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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. (SPR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $281.2 million in its first quarter.
The Wichita, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of $2.68 per share. Losses, adjusted for pretax expenses and non-recurring costs, came to $1.69 per share.
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The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 31 cents per share.
The aircraft parts maker posted revenue of $1.43 billion in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.48 billion.
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Francois and Andre Jacobs are not entirely difficult to pick out.
Seeing one can be like seeing the other — in a small way. They’re different — Francois’ hair is longer and has about an inch of height over his 6-foot-2 brother — with different interests and dislikes, but it’s part of the territory of being a twin.
And yet, sometimes two is better than one. It certainly hasn’t been a detriment for the North Alabama men’s golf team or coach Luke Calcatera.
“They’re just really high-achieving guys in everything they do,” Calcatera said before joking, “I’ve ridden their coattails for a long time and they’re finally graduating.”
There aren’t many complaints regarding the classroom other than maybe trying to find enough hours in the day sometimes. Francois has a 3.7 GPA in biology with aims to go to graduate school for physical therapy. Andre boasts a 3.5 in data analysis.
And then there’s the golf.
Francois has three top-10 finishes between UNA’s fall and spring schedule, including a win at the Gulf Coast Collegiate in February. Andre has five with a pair of second-place efforts in the Graeme McDowell Invitational in September and the Tunica National Intercollegiate last week.
They’ll get at least one more chance to see if they can hit that mark again with the Lions competing in the ASUN tournament at Magnolia Grove in Mobile starting Tuesday.
UNA likes its chances as a team, too. Of the five tournaments the Lions have played in the spring, they’ve finished third or better four times. The outlier was when they placed 13th at Auburn’s Tiger Invitational by Jason Dufner.
But before any of the golf, the feeling of admiration is mutual.
“(Calcatera is) pretty much like my ride or die,” Francois said. “I couldn’t see myself playing for another coach to be honest.”
The brothers played for Calcatera when the coach was at Arkansas Tech, including the 2021 team that won the Division II national title. Andre sank the deciding putt that caused his teammates to rush green. And when Calcatera opted to take the job at UNA, Andre and Francois decided to follow despite some uncertainty. They didn’t look anywhere else. They didn’t see much point. They liked Calcatera’s coaching style — player-based where the coach’s way doesn’t always have to be the way — and saw the results it produced.
They learned they were coming to campus in July.
“It’s a really good dynamic,” Andre said. “He’s more than just a golf coach, someone you can talk to, almost like a second father if something’s going wrong or you don’t feel good about something.”
Calcatera first noticed the two while they were playing on the Texas junior circuit. The brothers grew up in League City, nestled about halfway between Houston and Galveston. The weather is nice. The beach isn’t far away. Neither has a Texas twang, by the way, booming voices are the more apt way to describe it.
But there’s plenty to do, including golf. Francois and Andre were introduced to it by their parents, who are originally from South Africa. It was a way to be competitive while having some family time.
“We played our first tournament when we were 7 years old,” Francois said. “So golf has kind of been a part of our lives since I’ve known it, but it wasn’t until high school when I started to take it really seriously. When you’re smaller and you don’t know the meaning of it, it’s hard to decide if that’s what you want to do or not.”
And yes, the twins are quite competitive, just not to the point of being at each other’s throats — most of the time.
“It’s kind of in a different way,” Andre said. “It’s not really emotional. We both want the best for each other when a tournament comes around, but we’re still trying to kick each other’s teeth in. It’s just great to always have someone you can count on. You have that built-in support system.”
There was no pact or agreement to play at the same college when coming out of high school. It just happened to work out that way, they said, when they decided to go to Arkansas Tech and then land at UNA. And there haven’t been many complaints.
Each has their own strengths. (Both brothers gave the same answer a little more than six hours apart). Ball striking is Francois’ forte. Andre’s is finding a way to get up and down on the green. It might not always be the prettiest, he admitted, but it is effective.
“Knowing Andre and Francois and all they’ve accomplished at their previous school, I was confident those guys could play anywhere,” Calcatera said.
They chose to come to Florence.
And that means at least one more tournament to go. Mobile awaits.
“Each tournament is its own experience,” Andre said. “You can’t really worry about what other teams are doing and each (of our) players supporting each other. We just have to be patient and take advantage of our opportunities.”
Added Francois: “The goal is to win conference. You want to be a conference champion. And then once you take care of business, you see where it takes you.”
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The U.S. women's gymnastics team won its record sixth straight world gymnastics team title on Tuesday, taking the lead in the first rotation to win going away.
The American team of Shilese Jones, Jade Carey, Leanne Wong, Jordan Chiles and Skye Blakely posted an all-around score of 166.564, more than three points clear of host Britain in second at 163.363.
Canada finished in the top three for the first time at the world championships, with 27-year-old Ellie Black's rock-solid beam routine in the final rotation helping the Canadians surge to a team total of 160.563, nearly a full point better than Brazil.
The U.S., Britain and Canada automatically qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Russia, the reigning Olympic champion, is currently banned from competing at FIG and European Gymnastics federation-hosted events due to the war in Ukraine.
A year after finishing second to the Russians at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the U.S. returned to the top spot by relying on the experience of Chiles and Carey — both of whom won medals in Japan — and the steely resolve of Jones.
Save for a fall by Blakely on beam, the U.S. avoided major mistakes, taking the lead on vault in its first rotation and never letting Britain get within real striking distance.
The Americans finished with the top scores in the three-up/three-count finals in three of the four disciplines (vault, uneven bars and floor exercise). Chiles rebounded from a shaky performance on balance beam in qualifying that cost her a spot in the all-around finals by drilling her set in the team finals, emphatically pumping her fist at the end of a routine that essentially sealed the gold for the U.S., a spot it has occupied at six straight world championships team finals dating to 2011.
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If you’re considering participating in Dry January by giving up alcohol for the month, you’re not alone.
According to Curren Goodden Associates, a company that researches the food and drinks market, 35% of U.S. adults took part in Dry January in 2022, either completely abstaining from alcohol or swapping it for beverages like non-alcoholic beer and other virgin adult options.
Dry January began in 2013 when it was first hosted by Alcohol Change UK, a British charity. Today, the initiative is now easier than ever to participate in thanks to the rise of drinks like non-alcoholic beer, wine and cocktails for those that want something to drink, but also want to ditch the booze. According to CGA, non-alcoholic drinks have added $295 million in revenue to the bar and restaurant industry by attracting customers who may have otherwise stayed home.
Along with the non-alcoholic beer you can buy in stores from brands like Budweiser and Guinness, take a look at some of the drinks — including non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic wine and even non-alcoholic spirits — you can find right on Amazon.
Seedlip Spice 94, 23.7 Ounces ($27.19)
A calorie-free and sugar-free spirit alternative, Seedlip Spice 94 combines notes of allspice, cardamom and grapefruit. It can be enjoyed alone over ice or combined with ginger ale, tonic water or your favorite mixer.
This drink has more than 1,000 5-star reviews. Customers say they were pleasantly surprised at the taste. One customer even offered up their favorite recipe.
“I love the added aromas and complexity Seedlip Spice 94 adds to a non-alcoholic cocktail,” wrote Amazon customer KimR. “Here is my drink: 1 oz seedlip spice 94, juice of whole meyer lemon, carbonated water, and simple syrup with a hint of vanilla (very easy to make at home which also makes it very inexpensive.)”
Parch Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, 8-Pack ($44.95)
The brand Parch has two mocktail flavors available on Amazon, both priced at $44.95 for an eight-pack. Choose between Prickly Paloma or Spiced Pinarita or a variety pack of both for around $5.62 per can.
The drinks are made with 100% plant-based ingredients including organic Weber’s blue agave, ashwagandha, L-theanine, American ginseng and gamma-aminobutyric acid. They’re designed to provide complex flavor as well as stress relief. Reviewers like the smoky, nuanced flavors and say they mix well.
BrewDog Non-Alcoholic Beer, 12-Pack ($55.99)
If you’re typically a beer drinker, this 24-pack of BrewDog Non-Alcoholic Beer is priced at $55.99, or just $2.33 per can. The pack includes the brand’s Punk IPA, Elvis Juice, Hazy IPA and Nanny State Golden Ale.
With more than 100 5-star reviews, the beer has a total of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Customers say it tastes like real beer and consider this their favorite brand of non-alcoholic beer.
“This was surprisingly good and comparable to IPAs. You could tell something was missing, but all in all, for no alcohol it exceeded my expectations,” wrote Amazon customer mikeyp18. “Unfortunate the price for non alcoholic beers is more than regular beer, but this was pretty good value compared to other name brands.”
Lyre’s Amaretti Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Amaretto Style, 23.7 Ounces ($35.99)
Lyre’s Amaretti Non-Alcoholic Spirit can take the place of a classic liqueur if you pour it over ice or mix it with lemon, orange and maraschino to make an amaretto sour.
Customers give this mock liqueur 4 out of 5 stars from more than 280 ratings. They say it tastes like actual amaretto without the alcohol smell, has a great flavor and makes a good stand-in for classic drinks.
Tost All-Natural Alcohol-Free Sparkling Beverage, 25.4 Ounces, 3-Pack ($31.34)
An alcohol-free alternative to champagne, this TÖST All-Natural Alcohol-Free Sparkling Beverage is priced at $31.34 for three bottles, making each one just $10.45. Made with agave for a balanced sweetness, it features notes of white tea, white cranberry and ginger.
This sparkling beverage has 4.4 out of 5 stars from almost 400 ratings. Customers say it tastes like wine, has a good flavor and is very bubbly, making it perfect for celebrations.
Monday Zero Alcohol Gin, 750ml, ($33.99)
Inspired by classic London Dry gin, Monday Zero Alcohol Gin has no carbs, gluten, sugar or calories. It’s designed for mixing up alcohol-free cocktails like a gin and tonic, gimlet or martini.
Priced at $33.99 for a 750ml bottle, it has more than 860 5-star reviews. Customers say it tastes like real gin, is great for making drinks and is perfect for Dry January.
“I bought this thinking it might make dry January a bit more fun — and it is doing just that! I look forward to my evening mocktail, and suspect when I return to my real G&T I will use less gin and add the Monday in its place,” wrote Amazon customer K. Peterson. “The packaging is terrific so the bottle looks lovely on the bar cart. Very impressed with this company and its product.”
High Rhode by Kin Euphorics, 16.9 Ounces ($49.99)
High Rhode by Kin Euphorics is a non-alcoholic aperitif with herbal notes of bitters, tart citrus, spices and a floral finish. It contains caffeine, L-theanine, vitamin B6 and rhodiola rosea designed to boost immunity and cognition while alleviating stress. It has no sugar and two grams of carbs
The brand suggests pairing it with tonic or sparkling water, honey or agave, or the fruit juice of your choice, then garnishing it with citrus wedges, cherries or rosemary. This beverage has more than 300 5-star reviews.
“I ADORE the stuff in this bottle!” reviewer MWM posted. “The wonderful High Rhode buzz minus the booze aftermath, is delightful! It’s a sunny-disposition kind of feeling.”
Partake Brewing Non-Alcoholic Craft Brew Pale Ale, 12-Pack ($29.99)
Partake Brewing Non-Alcoholic Craft Brew comes in a pack of 12 for $29.99. The non-alcoholic beer has 10 calories, 0 grams of carbs and no sugar.
Made with natural ingredients and a mix of fruity and floral hops, the brand’s pale ale has flavors of orange zest and grapefruit and a whisper of pine. It gets a 4.4 out of 5-star rating from more than 110 reviewers, who like its flavor and find it refreshing.
Lyre’s Classico Grande Non-Alcoholic Spirits, Sparkling Wine Style, 25.4 Ounces ($16.65)
Lyre’s Classico Grande Non-Alcoholic sparkling wine has notes of fresh peach and Granny Smith apples. This bottle is priced at $18.50, but you can save 10% for a limited time by clipping a coupon at checkout, taking the price to $16.65.
The brand suggests serving it chilled in a flute in place of champagne or adding it to soda with an orange to create a non-alcoholic Amalfi spritz. This product has a 4.4 out of 5-star rating from more than 130 customers.
Sutter Home Fre White Zinfandel Non-Alcoholic Wine 750 ml ($19.99)
Priced at $19.99, this Sutter Home Fre White Zinfandel Non-alcoholic Wine has more than 300 5-star reviews, with customers saying it tastes just like Sutter Home’s actual white zinfandel wine.
While some people said it was a bit sweeter than actual wine and they could taste a bit of a difference, those that used it for cooking said it made their dish taste the same as if it were actual wine.
Want to try out Dry January for yourself this year? Harvard Medical School has offered some tips for how to successfully stay away from alcohol in January 2023. One includes finding a good substitute non-alcoholic drink — and with the list above, you’re well on your way!
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-01-03T18:28:24+00:00 | kjrh.com | https://www.kjrh.com/non-alcoholic-beer-virgin-adult-drinks-try-dry-january |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Sherrod Brown has survived a decade of statewide Democratic losses in Ohio by building a reputation as the rare person in his party who can still connect with the white working-class voters who have increasingly shifted to Republicans.
But as he heads into what could be a tough reelection campaign, Brown is facing a critical test in the aftermath of a train derailment in an eastern Ohio village. Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, argue the federal response shows Democrats have left such regions behind. Brown is under heightened pressure to prove them wrong.
In the early stages of what will be a fierce fight for control of Congress next year, the response to the train derailment in Ohio is emerging as an early barometer of whether Democrats can rebuild support in working-class communities. Brown has laid the blame for the disaster squarely on the corporation that operated the train that derailed, Norfolk Southern, and positioned himself as a fighter for places like East Palestine.
“It’s the kind of community that’s too often forgotten about or exploited by corporate America,” he told reporters this week. “My job is always to fight for the dignity of work, to fight for these workers, to fight for these communities, to make sure this never happens again. I’ll work with anyone to do that and to get these reforms passed.”
Brown has also made a pair of visits to East Palestine to meet with emergency workers and local residents. And this week, he followed with bipartisan legislative action to call on federal agencies to make long-term medical testing available to residents as well as proposing new federal safety regulations and financial consequences for train operators.
As the images of black, billowing smoke from the wreck and concerns of local residents morphed from a man-made disaster into a political battleground, there is a growing sense among lawmakers that locals don’t appreciate being used as pawns. A parade of political figures, social media influencers and TV producers have descended on the village of 5,000 residents in recent weeks.
Republican Rep. Bill Johnson, who represents the area, called on President Joe Biden to visit the community and said he would hold a field hearing of the House Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Minerals in East Palestine. But he also urged caution: “Right now, the residents of that community want the workers to get that place cleaned up. The last thing they want is a circus of politicians coming there to get what they determine to be a photo op.”
Johnson and other House Republicans also expressed skepticism this week at any new regulations on train operators, even as Republicans for weeks had eagerly seized on the derailment as proof Democrats are not focused on policy at home.
Trump toured the village last week, both reprising his presidential role of providing disaster assistance and hitting the campaign trail. He handed out red “Make America Great Again” hats and slammed Biden for visiting Ukraine while forgoing Ohio. The state’s junior senator, Republican JD Vance, joined Trump’s tour, and conservative figures like Rudy Giuliani and Tulsi Gabbard soon followed.
The stretches of eastern Ohio industrial towns have tilted increasingly to Republicans over the last decade, contributing to Ohio’s shift from a presidential bellwether to a potential GOP stronghold. Republicans have cast it as a forgotten swath of the country — fertile ground for Trump’s grievance politics or Vance’s own rags-to-riches story, told in his 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” that made him a political star.
“They felt like they have been ignored, which is why it’s been very strong Trump country,” said former Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat who lost the Senate race to Vance last year and urged bipartisanship and an emphasis on economic policy over social issues during the campaign and as part of Vanderbilt University’s Project on Unity and American Democracy.
But the region is also familiar ground for Brown, who has become a mainstay in the state’s political constellation with a populist brand. Brown, who wears suits purchased from a union shop near his Cleveland home, has developed an old-school network of union support over a decades-long political career that began in the General Assembly.
David Pepper, a former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, says Brown’s “secret sauce” is his willingness to take his made-in-America, union-strong messaging to places outside the cities. Brown doesn’t usually win the rural towns and suburbs, but he is able to dampen his losses there to defy the political headwinds.
“There’s a sense that’s built over decades of work,” Pepper said of Brown’s brand. “That guy is fighting against big corporations for the little guy.”
For Democrats, he’s proof they can still win in the Buckeye State. But as Republicans look to Ohio as both a must-win presidential state and a potential path to a Senate majority, Brown sits atop the list of seats that could be flipped.
At times, Brown has appeared uneasy in the aftermath of the East Palestine derailment. He said it was a “mistake” by the Biden administration not to quickly dispatch a high-level official to the scene. He repeatedly emphasized his bipartisan work with Vance, calling their rail safety bill “a signal” that he would work well with the Trump-aligned Republican. And he pointed out that he had made multiple trips to East Palestine in recent weeks.
But already, Brown’s political opponents have seized on a Fox News report that Brown also attended a fundraiser in California last week before stopping in northeast Ohio on his way back to Washington.
Matt Dolan, one Republican challenger, called Brown “the toast of Hollywood liberals” this week and has tried to tie him closely to Biden. Dolan, a state lawmaker who lost the GOP primary to Vance last year, is the only Republican to officially enter the 2024 race, though more are expected.
Brown was dismissive both of Trump’s visit and the report on the California fundraiser.
But Pepper said he would face a tough reelection that could hinge on whether Trump’s wing of the GOP remains dominant in its primary. Statewide, Republicans with a more muted, centrist style, such as Gov. Mike DeWine, have performed best by attracting moderate voters.
Pepper said, “The more Trumpy the candidate against Sherrod, the better Sherrod does.”
In last year’s Senate contest against Vance, Ryan complained that national Democrats never saw the race as winnable and spent funds elsewhere — another sign the party had moved on from places like Ohio. But as Democrats try to hold a razor-thin Senate majority next year, Sen. Gary Peters, the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, vowed to help Brown.
”I will make sure that he has the resources to win in the end,” Peters said. | 2023-03-04T16:32:15+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ohio-derailment-tests-sen-browns-push-to-buck-dem-defeats/ |
SAN ANTONIO – UT Health San Antonio is hosting its annual Viva Science SA event on Saturday at the Witte Museum.
The event is free and open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mays Family Center.
A press release said Viva Science SA is designed to help enlighten, engage, and excite the San Antonio community by displaying science in an entertaining fashion.
“Every spring, we host Viva Science SA and it’s been a great opportunity for us to share our love for science with the community,” said David Weiss, PhD, dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UT Health San Antonio. “We invite the public to join us for a day of exploration. We hope to encourage the next generation of scientists and researchers that science is not only important, but fun.”
The event will feature interactive and hands-on science booths with fun activities for all ages, while including displays of science-themed artwork. Those in attendance can enjoy both live entertainment and music along with food from several popular food trucks.
The press release said Viva Science SA was created to demonstrate the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) type programs.
The family-friendly event is part of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences’ initiative to make science accessible to everyone.
For more information, visit vivasciencesa.com. | 2023-03-31T15:01:32+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/03/31/ut-health-san-antonio-to-bring-free-family-event-viva-science-sa-to-witte-on-saturday/ |
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines have announced their participation in Unlock Potential, a ground-breaking new hiring program designed to create meaningful career opportunities for young adults at the greatest risk of incarceration. Access to gainful employment is critical in determining who ends up behind bars, and by participating these companies will advance racial equity, disrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline, and develop the next generation of corporate leaders – with the diversity necessary to thrive.
"At American Family Insurance, we've made it a priority to create real second chances for people who have been incarcerated. But we also need to be working to prevent individuals from ending up in prison in the first place. Unlock Potential will do precisely that," said Nyra Jordan, social impact director at the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact. "By widening the positive life choices available to the young adults who are most at-risk, we can tackle crime, imprisonment, inequality and poverty."
The announcement comes just days before millions across the country observe Juneteenth, highlighting the intentional equity focus of Unlock Potential and its mission to address and help solve for the racially disproportionate impact of the US justice system – and the economic disenfranchisement it creates. By preventing incarceration before it starts, Unlock Potential wants to thwart intergenerational cycles of unemployment and poverty at the root.
"We know that having a diverse workforce builds a better and more innovative business," said Keyra Lynn Johnson, Delta's V.P. and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. "This partnership builds a bridge to individuals who often don't have connection and opportunities to careers at Delta, while at the same time broadening our access to untapped talent."
Studies show that first-time incarceration can decrease lifetime earnings by more than 30 percent. These obstacles disproportionately impact BIPOC communities. Black Americans are incarcerated at nearly five times the rate of whites, and the effect of a criminal record on employment is 40% more damaging for Black men than white men. Unlock Potential will focus on the 4.4 million Americans identified as "opportunity youth": individuals aged 16 to 24 who are neither in education nor employment. These individuals are far more likely than their peers to suffer negative outcomes like poverty and imprisonment. They are also disproportionately BIPOC – in some places, young Black and Latino people are 3-to-6 times more likely to be opportunity youth than young whites.
The program will focus on a subset of opportunity youth who have experienced one or more of the following additional risk factors for justice system involvement: an incarcerated parent, sex or human trafficking, the juvenile justice system, or the foster care system.
Following the design consultation phase, which will wrap up in October, Unlock Potential will launch a 12-month pilot program in which opportunity youth will be provided with career placements - with significant potential for development and advancement - at American Family Insurance, Delta Air Lines, and other participating employers. These placements will be supported by the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, co-founders of Unlock Potential. Participants will also be connected with local wraparound support services through national non-profit Persevere.
American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines join Ben & Jerry's, who announced their participation at the end of last month.
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DEAR AMY: My friend “Jane” recently texted our group of girlfriends with information concerning another girlfriend, “Maggie.”
Jane told us all that she was using a social media dating app while out of town for business and Maggie’s husband “Jed” (also out of town for business) “swiped right” on Jane.
The screenshots she shared with us showed that he had set up his profile to appear single.
Jane asked for advice on what to do with this. We have long suspected Jed was no good, but we also acknowledge this couple could have an open relationship.
Either way, we felt it best that Maggie have the information.
Jane and I don’t know Maggie well, but another woman in the group, “Susan,” does.
Susan agreed to pass this information on to Maggie discreetly and tactfully. Unfortunately, it’s been months, and we just learned that Susan never told Maggie because it makes her uncomfortable.
My husband, also close with Maggie, then said that he would tell her instead.
He also hasn’t followed through, citing the same reason.
I went back to the source and asked Jane to notify Maggie, and she also declined, saying it “wasn’t her place.”
I am starting to get antsy knowing this information is in everyone’s head except Maggie’s! I feel terrible for her. I feel wrong stepping in but I just feel she needs the information.
Do I drop it? Is it out of line to send an anonymous letter or something?
I don’t want to cause more drama or confusion, only inform.
- Fretting
DEAR FRETTING: My first piece of advice is that you should all stop discussing this as a group. This has descended into the realm of personal gossip.
The obvious solution would have been for “Jane” to respond to “Jed’s” swipe, saying, “Dude, I know your wife!”
Otherwise, all you know is that this man is posing as an unmarried man and “swiping right” while out of town. While I agree that this is dishonest and definitely a violation of most relationship norms - this is all you know.
You might be the right person to put this to rest, because you don’t have an extant relationship to protect, and it is obviously bothering you.
If you decide to contact her, you should only tell her, “A single woman I know saw ‘Jed’s’ profile on a dating app. I don’t know anything more than that, but after wrestling with this dilemma, I’ve decided to tell you.”
Otherwise - drop it.
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DEAR AMY: My niece (the youngest) is getting married in far northern Minnesota at a luxurious location. I live in the Southwest.
My brother (her dad) just sent me an email telling me that his wife is very upset that I am not planning to attend. He stated that he had hoped one person from our side of the family would be there.
I live 1,000 miles away and work full time. I cannot afford airfare - or gas and hotel expenses - nor can I take that much time away from work.
In addition, it would not be wise to drive that distance alone!
My two older brothers (one of which is the bride’s dad) are retired and have excessive incomes.
Should I consider asking them for the funds, so I might possibly be there to represent the family?
- A Sister in a Quandary!
DEAR SISTER: In addition to the father of the bride, you have another brother who might be able to represent your side of the family.
You have lined up a list of reasons why you cannot attend this wedding. (Either you can get the time off from work, or you can’t.)
If you want to attend, you should respond honestly: “I would really like to be there, but honestly I just cannot afford the expense. I’m really sorry.”
Your brothers might offer to finance this trip. If so, I hope you’ll go.
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DEAR AMY: I’m appalled by your response to “Stressed in the West,” asking about wedding invitations to her cousins who have expressed racist opinions and used racist slurs.
Racists are not “bozos.” They are hateful, ignorant and dangerous people.
The accommodating view you express contributes to the ongoing crisis in the U.S. Racism in all forms should not be tolerated.
Yes, the decision is for the couple to make, but the bride’s parents can make it very clear that they stand 100 percent behind their decision not to invite racists to their wedding.
- Liz
DEAR LIZ: My mistake. These cousins as described were not only “bozos.” There were racist bozos.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
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Today, the generational divide can seem… intense.
From “Ok Boomer” to workplace philosophy, to political differences, the generations don’t always see eye to eye. Which makes sense.
There are currently six different generations living in the U.S. today. So, what are those differences, and how do they affect us?
Jean Twenge is a psychologist who has spent her career studying generational change. She’s the author of “iGen” and she’s out with a new book called “Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents and What They Mean for America’s Future.”
We hear from Gen Z abouttheir attitudes on today’s issues and dig into Twenge’s biggest findings.
Copyright 2023 WAMU 88.5 | 2023-04-25T17:30:37+00:00 | kgou.org | https://www.kgou.org/2023-04-25/the-real-differences-between-the-generations |
MOSCOW (AP) — A gas explosion in an apartment building in the south-central Russian city of Novosibirsk Thursday morning killed three people, according to the latest reports from local authorities.
Novosibirsk is the administrative capital of Siberia and Russia’s third-largest city by population.
Regional Gov. Andrey Travnikov confirmed the deaths of three people, noting that two children were among a further nine people taken to the hospital. Two people were in intensive care.
“The nature of the injuries is varied — there are combined injuries, burns, and carbon monoxide poisoning,” Travnikov said.
The explosion caused two entrances of the five-story building to collapse, with 30 apartments destroyed by the ensuing fire. Eight people who may have been inside when the explosion occurred at 7:43 a.m. remain unaccounted-for.
A criminal case has been opened on the incident, which preliminary data suggests was caused by a gas leak. The Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities of the region said that the gas system of the building was checked in September 2022. | 2023-02-09T11:00:16+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/world/ap-3-dead-in-apartment-building-fire-in-novosibirsk-russia/ |
The Celtics won’t prevent Ime Udoka from taking another coaching job during his year off.
According to a report by ESPN that detailed some of an independent law firm’s findings during its investigation of Udoka’s conduct, Adrian Wojnarowski cited sources that said Boston wouldn’t oppose a full split and that some teams are potentially interested. He wrote:
“Sources told ESPN the Celtics won’t stand in Udoka’s way should he have the chance to become a coaching candidate elsewhere. There are teams that have tried to gather a preliminary understanding of the full explanation for Udoka’s suspension in preparation for possibly evaluating him for future coaching employment.”
Udoka has been suspended by the organization for all of the 2022-23 season for an improper relationship with a female Celtics employee. Owner Wyc Grousbeck said the team determined that the coach, who was about to start his second season with the club, violated multiple team policies after an investigation by an independent law firm. He said the team would make a decision about Udoka’s future beyond 2022-23 after the season.
Wojnarowski’s story said crude language by Udoka contributed to the severity of the punishment and made it difficult for Udoka to return to coaching Boston after the season. He wrote:
“Those investigative findings -- which described verbiage on Udoka’s part that was deemed especially concerning coming from a workplace superior -- contribute to what is likely a difficult pathway back to his reinstatement as Celtics coach in 2023, sources told ESPN.”
The Celtics, who began training camp Tuesday, named assistant coach Joe Mazzulla the interim head coach for the 2022-23 season. | 2022-10-01T01:02:23+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/10/celtics-wont-block-ime-udoka-from-seeking-other-jobs-report.html |
Which blackhead removal tool is best?
Even with a thorough and strict skin care regimen, it can be tricky to keep blackheads at bay. Once they appear, getting rid of them requires the right tools or you risk damaging your skin. Blackhead removal tools provide a simple and straightforward solution.
The X-Cheng Blackhead Removal Pore Vacuum Cleaner is a reliable and effective tool for removing blackheads of all sizes. It’s easy to use, has a rechargeable battery, and is effective on whitehead and dead skin removal, too.
What to know before you buy a blackhead removal tool
Types of tools available
There are a wide range of blackhead removal tools available. Some less-expensive options include masks and pore strips. Other options include manual tools, such as metal comedone extractors. The more upmarket (and often more effective) tools include electric blackhead removers that use motorized suction to pull blackheads from the pores.
If you’d like a combination of these items, you can also look for blackhead removal kits, which typically contain a combination of masks, pore strips and manual tools.
Skin type and sensitivity
If your skin is very sensitive, a mask or pore strip may be preferable. Manual tools or electric blackhead removers can irritate and inflame sensitive skin, particularly in an unpracticed hand. You may even find blackhead removal quite painful with these tools.
In these instances, using harsher tools can make the problem worse in the long run, so you might want to opt for a gentle mask instead.
Versatility
Blackheads can be small and almost invisible until you’re right up close to the skin. Or they can be large and stuck deep within the pore. Some people may have both and require a tool that’s equipped to deal with a range of blackhead sizes and severity.
In that case, you should look out for a blackhead removal kit with multiple tools or an electric extractor that allows you to adjust the suction head and power.
Contents and ingredients
Like all skin care products, check the ingredients of a blackhead remover carefully before you use it. Certain ingredients can actually clog your pores and potentially result in more blackheads. Other ingredients, such as alcohol, can dry out your skin and cause irritation.
What to look for in a quality blackhead removal tool
The main differentiating factors when it comes to masks and pore strips are the ingredients and materials used. But high-quality blackhead removal kits and electric extractors can have some features that you should look out for.
Multiple settings
The best electric blackhead removers come with multiple settings so you can adjust the suction level depending on the sensitivity of your skin and the severity of the blackhead.
Similarly, kits with manual tools may include comedone removers that have loops with different thicknesses on the end. That way, you can choose a lighter, less harsh loop for smaller blackheads and a thicker, more durable looped remover for bigger blackheads.
Adjustable head sizes
Many electric tools come with multiple attachments such as a skin roller or even a microdermabrasion needle. Not only does this make for more effective blackhead removal, but it has other benefits such as deep cleaning the skin and removing dead skin cells.
Additional tools
Whether you’re buying an electric blackhead removal tool or a manual comedone remover kit, try to find one that gives you a little extra. Many kits include items such as heat plates, travel cases, tweezers, lancets, a hand mirror and more.
How much you can expect to spend on a blackhead removal tool
Overall, blackhead removers can range from as little as $5 all the way up to $75 or more. Most products under $30 will be masks, pore strips or manual tools. Above the $30 mark, you can find full blackhead removal kits and electric blackhead removers.
Blackhead removal tool FAQ
What is the best type of blackhead removal tool?
A. This depends entirely on your skin type, the sensitivity level of your skin and how large or deeply embedded the blackhead is. Moderate and severe blackheads will usually require manual or electric tools, but these can cause irritation and damage to sensitive skin.
What is the best blackhead removal tool for sensitive skin?
A. Pore strips and masks are typically best for sensitive skin and mild blackhead cases. If you have sensitive skin and these tools are not working on your blackheads, look for an electric tool with the option of a low suction setting.
How hard should you apply manual or electric blackhead tools onto the skin during use?
A. No matter what type of blackhead remover you’re using, it’s always best to apply the minimal amount of pressure needed to remove the blackhead. Start off by pressing down gently and work the pressure up only as needed.
What’s the best blackhead removal tool to buy?
Top blackhead removal tool
X-Cheng Blackhead Removal Pore Vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: This electric blackhead remover takes care of blackheads while thoroughly cleaning out pores to prevent blackheads from reoccurring.
What you’ll love: With six different suction attachments and three levels of suction power, this tool is suitable for all skin types and is capable of handling even severe blackheads. It’s easy to hold and is powered with a rechargeable battery.
What you should consider: It may irritate highly sensitive skin, and the lack of detailed instructions means it comes with a learning curve.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top blackhead removal tool for the money
The Good Stuff Professional Pimple Popper Tool Kit
What you need to know: This kit of tools includes everything you need to manually remove blackheads from the skin.
What you’ll love: This kit travels well as it comes with a zip case to store your tool together. It also includes a mirror and tools to reduce bruising from manual extraction such as a lancet and tweezers.
What you should consider: If you’re not accustomed to manual blackhead removers, the tools may cause bruising and damage to the skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Bioré Charcoal Blackhead Remover Pore Strips
What you need to know: For skin that’s too sensitive for more powerful tools, these pore strips effectively attach to blackheads and lift them from the pore.
What you’ll love: These nose strips are simple to use and work well on mild to moderate blackheads. The charcoal ingredient also helps to cleanse the skin as the blackheads are removed to stop them from coming back.
What you should consider: These strips are only made for the nose and may not be effective on more severe blackheads.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Rogers
Josh Rogers is known by many performing aliases — Noob Saibot, Black Wick, Broken Machine Films — but he’s best known as the guiding hand behind milestone-marking label Illuminated Paths.
Did you ever think that Illuminated Paths would last a decade?
In my own personal experiences I’ve noticed that all great and influential things always come to an end eventually. Highs tend to not last as long as the lows. With my luck, I only assumed a few months? Maybe a couple years? Certainly not 10 years and over 900 releases on the label to date.
What is it about cassettes that makes it your preferred medium of expression?
Cassettes are like life, man. Finite. Fragile. They add an aesthetic layer that has been lost to the digital realm. The analog characteristic of existence.
The label is based in Melbourne, but it’s inextricably linked to the Orlando underground …
The label is based on the Space Coast, yes, but most of the shows I have done and attended over the years occurred in Orlando. My first real concert experience as a lad will always be the first time I “borrowed” my parents’ vehicle for the evening at the tender age of 15 to get my Orlando on and check out Scurvy the Clown with D Generation at Fairbanks Inn.
Are there any performers that you’d like to spotlight?
All the artists and performers involved deserve their kudos. All were chosen for very specific and personal reasons. But if I had to really enter some sort of answer, I would have to say I am most excited about Baron Von Yeti. Yes, to most of the Orlando crowd these days, he may not be that known, but this guy was one of the main artists in a huge hip-hop underground outfit called Prophets of Rage back in the early 1990s.
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In Friday’s race dedicated to Longmeadow High School runner Katarina “Kat” Boskovic, who died in a car crash weeks before her high school graduation, it was her friend Shea Hamel, critically injured in the same crash, who emerged as one of the winners.
”[Kat] would always kick at the end of the race,” Hamel said reminiscing about the runs she went on with her friend Kat. “She always pushed me to kick at the end of the race because she knew that was the moment where it counted most.”
Hamel and more than 650 participants ran in Longmeadow’s “Run Like Kat” 5K race on Friday morning. The event raised over $18,000 for the Kat Boskovic Memorial Fund established through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts shortly after Kat’s passing.
A light drizzle complemented the tear-filled eyes of most participants on Friday morning. The runners, decorated in purple and navy blue — Kat’s favorite colors, shared laughs and cries as they spoke about the Longmeadow community’s spark of joy that’s gone but most certainly not forgotten.
“In my mind, we’re running with Kat. Even though she’s not physically here I still feel her beside me every day,” Hamel said as tears welled up in her eyes.
Kat and Hamel were both passengers of the 2010 Acura that collided with a tree on a curve of Green Willow Drive in Longmeadow on May 7. The crash claimed Kat’s life weeks before she would graduate from Longmeadow High School and prepare to depart for McGill University in Quebec to study to become a doctor like her parents.
The crash left Hamel with serious critical injuries. She teetered on the edge of death and paralysis.
Doctors were unsure if Hamel would ever walk again — much less run. However, the Longmeadow teenager beat the odds and has since revitalized her track and cross-country career at Westfield State University.
Some of Kat’s other teammates came to participate in Friday’s race. The runners shared bittersweet expressions, enthused to see familiar faces and friends they haven’t seen since their June graduation, but saddened by the loss of who many described as a “beautiful spirit” with a “bright personality.”
“I remember we’d go on three-mile runs and Shea would always have her speaker and ask what song we wanted to play. Kat would always say ‘Safe and Sound,’” Erin Vasu said, thinking back to their cross-country practices. “She would always go jump up and touch a tree during our runs. I’m definitely going to go out there and do that today for her.”
Before the participants gathered at the starting line, the crowd gathered around Kat’s father, Dr. Svjetlan Boskovic, as he shared a few words before the race dedicated in memory of his daughter commenced.
Dr. Boskovic joked about how he was never a fan of running himself.
“Many times in the beginning, when Kat went for a run, I would tell her ‘Hey, kid, I get it. You don’t need to run. I’ll buy you a car,’” Boskovic said to a crowd of laughs and cries.
The doctor said he and his family recently moved to Longmeadow six years ago. Not knowing a single soul in the neighborhood, Boskovic was proud to see the number of lives his daughter was able to touch before her passing.
“I’m sure she’ll be very proud to see you all and I’m sure that she’s with us today,” Boskovic said.
Kat’s father took to walking the circuit of the 5K race. Prior to his walk, he led the opening countdown for runners readying for their 5K sprint through the Longmeadow neighborhood facing the high school. Moments before the runners took off, a small crack in the clouds revealed a glimpse of a bright blue sky hovering over the race.
Many runners took notice and pointed toward the sky. One runner said: “Look, Kat is watching.”
Hamel ended up taking first in the women’s race with a time of 19:55 for what she called the “most emotional” finish in her cross-country career.
“It was great running through the neighborhood we used to run in all the time,” an exhausted Hamel said moments after crossing the finish line. “I felt like she was really there with us.”
Bob Warchol and Mike Cass were two lead organizers for the “Run Like Kat” 5K marathon. Each has their own memory of Kat that drove them to help organize the marathon months after her death.
Cass’s son Aiden was Kat’s boyfriend. Before the two began dating, Cass said he was blessed to watch the young woman mature into a positive influence for her community and flourish as a successful student-athlete with plans of attending college to become a doctor like her parents.
“There’s a phrase that I love that goes something like: ‘Rather than curse the darkness, light a candle.’ And for me I feel like Kat would do more than light her candle, she would light others,” Cass said. “That’s just the energy and love she had for everyone that she knew.”
Warchol said Kat was the best friend of his daughter, Helena. Kat often tagged along with his family on ski trips, vacations and other family activities. Kat’s passing left a lasting impact on his family, feeling as if they just lost a member of their direct family.
“In the coming months, we’re going to put together a board for the Kat Memorial Fund to help us get a plan in place of how we’re going to spend what we raised to better impact the entire community,” Warchol said. “We want the money to go to things that would have Kat’s stamp of approval on it. Things like scholarships and other positive events programs in the community that would be reflective of her spirit and her kindness.”
Zachary Elfman, 18, is charged with manslaughter and other crimes linked to the May 7 car crash that claimed Boskovic’s life and seriously injured Hamel.
Elfman was arraigned in Hampden Juvenile Court for manslaughter, operating under the influence of liquor and negligent motor vehicle homicide. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Elfman was indicted by a grand jury as a “youthful offender.”
The manslaughter charge carries a potential five-year mandatory minimum sentence and up to 20 years behind bars. | 2022-11-26T11:17:16+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/11/run-like-kat-5k-dedicated-to-katarina-boskovic-teen-killed-in-crash.html |
The Taube Archive enables multimedia research with newly released audio recordings, full-text searchable documents, and films with multilingual captions and transcripts.
STANFORD, Calif., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taube Archive of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, 1945-1946 (IMT) is now available as the result of a partnership between the Stanford Libraries and the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. This web archive makes available to the global audience digitized versions of the original, unpublished, and complete official record of the IMT. Unique in the Taube Archive, multimedia research can be conducted on a single site combining audio recordings of the trial proceedings with courtroom documents and evidentiary films, all rendered browsable and searchable.
The technical development work by Stanford Libraries was completed on the open-source ArcLight discovery platform, which has enhanced accessibility to and broadened the context of the IMT materials. The capabilities of full-text search, faceted browsing, multilingual captions, moving image transcriptions, text extraction processing, and a scholarly apparatus for background information have expanded the ways in which users can engage with the historical record.
Funding for the project was provided by Taube Philanthropies, an organization founded in 1981 by Stanford alumnus Tad Taube to support diverse educational, research, cultural, community, and youth organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Poland, and Israel.
"Of all the grants we've made to Stanford over the years, this one to fund the creation of the digital IMT archive may be the most impactful. The horrors of the Holocaust are very personal to me but also very important to humanity," said Taube, who escaped with his immediate family from Poland in 1939, on the eve of WWII. "People everywhere must have access to study and reflect on the crimes detailed in the trial at Nuremberg so that we can recognize and prevent such atrocities in the future and hold perpetrators accountable when such crimes are committed. We cannot forget."
The Taube Archive is a featured trial archive of the Virtual Tribunals program, a collaboration between the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice and the Stanford Libraries. The initiative aims to facilitate free, comprehensive, enduring access to the records of international criminal tribunals and truth commissions around the globe for both legally trained users and lay audiences, including populations directly affected by conflict or living in relevant diaspora communities. Presently, the Virtual Tribunals program also hosts the Special Panels for Serious Crimes, East Timor with efforts underway to add archival material from World War II criminal trials held by the U.S. Army in Europe and Japan.
David Cohen, Professor of Classics and Director of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice, said, "It is tremendously gratifying to see this new chapter of the Virtual Tribunals program come to fruition thanks to the vision, dedication, and skilled contribution of so many collaborators. The IMT trial provided the foundation for all that has followed in the development of international criminal justice institutions dedicated to providing accountability for political and military leaders responsible for genocide and other mass atrocity crimes. The Taube Archive's innovative multimedia design makes the contribution of Nuremberg meaningfully accessible to students, educators, and the general public in new and important ways."
Penelope Van Tuyl, Associate Director at the Center and Lecturer for the Human Rights Minor, added, "We are particularly excited about the prospects for integrating these historical records into our classroom teaching. Many of the undergraduates pursuing our Minor in Human Rights have a keen interest in transitional justice mechanisms like war crimes tribunals. Having this collection on the ArcLight platform is exciting because it allows us to teach our students about the substantive history of this trial through primary source materials, while helping them learn how to conduct research in a rich and dynamic digital discovery environment."
"The Taube Archive of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, 1945-46 will make possible deeper investigation, sustain serious scholarship, and promote public understanding," said Michael A. Keller, the Ida M. Green University Librarian at Stanford. "The website together with other online collections at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and the Mémorial de la Shoah will foster and support substantial global viewership in general and in particular on International Holocaust Remembrance Day as well as other days designated by the United Nations for advancing human rights and social justice."
The Journey to Discoverability
The convictions and other decisions arising from the International Military Tribunal conducted at Nuremberg in 1945-46 represent the first application of the principle that individuals, including heads of state, can be held criminally accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. In 1950, the Nuremberg Trial Archives were entrusted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, which arranged in 2010 to de-acidify and digitize the paper documents. More recently, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Mémorial de la Shoah provided funding and technical advice for the digitization of the film, microfilm, and gramophone disc components. Since March 2021, Stanford Libraries has been working with the Registry of the International Court of Justice to build the online environment and to serve as preservation stewards for the digital collection.
ArcLight, the platform for the Nuremberg Trial Archives, is an online discovery and delivery solution for archives and special collections that was initiated at Stanford Libraries in 2014. Contributing institutions to the design, requirements analysis, software development, and testing of ArcLight include the University of Michigan, Princeton University, Duke University, Indiana University, the National Library of Medicine, Georgia Tech, the Chemical Heritage Foundation, and the Rockefeller Archive Center.
"Development of ArcLight software to improve discoverability of the Nuremberg Trial Archives will ultimately make other archival collections at Stanford and beyond more accessible," said Lauren Sorensen, Digital Projects and Data Manager at Stanford Libraries. "The Taube Archive launch is a big step forward for access to information in multi-media archival collections and serves as an example for further work here at Stanford and elsewhere."
"Improvements of functions now available in the Taube Archive and others forthcoming will continue with the cooperation of the wider open-source community," said Dinah Handel, ArcLight community coordinator at Stanford Libraries. "The software with its recent enhancements is freely available on Github to other libraries and repositories around the world."
About Taube Philanthropies
Dedicated to the principles of a democratic society, including open economic enterprise, self-reliance, freedom of inquiry, and limited government, Taube Philanthropies works to ensure that free citizens will have full opportunity for advancement of their goals and dreams, by supporting programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Poland, and Israel. Areas of concentration include education and scholarship, Jewish cultural renewal and heritage preservation, institution and community building, and public policy initiatives oriented to preserve American principles and Jewish Peoplehood.
About the Stanford Libraries
The Stanford Libraries have been described by commentators as "an innovation juggernaut" in service to scholarship, teaching, and learning at Stanford. Anticipating the needs and interests of today's and tomorrow's scholars is at the core of how Stanford Libraries collect and develop collections in all formats and genres, build digital research tools, and offer deeply informed services. The Stanford Libraries' position as a launchpad to spark curiosity, elevate knowledge and transform scholarship is meant to support the Stanford community as well as to serve as a model to other similar institutions.
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Stanford Libraries
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Taube Philanthropies
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Backed by Paradigm, The Wildcard Alliance will onboard "the next billion gamers" to Web3 with ease, accessibility, and fun at the forefront
MCKINNEY, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Playful Studios, creator of the Lucky's Tale game series and Creativerse, is proud to announce the formation of a new subsidiary, The Wildcard Alliance, Inc., focused on the development of breakthrough interactive entertainment on the emerging frontier of Web3 technology. The Wildcard Alliance has successfully raised $46M in a Series A led by Paradigm, a firm known for backing disruptive crypto and Web3 companies and protocols, with additional support from Griffin Gaming Partners and Sabrina Hahn.
Wildcard is a first-of-its-kind hybrid of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), real-time strategy, and collectible card game where players compete surrounded by live, interactive fans and spectators. The game is the brainchild of Paul Bettner, veteran video game developer renowned for developing games including Age of Empires, early VR hit Lucky's Tale as well as co-creating the wildly popular, "Words with Friends". With a penchant for exploring and harnessing new technology, Bettner is now entering the world of Web3 gaming, intending to create an engaging game franchise with fun at its core.
"Web3 platforms present a tremendous opportunity to build entertainment that can include, empower, and onboard millions of new players," said Paul Bettner, Co-Founder and CEO of The Wildcard Alliance. "Despite this opportunity, the current focus of Web3 game development tends to be on finance over fun, economy over engagement, currency over community. With Wildcard, we're focused on fun first, building a next-generation 'spectator sport' to welcome the entire community of competitors, collectors, sponsors, and fans to play together."
The Wildcard Alliance sees co-founders and married couple, Paul and Katy Drake Bettner joining forces professionally, combining their talents to create a unified ecosystem of IP that spans interactive entertainment and linear media. Together, Paul and Katy have assembled a world-class team of game industry veterans with decades of triple-A development experience, now working alongside highly sought-after storytellers and IP creators from massive media franchises such as Star Wars, DC Comics, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Paradigm's investment in The Wildcard Alliance underscores a shared belief that interactive entertainment will be a primary driver of growth in Web3. Paradigm is known for backing the disruptive Web3 and crypto projects of tomorrow.
"What sets Wildcard apart is an emphasis on quality and fun," said Dave White, Research Partner at Paradigm. "Paul and the team have a proven track record building fun games at the frontier of what's possible, and they are using Web3 tech in truly innovative ways to bring openness and accessibility to proven eSports mechanisms."
To deliver a game that is cutting edge in both creative approach and technical implementation, Wildcard will be powered by Polygon, the world's leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Polygon's focus on improving crypto's carbon footprint has been a key factor in the Wildcard Alliance's decision to leverage the Polygon suite of technologies.
Designed to be the ultimate spectator sport, Wildcard is the beginning of a new genre of online games where being a fan is as fundamental to the experience as being a competitor. Wildcard uniquely leverages Web3 technologies to elevate these roles within the community, enabling competitors to connect, interact, and transact directly with their fans and supporters.
Watch the trailer, join the community, and don't miss a moment of what comes next.
The Wildcard Alliance is a game development studio creating at the cutting edge of Web3 technology. A subsidiary of Playful Studios, the team is composed of industry veterans with decades of development experience on such titles as Age of Empires, Halo Wars, New Super Lucky's Tale, Orcs Must Die, and Words With Friends.
Playful Studios is a premiere independent game studio that creates timeless stories and characters that bring joy to the world, one game at a time. Located in McKinney, TX, Playful is the creator of Lucky's Tale, Super Lucky's Tale, New Super Lucky's Tale and Creativerse, and was founded by the Co-Founder of Words With Friends. Visit Playful online at PlayfulStudios.com.
Paradigm is an investment firm focused on supporting the great crypto/Web3 companies and protocols of tomorrow. Their approach is flexible, long-term, multi-stage, and global. They often get involved at the earliest stages of formation and support their portfolio with additional capital over time. The Paradigm team takes a deeply hands-on approach to help projects reach their full potential, from the technical to the operational. For more information, visit paradigm.xyz.
Griffin Gaming Partners is one of the world's largest venture capital firms singularly focused on the global gaming market with over $1B AUM. The firm was founded by Peter Levin, Phil Sanderson, and Nick Tuosto, with LionTree as a strategic partner to the Fund. Griffin invests globally in seed through growth stages in both content and infrastructure companies such as SuperTeam Games, Forte, WinZO, Overwolf, Discord, AppLovin, Tactile, Spyke Games, and Neon.
Sabrina Hahn manages a $50m+ VC fund investing in Web3 and other technologies. Previously, Sabrina was an angel investor in tech companies as well as a Director at Pace Gallery in New York, where she joined as the youngest Director in the gallery's history. As a Core Team Member of ConstitutionDAO, Sabrina championed the historic DAO in its endeavor to bid on the US Constitution at Sotheby's. Sabrina is also the author of award-winning children's books ABCs of Art, 123s of Art, Animals in Art, and Bedtime with Art from Sky Pony Press and Simon & Schuster.
Polygon is the leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Their growing suite of products offers developers easy access to all major scaling and infrastructure solutions: L2 solutions (ZK Rollups and Optimistic Rollups), sidechains, hybrid solutions, stand-alone and enterprise chains, data availability solutions, and more. Polygon's scaling solutions have seen widespread adoption with 19,000+ decentralized applications hosted, 1.6B+ total transactions processed, ~142M+ unique user addresses, and $5B+ in assets secured.
CONTACT(S):
David Calkins The Wildcard Alliance
david@wildcardalliance.com
Sergio Stephano Adaptia Design
sergio@adaptiadesign.com
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This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Tennessee's anti-drag law goes into effect next week. The new law threatens to put many drag clubs out of business, and many drag queens could face misdemeanor or felony charges and jail. Similar bills have been proposed in at least 14 other states. Last week, we heard from Bella DuBalle, a drag queen who's the show director and host at the largest drag club in Memphis. Today, we talk about the drag scene in New York and the period described by journalist Michael Musto as the drag boom of the 1980s and '90s when a burgeoning New York club scene was filled with drag performers who perfected the art form.
My guest, Linda Simpson, became part of that scene in the '80s. Musto, who is gay and covered New York's club scene for many years, wrote that much of that '80s and '90s drag scene would, quote, "be forgotten were it not for the drag comic who goes by the stage name Linda Simpson, who captured it all with a point-and-shoot camera she kept in her purse. Simpson took some 5,000 photographs of drag performers posing in clubs, on the street and on gay pride parade floats, unwittingly creating a time capsule of an era when drag queens were the de rigueur jesters and goddesses of the underground," unquote. Simpson collected some of those photos in her book, "The Drag Explosion." One of the people she photographed was RuPaul before he became America's most popular drag queen. Simpson was featured in the documentary "Wig" about Wigstock, the annual New York Drag festival that began in the '80s. She makes her living hosting drag shows and events, including bingo.
Linda Simpson, welcome to FRESH AIR. Just let's start with, what pronouns do you like to use?
LINDA SIMPSON: Well, when I'm in drag, I prefer she and her, and I'm in drag as we speak.
GROSS: And you're home right now, right?
SIMPSON: Well, I'm going out later, but yes.
GROSS: OK.
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GROSS: All right. So the - you know, Tennessee has this new anti-drag law affecting drag queens and drag clubs in Tennessee. And I'm wondering if you're concerned that that would be a possibility in New York, or do you think that's very unlikely to happen?
SIMPSON: Well, maybe I'm being naive, but I don't think it will happen in New York. I think what's going to happen is that more of these anti-drag laws probably will be passed and will be sort of like the abortion situation, where some states will have very liberal laws and some will have very restrictive laws. It'll just be kind of a patchwork of legalities across the United States of America.
GROSS: You know, it's ironic that this crackdown on drag culture is happening after RuPaul popularized drag culture and turned drag into an Emmy Award-winning competition series on TV.
SIMPSON: Yeah, that's why I think this whole, like, battle is kind of ridiculous because you can, you know, ban drag from libraries or parks or wherever, but all anyone has to do is turn on the TV or go to the internet. So it's sort of a ridiculous battle in many ways. It's a - I think what happened is that the Republicans or some conservative think tank was thinking, what can we do? And so they created this, like, nonexistent problem. I mean, drag queens weren't going out and breaking down doors and forcing people to, you know, see them perform or anything. It - I doubt if there were any, you know, complaints to the police or local lawmakers or whatever. It was just, you know, a nonproblem. And all of a sudden, it's become an issue because some people decided to, you know, make it a brouhaha.
GROSS: Linda, can you describe your persona as a drag queen?
SIMPSON: Well, Terry, who you're talking to now is my persona. I'm a very calm, confident and intelligent woman. And I feel like I don't put on a character necessarily when I do drag. There are some people that do that. Their voices change. Their mannerisms change. You know, they've got a whole different biography that they've thought up. I feel like my drag is just kind of an extension of my male self. So I, of course, use drag to be, you know, more confident and flamboyant and loud, et cetera. But I'm not that totally. Linda, my drag persona, is not that divorced, I think, from my male persona.
GROSS: Are you often in your male persona?
SIMPSON: Yeah. No, 99% of the time or 95% of the time, I'm, you know, just a regular guy or regular gay guy. And then I'm an entertainer, so that's when I'm in drag. I used to dress up in drag a lot more just for hanging out, going to the clubs, et cetera. But, you know, I'm a little bit more mature now, so I'm not as prone to getting into drag just to hang out. It's more a work thing for me now.
GROSS: Why did getting older change your attitude about how much you wanted to be in drag?
SIMPSON: Well, some of drag is uncomfortable, to tell you the truth. I mean, being in heels all night long...
GROSS: Most women could tell you that (laughter).
SIMPSON: Well, thank you. And for drag queens, it's even a little bit more exaggerated with the wigs and the waist cinchers and, you know - but also, like, you know, the nightlife scene was - you know, it was very late. And I - you know, I had a blast in my, you know, formative years when I was hanging out. But that's not necessarily my lifestyle anymore. And, you know, it takes me a little longer to recover after a big night out. I mean, I'm not saying I don't whoop it up now and then, but it is not such a normal part of my life now.
GROSS: How has your wardrobe changed, your drag wardrobe changed, over time?
SIMPSON: Well, I guess, you know, when I started, I was pretty poor, so most of my clothes were from thrift stores or kind of chain stores, you know, cheap chain stores. Now, I do work with a dressmaker who makes most of my clothes, but actually, it's easier now to be a drag queen because there's a lot more resources for drag, including makeup and wigs, et cetera. So back in, you know, the '80s, you really had to kind of, like, hunt around for, like, big shoes, for instance, or nice wigs, et cetera, or makeup that was, you know, applicable for drag. So it's easier now in many ways. There's many, many more resources.
GROSS: Can you describe your signature style?
SIMPSON: Well, this - again, it shows, you know, the generation of drag that I came up with. I started in the late '80s, early '90s. You know, those were my formative drag years. And our style back then - there was kind of a newer generation of drag that was becoming more apparent then. And our style was to look kind of more girly. I think our role models were, like, the supermodels that were reigning at that point or actresses. And so the point was to look kind of girly and, you know, sexy, et cetera.
Drag now - and I've kind of, you know, kept that same style. Drag now is much more exaggerated. I think back in our day, we wanted to look kind of girly. Now drag queens want to look like drag queens. And there's a lot of, you know, kind of, like, a list of things that you have to do. Like, you know, you've got to have the contoured face. You know, you have to have your eyebrows a certain way. You've got to have, you know, hip padding that measures up to whatever is, you know, in style right now. So drag now has become - in a way, it's become a little more uniform. To me, I have a hard time telling some of even the young drag queens apart, honestly, because there is sort of this uniform look. But a lot of good queens do it very well, too. A lot of the queens are very interesting-looking, and there's a lot of imaginative looks.
GROSS: How did you start taking pictures of drag performers, pictures that ended up having a lot of historical significance, which I don't think you were thinking about when you started doing this?
SIMPSON: No, I - back then, as mentioned, late '80s, you know, '90s, I carried around a camera, and that was kind of an unusual thing to do back then. You know, it's not like today, where people all have cell phones and we're, like, you know, documenting each and every moment. So I just - I'm not quite sure why I did it. I don't know what my motivation was other than just to take photos. I'm not a photographer. I don't know the first thing about techniques, but I just ended up taking a lot of photos.
I think part of it was because I was in such an interesting scene that I wanted to take photos of my friends and the people I was hanging out with. So I really did amass, like, this really big collection of photos, and - but it was all kind of accidental. I wasn't trying to, you know, make an archive or, you know, document a scene, necessarily. But after I was divorced from this particular scene, I started realizing that I really had kind of, you know, made an interesting time capsule.
GROSS: Divorced from this particular scene - can you expand on that?
SIMPSON: Timewise. I mean, like, about eight years ago, I realized after looking through my photos, that they were a very interesting history of when I started drag. And that was a particularly momentous time in drag, too, because drag from, like, the late '80s to the mid-'90s emerged from being kind of an underground art form into this pop sensation. It was - it became a mainstream sensation. And so I put together this slideshow, this - about eight years ago, called the Drag Explosion, and it documents this time with my photos.
GROSS: So what made the scene that you documented unique?
SIMPSON: Well, it was the first time, really, that drag was - kind of broke into showbiz, like, as a whole. Like, there had been, like, you know, individual performers like Divine or the Warhol superstars that had become, you know, pop sensations in their own ways. But what happened is that - at least according to my slideshow - is that drag was big on the New York scene, on the New York nightlife scene, and it became discovered by the media.
And actually, it was when RuPaul became a star with her hit single "Supermodel" in 1992 that everybody wanted drag. Like, the media came running. They wanted to know about this drag scene that Ru had emerged from. And pop culture then jumped on the bandwagon, too. So every, you know, daytime talk show wanted drag. There were a million magazine and newspaper articles. Drag queens were working the runways. We were in music videos, movies, TV shows. It really was, as mentioned, a drag explosion.
This didn't last because in the mid-'90s, there were a couple of things that happened. The main one was that the powers that be just decided that drag was a trend, and they, you know, just decreed that drag was, you know, no longer popular. And that was, you know, kind of the way things went back then. And also, in New York, the Giuliani administration was really cracking down on the nightlife. And that really kind of, like, hurt the drag scene very much especially in terms of, you know, work and visibility.
So it was, you know, a glorious era that did not last. And it was only, like, when RuPaul, you know, started her show, you know, "RuPaul's Drag Race" - like, I can't remember what year, but, like, in the early 2000s - that drag really started, you know, emerging again as a powerful force.
GROSS: So what are your thoughts about RuPaul and her fame and the attention she brought to the whole drag scene?
SIMPSON: I don't - I - well, Ru, of course, is a phenomenon. And I knew Ru when she was, you know, basically homeless and was, you know, a struggling performer. So the heights of success that Ru has managed is, you know, extremely admirable and, you know, fascinating. And also, what I find really amazing, too, is that I don't think there's any other genre of showbiz that has been dominated by one person so much. I mean, as popular as drag has become, there isn't any other drag queen still that compares to RuPaul. And so Ru, for, you know, several decades, has been the shining star of her particular scene. So it's really amazing.
GROSS: Let me reintroduce you here. If you're just joining us, my guest is Linda Simpson, a drag queen in New York who performs and hosts events. She's been photographing drag queens since the late 1980s and compiled some of those thousands of photos in a book called "The Drag Explosion - New York's Drag Scene Of The '80s and '90s." We'll be back after a short break. This is FRESH AIR.
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GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to my interview with Linda Simpson, a drag queen in New York who performs and hosts events. She's been photographing drag queens since the '80s and compiled some of those thousands of photos in a book called "The Drag Explosion - New York's Drag Scene Of The '80s and '90s."
So at the height of the drag explosion, when it was both popular among, like, people who were already involved with the drag scene, but also it became more a part of mainstream culture, how did that change your life?
SIMPSON: Well, it was very - it was kind of heady because all of a sudden, I, you know, and many other people went from, you know, working at gay bars at 1 a.m. to being on, you know, TV talk shows, nationally broadcast TV talk shows. This was the era of the TV - when TV talk shows, daytime TV talk shows, were a craze - you know, the Phil Donahue era, where you had, like, 10 million people that were trying to copy that format. So they all wanted sensational subjects.
So drag queens were brought out on these programs, and they also paid. And so we, all of a sudden, were being beamed into people's living rooms all across America. And also, it really just - there was just this general interest in drag. So there were lots of jobs especially on the nightlife. And everyone, I think - well, a lot of people at least started, like, you know, polishing their resumes because all of a sudden, there were auditions to go to and all these opportunities that really had never been afforded drag queens before.
But what also I should mention, I think, is that this drag scene that was bubbling up, like, in the '80s was very - it was mostly in the East Village. And it was really new and kind of radical compared to what had come before. At that point - like, '80s - drag was very out. It was considered kind of, like, dusty and old-fashioned. Even in the gay community, no one really wanted drag.
GROSS: Wait. Now, you're talking about the era where a lot of drag was impersonating Carol Channing or (laughter).
SIMPSON: Exactly. It was kind of old-school, and there's nothing wrong with that, you know? And that stuff can be great. But it didn't really, I think, speak to modern youth. And so what was happening in the East Village was that these, you know, performance artists and artists and, you know, just anybody was embracing this new kind - newfangled kind of drag where it wasn't polished necessarily, but it was just sort of individualistic and this, like, you know, kind of almost punk expression. And so this was, you know - like, drag was so out that it was in, in the East Village. And that was a very, you know - kind of like - nothing like that was going on anywhere else in the world. It was this new type of drag that was being invented.
GROSS: Linda, how do you think the drag explosion coincided or didn't coincide with the AIDS epidemic?
SIMPSON: Oh, well, it coincided very much. I mean, the crisis, the AIDS crisis, you know, was at its peak during the late '80s to, you know, the mid - to the early '90s at least. So this was all going kind of hand in hand. So, you know, it was very exciting for me to be involved with this drag thing, but at the same time, it was, you know, an extremely dark era because AIDS, you know, clouded everything. And then, there was this, you know, horrible homophobic wave that was going on across America, too.
GROSS: So how do you think AIDS affected the tone of performances, if at all?
SIMPSON: I think that a lot of the reason that the drag scene was so popular in the - you know, in that late '80s to mid-'90s period was that it provided an escape. And I think that's why nightlife back then was so wild, too. It was a very dark period, and people needed to be entertained. So I think of those times, the drag shows back then, as sort of being U - like, those USO shows, you know, those old-fashioned shows with, like, Bob Hope and, like - you know?
GROSS: Like during World War II.
SIMPSON: Exactly. It was kind of, like, you know, a way to rally the troops and, like, you know, just infuse some good feelings among the masses. And so I think that that was, you know, very helpful for a lot of people to have these drag queens. And also, back then, you know, it was a very closeted era. You know, there weren't many celebrities or, you know, barely any that were out. So I think drag queens kind of, like, fulfilled this role of, like, you know, visible stars that were willing to be proud and out. And so I think that was encouraging also.
GROSS: What were your performances like back then?
SIMPSON: Well, interestingly, I'm not very musically inclined, so I really don't lip-sync or sing. I'm more of an emcee or a personality. So I produced a lot of stuff, too. I was a little behind the scenes with a lot of things. I had an underground magazine called My Comrade. I threw parties. I threw events. And so I was a little bit - you know, a little more difficult to classify 'cause I wasn't, you know, your typical performer.
GROSS: My guest is Linda Simpson, who was part of New York's drag scene in the '80s and '90s, which she documented in over 5,000 photos. She now hosts drag shows and events. We'll talk more after a break. And we'll listen back to an excerpt of my interview with Frank Griswold, the Episcopal bishop who presided over the ordination and consecration of the first openly gay Episcopal bishop. Bishop Griswold died earlier this month at the age of 85. I'm Terry Gross, and this is FRESH AIR.
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GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's get back to my interview with Linda Simpson, who documented New York's drag scene in the '80s and '90s in over 5,000 photos. She was part of that scene and now hosts drag shows and events.
How did you start dressing in drag? And what did it mean to you when you started?
SIMPSON: Well, I started observing drag first. As I mentioned, the East Village drag scene was really vibrant at that time. So I thought it was just very amusing and very creative. And I became friendly with some of the, you know, personalities. And I just decided to join the fray also. And for me, drag was very liberating. I had been shamed, I think, for most of my life for being feminine. And all of a sudden, I was allowed to be as feminine as I wanted. And, you know, people admired me for that, too. And it just also gave me a sense of boldness that I don't think I had. All of a sudden, I was in drag. And I could, you know, walk into a room and talk to anybody and, you know, be flirty and fun and fabulous. And so I just found the whole experience very exhilarating. And I think my story is very common. I think a lot of drag queens will tell you the same thing.
GROSS: Your father was a minister. Did he have a church where he was a minister?
SIMPSON: My father, yes. Definitely. The church was a big part of my upbringing. I wasn't raised in an evangelical or a strict upbringing. But it was, you know, our life centered around the church. And honestly, to tell you the truth, in some ways, I followed my father's footsteps, because my father would wear, like, you know, kind of a garment that was sort of gown-like. And so - you know, preaching in front of congregations. And I'm kind of doing the same, you know?
GROSS: (Laughter).
SIMPSON: All dressed up in gown-ish-like outfits, preaching to whatever congregation might be in front of me.
GROSS: But since he was a minister with a church, I imagine he was supposed to be a role model. Were you supposed to be, like, a role model child, like, well-behaved and very churchgoing?
SIMPSON: I didn't feel that pressure. I felt more kind of the pressure of just growing up gay in a heteronormative society in general. So it made me sort of a skeptic, a little bit of a cynic as a child. Like, I rejected religion from an early age, or at least I knew that it wasn't, you know, my cup of tea. But I think it was all kind of muddled. I just - I didn't feel - I felt like, you know, ashamed, perhaps, of being gay. But at the same time, I knew it was, you know, fine and dandy. And so I kind of, like, was skeptical of anything from authorities. So it made me sort of an independent, freethinking person, but not without its, you know, bumps and kind of pains and distancing from people.
GROSS: What was your father's reaction to you rejecting the church and being, as you described it, a feminine boy?
SIMPSON: Well, my rejection of the church wasn't dramatic. I didn't, you know, march down the - march down the streets with, you know, God is dead signs or anything. But I just kind of gradually, you know, moved away from going to church or anything like that. So I think it was probably kind of evident that I wasn't, you know, a believer. I really wasn't able to have this conversation with my dad because he got early-onset Alzheimer's in his 50s. So there were a lot of conversations with my father that I would have liked to have had. It's a big regret that I didn't kind of, like, talk to him about this stuff earlier.
GROSS: One of the things that's changed since you became a drag performer is the language that we use to describe gender-nonconforming people. And can you talk a little bit about the changes you've seen in terms of language?
SIMPSON: Well, with drag, I do remember, you know, the early days, some people referring to me as he when I was in drag. And that would kind of rile me up. I mean, I was thinking, I'm obviously presenting myself as, you know, female-ish. Why wouldn't you call me by my proper pronoun? And so I can kind of, like, be sympathetic now to people and their pronoun issues. But honestly, I'm old school. And I find a lot of the gender-nonconformity stuff a little bit overwrought and a little bit silly. I think that back in our days, there were always people that were gender fluid. We used - I think the term that we used more was androgynous. And I think people, you know, for the most part were perfectly fine with that.
I'm sure there were some people that, you know, prefer - would have wished that there was, like, better language to describe themselves. But I think a lot of the gender fluidity craze is a little bit - like I said, a little overwrought. And - but that's me speaking as an older person, too. So I don't want to sound like an old fuddy-duddy. And I'm certainly going to call somebody whatever pronouns they prefer. But I think, sometimes, people get a little bit riled up over this when it's not, you know, that an important issue as some people make it out to be.
GROSS: Describe the kind of hosting or performances you've been doing lately.
SIMPSON: Well, what has happened is, you know, for the last, gosh, about 20 years, I've really become a game show hostess. So my medium is bingo. And so I host bingos. And I have several regular gigs in New York City. And then I do parties, too. Also, during COVID, there was a kind of a silver lining for me workwise. I started doing virtual bingos. And that was - proved to be really popular. And I still do those for parties now. And so that's kind of my shtick. And it's worked out well, actually, because these are usually early evening gigs. And I, you know, don't have to be out until 4 a.m. anymore. And I enjoy it. I love it, you know? People enjoy winning prizes. And I'm making people happy. And it's a chance for me to interact with a lot of people, including a much younger audience than me in general. So it just - I feel like it keeps me fresh.
GROSS: Linda Simpson, thank you so much. It's really been a pleasure to talk with you.
SIMPSON: Terry, I've had a blast. Your probing questions have got me thinking.
GROSS: Linda Simpson hosts drag shows and events in New York. Some of her thousands of photos are collected in her book "The Drag Explosion." Tennessee's anti-drag law goes into effect April 1, which is next week.
After we take a short break, we remember Bishop Frank Griswold. During his nine-year term as head of the U.S. Episcopal Church, he consecrated and ordained the first openly gay bishop in the church. Bishop Griswold died earlier this month. He was 85. This is FRESH AIR.
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The most people wearing Groucho Marx glasses were the 4,436 participants at an event organized by Chicago's Outdoor Film Festival in partnership with the Goodman Theatre on July 21, 2009. The movie that night? Why, the Marx Brothers classic "Duck Soup," of course.
The youngest musician to headline a solo concert tour is Ethan Bortnick who headlined his own show at the Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville on Oct. 3, 2010 at the age of 9 years, 9 months and 9 days. Ethan began playing a keyboard at the age of three and was composing music by the age of five. He has been featured on television programs such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
The world´s largest fine for an overdue library book is $345.14, the amount owed at 2 cents per day for the poetry book "Days and Deeds" checked out of Kewanee Public Library in April 1955 by Emily Canellos-Simms. Although the book was due back April 19, 1955, Canellos-Simms found it in her mother´s house 47 years later and presented the library with a check for overdue fines.
Student Bridgette Jordan, 22, of Sandoval is the shortest living woman at 2 feet, 3 inches tall. She also holds the record for the shortest living siblings, with her brother, 20-year-old Brad Jordan, who is 3 feet, 2 inches tall.
A total of 566 employees gathered at Sears corporate headquarters in suburban Hoffman Estates to break the Guinness World Record for most number of people dressed as Superman in one place on June 5, 2013. Sears was celebrating its tie-in to the "Man of Steel" film that opened that month. Here's the entire group caught all in one shot, without even needing X-ray vision.
The Fastest Wedding Chapel is "The Best Man," a 1940s fire truck converted into a wedding chapel on wheels by Rev. Darrell Best of Shelbyville, pictured here with Brian & Melissa Henze. The chapel allows lovers to tie the knot while they're on the road and is capable of reaching speeds of 62 mph. Best, who has married over 40 couples in the vehicle, said people love it because "it allows them to get married in any environment they want."
The longest duck call measured 56.3 inches and was made by Damen Hillery and Mark Hillery of Danville and was measured Oct. 30, 2013. The duck call replicates the call of a mallard hen.
The longest serving Sunday School teacher is Eleanora Anderson, who taught at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer for more than 70 years, beginning in 1941. She passed away in December at the age of 92.
Blosom, a female Holstein, pictured above towering over her owner Patty Meads-Hanson of Orangeville at a staggering height of 74.8 inches tall — over 6 feet — was recognized as the tallest cow in August 2014. Blosom passed away in May after sustaining an irreparable leg injury. “The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her," Meads-Hanson said. "As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good.”
Bragging rights: Guinness World Records that place in Illinois
Illinois can stake claim to dozens of superlatives, including the tallest cow, shortest woman and longest dog ears. Here are some (just some) once set here.
Bragging rights
Husking corn
The most people husking corn is 3,463 and was achieved at an event organized by the University of Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Urbana–Champaign on Aug. 24, 2012. The annual record attempt during the UI freshman class convocation is becoming part of the school tradition following the successful attempt to create the largest smoothie in 2011.
Largest golf tee
The largest golf tee measured 30 feet, 9 inches long with a head diameter of 6 feet, 3 inches and a shaft width of 2 feet, 1 inch. The golf tee was made by Jim Bolin and was presented and measured in Casey on Jan. 29, 2013. The golf tee was made out of yellow pine boards that were first glued together to form a large block out of which the tee was shaped using chainsaws.
Smallest cat
The smallest cat on record was a male blue point Himalayan-Persian, named Tinker Toy that measured only 2.75 inches tall and 7.5 inches long when full grown at 2 1/2 years old. The unusually tiny feline was owned by Katrina and Scott Forbes of Taylorville.
Tinker Toy was born on 25 December 1990 (the runt of six kittens) and died in November 1997 at the age of six.
Fastest 100-meter with can balanced on head by a dog
Ranald Mackechnie
The fastest time for 100 meters with a can balanced on head by a dog is the 2 minutes and 55 seconds achieved by Sweet Pea, an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix owned by Alex Rothaker at the college of Lake County in Grayslake on Sept. 3, 2008.
World's largest covered wagon
The world's largest covered wagon is 40 feet long, 12 feet wide and 25 feet tall. It was hand built out of Illinois oak and steel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Route 66 by David Bentley in 2001 and includes a 12-foot fiberglass Abraham Lincoln sitting on the wagon seat. In 2007, the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County purchased the wagon for $10,000 from Bentley. It moved the wagon from outside his home in Pawnew to Lincoln.
Tallest man
The tallest man in history is Robert Pershing Wadlow, born Feb. 22, 1918 in Alton. When last measured in June 1940, Wadlow was 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall. His shoe size was 37AA, his hands measured 12.75 inches from the wrist to the tip of the middle finger, he wore a size 25 ring and his peak daily food consumption was 8,000 calories.
Wadlow died on July 15, 1940 and was buried in a coffin measuring 10 feet, 9 inches long, 32 inches wide and 30 inches deep.
Longest ears on a dog
Ranald Mackechnie
The longest ears on a dog measured 13.75 inches and 13.5 inches for the right and left ears, respectively, on Sept. 29, 2004. They belonged to Tigger, a bloodhound owned by Bryan and Christina Flessner of St Joseph. Tigger won many show titles, more than 180 Best of Breed awards and was inducted into the Bloodhound Hall of Fame in 2003. He passed away in October 2009.
Youngest gamer to earn $1 million
On Aug. 8, 2015, Pakistani pro-gamer Sumail Hassan Syed was just was just 16 years and 82 days old when he earned $1,326,022 at The International 2015 Dota 2 championships. The rookie gamer was part of the USA eSports team Evil Geniuses team that won the prestigious tournament. Syed moved from Pakistan to Illinois in 2014 in order to pursue a career in eSports. Victory at The International brought the teen's total winnings from pro-gaming to $1,639,867.
Most cufflinks
The largest collection of cufflinks consists of 1,175 unique pairs and was set by Joseph JaQuay of Chicago on Sept. 27, 2014. JaQuay started his collection in 1990. He wears a different pair of cufflinks every day and does not repeat until he has cycled through his entire collection.
Largest flag flown while skydiving
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Fareed Lafta of Iraq flew an Iraqi flag measuring 13,199.49 square feet while parachuting over the Skydive Chicago facility in Ottawa on Aug. 15, 2012.
Largest wind chime
The largest wind chime measures 42 feet long and consists of five metal tubes that were suspended 49 feet from the ground. It was made by Jim Bolin in Casey on Dec. 15, 2012.
Oldest singer to debut with a symphony orchestra
The oldest singer to debut with a symphony orchestra was Polly Roesch, who at the age of 97 performed a solo of "Silver Bells" with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra in Springfield's Sangamon Auditorium on Dec. 15, 2007. Roesch sang in the symphony's Holiday Pops concert in 2008 when she was 98, and again in 2010 to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Longest tornado path
The longest tornado path travelled at least 218 miles through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana on March 18, 1925. The tornado lasted 3.5 hours, longer than any other in recorded history, and killed 695 people, the most of any tornado in U.S. history.
Largest parade of tow trucks
The largest parade of tow trucks consists of 324 tow trucks and was organized by Worldwide Equipment Sales Tow Trucks for Tots. It included a parade from Joliet to Bridgeview on Nov. 13, 2011.
Largest bobblehead
Standing 11 feet tall and in the likeness of game show host Chuck Woolery, the world’s largest bobblehead weighs 900 pounds. It was created by the Game Show Network and displayed at Chicago's McCormick Place on June 8, 2003. The head really bobbles.
Most people wearing Groucho Marx glasses
The most people wearing Groucho Marx glasses were the 4,436 participants at an event organized by Chicago's Outdoor Film Festival in partnership with the Goodman Theatre on July 21, 2009. The movie that night? Why, the Marx Brothers classic "Duck Soup," of course.
Youngest musician to headline a solo concert
The youngest musician to headline a solo concert tour is Ethan Bortnick who headlined his own show at the Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville on Oct. 3, 2010 at the age of 9 years, 9 months and 9 days. Ethan began playing a keyboard at the age of three and was composing music by the age of five. He has been featured on television programs such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Largest library book fine paid
The world´s largest fine for an overdue library book is $345.14, the amount owed at 2 cents per day for the poetry book "Days and Deeds" checked out of Kewanee Public Library in April 1955 by Emily Canellos-Simms. Although the book was due back April 19, 1955, Canellos-Simms found it in her mother´s house 47 years later and presented the library with a check for overdue fines.
Shortest living woman
Student Bridgette Jordan, 22, of Sandoval is the shortest living woman at 2 feet, 3 inches tall. She also holds the record for the shortest living siblings, with her brother, 20-year-old Brad Jordan, who is 3 feet, 2 inches tall.
Largest gathering of people dressed as Superman
Ross Dettman
A total of 566 employees gathered at Sears corporate headquarters in suburban Hoffman Estates to break the Guinness World Record for most number of people dressed as Superman in one place on June 5, 2013. Sears was celebrating its tie-in to the "Man of Steel" film that opened that month. Here's the entire group caught all in one shot, without even needing X-ray vision.
Largest popcorn ball
The largest popcorn ball weighed 3,423 pounds and was made by employees at The Popcorn Factory in suburban Lake Forest on Sept. 29, 2006.
Fastest wedding chapel
The Fastest Wedding Chapel is "The Best Man," a 1940s fire truck converted into a wedding chapel on wheels by Rev. Darrell Best of Shelbyville, pictured here with Brian & Melissa Henze. The chapel allows lovers to tie the knot while they're on the road and is capable of reaching speeds of 62 mph. Best, who has married over 40 couples in the vehicle, said people love it because "it allows them to get married in any environment they want."
Longest duck call
The longest duck call measured 56.3 inches and was made by Damen Hillery and Mark Hillery of Danville and was measured Oct. 30, 2013. The duck call replicates the call of a mallard hen.
Longest serving Sunday School teacher
The longest serving Sunday School teacher is Eleanora Anderson, who taught at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer for more than 70 years, beginning in 1941. She passed away in December at the age of 92.
Tallest cow
Blosom, a female Holstein, pictured above towering over her owner Patty Meads-Hanson of Orangeville at a staggering height of 74.8 inches tall — over 6 feet — was recognized as the tallest cow in August 2014. Blosom passed away in May after sustaining an irreparable leg injury. “The funny thing about Blosom was how unaffected she was by all the attention that seemed to surround her," Meads-Hanson said. "As long as she had her oats, and daily chin rubs and ear scratches, life was good.”
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How to Watch the UCLA vs. Oklahoma Game: Women's Basketball Streaming & TV Channel Info for the NCAA Tournament Second Round
Published: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The No. 4 seed UCLA Bruins (26-9) take on the No. 5 seed Oklahoma Sooners (26-6) with a Sweet 16 berth in the N/A Region of the bracket on the line on Monday at Pauley Pavilion.
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UCLA Women's Basketball Game Live Stream & TV Channel Info
- When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California
- TV: ESPN
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UCLA vs. Oklahoma Scoring Comparison
- The Sooners' 84.5 points per game are 23.1 more points than the 61.4 the Bruins allow to opponents.
- When it scores more than 61.4 points, Oklahoma is 24-3.
- UCLA has a 22-8 record when its opponents score fewer than 84.5 points.
- The Bruins record 70.1 points per game, 5.1 fewer points than the 75.2 the Sooners give up.
- UCLA is 7-0 when scoring more than 75.2 points.
- Oklahoma is 10-1 when allowing fewer than 70.1 points.
- The Bruins are making 39.4% of their shots from the field, just 0.8% lower than the Sooners concede to opponents (40.2%).
- The Sooners make 45.2% of their shots from the field, 6.1% higher than the Bruins' defensive field-goal percentage.
UCLA Schedule
Oklahoma Schedule
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
2-6-2
(two, six, two)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
2-6-2
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Shoppers can check out all the 2022 Fan Favorites in stores by looking for the blue heart-shaped logo
BATAVIA, Ill., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a row, we surveyed shoppers about their favorite ALDI products. Over 100,000 loyal fans took our annual ALDI Fan Favorites survey, resulting in a variety of historic firsts. Heaps of fervent fans sharing their must-have buys? It's an ALDI thing.
A three-time former winner was voted into the new Fan Favorites "Hall of Fame," while another product won the top spot in two different categories for the first time. But the excitement didn't end there: several items were neck and neck until seconds before voting closed, keeping everyone at ALDI on the edge of their seats.
"With 100 ALDI-exclusive products to choose from across this year's Fan Favorites survey, we have first-time winners in 11 of the 13 categories," said Scott Patton, Vice President National Buying. "ALDI shoppers really appreciate our selection and know that we've put in time and effort to offer them a wide variety of products to love. The fact that they also took the time to fill out our survey just shows that #ALDILove runs deep."
- Hall of Fame: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Take and Bake Deli Pizza*
- Get Up & Go: Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt
- What's for Dinner?: Specially Selected Ravioli
- Best for Boards: Emporium Selection Aged Reserve White Cheddar
- Dynamic Duo: Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt and fresh blueberries
- Kiddy Cravings: Simply Nature Organic White Cheddar Puffs
- Clink & Drink: Giambellino Peach Bellini
- Hydration Station: PurAqua Sparkling Flavored Water
- Pantry Staple: Simply Nature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Produce Pick: Fresh strawberries*
- Catch of the Day: Fresh Atlantic Salmon
- Meating Your Needs: Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins
- Pet Pick: Heart to Tail Dog Treats
* Repeat winner
In the "What's for Dinner?" category, Specially Selected Ravioli, in delicious Classic Cheese and Spinach & Mozzarella varieties, took home this year's top spot when put up against seven of its dinner table competitors. The "Catch of the Day" category also saw a runaway rookie winner with the Fresh Atlantic Salmon nabbing first place.
Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Take and Bake Deli Pizza has been an annual fave since the survey launched in 2019, even claiming the title of "Overall Fan Favorite" in 2020. This year, it continues its reign as the first ALDI Fan Favorite to be inducted into the Fan Favorites "Hall of Fame."
Following wins in 2019 and 2021, the simple strawberry, delivered fresh daily like all ALDI produce, took the prize for a third time in the "Produce Pick" category.
Giving us some excellent summer drinking inspiration, the "Clink & Drink" category saw a surprisingly close vote, with Giambellino Peach Bellini just edging out Zarita Strawberry Margarita and Belletti Prosecco for the win.
The "Dynamic Duo" category, which highlights the product pairs ALDI shoppers love to buy together, also yielded an unexpectedly close race, giving us two delectable new combos to try. Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt and fresh blueberries took home the first-place win over the widely beloved pairing of Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Filets (or "Red Bag Chicken" in ALDI fan-speak) with Specially Selected Brioche Buns.
Also of note: the Specially Selected Indulgent Greek Yogurt won twice this year, a survey first, with top spots in both the "Dynamic Duo" and "Get Up & Go" categories.
Find out more about the 2022 Fan Favorites and other award-winning ALDI products at ALDI.us/fanfavorites.
ALDI is one of America's fastest-growing retailers, serving millions of customers across the country each month. With 2,200 stores across 38 states, ALDI is on track to become the third-largest grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022. When it comes to value, ALDI won't be beat on price. ALDI has also been No. 1 for price according to the Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index Report for five years running. Since 1976, ALDI has offered a unique shopping experience where customers never have to compromise on quality, selection or value. In fact, 1 in 3 ALDI-brand products are award-winning.* Customers can save time and money by conveniently shopping in-store or online at shop.aldi.us. ALDI also proudly serves as a Feeding America Leadership Partner, donating 30 million pounds of food each year in an effort to end hunger in America. For more information about ALDI, visit aldi.us.
*As of February 2022, based on a survey of everyday, nationally distributed ALDI-exclusive branded products (excluding produce).
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Four proposals have been submitted for land on which to build the Northeast Lafayette Regional Library.
They range from leasing land for 30 years at $1 per year to selling five acres of land for $600,000.
The Lafayette Parish Library board of control voted in February, on the recommendation of a committee of citizens, board members and staff, to issue a request for proposals for land on which to build a new library in the city of Lafayette south of Interstate 10 and east of the Evangeline Thruway.
The area is socio-economically challenged and geographically cut off from other libraries by the interstate and the thruway, limiting access to pedestrians and bicyclists.
The committee and board rejected the idea of leasing space, preferring instead to construct a new building, although some board members expressed concern about staffing and other operating costs.
The former City-Parish Council, pushed by former Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux, set aside $8 million to build the new library. The council did not set aside money for employees and operating expenses. The library system's funding has been cut in recent years. It lost about $3.5 million a year in revenue when voters in 2018 failed to renew one of three property taxes. Parish officials also used a $26 million fund balance to pay for drainage improvements after the 2016 flood.
The proposals submitted for land for the Northeast Regional Library include:
- Holy Rosary Redeveopment, lease 5 acres at $1 a year for 30 years, 1508 Louisiana Ave.
- Chappuis Properties, sell 3-5½ acres for $100,000 per acre, 100 block of Chappuis Drive.
- Joseph Duhon, sell 1.23 acres for $250,000 per acre, 2500 block of Louisiana Avenue.
- ESD Investments, sell 5 acres for $120,000 per acre, 2600 Louisiana Ave.
The Holy Rosary property is part of the former Holy Rosary Institute, a school for Black children that operated from 1913 until 1993, which Holy Rosary Redevelopment is restoring and rebuilding. The offered 5 acres of land, which is not occupied by any buildings, is along Louisiana Avenue between Holy Family Apartments and a shopping center on the corner of Louisiana Avenue and Carmel Drive.
Holy Rosary Redevelopment leases the property and school from the owners, Holy Rosary Land Holdings, a non-profit group in New Orleans created by an order of nuns who formerly operated the school. Sister Leona Bruner, president of the land holding company, signed a document in April agreeing to allow for the sublease of the property for the library.
Corey Jack, executive director of Holy Rosary Redevelopment, said Friday if the limit of a 30-year lease becomes an issue, the group is open to negotiations, including the option to renew the lease for another 30 years or extend the time of the lease up-front.
The Chappuis Drive property is between Moss Street and NE Evangeline Thruway, a few blocks north of N.P. Moss Elementary School and behind the Post Office on Moss Street. Depending on how much of the land is purchased for the library, the total cost could be between $300,000 and $550,000.
The Joseph Duhon proposal states that he sold the property about 10 years ago. It contained space to build a Dollar General store and ample space for parking, the proposal states.
The ESD Investments proposal calls for selling 5 acres of an 8-acre plat that contains the new Infinity College. The property can accommodate a library of up to 13,000 square feet with another 25,000 square feet for future expansion, as well as up to 130 parking spaces and a 10,000 square foot warehouse, the proposal states. At $120,000 an acre, the total cost for buying 5 acres would be $600,000.
The Northeast Library Exploratory Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the main library in downtown Lafayette, 301 W. Congress St. The agenda was not finalized as of Friday evening, but the Northeast Library proposals almost certainly will be discussed.
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The combination of your astrological sign and numbers play and what role they play in your energy and life
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As he mulls a 2024 presidential bid, former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday called for “common sense and compassionate solutions” to reform entitlement programs and the nation’s debt burden, suggesting changes to Social Security and Medicare programs hurtling toward insolvency, particularly for younger generations, without naming specific recommendations.
“What we need now is leadership because, if we act in this moment with the support of this generation, we can introduce common sense reforms that will never touch anyone who is in retirement, or anyone who will retire in the next 25 years,” Pence told an audience of college students at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. “It’ll just take courage to do it, and that’s where your generation will come in.”
What to do with Social Security and Medicare, as the programs close in on projected insolvency dates, has emerged as a dividing line for Republicans seeking to lead their party in the 2024 presidential contest.
Forecasters say Social Security won’t be able to pay out its promised benefits in about a dozen years, and Medicare won’t be able to do so in just five years. Economists say both programs will drive the national debt higher in the decades to come, forcing teeth-gritting choices for the next generation of lawmakers.
Pence — yet to announce a 2024 presidential bid but saying Tuesday he was “continuing to pray and reflect” on one — has previously suggested tweaks for the programs, telling CNBC in February that cuts to Medicare and Social Security should be “on the table for the long term.”
“President Biden won’t even discuss common sense reforms of Social Security and Medicare, and too many leaders in my political party take the same position,” Pence said during remarks at Washington & Lee’s quadrennial mock presidential nominating convention known as Mock Con. It predicts the presidential nominee of the party out of power in the White House.
“If that frustrates you, good — it should, because it’ll be your generation that’s robbed of your dreams and opportunities,” he said.
Pence’s ideas are broadly in line with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, already in the 2024 GOP race, who last week opened the door to potential cuts for younger generations. During a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Haley said that, while she wouldn’t touch the benefits of older people who retired with certain guarantees of a financial future, “the rules have changed” for “anyone new coming in this system.”
Other Republicans likely vying for the party’s nomination disagree. At the Conservative Political Action Conference this month, former President Donald Trump — officially mounting a third run — took a veiled jab at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling out those who have proposed raising the age for Social Security or privatizing Medicare — positions DeSantis has expressed support for in the past but has since abandoned.
“We’re not going to mess with Social Security as Republicans,” DeSantis, yet to announce a 2024 run, recently said.
Many leading Republicans have recently sought to signal their unwillingness to touch entitlement programs, though the GOP has a long history of threatening to slash the benefits. Democrats have pointed to a plan by Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, introduced last year but later amended, that called for all federal spending legislation to sunset in five years, subject to votes in Congress that could preserve programs.
Met with boos from congressional Republicans when he said during his State of the Union address that “some Republicans want Medicare and Social Security to sunset,” President Joe Biden last week took aim at “MAGA” Republicans he said are intent on dialing back Medicare coverage for millions of Americans, promising to “defend and strengthen” the programs.
After Biden’s speech, Scott amended the plan to exempt Social Security, Medicare, national security, veterans benefits and other essential services.
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How to Watch Men's ATP Challenger San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy Men Singles 2023 Today: Live Stream and More - July 15
We have two matches in the ATP Challenger San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy Men Singles 2023 semifinals (on clay) today in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, highlighted by Alejandro Tabilo (No. 145 in world) matching up against Benoit Paire (No. 147). For how to watch, head to ESPN, where the tennis action will be streaming live.
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ATP Challenger San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy Men Singles 2023 Information
- Tournament: The ATP Challenger San Benedetto Del Tronto, Italy Men Singles 2023
- Round: Semifinals
- Date: July 15
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
- Venue: Circolo Tennis Maggioni
- Location: San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
- Court Surface: Clay
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Today's Best Match Insights: Tabilo vs. Paire
- In 10 tournaments this year, Tabilo has gone 13-9 and has not won a title.
- Paire is 8-9 through nine tournaments this year, but has come up short in claiming any tournament victories.
- Through 22 matches so far this year (across all court types), Tabilo has played 25 games per match and won 51.6% of them.
- On clay, Tabilo has played 11 matches so far this year, totaling 25.5 games per match while winning 50.2% of games.
- Tabilo has won 78.5% of his service games so far this year, and 20.4% of his return games.
- Paire has averaged 26 games per match in his 17 matches played this year across all court surfaces, while winning 50.0% of games.
- In nine matches on clay courts this year, Paire averages 27.9 games per match and 9.7 games per set with a 50.2% game winning percentage.
- Including all surfaces, Paire's service game winning percentage is 70.3% (winning 71 of 101 service games) and his return game winning percentage is 17.7% (winning 17 of 96 return games).
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(NEXSTAR) – It took roughly three months before we knew the winner of the record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, won by a single ticket in California. Now, a man has filed a lawsuit claiming he, not the man the California Lottery announced as the winner, is the rightful owner of the world’s largest lottery jackpot.
He isn’t the first – and likely not the last – to call the lottery’s thorough vetting process into question. But what exactly happens during that vetting process?
First off, it’s important to note that while vetting processes are largely similar state by state, each may have its own differences.
In California, where the world’s largest lottery jackpot was won, it can take weeks or even months for those claiming to be the winner to be confirmed, according to the agency’s deputy director of public affairs and communications Carolyn Becker. That process involves lottery staff, which includes security and law enforcement officials, who work to determine whether the claimant is a winner or a scammer.
“We have a very thorough process internally, at least here in California, to vet big winners,” she told Nexstar. “We don’t even call them winners until they’re cleared by that security review.”
The process begins the night of the drawing.
While speaking with Nexstar earlier this month, Becker explained that, once the drawing has been held for either Powerball or Mega Millions (the two national draw games California participates in), an automated report is produced that details whether a ticket winning the jackpot or second-tier prize was sold in the state.
As Becker explains, the California Lottery knew pretty quickly after the drawing in November that Joe’s Service Center in Altadena had sold a jackpot-winning Powerball ticket, but they didn’t know that was the only grand prize winning ticket for the $2.04 billion jackpot until all states had finished processing their results.
Thanks to the automated system used to sell tickets, the lottery also knew when the ticket was bought and how many draws were purchased in the transaction. Information like that, as well as security camera footage from the retailer, isn’t released publicly. It instead becomes part of the vetting process that the claimant has to corroborate. Other aspects of the process include reviewing the ticket, which has unique qualities much like a $1 bill (or any paper currency) carries.
“We just have to have reasonable – and I’m talking about from a legal perspective – reasonable evidence to support that this person claiming the money is indeed the winner or not,” Becker explained. “The integrity of the game is taken extraordinarily seriously.”
Lying about being a lottery winner can come with more than a slap on the wrist. In California, filing a false claim is a felony, Becker said.
“If there is a bad actor that we can prove…they are trying to fraud the state of California by way of the lottery, it would be up – just like any other crime – it would be up to a district attorney in that case. We would certainly support it.”
Becker noted that, at least in California, there are far more “legitimate and clear” winners than the reverse, “but unfortunately, it does happen.”
It’s too soon to tell if there was a “bad actor” involved in claiming the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
A man identified as Jose Rivera has sued the declared winner, Edwin Castro, as well as the California Lottery and a third defendant, claiming the winning ticket was stolen from him. According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Rivera claims the third defendant, “Reggie,” stole the ticket from him the same day he purchased it.
Rivera claims he tried to get Reggie to return the ticket that allegedly had the winning numbers, but Reggie told him it wasn’t a winner, and if found he agreed to give up half, TMZ reports. Rivera called for law enforcement and the California Lottery to investigate the alleged theft before Castro received his winnings (he opted for the lump sum of $997.6 million).
Rivera is asking for damages and to be declared the winner of the historic jackpot.
In a statement to KTLA, seen below, Becker said the California Lottery remains confident it has found the rightful winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
“The California Lottery is not authorized to investigate criminal activity among its players; such allegations are subject to investigation only by local law enforcement. Should a local law enforcement agency investigate such allegations, Lottery’s only role is to assist in the matter by answering questions and/or providing evidence as allowed under the law.
Further, when it comes to the vetting process for big winners, California Lottery has the utmost confidence in its process for doing so. California Lottery remains confident that Edwin Castro is the rightful winner of the $2.04 billion prize stemming from the Powerball drawing in November of 2022.” | 2023-02-27T20:07:25+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/real-or-fraud-how-the-winner-of-a-large-powerball-jackpot-is-confirmed/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads, has died. He was 73.
He died Saturday in New York City, surrounded by close friends after a brief illness, said Cara Hutchison from the Lede Company, a public relations firm.
“Tom Verlaine has passed over to the beyond that his guitar playing always hinted at. He was the best rock and roll guitarist of all time, and like Hendrix could dance from the spheres of the cosmos to garage rock. That takes a special greatness,” Mike Scott of The Waterboys tweeted.
Though Television never found much commercial success, Verlaine’s jaggedly inventive playing as part of the band's two-guitar assault influenced many musicians. Television issued its groundbreaking debut album “Marquee Moon” in 1977 — including the nearly 11-minute title track and “Elevation" — and the sophomore effort “Adventure” a year later.
“'Marquee Moon' has become something of a holy grail of independent rock in the years since. It has been a clear influence on such artists as Pavement, Sonic Youth, the Strokes and Jeff Buckley,” Billboard magazine wrote in 2003.
Increasing tension between Verlaine and fellow guitarist Richard Lloyd led Television to disband after its second album “Adventure.” The group would reunite for a self-titled 1992 album for Capitol Records and sporadic live appearances.
“We wanted to strip everything down further, away from the showbiz theatricality of the glitter bands, and away from blues-iness and boogie,” Television co-founder Richard Hell wrote in his autobiography, “I Dreamed I Was a Very Clean Tramp.” “We wanted to be stark and hard and torn up, the way the world was.”
Verlaine released eight solo albums, his most commercially successful being his 1981 sophomore solo album “Dreamtime,” which peaked at No. 177 on the Billboard album chart. He frequently served as accompanist to former paramour Patti Smith.
Tributes online included those from Susanna Hoffs and Billy Idol, who said Verlaine made music that influenced the US and UK punk scene. Smith shared a tribute on Instagram, posting a photograph of the two of them together: “Farewell Tom, aloft the Omega.”
He was born Tom Miller — later taking the last name of the 19th-century French poet Paul-Marie Verlaine after he met Hell, born Richard Meyers, at a Delaware prep school. They were tall, skinny, sardonic kids who dropped out and made their way to the East Village, where they worked in bookstores and wrote poetry together.
“He was noted for his angular lyricism and pointed lyrical asides, a sly wit, and an ability to shake each string to its truest emotion,” said a statement from his publicist. “His vision and his imagination will be missed.” | 2023-01-29T00:58:54+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/guitarist-tom-verlaine-co-founder-of-television-dies-at-73/LLYWR4Q225CFRN3RWGKPH7XZFI/ |
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Police said the shooting happened off Wendover Avenue. | 2022-10-22T10:22:13+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/smokie/article_0200ae89-3e63-5c38-99cf-55a0ef11c138.html |
Crew catches 13-foot, 625-pound gator in SC lake
Published: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:40 AM CDT|Updated: 22 hours ago
CHARLESTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A massive alligator was caught in South Carolina during the first weekend of open season.
Cordray’s Processing and Taxidermy said they received the most alligators they’ve ever gotten on opening weekend, which included a 13-foot, 625 pound gator caught in Lake Marion.
Nick Gibert and his crew made the catch.
Alligator hunting season runs from Sep. 10 until Oct. 8. Hunters are issued permits by lottery and can harvest only one alligator per season in their designated area.
For more about alligator hunting in South Carolina, visit the Department of Natural Resources website.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths during a crackdown on protests over tax increases amid the rising cost of living, but an independent watchdog said Thursday that police shot dead at least six people this week and 27 in previous weeks.
A police official told The Associated Press they were told this week not to report any deaths in the demonstrations that the political opposition has called through Friday. It wasn’t immediately clear who issued the order. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Police in the previous demonstration last week confirmed officers killed at least six.
While police in Kenya have long been accused by rights groups of using excessive force, there is growing concern about tactics used under the government of President William Ruto, elected last year. One police officer also was seen posing as a journalist in Wednesday’s protest, which the Media Council of Kenya called dangerous.
Ruto faces rising frustration from even some of the Kenyans who voted him into office after he vowed to reduce the cost of living. The latest demonstrations were sparked by the passage of a finance bill imposing new taxes.
“One thing we’re very concerned with, there’s increasing interference with police, where police are receiving orders outside the police command and beginning to act in the interests of the executive and not the public interest,” the executive director of the Independent Medico-Legal Unit watchdog, Peter Kiama, told the AP on Thursday.
Kiami said it is illegal for police officers to fail to report deaths or injuries from police action within 24 hours to the government-created Independent Policing Oversight Authority . A commissioner with the IPOA, John Waiganjo, confirmed to local broadcaster NTV on Thursday that the organization had “not received notifications as we should, and I think it’s important to point that out.”
Data from Kiama’s organization, shared with the AP, shows 27 people confirmed shot dead by police in three previous opposition-called demonstrations this year. In addition, the watchdog has confirmed six shot dead by police on Wednesday, four of them in the capital, Nairobi, Kiama said. They were trying to confirm four more in various parts of the country. The AP on Wednesday confirmed two deaths in the western city of Kisumu and witnessed at least three people shot and wounded in Nairobi.
“It seems the police are out to completely disregard the public interest, and that’s dangerous for us,” Kiama said. “We’ve been there in the ’90s and saw what happened, the issue of plainclothes officers abducting people without identifying themselves. That’s what we’re seeing unfolding.” That has intensified in recent weeks, he said.
The Kenya Medical Association in a statement before Wednesday’s protests said that its members had attended to “hundreds of injured Kenyans and witnessed tens of fatalities” as a result of the demonstrations in recent months. The statement didn’t say who caused the deaths and injuries.
Kenya’s president on Thursday thanked police for “standing firm and ensuring that there is peace.” The interior minister, Kithure Kindiki, said in a statement that police acted with “utmost professionalism” and the public “hooliganism” had been contained.
The interior ministry has said more than 300 people were arrested during Wednesday’s protests and will be charged with crimes that include looting, destroying property and assaulting police.
Authorities didn’t comment on the dead and wounded or respond to witness allegations that police officers at times fired into homes and posed as journalists. A interior ministry spokesman, Francis Gachuri, referred questions to the police, asserting that they have operational independence. A police spokeswoman didn’t pick up calls.
An AP journalist on Wednesday watched as a man who had been filming video among journalists broke away and tackled a man in a Nairobi neighborhood who shouted that tear gas had been thrown into his house and his child had fainted. Images of the arrest show the tackling man being joined by uniformed officers and putting the civilian into a waiting truck.
Police have accused the man of abusing officers and throwing stones, his wife, Wilmer Atieno, told the AP after visiting him in custody.
“But as you can see in the video, he was just shouting,” she said.
He hadn’t been taking part in the protests, she added. Their 2-year-old daughter was recovering from the tear gas and asking about her father.
“I don’t know how to tell her,” Atieno said.
Amnesty International Kenya said in a statement said that “we are concerned about the increasing use of nonuniformed officers to effect arbitrary arrests of peaceful protesters contrary to criminal procedure code.”
In comments to diplomats on Thursday, the Cabinet secretary for foreign affairs, Alfred Mutua, largely blamed the opposition protesters.
“These violent demonstrators have seen innocent members of the public attacked, private property looted and destroyed, police officers on duty to ensure law and order injured,” he said. “Most regrettably a number of Kenyans have lost their lives.”
Reporting on killings and torture by police can be sensitive in Kenya, where watchdogs have long warned about a culture of impunity. In the 1990s, police were accused of suppressing critics of repressive President Daniel arap Moi.
The recently passed tax increases that sparked the current round of unrest have prompted Kenya’s religious leaders to urge the president to repeal the package, warning that Kenyans face a level of hopelessness that “can easily inspire insurrection.”
The International Monetary Fund this week called the law’s approval a “crucial” step toward reducing Kenya’s debt vulnerabilities.
As part of efforts to reassure partners about Kenya’s economic opportunities, Ruto on Wednesday met with visiting U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai even as the latest wave of protests emptied Nairobi’s streets.
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Evelyne Musambi and Brian Inganga contributed to this report. | 2023-07-21T01:10:23+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-kenya-police-are-told-not-to-report-deaths-during-protests-a-watchdog-says-they-killed-6-this-week/ |
CBF Productions' Brings VIP Experiences with Live Performances from Lil Jon, Flo Rida, Cole Swindell, Bone Thugs-N- Harmony, Food, Drinks, Games, and More
VENTURA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBF Productions, one of California's largest traveling festival production companies for over 13 years, launches its third summer season at the pop-up beachside venue with more fun in the sun festivities than ever before, making Surfer's Point LIVE the must-visit site for top live in-person music acts, artisan chefs, craft brewery fanatics, local vendors and more. The 2022 summer season kicks off with the Ventura County BBQ Fest Saturday, June 11.
Since launching at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in June of 2020 during the height of a global pandemic, CBF Productions' was the first to offer drive-in friendly concerts, comedy shows, and movie screenings, among other acts, to Surfer's Point LIVE. Offering The company's quick pivot to these socially-distanced events brought major acts such as Kaskade, Third Eye Blind, 311, The Beach Boys, DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg), and many others.
While enjoying the ocean breeze of Surfer's Point LIVE's fully outdoor spacious venue, guests will have their pick of fun essential things to do with this year's lineup that includes Sunday Funday - Hip Hop Edition Featuring Lil Jon and Flo Rida (June 26), the ever-popular Tequila & Taco Festival Featuring Sugar Ray and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (July 9-10), Boots & Brews Country Music Festival Featuring Cole Swindell (August 20 & October 14), and the world-famous Spencer Makenzie's The Throwdown Cornhole Toss Tournament (August 26-28).
"We can't wait to host another summer filled with fun things that people of all ages can enjoy at Surfer's Point LIVE," said CBF Productions founder Vincenzo Giammanco. "It's been quite a journey from where we first started at this venue during the pandemic. We've expanded from car-based events back to our full-scale festivals offering Southern Californians and tourists a convenient outdoor seaside entertainment venue with top talent and activities."
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One of California's largest traveling festival production companies, CBF has been producing a variety of adult and family-friendly events for over 13 years. From their legendary Boots & Brews Country Music Festivals to Tequila & Taco Festivals, Winter Wine Walks, and more, CBF showcases the best craft breweries, wineries, and tequilas in the state, combined with mouthwatering BBQ and local cuisine, alongside amazing entertainment. CBF Productions has been at the forefront of entertainment in the Ventura County area and beyond. From their various sold-out events to the revival of Venturas Main Street with their Winter Wine Walk, that has brought much-needed revenue back to the local shop owners on Main Street.
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SOURCE CBF Productions | 2022-06-08T17:38:42+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/08/venturas-hottest-pop-up-entertainment-hub-surfers-point-live-kicks-off-its-summer-season/ |
Father lunges at two men accused of killing daughter during court hearing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – Inside a Tennessee courtroom Tuesday morning, cameras caught the moment when a father lunged at two men accused of killing his 26-year-old daughter.
Caitlyn Kaufman was a nurse who was shot and killed on an interstate highway on her way to work two years before.
Before Tuesday’s motion hearing, WSMV reported Rick Kaufman, Caitlyn’s father, moved through the partition toward Davaunte Hill and James Cowan, the two men accused of killing his daughter on Dec. 3, 2020.
He was taken out of the courtroom by two bailiffs and sat outside the courtroom for the remainder of the hearing. Diane Kaufman, Caitlyn’s mother, stayed inside and teared up throughout the morning.
Several witnesses were brought to the stand, including Sgt. Chris Dickerson, who detailed what law enforcement saw when they got to the scene of the shooting.
“There was a parks officer, I believe he was on his way home. He drove by, and he thought that it was a wreck. He thought a vehicle had rammed through the guardrail,” Dickerson said. “So, at first, he went by, and he was able to flip around, and he went up on the vehicle and he realized it had several bullet holes in the vehicle, and then he realized there was an individual slumped over the steering wheel. So, he positioned his vehicle in front of her, and I believe he called additional units.”
Dickerson also testified the car was still running, and Kaufman’s foot was on the brake.
Police also said how they found out who killed Kaufman. They said one man traded guns with Hill, came forward to police for reward money, and Hill was arrested. That man was also a confidential informant for the Nashville Metro Police Department, a position he no longer holds.
The Kaufman family is from Pennsylvania, but Caitlyn Kaufman moved to Nashville after becoming a nurse.
Hill and Cowan are facing life in prison.
Copyright 2022 WSMV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-16T20:13:36+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/11/16/father-lunges-two-men-accused-killing-daughter-during-court-hearing/ |
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEXSTAR/KLBK) – Barbara Munselle, the first “practice baby” to live on the campus of Texas Tech University in the mid-to-late-1930s, has died, the university announced on Wednesday.
Munselle, whose original surname was Hinsley, was born in Lubbock in the middle of the Great Depression in 1936. Her mother died in childbirth, and her father, who already had eight other children, was unable to take on the responsibilities of caring for her, according to the university.
She was instead given over to the care of Texas Tech thanks to a deal between the baby’s delivering physician and Suzanna Callan, then a professor of home economics at the university.
The baby, then just 2 weeks old, was to live in the school’s Home Management House, to be cared for by girls studying home economics, according to a Texas Tech Today blog post published in 2020.
“Motherless child of a local family, she has seven doting coeds to bathe her, warm her bottle and turn her on the other side when she cries,” the college wrote in a 1936 news release. “Diapers and baby dresses hang on the clothes-line in the back yard, visitors with colds are banned, and the best lead for conversation at the home economics building is, ‘How is the baby?’”
Barbara Ann, as the students named her, was soon nicknamed the school’s “practice baby.”
Munselle would later explain that Callan had hoped to adopt her, but her birth father didn’t approve. At the age of 3, she moved instead to a relative’s house, but Callan continued to visit and even brought the girl back to Lubbock for the summers.
Eventually, Barbara Ann moved back in with her father and siblings at the age of 13. She married and moved to California, where she resided in her later years.
“We are saddened to learn this evening of the death of Barbara Munselle,” Texas Tech University wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Born in 1936, ‘Baby Barbara,’ as she was known then, was the very first ‘practice baby’ to live in the Texas Tech Home Management House, where female students learned how to run a household and even raise children.
“Our hearts go out to Barbara’s family,” the university added.
Speaking with Texas Tech Today in 2020, Munselle remarked that she was “very, very fortunate” to have been put into to the care of the university and its students.
“I had so much love and so much care,” she said.
Texas Tech would have other “practice babies” over the years, though none remained on-site for as long as Munselle, and some for only part of the day. The “practice baby” program ended by the 1970s.
The concept of a university “practice baby,” meanwhile, was not uncommon in the 1950s. Author and researcher Lisa Grunwald estimated that around 40 or 50 schools had such programs in place at the time, usually using babies from local orphanages, she told NPR in 2011.
“The practice houses really embraced the idea that you could learn mothering the same way you learned cooking or learned chemistry — everything was learnable, and systems were really important,” Grunwald told the outlet. | 2022-09-02T16:56:42+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/texas-tech-announces-passing-of-schools-first-practice-baby/ |
Workers on Wednesday began installing protective UV film on the inside of the Larry Bird Museum, still under construction at the Terre Haute Convention Center.
The museum will now not likely open until November or December 2023, said Terri Conley, a member of the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board who chairs the board’s museum committee.
The museum’s opening had previously been pushed back to October, from early spring 2023.
Delays include a remaining installation of Unistrut metal framing, which is used to move movable vertical partitions or suspended items on display, plus busways, which are prefabricated electrical systems to move the framing.
“With some of the delays that we had with the bus run and Unistrut, until we send out bids for [display case] fabrication and installation, it is hard to pinpoint a date at this time,” Conley said of an opening.
“Our goal is to send out an RFP [request for proposals] if not by the end of the year, then early next year” for construction of museum display cases,” he said.”It will take fabricators and installers around nine months [to complete]. The project is still moving along, and the design is pretty much done.”
Bird memorabilia consultant Shelly Keen said some items, such as trophies, are to be cleaned and restored prior to display.
“It is normal wear and tear … just tarnishing and a couple little nicks here and there, stuff that needs to be restored to where it once was,” Keen told the board.
“We are talking about trophies and such and we are looking at getting those items cleaned up, repaired and restored to get those items back into the condition they originally were and ready for display,” Keen said.
The 2,720 square-foot space for the museum includes high ceilings allowing for vertical exhibition. The project has a budget of $1.5 million.
Sports complex
In other business, Vittoria Meyer with RJL Solutions said request for quotes for a feasibility study for a proposed sports complex are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 31.
The CIB’s special projects committee will then review submitted proposals. The committee is slated to meet Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 to interview the final top three proposals for the study.
“Those interviews will be basically a 45-minute presentation from a firm, then additional 45 minutes for the committee to ask questions and have conversation,” Meyer said. The goal is to present a recommendation to the board during a November meeting.
The proposed complex, as currently envisioned, would include a small stadium and eight baseball fields, an aquatic center and indoor sports facilities that would accommodate basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer fields.
It likely would be on the east side of Terre Haute.
The study is being funded by a $50,000 grant from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program. A further READI grant would contribute to the creation of the complex if the feasibility study offers a positive assessment.
CIB finances
In other matters, Jason Semler with Baker Tilly, which oversees accounting for the CIB, said the CIB has more than a $3.2 million cash balance as of this week. The CIB received $230,683 for October from food and beverage tax. “For the first 10 months on the year, you have collected a little over $2.523 million, which is about a 12% increase over the first 10 months of last year,” Semler said of food and beverage tax collections.
The convention center hosted 16 events in September, generating gross revenue of $86,887, plus parking revenue of $2,126, said Tennille Wanner, OVG 360’s general manager of the Terre Haute Convention Center. OVG 360 is contracted to manage the facility for the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board.
The convention center currently has $788,305 of business “in its funnel” through 2024, Wanner said. | 2022-10-27T03:20:49+00:00 | tribstar.com | https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/larry-bird-museum-opening-now-likely-late-23/article_3c0f3756-553d-11ed-a74a-3f9096381ba4.html |
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — The fiance of an art student who went missing nearly 12 years ago pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in her death during his initial court appearance Monday.
Bail was set at $1 million for John Carter, 34, of Hamilton, who was arrested Wednesday and remains in the Butler County Jail. His attorney, Christopher Pagan, told the judge that a plea deal may soon be reached in the case, but did not disclose further details. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for April 4.
The charges stem from the August 2011 disappearance of Katelyn Markham, who was last seen at her home in Fairfield. At the time, Markham was a few weeks away from finishing her graphic arts degree at the Art Institute of Ohio—Cincinnati, and Carter has said they were planning to move to Colorado later that year.
Skeletal remains identified as Markham’s were found in 2013 in a wooded area in Cedar Grove, Indiana, about 20 miles (about 32 kilometers) west of her home in Fairfield. Authorities ruled her death a homicide.
In February, Jonathan Palmerton was arrested in connection with Markham’s death on a felony perjury charge. That case remains active, authorities said, but specific details on why he was charged have not been disclosed. | 2023-03-27T18:12:25+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio/man-pleads-not-guilty-in-death-of-fiance-who-went-missing/DZQE2N6HRNDS5NS4QVVNGRU2VY/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — The devastating heat wave which has baked India and Pakistan in recent months was made more likely due to climate change, according to a study by an international group of scientists on Monday. This, they say, is a glimpse of what the future holds for the region.
The World Weather Attribution group analyzed historical weather data and suggested that early, long heat waves that impact a massive geographical area are rare, once-a-century events. But the current level of global warming, caused by human-caused climate change, has made those heat waves 30 times more likely.
If global heating increases to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) more than pre-industrial levels, then heat waves like this could occur twice in a century and up to once every five years, said Arpita Mondal, a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai, who was part of the study.
“This is a sign of things to come,” Mondal said.
The results are conservative: An analysis published last week by the United Kingdom’s Meteorological Office said the heat wave was probably made 100 times more likely by climate change, with such scorching temperatures likely to reoccur every three years.
The World Weather Attribution analysis is different as it is trying to calculate how specific aspects of the heat wave, such as the length and the region impacted, were made more likely by global warming. “The real result is probably somewhere between ours and the (U.K.) Met Office result for how much climate change increased this event,” said Friederike Otto, a climate scientist at the Imperial College of London, who was also a part of the study.
What is certain, though, is the devastation the heat wave has wreaked. India sweltered through the hottest March in the country since records began in 1901 and April was the warmest on record in Pakistan and parts of India. The effects have been cascading and widespread: A glacier burst in Pakistan, sending floods downstream; the early heat scorched wheat crops in India, forcing it to ban exports to nations reeling from food shortages due to Russia’s war in Ukraine; it also resulted in an early spike in electricity demand in India that depleted coal reserves, resulting in acute power shortages affecting millions.
Then there is the impact on human health. At least 90 people have died in the two nations, but the region’s insufficient death registration means that this is likely an undercount. South Asia is the most affected by heat stress, according to an analysis by The Associated Press of a dataset published Columbia University’s climate school. India alone is home to more than a third of the world’s population that lives in areas where extreme heat is rising.
Experts agree the heat wave underscores the need for the world to not just combat climate change by cutting down greenhouse gas emissions, but to also adapt to its harmful impacts as quickly as possible. Children and the elderly are most at risk from heat stress, but its impact is also inordinately bigger for the poor who may not have access to cooling or water and often live in crowded slums that are hotter than leafier, wealthier neighborhoods.
Rahman Ali, 42, a ragpicker in an eastern suburb of the Indian capital New Delhi earns less than $3 a day by collecting waste from people’s homes and sorting it to salvage whatever can be sold. It’s backbreaking work and his tin-roofed home in the crowded slum offers little respite from the heat.
“What can we do? If I don’t work…we won’t eat,” said the father-of-two.
Some Indian cities that have tried to find solutions. The western city of Ahmedabad was the first in South Asia to design a heat wave plan for its population of over 8.4 million, all the way back in 2013. The plan includes an early warning system that tells health workers and residents to prepare for heat waves, empowers administrations to keep parks open so that people can shade and provides information to schools so they’re able to tweak their schedules.
The city has also been trying to “cool” roofs by experimenting with various materials absorb heat differently. Their aim is to build roofs that’ll reflect the sun and bring down indoor temperatures by using white, reflective paint or cheaper materials like dried grass, said Dr. Dileep Mavalankar, who heads the Indian Institute of Public Health in western Indian city Gandhinagar and helped design the 2013 plan.
Most Indian cities are less prepared and India’s federal government is now working with 130 cities in 23 heat wave-prone states across India for them to develop similar plans. Earlier this month, the federal government also asked states to sensitize health workers on managing heat-related illnesses and ensure that ice packs, oral rehydration salts, and cooling appliances in hospitals were available.
But Mavalankar, who wasn’t part of the study, pointed to the lack of government warnings in newspapers or TV for most Indian cities and said that local administrations had just not “woken up to the heat.”
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Police searching for missing Florida elementary school gym teacher
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - Police in Florida are searching for an elementary school teacher who went missing.
Manatee County authorities said they are searching for 39-year-old Justin Darr.
Officials said Darr’s home was found unoccupied and with his pets and car left behind. His family said they have not seen him for several days and are concerned for his well-being.
The Manatee County School District confirmed to WWSB that Darr is a physical education teacher at McNeal Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch, located about 50 miles south of Tampa.
Officials said Darr is 5-foot-9 and weighs about 205 pounds.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them.
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14-foot python found on the side of the road in New York
MEDFORD, N.Y. (Gray News) – Authorities in New York found a 14-foot python on the side of the road.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, officers received a report Feb. 14 of a large snake on the side of the road in the town of Medford, which is in Long Island.
When officers arrived, they found the snake curled up in a ball, deceased.
Officers removed the snake from the roadway to “appropriately dispose of it,” but not before they measured it.
Turns out, the reticulated python was 14 feet long.
Officials said it is illegal to keep these types of snakes as pets in New York state, and the snakes can only be possessed by those with a Dangerous Animal License.
Officials said they are investigating the owner of the snake but did not provide further details.
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TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Equitable Bank (the "Bank" or "Equitable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: EQB) (TSX: EQB.PR.C) today announced it is increasing its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.70% from 6.45%. Equitable's wholly owned subsidiary Concentra Bank is also increasing its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.70% from 6.45%. Both rates are effective January 26, 2023.
About Equitable Bank
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Officers searching for woman accused of breaking into Asheville business
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department announced that officers are searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into a business on Sweeten Creek Road in May.
Officers said the suspect, 36-year-old Carmen Opal Rumfelt, has open warrants for Felony Breaking and Entering, Larceny After Breaking and Entering, and Injury to Real Property.
Officers described the suspect as 5 feet 2 inches tall and 150 pounds. They added that she has brown hair and blue eyes.
Her tattoos include a cross on her left leg and ankle, a sparrow on her left shoulder and a heart on her lower back.
Anyone with information regarding Rumfelt can text TIP2APD to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. People can also call (828) 252-1110 to give information.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
04-09-10-19-33
(four, nine, ten, nineteen, thirty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $35,000
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
04-09-10-19-33
(four, nine, ten, nineteen, thirty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $35,000 | 2023-01-23T06:29:10+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Roadrunner-Cash-game-17735083.php |
(KTLA) – A homicide suspect and his 15-year-old daughter, who he was accused of abducting, were shot and killed by law enforcement during a pursuit and gunfight along a California highway on Tuesday.
Earlier this week, authorities said Anthony John Graziano, 45, allegedly killed his estranged wife, Tracy Martinez, 45, during a domestic dispute. The couple was in the process of getting a divorce, police said.
Within a few hours of the Monday morning shooting, police issued an Amber Alert for the couple’s daughter, Savanna Graziano. She had last been seen with her father near Fontana, 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
Tuesday morning, amid the ongoing manhunt, a resident reported seeing Graziano and the truck the Amber Alert said he was driving.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies located the vehicle and gave chase. At one point, the driver, later determined to be Graziano, opened fire on officers from his rear window, Sheriff Shannon Dicus said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Numerous patrol vehicles were shot, and one became disabled. A deputy was also hit in the face with shrapnel, Dicus said.
The pursuit continued through Hesperia, northeast of Los Angeles, before Graziano eventually went off the road. A shootout then ensued.
Sky5 the helicopter for Nexstar’s KTLA, showed the suspect’s riddled truck on the side of the road with multiple flat tires and shattered windows.
At some point, a passenger wearing tactical gear exited the truck while, ran toward deputies and went down “during the gunfire,” Dicus explained.
After the shooting stopped and the truck was cleared, authorities realized the person wearing the tactical gear was Graziano’s daughter. The girl was immediately transported to a local hospital, but later died.
Graziano was found in the driver’s seat and pronounced dead at the scene.
Dicus said it is unclear if the teen was armed when she ran toward deputies, or if she fired at deputies at any time during the dangerous pursuit. Only one weapon, a rifle, was recovered from the scene.
He added that the information shared Tuesday is preliminary and coroner’s office needs to positively identify both people killed in the gun battle.
Dicus called the investigation “complex,” and indicated his department will be looking at any video taken during the chaos.
Following the incident, CHP canceled its Amber Alert. Dicus said it could take another day before more information becomes available. | 2022-09-28T03:39:38+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/homicide-suspect-daughter-killed-in-shootout-with-california-law-enforcement/ |
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
03-12-29-30-35
(three, twelve, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-five)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
03-12-29-30-35
(three, twelve, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-five) | 2022-12-25T04:15:34+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-MassCash-game-17676407.php |
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It is now or never for Lionel Messi.
The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday.
Can he finally, at the age of 35, win soccer’s biggest prize to secure his place alongside Pelé and Diego Maradona in the pantheon of the game’s greatest ever players?
Standing in his way is France, the defending champion, and Kylian Mbappé, the player best positioned to take over from Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as soccer’s marquee name.
That’s if he hasn’t already.
Mbappé also is standing on the cusp of history heading into the match at the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium, a title decider that is filled with storylines.
The 23-year-old France forward is looking to emulate Pelé by being a champion at his first two World Cups and set up the prospect of a third title, a feat only ever achieved by the Brazil great who has been hospitalized during this year’s tournament because of a respiratory infection.
Mbappé was 19 when he led France to its second World Cup title in 2018, becoming the youngest scorer in a final since a 17-year-old Pelé did so in 1958. While Pelé ended up being a peripheral figure in Brazil’s 1962 triumph — he didn’t play in the knockout stage because of injury — Mbappé has been France’s go-to player in the team’s bid to repeat.
Indeed, Mbappé enters the final tied as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals. The player alongside him? Messi, of course.
Who wins the Golden Boot — the award for the top scorer — is just one of the many other narratives around the final.
There’s France, the dominant national team of this generation, looking to become the first to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962. The country that produced Michel Platini, Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry and now Mbappé will be playing in the final for the fourth time in the last seven World Cups, more than anyone else.
Then there’s Didier Deschamps, a World Cup winner as a player in 1998 and now bidding to win it two times as a coach. Vittorio Pozzo was the only other man to coach two world champion teams, with Italy in 1934 and 1938.
Like France, Argentina is seeking a third World Cup title — after 1978 and 1986 — to move into outright fourth place in the all-time list. It would end a 36-year wait for soccer’s biggest prize, since Maradona’s string of virtuoso performances in Mexico in 1986.
That made Maradona forever a hero in Argentina, and an icon around the soccer world. Messi now appears to be at that level — win or lose on Sunday when he’ll play in a record 26th World Cup match.
Messi has evoked comparisons with Maradona in the way he has pushed Argentina to the final, scoring five goals, setting up three more and thrilling his team’s legion of fans, who have poured into Qatar throughout the World Cup in numbers only really matched by those from Morocco.
In that sense, it will seem like a home game for Argentina, with France’s supporters sure to be heavily outnumbered amid a sea of blue-and-white jerseys — many of which will have “MESSI 10” written on them.
It is hard to pick a winner.
France is a hardened tournament team with plenty of experience and the quality to eke out wins when not playing at its best. Deschamps has kept France’s level high despite losing key players ahead of the tournament like Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema, the reigning world player of the year.
The French are the masters of being pragmatic, defending compactly and breaking at pace, typically through Mbappé down the left and through Antoine Griezmann, reinvented over the past month as a midfield playmaker.
Indeed, expect to see Mbappé and Messi walking around a lot during the game, not bothering to defend or press. That is in the script, rather than them being lazy. Part of the skill of Deschamps and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is their ability to forge a team that has learned to defend a man light.
As for Argentina, the team is largely set up simply to get the best out of Messi, with Scaloni likely to select a quartet of central midfielders like in the 3-0 win over Croatia in the semifinals. They will scrap and press, and then give the ball to Messi to weave his magic. Or to Julián Álvarez, the striker who started the tournament as a backup for that unthinkable 2-1 opening loss to Saudi Arabia and now is undroppable with four goals to his name.
Álvarez is pinching himself that, at 22 and pretty much at the start of his career, he is the attacking foil for Messi at the great man’s last World Cup.
Similarly, the tens of thousands of spectators inside the stadiums in Qatar, and the millions watching on television around the world, have continued to be amazed at the magic Messi keeps on delivering.
Anyone who isn’t French, or maybe a fervent fan of Ronaldo, is likely to be willing on Argentina’s diminutive No. 10 in the biggest match of his career.
Eight years ago, Messi walked away from the 1-0 loss to Germany in the 2014 final with the Golden Ball award for the tournament’s best player.
This time, he’ll want instead to be lifting another trophy, made of 18-carat solid gold, to cap a career like no other.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 12 U.S. soldiers died in a pine forest in South Carolina in 1780, their bodies hastily buried beneath a thin layer of soil as their comrades fled from the British who appeared ready to put a quick and brutal end to the American Experiment.
But later this month, the carefully gathered and studied remains of the dozen unknown soldiers are getting a proper memorial and burial where they fell on the Camden battlefield. It's part of the ongoing 250th anniversary commemorations of the Revolutionary War, which historians hope will highlight history that unites instead of divides.
“Our democracy is the oldest in the world — we don’t always get it right, and we have fought amongst ourselves more than I care to think about. But today, we are the most powerful country in the world. This is what you paid for with your life,” reads a letter from Air Force veteran Stacey Ferguson that was placed in the soldiers' coffins in late March as she helped prepare the remains for reburial.
But the soldiers' excavation and reburial is not only a memorial. It's also illustrative of what modern science can do. Several of the fallen were teenagers, and one had a musket ball in his spine. Their names may soon be discovered through DNA testing and genealogy.
However, there are limits to what can be discovered. Time took its toll on the bodies. Bones that didn't decompose to dust were scattered by wild animals, souvenir hunters and a mid-1900s farmer growing watermelons. Some of the remains showed scars from plows or other equipment. Consequentially, a gap in a bone might be a wound from a musket ball or a bayonet — or it might not be.
“For a lot of these people, we were not able to ascertain their exact cause of death. The skeletons are very fragmented," said Madeline Atwell, a deputy coroner and forensic anthropologist with the Richland County Coroner's Office.
Atwell's office has spent several months helping other archeologists carefully dig up the soil at the site. When remains were found, they were draped in a U.S. flag and a veteran escorted them to a truck.
The remains have been X-rayed, tested and meticulously cataloged. They are now being prepared for a reburial ceremony worthy of what historians are calling America's first heroes.
“They are truly America’s first veterans. We have a responsibility to honor their sacrifice,” said Doug Bostick, the CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust.
A huge ceremony is planned in South Carolina from April 20-22. The soldiers will be honored at the national cemetery at Columbia's Fort Jackson Army basic training base before heading on a 20-mile (32-kilometer) procession to Camden. They will lie in state for two days before horse-drawn caissons carry them back to their resting places.
A similar project is underway in New Jersey, where the bodies of as many as 12 German soldiers, called Hessians, who fought for the British were found in a mass grave at the Red Bank battlefield. In-depth testing, including DNA, are taking place there as well.
“History is an ongoing process. It’s not like we’ve written the Battle of Red Bank and we know everything that happened," said Jennifer Janofsky, a public historian at Rowan University and director of Red Bank Battlefield Park. “We have a better opportunity to tell a more complete story of these individuals. Who were they? Why were they here? What was their fate?”
These soldiers are the lucky ones — they can be remembered.
Many of the 900 killed in Camden — one of the most disastrous battles for the U.S. — were left above ground, where wild animals and South Carolina’s heat and humidity removed any trace of them within a few years. Nearly every American soldier in the Battle of Camden on August, 16, 1780, either deserted or was killed, wounded or captured, historians have said.
But it was a turning point. The Continental Congress followed George Washington's recommendation and appointed Nathanael Greene to take over the Southern armies. In a little more than a year, Greene's forces pushed the British north into Virginia, eventually trapping them with French help at Yorktown, effectively winning the Revolutionary War.
Key to that victory was South Carolina, where Bostick and other Revolutionary War enthusiasts are trying to revive enthusiasm for the conflict. In the first half of the 1800s, historians gave South Carolina credit for winning the U.S. independence. Battles and skirmishes were fought in 42 of the state's 46 counties.
But South Carolina rebelled again and lost the Civil War, and historians reacted to that attempt to tear apart what was knitted together in 1776.
“The South really got written out of the Revolutionary War in history books after the Civil War,” Bostick said.
Organizers of South Carolina's commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War are remembering battles, but also want to emphasize American ideals of democracy and the country's ability to change, mature and acknowledge where it has fallen short.
Ferguson thought about that as she worked on her note to the long-fallen soldiers. As director of operations for the Historic Camden Foundation, she has been there every step of the way in preserving and honoring them. Among the total of 14 excavated bodies are one Scottish Highlander and one soldier from North Carolina, both of whom were fighting for the British. They will be honored as well.
The U.S. soldiers appear to be from Maryland or Delaware. Researchers are collecting DNA from them, and people who have ancestors who died in the Revolutionary War are already volunteering to give samples in hopes the soldiers won’t remain unknown forever. That work is still months or years away.
For now, Ferguson has helped other archeologists and Richland County Coroner's Office employees carefully place the remains into handmade longleaf pine coffins, built from 18th century designs, which will be sealed with nails a blacksmith made individually.
They sprinkled dirt from the site where each man was recovered into the coffin. And they all signed Ferguson's letter, in which the one-time Air Force officer told the soldiers they probably couldn't fathom the power and riches their country gained in the 250 years since they died.
As an officer, Ferguson said she felt a duty to take care of them like she did the men and women in her command.
“You died a brave, yet horrible death far from home and loved ones. You were unceremoniously dumped into a shallow grave with so many more just like you. Now we will give you the hero’s farewell you deserve,” Ferguson wrote. “All I can say is thank you on behalf of a grateful nation.” | 2023-04-15T17:23:00+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2023/04/14/americas-first-heroes-revolutionary-war-soldiers-reburied/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jill Biden realized that terrorists had attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, her husband, Joe, wasn't the only loved one whose safety she worried about.
Biden recalled being “scared to death” that her sister Bonny Jacobs, a United Airlines flight attendant, was on one of the four hijacked airplanes that were flown into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field, killing nearly 3,000 people.
After learning that her sister was safe at her Pennsylvania home, “I went straight to Bonny's house,” Biden told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday as she and her sister remembered that day.
On Sunday, Jill Biden, now the first lady, marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by delivering remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — accompanied by Jacobs.
The 40 passengers and crew aboard that United Airlines flight fought back against their hijackers, thwarting a feared attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
“I called Bonny to see where she was because I was scared to death ... I didn’t know where she was, whether she was flying, not flying, where she was,” Jill Biden recalled in the AP interview. “And then I found out she was home.”
Biden had gone to teach her class at Delaware Technical Community College, then went straight to her sister's house after school was dismissed.
Joe Biden, then a U.S. senator, was on an Amtrak train barreling toward Washington when his wife got through to him. They were on the phone when she cried out, “Oh, my God, oh, my God, oh, my God” after an airplane hit the second World Trade Center tower.
Jacobs said she had gotten home around 2 a.m. on Sept. 11 after a late flight. She slept a little, got up to help get her kids, then 11 and 7, off to school, turned off her phone and went back to bed.
“So when I got up around noon, it was such a gorgeous day,” she said. “I had my coffee. I sat outside. I literally said out loud, ‘I’m doing nothing today. This day is gorgeous.’”
She saw the phone when she went inside. Jill had left a message asking if she'd been watching television. She turned it on and saw replays of the attack on the World Trade Center.
“I started to shake,” Jacobs said, adding that she went upstairs to get dressed and “put my clothes on inside out” and spent the rest of the day watching TV.
“And then the first person that came to the house was Jill,” she said. “I hadn’t called her to come, but she just showed up, and she was there for me, as usual.”
Jacobs said she usually flies on the Sept. 11 anniversary to pay tribute to her fallen United Airlines colleagues and as a way of distracting herself “because it's so upsetting.” But she wanted to be with the first lady in Shanksville to offer the same kind of support her big sister has given her.
“It's such a special moment to be together with her," Jacobs said. “She was there for me at the time that it happened and she actually is always there for me. She is my rock. Everybody should have a rock in their life, and she is mine.”
“And it’s such as special thing to share it with her as a flight attendant and that she’s there, you know, supporting us,” Jacobs said.
Besides laying a wreath at the memorial and delivering remarks, the first lady was joined by members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA to honor the Flight 93 crew members.
In her remarks at Shanksville, Jill Biden said that after the shock of 9/11 “settled into sorrow” and she had spoken with her husband and children, her thoughts turned to her sister, who continues to work as a flight attendant with United Airlines.
“It’s a job that she has loved for many years, and I knew that the weight of this tragedy would be heavier for her,” the first lady said. “When I got to her house, I realized that I was right. She hadn’t just lost colleagues. She had lost friends.”
She added: “But I know that, as we learned more about that dark day, she felt pride for what happened here as well, pride that it was her fellow flight attendants and the passengers of United Flight 93 who fought back, who helped stop the plane from taking an untold number of lives in our nation’s capital."
Joe Biden, now president, commemorated the day at the Pentagon. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were at the New York remembrance.
On 9/11, then-Sen. Biden arrived in Washington to see smoke in the sky from the crash at the Pentagon. He wanted to go to the floor of the Senate, but the Capitol and the surrounding complex of offices and official buildings, including the Supreme Court, had been evacuated.
He was turned away by Capitol police, who said there was a risk that the building was a target.
Jill Biden said in her interview that scores of lives were saved — including possibly her husband's — by the actions of everyone aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
“That plane was headed for the U.S. Capitol, and so I think it’s important that every year we go to Shanksville and we remember those who fought: the flight attendants, the captains, the pilots, all of those who fought to save those lives,” the first lady said.
She said her 9/11 message is, “We will never forget. We will never forget.”
“There were so many things swirling that day because I was worried about Joe’s safety, but I just could not imagine that my sister was on one of those flights," the first lady said.
“I don’t know what word I want to use. I was so worried and I don’t even think that’s strong enough," she added.
Jacobs interjected to say 9/11 was “surreal.”
Jill Biden added: “The whole thing was so surreal, but I was just, you know, just really praying that she was not on one of those flights.” | 2022-09-11T19:48:43+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/news/national/jill-biden-shares-memories-of-sept-11-as-wife-sister-more |
BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888) ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the Second Quarter 2022 ended June 30, 2022, before the U.S. market opens on August 30, 2022. Baidu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on August 30, 2022, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on August 30, 2022, Beijing Time).
Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of "Baidu Inc Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call". Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click "Register". Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.
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MASERU, Lesotho — Lesotho’s businessman-turned-politician Sam Matekane was sworn in Friday as the new prime minister of the southern African country.
Matekane said there was no time to waste in dealing with the challenges facing his country’s population of 2.1 million.
During his campaign, Matekane promised to expand markets for garments manufactured in Lesotho and to diversify the products exported to the U.S. under the African Growth Opportunities Act.
The garment-making industry is Lesotho’s largest employer after the government and had more than 45,500 textile workers at the beginning of 2020, according to official statistics. But about 25% lost their jobs amid the global economic slump caused by COVID-19. | 2022-10-28T18:04:55+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/lesotho-businessman-sworn-in-as-prime-minister/2022/10/28/1ac73912-56dd-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html |
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – KTAL and KMSS have partnered with The Nell Shehee Foundation’s Operation Kindness efforts. The goal is to promote kindness and remind people that “It’s OK to Be Kind.”
Jennifer Carsillo is a filmmaker, violinist, and actress. Carsillo shared how in her life experiences kindness was shown through service. She reflected on a time as a child when singing at a nursing home a resident shared how she was moved by the song. At that moment Jennifer realized singing was a gift she could share with others. | 2022-12-23T19:45:25+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/ktalcares/operation-kindness/jennifer-carsillo-kindness-through-service-and-music/ |
RICHMOND, Calif., June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Remedy is voluntarily recalling Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose (LOT 1232 BEST BY 7/17/2022) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy contracts Youngstown Grape Distributors Inc. to co-manufacture this product. The product may contain fresh organic strawberries linked to the FDA outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawberries-may-2022 .
Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can cause liver disease. A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. In rare cases, particularly consumers who have a pre-existing severe illness or are immune compromised, Hepatitis A infections can progress to liver failure. Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of Hepatitis A infection include fever, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine or pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, Hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.
Persons who may have purchased the affected product do not consume, if consumed consult your health care provider or local health department to determine if a vaccination is appropriate and consumers with symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their health providers or the local health department immediately.
No illnesses have been reported consuming Urban Remedy product to date.
The product was sold in a 12oz resealable plastic bottle at various retail stores in CA, NM, VA, CO, WA, OR, CO, NY, PA, AZ, IL, OH, MD, WI, TX, WY, MO, ME, KY, MI, NC, MA, NE, and UT states between 5/17/2022 – 5/29/2022.
"At Urban Remedy, food safety is our company's top priority," said Paul Coletta, CEO. The company is committed to keeping their consumers informed and is asking those who purchased product with the affected lot number to dispose of the item or return it to place of purchase for full credit.
Consumers with additional questions can call (855) 875-8423 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PDT or email Connect@UrbanRemedy.com
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Angola’s opposition party has filed a complaint against the election victory of the ruling MPLA party in which President Joao Lourenco won a second term and the party got a reduced majority in the legislature.
The main opposition party, the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, known as UNITA, said Tuesday that it has submitted an objection to the results.
“UNITA reiterates that it will not recognize the results announced by the National Electoral Commission until the complaints already in its possession are resolved,” the party said in a statement.
If UNITA’s written complaint is rejected, the party can take the objection to the Constitutional Court, which must rule on the complaint within 72 hours, according to Angola’s electoral regulations.
The Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola, known by its Portuguese acronym MPLA, won with 51% of the votes cast, extending its 47-year rule of the country, according to the electoral commission’s results.
As the party’s leader, Lourenco, 68, welcomed the official results which have given him a second five-year presidential term.
UNITA got its best-ever result, coming in second with about 44% of the votes, according to the electoral commission.
However, UNITA on Tuesday claimed that according to its calculations it should have won the election with 64% of the vote.
Although UNITA’s leader, Adalberto Costa Junior has rejected the official results, he has urged calm. There have been no reports of major demonstrations in the capital, Luanda, or other cities.
Voter turnout was low on voting day last week with just 45.7% of registered voters casting their ballots.
In the national legislature, the MPLA lost the two-thirds majority that it needs to pass major bills, although it won a majority with 124 of the National Assembly’s 220 seats. UNITA has nearly doubled its presence in the legislature to 90 seats. The remaining seats were won by smaller parties.
UNITA had campaigned for the support of Angola’s young, urban population and it won in Luanda, Angola’s most populous province, and in Cabinda and Zaire, the country’s main oil-producing provinces.
Angola is Africa’s second-largest producer of oil and has rich diamond deposits, but the majority of the southern African country’s 34 million people remain in poverty, according to the U.N, and unemployment is currently above 30%.
Both the MPLA and UNITA are former rebel movements that fought Portuguese colonial rule. The MPLA won power with backing from the Soviet Union and established Marxist rule when Angola became independent in 1975. UNITA fought a bitter civil war against the MPLA, with support from the U.S. and apartheid-ruled South Africa.
In a negotiated truce, the MPLA agreed to multiparty elections held in 1992. UNITA furiously rejected the MPLA’s win and the country was plunged back into civil war that only ended in 2002.
Since then, UNITA has transformed itself from a rebel group into a political party, particularly under the new leadership of Costa Junior, who didn’t fight in the civil war. Costa Junior has succeeded in gaining support from other opposition politicians and intellectuals.
UNITA legally challenged its loss in the 2017 election but the courts ruled in favor of the MPLA. | 2022-08-31T04:53:48+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-angolan-opposition-unita-rejects-ruling-partys-election-win/ |
HAMDEN, Conn (AP)Ike Nweke scored 18 points as Quinnipiac beat Fairfield 66-51 on Friday night.
Nweke added eight rebounds for the Bobcats (17-6, 8-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Luis Kortright scored 12 points and added six rebounds and six assists. Dezi Jones recorded 11 points and shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Allan Jeanne-Rose led the Stags (10-12, 6-6) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and three steals. Fairfield also got 10 points, six rebounds and four steals from Jalen Leach. In addition, Supreme Cook had six points and seven rebounds.
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These two teams both play Sunday. Quinnipiac hosts Mount St. Mary’s while Fairfield hosts Iona.
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CLEVELAND (WJW) — Free beer is free beer.
In the case of a recent Anheuser-Busch promotion, people looking to celebrate the Fourth of July on the cheap can get beer nearly for free, but they are going to have to put forth a little effort.
The promotion is a $15 rebate option on 15-packs of Bud Light, Budweiser, Budweiser Select or Budweiser Select 55. The beers have to be purchased between June 15 and July 8 and money is reimbursed in the form of a prepaid card.
If this seems familiar, it’s because the same promotion was also offered over Memorial Day Weekend.
The Bud Light brand has gotten much attention in the news due to pushback after the company partnered with a transgender social media influencer earlier this year. Just recently, the No. 1 beer in America fell to the No. 2 spot in sales behind Modelo Especial.
Head to the Bud Light website to find out more about the rebate. | 2023-06-28T23:01:10+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/free-bud-light-what-to-know-about-july-4th-rebate/ |
Published: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Q3 2022 GAAP revenue $1,321.0 million, up 4.5%, Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.61, down 11.6%
Adjusted revenue $1,322.0 million, up 4.4%, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.15, down 12.9%
WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), a global provider of investment, financial and healthcare software-enabled services and software, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Highlights:
Q3 2022 total company revenue growth was 7.5% on a constant currency basis.
Q3 2022 organic growth was 1.6%, with continued strong performance from Advent, I&IM, Private Markets, and Retirement solutions.
Q3 2022 financial services organic growth, excluding the healthcare business, was 3.3%, which represents 94% of our revenues.
SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $317.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.
Q3 2022 we bought back 3.7 million shares for $214.5 million, at an average price of $57.62 per share.
SS&C reported adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C of $501.7 million for Q3 2022.
Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin for Q3 2022 was 38.0%, a 260 basis point increase from Q2 2022.
Completed the acquisition of Tier1, a leading provider of sell-side CRM solutions targeting capital markets and investment banks.
"SS&C's results for the third quarter 2022 continue to be impacted by weak market conditions, FX headwinds, and rising interest rates. While these environmental factors are challenging, our team is focused, our clients remain engaged, and pipelines are full," says Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We had a strong turnout at our SS&C Deliver Conference in October, where we showcased the latest and greatest solutions the industry has to offer. Our margin story continues to improve - we increased EBITDA margins 260 basis points from last quarter as we control variable costs, reduce our real estate footprint, and utilize the Blue Prism RPA technology across our organization."
Operating Cash Flow
SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $764.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $944.9 million for the same period in 2021, a 19.1% decrease. SS&C ended the third quarter with $401.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $7,298.6 million in gross debt. SS&C's net debt balance as defined in our credit agreement, which excludes cash and cash equivalents of $151.6 million held at DomaniRx, LLC was $7,048.3 million as of September 30, 2022. SS&C's consolidated net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement stood at 3.51 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of September 30, 2022. SS&C's net secured leverage ratio stood at 2.52 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of September 30, 2022.
Guidance
SS&C does not provide reconciliations of guidance for Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Net Income to comparable GAAP measures, in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. SS&C is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures. These items include acquisition transactions and integration, foreign exchange rate changes, as well as other non-cash and other adjustments as defined under the Company's Credit agreement, that are difficult to predict in advance in order to include in a GAAP estimate. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on Q4 2022 and FY 2022 GAAP financial results.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted consolidated EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See the accompanying notes for the reconciliations and definitions for each of these non-GAAP measures and the reasons our management believes these measures provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations.
Earnings Call and Press Release
SS&C's Q3 2022 earnings call will take place at 5:00 p.m. eastern time today, October 27, 2022. The call will discuss Q3 2022 results and business outlook. Interested parties may dial 888-210-4650 (US and Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International), and request the "SS&C Technologies Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call"; conference ID #4673675. In connection with the earnings call, a presentation will be available on SS&C's website at http://investor.ssctech.com/results.cfm. A replay will be available after 8:00 p.m. eastern time on October 27, 2022, until midnight on November 3, 2022. The replay dial-in number is 800-770-2030 (US and Canada) or 647-362-9199 (International); access code #4673675. The call will also be available for replay on SS&C's website after October 27, 2022; access: http://investor.ssctech.com/results.cfm.
Certain information contained in this press release relating to, among other things, the Company's financial guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2022 constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, expectations, intentions, projections, developments, future events, performance, underlying assumptions, and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts.Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "estimates", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "assume", "intend", "will", "continue", "opportunity", "predict", "potential", "future", "guarantee", "likely", "target", "indicate", "would", "could" and "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements are accompanied by such words. Such statements reflect management's best judgment based on factors currently known but are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the state of the economy and the financial services industry and other industries in which the Company's clients operate, the Company's ability to realize anticipated benefits from its acquisitions, including DST Systems, Inc., the effect of customer consolidation on demand for the Company's products and services, the increasing focus of the Company's business on the hedge fund industry, the variability of revenue as a result of activity in the securities markets, the ability to retain and attract clients, fluctuations in customer demand for the Company's products and services, the intensity of competition with respect to the Company's products and services, the exposure to litigation and other claims, terrorist activities and other catastrophic events, disruptions, attacks or failures affecting the Company's software-enabled services, risks associated with the Company's foreign operations, privacy concerns relating to the collection and storage of personal information, evolving regulations and increased scrutiny from regulators, the Company's ability to protect intellectual property assets and litigation regarding intellectual property rights, delays in product development, investment decisions concerning cash balances, regulatory and tax risks, risks associated with the Company's joint ventures, changes in accounting standards, risks related to the Company's substantial indebtedness, the market price of the Company's stock prevailing from time to time, and the risks discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can also be accessed on our website. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
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SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Disclosures Relating to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Note 1. Reconciliation of Revenues to Adjusted Revenues
Adjusted revenues represents revenues adjusted to include a) amounts that would have been recognized if deferred revenue were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition and b) amounts that would have been recognized if not for adjustments to deferred revenue and retained earnings related to the adoption of ASC 606. Adjusted revenues is presented because we use this measure to evaluate performance of our business against prior periods and believe it is a useful indicator of the underlying performance of our business. Adjusted revenues is not a recognized term under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Adjusted revenues does not represent revenues, as that term is defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to revenues as an indicator of our operating performance. Adjusted revenues as presented herein is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Below is a reconciliation of adjusted revenues to revenues, the GAAP measure we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted revenues.
The following is a breakdown of software-enabled services and license, maintenance and related revenues and adjusted software-enabled services and license, maintenance and related revenues.
Note 2. Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income
Adjusted operating income represents operating income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments for deferred revenue and related costs, ASC 606 adoption impact and other expenses. Adjusted operating income is presented because we use this measure to evaluate performance of our business and believe it is a useful indicator of our underlying performance. Adjusted operating income is not a recognized term under GAAP. Adjusted operating income does not represent operating income, as that term is defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of our operating performance. Adjusted operating income as presented herein is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies. The following is a reconciliation between adjusted operating income and operating income, the GAAP measure we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted operating income.
Note 3. Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Consolidated EBITDA, defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in April 2018, as amended, is used in calculating covenant compliance, and is EBITDA adjusted for certain items. Consolidated EBITDA is calculated by subtracting from or adding to EBITDA items of income or expense described below. Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA is calculated by subtracting acquired EBITDA (as defined below) from Consolidated EBITDA. EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA are presented because we use these measures to evaluate performance of our business and believe them to be useful indicators of an entity's debt capacity and its ability to service debt. EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities as indicators of our operating performance. These measures are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies. The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA to net income.
Note 4. Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to SS&C to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to SS&C
Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C represent net income and earnings per share attributable to SS&C before amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments and other items. We consider adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C to be important to management and investors because they represent our operational performance exclusive of the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments, loss on extinguishment of debt and other items, that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of our competitors. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are not recognized terms under GAAP. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share do not represent net income or diluted earnings per share, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or diluted earnings per share as indicators of our operating performance. Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C as presented herein are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Below is a reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C to net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C, the GAAP measures we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueled by its mission to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman in an unplanned pregnancy, Save the Storks continues to serve women in innovative and lifegiving ways through the design and building of state-of-the-art mobile medical units called Stork Buses. Last year, Save the Storks built an unprecedented 28 Stork Buses for its partner pregnancy centers—its highest yearly number to date and more than any other non-profit organization in 2022. The Stork Buses provide quality healthcare to women wherever they are, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and STI testing.
Over the past decade, Save the Storks has built and delivered 89 Stork Buses to partners across the country, and in February the organization will deliver its 90th bus to the Bridge Women's Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Stork Buses are currently on the road in 30 states and 81 cities and counting, with plans to expand to three new states this year. Five new Stork Buses are in production for 2023, and the organization expects to reach 100 Stork Buses built by mid-2023. Save the Storks' longer-term goal was to have 400 Stork Buses in all 50 states by 2031. However, in light of the recent announcement that Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid plan to offer the abortion pill, thus turning 20,000 pharmacies into abortion clinics, Save the Storks shared during the week of March for Life in Washington, D.C., that the organization will expedite and increase their goal to produce and deliver as many mobile medical units as possible, with an ultimate goal of 1,000 Stork Bus units built. Donations for this capital campaign can be made online at SavetheStorks.com.
The Stork Bus program experienced exponential growth in 2022, with Save the Storks building one-third of all their buses in a single year. More than one million dollars was awarded in Stork Bus grants to pro-mom women's clinics and churches. Last year, Stork Buses were delivered to five new states—South Carolina, Alaska, Vermont, Kentucky, and Ohio—as well as to a number of states already operating Stork Buses.
"As we prepare to deliver our 90th Stork Bus, the demand is greater than ever from organizations across the U.S. in the fight for life who have seen thousands of pre-born babies' lives saved on our women's health clinics on wheels," said Save the Storks CEO Diane Ferraro. "Our greatest priority is to support and empower women by providing resources and information to help them make the best decisions possible. Our Stork Buses give women the opportunity to receive the medical care and support they deserve, and 81% of women choose life as a result of the care they receive. Over 33,000 women have received free medical services on our state-of-the-art mobile medical units and this number will grow exponentially as we aim to reach our goal of 1,000 Stork Buses."
Save the Storks is one of a select group of core pro-life ministries that make up the collective Stand for Life. The national non-profit will also have a team at the 50th March for Life in Washington, D.C. In 2022, March for Life showed Save the Storks' Shelter of Love video at its rally and gala showing how Stork Buses serve women and save lives. The Shelter of Love video received a standing ovation at the Rose Dinner, inspiring more than 1,000 guests.
About Save the Storks
Save the Storks' mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman in an unplanned pregnancy. A nonprofit that began in 2012, with headquarters in Colorado and staff across America, Save the Storks is 100% funded through the support of donors. Save the Storks is ECFA certified and a four-star Charity Navigator nonprofit with a 100% rating, meaning it exceeds best practices and industry standards as a highly effective charity. It equips, educates and trains pregnancy resource centers and churches across the United States to help them empower women to choose life. Save the Storks has captured the imagination of millions with its innovative mobile medical units, known as the Stork Bus. Today there are more than 89 Stork Buses on the road in 30 states.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Jerry Apodaca, a Democrat who became New Mexico’s first Hispanic governor in 54 years when he took office in 1975, has died. He was 88.
He died at his home in Santa Fe on Wednesday after what may have been a stroke, his son Jeff Apodaca said.
His son talked about the legacy his father left behind, one that fellow Democratic politicians say paved the way for more minorities to enter public office and take on leadership roles in corporate boardrooms across the country.
He took his role seriously, said the younger Apodaca, an Albuquerque businessman and former media executive.
“I used to meet with people in Fortune 500 companies, and there was not a meeting that went by where I wouldn’t run into a Latino executive who’d ask me, ‘Are you Jerry’s son?’ They would tell me so many stories about what he’d done,” Jeff Apodaca told the Santa Fe New Mexican. “General Motors, McDonald’s … he opened doors for Latinos in the ’70s and ’80s.”
Apodaca ran an insurance business in Las Cruces before being elected to the state Senate in 1966. He was 40 when he was inaugurated as governor on Jan. 1, 1975, making him the first Hispanic governor in New Mexico since Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo left office in 1921.
During his four-year term, Apodaca’s administration reorganized state government to its current form by creating a cabinet system with 12 departments. Delivering on a campaign pledge, his administration consolidated agencies and eliminated some boards and commissions.
In an interview shortly before his gubernatorial term ended, Apodaca cited the government reorganization and establishment of a statewide kindergarten system as major accomplishments. He claimed his administration made government more open and responsive to citizens.
Apodaca regularly held open office hours where residents could meet with him. His administration implemented tax relief programs, including tax credits, tax rebates and tax rate reductions, but Apodaca was criticized for appointing close friends to public positions.
“I didn’t find any logical reason to exclude anyone from the administration just because he helped in the campaign or because he was a friend,” he said in December 1978. “I think the record speaks for itself. The success of this administration does not rest entirely on my shoulders.”
Apodaca also battled allegations linking him to organized crime figures.
While campaigning in 1982 for U.S. Senate, Apodaca disputed claims by a convicted felon that he had accepted a $10,000 bribe as governor in return for granting a pardon or parole for a New Mexico inmate. Apodaca called the accusation “a total fabrication.”
A grand jury requested by Apodaca ultimately found no evidence of perjury.
He lost the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate to Jeff Bingaman, who went on to serve for 30 years.
Apodaca, who played halfback at the University of New Mexico in the mid-1950s, was appointed in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter as chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. While governor, he ran and completed the 1978 Boston Marathon.
After leaving office, he resigned from the fitness panel after being elected to the board of directors for tobacco giant Phillip Morris.
Carter also interviewed Apodaca for Secretary of Education when the U.S. Department of Education was created. The job went instead to Shirley Hufstedler, a federal appellate judge in California.
After leaving office, Apodaca endured a series of troubled business ventures, including failed real estate deals that led to a bankruptcy filing. In later years, he sought to return to politics but lost the Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in 1982 and for governor in 1998.
Apodaca also ventured into publishing, taking over Hispanic magazine and Vista magazine, both English-language periodicals aimed at Hispanic readers. He also served on the University of New Mexico’s board of regents from 1985 to 1991.
Apodaca started in politics as a state senator from Las Cruces, serving four terms from 1966-76. In the 1974 gubernatorial race, he defeated Republican Joe Skeen by just 3,752 votes. Campaigning during the post-Watergate era, Apodaca portrayed himself as “The Man Nobody Owns.”
Born Raymond S. Apodaca in Las Cruces on Oct. 3, 1934, Apodaca graduated from UNM in 1957 and began teaching history and coaching high school football in Albuquerque. He later moved back to Las Cruces, opened an insurance business and branched out into retail and real estate.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Clara, three daughters, Cindy, Carolyn, Judy, and two sons, Jerry Jr. and Jeff.
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The story includes biographical material compiled by former AP reporter Tim Korte. | 2023-04-28T11:09:27+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/former-new-mexico-governor-remembered-as-hispanic-role-model/ |
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It may be seen as an ordinary event for many but for some, a classic car show can trigger memories that they have long forgotten.
Springview Manor's car show is back after a pandemic hiatus. Dozens of vehicles lined Spring Street as car enthusiasts showed of their pride and joy. The show was open to the public and most importantly to the manor residents. Getting out and looking at the cars helps those with dementia, triggering memories of a car they may have owned or enjoyed. Healthcare providers say it is a great time for residents to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends. Many of those bringing cars did so in honor of family members that have been at Springview Manor.
"My mother Leola Williams, she had been a resident here for 2 years. Unfortunately, she passed away two weeks ago. I'm doing this in her memory. She loved to take rides in my car. It was the only thing that she could actually step into because it was just right level," said Bud Linton, in honor of his mother.
"My mother-in-law was here years ago and my mother was here just a year ago for therapy after breaking her arm. My mother had met so many people here and I'm doing this just to put the smiles on some of those residents' faces that we know and even don't know," commented Michele Houseworth, in honor of her mom and mother-in-law.
Trophies were presented in a variety of categories including the "Residents' Choice" award.
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It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Washington won $747 million in the February 6 drawing. Is this your lucky night?
Here are Monday’s winning lottery numbers:
16-30-31-54-68, Powerball: 1, Power Play: 2X
Double Play Winning Numbers
16-10-40-30-05, Powerball: 20
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DETROIT – Ford Motor Co. plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan that would employ at least 2,500 people to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing electric vehicles.
The plant, to be built on land being readied for industrial development about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of Detroit, would start making batteries in 2026. It would crank out 35 gigawatt hours worth of batteries, enough to supply 400,000 vehicles per year, Ford said.
The factory near the city of Marshall would produce batteries with a lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry, which is cheaper than the current nickel-cobalt-manganese chemistry now used in many EV batteries.
Consumers could then choose whether they wanted the battery with lower range and cost, or pay more for higher range and power. The company wouldn’t give any prices just yet.
“The whole intent here is to make EVs more affordable and accessible to customers,” said Marin Gjaja, chief marketing officer for Ford’s electric vehicles.
Ford says a wholly owned subsidiary would own the factory and employ the workers. But China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited, or CATL, which is known for its lithium-iron-phosphate expertise, would supply technology, some equipment and workers.
The announcement comes at a time when U.S.-China relations are strained, and the Biden administration is offering tax credits for businesses to create a U.S. supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. To offer a full $7,500 per vehicle tax credit to customers, EV batteries won’t be able to have metals or components from China in them.
Ford is hoping that the structure of the plant will defuse criticism of spending state tax incentive money on a joint-venture factory that would be part-owned by a Chinese company. Last month the state of Virginia dropped out of the race for the same Ford plant after Gov. Glenn Youngkin characterized the project as a “front” for the Chinese Communist Party that would raise national security concerns. At the time Virginia had not offered an incentive package to Ford.
The company expects to take advantage of U.S. factory tax credits, and that buyers initially would get at least $3,750 in tax credits because the vehicles are produced in North America. Gjaja said that over time they could get the full $7,500 credit depending on sourcing of battery minerals.
Lithium-iron-phosphate batteries would go into standard-range versions of Ford's EVs. For instance, the lowest price Mustang Mach-E electric SUV would get an LFP battery and would be able to travel 247 miles per charge. The long range version of the Mach-E will have a nickel-cobalt-manganese chemistry that takes it to 310 miles per charge.
The plant was revealed Monday at a meeting of the Michigan Strategic Fund, which approved a large tax incentive package for the project near the junction of Interstates 94 and 69.
Gabby Bruno, director of economic development for Ford, said there was “no lack of competition for this project.” She said Michigan “competed against numerous states and countries” to secure the investment.
About $210 million for the Ford plant came from Michigan's Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, known as SOAR, set up to lure industry and jobs to the state. But the total size of the incentive package wasn't clear.
The SOAR Fund has received nearly $1.8 billion from the state’s general fund since it was first created in December of 2021.
A tax-relief bill passed in the Michigan House last week could send up to $1.5 billion over three fiscal years to the SOAR Fund in addition to a $800 million one-time deposit that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined in her budget proposal last week.
The tax-relief bill, which still needs to be approved by the state Senate, where Democrats hold a two-seat majority, has been heavily criticized by Republicans for giving too little to taxpayers and too much to large corporations. | 2023-02-13T19:39:59+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2023/02/13/ford-to-build-35b-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-in-mich/ |
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a better way to hold required items used while operating a forklift," said an inventor, from Duluth, Ga., "so I invented the LIFT CADDY. My design offers a safer and more convenient alternative to holding items or storing them in a pocket."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable and durable bag accessory for forklift operations. In doing so, it ensures that necessary tools and other items are safe and accessible. As a result, it increases convenience and safety and it helps to prevent dropped and damaged items. The invention features a practical design that is easy to attach and use so it is ideal for forklift operators, warehouse workers, loading dock personnel, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Fort Lauderdale sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-FJK-160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Vinnie Leppard had a hat trick to increase his team-leading goal total to 12 as Jefferson remained perfect on the season with an 11-3 win over Morristown in Morristown.
Leppard also had an assist, Colin Sabia scored three goals and Jamison Reid made 11 saves to help Jefferson move to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the NJILL Rizk Division. This is the second consecutive season Jefferson has gotten off to a 4-0 start.
Morristown fell to 2-3, 1-3.
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MOSCOW – Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan traded blame for fighting on the border Friday that killed at least 24 people, wounded dozens and prompted a mass evacuation.
Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry said early Saturday that 24 bodies had been delivered to hospitals in the Batken region that borders Tajikistan. An additional 87 people were wounded, the ministry said.
Clashes on the border that began earlier this week grew into large-scale fighting Friday involving tanks, artillery and rocket launchers. As part of the shelling, Tajik forces struck the regional capital, Batken, with rockets.
Kyrgyzstan's Emergencies Ministry said 136,000 people were evacuated from the area engulfed by the fighting.
It wasn't immediately clear what prompted the fighting on the tense border between the two former Soviet Central Asian neighbors. An attempt to establish a cease-fire quickly failed and artillery shelling resumed later in the day.
Border guard chiefs of the two countries met around midnight and agreed to create a joint monitoring group work to help end hostilities. It wasn't immediately clear whether the meeting had any effect on the fighting.
In 2021, a dispute over water rights and the installation of surveillance cameras by Tajikistan led to clashes near the border that killed at least 55 people.
According to the Kyrgyz border service, Friday's fighting erupted early in the morning, when Tajik forces first fired at Kyrgyz border guards. As tensions mounted, the border service accused Tajikistan of using mortars, tanks and armored vehicles to shell Kyrgyzstan's positions, targeting an airport near the border with multiple rocket launchers and destroying civilian infrastructure.
Tajik border officials, meanwhile, charged that the Kyrgyz forces subjected Tajik border villages “to intensive mortar bombardment and shelling” from “all types of available heavy weapons and firearms.” Tajik authorities said that they proposed negotiations and a cease-fire, but that Kyrgyz troops reportedly ignored the offers.
The Kyrgyz border service later issued a statement saying the two countries’ security chiefs had agreed to cease hostilities starting at 4 p.m., but the truce failed almost immediately.
The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Sadyr Zhaparov and Emomali Rakhmon, met Friday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Uzbekistan. According to a statement on Zhaparov's website, the two leaders discussed the border situation and agreed to task the relevant authorities with pulling back troops and stopping the fighting.
Kyrgyz media said Zhaparov returned to Kyrgyzstan from the Uzbek city of Samarkand and immediately gathered the country's Security Council for a meeting. | 2022-09-17T15:07:45+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2022/09/16/clashes-on-kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-border-resume-kill-2/ |
World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after pulling off one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina.
The South American champions and one of the tournament favorites slumped to a 2-1 loss Tuesday against the second lowest-ranked team at the World Cup in a deflating start to Messi’s quest to win the one major title that has eluded him.
Asked how he felt after a painful start to his record fifth World Cup for Argentina, Messi said: “The truth? Dead. It’s a very hard blow because we did not expect to start in this way.”
Saudi Arabia’s comeback joins the list of other major World Cup upsets: Cameroon’s 1-0 win over an Argentina team led by Diego Maradona in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup; Senegal’s 1-0 victory over defending champion France in the 2002 tournament opener; or the United States beating England by the same score in 1950.
“We know the World Cup is this way,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. “Sometimes you can steamroll the opponents and, in a couple of plays, you are losing.”
That summed up the pattern of a match that started with Messi giving Argentina the lead, calmly converting a penalty in the 10th minute for his 92nd international goal. It had all the makings of a routine win for the defending Copa America champions, who were on a 36-match unbeaten run — one short of the record in international soccer.
Didn’t turn out that way.
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span early in the second half gave the Saudis a landmark result in the first World Cup staged in the Middle East. Their previous biggest win was 1-0 over Belgium at the 1994 World Cup, secured by a storied individual goal by Saeed Al-Owairan.
“All the stars aligned for us,” Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said. “We made history for Saudi football.”
The 35-year-old Messi, playing in his fifth — and likely his final — World Cup for Argentina, scratched the side of his head and shook hands with a Saudi coaching staff member after the final whistle.
He walked toward the tunnel with a group of other Argentina players and looked despondent, an all-too-familiar scene for the seven-time world player of the year who has yet to win soccer’s ultimate prize.
“We are facing two finals now,” said Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, looking ahead of remaining group matches against Mexico and Poland. “We screwed it up in the second half.”
The unlikely victory by a team made up entirely of Saudi-based players was sealed by a somersault by Aldawsari, who brought down a high ball just inside the penalty area, spun his way past Nahuel Molina with the help of a ricochet, dribbled past Leandro Paredes and drove a powerful shot to the far corner in the 53rd.
A stunned Messi watched as Saudi Arabia’s green-clad fans, who had come over the Qatari border in their thousands, celebrated in disbelief in the stands. Saudi Arabia’s substitutes swarmed onto the field to congratulate Aldawsari, who sank to his knees after his post-goal acrobatics.
“It’s one for the history books,” Renard said.
Such was Argentina’s initial dominance that Saudi Arabia didn’t have a shot on goal in the first half, during which the Alibiceleste had three goals ruled out for offside as they repeatedly got behind the Saudis’ high defensive line.
“Some of those decisions were by inches,” Scaloni said, “but that’s technology for you.”
The 48th-minute equalizer came from Saudi Arabia’s first attempt on target, with Alshehri finding the far corner with an angled finish that went through the legs of defender Cristian Romero and beyond the dive of goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais made two diving saves during 14 minutes of stoppage time to preserve a win that shakes up the group.
“This group always stood out for its evenness, its strength, and it is time to be more united than ever,” Messi said. “We have to go back to our training base and try to win the next game.”
TURNAROUND
Argentina hadn’t previously lost a World Cup game when leading at halftime since 1930, when the team conceded three goals in the second half to lose to Uruguay 4-2.
LAST-16 HOPES
Saudi Arabia strengthened its chances of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time since 1994. “There will just be 20 minutes of celebration for us,” Renard said. “We still have two games — or more.”
UP NEXT
Argentina returns to the Lusail Stadium to play Mexico on Saturday. Saudi Arabia takes on Poland on the same day.
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DUNSEITH, N.D. (KXNET) — The International Peace Garden has attractions for people of all ages, all seasons, and all interests.
For Friday’s Destination Dakota, reporter Lauren Davis traveled to the garden to learn more about the 100-year goal of the Peace Garden, as well as what new changes are coming to the Conservatory.
Davis spoke with the CEO of the International Peace Garden, Tim Chapman, about the centennial vision, what the expansion is all about, what people might, and why conservation is so important.
The Conservatory is set to reopen to the public in December. | 2023-06-16T23:54:04+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/destination-dakota/destination-dakota-the-conservatory-at-the-international-peace-garden/ |
NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), the first, preeminent, longest-tenured and pioneering owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science, agtech and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations with approximately 1,000 tenants, is profoundly committed to driving forward innovative solutions to address the rapidly growing mental health crisis through its multifaceted business platform built on the foundation of its four key verticals of real estate, venture investments, corporate responsibility and thought leadership. With an unmatched asset base in North America of nearly 75 million SF, Alexandria's state-of-the-art R&D facilities, coupled with its deeply experienced Labspace® management and operations, enable its tenants to develop new, novel therapies, medicines and cures across a range of diseases and disorders, including psychiatric and neurological diseases such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It has also been identifying and investing in life science companies that are making a significant positive impact on people living with mental health-related disorders through Alexandria Venture Investments, the company's strategic venture capital platform, for over 25 years.
"Our country is in the midst of a devastating and pervasive mental health crisis that we need to meaningfully address," said Jenna Foger, senior vice president of science and technology at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments. "Mental health is essential not only to the vitality of each individual human but also to the health and safety of our communities overall. Since my time as a former bench scientist at The Rockefeller University researching the biomolecular underpinnings of a range of neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, I have always been motivated by the immense potential to transform the way we treat and ultimately cure these serious health challenges. Building upon Alexandria's nearly three decades of dedication to its deeply impactful social responsibility pillars and thought leadership initiatives, we are steadfast in identifying and partnering with leading-edge life science companies across our ecosystems to help address the nation's mental health epidemic."
Alexandria's eighth social responsibility pillar, established in 2021, aims to address the country's rapidly growing mental health and suicide crisis. Due to the ongoing burden of mental illnesses, severe complications, most notably addiction and suicide, have been increasing among adults. Amid a crisis that affects all Americans, military personnel and veterans experience mental health concerns at higher rates. Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty members showed signs of a mental health condition, according to a 2014 study in JAMA Psychiatry, and veterans faced a suicide rate nearly 60% higher than non-veteran adults, according to the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Committed to ensuring that our national heroes, along with their families, receive the tools they need to live productive and happy lives, Alexandria has been an active supporter of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) for over a decade, and its executive chairman and founder, Joel S. Marcus, has served on the foundation's board since 2018. The foundation provides specialized programs aimed at addressing the unique physical and mental health concerns of the SEAL community and their families. NSF also maintains connections to clinical psychologists and access to cutting-edge treatment modalities, and it openly addresses suicide prevention through its Whole Warrior Health Forums.
Alexandria continues to strengthen its strategic relationships with non-profit organizations and convene key stakeholders from its world-class network to help advance groundbreaking medical innovation to transform the lives of the over 50 million people living with a mental illness in the United States. As part of Alexandria's highly impactful thought leadership platform, the company recently presented a timely conversation on the state of mental health in America with former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, one of the world's leading voices and policymakers on mental health, at the Galien Forum USA 2022. Tomorrow, on February 28, 2023, Alexandria will hold a mission-critical Healthcare Policy Forum on Mental Health, in partnership with Patrick Kennedy and The Kennedy Forum, to explore critical issues aimed at accelerating new and innovative solutions to combat this unprecedented crisis while further normalizing conversations around mental health and addiction so that the stigma no longer prevents individuals from seeking help.
About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche since its founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator and developer of collaborative life science, agtech and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland and Research Triangle. The trusted partner to approximately 1,000 tenants, Alexandria has a total market capitalization of $35.0 billion and an asset base in North America of 74.6 million SF as of December 31, 2022, which includes 41.8 million RSF of operating properties and 5.6 million RSF of Class A properties undergoing construction, 9.9 million RSF of near-term and intermediate-term development and redevelopment projects and 17.3 million SF of future development projects. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A properties clustered in life science, agtech and technology campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science, agrifoodtech, climate innovation and technology companies through our venture capital platform. We believe our unique business model and diligent underwriting ensure a high-quality and diverse tenant base that results in higher occupancy levels, longer lease terms, higher rental income, higher returns and greater long-term asset value. For additional information on Alexandria, please visit www.are.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Alexandria's social responsibility initiatives, practices, investments and progress, the likelihood of continued support, investment and partnership by Alexandria and the potential impacts of such activities on Alexandria's business and tenants, the companies and non-profit organizations in which Alexandria invests or with which Alexandria has strategic relationships and the country's mental health and suicide crisis. These forward-looking statements are based on Alexandria's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by Alexandria's forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Alexandria assumes no obligation to update this information. For more discussion relating to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in Alexandria's forward-looking statements, and risks and uncertainties to Alexandria's business in general, please refer to Alexandria's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
CONTACT: Courtney Mulligan, Assistant Vice President – Strategic Projects & Corporate Social Responsibility, (646) 939-7471, cmulligan@are.com
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TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, one of the leading sources for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Strategic Sourcing Emotional Footprint, identifying three providers as Champions.
Amid an increased focus on mobile tools and cloud technologies to support procurement activities, organizations are looking to dedicated strategic sourcing tools to continuously improve purchasing activities. Typical features of this type of software include capacity management, contract management, and purchasing and procurement management.
To aid organizations searching for the right software solution for procurement strategies, SoftwareReviews has identified the top procurement strategy software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 236 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Strategic Sourcing Software Champions are as follows:
- Scanmarket, 93 NEF, ranked high for being respectful.
- GEP SMART Procurement Software, 85 NEF, ranked high for being generous.
- Jaggaer Sourcing, 81 NEF, ranked high for providing performance enhancements.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated strategic sourcing category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies to improve the lives of patients, today named Rutul R. Shah as the Company's Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1, 2022. Mr. Shah has been with the Company since 2014 and has served in roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, most recently as Head of Operations and Portfolio. In this newly created COO role, Mr. Shah will have responsibility for strategic management of the Company's portfolio, and ensure agility and operational efficiency in executing Company priorities while collaborating closely with Finance, Business Development and R&D. Mr. Shah will continue to report to Precigen's President and CEO, Helen Sabzevari, PhD, and serve as a member of Precigen's leadership team.
Mr. Shah brings to the role more than 17 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, of which 8 years have been focused exclusively on innovations in gene and cell therapies. Mr. Shah has broad leadership experience and expertise in alliance management, portfolio management, program and project management, and operations. Prior to joining Precigen, Mr. Shah spent a decade in scientific positions focused on the development of protein and antibody drugs at Zyngenia, Teva Biopharmaceuticals USA, CoGenesys, and Human Genome Sciences. Mr. Shah graduated with a BE degree in Chemical Engineering from Gujarat University in India and MS degree in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
"Rutul's contributions to Precigen have been instrumental in advancing the Company's portfolio with agility and operational efficiency," said Helen Sabzevari, PhD, President and CEO of Precigen. "Rutul brings an exceptional mix of scientific, clinical and business expertise to his roles and is a highly respected and valued leader at the Company."
"I am honored to be chosen as Precigen's first COO during this important time for the company," Mr. Shah said. "I look forward to continuing to serve alongside the talented leadership team that Helen has assembled to achieve our goals."
Precigen: Advancing Medicine with Precision™
Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Our technologies enable us to find innovative solutions for affordable biotherapeutics in a controlled manner. Precigen operates as an innovation engine progressing a preclinical and clinical pipeline of well-differentiated therapies toward clinical proof-of-concept and commercialization. For more information about Precigen, visit www.precigen.com or follow us on Twitter @Precigen, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and generally relate to plans, objectives, and expectations for the development of the Company's business, including the timing and progress of preclinical studies, clinical trials, discovery programs and related milestones, the promise of the Company's portfolio of therapies, and in particular its CAR-T and AdenoVerse therapies. Although management believes that the plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the timeline for the Company's clinical trials might be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and actual future results may be materially different from the plans, objectives and expectations expressed in this press release. The Company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For further information on potential risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause the Company's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor Contact:
Steven Harasym
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (301) 556-9850
investors@precigen.com
Media Contacts:
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
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WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MILPA Collective releases "Truth Telling and Palabra: A Project at Rikers Island," a report that memorializes a transformative project that brought safety, stability, and healing to incarcerated young people [ages 18-21] and correctional staff at the RNDC jail at Rikers Island in Queens, New York.
From June 2021 through January 2022, at the request of Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi, MILPA and a team of expert consultants led a project at Rikers Island to stabilize conditions for incarcerated young adults and frontline staff. Like most jurisdictions across the country, rates of violence are nine times higher among young adults than any other group, making a focus on young adults key to stabilizing conditions agency-wide.
The MILPA approach of working in community and carceral settings across the U.S via the leadership of formerly incarcerated Chicano Indigenous and Black relatives uniquely positioned them to guide this project. "Our work wasn't about flooding Rikers with more programs. Our work was about making systemic change. Organizing with those who live and work inside, to challenge the systemic racism and toxic culture that sustains the status quo at Rikers," says Juan Gomez, Executive Director of MILPA. "And while we always try to balance urgency with the process, at Rikers, we had to treat every day like a war zone with a disaster relief mission."
In just seven months MILPA led a team of expert consultants and accomplished the following:
- Completed a participatory planning process in partnership with frontline staff and incarcerated young adults
- Designed a new model of jail operations for young adults
- Opened four transformed pilot living units using the new operations model
- Trained upwards of 50 correctional staff to work in the units
- Facilitated healing-engaged workshops
- Crafted a new antiracist policy to codify the new model with an eye toward scale.
Planning and preparation began in June 2021, and on November 1st the first pilot units opened, with the second two opening in mid-December 2021. From then through January 2022, only one fight occurred, while the other RNDC units experienced a total of 47 stabbings and slashings during the same period. Using a unique combination of facility-based organizing tactics, a participatory planning process, and a disaster relief approach, the team built an "inside" coalition of Black and Chicano Indigenous frontline staff and incarcerated people aligned in purpose, process, and hope for the future.
In January 2022, the project ended when Commissioner Schiraldi and his administration were ousted by the incoming Mayor. "While this story has an equivocal ending, the report has been written to memorialize the heart and hard work that staff and incarcerated people put into making this vision a reality while reflecting on its implications for the field."
You can access the full report, "Truth Telling and Palabra: A Project at Rikers Island," here and the Executive Summary here.
About MILPA: MILPA is a non-profit organization that is founded and led by formerly incarcerated Chicano Indigenous people. MILPA is a movement space dedicated to Cultivating Change Makers for The Next Seven Generations. For more, visit milpacollective.org
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — The parents of Kawaski Trawick hope two NYPD officers will be fired after a departmental disciplinary trial that is set to begin next week.
Trawick’s mother, Ellen Trawick, rallied with supporters outside 1 Police Plaza Wednesday, saying, “Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis took Kawaski’s life in less than two minutes. 112 seconds.”
April 14, 2019, Trawick was locked out of his apartment in a Bronx supportive housing building and carrying a large pole. Police were called to the building as he roamed the hallways. By the time officers arrived, Trawick was back in his apartment.
Tensions escalated quickly as officers encountered Trawick in his apartment. He held a knife in his kitchen. First, officers tased him. Then Trawick was fatally shot.
The Bronx district attorney investigated and declined to bring criminal charges against the officers. However, the Civilian Complaint Review Board weighed in, saying the officers should face discipline within the NYPD.
Patrick Lynch, the president of the Police Benevolent Association of New York City, told PIX11 News: “The case was thoroughly investigated by both the Bronx district attorney and the NYPD’s Force Investigation Division, which found no evidence of wrongdoing by these police officers. CCRB is not claiming it has any new evidence that would change those findings.” | 2023-04-13T02:15:12+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/nypd-officers-face-disciplinary-trial-over-2019-shooting-death-of-bronx-man/ |
LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — A former employee at the Oriental Trading Co. has been sentenced to prison for leaving a noose on a floor scrubber that a Black colleague was set to use.
The Nebraska U.S. Attorney’s office said Bruce Quinn, 66, was sentenced Friday to four months in prison and one year of supervised release for leaving the noose for his coworker to find. He pleaded guilty in September to a federal civil rights violation.
Prosecutors said a 63-year-old Black man who worked for Oriental Trading found the noose made out of orange twine sitting on the seat of the equipment in June 2020. He told investigators that he was scared by the noose and viewed it as a death threat.
“Federal courts have long recognized the noose as one of the most vile symbols in American history,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Individuals, like this defendant, who use a noose to convey a threat of violence at a workplace will be held accountable for their actions.” | 2022-12-03T23:35:19+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/ap-nebraska-man-gets-prison-for-leaving-noose-for-coworker/ |
When Democrat Katie Hobbs is sworn Thursday as Arizona governor, her term may be one that sets a record for vetoes — as the legislature has an ideologue Republican majority with a narrow majority.
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LAVAL, QC, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its fourth quarter and its fiscal year 2022 on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, after the closing of the TSX. Couche‑Tard will hold a conference call on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT) to present its financial results for its fourth quarter and its fiscal year 2022. As such, Brian Hannasch, President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, will be the speakers and will answer questions from analysts asked live during the conference call.
Financial analysts, investors, media and any individuals interested in listening to the webcast on Couche-Tard's results, which will take place online on Wednesday, June 29, 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 on 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 37095248#.
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.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 26 countries and territories, with more than 14,100 stores, of which approximately 10,800 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operator 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 SAR. Approximately 124,000 people are employed throughout its network.
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Heat trapping carbon dioxide emissions from making cement, a less talked about but major source of carbon pollution, have doubled in the last 20 years, new global data shows.
In 2021, worldwide emissions from making cement for buildings, roads and other infrastructure hit nearly 2.9 billion tons (2.6 billion metric tons) of carbon dioxide, which is more than 7% of the global carbon emissions, according to emissions scientist Robbie Andrew of Norway’s CICERO Center for International Climate Research and the Global Carbon Project. Twenty years ago, in 2002, cement emissions were some 1.4 billion tons (1.2 billion metric tons) of carbon dioxide.
Driven by China, global cement emissions globally have more than tripled since 1992, recently growing at a rate of 2.6% a year. It’s not just that more cement is being made and used. At a time when all industries are supposed to be cleaning up their processes, cement has actually been going in the opposite direction. The carbon intensity of cement — how much pollution is emitted per ton — has increased 9.3% from 2015 to 2020, primarily because of China, according to the International Energy Agency.
“Cement emission have grown faster than most other carbon sources,” said Stanford University climate scientist Rob Jackson, who leads Global Carbon Project, a group of scientists that track worldwide climate pollution and publish their work in peer reviewed journals. “Cement emissions were also unusual in that they never dropped during COVID. They didn’t grow as much, but they never declined the way oil, gas and coal did. Honestly, I think it’s because the Chinese economy never really shut down completely.”
Cement is unusual compared to other major materials, such as steel, because not only does it require a lot of heat to make, which causes emissions, but the chemical process of making cement itself produces a lot of carbon dioxide, the major human-caused long-term heat-trapping gas.
The recipe for cement requires lots of a key ingredient called clinker, the crumbly binding agent in the entire mixture. Clinker is made when limestone, calcium carbonate, is taken out of the ground and heated to 2700 to 2800 degrees (1480 to 1540 degrees Celsius) to turn it into calcium oxide. But that process strips carbon dioxide out of the limestone and it goes into the air, Andrew said.
Rick Bohan, senior vice president for sustainability at the industry group Portland Cement Association, said, “in the U.S., 60% of our CO2 is a chemical fact of life… The reality is concrete is a universal building material. There is no single construction project that doesn’t use some amount of concrete in it.”
Cement, which is the key ingredient in concrete, is in buildings, roads and bridges.
“Each person on the planet is consuming on average more than a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cement per day,” said University of California Earth systems scientist Steve Davis. “Obviously, you’re not going to, you know, Home Depot and buying a sack of cement every day. But on your behalf, the roads and buildings and bridges out there are using more than a kilogram. And that’s kind of mind boggling to me.”
Even though there are greener ways to make cement, cutting its emissions dramatically is so difficult and requires such a massive change in infrastructure and the way of doing business, the International Energy Agency doesn’t envision the cement industry getting to zero carbon emissions by 2050. Instead there will still be emissions from cement, steel and aviation that need to be balanced out with negative emissions elsewhere, said IEA researchers Tiffany Voss and Peter Levi.
“These are hard, hard to cut,” Andrew said.
But industry’s Bohan said his group is certain that they can get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, if it gets help from governments and especially cement users to accept and use green cement properly. One of several ways to make greener cement is to mix in fly ash, which is a waste product from burning coal, in place of some of the clinker and he said there’s more than enough fly ash available even with coal use reductions.
IEA’s Voss said the switch to green cement “is not there yet” because of technology, infrastructure and other concerns. But many in and outside the industry are working on the problem.
China is key because it produced more than half of the world’s cement emissions in 2021, with India a distant second at about 9%, Andrew’s data shows. The United States spewed 2.5% of the emissions from cement, ranking fifth behind Vietnam and Turkey.
“China is a huge country and its development ramped up,” Andrew said. “It’s driven everything.”
China is not just making and using more cement, but the carbon intensity has been going up a lot lately, IEA’s Voss said. That’s because earlier in its development, China was using cheaper, weaker low-clinker cement and buildings and bridges were collapsing, so now the Chinese government is mandating stronger cement, Norway’s Andrew said.
That’s a reasonable conservatism that slows efforts at making greener cement, Davis said. People are not eager to try untested cement recipes because “these are the structural materials of our society,” he said.
For example, Portland limestone cement has 10% less emissions but customers are so worried about strength they often say they are only willing to use it if they use 10% more, industry’s Bohan said.
Different cement uses have specific needs, such as strength versus longevity but users often just want the strongest and most durable when they don’t need it and this causes unnecessary emissions, Bohan said.
And while people talk about curtailing flying, global aviation emissions are less than half of that coming from concrete, according to Global Carbon Project. There’s “flight shaming” among scientists and activists, but no building shaming, Davis said.
Cement as it ages does suck some carbon dioxide out of the air, just like trees do, in small measurable, significant amounts, Jackson said.
“Our primary focus needs to be on fossil fuel use because that’s where most emissions come from,” Stanford’s Jackson said. “I don’t think cement is on most policymakers’ radar.”
Perhaps not on most, but it is on some. California, Colorado, New Jersey and New York have all passed legislation on cleaner concrete and the trend is growing.
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Woman hit by SUV last month has died, officers say
Woman hit by SUV last month has died, officers say
AND NEW HERE. I KNOW WE KNEW HERE AT NOON. WE NOW KNOW THAT A CRASH IN GREENSBURG LAST MONTH HAS TURNED DEADLY. POLICE SAY THAT TERESA MULLINS DIED ON FRIDAY. LAST MONTH SHE WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE WALKING ON SOUTH ELM-EUGENE STREET NEAR I-40. POLICE DO NOT SAY AT THIS TIME IF ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE FILED. ALSO NEW THIS AFTERNOON, WINSTON-SALEM POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A MAN WHO THEY SAY SHOT TWO PEOPLE LAST MONTH. POLICE SAY THAT OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE TOOK KEANDRE MYERS INTO CUSTODY. THIS WAS AT AN APARTMENT COMPLEX THIS MORNING. OFFICERS SAY THAT LAST MONTH HE SHOT AT TWO PEOPLE ON HORIZON LANE. THIS IS AFTER THEY GOT INTO AN ARGUMENT. THOSE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. AND NEW HERE AT NOON, THE LONG TIME DEEJAY OF THE ELON DEGENERATE SHOW HAS DIED. REPRESENTED INS FOR STEVEN BOSS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS TWITCH, SAYS THAT HE DIED BY SUICIDE. THE BOSS JOINED THE ELLEN SHOW BACK IN 2014, AND HE BECAME AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER IN 2020. HE WAS 40 YEARS OLD. STATE HIGHWAY PATROL IS NOW LOOKING FOR THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN A DEADLY HIT AND RUN IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. NOW, THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY MORNING JUST AROUND 6 A.M. ON CAPEL EXCUSE ME, CAPELLA ROAD. THIS IS NEAR LONG CHURCH BAPTIST. LONG BAPTIST CHURCH. TROOPERS SAY THAT BRANDON THOMPSON WAS LYING IN THE ROAD WHEN SOMEONE DRIVING A PICKUP TRUC
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Woman hit by SUV last month has died, officers say
A crash in Greensboro is now classified as fatal, according to officers.Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WXII 12 NewsOn the evening of Nov 22, Greensboro officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.This incident was at the intersection of South Elm-Eugene Street and Interstate 40.Teresa Bullins, 58, was walking in the left turn lane when she was hit by an SUV.Bullins died on Dec 9.Police have not confirmed if any charges will be filed in this incident.This crash is under investigation.
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On the evening of Nov 22, Greensboro officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
This incident was at the intersection of South Elm-Eugene Street and Interstate 40.
Teresa Bullins, 58, was walking in the left turn lane when she was hit by an SUV.
Bullins died on Dec 9.
Police have not confirmed if any charges will be filed in this incident.
This crash is under investigation. | 2022-12-14T21:13:24+00:00 | wxii12.com | https://www.wxii12.com/article/greensboro-woman-pedestrian-crash-killed-fatal-suv/42245608 |
BEIJING (AP) — After three years of quarantines pushed them close to shutting down, restaurant owner Li Meng and his wife are hoping for business to rebound after China rolled back severe anti-virus controls.
As sales slowly revive, they face a new challenge: Diners are wary about the country’s wave of infections. On Wednesday night at 8 p.m., only three of their 20 tables were filled.
China is on a bumpy road back to normal life as people return to schools, shopping malls and restaurants following the abrupt end of some of the world’s most severe restrictions even as hospitals are swamped with feverish, wheezing COVID-19 patients.
“Many are still watching because they are afraid of being infected,” Li said. “Dining out can be put off for now.”
The ruling Communist Party began to drop testing, quarantine and other restrictions in November as it tries to reverse a deepening economic slump.
The “zero COVID” strategy confined millions of families to their homes for weeks at a time, shut down most travel into and out of China, and emptied bustling streets in major cities. That kept its infection rate low but crushed economic growth and fueled protests.
“People are going back to work, and I’ve seen children in the malls,” said Yang Mingyue, a 28-year-old Beijing resident. “Everything is back to normal. It’s really pleasant.”
The ruling party is shifting toward joining the United States and other governments in trying to live with the disease instead of stamping out transmission. It has launched a campaign to vaccinate elderly people, which experts say is needed to prevent a public health crisis.
Members of the public expressed unease about the wave of infections but welcomed the change in strategy.
“I‘m definitely a little worried, but for the sake of living, you have to be able to work normally, right?” said Yue Hongzhu, 40, a supermarket manager.
“Since the government has allowed opening up, that means it is not so terrible, right?” Yue said. “If the virus were highly infectious and everyone’s life were in danger, the government wouldn’t let go.”
On Tuesday, the government announced it would relax restrictions on travel out of China and resume issuing passports for tourist travel for the first time in nearly three years. That sets up a possible flood of Chinese travelers going abroad at a time when other governments are alarmed by the rise in infections.
The United States, Japan and other governments have announced virus test requirements for travelers arriving from China. They cite the lack of information from Beijing about the spread of the virus and possible mutations into new forms.
“The development of the epidemic is relatively fast,” said Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist for the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at a press conference Thursday. “The flow of people and the risk of respiratory infectious diseases in winter may make the epidemic situation more complicated.”
The ruling party faces increased pressure to get consumers out of their homes and spending as global demand for Chinese exports weakens after the Federal Reserve and European central banks raised interest rates to cool economic activity and tame surging inflation.
China’s retail sales in November fell 5.9% from a year earlier. Imports tumbled 10.9% in a sign of a deepening downturn in Chinese domestic demand.
Exports fell 9% in November from a year earlier. Forecasters say China’s economy probably contracted in the final quarter of the year. They have cut annual growth outlooks to as low as below 3%, which would be weaker than any years in decades except 2020.
The American Chamber of Commerce in China says more than 70% of companies that responded to a poll this month “were confident that China will recover from the current COVID outbreak in early 2023, allowing inbound and outbound business travel and tourism to resume thereafter.”
ING economist Iris Pang wrote in a report that the export slowdown will make recovering from lockdowns harder. “The timing is not perfect,” she wrote.
Li, the restaurateur, said he and his wife moved to Beijing a decade ago to open a restaurant focused on the cuisine of Yunnan province in the southwest.
They invested their savings and mortgaged their house to open two more outlets in 2019 just before the pandemic hit.
“Our priority now is to survive,” said Li. He said it might take up to three months for sales, which are less than half their pre-pandemic level, to return to normal.
Shi Runfei, a waiter at a different restaurant, said anti-virus rules had blocked him from visiting his hometown in neighboring Hebei province for much of the last year/years, and when he was allowed to travel, required time-consuming quarantines.
“Now, it’s different,” said Shi, 35. “Of course, there are still risks, but we just need to take self-protection measures.”
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AP video producers Olivia Zhang and Wayne Zhang contributed. | 2022-12-30T15:03:33+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-china-faces-bumpy-road-to-normal-as-infections-surge/ |
Ganti to lead the company through the next phase of growth and commercialization
BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify, a full stack materials science and additive manufacturing company, announced today that Lawrence Ganti will succeed Josh Martin as CEO. Josh Martin, Co-Founder and CEO will take on a new role as Chief Product Officer.
"Fortify has spent the last several years productizing our technology and cultivating key strategic partnerships. Leading the Fortify team to where it is today has been a great journey. We're moving from the phase of initial product introduction to the market to commercial scale-up, and I, along with my co-founders and the board, felt it was the right time to bring in some outside expertise to help lead Fortify to the next level," said Josh Martin, Co-Founder.
Lawrence Ganti brings more than 25 years of experience in leading global businesses, scaling start-ups, and executing the delivery of new commercial models. Most recently, Ganti was President of SiO2 Materials Science where he led the commercialization efforts and grew the company's customer base 10x and manufacturing footprint 4x. As part of the US Government's Operation Warp Speed Covid-19 response, Ganti secured more than $250 million in grant funding for onshore advanced manufacturing. Prior to SiO2, Ganti was the CEO of Innoplexus Holdings, a provider of Data as a Service and Software as a Service solutions. Ganti spent the majority of his career with the Chemical and Pharmaceutical giant, Merck, leading various business units and country organizations. His last role at Merck was CEO of Latin America where he led the scale-up and growth of a $1 billion business. Ganti graduated from Babson College and is happy to return to his entrepreneurial roots in Boston.
"The Fortify team has built a tremendous technology portfolio that is changing the paradigm of high-value manufacturing. The Digital Composite Manufacturing platform is a game changer for 3D printed parts for custom microstructures in high-resolution," said Ganti. "It's an honor to lead such a smart group of pioneers who have invented a technology stack which can make the impossible- possible by using advanced materials science coupled with geometry to enable the development and commercialization of high value, high performance parts using additive manufacturing."
Josh Martin, Co-Founder, who has led Fortify from its inception as the CEO is excited to take on the Chief Product Officer role, "I am looking forward to driving alignment between our growing product portfolio and our customers' strategic applications. Having Lawrence on board is going to be a huge catalyst for Fortify's next phase of growth."
Fortify has attracted top-tier financial and strategic investors. Bobby Yazdani, Managing Partner and Founder of Cota Capital has been working with the team since 2021 and is delighted about Lawrence coming on board, "Lawrence will bring a fresh perspective to Fortify. He has led rapid commercial and operational expansion across various industries such as SaaS, Biotech, and Manufacturing. Most notably with his last role at SiO2 leading the scale-up of integrated hardware, software, and advanced materials for end-use manufacturing applications."
Eric Wolford, Partner at Accel who led Fortify's Series A commented, "Accel has invested not only in the technology but also the team behind Fortify. I am excited to see the partnership between Lawrence and the Fortify team, especially with Josh, as they position the Company for commercial expansion."
Fortify continues to build on its recent strategic investments from both In-Q-Tel and the Department of Energy, with additional funding to be announced soon. These investments enable Fortify to continue to grow its commercial success for RF (radio frequency) and tooling applications across the United States by addressing the European demand for digital manufacturing of high-performance parts. The Company will be exhibiting at Formnext November 15-18 in Germany, and will be showcasing products and applications that will be scaling under Ganti's leadership. For more information on Fortify, follow the company's LinkedIn page or visit www.3dfortify.com.
Fortify is transforming the 3D printing industry with its patented DCM (Digital Composite Manufacturing) platform. DCM delivers new levels of additively manufactured part performance by introducing functional additives to photopolymers. By combining a deep understanding of material science with high performance mixing, magnetics, and polymer physics, Fortify is able to produce custom microstructures in high-resolution 3D printed parts. The company is currently focused on applications ranging from injection mold tooling to high performance end-use parts with unique mechanical and electromagnetic properties. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Fortify technology enables material properties and components unattainable using other additive or traditional manufacturing processes. For more information, visit www.3dfortify.com.
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In this newly formed role, Picard and the Investment Solutions group will support advisors by expanding access to best-in-class private-market investment opportunities and custom portfolio consulting.
CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightower today announced that it has named Robert Picard to a newly created executive role of Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments in the Hightower Investment Solutions group, where he will focus on providing Hightower advisors with expanded access to best-in-class private-market investments, preferred opportunities and custom portfolio consulting to support them in delivering differentiated strategies to their affluent clients.
The Investment Solutions group is available to Hightower's nationwide community of advisory businesses as a value-added, optional resource they can utilize to enhance their portfolio construction and asset allocation in both public and private investments. In his new role focusing on alternatives, Mr. Picard will leverage his deep relationships with asset managers in private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital and other alternative asset classes to identify a diverse range of opportunities for Hightower advisors and their clients. He will also collaborate with advisors to incorporate their own investment ideas, while working closely with Hightower's due diligence team on all alternative strategies.
"As our advisors look to attract more high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, the Investment Solutions group is here to support them in creating distinctive portfolios with institutional-class opportunities, preferred relationships and rigorous due diligence," said Stephanie Link, Hightower Chief Investment Strategist, Portfolio Manager and head of the Investment Solutions group. "Robert has many decades of experience consulting with advisors through multiple market cycles, bringing them new ideas to complement their portfolio allocations. He adds an exciting dimension to our team of senior investment leaders, and we're thrilled to welcome him to Hightower."
Mr. Picard has 32 years' experience on both the buy and sell side, having built multi-billion-dollar alternative investment programs at First Republic Private Wealth Management, The Carlyle Group/Rock Creek, Optima Fund Management, RBC Capital Markets and InfraHedge/State Street. In his most recent role as First Republic's managing director and head of alternative investments, he consolidated two alternative investment businesses into one platform and generated meaningful growth in both wealth management team participation and fund offerings across all asset classes. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade as founder and CEO of The Rumson Ridge Group, a consultancy focused on building alternative investment platforms. He is a graduate of the College de Geneve, and attended the University of Geneva Law School. Mr. Picard has spent much of his career performing due diligence on manager strategies, visiting over 1,000 firms globally in the last 25 years.
"Hightower's Investment Solutions group is playing an increasingly critical role in helping advisors identify new and disruptive private investments for families with complex financial needs," Picard said. "Through our expanded program, Hightower advisors will gain even greater access to preferred, hard-to-find alternative investment strategies with a level of professional portfolio consulting that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Those that choose to tap our group for ideas will gain significant additional insight that will help them distinguish themselves and grow their businesses."
The expanded alternatives program is part of Hightower's broader strategy of offering its advisory businesses streamlined access to institutional-class family-office services for their sophisticated clients. These services include access to a National Trust Company, estate & financial planning team and business management services such as personal CFO, bookkeeping, bill pay and tax preparation.
Hightower has 125 advisory businesses in 34 states and the District of Columbia. As of March 31, 2022, the firm's assets under management (AUM) were $117.7 billion, and assets under administration were approximately $141.5 billion.
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower's collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.
Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment advisor.
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pbuchanan@jconnelly.com
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BRANDON, Man. - Connor McClennon and Zack Ostapchuk each scored in the shootout as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday.
With the victory, the ICE clinched the Scott Munro Memorial Trophy for the second consecutive time for being WHL regular season champions.
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Evan Friesen and Briley Wood scored once for the ICE in regulation, to improve their record to a franchise-record 113 points — 56 victories, 10 losses and one overtime loss.
Dawson Pasternak and Nolan Flamand scored for the Wheat Kings (26-32-8-1), who outshot the ICE 39-33.
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BLADES 3 PATS 2
SASKATOON, Sask. — Trevor Wong scored at 11:10 of the third period to snap a 2-2 tie and give the Saskatoon Blades a 3-2 victory over the visiting Regina Pats.
Brandon Lisowsky scored twice for the Blades (47-15-4-1), who outshot the Pats 31-24.
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Sam Oremba and Tanner Howe scored for the Pats (34-29-3-1).
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GIANTS 3 ROCKETS 2
LANGLEY, B.C. — Samuel Honzek's second goal of the game, scored with three seconds left in the third period, gave the Vancouver Giants a 3-2 victory over the visiting Kelowna Rockets.
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Skyler Bruce also scored for the Giants (28-31-5-3), with the goal assisted by Honzek and Colton Alain.
Andrew Cristall and Kayden Longley scored for the Rockets (26-37-4-0), who outshot the Giants 26-20.
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WARRIORS 5 RAIDERS 3
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PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Jagger Firkus scored twice as the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 5-3.
Ben Riche, Logan Dowhaniuk and Ryder Korczak also scored for the Warriors (41-23-0-3).
Sloan Stanick scored twice for the Raiders (27-37-3-0), while Niall Crocker netted a single.
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BRONCOS 3 TIGERS 1
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Caleb Wyrostok scored twice as the Swift Current Broncos beat the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers 3-1.
Josh Filmon scored once for the Broncos (31-32-1-3), who were outshot 31-29.
Gavin McKenna scored for the Tigers (29-29-8-1).
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HURRICANES 6 REBELS 4
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Hayden Smith had a goal and an assist as the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the visiting Red Deer Rebels 6-4.
Dustin Renas, Chase Pauls, Tyson Zimmer. Tristen Doyle and Joe Arntsen also scored for the Hurricanes (36-25-3-3), who were outshot 34-27.
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Kai Uchacz, Talon Brigley, Craig Armstrong and Jace Isley scored for the Rebels (42-19-3-3), who trailed 3-1 after the first period and 5-1 heading into the third.
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COUGARS 7 BLAZERS 2
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Arjun Bawa and Koehn Ziemmer each had a goal and assist as the visiting Prince George Cougars crunched the Kamloops Blazers 7-2.
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Cayden Glover, Carlin Dezainde, Caden Brown, Blake Eastman and Zac Funk also scored for the Cougars (36-24-6-1), who led 3-1 after the first period and 5-1 heading into the third.
Connor Levis and Caedan Bankier scored for the Blazers (48-13-4-2), who were outshot 37-35.
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ROYALS 6 SILVERTIPS 4
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EVERETT, Wash. — Teague Patton scored twice and added an assist as the visiting Victoria Royals beat the Everett Silvertips 6-4.
Nate Misskey, Teydon Trembecky, Tanner Scott and Alex Thacker also scored for the Royals (17-43-6-1), who outshot the Silvertips 26-20.
Jackson Berezowski scored three goals and added an assist for the Silvertips (32-32-2-1), while Raphael Pelletier netted a single and had three assists.
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THUNDERBIRDS 7 WINTERHAWKS 3
PORTLAND, Ore. — Kevin Korchinski scored twice as the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Portland Winterhawks 7-3.
Coster Dunn, Reid Schaefer, Lucas Ciona, Colton Dach and Brad Lambert also scored for the Western Conference-leading Thunderbirds (54-10-1-2).
Gabe Klassen, Marek Alscher and Josh Zakreski scored for the Winterhawks (39-20-5-3).
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AMERICANS 7 CHIEFS 4
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Reese Belton and Jalen Luypen each scored three goals as the Tri-City Americans defeated the visiting Spokane Chiefs 7-4.
Camerin Cardona also scored for the Americans (33-26-5-3), who were outshot 46-32. Belton also chipped in with two assists.
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Carter Streek scored twice for the Chiefs (15-43-4-5), with singles netted by Mac Gross and Berkly Catton.
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LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Denise Vaccaro bought her home on the Jersey Shore over 20 years ago, charmed by the little beach at the end of a sandy spit on Barnegat Bay where she could sit and read while listening to the waves and enjoying the cool breezes.
That home was destroyed 10 years ago in Superstorm Sandy, and the beach she loved is also gone, claimed by rising seas that are eroding the shoreline and pushing water to porches.
“It’s so sad that this little community has lost its beach,” Vaccaro said. “People are losing their property. My home was totally destroyed. It’s a way of life that’s being lost.”
It’s a story being played out on shorelines all around the world as once idyllic beach communities are washing away, and residents are struggling to adapt.
But a partial solution being tried around the world is also being done here: establishing oyster colonies to form natural barriers that blunt the force of waves and help stabilize eroding shorelines.
Such a project is underway near Vaccaro’s rebuilt house, carried out by the American Littoral Society, which received a $1 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The group has been building steel wire cages, filling them with rocks and whelk shells and positioning them in rows along the shoreline of Barnegat Bay.
Tiny baby oysters, called spat, are attached to whelk shells and placed in the bay near the existing cages to further stabilize the shoreline.
The shoreline in Vaccaro’s neighborhood has lost 150 feet (46 meters) of beach since 1995, according to the Littoral Society.
In much of it, there is no sand at all; waves pound against grassy mounds that are getting smaller all the time. A shuffleboard court that used to be part of a wide beach with plenty of sand between it and the bay is now halfway submerged in water.
“Some of the people along this shoreline have seen the bay swallow their back porches, more than one,” said Julie Schumacher, habitat restoration coordinator for the Littoral Society. “The water is right up against them.”
The rows of oysters appear to be doing their job as effective breakwaters. One recent day, a strong east wind rippled the bay with whitecaps out beyond the oysters. But between the oysters and the shoreline, the water was much calmer, and waves sloped gently onto the shoreline instead of pounding against it.
As an added benefit, the oysters help improve water quality in the bay: A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons (190 liters) of water a day.
Projects like this one are an important part of New Jersey’s coastal resilience program — using plants and shellfish beds to create “living shorelines” that complement engineered structures like sea walls and bulkheads to protect homes and people.
A few miles south, a group called ReClam the Bay is building an oyster reef to protect the shoreline of Mordecai Island, an uninhabited patch of land that in turn protects the shoreline of Beach Haven, a popular resort town on Long Beach Island.
Volunteers fill mesh bags with 35 pounds (16 kilograms) of whelk shells, to which millions of baby oysters have been attached, then sail them out to the reef a few hundred yards offshore. They’ve placed 10,000 bags of oysters and whelk shells there since 2015.
“In the last 100 years, Mordecai Island has lost 35% of its size,” said Jack Duggan, a longtime volunteer with the group. “If we do nothing, in 40 years the island will be gone — just washed over. This island protects Beach Haven from taking the force of all that wave action.”
ReClam The Bay has done a similar project establishing an oyster reef in front of a brick wall in Tuckerton, further north in the bay, and the Littoral Society has numerous other oyster projects underway. At the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, the NY/NJ Baykeeper organization is growing oysters along the heavily guarded pier and deploying them along the shoreline to protect the coast, which suffered serious erosion during Sandy.
Governments and volunteers in other places are doing the same thing.
In New York, city, state and federal agencies are building “living shorelines” along the southwestern tip of Long Island, using oysters, shells and native plants. A similar project in Delaware used 1,300 bags of shells to extend shoreline protection near Lewes CanalFront Park.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership in Maryland has placed billions of oysters on shells in Chesapeake Bay in a project set to run through 2025. In Florida, volunteers and researchers established oyster colonies along portions of the Peace River in Punta Gorda.
In California, the Wild Oyster Project is establishing reefs in San Francisco Bay for shoreline protection and water quality improvement purposes.
In Argyll, Scotland, a group called Seawilding began restoring an area in 2020 near a coastal inlet that had become degraded. They’ve restored more than 300,000 oysters there. Also in Scotland, a project aims to restore 30,000 oysters near Edinburgh.
Vaccaro realizes her New Jersey home may well depend on the success of a bunch of tiny oysters.
“If we don’t do anything, we’re not going to have any of these houses,” Vaccaro said. “In 20 years my house — which I rebuilt on pilings — could be gone again. This is why what we’re doing here is so important to me. I saw what happened and I see what can happen again.”
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HELSINKI (AP) — Russia halted gas exports to neighboring Finland on Saturday, a highly symbolic move that came just days after the Nordic country announced it wanted to join NATO and marked a likely end to Finland’s nearly 50 years of importing natural gas from Russia.
The measure taken by the Russian energy giant Gazprom was in line with an earlier announcement following Helsinki’s refusal to pay for the gas in rubles as Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded European countries do since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
The Finnish state-owned gas company Gasum said that “natural gas supplies to Finland under Gasum’s supply contract have been cut off” by Russia on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. local time (0400 GMT).
The announcement follows Moscow’s decision to cut off electricity exports to Finland earlier this month and an earlier decision by the Finnish state-controlled oil company Neste to replace imports of Russian crude oil with crude oil from elsewhere.
After decades of energy cooperation that was seen beneficial for both Helsinki — particularly in the case of inexpensive Russian crude oil — and Moscow, Finland’s energy ties with Russia are now all but gone.
Such a break was easier for Finland than it will be for other European Union nations. Natural gas accounts for just some 5% of total energy consumption in Finland, a country of 5.5 million. Almost all of that gas comes from Russia, and is used mainly by industrial and other companies with only an estimated 4,000 households relying on gas heating.
Gasum said it would now supply natural gas to its customers from other sources through the undersea Balticconnector gas pipeline running between Finland and Estonia and connecting the Finnish and Baltic gas grids.
Matti Vanhanen, the former Finnish prime minister and current speaker of Parliament, said the effect of Moscow’s decision to cut off gas after nearly 50 years since the first deliveries from the Soviet Union began is above all symbolic.
In an interview Saturday with the Finnish public broadcaster YLE, Vanhanen said the decision marks an end of “a hugely important period between Finland, the Soviet Union and Russia, not only in energy terms but symbolically.”
“That pipeline is unlikely to ever open again,” Vanhanen told YLE, referring to the two parallel Russia-Finland natural gas pipelines that were launched in 1974.
The first connections from Finland’s power grid to the Soviet transmission system were also constructed in the 1970s, allowing electricity imports to Finland in case additional capacity was needed.
Vanhanen didn’t see Moscow’s gas stoppage as a retaliatory step from Russia to Finland’s bid to join NATO but rather a countermove to Western sanctions imposed on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia did the same thing with Finland it has done earlier with some other countries to maintain its own credibility,” Vanhanen said, referring to the Kremlin’s demands to buy its gas in rubles.
Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) with Russia, the longest of any of the EU’s 27 members, and has a conflict-ridden history with its huge eastern neighbor.
After losing two wars to Soviet Union, in World War II, Finland opted for neutrality with stable and pragmatic political and economic ties with Moscow. Large-scale energy cooperation, also including nuclear power, between the two countries was one of the most visible signs of friendly bilateral ties between former enemies.
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A house in Edison that sold for $998,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Edison area between June 5 and June 11.
In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $627,083. The average price per square foot was $350.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of June 5 even if the property may have been sold earlier.
6. $462,500, single-family home at 40 Colton Road
The sale of the single family residence at 40 Colton Road in Edison has been finalized. The price was $462,500, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1952 and has a living area of 1,756 square feet. The price per square foot was $263. The deal was finalized on May. 17.
5. $540,000, detached house at 103 Alfred Street
A sale has been finalized for the single-family house at 103 Alfred Street in Edison. The price was $540,000 and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1976 and the living area totals 968 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $558. The deal was finalized on May. 16.
4. $540,000, single-family residence at 6 McGinnis Road
The sale of the single-family residence at 6 McGinnis Road, Edison, has been finalized. The price was $540,000, and the new owners took over the house in May. The house was built in 1959 and has a living area of 2,040 square feet. The price per square foot was $265. The deal was finalized on May. 17.
3. $592,000, single-family house at 12 Bass Court
The property at 12 Bass Court in Edison has new owners. The price was $592,000. The house was built in 1965 and has a living area of 1,602 square feet. The price per square foot is $370. The deal was finalized on May. 16.
2. $630,000, detached house at 257 W. Grant Ave.
The 1,218 square-foot single-family home at 257 W. Grant Ave. In Edison has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $630,000, $517 per square foot. The house was built in 1962. The deal was finalized on May. 11.
1. $998,000, single-family house at 12 Utica Road
The 3,145 square-foot detached house at 12 Utica Road, Edison, has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $998,000, $317 per square foot. The house was built in 1955. The deal was finalized on May. 10.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US LED, the leading full-service provider of ultra-long-life LED lighting, announced a new partnership with global lighting control company Casambi to emphasize its intuitive mesh network capabilities with its products. By integrating compatible controllers and sensors, US LED can create a wireless solution for individual luminaire or zone level control – all within an interconnected Bluetooth network. Additionally, Casambi's intuitive app controls everything a lighting system requires, including scenes, schedules, and other compatible building solutions like air purification, while minimizing additional hardware and deployment costs.
"US LED is thrilled to partner with Casambi to combine their full range of wireless lighting control capabilities with our ultra-long life LED products," says Ron Farmer, CEO of US LED. "The high quality and performance of our products, combined with the easy commissioning and support from Casambi, will provide an opportunity for North American customers to integrate wireless controls easily and inexpensively into their commercial and industrial lighting applications. Casambi lighting controls can interconnect with other building control systems to future proof their facilities for the ever-expanding Internet-of-Things (IoT)."
"US LED is not only a top-tier LED lighting manufacturer, but they also provide design services and turnkey installations for some of the biggest industrial and commercial projects across the US. We are delighted to be partnering up to bring innovative solutions to this market," said Mark McClear, GM North America at Casambi. "Together, we can cater to the growing demand for seamless LED control solutions in a flourishing market."
For more information on US LED lighting solutions, visit our product pages or learn about our LED lighting controls for commercial and industrial projects.
About US LED, Ltd.
Since 2001, US LED has been a full-service provider of commercial and industrial LED lighting, sign lighting, and other building technology solutions. Thanks to decades of engineering expertise, US LED continuously offers ultra-long-life lighting that approaches or exceeds 200,000-Hour L70 lifetimes, backed by our industry-leading Ten-Year Warranty. Additionally, much of the product portfolio gets assembled in Houston, Texas.
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Day 3: Request for mistrial denied in T’Kia Bevily murder trial
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - It was a chaotic Day 3 in the capital murder trial for T’Kia Bevily.
Testimony was paused for a while after the judge had issues with the pool camera inside the courtroom.
When the trial started, the Hattiesburg Patriot News Media was the only camera Judge Tomika Irving allowed inside the courtroom. Now, that will no longer be the case.
The judge denied that camera request after she said the photographer kept a Facebook Live feed going even after she sent the court into recess for lunch.
Following that decision, investigators searched the entire courtroom for any audio or listening devices. Also following that decision, defense attorney Dennis Sweet requested the first of two mistrials.
Both were denied.
During Wednesday’s trial, prosecutors continued to interview James Jefferson. He’s a former investigator with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department. Prosecutors showed two videos of two different interviews Jefferson and the sheriff’s department did with T’Kia.
One when she was not a suspect, and one when she was.
In the video, you hear investigators asking T’Kia about Jurayah’s death and what happened leading up to her death.
In the second video, investigators notify T’Kia that Jurayah’s death has been ruled a homicide, and that reports show the 14-month-old suffered head injuries.
Video shows T’Kia becoming emotional and expressing that she had nothing to do with the injuries nor death, and had no idea how either could’ve happened.
However, District Attorney Daniella Shorter is presenting a case refuting those claims. She asked the witness if there were any discrepancies in the two videos.
Some of the main ones highlighted are T’kia having two different descriptions of what Jurayah was wearing the night she died, and noises the 14-month-old was making not long after she was put into her crib to go to sleep.
Meanwhile, Sweet accused Jefferson and other investigators of not getting to the bottom of things regarding Jurayah’s death, accusing them of only getting statements from T’Kia and not following up on anything after that.
Prosecutors say they still have at least 10-12 more witnesses they plan on calling to the stand. The court is in recess until Thursday morning at 9 o’clock.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon") (the "Company"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after the close of market trading.
The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will feature remarks by Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gerald A. Michaud, President, and Daniel R. Trolio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. To participate in the call, please dial (877) 407-9716 (domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (international). The conference ID is 13731060. Please dial into the call at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.
The conference call will also be available via a live listen-only webcast on the Company's website, www.horizontechfinance.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download any necessary software that may be needed to listen to the Internet broadcast.
An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 30 days following the call.
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of HRZN is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Portland, Maine, Austin, Texas, and Reston, Virginia. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
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MADISON TWP. — The mother of a Valley View High School sophomore said the last place her daughter wanted to spend her 15th birthday on Tuesday was in the hospital.
But that’s where Olivia Kozuszek finds herself after a serious accident last week at the Land of Illusion Aqua Adventure Park.
The Madison Twp. Fire Dept. was called to the water park around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a 14-year-old girl who suffered possible spinal injuries after falling 20 to 25 feet off an inflatable and into the water, said Jordan Peters, assistant fire chief.
“That’s a pretty decent fall,” Peters said.
He said Olivia was assisted out of the water by a brother, and a family friend and registered nurse held her neck until firefighters arrived, Peters said.
She was placed on a backboard and taken to Atrium Medical Center, the closest trauma center, he said.
Olivia’s mother, Heidi Russell, said she was called about the accident and she immediately drove to the water park. She expected her daughter to have a sprained ankle or similar less serious injury, she said.
Then she saw her daughter with a possible spinal injury.
“Very much in shock,” Russell said when asked her reaction.
Olivia, a Valley View cheerleader and softball player, has been transported from Atrium to Dayton Children’s Hospital. Doctors there are waiting for the swelling to subside before they perform spinal surgery, her mother said.
“It’s a waiting game,” she said. “They’re keeping her stable.”
She believes her daughter has torn ligaments around her spinal cord.
Officials from the water park didn’t return calls from the Journal-News.
In the days since the accident, a GoFundMe page has been established to assist the family with medical expenses. Nearly $6,000 of the $7,500 goal has been raised, according to the site.
Russell said she’s “very overwhelmed” and “grateful for the love and support from the community.”
She paused, then added: “It’s emotional, honestly.”
Olivia is the daughter of Justin (Haley) Kozuszek and Heidi (Cameron) Russell.
She also was crowned the 2022 Pretzel Festival Queen and 2022 AmeriFest Teen Miss Holiday Fest.
On July 20, 2021, Mykiara Jones, 14, an incoming freshman at Middletown High School, drowned at the water park while swimming without a life jacket. Her body was found in the murky water 30 minutes after she was last seen that evening.
Two days after the drowning, the water park hired an independent investigator to undertake an assessment and gap analysis of the park’s health and safety policies, procedures and programs, it said in a release.
The investigation, conducted by Dan Wood of Industrial Safety Services of Ohio, revealed no violations of law or regulations during the drowning.
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Jury reaches decision on sentence of Parkland school shooter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury said Thursday that it has reached a decision on whether to recommend that Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz be executed for the 2018 massacre that killed 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The recommendation was not immediately released and came in the second day of deliberations, 15 minutes after jurors arrived and examined the gun Cruz used.
The decision promises an end to a three-month trial that included graphic videos, photos and testimony from the massacre and its aftermath, heart-wrenching testimony from victims’ family members and a tour of the still blood-spattered building.
The jury’s decision must be unanimous if it intends to recommend the death penalty, and if that happens, it will be up to Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer to make a final decision. If all jurors can’t agree on recommending death, then Cruz would get life in prison.
The jury of 12 people had asked late Wednesday to see the AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle, but the Broward County Sheriff’s Office security team objected, even though the gun has been made inoperable and Cruz’s ammunition would be removed from the jury room.
Lead prosecutor Mike Satz, who has more the five decades of experience, pointed out that in every murder case he has tried or knows, jurors got to examine and handle the weapon in their room — and he said a knife or machete is more dangerous than a gun without a firing pin. Security has never been an issue, he said.
Cruz’s attorneys had no objection to jurors seeing the gun.
Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty a year ago to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others on Feb. 14, 2018. Cruz said he chose Valentine’s Day to make it impossible for Stoneman Douglas students to celebrate the holiday ever again. The jury will determine only if Cruz is sentenced to death or life without parole. For Cruz to get a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous.
During the prosecution’s rebuttal case, Satz and his team argued that Cruz’s smooth movements with the gun and his ease in reloading helps show he does not have any neurological disorders, as claimed by his attorneys.
Lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill and her team have never disputed that Cruz committed a horrible crime, but they say his birth mother’s excessive drinking during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and put him on a path that led to the shooting.
The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting that has ever gone to trial in the U.S. Nine other people in the U.S. who fatally shot at least 17 people died during or immediately after their attacks by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 massacre of 23 at an E l Paso, Texas, Walmart is awaiting trial.
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A group of passengers are suing an airline over last month's fiery crash-landing of a plane at Miami International Airport.
The lawsuit filed earlier this week claims negligence on the part of RED Air in the June 21 crash of Flight 203 at MIA.
Attorneys with Goldberg and Rosen, which filed the lawsuit, held a news conference Friday to discuss their case.
"The terror is real, the psychological effect of this incident is real. Sitting in a plane thinking that your child is going to be burned alive right before your eyes or that the plane is going to explode is a very real damage," attorney Judd Rosen said. "We’re worried when we get on a plane about delays or missing our flight or missing our vacation, these families were worried about being burned alive."
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Officials said the MD-82 jetliner was coming from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and carrying 130 passengers and 10 crew members when it landed at the airport and its landing gear collapsed.
Footage showed the plane skidding down the runway on its belly before catching fire, sending large plumes of black smoke into the air.
Three people were hospitalized and later released.
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The lawsuit, filed on behalf of multiple passengers from Miami-Dade, claims they suffered "severe, traumatic injuries" in the crash that include fractured bones, orthopedic injuries, spine damage and psychological injuries.
The suit claims the flight crew "failed to take action to evacuate passengers in a timely and safe manner, and chaos broke out as the terrified passengers rushed to free themselves through an exit door."
It also claims that the plane's landing gear "was prone to malfunctioning, based off several prior incidents involving the aircraft's landing gear breaking, cracking, not extending, structurally failing, or not functioning properly, as documented throughout the subject aircraft's service and maintenance logs."
The suit said the airline failed to hire pilots and first officers with "adequate experience, airmanship and skill," to safely fly the plane.
RED Air, a low-fare airline based in Santo Domingo, released a statement after the crash that said the flight had "technical difficulties."
"We would like to inform you that all 130 passengers and 10 crew members were evacuated and assessed according to the protocols established and all of the applicable due processes in these cases have been met," the airline's statement read. "The Investigative Commission of Aviation Accidents, body attached to the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute, along with the local authorities in the city of Miami have begun the pertinent investigations in order to determine the circumstances of the event. At RED Air we express our absolute solidarity with the passengers and crew of the aircraft."
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
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In its report Banned in the USA, the non-profit group PEN America reports Florida is second only to Texas in the amount of books removed from public school shelves.
Kasey Meehan, lead author of the report, says legislation like the Stop WOKE act and the Parental Rights in Education law, known by critics as "Don't Say Gay," has had a chilling effect on educators.
"In districts across Florida, any time a book is challenged, we've seen that book be immediately removed, which is against procedural best practice to keep a book accessible while it undergoes review," Meehan said.
The group says efforts to challenge books are part of an "ongoing nationwide campaign to foment anxiety and anger with the ultimate goal of suppressing free expression in public education."
Since PEN America started tracking public school book bans in July 2021, the organization has recorded more than 4,000 instances of banned books nationwide through December 2022.
This includes 1,477 individual book bans affecting 874 unique titles during the first half of the 2022-23 school year. Thirty percent are about race and racism, while 26 percent have LGBTQ characters and themes.
Meehan says an emerging trend in the past six months is the significant increase in books being deemed "pornographic."
"This rhetoric about porn in schools has been used to justify the removal of hundreds and hundreds of books and in no way do these books fit the well-established legal or colloquial definitions of pornography or obscenity," she said.
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In a press release sent hours after the PEN America report, the conservative education groups Moms for Liberty wrote, "there are parents fighting across the country because even while a solid one-third of 4th and 8th grade students in America cannot read on grade level, there are more books found each year explaining sexual positions and sexual acts using sexually explicit words and photos."
The group did not provide any statistics regarding their statement.
PEN America defines a school book ban as any action taken against a book based on its content that leads to a previously accessible book being either completely removed from availability to students, or where access to a book is restricted or diminished.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank BRI (IDX: BBRI) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable financing in Indonesia by issuing the Sustainable Environmental Bonds I Phase I Year 2022, targeting to raise IDR 15 billion and a total issuance of IDR 5 billion for ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) activities.
The fund will be used in accordance with POJK 60/2017 concerning Issuance and Requirements for Green Bonds by allocating at least 70% for business activities included in the criteria for Environmental-Friendly Business Activities (KUBL).
The initial offering period of listing on the Indonesian Stock Exhchange from 14 June to 14 July has PT BRI Danareksa Sekuritas, PT Bahana Sekuritas, PT BCA Sekuritas, PT BNI Sekuritas, PT Indo Premier Sekuritas and PT Mandiri Sekuritas as guarantors for the Green Bond issuance.
"The guarantee of the Sustainable Environmental-Friendly Bonds I Phase I Year 2022 is a Clean Basis with a tenor of 370 days, 3 years and 5 years, and an undetermined interest rate to be paid quarterly according to 30/360 calculation. PT Pemeringkat Efek Indonesia (Pefindo) has given an idAAA rating on BRI's Green Bond," said Sunarso, President Director of BRI.
The KUBL sectors targeted by BRI's Sustainable Environmental-Friendly Bonds include renewable energy, pollution control, natural resource management, land and water biodiversity conservation, environmental-friendly transportation, climate change adaptation, and other environmental-friendly business activities.
"The issues of climate change and its impacts have attracted many companies' attention globally. The banking industry now also pays attention to the ESG factors for sustainable finance," added Sunarso.
BRI is also committed to the Sustainable Finance Roadmap in maintaining and improving environmental sustainability as evidenced by increasing the loan proportion for ESG activities.
In March 2022, BRI's fud for ESG activities reached IDR 639.9 billion, 65.6% of the total loan, increasing by 13.4% compared to last year's IDR 564 billion or 62.9% of the total loan.
"Through the Green Bond issuance, BRI has further strengthened its position as the market leader amongst ESG companies in Indonesia. Since the MSME segment is a main driver of Indonesia's economic growth, it is crucial to educate to MSME actors of ESG to ensure their businesses' sustainability," concluded Sunarso.
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A tight-knit tilt turned in Grundy Center's direction just enough to squeeze past Dike-New Hartford 17-14 during this Iowa football game.
Defense ruled the first quarter as Grundy Center and Dike-New Hartford were both scoreless.
An intermission tie at 7-7 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Dike-New Hartford moved ahead by earning a 14-7 advantage over Grundy Center at the end of the third quarter.
The Spartans pulled off a stirring 10-0 fourth quarter to trip the Wolverines.
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SAN FRANCISCO — California is slowly clawing back some of the estimated $20 billion in unemployment money stolen by domestic and international criminals, money earmarked for jobless relief during the height of the pandemic.
It is, by far, the largest reported amount of pandemic related fraud in any state.
But critics say the California money recovery effort remains feeble, with too few people held to account, and that the real fraud figure is likely far higher.
"It's too late and too little, and even the systems they presently have can still be defrauded," says Jim Patterson, a Republican state assemblyman and vice chair of the state's Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review. "That's not good enough."
Nationally, the total amount of unemployment insurance fraud is staggering. The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General earlier this year told Congress that "at least $163 billion in pandemic UI benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud."
The emphasis from federal and state officials was on pushing that money out fast — $5 trillion in all to help ease the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. That speediness also meant many claims weren't verified.
In California alone, fraudsters using stolen social security numbers and stolen or made up names made off with what state officials conservatively estimate is $20 billion. That's about 11% of the $177 billion in jobless benefits paid out for COVID-19 relief.
And it wasn't hard: Someone claiming to be U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein got paid. There was a John Doe and even a Mr. Poopy Pants. They all got money.
"The key to the kingdom for unemployment insurance fraud benefits was a Social Security number," McGregor Scott, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District California, says.
The state hired Scott as special counsel for its Fraud Task Force to help coordinate the investigation and prosecution of pandemic-related unemployment fraud targeting the Employment Development Department or EDD.
"And with the dark web and the black market for Social Security numbers, these transnational criminal organizations have a very large number of Social Security numbers, so that allowed them to submit fraudulent applications - and get money," Scott says.
Investigators identified specific groups of fraudsters
So far, working with federal and local law enforcement and the Bank of America – which administers California's jobless benefits program – the state has recovered more than a billion mostly by freezing EDD bank debit cards obtained through fraud.
"There's balances sitting on all these debit cards that the Bank of America has recovered. And to date they have returned $1.1 billion dollars to the state," Scott tells NPR.
He says California's task force has learned that most of those committing the fraud were domestic and international organized crime rings, as well as prison inmates inside and outside the state. Then he says there were what you might call run-of-the-mill grifters. "People who are not part of really sophisticated or organized criminal groups, but just sort of have made a living of stealing from government programs in various forms over the years. And this became the latest version of that."
So far, Scott says, the Fraud Task Force has also helped law enforcement arrest more than 500 people and secure 203 convictions, including from a former EDD employee who stole more than $4 million in COVID-19-related unemployment relief claims. Gabriela Llerenas, who also uses the name "Maria G. Sandoval," was sentenced earlier this year to more than five years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $4.3 million in restitution.
"Our job is to make sure that the FBI is talking to the local D.A. or that they're getting the documents they need from EDD or we are getting what we need from the Bank of America," Scott says.
Nationally, the U.S. Labor Department Inspector General says so far its investigations have resulted in more than 1,000 people charged with unemployment insurance fraud since the start of the pandemic.
Dozens of people have been arrested. But thousands of criminals have faced no consequence and billions remain unaccounted for.
Outside experts think the real jobless fraud figure in California is far higher than $20 billion.
"I believe the number is closer to 32.6 billion," Haywood Talcove, CEO of the government division of LexisNexis Risk Solutions says.
Talcove gets to that higher figure, in part, by looking at federal Labor Department audits that show California averaged a high jobless fraud and "improper payments" rate in the three years before the pandemic. "And it didn't go down during the pandemic, it only went up," Talcove says. "So you easily get to that $32.6 billion number."
Indeed, the latest U.S. Labor Department audit report in September shows that the California EDD's "improper payment" rate in just the first six months of the pandemic was 36.6%. What percentage of that was outright fraud or mistakes is unclear but most believe the majority was the former.
Watchdogs call for more to be done, including a forensic audit
Whatever the real number of stolen funds, Talcove argues, the bigger issue is the state has yet to put in place robust controls like those used every day in American banking and other private sector transactions.
California did add a drivers' license authentication system called ID.me the state says is a "highly secure" identity verification process. They also hired an outside data analysis firm, among other moves.
But the state has not yet conducted a forensic audit of the fraud. And Talcove says the added protections are simply not enough.
"They are still getting their pockets picked," he says. "We go on to the dark web every day and monitor these criminal groups that are stealing from the unemployment insurance agencies. And we see it."
In just the past few weeks, he says he's seen outside criminal groups from Russia and elsewhere boasting they could still cheat the state's jobless program. The groups, Talcove says, "were advertising their sauce to get into the state of California, which included purchasing a fake driver's license that gets through their system.
Some California lawmakers are frustrated and outraged by what they see as a slow trickle of money recovery and limited accountability.
"The state of California has to stop patting itself on the back that they're doing something. This is patchwork," says Patterson, the Republican state Assemblyman. "We only got a billion back out of maybe 30 or 35 billion. That's a terrible batting average. We've got to do a whole lot better than that."
Patterson says his office today still gets flooded with calls from constituents having a terrible time getting their legitimate jobless claims filled while too few fraudsters have been convicted.
Haywood Talcove says the level of pandemic fraud nationally shows every state should be doing more to lock down their systems against fraud.
"Not just for unemployment insurance, for their tax departments, for their SNAP, for their TANF benefits, making sure there's an enterprise approach to identity," he says. "What makes anyone think that those criminals aren't now headed into other programs after they just robbed the United States Treasury of $250 billion dollars?"
In California, law enforcement and others point to a bill recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom making it easier for prosecutors and police to seize assets, including cars and property, from people who defrauded the unemployment program.
"We've got a case going right now where the guy bought a motorcycle and we know he did it with EDD money," special counsel Scott says. "So we've taken the motorcycle."
He says state expects to soon recover another large sum from unemployment debit cards that still have money on them but have been frozen because of fraud indicators.
Ultimately, Scott concedes, there likely will be billions unrecovered.
"There's no doubt there will be a certain amount that will have to be written off at the end," he says. "What that number is, I don't know yet."
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerald Creek Capital (ECC) announces the recent sale of a single-tenant, climate-controlled industrial facility for $21.85 million outside of Jacksonville, Florida. ECC's Opportunity Fund (ECCOF) acquired the 246,818 square foot warehouse at an attractive basis in partnership with a vertically integrated operator that owns and manages over 10 million square feet of industrial real estate. The off-market acquisition closed in October 2021.
"We are excited to announce the sale of the property, which highlights the market's strong demand for well-located industrial assets," said Tom Hollins, ECCOF Managing Director and Co-Head of Acquisitions. "Given the supply / demand dynamics within the Jacksonville industrial market, and the below market in-place rent, we were able to opportunistically sell the asset to generate an excellent return for investors."
The Class A warehouse is comprised of 10% cold storage space and is 100% leased through June 2025 to KeHe Distributors. KeHe is a strong credit tenant and one of the country's largest specialty food distributors with 16 distribution centers across the United States. This location employs 200 of KeHe's 5,500 employees, and the asset also features land to expand the building by 100,000 square feet.
The facility is ideally located for distribution with immediate access to Interstate 95 and proximity to Interstate 295. The property is located 25 miles south of Jacksonville, the largest city in the state and the fifth fastest-growing city in the country, according to Forbes.
"Secular tailwinds in consumer buying patterns and the growth of e-commerce continue to drive tenant demand for warehouse and distribution space, both nationwide and in the greater Jacksonville market," said Christian Galanti, ECCOF Managing Director and Co-Head of Acquisitions. "The ECCOF platform will continue to focus on investment opportunities that can benefit from these trends."
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Founded in 2009, Emerald Creek Capital (ECC) is a real estate investment firm that has sponsored 11 asset-based debt funds and originated over $2.6 billion in commercial loan transactions. At the end of 2021, Emerald Creek launched the ECC Opportunity Fund to target asset acquisitions with value-add, lease up, and repositioning strategies alongside experienced regional operating partners. The strategy has a nationwide reach with a core focus on primary markets in the southeastern and southwestern United States. To date, ECCOF has acquired four multifamily properties and three industrial properties in Florida, Texas, New York, and Virginia totaling over $200 million in real estate acquisitions.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shells pummeled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 55 in the city that Moscow’s troops were forced to abandon last month.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just back from his quick trip to Washington, posted photos of the wreckage on his social media accounts. He noted the destruction came as Ukrainians were beginning Christmas celebrations that for many Orthodox Christians will culminate in the traditional celebration Jan. 7.
“This is not sensitive content — it’s the real life of Kherson,” Zelenskyy tweeted. The images showed cars on fire, bodies on the street and building windows blown out.
Yaroslav Yanushevych, the governor of the Kherson region, said in televised remarks that the number of people killed in the latest shelling of the city has risen from seven to 10.
He added that 55 people were wounded, 18 of them in grave condition. Yanushevych said scores of others, including a 6-year-old girl, were wounded by Russian shelling a day earlier.
Saturday marks 10 months since the start of the Russian invasion.
Ukraine has faced a blistering onslaught of Russian artillery fire, missiles, shelling and drone attacks since early October, much of it targeting the energy infrastructure in a bid to cut electricity and heating services as the freezing winter advances. The shelling has been especially intense in Kherson since Russian forces withdrew and Ukraine’s army reclaimed the city in November.
Earlier Saturday, the Donetsk regional governor, Pavlo Kyrylenko, said two people were killed and five wounded in shelling there over the past day. The deaths were in Kurakhove, a town of about 20,000 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of Russian-controlled Donetsk city.
About 60 shells hit three communities during the night in the area of Nikopol, said the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor, Valentyn Reznichenko.
Stepne, a settlement on the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, was also hit by shelling but there were no details on casualties, according to the governor, Oleksander Starukh,
Zelenskyy has returned to Kyiv following his trip to Washington, in which he secured another $1.8 billion military aid package.
On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the war would end at the negotiating table once the “special military operation“ achieves Russia’s goals. He said no reported Ukrainian peace plan can succeed without taking into account “the realities of today that can’t be ignored” — a reference to Moscow’s demand that Ukraine recognize Russia’s sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, which it annexed in 2014, as well as other territorial gains.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Even with constant questions about his future, Shohei Ohtani continues to produce at an amazing clip for the Los Angeles Angels.
The two-way star tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run. That set the stage for pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic’s game-ending single in the 10th that gave the Angels a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Los Angeles trailed 3-1 when Ohtani hit a two-run drive off Michael King, then made a demonstrative flip of his bat. Ohtani has homered in three straight games for the sixth time in six big league seasons and surpassed his home run total from last year.
Manager Phil Nevin said the bat flip was the most emotion he has seen from Ohtani, who has homered 19 times in his last 31 games..
“We know what it does for the whole place, but you guys have to understand what it does for our dugout too. It’s massive,” Nevin said. “Then to come out on top, I’m glad it wasn’t wasted.”
Ohtani is in the last year of his contract. Where he will play next season has been a source of speculation all season, but trade rumors have increased as the Aug. 1 deadline approaches and the Halos struggle to stay in contention.
Los Angeles (47-48) was in position for a wild-card berth but is 6-15 since June 20. The Angels are 5 1/2 games behind Houston for the final spot.
The off-field pressures haven’t affected Ohtani’s performance at the plate. He had three hits and increased his average to .306.
“He wants to win in the worst way. It’s just been frustrating for him the last two weeks as it is for everybody,” Nevin said. “He wants to win and he wants to win here.”
The Yankees (50-45) have dropped seven of nine and are 15-20 since Aaron Judge got hurt on June 3. They are in sole possession of last place in the AL East this late in a season for the first time since 1990.
“I thought we did a lot of good things tonight but certain situations you have to make better adjustments,” manager Aaron Boone said after the Yankees struck out a season-high 17 times and were 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.
With Chad Wallace on second as the automatic runner in the 10th, Stefanic lined a changeup from Nick Ramirez (0-2) into left field to give the Angels their fourth walk-off win.
The fact it was against the Yankees was extra special for Stefanic, who said he grew up as a Red Sox fan.
“A little bit sweet to do that,” he said. “I’m a line drive hitter and I wanted to elevate and get something over the infield. I got a changeup and executed it.”
Aaron Loup (1-2) struck out two in a hitless 10th.
Matt Thaiss hit a solo shot in the sixth for the Angels to bring them within 2-1. He then was ejected by plate umpire John Tumpane after taking a called third strike to end the ninth.
Oswaldo Cabrera put the Yankees ahead 2-0 with a two-run, ground-rule double off Jimmy Herget that bounced on the warning track and over the wall in left-center.
FOR STARTERS
Yankees’ right-hander Luis Severino and Canning didn’t factor in the decision.
Severino, who had allowed at least six runs in four of seven starts since June 1, went six innings for only the third time this season and allowed only one run.
Canning gave up two runs in 5 2/3 innings with 12 strikeouts on 120 pitches, both career highs. It is the most pitches thrown by a starter in the majors this season.
It also marks the first time since Garrett Richards in 2015 that a Halos starter has thrown at least 120 pitches.
SECOND GUESSING
Neto tried to score from first in the third inning, but was thrown out easily at home. Center fielder Harrison Bader played the bounce from Ohtani’s double off the wall in left-center field and made a great throw to Volpe, who relayed to catcher Jose Trevino. Neto made an awkward slide into home and had a face-first collision with Trevino’s helmet.
TRAINERS ROOM
Yankees: 3B Josh Donaldson could be out for the remainder of the season due to a Grade 3 strain to his right calf. … LHP Nestor Cortes (left rotator cuff strain) threw a simulated game with the plan being for him to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday.
Angels: RHP Chris Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. … Right-handers Herget and Gerardo Reyes were called up from Triple-A Salt Lake, while RHP Zack Weiss was sent down.
UP NEXT
Yankees’ RHP Domingo Germán (5-5, 4.32 ERA) has allowed five runs (three earned) in his last two starts since he threw a perfect game at Oakland on June 28. He will be opposed by Angels’ lefty Patrick Sandoval (4-7, 4.41 ERA).
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Approximately 2,200 local families will be helped this Thanksgiving as Witherite Law Group gives away $20,000 in groceries and 2,000 turkeys
ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Witherite Law Group, 1-800-TruckWreck, https://urban1.com/radio-one/ Atlanta's prominent hip hop and R&B radio stations and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are joining together to provide meals for approximately 2,200 Atlanta-area families this Thanksgiving – one of the largest food giveaway efforts in metro Atlanta.
V-103 The People's Station and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host Witherite Law Group's annual Turkey Giveaway where 2,000 Thanksgiving meal boxes, including turkeys, will be provided to families in need. The 20-pound boxes will be filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, shelf-stable food items and other essential items for families financially impacted by unfavorable economic circumstances.
The Turkey Giveaway will take place from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST (or while supplies last), Thursday, November 17, 2022, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Rd., Lithonia, GA 30038. The event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required. Tickets for the meal boxes will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
"The COVID-19 pandemic marked both a global health and financial crisis that has exponentially increased food insecurities across the nation, that has since been compounded by rising food prices and inflation," said New Birth Senior Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant, whose ministry recently commemorated providing free meals to its millionth person since the pandemic. "We are thrilled to again partner with Witherite Law Group and V-103 as they have graciously and generously expanded their support to give even more families something to truly be thankful for this holiday season."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices increased approximately 11 percent over the last year, the largest increase in 23 years. More specifically, turkey prices are expected to be higher than previous years due to a combination of inflation, the effects of avian influenza and the impending recession, making it more difficult for already constrained families to meet their daily dietary needs. Witherite Law Group and its partners are committed to serving the community and ensuring those impacted by economic circumstances can have a healthy meal this holiday season.
"The past two years have been challenging for our community. People are having a hard time meeting their basic needs, including providing food for their families – even food banks are struggling to meet the growing demand," said Amy Witherite, founder of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck. "This holiday season, we want to ease some of the financial strain so that people can enjoy each other without worrying about how to feed their families."
In addition to the Thanksgiving meal giveaway, Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck will be giving away two hundred $100 grocery gift cards on Wednesday, November 16th at two different Wayfield Foods locations, a locally owned Atlanta grocery store. Majic 107.5/97.5 Atlanta and HOT 107.9 will host the $20,000 Grocery Gift Giveaway at the following locations and times:
Wayfield Foods
TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST (or while supplies last)
PLACE: 2636 Max Cleland Blvd., Lithonia, GA 30058
Wayfield Foods
TIME: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST (or while supplies last)
PLACE: 8777 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm founded in 2001 with offices in Atlanta (also serving Columbus and Macon), Dallas, and Fort Worth. The firm's attorneys specialize in helping those injured in a car or truck accident and can be reached by calling 1-800-TruckWreck or 1-800-CarWreck, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
INTERVIEW/B-ROLL OPPORTUNITIES:
The following spokespeople are available for pre-event and/or onsite interviews:
- Amy Witherite - founder, Witherite Law Group
- Dr. Jamal Bryant - senior pastor, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
- Families there to receive the meal boxes and gift cards
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Witherite Law Group Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitheriteLaw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witheritelaw/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WitheriteLaw
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BISMARCK, N.D., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today announced that Brian R. Gray has been named president of the company's wholly owned construction materials subsidiary, Knife River Corporation, effective Jan. 1, 2023. David C. Barney will remain Knife River's chief executive officer.
On Aug. 4, MDU Resources announced its intent to separate Knife River into an independent, publicly traded company. The separation is expected to be effected as a tax-free spinoff to MDU Resources stockholders and is on track to be completed in 2023.
"Dave and Brian have extensive business and leadership experience, and the board is confident they will continue to do an excellent job leading the organization as Knife River transitions to becoming a stand-alone, publicly traded company," said Dennis W. Johnson, chair of MDU Resources' board.
Barney has 36 years of experience with Knife River in various leadership positions. He has been president of the company since 2011 and CEO since 2013.
Gray has 29 years of experience with Knife River and has been president of Knife River's Northwest Region since 2012. Since 2018, he has led seven acquisitions in the region, most recently the addition of Baker Rock Resources in the Portland Metro market.
"Brian has a strategic mindset that has driven strong growth in Knife River's Northwest Region," said David L. Goodin, president and CEO of MDU Resources. "Brian's business development experience complements Dave's. They will make a great team leading Knife River to continued success, providing shareholders with attractive returns while ensuring the company continues to serve stakeholders, including customers, communities and employees."
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats indices, is Building a Strong America® by providing essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction materials and services businesses. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the Investor Relations Department at investor@mduresources.com.
About Knife River
Knife River Corporation mines aggregates and markets crushed stone, sand, gravel and related construction materials, including ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other value-added products. It also distributes cement and asphalt oil. It performs integrated contracting services. For more information, visit www.kniferiver.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained in this release, including statements about the planned separation of Knife River Corporation and its future results, are expressed in good faith and are believed by the company to have a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, actual results may differ materially from the projected results expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, refer to Item 1A-Risk Factors in MDU Resources' most recent Form 10-Q and 10-K.
Media Contacts: Laura Lueder, MDU Resources manager of communications and public relations, 701-530-1095
Tony Spilde, Knife River senior director of communications, 541-213-0947
Investor Contact: Brent Miller, director of financial projects and investor relations, 701-530-1730
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Two Alaska Airlines employees are now engaged after one popped the question 30,000 feet in the air during a special flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Veronica Rojas, a flight attendant at Alaska, proposed to her girlfriend Alejandra Moncayo during an Alaska Airlines flight aboard the company’s Pride in the Sky plane.
The two met on board an Alaska Airlines flight in 2020, and Moncayo also works for the company as a pilot.
When Rojas got the idea to propose in the air, she contacted the higher-ups at the airline who were more than willing to make sure the proposal went off without a hitch.
On Wednesday, Rojas asked Moncayo to accompany her on a quick trip from San Francisco to L.A., which happened to be on board the Pride plane.
During the flight, Rojas channeled her flight attendant training, dropped down to one knee and proposed to her girlfriend over the PA system.
She said yes.
The entire proposal was caught on video and shared by Alaska Airlines.
But the romance continued once the plane landed. As the newly engaged couple deplaned and headed towards the gate, Moncayo then proposed. Neither Rojas nor airline officials knew Moncayo had been planning on proposing herself.
The double proposal comes during Pride Month and coincided with the one-year anniversary of the debut of Alaska’s Pride in the Sky plane.
In the end it wasn’t just the couple who were feeling the love on the flight. In honor of the special proposal, Alaska awarded every person on the plane free tickets for a future Alaska flight, the airline said. | 2022-06-16T14:28:06+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/alaska-airlines-employees-pop-the-question-during-pride-flight-to-la/ |
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