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Report from Coalition Greenwich Details How Financial Advisors are Navigating Recent Adverse Industry Events to Meet Growing Client Demand
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos, the premier provider of institutional digital asset trading technology, today released survey findings from Coalition Greenwich revealing that US Financial Advisors (FAs) are fielding significantly increased demand from investors for digital assets despite the current crypto winter. Conducted in partnership with Talos, the survey reported that 92% of mass affluent and high net worth (HNW) clients are asking for access to digital assets for inclusion in their portfolios. Among the 537 FAs surveyed, 30% responded that they already have or plan to recommend specific digital asset investment products within the next three months.
The results are particularly interesting as they were taken during the third quarter of 2022, following the collapse of TerraUSD, Luna and Three Arrows Capital that shook the digital assets world, and preceded the fall of FTX. With digital assets pushing deeper into the 2022 bear market, the Coalition Greenwich report set out to identify how these recent market events impacted investor demand. Additionally, the survey looked at how advisors are responding, making recommendations, creating investment strategies and handling compliance and regulations related to digital assets. Overall, demand continues to grow with over half the advisors surveyed suggesting that client interest is increasing or staying the same as a year ago, with 35% saying interest has increased significantly over last year.
"Financial Advisors believe that the growth trend for digital asset adoption as an emerging asset class will persist and continue to increase, even in the face of the current bear market and recent market events," said the report's author David Easthope, Senior Analyst of Market Structure and Technology at Coalition Greenwich. "FAs are working to be ready to meet this demand through their integration of investment products and platforms. While the market will continue to evolve, the results of our survey suggest that the long-term demand trend remains intact among this fairly conservative segment of the market."
You can view the report in its entirety here.
Compliance is key
The survey revealed that compliance approval matters greatly to advisors, more so than either security or risk when it comes to offering a digital asset platform to clients. In fact, 69% of FAs said compliance approval of digital asset investment products is the most important feature for any digital asset platform, with compliance of the platform itself also near the top of the priority list. Compliance came out far ahead of research, execution quality and data/analytics in terms of critical platform features.
"For FAs, compliance is simply the biggest blocker out there for investment strategies offered to clients, more so than knowledge or even risk," continued Easthope. "In fact, 64% of advisors who said they had not yet created an investment strategy for clients primarily due to compliance restrictions making it difficult or even impossible."
When it comes to the execution and trading support FAs would most like to see in the platforms they offer to clients, 76% said they would most like to see electronic execution capabilities, while 56% said inclusion of data and analytics was critical. The report also revealed that advisors prioritize ease of use and integration as a priority with 68% citing the importance of a single system for managing digital assets alongside other client assets.
ETFs dominate product demand
With more and more advisors recommending digital asset products to their clients, the most recognizable, well understood and mainstream products get the majority of attention. To that end, almost two-thirds (64%) of advisors surveyed said they have or will recommend an exchange-traded fund (ETF) related to digital assets. According to the report, "the available options for ETFs are expanding and there appears to be pent up demand for these products. Also getting attention are other fund structures like OTC trusts and other investment funds. Simply put, ETFs are a must have, likely due to their simplicity and regulated status."
Platform solutions for FAs
When it comes to the execution and trading support FAs would most like to see in the platforms they offer to clients, 76% said they would most like to see electronic execution capabilities, while 56% said inclusion of data and analytics was critical. The survey also revealed that advisors prioritize ease of use and integration as a priority, with 68% citing the importance of a single system for managing digital assets alongside other client assets
"As digital assets go increasingly mainstream, financial advisors and other service providers need access to reliable, compliant, end-to-end trading systems," said Talos CEO and co-founder Anton Katz. "At Talos, we've seen these requirements underscored by the increasing institutional adoption of our white-label offering, now used by millions of retail end-users globally. The Talos white-label offering - one of many solutions Talos provides to institutional investors - enables third parties, including FAs, to leverage our secure, market-proven, end-to-end trading platform to their clients. While institutional investors have assumed a heightened sense of caution following the collapse of FTX, we believe demand for solutions that enable FAs and others to develop and evolve their digital asset offerings will continue to increase in the long-term based on this report."
Survey methodology
During the third quarter of 2022, Coalition Greenwich partnered with Talos to survey 537 Financial Advisors across the US. The FAs surveyed all primarily served mass affluent, high net worth, or a hybrid combination of these client segments. The FAs surveyed work for a diversified and representative set of firms across the following segments: bank/wirehouse, insurance, independent and institutional firms.
About Talos
Talos powers digital asset trading strategies globally. Engineered by a team with unmatched experience in building institutional trading systems, the Talos platform is trusted by the largest and most sophisticated market participants and their end clients for its performance, reliability, and security. Its growing network of services – trading platform, marketplace, data and analytics, and portfolio and settlement tools, all offered directly or through service providers on a white-label basis – enable clients of all types to transact end-to-end without concern for unnecessary intermediary risk or potential conflicts of interest. Talos has offices in New York, Europe, Cyprus and Singapore. For additional information visit www.talos.com.
About Coalition Greenwich
We are a leading provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics and insights to the financial services industry. We specialize in providing unique, high-value and actionable information to help our clients improve their business performance. Headquartered in London, we have 400+ professionals working in London, Paris, New York, Stamford CT, Mumbai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers intent on reducing China ‘s influence on the U.S. economy are pushing the Treasury Department to help curb the outsized role of Beijing at the Inter-American Development Bank, which supports economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean.
The bipartisan group of lawmakers say Beijing is using the bank as a tool to expand its influence in the region. And they want the U.S., the biggest voice at the bank, to do more to rein in the awarding of projects to Chinese firms and to block Chinese attempts to acquire more shares at the bank.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chairman of a new House select committee focused on China, is the lead sponsor of of the legislation, which is being introduced Tuesday, seeking to understand and reduce Beijing’s power at the bank.
The Inter-American Development Bank Transparency Act would require the Treasury to issue a report every two years on the scope and scale of Chinese influence and involvement in all aspects of the bank, including a list of Chinese-funded projects and an action plan for the U.S. to reduce Chinese involvement at the bank.
“For too long, the Chinese Communist Party has exploited its presence in the Inter-American Development Bank to advance its own geopolitical, economic, and technological goals,” Gallagher said in a statement. “Latin American citizens deserve to have the IDB serve their economic development, not as a vector of CCP malign influence.”
The IDB is a non-commercial development bank made up of member countries. The bank, for instance, disbursed a record $23 billion last year intended to alleviate poverty made worse by the coronavirus pandemic in the region. The U.S. is the largest shareholder, with a roughly 30% voting share. At issue is the number of contracts the IDB awards to Chinese firms relative to its meager share of the bank, which hovers around 0.1%.
China formally joined the bank in 2009 as its 48th member nation, and its influence in Latin America, both economically and diplomatically, has grown exponentially in the past two decades.
In 2022, Latin American and Caribbean trade with China rose to record levels, exporting roughly $184 billion to China and importing an estimated $265 billion in goods, according to a Boston University Global Development Policy Center analysis.
More than a dozen Republican and Democratic lawmakers have signed on with Gallagher as co-sponsors of the legislation, including Sen. Robert Menendez, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
It’s seen as a first step at addressing China’s influence over the multilateral development banks. And while the Biden administration already has the authority to do much of what lawmakers are seeking, the legislation is intended to force the issue.
Menendez said in a statement that “as China continues to use economic tools to advance its coercive economic agenda across the Western Hemisphere, it’s more important than ever that we protect the integrity of the IDB and ensure its critical work can continue unhampered by Beijing’s interference.”
Diplomatic relations between Latin American and China have also increased. In March, Honduras cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China, following the steps of El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic in turning their backs on Taiwan.
Enrique Dussel Peters, a professor and coordinator of the Center for Chinese-Mexican Studies at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, said the U.S. effort to compete with China in Latin America “comes 20 years too late.”
“In many cases in many countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru,” he said, “China is already the most important trading partner and it has become a very dynamic investor in these countries, from lithium to raw materials to oil to gas to whatever issue you can image.”
Other development banks have also been scrutinized for possible undue influence by the Chinese.
In 2021 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva came under fire after allegations that while she was a World Bank official, she and others pressured staffers to change business rankings in an effort to placate China. The IMF’s 24-member executive board reviewed Georgieva’s actions and concluded that she “did not conclusively demonstrate” an improper role.
The House formed the new China committee in January to focus on improving U.S. competitiveness with China economically and militarily. The committee’s early work has included investigations into partnerships that American companies and universities have entered into with Chinese entities as lawmakers take a harder look at efforts that could benefit Beijing at the long-term expense of the U.S.
Gallagher said earlier this month that every business entering China takes on a business partner whether they know it or not in the Chinese Communist Party. | 2023-07-26T15:15:10+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/ap-lawmakers-press-for-more-scrutiny-over-chinas-malign-influence-at-development-bank/ |
Fan whose car was damaged by flying tire at Indianapolis 500 will receive new ride
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis 500 fan whose vehicle was damaged when a tire flew off a racecar and out of the track during the race will receive a new car. An Indianapolis Motor Speedway spokesperson tells The Indianapolis Star that Penske Entertainment will provide fan Robin Matthews with a new car. The wheel came off with less than 20 laps to go in Sunday’s race when Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood collided. Kirkwood’s left rear tire bounced off the track and over the fence in the second turn before landing in a parking lot. The wheel traveled about 350 yards before crashing into the front of Matthews’ parked Chevrolet. | 2023-06-01T02:12:34+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2023/05/31/fan-whose-car-was-damaged-by-flying-tire-at-indianapolis-500-will-receive-new-ride/ |
AMES, Iowa, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ames, IA, is home of the Iowa State Cyclones, and there's no better sports and merchandise retailer for a college town than Rally House. That's why the company is eager to open Rally House Duff Plaza only a few minutes from the Iowa State University campus. To ensure success in this new area, Rally House is looking to hire passionate and friendly team members, including crucial leadership positions.
Rally House embraces opportunities to open new stores in college towns, especially those with diehard fans like Ames, IA. One upside to this new store in the Duff Plaza shopping center is that it will provide numerous job opportunities to local residents and college students. Plus, this new location will give area fans a trusted source of high-quality team gear and local merchandise.
Rally House Duff Plaza will feature the largest selection of Iowa State apparel, gifts, and accessories in the area, including products from Nike, New Era, '47, and other premium brands. "We love the location in the Duff Plaza redevelopment," said CEO Aaron Liebert. "The shopping center is located just a mile from the football stadium and will be a great stop on the way to the tailgate!"
There are many perks to working at Rally House, starting with the chance for devoted sports fans to express their team spirit for a living, all while helping fellow fans gear up with stand-out apparel and accessories. Associates will also take part in the fun, welcoming environment Rally House strives for in each store. Plus, future team members can look forward to various benefits and incredible discounts.
Rally House aims to deliver an extraordinary shopping experience, which starts with the phenomenal staff working in the stores. Rally House Duff Plaza is looking to fill several full-time positions, such as Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Assistant Managers in Training, and Sales Associates. Enthusiastic candidates can browse open positions and apply today at www.rallyhouse.com/careers.
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 140+ locations across 14 states.
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Which Home Depot paint sprayer is best?
When it’s time to paint the town red, you need more than a bucket of paint and some rollers. You need a paint sprayer so you can finish your task quickly and easily. You can grab a small handheld sprayer for small tasks or a cart-mounted powerhouse for, well, houses. Either way, Home Depot has options.
The best Home Depot paint sprayer is the Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer. Its wheels make it a breeze to position where you need it and the adjustable pressure can meet any need.
What to know before you buy a Home Depot paint sprayer
Paint sprayer types
There are three types of paint sprayers.
- High-volume, low-pressure sprayers are used for small, detail-oriented jobs. Any tasks larger than painting some cabinetry take too long with an HVLP sprayer. They also don’t have the power to spray thick substances such as unthinned latex paint. They tend to cost the least.
- Airless sprayers use high pressure to send even the thickest substances out. They also take the least time to complete the largest tasks. However, they are loud, can be difficult to control and tend to cost the most.
- Compressed sprayers use air compressors to send out the paint, with the quality of the sprayer being mainly determined by the compressor. Too large a compressor and you’ll wind up wasting paint. Too small and the paint won’t be sprayed smoothly.
Hose and cord length
The hose and cord length affect how easy it is to use your paint sprayer. Aim for a sprayer with a little more length than necessary. This leaves you some wiggle room without making you spend time dragging and coiling any excess.
What to look for in a quality Home Depot paint sprayer
Tip
Tips of different sizes, spray patterns and extension compatibility are better suited to various tasks.
- Size: Larger tips can spray thicker substances such as unthinned latex paint, while small tips can only handle varnishes or heavily thinned paint. The best sprayers can use a variety of tip sizes, while others can only use one.
- Pattern: Patterns include width, orientation and shape. Most patterns are 6-12 inches wide, in horizontal or vertical orientation and flat or circular shape. Some tips have a set pattern, while others have adjustable ones.
- Extension: Some tips let you attach long tip extensions. These are primarily used when painting building exteriors and high ceilings.
Pressure control
The best paint sprayers have adjustable pressure. This accomplishes two things. First, it helps extend your tips’ lifespan by not putting them under constant high pressure. Secondly, certain pressures are better used for certain tasks. For example, low pressure is better for touching up, while high pressure is better for applying a new main coat.
How much you can expect to spend on a Home Depot paint sprayer
They can cost as little as $50 or as much as $500-plus. Non-compressed sprayers typically cost less than $50. Most sprayers costs $50-$250, but the most powerful sprayers can easily cross $500 and approach $1,000 or more.
Home Depot paint sprayer FAQ
How loud can paint sprayers get?
A. That depends on the sprayer. HVLP sprayers are relatively quiet, enough that you don’t need ear protection. Most other sprayers can reach dangerous decibel thresholds. The most powerful ones can be so loud, they shouldn’t be used indoors at all, even with precautions.
What precautions are necessary when using a paint sprayer?
A. There are precautions for you and for your surroundings.
- You should always wear a paint mask and eye protection. More powerful sprayers also necessitate hearing protection.
- Surroundings you don’t want to paint should be covered to protect from splatter and other accidents. You should also wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained.
What’s the best Home Depot paint sprayer to buy?
Top Home Depot paint sprayer
Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart Airless Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: This has the power and adjustable pressure to tackle the biggest tasks.
What you’ll love: An InstaClean pump filter catches debris in the paint before it can reach the tip, reducing clogs. The ProX piston pump lets you spray unthinned paint, and the suction tube lets you spray directly from a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket.
What you should consider: It’s among the priciest sprayers. A few consumers had some assembly issues. Others received sprayers with damaged pieces or missing owner’s manuals.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Top Home Depot paint sprayer for the money
Wagner Spraytech Control Spray Max HVLP Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: This is a great low-cost option for smaller household tasks.
What you’ll love: It has a pressure control dial and horizontal, vertical and round spraying patterns. The base has a handle for easy transport and it connects to the sprayer with a 20-foot hose. A two-stage turbine lets it spray latex paint, stains and varnishes.
What you should consider: Paint has to be thinned to use it. A few customers had issues with splattering. Others had issues with uneven sprays.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Worth checking out
Graco Magnum X5 Stand Airless Paint Sprayer
What you need to know: It’s a smaller but no less powerful airless sprayer for those looking for high performance at a good cost.
What you’ll love: The pressure is adjustable and it can spray unthinned paint directly from a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket. It weighs 20 pounds and has a handle for reasonably easy carrying. It can connect to a garden hose so excess paint can be quickly flushed out.
What you should consider: Some purchasers had issues with clogging. Others reported the sprayer to chew through paint — you may need more paint than you expect.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Latch, Inc. f/k/a TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. ("Latch" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LTCH) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Latch investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 13, 2021 and August 25, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LTCH investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) there were unreported sales arrangements related to hardware devices; (2) as a result, the Company had improperly recognized revenue throughout fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; (3) there were material weaknesses in Latch's internal control over financial reporting related to revenue recognition; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Latch would restate financial statements for fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Latch during the relevant time frame, you have until October 31, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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SRINAGAR, India — A multiscreen cinema hall opened on Saturday in the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir for the first time in 14 years in the government’s push to showcase normalcy in the disputed region that was brought under India’s direct rule three years ago.
Decades of a deadly conflict, bombings and brutal Indian counterinsurgency campaign have turned people away from cinemas, and only about a dozen viewers lined up for the first morning show, the Bollywood action movie “Vikram Vedha.” The 520-seat hall with three screens opened under elaborate security in Srinagar's high security zone that also houses India’s military regional headquarters.
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“There are different viewpoints about (cinema) but I think it’s a good thing,” said moviegoer Faheem, who gave only one name. “It’s a sign of progress.”
Others at the show declined to comment.
The afternoon and evening shows had less than 10% occupancy on Saturday, according to India’s premier movie booking website in.bookmyshow.com.
The multiplex was officially inaugurated on Sept. 20 by Manoj Sinha, New Delhi’s top administrator in Kashmir. The cinema is part of Indian multiplex chain Inox in partnership with a Kashmiri businessman.
After Kashmiri militants rose up against Indian rule in 1989, launching a bloody insurgency that was met with a brutal response by Indian troops, the once-thriving city of Srinagar wilted. The city’s eight privately owned movie theaters closed on the orders of rebels, saying they were vehicles of India’s cultural invasion and anti-Islamic.
In the early 1990s, government forces converted most of the city’s theaters into makeshift security camps, detention or interrogation centers. Soon, places where audiences thronged to Bollywood blockbusters became feared buildings, where witnesses say torture was commonplace.
However, three cinema halls, backed by government financial assistance, reopened in 1999 amid an official push to project the idea that life had returned to normal in Kashmir. Soon after, a bombing outside one hall in the heart of Srinagar killed a civilian and wounded many others and shut it again. Weary Kashmiris largely stayed away, and the other hall locked its doors within a year. One theater, the Neelam, stuck it out until 2008.
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Officials said the government is planning to establish cinemas in every district of the region, where tens of thousands have been killed in the armed conflict since 1989. Last month, Sinha also inaugurated two multipurpose halls in the southern districts of Shopian and Pulwama, considered as hotbeds of armed rebellion.
“The government is committed to change perceptions about Jammu and Kashmir, and we know people want entertainment and they want to watch movies,” Sinha told reporters at the inauguration.
In 2019, India revoked the region’s semi-autonomy and brought it under direct control, throwing Kashmir under a severe security and communication lockdown.
The region has remained on edge ever since as authorities also put in place a slew of new laws, which critics and many residents fear could change the region’s demographics. | 2022-10-01T19:00:42+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/01/world/cinema-opens-kashmir-city-after-14-years-few-turn-up/ |
Complementary Technologies, Customer Bases, and Commercial Channels to Strengthen Leadership in High-Growth, Single-Cell Biology
Significant Cost Synergies to Increase Profitability and Accelerate Breakeven Horizon in 2024, Earlier Than Berkeley Lights Expected as a Standalone Entity
Companies to Host Joint Conference Call and Webcast Today at 5:00 p.m. ET
EMERYVILLE, Calif. and BRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeley Lights (Nasdaq: BLI), a life sciences tools company, and IsoPlexis (Nasdaq: ISO), a company empowering labs to leverage the cells and proteome changing the course of human health, today announced a definitive agreement under which Berkeley Lights will acquire IsoPlexis in an all-stock transaction valued at $57.8 million.
The combined company, which will be named PhenomeX (Nasdaq: CELL), will be a premier functional cell biology company that provides live cell biology research tools which deliver deep insights into cellular function and new perspectives on phenomes. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, IsoPlexis shareholders will receive 0.612 shares of Berkeley Lights stock for each IsoPlexis share they hold. Following the close of the transaction, Berkeley Lights shareholders will own approximately 75.2 percent of the combined company, and IsoPlexis shareholders will own approximately 24.8 percent of the combined company.
"The combination of Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis represents an important milestone and fuels our transformation into a growing, profitable, and sustainable life sciences company," said Siddhartha Kadia, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Berkeley Lights. "This transaction accelerates our progress across every core pillar of our strategic plan and creates a path to achieving positive operating cash flow earlier than we expected to as a standalone company. We look forward to joining forces with the IsoPlexis team as we embark on this next chapter and create value for our shareholders, employees, and customers."
Sean Mackay, co-founder and chief executive officer of IsoPlexis, said, "This transaction brings together two companies whose innovative solutions will help establish a technology leader in functional cell biology. The combined company will have a world-class team with complementary cultures and competencies to drive outcomes for customers and shareholders. We look forward to working together with the wonderful team at Berkeley Lights."
As the combination of Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis, PhenomeX's mission is to empower researchers to leverage the full potential of functional cell biology and shape the next wave of scientific revolution.
This transaction fully supports the five pillars of Berkeley Lights' strategic plan by:
- Building a world-class team with a proven track record in profitably scaling life sciences tools and services companies. The combined company will be led by Berkeley Lights' experienced Board of Directors and a proven management team that leverages the talent within both organizations. Berkeley Lights' management team is highly experienced in company integration and consolidating organizations.
- Prioritizing R&D return on investment through increased focus and rigor on development initiatives. The combined company will unite complementary portfolios that will extend its leadership through the functional cell biology continuum with highly differentiated technology. It will accelerate innovation by:
- Delivering consistent commercial execution through a new sales structure, enhanced product portfolio and pricing strategy. The combination will strengthen commercial execution with an enhanced geographical footprint. This will be done through:
- Creating a platform for further consolidation in high-growth functional cell biology tools by:
- Generating positive operating cash flow by 2024. The combined company anticipates delivering cost synergies of approximately $70 million annualized by 2024, which will increase profitability and accelerate the timeline to breakeven. The new company is expected to generate positive operating cash flow at $150 million in revenue by 2024, which is earlier than Berkeley Lights was expected to achieve positive operating cash flow as a standalone company.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to approval by shareholders of both Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis and other customary closing conditions.
Existing shareholders of IsoPlexis representing approximately 68% of the outstanding IsoPlexis shares have agreed to vote their shares in support of the transaction. Dr. Igor Khandros, co-founder of Berkeley Lights, and entities related to him have also agreed to vote their shares representing approximately 13% of the outstanding Berkeley Lights shares in favor of the transaction.
Cowen is acting as financial advisor to Berkeley Lights, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is serving as legal counsel. For IsoPlexis, Evercore is serving as financial advisor, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is serving as legal counsel.
A joint conference call and webcast will be held today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss this announcement. The live webcast, along with the related presentation, will be available to interested parties via Berkeley Lights' IR website at http://investors.berkeleylights.com and IsoPlexis' IR website at https://investors.isoplexis.com/. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
Berkeley Lights is a life sciences tools company focused on enabling and accelerating the rapid development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products for our customers. The Berkeley Lights Platform captures deep phenotypic, functional, and genotypic information for thousands of single cells in parallel and can also deliver the live biology customers desire in the form of the best cells. Our platform is a fully integrated, end-to-end solution, comprising proprietary consumables, including our OptoSelect® chips and reagent kits, advanced automation systems, and application software. We developed the Berkeley Lights Platform to provide the most advanced environment for rapid functional characterization of single cells at scale, the goal of which is to establish an industry standard for our customers throughout their cell-based product value chain.
IsoPlexis is empowering labs to leverage the cells and proteome changing the course of human health. Its platforms provide insights into how multi-functional immune cells communicate and respond, assisting researchers in understanding and predicting disease progression, treatment resistance and therapeutic efficacy.
IsoPlexis has been named Top Innovation or Design by The Scientist Magazine, Fierce, BIG Innovation, Red Dot and multiple others. The IsoPlexis platform is used globally by researchers, including those at the top 15 global pharmaceutical companies by revenue and 78% of leading U.S. comprehensive cancer centers.
Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed transaction between Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis, the expected timetable for completing the transaction, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and products and any other statements regarding Berkeley Lights' and IsoPlexis' future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements made within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Executive joins LatticeFlow's Board of Directors to help company scale and execute on its mission to help customers continuously improve AI model performance
ZURICH, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LatticeFlow AG, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform that can continuously improve model performance by automatically finding and fixing AI data and model errors, today announced the appointment of Andre Boisvert as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Boisvert is a globally-recognized software executive with over 35-years of experience in sales, marketing, and R&D at companies such as IBM, Oracle Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President of WW Marketing, and SAS Institute Inc, where he served as President & Chief Operating Officer.
After serving on boards of publicly traded technology companies, such as VA Linux (NASDAQ:LNUX) and Sagent Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNT), Boisvert co-founded Pentaho, an open source BI & Analytics company which was ultimately acquired by Hitachi Data Systems for over $500M. Since then, Boisvert has served on the board of multiple technology startups, many which have been acquired by tech powerhouses like Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. Today, in addition to LatticeFlow AG, Boisvert serves on the board of directors of Tel Aviv based Pyramid Analytics Inc, Montreal based Dcbel Energy Inc, Minneapolis based Clario Inc, and Dallas based River Logic Inc.
"We are excited about Andre joining the board given his extensive experience in helping innovative, early-mover technology companies scale to become category-defining leaders", said Petar Tsankov, Co-founder & CEO of LatticeFlow. "In addition to Andre's track record for systematic, world-class execution of proven business strategies, his deep knowledge of the business intelligence and analytics software market, makes him a perfect fit to lead our board."
LatticeFlow, the award-winning ETH Zurich spin-off, that was founded in 2020 by a globally-recognized team of AI experts, recently announced a $12 million Series A funding round. This funding will allow the company to better address growing customer demand – including a number of Fortune 500 customers such as Siemens Mobility, and AI scaleups such as Intenseye, Voxel AI, Sportradar, Click-Ins, and Carscan – to deploy computer vision models at scale.
"AI holds enormous promise to solve important, real world issues that we all care about – like improving the accuracy of identifying breast cancer at earlier stages than it's being done today. The challenge lies with the fact that there's simply no way to scale AI using any one tool. That means that Machine Learning engineers are often frustrated when they rely on pain-staking, manual processes to fix data and model issues," said Andre Boisvert, Chairman of LatticeFlow. "That's what makes LatticeFlow so compelling. Our platform guides engineers through the AI lifecycle to continuously improve model performance by automatically finding and fixing data and model errors. That's literally a game changer – and the key to finally delivering on the promise of AI."
Commenting on Boisvert's appointment, Accenture's Managing Director & Global CTO AI, Jean-Luc Chatelain stated "I have known Andre for over twelve years and have worked with many of the tech companies that he is involved in. I am confident that LatticeFlow will be well served by Andre's leadership and technical acumen."
About LatticeFlow
LatticeFlow is an award-winning ETH Zurich spin-off founded in 2020 by a globally-recognized team of AI experts whose mission is to help customers automate their AI lifecycle. To achieve this goal, the company has built the first scalable platform that guides AI teams through the AI lifecycle by automatically finding and fixing data and model issues. LatticeFlow's customers range from the US Army and Fortune 500 companies such as Siemens Mobility, to AI scaleups such as Intenseye, Voxel AI, Sportradar, Click-Ins, and Carscan. The company was featured on the prestigious CB Insights AI100 List of Most Innovative AI companies in 2022, and also won the Swiss AI Award in 2022 and the US Army Global AI Award in 2021.
For more information about LatticeFlow, visit https://latticeflow.ai or contact media@latticeflow.ai
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SOURCE Latticeflow | 2023-02-22T22:14:41+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/02/22/latticeflow-ag-appoints-global-technology-executive-andre-boisvert-chairman-board/ |
TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Black Professionals in Tech Networking (BPTN) is bridging the tech industry "Network gap" by providing corporations with a direct pathway to hire impactful Black tech talent. On September 21, 2022, BPTN launched their Obsidi Academy Full-stack Developer bootcamp with the annual goal to graduate and employ 200 Black professionals at TD, the official Obsidi Academy launch sponsor and founding employer.
In December 2022, the Obsidi Academy's three-month long bootcamp, graduated 40 Black professionals, from Cohort 1, as Full-stack Developers. After Cohort 1, Obsidi Academy iterated the bootcamp to reflect the changing tech landscape and meet TD's business needs. In April 2023, Cohort 2 graduated 94 Black professionals as Associate Software Engineers. BPTN is on track to achieve its 200 annual graduation goal by November 2023, and, in partnership with TD, is geared up to employ a total of 600 Obsidi Academy graduates by 2025!!
"Obsidi Academy delivers a blue ocean of top-tier talent, disrupting how the tech industry hires diverse talent. BPTN empowers Black professionals to secure employment in their chosen field, and provides companies with talent that increases Black representation in the technology industry." - Lekan Olawoye, Founder and CEO of BPTN
Obsidi Academy Alumni that fulfilled both the Obsidi Academy and TD onboarding requirements are employed, at TD, as Associate Software Engineers. They are making invaluable contributions in various technical departments — Software Engineering (SWE), Data as a Service (DaaS), Developer Experience (DevX), Quality Engineering (QE), Securities, Cloud, Streaming, Business Banking, Enablement, and Mainframe.
Obsidi Academy continues our mission to disrupt how the tech industry recruits, develops, and hires Black talent. "We systematically horizon-scan the tech industry and collaborate with both TD's leadership and tech experts to identify their near and long-term business, tech, and talent needs. This ensures that the Obsidi Academy keeps pace with tech industry standards and advancements. We pivot as needed to meet the business demands and facilitate employment of highly skilled Black tech talent that helps TD meet their critical business goals," states Heather Katz, PhD., Head of Obsidi Academy and Learning and Development at BPTN.
On June 6, 2023 BPTN will host the, invite only, Obsidi Academy Alumni Celebration where we will showcase stellar Black tech talent and highlight their success at TD! Please join us in applauding their achievements and impact on the tech industry!
Want to apply to Obsidi Academy? - Visit obsidi.com/obsidi-academy.
Want to partner with Obsidi Academy to hire Black tech talent? - contact Obsidi Academy.
TD and BPTN Academy Graduation video
Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is the largest Black community of tech professionals in North America. Founded in 2018, BPTN bridges the network gap in the tech industry by providing Black technical and business professionals with access to senior executive sponsorship, skills building and a strong peer network to level up their careers. BPTN partners with companies to attract, hire and retain Black talent. With more than 50 thousand members and 66 customers, BPTN has launched Obsidi.com a multi-sided networking platform of choice for professionals looking to learn, grown and level up their careers. Learn more here.
Obsidi.com is BPTN's multi-sided networking platform of choice for Black professionals to network, learn, grow and level up their careers. Obsidi is a strong peer community that keeps members up to date with the latest industry news, jobs and events. Corporate partners come to Obsidi to attract, hire and retain Black talent. Be seen. Be Connected on Obsidi.com. Learn more here.
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Caldwell teacher is facing abuse charges
Boise, ID (CBS2) —A Caldwell Elementary school teacher is facing child abuse charges, following allegations that she hit, spanked, and “forcefully turned the heads” of preschool-aged children in her classroom at Lincoln Elementary School, according to the Caldwell Police Department.
Police have been working with administrators at Lincoln Elementary School since Tuesday, February 14, on an investigation into concerns of a special education teacher possibly abusing several preschool-aged children.
The investigation started when the Caldwell Police School Resource Officer was informed of these concerns by the school’s administration that several aides (staff) in the classroom had witnessed Kerry Black hitting, spanking, and forcefully turning the children’s heads between January 17, 2023, and February 10, 2023.
The Caldwell School District placed Black on administrative leave during the investigation. Caldwell Police detectives have determined through interviews with staff and parents that there is probable cause to believe these acts were committed by Ms. Black.
“Our first priority at the Caldwell School District is to provide a safe learning environment for all students. We were made aware of a situation involving Ms. Black, which violated this expectation and we immediately took action. Ms. Black was placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation and will not be returning to the classroom. We appreciate our partnership with the Caldwell Police Department. Our administrative team has reached out to all the families involved. Counselors will be available for the families,” said Dr. French, Superintendent - Caldwell School District.
On Friday, February 17, 2023, Caldwell Police were issued an arrest warrant by a Canyon County Magistrate for Black’s immediate arrest.
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest of Black at her her home without incident. She is booked into the Ada County Jail. She is charged with five counts of injury to a child and five counts of battery
“When I first learned about this incident, I was in utter disbelief to hear that the most vulnerable population of students - our children with disabilities - were being abused by the very person who should have been protecting them. This type of behavior is outright repulsive and disheartening. Ms. Black’s behavior in the classroom was abhorrent at best and inexcusable. Let this be an example for anyone else who even thinks about laying a hand on our children at school. I empathize with each child and their respective family, as this will leave an indelible mark in their life,” said Rex Ingram, Caldwell Chief of Police
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An elected official who was a central figure in a New Mexico county’s refusal to certify recent election results based on debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines avoided more jail time on Friday for joining the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol.
Couy Griffin, who founded the political group Cowboys for Trump, was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden gave Griffin credit for the 20 days he already served in jail after his arrest.
Federal prosecutors and a probation officer had both recommended a sentence of three months imprisonment. Griffin faced a maximum prison sentence of one year for his misdemeanor conviction.
After a trial without a jury, McFadden convicted Griffin in March of entering a restricted area outside the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, but acquitted him of a disorderly conduct charge. Griffin didn’t go into the building itself and wasn’t accused of engaging in any violence or destruction.
McFadden, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, also ordered Griffin to pay a $3,000 fine and $500 in restitution and perform 60 hours of community service.
The punishment for Griffin’s role in the riot that delayed the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory and sent lawmakers running for their lives came the same day Griffin’s Republican-dominated county commission faced a deadline to certify its election results.
Otero County commissioners opted 2-1 to certify the results during an emergency meeting Friday. Griffin alone refused to certify, joining the meeting remotely hours after his sentencing in Washington. The two who voted to certify said they had no choice under state law and could be only a rubber stamp. They also acknowledged an order by the state Supreme Court and subsequent threats of legal action by the Democratic state attorney general.
While there has been no evidence of fraud, the actions by the commission had threatened to disenfranchise more than 7,300 voters in the politically conservative area of southern New Mexico.
During his sentencing, Griffin claimed the commission “found major discrepancies” in an election audit. He didn’t elaborate but said, “That’s all we want, is transparency and truth.”
McFadden said he didn’t factor that situation into his sentencing of Griffin. But the judge said public officials like Griffin must be held to a higher standard.
“We need our elected officials to support this country,” McFadden said.
During the riot, Griffin shouted his unsubstantiated belief that the election was stolen from Trump, climbed a toppled fence and another barrier to access the Capitol steps and used a bullhorn to lead the throngs in prayer.
Griffin told McFadden that he only went to the Capitol to pray with others.
“My actions on Jan. 6 were the result of my faith,” he said.
McFadden said the Capitol riot was a “national embarrassment” and called it “preposterous” for Griffin to claim that he didn’t know he couldn’t be on Capitol grounds on Jan. 6.
“I’m not convinced, even a little bit,” the judge said.
A day after the Capitol siege, Griffin made a social media video expressing his intention to return to Washington and talking about the prospect of holding a gun rights rally on the Capitol steps, saying “there’s gonna be blood running out of that building.”
“But at the end of the day, you mark my word, we will plant our flag on the desk of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer and Donald J. Trump if it boils down to it,” Griffin said.
At least 21 riot defendants have pleaded guilty to a single count of the same misdemeanor charge that Griffin was convicted of by the judge. Judges handed down prison sentences ranging from 10 days to three months in 14 of those cases, according to an AP review of court records.
Prosecutors said Griffin has shown a lack of contrition for his actions during the attack. Griffin bragged at a county commission meeting about violating orders from police to stay out of the restricted area, has spread conspiracy theories about what happened on Jan. 6 and has made social media posts that questioned the conclusions of the judge overseeing his case, prosecutors said.
Defense attorney Nicholas Smith maintained Griffin is remorseful and believes he received a fair trial.
But the judge said Griffin’s lack of contrition and apparent disdain for the criminal justice system is “very concerning.”
Griffin is one of the few riot defendants who isn’t accused of entering the Capitol building or engaging in any violent or destructive behavior.
More than 800 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot. Over 300 of them have pleaded guilty and nearly 200 have been sentenced.
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Billeaud reported from Phoenix. Associated Press reporter Morgan Lee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, contributed to this report. | 2022-06-18T20:10:51+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/politics/ap-politics/official-in-election-standoff-avoids-prison-in-capitol-riot/ |
Updated September 4, 2022 at 10:48 PM ET
LANGLEY, Wash. — One person was killed and nine people remained missing after a floatplane crashed in Puget Sound in Washington state on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The agency said in a press release the plane was flying from Friday Harbor, a popular tourist destination in the San Juan Islands, to Renton, a southern suburb of Seattle. The Coast Guard previously said the plane was flying to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The crash was reported at 3:11 p.m. and happened in Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island, roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of downtown Seattle and about halfway between Friday Harbor and Renton.
The Coast Guard said one body was recovered and nine people were still missing as of around 9p.m. Sunday.
The cause of the crash is unknown, authorities said.
The Coast Guard said four Coast Guard vessels, a rescue helicopter and an aircraft were involved in the search, along with first responders from area rescue and law enforcement agencies.
The Seattle Times reports that the National Transportation Safety Board says the plane was a de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbine Otter. The aircraft is a single-engine, propeller plane.
Floatplanes, which have pontoons allowing them to land on water, are a common sight around Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. There are multiple, daily flights between the Seattle area and the San Juan Islands, a scenic archipelago northwest of Seattle that draws tourists from around the world.
These aircraft, which also fly between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, frequently travel over Seattle and land in a large lake not far from the city's iconic Space Needle.
Renton, where authorities say the flight was headed Sunday, is at the southern tip of Lake Washington, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Seattle.
In 2019, a midair crash in Alaska between two sightseeing planes killed six people. The Ketchikan-based floatplanes were carrying passengers from the same cruise ship, the Royal Princess, and were returning from tours of Misty Fjords National Monument.
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EVANSVILLE, Indiana — Police in Evansville shot and killed a shooting suspect at a Walmart store Thursday night.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Walmart store on South Red Bank Road just before 10 p.m. CST. Once inside the store, Evansville Police Sgt. Anna Gray said the suspect fired shots at officers, who shot back, eventually killing the male suspect.
At least one person was known to be injured in the shooting. Gray said that victim was awake at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. That victim's condition is not known.
Police said it was possible other people may have been wounded in the shooting, as people ran from the store. Gray urged those who may have been wounded but left the scene to return to the Walmart or call 911 to report their injuries.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
Gray said a possible motive for the shooting was not known, including if the shooting was random in nature or if it was a targeted attack.
Police are on the scene of the shooting, interviewing dozens of employees and shoppers who were in the store when the shooting happened.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as more details are confirmed. | 2023-01-20T05:44:14+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/police-active-shooter-in-custody-in-evansville-indiana-walmart/531-01c883c2-e20e-4c16-8da3-920af3d50ed4 |
Local VMCA serves residents at the Lawton/ Fort Sill Veteran’s center
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Today, veterans living at the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Center had a special lunch prepared for them in honor of the holiday.
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association wanted to make them lunch to show their appreciation for everything they did.
Rafael Carrero, Sergeant of Arms for the chapter, says this is his first year helping because he just got out of the military himself.
But, despite it just being his first year, it means a lot.
“Giving back, to these veterans in here, a little BBQ, a little home feel if you will, having my kids, my kids are in there. They helped me set up. It’s a great chance for me to teach them what was never taught to me, and for them to take pride on the generations that came up before me,” said Carrero.
An official with the association says this is their tenth year doing this.
He says it’s important for them host the lunch, because they don’t want to leave the veterans alone on a holiday when they might not see their families.
Copyright 2022 KSWO. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-04T22:12:39+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/2022/07/04/local-veteran-mc-serves-residents-lawton-fort-sill-veterans-center/ |
Which CPR manikins are best?
Chest compressions are an essential part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. One way to learn how to perform them correctly is with a CPR manikin.
When looking for the correct type of manikin to aid your training, look out for products with features that make learning CPR easy. An excellent choice in this regard is the Adult and Infant CPR Manikin Kit with Feedback.
What to know before you buy a CPR manikin
Single pack vs. multipack
Depending on your needs, CPR manikins come in different pack sizes, from the light and easy-to-carry single units to the multipack products containing adult, junior and baby manikin sizes. If you’re considering the one-piece option, one advantage you will find is that it is portable and easy to set up. On the other hand, the multipack manikins are a great option if you use the dummies to teach students how to perform chest compressions correctly for different age groups.
Design
The design of CPR manikins often mimics human beings, especially in terms of the materials used in their construction. Most manikins, for instance, are constructed with soft vinyl plastic to give them a realistic, human feel. Some options also include a simple and distinct clamshell torso design that easily accommodates the face shield. Some designs incorporate a head tilt to simulate how a person requiring CPR will move their head.
Feedback system
It can be very interesting to learn CPR with a manikin that interacts with you at every stage of the process. For instance, some CPR manikins include a real-time feedback device into the dummy to let you know when you’re doing the compression right. This helps to develop your CPR skills in real-time and make the necessary corrections as you learn various techniques. If you’re a trainer, feedback features can also help improve your sessions’ quality. Some CPR manikins may also feature a feedback app that you can link to your smartphone, tablet or computer.
What to look for in a quality CPR manikin
Convenience
If you have to travel frequently to different locations for your CPR training, your manikin should be portable, easy to set up and simple to use. Another convenient feature is the ease of cleaning. Some products include sanitary features such as individual face inserts, a one-use airway system, and a non-rebreathing valve to make them easy to clean.
Durability
Durability is another key feature to consider when buying your manikins, especially if you often use them for training sessions. Some options also come with a three-year warranty, which gives you some assurance when choosing the product. To test durability, some products may undergo live testing with up to half a million compressions performed on them to validate their strength before they are released to the market.
Interactive features
One key component of CPR is chest compression and some features incorporated into your manikin can help you know if the compressions are being done correctly. For instance, hearing the clicker’s sound after each compression can make you feel confident about your compression. Observing a discernible chest rise after ventilating the manikin can teach proper rescue breaths. Some products may also include a feature that visually displays blood flow from the heart to the brain to give you an idea of what happens in real-life CPR.
How much you can expect to spend on a CPR manikin
CPR manikins come as either single-pack or multipack kits. The single unit manikin usually costs $100-$200, while the multipack option can cost up to $1,000.
CPR manikin FAQ
What is the best way to store my CPR manikin?
A. Avoid storing your manikin in a damp place because these dummies often come with a circuit board inside them that can be damaged by dampness. Ideally, you should store your manikin in a clean, dry area
How long should my CPR manikin last?
A. The durability is often dependent on a couple of factors. For instance, the level of care that you give the manikin can improve their longevity. Furthermore, the type of materials used to design these dummies can also determine how long they will last.
What’s the best CPR manikin to buy?
Top CPR manikin
Adult and Infant CPR Manikin Kit with Feedback, Prestan UltraTrainer, and MCR Accessories
What you need to know: This CPR kit includes an adult and infant manikin, AED ultra trainer and MCR accessories.
What you’ll love: It includes a feedback system in the form of an audible clicking sound and an LED indicator to let you know when the compression is done correctly. It also includes training pads with a voice prompt to tell you once you have placed them properly on the manikin.
What you should consider: Some users complained that batteries weren’t included in the set.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top CPR manikin for the money
Prestan Single Ultralight CPR Training Manikin
What you need to know: It is a portable single adult manikin that includes a 10-pack face-shield lung bag.
What you’ll love: This manikin is easy to set up and include realistic anatomical markings that make it easy to learn correct hand placement when checking pulse and performing chest compressions. It is also a versatile manikin that can be used on any type of AED trainer on the market.
What you should consider: Some users mentioned that the rib area isn’t well-built and easily breaks down during compression.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Prestan Take2 CPR Manikin & UltraTrainer Kit with Feedback
What you need to know: It includes two adult manikins and two infant dummies in addition to an AED trainer kit with feedback and MCR medical accessories.
What you’ll love: It comprises a complete set of accessories that you can use right out of the box for your training sessions. The kit also features a smart pad-sensing technology to alert you once the pads are connected to the manikin.
What you should consider: The kit can only be used to train a maximum of four people at a time.
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2 children die in fire caused by cigarette lighter 1 was playing with, officials say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Investigators said they have discovered the cause of a fire that broke out at a mobile home and killed two children last week in Alabama.
Sgt. Mark Bailey said the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office determined one of the victims, 4-year-old Liam Barnes, was playing with a cigarette lighter.
“The mother has confirmed that that is her cigarette lighter,” Bailey told WALA. “She usually keeps it in the kitchen. The 4-year-old obviously got a hold of the lighter, made it back to the bedroom and was playing with the lighter when he ignited the mattress.”
Bailey said it did not take long for flames to engulf the room and take over the home around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He said Liam was inside the bedroom, and 2-year-old Noah Gordon was in a closet.
Bailey said the mother, Kali Sherman, briefly went over to a neighbor to deliver dinner. By the time she noticed the fire, it was engulfed. She managed to get Noah and her 10-month-old child, Sebastian Gordon, out of the home. While Sebastian survived, Noah and Liam did not.
Bailey said rescue workers rushed both to the hospital, but they died from smoke inhalation and related burns.
“We’ve obviously talked to her and several neighbors,” he said. “She never does leave the kids alone. She never leaves them alone for any period of time. She never leaves the house with the kids inside.”
That has been the observation of next-door neighbor Shaun Kendall, as well. Kendall, a tattoo artist who is donating part of his fees to help the family, said he has raised $340 so far.
“I’ve never known them to be anything other than good parents,” he said.
Kendall said his Ring camera captured the fire.
“It shows that this side, it wasn’t that much smoke. But the middle started catching fire,” he said. “This was a tragic, tragic – to say the least – incident. It was accidental. There was no intent and no, you know, there was just no recklessness there.”
To Bailey, the tragedy highlights the importance of making sure young children do not have access to anything dangerous. He compares it to secure guns in the home.
“Why should we not do the same for cigarette lighters, matches, and other dangerous objects that can cause damage or loss of life?” he said. “Fire safety is just as important to me as gun safety.”
Bailey also said the smoke alarms in the home were not working. He urged people to check those fire detectors periodically.
“Teach your children about fire safety,” he said. “If a fire alarm goes off, a fire breaks out, don’t hide in a safe space in the closet. Go out. Get to the outside if you can.”
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Sheriff: 2 deputies killed while serving warrant in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Two deputies were killed Thursday night while serving a warrant in a suburb near Atlanta, and a suspect remained barricaded in a home, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office in Cobb County tweeted initially that the two deputies had “died in the line of duty” and that a SWAT team and other law enforcement officers remained at the scene.
The county sheriff’s office did not release any additional information such as the identities of the officers or the circumstances in which they were killed. It said more information would be released later.
WSB-TV reported that people in the neighborhood nearby reported hearing several gunshots and then seeing law enforcement officers swarm the area.
Authorities did not immediately identify the suspect, and details about the warrant and attempts to serve it were not immediately disclosed.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the state’s top crime-fighting agency, separately said in a tweet that it was sending its condolences to the country sheriff, Craig Owens, and his office for the deaths of the deputies.
Sprawling Cobb County with more than 760,000 people is located just northwest of Atlanta and is one of Georgia’s most populous counties.
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Weakened UK leader Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote on Monday, securing enough support from his Conservative Party to remain in office despite a substantial rebellion that leaves him a weakened leader with an uncertain future.
Known for his ability to shrug off scandals, the charismatic leader has struggled to turn the page on revelations that he and his staff repeatedly held boozy parties that flouted the COVID-19 restrictions they imposed on others. Support among his fellow Conservative lawmakers has weakened as some see a leader renowned for his ability to connect with voters increasingly as a liability rather than an asset in elections.
Johnson won the backing of 211 out of 359 Conservative lawmakers in a secret ballot, more than the simple majority needed to remain in power, but still a significant rebellion of 148 MPs.
Johnson called it a “convincing” win and said the party should now “come together.”
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“What it means is that as a government we can move on and focus on stuff that I think really matters to people,” he said.
AP Exclusive: Russia begins returning bodies from steel mill
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainian fighters killed at the Azovstal steelworks have been returned to Ukraine by the Russian occupiers of the fortress-like plant in the destroyed city of Mariupol, where their last-ditch stand became a symbol of resistance against Moscow’s invasion.
The dead taken from the ruins of the bombed-out mill were transferred to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, where DNA testing is underway to identify the remains, according to both a military leader and a spokeswoman for the Azov Regiment.
The Azov Regiment was among the Ukrainian units that defended the steelworks for nearly three months before surrendering in May under relentless Russian attacks from the ground, sea and air.
It was unclear how many bodies might remain at the plant.
Meanwhile, Russian forces continued to fight for control of Sievierodonetsk, an eastern Ukrainian city that is key to Moscow’s goal of completing the capture of the industrial Donbas region.
Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy in Capitol riot
The former top leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group and other members were charged Monday with seditious conspiracy for what federal prosecutors say was a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
The latest indictment against Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former Proud Boys chairman, and four others linked to the group comes as the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot prepares to begin public hearings this week to lay out its findings.
The indictment alleges that the Proud Boys conspired to forcibly oppose the lawful transfer of presidential power. Tarrio and the others — Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola — were previously charged with different conspiracy counts.
They are scheduled to stand trial in August in Washington, D.C.'s federal court.
The seditious conspiracy charges are among the most serious filed so far, but aren't the first of their kind. Eleven members or associates of the anti-government Oath Keepers militia group, including its founder and leader Stewart Rhodes, were indicted in January on seditious conspiracy charges in a serious escalation in the largest investigation in the Justice Department’s history.
New panels want to talk ethics, rules of climate tinkering
Tinkering with the planet's air to cool Earth’s ever-warming climate is inching closer to reality enough so that two different high-powered groups — one of scientists and one of former world leaders — are trying to come up with ethics and governing guidelines.
On Thursday, the newly formed Climate Overshoot Commission — which includes the former presidents of Mexico, Niger and Kiribati, a former Canadian prime minister, the ex-chief of World Trade Organization and other national minister level officials — will have its first meeting in Italy in a 15-month process to come up with governance strategy on pulling carbon dioxide out of the air, lowering temperatures by reflecting sunlight with artificial methods and adapting to climate change. This month, the American Geophysical Union, the largest society of scientists who work on climate issues, announced it was forming an ethics framework for “climate intervention” that would be ready for debate during the major international climate negotiations in November in Egypt.
This shows the idea of “solar geoengineering is finally getting serious,” said Harvard University climate scientist David Keith, a leader in the field.
Both groups said they aren’t quite advocating geoengineering, which includes putting particles in the air to reflect sunlight or whiten clouds, or the less-disputed carbon dioxide removal, such as technology to suck carbon out of the air but also more nature-based solutions such as more trees and getting oceans to sponge up more carbon.
But the two groups say the ideas need to be discussed with global warming nearing and likely shooting past the international goal of limiting temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times. The world has already warmed 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the mid-1800s and scientists say the world likely to pass the 1.5-degree mark in the 2030s.
EXPLAINER: Is Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter falling apart?
Elon Musk on Monday threatened to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, the latest sign that his plan to overhaul the social media platform may really be starting to fray.
Lawyers for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO made the threat in a letter to Twitter accusing the company of refusing to give him information about “spam bot” accounts. Such bots have become a major public preoccupation for the volatile billionaire despite the fact that he declined an opportunity to examine Twitter's internal data a few months ago.
DID ELON MUSK BUY TWITTER?
Not yet. In April, Musk signed an agreement with Twitter to buy the company for $44 billion and take it private. But the deal hasn't closed. And as the weeks have passed, Musk has increasingly signaled discomfort with it, suggesting that he wants to negotiate a cheaper price or even to walk away entirely.
IS MUSK GETTING COLD FEET?
An infamous day. A search for answers. Will America tune in?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are processing the nightmare of the slaughter of children in Texas, the racist murders in Buffalo, New York, and the other numbingly repeated scenes of carnage in the United States.
They're contending with what feels like highway robbery at the gas pump, they're nagged by a virus that the world can't shake, and they're split into two hostile camps over politics and culture — the twin pillars of the nation's foundation.
They've already been through two set-piece dramas of presidential impeachment — indeed, through the wringer on all things Donald Trump.
Now, beginning in prime time on Thursday, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol is setting out to establish the historical record of an event damaging not only to a community or individual families but to the collective idea of democracy itself.
After more than 100 subpoenas, 1,000 interviews and 100,000 documents, the committee has a story to tell in hearings that open this week. A story for the ages, it’s been said.
$3M settlement reached in lawsuit over Black man's death
A North Carolina sheriff's office announced a $3 million settlement on Monday in a lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed in his car by sheriff’s deputies more than a year ago.
The family of Andrew Brown Jr. had filed a $30 million civil rights lawsuit in 2021, saying the man died because officers showed “intentional and reckless disregard of his life.”
Brown was killed on April 21 of last year by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies while they were serving drug-related warrants at his Elizabeth City home. Several deputies surrounded Brown in his BMW before his car backed up and moved forward. They fired several shots at and into his vehicle. He was killed by a bullet to the back of his head.
District Attorney Andrew Womble had said at a news conference last year that Brown used his car as a “deadly weapon,” causing deputies to believe it was necessary to use deadly force. But lawyers for the Brown family said the shooting was unjustified because Brown was trying to drive away — not toward the deputies and that he posed no threat. After viewing body camera footage of the shooting, they said Brown was sitting in his stationary car with his hands on the wheel when the first of numerous shots was fired.
The settlement was approved by the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners. It includes a special $1 million appropriation to go along with $2 million from the county's insurance policy, which was supplied by the North Carolina Counties Liabilities Pool, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office provided to The Associated Press. That amount is at the limit of the policy.
Judge blocks Louisiana Congress map with one Black district
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana's Democratic governor said Monday he will call the Republican-dominated Legislature into special session soon to draw up new congressional district boundaries, now that a federal judge has blocked use of maps that have only one majority-Black district.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his plan at a news conference at the Capitol in Baton Rouge. He spoke to reporters minutes after the 2022 regular legislative session ended, and a few hours after U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick, also in Baton Rouge, blocked the use of the new maps. Her ruling included an order that the Legislature draw up with a remedial plan by June 20.
Edwards, whose veto of the maps was overridden by lawmakers earlier this year, said there should have been a second majority-Black district among the six districts that were approved, noting that the state’s population is almost one-third Black.
Edwards said redrawing the district lines is required by the court order, the Voting Rights Act and by “basic fairness and basic math.”
But, lawyers for Republican Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, the state's top elected official, swiftly filed a notice of appeal of Dick's order.
Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar production
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ordered emergency measures Monday to boost crucial supplies to U.S. solar manufacturers and declared a two-year tariff exemption on solar panels from Southeast Asia as he attempted to jumpstart progress toward his climate change-fighting goals.
His invoking of the Defense Production Act and his other executive actions come amid complaints by industry groups that the solar sector is being slowed by supply chain problems due to a Commerce Department inquiry into possible trade violations involving Chinese products. Word of the White House's actions caused solar energy companies to gain ground on Wall Street.
The Commerce Department announced in March that it was scrutinizing imports of solar panels from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, concerned that products from those countries are skirting U.S. anti-dumping rules that limit imports from China.
Asked at the White House if Biden's pause in tariffs was not a gift to China, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said he was invoking the Defense Production Act, “to make sure that he’s delivering for the American people.”
“He is putting the full force of the federal government behind supporting American clean energy producers,” Jean-Pierre said.
Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by adding his name to the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Thursday outside London.
Mickelson will be joining Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and three other former major champions in a 54-hole tournament at Centurion Golf Club with $25 million in prize money and $4 million going to the individual winner.
“I am ready to come back to play the game I love but after 32 years this new path is a fresh start, one that is exciting for me at this stage of my career,” Mickelson said in a statement posted on social media.
Mickelson also said he would be playing the last two majors, starting June 16 in the U.S. Open at The Country Club outside Boston.
He said the “transformative” new league would allow him to focus on a healthier approach to life on and off the course. Mickelson did not mention the signing fee, which is likely to be every bit of the $125 million or more reportedly paid to Johnson.
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South Dakota bill would require reporting of student crimes
PIERRE — A South Dakota Senate committee advanced a proposal Tuesday that requires law enforcement to tell schools when students threaten violence and violate drug and alcohol policies. The bill, which came about after a period of research into school safety last summer, next faces a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
An organization that represents school administrators said that when schools know about criminal incidents involving their students, they can intervene proactively depending on the circumstance. Rob Monson, the executive director of the School Administrators of South Dakota, referenced a recent incident in which a student was arrested at school after police connected him with a string of crimes including car theft, possession of firearms and illegal drugs, and assaulting his sister.
Law enforcement groups oppose the proposal, saying the two institutions already communicate. They worry that spreading sensitive information could damage the individuals involved.
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Democratic Sen. Shawn Bordeaux voted to dismiss the proposal, concerned that it would add another layer to criminalization that at-risk youth face.
Grant Flynn, who is lobbying with the South Dakota State's Attorneys Association, said, “It's a solution looking for a problem and creates additional onus on law enforcement.”
Bill sponsor Republican Sen. Erin Tobin had discussed the issue with superintendents across the state and found that because an existing bill only suggests law enforcement notify schools, an amendment to require communication between the two agencies was necessary.
“When it’s not consistently happening, students are placed right back in school, sometimes where the victim is present,” Tobin said. “That is a huge risk to the victim and the offender, and it’s just not a safe environment.” | 2023-01-24T21:09:32+00:00 | argusleader.com | https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/24/south-dakota-bill-would-require-reporting-of-student-crimes/69837403007/ |
Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 30, 2022, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE MKT: UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.19 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The timing and character of distributions for federal income tax purposes are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. As such, all or a portion of this distribution may be reportable as taxable income on your 2022 federal income tax return. The final tax character of any distribution declared in 2022 will be determined in January 2023 and reported to you on IRS Form 1099-DIV.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution record date.
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^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions for the period November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and is through the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)Claudell Harris Jr. led Charleston Southern with 20 points and secured the victory with a jumper in the lane with 36 seconds remaining as the Buccaneers defeated High Point 72-70 on Wednesday in the Big South Conference Tournament.
Harris shot 7 for 21 and 3 of 5 from the free throw line for the Buccaneers (10-20). Tyeree Bryan scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. RJ Johnson shot 4 of 7 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line to finish with 11 points. The Buccaneers stopped a seven-game losing streak with the victory.
The Panthers (14-17) were led in scoring by Jaden House, who finished with 24 points. High Point also got 13 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and two blocks from Zach Austin.
Charleston Southern will play top-seeded UNC Asheville in the next round on Friday.
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Incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen is from Kensington, Maryland. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and has also previously served in the 8th Congressional District in the House of Representatives, where he was part of the Democratic leadership. Van Hollen has graduated from Swarthmore with his Bachelor’s Degree, Harvard with his master’s, and Georgetown University Law Center.
Republican challenger Chris Chaffee was born in Syracuse, NY. This is his third run for the U.S. Senate. Chaffe lost in the primary two previous times. He attended the University of Maryland and currently resides in Prince Frederick with his wife, Amy. | 2022-11-08T09:43:47+00:00 | wrde.com | https://www.wrde.com/news/united-states-senate-d-chris-van-hollen-r-chris-chaffee/article_c1d4bcf2-5ef3-11ed-a564-e30de56bc72e.html |
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The Texas Juvenile Justice Department announced in an email to county chief probation officers across the state last week that they were closed to new kids. Youth from county facilities could no longer be referred to the state’s five rural detention centers due to extreme staffing shortages. The decision came a week after a state hearing where TJJD executive director Shandra Carter said the system was “collapsing” due to a long-running staff exodus.
“The current risk is that the ongoing secure facility staffing issue will lead to an inability to even provide basic supervision for youth locked in their rooms,” said Carter. “This could cause a significantly impaired ability to intervene in the increasing suicidal behaviors already occurring by youth struggling with the isolative impact of operational room confinement.”
The “grim” situation was discussed at length in the TJJD’s sunset advisory review which is essentially a system-wide audit to ensure a department is still necessary to the state government. Carter described youth being kept in solitary rooms for 22 hours at a time due to the ongoing shortage of staff.
State auditors found they needed almost double their current staff to resume normal programming. In addition to millions of open jobs that pay more and require less, the 71% turnover rate has led to increased mandatory overtime shifts, which in turn drives more people to leave, say staff.
The current situation had essentially made any rehabilitation of youth impossible. The announcement comes as the system is being investigated by the Justice Department over allegations of sexual and physical abuse by staff of youth and by youth of other youth.
“The agency is working to resolve underlying issues and resume intakes as soon as possible,” said an agency spokeswoman.
Shandra Carter email by Texas Public Radio on Scribd
In addition to the suspension of intakes, the email highlights several steps the system will take at its facilities to take pressure off facilities. Sixteen girls will be moved from Ron Jackson in Brownwood due of staffing. A unit of female youth will be moved from Ron Jackson to McLennan State Correctional Facility. They have suspended treatment of their most violent youth due at that same facility to the intensive care required. Reviewing youth for potential early release.
“These are the least worst measures,” said Carter as they attempt to find staffed space for an additional 130 kids waiting to enter TJJD custody from counties.
The youth that go into TJJD’s secure facilities are often high needs who have often committed violent crimes.
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Sammy Helman made the most of her final home game for the Phillipsburg field hockey team.
In the Stateliners’ NJSIAA North Group 4 semifinal against Westfield, the senior had three goals and two assists to record her 100th career point.
Sammy Helman made the most of her final home game for the Phillipsburg field hockey team.
In the Stateliners’ NJSIAA North Group 4 semifinal against Westfield, the senior had three goals and two assists to record her 100th career point.
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ALIQUIPPA, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, announces the purchase of their first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck, becoming the first flatbed trucking company to actively grow its fleet with zero-emissions equipment. PGT will immediately utilize the Nikola Tre BEV on a select customer account, primarily operating on local, dedicated routes.
"Our customers have expressed a need for sustainable shipping solutions, and we are working to align ourselves with their green energy commitments. With the purchase of the Nikola Tre BEV, PGT is prepared to meet these demands," stated Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. "PGT will continue to revolutionize the industry through the Future of Flatbed®, utilizing innovative technology and zero-emissions equipment to provide progressive transportation services for our customers, enhanced lifestyle benefits for our drivers and sustainable shipping methods for the environment."
PGT's new Research and Development Department, led by Laurence Cox, Vice President, Sustainability, has been tasked with analyzing and applying the company's green fleet solutions, identifying additional short-haul usages for the battery-electric truck and exploring new initiatives to support its operation across multiple platforms.
Previously, PGT signed a letter of intent to lease 100 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks, and PGT's R&D Department will help prepare for the full integration of these units into PGT's fleet, which are anticipated to arrive later this year. With the addition of the new zero-emissions equipment, PGT is on track to reach its sustainability goal, reducing carbon emissions from its company-owned fleet by 35% by the year 2025.
"This is a tangible example of how PGT is shaping the Future of Flatbed in the transportation sector, solidifying our commitment to our customers' sustainability goals," stated Cox. "We are excited to put our Nikola Tre BEV to work, further refining the application of this advanced equipment through our R&D department."
PGT's Future of Flatbed Fleet, which consists of the company's most elite drivers, will be the first to drive the Nikola Tre BEV, working with PGT's R&D Department, dedicated partners and customer representatives to haul flatbed loads in real world scenarios. The drivers were selected during an extensive application process and prepared for their roles by receiving advanced training on the equipment, attending product development meetings and participating in pilot programs.
"PGT's decision to place a Nikola Tre BEV immediately into operation is telling of their commitment to drive forward their ambitious corporate sustainability initiatives today," said Nikola Corporation, President and CEO, Michael Lohscheller. "We are extremely proud to partner with another well-respected industry leader by providing progressive zero-emission transportation solutions that are intended to improve safety, reduce costs and CO2 emissions, and improve overall total cost of ownership."
PGT Trucking, Inc. is a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services. PGT is the leader in progressive freight transportation and fleet evolution, exceeding customer expectations with a strong focus on the Future of Flatbed®. At PGT Trucking, "Safety is Everyone's Job – All the Time." Visit www.pgttrucking.com.
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MENDON, Mo. (WDAF) – An Amtrak train derailed Monday afternoon, leaving three dead, dozens injured and even more temporarily stranded in a small Missouri town.
Diane Couture was a passenger on that train when it hit a dump truck at a rural railroad crossing and derailed near Mendon, Missouri, about 100 miles east of Kansas City.
She and her husband had been celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon and were headed home to New Hampshire. The train, an Amtrak Southwest Chief, left Kansas City en route to Chicago earlier in the day Monday. In full, the Southwest Chief route runs from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Couture said she never imagined their anniversary trip would end like this. She was in the dining car when she heard a loud noise.
“We thought the car was just going to wobble a bit and then keep going — but then it stopped and turned on its side,” Couture told Nexstar’s WDAF Monday night.
SLIDESHOW: Amtrak train derailment in Missouri
“The people on our left-hand side flew across and hit us, and then we were standing on the windows on the right-hand side of the car.”
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the train was eight cars long, and seven of them derailed.
“Two gentlemen in the front came up, stacked a bunch of things and popped out the window and literally pulled us out by our hands,” Couture said. “So then we were all sitting on top of the train.”
Soon, Couture said two other men came and helped people get down off the train cars and onto the tracks below.
Videos from the scene show dozens of passengers sitting on the side of overturned cars and walking around the tracks.
Couture said first responders were there within minutes to help those who were injured.
MSHP said three people were killed in the crash; two were on the train and another was in the dump truck. The Chariton County ambulance service confirmed to WDAF that at least 50 were injured.
Amtrak said there were 243 passengers and 12 crew members on the train at the time.
Officials brought school buses to the scene, and Couture said they took everyone who wasn’t injured to the local high school in Mendon.
“Tons of volunteers and anything you could imagine, they had for us,” she said.
Hours later, dozens of passengers remain at the high school, getting help from community volunteers and waiting for news of what’s next.
Couture admits it was a scary experience to cap off their trip, especially knowing there were passengers and crew around her who suffered injuries. But she’s grateful she and her husband are safe. | 2022-06-28T02:48:03+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/we-were-standing-on-the-windows-passenger-recounts-amtrak-train-derailing-in-missouri/ |
Music mogul Seymour Stein died Sunday at the age of 80. As the head of Sire Records, he signed genre-defining artists like Madonna, Ice-T, the Ramones and Talking Heads.
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Music mogul Seymour Stein died Sunday at the age of 80. As the head of Sire Records, he signed genre-defining artists like Madonna, Ice-T, the Ramones and Talking Heads.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-04T22:12:12+00:00 | publicradioeast.org | https://www.publicradioeast.org/2023-04-04/remembering-music-mogul-seymour-stein-dead-at-80 |
NEW YORK (AP) — After two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.
Major League Soccer is hoping for a breakout boost to its television audience and market share after Messi joins Inter Miami next month. Following Pelé’s signing with the New York Cosmos in 1975 and David Beckham joining the LA Galaxy in 2007, Messi is expected to become the third supreme soccer evangelist in a nation where the sport has been playing catch-up for more than a century.
“Lionel Messi coming to MLS is an event that can’t be replicated in any other way,” former U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said. “You’ve got one of the best players of all time, if not the best player of all time, coming on the heels of a World Cup win and worldwide popularity joining an American soccer league. That’s just a fantastic, fantastic opportunity for the sport in the United States.”
Messi will join MLS at age 36 while Pelé was 34 and Beckham 32. Messi remains a regular with Argentina’s national team and could play in next year’s Copa América and perhaps the 2026 World Cup, both in the U.S.
The Cosmos of the old North American Soccer League averaged 3,578 fans in 1974, the season before Pelé, and played in Downing Stadium along the Triborough Bridge. By his final year, 1977, they averaged more than 34,000 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Clive Toye, the Cosmos general manager who signed Pelé, remembered being met with hostility.
“Oh, Americans will never play that soccer. Oh, what a ridiculous game.” he recalled being told. ”Messi is coming to a country which has millions of soccer players, where its national team draws packed crowds, its women’s national team draws packed crowds, its professional teams are at all kinds of levels — there are minor league teams tucked into villages and goodness where across the country, and kids playing soccer everywhere every day.”
The NASL folded after the 1984 season and was replaced in 1996 by MLS, launched two years after the U.S. hosted the World Cup for the first time. Begun with 10 teams, MLS has grown to 29 this year and San Diego is to start play in 2025.
Attendance has increased from 2.8 million and an average of 17,400 in 1996 to 10 million and an average of 21,033 last year. Total attendance is up 28% this year and the average 7%.
Roughly 22 teams are in new or substantially rebuilt soccer-specific stadiums and just six play on artificial turf.
“When you think about stadiums, infrastructure and soccer-specific stadiums, the training grounds, all of that makes it a great league,” said Gregg Berhalter, the U.S. coach at last year’s World Cup. “And when you’re comparing it to other leagues that he can potentially go to when he’s doing that checklist, MLS comes out on top in a lot of categories.”
Still, soccer lags other U.S. sports. The 272 NFL regular-season games averaged 16.7 million viewers across television and digital platforms last season and the league drew 18.8 million to stadiums, an average of 69,442. MLB drew 64.6 million, an average of 26,843.
ABC and ESPN televised 34 MLS games last year that averaged 343,300 viewers, while the league averaged 443,000 on Fox, 138,000 on FS1 plus 254,000 for Spanish-language broadcasts on Univision and UniMás.
In its first year of a 10-year agreement with AppleTV+, MLS did not provide television audience figures for its games this season.
Messi, a World Cup and South American champion and a four-time Champions League winner, brings a wide appeal. He has 469 million Instagram followers, dwarfing the 22 million of the LA Galaxy’s Javier Hernández, MLS’s most-followed player.
But he also speaks limited English — until recent years, he was reticent to speak to media even in Spanish, but appeared far more comfortable during last year’s World Cup.
Inter Miami has added 3.8 million Instagram followers to nearly 6 million. With the addition of Messi, the team could consider raising ticket prices or perhaps moving matches from 18,000-capacity DRV PNK Stadium to 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the NFL’s Dolphins and a venue for the 2026 World Cup. Some road games could be shifted to larger venues.
Beckham joined MLS for a $32.5 million, five-year contract that included the right to purchase an expansion team at a discounted price of $25 million — which became the Miami team that launched in 2020.
MLS owners, executives and U.S. soccer fans hope Messi’s impact will be many times more.
“I don’t think anybody would doubt that he has overdelivered on every one of those measures,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said of Beckham. “There’s arguably not a soccer fan on this planet that doesn’t know the LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer, and David played a significant role in helping us make that happen.”
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-09T11:45:27+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/sports/mls-hopes-messi-will-boost-attendance-tv-viewers-and-market-share/ |
LIAOCHENG, China, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dongchang New-year wood-block print, Dongchang gourd carving, Chiping paper-cutting, Family Wei's wickerwork production techniques, Linqing dough modeling, Lu brocade and filigree production techniques... At the event celebrating the return of Hong Kong to the motherland held at the Victoria Park of Hong Kong on June 30, Liaocheng of Shandong province shows up with a number of intangible cultural heritages with an extremely rich regional culture flavor to showcase the charm and innovation of Liaocheng's traditional culture to citizens of Hong Kong with the theme of "A Watertown in Jiangbei: A Date with Two Rivers and a Trip to Liaocheng".
In order to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Chinese cultural carnival is held at the Victoria Park on June 30, which is to last three days. During the event, the celebration organizing committee from all circles of Hong Kong organizes activities such as exhibition and performance of traditional Chinese culture and exhibition of intangible cultural heritages to let Hong Kong citizens experience the richness and diversity of Chinese cultural heritages, according to the News Office of Liaocheng Municipal People's Government.
Liaocheng of Shandong was born and is thriving and beautiful with water as a famous "watertown in Jiangbei and an ancient capital at the canal", reputed as "Venice in the Northern China". In this event, the exhibition area of Liaocheng is designed based on its characteristics as a "watertown", with rich exhibits and smooth lines to show the elegance and flexibility of Liaocheng's water bodies. The entire exhibition area applies different forms of exhibition such as pictures, texts and real objects to showcase Liaocheng's rich intangible cultural heritage resources, unique artistic charm and profound cultural connotations to each circle of Hong Kong.
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CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag scored two minutes apart in the second half and the Philadelphia Union advanced to their first MLS Cup final with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday night.
The Union will head to Los Angeles and face Supporters Shield winner LAFC in the league title match on Saturday.
LAFC advanced to its first MLS Cup championship game with a 3-0 victory over Austin FC in the Western Conference final earlier Sunday. The last Supporters Shield winner to reach the championship game was Toronto FC in 2017.
Cory Burke also scored for the Union, who were unbeaten in 19 matches at home this season.
It's the first time since 2003 that the top seeds in each conference advanced to the final, and only the fourth time that two teams will make their first appearance in the championship.
“They’re a strong team, they’ve got great players. But we’ve given them a run for their money in some really, really good games against them, even in their building," Union captain Alejandro Bedoya said of LAFC. “So it’s gonna be a tough game I think. Two different styles of play, coming in together to clash.”
Gazdag appeared to score for the Union in the 16th minute, but was offside. It was scoreless at the half before Maxi Moralez’s sublime strike that sailed past goalkeeper Andre Blake to put NYCFC in front 1-0 in the 57th minute.
The Union tied it up in the 65th with Carranza’s first career playoff goal. Moments later, Carranza directed a header to Gazdag, who scored to give Philadelphia the lead. Burke added a goal in the 76th.
“The players deserve all the accolades for how hard they pushed. We went down a goal, a really good transition goal from them, but our guys stuck with it and it’s a special time right now in Philadelphia for a lot of reasons, but these guys showed that they’re right up there with the Phillies, Eagles and all those other teams," said Union coach Jim Curtin, who earned MLS Coach of the Year honors. "It’s great to see the sport grow this much in the city. I’m really proud.”
The Union saw the return of Bedoya, who was held out of the team's conference semifinal victory over FC Cincinnati because of a nagging hip injury. But he was hobbling following the game.
NYCFC was hurt by the absence of defender Maxime Chanot because of a lower body injury. Talles Magno was also ruled out.
“Proud of the guys and how we grinded through the year. It wasn't easy, we played a lot of games and had a lot of successes,” NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson said. “But ultimately disappointed to go out on this note."
It was the second straight year the teams reached the Eastern Conference final. Last season, the Union were without 11 players because of COVID-19 protocols and NYCFC won 2-1.
New York City went on to defeat the Portland Timbers on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw for the MLS Cup championship.
The Union swept NYCFC in two meetings this season for the first time, including a 2-0 victory in March for the team's first win at Yankee stadium. Philadelphia also won 2-1 at home in June.
“I wouldn’t count us out against anybody,” Curtin said. “We kind of have a way of grinding and wearing down teams. That might not be the most fun to watch. But at the same time, it’s very effective and you can ask the other teams that play against us, it’s really hard to play against."
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-31T04:06:52+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Philadelphia-heads-to-MLS-Cup-final-with-3-1-win-17545804.php |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chrysler brand returns to charge up Electrify Expo for second consecutive year
- Brand will feature Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid ride-and-drives and Chrysler display at 2023 Electrify Expo Long Beach, May 19-21
- Brand display will also showcase a Pacifica plug-in hybrid uniquely modified by VANkulture
- Electrify Expo is North America's largest e-mobility festival featuring the world's top mobility brands
- Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid is the only minivan eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit
- Pacifica plug-in hybrid is the no-compromises solution for consumers considering battery-electric technology, with more than 30 miles of all-electric range and more than 500 miles of total range
- eFlite electrically variable transmission is paired with specially modified version of 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gas engine, alleviating range anxiety and delivering peace of mind
- Tickets for 2023 Electrify Expo Long Beach available at electrifyexpo.com/attend
- For more information on Chrysler brand, visit Chrysler.com
Chrysler will return for the second consecutive year to light up Electrify Expo, North America's largest e-mobility festival, during Electrify Expo Long Beach, May 19-21, 2023, at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.
The Chrysler brand will put attendees behind the wheel for Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid ride-and-drives, as well as host an overall Chrysler brand display featuring a 2023 Pacifica plug-in hybrid. The brand's display space will also spotlight a modified version of the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid, featuring 22-inch wheels, front and rear spoilers and more, courtesy of VANkulture, an online community that promotes the family aspect and multi-functionality of uniquely modified minivans. For more information on VANkulture, visit www.vankulture.com.
Tickets for Electrify Expo Long Beach are available at electrifyexpo.com/attend.
2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid
The Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid, the first and still the only plug-in hybrid in the segment, offers a no-compromises solution for consumers considering battery-electric technology, with an all-electric range of more than 30 miles, more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) and a total range of more than 500 miles. The Pacifica plug-in hybrid is also the only minivan eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as well as any available state and local tax credits.
The Pacifica plug-in hybrid alleviates range anxiety and delivers peace of mind to customers through a Stellantis-designed, innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine. Pacifica plug-in hybrid is designed to offer a seamless driving experience, with no need for the driver to select between electric and hybrid modes.
The Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid can help charge the battery when braking or stopping using the built-in regenerative braking feature. A Max Regeneration cluster messaging icon is standard for the Pacifica plug-in hybrid to keep drivers aware of the increased system regeneration.
Chrysler Pacifica offers the most standard safety features in its class and more than 115 standard and available safety and security features, including Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, adaptive cruise control, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and more.
Chrysler Pacifica is also the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan.
Chrysler Brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, advanced innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented nearly 40 years ago. Pacifica delivers an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling along with the most standard safety features in the industry and most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. Chrysler Pacifica is also the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of accessible luxury, with iconic and elegant design, world-class performance, efficiency and quality. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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American Lung Association releases polling data regarding EPA's proposal to strengthen air pollution limits
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association released new poll results showing that a majority (74%) of American voters support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) setting stricter limits on particle pollution, also known as soot. The poll findings are released during the EPA's comment period on its recent proposal to update the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter.
"Particle pollution has a significant impact on our health and can even be deadly. While an update to the particle pollution standards is greatly needed, unfortunately, EPA's proposal is inadequate to protect public health from this harmful pollutant," said Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association. "The American Lung Association and other health and medical organizations are calling on EPA to choose the most protective levels – 8 µg/m3 for the annual standard and 25 µg/m3 for the 24-hour standard – and finalize them by August 2023. From the results of this polling, it is also clear that the American public knows the health benefits of stronger standards and supports efforts to make our air cleaner."
Administered by Global Strategy Group, the poll findings showed that a majority of American voters support EPA setting stricter limits on particle pollution on both an annual and daily basis. Majorities among Democrats, Republicans and Independents favor stricter limits on air pollution.
"Support for stricter particle pollution limits is overwhelming and broad and remains robust even after voters heard simulated arguments from both sides," said Andrew Baumann, Partner at Global Strategy Group.
Key findings from the poll include:
- 74% support the stricter limits on "fine particles, also called soot" on both an annual and daily basis. Even after the voters were presented with statements from supporters and opponents of this rule, a majority (63%) still agreed that the EPA should set stricter limits.
- 72% of voters nationwide support "the EPA updating standards with stricter limits on air pollution, generally."
- About three quarters (73%) of voters believe that stricter standards would have positive impacts on the quality of the air we breathe, future generations of Americans and the health of families.
- More than four in five moms (81%) support the EPA placing stricter limits on soot.
- 69% of voters reject the idea that that stronger standards would have a negative impact on the economy and 68% reject the idea that they would have a negative impact on the cost of living.
The analysis memo from Global Strategy Group can be found online here.
Methodology:
Global Strategy Group conducted an online survey of 1,000 registered voters nationwide between February 27 and March 5, 2023. The survey had a confidence interval of +/- 3.1%. Care has been taken to ensure the geographic, demographic, and political divisions among registered voters are properly represented.
About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.
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The fintech company that provides custom co-branded credit card products also received angel investment from The Points Guy founder, Brian Kelly.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based financial technology firm, Cardless, Inc. today announced a new debt deal with i80 Group, securing a three-year $75 million credit facility. The deal is a warehouse facility that will enable Cardless to fund customer receivables, growth, and continue its work with large, globally recognized brands.
Concurrently, Cardless has announced that Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy has invested and will be an advisor to the company. Brian will join other Cardless angel investors and advisors that include founders of Netflix, Seat Geek, Bonobos, Plaid and more.
As Cardless innovates to meet the needs of consumer credit, the i80 debt facility offers flexibility to meet the growing demand for its co-branded credit card products. With a digital-first approach, Cardless makes consumer credit more accessible and engaging. Empowering the future of credit cards by rewarding users with experiences and perks that are tailored to their interests from the brands they love.
"We are excited to announce this debt partnership with i80 Group, which will increase our ability to be flexible in providing innovative and unique custom co-branded credit card products," said Michael Spelfogel, Co-Founder & President of Cardless. "With this credit facility, we are continuing our work with top-tier partners such as LATAM Airlines, Simon Property Group, American Express, and Liverpool Football Club as well as expanding avenues for co-branded credit card solutions."
In the midst of a constantly evolving macroeconomic environment, this agreement showcases Cardless' credibility and reputation as an industry leader. As Cardless pioneers new ways to elevate consumer credit, its co-branded credit card products continue to provide unique value to its partners' customers, all while offering a seamless and rewarding user experience.
"We're excited to partner with Cardless to support platform growth of their brand partners and credit card users. The Company's understanding of brands, technology and financial services allows them to provide a unique offering to various stakeholders," said Peter Frank, Managing Director at i80 Group.
About Cardless, Inc.
Cardless, Inc. is a credit card company based in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2019 by Stanford graduates Michael Spelfogel and Scott Kazmierowicz, Cardless is on the cutting edge of cobrand credit card product development. Cardless has raised over $50M in equity funding from investors including Activant Capital, Greycroft, Accomplice, Pear VC, the ownership of Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns, and the Founders of Plaid, Bonobos, Flatiron Health, and 100 Thieves. Cards issued by First Electronic Bank, Member FDIC.
About i80 Group
i80 Group is an investment firm designed to propel the innovation economy forward by empowering growth. The firm provides bespoke financing solutions that are unique to each investment partner's needs and are designed to help companies advance through critical growth milestones. The firm has offices in New York, San Francisco, and London. For more information, please visit www.i80group.com.
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Man accused of shooting into Memphis TV station to undergo mental evaluation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - The man charged with shooting into a Memphis TV station Tuesday morning will receive a mental evaluation.
Police said 26-year-old Jarrad Nathan wanted to speak with the news team at Fox affiliate WHBQ but ended up firing a shot into the glass at the station with an AR-style rifle.
Nathan surrendered to police after an hour-long barricade inside a hamburger restaurant near WHBQ, police said. He’s charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
Police said he was taken into custody around 1 p.m. after crisis negotiators persuaded him to turn himself in.
Nathan is also charged with aggravated assault from an incident in March, with his aunt being the alleged victim. He remains in the Shelby County Jail on a $25,000 bond for that incident and $250,000 bond for the incident at WHBQ.
Nathan will reappear in Shelby County court on May 17.
Copyright 2023 WMC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-03T19:20:14+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/05/03/man-accused-shooting-into-memphis-tv-station-undergo-mental-evaluation/ |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Firefighters brought a wildfire in southern Turkey under control Thursday, a day after more than 1,000 people were evacuated from homes and hotels, officials said.
The fire broke out Wednesday in the district of Gulnar in the Mediterranean coastal province of Mersin and spread to parts of the nearby district of Silifke, fanned by strong winds.
At least 29 water-dropping helicopters, 11 planes and about 850 personnel were involved in efforts to extinguish the blaze, according to Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency, AFAD.
Hundreds of homes and at least two hotels were evacuated as a precaution, the agency said. At least eight people were hospitalized due to the fire, one in serious condition, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Twitter.
Deputy Agriculture and Forestry Ministry Veysel Tiryaki said around 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) of forest was burned before the blaze was contained.
A highway linking Mersin to the nearby province of Antalya was closed temporarily but was reopened on Thursday, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Last summer, blazes that were fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures tore through forests in Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean regions, killing at least eight people and countless animals.
The government came under criticism for its inadequate response and preparedness to fight large-scale wildfires, including a lack of modern firefighting planes.
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Follow all AP stories on the environment at https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment. | 2022-09-08T18:22:02+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-more-than-1000-evacuated-as-turkey-battles-wildfire/ |
A new bill has been proposed in Florida that would enact a series of animal protections and guidelines, such as banning cat declawing, animal testing for cosmetics and dogs hanging their heads out of windows.
Florida Senate Bill 932, filed by state Minority Democratic Leader Lauren Book, says that dogs would not be allowed to stick any part of their bodies out of the window, ride in the driver's lap or ride on motorcycles.
Dogs traveling in motor vehicles would not be able to ride on roofs, fenders or hoods. They would need to be secured in a size-appropriate crate and in a harness or pet seat belt, and be under supervision from someone other than the driver, the bill says.
Dogs would be able to ride in the beds of pickup trucks, but only in a crate that is secured to the truck and is big enough for the dog to sit, stand and turn around.
Violators would be subjected to noncriminal traffic infractions, according to the bill.
The bill also would make it illegal to declaw cats unless "for a therapeutic purpose," such as an illness or injury, the bill says. Cats should not be declawed, as it is their primary way to defend themselves in an attack, and the procedure can alter a cat's behavior and how they walk, according to PETA.
Veterinarians practicing declawing procedures could have their license revoked, be suspended or be subjected to a $5,000 fine under the bill.
Additionally, manufacturers would not be able to test cosmetics on animals, unless it is necessary under federal or state law, and in that case, manufacturers would have to indicate animal testing on product labels.
Floridians also would not be able to "tether" animals without supervising it. Tethering means to "tie a domestic dog or a domestic cat to a stationary or inanimate object with a rope, a chain, or another means to restrict, confine, or restrain the animal's movement," the bill says.
Exceptions apply, such as if the animal is being serviced by a vet or groomer, is participating in livestock herding or is being trained for use in law enforcement.
Sales of pet rabbits would also get an overhaul. They would not be permitted to be sold on any streets, flea markets or open-air venues, or during the months of March and April. Violations would be considered second degree misdemeanors under the bill.
Finally, the bill would establish a registry for people convicted of animal abuse. Registrants would have their social security numbers and driver's license numbers published, and remain on the list for three years after a first misdemeanor offense, five years after a first felony offense and 10 years after any further offenses.
Registrants also would not be allowed to own or work with animals.
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First free FDA-cleared digital stethoscope for consumers
HENDERSON, Nev., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medaica, a digital health company extending the capability of home diagnostics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared1 Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope (M1) will be free of charge, starting with qualifying strategic partners supporting rural or underserved patients with chronic heart and/or lung conditions.
Medaica is the first company to provide a free FDA-cleared digital stethoscope for in-home use. The M1 stethoscope has been designed with a focus on being patient-centric, affordable, and interoperable. Most existing digital stethoscopes are designed for clinicians, not patients, and are proprietary, so do not work with existing telehealth systems.
"By making the Medica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope free for rural and underserved patients, we aim to accelerate awareness of and access to more a compelling remote healthcare option for those who need it the most," said Stephen Randall, CEO of Medaica. "We believe that telehealth's ultimate potential will be realized when millions of patients can be examined as effectively on-line as they can in clinic. Consumerizing the stethoscope is the first step in making that a reality, while reducing the burden of understaffed clinics."
- Nearly 80% of rural America is medically underserved. With fewer than 40 physicians per 100,000 people, a problem that is getting worse every year as the population gets older and more healthcare workers leave the profession.2
- Physician demand continues to outstrip supply, leading to a projected shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034 with the most alarming gaps in primary care and rural communities, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.3
Dr. Jennifer Peña, former White House physician under both the Obama and Trump administrations and member of the American Telemedicine Association's Advisory Group to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities and Inequalities, who recently joined Medaica as its Chief Medical Officer commented, "Prior to the Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope, the ability to auscultate a patient using telehealth was expensive and complicated. Giving patients a simple and free FDA-cleared stethoscope for remote telehealth exams is a game changer, especially for the many who can't so easily travel to the clinic."
The Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope is bundled with Medaica Telehealth+, a complete digital diagnostics and telehealth solution for providers. For interoperability with existing telehealth systems, M1 can be used without requiring any specific customization or integration.
Healthcare providers seeking more details on how the Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope and Medaica Telehealth+ can enhance telehealth offerings, please contact info@medaica.com or visit www.medaica.com.
- FDA 510(k) Summary: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf22/K223166.pdf
- National Rural Health Association: https://www.ruralhealth.us/about-nrha/about-rural-health-care
- American Association of Medical Colleges (2021): https://www.aamc.org/media/54681/download
About Medaica
Medaica is a digital health company, extending the reach and capability of home diagnostics. The company's mission is to enable affordable access to quality healthcare for everyone. Medaica's products include the FDA-cleared Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope and Medaica Telehealth+, a remote diagnostics and telehealth platform. Medaica is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with offices in London and Madrid.
For more information visit medaica.com
Medaica, Medaica Telehealth+ and Medaica M1 Telehealth Stethoscope are trademarks of Medaica Inc.
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When Season 3 of the Netflix binge-a-thon “Emily in Paris” dropped just before Christmas - like a guilty pleasure gift - fans got a fashionista eyeful of their favorite characters. While many fans love the cheery brashness of Emily and Mindy, they lap up the effortless, French-woman chic style of Sylvie and Camille.
CNN Underscored recently chatted with lead makeup artist for Season 3, Aurélie Payen, and got the low-down on some of the products used on set to help create the characters’ high-fashion looks. (Can we talk about Emily’s new bangs?)
We’re sharing four of those top products - and where to get them.
#1 Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum - Radiance Boosting Face Serum: Great makeup needs a good skincare base. CNN said: “For (Emily character Lilly) Collins’ skin, Payen would finish with this luxe serum that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and bifidus prebiotic, which helps balance the skin’s microbiome.”
Where we found it:
#2 Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick: Be very French and create a dramatic lip look with this little tube of magic. CNN said: “Collins’ makeup looks were all about the lips this season. The makeup artist used this long-wearing matte lipstick in the shades French Idol, Rouge Pigalle and Mademoiselle Lupita to make her lips pop.” Where we found it:
#3 L’Oreal Paris Infallible Super-Slim Liquid Eyeliner: Slim lines or dramatic eye. Take your pick. What CNN said: “When we do ‘Emily in Paris,’ we are very into the fashion right now, what we are living right now and what can also be avant-garde,” Payen says. Reflecting the adventurous spirit of current trends, Payen translates this into bold, graphic eyeliner for Camille with this precision tip pen.” Where we found it:
#4 La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 60: Good looks means good skincare. And that starts with protecting skin from the sun’s damaging rays. What CNN said: “Filming during the summer months means sunscreen is a must. Payen opted for this French pharmacy favorite that she says is ‘not heavy on the skin, it’s very soft.’ " Where we found it: | 2023-01-08T13:25:23+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/life/2023/01/4-beauty-essentials-used-by-emily-in-paris-makeup-artists.html |
During a recent search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the FBI recovered documents that were labeled “top secret,” the Associated Press reported on Aug. 12.
The Washington Post reported that the FBI searched the home to look for “documents related to nuclear weapons,” among other items.
In response to the search, Trump claimed in a statement that has since been deleted that former President Barack Obama “kept 33 million pages of documents, much of them classified.”
A VERIFY reader also sent us a screenshot of another Trump statement where he claimed that 30 million pages of records were taken to Chicago under promises to “digitize them and put them online,” but “zero pages have been digitized and disclosed.”
THE QUESTION
Did former President Barack Obama keep 33 million pages of his administration’s records?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, former President Barack Obama did not keep 33 million pages of his administration’s records.
WHAT WE FOUND
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) debunked Trump’s claims in a statement on Aug. 12, writing that it “assumed exclusive legal and physical custody” of Obama’s presidential records when he left office in 2017, in accordance with the Presidential Records Act (PRA).
“NARA moved approximately 30 million pages of unclassified records to a NARA facility in the Chicago area where they are maintained exclusively by NARA. Additionally, NARA maintains the classified Obama Presidential records in a NARA facility in the Washington, DC, area,” the statement reads. “As required by the PRA, former President Obama has no control over where and how NARA stores the Presidential records of his Administration.”
In previous statements, the NARA also detailed efforts to acquire Trump’s presidential records.
The agency said in February 2022 that it had “obtained the cooperation of Trump representatives” to locate records that hadn’t been transferred to the National Archives at the end of Trump’s administration.
The PRA, which was passed in 1978, “states that presidential records are property of the United States,” according to a report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Before the act was passed, administration records were the president’s private property.
The definition of presidential records in the PRA does exclude a president’s personal records, defined as “documents of a purely private or nonpublic character,” the CRS report says.
A website devoted to the Barack Obama Presidential Library, maintained by the National Archives, also provides more information about the preservation of the Obama administration’s records.
In May 2017, the Obama Foundation decided not to construct a Presidential Library to house paper records and physical artifacts. Instead, the Foundation sought to provide funding for the digitization of records so they’d be available online.
“While the vast majority of the material transferred into the custody of the National Archives from the Obama administration was ‘born digital’ (the 300 million emails are equivalent to over one billion pages), the 30 million pages of paper records are an integral part of the collection,” the website says.
Following digitization, which is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NARA will store and preserve the Obama administration’s records in an existing NARA facility. The materials are currently housed in a temporary facility in Illinois that is not open to the public.
Obama’s presidential records did become subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on Jan. 20, 2022, so NARA will “process textual records in a traditional manner,” according to the Library’s website. | 2022-08-17T12:04:16+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/news/verify/fact-check-trump-claim-missing-obama-records-false/536-c6e7c1ef-d9f8-4f86-99b9-b5d426488801 |
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking and meet stricter safety standards within three years.
Wednesday's announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration represents the agency's latest move toward regulating electronic systems that take on certain tasks that drivers themselves have normally done. NHTSA has been reluctant in the past to impose such regulations, saying the technology will change during the time it takes to enact new rules.
Ann Carlson, the safety agency's chief counsel, says 90% of new passenger vehicles already include the braking technology under a voluntary program that automakers have approved. But she says NHTSA wants to make the braking systems more effective at higher speeds and better at avoiding pedestrians, especially at night.
The regulation proposed by NHTSA will require, for example, that the systems allow vehicles to fully avoid other vehicles at up to 50 miles per hour if a driver should fail to react. If a driver brakes some but not enough to stop a collision, the system would have to avoid hitting another vehicle at up to 62 mph.
“With this proposal, we could change a high-speed crash from a deadly one to a lower-speed crash with minor injuries or just property damage,” Carlson said.
The regulations will undergo a 60-day public comment period before NHTSA will decide on a final version.
The agency says the technology will dramatically reduce rear-end crashes, saving what it estimates would be at least 360 lives per year. It also will cut injuries by at least 24,000 annually, according to NHTSA's estimates, and reduce property damage from rear crashes.
The Transportation Department, which includes NHTSA, called the proposal an important step in the broader goal of reducing roadway deaths.
Though the number of people killed on U.S. roadways declined slightly last year, the agency said the 42,795 who died still represented a national crisis. Traffic deaths did slow slightly in the fourth quarter of last year, the third straight quarterly drop. But the pace was still close to 2021 numbers, which were the highest in 16 years.
With Wednesday's announcement, NHTSA is responding to requirements approved by Congress in the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law that require automakers to equip new passenger vehicles with automatic braking and other safety technology.
Automatic emergency braking can detect objects in the way and stop or slow a vehicle, preventing a crash or making it less severe. | 2023-05-31T18:10:49+00:00 | 9news.com | https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/automatic-emergency-braking-required-new-vehicles-tougher-standards/507-2723a009-c37d-40f8-8ef8-c19d65589f91 |
By HILLEL ITALIE
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease,” has died. She was 73.
Newton-John, a longtime resident of Australia whose sales topped 100 million records, died Monday at her southern California ranch, John Easterling, her husband, wrote on Instagram and Facebook.
“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” he wrote. “We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”
From 1973-83, Newton-John was among the world’s most popular entertainers. She had 14 top 10 singles just in the U.S., won four Grammys, starred with John Travolta in “Grease” and with Gene Kelly in “Xanadu.” The fast-stepping Travolta-Newton-John duet, “You’re the One That I Want,” was one of the era’s biggest songs and has sold more than 15 million copies.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote in an online post. “Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
“Physical,” the bouncy, R-rated smash released in 1981, was No. 1 for 10 weeks and was named Billboard’s song of the year despite being banned by some radio stations. An aerobics-friendly promotional clip, filmed in the early years of MTV, won a Grammy for best video.
Both musically and image-wise, she reinvented herself during those years. The blonde, ever-smiling Newton-John initially favored mild pop-country songs such as “Please Mr. Please” and “Have You Never Been Mellow” and soft-breathing ballads like “I Honestly Love You,” which in 1975 won Grammys for best female pop vocal and record of the year. But she picked up the tempo in “Grease,” especially after Sandy ditched her white sweaters and blouses for waist-high, black leather pants. “Physical” even made Newton-John blush as she told her would-be lover “There’s nothing left to talk about/Unless it’s horizontally” and finally called out “Let’s get animal! Animal!”
“I recorded it and then suddenly thought, ‘Goodness, maybe I’ve gone too far!’” she told Entertainment Weekly in 2017, recalling how the song had been suggested by manager Roger Davies. “I called Roger and said, ‘We’ve got to pull this song!’ He said, ‘It’s too late. It’s already gone to radio and it’s running up the charts.’ I was horrified!”
Fans flooded social media to mourn her death. “Farewell with love to the legend who will forever be my first crush,” wrote actor Daniel Dae Kim. Added Tracie Thoms: “Olivia Newton-John is an icon. We will miss her dearly.” Gabrielle Union said she and her sister watched “Xanadu” “more times than I could count.”
She had a few hits after “Physical,” but her career declined and Newton-John became more likely to make news because of her private life. In 1992, as she was preparing a concert tour, her father died and she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her marriage to actor Matt Lattanzi, with whom she had a daughter, actor-singer Chloe Lattanzi, broke up in 1995 and a years-long relationship with cameraman Patrick McDermott ended mysteriously. McDermott went missing during a 2005 fishing trip in California and his fate remained unknown years later. Numerous reports alleged that he was living in Mexico, with a new girlfriend.
“He was lost at sea, and nobody really knows what happened,” Newton-John told Australia’s “60 Minutes” in 2016. “It’s human to wonder. But you know, those are the things in life you have to accept and let go. Because whenever you go through difficult times, there’s always those concerns.”
Newton-John’s recent albums included “Stronger Than Before”; a holiday collaboration with Travolta, “This Christmas,” and the autobiographical “Gaia: One Woman’s Journey,” inspired by her battle with cancer and by the loss of her father.
Dionne Warwick, who featured Newton-John on her 2006 album “My Friends and Me,” wrote online that “another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir.” And Lea Salonga wrote: “Rest In Peace, Olivia Newton-John. Hers was one of the voices of my childhood.”
Newton-John married John Easterling, founder of the Amazon Herb Company, in 2008. She was involved in numerous charitable causes, serving as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme and as national spokeswoman for the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition. She also founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Newton-John was the daughter of German literature professor Brin Newton-John and Irene Born, whose father was Nobel Prize-winning physicist Max Born. The Newton-Johns moved to Australia when Olivia was 5, but she returned to England in her teens and lived with her mother after her parents broke up. She had early dreams of becoming a veterinarian but was winning singing contests in high school and before age 20 had toured army bases and clubs and recorded her first single, “Till You Say You’ll Be Mine.” In 1971, she covered Bob Dylan’s “If Not for You” and began a close partnership with a friend from Australia, John Farrar, who produced the song and later wrote “You’re the One That I Want,” “Magic” and several other hits for her.
She had loved country music, especially the records of “Tennessee” Ernie Ford, since childhood, but her early success didn’t impress critics or some fellow musicians. A Village Voice review likened her to a geisha who “makes her voice smaller than it really is just to please men.” When Newton-John beat out Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn for the Country Music Association’s top artist of 1973, Tammy Wynette helped found the Association of Country Entertainers, a club designed to exclude Newton-John and other crossover performers.
But Newton-John had a show business admirer who with her became one of movies’ most unforgettable teams. Travolta had starred in the stage version of “Grease” and for the planned film thought Newton-John would be the “ultimate” Sandy, the nice girl who gets tough in the final act and gets her man.
“I worried that at 29 I was too old to play a high school girl,” Newton-John, who insisted on taking a screen test before accepting the part, told The Telegraph in 2017. “Everything about making the film was fun, but if I had to pick a favorite moment, it was the transformation from what I call Sandy 1 to Sandy 2. I got to play a different character and wear different clothes, and when I put on that tight black outfit to sing ‘You’re the One That I Want,’ I got a very different reaction from the guys on the set.”
She is survived by her husband; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; and several nieces and nephews.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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LONDON (AP) — Irish regulators slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million-euro ($277 million) fine Monday, the company's latest punishment for breaching strict European Union data privacy rules.
The Data Protection Commission said Meta Platforms infringed sections of the EU rules, known as the General Data Protection Regulation, that require technical and organizational measures aimed at protecting user data.
The watchdog opened an investigation last year into news reports that data on more 533 million users was found dumped online. The data was found on a website for hackers and included names, Facebook IDs, phone numbers, locations, birthdates and email addresses for people from more than 100 countries, according to the reports.
Meta said the data had been “scraped" from Facebook using tools designed to help people find their friends through phone numbers using search and contact import features. The watchdog said it investigated scraping carried out between May 2018 and September 2019.
The company said it had “cooperated fully" with the Irish watchdog.
“We made changes to our systems during the time in question, including removing the ability to scrape our features in this way using phone numbers," Meta said in a statement. “Unauthorized data scraping is unacceptable and against our rules.”
Along with the fine, the commission said it also imposed on Meta a “range of corrective measures," which weren't specified.
It's the latest in a series of punishments that the Irish watchdog has levied against Meta over the past two years.
The company, based in Menlo Park, California, has its European headquarters in Dublin, which makes the Irish authority its lead privacy regulator under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, in a system known as “one-stop shop.”
The Irish watchdog fined Meta-owned Instagram 405 million euros in September after it found that the platform mishandled teenagers' personal information. Meta was fined 17 million euro fines in March for its handling of a dozen data breach notifications.
Last year, the watchdog fined Meta's chat service WhatsApp 225 million euros for violating rules on sharing people's data with other Meta companies. | 2022-11-28T15:14:48+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/irish-watchdog-fines-meta-265m-euros-in-latest-privacy-case/GV2XX2GQEFESXMJRSZDMC3ITMA/ |
BEIJING, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring is ushered in, and as eased pandemic control regulations take effect, China's economy is moving back into top gear. The ninth episode of season two of Youth Power, titled "China's economy: the best days lie ahead", was broadcast online on Feb 28.
In the episode, Gen Zers from China, Egypt, Germany, Kazakhstan, South Korea and the United States gathered to discuss economic development in China and around the world.
A report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China last year said the country has advanced reform, opening up and socialist modernization and has written a new chapter on rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. In discussing the progress and future of China's economy, confidence was a word frequently mentioned by Gen Zers in the program.
Their confidence on how China's economy will perform this year was based on the hard work of Chinese companies, as well as an environment of innovation, entrepreneurship and abundant opportunities.
"China has always been a vibrant place, and I also think there's now this new wave of Chinese companies going global," said Jonas Wolf, a young businessman from Germany. The emphasis on education and the learning capacity of Chinese are the main reasons why he is confident in China's economy, he said.
Uldana Zhunisbek, an international student from Kazakhstan, said China's technology is frequently used in her country. "You can see many Xiaomi scooters on the street … and we are importing a lot of cars from China, like Chery, one of the top ones right now."
Moreover, in street interviews, Gen Zers in or from more than 10 countries spoke of their favorite Chinese brands, one observation being that many involve new technology or infrastructure. This proves that Chinese technology is advancing rapidly, powering an economy that is increasingly dynamic and competitive.
With constant innovation and perpetual hard work, more quality Chinese products will enter the international market, Gen Zers who talked to Youth Power said. Government incentives and a friendly business environment in China will attract young business people from all over the world, they said.
Wolf, impressed by China's creative start-ups, said: "The theme of Chinese business parks is really big (in Germany). And I think for every entrepreneurial venture … these are great opportunities."
A South Korean businessman, Kim Jun-bum, spoke of entrepreneur-friendly policies adopted by the Chinese government, including the cluster registration policy and the start-up visa policy. "I believe entrepreneurs will enjoy brighter prospects from China's innovation-driven development," he said.
Chen Shihua of Peking University said: "Today there are more than 48 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in China, and for every 1,000 Chinese there are 34 entrepreneurs. In the torrent of Chinese economic development, these invisible but significant entrepreneurs are millions of waves, dancing and blossoming in such a unique, beautiful and enthusiastic way."
Yin Mingqi, a student at Tsinghua University in Beijing, said one of the most important sources of economic vigor in China is the government's support for those starting up their own business. Yin, of Taiwan province, told of producing culturally innovative products and helping villages create brands. "What China does is to give full play to the important role of rural areas as consumer markets and also as sector markets."
As China makes an ever greater contribution to world economic growth, Gen Zers worldwide have seen for themselves the changes brought by China to their countries.
Uldana Zhunisbek, the Kazakhstani, said her country is involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. "We get a lot of investment from China. It always helps us to grow. Another thing is that China is helping us with the infrastructure with a lot of machinery and with technology."
Sarah Khattab from Egypt praised Chinese construction companies for their reliability and efficiency, and she listed several projects on which China and Egypt have collaborated, including the Chinese CBD project in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, a monorail project there, and the development of the Suez Canal.
Enoch Wong, a guest from the Hong Kong special administrative region, said that in the past decade the Belt and Road Initiative has resulted in significant economic growth for a large part of the developing world, further contributing to global development. He expressed excitement and confidence over such collaboration.
One view aired in the program was that when China does well, the world does well, and vice versa. The host, Zhong Yutong, who graduated from Fudan University in Shanghai and Cambridge University in England, said China's development now has an even bigger impact on the world, which has benefited greatly from the country's high-quality development, just as China has benefited from international prosperity.
This year China begins fully to implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress, and Gen Zers talked about their expectations for China's economy this year.
Great emphasis was put on China's high-quality development, consumption and services. Young people from the US showed great interest in domestic and international dual circulation, a South Korea highlighted science and technology innovation and talent cultivation, and a German perspective was that the balance and coordination of China's economic development is important.
The Gen Zers agreed that the economy has been highly resilient, vibrant and has tremendous long-term potential. As a generation focusing on innovation, hard work and opportunities, it is clear that Gen Zers will step forward and contribute to China's economy with utter confidence.
Zhong Yutong said many business people, especially those from overseas, are excited about opportunities in China. "This confidence is very justified. In the past few years, China has opened its arms even wider to investors from outside the country, entrepreneurs otherwise not really known in China's mainland."
Youth Power, organized by China Daily and first broadcast in June 2021, aims to build a global platform of communication and exchange, focusing on the interests and ideas of Generation Z. The program comes in the form of interviews, forums and speeches, with topics related to anything of current interest in the world.
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(The Hill) – Approximately six in 10 Republican respondents in a new poll said that former President Trump should be the GOP nominee in the 2024 election.
The USA Today/Ipsos survey found that 59 percent of Republican respondents favor Trump, who has said he has made up his mind about running again, and 41 percent believe that another candidate should represent their party.
By comparison, 44 percent of Democratic respondents said that President Biden should be the party’s nominee in 2024, while 56 percent of those surveyed believe that another candidate should represent their party.
When asked to list the former president’s positive traits, Trump’s willingness to use all tools at his disposal to get things done was cited by the most Republican respondents — 90 percent.
Eighty-two percent of Republican respondents also said they believe that Trump can win a reelection bid in 2024, pollsters noted.
The poll comes after a redacted affidavit used to convince a judge to approve this month’s FBI search of Trump’s Florida residence was released on Friday. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
The USA Today/Ipsos poll of 2,345 respondents was conducted from August 18 to August 22. Its margin of error is 4.2 percentage points. | 2022-08-28T20:45:29+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/6-in-10-republicans-say-trump-should-be-2024-gop-nominee-survey/ |
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces are escalating their onslaught against Ukrainian positions around the wrecked eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian officials said, bringing new levels of death and devastation in the grinding, months-long battle.
“Everything is completely destroyed, there is almost no life left,” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday of the scene around Bakhmut and the nearby town of Soledar.
“The whole land near Soledar is covered with the corpses of the occupiers and scars from the strikes,” Zelenskyy said. “This is what madness looks like.”
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said Russia has thrown “a large number of storm groups” into the battle.
“The enemy is advancing literally on the bodies of their own soldiers and is massively using artillery, rocket launchers and mortars, hitting their own troops,” she said.
Russian troops alongside soldiers from the Wagner Group, a Russian private military contractor, have advanced in recent days in Soledar and “are likely in control of most of the settlement,” the U.K. Defense Ministry tweeted Monday.
It said that taking Soledar, 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Bakhmut, is likely Moscow’s immediate military objective and part of a strategy to encircle Bakhmut.
But it added that “Ukrainian forces maintain stable defensive lines in depth and control over supply routes” in the area.
An exceptional feature of the fighting near Bakhmut is that some of the fighting has been around entrances to disused salt mine tunnels which run for some 200 kilometers (120 miles) underneath the area, the British intelligence report noted.
“Both sides are likely concerned that (the tunnels) could be used for infiltration behind their lines,” it said.
Several front-line cities in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk provinces have witnessed intense fighting in recent months.
Together, the provinces make up the Donbas, a broad industrial region bordering Russia that Russian President Vladimir Putin identified as a focus from the war’s outset and where Moscow-backed separatists have fought since 2014.
Russia’s grinding eastern offensive captured almost all of Luhansk during the summer. Donetsk escaped the same fate, and the Russian military subsequently poured manpower and resources around Bakhmut.
After Ukrainian forces recaptured the southern city of Kherson last November, the battle heated up around Bakhmut.
Taking Bakhmut would disrupt Ukraine’s supply lines and open a route for Russian forces to press on toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, key Ukrainian strongholds in Donetsk.
Like Mariupol and other contested cities, Bakhmut has endured a long siege, spending weeks without water and power even before Moscow launched massive strikes to take out public utilities across Ukraine.
The Donetsk region’s governor, Pavlo Kyrylenko, estimated more than two months ago that 90% of Bakhmut’s prewar population of over 70,000 had fled since Moscow focused on seizing the entire Donbas.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2023-01-10T10:44:14+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/What-madness-looks-like-Russia-intensifies-17706934.php |
Nairobi, Kenya (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters marched on the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Monday despite the government’s declaration that the protests are illegal.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined protesters on the western side of the capital where his convoy attracted thousands of supporters and he addressed them at various stops calling for electoral justice and reduced prices for food items.
Police used a water cannon and teargas to disperse supporters. Police chief Japheth Koome insists that the protests are illegal but Odinga says Kenyans have a right to demonstrate.
Odinga and his party, Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition, are leading the protests against the rising cost of living and calling for President William Ruto’s resignation saying he wasn’t validly elected in last year’s election.
The protests occurred last week and Odinga has urged his followers to take to the streets twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
More than a dozen civil society groups have in a joint statement expressed concern over police declaring Monday’s protests illegal and urged authorities to uphold people’s constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations.
Ruto over the weekend urged Odinga to face him directly and “stop terrorizing the country.”
Odinga’s plan in last week’s protests was to march to the president’s offices at State House but police erected barriers to prevent public access and motorists were directed to alternative routes.
Ruto is currently out of the country visiting Germany.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua shared photos of himself at his office early Monday morning and urged Kenyans to report to work.
Nairobi’s central business district remained calm but most businesses were closed on Monday morning due to the uncertainty over demonstrations and if there would be violence.
There were reports of some violence directed at Odinga and his supporters. Some people raided a farm in the outskirts of the capital owned by the family of the former president Uhuru Kenyatta, cutting trees and taking away sheep, according to local media reports. The former president supported Odinga in 2022 elections.
Odinga’s gas cylinder manufacturing business near the central business district was pelted with stones.
There was a heavy police presence within the capital and surrounding neighborhoods on Monday. Police have dispersed crowds that gathered in Kibera and Mathare, poor areas of Nairobi.
A resident on Kibera, Emily Atieno, told the Associated Press she would continue to protest until the “price of cooking flour is reduced”. Another protester Mario Omari said protests would continue until Ruto resigns from office.
Local media have been warned against broadcasting Monday’s protests. The Communication Authority of Kenya said the airing of last week’s demonstrations caused panic, incited the public and threatened peace.
The High Court, however, ruled that the authority’s notice was unconstitutional and upheld media freedom in response to a petition filed by a civil society group, a journalists’ union and the Law Society.
In 2018, Kenya’s main television stations were taken off air for one week by the regulator after airing Odinga’s “mock” swearing in ceremony where he claimed to be the people’s president.” Odinga had rejected the 2017 election results and organized anti-government protests.
Police last week threatened to take action against those pictured hurling stones at officers.
They released photos of people who they said were wanted for crimes committed during the protests but were called out by local media outlets for using old photos and others that were taken during protests in Burundi. | 2023-03-27T15:52:18+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/kenya-police-on-alert-before-expected-opposition-protests/ |
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Colorado cannot require an evangelical Christian web designer to provide same-sex wedding websites.
The court found that the state’s anti-discrimination law violates Lorie Smith’s free speech rights under the First Amendment by demanding she creates same-sex wedding websites if she wants to do so for opposite-sex unions. Smith argued the requirement violated her religious beliefs.
The decision narrows states’ ability to apply public accommodation laws to artists, dealing a significant blow to LGBTQ advocates.
Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion, writing for himself and the court’s five other conservatives.
“But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong,” Gorsuch wrote. “Of course, abiding the Constitution’s commitment to the freedom of speech means all of us will encounter ideas we consider ‘unattractive.’”
The court’s three liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented.
“Today, the Court, for the first time in its history, grants a business open to the public a constitutional right to refuse to serve members of a protected class,” Sotomayor wrote.
As Colorado and other states in recent years added LGBTQ protections to their anti-discrimination laws, various wedding-service providers have filed court challenges asserting violations of their First Amendment rights.
The disputes have left judges grappling with how far states can go in regulating businesses’ conduct before they unconstitutionally interfere with artists’ religious beliefs or compel their speech.
Smith, a graphic designer, wanted to expand her website design company, 303 Creative LLC, to provide wedding websites. But she didn’t want to create websites for same-sex marriages, believing it would be a violation of her religious beliefs as a Christian. She also wanted to post a message on her company’s site indicating that view.
But Colorado’s public accommodation law prohibited businesses that serve the public from discriminating on protected characteristics, including sexual orientation.
Five years ago, the Supreme Court took up a similar challenge to Colorado’s law from Jack Phillips, who owns a cake shop a few miles away from Smith. Colorado’s civil rights commission had sued him for refusing to make a custom wedding cake for a gay couple.
The justices ultimately sided with Phillips on narrow grounds, leaving the question of whether the public accommodation law violated the First Amendment unresolved.
Before her planned expansion, Smith sued a group of Colorado officials. Smith argued enforcing the law against her would violate her constitutional rights to free speech and free exercise of religion.
Lower courts sided with Colorado. The justices agreed to hear Smith’s appeal, but the court limited its intervention to only consider her free speech arguments.
Twenty Republican state attorneys generals, roughly 60 Republican members of Congress, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and various other religious groups wrote briefs backing Smith before the high court. The Biden administration backed Colorado and participated in oral argument, urging the justices to let the lower ruling stand.
The request was supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign, other LGBTQ advocacy groups, 137 members of Congress, 21 state attorneys general and the American Bar Association.
Updated at 10:12 a.m. | 2023-06-30T18:19:34+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-christian-designer-in-gay-wedding-website-case/ |
HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — Drivers, beware. Your chances of hitting a deer are at their highest now through next week.
For a week after clocks change this Sunday, motorists are 16% more likely to run into a deer, according to a recent report that examined a dataset of more than one million instances of vehicles colliding with deer across 23 states in the United States.
A team of researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle, led by Calum X. Cunningham, published their findings Wednesday with Current Biology, detailing how deer-vehicle collisions spike in late October through early November.
According to the researchers, deer strikes spike in late October and early November in all the states studied — except for Alaska. “Almost 10% [of these collisions] occurred during the two-week period centered on the autumn time change, which is 2.5 times greater than expected if collisions were universally distributed,” they stated.
Of course, the time change coincides with the deers’ rutting season — when bucks tend to wander in search for mating opportunities — but the time change also shifts more human commutes into the darker hours, they noted.
The paper argues that a permanent adoption of daylight saving time would save lives — of both deer and motorists — by reducing deer-vehicle collisions.
“The shift to standard time each autumn causes an abrupt increase in nighttime driving during the peak breeding season for deer, resulting in a 16% increase in deer-vehicle collisions,” the researchers stated.
The report’s findings indicated:
- Deer-vehicle collisions are 14 times more likely shortly after dark than before
- Nighttime traffic and collisions with deer are more likely during standard time
- Collisions with deer spike by 16% in the week after clocks change in the fall
- Adopting permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. would prevent more than 36,000 deer-vehicle collisions and would save $1.2 billion in collision costs annually, the researchers estimated
The researchers said conservation efforts tend to focus on preventing impacts by addressing “spatial causes of collision risk,” but that reductions in accidents might be achieved by focusing more on the clock.
“Year-round [daylighting saving time] presents one such way of reducing traffic volumes at night, with our analysis indicating [daylight saving time] reduces collisions simply by shifting the times at which humans are active relative to sunlight,” the paper concluded.
Conversely, adopting a permanent standard time would have dire effects — actually leading to more deaths, according to the research.
“In contrast, year-round standard time would incur significant animal mortality and societal costs, estimated here at 66 human fatalities and more than $2 billion in the U.S. annually,” the research team concluded.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, so be sure to move those clocks back one hour — and be extra careful on the roads in the following days. | 2022-11-03T14:50:29+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/drivers-are-16-more-likely-to-hit-a-deer-next-week-the-time-change-may-be-why/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hunter Brown combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and the Houston Astros shut out the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight game, 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Brown (3-0) had a career-high eight strikeouts and walked two in his seven innings. Hector Neris pitched a perfect eighth and Ryan Pressly worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his second save.
“He had command of his fastball, his breaking stuff, and had a good change up against some tough lefties, a tough lineup,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said of Brown.
The 24-year-old, who made his big league debut last Sept. 5, became the first pitcher this season to have three starts of at least seven innings and no earned runs.
“Defense was great,” Brown said. “Obviously tonight one run was all we needed. It was a good game.”
Houston went 5-1 on a six-game trip that included a three-game sweep at Atlanta.
The Astros had snapped the Rays’ 14-game home winning streak to start the season, the best in MLB since 1901, with Tuesday night’s 5-0 win. Luis Garcia and three relievers limited the Rays (20-5), who still lead the majors in scoring with 157 runs, to five hits Tuesday.
“To go out and there and score nine every night, it’s just not going to happen,” Rays slugger Brandon Lowe said.
The Rays’ only hits in Wednesday’s game — which took 2 hours, 7 minutes — were singles by ninth-place hitter Manuel Margot against Brown in the third and sixth innings.
“I’ve never seen a team go 162-0,” Margot said through a translator. “So, it’s just some of the things that happen in his game.”
Alex Bregman was credited with an RBI when Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with an error for misplaying a potential inning-ending double-play grounder with runners on the corners in the first. Jeremy Peña singled and advanced to third on a pair of wild pitches by opener Calvin Faucher (0-1) before scoring.
Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a fifth-inning single off Josh Fleming. It’s the longest by a Houston player since Hunter Pence’s 23-game run in 2011.
“The guys loved it,” Baker said. “They’re all pulling for him. Take it all the way to 56.”
Yankees great Joe DiMaggio had a major league-record 56-game hitting streak in 1949.
Fleming went six scoreless innings, and the Rays held the Astros to five hits.
HOLDING COURT
Fred McGriff, who will enter the Hall of Fame in July, was at the game and spent batting practice talking with Baker.
NUMBERS
Brown has not allowed a homer in the majors over 50 2/3 innings. … Houston slugger José Abreu is homerless in his last 149 at-bats, dating to last September 13. … Lowe is is 0 for 15, including 10 strikeouts, in his last four games.
WELCOME BACK
RHP Zack Burdi, who was taken in the first round of the 2016 draft by Chicago White Sox but has seen his career derailed by injuries, struck out two and walked one in a scoreless ninth for the Rays. It was first big league game since Sept. 6, 2021 with Baltimore.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: Baker said the status of OF Yordan Alvarez (neck discomfort), who missed his third straight game, should be updated Friday. Baker remains hopeful that Alvarez can avoid going on the injured list.
Rays: Reliever Ryan Thompson (right lat strain) could be back Friday.
UP NEXT
Astros: LHP Framber Valdez (2-2) and Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (1-2) are the starting pitchers Friday night in Houston when teams meet for the first time since last year’s World Series.
Rays: LHP Shane McClanahan (4-0) and Chicago White Sox RHP Dylan Cease (2-0) take the mound Thursday night. Tampa Bay swept Chicago in a three-game series last weekend.
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DETROIT (AP) — The state of Michigan has agreed to destroy more than 3 million dried blood spots taken from babies and kept in storage, a partial settlement in an ongoing lawsuit over consent and privacy in the digital age.
At the state’s direction, hospitals have routinely pricked the heels of newborns to draw blood to check for more than 50 rare diseases. That practice, which is widespread across the U.S., isn’t being challenged. Rather, the dispute is over leftover samples.
A blood spot from each child is stored in Lansing while five more are sent to the Michigan Neonatal Biobank in Detroit for safekeeping under climate-controlled conditions.
Scientists can pay a fee to use the Detroit-stored samples for various research projects. Research with newborn blood spots occurs in other states, too, especially California, New York and Minnesota where they can be kept for decades.
Texas in 2009 agreed to destroy millions of spots to settle a lawsuit over privacy.
Since 2010, Michigan must have permission from parents to use spots for research. But attorney Philip Ellison argues that the program still violates constitutional protections against searches and seizures and might not be fully understood by parents who are presented with forms amid the fog of childbirth.
Ellison claims the consent form and a related brochure are vague, making no reference, for example, to the state collecting fees for blood spots used by scientists.
“If moms and dads say, ‘Use them. I don’t care’ — that’s their business,” he told The Associated Press. “But the state is not giving them enough information to make an informed decision. … Most people have no recollection of signing anything. My wife had a C-section. She was still groggy 12 hours later from all the drugs pumped into her from giving birth.”
Ashley Kanuszewski acknowledged that she signed forms allowing blood spots from two babies to be added to the research bank but doesn’t recall receiving an informational brochure at the hospital.
“I don’t like not knowing where or what they’re using it for,” said Kanuszewski, one of four parents who sued in 2018.
In May, after four years of litigation, the health department said it would destroy certain blood spots stored in Lansing over the next 18 months and stop adding to that inventory, according to an agreement filed in federal court in Bay City.
Those spots number 3.4 million, spokeswoman Lynn Sutfin said.
Sutfin declined to explain why the state agreed to get rid of them, citing the ongoing litigation. But in 2021, U.S. District Judge Thomas Ludington said the state had no specific permission from parents to keep a single leftover blood spot in Lansing.
The state has described them as spots that could be used by parents in case future health questions arise.
The agreement to destroy those spots doesn’t end the case. Still in play: Millions that are under the state’s control at Wayne State University in Detroit and available for research, including many that precede May 2010 when the health department began asking for parental consent.
In the months ahead, Ludington will hold a trial to try to determine how many blood spots really are needed for newborn disease screening, including to calibrate critical testing equipment, among other issues.
The health department is defending how it runs the program. It emphasizes that no spots are stored for research unless parents or guardians give permission. Spots also can be destroyed upon request, though the number of people who take that step each year is very small.
A code — not someone’s name — is attached to blood spots that are stored in Detroit, making privacy risk during research “very low,” the state said.
“We only allow activities which pertain to public health for benefit of all, for public good, for getting better testing in the future, for discovering more and so on,” Sandip Shah, director of the state’s public health laboratory, said in an interview with lawyers.
The department publishes a list of approved research. The state last year, for example, signed off on scientists using 3,600 newborn blood spots to determine exposure to so-called forever chemicals known as PFAS in western Michigan. Other projects have involved for-profit companies.
“How this court resolves the issues presented by plaintiffs could dramatically impact the biomedical research environment, potentially chilling scientific progress critical to protecting public health,” the Association of Public Health Laboratories said in a court filing.
In 2009, Texas agreed to destroy millions of newborn blood spots that were kept without consent. Spots obtained since 2012 now are destroyed after two years unless Texas parents agree to have them stored longer for research.
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Follow Ed White on Twitter: http://twitter.com/edwritez | 2022-06-23T21:59:14+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/ap-health/michigan-to-destroy-some-blood-spots-in-fight-over-consent/ |
Phillies fourth. Nick Castellanos singles to center field. J.T. Realmuto reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Nick Castellanos out at second. Alec Bohm doubles to deep center field. J.T. Realmuto scores. Matt Vierling doubles to shallow left field. Alec Bohm scores. Didi Gregorius pops out to Garrett Cooper. Yairo Munoz homers to left field. Matt Vierling scores. Johan Camargo lines out to shallow left field to Miguel Rojas.
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Bestselling parenting products
To say that being a parent is challenging is an understatement, but you can lighten the load for yourself and your partner in many ways. Child-raising challenges will always be there, but the right parenting products can help you tremendously and give you peace of mind.
If you look hard enough, you’ll discover a few hidden gems that can make parenting more manageable. Whether you need a swaddle or a hooded animal baby towel, the key to finding them is determining what can help you in your day-to-day parenting life.
Shop this article: Natemia Hooded Baby Towel, Natemia Premium Wooden Baby Hair Brush and Comb Set and Simka Rose Car Seat Covers.
The best products to look for
Plenty of parenting products can make your life easier, but before shopping, it’s best to consider what best suits your needs. For example, a parent of a newborn will have different needs than a parent with a toddler. In any case, the best products are gentle on kids, help them feel comfortable and promote quality sleep.
Parents should also keep an eye out for products that can help them keep things neat and tidy, such as car seat organizers and travel trays. That way, it’s easy to keep track of items such as toys, books, tablets and snacks, making cleanup much more manageable and less hassle.
Best parenting products
This towel will keep your child dry and warm when fresh out of the shower, pool or splash pad. It’s made with durable bamboo, absorbs water three times faster than cotton towels and has a cute animal face on the hood, which you can choose from a lion, bear and others.
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Natemia Premium Wooden Baby Hair Brush and Comb Set
Maintaining your baby’s hair can be challenging, but this set is perfect for getting it done without hurting their soft skin and helps prevent cradle cap. It comes with three accessories: a soft scalp brush for babies, a wooden comb for longer hair and a stiff bristle comb for toddlers.
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This multifunctional cover is excellent for shielding your baby from sunlight and for privacy during nursing. It’s lightweight and breathable, with an opening for checking in on your baby, and the stretchy fabric allows it to fit over almost any car seat. Plus, it’s available in 17 colors.
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These suction bowls are excellent for babies starting to eat solid foods. They have handles for quickly pressing them down and a sticky suction base that lets them stick to almost any surface to stay in place as your baby eats. Also, the set comes with a teething-friendly spoon.
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Riding around with your kids means they’ll likely make a mess with their toys or food in your back seat, but this travel tray can keep things tidy. It has mesh pockets, a tablet stand and a cup holder and works great for car, train, bus and airplane rides.
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Lusso Gear Heavy Duty Back Seat Car Organizer
Keep your car organized with this back seat car organizer. It’s heavily reinforced to hold many toys and accessories and has pockets for keeping things such as books, plastic bottles and food. It has a tablet holder compatible with iPads and adjustable straps to attach to any car seat.
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This smart bassinet is a must-buy for parents who want their baby to get the best quality sleep possible. It automatically responds to baby fussing with increasing motion and womb-like sound to let your baby sleep up to additional 1-2 hours. Also, it’s excellent for sleep-training babies transitioning to cribs.
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This sleep sack was created by a top pediatrician and designed for superior safety. It’s an ultrasoft swaddle sack with wings that clip into Snoo bassinets to secure babies and prevent them from rolling over. Plus, it’s machine-washable and available in four sizes and 17 colors.
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Bob Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Double Jogging Stroller
Those looking for a heavy-duty stroller will not be disappointed with this jogging stroller. It can accommodate two kids and features a suspension system with air-filled tires that lets it smoothly ride over any terrain. It has 10 storage pockets, a cellphone handlebar and a cargo basket.
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Miku Pro Contact-Free Breathing and Sleep Tracking Monitor
You want peace of mind when you lay your baby down to rest, which you’ll get when you use this contact-free monitor to keep an eye on them. It records in full high-definition and provides your baby’s respirations per minute and breathing waveform in real time.
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This sleep sack is made from soft Merino wool and guarantees your baby’s comfort. The temperature-regulating fabrics keep your baby cool or warm based on the environment, and the double shoulder snaps and two-way zipper system allow access for quick diaper changes. Plus, it comes in 14 colors.
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The neat thing about this breast pump is its cord-free, under-bra design that lets mothers discretely and effectively pump breast milk anywhere. It offers hospital-grade suction power, two pumping modes and a rechargeable battery lasting up to three sessions. Also, the Willow app lets you control pumps, start, stop and change suction.
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Worth checking out
- This Newton Baby Crib Mattress has a 5.5-inch cushion for superior comfort and is washable from cover to core.
- The Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier is breathable and provides excellent lower back comfort.
- A Hatch Baby Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale are perfect for tracking your baby’s weight and monitoring how much breast milk they drink.
- This 4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing offers various motions, speeds and sounds and works with voice assistants such as Alexa.
- Keep your baby bottles, pacifiers and other items clean with this Baby Brezza Baby Bottle Sterilizer.
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BUFFALO (AP) — Tommy Ulatowski threw a 7-yard touchdown to Devontez Walker and the play served as the game-winner as Kent State beat Buffalo 30-27 in overtime on Saturday, denying the Bulls bowl eligibility.
Kent State (5-6, 4-3 Mid-American) scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter on consecutive drives to knot the score at 24-24 to force the extra session.
Each drive took 12 plays, the first 80 yards and the second 76. Ja’Shaun Poke's 10-yard scoring run on fourth-and-4 reduced the Golden Flashes' deficit to 24-17. After forcing Buffalo to punt, Marquez Cooper ran it in from the 2 to force overtime.
Cooper finished with 140 yards rushing on 30 carries with two touchdowns.
Buffalo's Matt Meyers scored three touchdowns and ran for 109 yards on 21 carries.
Buffalo faces Akron on Dec. 2 with postseason aspirations on the line.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off furnishing their new home and the release of their latest hit single, "We Bought a House," the husband-and-wife duo Kat & Alex is partnering with Ashley HomeStore to give away a $3,000 home makeover.
The Kat & Alex Ashley Furniture Giveaway Sweepstakes will award a $3,000 Ashley store credit to one lucky winner to shop among the same merchandise that transformed the couple's home.
To enter the Kat & Alex Ashley Furniture Giveaway Sweepstakes, go to https://www.sonymusicnashville.com/winstuff/. The sweepstakes is open until January 29, 2023 to U.S. residents 18+ who currently reside in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Recorded in both English and Spanish, "We Bought A House" tells the sentimental story of the "American Idol" alums as they reflect on their hopes, dreams and aspirations in their new forever home.
Soon after Kat & Alex closed on their new home, Ashley stepped in to furnish their Owners Suite, living room and foyer in a cozy, farmhouse style complete with vintage accents and accessories.
"The combination of what we put together along with Ashley really makes this house feel like home," said Alex while relaxing in their new home's spacious living room.
Kat added, "We finally have a place we can truly call home and unwind when we come back from a busy, busy road trip."
Kat Luna, a first-generation American from a Cuban family, grew up in Miami while Alex Garrido, originally from Georgia, is of Puerto Rican descent. Together, the Nashville-based couple blends country and soul with their Latin roots to create a unique, soulful sound.
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Find the best Nespresso VertuoLine pods for your daily life
Going back to school and possibly starting back in the office is an exciting and somewhat hectic time. Remove some of the guesswork and hassle with a coffee pod that was made to create the perfect cup of coffee in every little pod. Brewing coffee in the morning can take unnecessary time and stopping at a coffee shop each and every morning can cost an unreasonable amount of money by the end of the year. Cut out the cost and hassle with Nespresso VertuoLine pods. Check out these other coffee pods in order to get a broader idea about what’s available on the market.
What are coffee pods?
Coffee pods usually give one cup of coffee per pod. The pods contain most of the ingredients needed to create a quick and tasty cup of coffee within a timely fashion. Pods are not to be confused with the K-Cup. The K-Cup works with Keurig machines and usually comes in single-use material like plastic. The coffee pods are also only for one cup of coffee, but the pouches are generally recyclable and made from materials like paper. However, the materials for both K-Cups and coffee pods can vary, depending on the individual company that makes the single-serve beverages.
What is dark roast?
Dark roast coffee has a bolder and more smoky taste because the beans are generally roasted longer than medium roast and light roast beans. The beans are also visibly darker than others because they have been roasted for a longer amount of time.
Best dark roast Nespresso VertuoLine pods
Odacio Dark Roast Coffee – 30 Count Coffee Pods
The Odacio is rated a seven on the Nespresso intensity scale meaning that it is full bodied and relatively strong with slight hints of fruit. The product is a combination of both Nicaraguan and Ethiopian coffee beans.
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Stormio Dark Roast Coffee – 10 Count (Pack of 3)
Stormio is a much bolder coffee made from beans that were roasted for a longer period of time. The beans make a woodsy profile made from both Nicaraguan and Guatemalan Arabica coffee. It ranks an eight on the Nespresso intensity scale of the woodsy flavor.
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Diavolitto Dark Roast Espresso Coffee – 50 Count Coffee Pods
Boost your morning energy with a bold blend of Brazilian coffee in an aromatic espresso dark roast. It ranks near the top of the Nespresso intensity scale at an 11 with a roasted flavor that’s reminiscent of oak wood.
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What is a medium roast?
A medium roast usually means that the beans look a little browner than light roast beans due to the roasting process. The flavor is a little stronger than that of a light roast and also lacks the oil that is typically found only on dark roast beans.
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Melozio Medium Roast Coffee – 30 Count Coffee Pods
Melozio combines both Brazilian Bourbon and Central American Arabicas in order to create a smooth flavor from lightly roasted beans. It ranks as a six in Nespresso intensity and has a somewhat balanced flavor that’s available for purchase in different quantities.
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Caramel Cookie Mild Roast Coffee – 30 Count Coffee Pods
Caramel Cookie offers slight hints of coconut and almond in each delicious sip. This medium roast split roast is buttery in nature and ranks a six on the Nespresso intensity scale.
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What is a light roast?
Light roast beans tend to have a sweeter taste and lacks the bold characteristic flavor of a dark roast. The light roast has less heat exposure compared to both medium roast and dark roast beans and therefore has technically more caffeine by scoop.
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Giornio Mild Roast Coffee – 30 Count Coffee Pods
Giornio is a breakfast blend coffee that has white floral notes and comes with a medium body. It is a four on the Nespresso scale that ranks all the way past 12 in terms of intensity so it is a relatively lighter coffee.
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Elvazio Light Roast Coffee – 30 Count Coffee Pods
The Elvazio displays fruity notes from lightly roasted South American Arabica coffee. It’s a four on the Nespresso intensity scale for the delicate flavors in a variety of different cup sizes and available quantities such as a 10 count pack of 3 and a complete pack of thirty.
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Best variety Nespresso VertuoLine pods
Medium and Dark Roast Coffee Variety Pack – 10 Count (Pack of 3)
This variety pack contains 10 Stormio, 10 Melozio, and 10 Odacio. The least intense coffee offered within this variety pack is the Melozio as it ranks a six on the Nespresso intensity scale with its smooth body.
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley has seen a lot of rain and moisture over the past several weeks resulting in mass amounts of mosquitos.
Cities across the Valley are planning to assess the mosquito problem that has come out of the heavy rain.
Cameron County officials say it will take about seven to eight days to spray the entire county.
The county recommends residents do their own property assessments, contact a local pest control business, cut any high grass and dump any standing water.
“Usually, when there are flood events, the mosquito takes a while to hatch. And then that’s when, when they’re flying around, that’s when we do the spraying. But we also that’s why we’re going to attack the standing water along the roadside ditches so that we can reduce the number of mosquitoes that are flying around and causing a nuisance,” Carlos Chapa, Assistant Director for the Cameron County Environmental Health Department said.
Another way the department controls the spread of diseases is by doing what they call surveillance. The county has pre-determined areas where mosquitoes are collected and sent for testing.
The recent heavy rain means you can expect mosquitoes to follow, and with them comes the threat of diseases.
The most common diseases spread by mosquitoes are Zika, Dengue, West Nile, and Chikungunya. They are all spread through mosquito bites.
The best ways to avoid getting bit is wearing long sleeves outdoors, using and re-applying mosquito repellent, and installing screens on doors and windows that are constantly left open.
The CDC recommends emptying any outdoor containers that can hold water or keep them securely covered to prevent larvae from breeding.
“Most of those diseases are common, such as fever, joint pain, back pain, rash, vomiting, so if they have those symptoms to visit their local provider, so that way they could get tested if they’ve been in any type of like outdoor events or outdoor activities that they’ve been around mosquitoes,” Ashely Ruiz, Public Health Preparedness Director for Cameron County said.
Cameron county hasn’t received any reports of disease-carrying mosquitoes, but its never too early to prevent infection by following this advice. | 2023-05-17T06:20:00+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/cities-across-valley-address-post-rain-mosquito-problem/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline mode involving eight Negro League legends through MLB The Show 23, which releases Tuesday. The narrative experience will feature short videos about the players along with gameplay focused on the epic moments of their careers.
Along with Robinson and Paige, the game also features other players including Buck O’Neil, Rube Foster, Hilton Smith, John Donaldson, Hank Thompson and Martin Dihigo.
“This made sense on multiple levels,” said Bob Kendrick, the narrator of storyline experience and president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, which is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Along with the museum, he partnered with Sony for the historic Black players’ insertion into the game.
“The way the Negro League players played, it fits perfectly for a video game,” he said. “There were so many gaming fans who have been clamoring for the inclusion of the Negro Leagues. People were popping into my timeline on social media. This has been stirring for several years.
“I never really dreamt this would become reality. And I didn’t really think it would happen with arguably the biggest baseball video game of them all. This is something we are inherently proud of.”
Kendrick said the multi-year partnership is a “gigantic step in keeping the legacy alive” for the Negro Leagues. The last time Negro League players were featured in a video game was on EA Sports MVP Baseball 2005 that included Robinson, Paige and Bob Gibson as legendary figures.
“For the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, this is all about creating relevancy,” he said. “How do I establish a relevant connection with an ever-changing generation of young people? I can’t sit back and wait for them to come to me at the doors of the museum. I have to got to them in the mode of which they are getting information. If it’s a video game, then so be it.”
Ramone Russell was the first to pitch Sony executives the concept of breathing life into the Negro League players through the franchise’s popular video game. He’s been mulling over the idea for more than a decade as a mainstay for the development and marketing team for the MLB The Show series.
“This is a project I’ve always wanted to do,” said Russell, the product development communications and brand strategist for Sony Interactive Entertainment. He played a vital role in working across multiple teams who did a “tremendously smart job” in creating the mode.
“So many of our fans — even when they hear the word ‘Negro Leagues’ — they have no context of what the Negro League is and what it represents,” Russell continued. “I’ve been asked ‘Hey, when are you going to have the Negro Leagues?’ My answer would be, ‘As soon as we can find the right way to do it.’ As you know, perfection is the enemy of progress. But about two years ago, I felt like now is the time.”
Not a lot of game footage from the Negro Leagues exists, so game creators gathered archive video and photos from the museum and family members of the deceased players to collect as much as they could. That helped nail down the fine animation details for each player, jerseys and the stadiums where games were held.
Russell said the process was a tedious one, but it couldn’t have fully come together without the expertise of Kendrick — who he says knows the real history of the Negro Leagues and players “more than anyone else.” He said Kendrick was the perfect person to narrate the storyline mode, because of his well-rounded knowledge about player’s greatness.
Even though Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play in a Major League Baseball game in 1947, Kendrick said during his narration in the mode that Robinson was not the best player from the Negro Leagues. He said the league had such a rich talent pool where players played with in a “bold, brash way” and was “fast and daring.”
“It’s not to disparage Jackie at all, but this is how great the talent was in the Negro Leagues,” Kendrick said. “I tell people all the time that the talent in the Negro Leagues would not take a backseat to any league. We’re talking about some of the greatest athletes to ever put on a baseball uniform. And unfortunately, the majority of the public, they don’t know these names. But they should for both from a baseball perspective as well as a historical perspective.”
Sony’s San Diego Studio will donate $1 to the Negro Leagues Museum for every MLB The Show 23 Collector’s Edition is sold.
Kendrick said having the Negro League storyline in the game will hopefully inspire young Black kids and others of color to learn more about their heritage. He wants the visibility of the video game to help bring more awareness to the museum.
“Through animation and a project like this, you can bring them to life,” he said. “It’s a beautiful way to convey everything the Negro Leagues represents. I was amazed by people who didn’t know night baseball originated from the Negro Leagues. They just didn’t get their just due. It’s not there in the pages of an American history book. … Now, we have a chance to let people know.” | 2023-03-29T11:20:09+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-header/tech-news/ap-technology/mlb-the-show-breaks-barrier-with-negro-league-players/ |
Brewers beat Pirates, Christian Yelich belts 10th homer
PITTSBURGH - Corbin Burnes carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, Christian Yelich hit his 10th home run and the Milwaukee Brewers survived a late rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-8 on Saturday.
Burnes (6-5) retired the first 15 batters he faced before walking Jared Triolo leading off the sixth. A walk and a hit batter loaded the bases with two outs and Jack Suwinski ended Burnes' shot at a no-hitter with a clean two-run single to right field.
It was the only hiccup for Burnes, who struck out seven against two walks in seven innings to win for just the second time since May 12. Joel Payamps worked a perfect ninth for his second save after Milwaukee's bullpen flirted with squandering a nine-run lead.
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Yelich hit a three-run homer in the second off Johan Oviedo (3-9) to break it open. Jesse Winker added a bases-clearing double in the sixth as the Brewers bounced back from a walk-off loss on Friday to end Pittsburgh's four-game winning streak.
Raimel Tapia had two hits, including his third home run, for Milwaukee. Willy Adames, Blake Perkins and Brian Anderson had two hits apiece for the Brewers.
Oviedo came in having allowed more than three runs just once in his last nine starts. He didn't have his best stuff against the surging Brewers.
The Brewers broke it open with a five-run second inning highlighted by Yelich's 422-foot shot over the right-field seats that made it 5-0. Oviedo stayed in to give Pittsburgh's bullpen a break a night after it had to cover 5 2/3 innings. He left after five innings, giving up a season-high eight runs on nine hits, with three walks and a strikeout.
Burnes wasn't exactly sharp either, benefitting from some solid defense and a little bit of luck. The Pirates hit four line drives at 100 mph or faster over the first five innings, with each of them finding their way to the glove of one of Burnes' teammates.
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The 2021 NL Cy Young winner, who combined with closer Josh Hader to throw only the second no-hitter in Brewers history on Sept. 11, 2021, against Cleveland, was forced to endure an extended layoff when the Brewers sent eight hitters to the plate in the top of the sixth.
Burnes walked Triolo on four pitches to start the bottom of the inning then walked Ji-Hwan Bae on a full count. He managed to get two outs before hitting Pirates star Andrew McCutchen with a 2-2 cutter to load the bases. Burnes fell behind Suwinski 3-0 and recovered to work the count full before Suwinski turned on a cutter up in the zone and deposited it in right field.
Suwinski later added a two-run home run during Pittsburgh's six-run eighth. It wasn't quite enough, however, to stop the Brewers from improving to 6-3 during a 10-game road trip that wraps up Sunday.
Bush released
The Brewers designated veteran reliever Matt Bush for assignment less than 24 hours after surrendering Carlos Santana's walk-off homer on Friday.
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The 37-year-old Bush, acquired in a trade with Texas last August, struggled during his brief time in Milwaukee. He went 0-4 with a 5.94 ERA and three saves in 37 appearances for the Brewers, including an 0-2 mark with a 9.58 ERA in 12 games this season.
Trainer's room
Pirates: OF Bryan Reynolds (low back inflammation) remains on the 10-day injured list despite being eligible to come off on Friday. General manager Ben Cherington said Saturday that he's hopeful Reynolds is "not far away" before adding, "we will wait for him to tell us."
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The series wraps on Sunday when Milwaukee's Colin Rea (4-4, 4.57 ERA) faces Pittsburgh's Rich Hill (7-7, 4.45). | 2023-07-02T01:25:41+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/sports/milwaukee-brewers-score-pirates-070123 |
- Net earnings were $872.4 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with $764.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted net earnings1 were approximately $875.0 million compared with $758.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share1 were $0.85, representing an increase of 19.7% from $0.71 for the corresponding quarter of last year.
- Total merchandise and service revenues of $4.1 billion, an increase of 0.1%. Same-store merchandise revenues increased by 3.5% in the United States, by 2.8% in Europe and other regions1, and decreased by 1.3% in Canada.
- Merchandise and service gross margin1 decreased by 0.3% in the United States to 33.9%, and increased by 0.5% in Europe and other regions to 38.9%, and by 0.8% in Canada to 33.1%.
- Same-store road transportation fuel volumes decreased by 4.0% in the United States, by 3.7% in Europe and other regions, and increased by 0.4% in Canada.
- Road transportation fuel gross margin1 of 49.00¢ per gallon in the United States, an increase of 12.25¢ per gallon, US 12.26¢ per liter in Europe and other regions, an increase of US 1.94¢ per liter, and CA 14.04¢ per liter in Canada, an increase of CA 3.12¢ per liter. Fuel margins remained healthy throughout the network, due to favorable market conditions and the continued work on the optimization of the supply chain.
- Despite the growth in expenses of 9.4%, the Corporation has deployed strategic efforts to mitigate costs increases and inflationary pressures, which is demonstrated by the normalized growth of expenses1 of 7.3%, remaining below inflation.
- Sequential improvement of the leverage ratio1 at 1.31 : 1, and of the return on capital employed1 at 15.9%, both driven by strong earnings.
- On April 22, 2022, the Corporation renewed its share repurchase program which allows it to repurchase up to 10.0% of the public float. Under the renewed program, shares for a net amount of $478.0 million were repurchased during the quarter.
- On August 30, 2022, subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Corporation also announces that, following satisfaction of closing conditions, it has closed its proposed acquisition of Cape D'Or Holdings Limited, Barrington Terminals Limited and other related holding entities in Atlantic Canada.
LAVAL, QC, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For its first quarter ended July 17, 2022, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) announces net earnings of $872.4 million, representing $0.85 per share on a diluted basis. The results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were affected by pre-tax acquisition costs of $1.2 million, as well as by a pre-tax net foreign exchange loss of $1.0 million. The results for the comparable quarter of fiscal 2022 were affected by a pre-tax net foreign exchange gain of $8.6 million as well as by pre-tax acquisition costs of $0.8 million. Excluding these items, the adjusted net earnings1 were approximately $875.0 million, or $0.85 per share on a diluted basis for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with $758.0 million, or $0.71 per share on a diluted basis for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of 19.7% in the adjusted diluted net earnings per share1, driven by higher road transportation fuel gross margins1, by organic growth in the convenience activities, as well as by the favorable impact of the share repurchase program, partly offset by higher expenses. All financial information presented is in US dollars unless stated otherwise.
"In the face of continued and historic inflationary conditions and high fuel prices, we are pleased to report strong results this quarter, especially in convenience where we had healthy same stores sales in our U.S. market. We also continued to generate robust fuel margins across all of our platforms. In this period of high inflation and high prices, we remain focused on delivering a strong and consistent value to our customers and on maintaining cost discipline in our operations," said Brian Hannasch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alimentation Couche-Tard.
"We are proud of the progress we made this quarter in our vision to become the world's preferred destination in convenience and mobility. With our Fresh Food, Fast priority, we are hitting key targets in site numbers and seeing very strong growth in our private label brands as consumers look for value. To enhance the customer experience at our locations, we are progressing with the roll out of our innovative, easy-to-use, smart checkout technology after announcing plans to deploy 10,000 units in 7,000 stores during the next three years. Also, after a year of record organic growth in store builds, we added 30 more new sites this quarter," concluded Brian Hannasch.
Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, added: "We delivered another impressive quarter highlighted by increases of 10.6% in adjusted EBITDA1 and 19.7% in adjusted diluted net earnings per share2 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022, bringing our last four quarters adjusted EBITDA1 to more than $5.4 billion. Our customary cost discipline, combined with an improving labor market, have allowed us to limit the normalized growth of expenses1 to 7.3%, compared to the first quarter of last year, more than 1% below inflation, which was particularly notable once again this quarter. Our financial position remains strong, highlighted by our leverage ratio1 of 1.31, providing us with opportunities for the future. I am especially proud of our teams' execution this quarter which resulted in sequential improvements on both of our key return metrics."
Significant Items of the First Quarter of Fiscal 2023
- On April 22, 2022, the Toronto Stock Exchange approved the renewal of our share repurchase program, which took effect on April 26, 2022. The renewed share repurchase program allows us to repurchase up to 79,703,614 shares, representing 10.0% of the shares comprising the public float as at April 20, 2022, and the share repurchase period will end no later than April 25, 2023. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we repurchased 10,940,400 shares, for an amount of $478.0 million.
- On May 9, 2022, we established a commercial paper program in the United States on a private placement basis. The commercial paper program allows us to issue, at our discretion, unsecured commercial paper notes with maturities not exceeding 397 days. The aggregate principal amount of unsecured commercial paper notes outstanding at any one time cannot exceed $2.5 billion and our term revolving unsecured operating credit facility serves as a liquidity backstop for the repayment of the unsecured commercial paper notes. As at July 17, 2022, there were no outstanding unsecured commercial paper notes.
- On April 28, 2022, we exercised the Series B common share warrants in Fire & Flower for a total consideration of CA $37.8 million ($29.5 million), which increased our interests in Fire & Flower to 35.3%.
Changes in our Network during the First Quarter of Fiscal 2023
- We acquired one company-operated store since the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
- We completed the construction of 23 stores and the relocation or reconstruction of 7 stores, reaching a total of 30 stores since the beginning of fiscal 2023. As of July 17, 2022, another 54 stores were under construction and should open in the upcoming quarters.
- During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we invested an amount of $30.1 million in a joint venture with Musket Corporation, which then acquired four road transportation fuel terminals located in Florida, Illinois, and North Carolina, United States.
- On August 30, 2022, subsequent to the end of the quarter, we announce that, following satisfaction of closing conditions, we have closed our proposed acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Cape D'Or Holdings Limited, Barrington Terminals Limited, and other related holding entities which operate an independent convenience store and fuel network in Atlantic Canada under the Esso, Go! Store and Wilsons Gas Stops brands (collectively "Wilsons"). The Wilsons network comprises 79 company-owned and operated convenience retail and fuel locations, 2 company-owned and dealeroperated locations, 137 dealer-owned and operated locations, and a fuel terminal in Halifax, Canada. The transaction was settled for a consideration, subject to post-closing adjustments including debt repayment, of CA $346.8 million ($265.9 million), using available cash. In connection with obtaining the Competition Bureau (Canada) approval for the transaction, we entered into a consent agreement with the Commissioner of Competition to divest 34 company-owned and operated convenience retail and fuel locations, 1 company-owned and dealer-operated location, and 12 dealer-owned and operated locations in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Summary of changes in our store network
The following table presents certain information regarding changes in our store network over the 12‑week period ended July 17, 2022:
We use the US dollar as our reporting currency, which provides more relevant information given the predominance of our operations in the United States.
The following table sets forth information about exchange rates based upon closing rates expressed as US dollars per comparative currency unit:
For the analysis of consolidated results, the impact of the translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars is defined as the impact from the translation of our Canadian, European and Asian operations into US dollars. Variances of our foreign currency operations into US dollars are determined as being the difference between the corresponding period results in local currencies translated at the current period average exchange rate and the corresponding period results in local currencies translated at the corresponding period average exchange rate.
The following table highlights certain information regarding our operations for the 12-week periods ended July 17, 2022, and July 18, 2021, and the results analysis in this section should be read in conjunction with this table. Europe and other regions include the results from our operations in Asia.
Our revenues were $18.7 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, up by $5.1 billion, an increase of 37.4% compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022, mainly attributable to a higher average road transportation fuel and other fuel products selling price, organic growth on merchandise and service revenues, and the contribution from acquisitions while being partly offset by lower road transportation fuel demand, the impact of the divestiture of sites following the strategic review of our network as well as the net negative impact of approximately $336.0 million from the translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars.
Merchandise and service revenues
Total merchandise and service revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $4.1 billion, an increase of $4.5 million compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $78.0 million. The remaining increase of approximately $82.0 million, or 2.0%, is primarily attributable to organic growth in the United States and Europe and other regions, and to the contribution from acquisitions which amounted to approximately $31.0 million, while being partly offset by the disposal of stores following the strategic review of our network. Same-store merchandise revenues increased by 3.5% in the United States, by 2.8%1 in Europe and other regions, and decreased by 1.3% in Canada. Same-store merchandise revenues in Canada were strongly impacted by increased competition of the illicit market in the cigarettes category compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022.
Road transportation fuel revenues
Total road transportation fuel revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $14.3 billion, an increase of $4.9 billion compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $249.0 million. The remaining increase of approximately $5.2 billion, or 55.1%, is attributable to a higher average road transportation fuel selling price, which had an impact of approximately $5.5 billion partly offset by the impact of lower road transportation fuel demand. Same-store road transportation fuel volumes decreased by 4.0% in the United States and by 3.7% in Europe and other regions, and increased by 0.4% in Canada. During the quarter, road transportation fuel demand remained unfavorably impacted by the significant rise in retail prices driven by the increase in crude oil costs, from work from home trends and the impact from our fuel rebranding activities.
The following table shows the average selling price of road transportation fuel of our company-operated stores in our various markets for the last eight quarters. The average selling price of road transportation fuel consists of the road transportation fuel revenues divided by the volume of road transportation fuel sold:
Other revenues
Total other revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $266.1 million, an increase of $150.4 million compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $11.0 million. The remaining increase of approximately $161.0 million, or 139.2%, is primarily driven by higher prices and higher demand on our other fuel products, which had a minimal impact on gross profit1.
Our gross profit was $2.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, up by $282.8 million or 10.9%, compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022, mainly attributable to higher road transportation fuel gross margins and organic growth in our convenience activities, while being partly offset by the net negative impact of the translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars of approximately $60.0 million.
Merchandise and service gross profit
In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, our merchandise and service gross profit was $1.4 billion, an increase of $0.8 million compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $29.0 million. The remaining increase of approximately $30.0 million, or 2.1%, is primarily due to organic growth driven by pricing initiatives. Our gross margin1 decreased by 0.3% in the United States to 33.9%, while it increased by 0.5% in Europe and other regions to 38.9%, and by 0.8% in Canada to 33.1%.
Road transportation fuel gross profit
In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, our road transportation fuel gross profit was $1.4 billion, an increase of $285.0 million compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $29.0 million. The remaining increase in our gross profit was approximately $314.0 million, or 27.1%. In the United States, our road transportation fuel gross margin1 was 49.00¢ per gallon, an increase of 12.25¢ per gallon, in Europe and other regions, our road transportation fuel gross margin1 was US 12.26¢ per liter, an increase of US 1.94¢ per liter, and in Canada, it was CA 14.04¢ per liter, an increase of CA 3.12¢ per liter. Fuel margins remained healthy throughout our network, due to favorable market conditions and the continued work on the optimization of our supply chain.
The road transportation fuel gross margin1 of our company-operated stores in the United States and the impact of expenses related to electronic payment modes for the last eight quarters, were as follows:
Generally, during normal economic cycles, road transportation fuel margins in the United States can be volatile from one quarter to another, while in Europe and other regions and in Canada, fuel margins and expenses related to electronic payment modes are not as volatile.
Other revenues gross profit
In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, other revenues gross profit was $35.4 million, a decrease of $3.0 million compared with the corresponding period of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $2.0 million.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, expenses increased by 9.4% compared with the corresponding period of fiscal 2022. Normalized growth of expenses1 was 7.3%, as shown in the table below:
For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we have continued to deploy strategic efforts in order to mitigate the impact of a higher inflation level and continued pressure on wages, which is demonstrated by our normalized growth of expenses1 of 7.3%, which is below inflation, despite the challenging market conditions. The normalized growth of expenses1 in the first quarter was mainly driven by inflationary pressures, most notably on higher occupancy costs, higher costs from rising minimum wages, as well as by incremental investments in our stores to support our strategic initiatives partly offset by the impact of lower pressure in the employment market.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment ("EBITDA1") and adjusted EBITDA1
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, EBITDA stood at $1.5 billion, an increase of 10.6% compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 increased by $144.4 million, or 10.6%, compared with the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022, mainly due to higher road transportation fuel margins, and organic growth in our convenience operations, partly offset by higher expenses. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $28.0 million.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, our depreciation expense increased by $4.9 million compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022. The translation of our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net favorable impact of approximately $9.0 million. The remaining increase of approximately $14.0 million, or 4.5%, is mainly driven by the replacement of equipment, the ongoing improvement of our network and the impact from investments made through acquisitions.
Net financial expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $67.1 million, a decrease of $7.2 million compared with the corresponding period of fiscal 2022. A portion of the decrease is explained by certain items that are not considered indicative of future trends, as shown in the table below:
The remaining variation is mainly driven by the reduction of long-term debt compared with the corresponding period of fiscal 2022.
The income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was 21.9% compared with 21.3% for the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022. The increase is mainly stemming from the impact of a different mix in our earnings across the various jurisdictions in which we operate.
Net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were $872.4 million, compared with $764.4 million for the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, an increase of $108.0 million, or 14.1%. Diluted net earnings per share stood at $0.85, compared with $0.71 for the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The translation of revenues and expenses from our foreign currency operations into US dollars had a net negative impact of approximately $20.0 million on net earnings of the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Adjusted net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were approximately $875.0 million, compared with $758.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of $117.0 million, or 15.4%. Adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $0.85 for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with $0.71 for the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of 19.7%.
During its August 30, 2022 meeting, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of CA 11.0¢ per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to shareholders on record as at September 8, 2022, and approved its payment effective September 22, 2022. This is an eligible dividend within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
To provide more information for evaluating the Corporation's performance, the financial information included in our financial documents contains certain data that are not performance measures under IFRS ("non-IFRS measures"), which are also calculated on an adjusted basis to exclude specific items. We believe that providing those non-IFRS measures is useful to management, investors, and analysts, as they provide additional information to measure the performance and financial position of the Corporation.
The following non-IFRS financial measures are used in our financial disclosures:
- Gross profit;
- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment ("EBITDA") and adjusted EBITDA;
- Adjusted net earnings; and
- Interest-bearing debt;
The following non-IFRS ratios are used in our financial disclosures:
- Merchandise and service gross margin and Road transportation fuel gross margin;
- Normalized growth of operating, selling, general and administrative expenses;
- Growth of same-store merchandise revenues for Europe and other regions;
- Adjusted diluted net earnings per share;
- Leverage ratio; and
- Return on equity and return on capital employed.
The following capital management measure is used in our financial disclosures:
- Net interest-bearing debt/total capitalization.
Supplementary financial measures are also used in our financial disclosures and those measures are described where they are presented.
Non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, as well as the capital management measure are mainly derived from the consolidated financial statements, but do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. These non-IFRS measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, our definitions of non-IFRS measures may differ from those of other public corporations. Any such modification or reformulation may be significant. These measures are also adjusted for the pro forma impact of our acquisitions and impacts of new accounting standards, if they are considered to be material.
Gross profit. Gross profit consists of revenues less the cost of sales, excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment. This measure is considered useful for evaluating the underlying performance of our operations.
The table below reconciles revenues and cost of sales, excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment, as per IFRS, to gross profit:
Please note that the same reconciliation applies in the determination of gross profit by category and by geography presented in the section "Summary Analysis of Consolidated Results".
Merchandise and service gross margin. Merchandise and service gross margin consists of Merchandise and service gross profit divided by Merchandise and service revenues, both measures are presented in the section ''Summary Analysis of Consolidated Results''. Merchandise and service gross margin is considered useful for evaluating how efficiently we generate gross profit by dollar of revenue.
Road transportation fuel gross margin. Road transportation fuel gross margin consists of Road transportation fuel gross profit divided by total volume of road transportation fuel sold. For the United States and Europe and other regions, both measures are presented in the section ''Summary Analysis of Consolidated Results''. For Canada, this measure is presented in functional currency and the table below reconciles, for road transportation fuel, Revenues and Cost of sales, excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment, as per IFRS, to gross profit and the resulting road transportation fuel gross margin. This measure is considered useful for evaluating how efficiently we generate gross profit by gallon or liter of road transportation fuel sold.
Normalized growth of operating, selling, general and administrative expenses ("normalized growth of expenses"). Normalized growth of expenses consists of the growth of Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses adjusted for the impact of the changes in our network, the impact of more volatile items over which we have limited control, as well as the impact from changes in accounting policies and adoption of accounting standards. This measure is considered useful for evaluating our ability to control our expenses on a comparable basis.
The tables below reconcile growth of Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses to normalized growth of expenses:
Growth of same-store merchandise revenues for Europe and other regions. Same-store merchandise revenues represent cumulated merchandise revenues between the current period and comparative period for those stores that were open for at least 23 days out of every 28-day period included in the reported periods. Merchandise revenues are defined as Merchandise and service revenues excluding service revenues. For Europe and other regions, the growth of same-store merchandise revenues is calculated based on constant currencies using the respective current period average exchange rate for both the current and corresponding period. In Europe and other regions, same-store merchandise revenues include same-store revenues from company-operated stores, CODO and DODO stores, as well as Asian corporate stores prior to their acquisition date of December 21, 2020. These last two items are not included in our consolidated results. This measure is considered useful for evaluating our ability to generate organic growth on a comparable basis in our overall European and other regions store network.
The tables below reconcile Merchandise and service revenues, as per IFRS, to same-store merchandise revenues for Europe and other regions and the resulting percentage of growth:
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment ("EBITDA") and adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents net earnings plus income taxes, net financial expenses, and depreciation, amortization and impairment. Adjusted EBITDA represents the EBITDA adjusted for acquisition costs and other specific items for which the impact on consolidated results is not deemed indicative of future trends. These performance measures are considered useful to facilitate the evaluation of our ongoing operations and our ability to generate cash flows to fund our cash requirements, including our capital expenditures program, share repurchases, and payment of dividends.
The table below reconciles net earnings, as per IFRS, to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted net earnings per share. Adjusted net earnings represents net earnings adjusted for net foreign exchange gains or losses, acquisition costs and other specific items for which the impact on consolidated results is not deemed indicative of future trends. These measures are considered useful for evaluating the underlying performance of our operations on a comparable basis.
The table below reconciles net earnings, as per IFRS, with adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted net earnings per share:
Interest-bearing debt. This measure represents the sum of the following balance sheet accounts: Current portion of long-term debt, Long-term debt, Current portion of lease liabilities and Lease liabilities. This measure is considered useful to facilitate the understanding of our financial position in relation with financing obligations. The calculation of this measure of financial position is detailed in the ''Net interest-bearing debt/total capitalization'' section below.
Net interest-bearing debt/total capitalization. This measure represents the basis for monitoring our capital as well as a measure of financial condition that is especially used in financial circles.
The table below presents the calculation of this performance measure:
Leverage ratio. This measure represents a measure of financial condition that is especially used in financial circles.
The table below reconciles net interest-bearing debt and adjusted EBITDA, for which the calculation methodologies are described in other tables of this section, with the leverage ratio:
Return on equity. This measure is used to assess the relation between our profitability and our net assets. Average equity is calculated by taking the average of the opening and closing balance for the 52-week period.
The table below reconciles net earnings, as per IFRS, with the ratio of return on equity:
Return on capital employed. This measure is used to measure the relation between our profitability and capital efficiency. Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") represents net earnings plus income taxes and net financial expenses. Capital employed represents total assets less short-term liabilities not bearing interest, which excludes the current portion of long-term debt and current portion of lease liabilities. Average capital employed is calculated by taking the average of the beginning and ending balance of capital employed for the 52-week period.
The table below reconciles net earnings, as per IFRS, to EBIT with the ratio of return on capital employed:
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories, with close to 14,100 stores, of which approximately 10,700 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.
For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., or to consult its audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.
The statements set forth in this press release, which describes Couche-Tard's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, or forecasts, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities legislation. Positive or negative verbs such as "believe", "can", "shall", "intend", "expect", "estimate", "assume", and other related expressions are used to identify such statements. Couche-Tard would like to point out that, by their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such that its results, or the measures it adopts, could differ materially from those indicated in or underlying these statements, or could have an impact on the degree of realization of a particular projection. Major factors that may lead to a material difference between Couche-Tard's actual results and the projections or expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements include the effects of the integration of acquired businesses and the ability to achieve projected synergies, uncertainty related to the duration and severity of the current COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuations in margins on motor fuel sales, competition in the convenience store and retail motor fuel industries, exchange rate variations, and such other risks as described in detail from time to time in the reports filed by Couche-Tard with securities authorities in Canada and the United States. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Couche-Tard disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information in this release is based on information available as of the date of the release.
Couche-Tard invites analysts known to the Corporation to ask their questions to its management on August 31, 2022, during the question and answer period of the webcast.
Financial Analysts, Investors, media and any individuals interested in listening to the webcast on Couche-Tard's results, which will take place online on August 31, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT) can do so by either accessing the Corporation's website at https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en and by clicking in the "Investors/Events & Presentations" section or by dialing 1-888-390-0549 or the international number 1-416-764-8682, followed by the access code 35419650#.
Rebroadcast: For individuals who will not be able to listen to the live webcast, a recording of the webcast will be available on the Corporation's website for a period of 90 days.
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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Using insects as a main source of animal protein is being heavily promoted as a "sustainable diet," reports the Doctors for Disaster Preparedness Newsletter, but many safety questions have not been adequately addressed.
While ground-up insects contain a "highly nutritious" mixture of amino acids, minerals, and micronutrients, long-term studies are lacking on the health effects of replacing meat and dairy with insects, the article states, enumerating several issues.
Many if not most humans may be unable to digest the chitin in insect exoskeletons. It may interfere with the absorption of dietary fats and might over the long term cause deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins A and E.
Chitin activates the immune system in various ways, and "the significance of chitin and its derivatives on immune responses has not been fully appreciated." Persons who are allergic to shellfish may be allergic to chitin as well.
Possible contaminants include: parasites, which are found on 81 percent of insect farms, many of which can affect humans; bacterial spores; mycotoxins; heavy metals; and pesticide residues.
Public acceptance is surprisingly high, the article notes, especially when people are told they are saving the planet. Raising livestock requires much more water, grain, and space than raising insects, and generates more nitrogen-containing emissions.
"Destroying farms and killing herds of livestock has irreversible consequences," states DDP president Jane M. Orient, M.D. "Assuming that crickets and other replacements for meat and dairy will be adequate and safe is an enormous gamble with millions of human lives." She recommends:
- Attention to policies that would destroy farming and ranching in your area;
- Careful reading of food labels, as insect powder may be added to everything from soup to pasta;
- Demand that consumer advocacy groups address safety issues related to consumption of insects; and
- Investigate what snacks are provided to your schoolchildren.
- Doctors for Disaster Preparedness provides information to help save lives in the event of natural or man-made disasters.
Contact: Jane M. Orient, M.D., (520) 323-3110, janeorientmd@gmail.com
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Preparations for the World Games 2022 continue as the city marks 19 days until the major event and CBS 42 is counting down the days!
Each day CBS 42 will feature a community member or someone tied to the event helping us countdown the days until the World Games begin. | 2022-06-20T17:21:49+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/sports/world-games-2022/world-games-countdown-19-days/ |
Which Anker wall charger should I buy?
Don’t be fooled into thinking all wall chargers are made the same. With differing port options, power ratings and charging speeds, choosing the correct wall charger can help you keep your devices powered up and ready to go. If you want to upgrade your current wall charger, an Anker wall charger might be the way to go.
Anker offers a wide range of chargers designed for all types of electronic devices. The Anker PowerPort Atom PD 4 has multiple ports and 100 watts of power for quick charging capabilities.
What to know before buying an Anker wall charger
Charging speed
One of the most important aspects of a wall charger is the speed at which it will charge your device. The higher the amperage speed, the quicker the charger will transfer power to your phone, tablet or other electronics.
You can find models that sport charging speeds between 1-3 amps. Anker chargers have a 2.4 amperage speed, which can fully charge most devices in 2 hours or less. Larger devices may take slightly longer, while smaller devices may not need as much time.
Power rating
Besides charging speed, the power rating of your Anker wall charger will determine the type of devices it is capable of charging efficiently. On average, Anker wall chargers will produce an output of 15-60 watts, with some models ranging even higher. Smaller devices like phones and tablets can get by with a power output of fewer than 24 watts, but laptops will likely require somewhere between 30-60 watts.
Device compatibility
Compatibility shouldn’t be an issue for most modern electronic devices. The only restriction you’ll have when using an Anker wall charger is whether your device is rechargeable using a USB connection. Some Anker chargers will feature both USB-A and USB-C charging ports, which allows you to plug in a wider variety of devices, while some will sport just one port style.
What to look for in a quality Anker wall charger
Shape & design
You should consider attributes like shape, design and color before deciding on the best Anker wall charger. Most models are portable and easily storable in a suitcase, backpack or pocket, though some are thinner and more streamlined than others.
There are slim rectangular-shaped chargers available, as well as smaller square-shaped options. Depending on where and how you intend to use your charger, the overall design can play an important role. On the other hand, color mostly comes down to preference, with many models featuring both a black and white version.
Ports
Will you need to charge just one device or multiple devices at the same time? Choose a model that has an adequate number of ports to suit all of your charging needs.
The port style also matters as Anker wall chargers feature both USB-A and USB-C ports. Determine which type of port is required for your specific device so you won’t have any issues when you need a quick power boost.
USB-A ports can fit the traditional style port we associate with USB cables, while USB-C ports are suited for most newer devices that use the smaller inputs.
Light features
Indicator lights are a convenient feature informing you when your phone is actively charging and alerting you when it has reached its maximum battery level.
Portable charging capability
Anker wall chargers are designed to operate when plugged into an electrical outlet. Suppose you are also searching for a battery-powered portable charger. In that case, Anker models double as an on-the-go charger, with the ability to work independently of a power source.
How much you can expect to spend on an Anker wall charger
Depending on your charging needs, you can find inexpensive Anker chargers for just over $10, mid-level options between $25-$50 and powerful high-end chargers that cost up to $100.
Anker wall charger FAQ
Will I need an adapter if I travel?
A. If you are traveling outside of the United States, chances are you will need an adapter to use your Anker wall charger. While Anker chargers are compatible with voltages between 100-240V, the prong style likely won’t match. You can, however, purchase Anker wall chargers designed for alternate outlet types if you know you’ll be needing them often.
Are Anker wall chargers safe for all devices?
A. Anker wall chargers are designed to protect your smartphone and other devices in the case of a short circuit or overheating using a MultiProtect safety system, making them a reliable and safe choice for all situations.
What’s the best Anker wall charger to buy?
Top Anker wall charger
What you need to know: A powerful multi-port option meant for charging several devices at once.
What you’ll love: It doesn’t matter whether you’re charging laptops, smartphones or tablets, the variety of ports and the compact size make this a top-notch charging accessory.
What you should consider: The price is higher than many other wall chargers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Anker wall charger for the money
What you need to know: Highly compact and easy to transport, this Anker charger is ideal for iPhones and iPads.
What you’ll love: The PowerIQ technology optimizes charging speeds, so you will get the most efficient charge possible.
What you should consider: Not designed for charging laptops.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Small yet powerful, this single-port charger can charge a wide range of devices.
What you’ll love: The small size and 45-watt power output make this the perfect travel companion, able to charge a laptop quickly.
What you should consider: Not a good option if you need to charge more than one device.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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GRAPHIC: Woman raped while feeding infant at Nashville park, police say
By Daniel Smithson and Brendan Tierney
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A man was arrested over the weekend after Metro Police said he raped a woman while she fed her infant child at a Nashville park.
Ryean L. Floyd, 24, was charged with aggravated rape causing bodily injury and aggravated kidnapping.
Floyd, the victim and her child met at Nashville’s Shelby Park on Thursday after previously agreeing to meet up, according to an arrest report. They spent some time together, but after a while, the woman decided it was time to take her child home.
Before the woman left, she started to feed her child in her car’s backseat, police said. That’s when Floyd lifted the woman’s skirt and forcibly raped her, according to the arrest report.
The woman begging the suspect to stop, along with the crying infant, can be heard on an audio recording of the five-minute attack, police said. The victim was taken to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for medical attention.
The attack happened in a parking lot near a playground at Shelby Bottoms, according to the affidavit. Monique Becker brings her two-year-old son there every week and said she was not surprised because the park often has concerning people in it.
“I always lock my doors and stay alert,” Becker said. “Monitor who is around me. I don’t let people get too close. Like 10 feet and then I start looking behind me and start thinking of contingency plans should they do anything that’s in my bubble.”
Other people told WSMV4 they generally feel safe in East Nashville but still only go to the park during the day and stay in a group. Some even share their location with family members just in case something bad does happen.
“I’ve come out here several times and always felt very safe,” Grayson Perkins said. “This whole community feels very safe. You see kids walking to school, you see women jogging at night. I think it is a travesty what happened.”
Floyd was arrested and held on a $65,000 bond but does not currently show up on Metro Nashville’s jail roster. He’s scheduled to appear in court on June 12.
Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform. | 2023-05-30T13:37:50+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/05/30/graphic-woman-raped-while-feeding-infant-at-nashville-park-police-say/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him, saying prosecutors hadn’t proven their case.
The decision to forego calling any witnesses in Bannon’s defense cleared the way for closing arguments to begin Friday. The judge didn’t immediately rule on the motion for an acquittal and the case is likely to end up in the jury’s hands by midday Friday.
One of Bannon’s lawyers, David Schoen, contended they should able to call Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee which had subpoenaed Bannon’s testimony, to question him under oath instead of the congressional lawyer who testified during the trial. The judge had previously ruled against that request.
In court, Bannon nodded and smiled as another of his lawyers, Evan Corcoran, argued that the timing of when Bannon could comply with the congressional subpoena was flexible and said testimony from the House panel’s chief lawyer, Kristin Amerling, had made clear “that the dates were in flux.”
In making the argument, Corcoran said that “no reasonable juror could conclude that Mr. Bannon refused to comply.”
Bannon’s team also told the judge that Bannon saw no point in testifying since the previous rulings had gutted his planned avenues of defense. Schoen said Bannon “understands that he would be barred from telling the true facts.”
Corcoran then rested the defense case. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols said he would rule later on the motion for an acquittal.
Throughout the trial, Corcoran has tried to establish that the deadline for the onetime strategist to former President Donald Trump to appear before the House committee investigating the Capitol riot was flexible, as long as the two sides were on negotiating terms.
In opening statements, Corcoran argued that the charges against Bannon were politically motivated and that the former adviser was engaged in good-faith negotiations with the congressional committee when he was charged. “No one ignored the subpoena,” Corcoran told the jury.
In reality, Corcoran said, one of Bannon’s previous lawyers, Robert Costello, contacted an attorney for the House committee to express some of Bannon’s concerns about testifying.
“They did what two lawyers do. They negotiated,” Corcoran said, adding that Bannon and his legal team believed “the dates of the subpoena were not fixed; they were flexible.”
At other times in the courtroom on Thursday, Bannon, wearing two collared shirts, a T-shirt and a black jacket, fiddled with his telephone and rocked back and forth on his chair.
Bannon was in an unofficial capacity to Trump at the time of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and is charged with defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the aftermath of the 2020 election and the events leading up to the deadly riot.
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, a month after the Justice Department received the House panel’s referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars upon conviction.
The Justice Department rested its case Wednesday after calling just two witnesses: Amerling, and FBI special agent Stephen Hart. The prosecution’s case was dominated by testimony from Amerling, who explained the extent to which the committee tried to engage Bannon and the timeline leading up to the missed deadline.
During cross examination Corcoran asked Amerling whether it was common for witnesses to appear before a congressional committee several weeks after the deadline date on a subpoena. Amerling answered “yes,” but added only “when witnesses are cooperating with the committee.”
Amerling said Bannon was uncooperative from the start, so there was no such leeway.
The committee heard nothing from Bannon until after the first deadline had passed, at which point his lawyer sent a letter to the committee stating that Bannon was protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege and would not be providing documents or appearing. The committee responded in writing that Trump’s claim was invalid — Trump was no longer president, and Bannon was not employed at the White House at the time of the riot.
The panel gave Bannon a hard deadline of Oct. 14 to come before the committee. When that deadline passed, Thompson the committee chairman, wrote Bannon’s lawyer on Oct. 15 threatening criminal prosecution.
The committee, which is holding a prime time hearing Thursday, wanted to speak with Bannon because it had information that Bannon was actively involved in planning, logistics and fundraising for efforts by Trump, a Republican, to overturn the 2020 election and stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. The subpoena demanded any documents or communications relating to Trump and other people in his orbit, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and extremist groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
The emphasis on the subpoena timeline is one of the few avenues of defense that Nichols left Bannon’s legal team after a hearing last week. Nichols ruled that major elements of Bannon’s planned defense were irrelevant and could not be introduced in court. The judge said Bannon could not claim he believed he was covered by executive privilege, which allows presidents to withhold confidential information from the courts and the legislative branch, or that he was acting on the advice of his lawyers.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the Jan. 6 committee hearings at https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege | 2022-07-22T00:04:04+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/steve-bannons-defense-to-begin-in-trump-advisers-trial/ |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023, 3:43 p.m.
WRIGHTSTOWN, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reporting a semi that is on fire on Interstate 41 northbound near the Outagamie/Brown County line.
According to WisDOT, the fire is near Wrightstown on Interstate 41 northbound and happened around 3:30 p.m. As a result, all lanes are closed and are expected to be closed for the next two hours.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene handling the incident. There is no word on what caused the semi to burst into flames or if there are any injuries.
This is a developing story, and Local 5 News will continue to update this as we learn more. | 2023-06-07T21:46:05+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/traffic-semi-catches-fire-on-interstate-41-in-brown-county-right-lane-closed/ |
ANDIS COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS OF BRAND INNOVATION WITH FORWARD-THINKING CENTENNIAL TRIMMER FEATURING WIRELESS INDUCTION CHARGING.
STURTEVANT, Wis., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andis Company, a leading manufacturer of barbering, styling, and grooming tools, is thrilled to announce today the launch of the Centennial beSPOKE Trimmer. The latest trimmer in its portfolio is designed specifically for professionals who are inspired by precision design to create custom looks. The beSPOKE trimmer uses the latest technology, including revolutionary induction charging and next-level design, to pay homage to the brand's leadership in innovation on its centennial anniversary.
"The beSPOKE Trimmer commemorates our 100th anniversary and ushers in the next century of Andis," said co-CEO Matt Andis. "The premium Z-Blade celebrates the legacy of Andis as a quality blade manufacturer, while the wireless induction charging represents our relentless drive to innovate and help our creators take their artistry to the next level."
The beSPOKE Trimmer's design is a nod to the future with an ergonomic shape, sleek lines, and a modern, metallic color palette toasting Andis Company's spectacular history. But what's most unique is the tool's wireless charging technology. The induction charging stand provides convenient, wireless charging, proudly displays your trimmer, and is compatible with other induction charging Qi-compatible devices, such as your phone.
"The beSPOKE Trimmer embodies who Andis is as a brand. By infusing innovation, modern trends, and premium color schemes, along with truly understanding advancements to solve daily challenges that our barbers and stylists face, the beSPOKE trimmer is a combination of sleek design and leading-edge technology," said Angie Vlasaty Peterson, Andis VP of Marketing.
Like all Andis tools, the beSPOKE delivers power and precision with a high-speed rotary motor and lithium-ion battery providing 1.5 hours of cordless freedom to create. Wrapped in an elegant champagne finish, the Andis Outliner Deep-Tooth GTX-Z Blade delivers crisp visibility for tight lines, slick fades, and top-notch design work. The blade's aggressive, zero-gap setting delivers a razor-like finish.
Available at authorized Andis dealers and online (MSRP $250.00), the beSPOKE Trimmer includes a premium induction charging stand, phone charging clip, 4 attachment combs, a power supply cord, and a one-year warranty.
With its sleek, ergonomic shape designed for all hand sizes and next-level performance features, the beSPOKE Trimmer is sure to become the next go-to trimmer for barbers and stylists. Learn more about the new tool at: https://andis.com/centennial
Connect with Andis Company on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Andis® Company is a fourth-generation, family-led business and a market leader in barbering, styling and animal grooming founded in 1922. Its industry-leading clippers, trimmers and styling accessories are used by both professionals and DIYers across the globe. The #1 preferred brand for textured hair, Andis remains committed to leading the category while ensuring quality, durability and innovation. Andis believes that creativity makes the world a better place and takes pride in developing tools and educational resources that help everyone create their way. To find a local distributor or retailer, call 800-558-9441 or visit www.andis.com.
Christian Scillian
(313) 919-1535
cscillian@evokebrands.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings.
No IPOs scheduled for next week.
NEW YORK (AP) — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings.
No IPOs scheduled for next week. | 2022-10-28T20:34:00+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/Initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-17542078.php |
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MediBeacon approaching completion of Phase 3 study focused on kidney disease; Has submitted three of five required PMA modules needed for FDA approval
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediBeacon Inc., a portfolio company within the Pansend Life Sciences segment of INNOVATE Corp. (NYSE: VATE), today announced amendments to its commercial partnership with Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd., which trades on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. MediBeacon is a medical technology company specializing in the advances of fluorescent tracer agents and transdermal measurement.
Under terms of the amendments to existing agreements, which the companies originally entered into in July 2019, Huadong Medicine will provide approximately $10 million in funding through the end of Q2 2023. This includes $7.5 million or 50% of the remaining $15 million milestone investment due upon FDA approval of the MediBeacon® Transdermal GFR Measurement System (TGFR), at a pre-money valuation of approximately $400 million. This investment as well as additional non-dilutive funding enables accelerated development of future enhancements to the product globally. The amendments further strengthen the partnership towards approval of the MediBeacon TGFR in the U.S. and China.
The MediBeacon TGFR is designed to measure Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), an indicator of kidney function, at the point of care without the need for blood sampling or urine collection. MediBeacon is in the process of completing enrollment in the global TGFR Pivotal Study at U.S. and China-based clinical sites.
Earlier this month, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, "Transdermal Glomerular Filtration Rate Measurement: Clinical Results from a Pilot Multi-Center Study Establishing Feasibility and Efficacy" was presented by MediBeacon Chief Scientific Officer Richard B. Dorshow, PhD.1 The presentation provided an overview of the results of the MediBeacon TGFR clinical studies conducted in advance of the ongoing Phase 3 study.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that affects over 800 million individuals worldwide, representing greater than 10% of the general population globally. In the U.S., more than one in seven people, or approximately 15% of American adults, are estimated to have CKD. As many as nine in ten adults with CKD and approximately two in five adults with severe CKD are unaware of their condition. CKD is extremely common and has emerged as one of the leading noncommunicable causes of death worldwide. Fortunately, however, people who are aware of their CKD or at risk for CKD can take steps to protect their kidneys with the help of their health care providers.2,3
MediBeacon has submitted three of the five PMA modules needed for full FDA review and approval. The Company has submitted PMA module 1 (Nonclinical Assays and Biocompatibility), PMA module 2 (Device Testing) and PMA module 3 (Device Manufacturing). The MediBeacon TGFR has been designated a Breakthrough Device by U.S. FDA and an Innovative Medical Device by China NMPA.
MediBeacon TGFR Pivotal Study
MediBeacon TGFR Pivotal Study (NCT05425719) is a Phase 3 open label, multi-center, safety and pharmacokinetic study of relmapirazin (MB-102) and the use of the MediBeacon Transdermal GFR Measurement System (TGFR) in normal and renal compromised subjects for the evaluation of kidney function. The safety and effectiveness of the MediBeacon TGFR for point of care non-invasive transdermal fluorescence detection of relmapirazin is being evaluated in subjects with kidney function from normal to Stage 4 CKD. Patient enrollment covers the entire range of human skin colors spanning fair to black pigmentation. The study's primary outcome measure is the correlation of Transdermal Derived Glomerular Filtration Rate (tGFR) to the Measured GFR (mGFR) obtained from blood samples collected over time.4
About Relmapirazin (MB-102)
Relmapirazin (MB-102) is an investigational pyrazine-based compound which has been engineered to be inert, highly fluorescent and have the clearance properties of a GFR tracer agent in the body. The investigational relmapirazin solution for injection has been administered to over 400 subjects under Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE). The unique photophysical characteristics of relmapirazin have been designed to enable the collection of fluorescence data via a photodetector sensor placed on the skin. Data collected by the sensor measures the change in the intensity of relmapirazin fluorescence over time and is converted into a tGFR by proprietary algorithms.
About MediBeacon Inc.
MediBeacon is a medical technology company specializing in the advancement of fluorescent tracer agents and transdermal detection. MediBeacon's use of proprietary fluorescent tracer agents coupled with transdermal detection technology focuses on providing vital and actionable measurement of organ function. MediBeacon's 47 granted U.S. patents and 170+ granted patents worldwide provide extensive coverage of the MediBeacon TGFR, including relmapirazin, the sensor and algorithms, as well as other strategic uses of its proprietary pyrazine platform and sensor technology including potential applications in nephrology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and surgery. For more information, please visit: www.medibeacon.com
About INNOVATE Corp.
INNOVATE Corp. is a portfolio of best-in-class assets in three key areas of the new economy – Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Spectrum. Dedicated to stakeholder capitalism, INNOVATE employs approximately 3,900 people across its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit: www.INNOVATECorp.com.
About Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd.
Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. (SZ.000963) is a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company based in Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1993, Huadong Medicine has fully integrated R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing capabilities. Huadong Medicine's product portfolio and pipeline are specialized in oncology, immunology, nephrology and diabetes. The company has 11,000 employees and one of the most extensive commercial coverage and marketing capabilities in China. 'Patient Centered, Science Driven' is Huadong Medicine's value. For additional information, please visit www.eastchinapharm.com/en
1 https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/2022/program-abstract.aspx?controlId=3766355
2 https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-facts.html
3 Csaba P. Kovesdy, "Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease: an update 2022", Kidney International Supplements, (2022) 12, 7-11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kisu.2021.11.003.
4 ClinicalTrials.gov
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COLWICH, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Colwich public water supply system as of 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
The KDHE recommends that customers observe the following precautions during the advisory:
- Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
- Dispose of ice cubes, and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
- If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
- Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
- Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. Only the KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a piping break and low water pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain the required water pressure may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination.
For questions, call the water system at 316-777-0191 or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For more information, click here. | 2022-12-29T00:38:03+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-city-of-colwich/ |
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New Albany Light Gas and Water workers were among those from several area power companies who helped the Holly Springs TVA service area recover from an ice storm earlier this month that left thousands without power in frigid temperatures, General Manager Bill Mattox said this week.
Trucks and workers from New Albany began arriving Tuesday, Jan. 31, picking their way over icy roads. Workers soon discovered the storm had also iced and felled trees, power lines and power poles, across the service area.
The New Albany workers were among about 180 workers from numerous TVA distribution companies including Northeast EPA, Tombigbee EPA, Tippah EPA, Chickasaw Electric, Northcentral EPA, Tallahatchie Valley EPA, Columbus Water/Light, West Point Utilities and Starkville Utilities, he said.
The Holly Springs Utility Department provides about 11,800 business and residential customers in parts of Marshall, Benton, Lafayette, Hardeman and Fayette counties in Mississippi and Tennessee with electric, gas, sewer and water.
The New Albany crews wound up working in the Holly Springs service area courtesy of a mutual aid agreement among area TVA power distributors to help one another in times of need.
When heavy weather struck, crews from New Albany and other area power companies soon converged on Holly Springs, “simply because that’s where the greatest damage was, and that’s where the greatest need was,” the general manager said.
In many cases it became a lot more personal than people helping strangers. “A lot of our people from this area have friends and family in that area. It was absolutely the right thing to do,” he recalled.
“We arrived to find most of the lights in town weren’t on, and about 98 percent of the service area was out. Temperatures were in the 20s. In short, it was devastating.
“The weather wasn’t quite as bad as the ice storm of 1994, but it was reminiscent,” Mattox said this week.
Workers found they often had to clear roads to be able to get to areas that needed repairs.
Depending on the day and the needs, the New Albany convoys often averaged one or two bucket trucks, an excavator, pick-up trucks and seven to 10 people daily.
The personnel mix varied depending on the job, but it was usually a mix of a superintendent, assistant superintendent, foreman, linemen, groundsmen — “whoever we needed to get the job done,” he said.
The workers commuted to and from New Albany each day. “New Albany and Holly Springs aren’t that far apart, and it’s nice to be able to sleep in your own bed each night,” he recalled.
Progress reconnecting customers was sometimes spotty. “It was a team effort, but it was sometimes frustrating. Depending on what problems you had to deal with, you might work all day and not get a single person reconnected,” he said.
There were administrative problems as well. Due to retirement, the Holly Springs power distributor didn’t have a utility manager, and that often slowed things, he recalled.
“We’ve come a long way in the past week, however. I’d say we’ve got power restored to about 80 percent of Holly Springs customers,” he said.
He hopes to be able to wrap up the mission “today or tomorrow,” depending on the weather, he said Wednesday, Feb 8.
He said the area has been appreciative. “There’s been a lot of positive feedback for our working up there. Kind words have come from the mayor, and many other area residents, including several Facebook postings.”
And what if the weather had been so bad that New Albany power workers had to stay home in their own service area to deal with it?
As in the Ice Storm of 1994, Holly Springs would have had to reach out farther for help.
He said in the past New Albany workers have assisted in restoration efforts for Holly Springs in the Spring of 2022 following a tornado-wind event for four days, for Philadelphia Utilities in February of 2021 for an ice event for three days and for Tupelo Water & Light in April of 2014 following a tornado for five days.
“When the need arises, you help your neighbor and do what you have to do. You just pay it forward,” he concluded. | 2023-02-14T18:12:23+00:00 | djournal.com | https://www.djournal.com/new-albany/nalgw-workers-helped-holly-springs-recover-from-ice-storm/article_dfd7a31a-f4fa-5ef5-acdc-20f97451eacc.html |
Weak tornado confirmed near Lake Fenton during Monday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that a weak tornado touched down during Monday night storms.
It touched down along the shoreline of eastern Lake Fenton around 11:33 p.m. Monday and ended nine minutes later after traveling 7.5 miles east/southeast, the National Weather Service's Pontiac office said in a report posted to Twitter.
The tornado was an EF-0, the lowest severity for a tornado. EF-0 tornadoes can have gusts between 65 and 85 miles per hour.
The tornado caused large tree limbs to fall onto a house on Pine Street near Lake Fenton. The branches took out a dormer on the second story of a house as well as a portion of a roof, according to the National Weather Service office in White Lake.
Few trees were damaged, although about a dozen trees "suffered significant damage" in a backyard on Addis Road in Holly. That home also lost some of its vinyl siding, and a pergola was damaged.
Nearby, a barn lost part of its metal roofing, the weather service said.
Michigan has had more than 100 tornadoes in the past 10 years, but most are relatively weak like Monday's. Even weaker ones can throw objects and seriously hurt people, however, John Allen, a meteorology professor at Central Michigan University, previously told The News.
While there is no specific tornado season, they are more likely to form in the summer in Michigan as the Great Lakes warm up and make storms more likely.
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CLEVELAND — José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Wednesday for their sixth consecutive victory.
With Amed Rosario aboard after a leadoff single, Ramírez drove a 3-1 slider from Ryan Tepera (4-3) deep to right-center for his 27th homer. Ramírez also leads the Guardians with 111 RBIs.
Cleveland improved to 22-13 since Aug 6, strengthening its hold on the division over the White Sox and Twins. The six straight wins match a season high.
Luis Rengifo hit a leadoff double for Los Angeles in the ninth, but Karinchak retired his next three batters.
Mickey Moniak hit a two-run homer for the Angels, and Mike Trout had an RBI single in the team’s fourth straight loss. Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with an eighth-inning double.
Los Angeles opened a 3-1 lead when Moniak scored on Trout’s base hit in the fifth.
Cleveland got one back in the bottom half when Giménez singled and scored on Austin Hedges’ double-play ball. Giménez singled again in the seventh and scored the tying run on Tyler Freeman’s double against Jimmy Herget.
Cleveland right-hander Cal Quantrill, who is 12-0 in his career at Progressive Field, allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings.
Moniak went deep in the third for his third homer since he was acquired in an Aug. 2 trade with Philadelphia. Moniak was selected by the Phillies with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 amateur draft.
Gonzalez opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second for his second homer in two days. He has four homers and 11 RBIs over his last nine games.
Angels starter Patrick Sandoval pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball. The left-hander has not allowed more than two earned runs in eight straight starts.
The Angels are 1-21 against the Guardians on the road since 2015, losing 11 straight.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: SS Andrew Velazquez (right knee) will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right meniscus in the fourth inning Tuesday while fielding a grounder. Velazquez was placed on the 10-day injured list and will require surgery.
Guardians: LHP Anthony Gose (left triceps strain), who has been on the IL since July 3, will have his status addressed later in the day by manager Terry Francona. The converted outfielder was shut down six weeks ago after feeling discomfort throwing.
UP NEXT
Angels: RHP Michael Lorenzen (6-6, 4.70 ERA) works the opener of a four-game set Friday against Seattle. Lorenzen went 5 2/3 innings, allowing an earned run, at Houston last week in his return from a two-month absence with a strained right shoulder.
Guardians: RHP Hunter Gaddis (0-1, 21.60 ERA) will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to start a makeup game Thursday against the White Sox. Gaddis lost his only big league appearance on Aug. 5 against Houston, giving up eight runs in 3 1/3 innings.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX), the Indoor Intelligence® company, today announced that it will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Monday, August 15, 2022 to discuss the company's financial results for the 2022 second quarter ended June 30, 2022, which the company plans to release after market close the same day. The call will also include an update on the company's corporate progress and other developments.
The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free +1 888-506-0062 for U.S. callers or +1 973-528-0011 for international callers and entering access code 618409. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2235/46295 or on the company's Investor Relations section of the website, ir.inpixon.com.
Investors and other interested parties are invited to submit questions to management prior to the call's start via email to inpx@crescendo-ir.com.
A webcast replay will be available on the company's Investor Relations section of the website (ir.inpixon.com) through August 15, 2023. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through August 22, 2022, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering access code 46295.
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and visit inpixon.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe Biden signed legislation extending generous subsidies for those who buy plans through federal and state marketplaces.
The sweeping climate, tax and health care bill sets aside $70 billion over the next three years to keep out-of-pocket premium costs low for roughly 13 million people, just before the reduced prices were set to expire in a year beset by record-high inflation.
As the calendar pushed closer to the Nov. 1 open enrollment date, Sara Cariano was growing nervous about her work helping people across Virginia sign up for subsidized, private health insurance on the HealthCare.gov website.
“I expected very difficult conversation with folks to explain why their premiums were spiking,” said Cariano, a policy specialist at the Virginia Poverty Law Center.
But the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” erased those worries.
“Things aren’t going to change for the worst for individuals who are purchasing coverage through the market,” she said.
The bill will extend subsidies temporarily offered last year when Congress and Biden signed off on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill that significantly lowered premiums and out-of-pocket costs for customers purchasing plans through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace. It also continues reduced costs for more individuals and families who live well above the poverty line.
Only Democrats supported the extended health care subsidies and the other proposals in the bill that Biden signed on Tuesday. Republicans criticized the measure as big government overreach that will only worsen inflation. In reality, economists say, the bill will do little to either fan or extinguish the flames of exorbitant prices.
Health insurance premiums in the marketplace are expected to rise significantly next year — roughly 10 percent — according to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The extended subsidies, which determine premium payments based on income, will guard most people from those price increases, said Cynthia Cox, a vice president at the foundation.
“Generally speaking, people should not see increases in their premiums,” Cox said.
Those who bought plans on the government marketplace saved on average about $700 in premium payments from the subsidies this year, according to estimates by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
As costs dropped, more people signed up for the coverage over the last year and the number of those without health insurance dropped to an all-time low of 8% in August, the Department of Health and Human Services announced. Roughly 26 million people, 2 percent of them children, remain uninsured in the U.S.
In California, many of the 1.7 million people who purchase health insurance through Covered California, the state-operated insurance marketplace will continue to see savings ranging from $29 and $324 per month, depending on their income level.
State officials predict about 220,000 people will be saved from being priced out of coverage. Between 2 million and 3 million people in California might also turn to the state marketplace if they lose coverage through Medicaid when the federal government’s COVID-19 public health emergency expires. About 15 million people in the U.S. have been extended Medicaid coverage during the pandemic.
Cost is the biggest factor driving whether a person signs up for coverage or not, said Joseph Poindexter, the senior director of health insurance programs at HealthCare Access Maryland.
Some parents, for example, sign their children up for Medicaid but skip buying coverage for themselves, he said.
“It’s really sad to see folks who will say, I’ll forgo treatment, or won’t go visit the doctor,” Poindexter said.
Fewer people have had to make that calculation with the subsidies, Poindexter said, attributing the lowered prices to a 9% increase in new enrollees in the state last year. | 2022-08-19T16:54:11+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/biden-bill-to-help-millions-escape-higher-health-care-costs |
MIAMI (AP) — The swimming pool deck of a beachfront South Florida condominium that collapsed two years ago, killing 98 people, failed to comply with the original building codes and standards, with many areas of severe strength deficiency, federal investigators said Thursday.
Investigators with the National Institute of Standards and Technology gave an update on the collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida, during a regular meeting of the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee. The town of Surfside is located just north of Miami Beach.
Besides design understrength, investigators reported signs of corrosion, misplaced reinforcement and the placement of heavier and additional plant containers on the deck than those in the original plans. These and other factors led to “ critically low margins against failure,” investigators said.
Experts have previously suggested problems with the pool deck might have led to the 40-year-old, 12-story building’s collapse on June 24, 2021, but the NIST investigation is ongoing. Officials expect their technical work to be completed by next spring, with a report on the cause and any potential recommendations for updating codes, standards or practices to come in 2025.
As the investigation continues, developers are working to build a new structure on the site, despite calls from victims’ family members to build a memorial at the location.
Dubai-based DAMAC International, which purchased the 1.8-acre (1-hectare) site for $120 million last year, submitted plans for a new condo building this week to the town of Surfside. The proposed building, designed by London-based Zaha Hadid Architects, includes 57 units, ranging in size from 4,000 to 9,000 square feet (360 to 810 square meters). The luxury building would include a business center, event space and two pools.
The proposal actually includes two variations for the building, depending on the final setback variance allowed for the site. One design features vertically aligned balconies, while the other includes tiered balconies that are set back as the floors go up. No prices have been listed for the units, but comparable residences in the area sell for over $1 million.
Since shortly after Champlain Towers South’s collapse, family members of the victims and their supporters have called for a memorial to be placed on the site. Town officials have said they will dedicate space along a nearby street for a memorial, but some family members insist the memorial should be placed where people actually died.
Town officials still need to approve the new development plans. | 2023-06-16T16:22:58+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/pool-deck-at-collapsed-florida-condo-building-failed-to-comply-with-codes-standards-officials-say/ |
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Most American homeowners said in a recent survey released by the Cato Institute that they would be unable to afford the home they currently own.
According to the survey, 55% say they wouldn’t be able to purchase their home in today’s market, compared to 32% who said they could afford it. The survey found that just one in four Americans believe now is a good time to buy a home.
The survey comes as housing prices surged during the pandemic, which was followed by a spike in mortgage rates.
In the last two years, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has more than doubled, going from under 3% in late 2020 to now 6.4%, according to federal data. This year marked the first time in 14 years that mortgage rates topped 6%.
Meanwhile, the median price for a home has gone up considerably in the last couple of years. In the first quarter of 2020, the median home went for $329,000. In the third quarter of 2022, it was $454,900.
Although Americans have seen relatively high pay increases in the last few years, according to federal data, those wages have not come close to keeping up with the cost of housing.
The average hourly wage in January 2020 was $28.43. In November, it was up to $32.64. | 2022-12-29T21:20:53+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/despite-pay-raises-most-homeowners-say-they-couldnt-afford-current-home |
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock Public Health Department will reduce COVID-19 testing days at its 1610 5th Street testing location beginning on Monday, October 24.
According to a press release from the City of Lubbock, testing will only occur on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the testing site.
The move comes following a decrease in the number of samples over the last several weeks, the City of Lubbock said.
For the week of Thanksgiving (November 21), the testing site will be open on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information, you can visit mylubbock.us/test-sites or call the City of Lubbock Public Health Department at 806-775-2933. | 2022-10-23T14:59:14+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/city-of-lubbock-public-health-dept-updates-covid-19-testing-site-hours-october-2022/ |
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PropTech Leader Expands Partnership with Stripe, Adds Layer of Identity Verification for Risk Management
NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PropTech leader RentRedi has expanded its Stripe partnership by adding Stripe Identity to its innovative cloud-based property management platform that eases the rental process for both landlords and renters. RentRedi continues to increase and maintain high levels of trust with its customers by implementing Stripe Identity for identity verification and risk management.
With Stripe Identity, RentRedi adds another layer of security by authenticating landlord identities in seconds. To increase protection for landlords and their tenants, all prospective RentRedi landlords must take a photo of their government-issued IDs along with a selfie on their mobile phones or web cameras. This enables RentRedi to verify landlord identities prior to allowing them to set up payment accounts to collect rent.
"We are a 'customer first' company that is powered by trust, so providing state-of-the-art security is of the utmost importance," said RentRedi Co-founder and CEO Ryan Barone. "Stripe Identity helps RentRedi protect landlords, their properties, and their tenants through a seamless verification process that provides everyone with peace of mind throughout the renting experience. Beyond our customers, we also have a responsibility to make sure that we do our part to create a safe environment in the marketplace as a whole."
Stripe Identity also helps RentRedi improve the speed and accuracy of the underwriting process, enabling landlords to safely begin collecting rent even faster. This streamlines and expedites the process of getting landlords set up with rent collection accounts where they can begin collecting rent payments that feed into their bank accounts.
"Stripe Identity verification brings trust to in-person marketplaces like RentRedi," said Jay Shah, product lead for Stripe Identity. "Feeling secure about the space we live in or share with others is an important part of our well-being. We're proud to make the renting experience even safer for RentRedi."
ABOUT RENTREDI
RentRedi offers a modern, cloud-based property management platform that eases the renting process for landlords and their renters by automating and streamlining processes. For landlords, RentRedi provides all-in-one web and mobile apps to collect rent, list and market vacancies, find and screen tenants, sign leases, and manage maintenance and accounting. For tenants, RentRedi's easy-to-use mobile app allows them to pay rent, set up auto-pay, build their credit by reporting rent payments to TransUnion, prequalify and sign leases, and submit maintenance requests through Latchel.
Founded in 2016, RentRedi is VC-backed and a proven leader in the PropTech market, earning recognition as a Capterra "Established Player," a G2 High Performer and a G2 Momentum Leader based on the software's user ratings and popularity. The company has partnered with other platforms such as Zillow, REI Hub, Realtor.com, Plaid, Stripe, and Sure Insurance to create the best customer experience possible. For more information visit RentRedi.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – Nicolas Cage, who was briefly married to Lisa Marie Presley in the early 2000s, says he’s “heartbroken” following news of his ex-wife’s death on Thursday.
“This is devastating news,” said Cage, 59, in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.”
Cage and Presley married in Aug. 2022 and separated months later, though their divorce wasn’t finalized until May 2004, Today reported at the time.
Cage had cited irreconcilable difference in the divorce petition.
“I’m sad about this, but we shouldn’t have been married in the first place,” he said upon their separation in 2002, according to TV Guide. “It was a big mistake.”
Presley, 54, died Thursday in Los Angeles after being rushed to the hospital earlier in the day.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement. “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.”
Presley, along with her mother, had attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills on the Tuesday before she died.
Billy Bush, the host of “Extra,” told NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield that he interviewed Presley on the red carpet shortly before she walked into the ceremony, and felt something was “off” about her.
“When the interview was over, I said to my crew, ‘Something’s off.’ There’s no question that she was off. She was a little slow and not quite all there. I say that with a heavy heart,” Bush told Banfield.
Bush added that Presley appeared to be leaning on a manager’s arm for support while walking.
In addition to Cage’s comments, the estate of Michael Jackson shared its own statement to Instagram lamenting the loss of Presley, who was married to Jackson between 1994 and 1996.
“We are saddened by the sudden tragic loss of Michael’s former wife, Lisa Marie Presley,” reads the statement. “Michael cherished the special bond they enjoyed and was comforted by Lisa Marie’s generous love, concern and care during their times together. Our hearts are with Lisa Marie’s children, Riley, Harper and Finley, and her mother, Priscilla, in this difficult time.” | 2023-01-14T20:02:45+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/nicolas-cage-heartbroken-over-death-of-ex-wife-lisa-marie-presley-actor-says/ |
Actor Toheeb Jimoh talks with NPR's Juana Summers about this big moment in his young acting career, when he has starring roles in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and The Power on Prime Video.
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Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-03-31T21:25:33+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-03-31/actor-toheeb-jimoh-on-ted-lasso-his-new-show-and-interrogating-masculinity |
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack's Flight Club®, a members-only service identifying affordable airfare that is owned by Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) and Jack's Flight Club founders Mikhail Mayzenberg ("Jack") and Philip Wintermantle, has experienced a surge in membership as increasing airfares put pressure on travelers. Amid rising consumer prices, the cost-saving service provided by Jack's Flight Club proves to be more useful than ever.
Since August 31, 2021, Jack's Flight Club has seen a 25% global increase in its number of premium members. In the U.S., premium members grew by 413%. Premium members in Europe increased by 64%, and in the U.K. by 13%. As of August 31, 2022, Jack's Flight Club has a total of more than 1.8 million members globally.
Jack's Flight Club's team of flight finders, assisted by customized software developed and fine-tuned over four years, uncover the best air prices, including discounts, hidden offers, and even error fares. This information is immediately sent out to members in a deal-alert newsletter personalized to members' departure airport, allowing them to book their dream trips at incredible prices.
Since its inception, Jack's Flight Club has saved its members the equivalent of more than $100 million in airfare. On average, members can save the equivalent of $515 on a single long-haul trip.
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Jack's Flight Club® is a community of people looking for one thing: getting to the destination for less. A team of flight finders, using their expertise and customized software, dedicates themselves to finding members the smartest cheap flights.
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W&H's new Piezomed module is game changer in piezo surgery that can be used in conjunction with the clinician's existing Implantmed Plus as a simple add-on solution. With this innovation, W&H is breaking new ground in surgical applications. This modular system combines expertise from different areas to meet requirements for a maximized workflow.
WINDSOR, ON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - W&H is revolutionizing the surgical workflow with the new Piezomed module. This easy add-on solution for the Implantmed is creating entirely new treatment options for patients – a true game changer in piezo surgery. This impressive product innovation in the periodontal and oral surgery specialties as well as for the dental implant surgery field, with its modular design, allows the device to be adapted to users' specific requirements.
The Implantmed Plus by W&H is now a true all-rounder thanks to the new Piezomed module that combines an implantology motor and piezo surgery in one device. This means the Implantmed can be combined with the Piezomed module and used to cover several surgical applications that changes the way oral surgery and implantology work. This, coupled with the implant stability measurement and documentation features, makes W&H the first manufacturer to cover the entire surgical workflow. Oral surgeons can look forward to discovering a new world of treatment possibilities.
The Piezomed module simplifies the processes in oral surgery and implantology, as users always have the right device on hand in a compact and space-saving form, whatever the application. The modular system's standardized operation simplifies the practice team's daily workflows. What's more, only one irrigation tubing and one saline solution are required, which enables optimized handling. In the 'Piezomed Plus' and 'Piezomed Classic', W&H has two module versions available to meet all piezo surgery requirements in practice, whether for day-to-day or intensive use:
- The easiest operation
- Patented automatic instrument detection
- Flawless precision cutting performance
- Optimal cooling of the treatment site due to a special spray design
The new module brings all the benefits of W&H piezo technology to its users.
The combination of the Implantmed Plus and the Piezomed module is changing working methods in oral surgery and implantology. All products and functionalities that come with the new modular system are fully tailored to the user's workflow. W&H's surgical contra-angle handpieces allow procedures to be performed with unrivalled precision, while the wireless foot control ensures greater comfort and freedom of movement.
The easy add-on ensures seamless transition between the two technologies, representing a real step forward. Implantology and piezo surgery combined in a single unit – a true breakthrough in every respect!
Visit W&H's booth #126 at the 2023 Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting on March 16-18 in Phoenix AZ for a product demonstration or schedule an appointment with their knowledgeable team of experts.
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SOURCE W&H Impex Inc. | 2023-03-09T18:58:31+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2023/03/09/wamph-launches-piezomed-module-true-breakthrough-oral-surgery/ |
Sick days perk for Wisconsin lawmakers targeted
A perk that allows Wisconsin state lawmakers to apply the value of unused sick days to pay for health insurance premiums upon retirement is being targeted for elimination under a new bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A perk that allows Wisconsin state lawmakers to apply the value of unused sick days to pay for health insurance premiums upon retirement is being targeted for elimination under a new bill.
The proposal circulated Wednesday by three Republicans would end the benefit going forward, but not take away accrued time for current lawmakers.
Members of the state Senate and Assembly currently receive about 10.5 sick days per year. Unused days accumulate and upon retirement convert to a credit that can be used to pay for the state's retiree's group health insurance premium.
According to the bill sponsors, only five other states offer the same benefit to retirees.
As of Feb. 1, the estimated value of accrued credits for the 132 members of the Legislature was more than $5.6 million, or nearly $43,000 per lawmaker. Last year, retired lawmakers used their credits to pay for more than $1.6 million in healthcare premiums, according to the bill sponsors.
The proposal from Sen. Mark Felzkowski and state Rep. David Steffen, both Republicans, would eliminate the ability to accrue new sick leave beyond the current term.
Because lawmakers don’t have to report when they are sick, they rarely claim the days resulting in the program becoming “almost entirely a post-retirement political perk,” the bill sponsors said. | 2023-03-22T15:39:34+00:00 | kttc.com | https://www.kttc.com/2023/03/22/sick-days-perk-wisconsin-lawmakers-targeted/ |
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mega Millions has upped the ante by another $100 million.
The lack of a jackpot winner in the lottery game’s latest drawing on Friday night sent the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million.
The numbers drawn late Friday were: 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and gold Mega Ball 25. No tickets were sold hitting all those numbers for the estimated grand prize of $720 million.
The estimated $820 million in the next drawing on Tuesday night would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Tuesdays drawing is an estimated $422 million.
The potential jackpot is the fifth largest in the history of the game, Mega Millions said in a statement early Saturday.
Despite the game’s long odds of 1 in 302.6 million, players continue to purchase tickets as the size of the grand prize grows.
The last time a Mega Millions player hit the top prize was April 18.
Friday’s drawing resulted in eight tickets matching five white balls for a $1 million prize. Two each were sold in Florida, New Jersey and North Carolina, with one in California and another in Michigan, Mega Millions said.
The Powerball jackpot also was approaching near-record levels before a tiny neighborhood store in downtown Los Angeles sold the winning ticket for Wednesday’s drawing, worth an estimated $1.08 billion.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | 2023-07-22T13:53:26+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national/ap-mega-millions-jackpot-grows-to-820-million-with-a-possible-cash-payout-of-422-million/ |
(NEXSTAR) — They haven’t been available on KFC menus since 2019 but starting July 18, KFC’s Mac & Cheese Bowls are back.
KFC announced the return Monday on Instagram, calling it “Christmas in July.” The fast food giant says the bowls will cost $5 and be available for a limited time.
The bowls feature popcorn chicken mixed with macaroni noodles and blend of cheeses.
Mac and cheese bowls are merely one of many special menu items, which include discontinued KFC items like the BBQ Bacon Boxmaster (chicken, bacon barbecue sauce and a hash brown inside a tortilla) and the Double Down Dog (hotdog that replaces the bun with fried chicken).
KFC says the bowls are now available on kfc.com and via the KFC app before the official restaurant release. Early access ends July 17. | 2022-07-12T21:31:52+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/kfc-mac-and-cheese-bowls-are-back-july-18-for-5/ |
A state health department task force has called for quicker resolution of sexual misconduct complaints against health care providers, but the complicated reforms are likely to take another year or longer, officials said Friday.
The Patient Safety Improvement Task Force, formed by the Washington State Department of Health last December, specifically recommends shortening the deadlines for handling such complaints, according to records DOH released Friday.
“Everyone is entitled to due process, and we’re committed to conducting investigations to arrive at the correct decision, but we can and must do better to complete those investigations in a timely manner and in a way that earns the confidence of all Washingtonians,” Secretary of Health Umair Shah said in a statement.
The next step is for a DOH-led work group to create reform timelines by next June, according to a department summary. By that point, the review would already have taken longer than the 332 days that DOH says it takes, on average, to resolve a sexual misconduct case.
Beyond next June, the work group will turn its focus to updating rules and considering what additional resources would be needed to resolve cases faster, including increased staffing to allow employees with sexual misconduct cases to have “smaller caseloads and prioritize those cases.”
DOH said some work is currently underway, with department officials regularly meeting to monitor sexual-misconduct cases that have lagged and creating a campaign to promote public awareness of where to file complaints and review health care provider discipline.
The task force was created in response to a Seattle Times investigation last year that revealed delays in disciplining providers for sexual misconduct. The Times reviewed 628 cases of sexual misconduct since 2009, finding 45% took longer than a year to discipline a provider, while 10% took more than two years. In 18 cases, patients alleged they were harmed by a provider who was already being investigated for sexual misconduct and who ultimately was disciplined.
The task force — drawn from DOH, the attorney general’s office as well as boards and commissions that oversee health care provider discipline — aimed for two goals: shortening the overall time it takes to process sexual misconduct cases and creating ways of informing the public about pending action against providers.
The final report sticks closely to draft recommendations, offering a range of ways to accelerate the resolution of cases: streamlining the process for hiring expert witnesses, limiting how long the settlement negotiations can last, creating dedicated investigative teams for sexual misconduct cases and digitizing paper records.
The task force also urges exploring a more muscular approach to disciplining health care providers that would include more frequent use of the state’s power to immediately stop a provider from practicing through a summary suspension. Another option, used in Oregon, could involve agreements with providers not to practice while under investigation.
The report cites significant support to expedite sexual misconduct cases from a variety of organizations with a stake in health care or sexual assault. The proposal to publicly disclose more information about investigations, however, has prompted significant pushback.
Those who favor more disclosure point out that a disciplinary case that has been authorized for an investigation has “already undergone enough scrutiny to warrant posting,” and could be removed if the findings don’t result in charges, the task force wrote. Opponents warn that “harm to a provider’s reputation and livelihood could be irreparable, even if the information is eventually removed.” | 2022-07-30T01:22:35+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-task-force-urges-faster-action-on-sexual-misconduct-in-health-care/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everguard.AI, a leading provider of innovative industrial safety solutions, is proud to announce that its AI-enabled worker safety system, Sentri360®, has been recognized as the best commercially available computer vision system on the market by a recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas Department of Engineering.
The rigorous study, led by a team of technology and industrial experts at the University of Texas, aimed to evaluate and compare various computer vision systems available on the market for their effectiveness in ensuring worker safety. The comprehensive analysis encompassed factors such as accuracy, reliability, and real-time monitoring capabilities.
The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method was used to evaluate certain metrics. The metrics for evaluation considered key industrial safety use cases, the system's current application to heavy industries such as steel, and the ability of the system to detect unsafe events in real-time. The outcome of the process identified Everguard's Sentri360® system as the best commercial ready computer vision system for safety management in harsh environments like those seen in steel manufacturing.
"We conducted an extensive study to evaluate off-the-shelf computer vision systems, and Everguard's system stood out as the best," said Dr. Ibukun Awolusi, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas. "The system's ability to deliver real-time monitoring, intelligent threat detection, and actionable insights surpassed our expectations. Everguard.ai has set a new benchmark for security solutions, and their computer vision system is truly deserving of this recognition."
Sentri360® combines state-of-the-art computer vision technology with AI algorithms, sensor fusion, and edge computing to monitor worksites, identify potential risks, and proactively alert workers about impending dangers in real time. The system can detect a wide range of threats, including falls, slips, collisions, hazardous area violations, heat stress and musculoskeletal injuries enabling companies to mitigate risks and significantly reduce the likelihood of accidents.
"This research from the team at The University of Texas confirms what our customers are experiencing in their facilities," said Sandeep Pandya, Chief Executive Officer of Everguard.ai. "Sentri360® was created with a vision to revolutionize worker safety and avoid operational downtime, and this academic research validates our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions that safeguard lives and enhance worker well-being."
Everguard remains committed to pushing the boundaries of worker safety technology and plans to further enhance Sentri360® based on the valuable insights gained from the study. The company aims to continuously improve the system's features, expand its compatibility with other safety tools, and extend its capabilities to cover an even broader range of industrial applications.
ABOUT EVERGUARD.AI
Everguard's mission is to protect companies' most important assets — their people — with the first proactive technology solution dedicated to industrial sustainability. We built our Sentri360® enterprise platform and ecosystem to harness Worker-Centric AI™, allowing technologies to interact in ways not possible independently. We're revolutionizing how heavy industry approaches worker safety, health, and welfare using this AI technology and supporting companies in their mission to fulfill environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Everguard's purpose is to help bring every single father, mother, daughter, and son across the globe home safely from work every day. Because even one is too many.
For more information about Sentri360® and Everguard's comprehensive safety solutions, please visit www.everguard.ai.
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Founding Partners Dan Teran and James Gettinger have a proven track record of rolling their sleeves up and taking an operator's approach to build strong founding teams
NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gutter Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on affordability, economic mobility and climate change, announced the close of its $25M Fund I. The firm is founded by Dan Teran, Founder of Managed by Q and former WeWork Executive, and James Gettinger, a computer scientist and former professional gambler.
Gutter is backed by notable investors Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, Hunter Walk and Satya Patel of Homebrew, as well as Eileen Murray, former Co-CEO of Bridgewater Group. The fund's LPs include founders of Bark, Casper, Honor, Olo, Envoy, Honor and WeWork, joined by institutional investors Tiger Global, Bain Capital Ventures, FJ Labs and Kapor Center Investments, among others.
"Dan and I started our companies at the same time and came up together in the early days of New York tech. He has a hard earned reputation for being a strong operator and is a great partner to early-stage founders," said Phil Krim, Founder and CEO of Casper. "I am excited to back Dan and James in this next chapter at Gutter."
Gutter Capital makes investments on three critical mission areas:
- Improve accessibility and affordability of healthcare, housing and education
- Empower individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive
- Reduce carbon emissions and prepare at-risk communities to cope with a changing climate
"We believe that the great companies of our time will be built in response to humanity's greatest challenges," said Dan Teran, Co-Founder of Gutter Capital. "We know that one company can't solve these massive, systemic problems, but a generation of entrepreneurs certainly can. We started Gutter Capital to make sure that they do."
The founders met on the rugby pitch at the Johns Hopkins University, where Teran studied International Relations, and Gettinger studied Economics and Computer Science. After college, Teran started his first company, Managed by Q, and was recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 and Crain's 40 under 40. In 2019, Teran sold the business to WeWork, where he went on to lead Global Corporate Development and Ventures following the acquisition. When Gettinger's first start-up failed, he supported himself by gambling online–first with poker and then daily fantasy sports. Gettinger developed a software-driven process to predict athlete performance and opponent behavior, and became one of the most successful gamblers in the world, winning multiple world competitions. In 2017, the pair began investing Gettinger's gambling winnings, and later Teran's Managed by Q proceeds, to build a portfolio of over 100 angel investments, which included Bowery Farming, Electric.ai and Ribbon Homes, realizing top quartile returns. When Teran and Gettinger set out to raise external capital, they quickly surpassed their initial fundraising goal of $15M as a result of avid investor demand.
"Dan and James have a track record of investing in and building successful businesses. Gutter Capital is well positioned to build a generation of great companies in response to real world problems and I am excited to support them in this process," said Eileen Murray, former co-CEO at Bridgewater Associates. "Dan is a smart, disciplined operator with a history of rolling up his sleeves and helping founders win. His experience building Managed by Q from the ground up sets him apart."
Teran and Gettinger are joined by Richard Hughes as Operating Partner. Prior to joining Gutter Capital, Hughes led talent acquisition at Primary Venture Partners, Alma and Managed by Q, where he worked under Teran for over three years. Gutter Capital focuses on building strong founding teams. In 2022, the firm supported 46 of the 89 hires made by the Gutter Capital portfolio. "Talent is destiny in startups," Teran said. "The most pain I felt as a founder came from bad hiring decisions, so we help our founders avoid those expensive mistakes."
Beyond a mission driven portfolio, Gutter Capital has invested in 38% women, 48% non-white founders, and 15% Black or Latinx founders. Gutter Capital is committed to building companies of consequence with initial $1.5M checks, with a focus on Software-as-a-service and Marketplace businesses. To learn more about Gutter Capital, visit https://gutter.cc/
About Gutter Capital:
Gutter Capital is a hard working venture firm based in New York City. Gutter partners with mission driven founders to build companies of consequence, addressing the greatest challenges facing society – namely affordability, economic mobility, and climate change. For more information, visit https://gutter.cc/.
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SOURCE Gutter Capital | 2023-03-29T15:42:31+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/03/29/gutter-capital-raises-25m-build-companies-consequence/ |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge sentenced a white Wisconsin man to a decade in prison Wednesday for throwing acid in a Latino man’s facein a racist attack at a Milwaukee bus stop.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jean Marie Kies told 64-year-old Clifton Blackwell that he acted with hate when he threw the acid on Mahud Villalaz in November 2019. She said he wasn’t provoked and that his behavior was “diabolical.”
“We’re all different from one another. … When we let those differences cloud our judgment, that’s bias or prejudice or discrimination, and in this instance it is hate,” the judge told Blackwell. “I’m sure (the acid) was absolutely painful. And you caused him emotional distress that I think is never going to heal. You made him feel he’s not worthy and that’s diabolical.”
Villalaz testified that the vision in his left eye was permanently damaged by the attack, and the judge said Villalaz suffered second-degree burns.
Blackwell attended the hearing in a wheelchair dressed in a jail jumpsuit. Asked if he had anything to say before the sentence was handed down, he said Villalaz “still scares me very much.”
“I regret that it all happened,” he said. “I’m still scared I could drop dead of a heart attack right now as far as I know. I would definitely do it differently.”
Blackwell’s attorney, Michael Plaisted, asked Kies to sentence Blackwell to two to three years in prison. He argued that Blackwell isn’t part of any hate group and he was carrying the acid only to protect himself. He noted that Blackwell has been diagnosed with multiple personality disorders.
Plaisted acknowledged that Blackwell might have decided to argue with Villalaz because of his ethnicity, but he said Blackwell wasn’t trying to provoke a fight.
“I don’t think anyone should take too much from what’s happened in this case, although I think people have based (their perceptions) on limited information,” Plaisted said. “He was not out that day to hurt anyone, but he did and he stands here convicted.”
Kies said she didn’t hear any remorse from Blackwell and that she needed to send a message to the community that attacking people because of their race isn’t acceptable.
“You don’t tolerate other people,” the judge told him.
Blackwell was waiting for a bus when he told Villalaz that he had parked his truck illegally in a bus stop zone outside of a restaurant, according to prosecutors. Blackwell could be seen on surveillance video retrieving a bottle of acidic drain cleaner from his satchel.
Villalaz moved his truck and headed back toward the restaurant. He argued with Blackwell again and Blackwell threw the acid in his face.
A jury convicted Blackwell last month of first-degree reckless injury with use of a dangerous weapon as a hate crime. Jurors rejected Blackwell’s arguments that he was frightened because Villalaz was so angry and that he splashed Villalaz with the acid as Villalaz was preparing to hit him.
Villalaz, a U.S. citizen who immigrated from Peru, testified that he was angry because Blackwell told him that he had invaded his country and should “go back.”
Kies tacked five years of extended supervision onto Blackwell’s sentence, telling him that Villalaz is as much of a U.S. citizen as he is.
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Follow Todd Richmond on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trichmond1 | 2022-05-19T12:17:55+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/wisconsin-man-gets-10-years-in-prison-for-racist-acid-attack/ |
WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
905 AM CDT Tue May 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of Deep South Texas,
including the following counties, Hidalgo and Starr.
The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-05-24T15:39:09+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-BROWNSVILLE-Warnings-Watches-and-17194827.php |
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson and the New York Jets received some good news after a few days of worrying about the quarterback’s right knee.
Wilson had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus and remains on track to return in a few weeks, a person with knowledge told The Associated Press.
Wilson, who also has a bone bruise in the knee, flew to Los Angeles to have the procedure performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Wilson’s meniscus was trimmed and ElAttrache found no additional damage than initially believed, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce results of the surgery.
That timeline means the Jets could still potentially have their starting quarterback for Week 1. However, the team will likely be cautious with Wilson before getting him back on the field.
ESPN first reported that no additional damage was found during Wilson’s surgery.
Wilson was initially expected to miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his right knee, and the team was optimistic that would remain the case.
But the timeline for how long the second-year quarterback could be sidelined would be determined by the surgery on the meniscus and whether it needed to be trimmed or fully repaired.
It was initially feared that Wilson suffered a serious — and potentially season-ending — knee injury during the second offensive series of New York’s 24-21 preseason-opening win at Philadelphia last Friday night. Tests after the game indicated the ACL in the knee was intact, and an MRI on Saturday morning revealed the bone bruise and torn meniscus.
Joe Flacco could still start the regular-season opener against Baltimore — his former team — on Sept. 11 if Wilson isn’t ready.
Coach Robert Saleh acknowledged Sunday that Wilson being sidelined a few weeks is a setback in his development, particularly since the Jets have joint practices coming up with the Falcons and Giants.
“It’s a setback in that he’s missing an unbelievable opportunity to get these reps in and to play other defenses, especially the Giants who have such an elaborate pressure package system, a pressure system,” Saleh said. “But he’s got to stay dialed in just like he was last year when he was hurt, learn from his teammates and try to be involved as much mentally as he can possibly be.
“The timing of it all is terrible and it sucks, but I think Zach can still have an opportunity to grow from it if he attacks it mentally.”
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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2022-08-17T02:47:45+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/sports/ap-source-jets-wilson-has-no-additional-damage-to-knee/ |
Sen. Kennedy says it’s cheaper to ‘buy cocaine’ than gas in Louisiana
Published: Jun. 9, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana’s U.S. Senator John Kennedy is making headlines once again. Kennedy appeared on Jesse Waters Primetime on Fox News Wednesday, June 8 to talk about inflation.
The Republican senator suggested it’s cheaper to buy drugs across Louisiana than buy gas.
“In my state, the price of gas is so high, that it would be cheaper to buy cocaine and just run everywhere,” he said on the segment.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.970, while the average price in Louisiana is $4.506.
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Copyright 2022 WAFB. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-09T21:13:32+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2022/06/09/sen-kennedy-says-its-cheaper-buy-cocaine-than-gas-louisiana/ |
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