republican-friendly budget deals. Wave or ripple, though, liberal initiatives are going to come via executive action. A Republican Senate would have led to more pushback against such moves, but would not have stopped them (any more than it did when Obama faced a Republican Senate in his last two years in office).
Breaking the usual midterm pattern may have a “bankshot” benefit for Republicans. Congressional Republicans won big in Clinton’s first midterm, overreached and helped him win reelection two years afterward. The same thing happened, albeit on a smaller scale, under Obama. With narrow control of the House, Republicans won’t be in any position to overreach next year.
And this year’s losses may help them in 2024 in another way, by sobering Republican primary voters. They may decide to pick candidates with track records of winning races — and without scandals or a compulsion to defend Donald Trump’s worst behavior. And they can get into this mindset just in time for a year with an unusual number of Democratic Senate seats available to contest.
Most important, they may, just may, finally have had enough of Trump himself. Selecting a different presidential nominee would be in the interests of the country and party. Someone else would have a better chance of winning in 2024, a stronger likelihood of governing effectively and with regard for the party’s fortunes, and eligibility to run again in 2028.
Sometimes election defeats leave the losing party groping in the dark for answers about what went wrong, with different factions offering clashing theories. There will be some dispute about the 2022 results — Republicans are arguing about how large a role abortion played — but those results put the party’s chief political problem in neon flashing lights. Moving past Trump (which, incidentally, does not mean simply restoring the pre-Trump party) would be arduous work, but there’s no intellectual puzzle to be solved.
If Republicans learn and act on the lesson voters have just given them, it will turn out to be just the failure they needed.
Ramesh Ponnuru is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He is the editor of National Review and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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CLEVELAND – Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez homered in his first three at-bats on Thursday night against the Boston Red Sox.
Ramírez connected for a solo shot in the first, a two-run homer — the 200th of his career — in the third and added another solo homer in the sixth.
The switch-hitter hit two of the homers right-handed, and the other from the left side of the plate.
Ramírez's homer in the sixth came off former teammate Corey Kluber and gave the All-Star nine this season and moved him past Travis Hafner for ninth place on the club's career homer list with 201.
Ramírez came up again in the sixth as the Guardians sent 10 men to the plate and struck out to end the inning.
His three-homer game is the fourth in the majors this season, following Texas' Adolis García on April 22, St. Louis' Paul Goldschmidt on May 7 and Oakland's Jordan Diaz on May 9.
Cleveland has one four-homer game, by Rocky Colavito on June 10, 1959. The last four-homer game in the majors came from Arizona's J.D. Martinez on Sept. 4, 2017.
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Inaugural National Day Will Bring Attention to the Cloud Database Ecosystem and People Powering Digital Transformation
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc., provider of a leading modern database for enterprise applications, has established National Cloud Database Day as a registered holiday to be celebrated annually on June 1.
What:
- National Cloud Database Day celebrates engineers, software teams, administrators, developers and those involved in the delivery of software that have adopted and rely on cloud databases to solve problems for enterprises. It recognizes the value and agility cloud databases enable as the backbone of modern applications across all industries.
Why:
- Industry analysts are forecasting that cloud database management service revenue will account for 50% of the total database market revenue this year.
- The growth of digital business, mobile devices, flexible agile development and microservices have made legacy databases obsolete. Today, companies rely on cloud databases to keep business-critical applications running across almost every sector, from transportation and package delivery, retail and banking, streaming and media, healthcare and entertainment, supply chain and back office, and so much more.
When:
- Annually on June 1
Where:
- Globally for any enterprise leveraging cloud databases to innovate
How to Celebrate:
- Promote projects and innovations enabled by cloud databases on social media to bring awareness to National Cloud Database Day; use the hashtags #NationalCloudDatabaseDay and #CloudDBday and include the official graphic
- Write a blog post or article about innovative applications that are powered by cloud databases
- Throughout the day on June 1, Couchbase will be sharing Twitter polls for users to interact with and learn about cloud databases. Follow Couchbase on Twitter to get involved!
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- Register for Couchbase's Global Roadshow: Application Modernization Summit here
- Read more about how customers are modernizing with Couchbase here
- Start a free trial of Capella here and see how easy it is to get up and running with Couchbase-as-a-service in just a few clicks
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At Couchbase, we believe data is at the heart of the enterprise. We empower developers and architects to build, deploy, and run their most mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Many of the world's largest enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com.
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This new, integrated service helps scientists accelerate their mRNA research projects by providing an integrated workflow across gene synthesis, plasmid preparation and DNA linearization, and mRNA synthesis
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript USA Inc., the world's leading life-science research tools and services provider, announced the availability of a new research use only (RUO) and pre-clinical messenger RNA (mRNA) synthesis service for biopharma research and development teams. By applying decades of experience in molecular biology, GenScript now offers a single-vendor gene-to-mRNA service that delivers custom mRNA within six to eight weeks.
mRNA provides new therapeutic opportunities for a range of diseases, and scientists need expedited, access to robust, custom mRNA to synthesize the proteins used to engineer personalized medicines. But, until now, development of mRNA involved contracting with several different specialist suppliers.
In contrast, GenScript's IVT mRNA service spans the entire workflow, from gene synthesis to mRNA production. This simple and expedited mRNA manufacturing workflow expands the possibilities for personalized medicines such as patient-specific cancer vaccines or protein replacement for rare diseases.
"GenScript has brings decades of deep technical expertise and a reputation for routinely producing customized nucleic acids for biopharma, academic, and industry clients worldwide," said Ray Chen, PhD, president of GenScript USA Life Science Group. "The new IVT mRNA production service solves mRNA researchers' challenges of sourcing and communicating among multiple vendors and de-risks the synthesis of highly optimized mRNA designs."
- GenScript accelerates mRNA research with optimized mRNA production workflow — from gene to mRNA in 6-8 weeks
- Eliminates the need to provide mRNA expression vectors: just provide open reading frames (ORFs); GenScript will manage all the steps to successful custom mRNA synthesis
- GenScript's integrated gene synthesis, linearization, and IVT process ensures high mRNA integrity and uniform poly(A) tails which results in enhanced expression efficiency.
- mRNAs produced at GenScript are optimized with our proprietary production platform, ensuring the quality and expression efficiency of your mRNA.
- Visit GenScript's IVT mRNA services information page
- Download the GenScript IVT mRNA therapy modalities infographic poster
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Based on its leading gene synthesis technology, GenScript has developed four major platforms including the global cell therapy platform, the biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) platform, the contract research organization (CRO) platform, and the industrial synthesis product platform.
GenScript was founded in New Jersey, USA in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015. GenScript's business operation spans over 100 countries and regions worldwide, with legal entities located in the USA, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Ireland. GenScript has provided premium, convenient, and reliable products and services for over 100,000 customers.
GenScript owns a number of intellectual property rights and technical secrets, including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of Q3 2022, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 57,000 peer-reviewed journal articles worldwide. For more information visit genscript.com.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 28, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Ector County in western Texas...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 832 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Odessa, West Odessa and Odessa Schlemeyer Field.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 20 between mile markers 107 and 121.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Monahans Draw.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Interstate 20 between mile markers 107 and 121.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border as members of his tour group looked on in shock. Some observers said heightened tensions between the two countries make it unlikely that he will return any time soon.
Pvt. Travis King bolted into North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday, a day after he was supposed to go back to a base in the U.S. He was released from a South Korean prison July 10 after serving time for assault and was scheduled to return to Fort Bliss, Texas.
King, who was imprisoned for 47 days, faced discharge from the Army because of his conviction in a foreign country, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
King is the first known American held in North Korea in nearly five years, and his detention comes at a time of elevated animosity. On Wednesday, North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles into the sea in an apparent protest of the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-armed submarine in South Korea for the first time in decades.
“It’s likely that North Korea will use the soldier for propaganda purposes in the short term and then as a bargaining chip,” said Yang Moo-jin, president of the University of North Korean Studies in South Korea.
King, a 23-year-old cavalry scout with the 1st Armored Division, was supposed to leave Monday for Texas. He was escorted as far as customs but left the airport before boarding his plane.
It wasn’t clear how he spent the hours until joining the tour in the border village of Panmunjom and running across the border Tuesday afternoon. The Army released his name and limited information after King’s family was notified.
One woman who was on the tour with King said she initially thought his dash was some kind of stunt — and that she and others in the group couldn’t believe what happened.
King’s stint in prison was the result of an altercation last year.
In February, a court fined him 5 million won ($3,950) after he was convicted of assaulting an unidentified person and damaging a police vehicle in Seoul last October, according to a transcript of the verdict obtained by The Associated Press.
The ruling said King had also been accused of punching a 23-year-old man at a Seoul nightclub, though the court dismissed that charge because the victim didn’t want King to be punished.
King’s maternal grandfather, Carl Gates, said his grandson joined the Army roughly three years ago because he “wanted to do better for himself.” He was drawn to service because he has a brother who is a police officer and a cousin in the Navy, Gates said.
Gates said he hoped his grandson could be brought home to get help.
“I think right now he might have a problem or something. I can’t see him doing that intentionally if he was in his right mind,” Gates said.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the U.S. government was working with its North Korean counterparts to “resolve this incident.” The American-led U.N. Command said Tuesday that the U.S. soldier was believed to be in North Korean custody.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Pentagon news conference that the military was “closely monitoring and investigating the situation.”
It wasn’t known whether or how the U.S. and North Korea would communicate. The two countries have no diplomatic relations and are still officially at war because the Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.
In the past, Sweden, which has an embassy in Pyongyang, provided consular services for other Americans detained in North Korea. But Swedish diplomatic staff reportedly haven’t returned to North Korea since the country imposed a COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020 and ordered all foreigners to leave.
Some observers said North Korea and the U.S. could still talk via Panmunjom or the North Korean mission at the U.N. in New York.
It’s rare for Americans or South Koreans to defect to North Korea, but more than 30,000 North Koreans have fled to South Korea to escape political oppression and economic difficulties since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War.
Tae Yongho, a former minister at the North Korean Embassy in London, said North Korea is likely pleased to have “an opportunity to get the U.S. to lose its face” because King’s crossing happened on the same day the U.S. submarine arrived in South Korea.
Tae, now a South Korean lawmaker, said North Korea was unlikely to return King easily because he is a soldier from a nation technically at war with North Korea, and he voluntarily went to the North.
The U.S. still stations about 28,000 troops in South Korea.
Panmunjom, located inside the 248-kilometer-long (154-mile-long) Demilitarized Zone, has been jointly overseen by the U.N. Command and North Korea since the close of the Korean War.
Bloodshed has occasionally occurred there, but it has also been a venue for diplomacy and tourism, drawing visitors who want to see the Cold War’s last frontier. No civilians live there, but North and South Korean soldiers face off while tourists on both sides snap photographs.
A small number of U.S. soldiers went to North Korea during the Cold War, including Charles Jenkins, who deserted his army post in South Korea in 1965 and fled across the DMZ. He appeared in North Korean propaganda films and married a Japanese nursing student who was abducted from Japan by North Korean agents. Jenkins died in Japan in 2017.
In recent years, some American civilians have been arrested in North Korea on allegations of espionage, subversion and other anti-state acts, but were released after the U.S. sent high-profile missions to secure their freedom. The last releases occurred in 2018.
Those releases stood in striking contrast to the fate of Otto Warmbier, an American university student who died in 2017, days after he was released by North Korea in a coma following 17 months in captivity.
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Copp reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Matthew Lee and Zeke Miller in Washington and Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin, contributed to this report. | 2023-07-19T19:50:50+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-north-korea-silent-about-its-apparent-detention-of-the-us-soldier-who-bolted-across-the-border/ |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A nonprofit is launching a new training program that provides Kent County adults with a tuition-free pathway to a career in cybersecurity, a high-paying field where demand is growing.
The West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT) in Grand Rapids new cybersecurity training pathway is part of its tuition-free Adult Career Training Program, which provides underemployed and unemployed adults with training for in-demand jobs that pay well.
Graduates of the seven-month training program will be able to earn certification in various cybersecurity credentials including Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, Auditing AI Foundations Certification, and Fundamentals of Children’s Privacy, according to WMCAT’s website.
The nonprofit will accept 12 adults into the program for its first year, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Enrollment is open through Oct. 17, and the seven-month program will start in December 2022.
Jamon Alexander, president + CEO of WMCAT, said employer demand for trained specialists in cybersecurity and GRC (governance, risk and compliance) is high and rising, the release said.
“We know that right now economic opportunity is in technology,” Alexander said in a statement. “WMCAT is committed to connecting people to new educational and career pathways, diversifying the tech talent pipeline, and supporting inclusive growth in the region to ensure all families can thrive in the digital economy.”
The number of information security analyst positions in West Michigan is expected to increase 18% through 2023, according to West Michigan Works!. Average starting salary in the field ranges between $64,740 and $77,849 a year, according to WMCAT’s website.
Mid-career professionals in these positions earn a median hourly rate of $49.33, or approximately $102,600 in annual salary, according to the nonprofit’s news release.
Students in the cybersecurity training program will take both remote and in-person classes that run Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The seven-month program will end in June 2023.
The nonprofit is partnering with national provider GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) for Intelligent Ecosystems, or GRCIE, to provide students with online instruction in a virtual reality environment.
“When designing and implementing a workforce transformation initiative at the community level, it is critical that the students have access to an on-the-ground network of experts to provide a strong network of social services,” said Jenai Marinkovic, executive director of GRCIE, in a prepared statement.
“We are excited to partner with WMCAT to build out this first-of-its-kind program where students are educated in the metaverse and learn cybersecurity fundamentals, as well as how to protect and defend artificially intelligent ecosystems in this ever-changing world.”
WMCAT’s Adult Career Training Program is geared toward adults in Kent County who remain economically fragile despite working – often referred to as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
In Grand Rapids, 46% of households live below the ALICE threshold, according to the nonprofit. Forty-five percent of families live below that threshold in Kentwood and Wyoming.
WMCAT’s tuition-free adult training program, which has been around for 17 years, also offers pathways programs for health information and pharmacy technicians. In addition to covering tuition, the program also includes a stipend, access to an emergency fund, and on-site supports for adult learners.
Around 80% of graduates from the program end up with a career with local employers like Spectrum Health, Meijer, and Mercy Health within six months of graduation, according to WMCAT.
WMCAT’s new cybersecurity training program is possible thanks to recent multi-year funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, according to the release.
Tracie Coffman, program officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, said the foundation hopes the funding will help reduce the racial wealth gap in Grand Rapids.
In the city of Grand Rapids, the median household income is $42,000, but it is only $24,000 for Black residents and $31,000 for Hispanic residents, according to data from the city.
“The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is proud to provide support that will help to reduce the racial wealth gap in Grand Rapids through this training-with-stipend program, designed to impact families in our communities of color,” Coffman said in a prepared statement.
“At the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, children are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that for children to thrive, their families have to have, not only access to good paying jobs, but also career pathways to be able to support them.”
Applicants of the Adult Career Training Program must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED), live in Kent County, receive some form of public assistance and have no record of a felony. They also must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Adults who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are encouraged to apply, according to the release.
Interested applicants can learn more about the Cybersecurity + GRC pathway program and begin the three-step enrollment process at work.wmcat.org/enrollment or call 616-454-7004.
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(The Conversation) – With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.
The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to advocate for yourself. I’m a civil rights attorney and lecturer for the University of Southern California’s undergraduate civil rights advocacy initiative, Agents of Change. Here are several straightforward ways to ensure your vote is counted and two practical remedies for you to consider if your vote remains challenged.
A major part of ensuring that you are able to vote is doing the necessary preparation before you even get to the polling place.
Are you registered to vote? Check it out
Before you vote, you need to ensure that you’re registered to vote. You can verify your registration status using this tool. If you can’t use an online tool, then call your local election office or a voter help line like the ones listed in the hotline section below.
If you find you’re not registered, you can use this tool from the National Conference of State Legislatures to find your state’s online registration application. If you need to do this in person, then call your local election office for instructions.
At this point, you may have missed your state’s deadline for voter registration. But it may not be too late to register.
Many states allow same-day registration at the polling site. You can find your state’s same-day voter laws detailed here. Ask the poll worker, at the correct polling location, for a same-day registration form; complete the form, and then ask for a “conditional ballot.” A conditional ballot allows election officials to count your vote after verifying your voter eligibility. If you can’t research online, you can call your local election office to find out if you can register on Election Day.
Gather documents to verify your identity
Voter ID laws generally cover in-person voting, not absentee ballots or mailed ballots.
If you live in a state that requires identity verification to vote in person, gather the required documents – which may range from driver’s licenses to bank statements with identifying information – before traveling to the correct polling place. You can find your county election office’s contact information here. This webpage includes a table listing each state’s acceptable ID documents and possible exceptions for some folks. You may also call your local election office to find out what’s required.
Find the correct polling location
You can ensure that you’re headed to the right polling place with this tool. Or call your county election office to find your polling place and its hours of operation; you can look up your county’s election office contact information here.
Once you know your polling place and its hours, you can go there and check in. In most cases, you’ll be handed a ballot, shown where to vote and asked to put your ballot in a machine or a box, and then you can go merrily along your way.
But the moment of check-in is where things might go wrong.
Problems at your polling place
Here are potential vote challenges and ways to overcome them.
Possibility #1: Out-of-order polling machines.
If you’re asked to leave because of malfunctioning machines, don’t. Instead, ask for a paper ballot.
Possibility #2: You’re in line and officials announce the polls have closed.
If you’re in line at the polling location before it closes, don’t let them turn you away at closing time if you haven’t voted. You have the legal right to vote under those circumstances, so stay in line and wait to cast your ballot.
Possibility #3: You’re not on the registered voters list.
If you’re told you can’t vote because your name is not on the voter roster, ask the poll site worker to check again and to check what’s called the list of supplemental voters. If they still can’t find your name, ask the poll worker to verify that you’re at the right location.
Possibility #4: Someone claims you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
If your voting eligibility remains challenged after ensuring you’re at the right polling location, ask to cast a provisional ballot, which is available in every state except Idaho and Minnesota. You can find details about your particular state’s provisional ballot rules here.
Track your provisional ballot here.
Call a hotline
If you are not given a provisional ballot, call an election hotline for help. Here are four hotlines, run by members of the nonpartisan Election Protection coalition, that can help you:
English: 866-OUR-VOTE/866-687-8683, The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA/888-839-8682, The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Education Fund
Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE/888-274-8683, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote
Arabic: 844-YALLA-US/844-925-5287, Arab American Institute
Report voter intimidation
If someone tries to scare you into voting or not voting for a candidate, stand your ground and demand a ballot from the poll site, call a hotline above to report the intimidation, and file a claim with the FBI later by phone at 800-CALL-FBI – 800-225-5324 – or online at tips.fbi.gov.
File a lawsuit
If you are still blocked from voting, consider legal action – but get advice on your exact situation from one of the hotlines, which have free lawyers on hand. It’s a good idea to write down the names of people who prevented you from voting and to ask people who witnessed the incident for their contact information. | 2022-11-07T14:03:08+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/what-to-do-if-your-vote-is-challenged-on-election-day/ |
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A judge in Tennessee has blocked the release of some 20 hours of additional video and audio recordings of the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers in January.
Those recordings, along with other reports and personnel files related to an administrative investigation by Memphis city officials, had been slated to be released Wednesday.
But a judge intervened to delay the planned release of the recordings and documents after a request by a defense attorney for one of the five former officers charged in Nichols' death. The records will be held until prosecutors and defense lawyers have been able to review them, the court order says.
Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was stopped by Memphis police as he was driving near his home on the evening of Jan. 7. Police claimed the traffic stop was for reckless driving; documents show that officers never explained the reason for the stop to Nichols.
Nichols attempted to flee on foot, but officers soon caught him and beat him severely. He died in a hospital three days later.
Soon after his death, the Memphis Police Department fired five officers involved in the beating: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith, all of whom were part of a specialized unit called SCORPION, which has since been disbanded. All five former officers are Black.
Each of the five faces several felony charges, including second-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping. All have pleaded not guilty.
In total, 13 Memphis police officers were subject to the administrative investigation by city officials, the city's chief legal officer, Jennifer Sink, said at a city council meeting Tuesday.
In addition to the five SCORPION unit officers, another two officers have been fired, city officials said this week. Another five have been suspended, and one retired before a hearing could be conducted. Internal charges against the remaining two were dropped.
The ruling comes hours after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation policies, following a request by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis.
The review will cover "policies, practices, training, data and processes related to MPD's use of force, de-escalation and specialized units," the DOJ said in an announcement Wednesday. A public report with its findings and recommendations will follow.
"The department is also pleased to be able to fulfill Memphis's request for technical assistance on the police department's use of force and de-escalation policies, as well as the use of specialized units," Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement.
Separately, the DOJ said it will also review the use of specialized units within law enforcement departments nationwide, like the Memphis Police Department's SCORPION Unit, the group of some 40 officers charged with combating violent street crime that was disbanded soon after Nichols' death.
"The Justice Department has heard from police chiefs across the country who are assessing the use of specialized units and, where used, appropriate management, oversight and accountability for such units," Gupta said.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. nuclear regulators licensed a multibillion-dollar complex to temporarily store tons of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico from commercial power plants around the nation, a decision likely to be challenged in court.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued its decision Tuesday, saying it will allow the energy company Holtec International to build and operate the facility in southeastern New Mexico. New Jersey-based Holtec may still need to acquire permits from the state, and top New Mexico officials have vowed to fight the project.
Hot and highly radioactive, spent fuel consists of uranium pellets inside metal rods. It can only be handled by machines and people have to be physically shielded from it, usually by steel or concrete.
The New Mexico project would have capacity to temporarily store up to 8,680 metric tons of used uranium fuel. Future expansion could make room for as many as 10,000 canisters over six decades. The material would be transported to New Mexico via rail.
Critics say most would be brought from East Coast sites, prompting concern after recent railway accidents involving other chemicals and cargo.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state’s congressional delegation say they fear New Mexico will become the nation’s dumping ground for spent nuclear fuel because the federal government has no permanent solution for the waste piling up at commercial reactors around the country.
New Mexico approved legislation in March aimed at stopping the project.
“Today’s actions by the NRC illustrate the importance of New Mexico’s new prohibition on the storage and disposal of high-level nuclear waste. It’s time that our voice be heard and honored, and that this project be shut down,” said state Sen. Jeff Steinborn, a Democrat who sponsored the measure.
Holtec has argued that the New Mexico measure is pre-empted by federal law and that a court fight would only delay the economic boon that would come from building the complex. The company has spent an estimated $80 million pursuing the 40-year license to build and operate the facility.
“This milestone is the culmination of an eight-year process to bring a safe, secure, temporary and retrievable private facility to help the nation’s spent fuel storage dilemma,” Holtec said in a statement thanking regulators.
Company officials and some elected leaders from southeastern New Mexico have been pushing hard to offer what they call a temporary solution to the nation’s problem of spent nuclear fuel. Commercial nuclear reactors across the country produce more than 2,000 metric tons of spent fuel each year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, with most of it remaining at the sites that produce it because there’s nowhere else to put it. Commercial reactors have generated about 90,000 metric tons of spent fuel since the 1950s. If all of it were stacked together, the agency said the material could fit on a single football field at a depth of less than 10 yards (9 meters).
Since the federal government has failed to build a permanent repository, it reimburses utilities to house the fuel in either steel-lined concrete pools of water or in steel and concrete containers known as casks at sites in nearly three dozen states. The cost of that practice is expected to stretch into the tens of billions of dollars over the next decade.
Kevin Kamps, a radioactive waste specialist with the watchdog group Beyond Nuclear, said transporting highly radioactive waste is inherently high risk and that the casks would be among the heaviest loads on roads, rails and waterways.
“They would test the structural integrity of badly degraded rails, for example, risking derailments,” he said.
Holtec officials have disputed those claims, saying testing has shown the casks used to hold spent fuel would not release radiation even in the event of a derailment.
President Joe Biden has received dueling letters from project supporters and from Lujan Grisham as well as others who oppose it. The administration has acknowledged the role nuclear power will have to play in reaching its carbon emission goals, and earlier this year put up $26 million in grants for communities interested in studying potential of hosting interim storage sites.
Similar battles over what to do with the spent fuel have been waged in Nevada, Utah and Texas over the decades as the U.S. has struggled to find a home for the material and other radioactive waste. The proposed Yucca Mountain project in Nevada was mothballed and a temporary storage site planned on a Native American reservation in Utah was sidelined despite being licensed by the NRC in 2006.
Elected leaders in Texas were unsuccessful in keeping the NRC from licensing a similar project in 2021. The site at the center of that fight is near the Texas-New Mexico border, where Integrated Storage Partners LLC plans to store up to 5,000 metric tons (5,512 tons) of spent fuel and about 230 metric tons of low-level radioactive waste for 40 years. Future phases could boost that capacity to 40,000 metric tons of fuel. | 2023-05-10T00:03:51+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/national/ap-us-news/us-regulators-ok-spent-nuclear-fuel-facility-in-new-mexico-2/ |
Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Marketing, Advertising, and Sales Technology Around the World
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 33Across, a publisher technology platform designed for the open web, today announced that it has won the 'Best Display Advertising Platform' award in the fifth annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MarTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global marketing, sales, and advertising technology industry today.
33Across's identity solution, Lexicon, is an addressable technology designed to help publishers succeed without the use of cookies and simplifies the increasingly complex identity landscape; providing a comprehensive approach to unlock addressability and monetization on the programmatic open while honoring consumer privacy choices. Since its launch, Lexicon has helped publishers see 15x year over year growth in daily cookieless revenue. Additionally, the identity solution has been integrated with over 10 demand-side platforms and 33Across has increased its publisher base by 25% with partners like DailyMail, Shinez, and Factinate.
"On behalf of the entire 33Across team, we thank MarTech Breakthrough for recognizing the value that Lexicon brings to publishers. While Alphabet announced its extension of phasing out third-party cookies until 2024, we believe now is the time that publishers should explore new ways to monetize their content effectively on the open web. The future of programmatic without cookies remains a big challenge for publishers and Lexicon has proven to be a game-changing solution for programmatic," said Eric Wheeler, CEO of 33Across.
The mission of the MarTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work, and success in a range of marketing, sales, and advertising technology related categories, including marketing automation, market research and customer experience, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, content and social marketing, mobile marketing and many more. This year's program attracted more than 2,950 nominations from over 18 different countries throughout the world.
"Creating ad-supported content at programmatic scale allows publishers to earn revenue for quality content and consumer access to information, but to do this, the AdTech ecosystem needs a scaled infrastructure that will allow competition across all supply that respects consumer's privacy," said James Johnson, Managing Director at MarTech Breakthrough. "Lexicon represents a breakthrough solution to address this, letting the ecosystem function the way it was always intended to – without cookies or paid access to content. Congratulations to the entire 33Across team on winning 'Best Display Advertising Platform.'"
33Across makes the programmatic advertising ecosystem work without cookies, across supply-side platforms, demand-side platforms, publishers, data companies, agencies, and everything in between. Leading global advertisers, platforms, and publishers rely on 33Across to move past cookies and reach consumers in a simple, fair, and transparent manner.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelerate Energy, Inc. (the "Company" or "Excelerate") (NYSE: EE) and Venture Global LNG announced today the execution of a 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Under the SPA, Excelerate will purchase 0.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a free on board (FOB) basis from the Plaquemines LNG facility in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
"We are proud to enter this new strategic partnership with Venture Global, which supports our efforts to enhance energy security and accelerate the energy transition by delivering natural gas to our customers worldwide," said Steven Kobos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excelerate. "This agreement is an important milestone for Excelerate as we continue to execute our growth strategy. Building a diversified LNG supply portfolio with strong partners like Venture Global will allow us to offer more flexible and cost-effective products to existing and new customers in downstream markets."
"Venture Global is thrilled to launch this new collaboration with Excelerate, a leader in the FSRU industry, as their inaugural long-term LNG supplier," said Mike Sabel, Chief Executive Officer of Venture Global. "Their foresight and transformational work to bring much needed energy infrastructure to markets around the globe has enabled countries from Europe, the global south, and the developing world to fuel switch from coal to natural gas while lifting millions out of energy poverty. We look forward to many years ahead of working together as strategic partners to fuel these diverse markets worldwide."
ABOUT EXCELERATE ENERGY
Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a U.S.-based LNG company located in The Woodlands, Texas. Excelerate is changing the way the world accesses cleaner forms of energy by providing integrated services along the LNG value chain with the objective of delivering rapid-to-market and reliable LNG solutions to customers. The Company offers a full range of flexible regasification services from FSRUs to infrastructure development to LNG supply. Excelerate has offices in Abu Dhabi, Antwerp, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chattogram, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Helsinki, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit https://www.excelerateenergy.com.
ABOUT VENTURE GLOBAL LNG
Venture Global is a long-term, low-cost provider of U.S. LNG sourced from resource rich North American natural gas basins. Venture Global's first facility, Calcasieu Pass, commenced producing LNG in January 2022. The company is also constructing or developing an additional 60 MTPA of production capacity in Louisiana to provide clean, affordable energy to the world. The company is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects at each of its LNG facilities. For more information, visit https://www.venturegloballng.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding Excelerate's business strategy and plans, including the diversification of its LNG supply portfolio, and objectives of management for future operations are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions or judgments about future events and economic conditions that may or may not be correct or necessarily take place and that are by their nature subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including the risk factors that Excelerate identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, many of which are outside the control of Excelerate. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Excelerate undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina Corporation ("Sanmina" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, today announced the appointment of David V. Hedley III to the Company's Board of Directors, effective December 5, 2022.
Hedley has 30 years of Wall Street experience as an investment banker with a focus on the technology sector. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer of Bramshill Investments, LLC. Bramshill Investments is an asset management firm with $4.5 billion under management offering alternative fixed-income strategies. Hedley is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, developing the corporate vision, and managing strategic planning. Prior to joining Bramshill, Hedley was a Principal and Senior Managing Director at Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, where he led the Technology Investment Banking Group, providing M&A and corporate finance advice to private and public technology companies. Prior to EY, he was a senior investment banker at Canaccord Genuity, UBS Investment Bank, Thomas Weisel Partners and Merrill Lynch.
Hedley graduated in 1991 with a BA from Colgate University. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of White Hat Capital Partners and previously served as a Board member of GLAAD and as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Morristown Beard School in New Jersey.
"We are pleased to welcome David to Sanmina's Board," said Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sanmina. "David's extensive experience as an investment banker and deep knowledge of the EMS industry will bring an additional perspective that will be invaluable to the Board. We look forward to David's contributions to Sanmina's future success."
About Sanmina
Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, cloud infrastructure, industrial, medical, defense and automotive markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com.
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - AuditSoft, the pioneer of cutting-edge COR auditing solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) as its strategic partner to provide Certificate of Recognition (COR) safety auditing and OHS data management solutions.
AuditSoft continues to grow and disrupt the OHS COR auditing industry by delivering user-centric, intuitive solutions that unlock a wealth of OHS information through data analytics to drive business intelligence.
"BCMSA is forward-thinking and sees the opportunity to advance the safety performance of its members by tying audit performance to safety performance. This will not only allow BCMSA to make informed decisions but will also allow BCMSA members to compare their performance with that of their peers," says Ben Snyman, CEO and Co-founder of AuditSoft.
This ability to standardize, digitize, aggregate, and compare audit results and performance within industry sets AuditSoft apart in the market, which has historically been incapable of this level of analysis, and is fueling its rapid adoption.
At the BCMSA, annual COR audits are an invaluable tool when it comes to reducing injuries and accidents in the workplace and improving workplace safety culture. The BCMSA's mission is to empower people to create healthier and safer workplaces through the creation and sharing of knowledge and resources.
"The AuditSoft solutions will allow us to expand on the knowledge component of our mission by unlocking the data element that is captured in each audit and tying that to safety performance statistics so that we can make better data-driven decisions," says Mike Roberts, Executive Director of BCMSA.
BCMSA will roll out the AuditSoft OHS COR auditing and data management solutions to its members in fall of 2022.
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AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Breel Embolo’s goal lifted Switzerland to a 1-0 win over Cameroon at the World Cup on Thursday and he kept his promise not to celebrate scoring against the country where he was born.
The Swiss forward from Yaounde struck with a right-foot shot in the 48th minute, standing all alone eight meters (yards) out in the middle of the goalmouth to take Xherdan Shaqiri’s low pass.
Embolo then pursed his lips in a wry smile and held his arms out wide, before raising his hands in a gesture of apology as teammates rushed to him near the penalty spot.
He pointed toward Swiss fans behind the goal where he had scored then to Cameroon fans at the opposite corner of Al Janoub stadium.
The 25-year-old forward left Cameroon with his family when he was five. They spent time in France before settling in Switzerland, the country he is now representing at a second World Cup.
Though an African-born player scored, teams from Africa are now scoreless through the four games they have played at this World Cup. All have played higher-ranked teams, and Morocco and Tunisia earned 0-0 draws, respectively against Croatia and Denmark.
Cameroon’s streak of losses at World Cup finals tournaments extended to eight games dating back to 2002.
Brazil and Serbia are also in Group G and they meet later Thursday.
In the move for Embolo to score, it was too easy for the Swiss to pass the ball quickly through the Cameroon defensive lines from left flank to right.
The fast Swiss start to the second half contrasted with a lack of first-half urgency that could hardly be explained by the 1 p.m. kickoff — one of only seven games in Qatar being played entirely in daylight. The heat peaked at 29 Celsius (84 Fahrenheit), humidity was low and most of the playing area was shaded.
Cameroon wasted a clear scoring chance to take control in the 10th minute. A long, straight pass past Switzerland’s central defenders led to Karl Toko Ekambi firing a half-volley shot high over the bar from just 10 meters (yards).
Cameroon exerted little pressure trying to level the game. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s header in the 66th was aimed directly at goalkeeper Yann Sommer who saved easily.
In the next play, a Swiss move down the right flank almost repeated the goal but goalkeeper Andre Onana saved from Ruben Vargas.
MILLA TIME
Cameroon great Roger Milla was paraded on the field before the game. Fans were shown a video montage of his goals at the 1990 World Cup where Cameroon became the first African team ever to advance to the quarterfinals.
Milla was joined by Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon’s greatest player who now heads its soccer federation. Eto’o scored the only goal when Cameroon last won at the World Cup — 1-0 against Saudi Arabia in 2002.
REFEREE’S QUIET DAY
Referee Facundo Tello had a quieter day than when he sent off 10 players in Argentina just before coming to Qatar. He showed red cards to seven Boca Juniors players and three from Racing Club after an extra-time brawl. Here, Tello showed three yellow cards and no red cards. This was the 13th game at the World Cup and no player has yet been sent off.
UP NEXT
Switzerland next plays Group H favorite Brazil on Monday evening in Doha. Earlier the same day Cameroon faces Serbia.
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CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois football player Tailon Leitzsey is once again giving back to the community. The senior defensive back is hosting a free camp for kids on July 16th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zahnd Field in Champaign. After nearly 200 kids attended last year, Leitzsey is hoping for a bigger turnout the second time around and spoke with WCIA 3’s Brice Bement about making an impact in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Brice Bement:
“I’m here with Tailon Leitzsey, defense back at Illinois, talk to me a little bit, it’s your second annual camp, what made you want to host a second one?”
Tailon Leitzsey:
“Just wanted to be a part of change in the community and last year went so great. I love kids and it was a great opportunity so I just wanted to continue doing it.”
Brice:
“What do you get from hosting these camps?”
Tailon:
“Just honestly, it’s just a great feeling that I’m able to make a difference. You know and that’s something that I really want to do in my life is be somebody that makes a difference in whatever I commit to and that I’m a part of. So knowing that I’m able to make a difference in these kids’ lives and even might be the one event that changes their whole direction of somebody’s life so.”
Brice:
“And for these kids it’s a pretty exciting thing to be able to do and they get to hang out with more Illinois football players, talk to me a little bit about what that means to you that these guys want to come help out with camp?”
Tailon:
“Everything cause they’re backing my vision. You know, this is something that some of them may have had the vision to do, but don’t know necessarily how to go about it, but they saw the vision that I was trying to put on and they supported me. It just goes to show that aspect that we have in there is really being a family. Those are my brothers and they’re coming out to support me.”
Brice:
“Knowing that you could be changing some kids life and inspire them to one day to continue playing football, what does it mean to you just to be able to be that role model for those kids?”
Tailon:
“It’s great. Honestly though, this is bigger than football. Football is just a tool for me to get access to the kids and you know my goal is for them to see through this that they can do whatever they want to do in life because I was once in their shoes. I had a dream of playing football and I got here, so whatever they want to do whether that’s becoming a doctor, a lawyer, they want to be an entrepreneur or whatever they want to do they can do it. So that’s really the goal of this is to show them that if they have a goal and a dream they can go after it. Just because they don’t see a lot of people doing it, doesn’t mean that you can’t so.”
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Talent Acquisition innovator recognized for creative, client-focused solutions
TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - TalentNet, a leader in the Direct Sourcing space, is excited to announce the company has been honored with the distinguished 2023 HR Tech Award in the Talent Acquisition category for Best Frontline-Focused Solution.
These awards recognize innovative technology in the HR space, focusing on companies who create seamless, intuitive platforms to help connect candidates with the right positions.
"In a world of scarce talent, TalentNet is bringing the power of Direct Sourcing to employers looking for contingent and full-time staff," said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Candidates for frontline roles can apply in as little as 60 seconds, and employers can see immediate and significant cost savings versus other traditional hiring methods. Very impressive."
TalentNet is proud to be highlighted along with the industry's top tech companies, and will continue to focus on creating positive candidate experiences using cutting edge technology.
"We are thrilled to receive this honor from the 2023 HR Tech Awards. This recognition shows how important frontline solutions are in the talent acquisition sphere," said Jonathan Prothero, TalentNet's President. "TalentNet is focused on building a One Doorway platform that helps companies attract and manage all worker types through a single, branded entry point building a diverse talent community."
TalentNet's platform allows hiring managers and curators to smoothly build and manage their candidate pipelines. Users can easily organize candidates and quickly send email and text communications, as well as create messaging templates to make reaching out to top talent as intuitive as possible.
"As the originator of the Direct Sourcing space, TalentNet utilizes our vast experience, ongoing customer feedback and the latest innovations in AI to constantly evolve our product to create a seamless talent acquisition experience." said Prothero.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism.
In the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by about 7,000 faithful, including tourists and pilgrims, who flocked to the church on a warm evening and took their place behind rows of white-robed pontiffs.
Francis drew lessons from the humility of Jesus’ first hours of life in a manger.
“While animals feed in their stalls, men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbors, their brothers and sisters,” the pontiff lamented. “How many wars have we seen! And in how many places, even today, are human dignity and freedom treated with contempt!”
“As always, the principal victims of this human greed are the weak and the vulnerable,’’ said Francis, who didn’t cite any specific conflict or situation.
“This Christmas, too, as in the case of Jesus, a world ravenous for money, power and pleasure does not make room for the little ones, for the so many unborn, poor and forgotten children,’’ the pope said, reading his homily with a voice that sounded tired and almost hoarse. “I think above all of the children devoured by war, poverty and injustice.”
Still, the pontiff exhorted people to take heart.
“Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement.” Jesus’ lying in a manger shows where “the true riches in life are to be found: not in money and power, but in relationships and persons.”
Remarking on the “so much consumerism that has packaged the mystery” of Christmas, Francis said there was a danger the day’s meaning could be forgotten.
But, he said, Christmas focuses attention on “the problem of our humanity — the indifference produced by the greedy rush to possess and consume.”
“Jesus was born poor, lived poor and died poor,” Francis said. “He did not so much talk about poverty as live it, to the very end, for our sake.”
Francis urged people to “not let this Christmas pass without doing something good.”
When the Mass ended, the pope, pushed in a wheelchair by an aide, moved down the basilica with a life-sized statue of Baby Jesus on his lap and flanked by several children carrying bouquets. The statue then was placed in a manger in a creche scene in the basilica.
Francis, 86, has been using a wheelchair to navigate long distances due to a painful knee ligament and a cane for shorter distances.
Traditionally, Catholics mark Christmas Eve by attending Mass at midnight. But over the years, the starting time at the Vatican has crept earlier, reflecting the health or stamina of popes and then the pandemic.
Two years ago, the start of Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica was moved up to 7:30 p.m. to allow faithful to get home before for a nighttime curfew imposed by the Italian government as a measure to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Although virtually all pandemic-triggered restrictions have long been lifted in Italy, the Vatican kept to the early start time.
During Saturday evening’s service, a choir sang hymns. Clusters of potted red poinsettia plants near the altar contrasted with the cream-colored vestments of the pontiff.
On Sunday, tens of thousands of Romans, tourists and pilgrims were expected to crowd into St. Peter’s Square to hear Pope Francis deliver an address on world issues and give his blessing. The speech, known in Latin as “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and to the world), generally is an occasion to review crises including war, persecution and hunger, in many parts of the globe.
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Associated Press journalist Luigi Navarra contributed. | 2022-12-24T22:18:29+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-pope-on-christmas-jesus-was-poor-so-dont-be-power-hungry/ |
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Sonstegaard, 98, of Williston, passed away on Monday evening, September 5, at the Sanford Health Center in Bismarck, ND.Her funeral service and a complete obituary will be announced by Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home in Williston.Friends are welcome to visit www.eversoncoughlin.com to share memories of Yvonne or leave condolences for her family. To plant a tree in memory of Yvonne Sonstegaard as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. Copy article link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Williston Funeral Home Funeral Service Obituary Yvonne J. 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SIOUX CITY. IA(KCAU)- We’ve already seen some showers and storms in the region and that will continue again starting this afternoon. Windy still for the region as southeastern winds are still reported over 15 mph for much of the region. Closer to Omaha they’ve seen almost a quarter of an inch of rain already. Central Siouxland not as lucky.
The afternoon will present better chances for widespread showers and storms for the region lasting through the evening as well. Rain accumulation should be high as well, as most of the region expects half an inch of rain or more. And expect another windy weekend with winds over 15 mph for the next few days and gusts over 30 mph.
Saturday has more showers during the day as well as rain accumulation will be lower. Cloud coverage continues not only tomorrow but on Sunday as well, so we’ll be hard pressed to find sunshine as temperatures drop over the next few days also. | 2022-04-29T11:34:22+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/weather/april-29th-am-start-to-a-wet-and-windy-weekend/ |
- Government certifies company's export control compliance program "most excellent"
- SK hynix reaffirms its commitment in preventing chips from being used for weapons of mass destruction or other illegitimate purposes
- SK hynix to devote its best efforts to continue to comply with export controls regulations and international trade standard to ensure safe trade practices across all business areas
SEOUL, South Korea, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has obtained the AAA certification, the highest level of voluntary compliance traders for strategic items*, from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
* Strategic items: key products and technologies that the government designates to manage exports and imports, supply and demand to keep national security, foreign policies and domestic market conditions under control
The AAA ratings are given to the companies with the export control compliance programs that are in line with the export control regulations and international trade standard, where the companies have the ability to independently determine whether an item is classified as strategic item as well as the ability to analyze the end-users.
South Korea's trade ministry selects companies with excellent export control compliance programs and categorizes them into three groups – A, AA and AAA – every year, granting the AAA ratings only to those with the most excellent export control compliance programs.
The move comes at a time when many countries and governments around the world make utmost efforts to properly manage global supply chains, introducing measures aimed at preventing semiconductors from being used for weapons of mass destruction or other illegitimate purposes.
SK hynix, with its longtime efforts to improve the export control compliance program for strategic items and export control measures, has been strengthening the capabilities by making persistent investments. Following the obtainment of its first certificate as a self-compliance trader in 2005, it has maintained its AA ratings since acquiring the status in 2014 before accomplishing the highest level of AAA this year.
Kim Youn-wook, Vice President for Corporate Sustainability Management at SK hynix, said that it is an honor for the company to win the government's recognition for its most excellent compliance system. "We will continue to comply with both domestic and international rules and meet requirements from all stakeholders."
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash") and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
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LIVE: Merrick Garland, other Justice Dept. leaders, to hold press conference
Published: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
(Gray News) - Attorney General Merrick Garland and other Department of Justice leaders will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss a national security matter.
According to media reports, they will be discussing ”alleged criminal activity by a nation-state actor in the U.S.”
The Department of Justice didn’t clarify the matter in its brief statement.
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(The Hill) — The homicide rate for older teenagers in the United States and the suicide rate for those in their early 20s rose during the pandemic to the highest it has been in at least 20 years, according to new research.
A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed homicide and suicide rates among those ages 10-24 from 2001-21.
The largest annual increase in homicide rates for those aged 15-19 was a 38 percent increase from 2019-20.
In 2020, the rate of homicide deaths among older teenagers was 12.3 per 100,000, a significant jump from the 8.9 per 100,000 rate in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 — which is the most recent data available — the rate of homicide deaths was 12.8 per 100,000 in the age group.
A similar jump was seen when CDC researchers looked at suicide rates for people ages 20-24. The largest annual increase between 2001-21 was in 2021 when suicide rates among those in their early 20s jumped 9 percent to 19.4 suicide deaths per 100,000.
The researchers added that while suicide rates among that age group continually increased over the 20-year period, homicide rates among the same age group increased only between 2014-20, remaining unchanged in 2021.
“In 2021, suicide and homicide were the second and third leading causes of death, respectively, for people aged 10-24 and among the top four leading causes of death for the individual age groups 10-14, 15-19 and 20-24,” the CDC research said.
The researchers noted that the suicide rates among those ages 10-14 and 20-24 exceeded the homicide rates for those age groups in 2021, the second year of the pandemic.
From 2001-21, suicide rates in the United States jumped by about 36 percent, according to the CDC. In 2021, there were more than 48,000 suicide deaths among all ages throughout the United States, according to CDC data. | 2023-06-15T16:06:05+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national/cdc-pandemic-brought-highest-rates-of-teen-homicide-young-adult-suicide-since-2001/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation of the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the events leading up to the U.S. Capitol insurrection is raising questions about former President Donald Trump’s role and whether he committed crimes.
The various schemes and talking points that witnesses have revealed also highlight what a president has the authority to do.
Government and legal experts say the bigger question is: Can further limits be put on presidential authority to make sure there are no repeats of 2020 in future administrations?
WHAT LAWS FORM THE BASIS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL POWERS IN QUESTION?
There are two primary ones: the Insurrection Act, first enacted in 1792, and the National Emergencies Act of 1976.
The Insurrection Act is a long-standing presidential power that gives the president wide latitude to use military forces to stop a rebellion or domestic violence. Military forces are normally barred by the Posse Comitatus Act from joining in civilian law enforcement actions.
Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the liberty and national security program at the Brennan Center for Justice, said the insurrection “in my opinion” could have been the catalyst for the president to invoke the act and bring in the military to escort congressional lawmakers out of the proceedings for their safety. “That doesn’t mean Donald Trump would have been the president, but it would have thrown a wrench in the works,” she said.
Under the NEA, dozens of statutory authorities become available to any president when national emergencies are declared. They include everything from severe weather responses to civil disorder. Congress can vote to terminate the declaration, but if the president vetoes, a two-thirds supermajority is required to overcome the veto.
“The statute itself doesn’t say what an emergency is. It leaves it up to the president,” said Chris Edelson, assistant professor of government at American University. “That means an unscrupulous president can use it” for ill purposes. It is up to Congress to rein in the president, he said.
WHAT ISSUES WERE RAISED AT THE LAST HEARING?
In the most recent hearing, former White House counsel Pat Cipillone discussed a rancorous meeting in which Trump’s outside legal team brought a draft executive order to seize the states’ voting machines. In his testimony Cipollone said the plan was a terrible idea. It had been floated before.
“You can’t preemptively seize voting machines. If there was a reason to do so, you need a court order,” Edelson said.
At the same meeting, there were a range of theories pushed, including invoking martial law. It was an idea Trump adviser Michael Flynn had floated before, along with seizing the voting machines.
WHAT ABOUT MARTIAL LAW?
Under the Insurrection Act the president can call on the military in certain circumstances, but they are intended to support civilian law enforcement. One example was the use of the military during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Under martial law the military takes over the function of the civilian government.
Martial law, said Goitein, “gives me nightmares” because the law is unsettled. “The whole concept of martial law, there’s not even an agreed upon definition of what it is,” she said.
ARE THERE GUARDRAILS TO PREVENT FUTURE PRESIDENTS FROM ABUSING POWER?
The House passed the Protecting Our Democracy bill last year and sent it to the Senate. The legislation would prevent presidents from pardoning themselves, strengthen reporting requirements for campaigns, and clarify and enhance criminal penalties for campaigns that accept foreign information sought or obtained for political advantage.
The Senate has taken no action on the proposal. Without congressional action, the questions over presidential power and its expansiveness remain open. “The Constitution assumes that checks and balances work. If the president goes too far, Congress will rein him in,” said Edelman.
In Trump’s case, Congress has not shown an appetite for doing that.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the Jan. 6 committee hearings at https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege. | 2022-07-14T14:17:29+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/capitol-riot-hearings-raise-questions-of-presidential-power/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMBEST, the member-owned, nationwide network of independent truck stops and service centers, announced that Steve Allen will be stepping aside from the President & CEO role effective July 18, 2022, after 33 years of service as both an Executive and a former Member. Steve will be succeeded by Charles "Chuck" Ryan who brings 30 years of leadership experience to the organization.
"It is with great excitement that we welcome Chuck to the AMBEST family." says Steve Allen. "Chuck brings a wealth of experience in the trucking, retail, and fuel industry. I'm certain that we have selected a leader who will advance our organization's mission to support America's truckers and AMBEST Members. Chuck and the amazing Team at AMBEST will continue to innovate and expand our network across America." Steve will continue to support the organization as an Advisor to the Board of Directors.
Chuck's career in the fuels industry began in Chicago as a night manager for Ashland Oil and led into a 30+ year career serving in leadership with Shell/Motiva. Prior to his selection by AMBEST's Board of Directors, Chuck was serving as the COO for Good Oil Company based in Winamac, Indiana.
"I am honored that Steve and the Board of Directors asked me to be the next leader of this great network," says incoming CEO and President Chuck Ryan. "During the process of getting to know Steve and the AMBEST team, along with the owner members, it is clear their goals are to provide the absolute best service and products to their partners and customers. This is evidenced by the legacy of collaborative work, excellent results, and continued network growth. I look forward to continuing AMBEST's goal of supporting independent truck stops and helping keep them sustainable into the future."
AMBEST Board Chairman David Hutchinson added "After an extensive search we believe we have found the right person with the experience, knowledge, and skills to have AMBEST continue its growth and prosperity of its members. The Board cannot express enough gratitude for the leadership and commitment that Steve Allen had provided AMBEST. Under Steve's leadership AMBEST has grown tremendously and is well positioned to continue."
For over 33 years, AMBEST has served as an example of what it means to be America's BEST truck stops and service centers. AMBEST's origin traces back to a few entrepreneurial truck stop owners who banded together to compete with major chains yet retain their independent identity. Today the AMBEST network includes over 500 Truck Stops and Service Centers across the United States.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Bound to Sudan by ailing parents and his devotion to treating the poor there, American doctor Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman kept working as long as he could after fighting engulfed Sudan’s capital.
For days after battles between two rival Sudanese commanders erupted in Khartoum on April 15, the 49-year-old Sulieman treated the city’s wounded. He and other doctors ventured out as explosions shook the walls of homes where Khartoum’s people cowered inside. Gunfire between the two factions battling for control resounded in the streets.
“Say, ‘Nothing will happen to us except what God has decreed for us,’” Sulieman, a U.S.-born gastroenterologist who divided his time and work between Iowa City, Iowa, and Khartoum, said in one of his last messages to worried friends on Facebook last week, as fighting persisted. ”And in God let the believers put their trust.”
The morning that Sulieman decided he had to risk the dangerous escape from Sudan’s capital with his parents, American wife and his two American children was the morning that the war found Sulieman, friends say.
In the wholesale looting that has accompanied fighting in the capital, Khartoum, a city of 5 million, a roving band of strangers surrounded him in his yard Tuesday, stabbing him to death in front of his family. Friends suspect robbery was the motive. He became one of two Americans confirmed killed in Sudan in the fighting, both dual nationals.
Authorities say the other, with ties to Denver, was caught in a crossfire. They have not released that American’s name.
Mohamed Eisa, a Sudanese doctor who practices in the Pittsburgh area, was a close colleague of Sulieman. Over the years, “sometimes I asked him, ‘Bushra, what are you doing here? What are you doing in Sudan?″ Eisa recalled.
”He always says to me, ’Mohamed, listen — yes, I love living in the United States … but the United States health care system is very strong,” and one doctor more or less won’t make a difference.
Eisa said Sulieman would tell him: “In Sudan, everything I do has so much impact on so many lives, so many students and so many medical professionals.”
The sudden illness and death of Eisa’s father in Khartoum meant Eisa was in Sudan when fighting broke out. Now trying to get back to his American wife and children in the U.S., Eisa spoke late last week from Port Sudan, a city on the Red Sea now crowded with Sudanese and foreigners who made the dangerous 500-mile (800-kilometer) drive from the capital in hopes of securing spots on ships leaving Sudan.
Eisa described a journey through checkpoints manned by armed men, past bodies lying in the streets, and past vehicles carrying other families killed attempting the escape route.
After evacuating all U.S. diplomats and other U.S. government personnel April 22, the U.S. conducted its first evacuation of private American citizens Saturday. It used armed drones to escort buses carrying between 200 and 300 U.S. citizens, permanent residents and others to Port Sudan.
Sudanese in their country and in the U.S. spoke of Sulieman’s killing as a special loss.
He was a well-respected colleague at the Gastroenterology Clinic and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, hospital president Tom Clancy said. Sulieman’s older children live in Iowa.
He traveled back to Sudan several times a year with medical supplies he had collected for that country, colleagues said.
A nurse at the Iowa City clinic who declined to be identified because the nurse was not authorized to speak called him one of the best. “His love for his patients was over the top,” the nurse said. Colleagues considered him a powerhouse doctor and humanitarian, an upbeat man with an infectious laugh who populated his texts with smiley faces and cats wearing sunglasses.
In Sudan, Sulieman directed the medical faculty at the University of Khartoum and was a founder and director of a doctors’ humanitarian group, the Sudanese American Medical Association.
He would help organize and drive medicine and supplies to Sudan’s countryside, arrange rural training for midwives and help bring in cardiologists to perform surgeries for free.
His efforts continued after two Sudanese commanders who earlier had joined forces to derail Sudan’s moves toward democracy suddenly launched an all-out battle for power.
Two weeks of fighting have killed more than 500 people, according to the Sudanese Health Ministry. Doctors say fighters have abducted at least five physicians, taking them away to treat combatants.
Sulieman was one of many doctors who kept showing up at hospitals, regardless, said Dr. Yasir Elamin, a Sudanese-American doctor in Houston.
Sulieman and other doctors in Khartoum treated the wounded, delivered babies and provided other urgent care until it became too dangerous for him to leave his home.
Concern about taking his father away from needed dialysis had kept Sulieman from leaving Khartoum, colleagues said.
On Tuesday, he decided he would take his father for dialysis, then try to flee Khartoum with his family, he told friends.
The band of men surrounded him before he could leave. They plunged a knife into his chest. Fellow doctors at Khartoum’s Soba Hospital, where he had worked, were unable to save him.
In Washington, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby extended “deepest sympathies” to Sulieman’s family.
“For nothing. For nothing,” Eisa, his colleague in Sudan, said of Sulieman’s killing, before finally finding passage over the weekend on a ship out of Sudan.
“You know who you killed?” another Sudanese colleague, Hisham Omar, posted among Facebook tributes from the country’s medical workers, in a message aimed at the attackers who killed Sulieman.
“You killed thousands of patients,” that colleague wrote, speaking of the impact that Sulieman — one doctor — knew he had in Sudan, and all the Sudanese he would have aided in the years ahead. “You killed thousands of needy people. You killed thousands of his students.”
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This story has been corrected to reflect that Sulieman was born in the U.S., not Sudan. | 2023-05-01T14:46:38+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/politics/ap-politics/a-powerhouse-us-doctor-slain-in-sudan-killed-for-nothing/ |
For the first time since its founding over 1,000 years ago, the Regensburg Cathedral choir and school has begun admitting girls. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 12, 2022.)
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For the first time since its founding over 1,000 years ago, the Regensburg Cathedral choir and school has begun admitting girls. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 12, 2022.)
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-10-10T11:26:18+00:00 | mtpr.org | https://www.mtpr.org/2022-10-10/a-1-000-year-old-german-boys-choir-is-now-accepting-girls |
DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith secured a $5 million verdict against Santander Consumer USA Inc. this week for breach of contract on behalf of Enterprise Financial Group, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program.
The verdict was announced on November 2, 2022 following a six-day jury trial before Judge Bridgett Whitmore in Dallas County District Court. Jurors found that Santander, owned by the largest bank in Spain, materially breached a services contract with A+ BBB-Rated Enterprise Financial Group. Finding Santander breached its contract first, the jury also excused the breach-of-contract claim against Enterprise Financial Group. In their verdict, jurors awarded Enterprise Financial Group $5,000,000 in damages, with attorneys' fees still to be decided.
"As we demonstrated throughout the trial, it was the defendant, not our client, who was in breach of the contract at issue," said McKool Smith Principal Robert Manley, lead counsel for Enterprise Financial Group. "Our client is pleased with the verdict and appreciates the jury closely examining the facts in the case."
"With a 45-year history of protecting consumers and honoring the terms of our contracts, this verdict holds significant meaning to Enterprise Financial Group way beyond the financial implications," said John Pappanastos, President and Chief Executive Officer of EFG Companies. "We were steadfast throughout the five-year duration of this lawsuit knowing the facts and the truth were on our side."
Along with Mr. Manley, the McKool Smith trial team included Principal Michael Miguel, and Associates Veronica Manning and Carson Young.
The case is Enterprise Financial Group, Inc. v. Santander Consumer USA, Inc., case number DC-18-08119, in the 193rd Dallas County District Court.
With 130 trial lawyers across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Marshall, New York, and Washington, D.C., McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has secured 13 nine-figure jury verdicts and 15 eight-figure jury verdicts, obtaining more VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal "Top 100 Verdicts" than any other law firm. These courtroom successes have earned McKool Smith critical acclaim and helped the firm become what The Wall Street Journal describes as "one of the biggest law firm success stories of the past decade." McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.
For more information, please contact Keith Hill at (903) 923.9005 or email khill@mckoolsmith.com.
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Friday Summaries from Mexican football (home teams listed first):
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- A review of disgraced comic Louis C.K.'s sold-out SF show | 2023-01-07T05:00:49+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Mexican-Summaries-17700869.php |
Mike Brown will get to take a bow in front of his former fans Sunday night when the ex-assistant coach for the NBA title-winning Golden State Warriors leads his new team, the Sacramento Kings, into San Francisco to duel the reigning champs.
Brown spent the past six seasons as Steve Kerr’s chief assistant, helping guide Golden State to championships in 2017 and 2018 before last season’s NBA Finals triumph over the Boston Celtics.
Brown hadn’t even experienced the Warriors’ championship parade in June before he was named head coach of the Kings, who had fired Luke Walton early in the season and then did not retain interim replacement Alvin Gentry after the club completed its 16th straight season without a playoff berth.
The Kings have yet to win for Brown, dropping tight decisions at home to the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers. The latter occurred on Saturday night, 111-109.
Brown, who previously served as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, knew it wouldn’t be easy reversing the fortunes of Northern California’s “other” team. So he spent much of his summer trying to connect with Sacramento’s key players, including De’Aaron Fox.
“Let’s get to know one another,” Brown said of the plan. “Let’s establish a relationship, because in any business and in life in general, it’s about relationships. It’s establishing a foundation with somebody and mutual respect.”
Kerr knew he was losing a good one when Brown announced his intention to become a head coach again.
“What Mike has done for me, for this organization in his six years here … just an incredible contribution,” Kerr said. “He’s an amazing coach, amazing friend, and Sacramento made a great choice.”
The first of four matchups between Brown and Kerr this season will serve as a head-to-head between two of the league’s fastest starters.
Fox followed a 33-point outing in Sacramento’s opening 115-108 loss to Portland with a 36-point surge in Saturday’s setback.
The 69 points surpass the total of Warriors star Stephen Curry through his first two games. He went from 33 in the opener — a 123-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers — to 34 in a 128-123 home defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
Fox and Curry have gone head-to-head just six times in their careers, with the Warriors prevailing on all six occasions. Curry has outscored Fox in all six, including 27-17 the only time they faced off last season.
Golden State swept the season series 4-0.
Both teams are coming off losses, and each is hoping for bigger and better things from a key player.
Domantas Sabonis, who averaged 18.9 points and 12.3 rebounds in 15 games after joining the Kings in a trade from the Indiana Pacers last February, has struggled slightly this season. After being held to 13 points and four rebounds by the Trail Blazers, Sabonis barely managed his first double-double of the new season with 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Clippers.
Meanwhile, the Warriors have gotten a total of just 19 points and two 3-pointers from Jordan Poole, who signed a four-year, $123 million contract extension on the eve of the season.
–Field Level Media | 2022-10-24T00:36:21+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nba-basketball/mike-brown-faces-former-team-as-kings-visit-warriors/ |
TAMPA, Fla., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quala expands its network on the east and west coast with two acquisitions servicing two growing markets. Last week Quala acquired Southern Tank in Jacksonville, FL and Totally Tanker Interiors in Tulare, CA.
With the addition of Southern Tank in North Jacksonville, FL, Quala more than doubles its capacity in this market with a conveniently located, large facility. The five bay kosher certified wash rack services a full range of chemical products including polymers. Trailer washout and box wash service is also available. The Maintenance Facility offers a full range of testing, inspections and repairs for tankers, ISOs, trailers and chassis.
With the acquisition of Totally Tanker Interiors in Tulare, CA, Quala enters the food grade cleaning market in California. This facility was started in the San Joaquin valley in 2003, in response to the need for a safer and higher quality of tanker washouts in this region. This facility services the food transportation industry and prides itself on delivering the highest quality food grade wash services.
Erik Leto, Quala Chief Operating Officer, states, "By adding locations on both the east and west coast, we are better able to service these growing markets. In terms of capacity in Jacksonville, the addition of five cleaning bays will significantly improve quality and turnaround times for our customers in this market. Quala is excited to enter the food grade cleaning market in California. With the addition of a dedicated food grade facility in central California, Quala will be better able to service customers transporting food related products across California and throughout the west coast. Additionally, we plan to expand food grade capabilities in this market"
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Quala is the largest independent provider of comprehensive cleaning, test, and repair services for Tank Trailers, ISO Containers, IBCs, and Railcars. Founded in 1986, the company began independent operations in 2009 and today has 140+ locations servicing the most active bulk transportation routes and eight of North America's busiest ports. For more information about Quala, visit our website at www.quala.us.com/dynamic-growth.
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Former 'Cheer' star Jerry Harris sentenced on federal charges for child sexual abuse images
A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.
U.S. District Judge Manish Shah also ordered that the sentence be followed by eight years of court-supervised release.
Shah told Harris to consider the sentence an “expression of the seriousness of your crimes, tempered with some hope that all is not lost for you or for your victims, and that in the future some healing can occur.”
Harris, 22, of suburban Naperville, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count each of receiving child pornography and traveling with the intention to engage in illegal sexual conduct.
A prosecutor had asked for a sentence of 15 years followed by 10 years of supervised release while attorneys for Harris sought a sentence of six years and eight years of supervised release.
Before learning his sentence, Harris apologized to his victims, saying, “I am deeply sorry for all the trauma my abuse has caused you. I pray deep down that your suffering comes to an end.”
“I’m not an evil person,” Harris said. “I’m still learning who I am and what my purpose is.”
Harris has been in custody at a federal detention facility.
Sarah Klein, an attorney for two of the victims, issued a statement saying Harris’ guilt was “firmly established.”
“The sentence he received reflects the severity of his crimes and the lifetime of pain his victims will suffer,” Klein said.
Harris was arrested in September 2020 on a charge of production of child pornography. Prosecutors alleged at the time that he solicited videos and images from two 14-year-old brothers.
According to a complaint, federal prosecutors said that Harris admitted to repeatedly asking a minor teen for pornographic videos and images between December 2018 and March 2020.
Then in December of that year, he was indicted on more charges alleging misconduct in Illinois, Florida and Texas. According to the indictment, Harris allegedly solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions and convinced teenage boys to send him obscene photographs and videos of themselves.
Harris admitted to FBI agents to asking a teenage boy to send him lewd photographs of himself, and to requesting child pornography on Snapchat from at least 10 to 15 others he knew to be minors, according to the indictment.
“Cheer” was a huge success when it was released in January 2020 and Harris became wildly popular for his upbeat attitude and his encouraging “mat talk.” Harris even interviewed celebrities on the red carpet at the Academy Awards for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
The docuseries follows the competitive cheerleading squad from Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. | 2022-07-07T00:41:50+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/former-cheer-star-jerry-harris-sentenced/40534218 |
10-year-old transgender girl can rejoin school’s softball team, federal judge orders
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Indianapolis Public Schools to allow a 10-year-old transgender girl to rejoin her school’s all-girls softball team while a lawsuit continues against a state law that bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports.
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson in Indianapolis issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday on behalf of the girl, finding that she “has established that she has a strong likelihood of succeeding on the merits” of her claim.
“She has also established that she would suffer irreparable harm for which there is no adequate legal remedy,” Magnus-Stinson wrote in her order of the girl, who will be a fifth-grader when classes resume in August.
Indianapolis Public Schools had told the girl’s mother earlier this year that her daughter would no longer be able to play on the girls’ softball team because of the new law, the judge added.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the lawsuit on behalf of the girl in hopes of blocking the law. The suit was filed in May, minutes after Republican state lawmakers voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of the legislation, and alleges that preventing the girl from rejoining her team because she is transgender is violation of Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.
That lawsuit continues against the law, which took effect on July 1 and which opponents have argued is a bigoted response to a problem that doesn’t exist.
Republican sponsors of the bill maintain it is needed to protect the integrity of female sports and opportunities for girls to gain college athletic scholarships but have pointed to no instances in Indiana of girls being outperformed by transgender athletes.
ACLU of Indiana’s legal director, Ken Falk, said Tuesday in a statement that the group is pleased that the judge decided that the girl should “be allowed to play on her school’s softball team.”
“When misinformation about biology and gender is used to bar transgender girls from school sports it amounts to the same form of sex discrimination that has long been prohibited under Title IX, a law that protects all students – including trans people – on the basis of sex,” Falk said.
Magnus-Stinson wrote in her order that Indianapolis Public Schools has taken “no position regarding whether the Court should issue a preliminary injunction,” but that the state has intervened and opposes the request for the preliminary injunction.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said following Tuesday’s ruling that the transgender sports law “remains in effect across the state” and said his office will continue defending it.
“The court’s ruling allows only this particular plaintiff to play this particular sport at this particular elementary school,” he said in a statement to WXIN-TV.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-28T17:51:06+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/07/28/10-year-old-transgender-girl-can-rejoin-schools-softball-team-federal-judge-orders/ |
Miguel Rojas knocked in the go-ahead run in the top of the 12th inning to give the Miami Marlins a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Sunday, deflating Milwaukee’s playoff hopes in the race for the final National League wild-card spot.
Milwaukee (84-75) is two games behind the Philadelphia for the third NL wild card. The Phillies, who beat the Washington Nationals 8-1 in a rain-shortened game Sunday, hold the tiebreaker with the Brewers and both clubs have three games left.
“The math is pretty simple, but we can only take care of (ourselves),” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “We have to try and come out and win a game tomorrow because hat's what we can control. That's the mission tomorrow.”
The Marlins took three of four from the Brewers, who have lost for the fifth time in the last seven games.
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The Brewers used seven relievers behind a solid four innings from starter Reddy Peralta.
“Today is going to take its toll, for sure,” Counsell said of his pitching staff for the final three games of the regular season against the Arizona Diamondbacks. “We'll have to group and figure out what's going on tomorrow.”
JJ Bleday started the 12th at second for the Marlins, advanced on a ground out and scored when Rojas laced a base hit through the infield off Trevor Gott (3-3).
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Tyrone Taylor started at second in the Brewers' half of the 12th. Tanner Scott, the fifth reliever used in the game, struck out Victor Caratini but walked Christian Yelich. Willy Adames flied out. Keston Hiura struck out to end the game that took 4 hours and 12 minutes. Scott picked up his 20th save of the season.
“They kind of came at us late and our guys kept hanging in there,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said.
Huascar Brazoban (1-1) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 11th when Tyrone Taylor hit into a fielder’s choice.
Milwaukee was 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12 runners.
“We created a lot of good opportunities,” Counsell said. “We were just missing the hit.”
Marlins starter Pablo López turned in seven strong innings, walking Yelich to start the game but retiring the next 12 batters before Kolten Wong reached on an infield hit. López allowed two hits, walked three and struck out seven in his final start of the season.
“To finish like that it gives him a lot of confidence going into the winter,” Mattingly said.
López turned a 2-0 lead over to Richard Bleier to start the eighth, but the Brewers didn’t go quietly.
Urías singled, took third on Taylor’s pinch-hit ground-rule double and scored on Yelich’s groundout. Dylan Floro took over for Bleier with two outs and struck out Adames to end the threat, but then let the Brewers tie it in ninth.
A SLIM EDGE
The Marlins have played 63 games decided by one run, the most such games in the majors this season.
UP NEXT
Marlins: LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-7, 3.53 ERA) makes his final start of the regular season as the Marlins close out 2022 at home against RHP Bryce Elder (2-3, 2.76) and the Atlanta Braves.
Brewers: Milwaukee closes out the regular season at home, with RHP Brandon Woodruff (13-4, 3.05) looking to extend his franchise record of four consecutive games with 10-plus strikeouts. The Arizona Diamondbacks will throw LHP Tommy Henry (3-4, 5.98).
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-03T00:53:58+00:00 | nbcmiami.com | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/marlins-win-in-12-putting-brewers-playoff-hopes-on-ropes/2873371/ |
HOUSTON, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced that the Company will participate in EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado, August 14-16, 2023. Ryan Ezell, Chief Executive Officer of Flotek, is scheduled to present on August 15, 2023, at 8:50 a.m. MT and will be joined by Bond Clement, Chief Financial Officer, in hosting meetings with investors throughout the day. Dr. Ezell will also participate in a service industry panel discussion on August 16 at 9:50 a.m. MT. A live webcast of the events will be available on the conference website at www.enercomdenver.com. Presentation slides will be posted on the Investor Relations section of Flotek's corporate website at www.flotekind.com prior to the start of the presentation.
About Flotek Industries, Inc.
Flotek Industries, Inc. is an advanced technology-driven, green chemical and data analytics company providing unique and innovative completion solutions that have a proven, positive impact on sustainability and reducing the overall environmental impact of energy on air, land, water and people. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents and a global presence in more than 15 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions which improve well performance and allow its customers to generate higher returns on invested capital.
Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK". For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.
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After 25 years of wrongful imprisonment, 2 men set free after newly uncovered evidence exonerates them
After spending 25 years in prison on murder convictions related to the 1996 shooting death of their friend, two Georgia men were exonerated this week, after new evidence uncovered in a true-crime podcast last year proved their innocence, their lawyers said.
Darrell Lee Clark and his co-defendant Cain Joshua Storey were 17 years old when they were arrested for their alleged involvement in the death of 15-year-old Brian Bowling.
He died from a gunshot wound to the head in his family's mobile home on Oct. 18, 1996, according to Clark's lawyers, Christina Cribbs and Meagan Hurley, with the nonprofit Georgia Innocence Project.
Who was responsible?
Moments before the gun was fired, Bowling was on the phone with his girlfriend and told her he was playing a game of Russian roulette with a gun, which was brought to his home by Storey, who was in the room at the time of the shooting, according to a news release from the Georgia Innocence Project.
Storey was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but months later, police began investigating the death as a homicide, and interviewed two witnesses whose statements led authorities to tie Clark to Bowling's death, the Georgia Innocence Project said.
"Despite the circumstances, which strongly indicated that Bowling accidentally shot himself in the head, at the urging of Bowling's family members, police later began investigating the death as a homicide," according to a motion filed by Clark's attorneys, requesting a new trial.
The two teenagers were sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, following a weeklong trial in 1998.
Podcast uncovers new evidence
Clark's exoneration came a year and a half after investigative podcasters Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis began scrutinizing his case in their Proof true-crime podcast in 2021, and interviewed two of the state's key witnesses.
Through their investigation, new evidence emerged which "shattered the state's theory of Clark's involvement" in Bowling's death and the podcasters flagged his case to the Georgia Innocence Project, according to its news release.
The first witness, a woman who lived near Bowling's home was interviewed by police, who claimed she alleged the teens confessed they had "planned the murder of Bowling because he knew too much about a prior theft Storey and Clark had committed," according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Based on her testimony, Storey was charged with murder and Clark was arrested as a co-conspirator despite having a corroborated alibi, stating he was home on the night of the shooting, which was supported by two witnesses, according to Clark's motion for a new trial.
But the woman revealed in the podcast, police coerced her into giving false statements and threatened to take her children away from her if she failed to comply, according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Police claimed the other witness, a man who was in a different room of the Bowlings' home at the time of the shooting, identified Clark from a photo lineup as the person he saw running through the yard on the night Bowling was shot, the news release said.
It was uncovered in the podcast the man's testimony was based on an "unrelated, factually similar shooting" which he witnessed in 1976, and he never identified Clark as the individual in the yard, nor did he ever witness anyone in the yard on the night of the shooting, according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Davis told CNN in an interview when she and Simpson started their investigation, they weren't expecting anything to come of it, but as they interviewed more people, it was "clear that it just wasn't adding up."
"It took us a long time to talk to both of those witnesses. The podcast was happening in almost real time as an investigation. When we finally found and were able to talk to those two witnesses, it really solidified that both of these guys had been wrongly convicted," Davis said.
Clark's attorneys filed pleadings in September to challenge a wrongful conviction and ask for a new trial, citing new information which proved his conviction was based on false evidence and coercion, Hurley told CNN.
Clark and Storey try to rebuild their lives
Clark, now 43, was released from the Floyd County Jail Thursday after the Rome Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and Floyd County Superior Court Judge John Neidrach agreed the conviction should be overturned and all underlying charges against him dismissed, after evidence in the case was reexamined.
Storey, who admitted to bringing the gun to Bowling's home, was also released after accepting a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter, and a 10-year sentence with time served, after spending 25 years in prison. He was also exonerated of murder charges.
Storey told CNN in an interview he was afraid to go to sleep the first night after he was released in case he would wake up and "realize it was all a dream."
"It's been surreal to say the least," he added. "I believe it's going to be great. One step at a time. I never allowed my mind to get locked up all those years, anyhow."
"You never think something like that is going to happen to you," said Lee Clark in a statement released by the Georgia Innocence Project. "Never would I have thought I would spend more than half my life in prison, especially for something I didn't do."
Clark's father, Glen Clark, told CNN in an interview, "I've been waiting for this day for a long, long time. 25 years. My son was wrongly accused, and I knew it all these years. It's hard for me to live with that."
"I watched my son go into prison as a kid, I watched him go through prison, I watched him come out as a man. He became a man in prison," he added.
Clark is living with his family in their home in Floyd County for the foreseeable future as he focuses on readjusting to life outside prison and rebuilding his life, he told CNN. Storey said he also moved back to Floyd County, with plans to go back to school and get a job.
Clark said Judge Neidrach apologized on behalf of the state of Georgia and Floyd County this week during the court hearing this week, which was an important step toward healing.
"That really touched my heart, because I had been living in corruption for so long, and it meant a lot to have someone acknowledge that wrong," he told CNN.
The Georgia Innocence Project will work to support Clark during his transition and connect him to resources, and a personal fundraiser has been organized on the MightyCause platform, open to the public for donations to Clark and his family, Hurley said.
"It's probably going to take some time to like truly process that he is free and doesn't have to go back behind prison walls, because he spent most of his life behind them," Hurley said.
"More than anything, he's looking forward to getting to spend time with his family and rebuilding some of those relationships that he was, frankly, ripped away from at the age of 17," she added.
The exonerations of both men were the culmination of a collaboration between Clark, Storey and his defense team, as well as the Bowling family, which was willing to take an "objective look at this case and reevaluate some of the things they have been told in the past," Hurley said.
Davis was in the courtroom during Clark and Storey's hearing this week and said she's still "in shock" and feels a huge amount of relief for both men.
"In the end, I also feel for Brian Bowling's family who have been incredibly gracious and supportive as well. It's really rare when you have the victim's family support the convictions being overturned," Davis said. | 2022-12-11T14:26:46+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/after-25-years-of-wrongful-imprisonment-2-men-set-free/42207984 |
LOS PATIOS, Colombia (AP) — Arbelys Briceño fixed her eyes on the chicken soup in the plastic container set before her, the first warm meal she’d had in days. She began eating slowly, almost hesitantly, but then picked up the pace — and snagged another serving when soup kitchen workers offered seconds.
It was her eighth day on a journey from her Venezuelan hometown to Peru, a country the 14-year-old couldn’t place on a map but that her older brother had set as their destination. Mosquitoes had marked her legs. The sun had baked her face.
“It is as if it were a vacation but with lots of walking,” Arbelys said with an outlook far more upbeat than that of most Venezuelan migrants trying to escape poverty in their once-prosperous country.
About 6.8 million Venezuelans have left their homeland since an economic crisis took hold in earnest in 2014 for the country of some 28 million people. Most have gone to nearby nations in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 2.4 million are in Colombia, where Arbelys and her brother had paused on their trek.
That huge migration slowed as the pandemic cut economic opportunities and complicated travel across the region and as Venezuela’s socialist government adopted reforms that slowed the country’s economic free-fall and gave some appearance of revival.
About 150,000 Venezuelans returned to their homeland at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to United Nations’ estimates, and some host countries reported a decline in the overall count of Venezuelan immigrants for the first time in years.
But the outward march is on the rise again.
At least 753,000 Venezuelans have left their country for another in Latin America or the Caribbean since November, according to data from receiving countries, even as the government of President Nicolas Maduro continues to tout economic growth. Colombia, which had not reported updated figures since November, posted a jump of roughly 635,000 between that month and August.
By the time Arbelys, her sister and their brother reached Colombia, they had walked about 370 miles (600 kilometers). She had been unable to sleep one night — they had stayed on a sidewalk and she was startled by noises. She slipped and fell twice as they walked along a muddy back road to cross the border.
Her brother, on the journey for a second time, knew better than to allow the harsh sun to crisp his skin and slathered his face with sunscreen, which had formed streaks on his forehead.
Outside the soup kitchen in Los Patios, about 4.5 miles (7.5 kilometers) inside Colombia, migrants quickly cram around an outdoor table once the chain link fence door opens.
Some learned from friends or other migrants about the operation, whose cooks prepare upward of 40 gallons of soup for each meal at two sites.
Jhon Alvarez, coordinator of the Fundación Nueva Ilusión — roughly New Hope Foundation in English — said he is increasingly seeing familiar faces at the soup kitchen.
“People are returning from the other countries — Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia — again to Venezuela, but after 15 days or a month they can’t stand it, and they come back,” Alvarez said.
He said they tell him, “’Look, I had to come back because the situation is still the same (or) it’s worse. They raised the minimum wage, yes they did, but there’s no work.’”
Nowadays, 48% of migrants surveyed by a network of assistance agencies cited lack of employment and low salaries as their main reason to leave Venezuela, while 40% mentioned difficulties obtaining food and basic services, according to the Venezuelan office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Maduro has taken steps to halt the country’s economic decline, chief among them ending strict foreign currency controls, leading to a de facto switch from the Venezuelan bolivar to the U.S. dollar. That broke a years-long cycle of hyperinflation and helped ease chronic shortages.
Rrestaurants, imported goods stores, exercise studios and other businesses have opened in the capital, Caracas. Maduro recently said the country’s economy grew 17.4% during the first three months of 2022.
But Venezuela still has one of the world’s highest inflation rates and about three quarters of the population lives on less than $1.90 a day, an international standard for extreme poverty. Many lack access to clean, running water and electricity.
“Hope is the last thing to be lost, but at the moment, there is none,” Frank Fernandez said as he tried to contact his family from the soup kitchen to let them know he had reached Colombia with his brother. They were headed to Chile, where Fernandez had worked for four years before testing his luck again in Venezuela.
The 19-year-old used to earn about $43 a day working construction in Chile. At home, he could only find work cleaning windshields at a gas station. He and his brother walked up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) a day until they entered Colombia along one of the hundreds of dirt roads across the border.
Data compiled by the Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants, which involves about 200 humanitarian organizations, show governments have recorded the arrival of 753,000 Venezuelan migrants, refugees and asylum seekers since November in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries.
The platform’s data also show the overall population of such Venezuelans in those countries had declined slightly for a time last year, from 4,620,185 in January to 4,598,355 in July.
The platform’s figures don’t include all migrants as some countries don’t count those who are illegally present and they don’t include figures for other countries, such as the United States.
Pandemic lockdowns and border closures also have pushed migrants to riskier paths. Mexico recently imposed a visa requirement for Venezuelans, so instead of flying to a country bordering the U.S., Venezuelan migrants now often trek northward across Central America after crossing the Darien Gap, a roadless jungle straddling the Colombia-Panama border where thieves, swollen rivers, rough terrain and wild animals are common.
Panama’s government said 45,000 Venezuelans had entered its territory that way so far this year, up from only 3,000 last year.
Arbelys, the 13th of 14 siblings, said she did not know if she would get to enroll at school once she gets to Peru. She was not even sure where in Peru she would live.
An aid worker at a shelter near the border had warned her of the dangers she could face during the rest of the journey.
“My brothers tell me that nothing is going to happen to me,” said Arbelys, whose parents stayed behind. “Along the journey, I feel scared sometimes because (the aid worker) also told me about human trafficking and how they try to trick you. I’m very trusting, so that scares me a little.” | 2022-09-01T07:23:25+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-venezuelan-migration-picks-up-reaches-about-6-8m/ |
BOSTON (AP) — A 91-year-old civil rights activist and education advocate was stabbed multiple times while walking her dog in a Boston park, authorities said.
Jean McGuire, the first Black woman to serve on the Boston School Committee, was stabbed in Franklin Park about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said Wednesday after visiting McGuire at the hospital.
McGuire’s stabbing, as well as the recent fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in the city, is unacceptable, said Hayden, whose family has been close to McGuire’s for years.
“I’m certainly outraged, and I think we have to be at the point where we have an entire community that is equally as outraged and will not stand for this sort of random violence any further,” he said.
The good news is that McGuire is “as spunky and as vibrant as ever and is going to be just fine, praise the Lord,” he said.
McGuire’s sister, Jeriline Brady McGinnis, told multiple news outlets that her sister has been walking dogs in the park for decades.
“What did he want? Dog walkers don’t carry money. We carry poop bags and ID. That’s all he’s going to get. Unless he felt the urge to just beat up somebody who’s defenseless,” McGuire’s sister told WFXT-TV.
McGuire was unconscious when officers found her. She was taken to a hospital with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening, police said in a statement.
“I am disgusted and angry to know that an elder in our community had to fear for her safety going about her daily routine, walking her dog,” Mayor Michelle Wu said.
The suspect remains at large but might have been injured during the attack, police said.
In addition to being the first Black woman to serve on the school committee, where she served for a decade starting in 1981, McGuire in 1966 helped found METCO, the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, which sends students of color from Boston to predominantly white suburban schools. She became the program’s executive director in 1973 and served in the position until 2016, according to a biography posted by Northeastern University.
Milly Arbaje-Thomas, the current president and CEO of METCO, called McGuire a trailblazer.
“We’re all very saddened by this news, very shocked,” she said. “She’s a woman who has dedicated her life to educational equality.” | 2022-10-12T22:42:49+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-91-year-old-civil-rights-activist-stabbed-in-boston-park/ |
DANVILLE, Va. – Leaders at a new development in Danville are searching for people to fill hundreds of positions.
Caesars Virginia is a multimillion-dollar resort casino that’s set to open sometime in late 2024 in Danville, officials said.
It is located in the area of the former Dan River Finishing Mill, which was demolished to make room for the construction of the casino, as we reported.
Now that construction is underway, leaders are looking to fill hundreds of positions. We’re told they are looking for enthusiastic people for casino dealer training, with instructions on how to deal cards and other casino operations.
Caesars officials said that potential employees and job seekers will have the chance to learn from the best in the industry, and no prior casino experience is necessary.
Candidates who are selected will also be invited to take part in a 12-week training program, officials said. Those who graduate from the training program will be offered employment.
If you’re interested in looking into employment with Caesars can apply online here by Feb. 1.
You can find 10 News’ past coverage on Caesars below: | 2023-01-12T22:49:04+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/01/12/caesars-casino-in-danville-looks-to-fill-hundreds-of-open-positions/ |
Twitter faces lawsuits over unpaid rent for US HQ, UK office
LONDON (AP) — More landlords are taking Twitter to court over unpaid rent, this time at the social media company’s headquarters in San Francisco and its British offices — the latest sign that owner Elon Musk’s extreme cost-cutting strategy includes simply not paying the bills.
Twitter is facing a lawsuit over allegations it failed to pay rent for its head office, according to California court documents. The owner of its premises in central London, meanwhile, said it’s taking the company to court over rental debt.
Musk is slashing costs after his $44 billion deal last year to buy Twitter left the company on the hook for about $1 billion in annual interest payments. Twitter has already been taken to court this month for falling behind on rent at another San Francisco office.
It’s the latest legal headache for Musk, who has been testifying in recent days in a separate class-action lawsuit from Tesla investors alleging his 2017 tweet misled them about funding to take the electric carmaker private.
The billionaire Tesla CEO’s cost-cutting strategy for Twitter also has included gutting the company’s workforce and auctioning off memorabilia and fancy office furniture.
Twitter did not respond to a request for comment. Its communications department was shut down after Musk’s acquisition.
The owner of Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, located at 1355 Market St., is suing the company after it failed to make its latest monthly rent payment, according to documents filed Friday with the Superior Court of California.
The company, Sri Nine Market Square LLC, said Twitter “breached the Lease by failing to pay monthly rent and additional rent” for January amounting to $3.4 million.
Twitter, which has had a lease for three floors in the building since 2011, had fallen behind on a similar amount of rent in December, which Sri Nine Market Square recouped from a letter of credit that Twitter had put up as a security deposit, the filing said.
After using those funds, the landlord says Twitter still owes $3.16 million in unpaid rent and is seeking late fees and interest plus attorneys’ fees. The social media company still occupies the property, the landlord said.
In Britain, the Crown Estate has started court proceedings against Twitter after the company fell behind on rent at its offices near London’s famed Piccadilly Circus.
The Crown Estate, which owns some of the priciest real estate in central London, said it took action following previous contact with Twitter over the unpaid rent and is in talks with the company but provided no further information.
The Crown Estate is a vast property portfolio that includes much of London’s Regent Street as well as the Windsor estate. It’s an independently run commercial business, but its profits are used as a benchmark for the funding of the Sovereign Grant, which is the public money that funds the British royal family’s official work.
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The founder of the Hawaii Proud Boys chapter and a Texas man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and posed for a picture in front of a door on which one of them had written “Murder the Media” each pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a felony charge in connection with the riot.
Nicholas Ochs, founder of the far-right extremist group’s Hawaii chapter and a onetime Republican state House candidate, and Nicholas DeCarlo, of Fort Worth, Texas, admitted to obstructing the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory.
They shared a social media channel called “Murder the Media” and initially claimed to be working as journalists on Jan. 6, according to the government.
Federal guidelines for Ochs, 36, and DeCarlo, 32, call for sentences between about 3 1/2 years and four years behind bars, although the judge can decide to go above or below that. In exchange for pleading guilty, prosecutors agreed to dismiss several other charges against them. They are to be sentenced in December.
Edward MacMahon, a lawyer for Ochs, noted after the hearing that his client did not injure anyone at the Capitol and said he hopes Ochs is sentenced consistent with others who did not participate in any violence. A lawyer for DeCarlo did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
Ochs and DeCarlo attended the “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House in support of then-President Donald Trump on the morning of Jan. 6 and then marched together to the Capitol. The men admitted to throwing smoke bombs at a line of police trying to keep the mob from the stage set up for Biden’s inauguration.
DeCarlo admitted to writing “Murder The Media” in permanent marker on a door in the Capitol building, prosecutors said. The men then posed in front of the door with a thumbs-up sign. DeCarlo also rummaged through a Capitol police officer’s bag and stole a pair of plastic handcuffs, prosecutors said.
Ochs posted on Twitter a picture of the men smoking cigarettes inside the Capitol, and the caption said: “Hello from the Capital lol,” according to court papers.
After leaving the building, they filmed a video together in which Ochs said they came to “stop the steal” and DeCarlo declared: “We did it,” the government said. “Sorry we couldn’t go live when we stormed the f—-in’ U.S. Capitol and made Congress flee,” Ochs said in a video with the Capitol visible in the background.
Ochs told CNN that he was working as a “professional journalist” and that he did not have to break into the Capitol, but just “walked in and filmed.” Before his arrest, DeCarlo also told The Los Angeles Times that they were journalists.
“What I did was journalism: Follow the events and show people what happened,” DeCarlo told the newspaper.
Ochs was the Republican Party’s candidate to represent Waikiki in the Hawaii House in the November 2020 election. Ochs lost to Democrat Adrian Tam.
Ochs and DeCarlo are among dozens of members and associates of the Proud Boys who have been charged in the Capitol riot. The group’s former chairman, Enrique Tarrio, and other leaders have been charged with seditious conspiracy — the most serious charges brought so far in the insurrection.
The leader and members of another far-right extremist group, the Oath Keepers, are heading to trial later this month on the charge of seditious conspiracy. The Oath Keepers are the first Jan. 6 defendants facing the rare and difficult-to-prove charge to go to trial.
Also on Friday, a lawyer for the Oath Keepers, Kellye SoRelle, pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to obstruct the certification of the Electoral College vote. SoRelle, a close associate of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, was arrested this month in Texas.
More than 870 people have been charged so far in the Capitol riot. Nearly 400 have pleaded guilty to charges ranging from low-level misdemeanors for illegally entering the building to felony seditious conspiracy.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted Thursday of corrupting youth but acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her.
The court sentenced Sonko to two years in prison. He did not attend his trial in the capital, Dakar, and was judged in absentia. His lawyer said a warrant had not been issued yet for the politician’s arrest.
“With this verdict, the authorities want to prevent him from standing in the next presidential election,” lawyer Cire Cledor Ly said.
Sonko placed third in Senegal’s 2019 presidential election and is popular with the country’s youth. His supporters maintain his legal troubles are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.
Sonko is considered President Macky Sall’s main competition and has urged Sall to state publicly that he will not seek a third term in office.
Corrupting young people, which includes using one’s position of power to have sex with people under age 21, is a criminal offense in Senegal that is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to more than $6,000.
Under Senegalese law, his conviction would bar Sonko from running in next year’s election, said Bamba Cisse, another defense lawyer.
“The conviction for corruption of youth hinders his eligibility because he was sentenced in absentia, so we can’t appeal,” Cisse said.
However, the government said Sonko can ask for a retrial once he is imprisoned. It was unclear when he would be taken into custody.
Tensions were rising across the country before Sonko’s conviction and sentencing. Tight security surrounded the court as well as Sonko’s house on Thursday, and many businesses closed for fear of violence.
Shortly after the verdict was announced, clashes erupted throughout the country. At least one person was killed in the Casamance region, according to the government. In Dakar, protesters threw rocks, burned vehicles and in some places erected barricades while police fired tear gas.
“The verdict cements the criticism that Sall’s government is weaponizing the judiciary to eliminate prominent rivals that could shake his rule,” Mucahid Durmaz, senior analyst at global risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft, said.
“Despite being presented as a beacon (of) democracy, the Sonko cases demonstrate the structural issues Senegal grapples with. The court decision and the prospect of Sall’s bid for a third term in the election next year will fuel fierce criticism around erosion of judicial independence and democratic backsliding,” Dumaz said.
Earlier demonstrations turned violent in the leadup to the trial. At least one person was killed and several injured during a “freedom caravan” orchestrated by Sonko last week from his hometown of Ziguinchor, where he is the mayor, to the capital some 750 kilometers (465 miles) away. | 2023-06-01T19:11:37+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/senegal-opposition-leader-sonko-convicted-of-corrupting-youth-acquitted-of-rape/ |
East Haven Public Schools, Avelo Airlines and Boy Scouts of America partner to inspire a new generation of aerospace professionals
Inaugural five-month program took flight today with "Exploring Aviation Open House" for nearly 100 middle school students at Tweed-New Haven Airport
EAST HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of East Haven announced today a three-way partnership between East Haven Public Schools, Avelo Airlines and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to inspire a new generation of aerospace professionals. The co-ed Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Program is the first middle school-focused curriculum of its kind in the country.
East Haven Public Schools and Avelo Airlines are collaborating with the BSA's Connecticut Yankee Council to provide essential curriculum development and program management. The inaugural five-month program debuted today with a two-hour "Exploring Aviation Open House" at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Following today's open house, up to 50 students from East Haven's Joseph Melillo Middle School (JMMS) and East Haven Academy will be accepted into the ACE Program.
East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora said, "We welcome this business-educational partnership to our school system. It is important that we provide our students with real-world opportunities to learn and to grow. Avelo's aviation program gives our students the opportunity to gather real-life skills. The aviation industry requires aptitude in many areas: communication, analytical thinking, self-confidence, teamwork, time management and problem solving. So, not only will our students gain exposure to an exciting industry, but they will also be learning skills that are transferable to any vocation."
East Haven Public Schools Superintendent Erica Forti said, "In our district, we place value on relationships—relationships with our students, our families, our community partners, and our local businesses. That's why we're so grateful to Avelo, Avports and BSA, because what's happening here today exemplifies the power in these partnerships and how together, we are creating the programming opportunities that will afford our students exposure to the many educational and career pathways available to them right here at home."
The ACE curriculum will include a combination of after school classroom instruction, in-person and remote guest speakers, interactive learning experiences and local and out-of-state fieldtrips that include:
- Traveling to the Avelo Inflight Training Center in Orlando, FL where students will have the chance to fly multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art flight simulators.
- Taking a discovery flight at the controls of a single engine aircraft.
- Flying on Avelo Airlines Next-Generation Boeing 737 jetliners to Avelo destinations and bases for a behind the scenes observation of flight and ground operations.
- Touring local Connecticut aerospace manufacturing facilities, including the Sikorsky facility in Stratford, CT.
- Visiting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities.
- Meeting aerospace professionals and leaders, including pilots, astronauts, flight attendants, maintenance technicians, airport managers and representatives, as well as officials from government agencies, including the FAA, National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "The future has never been brighter for young people dreaming of a career in aviation. Airlines like ours will need an increasingly large, talented and diverse field of candidates to draw from in the years ahead. We are proud to partner with Mayor Carfora, East Haven Public Schools and BSA to develop this first-of-its-kind program. I'm confident this unique business-education partnership will create life-changing pathways for these students to achieve their aviation career dreams — many of whom I look forward to calling fellow Avelo Crewmembers in the future."
To inspire young people to consider aerospace careers earlier in their education journey than conventional high school career orientation programs, students will be selected from the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Middle school-aged children are still young enough to adjust their academic and extracurricular choices to prepare them for an aerospace career.
The initial ACE class will conclude in May 2023 at the close of the JMMS and East Haven Academy spring term. At that time, students who have successfully completed the program will be invited to participate in a badging ceremony. If the East Haven inaugural program is successful, Avelo plans to replicate the ACE curriculum in other communities across the country it serves.
Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Director of Exploring Paul Lukas said, "The Connecticut Yankee Council is incredibly excited to be partnering with Avelo Airlines and East Haven Public Schools to make possible an Exploring Aviation program for the students of East Haven. Together we are opening new doors and opportunities for these students. We are expanding their awareness of aerospace industries, sciences, careers and technologies while enhancing their personal development. It's an exciting hands-on learning opportunity that helps prepare these students for success in life."
Nearly 100 students from JMMS and East Haven Academy participated in today's Exploring Aviation Open House at Tweed Airport. The middle school students had the opportunity to:
- Participate in a guided "behind the scenes" tour of Tweed Airport.
- Board an Avelo Airlines Next-Generation Boeing 737 jetliner.
- Meet with aviation professionals from Tweed, Avports, Avelo, the FAA and TSA.
- Get an up-close look at airport ground support and emergency response equipment.
According to East Haven Public Schools, more than 50% of their middle school students are believed to have never flown on a commercial airline flight. The ACE Program is intended to expose students and their parents to the broad range of aerospace career opportunities.
Aerospace is one of the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors, employing more than 1 million people. The aerospace sector is projected to add 75,000 new jobs by 2030 and there are approximately 50 distinct job categories for every pilot role. The aerospace sector expects to see an especially significant surge in space exploration-related jobs as the private space sector grows.
Since taking flight at HVN in November 2021, Avelo has flown more than 5,500 flights carrying nearly 700,000 Customers. Avelo currently operates six 737s at its HVN base which serve 14 nonstop destinations across seven states. Over the past 13 months, Avelo has invested more than $100 million in its HVN-based operations and Connecticut presence. This includes the hiring of nearly 180 Avelo Crewmembers and the creation of more than 300 direct and indirect airport-related jobs. Avelo became America's first new airline in nearly 15 years when it commenced scheduled service in April 2021. Today Avelo serves 34 destinations across the U.S.
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This week's show was recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Amber Ruffin and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Karen Chee and Maz Jobrani. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.
Who's Bill This Time
Elon's Hellscape; Minimum Wage to Maximum Wage; Season's Greetings Already?
The World Series Dump
A quick round up of stories from the 2022 World Series.
Bluff The Listener
Our panelists read three stories about the surprising inspiration behind Grubhub, only one of which is true.
Not My Job: Amber Ruffin answers three questions about Roughin' It
Amber Ruffin started as a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers before becoming the first black woman to host a late night talk show. She's also our first guest to have the honor of voicing and M&M. She may rule the TV landscape, but what does she know about camping, or, roughin' it?
Panel Questions
The King's Second Throne; A Secret Winner
Limericks
Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Speed Walkers; 60,000 Pieces of Pleasure; An Annoying Way To Be Healthy
Lightning Fill In The Blank
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.
Predictions
Our panelists predict what will be the must have gift this Christmas.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeping IDentities Safe DBA Coalition for a Secure Driver's License, a Washington D.C. based non-profit, is pleased to recognize the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for its new, innovative driver's license design purposed to thwart counterfeiting, and for its efforts to promote highway safety and personal security by its annual "Operation Prevent," which raises public awareness of the risks of counterfeit driver licenses and other "fake" identity documents. Together with the State Liquor Authority, State Police, and local law enforcement, the DMV oversees Operation Prevent, an enforcement initiative that helps prevent underage drinking and the sale of alcohol to minors. Operation Prevent details are conducted at bars, restaurants, and concert venues throughout the year.
On December 15, 2022, DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder received the award plaque from the Coalition for a Secure Driver's License President Brian Zimmer. He also received a certificate of achievement, as did Deputy Commissioner Owen McShane and Deputy Commissioner Greg Kline.
- This award recognizes the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the new security features and physical attributes of driver licenses and identity cards introduced and issued in 2022, to reduce counterfeiting, criminal alteration, and improve the reliability of card authentication by government and business. These innovative card security features increase resistance to counterfeiting by domestic and foreign ID counterfeiters, including:
- The driver's license card and the state seal are redesigned increasing counterfeit resistance to emulation using a process called multiple laser imaging.
- Two images are engraved into the card so that an irregularly shaped translucent image in the right center changes when viewed at different angles.
- In addition to replicating the motorist's photo, the smaller image now displays their birth month and year when viewed at different angles.
- Enhanced features include raised lettering for key data and of the motorist's signature, which allow tactile verification in dim light.
- Three small irregularly shaped windows on the right edge of the card that interact with a repetition of the motorist's name and the date the license to drive expires.
The enhanced physical security of New York State drivers' licenses will contribute to the confidence of law enforcement and of New York businesses when examined to confirm identity, address and, when required by state laws, proof of age.
Keeping Identities safe (KIDS), DBA The Coalition for a Secure Driver's License (CSDL) is a 501 (c) (3) non-partisan, not for profit, crime prevention, education charity, supported by donor contributions from across the United States. Our slogan, "Working to protect the identity of every American" embodies our commitment to higher standards for both government and private entities that issue identity credentials, especially state agencies that issue driver's licenses and ID cards.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
01-13-27-28-37
(one, thirteen, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-seven)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
01-13-27-28-37
(one, thirteen, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-seven) | 2022-12-09T01:34:20+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-game-17641648.php |
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The OHSAA baseball postseason begins Monday with sectional openers, as part of the district tournaments.
For Divisions I and IV, the district semifinals are May 23 with the finals on May 25. Divisions II and III will have their district semifinals on May 22 with the finals on May 24. | 2023-05-15T11:00:03+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/2023/05/ohsaa-baseball-district-tournament-preview-who-are-the-2023-favorites-to-reach-akron.html |
CHICAGO – Juan Soto is joining Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. in San Diego. Jorge López, Michael Fulmer and Tyler Mahle are going to Minnesota. Noah Syndergaard, David Robertson and Brandon Marsh are heading to Philadelphia, and Joey Gallo is looking for a fresh start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Baseball's trade deadline day was an action-packed affair — and no one had more fun than the Padres.
San Diego made the biggest splash, acquiring Soto in a massive deal with the Washington Nationals. The sweet-swinging Soto, still just 23 years old, joins Machado in the middle of the Padres' order, and Tatis is on his way back after being sidelined by a broken left wrist.
“It’s pretty impressive to have those three types of guys on one team in the same lineup,” said Wil Myers, the Padres’ longest-tenured player. “Excited to see that trio, hopefully in the next week or two.”
The Cardinals and Yankees swapped big leaguers, with Gold Glove-winning center fielder Harrison Bader going to New York in exchange for left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery. The Atlanta Braves geared up for their title defense by sending former closer Will Smith to the Houston Astros for right-hander Jake Odorizzi, and then acquiring reliever Raisel Iglesias in a deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
The Toronto Blue Jays got second baseman Whit Merrifield in a trade with Kansas City — it's unclear if Merrifield plans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to play in Canada — and fortified their bullpen by adding Anthony Bass and Zach Pop in a deal with the Miami Marlins. The Brewers added reliever Trevor Rosenthal in a trade with San Francisco.
San Diego acquired Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from Washington for rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore, first baseman/DH Luke Voit and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana.
After landing Soto, a generational talent who helped Washington win the 2019 World Series, San Diego also acquired infielder Brandon Drury from Cincinnati. The Padres sent minor league shortstop Victor Acosta to the Reds for the 29-year-old Drury, who has a career-high 20 homers this year.
“The atmosphere here is they want to win, and not just go to the playoffs but win a World Series,” said All-Star closer Josh Hader, who was obtained by San Diego on Monday in another big deal with Milwaukee.
Eric Hosmer was part of the Soto deal before he vetoed the move, and San Diego ended up trading the first baseman to Boston along with two minor leaguers and cash in exchange for minor league left-hander Jay Groome.
The Twins bolstered their pitching staff with three trades, acquiring López in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles and Mahle in a swap with rebuilding Cincinnati. Fulmer came over from Detroit for minor league right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long.
The 29-year-old López is in the middle of a breakout season, with a sparkling 1.68 ERA and 19 of his 20 career saves. The 27-year-old Mahle is 5-7 with a 4.40 ERA in 19 starts. Fulmer has a 3.20 ERA and two saves in 41 appearances.
“Just completely life-changing. I’m just really thankful for the Orioles and what they’ve been doing, and I’m glad it’s coming to a new chapter with the Minnesota Twins,” López said on a conference call with reporters.
The Twins, who took a one-game lead in the AL Central into Tuesday night's game against Detroit, have a 5.30 team ERA since the All-Star break.
Baltimore received minor league pitchers Cade Povich, Yennier Cano, Juan Nuñez and Juan Rojas from Minnesota for López. Cincinnati got the bigger haul of prospects — infielders Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Spencer Steer, and left-handed pitcher Steve Hajjar.
Looking for its first playoff appearance since 2011, Philadelphia added Robertson to its bullpen in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, and got Marsh and Syndergaard from the Los Angeles Angels.
Philadelphia sent minor league pitcher Ben Brown to the Cubs for the 37-year-old Robertson, one of the top relievers on the market ahead of the deadline. The Phillies got Marsh from the Angels in exchange for catching prospect Logan O’Hoppe, then separately acquired Syndergaard for outfielders Mickey Moniak and Jadiel Sanchez.
Robertson is 3-0 with a 2.23 ERA and 14 saves in 36 appearances this year. The right-hander finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Cubs on March 16.
Marsh is a lefty-hitting, righty-throwing 24-year-old with speed and power projection. He ranked among Los Angeles’ top prospects before debuting in the majors last season, but he has struggled in the big leagues.
Syndergaard, the former Mets star, is 5-8 with a 3.83 ERA in his first full season since 2019 due to Tommy John surgery.
Also on the move: Gallo was traded by the New York Yankees to the Dodgers for minor league right-hander Clayton Beeter, and Darin Ruf went from the New York Mets to the Giants for J.D. Davis and three pitching prospects.
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AP Baseball Writers Ronald Blum and Jake Seiner, and AP Sports Writers Bernie Wilson, Stephen Whyno and Dave Campbell contributed to this report.
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that 3M has recognized the exceptional quality of the Colorado 1650 and its UVgel 460 ink for approval in their 3M™ MCS™ Warranty program. This approval provides assurance that applications printed on the Colorado 1650 in combination with the UVgel 460 and 3M's approved media will achieve the highest quality standards. Applications covered by the 3M MCS Warranty include vehicle graphics, signs and displays, floor graphics and many others.
To qualify for the approval, the Colorado 1650 and its UVgel 460 inks, in combination with a variety of 3M media, successfully passed a series of rigorous tests carried out under 3M's stringent assessment conditions. Underpinned by the thorough testing of ink, printer and media combinations, including also 3M's elaborate weathering technology, the 3M MCS Warranty gives both print service providers and their customers peace of mind and confidence that their images will perform as expected for the intended lifetime of the printed graphic.
Widely recognized as a top industry standard and representing the most comprehensive, all-inclusive warranty for finished graphics, the 3M MCS Warranty provides non-prorated protection for the graphic's intended lifespan, including protection against fading, cracking, peeling, blistering, discoloration and many other aspects of graphic performance.
The industry's most productive 64-inch printer, the Canon Colorado 1650 uses the unique UVgel ink technology, which incorporates all the best aspects of alternative ink technologies, such as the color gamut and light fastness of eco-solvent, the fit-for-indoor use and quick drying time of latex and the productivity and low-temperature printing process of UV. UVgel technology also enables unique options, such as the production of output with a matte or gloss finish or even the two combined in one print.
UVgel inks produce odorless, ultra-robust output fully certified for indoor use, as well as being very durable for outdoor use. With customers benefitting from zero VOC emissions, zero hazardous air pollutants and a low average ink usage of 6.4ml/m2 across the more than 2,500 UVgel engines installed worldwide, UVgel has already proved itself to be a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative for latex and eco-solvent technology.
"At 3M we take pride in the ability to provide graphics manufacturers the widest selection of premier printing solutions. Extending the warranty through our partnership with Canon reinforces our commitment to quality and to our customers' success, which in turn inspires confidence in the printed graphics," said Woonsik Shim, vice president, Graphics and Personal Auto Business, 3M Commercial Solutions Division.
"UVgel is a breakthrough technology that is transforming the way wide format graphics and other applications are being produced. By securing the 3M MCS Warranty, we have passed yet another milestone in our long-term strategy to encourage adoption of the technology," said Shinichi "Sam" Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A., Inc. "By working together with key industry partners such as 3M, we will continue our mission to offer print service providers in this exciting market a wider choice of print technologies and demonstrate the significant difference UVgel could make to their business."
Canon is seeing a rapid growth in the take-up of its Colorado platform and patented UVgel technology and, in 2020, invested in a new, state-of-the-art ink factory at its headquarters in Venlo, Netherlands, which is now fully operational and increasing its production capacity continuously to keep up with demand.
Canon is currently setting up new labels and packaging so that the Colorado 1650 and its UVgel 460 ink will be available for the 3M MCS Warranty starting January 1, 2023. At this time, customers will be able to register to apply for the 3M MCS Warranty Certificate for the Colorado 1650 and UVgel 460 ink.
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About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
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Red Sox vs. Yankees Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - June 10
Saturday's game between the New York Yankees (37-28) and the Boston Red Sox (32-32) at Yankee Stadium is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Yankees taking home the win. First pitch is at 7:35 PM ET on June 10.
The Yankees will look to Domingo German (3-3) versus the Red Sox and Tanner Houck (3-5).
Red Sox vs. Yankees Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:35 PM ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Red Sox vs. Yankees Score Prediction
Our prediction for this contest is Yankees 5, Red Sox 4.
Total Prediction for Red Sox vs. Yankees
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Red Sox Performance Insights
- In six games as the underdog over the last 10 matchups, the Red Sox have posted a mark of 1-5.
- In its last 10 games with an over/under, Boston and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total four times.
- The Red Sox's ATS record is 1-3-0 over their last 10 matchups (bookmakers set spreads in four of those contests).
- The Red Sox have won in 16, or 44.4%, of the 36 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This year, Boston has won 13 of 25 games when listed as at least +105 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- The offense for Boston is No. 6 in baseball, scoring five runs per game (319 total runs).
- The Red Sox have the 24th-ranked ERA (4.66) in the majors this season.
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(WSYR-TV) — The Carnival of Savings is here at Auburn Community Federal Credit Union now through August 31, and it’s been a staple of the credit union for almost a decade now. The tradition offers payments to fit your budget no matter it may be. The ACFCU holds the carnival to celebrate warm weather and help people save.
The Auburn Community Federal Credit Union is committed to keeping their rates competitive and low. Even though federal rates have changed, the ACFCU rates have not.
For more information, visit auburnfcu.com. | 2022-07-01T17:36:48+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/auburn-community-fcu-holds-carnival-of-savings/ |
Tobias Smith named new Heritage Academy head football coach
Heritage Academy announced Friday that Tobias Smith will take over the football program, less than a week after Lance Pogue stepped down.
Smith is no stranger to the area. He graduated from Columbus and went on to play football at Mississippi State. He’s also a familiar face at Heritage, where he was the junior high football coach and offensive/defensive line coach on varsity from 2018 to 2019.
Smith most recently served as the offensive coordinator at West Lowndes this past season. | 2023-05-13T00:48:19+00:00 | wcbi.com | https://www.wcbi.com/tobias-smith-named-new-heritage-academy-head-football-coach/ |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rayj Dennis scored 23 points to help Toledo defeat UAB 93-85 on Friday night.
Dennis added seven assists for the Rockets (2-0). Setric Millner Jr. scored 21 points and added five rebounds. JT Shumate was 7 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 20 points.
Jordan Walker finished with 25 points, four assists and four steals for the Blazers (1-1). Tavin Lovan added 13 points for UAB. KJ Buffen also put up 11 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
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Five-year Tier 1 MTC commitment to drive digital innovation and collaboration across UK manufacturing industry
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iBASEt, the company that helps its customers simplify how complex products are built and maintained, today announced an expanded partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), by becoming a Tier 1 MTC member. Demonstrating its commitment to the UK manufacturing sector, iBASEt will be making its Digital Operations Suite, powered by Solumina iSeries, available to researchers and members of the MTC's National Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. The cloud-native system will help UK manufacturers innovate, collaborate and accelerate the move to a fully digital operations system strategy.
The expanded partnership was announced at an Industrial Transformation Roundtable hosted at the MTC in Coventry. iBASEt was joined by industry experts including Professor Ken Young, Technology Director, MTC; Tony Newman, Principal Engineer, Parker Aerospace; and Brian Harvey, Managing Director, Simportal. The panel discussed how the UK manufacturing industry can collaborate to advance digitalization, improve productivity, and address sustainability.
"Our roundtable discussion highlighted that slow digital adoption is making it difficult to attract and retain talent. The prevalence of paper and spreadsheet-based processes in the manufacturing sector is certainly a factor in people choosing to work in other industries like IT and financial services," said Rashpal Mundi, Senior Partner Manager EMEA, iBASEt. "In fact, our research shows more than one in four people who left the industry said outdated technology was a key factor in their decision. Running a digital thread across complex operations will be key to driving productivity and engaging with the next generation of UK manufacturing talent."
"UK manufacturing needs to collaborate to compete. Our expanded partnership with iBASEt provides the digital tools required to bring everything together. We all want to complete the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' and move to digital, but it's worth remembering the first industrial revolution didn't happen in a day," said Professor Ken Young, Technology Director, MTC. "We need to work together to digitise and optimise entire supply chains before UK manufacturing can truly reap the rewards."
"The EMEA market is hugely important to us – a third of our customers are based here. Our expanded partnership with the MTC is a key part of our growth strategy as we look to drive collaboration and digital innovation across the industry," said Naveen Poonian, CEO, iBASEt. "Now we look forward to further collaborating with our key partners, including MTC members ATS, DXC, PTC and Hexagon, pushing the boundaries to benefit our customers in the UK sector. We are excited to be taking even more positive steps to drive change together as part of our long-term commitment to the region."
iBASEt is a software company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained. Founded in Southern California in 1986, iBASEt solutions ensure digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations on a global scale. The iSeries, powered by Solumina, is a cloud-native platform that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance. With offices in the U.S., UK, France, and India, iBASEt customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron. Learn more at iBASEt.com.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — More than two decades after his dramatic ouster from government and imprisonment, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim finally has his day.
Anwar was named Malaysia’s 10th prime minister by the nation’s king Thursday, trumping a Malay nationalist leader to clinch the top job after divisive general elections led to a hung Parliament.
Becoming prime minister caps Anwar’s roller-coaster political journey, from a former deputy prime minister whose sacking and imprisonment in the 1990s led to massive street protests and a reform movement that rose into a major political force. It is a second victory for his reformist bloc, which won 2018 polls but lost power after 22 months due to a power struggle that has led to continuous political turmoil.
Last Saturday’s election, which was supposed to end the instability that had led to three prime ministers since 2018, instead produced new uncertainty after no party won a clear mandate. Anwar’s multiethnic Alliance of Hope, led with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority. Muhyiddin’s right leaning National Alliance won 72 seats, with its ally Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party emerging as the biggest single party with 49 seats.
Anwar emerged victorious after smaller blocs agreed to back him to form a unity government. Still, he faces a tall task in bridging racial divides that deepened after Saturday’s poll and reviving an economy struggling with rising inflation and a currency that has fallen to its weakest point. Malays are two-thirds of Malaysia’s 33 million people, which include large ethnic Chinese and Indian minorities.
“Anwar’s political struggle is of a comparable level as (South Africa’s) Nelson Mandela, as both went through many persecutions in the process of democratizing their countries,” said Ei Sun Oh with Singapore’s Institute of International Affairs. “It is hoped that with Anwar in charge, Malaysia could revert to a more open and inclusive society and economy that would hopefully restore its prestige on the world stage.”
Anwar, 75, had been on the cusp of power twice.
A firebrand youth leader, Anwar founded an Islamic youth movement before he was recruited into the then-ruling United Malays National Organization. He enjoyed a meteoric rise to become deputy prime minister-cum-finance minister in the 1990s. He was groomed to take over from then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad but a bitter fallout over Malaysia’s response to the Asian economic crisis saw Anwar sacked in September 1998, detained without trial and then charged with sodomy and corruption.
Tens of thousands took to the streets to protest Anwar’s treatment. When Anwar was brought to court with a black eye nine days after his arrest — due to an assault in custody by the country’s then police chief — it quickly became a symbol for his new People’s Justice Party and its vows for reforms. He was jailed six years for sodomy in 1999 and a year later, another nine years for corruption — charges Anwar said were a political conspiracy by Mahathir to end his career. His case drew international criticism, with Amnesty International calling Anwar a “prisoner of conscience.”
Anwar was freed in 2004 after Malaysia’s top court overturned his sodomy conviction, a year after Mahathir stepped down as prime minister after 22 years in power.
But Anwar was imprisoned a second time for sodomy in 2015 — in a case he said was aimed at crushing his alliance which was making gains against the UMNO-led government. Yet, he didn’t give up.
From his prison cell, Anwar made up with Mahathir, who returned to politics as anger boiled over a multibillion-dollar scandal involving the 1MDB state investment fund. Their reunion led to historic 2018 polls that saw the unthinkable ouster of the UMNO-led alliance, which had led since Malaysia’s independence from Britain in 1957.
Mahathir became the world’s oldest leader at 92 after the victory. Anwar was pardoned shortly after and would have succeeded Mahathir, but infighting led to their government’s collapse just after 22 months. UMNO returned as part of a quarrelsome government with Muhyiddin’s National Alliance bloc that includes a hardline Islamic ally.
Still, the brief rule by Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan led to a significant upheaval as once-power UMNO leaders were jailed or brought to court for graft. Former Prime Minister Najib Razak was imprisoned in a case linked to the 1MDB saga. His wife, UMNO’s current chief and several party leaders are also battling separate corruption charges.
Anwar campaigned on a multiracial platform, promising to end racial and religious bigotry and plug billions of dollar lost to entrenched corruption. He finally succeeded in his dogged quest Thursday after a long battle. | 2022-11-24T16:22:24+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-from-prisoner-to-pm-malaysias-anwar-had-long-ride-to-top/ |
102-year-old has been teaching swim lessons for more than half a century
EUGENE, Ore. (KVAL) – A 102-year-old woman in Oregon has been teaching swimming lessons for more than half a century in her community.
Several times a week, Peggy Konzack helps babies 6 months old to 3 years old get accustomed to the water at the YMCA in her area.
“It’s just a joy in my life. I’m playing with them. I’m not working,” she explained. “I’m playing.”
Her instruction has been especially helpful to Jennifer Reid, whose daughter is deaf.
“Peggy’s really great because she integrates a lot of gestures and simple signs,” Reid said. “Getting one-on-one support … has made all the difference.”
It’s a teaching style that formed 54 years ago, and at 102 years old Konzack has no plans of stopping.
“I’m inspired to get up in the mornings, get ready,” she said. “And I still drive my car and come to the Y and spend the morning.”
She’s been doing this so long that she’s even taught multiple generations of the same families.
On the days she’s not teaching, Konzack swims 10-12 laps in the pool. She credits her longevity to a clean diet and staying active.
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Youth Retailer Celebrates the Season of Togetherness Through Metaverse Exploration, Exclusive Collaborations and IRL Experiences
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its holistic brand experience across consumers' virtual and physical lives, today, leading youth retailer Pacsun released its 2022 seasonal campaign coined PacVerse and campaign video "Welcome to the PacVerse," featuring a real life cast entering a metaverse created by Pacsun that juxtaposes virtual and physical worlds and includes a futuristic airport terminal, an upside down world, an icy wonderland, and the new PacVerse world.
Pacsun continues to embrace opportunities to connect and celebrate physical and virtual identities this year, via AR, VR, 3D and Metaverse explorations across multiple platforms and IRL. This campaign comes to life across all Pacsun's digital and social channels, with exclusive content rolling out throughout the season on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Discord and YouTube, as well as across its 300+ physical retail locations. Pacsun also plans to create 1:1 NFTs that will signify different PacVerse environments in the campaign.
The PacCommunity has expressed ongoing excitement around creating their digital identities in virtual hangouts, which has been evident primarily through audiences' response to Pacsun's gaming presence within PACWORLD on Roblox and 'Pacsun the Game,' both of which launched earlier this year. Inspired by the seamless travel opportunities within the metaverse, PacVerse helps further that expression by offering a fun, creative, and immersive way for consumers to connect, while engaging in virtual branded experiences across a multitude of varying landscapes this Holiday season.
"PacVerse serves as a full funnel medium across our virtual and physical worlds that helps to enhance brand value and consumer experience. Our audience is the first generation to blend their digital and physical indenities as a natural part of their lives, and the PacVerse theme is a celebration of their self expression, reflecting those identities and the unique sense of shared community they find in both," said Brieane (Brie) Olson, President at Pacsun. "Virtual brand worlds are an important part of the future, and part of what is so exciting about these immersive virtual concepts is that the discovery for our consumer is both fluid and the creativity has no boundaries."
Pacsun brand ambassadors featured in the campaign, including Brooke Monk and Mathieu Simoneau, will create special content throughout the season, along with other ambassadors like dancer Brynn Rumfallo and stunt performer Hero DW. Virtual influencer Miquela, who onboarded with Pacsun initially in support of the 2022 Fall Denim campaign, will also be supporting the campaign on social media. The co-creation process with ambassadors has been powerful in amplifying initiatives and campaigns for the brand, and this season marks the first time multiple digital ambassadors will get involved.
In addition, Pacsun will be activating in the Metaverse by extending virtual experiences on PACWORLD with fresh ways for consumers to dress their avatars, including new layered clothing and a dedicated Holiday Gift Shop based off of Pacsun's seasonal collection. Consumers can also interact with the collection, which features a curated mix of unique brand collaborations, trend-right fashion capsules, and first-ever brand partnerships, through virtual styling guides, and try-on experiences by existing partner DressX. Pacsun will also host a variety of IRL events and activations this season, including festive in-store initiatives and a Holiday rooftop screening in Los Angeles, where the campaign video will be screened in front of a live audience for the first-time.
This virtual focused campaign is a nod towards Pacsun efforts creatively intersecting fashion, technology, community and gamification entering the fashion world through virtual and augmented realities, along with Pacsun's strategic partnerships and collaborations with top talent and organizations in the space, including Emma Chamberlain who transformed into her personal avatar for Pacsun's Spring 2022 campaign, Twitch and Pacsun's Livestream at Rolling Loud, and Pacsun's presence at ComplexLand 3.0. Pacsun will also be involved with ComplexCon later this month, activating with new and existing brand partners.
Campaign imagery can be accessed HERE.
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MADISON — Local paraglider and soap company owner James Sutherland crashed his motorized ultralight craft on Monday evening, emergency workers said.
Sutherland, who was flying alone, was airlifted to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health's trauma center, officials said. As of 8 p.m., he was listed in critical condition, according to Capt. Roy Stewart of the Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad, who worked the accident.
Stewart said Sutherland crashed in a wooded area off Dan Valley Road, about an eighth of a mile from Madison town limits. Deputies from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office were manning the crash site located just behind the former Y & W Hardware Store and near a local sod farm close to the banks of the Dan River.
Sutherland was able to call 911 to report his accident and was conscious when rescue workers arrived at the site, Stewart said. Motorists who witnessed the crash also called in, he said.
Rescue workers did not know the cause of the crash Monday night. It was not clear on Monday night which regulatory agency will investigate the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration does not oversee investigations involving ultralight aircraft, the agency's spokesman said.
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Sutherland, an owner of Charlie's Soap, a manufacturer of a national and internationally popular biodegradable soap made in Mayodan and Stoneville, is known for floating over the region on most fair weather evenings.
He is beloved by many of the area's children for his ritual of dropping toy plastic paratroopers from high altitudes to land in playgrounds and on youngster's lawns.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details at www.rockinghamnow.com. | 2022-05-03T04:11:29+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/paraglider-crashes-near-madison-listed-in-critical-condition/article_59c6f624-ca8e-11ec-9895-c3349663e1e7.html |
ROME (AP) — The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the “David” invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign.
Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. Confusing art with pornography was “ridiculous,” Nardella said.
The incredulous Italian response highlights how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.
But the board of the Tallahassee Classical School pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the “David” was show to a sixth-grade art class. The school has a policy requiring parents to be notified in advance about “controversial” topics being taught.
Carrasquilla believes the board targeted her after three parents complained about a lesson including a photo of the “David,” a 5-meter tall (17 foot) nude marble sculpture dating from 1504. The work, considered a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, depicts the Biblical David going to fight Goliath armed only with his faith in God.
Carrasquilla has said two parents complained because they weren’t notified in advance that a nude would be shown, while a third called the iconic statue pornographic.
Carrasquilla said in a phone interview Sunday that she is “very honored” by the invitations to Italy and she may accept.
“I am totally, like, wow,” Carasquilla said. “I’ve been to Florence before and have seen the ‘David’ up close and in person, but I would love to go and be a guest of the mayor.”
Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell’Accademia, where the “David” resides, expressed astonishment at the controversy.
“To think that ‘David’ could be pornographic means truly not understanding the contents of the Bible, not understanding Western culture and not understanding Renaissance art,” Hollberg said in a telephone interview.
She invited the principal, school board, parents and student body to view the “purity” of the statue.
Tallahassee Classical is a charter school. While it is taxpayer-funded and tuition-free, it operates almost entirely independently of the local school district and is sought out by parents seeking an alternative to the public school curriculum.
About 400 students from kindergarten through 12th grade attend the three-year-old institution, which is now on its third principal. It follows a curriculum designed by Hillsdale College, a conservative Christian school in Michigan frequently consulted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on educational issues.
Barney Bishop, chairman of Tallahassee Classical’s school board, has told reporters that while the photo of the statue played a part in Carrasquilla’s ouster, it wasn’t the only factor. He has declined to elaborate, while defending the decision.
“Parents are entitled to know anytime their child is being taught a controversial topic and picture,” Bishop said in an interview with Slate online magazine.
Several parents and teachers plan to protest Carrasquilla’s ouster at Monday night’s school board meeting, but Carrasquilla said she isn’t sure she would take the job back even if it were offered.
“There’s been such controversy and such upheaval,” she said. “I would really have to consider, ‘Is this truly what is best?’”
Marla Stone, head of humanities studies at the American Academy in Rome, said the Florida incident was another episode in escalating U.S. culture wars and questioned how the statue could be considered so controversial as to warrant a prior warning.
“What we have here is a moral crusade against the body, sexuality, and gender expression and an ignorance of history,” Stone said in an email. “The incident is about fear, fear of beauty, of difference, and of the possibilities embedded in art.”
Michelangelo Buonarroti sculpted the “David” between 1501-1504 after being commissioned by the Cathedral of Florence. The statue is the showpiece of the Accademia, and helps draw 1.7 million visitors each year to the museum.
“It is incredibly sought-after by Americans who want to do selfies and enjoy the beauty of this statue,” Director Hollberg said.
The museum, like many in Europe, is free for student groups. There was no indication that any trip would be subsidized by the city or museum. ___
Spencer reported from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | 2023-03-26T20:54:15+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/florida-school-uproar-leads-italy-to-invite-viewing-david/ |
MILWAUKEE – Jamal Murray, clad in sweatpants and a sweatshirt, sat at his locker room stall smiling in the postgame locker room.
Wearing similar attire, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope munched away on a postgame meal.
Nikola Jokic, who sat at the end of Denver’s bench on Wednesday night in a jacket and dark jeans, had already vacated the locker room by the time the doors opened to media members.
All three players were out on Wednesday night, Denver’s second game of a back-to-back, which began Tuesday night in New Orleans. Michael Porter Jr.’s absence had nothing to do with rest or injury.
Unsurprisingly, the Nuggets lost while facing Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton, who together accounted for 63 of the Bucks’ 107 points. Led by Aaron Gordon’s 26-point, 14-rebound effort, the Nuggets managed only 99 points.
If the Nuggets (34-15) and Bucks (31-17) represent two of the legitimate title contenders from each conference, Wednesday’s matchup was effectively a dud.
“You would hope that they would set this game up to be a little bit more of a marquee matchup, but again, that’s easy for us to say,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said, diplomatically, after the loss.
After his careful, yet insightful, comment, Malone joked he was going to be a politician.
What could’ve been a matchup of the last four MVPs instead featured a relatively healthy Bucks squad taking on a Nuggets’ starting lineup that was gutted. Jokic warmed up prior to the game but was officially out due to a tender left hamstring.
What hamstrung one matchup, though, may have only ensured another. Following Wednesday’s loss, the Nuggets will head to Philadelphia, where the 76ers were on the exact same Wednesday-Saturday game schedule as Denver. Both teams should be fully rested by the weekend.
“They’re setting that game up for Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, ABC,” Malone said.
He joked that every year when the schedule comes out, he always hates it. He said it was probably the same for 29 other coaches. That’s the nature of the beast, where the NBA can’t appease 30 teams.
“The league has an impossible job,” Malone said.
From a media and marketing standpoint, Wednesday’s game may have been a letdown. But from the players’ perspective, it was hardly that.
The Nuggets fought hard before bowing out late in the fourth quarter. Starters Zeke Nnaji, Christian Braun, and Vlatko Cancar played valuable minutes that wouldn’t normally be there when fully loaded. Nnaji’s been a constant source of energy since being added to the rotation, and Braun continues to make strides as a rookie.
Ish Smith came off the bench and sparked the reserves with 10 points and three assists. He didn’t have the same agenda as fans eager to see two of the best, most unique stars in the NBA.
“That’s how it goes,” Smith said. “… You never know in the playoffs when you might have to count on somebody.”
The other flipside that Malone acknowledged was that Wednesday offered a chance to hone Denver’s identity. The offense didn’t flow as smoothly as normal, and the fouls were up, but the Nuggets were within two possessions with five minutes remaining.
“You’re gonna find out about your team – what is the makeup of our group?” Malone said.
Despite the loss, he was proud of how his team competed. With 10 games to go before the All-Star break, he said these are the times when teams’ eyes start to wander toward vacation. And regardless of who’s available, the Nuggets intend to distance themselves even more from the rest of the West.
“We are keeping our eyes on the prize,” he said.
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DUFFEL, Belgium, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII, L.P. ("AIP"), through an affiliated entity, yesterday acquired ownership of the aluminium rolling mill located in Duffel, Belgium ("Aluminium Duffel"). The acquisition was completed through a consensual purchase and sale of 100% of the shares of Aluminium Belgium BV, the parent company which owns Aluminium Duffel, by AIP from the owner of those shares, Ecnavla 8 UK Ltd, a UK company.
Geert Vannuffelen, General Manager of Aluminium Duffel, stated: "Today marks a major milestone in our company's history. We look forward to proceeding under the new ownership of AIP, who is committed to a sustainable future for our company. We are positive about the steps AIP has taken to further invest in the company, which demonstrates their engagement to reach the full potential of our plant."
Ecnavla 8 UK Ltd has been in administration in the United Kingdom since July 7, 2021, with G P Rowley and D Shambrook of FRP Advisory Trading Limited appointed as administrators (the "Administrators"). The shares sold to AIP had been previously pledged to affiliates of AIP under first lien financing arrangements previously provided to Aluminium Duffel. AIP also purchased intercompany notes owned by Ecnavla 8 UK Ltd in its subsidiaries. Ecnavla 8 UK Ltd will remain in administration in the UK until all matters associated with the purchase and sale and the administration have been resolved. AIP's purchase was completed in full compliance with applicable European Union merger regulations.
AIP notes that the sale occurred after (a) payment and other defaults under loans provided by an AIP affiliate to Aluminium Duffel had continued since July 2021, (b) the unanimous decision of the Antwerp Belgium Court of Appeal on May 5, 2022, affirming the Administrators' appointment of an independent director at Aluminium Duffel, and (c) the failure of Aluminium Duffel and its former shareholder to refinance the company in the 11 months since the July 2021 defaults.
As a result, AIP is now the legal and beneficial owner of two legal entities in Belgium: ALVANCE Aluminium Belgium BV and ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel BV, which owns and operates Aluminium Duffel along with several other affiliated entities in other countries.
AIP intends to continue to operate Aluminium Duffel together with the existing local leadership team, and does not anticipate any disruption to normal operations of the business, including for customers, suppliers and employees. AIP expects to provide additional capital to support the business going forward so that it can successfully execute on its business plan, including for working capital, continued employment and important capital investments.
AIP was represented by Jones Day, Baker Botts LLP and Messier & Associés in this matter.
About Aluminium Duffel: Founded in 1946, with numerous expansions and modernizations since then, Aluminium Duffel is a leading manufacturer of aluminium rolled products in Europe, specializing in auto body sheet and a wide variety of industrial products, used primarily in the automotive, transportation, distribution, and architecture, design construction industries. Aluminium Duffel has up to 250,000 tons per year of nameplate production capacity, with annual turnover of approximately €600 million and over 1,000 full-time employees. Located near Antwerp, Belgium, Aluminium Duffel BV (BE) is the operating company which owns the assets, employs the workforce and does business with customers and suppliers. Aluminium Duffel is certified against the ASI Performance Standard and the ASI Chain of Custody Standard, which embody the highest standards of responsible sourcing, emissions and production quality.
About AIP: AIP is an operationally oriented private equity firm that makes investments in industrial businesses serving domestic and global markets. The firm has deep roots in the industrial economy and has been active since 1989. To date, AIP has completed over 100 transactions and currently has more than $8 billion of assets under management on behalf of leading institutions. Among AIP's over 25 portfolio companies are Commonwealth Rolled Products, which operates the Lewisport, Kentucky rolling mill, a leader in aluminum rolled products serving the automotive and industrial markets in the United States, and Aluminium Dunkerque of Loon-Plage, France, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe. For more information on AIP, visit www.americanindustrial.com.
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Fans in France, Morocco gear up for historic World Cup match
PARIS (AP) — Morocco and its former colonizer France are facing off in the World Cup semifinal Wednesday in a historic match that has left both nations in the grip of excitement and anticipation — and fear of possible unrest.
Supporters plan gatherings in bars from the boulevards of Paris to the streets of Morocco’s capital Rabat, from the cosmopolitan French Riviera city of Nice to the historic Moroccan city of Marrakech.
Morocco was under French rule from 1912-56, giving the match political and emotional resonance for both nations.
Fans will be able to gather to watch the encounter on large screens placed in public squares in cities around Morocco, while many also will be watching from home or cafes.
Paris authorities said they are mobilizing 2,000 police officers — 800 more than on Saturday night for the quarterfinals, when France defeated historic rival England 2-1.
Some local officials called for the closure of the Champs-Elysees avenue, though that was ultimately rejected by Paris City Hall.
Whatever the outcome, huge celebrations are expected in Morocco, highlighting the history-making moment this game represents.
Morocco has exceeded all expectations in Qatar by beating second-ranked Belgium in the group stage and then eliminating European powerhouses Spain and Portugal in the knockout phase to reach the semifinals.
The team’s success marks the first time an Arab country — and an African country too — has made it to the World Cup semifinals.
For many in the former protectorate, the match against the defending champion is an opportunity to show that Morocco is a formidable foe — on the soccer pitch at least — even though immigration between the two countries has blurred the lines for many in France and in Morocco about who to support Wednesday.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-14T16:00:58+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/14/fans-in-france-morocco-gear-up-for-historic-world-cup-match-2/ |
Robin Gudal: Examining the Lord’s Prayer
Published 8:00 pm Friday, March 3, 2023
EN(dur)ANCE by Robin Gudal
“The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours),” by Matt Maher
“Father let your kingdom come, father let your will be done on earth as in heaven.”
Right here in my heart.
“Give us this day our daily bread, forgive us, forgive us as we forgive the ones who sinned against us, forgive them and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, let your kingdom come. Right here in my heart it’s yours, it’s yours, all yours, all yours. The kingdom, the power, the glory are yours forever and ever the kingdom is yours.”
I really felt led to share a series on the Lord’s Prayer and then I heard this song on the radio. Isn’t God amazing how he puts all the puzzle pieces together? The part that really resounded with me was the, “right here in your heart.”
As we continue to journey through Lent, we also remember, “He must become greater, I must become less” — John 3:30 NIV.
“ The more there is of us, the less there is of God.” — Eugene Peterson.
So much of our fall\sin stems from our hearts, then our words and actions.
“It is impossible to live pure lives until we have pure hearts. Many people today are trying to put the cart before the horse. They are teaching purity of motives, desires and actions to old, deceitful hearts. Pure motives, desires and actions stem from pure hearts. Pure hearts will be Christlike. It is God’s desire that we be conformed to the image of his son. Cleanse my heart and make it the home of your spirit, Lord.” — Pure Hearts, Billy Graham
When we pray daily and follow the Lord’s Prayer, we can expect a changed life and a redirection for our future; (1) We will magnify God each day. “Hallowed be thy name.” (2) Live by better principles. “They kingdom come.” (3) God will guide us for the day. “Thy will be done.” (4) Receive more answers from God. You draw closer to his spirit. (5) Feel clean. “Forgive us our debts.” You experience forgiveness and you feel forgiven. (6) Gives us victory. “Lead us not into temptation.” (7) Gives us protection. “Deliver us from the evil one.” — “Praying the Lord’s Prayer for Spiritual Breakthrough,” Elmer L. Towns.
Here’s my heart Jesus.
Robin (Beckman) Gudal is intentional in life, a wife, momma, nana, friend and a flawed and imperfect follower of Jesus. | 2023-03-04T09:00:17+00:00 | albertleatribune.com | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/03/robin-gudal-examining-the-lords-prayer/ |
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Russian TV personality Ksenia Sobchak — the glamorous daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s one-time boss — has arrived in Lithuania on an Israeli passport after fleeing Russian investigators who raided her home this week, officials said Thursday.
“Citizens of (Israel) do not need a visa and are allowed to stay in the country for 90 days,” Darius Jauniskis, head of Lithuania’s State Security Department, told a local radio station. Jauniskis said Lithuania has no evidence of any threat that Sobchak could pose to national security.
“If we had anything, certain appropriate measures would be taken,” he told the Ziniu Radijas station
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis told reporters that “Ms. Sobchak currently is not included in any sanctions list of the EU, U.K. or the U.S. This does not mean that it cannot occur.”
A video from a surveillance camera shows Sobchak entering Lithuania on foot and talking to border officials.
Lithuania and other Baltic states along with Poland stopped admitting Russian citizens who hold a valid Schengen visa back in September, a move to support Ukraine. Hundreds were turned away, but many still entered after presenting passports of other countries at the border.
Sobchak, 40, has often been critical of Putin, but many Russian opposition figures have accused her of serving the Kremlin’s agenda. In 2018, she became a liberal challenger in Russia’s presidential election, finishing a distant fourth with about 1.7% of the vote in what her critics described as a Kremlin effort to add a democratic veneer to Putin’s sweeping re-election.
Russian media claimed she had bought tickets to Dubai and Turkey to mislead the authorities but eventually left for Belarus, from where she traveled to Lithuania. The reports claimed that investigators suspected Sobchak of being involved in an extortion scheme along with her media director and alleged that a warrant was issued for her arrest.
The Russian news agency Tass also cited information from the probe indicating that Sergei Chemezov, a longtime Putin associate who heads the state Rostec corporation, a conglomerate controlling Russian aviation industries and other high-tech assets, was the victim of alleged extortion.
The claims couldn’t be independently confirmed.
Sobchak, the daughter of Anatoly Sobchak, a liberal mayor of St. Petersburg for whom Putin served as a deputy in the 1990s, has extensive contacts among Russia’s rich and powerful, and the search of her home topped domestic news.
She has 9.4 million followers on Instagram, and her glamour, sharp wit and defiant ways have made her both loved and loathed. Sobchak first gained fame as a fashionable socialite and reality TV star and was once dubbed the “Russian Paris Hilton,” but later sought to shed her spoiled and arrogant image. She got involved in politics when joining the massive protests in Moscow against Putin in 2011-12, and later reinvented herself as a serious TV journalist and opposition activist.
Sobchak has denied serving the Kremlin’s agenda by running as a challenger to Putin in 2018. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny denounced her for discrediting the opposition by joining the race, saying that she was a “parody of a liberal candidate” and her involvement in the campaign helped the Kremlin cast the opposition in a negative light.
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Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, contributed to this report. | 2022-10-27T10:08:40+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/russian-tv-personality-ksenia-sobchak-arrives-in-lithuania/N43MY477YNDFFNMJ5P3SQW3KII/ |
(NewsNation) — Health officials in northern Michigan are investigating reports of an unidentified, parvovirus-like illness being reported in dogs.
The unidentified illness, which has killed dozens of dogs, first appeared in Otsego and Clare counties, according to NewsNation local affiliate WOOD-TV.
A report from the Clare County Cleaver said more than 30 dogs in the area died in a matter of days from the virus.
On Facebook, the Otsego Animal Shelter said dogs they’ve seen have parvo-like symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite. However, when the canines are taken to a veterinarian, their parvo test comes back negative.
The illness is not affecting certain breeds more than others, Otsego Animal Shelter noted, and cases have been reported in counties around northern and central Michigan.
In a news release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the agency urged dog owners to work with their veterinarians to ensure their pet is up to date on routine vaccinations. Health officials also say dogs and puppies should be kept away from other animals until they are fully vaccinated or if the canines are showing any signs of illness.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, canine parvovirus — or “parvo” — affects the gastrointestinal tracts of dogs and is spread by “direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people.”
The virus is highly contagious, with unvaccinated dogs and puppies under 4 months at the highest risk.
According to the MDARD, canine parvovirus is not contagious to people or other animals. Also, it should not be confused with Parvovirus B19, which infects only humans.
The AVMA says there is no specific drug out there that will kill parvovirus in infected dogs.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with local animal control shelters, veterinarians, the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and others to learn more about the reports and try to find a cause of the mystery illness.
“Our team at the MSU VDL has the expertise to lead this diagnostic investigation, including the detection and identification of potential infectious or toxic causes,” said Kim Dodd, director of the Michigan State University Diagnostic Laboratory. “Our work starts with looking for known causes of disease, and if none is found, we’ll explore novel explanations such as new virus variants. Our team is working hard to find clear answers, and we will provide an update when we know more.” | 2022-08-23T21:39:15+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/a-mystery-illness-is-killing-dogs-in-michigan-officials-say/ |
Enjoy a warm fire no matter where you’re headed with one of these portable fire pits
There’s something about a roaring fire that sets the perfect mood for a party or gathering. But if you’re getting together with friends at the park, a festival or a campsite, you’ll need a fire pit that you can take on the go.
Some portable fire pits are more versatile than others, so you can cook food in addition to enjoying the light and warmth from the fire. You can also choose from both propane– and wood-fueled pits, depending on where you’re headed and what the fire regulations in the area are. Many options have a convenient tabletop design that folds down for transport.
If you’re interested in buying a fire pit you can take to the park, beach or campsite, check out these portable fire pits that create the right atmosphere for any party.
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What to look for in a portable fire pit
Weight
A portable fire pit shouldn’t be too heavy, or you’ll have a tough time lugging it in and out of your car and to your party site. Some portable models weigh as little as 5 pounds, but others weigh as much as 30 pounds. In general, it’s best to choose a fire pit weighing no more than 20 pounds to ensure you can easily transport it wherever you need it to go.
Keep in mind that propane fire pits are usually heavier than wood-burning fire pits because of the propane tank’s weight. They’re easier to light, though, so you may want to put up with the added weight for the more user-friendly operation.
Folding design
Some portable fire pits have a foldable design, so they disassemble quickly when you want to take them on the go and fit easily in a bag or the back of your car. You can find some fire pits that fold completely flat, making them the easiest to pack and store. Other models have folding legs, so they aren’t as compact. But they often come with a carrying bag that makes transporting them easier.
Best portable fire pits
Under $100
UCO Flatpack Portable Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit
This durable stainless steel fire pit and grill is available in small and medium sizes and folds to just 1.5 inches thick. It takes only 30 seconds to set up and has a stable base with wind-break sides to keep the fire burning even in windy conditions. Sold by Amazon
$100 to $150
Flame King Portable Propane Outdoor Gas Fire Pit
This propane fire pit takes only minutes to set up and doesn’t require any tools for assembly. It has a self-igniting system, so you can start your fire quickly. It also comes with a UV and weather-resistant cover and a fabric handle to make it easier to transport. Sold by Amazon
Camplux Portable Propane Fire Pit
This lightweight fire pit assembles quickly without any tools at the park or your campsite, so it’s an excellent portable option. It uses propane, allowing for a clean, smokeless burn. It also comes with natural lava rocks to enhance the look of the flames. Sold by Amazon
$150 to $200
Camp Chef Redwood Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit
This sturdy, portable propane fire pit has a matchless ignition and produces smokeless flames for a fuss-free fire. It’s made of heavy-gauge steel and features a heat control knob that easily adjusts the temperature. It also comes with a carrying bag. Sold by Backcountry
Ignik Outdoors FireCan Portable Fire Pit
This compact fire pit can be set up nearly anywhere and creates a safe fire by elevating it above the ground. It has mesh sides to improve airflow for larger flames and comes with a hose that has an adjustable regulator. The legs collapse for easy storage, too. Sold by Amazon
Outland Living Portable Propane Fire Pit
This propane fire pit allows you to enjoy a lively fire without any mess afterward. It’s lightweight and easy to set up, so you can take it wherever you go. It also features matchless auto-ignition, allowing you to start your fire without any hassle. Sold by Amazon
This fire pit folds up for easy transport and storage. It has durable steel construction and ventilated side panels to block the wind. It also comes with a grilling grate for cooking. Sold by Backcountry
$200 and up
This stainless steel fire pit has a double-walled design that helps improve airflow and the burning process. It has an ash pan that prevents clogs and keeps the ground from getting too hot. It weighs just 20 pounds, too. Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
This lightweight fire pit has built-in handles that make it easy to carry to the park, beach, lake or campsite. It’s made of 16-gauge stainless steel and has a weatherproof powder-coated exterior for improved durability. It also has an ash pan for easy cleanup. Sold by Amazon
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‘I need to slow my butt down’ - La. State Police head apologizes; admits to being pulled over for speeding before
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The head of Louisiana State Police (LSP) acknowledged he needed to “slow [his] butt down” when he was caught speeding along a dangerous stretch of a Louisiana interstate and admitted to being pulled over at least one other time for speeding.
In an interview Friday, July 8, Col. Lamar Davis said he was not ticketed during either stop. He was also unable to recall how fast he was going in either situation.
“This is something that I frown upon and quite frankly I’m disappointed in myself. But, rest assured that I know better, and I will continue to do better and do my best. You have that commitment there,” said Davis.
In the most recent stop, a state trooper pulled Davis over on June 28 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge along Interstate 10 near Ramah.
Louisiana State Police Captain Nick Manale, head of LSP Public Affairs, said the responding trooper “utilized his discretion and did not issue a citation” to Davis.
Manale said the responding trooper did not make any notes about how fast Davis was driving in the 60-mile-per-hour zone when he was stopped just after 1 p.m. that day.
Davis said Friday that he was “simply wrong in that situation.”
WAFB-TV requested a copy of the responding trooper’s body camera footage through a public records request filed with Louisiana State Police earlier this week.
Late Thursday evening, July 7, Louisiana State Police released both the trooper’s limited body camera footage as well as a snippet of video captured from the trooper’s dash cam recorder.
However, the body camera footage that was released cuts off as soon as the trooper exits his vehicle and recognizes that the motorist he has just pulled over is his boss, Colonel Lamar Davis.
“Well, I’ll be,” the responding trooper from Troop A is heard saying just before the video stops. Manale said it appears the responding trooper stopped his body cam recording as soon as he recognized Davis.
The dash cam footage, which does not have audio, shows the trooper and Davis talking for a few seconds between their two vehicles before the two shake hands. Within 30 seconds of first exiting his vehicle, Davis steps back inside his vehicle and prepares to drive off.
Davis defended that trooper in the interview Friday saying that the trooper’s actions fell within LSP policy.
“I know everybody wants to see everything that we do. But, we’re not putting body cameras on doctors or lawyers or anybody else that is interacting with the public,” said Davis. “I ask that people trust that we are doing the right thing for the right reasons.”
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed legislation which strengthens penalties for speeding along the roughly 18.2-mile bridge. That new legislation takes effect on August 1.
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HP, the hardware tech company that remains a massive mainstay in the Bay Area, announced this week that it would conduct layoffs over the next three years — with a bulk of them happening this fiscal year.
As part of a restructuring plan HP calls the “Future Ready strategy,” the Palo Alto-headquartered computer and peripherals manufacturer hopes to save at least $1.4 billion by the 2025 fiscal year, according to its earning notice posted this week. Part of this plan is cutting up to 6,000 jobs by that point.
A majority of these layoffs, according to the earnings notice, will take place in the 2023 fiscal year — with “the rest split approximately equally between fiscal 2024 and 2025.” The company anticipates that it will spend about $600 million in “restructuring” in the 2023 fiscal year and $200 million each in 2024 and 2025.
These layoffs come during a tough time in the tech industry, as pandemic-induced demand for software and devices cooled in 2022. This stretch has hit hardware manufacturers especially hard, as demand for computers, printers and other peripherals spiked during the pandemic as people worked and attended school remotely. HP noted in its earnings report that revenue for its personal systems and printing divisions were both down this year.
“These are the toughest decisions we have to make, because they impact colleagues we care deeply about,” an HP spokesperson told SFGATE in a statement. “We are committed to treating people with care and respect – including financial and career services support to help them find their next opportunity.” The spokesperson did not specify what severance benefits affected employees will receive.
This round follows a wave of layoffs in 2019, when HP laid off around 9,000 people. Cisco, a fellow Silicon Valley stalwart, laid off 4,000 employees last month. | 2022-11-26T18:12:38+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/hp-to-lay-off-6000-17610974.php |
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Long lines of cars on roads snaking to Russia’s border crossings with Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, and similar queues at airports.
Angry demonstrations — not just in Moscow and St. Petersburg — but in the remote far north province of Yakutia and in the southern region of Dagestan, with women chasing a police officer and shouting, “No to war!”
A gunman who opened fire in an enlistment office in a Siberian city and gravely wounded the military commandant, saying, “We will all go home now.”
Five days after President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization to call up hundreds of thousands of reservists to fight in Ukraine, the move has triggered outraged protests, a fearful exodus and acts of violence across the vast country.
“Panic. All the people I know are in panic,” said David, a Russian who gave only his first name out of fear of reprisals, in an interview with The Associated Press at a border crossing with Georgia. “We are running from the regime that kills people.”
While the Kremlin had wanted to promote its orchestrated referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine as a joyful event, with those regions expected to join Russia in a move similar to the annexation of Crimea in 2014, it instead is dealing with instability and chaos at home.
State-run rallies were held in Moscow and other cities celebrating the referendums even before the the conclusion of several days of balloting that has been denounced as pre-ordained, phony and illegitimate by Kyiv and the West.
In his address on Wednesday announcing the mobilization, Putin said the Kremlin would “support” the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson in their push to be incorporated into Russia.
But the mood in Russia has been anything but festive.
Fears are running high that Moscow might close the borders to men of fighting age after the referendums in Ukraine end, prompting long lines of cars at Russia’s frontiers. Telegram chats dedicated to some of these crossings swelled with thousands of new users.
The lines apparently persisted Monday. The online service Yandex Maps showed a 18-kilometer traffic jam on a road in Russia’s region of North Ossetia that leads up to the border with Georgia, and the regional branch of the Federal Security Service, or FSB, deployed an armored vehicle to the crossing.
Officials told Russia’s RBC news site that the action came “just in case the reservists want to break through the (border) checkpoint and leave the country without completing any border formalities,” promising not to restrict any exits.
“Call-up notices are being served to everyone. Nobody knows who will receive one tomorrow and therefore we decided with friends for the time being to rest in a beautiful country,” said Roman Isif, a Russian who crossed into Larsi, Georgia, in an interview with AP.
Long queues and crowds were reported Sunday in at least two of four Moscow airports. Tickets to destinations still available to Russians after the European Union halted all direct flights – such as Turkey, Armenia, Serbia and Dubai – have been sold out for days, despite exorbitant prices.
Russian media — including state-run outlets — reported Monday that border guards have started turning men away at the border, citing mobilization law. It wasn’t immediately clear how widespread the practice was.
Although state television painted a rosy picture of the mobilization drive, with Russia 1 TV on Sunday showing crowds of eager men lining up to enlist “in almost every region,” the reality was different.
Enlistment offices and other administrative buildings have been set on fire since the start of the call-up. Although such incidents, usually involving Molotov cocktails, have been common during the 7-month-old invasion, they have grown in number and frequency after Putin’s speech.
Russian independent news outlets counted at least 17 such incidents in recent days, on top of 37 before the mobilization was announced.
A man walked into the enlistment office in the Siberian city of Ust-Ilimsk and opened fire, shooting the military commandant at close range.
Russian media reported the man, identified as Ruslan Zinin, 25, was upset that his best friend who didn’t have any combat experience was called up. Authorities have said such experience would be the main criteria for the mobilization.
Zinin, who was arrested, reportedly said, “No one will go fighting,” and “We will all go home now.” His victim was hospitalized in intensive care in an “extremely grave” condition, the reports said.
Also on Monday, a man at a bus station in Ryazan, a city about 200 kilometers southeast of Moscow, reportedly doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire, shouting he didn’t want to take part in Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. He reportedly sustained minor injuries and was detained by police.
As troubling as these incidents are, it is the spread of protests to far-flung strongholds of Putin’s base of support that could be more concerning for the Kremlin, with women confronting authorities about “taking our sons.” Although the mobilization was said to total about 300,000 men, some media reports claim the authorities plan to muster more than 1 million, which Moscow denied.
Even though initial demonstrations against the mobilization were brutally suppressed by police, with hundreds detained shortly after it was announced, more have broken out in various regions. Over the weekend, women rallied against the call-up in the remote province of Yakutia in Russia’s far north.
In Mahachkala, the capital of the predominantly Muslim province of Dagestan, a crowd of women in headscarves gathered Sunday, chanting “No to war.” Some of them chased a police officer away from the protest, while others stood in front of a police car, preventing it from moving and demanding the release of detained protesters inside.
Protests in Dagestan continued Monday, with demonstrators clashing with police. Outrage also spilled into the streets of another North Caucasus region, Kabardino-Balkaria. Video showed a crowd of women surrounding a man in a suit, identified by the media as a local official, with one screaming: “Do you know where you’re sending him?” — an apparent reference to someone close to her being mobilized.
Dagestan, as well as the Siberian region of Buryatia, are among several regions where there are complaints that a disproportionate number of ethnic minorities have been deployed to fight and have died in Ukraine.
“For our state, we are not its citizens, but cannon fodder in this war. Just a resource,” said Pavel, a 40-year-old resident of Buryatia who fled to Mongolia last week to avoid getting called up. He spoke to AP on condition that his last name not be used, fearing retribution.
“Siberia and the Far East are being actively sold — timber, minerals, land leased for 50 years. And it turns out that people living here are also processed as a resource,” he added.
Putin is “risking a lot by announcing mobilization, he’s losing support, he’s creating a pre-revolutionary situation – protests, arson incidents at enlistment offices,” political analyst Abbas Gallyamov told AP.
Given the atmosphere of instability and Russia’s recent battlefield setbacks, the referendums in Ukraine are unlikely to have any influence on public opinion, he said.
“No one needs these referendums – not the Russian public, not even the patriots anymore,” Gallyamov added. aid.
Andrei Kolesnikov, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, pointed out that polls indicate about half the Russian people unconditionally support the war, with about a third whose backing comes with caveats.
The latter constitutes “a reservoir of doubt and discontent,” Kolesnikov told AP. “It is already clear that the mobilization is not partial, and if this becomes more and more obvious, then the mood may begin to change. Putin is taking a big risk.”
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Michael Kohn in Bend, Oregon, contributed.
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WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) announced today that Open Text Corporation (the "Company" or "OpenText") has priced an offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1 billion principal amount of 6.90% senior secured fixed rate notes due 2027 (the "Notes") in connection with its proposed acquisition (the "Acquisition") of Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus").
OpenText further announced that it successfully fully syndicated its first lien term loan facility due 2029 (the "Term Loan") in the amount of US$3.585 billion, which will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to adjusted term SOFR plus 3.50%.
Upon closing of the Notes Offering and an amendment to the Term Loan credit agreement, the bridge loan agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition will be terminated undrawn, and the entire previously announced US$4.585 billion aggregate debt financing package for the Acquisition will be finalized.
The Notes Offering is expected to close, and the Term Loan credit agreement is expected to be amended, on December 1, 2022, subject in each case to customary conditions. The net proceeds from the Notes Offering, borrowings under the Term Loan and the Company's existing revolving credit facility, and cash on hand will be used to fund the Acquisition.
As previously announced, shareholders of Micro Focus have approved the terms of the Acquisition. The Acquisition is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
After giving effect to the Notes Offering and the above noted borrowings, following closing of the Acquisition, the Company's long-term debt would be approximately US$9.3 billion (consisting of approximately 46% fixed and 54% floating rate debt), with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.88% and a weighted average maturity of approximately 6 years. As previously announced, OpenText is targeting a net leverage ratio of less than three times within eight quarters following the closing of the Acquisition.
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The Notes and the Term Loan will be guaranteed on a senior secured basis by OpenText's existing wholly-owned subsidiaries organized in the United States or Canada that borrow or guarantee OpenText's obligations under its senior credit facilities and, concurrent with or within one business day of the closing of the Acquisition, additionally by Open Text UK Holding Limited. The Notes and related guarantees will be secured on the same basis as the Company's senior credit facilities.
The Notes and related guarantees will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes and the related guarantees are being issued pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act), except to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes have not been and will not be qualified for sale to the public by prospectus under applicable Canadian securities laws and, accordingly, any offer and sale of the Notes in Canada will be made on a basis which is exempt from the prospectus requirements of such securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, qualification or exemption under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
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A major stride has been made in the federal government's initiative to improve internet access for every household in the United States, thanks to the recent announcement of $930 million in grants.
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced Friday that these grants are aimed at bolstering connectivity in numerous areas where substantial gaps in internet access still persist.
The purpose of these grants is to stimulate the installation of approximately 12,000 miles of fiber optic infrastructure across 35 states, which include remote regions of Alaska, rural Texas, and Puerto Rico.
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"The ‘Internet for All’ initiative is about making sure that every community in the country has access to high-speed internet. We know that not every family, not every household, has that accessible, affordable, reliable, high-speed internet, as we saw over the course of the pandemic," Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves told Scripps News.
The department says the "Middle Mile" grants are part of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes a $65 billion investment to expand affordable and reliable high-speed internet.
"It also means that we're going to be able to be a more competitive country because every community in the country, every small business, will now be able to access the internet and global markets in a way that they hadn't before," said Graves.
Graves says that we should start seeing some of the impact of these grants "as soon as later this year, and over the course of the next few years" and overall they should help over 100 million people across the country.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-06-17T02:15:13+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/us-unveils-930-million-in-grants-to-bolster-internet-accessibility |
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister promised Friday to extend a wall across all of the country’s land border with Turkey as he campaigned for the country’s general election.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who called the May 21 election earlier this week, is expected later in the day to sign his center-right government’s decision to nearly double the length of the existing steel border wall over the next year.
The wall currently spans 37.5 kilometers (25 miles), and the government plans to extend it by 35 kilometers over the next 12 months. More than 100 kilometers of wall will be added to that by 2026, government officials said.
Border security remains a high-profile issue in Greece due to long-standing disputes with Turkey and a mass migration of refugees and migrants into the European Union during 2015-16 that largely was triggered by war in Syria and Iraq.
Mitsotakis and other officials accused their political opponents from the left-wing Syriza party of trying to undermine the project and to block the government’s attempt to obtain European Union funding for it.
“I would like to express my regret that there are political forces in Greece today that are fighting this project,” Mitsotakis told supporters during his campaign stop in Orestiada, a town near the Greece-Turkey border.
“Let them state their position clearly: Will they tear down the wall that we have already built and return to a policy of open borders? Or will they preserve it and help secure Greece’s borders?” Mitsotakis asked.
Syriza officials accused the government of misrepresenting the opposition’s position, adding that the EU’s executive commission already ruled out providing direct funding for border walls.
“We are not going to tear down anything,” European Parliament Vice President Dimitris Papadimoulis, who heads the Syriza delegation in the EU legislature, told Greek radio station Real FM. “And of course, we support EU funding for border security needs, like funds for night vision cameras and coast guard vessels.”
Papadimoulis accused the government of pandering to far-right voters and trying to distract attention from a deadly rail disaster last month that has triggered public anger and cut into Mitsotakis’ lead in opinion polls.
The government argues the wall has functioned as an effective deterrent against illegal migration, helping prevent more that 250,000 crossings at the land border last year.
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Gatopoulos reported from Athens, Greece. | 2023-03-31T16:18:00+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/greeces-prime-minister-makes-border-wall-an-election-pledge/ |
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Philadelphia Flyers (6-3-2, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (3-9-0, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets head into a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers as losers of five in a row.
Columbus has a 1-3-0 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 3-9-0 record overall. The Blue Jackets have conceded 55 goals while scoring 30 for a -25 scoring differential.
Philadelphia is 1-0-2 against the Metropolitan Division and 6-3-2 overall. The Flyers have gone 5-2-1 in games they score one or more power-play goals.
Thursday's game is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Flyers won 4-1 in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Johnny Gaudreau has scored five goals with four assists for the Blue Jackets. Jakub Voracek has one goal and five assists over the past 10 games.
Travis Konecny has four goals and eight assists for the Flyers. Kevin Hayes has two goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 3-7-0, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 4.4 goals per game.
Flyers: 5-3-2, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.4 assists, 4.9 penalties and 13.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Blue Jackets: Joona Luoto: out (upper body), Justin Danforth: out (shoulder), Adam Boqvist: out (foot).
Flyers: Bobby Brink: out (hip), Cam Atkinson: out (upper body), Ryan Ellis: out (pelvis), James van Riemsdyk: out (finger), Carter Hart: day to day (illness), Patrick Brown: out (back), Sean Couturier: out (back).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-11-09T08:40:54+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio/blue-jackets-take-losing-streak-into-game-against-the-flyers/VKVKAZI6JVB7VMW2ADFYAHMPUI/ |
LONDON (AP) — Reaction to Roger Federer’s announcement that he will retire from tennis after the Laver Cup in London next week.
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“I wish this day would have never come… it’s a sad day for me personally and for sports people around the world. I said it to you when we spoke and now it’s here. It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.” — Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and one of Federer’s biggest rivals on the court.
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“Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. He has the most complete game of his generation & captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court & a powerful tennis mind. He has had a historic career w/memories that will live on and on.” — Billie Jean King, a 12-time major champion.
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“Thank you for everything Roger. See you soon. Rocket.” — Rod Laver, who won 11 Grand Slam titles.
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“Roger has been one of my idols and a source of inspiration! Thank you for everything you have done for our sport! I still want to play with you! Wish you all the luck in the world for what comes next!” — Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked Spaniard who won the U.S. Open last week.
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“What a heartfelt message, full of love, life, hope, passion and gratitude. Which is exactly how Roger played the game we love so much. Thank you thank you thank you, for all the magic!!!” — Martina Navratilova, a nine-time Wimbledon champion with 18 majors overall.
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“I had suggested to him years ago that he should stop. Not many tennis players at his level push into their 40s. But he was always interested in challenging himself. And at the end of the day, after 1,500-plus matches, the tires finally wore out. And he’s got things to do in his next stage.” — Tony Godsick, Federer’s agent since 2005.
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“There was that incredible speed. There was the unreal work close to the net. And there was the way he made it all look devastatingly easy. But there was also, just as importantly, a kindness and a grace — one might even say a dignity — in the way he carried himself on the court and off.” — Anna Wintour, Federer’s friend and Vogue editor-in-chief.
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“Cheers Roger. Thanks for the shared memories my friend. It was an honor to share time/experiences on the most hallowed grounds in our sport. Don’t be a stranger.” — Andy Roddick, a former No. 1 who lost to Federer 16-14 in the fifth set of the 2009 Wimbledon final.
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”Roger – you have always been such a huge inspiration to me. Your elegance, your grace, your beautiful game. I have always held you in the highest regard and want to congratulate you for an amazing career. Tennis won’t be the same without you!” — Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion from the Czech Republic.
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“Thank you for doing more for tennis than any single individual. Thanks to you competitors and fans across the world get to experience and enjoy it all over the world. Congratulations on your achievements and the people you continue to impact in and away from tennis.” — Milos Raonic, the 2016 Wimbledon runner-up from Canada.
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“I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you’ve done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.” — Juan Martín del Potro, an Argentine player who beat Federer in the 2009 U.S. Open final for his only major title.
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“Roger, there was and never will be anyone like you. You crushed me on the court, but were so nice and genuine that I couldn’t hate you for it. You made the game better on and off the court and you will be missed. Good luck, you have earned all the success and joy in the world.” — James Blake, a former player from the United States.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department employee has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering.
Federal prosecutors said 46-year-old George Martinez also was ordered by a judge Wednesday to pay more than $1.2 million in restitution.
Martinez, of Albuquerque, was given a 94-month sentence after pleading guilty in July to 42 counts each of wire fraud and identity theft and six counts of money laundering.
Prosecutors said Martinez used his position as the unit supervisor/bureau chief of the Questionable Refund Unit at the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to fraudulently alter tax refunds and direct them to bank accounts that he controlled from 2009 until July 2018.
They said Martinez copied tax returns that had already been processed or created new returns in taxpayers’ accounts.
Martinez was accused of altering information such as taxpayers’ Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and withholding amounts in the returns. By changing the withholding amounts, authorities said he increased the amounts of the refunds. | 2023-01-26T22:13:48+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/former-new-mexico-taxation-employee-sentenced-in-17744522.php |
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilix Solutions, a leading distributor of automation, electrical, datacom, safety and industrial products and services, announced today the addition of David Armstrong to their team as Vice President of South Region. Armstrong will join the company in its Memphis location.
As a regional VP, Armstrong will lead the company's efforts to grow the Agilix Solutions brand across the south region where the company has seven branches in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
He joins the organization with more than 25 years of experience in the electrical distribution industry, and a strong track record of relationship building with customers and manufacturers to capitalize on sales and market growth opportunities. Prior to joining the Agilix Solutions team, Armstrong served as Vice President of Sales for Atlas Lighting Products in Burlington, NC.
"We're excited about the addition of David as a sales leader to our team," said Agilix Solutions President Darrell Smith. "His experience aligns perfectly with our expectations for this position, and we look forward to the leadership and expertise he will bring to this new role."
Agilix Solutions was formed in 2021 by the merger of St. Louis-based French Gerleman and Memphis-based IAC Supply Solutions, two family-owned companies each with their own rich history as market leaders in wholesale distribution. The newly formed company now ranks among Electrical Wholesaling Magazine's 50 largest electrical supply distributors in the United States and is poised for even greater growth.
"Agilix Solutions is positioned well as an established company that puts exceptional service at the top of its priority list," Armstrong said. "I am looking forward to assuming this role and helping the organization capitalize on the opportunities in front of it in the years ahead."
For more information on Agilix Solutions visit www.goAgilix.com.
About Agilix Solutions:
Agilix is one of the 50 largest electrical supply distributors in the United States, and a leading distributor of products and services to the industrial, commercial and construction markets. Founded in 2021 through the merger of French Gerleman and IAC Supply Solutions, the firm has longstanding partnerships with manufacturers such as Rockwell Automation, nVent Hoffman, Panduit, ABB, Southwire, Siemens, Hubbell, Acuity Brands, 3M, Mersen, and many other top manufacturers of automation, electrical, datacom, power transmission, safety, industrial supply, lighting and solar solutions.
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IHSAA football: How class-by-class power rankings look at season's midway point
The Indianapolis-area high school football power rankings through five weeks:
Class 6A
1. Center Grove (4-1): Noah Coy had three catches, three touchdowns in a 36-0 win over North Central. The Trojans limited North Central to 119 yards. Up next is an interesting home test against Lawrence Central. Previous: 1.
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2. Brownsburg (5-0): We knew Brownsburg had two good running backs in Garrett Sherrell and Caleb Marcus. How about three? Ariyan Ballance rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries as Brownsburg kept it rolling with a 41-28 win over Fishers. Up next is Westfield, the only team to defeat the Bulldogs the past two seasons. Previous: 2.
3. Ben Davis (3-2): The Giants were far from perfect Friday in a 42-28 win over Warren Central, but I’m bumping them up a spot anyway. Junior Thomas Gotkowski (69.8% passer, 1,080 passing yards, 12 TDs) clearly has developed a connection with a receiving corps led by Marques Reese (36 catches, 567 yards, six TDs) and Lincoln Murff (25 catches, 371 yards, five TDs). Up next: Lawrence North. Previous: 4.
4. Cathedral (3-1): The Irish were off this week and play at 0-5 Hammond Morton this week. Previous: 3.
5. Hamilton Southeastern (5-0): The Royals came out of a two-game stretch of Fishers and Westfield with a pair of hard-fought wins, the latter by a 26-21 margin Friday. Jalen Alexander had 129 rushing yards and two TDs on 24 carries. Up next: Zionsville. Previous: 6.
6. Carmel (3-2): The Greyhounds rolled to a 38-14 win over Lawrence North as Christian Peterson ran for a touchdown and returned a punt for another score. Up next: at North Central, then a big game vs. Ben Davis. Previous: 5.
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7. Fishers (3-2): The Tigers could not get the running game established in a 41-28 loss to Brownsburg, though Lucas Minns did throw for 223 yards and three TDs — two to JonAnthony Hall and one to Carson Dunn. Up next is Avon, which is 0-5 but can put up yards and points. Previous: 7.
8. Westfield (3-2): The Shamrocks look to get back on track after a 26-21 loss to Hamilton Southeastern, but have a difficult place to do it at Brownsburg. Sophomore Kendall Garnett ran for three TDs in the loss. Previous: 8.
9. Zionsville (4-1): Zionsville was maybe as impressive as any team in Week 5 with a 39-7 win over Noblesville as Christian Abney put up 224 passing yards and five TDs and the Eagles completely grounded Noblesville’s offense. Up next is a showdown at Hamilton Southeastern. Previous: NR.
10. Lawrence Central (3-2): The Bears were blanked at halftime and had to battle back in the fourth quarter to knock off Pike, 32-28. Elijah Jackson had 122 rushing yards and a TD on 24 carries. Are the Bears ready for Center Grove? We’ll find out Friday. Previous: 9.
Dropped out: Warren Central (10)
Class 5A
1. Whiteland (5-0): Whiteland cruised to a 47-23 win over Perry Meridian as quarterback Kevin Denham threw for a season-high 197 yards and two TDs. Whiteland hosts Martinsville this week in a big Mid-State Conference game. Previous: 1.
2. Decatur Central (2-3): The Hawks, who saw an 11-point lead slip away in an 18-17 loss to Mooresville, will look to get back on track this week at Plainfield. Previous: 2.
3. Franklin (3-2): The Grizzly Cubs dropped a 27-26 heartbreaker to Martinsville despite two rushing touchdowns from Beau Baker. The schedule does not let up with a visit to Mooresville this week. Previous: 3.
Dropped out: None
Top performers:427 rushing yards, 2 kickoff TDs in 1 game, near-perfect QBs
Class 4A
1. New Palestine (5-0): The Dragons rolled to a 42-14 win over Pendleton Heights as Daniel Tippit passed for 310 yards and four TDs. Up next is 4-1 Greenfield-Central. Previous: 1.
2. Roncalli (5-0): The Royals had no trouble in a 49-10 victory over Guerin Catholic as Luke Hansen rushed for 262 yards and three TDs and Arik Moyers was 11-for-14 passing for 117 yards and two TDs. Roncalli is at Brebeuf Jesuit this week. Previous: 2.
3. Mooresville (5-0): The Pioneers did not put up big offensive numbers, but found a way to get the job done in an 18-17 win over Decatur Central. Another tough test ahead with Franklin visiting this week. Previous: 3.
Dropped out: None
Class 3A
1. Bishop Chatard (3-2): The Trojans notched an impressive 41-27 win over 6A Columbus North as Drew VanVleet passed for 367 yards and two TDs. Up next: vs. Guerin Catholic. Previous: 1.
2. Tri-West (4-1): The Bruins won a tough 24-21 battle against Hendricks County and Sagamore Conference rival Danville. That is back-to-back big conference wins after knocking off Western Boone last week by a touchdown. Up next: at Lebanon. Previous: 3.
3. Western Boone (4-1): The Stars knocked off North Montgomery 35-8 as Trevor Weakley ran for 129 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Up next: at Frankfort. Previous: NR.
Dropped out: Guerin Catholic (2)
Class 2A/A
1. Scecina (5-0): There are some who believe Lutheran should top this list. We’ll find out this week when the Crusaders play the Saints at Roncalli. Scecina is coming off a 27-13 victory over Heritage Christian, the first of a difficult three game stretch with Triton Central awaiting next week. Previous: 1.
2. Lutheran (5-0): Lutheran cruised to a 50-12 win at Cascade as Jackson Willis passed for 385 yards and six TDs. The Saints have not lost an Indiana Crossroads Conference game since 2018 — a 50-7 loss to Scecina, which is this week’s opponent (at Roncalli). Previous: 2.
3. Triton Central (4-1): The Tigers were dominant in a 49-14 victory over Indian Creek as Jace Stuckey threw for 259 yards and two TDs and ran for 30 yards and a score. Previous: NR.
Dropped out: Heritage Christian (3)
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Amazon should recognize its first unionized warehouse in the U.S., a federal labor official has ruled, rejecting the company's bid to unravel a breakthrough union win on Staten Island.
On Wednesday, the National Labor Relations Board's Region 28 regional director, Cornele Overstreet, dismissed Amazon's allegations that labor-board officers and union organizers improperly influenced the union vote. In the spring of last year, the upstart Amazon Labor Union won the right to represent some 8,000 workers at the massive New York warehouse.
Wednesday's decision requires Amazon to begin bargaining "in good faith" with the union. However, the company is expected to appeal the ruling before the full labor board in Washington, D.C., which it can request by Jan. 25. Labor experts say members of the board are likely to side with their regional colleagues in confirming the union's win. The case could make its way into courts.
"I think that's going to take a long time to play out," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said at a conference in September, claiming "disturbing irregularities" in the vote.
At stake is the future of labor organizing at Amazon, where unions have struggled for a foothold as the company's web of warehouses has ballooned, making it the U.S.'s second-largest private employer after Walmart.
Workers are divided. Now, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Shakopee, Minn., are pushing for an election on whether to join the Amazon Labor Union, which is run by former and current Amazon workers.
But some 400 workers at a warehouse near Albany, N.Y., voted 406-206 against unionization in October. Earlier last year, Amazon workers at a second, and smaller, Staten Island warehouse voted 618 to 380 against joining the ALU. And unionization efforts at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama have thus far been unsuccessful.
On Staten Island, Amazon Labor Union won the first union election by more than 500 votes in April 2022. Shortly afterward, Amazon challenged the result.
The company alleged that union organizers coerced and misled warehouse workers, and that Brooklyn-based labor officials overseeing the election acted in favor of the union. In September, the NLRB attorney who presided over weeks of hearings on the case recommended that Amazon's objections be rejected in their entirety.
Editor's note: Amazon is among NPR's recent financial supporters.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Electric cars are typically very quite, which can be unsettling for motorists used to hearing some engine noise. I wanted to create a way to generate engine sound during normal operation," said an inventor, from Garden Grove, Calif., "so I invented the ELECTRIC VEHICLE SOUND. My design would make an electric car sound more like a traditional vehicle so it is easier to detect."
The invention provides an effective way to boost the sound of an electric automobile. In doing so, it would simulate the sound of a gas-powered vehicle. As a result, it ensures that pedestrians hear these normally-silent electric cars and it could help to reduce the risk of accidents with pedestrians, joggers, etc. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for the owners of electric cars. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-OCC-1641, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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A new report by Human Rights Watch reveals the extent of killings and other abuses against largely non-Arab ethnic groups in Sudan's Darfur region since fighting between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group erupted in April. Many of the abuses amount the war crimes, the rights group says, and is calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate them.
The violence, including mass killings of men, women and children, echo the atrocities of the Darfur war 20 years ago, which saw widespread ethnic cleansing.
In one case in May, Human Rights Watch says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias "summarily executed" at least 28 ethnic Massalit people in the town of Misterei. RSF and allied fighters who are at war with Sudan's army attacked the town and the armed self-defense groups surrounding it. Then they pursued civilians who had fled and hid from the conflict, and gunned them down in the streets, going door-to-door, and targeting them as they hid in mosques and schools, the report says.
In a school, gunmen entered classrooms and executed the men they found there, witnesses said. They also shot at children and women. The men shot dead 26 people, while 11 people survived and spoke to Human Rights Watch. The survivors said there was no fighting in the school when the gunmen searched it and began killing.
Men and boys in the town were especially targeted by the RSF and allied militia, who burnt Misterei to the ground, according to refugees. Satellite imagery investigated by HRW confirmed the accounts, showing how the town had been razed.
The conflict in Sudan has led to levels of fighting and ethnic violence in Darfur not seen in decades, since the genocidal war in 2003, in which hundreds of thousands of people were killed and millions displaced.
"Since the conflict in Sudan broke out in April, some of the worst atrocities have been in West Darfur," said Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, senior crisis and conflict researcher at Human Rights Watch. "The accounts of those who survived recent attacks in West Darfur echo the horror, devastation, and despair of Darfur 20 years ago," he said, adding that Sudan's international and regional partners should sanction RSF and Arab militia leaders responsible for these attacks.
In almost three months of conflict between Sudan's army and the RSF, 217,000 people have fled to neighboring Chad, arriving every day as atrocities mount in Darfur.
Human Rights Watch says it's urging international bodies like the United Nations Security Council and the African Union to immediately call for investigations and humanitarian access.
Aid operations have largely stopped in West Darfur, the most affected region, since late April following attacks on humanitarian aid and property, and escalating violence. An aid worker told HRW that Darfur has been "largely cut off from new assistance."
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One year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Democrats and reproductive rights advocates are ramping up efforts to protect access to contraception, looking to emphasize daylight with Republicans on the issue ahead of the 2024 elections.
Health advocates say there have been concerns over access to birth control well before the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
But while the ruling last summer gave a jolt of energy to the reproductive rights movement, it also has made it harder to separate the issue of contraception from the politics of abortion.
In a direct response to the Dobbs decision last year, the then-Democratic-majority House passed legislation to codify access to contraceptives on the federal level, allowing individuals to obtain and use birth control and safeguarding a health care provider’s ability to supply such products. Only eight Republicans joined every Democrat to pass the bill.
A companion measure was blocked in the evenly divided Senate.
Last week, Senate Democrats tried to force consideration of the bill again as part of their efforts to bring attention to post-Roe America and force Republicans to object on the record to broadly popular legislation.
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) objected to the unanimous consent request.
“This bill is not about contraception, it’s about abortion,” Braun said, adding the legislation uses “intentionally vague language to hide its ulterior motive of protecting access to abortion drugs.”
He also objected to a provision that would guarantee funding for Planned Parenthood.
Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), who introduced the measure, said that by blocking it, the GOP showed they are the party of extremists.
“Each and every Republican who refused to protect the right to contraception told Americans loud and clear that they’re willing to risk the health of millions of Americans for politics,” Markey said.
Polling consistently shows there is broad bipartisan support for birth control, and most Republicans argue the people opposed to it are in a small minority. They say the bills solve problems that don’t exist and are attempts to score political points.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) in floor remarks last week said Democrats have an “obsession” with abortion.
According to the annual Gallup values and beliefs poll released earlier this month, 88 percent of Americans said birth control was morally acceptable.
Still, advocacy groups say they are not taking chances, pointing to Justice Clarence Thomas writing that the Supreme Court should reconsider Griswold v. Connecticut, the 1965 decision that established a right to use contraception.
“I think perhaps prior to Dobbs, people might have been more complacent about contraception,” said Rachel Fey, vice president of strategic policy at Power to Decide, an organization that advocates for sexual and reproductive choice, including birth control and abortion.
Now that Roe v. Wade has been undone, “it has sort of woken people to the idea that these are not things we can take for granted. These rights are things we have to continue to fight for,” Fey added.
According to KFF and the Guttmacher Institute, which tracks reproductive health measures, the Dobbs decision hasn’t necessarily triggered a wave of attacks on birth control. Even some GOP-led states have passed measures to expand access.
In March, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) signed legislation that requires insurance plans to provide coverage for 12-month supplies of contraceptives from pharmacies. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) signed a similar bill in May.
Also in May, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed legislation that allows pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptive patches and oral contraceptives.
Still, other states are trying to limit access by conflating common birth control methods with abortion.
Usha Ranji, associate director for women’s health policy at KFF, said tying the issues together muddies the common scientific understanding and stigmatizes contraception.
“Broadly speaking, the public are very supportive of access to contraception as well as access to abortion. But there have been some very deliberate conflating and misinformation around contraception acting as abortifacients,” Ranji said.
Earlier this month, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) vetoed a bipartisan measure guaranteeing the right to contraception.
Last year, the Missouri Senate nearly banned Medicaid funding for emergency contraception and intrauterine devices (IUDs) until a bipartisan coalition beat back the amendment.
In Texas, state-funded women’s health care programs don’t provide emergency contraception, and the Medicaid program explicitly excludes Planned Parenthood from any coverage — a violation of federal law.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who is running for president, twice vetoed state funding for a program that would have provided long-acting reversible contraception to low-income women. The program was opposed by the state’s Catholic bishops; the Catholic Church opposes all forms of artificial birth control.
And while the major anti-abortion groups say they are neutral on birth control, they also say that life begins at conception and argue that anything preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in a woman’s uterus is an “abortifacient.”
For example, Students for Life lists common contraceptives such as IUDs, Plan B and other emergency contraception, birth control pills, hormonal patches, implants and shots as abortifacients.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said an IUD doesn’t prevent implantation; it prevents the initial fertilization, and birth control pills prevent ovulation. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration updated the labeling attached to emergency contraceptive pills to clarify that they are not abortion drugs.
The issue of contraception has taken on more urgency for the White House in the past year.
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs ruling, President Biden last week signed an executive order directing agencies to find ways to expand access to birth control.
“While contraception cannot replace the need for abortion services or fill the gap left by the loss of a constitutional right to choose, it’s an important part of helping ensure that women can make decisions about their own health, lives and families,” said Jen Klein, director of the White House’s Gender Policy Council.
Yet the order contained no specific timeline for action or concrete calls to action.
Clare Coleman, president and CEO of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association, said she was disappointed, and urged the administration to go further.
“The threat to the legality and legitimacy of contraception is real, and it is growing,” Coleman said in a statement. “We are in a health care crisis moment, and our nation’s leaders need to take bold action to protect and expand access to contraception. Once again, we urge the White House to do all it can to confront the growing threats to contraception.” | 2023-06-27T12:51:05+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/hill-politics/democrats-itching-for-a-fight-move-to-shield-contraception/ |
PARIS (AP) — Fisticuffs in the cockpit, leaving a leaky engine running while cruising over Africa — Air France pilots are under scrutiny after recent incidents that have prompted French investigators to call for tougher safety protocols.
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday. The flight continued and landed safely, and the dispute didn’t affect the rest of the flight, the official said, stressing the airline’s commitment to safety.
Switzerland’s La Tribune reported that the pilot and co-pilot had a dispute shortly after takeoff, and grabbed each other by their collars after one apparently hit the other. Cabin crew intervened and one crew member spent the flight in the cockpit with the pilots, the report said.
News of the fight emerged after France’s air investigation agency, BEA, issued a report Wednesday saying that some Air France pilots lack rigor in respecting procedures during safety incidents.
It focused on a fuel leak on an Air France flight from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo to Paris in December 2020, when pilots rerouted the plane but didn’t cut power to the engine or land as soon as possible, as leak procedure requires. The plane landed safely in Chad, but the BEA report warned that the engine could have caught fire.
It mentioned three similar cases between 2017 and 2022, and said some pilots are acting based on their own analysis of the situation instead of safety protocols.
Air France said it is carrying out a safety audit in response. It pledged to follow the BEA’s recommendations, which include allowing pilots to study their flights afterward and making training manuals stricter about sticking to procedure.
The airline noted that it flies thousands of flights daily and the report mentions only four such safety incidents.
Air France pilots unions have insisted that security is paramount to all pilots and defended pilot actions during emergency situations.
The BEA also investigated an incident in April involving an Air France flight from New York’s JFK airport that suffered flight control problems on approach to its landing in Paris. | 2022-08-28T22:18:47+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-2-air-france-pilots-suspended-after-fighting-in-cockpit/ |
A heatwave in Texas has stressed the state's isolated electricity grid. A new podcast from KUT explores the future of the power grid and whether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.
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A heatwave in Texas has stressed the state's isolated electricity grid. A new podcast from KUT explores the future of the power grid and whether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-07-26T22:52:34+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/2022-07-26/its-texas-hottest-summer-ever-can-the-electric-grid-handle-people-turning-up-ac |
The EPA on Wednesday proposed a new phase of tougher emissions standards for model years 2027 to 2032 that would trigger a massive increase in the sales of EVs—but not technically mandate them.
The proposed standards aims for fleet average emissions of 82 grams of CO2 per mile by the 2032 model year, a 56% reduction in emissions from the existing standards in effect through the 2026 model year. Meeting this target will require up to 67% EV sales by the 2032 model year, the EPA projects.
The EV sales figure is not a mandate, as California is put in place for 2035, but rather the most likely path to meeting the stricter emissions targets. Manufacturers will still be able to produce new vehicles with internal-combustion engines, and attempt to meet the tougher standards by improving their efficiency, according to the EPA. That means the scenario in which automakers are selling mostly EVs by the 2032 model year is not set in stone.
The EPA also doesn’t appear ready to incentivize more efficient EVs, treating all vehicles with zero “tailpipe” emissions the same.
That scenario represents a very steep ramp-up from what the Biden administration has already put in place through the 2026 model year. Recently announced EPA rules aim for just 8% EV sales by then, still more than 2022, when EVs made up 5.8% of U.S. new-car sales. In terms of anticipated real-world results, the proposed 2027-2032 rules are also more ambitious than President Biden’s 2021 executive order calling for 50% EV sales by 2030.
According to the EPA, the proposed standards would avoid 7.3 billion tons of CO2 by 2055 through a cleaner fleet—equivalent to eliminating four years’ worth of emissions from the entire U.S. transportation sector. That would save lives through lower levels of the particulate matter that can lead to a range of health issues and premature mortality.
The targets bring federal emissions standards into closer alignment with California, however. The state is currently looking to end sales of most internal-combustion vehicles by 2035, leaving some room for plug-in hybrids that meet certain targets for emissions and electric range.
The proposal also includes new emissions standards for medium-duty commercial vehicles projected to lead to up to 46% EV sales by the 2032 model year. The EPA is targeting a fleet-wide average of 275 grams of CO2 per mile for 2032-model-year medium-duty vehicles, a 44% reduction from the 2026 model year. Proposed standards for heavy-duty trucks could also lead to 35% of new short-haul tractors and 25% of new long-haul tractors becoming electric by the 2032 model year.
The EPA claims these proposals would avoid nearly 10 billion tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to more than twice the total U.S. CO2 emissions in 2022. It would also save the average consumer $12,000 in ownership costs over the lifetime of a car, the agency claims.
The cost argument may not win over consumers, however. A poll published this week by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) found that most Americans aren’t ready to buy an EV, in part because consumers tend to weigh the purchase price of a new vehicle more heavily than savings on fuel and maintenance. And while most respondents supported EV incentives like tax credits, fewer supported emissions standards that force more EV sales.
The proposed standards could become an issue in the 2024 presidential election and beyond. Even if Biden is re-elected, this next phase of emissions rules will run past the end of his second term. A future administration could seek to undo them, as was the case during the Trump administration with rules proposed under President Obama—although it took until March 2020 to issue lower gas mileage targets that took effect in 2021.
The response of automakers over the next few years will be another thing to watch. Recently seven automakers backed California in a challenge to its emissions authority, which allowed the state to enact its 2035 gas-car sales ban. But General Motors, Toyota, and Stellantis predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) joined the Trump administration in opposing that authority.
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- Graduation to the OTC Market's highest tier is expected to enhance the visibility and availability of the Company's shares to U.S. and international investors.
TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabio Holdings Inc. (TSXV: SBIO; OTCQX: SABOF) (the "Company" or "Sabio"), a leading provider of connected TV ("CTV") and over-the-top ("OTT") advertising platforms validated by performance, is pleased to announce that it has been upgraded to begin trading on the OTCQX® Best Market ("OTCQX"). Shares of Sabio will trade under the ticker "SABOF" as of June 15,2022.
The OTCQX® Best Market is OTC Markets Group's premier market for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.
"We are excited to commence trading on the OTCQX® Best Market, the highest market tier of OTC markets," commented Sajid Premji, CFO of Sabio. "Trading on the OTCQX® Best Market marks an important milestone in our Company's history and comes on the heels of our record 2021 and Q1/2022 results. We believe our graduation to the top tier will enhance the accessibility and liquidity of our shares for U.S. and international investors looking to share in our growth story."
U.S. investors can find current financial disclosures and real-time quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
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Sabio Holdings Inc. is a technology provider in the high-growth advertising areas of connected TV ("CTV") and over-the-top ("OTT") streaming, where viewership in 2022 is expected to rise to over 221 million users in the United States CTV market alone. Sabio's full CTV/OTT technology stack and services enable global distribution and monetizes and provides analytics for content creator CTV/OTT apps and the brands and agencies that want to partner with them. Sabio's wholly owned subsidiary, Vidillion Corp. ("Vidillion"), is a CTV/OTT technology pioneer (whose business was acquired subsequent to year-end 2021) that creates and distributes ad-supported CTV/OTT apps on platforms such as Roku, Vizio, Amazon Fire, Disney + and others. In addition, the Company's wholly owned Sabio, Inc. subsidiary works with major brands and agencies, through its propriety Demand Side Platform (DSP) and ad server, to provide targeted campaign solutions to top agencies and the brands they represent by filling the ad slots in Vidillion and other non-Vidillion CTV/OTT apps. Lastly, its wholly owned AppScience, Inc. ("App Science") subsidiary, powered by its App Science™ Data Management Platform ("DMP"), has pioneered a privacy compliant, non-cookie cross screen household graph of 55 million validated homes that connects insights between mobile apps, CTV/OTT apps and podcast data, along with other data points designed to better understand consumer behaviors at scale.
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SOURCE Sabio Holdings Inc. | 2022-06-15T11:53:24+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/06/15/sabio-holdings-announces-commencement-trading-otcqx-best-market/ |
String of lights to appear in the night sky this week in central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — You may notice a weird string of lights across the night sky here in central Indiana in the coming nights. Starlink satellites are the cause. SpaceX launched 52 of these satellites early Monday morning.
Over the next three nights, the satellites will make an appearance in the 11 p.m. hour in central Indiana. Each flyover will be fairly brief, only lasting 5 minutes.
On Wednesday night, Starlink will be visible at 11:03 p.m.
Starlink has over 4,000 satellites already orbiting in space, but we can only see the satellites on their way up to orbit.
Our forecast in central Indiana is favorable to see the lights from the satellites. Mostly clear skies will work in on Friday which will probably be the best day for viewing with these sky conditions. | 2023-06-14T22:16:42+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/weather/weather-stories/string-of-lights-to-appear-in-the-night-sky-this-week-in-central-indiana/ |
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Department of Public Health and a host of community partners plan to improve air quality monitoring in disadvantaged areas of the city and devise strategies for reducing their exposure to hazardous pollution.
An expanded network of monitors will focus on fine particulates and ground level ozone that can exacerbate asthma, a disease that inflames the airway and makes it harder to breathe.
Roughly 8% to 10% of children have asthma nationally, said Christina Yoka, chief of air pollution outreach at the Department of Health, but for areas of Cleveland those rates approach 24%.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the health departmet a $500,000 grant to allow for the purchase of a mobile air-monitoring unit that will measure the presence of fine and coarse particulates as well as ground-level ozone, according to Bryan Sokolowski, chief of monitoring at the Cleveland Department of Public Health.
The money also will enable the city to buy about 30 lower-cost sensors that can detect fine particulates. While not as precise as the mobile unit, the sensors will be able to provide helpful comparative data, said Nick Barendt, executive director of the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems at Case Western Reserve University.
The institute is one of several partners working with the Cleveland health department to devise a plan for assessing air quality in areas disproportionately burdened by pollutants, such as factory and tailpipe emissions and road dust, and where buildings with adequate air conditioning may be lacking.
“We’ve built great partnerships over the last couple years during COVID,” said Bryan Sokolowski, chief of monitoring at the city’s health department. " ... This is sort of building on that.”
The mobile unit will be mounted on a trailer and deployed in historically redlined areas of the city not covered by the health department’s 14 permanent air-monitoring locations around Cuyahoga County. Those sites are designed to detect EPA-designated “criteria pollutants” that include fine and coarse particulates, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ground level ozone and lead.
The Cleveland area meets federal standards for all criteria pollutants, except for ground level ozone, which can be a major irritant for asthma sufferers, Sokolowski said.
Ground level ozone is created when nitrogen oxide, created by fossil fuel combustion, and volatile organic compounds, present in chemical vapors, mix in the atmosphere and are exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
It takes about three hours for the ground level ozone to form and when it does it can be considerably downwind from where the base components are emitted, Sokolowski said.
That could explain why the highest readings in the region for ground level ozone are registered in Eastlake, even though the emissions that create the ground level ozone may come from other places, such as the industrial flats and heavily congested highways, Sokolowski said.
“It’s not a source specific pollutant,” he said.
The mobile unit will take about a year to deliver, Sokolowski said, because it still must be designed and manufactured, but the smaller sensors should arrive sooner.
The sensors also will be placed in disadvantaged areas where there are concerns about air quality and asthma rates. They will supplement some 40 similar devices that are already deployed around Cuyahoga County, mostly on the outside of public library buildings, Barendt said. They are about the size of a hockey puck and have a tiny fan that draws in air. A laser mechanism estimates the amount of fine particulates – 2.5 microns or less – and uploads the data every two minutes.
Researchers expect the data to help pinpoint air quality hotspots in Cleveland and provide the impetus for setting policies and strategies to reduce the hazards. The data could also guide the health depatment in deciding if a factory should be inspected for compliance with its emissions permit, Sokolowski said.
Ground-level ozone and fine particulates can worsen asthma by getting into the deep alveoli of the lungs and causing inflammation, said Dr. Maeve Macmurdo of the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
Particulates and ozone, which can be cheaply and reliably monitored, can also serve as good markers for the presence of other pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, said Macmurdo, who is part of the collaborative working with the health department.
The data obtained by the new monitors will be included on a public dashboard that can be accessed to determine real-time air quality in specific neighborhoods. The information can also help identify specific reasons for bad air, such as proximity to factories or idling traffic, and to suggest ways to mitigate the problems.
Having precise measurements should also help make the case for taking action. People may be pretty certain that a problem exists, Macmurdo said, “but sometimes it does take hard data to make change.”
The granular data that the mobile unit and additional sensors will provide will be supplemented with interviews of residents who can discuss specific areas of concern and those times when air quality is particularly bad, said Andrew Curtis, professor of spatial epidemiology at Case Western Reserve University.
Such a “multi-sensory approach” will allow researchers to determine more precisely what is happening rather than settling for a more general conclusion, for example, that the air quality is bad in central Cleveland.
Knowing more about when and where pollution levels are high can lead to strategies that “make life a little easier for people in the neighborhoods,” he said.
What future actions may be taken remains to be seen, Curtis and others said. But one example might be asking a factory in a high-pollution area to limit its truck traffic to a certain time of day. Or making sure certain buildings have air conditioning that can provide respites for a community when conditions outside are particularly unhealthy.
“It’s going to be tricky to completely change the system,” he said.
Barendt said there are also researchers who want to use the air quality data to conduct studies on patients to determine how environmental exposure may be affecting the long-term progression of their cardivacular and respiraty ailments.
It could all have the makings of one of the country’s, if not the world’s, most comprehensive environmental monitoring systems, he said, “which is pretty exciting.
Peter Krouse covers the environment for cleveland.com. Read previous stories at this link.
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Cleveland giving away about 50 rain barrels to city residents
Wild turkeys are making themselves at home in Northeast Ohio’s suburbs | 2022-12-05T12:12:52+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/12/how-cleveland-will-expand-air-monitoring-in-poor-neighborhoods-disproportionately-burdened-by-pollution.html |
Braves vs. Mets: Odds, spread, over/under - April 30
When the Atlanta Braves (18-9) and New York Mets (15-12) match up at Citi Field on Sunday, April 30, Spencer Strider will get the call for the Braves, while the Mets will send Tylor Megill to the hill. The game will begin at 1:40 PM ET.
The Braves have been listed as -185 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Mets (+150). The contest's total is listed at 7.5 runs.
Braves vs. Mets Time and TV Channel
- Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Time: 1:40 PM ET
- TV: SNY
- Location: Queens, New York
- Venue: Citi Field
- Probable Pitchers: Strider - ATL (3-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Megill - NYM (3-1, 3.96 ERA)
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Braves vs. Mets Betting Trends and Insights
- This season, the Braves have been favored 24 times and won 16, or 66.7%, of those games.
- The Braves have played seven times as moneyline favorites with odds of -185 or shorter, and earned a victory in each game.
- The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 64.9% chance of a victory for Atlanta.
- The Braves went 5-4 across the nine games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
- In its last 10 matchups (all had set totals), Atlanta combined with its opponents to go over the run total seven times.
- The Mets have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win two times (28.6%) in those games.
- The Mets have yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +150.
- In four games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Mets have a record of 1-3.
- When it comes to hitting the over, New York and its opponents are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games with a total.
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We humans spend as much as a third of our lives, if not more, asleep. Getting a good night’s rest is responsible for more than waking up feeling rested. It’s integral to your brain’s performance and your overall mood, and it reduces the risk of many troubling health concerns.
A big part of getting the rest you need and deserve is having the right sheets on your bed. They need to be the right size and need to fit your environment and preferences.
In this article: Bedsure Twin Sheet Set, Pure Bedding Full Sheet Set and Lianlam King Sheet Set.
Types of beds
There are countless types of beds if you consider everything people use to sleep on, all of which may require various types and sizes of sheets — if they require sheets at all. As such, it’s best to stick to mattress sizes when discussing sheets. Even then, there are too many to cover, so let’s narrow it down to the six most common.
- Twin: This mattress is 38 inches by 75 inches. It’s best for children or those with severely limited space for a bed.
- Twin XL: This mattress is 38 inches by 80 inches. It’s best for teenagers and those with severely limited space. It’s also popular in dorm rooms.
- Full: This mattress is 53 inches by 75 inches. It’s best for adults living alone and those moving into their first home away from parents and school.
- Queen: This mattress is 60 inches by 80 inches. It’s best for couples who don’t need much space or individuals who toss and turn.
- King: This mattress is 76 inches by 80 inches. It’s best for couples that both like to spread out or for more than two people to share.
- California King: This mattress is 72 inches by 84 inches. It’s best for someone that would normally buy a king-size bed but is taller than most.
Best twin-size sheets
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and one pillowcase, all of which are made of polyester microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in 16 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and one pillowcase, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 10 inches. They come in 14 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and one pillowcase, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 15 inches. They come in four colors.
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Best twin XL-size sheets
Amazon Basics Twin XL Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and one pillowcase, though there’s an option for a set with an extra pillowcase. The fitted sheet has a depth of 14 inches. They come in 31 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of microfiber cloth. The fitted sheet has a depth of 21 inches. They come in 10 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and one pillowcase, all of which are made of organic cotton. The fitted sheet has a depth of 15 inches. They come in 12 colors.
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Best full-size sheets
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed polyester microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 14 inches. They come in 19 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in 38 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and four pillowcases, all of which are made of double-brushed microfiber. Pure Bedding offers a money-back guarantee. They come in 13 colors.
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Best queen-size sheets
Infinitee Xclusives Queen Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed polyester microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in six colors.
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Mueller Austria Queen Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which have a thread count of 1,800. The fitted sheet has two side pockets. They come in six colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in 17 colors.
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Best king-size sheets
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and four pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 15 inches. They come in 16 colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in five colors.
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This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of a mix of microfiber and bamboo. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in 11 colors.
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Best California king-size sheets
Dreamcare California King Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of brushed microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 15 inches and has a side pocket. They come in 11 colors.
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HC Collection California King Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which are made of microfiber. The fitted sheet has a depth of 16 inches. They come in eight colors.
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Mejoroom California King Sheet Set
This set includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases, all of which have a thread count of 1,800. The fitted sheet has a depth of 15 inches. They come in 19 colors.
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The giveaway of an original digital badge designed by Yusuke Kozaki, a Japan leading character designer, has just begun.
SINGAPORE, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnotherBall (CEO: Captain), providing virtual entertainment experiences for a new era, today launched their new project "SAI by IZUMO" in collaboration with some of the top artists in the Japanese anime and game industries. This project has begun with the first giveaway of non-transferable digital badges, illustrated by Yusuke Kozaki.
IZUMO, launched in February 2023, is a VTuber project in the age of AI and Web3 with the mission to build a sustainable place where everyone can live as they want to be. IZUMO offers the avatar assets of its symbolic character, "Ailis," to the public free of charge for both commercial and non-commercial use. With this, IZUMO continues to support all creators to maximize their potential creativities with emerging technologies.
The project "SAI by IZUMO," is a challenge to expand the possibilities of expression through emerging technologies with leading Japanese artists in the entertainment industry. The artists illustrated "Ailis" using their own unique style and expression, and IZUMO offers it as an original digital badge.
This collaboration project features six incredible artists: Yusuke Kozaki, a prolific illustrator, manga creator, and character designer who has worked on the character design for the AR game Pokémon GO; Aoi Yuki, a Japanese voice actress who won the Best Voice Actress Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards in 2012; KEI, a character designer known for a virtual character Hatsune Miku series; Ryu Nakayama, an animation director of Chainsaw Man; Shingo Adachi, an animator, character designer, and director known for numerous notable works such as the Japanese original anime TV series Lycoris Recoil and the Sword Art Online series; Naoki Saito, an illustrator, and YouTuber, known for his work in Pokémon Card Game and Duel Masters.
The exclusive illustrations drawn by each artist will be issued as digital badges using "Soul Bound Token (SBT)" technology, which makes it a non-transferable digital asset. The badges will be permanently owned and serve as proof of support for each artist.
Overview of "SAI by IZUMO"
Official website: https://sai.izumo.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IZUMOofficial
Discord: https://discord.gg/izumo
◼️ Introduction of the great artists:
Yusuke Kozaki
Character designer, illustrator, and manga artist. Yusuke Kozaki has designed and illustrated characters for a number of popular gaming titles, including Fire Emblem, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon: Sword & Shield.
Aoi Yuki
Voice actress. Aoi Yuki voiced the roles of Madoka Kaname in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Iris in Pokémon: Best Wishes!, Hibiki Tachibana in Senki Zesshō Symphogear, and Maomao in Yakuya no Hitorigoto. She is also in charge of the YUKI×AOI Chimera Project, from planning to drafting and character design.
KEI
Illustrator. KEI has designed many characters for the Vocaloid series such as Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len, and Megurine Luka. He also created the character design for the VTuber Mirai Akari.
Ryu Nakayama
Animator and animation director. Ryu Nakayama is best known for directing Chainsaw Man. He has worked as a director and storyboarding for Jujutsu Kaisen and original drawings for the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0. He was also a key animator for Yattarman Night and a main animator for Macross Delta.
Shingo Adachi
Animator, character designer, and animation director. The anime Lycoris Recoil is an original work by Shingo Adachi, who composed and directed the series. He has also worked on Working!!, Sword Art Online (as a character designer and animation supervisor), POMPO: THE CINEPHILE (as a character designer) and so on
Naoki Saito
YouTuber and illustrator. Naoki Saito is in charge of illustrations for Pokémon and Pokémon Trading Card Game. He shares the illustration techniques cultivated as a professional illustrator on YouTube. He also has a deep understanding of NFTs and is involved in the creation and sale of original NFTs.
◼️The distribution order of digital badges:
Part 1 Yusuke Kozaki July 28 (Fri) ~ August 3 (Thu)
Part 2 Aoi Yuki early August
Part 3 KEI Mid-August
Part 4 Ryu Nakayama mid-August
Part 5 Shingo Adachi late August
Part 6 Naoki Saito early September
About AnotherBall
AnotherBall is a venture company founded in May 2022, led by Captain, CEO, and Ramen, CTO. The management members are serial entrepreneurs who in the past launched "mamari," the information-hub website for families, and the multinational VTuber agency called "PRISM Project." The company's current focus is on IZUMO, a VTuber project in the age of AI and Web3, with a mission "Live as you want to be." AnotherBall raised 2.2M USD in its angel round from renowned investors in May 2023.
Furthermore, Anotherball is currently hiring. If you're interested in the new era of the virtual entertainment business, please visit the careers page listed below.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IZUMOofficial
Official website: https://sai.izumo.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/izumo
Careers: https://bit.ly/IZUMO-Recruitment
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GRAFTON, W.Va – The Grafton Bearcats enter the 2022 season in brand new territory as first year head coach Mickey Foley takes over the program from Rich Bord who led Grafton to the playoffs for the first time in a decade last season.
With some momentum going forward, the message that the new coaching staff is looking to pass on is rather simple when it comes to their team’s attitude.
“One of the biggest things we’re trying to teach these kids is you’ve got to care more about your teammate than yourself. We can’t play selfish football,” Foley said, “You’ve got to make sure you do your job because when you don’t do your job, your teammates suffer.”
With plenty of returning talent from last year’s playoff team, the Bearcats know what it takes to get to the postseason now and they’ve put in the work match their desire.
“Well, I think we all want to. We’ve been working really hard, two-a-days for the last three weeks, scrimmage last Saturday. Played pretty good. It wasn’t that bad. I think we’ll do good,” senior Cole Mooney said.
The transition to the new head coach has been a smooth one on and off the field with the culture of the program that Foley is trying to implement having an effect already.
“The kids are buying into what we’re trying to teach them. As far as attendance and everything, we don’t have an attendance issue. Kids are coming to practice,” he said, “Occasional thing here or there but other than that, they’re ready to work every day.”
Now that the expectations are set for how the program will handle itself off the field, Grafton has expectations for itself between the lines as well.
After last year’s return to the playoffs, there is a definite desire for more where that came from.
“The biggest thing is they want a little bigger piece of the playoff pie so to speak. We got in the playoffs last year. Didn’t perform great,” Foley said, “Got beat by a really good team but they want to get to a point where its not just one week in and out.”
How are they approaching the effort to get back to the postseason? This coaching staff wants to see their players walk the walk instead of just talking the talk this season.
“Every team that they see on TV being interviewed say the same thing. “We’ve got the guys. We can do it,” but at some point you actually have to put those words into action,” Foley said, “We can say all we want but if we’re not going to work the same way a championship-caliber team works, we’re still not going to be there.”
With Week 1 now less than a full week away, eyes in Grafton turn toward a renewed rivalry as the Bearcats will head to Philippi to take on Philip Barbour for the first time in two years next week.
The excitement is at a fever pitch.
“I love it. I can’t wait. Cannot wait. Didn’t get play them last year. Coal Bowl’s back. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Mooney said.
Grafton and Philip Barbour square off at George Byrer Field on Friday, August 26. | 2022-08-20T19:36:37+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/sports/preview-bearcats-want-more-after-playoff-experience/ |
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