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JERUSALEM — Israeli police shot and killed a man who they alleged tried to snatch an officer's gun at an entrance to a Jerusalem holy site early Saturday, raising fears of further violence during a time of heightened tensions at the flashpoint compound.
Later Saturday, the Israeli military said a Palestinian driver rammed his vehicle into a group of Israelis in the occupied West Bank. Israeli medics said three people were wounded, two seriously, and the alleged attacker was shot dead.
In Jerusalem's police shooting, Palestinian worshippers at the entrance to the site on Saturday morning had a different account, saying that police shot the man at least 10 times after he tried to prevent them from harassing a woman who was on her way to the holy compound, home to Al-Aqsa Mosque in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City — the third holiest shrine in Islam. The compound, revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, is also the most sacred site in Judaism.
The police said the slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The village council called for a thorough investigation of his killing and a general strike Saturday in protest.
Hours after the incident, the muddy stone alleyway leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque was still stained with blood. Alasibi's family said he was a physician who had recently passed his exams and earned his M.D. in Romania. He returned to his hometown a month ago, his cousin said, and was caring for his sick father as he worked to get certified in Israel.
"He is a polite, kind man from a family of doctors who was going to Al-Aqsa for spiritual reasons," his cousin Fahad Alasibi said. "If you want us to believe that he tried to attack police, then show us the security footage."
A police spokesperson pushed back on Palestinian accounts, insisting there was no woman walking to the compound at midnight because the complex was closed to visitors under an agreement with an Islamic trust called the Waqf controlled by Jordan.
Nonetheless, a few dozen people have been trying to sleep at the mosque overnight during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, prompting Israeli police to intervene and try to evict the worshippers.
The police spokesperson said Alasibi first aroused suspicion walking toward the shuttered compound. After being stopped for questioning, the spokesperson said Alasibi jumped on one of the officers and grabbed his gun, managing to fire two bullets toward policemen as the officer struggled to restrain him. Police described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack and said they shot and killed him in self-defense. No officers were injured. The spokesperson said there was no camera on the inner wall of the compound that could have captured the incident.
Palestinian worshippers at the compound Saturday disagreed. Noureddine, a 17-year-old who lived in the neighborhood and declined to give his last name for fear of reprisals, said he saw Alasibi confront police who had stopped a female worshipper on her way to Al-Aqsa Mosque. Alasibi's relationship to the woman was not clear. He said some kind of disagreement broke out between Alasibi and the officers before he heard a dozen shots ring out.
"Nothing could justify that many shots," he said, pointing to chaotic footage he filmed that showed Palestinian vendors and worshippers screaming at the sound of bullets being fired in rapid succession. "They were fired at close range."
His cousin Fahad said Alasibi was worried about making the trip from Israel's Negev desert to Al-Aqsa because his ailing father relied on him. "But he went because praying there during Ramadan means a lot to him," he said.
The city's contested compound has been a focus for clashes in the past, particularly in times of turmoil in Israel and the West Bank. This year, as violence surges in the occupied territory under the most right-wing government in Israeli history, fears of an escalation in Jerusalem have mounted with the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Israeli police have boosted their forces as tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers flock to Al-Aqsa Mosque for prayers.
On Friday, more than 200,000 Palestinians gathered at the compound for noon prayers, which passed peacefully.
Noureddine said police forced Palestinian vendors and worshippers out of the area after the incident, beating him and others with batons. Israeli police briefly closed the site before reopening it for dawn prayers.
Confrontations at the hilltop compound have triggered wider violence in the region in the past. Clashes at the site in May 2021 helped fuel the outbreak of a bloody 11-day war between Israel and Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers.
This year's convergence of Ramadan with the Jewish holiday of Passover could increase the possibility of friction as the Old City hosts a massive influx of pilgrims.
For the past year, Israeli-Palestinian fighting has surged in the occupied West Bank. At least 86 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli or settler gunfire this year, according to an Associated Press tally. Palestinian attacks against Israelis have killed 15 people in the same period. Israel says most of those killed have been militants. But stone-throwing youths protesting police incursions and people not involved in the confrontations have also been killed.
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LORDSTOWN, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lordstown Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: RIDE), ("Lordstown Motors" or "LMC"), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electric vehicles focused on the commercial fleet market, today announced several key executive appointments that further strengthen the company's senior leadership team.
- Daniel A. Ninivaggi was elected to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Lordstown Motors. In this role, Dan will focus on corporate strategy, strategic partnerships and capital raising.
- Edward T. Hightower, the company's President, has been elected to the additional role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Edward will also continue to serve as CEO of MIH EV Design LLC, LMC's product development joint venture with Foxconn. He has also been elected to the Board of Directors of Lordstown Motors.
- Dr. Donna Bell, a former Ford Motor Company executive with almost 30 years of automotive product development and technology innovation leadership experience, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Product Creation, Engineering and Supply Chain, effective immediately.
- Andrew Reyntjes, a 30-year veteran of the automotive and commercial fleet industry, was appointed Senior Vice President, Sales, Service and Marketing, effective June 29.
- Jill Coniglio-Kirk was appointed Vice President of People & Culture, effective June 20. Jill has more than 20 years of experience in automotive human resources roles and building out early-stage organizations.
- Jane Ritson-Parsons will be transitioning out of the role of Chief Commercial Officer and become an advisor to the company.
"Since joining Lordstown Motors, recruiting an experienced and talented management team has been a key priority. With the recent closing of the Foxconn transactions and the launch of our new Foxconn joint venture, Lordstown Motors has shifted to a more engineering and product development focused OEM. With over 30 years of automotive experience and having made significant contributions to the Endurance launch preparation and Foxconn transactions, Edward is the perfect person to lead the company and launch our product development efforts with Foxconn. As Executive Chairman, I will continue to focus on strategic and financial matters, working closely with Edward and CFO Adam Kroll," said Daniel Ninivaggi, LMC's Executive Chairman. "As the Endurance gets closer to production and we select partners for our first joint venture vehicle, our commercial strategy will also be critical. Andrew will accelerate the development of our commercial fleet partnerships," Ninivaggi continued. "Finally, we are in an industry with emerging technologies and the need for constant innovation. Jill will be a key member of our senior management team, with a particular focus on recruiting and developing the best EV engineering talent."
"We now have a focused leadership team with vast experience in developing, launching and commercializing vehicles," said Hightower. "I've just returned from two weeks in Taiwan meeting with Foxconn and exploring our joint product development opportunities. I look forward to strengthening our partnership and confirming our first vehicle program over the next several months. The LMC team also remains laser focused on launching the Endurance this quarter, with commercial deliveries expected in the fourth quarter."
Dr. Donna Bell comes to Lordstown as Executive Vice President, Product Creation, Engineering and Supply Chain with almost 30 years of hands-on leadership experience in engineering, product development, purchasing, quality, mobility and autonomous vehicle strategy, and research. Her work in the development of electronic modules and infotainment systems led to her receiving multiple patents. Bell also served as research operations director at Ford's Palo Alto Innovation Labs. She holds two master's degrees and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University's School of Engineering and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University.
"The excitement of a startup appeals to me," said Bell. "Lordstown, and its partner, Foxconn, have the potential to reinvent how vehicles are developed and manufactured. It is the ultimate challenge."
"Along with our intense focus on the Endurance launch, we are actively working to plan and develop additional vehicles and mobility solutions for our commercial fleet customers. Dr. Bell's extensive experience in the high-quality execution of vehicle programs, technologies, and innovations will make her an excellent addition to our team. As EV performance attributes and features are becoming more defined and driven by software, Donna's leadership and track record will build on the strengths of the Lordstown Motors team and play a key role driving the success of the joint venture," said Hightower.
Andrew Reyntjes joins Lordstown Motors as Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales, Service and Marketing. He is experienced in US and international markets and multiple industries outside automotive. He most recently worked in sales leadership positions at LEER Group, a business unit of J.B Poindexter & Co., a leading provider of vans, truck bodies, vehicle storage systems and accessories to the commercial vehicle market. Prior to his position as director of fleet and commercial sales at LEER Group, he spent more than 15 years in various roles within the fleet industry including WABCO and at General Motors in Fleet & Commercial Operations as well as numerous other positions and functions.
"Lordstown Motors is focused on meeting the needs of our commercial fleet customers. Andrew has lived and breathed the commercial fleet market from every aspect. His leadership and enthusiasm will help to ensure that our vehicles and solutions deliver on the work-focused needs and expectations of our customers and create value for the company," said Edward Hightower.
A seasoned human resource professional with two decades of HR leadership experience at global Tier 1 automotive suppliers, Jill Coniglio-Kirk recently joined LMC as Vice President of People & Culture. Jill has a proven track record of developing cultures that reward, promote, and drive high performance. Prior to joining Lordstown, she was Vice President of Human Resources for Veoneer, Inc., a world leader in automotive safety. Previously, Jill served in a variety of management positions at Autoliv, Inc.
Jane Ritson-Parsons joined Lordstown more than a year ago and greatly contributed to the transition to the new leadership team, the development of our commercial strategy and the execution of the Foxconn transactions. She will be transitioning out of her formal role as Chief Commercial Officer and become an advisor to LMC. Daniel Ninivaggi commented, "Jane's leadership in several of our functions was instrumental to the progress we have made over the past year. I thank her for her many contributions to the company and look forward to her support as an advisor."
Lordstown Motors is an electric vehicle (EV) innovator with a mission to develop high-quality, light duty commercial fleet vehicles, with the Endurance all electric pick-up truck as its first vehicle being launched in the Lordstown, Ohio facility. Lordstown Motors is also the primary development partner with Foxconn for MIH based vehicles in North America through its recently established joint venture. Lordstown Motors has corporate, engineering, and research and development facilities in Lordstown, Ohio, Farmington Hills, Mich. and Irvine, Calif. For additional information, visit http://www.lordstownmotors.com/.
This release includes forward looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as "feel," "believe," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "should," "is to be," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: the need to raise substantial additional capital to execute our business plan, achieve our production targets for the Endurance in 2022 and beyond, achieve scaled production of the Endurance, to continue ongoing operations and remain a going concern, and our ability to raise such funding on a reasonable timeline and with suitable terms; the cost and other impacts of litigation, regulatory proceedings, investigations, stockholder letters and claims and availability of insurance coverage and/or adverse publicity with respect to these matters, which may have a material adverse effect, whether or not successful or valid, on our liquidity position, business prospects and ability to obtain financing; our limited operating history and our ability to execute our business plan, including through our relationship with Foxconn; our ability to raise sufficient capital in order to invest in the tooling that we expect will enable us to eventually lower the Endurance bill of materials cost, continue design enhancements of the Endurance and fund any future vehicles we may develop; the rollout of our business and the timing of expected business milestones, including our ability to complete the engineering of the Endurance and Foxconn's completion of the conversion and retooling of the Lordstown facility, to establish and maintain appropriate supplier relationships, to successfully complete testing, homologation and certification, and to start production and delivery of the Endurance in accordance with our projected timeline; our ability to successfully identify and implement actions that will lower the Endurance bill of materials cost; supply chain disruptions, inflation and the potential inability to source essential components and raw materials, including on a timely basis or at acceptable cost, and their consequences on testing, production, sales and other activities; our ability to obtain binding purchase orders and build customer relationships; the risk that our technology, including our hub motors, does not perform as expected and our overall ability to deliver on the expectations of customers with respect to the pricing, performance, quality, reliability, safety and efficiency of the Endurance and to provide the levels of service and support that they will require; our ability to conduct business using a direct sales model, rather than through a dealer network used by most other OEMs; the effects of competition on our ability to market and sell vehicles; our inability to retain key personnel and to hire additional personnel; the ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the failure to obtain required regulatory approvals; changes in laws or regulatory requirements or new or different interpretations of existing law; changes in governmental incentives and fuel and energy prices; the impact of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business; cybersecurity threats and compliance with privacy and data protection laws; failure to timely implement and maintain adequate financial, information technology and management processes and controls and procedures; our ability to remain in compliance with our debt covenants, our ability to repay the obligations when due, and the risks associated with having pledged significant assets as collateral for recently obtained indebtedness; and the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, geopolitical, business and/or competitive factors, including the direct and indirect effects of the war in Ukraine. In addition, the transactions entered into with Foxconn are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurances can be given that we will successfully implement or that we will realize the anticipated benefits from the recently completed transactions with Foxconn, including the contract manufacturing agreement and the joint venture to jointly develop additional EVs for launch. If we are unable to maintain our relationship with Foxconn or effectively manage outsourcing the production of the Endurance to Foxconn, we may be unable to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance with our design specifications or applicable laws and regulations, which may ultimately disrupt and have a negative effect on our production and operations. The success of the joint venture depends on many variables, including our ability to utilize the designs, engineering data and other foundational work of Foxconn, its affiliates and other members of the MIH consortium to commercialize, industrialize, homologate and certify a vehicle in North America, along with variables that are out of the parties' control, such as technology, innovation, adequate funding, supply chain and other economic conditions, competitors, customer demand and other factors that impact new vehicle development. If we are unable to develop new vehicles for ourselves and potentially other OEM customers, our business prospects, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected. We will need additional funding to execute our 2022 business plan and achieve scaled production of the Endurance. As we seek additional sources of financing, there can be no assurance that such financing would be available to us on favorable terms or at all. Our ability to obtain additional financing in the debt and equity capital markets is subject to several factors, including market and economic conditions, the significant amount of capital required, the fact that our bill of materials cost is currently, and expected to continue to be, substantially higher than our anticipated selling price, uncertainty surrounding regulatory approval and the performance of the vehicle, meaningful exposure to material losses related to ongoing litigation and the SEC investigation, our performance and investor sentiment with respect to us and our business and industry. Additional information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of the Company and its forward-looking statements is included in its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Lordstown Motors undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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Mitsubishi on Friday provided insight into a new mid-term strategy that will see the automaker launch 16 vehicles globally over the next five years, nine of which will be electrified. One of those electrified vehicles is confirmed to be an electric truck.
It’s all part of the automaker’s long-term goal to have electrified vehicles account for 50% of sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035. For Mitsubishi, electrified vehicles, referred to by the automaker as xEVs, include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles.
The first of Mitsubishi’s nine electrified vehicles has already launched overseas in the form of the ASX, which is a rebadged Captur compact crossover from Mitsubishi alliance partner Renault. It offers mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Other known entries in the new electrified fleet will include a hybrid Colt subcompact hatch based on Renault’s latest Clio, and a hybrid Xpander minivan.
No details were mentioned concerning the pickup truck, but another of Mitsubishi’s alliance partners, Nissan, has teased an electric truck and has hinted that such a vehicle is being considered for sale in the U.S. It’s possible Mitsubishi’s electric truck will be developed alongside a Nissan counterpart.
Despite the electrification push, Mitsubishi still plans to launch at least seven vehicles powered purely by an internal-combustion engine over the next five years. One of them debuting soon is referred to as a next-generation pickup truck, suggesting it will be a redesigned version of the Triton (L200) mid-size pickup sold overseas.
Also in the works are a new three-row SUV and a body-on-frame SUV. The latter, referred to by Mitsubishi as a PPV (Pickup Passenger Vehicle), will likely be based on the next-generation pickup and may replace the current Pajero Sport sold overseas.
To support the development of all the vehicles, Mitsubishi said it plans to increase R&D spending and capital expenditure by 30% over the next six years compared with what it spent over the past six.
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National Hot Dog Brand Takes its Nathan's Duos Program from Virtual to In-Person at Local Las Vegas Community Event to Raise Awareness About Food Insecurity in the Community
SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, Nathan's Famous launched its Twitch gaming program, Nathan's Duos, to match gamers to play side-by-side and create genuine moments of connection through livestreaming events. In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program is transforming from online livestreams to in-person events to give back locally.
The brand is partnering with Twitch personality JoshOG to host Nathan's Duos streaming events with three select gamers and help make an impact by fighting food insecurity. Together, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG are donating to local food banks in the areas where the professional gamers are based.
Earlier today, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG met with fellow streamer SheefGG to recognize Southern Nevada's only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, Three Square Food Bank, with a $5,000 donation. The contribution will supply 15,000 meals to the food bank to support the organization in its mission of providing wholesome food to those in need, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community in Las Vegas.
"The current economic climate has left many households struggling between putting food on the table and juggling the demands of life," said Bethany Gurecki, senior brand manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods. "We're proud to support Three Square Food Bank in its efforts to aid those in the Las Vegas community who are at risk of hunger."
In addition to the donation event, JoshOG and SheefGG will also participate in a Nathan's Duos livestream, where they will use the platform to speak to their audience about the importance of spending time in the community and supporting local organizations like Three Square Food Bank.
"One in seven people in Southern Nevada are food insecure. That's more than 341,000 people who don't have reliable access to enough nutritious food," said Three Square Food Bank Interim President and CEO Michelle Beck. "We extend our gratitude to Nathan's Famous and its Duos program for their generous support. This program is an impactful way to raise awareness for the cause and provide meals to our community's most vulnerable."
The three-part event series kicked off earlier this month with an event in Denver at Food Bank of the Rockies, where Nathan's Famous and JoshOG presented the organization with a donation of $5,000, alongside fellow Duos streamer, WillerZ. Today marks the second donation for the program, which will wrap in December with a final event in San Diego.
"Nathan's Duos has given me and fellow gamers a platform to make an impact in our local communities while doing what we love," said Josh Beaver, known as JoshOG on Twitch. "Expanding the "Duo" experience from virtual to in-person has added an entirely new, deeper level to the program where I can connect with people beyond the screen to interact in a meaningful way."
"I know there's a significant number of families struggling financially in Las Vegas and unable to access the essentials they need," said Shane Schiefelbein, known as SheefGG on Twitch. "I'm grateful for this opportunity to get involved in the community and encourage more discussion about food insecurity."
To learn more about Nathan's Famous, visit www.nathansfranks.com
About Nathan's Famous
Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and sixteen foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan's please visit our website at www.nathansfamous.com.
About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30% across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Three Square Food Bank
A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is Southern Nevada's only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, serving Las Vegas and all of Clark, Lincoln, Esmeralda and Nye counties. Since opening in 2007, Three Square has provided more than 528 million pounds of food to hundreds of thousands of people in need and earned a reputation as one of the most efficient and effective food banks in the country. Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers working together to support food-insecure Southern Nevadans. Last year, Three Square provided over 51 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 42 million meals, through its network of community partners. A member of the Feeding America network of food banks, Three Square remains committed to its mission of providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, or wants to learn more about Three Square's vision of a community where no one is hungry, please connect at threesquare.org, Facebook (@ThreeSquareFoodBank), Instagram (@threesquarelv) and Twitter (@threesquarelv).
About JoshOG
Josh "JoshOG" Beaver originally started streaming on Twitch in June of 2014. His original goal was to get 250 followers on his channel; however, his profile quickly grew well beyond what he had expected. He soon accumulated enough subscribers to focus on his Twitch streaming career full time. Josh plays a wide variety of games during his streams and his high levels of both game play and entertaining chat with his fans have produced a loyal group of followers that endearingly call themselves the "ducks." Josh is a loyal brand fan of Nathan's Famous hot dogs and has participated in Nathan's Duos streaming events since the platform's inception in 2019.
About SheefGG
Shane "SheefGG" Schiefelbein is a prominent Twitch streamer whose expertise is demonstrated across a multitude of gaming titles. Shane entertains thousands of viewers per day on his Twitch channel, with fans often tuning in to his streams to learn tips and tricks that can be applied to their own gaming sessions. Shane was the 2018 winner of the AD Global Championships in the popular battle royale title PUBG. He is also well known in the streaming community for his passion for charity donation streams benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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Protecting your plants from hungry animals
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(The Hill) – The White House alerted the press at 10:20 a.m. Sunday that Biden would not be seen for the rest of the day. In reality, he had not even been in the building for several hours.
Biden left his famous address at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue even earlier that morning to fly to Poland. He then reportedly took a train to Kyiv, where he arrived early Sunday morning.
It was a surprise trip to the capital city of war-torn Ukraine roughly one year since Russian forces first launched an unprovoked invasion.
The president’s closely guarded travel was the product of months of planning that culminated with Biden standing side-by-side with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and declaring the U.S. and the world would support Ukraine for as long as it takes to win the war.
“It was logistically complicated and difficult, and it sends an incredibly powerful message that President Biden has faith in the Ukrainian people and is unwavering in his commitment to stand by them,” White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said of the trip.
Biden’s trip to Ukraine was “meticulously planned over a period of months,” deputy national security adviser Jon Finer told reporters on Monday. A small number of officials from the National Security Council, the Pentagon, Secret Service and the White House military office were involved in the planning, he said.
The trip to Ukraine differed from past unannounced presidential visits to war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan because the U.S. does not have an established military presence on the ground there.
The president himself made the final decision on Friday to proceed with the trip to Kyiv ahead of a previously announced visit to Warsaw, which is roughly 500 miles from the Ukrainian capital.
“He got a full presentation of a very good and very effective operational security plan. He heard that presentation, he was satisfied that the risk was manageable, and he ultimately made the determination,” national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters.
Sullivan said the White House notified Russian officials of the impending trip to Ukraine before Biden departed, though he did not give an indication of how Moscow responded to the heads up.
Biden arrived at Joint Base Andrews and boarded Air Force One at 4 a.m. on Sunday, and the plane took off a short time later. After a refueling stop in Germany, Biden’s plane landed in Poland. The New York Times reported Biden traveled by train into Ukraine, arriving in Kyiv at roughly 8 a.m. local time on Monday.
The White House took significant steps to keep the trip under wraps until Biden arrived in Kyiv, and to ensure his security once he arrived. Officials had in recent days brushed aside questions about whether Biden would cross into Ukraine during his trip to Poland, saying there were no plans for the president to travel anywhere other than Warsaw.
Only three White House staff members traveled with Biden aboard Air Force One: Sullivan, deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon and director of Oval Office Operations Annie Tomasini.
A 13-person press pool typically travels with the president, consisting of print, radio and broadcast reporters, as well as photographers and a videographer. Only two reporters traveled with Biden aboard Air Force One: a single print reporter, and a photographer, both of whom turned over their phones as a security precaution that is typical of unannounced presidential travel.
A two-person TV crew joined Biden’s motorcade upon his arrival in Kyiv, and nine more journalists were able to join for Biden’s meeting with Zelensky at the presidential palace.
While in Kyiv, reporters on the ground agreed not to share real-time updates on Biden’s movement and locations, and details on how he traveled to and from the city were withheld until he was out of the country.
Biden spent roughly five hours in Kyiv, meeting with Zelensky, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and other Ukrainian officials.
While there, Biden announced an additional $500 million in military aid for Ukraine and upcoming sanctions to further pressure companies and individuals supporting Russia’s war effort. More broadly, he spoke about the importance of the U.S. and its allies continuing their support for Ukraine after a year that saw thousands of Ukrainians lose their lives in a brutal war, themes he is expected to reiterate in a Tuesday address from Warsaw.
“One year later, Kyiv stands,” Biden said from the capital. “And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands.” | 2023-02-20T19:40:49+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/how-president-bidens-secretive-trip-to-ukraine-came-together/ |
SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leader of Bayesian guided model-informed precision dosing, PrecisePK, and distinguished infectious disease guideline provider, Sanford Guide, today announce a joint effort to make clinical decision support more timely, accessible, and user-friendly at the point of care.
With this partnership, Sanford Guide resources can be seamlessly accessed by subscribers within the PrecisePK platform, making concise clinical guidelines for anti-infective agents and associated diseases easy to reference throughout patients' therapeutic management.
Through decades of endeavor, PrecisePK has built a sizable network of pioneers among medical and pharmaceutical professionals, whose goals are unanimously to put patients' safety first and dedicate to evidence-based practice in dosing and beyond. In the midst of the worldwide rising antibiotics resistance crisis, this partnership is a pledge to provide clinical tools that make meeting requirements in care, compliance, and cost effortless. With this integration, members of PrecisePK and Sanford Guide will benefit from the improvement of such pharmacovigilance practices.
Edited by distinguished infectious disease experts from leading academic and clinical centers, Sanford Guide content covers treatment options for infectious diseases, syndromes, and pathogens. Guidelines are updated daily with the best available evidence and designed for use by various medical professionals.
"Sanford Guide prides itself on providing concise, reliable information that gives clinicians the fastest time-to-answer of any medical reference," mentioned Scott Kelly, Chief Operating Officer of Sanford Guide. "This collaboration furthers that initiative, giving providers more time to spend with their patients and ensuring the highest standard of care."
"We're delighted to be working with PrecisePK to make clinically actionable treatment guidelines available with a single click from their platform. Sanford Guide's industry-leading infectious disease treatment guidelines are used in a variety of clinical settings, from the patient's bedside to the microbiology lab to the pharmacy. Our integration with PrecisePK helps providers access our information within their existing clinical workflow."
"In 2023, the work ahead to deliver AI automated patient care is still elaborate," says Anjum Gupta, PrecisePK's CEO, "what we can do is thoughtfully integrate technology into clinicians' daily workflow; we want to bring the best out of clinical judgment by converting the most updated and accurate information into ready-to-apply solutions."
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Old mice grow young again in study. Can people do the same?
In Boston labs, old, blind mice have regained their eyesight, developed smarter, younger brains and built healthier muscle and kidney tissue. On the flip side, young mice have prematurely aged, with devastating results to nearly every tissue in their bodies.
The experiments show aging is a reversible process, capable of being driven "forwards and backwards at will," said anti-aging expert David Sinclair, a professor of genetics in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research.
Our bodies hold a backup copy of our youth that can be triggered to regenerate, said Sinclair, the senior author of a new paper showcasing the work of his lab and international scientists.
The combined experiments, published for the first time Thursday in the journal Cell, challenge the scientific belief aging is the result of genetic mutations that undermine our DNA, creating a junkyard of damaged cellular tissue that can lead to deterioration, disease and death.
"It's not junk, it's not damage that causes us to get old," said Sinclair, who described the work last year at Life Itself, a health and wellness event presented in partnership with CNN.
"We believe it's a loss of information — a loss in the cell's ability to read its original DNA so it forgets how to function — in much the same way an old computer may develop corrupted software. I call it the information theory of aging."
Jae-Hyun Yang, a genetics research fellow in the Sinclair Lab who coauthored the paper, said he expects the findings "will transform the way we view the process of aging and the way we approach the treatment of diseases associated with aging."
Epigenetic changes control aging
While DNA can be viewed as the body's hardware, the epigenome is the software. Epigenes are proteins and chemicals that sit like freckles on each gene, waiting to tell the gene "what to do, where to do it, and when to do it," according to the National Human Genome Research Institute.
The epigenome literally turns genes on and off. That process can be triggered by pollution, environmental toxins and human behaviors such as smoking, eating an inflammatory diet or suffering a chronic lack of sleep. And just like a computer, the cellular process becomes corrupted as more DNA is broken or damaged, Sinclair said.
"The cell panics, and proteins that normally would control the genes get distracted by having to go and repair the DNA," he explained. "Then they don't all find their way back to where they started, so over time it's like a Ping-Pong match, where the balls end up all over the floor."
In other words, the cellular pieces lose their way home, much like a person with Alzheimer's.
"The astonishing finding is that there's a backup copy of the software in the body that you can reset," Sinclair said. "We're showing why that software gets corrupted and how we can reboot the system by tapping into a reset switch that restores the cell's ability to read the genome correctly again, as if it was young."
It doesn't matter if the body is 50 or 75, healthy or wracked with disease, Sinclair said. Once that process has been triggered, "the body will then remember how to regenerate and will be young again, even if you're already old and have an illness. Now, what that software is, we don't know yet. At this point, we just know that we can flip the switch."
Years of research
The hunt for the switch began when Sinclair was a graduate student, part of a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that discovered the existence of genes to control aging in yeast. That gene exists in all creatures, so there should be a way to do the same in people, he surmised.
To test the theory, he began trying to fast-forward aging in mice without causing mutations or cancer.
"We started making that mouse when I was 39 years old. I'm now 53, and we've been studying that mouse ever since," he said. "If the theory of information aging was wrong, then we would get either a dead mouse, a normal mouse, an aging mouse or a mouse that had cancer. We got aging."
With the help of other scientists, Sinclair and his Harvard team have been able to age tissues in the brain, eyes, muscle, skin and kidneys of mice.
To do this, Sinclair's team developed ICE, short for inducible changes to the epigenome. Instead of altering the coding sections of the mice's DNA that can trigger mutations, ICE alters the way DNA is folded. The temporary, fast-healing cuts made by ICE mimic the daily damage from chemicals, sunlight and the like that contribute to aging.
ICE mice at one year looked and acted twice their age.
Becoming young again
Now it was time to reverse the process. Sinclair Lab geneticist Yuancheng Lu created a mixture of three of four "Yamanaka factors," human adult skin cells that have been reprogrammed to behave like embryonic or pluripotent stem cells, capable of developing into any cell in the body.
The cocktail was injected into damaged retinal ganglion cells at the back of the eyes of blind mice and switched on by feeding mice antibiotics.
"The antibiotic is just a tool. It could be any chemical really, just a way to be sure the three genes are switched on," Sinclair told CNN previously. "Normally they are only on in very young, developing embryos and then turn off as we age."
The mice regained most of their eyesight.
Next, the team tackled brain, muscle and kidney cells, and restored those to much younger levels, according to the study.
"One of our breakthroughs was to realize that if you use this particular set of three pluripotent stem cells, the mice don't go back to age zero, which would cause cancer or worse," Sinclair said. "Instead, the cells go back to between 50% and 75% of the original age, and they stop and don't get any younger, which is lucky. How the cells know to do that, we don't yet understand."
Today, Sinclair's team is trying to find a way to deliver the genetic switch evenly to each cell, thus rejuvenating the entire mouse at once.
"Delivery is a technical hurdle, but other groups seem to have done well," Sinclair said, pointing to two unpublished studies that appear to have overcome the problem.
"One uses the same system we developed to treat very old mice, the equivalent of an 80-year-old human. And they still got the mice to live longer, which is remarkable. So they've kind of beaten us to the punch in that experiment," he said.
"But that says to me the rejuvenation is not just affecting a few organs, it's able to rejuvenate the whole mouse because they're living longer," he added. "The results are a gift and confirmation of what our paper is saying."
What's next? Billions of dollars are being poured into anti-aging, funding all sorts of methods to turn back the clock.
In his lab, Sinclair said his team has reset the cells in mice multiple times, showing that aging can be reversed more than once, and he is currently testing the genetic reset in primates. But decades could pass before any anti-aging clinical trials in humans begin, get analyzed and, if safe and successful, scaled to the mass needed for federal approval.
But just as damaging factors can disrupt the epigenome, healthy behaviors can repair it, Sinclair said.
"We know this is probably true because people who have lived a healthy lifestyle have less biological age than those who have done the opposite," he said.
His top tips? Focus on plants for food, eat less often, get sufficient sleep, lose your breath for 10 minutes three times a week by exercising to maintain your muscle mass, don't sweat the small stuff and have a good social group.
"The message is every day counts," Sinclair said. "How you live your life even when you're in your teens and 20s really matters, even decades later, because every day your clock is ticking." | 2023-01-13T05:34:13+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/old-mice-grow-young-again-in-study-can-people-do-the-same/42478493 |
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Protesters and counter protesters gathered outside Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo on Thursday to voice both support and opposition to Proposition A — a ballot proposition that could outlaw abortion within the city limits.
According to Senior Pastor Ryan Buck of Immanuel Baptist Church, the gathering began after the church was notified that a group planned to set up a stand to protest the church. The group is claiming the church has violated the separation of church and state written in the U.S. Constitution.
“Everybody has a right to their faith, to practice whatever religion or practice that they have within the law,” said one of the protesters against the church, “But when a church violates the doctrine of separation of church and state, we should let everybody know that this church did that.”
Immanuel Baptist Church responded by gathering the congregation in a silent counter-protest between the stand and the front doors of the church to pray, they held signs that read “Vote for Life, Vote for the Ordinance” in reference to whether or not San Angelo should become a Sanctuary City for the Unborn in the upcoming election.
“We respect that not everybody agrees with this ordinance here in San Angelo,” said Pastor Buck, “But we are unashamedly pro-life and we will not be deterred standing for this issue and feel we will be victorious at the ballot box on November the 8th.”
Pastor Buck is also a leader of Project Destiny San Angelo, a political action committee made of several different churches, denominations and individuals leading a campaign to make San Angelo a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
This is a question that the city of San Angelo has been asking for a little over a year now when Bishop Michael Sis of the Diocese of San Angelo asked city leaders to support the ordinance on September 9, 2021. At the time 13 San Angelo citizens stepped up in support. In a City Council meeting on February 1, 2022, seven citizens stepped up to discuss it during public comment and on August 16, 2022, the special election for November 8th was passed 7-0.
Voters will choose whether to make San Angelo a Sanctuary City for the Unborn on election day, Tuesday, November 8th.
Early voting will be from October 24th through November 4th in several locations across San Angelo. | 2022-10-14T02:02:36+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/protesters-gathered-outside-san-angelo-church-over-sanctuary-city-proposition/ |
Which LED Halloween masks are best?
The best Halloween masks are generally a matter of opinion and personal taste. But if you want the best light-up Halloween mask, some are certainly better than others.
If you want a fully customizable and programmable LED mask for Halloween, the top choice is the AINSKO Light-up Mask with Bluetooth. Users can pair the mask with their phone via Bluetooth and program the LEDs on the surface to display virtually any design.
What to know before you buy a LED Halloween mask
Type of LED mask
Some masks use some LED lighting to add a bit of stylish flair to your Halloween costume. Some are very plain masks where the lights are the main purpose and focal point of the design. There are also high-tech masks that allow users to display fancy designs using many LEDs. A light-up mask can be a fun costume piece on its own or a nice supplement to another outfit.
Complexity vs. simplicity
There are very simple and sleek LED masks or you could go the DIY route and create your own simple mask design. For more complex LED masks or designs inspired by characters in film, TV and games, it may be difficult to replicate the look you are going for if you have not worked with LEDs before.
Light-up parts
The entirety of a mask could light up with LEDs, but the design could use lighting sparingly for a subtle and scary effect. A few LED lines to highlight certain features or fake light up eyes look unnatural and can be fun for a Halloween mask. Remember that an LED mask does not need to be very detailed because in the dark it would be difficult for anyone to notice details anyway.
What to look for in quality LED Halloween masks
Adaptability
You could get an LED screen mask that is adaptable to any costume or event since the mask itself can be programmed to show any design you want. While these models are usually pretty expensive, they offer immense customization options and can be used and reused for a multitude of costumes or events beyond the Halloween season. If you are going to invest in a light-up mask, consider if it is an item you need to wear and enjoy many times.
Batteries
Some fancy LED masks have their own power storage for keeping the lights on. However, many will require the use of separate batteries. The best options can get hours of use out of a few batteries. If you find that your mask has trouble staying on for long periods of time, you may be able to conserve the battery by only lighting it up when necessary.
Durability
Many LED masks will be made from simple, cheap Halloween mask materials and molds. The better quality options can hold up to normal wear and tear more efficiently. If you find an LED mask that requires delicate treatment, that does not mean you should avoid it, but remember that you will have to be careful while wearing it.
How much you can expect to spend on an LED Halloween mask
For a simple Halloween mask that has LED designs on it, you can expect to pay about $10-$20, plus the cost of batteries to power the device. Fancy face masks that are essentially an entire screen of LEDs can be found for under $100.
LED Halloween mask FAQ
Are LED Halloween masks safe to wear?
A. It is highly unlikely that an LED light could get very hot or cause a fire hazard because LEDs do not emit light from a vacuum like lots of light bulbs do. Light created by an LED is done without very high temperatures and power levels that could cause serious danger. The biggest safety concern is the material of a face mask itself and the positioning of lights. Check that the LEDs do not shine directly into the user’s eyes. Consider if you have allergies to any materials that could be in the mask. If you have a latex allergy, for example, you should not wear a latex mask.
Can you make an LED mask?
A. If you have some time and want a custom light-up mask for Halloween, you can definitely make one yourself. First, find a plain mask from a craft store or a Halloween mask that you want to alter. Next, you will want to buy some flexible glowing wire lights and attach them to your mask as decoration in whatever design you prefer. If you want individual LEDs instead of strip lights, you could get small individual LEDs too and attach them to your mask. Once you have the lighting hooked up to a battery, you are good to go on Halloween.
What’s the best LED Halloween mask to buy?
Top LED Halloween mask
AINSKO Light up Mask with Bluetooth
What you need to know: This light-up mask is completely programmable with thousands of LEDs to display limitless designs.
What you’ll love: The mask can display text, images, animations and more. The LED visuals are completely customizable and controlled through the mobile app. Users turn on the mask and connect it to their phone’s Bluetooth to take control of the high-tech light-up Halloween mask. The wearer can configure the mask to change animations via sensing gestures. It supports multiple different languages for the user interface.
What you should consider: Some customers reported receiving defective and faulty copies that did not work properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LED Halloween mask for the money
What you need to know: This very affordable LED Halloween mask is inspired by “The Purge” but serves as a spooky mask for anyone who wants a scary neon design.
What you’ll love: It comes in a few different color options so that your lighting can match your outfit. The mask itself is a simple plastic design with LED light strips strapped near the eyes, nose and mouth. Lights are powered by two AA batteries in a connected battery pack that can be clipped to a belt or held in a pocket. It has a few different lighting modes, allowing for more variety than simply turning it on and off.
What you should consider: Some customers got copies of the mask that would not light up or turn on correctly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This LED mask resembles masks from the popular “Demon Slayer” anime and manga, but has the ability to light up at night.
What you’ll love: There are three variations in pink, red and yellow. The plastic is nontoxic Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and each of the different designs is a separate mold, not just a different LED arrangement. The mask is battery-powered with two AA batteries contained in a battery pack that could be stored safely in a wearer’s pocket or attached to the belt.
What you should consider: Some customers have received damaged or broken copies of the mask that were unwearable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Yankees weren’t ready for The Full Monty.
Left-hander Jordan Montgomery blanked the Yankees for five innings Saturday, leading the Cardinals to a 1-0 win over New York.
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Montgomery’s performance came four days after the Yankees sent the southpaw to St. Louis in a trade deadline deal for injured outfielder Harrison Bader.
On the surface, trading an established starter for an injured outfielder didn’t seem to make sense. But USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the Yankees had a plan.
They came to the conclusion that Montgomery wouldn’t be needed in the playoffs and they could use the St. Louis Cardinals Gold Glove center fielder in October and beyond – even though he’s out until September with plantar fasciitis. Come Bader’s return, the Yankees will be able to move Aaron Judge from center field back to right field, Giancarlo Stanton to an everyday DH role and struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks to the bench. At the very least, Bader will be a valuable defensive replacement or pinch-runner.
That echoed what The Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham reported.
Bader, out since late June with plantar fasciitis, has time to prepare himself for October. An outfield of Bader, Andrew Benintendi, and Aaron Judge can make a difference in the postseason and allows manager Aaron Boone to keep Giancarlo Stanton at DH.
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Here’s more on Bader from Yankees PR:
Bader, 28, has hit .256/.303/.370 (63-for-246) with 35R, 7 doubles, 3 triples, 5HR, 21RBI and 13BB in 72 games with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2021 Gold Glove Award winner has appeared in 71 games in center field this year and has not made an error in 177 total chances.
Over parts of six Major League seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-22), the right-handed batter has hit .246 (376-for-1,530) with 226R, 72 doubles, 11 triples, 52HR, 168RBI, 135BB and 55SB in 523 career games.
The Bronxville, N.Y., native was originally selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Florida.
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A year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock is poised to finally have his say.
The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night will perform his first stand-up special since last year’s Oscars. He’s doing it in “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” streaming live on Netflix at 10 p.m. EST. Not only will Rock present about an hour of stand-up from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, but Netflix — in its first ever live show — will bookend the special with star-studded commentary.
The pre-show, beginning at 9:30 p.m., will feature Paul McCartney, Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew McConaughey, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-T and two hosts from last year’s Oscars: Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer. Afterward Rock’s set, Dana Carvey and David Spade will host guests including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Arsenio Hall and JB Smoove.
While Smith has apologized and repeatedly spoken about the incident since last March, Rock has avoided all the usual platforms where celebrities often go to air their feelings. He never sat down with Oprah Winfrey, and turned away the many media outlets that would have loved to land an exclusive in-depth interview.
Instead, Rock has for much of the past year been touring new material in a long string of performances as part of his Ego Death tour. The shows, which had been announced before the 2022 Oscars, have featured performances with Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart.
On the road, Rock has often worked in jokes and reflections on the slap, though it’s never been more than an element of his shows. There’s no guarantee that he will talk it about Saturday night, but he’s widely expected to and has long suggested this would be his chosen forum.
Rock first broke his public silence about the slap three nights after the Oscar ceremony, last year in Boston. “How was your weekend?” he asked the crowd. He added that he was “still kind of processing what happened.”
Now, after plenty of processing, Rock will be taking the cultural spotlight just a week before the March 12 Oscars, where the slap is sure to revisited by this year’s host, Jimmy Kimmel. In the aftermath of last year’s events, Smith resigned his membership to the film academy. The academy board of governors banned Smith from the Oscars and all other academy events for a decade.
At the annual luncheon for nominees held last month, motion picture academy president Janet Yang voiced regret about how the incident was handled, calling the academy’s response “inadequate.” Bill Kramer, the academy’s chief executive, has said the academy has since instituted a crisis communications team to prepare for and more rapidly respond to the unexpected.
“Selective Outrage” is Rock’s second special for Netflix, following 2018’s “Tamborine.” They’re part of a two-special $40 million deal Rock signed with the streamer in 2016.
While rivals have gotten into live streaming and sports, “Selective Outrage” marks Netflix’s first foray into live programming. Netflix, with 231 million global subscribers, also recently signed on to stream next year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, signaling that “Selective Outrage” may be just the start of a new trend.
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(NEXSTAR) — Grab your tickets, the winning numbers for the $820 million Mega Millions jackpot have been drawn.
If your ticket matches the numbers drawn Tuesday, seen below, you could be the winner of the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. It would also rank among the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
The winning numbers are 3, 5, 6, 44, and 61, and Mega Ball 25. The Megaplier was 4X.
This jackpot has been brewing since April when a $20 million prize was won by a ticket sold in Syracuse, New York, just four days after a $483 million Mega Millions jackpot was hit by a ticket sold in Queens.
Ahead of Tuesday’s drawing, Mega Millions officials estimated the jackpot’s size at $820 million with a cash value of $418.3 million. That puts it as the fifth largest in the game’s history behind a $1.05 billion prize won by a 2021 ticket sold in Michigan. It also ranks among the largest U.S. lottery prizes:
- $2.04 billion (Powerball): Nov. 7, 2022; California
- $1.586 billion (Powerball): Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee
- $1.537 billion (Mega Millions): Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina
- $1.348 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 13, 2023; Maine
- $1.337 billion (Mega Millions): July 29, 2022; Illinois
- $1.08 billion (Powerball): July 19, 2023; California
- $1.050 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 22, 2021; Michigan
- $820 million (est. Mega Millions): July 25, 2023
- $768.4 million (Powerball): March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- $758.7 million (Powerball): Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
Should you be the lucky winner, you’ll be able to either take the cash lump sum payment or the annuity option, which offers one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that grow by 5% each time.
Without a winner in Tuesday’s drawing, the jackpot could reach an estimated $910 million ahead of the next drawing.
Regardless of which payout you select, how much money you actually take home will vary by state.
You may want to think twice before collecting the cash option though. Winners of giant jackpots nearly always take the cash, and financial advisers say that might be a mistake.
Your odds of winning any prize (there are nine total ways to win) while playing Mega Millions is 1 in 24, but your odds at landing the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.
Winner or not, the next Mega Millions drawing will be at 11 p.m. ET on Friday. Tickets start at $2 each, and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | 2023-07-26T15:37:07+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/check-your-tickets-winning-numbers-drawn-for-820m-mega-millions-jackpot/ |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
0-7-9-4
(zero, seven, nine, four)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
0-7-9-4
(zero, seven, nine, four) | 2022-12-16T21:26:51+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Day-game-17659552.php |
Republican Karrin Taylor Robson says she won’t run for Sinema’s Senate seat in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Karrin Taylor Robson, a wealthy Republican businessperson who was seen as the likeliest establishment candidate for a crucial Arizona Senate contest, said Thursday that she won’t run for the seat now held by independent Kyrsten Sinema.
Robson ran for governor last year but lost the GOP primary to Kari Lake, a Donald Trump ally and darling of his Make America Great Again movement. Lake went on to lose the general election to Democrat Katie Hobbs and said this week she is considering a run for Senate.
The Arizona Senate race is a pickup opportunity for the GOP, but many traditional Republicans worry Lake, who would be the clear front-runner in a GOP primary, can’t win a general election.
Sinema left the Democratic Party last year. She is raising money for a potential campaign but has not said whether she will seek a second term, a decision that could set up a complicated three-way contest. U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego is the only major Democratic candidate in the race so far.
Robson said she may run for office in the future but “now is not the time.” She said she’ll instead work to “identify and elect strong conservatives,” focusing in particular on the state Legislature where Republicans hold a narrow majority.
“Arizona voters will help determine control of the U.S. Senate in 2024, and it has been humbling to hear from Arizonans around this state who have urged me to enter this race,” Robson said in a statement announcing her decision.
Robson, a lawyer for housing developers, spent millions from her family’s vast fortune on her unsuccessful campaign for governor last year. She racked up endorsements from prominent establishment Republicans including then-Gov. Doug Ducey and former Vice President Mike Pence.
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- Increase of 18% net sales growth at actual currency across all regions and all customer segments
- Increase of 29% in enterprise annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding US $691 million total
- Increase of 12% to over 424,000 active SaaS customer subscriptions protecting over 62M assets
TOKYO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced earnings results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, ending December 31, 2022.
The company delivered year-over-year (YoY) net sales growth of 21% for the fourth quarter and 18% for the fiscal year both at actual currency. This was catalyzed by the significant enhancement of its SaaS-first model, customer-first development priorities and unified enterprise security platform.
Enterprise subscription-based ARR increased by 29% year-over-year along with subscription-based customers, now exceeding 424,000 organization, which is an increase of 12% YoY. Leading drivers of the accelerated growth for Trend Micro included organizations' need to consolidate tools into a single security platform, data sovereignty driving geographic expansion and increased dependence on cloud.
Eva Chen, CEO at Trend Micro: "It is a season of challenge and tough decisions for many organizations. We attribute our profitable growth and resiliency to the implementation of a sustainable superior business model. Focusing our resources on innovating to better protect our customers while consolidating their vendor list results in greater value for all stakeholders and advances the industry."
For this quarter, Trend Micro posted consolidated net sales of 61,694 million Yen (or US $436 million, 141.19 JPY = 1USD). The company posted operating income of 5,470 million Yen (or US $38 million) and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 1,350 million Yen (or US $9 million) for the quarter.
Based on information currently available to the company, consolidated net sales for the year ending December 31, 2023 is expected to be 248,500 million Yen (or US $1,840 million, based on an exchange rate of 135 JPY = 1 USD). Operating income and net income are expected to be 34,800 million Yen (or US $257 million) and 25,100 million Yen (or US $185 million), respectively.
Innovative: Trend Micro nurtures a culture of innovation to drive advancements across its cybersecurity platform.
- Revolutionized industry by delivering an entirely new cloud security deployment model and advancing its industry-leading XDR security platform.
- Premiered as AWS launch partner on open standards-based data lake, demonstrating further commitment to the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework.
- Discovered 63 unique zero-days, paid out US $1 million during fall Pwn2Own bug bounty event hosted by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative.
- Achieved ranking as the number 1 channel security vendor in Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix.
Trusted: Trend Micro is a trusted partner to the customers and communities that we serve.
- Awarded the global AWS Partner of the Year driven by outstanding growth through the AWS Marketplace.
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ATLANTA (AP) — When asked about his decision to rebuff Donald Trump and certify Joe Biden’s narrow victory in his state, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he has no option but to defend his actions.
“We are all held accountable by the voters,” the Republican said as he seeks a second term, noting that he hears from voters who backed Trump’s effort to overturn the election and those aghast at the former president’s actions.
“I give them the facts,” Raffensperger said, because “Americans and Georgians are smart people.”
Yet other Georgia Republicans take a different tack. Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor nominee who signed on as a fake elector for Trump, defends his role in the defeated president’s scheme; the two men atop the Georgia ticket — Gov. Brian Kemp and Senate nominee Herschel Walker — don’t say much about the 2020 election or the man who lost it.
The varied approaches reflect perilous fault lines for Republicans as they weigh the former president’s influence against Democrats’ assertions that a Trump-dominated party threatens democracy. Trump’s serial lies that the election was stolen cast a pall nationwide. But nowhere is the dynamic trickier than Georgia, epicenter of Trump’s plan after he personally pressured Raffensperger to “find” more votes. Winning battleground-state elections amid the fallout means coaxing votes from Trump sympathizers and more moderate voters he’s alienated.
The pressure is intensified by pending investigations: a Justice Department inquiry; a congressional examination of the U.S. Capitol attack of Jan. 6, 2021; and special grand jury proceedings in Georgia’s Fulton County, the seat of state government. District Attorney Fani Willis, a Democrat, is focusing on Trump’s pressure campaign against Raffensperger, Kemp and others to ignore voters’ will.
Biden, meanwhile, has stepped up his warnings about “MAGA Republicans” in recent speeches, and some Democrats in Georgia amplify that message.
“I got a question to the entire Republican ticket: How can you say you love this country, and you embrace and support a man that attacks its very foundations?” lieutenant governor candidate Charlie Bailey declared at Democrats’ summer convention.
Jones, Bailey’s opponent, denies that faux electors were part of any such attack. “That was never anything that we said,” Jones said of the slate that convened at the Georgia Capitol as if it were a legitimate share of the Electoral College.
Biden won Georgia by less than 12,000 votes out of 5 million cast. The result was affirmed by multiple counts, one partially done by hand. Jones and others have said they were merely preserving Trump’s legal options, a claim undermined by evidence that later emerged of a coordinated effort to impanel unauthorized electors in multiple states. Elections officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no evidence Biden’s win was tainted. Many courts, including judges Trump appointed, rejected his claims of fraud.
In Georgia’s marquee races, Kemp and Walker avoid the topic.
Kemp, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, acknowledges Trump only when he must. It’s the approach he’s taken since he ratified 16 Democratic electors after Raffensperger certified Biden’s win, a sharp contrast from 2018, when he accepted Trump’s endorsement during a hotly contested GOP primary for governor. Now, as when Trump raged at him publicly in 2020, Kemp explains that he was “following the Constitution” when he blessed Biden’s electors.
That sidestepping strategy was girded first when Kemp crushed Trump’s hand-picked candidate, former Sen. David Perdue, in a May primary. The governor got another boost in August when a state judge ruled Kemp won’t have to testify about 2020 before the Georgia special grand jury until after the fall election.
The spring primary results show the risks. Kemp and Raffensperger, who also had a contested primary, benefited from tens of thousands of Democratic-leaning voters crossing over to cast anti-Trump GOP primary ballots. But Perdue still garnered 236,000 votes — a sign that a pro-Trump GOP faction hasn’t forgotten about 2020. Kemp’s margin over Abrams in 2018 was about 55,000 votes.
Kemp aides acknowledge those splits, saying any credit Kemp has gotten from independents or swing-voting Democrats is already settled and there’s nothing to gain by talking about Trump. That’s why Kemp’s legal team wanted to delay the public spectacle of him entering and exiting the grand jury.
Walker, a first-time candidate trying to unseat Sen. Raphael Warnock, won’t say whether Biden won legitimately. “I don’t know, did he? … We need to ask my opponent did (Biden) win fair and square,” Walker told reporters.
Warnock, indeed, does not question the results.
Despite a close relationship with Trump — the former president urged Walker to run and then endorsed him — Walker has insisted on camera that he’s never heard Trump claim the election was stolen. Trump has said so repeatedly, including his most recent appearances ahead of the midterms. “The 2020 election was rigged and stolen … by people who got into office through cheating and through fraud,” Trump falsely declared last week in Pennsylvania.
Walker, though, doesn’t raise the subject on his own. His mentions of Biden and Democrats revolve around inflation or cultural issues, and he largely eschews Trump.
“Never thought about it,” Walker said, when asked whether he’d invite Trump to campaign in Georgia.
Abrams and Warnock perhaps help their opponents by not stoking 2020 embers themselves.
Warnock has concentrated on defending himself against Walker’s argument that he’s a Biden lackey; the Democrat tailors counterattacks around Walker’s exaggerations of his business and academic record, rather than associating him with Trump.
The two gubernatorial camps, meanwhile, name the economy as the most important issue, while agreeing that abortion could give Democrats an opening. Abrams’ paid advertising, especially, hits Kemp for signing a law banning abortions at six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they’re pregnant.
Lauren Groh-Wargo, Abrams’ campaign manager, said Abrams “will remind people that (Kemp) pals around with election deniers” but emphasized that her first task is to sell voters on what she’d do as chief executive.
Kemp’s advisers say they might be more worried about Trump fallout if Bailey had more money in the lieutenant governor’s race to use paid advertising to magnify his all-out assault on Jones and if Raffensperger’s opponent, Bee Nguyen, had a larger advertising megaphone.
Despite Jones’ protestations, he was a top advocate for a post-election special session in Georgia, with the intent of shifting electoral votes to Trump. Jones, whom Trump called “a man of courage” in a December 2020 rally in Valdosta, signed papers supporting a court case by Texas to overturn Georgia’s results. On Jan. 5, 2021, Jones personally urged Vice President Mike Pence to delay Biden’s constitutional designation as president-elect.
“He got on his daddy’s plane and flew to Washington D.C., the day before the insurrection, met with the vice president, with a letter in his pocket, to convince the vice president not to count the electoral vote,” Bailey said in an interview, adding that Jones’ demands aligned him with “the violent mob” that stormed the Capitol.
Jones also visited Arizona to watch a Republican-backed recount that only reaffirmed Biden’s win.
“If you think that’s okay, then I’m not your candidate,” Bailey said, “because that’s the actions of an authoritarian.”
Raffensperger, for his part, said his interactions with Jones are “great.” But it’s notable the secretary of state and governor, at least for now, are running campaigns distinct from other Republican nominees, including Jones.
“That’s a process of what happens all the time, and I don’t think the other side is 100% unified either,” Raffensperger said. “What I’m really more focused on is what I can control, and that’s myself.” | 2022-09-10T02:10:18+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-gop-candidates-in-georgia-split-over-trumps-election-lies/ |
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Dodge ending production of Charger, Challenger in 2023
(Gray News) - Production of the current Dodge Charger and Challenger is ending in 2023.
Representatives with parent company Stellantis confirmed the decision this week in a news release, saying the company is ending production of those models in their current form next year.
Dodge shared that its iconic muscle cars would be celebrated in their final year with several new 2023 models, all including a commemorative “Last Call” under the hood plaque.
“We are celebrating the end of an era — and the start of a bright new electrified future — by staying true to our brand,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer.
The muscle cars first appeared in the 1960s and 1970s before being revived in the early 2000s.
Dodge said it plans to offer seven 2023 heritage-influenced models, celebrating the company’s history of its Charger and Challenger vehicles.
The new models will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis once they are available at top-selling Dodge dealerships. The automaker said it will give customers a guide for locating the vehicles at DodgeGarage.com.
According to Dodge, ordering and pricing information for the new 2023 models are expected to be released closer to the on-sale date.
Dodge’s announcement comes as automakers move away from gas-powered cars and invest more in electric vehicles.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-17T20:11:17+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/17/dodge-ending-production-charger-challenger-2023/ |
The sexual abuse litigation team of Levy Konigsberg has filed 10 Rikers Island sexual abuse lawsuits for former female inmates of the Rose M. Singer Center. In the coming months at least another 100 such lawsuits are expected to be filed by the law firm.
NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sexual abuse litigation team of Levy Konigsberg in New York has filed 10 sexual abuse lawsuits for former female inmates of the Rose M. Singer Center (Rosie's or RMSC) on Rikers Island. The law firm expects at least another 100 such lawsuits to be filed in the coming months.
All 10 lawsuits have used the New York Adult Survivors Act, which creates a lookback window to file civil claims on behalf of adult sex abuse survivors until November 24, 2023. Each lawsuit alleges the New York City Department of Corrections' (NYC DOC) failure to protect female inmates and its deliberate attempts to cover up reports of sexual abuse at Rikers.
Decades' worth of evidence shows that incidents of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual coercion at Rosie's were well-known and carried out by correctional officers and other agents of the NYC DOC. In some cases, it is reportedly clear that certain officers had knowledge of when the next sexual abuse would occur yet did nothing to stop it. Additionally, the United States Department of Justice found that RMSC was among the 12 most dangerous prisons in the country in terms of high rates of staff sexual misconduct, and a Public Advocate for New York City would later admit that New York City jails, including Rosie's, were "outliers with high rates of victimization […]" and "sexual abuse and harassment" of inmates.
This egregious failure of oversight and administrative control over the correctional facility and its staff is the root cause of New York City's liability in the sexual abuse lawsuits, as argued by Levy Konigsberg Attorney Anna Kull. Using the New York Adult Survivors Act, the first 10 lawsuits are demanding compensatory damages on behalf of the women who were abused at Rosie's. The predicted 100+ lawsuits to be filed soon are expected to demand similar damages.
Attorney Anna Kull of Levy Konigsberg, who is part of the firm's sexual abuse litigation department, has said:
"The exploitation of power by correctional officers at Rose M. Singer Center, the all-female jail on Rikers Island, New York, is well known and well documented. New York City Department of Corrections is aware of the significant risk and prevalence of sexual coercion of women in custody, but it nonetheless permits a culture of systemic rape and other sexual abuse of women by correction officers to persist. The City's policies, practices, and lack of faithful investigations have enabled and encouraged widespread sexual misconduct. The Adult Survivors Act is critical in allowing these survivors of sexual assault to seek justice for the irreparable harm they have suffered."
Levy Konigsberg Attorney Anna Kull is recognized nationally as a legal leader in correctional facility sexual abuse lawsuits and litigation. In September 2022, the New York Daily News published a cover story that featured Attorney Kull and her representation of women who were sexually abused at the now-closed Bayview Correctional Facility. In March 2023, Brut Media published a short documentary about Attorney Kull's role in spearheading the litigation against New York prisons on behalf of female inmates who were sexually abused in custody. More information about the article and the documentary can be found at https://www.levylaw.com/documents/NYDailyNews.com.pdf and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvtPDvvCu6g, respectively.
Interested parties can learn more about the firm's involvement in the Rikers Island sexual abuse lawsuits by visiting www.levylaw.com. Members of the media who want more information about these lawsuits should ask for Attorney Anna Kull, who is acting as Levy Konigsberg's media contact.
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The renowned Dominican coffee brand had an official float in which Dominican former baseball player Vladimir Guerrero paraded as a special guest
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Sunday, July 31, the renowned brand Café Santo Domingo participated again in the Dominican Parade in the Bronx. There, the executive president of its parent company Industrias Banilejas (Induban), Manuel Pozo Perelló, was named International Grand Marshal.
To the rhythm of merengue and bachata, thousands of Dominicans gathered along Grand Concourse Avenue in the Bronx to enjoy the floats and troupes while celebrating their Dominican identity. Pozo Perelló paraded in the official Café Santo Domingo's float, and was accompanied by his special guest, former Dominican professional baseball player Vladimir Guerrero.
"It gives me great pride to be present, together with Café Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Parade in the Bronx, and to have been selected as Grand Marshal in this great festivity that celebrates Dominican culture," said Pozo Perelló.
Café Santo Domingo began its path to the United States market more than a decade ago in an unassuming way. In 2020, the import effort was expanded with a store on the Amazon e-commerce platform, thus reaching the entire United States. Since last year, the brand has also been expanding its distribution thanks to an agreement with Goya Foods, a partnership that began in the Northeast region of the country, including New York. To date, Café Santo Domingo is available in more than 30 states in the Northeastern and Southeastern United States.
About INDUBAN
Industrias Banilejas S.A.S., (INDUBAN) is the leading coffee producing company in the Dominican Republic. Established in 1945 for the purchase, elaboration, and sales of coffee, it later became an exporter of Dominican gold coffee, highly sought after in the United States and Europe. For more than 75 years, Induban has served Dominicans the aroma and flavor of Café Santo Domingo, the leading and most emblematic brand in the country. Its brands transcend borders, being enjoyed around the world, including The United States, Canada, Spain, Hungary, Russia, Aruba, St. Martin, and Virgin Islands, among others.
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Girl finds giant megalodon tooth at Maryland state park
SOLOMONS, Md. (CNN) - A 9-year-old girl was fossil hunting with her family in Maryland when she made an impressive find: a massive, prehistoric shark tooth.
Molly Sampson discovered the megalodon tooth in the water at Calvert Cliffs State Park.
The 15-million-year-old tooth is five inches long, the size of Molly’s hand.
Experts say it likely belonged to a shark nearly 50 feet long, almost the size of a semi-truck trailer.
Molly has been looking for a meg-tooth like this for a while. She said she wants to be a paleontologist and knows all about megalodon sharks, which became extinct millions of years ago.
Now, Molly said she will add the priceless find to her collection of more than 400 shark teeth.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-12T15:34:43+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/12/girl-finds-giant-megalodon-tooth-maryland-state-park/ |
‘Twister’ sequel coming summer 2024
(Gray News/TMX) – A sequel to the hit 1996 film “Twister” will hit theaters in July 2024, nearly 30 years after the original.
The new movie will be titled “Twisters,” though Universal Pictures did not release any plot details.
The film is set to be directed by Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”), and the screenplay will be written by Mark L. Smith (“The Revenant”). Casting has not yet been announced.
The 1996 film “Twister” starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes and Philip Seymour Hoffman as tornado-chasing scientists earned nearly $500 million at the global box office.
Paxton died in 2017 and Hoffman died in 2014. It’s not yet known if Hunt or Elwes will be returning.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. TMX contributed to this report. | 2022-12-28T17:20:47+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/2022/12/28/twister-sequel-coming-summer-2024/ |
(NewsNation) — For decades, America has focused on relevant education and trade in the workforce. However, employers are now shifting their focus from GPA to interpersonal skills — what’s known as “noncognitive” or so-called “soft” skills.
As more companies search for new workers, they’re seeking college students whose resumes highlight attributes like problem-solving skills, communication skills and critical-thinking skills, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey.
In the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, manufacturing is a lifeline. For many, it’s a legacy that started in their families decades ago.
In Brookville, Eric Miller is one of the keepers of his family legacy. Miller Fabrication Solutions has been a family-owned and -operated company for nearly 60 years, employing close to 400 people. The company is considered one of the top metal fabricators in the country.
Across the company’s three plant locations, hardworking men and women work side by side showcasing an impressive display of manpower on one side, and on the other side, the ingenuity of automation. But there’s a problem: The company is still having a hard time finding workers.
Miller said the company’s remote location makes it hard to attract potential workers, but it’s not just at his family’s plant. America has a big manufacturing worker shortage.
Deloitte, an industry analyst, predicts a shortage of more than 2 million American manufacturing workers by 2030.
The manufacturing industry is fighting a perception problem, a widely, yet wrongly, held belief that manufacturing jobs are better suited for unskilled blue-collar workers.
“The reality is manufacturing jobs pay more than any other sector of the economy. The average wage for a manufacturing job is $92,000,” said Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers.
This a message the team at Miller Fabrication Solutions is now taking to high schools, trade schools, tech schools and college campuses.
During the summer, the company employs high school students, giving them real-life experience of what it’s like to work in a factory.
“We want to take people who may not have the skills and we’ll train them,” Miller said. “We’re willing to train and teach.”
Nearly 86% of employers are seeking evidence of problem-solving skills on the resumes of the students they are recruiting, according to the NACE survey. The survey also found that more than three-quarters are looking for proof of candidates’ analytical, quantitative and teamwork skills.
“We have several opportunities for people who choose not to go to college, and then they can make a good salary while they’re training to learn our skills,” said Jamie Hummell, a human resources manager.
Shawn VanDerziel, executive director of the NACE, said employers aren’t only looking for candidates with the best grades, they’re looking for people with great character.
“They’re saying I might not be able to get the students that have the top GPA because everybody’s competing for that same person, but what I can do is to get a student who I know has the ability to adapt,” Vanderziel explained. | 2023-01-25T21:53:27+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/why-soft-skills-are-essential-for-new-graduates/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Teodora del Carmen Vásquez was nine months pregnant and working at a school cafeteria when she felt extreme pain in her back, like the crack of a hammer. She called 911 seven times before fainting in a bathroom in a pool of blood.
The nightmare that followed is common in El Salvador, a heavily Catholic country where abortion is banned under all circumstances and even women who suffer miscarriages and stillbirths are sometimes accused of killing their babies and sentenced to years or even decades in prison.
When Vásquez regained consciousness, she had lost her nearly full-term fetus. Instead of an ambulance, officers drove her in the bed of a pickup through heavy rain to a police station. There she was arrested on suspicion of violating El Salvador’s abortion law, one of the world’s strictest. Fearing she could die, authorities eventually rushed her to a hospital, where she was chained by her left foot to a gurney. She was prosecuted, convicted and given 30 years in prison for aggravated homicide.
“This is the reality that we have lived, and I am not alone,” said Vásquez, who ended up serving more than 10 years for what she has always said was a stillbirth. “Any woman who arrives to jail accused of having an abortion is seen as the most evil, heartless being.”
“From the moment we get pregnant, we become incubators,” said Vásquez, who was freed in 2018 after her sentence was commuted. “We lose our rights because the only possibility that we have of a life is taking care of the product inside us. It’s violence against us.”
Abortion rights activists say the law has led to widespread human rights violations against Salvadoran women and should serve as a cautionary tale for the United States, where more than 20 states are expected to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling in the coming weeks.
Some states may retain exceptions for cases such as rape or incest, but others are likely to have none save for a threat to a pregnant woman’s life. That would mean some rape victims may be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term and obstetric emergencies could be mistaken for intentional abortions, according to Catalina Martínez Coral, Latin America and Caribbean director for the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights.
“These states are going to live similar situations that women are living in El Salvador,” Martínez Coral said.
Some anti-abortion leaders in the U.S. say they oppose prosecuting women who have abortions, but others think differently. Louisiana legislators unsuccessfully pushed a bill this year that would have allowed such prosecutions, for example, and Tom Ascol, a top contender to become the Southern Baptist Convention’s next president, favors classifying the procedure as homicide.
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Women used to be able to seek abortions in cases of risk to their life, severe fetal malformations incompatible with life, or rape in El Salvador, a country of 6.5 million people nestled between Guatemala and Honduras along Central America’s Pacific Coast.
But that ended in the late 1990s with a law championed by anti-abortion activists, conservative lawmakers and the Catholic Church, followed by a constitutional amendment defining life as starting at conception.
Today it is one of four countries in the Western Hemisphere with total bans — but it stands out for its aggressive prosecutions. While abortion carries a two- to eight-year prison sentence, dozens of women have, like Vásquez, been convicted of aggravated homicide, punishable by 30 years behind bars.
Overall, El Salvador has prosecuted at least 181 women who experienced obstetric emergencies in the past two decades, according to the Citizen Group for the Decriminalization of Abortion, which has been working to win freedom for such women since 2009. At least 65 imprisoned women have been released with the help of the organization and its allies.
“Everywhere in the world it’s understood that there are pregnancy losses for natural reasons. … Here, that’s punished,” said Morena Herrera, the nonprofit’s director.
El Salvador expects doctors and nurses to report suspected abortions under threat of prosecution, so women who show up at hospitals following miscarriages or botched abortions are sometimes turned over for investigation.
Prosecution and punishment overwhelmingly fall on poor, young women who lack sufficient access to medical services and cannot afford to travel overseas for an abortion or pay for good legal defense if they run afoul of the law. Sometimes they are victims of rape, in a country with a high incidence of that crime.
One such woman, Imelda, was repeatedly raped from age 8 to 18 by her mother’s partner and became pregnant by him. In 2017 she unexpectedly gave birth to the baby in a latrine and then lost consciousness. The child survived, but Imelda was accused of attempted murder due to the circumstances of the birth.
She was freed from prison in 2018 after a court determined that she had not tried to kill her baby.
Imelda firmly believes that a woman should not be forced to carry to term a fetus conceived by rape. Since her release she has been studying to become a nurse and hopes to set an example to medical providers by treating patients in similar situations better than she was.
“What young girl is going to want to be a mother? They’re innocent,” Imelda said. “What they really want is to play, to study. I’ve always wanted to study, not be a mother.”
The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted; The AP is identifying Imelda only by her first name.
Another woman, Karen, was 21 and pregnant when she fainted alone in her grandmother’s home. She woke up handcuffed to a hospital gurney and lost the pregnancy. A police interrogation led to an aggravated homicide conviction in 2015 and a 30-year prison sentence.
“They told me that I was a murderer and that I was going to pay for what I had done,” she said, “that I was going to rot in jail.”
In prison, other inmates told Karen she didn’t deserve to live. She spent seven years locked up, drawing strength from her son and belief in her innocence, and was released in December.
Like some other women interviewed by AP, Karen shared her story and agreed to be photographed on condition her full name not be disclosed out of concerns over privacy, possible reprisals and societal stigma over abortion.
Today Karen tries to make up for lost time by playing soccer with her 14-year-old son and cooking his favorite meals, refried beans and fried plantains. She holds onto her Catholic faith but has grown disenchanted by some of the church’s positions, including its staunch opposition to abortion.
“If it was up to them, we shouldn’t have been freed,” Karen said. “We should still be paying a sentence for a crime that we committed, according to society and the church.”
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The Catholic Church and the growing number of evangelical churches have vast influence in the overwhelmingly Christian country, where some lawmakers cited Scripture last year as they voted to uphold the abortion ban.
In his office in El Salvador’s congress, lawmaker Guillermo Gallegos maintains what he calls his altar — a wooden table with an open Bible; images of Jesus that he got on a trip to Russia; a plastic bottle filled with water blessed by Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican; a statue of the Virgin Mary; and a silver one of Moses holding the Ten Commandments.
In an interview, Gallegos said allowing abortion would countermand deeply held beliefs among a large majority in El Salvador.
“There is no valid reason why abortion can be decriminalized in our country,” Gallegos said. “There are strong movements in the country in favor of abortion for some reasons, but fortunately that has not been able to prosper here in the parliament, where the decision would have to be made.”
“Approving abortion, well, that would go against our faith,” he added.
The Vatican has long been strenuously opposed to abortion, and that hasn’t changed under Francis. The pontiff has repeatedly denounced it as evidence of “throwaway culture,” and in 2019 he asked at a Catholic-sponsored conference, “Is it licit to hire a hitman to resolve a problem?”
After celebrating Mass on a recent morning at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador, Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez praised Francis’ views and echoed his theme of abortion as a violent act.
“We live in a culture of death,” the cardinal told the AP, saying it “leads us to a total disaster.”
Anti-abortion activists say that women sharing their stories did kill their babies and that their arguments are led by abortion-rights nonprofits to try to ease the law. Local anti-abortion groups did not respond to interview requests or declined to talk to the AP.
El Salvador’s health minister declined to comment via a spokesperson for the presidency, who also said no other government officials would be available for interviews.
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With Roe v. Wade in jeopardy in the United States, Latin American abortion rights activists who once looked to their northern neighbor as a model have shifted their sights elsewhere to countries such as Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, which have loosened restrictions in recent years under pressure from women’s movements pushing the issue through the courts.
The Center for Reproductive Rights was one of several organizations that litigated and lobbied for decriminalizing abortion up to 24 weeks in Colombia. It is now working to preserve Roe.
“We hope that this green wave is also going to inspire our sisters in the United States,” Martínez Coral said, referring to the colorful handkerchiefs worn at demonstrations by supporters of abortion rights in the region. “It needs to be protected everywhere.”
Jocelyn Viterna, a Harvard University sociologist, has reviewed court documents from dozens of cases in which Salvadoran women were convicted of pregnancy-related homicide.
“If this plays out the way it does in El Salvador, in the United States women who have naturally occurring miscarriages may much more frequently be under suspicion for abortion,” Viterna said. “We may be asking, ‘Did they take a pill? Did they drink too much when they shouldn’t? What leads you to lose that child?’”
Herrera, of the Citizen Group, agreed with U.S. activists’ fears that their country may see a disproportionate impact among women of color and low-income women if Roe disappears — similar to the ban’s effect in El Salvador, where it has upended poor families.
Jesús, 22, was 8 years old when his mother was arrested in 2008 after losing her pregnancy. He and his 5-year-old brother were left in the care of their grandparents, subsistence farmers. The boys’ mother, who in court proceedings was identified only as Manuela, succumbed to cancer in 2010 while serving a 30-year sentence.
“Death,” Jesús said. “That’s what the state of El Salvador caused when it sentenced my mom — it killed her and sentenced her children to a bad life.”
Tormented for years by the accusations against his mother, he finally found some closure last November when the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that El Salvador had violated her rights.
The court found that Manuela’s lost pregnancy was due to a complication known as preeclampsia and that health care workers wrongly prioritized reporting her to authorities instead of treating her health situation. It ordered the government to pay damages to her two boys.
Tapping his feet nervously during an interview, Jesús said he decided to tell their story in hopes that other children won’t have to face the same suffering: “My mom’s name is a memory that will never fade.”
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Vásquez also grew up poor in rural El Salvador, helping her parents farm before moving to the capital as a teen. She entered prison at age 24. Having attended school through just the fourth grade, she earned her high school degree behind bars and became a de facto spokesperson for others serving time.
When she was released in 2018, she vowed to fight to free other women and help them transition to new lives. Today she has become the public face of the abortion rights movement in El Salvador, traveling nationwide to meet with women in similar cases and recruit them to join her group, Mujeres Libres — Spanish for “free women.” Its motto: Don’t let this history repeat itself.
Inside a loaned home that the group helped repair, Mujeres Libres holds theater performances, music lessons for their children and workshops on how to run small businesses. The walls are decorated with a photo of Nelson Mandela and pictures of the women from their time in incarceration.
“The pain of one woman is every woman’s pain,” said Vásquez, who was awarded a human rights and democracy prize by Sweden in 2018. She recently graduated from college with a degree in communications and was featured in a documentary.
The group attracts women like Mariana López, 40, who was also imprisoned after losing a pregnancy in 2000 and served 17 years. Back on the outside, she joined Mujeres Libres and took out a loan to become a baker, a childhood dream.
“Teodora has had the greatest struggle, because she’s the one who has had enough courage to stand up to others,” López said.
Her 7-year-old daughter takes music lessons at the home with other children, and they live off sales of the baguettes that López bakes before dawn in her humble home about two hours from San Salvador.
“Perhaps we could have had the courage, but we needed someone to give us a little push,” López said, adding, “Now we feel a bit better, maybe even happy, because we can share with each other in another stage of life — in freedom.”
Another woman, Cindy, was imprisoned in 2014 after having a stillbirth in a shopping mall bathroom. At the time she had a 4-year-old son, Justin, and was studying tourism and English. Parenting and her education were put on hold, and it was four years before she was able to see Justin again.
“What I reflect on the most is the losses. … The total loss of all family, homes, houses, studies, work, children. Everything is lost,” Cindy said. “What makes you think the most is how are you going to start over? How are you going to recover time with your family?”
Now 30 and out of prison, she has to travel to a judicial office in the capital every month to sign her parole papers. She and Justin live with her parents, and she’s back in school. She makes and sells piñatas to get by, and crafted one for her son’s birthday in the form of a dinosaur — he wants to become a paleontologist.
They dream of traveling abroad together: “To forget everything,” Cindy said, “to start again in a new place.”
Vásquez said she is heartened by the children of the women, who tell her they will carry on her legacy long after she’s gone.
“It gets my hopes up because I really think that these processes must start when we’re young,” Vásquez said. “So the message … especially for mothers worldwide should be: Teach your girls to know their rights now, so that they will be able to defend human rights.
“It’s really important to try to change El Salvador,” she continued, “so our history doesn’t get repeated elsewhere and by future generations.”
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Associated Press journalists Marcos Aleman in San Salvador and Marko Alvarez in Bogota, Colombia, contributed to this report.
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SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- One South Euclid will honor two individuals and one longtime institution when residents gather Oct. 20 at Mayfield Country Club to bestow its second annual batch of Hometown Hero awards.
This year’s honorees will be Notre Dame College, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary; South Euclid native Umberto P. Fedeli, president and CEO of The Fedeli Group, one of the largest privately held risk management and insurance firms in Ohio; and lifelong South Euclid resident Catherine Stang, a retired 31-year teacher with the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools and a current board member of the South Euclid Police K9 Foundation.
“This year, the community was invited to submit nominations for the honorees. We had quite a few, so that was great,” said One South Euclid Executive Director Annette Iwamoto. “These were the honorees selected from those nominations by the (One South Euclid) executive committee.”
When asked to define a Hometown Hero, Iwamoto said, “It’s someone who’s had significant impact on the South Euclid community. It could be someone who grew up here and continues to give back, like Umberto Fedeli; someone who lives or works in South Euclid, has had an impact on the community, like Catherine Stang; or Notre Dame College, an anchor institution that’s celebrating 100 years.”
The first-year honorees -- Richard A. Barone, Joseph and Marie Frank, Keesha McMillian and University Suburban Health Center -- were feted in October, 2021 at the Telling Mansion. The fundraiser for One South Euclid, the city’s nonprofit community development corporation, was so successful a new venue had to be found for 2022.
Of the fundraiser’s growth, Iwamoto said, “We had about 80 (attend) last year at the Telling Mansion, but we had to cap ticket sales. This year, we needed more space. We’re expecting more than 100 this year.”
Tickets for the 2022 Mingle at Mayfield event cost $65 apiece and are available at onesoutheuclid.org/mingle. The event begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mayfield Country Club, 1545 Sheridan Road in South Euclid.
The award ceremony event is a dessert reception that will feature an assortment of desserts for attendees to enjoy. Also available will be coffee, beer and wine, and a signature cocktail.
“Starting on Oct. 13, people can begin bidding on our online auction,” Iwamoto said. ”People in the room and not in the room will be able to bid on some really amazing experiences and packages.” The raffle will benefit One South Euclid. Bids can be placed at onesoutheuclid.org/mingle.
Said Iwamoto, “We’re inviting anyone who loves South Euclid to be a part of the celebration and help us raise more money to support the South Euclid community.”
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It's looking like another grim day in Wall Street as fears about inflation intensify.
The S&P 500 fell once again into bear market territory on Monday after slumping more than 2% at the open, meaning the broad benchmark index has now dropped more than 20% from its most recent high.
The other indexes also slumped, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 2%, or over 600 points, while the Nasdaq fell 2.8%.
The falls were triggered by a stronger-than-expected inflation report on Friday, which is raising concerns the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates even more aggressively this year.
The Fed kicks off its two-day meeting on Tuesday and it had already been expected to raise interest rates by half a percentage point for a second month in a row.
The latest inflation report now raises the likelihood of more big rate hikes in coming months. Those actions may help curb price gains but markets are fearful the strong response from the central bank will also push the economy into a recession.
"U.S. equity markets are reacting negatively to last week's hotter-than-expected reading for inflation," says Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA.
"Investors are now increasingly concerned that the Fed is too far behind the curve to slow the rise in inflation without throwing the economy into recession," Stovall adds, referring to when a central bank is moving late in addressing price gains.
Stocks have had a miserable year because of inflation fears. The Nasdaq, which has a higher concentration of technology shares, has been in a bear market for months.
A bear market is considered an important barometer of investor pessimism and is symbolic of a deep and sustained market selloff.
This developing story will be updated
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Loeb to Focus on Executing Asset Management Strategy and Recruiting Permanent CEO
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusPoint Ltd. ("SiriusPoint" or the "Company") (NYSE: SPNT), an international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced that Daniel S. Loeb, its largest individual shareholder, will join the Board of Directors.
"We are delighted that Dan is joining the Board at this time as the Company continues to focus on serving our clients as a specialized global insurer and reinsurer," said Sharon Ludlow, Chair of the SiriusPoint Board of Directors. "Dan has a strong track record as an investor and in creating value for shareholders of companies in which he is involved. Our interests in this regard are completely aligned."
Mr. Loeb is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the asset management firm Third Point LLC. He was the founder of Third Point Re and instrumental in the merger of that company with Sirius Group to create SiriusPoint in 2021. Mr. Loeb, who has had Board Observer rights since SiriusPoint was established, will transfer those rights to Joshua L. Targoff, a partner at Third Point LLC, who will be leaving the SiriusPoint Board.
"SiriusPoint has significant strategic assets and a strong financial and operating model," Mr. Loeb said. "The Company now needs to recruit an experienced CEO to focus on disciplined expense management, profitable underwriting and growth strategies, and supporting a prudent investment program. I look forward to working with the Board to ensure we execute on these goals and build value for SiriusPoint's shareholders."
About SiriusPoint
SiriusPoint is a global insurer and reinsurer providing solutions to clients and brokers in almost 150 countries. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations around the world, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and technology-driven insurance services companies within our Insurance & Services division. With over $3 billion total capital, SiriusPoint's operating companies have a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from AM Best, S&P and Fitch. For more information, please visit www.siriuspt.com.
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control. The Company cautions you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "plan," "seek," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from the Company's expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements are the following: our ability to execute on our strategic transformation, including changing the mix of business between insurance and reinsurance; the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic or other unpredictable catastrophic events including uncertainties with respect to current and future COVID-19 losses across many classes of insurance business and the amount of insurance losses that may ultimately be ceded to the reinsurance market, supply chain issues, labor shortages and related increased costs, changing interest rates, equity market volatility and ongoing business and financial market impacts of COVID-19; the costs, expenses and difficulties of the integration of the operations of Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. ("Sirius Group"); fluctuations in our results of operations; a downgrade or withdrawal of our financial ratings; inadequacy of loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, the lack of availability of capital, and periods characterized by excess underwriting capacity and unfavorable premium rates; the performance of financial markets, impact of inflation, and foreign currency fluctuations; legal restrictions on certain of SiriusPoint's insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and other distributions to SiriusPoint; our ability to compete successfully in the (re)insurance market and the effect of consolidation in the (re)insurance industry; technology breaches or failures, including those resulting from a malicious cyber-attack on us, our business partners or service providers; the effects of global climate change, including increased severity and frequency of weather-related natural disasters and catastrophes and increased coastal flooding in many geographic areas; our ability to retain key employees and the effects of potential labor disruptions due to COVID-19 or otherwise; the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings, regulatory constraints on our business, including legal restrictions on certain of our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends and other distributions to us, and losses from unfavorable outcomes from litigation and other legal proceedings; reduced returns or losses in SiriusPoint's investment portfolio; our concentrated exposure in funds and accounts managed by Third Point LLC, our lack of control over Third Point LLC, our limited ability to withdraw our capital accounts and conflicts of interest among various members of Third Point Advisors LLC, TP Enhanced Fund, Third Point LLC and us; our potential exposure to U.S. federal income and withholding taxes and our significant deferred tax assets, which could become devalued if we do not generate future taxable income or applicable corporate tax rates are reduced; risks associated with delegating authority to third party managing general agents; future strategic transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, investments, mergers or joint ventures; and other risks and factors listed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or otherwise.
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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever, the Vatican said.
There were no details about how sick Francis was. The last time he spiked a serious fever, in March, the 86-year-old pontiff was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with acute bronchitis. He received intravenous antibiotics and was released three days later.
A Vatican official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak about the pope’s health, said Francis didn’t receive anyone in audience Friday “because of a feverish state.”
There were no formal audiences scheduled Friday, but Francis keeps a separate, private and unofficial agenda of meetings with people he receives at his residence.
Francis has had a busy week, presiding over a meeting of the Italian bishops conference, participating in an afternoon encounter Thursday with his school foundation Scholas Occurentes, as well as meeting with several other prelates and visiting dignitaries.
He is due to preside over Pentecost Mass on Sunday in St. Peter's Basilica, and in a sign that he was expected to recover quickly, the Vatican on Friday announced a new official audience with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, scheduled for Monday. | 2023-05-26T13:40:29+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2023/05/26/pope-runs-fever-skips-meetings-vatican-says/ |
R&D breakthrough for microbiome-associated therapies: Technology brings breakthrough resolution and context to host-microbiome interactions
PRINCETON, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanvas Biosciences, the leader in microbiome mapping technology, announced today a $12M Pre-Series A funding round. The investment will be used to further advance the company's proprietary platform technology, which promises to revolutionize drug development for microbiome-associated diseases. The round was led by DCVC with participation from Lions Capital LLC, Cooke LLC, Uncommon Denominator, and Triple Impact Capital. As part of the investment round, Jason Pontin, partner at DCVC, will join the company's board of directors.
The interactions between the microbiome and its host are critical to human health. The current gold standard for analyzing these interactions is to extract a sample, blend it, and sequence the genetic material in the sample. This strategy enables broad inferences about the composition of the sample, but little more, as information regarding biospatial localization and cellular function is lost in the process.To overcome this challenge, Kanvas has developed a revolutionary technology platform that enables highly multiplexed spatial profiling of microbial species. The platform not only determines the identity and function of these microbes, but also maps the host's corresponding local response – all executed within a single, comprehensive assay.
With Kanvas' proprietary technology, based on research first published in Nature by the company's founders, researchers can profile both the microbiome and the host cells with sub-cellular resolution to provide critical context and unparalleled insight into complex host-microbe interactions. This platform can be applied to the discovery and development of novel, live biotherapeutic products, the identification of disease-associated microbes for diagnostics, and leveraging the microbiome to improve therapeutic responses.
"Our technology takes the gastrointestinal tract and the microbiome from black box to transparent and measurable terrain," says Kanvas Biosciences co-founder and CEO Matthew Cheng, MD. "We are thrilled to drive forward the development of life-saving treatments for some of the world's most common conditions." While the microbiome has long been associated with inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, emerging data indicate its intimate connection to a range of conditions beyond the gastrointestinal tract, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and response to cancer immunotherapy treatments.
The raised capital will be used towards expanding Kanvas' proprietary single-cell spatial transcriptomics platform and launching biological and R&D discovery platforms. To this end, Kanvas has already established partnerships with leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
"This breakthrough technology empowers researchers to explore microbial communities in unprecedented ways, with profound implications for the health and biomedical industries. It fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human microbiome, allowing us to consider it as a distinct and druggable organ, opening uncharted territories in medicine," said Jason Pontin of DCVC.
About Kanvas Biosciences
Kanvas Biosciences is building the world's first microbiome drug screening and drug discovery platform to accelerate live biotherapeutic product (LBP) development. Leveraging its unparalleled ability to spatially map the microbiome and profile host-gene expression at single-cell resolution, the company is constructing the most comprehensive and robust microbiome data resource for future drug development. Kanvas Biosciences' technology was initially developed at Cornell University and exclusively licensed. The company's notable investors include DCVC, Lions Capital LLC, Cooke LLC, Uncommon Denominator, and Triple Impact Capital. The company is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, NJ.
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A California ballot proposition to tax the wealthy to pay for electric vehicle incentives has split the state's Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom made himself the face of the opposition campaign.
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A California ballot proposition to tax the wealthy to pay for electric vehicle incentives has split the state's Democrats. Gov. Gavin Newsom made himself the face of the opposition campaign.
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BERLIN (AP) — German and European Union leaders gathered experts Tuesday to start work on what Germany’s chancellor described as a “new Marshall Plan” for the rebuilding of Ukraine.
The Marshall Plan was a U.S.-sponsored initiative that helped revive western European economies after World War II. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose country currently chairs the Group of Seven industrial powers, first announced plans for the one-day conference in the summer.
Kyiv’s backers need to discuss already “how to ensure and how to sustain the financing of the recovery, reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine for years and decades to come,” said Scholz, who co-hosted the meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
He said he’s looking at “nothing less than creating a new Marshall Plan for the 21st century, a generational task that must begin now.”
Von der Leyen said the World Bank puts the cost of damage to Ukraine so far at 350 billion euros ($345 billion). The EU decided in June to make Ukraine a candidate to join the bloc, and needs “to firmly embed Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts as part of its path toward the European Union,” she said.
In addition to longer-term help and short-term assistance with its regular budget, “Ukraine needs fast rehabilitation right now as we speak,” as Russia targets Ukrainian electricity and other infrastructure ahead of the onset of the winter, von der Leyen said. She called those attacks “pure acts of terror.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that point in a video address from Kyiv. He told the Berlin conference participants that Ukraine has a $17 billion “fast recovery” plan to repair damage to hospitals, schools, transportation and energy infrastructure, and other structures.
“As of now, we haven’t received a single cent for the implementation of the fast recovery plan,” he said, speaking through an interpreter.
Scholz underlined Germany’s commitment to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons, including air-defense systems, as long as they are needed.
“The best reconstruction is the reconstruction that does not have to happen at all because Ukrainian cities and power stations are protected from Russian bombs, drones and missiles,” he said.
“We do not yet know when this war will end, but end it will,” the German leader said. “From our own historical experience, we also know that reconstruction is always possible and that it is never too soon to tackle this task.”
Zelenskyy called for reimbursement for damages using seized Russian assets, a point that Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki underlined.
“There is a huge pot of gold to be taken and dedicated for Ukraine’s reconstruction, which is Russian assets — assets of the Russian Federation and Russian oligarchs,” Morawiecki said. “Freezing means really not too much. … They have to be confiscated.”
Von der Leyen said that is the aim, but sounded a note of caution. “The will is there, but legally it is not trivial; there’s a lot of work still in it,” she said. “We insist on the rule of law. … This process has to be legally sound.”
Scholz and von der Leyen invited the leaders of the International Monetary Fund, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the U.N. Development Program and others on Tuesday.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he hopes a “financial coordination platform” for efforts to help his country will be set up by the end of this year.
“We have no time to waste. The scale of destruction is staggering,” von der Leyen said. “We need all hands on deck — the G-7, the European Union, Europe; strong partners like the United States, Canada, Japan, the U.K., South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and many, many more.”
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The strategic cooperation will provide one-stop financial solutions for the construction of charging stations
BEIJING, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS, "NaaS" or "the Company") announced that the Company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Jingcheng International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. ("Jingcheng Leasing"), whereby the two parties will collaborate on the development and implementation of technology and financing services for electric vehicle ("EV") charging facilities. The strategic cooperation will draw from the strengths of both parties in terms of their respective resources and business advantages, and facilitate the development of new charging infrastructure through the combination of industry expertise and financial expertise.
"The strategic cooperation between NaaS and Jingcheng Leasing will efficiently connect charging station operators' strong demand for financing services, to the relevant financial services, and, by doing so, further strengthen the integration and utilization of industry resources," said Xiang Yu, Vice President of Operations, NaaS. "The tie-up will allow NaaS Technology to serve as a 'connector' for the industry. The two parties will make their financial services solution for the EV supply chain available throughout China, solving a challenge facing various parties in the industry value chain, while serving to power the ecosystem with financial services. Both parties look forward to collaborating to build and strengthen China's EV sector."
The partnership integrates the digital capabilities of NaaS along with Jingcheng Leasing's financial services to provide operators with one-stop financing solutions, enabling operators to be able to lease the charging pile equipment at the beginning of the construction cycle and opt to pay back the borrowed funds through installments.
By providing this option, operators can proceed with the construction of charging stations and develop a roadmap whereby the construction of the stations is continuous and uninterrupted, ultimately resulting in the build out of fully-functional urban charging networks. In addition, the partnership will also facilitate the sales of charging pile equipment, improve profitability, leading to the development of a virtuous cycle for the industry.
Jingcheng Leasing, is a subsidiary of Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Holding Co., Ltd., and is focused on serving the development of the real economy through Jingcheng Leasing's abundant funding and diversified product portfolio. Jingcheng Leasing provides high-quality financial leasing products and financial solutions primarily to manufacturers of power generation equipment, environmental protection equipment, CNC machine tools, high-pressure vessels, printing machinery, additive manufacturing and industrial robots.
"NaaS serves many charging pile manufacturers, charging station operators, OEMs and vehicle owners. The cooperation with NaaS enables us to bring financial leasing services to the booming EV charging market and allows us to vastly expand our customer base," said Jianfeng Jing, General Manager of Jingcheng Leasing. "Jingcheng Leasing looks forward to our successful cooperation, where together we will serve customers through the power of technology and finance, and facilitate the healthy development of the EV charging industry, and in the process, contribute to the development of China's renewable energy sector, helping towards achieving the country's dual-carbon goals."
With the rising popularity of EVs, the market for the construction of charging infrastructure is expanding. In 2020, the construction of charging piles was included in the <
About NaaS Technology Inc.
NaaS Technology Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing EV charging service providers in China. The firm is a subsidiary of NewLink, a leading energy digitalization group in China. NaaS provides one-stop services to charging pile manufacturers and operators, OEMs, companies with their own delivery fleets as well as fleet operators, with online, offline, and non-electric services covering the whole value chain across the EV sector. As of 2021, NaaS had connected 290,000 charging piles, with an annual charging capacity of over 1,200 Gigawatt hours, accounting for about 18% of China's public charging market and eliminating 900,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. On June 13, 2022, NaaS Technology Inc. was officially listed on NASDAQ under the stock code NAAS.
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WINTERVILLE, N.C. — LatinxEd’s efforts to advance Latino leadership and student success in North Carolina brought representatives from the Chapel Hill-based non-profit to Pitt Community College Tuesday for a series of information-gathering sessions.
Through grant funding from the John M. Belk Endowment, LatinxEd launched the “We Are NC Listening Tour” in the fall of 2021. In the months since, the tour has featured stops and/or virtual meetings in eight regions of the state to give LatinxEd representatives a chance to speak with educational leaders, Latin American students and families, and representatives from organizations that specifically serve Latino communities.
The goal, according to LatinxEd Executive Director Elaine Utin, is to gather information they can use to invest in Latin American leadership and ensure educational equity and opportunity for Latinos in the Tar Heel State. Even though North Carolina has the nation’s sixth-fastest growing Latino population and seventh-largest Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) population, less than 4% of the state’s public postsecondary students are Latino. The result, according to LatinxEd, is a lack of Latino representation in key professions, be it teachers, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs or civic leaders.
While visiting PCC, Utin said the listening tour had given members of her organization a “deeper understanding” of the obstacles Latinos encounter with regard to accessing and completing higher education. She said low socioeconomic status, mixed-residency status households and dual-language families are contributing factors, along with the fact many Latinos in North Carolina reside in rural communities where higher educational opportunities are limited.
In addition to meeting with PCC President Lawrence Rouse and members of his President’s Leadership Team, the LatinxEd group had discussions with Pitt faculty members and representatives from the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN). They were particularly interested in learning about measures the college had taken to serve Latinos, the results of those initiatives, and areas of concern.
Dr. Thomas Gould, PCC Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, said discussions like the one with LatinxEd representatives this week go a long way toward helping the college improve services. He said it also helps with outreach to potential Latino students at a time when Pitt County’s Latino population is growing.
“PCC’s partnership with LatinxEd provides the college with valuable insights into the barriers facing our local and regional Latinx population as they pursue postsecondary training and education,” Gould said. “With this knowledge, PCC is able to work with the Latinex community to address these obstacles and to serve these students to the best of our ability.”
While there are potential barriers out of PCC’s purview, including tuition rates and financial aid regulations, Gould said Pitt had been extremely successful working with the local Latino community in matters it can control, including short-term workforce development training specifically geared toward serving Latinos. He said the courses are taught in English but feature Spanish interpreters and have led to Latinos receiving certificates in subjects like general HVAC maintenance, electrical systems and welding.
PCC Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement Johnny Smith said he has seen significant improvement in the way North Carolina community colleges have reached out to the state’s Latino communities and served their educational needs.
“In two decades with the community college system, I’ve seen us go from having a difficult time reaching Latinos and getting them started in higher education to determining ways we can serve Latinos even better,” Smith said. He added that PCC’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is exemplified by its three-year partnership with the Achieving the Dream National Network.
Smith noted that PCC signed a memorandum of understanding with AMEXCAN last spring to provide programming and services that help the organization’s clients overcome educational and employment barriers. A joint advisory board comprised of PCC and AMEXCAN personnel meets regularly to review and strengthen the partnership, which features courses being taught at the Bernstein Center in Greenville.
Following the conclusion of LatinxEd’s statewide listening tour, Utin said the organization will hold “Latin Education Summit 2022: From Dreams to Action” Sept. 14-15 at Guilford Technical Community College. The event will give the organization a chance to share what was learned on the tour and discuss common areas of concern for North Carolina’s Latino population in the hope it will lead to positive change.
College Reminding Students of Fall Semester Payment Deadline
The PCC Registrar’s Office is reminding students that the 2022 Fall Semester payment deadline is fast approaching.
According to PCC Registrar Anita Tyre, the college will begin taking payments for fall classes July 1. She said students who have been signing up for fall classes since April have until July 15 at 1 p.m. to pay for tuition and fees in order to avoid having their schedules deleted.
Tyre says students can pay online through their myPittCC accounts or an installment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions. She said students can sign up for Nelnet plans through their myPittCC accounts by searching for “Payment Plans” on the financial information page.
Students who have applied for financial aid for the 2022 Fall Semester must have a finalized award in place by the payment deadline in order to secure their schedules. Those who do not, Tyre said, must pay out-of-pocket and wait for reimbursement through financial aid, should it be approved.
Tyre noted that students can access financial aid records through myPittCC. By selecting “Financial Aid Status” under “WebAdvisor for Students” after logging in, she said they can view their financial aid information in real-time.
Fall classes at PCC begin Aug. 18. | 2022-06-30T20:57:11+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/school-watch/non-profit-serving-latino-community-visits-pcc/ |
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayrollOrg will host the sixth annual Global Payroll Week, 1 – 5 May. Global Payroll Week recognizes payroll professionals for their dedication to paying employees around the world accurately and on-time, every time.
"Global payroll professionals deserve to be celebrated for their efforts to ensure employees around the globe have access to their wages on each and every payday," said Dan Maddux, Executive Director of PayrollOrg.
This year's event features many exciting educational opportunities and events. Exclusive content will be released and made available online to the public during the week-long event, including results from PayrollOrg's annual "Getting the World Paid" industry survey. Two complimentary webinars will be offered to global payroll professionals throughout GPW, as well as daily curated content emails with educational resources and topics important for global payroll professionals.
PayrollOrg will also announce the recipient of its fourth annual Global Payroll Titan award on the final day of GPW, 5 May. The award celebrates, recognizes, and empowers the payroll professionals responsible for processing multi-country payrolls.
Global Payroll Week elevates the visibility of the global payroll industry and increases the global payroll professional's skill level through education, training, and networking opportunities. It is made possible with support from official sponsors: ADP, CloudPay, and Immedis.
For more information about Global Payroll Week, its sponsors, and the different events happening each day, visit payroll.org/Global-payroll-week.
PayrollOrg (PAYO) is the industry leader in payroll education, publications, and networking. Each year, PAYO enrolls more than 100,000 participants from more than 100 countries in its training programs, and provides publications, newsletters, and resources to help payroll professionals maintain compliance. Visit PAYO online at payroll.org.
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A U.S. intelligence report released this week found that Iran is not developing a nuclear weapon, but it is bolstering capabilities that would make it easier for Tehran to do so.
A report by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released Monday assessed said that while Iran has not directly endeavored to create an atomic bomb, it has expanded its capacity to do so since 2020 following the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018.
"Iran is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons-development activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device," the ODNI said in a said in a two-page synopsis of the report.
IRAN MOVES TOWARD POSSIBLE ATOM BOMB TEST IN DEFIANCE OF WESTERN SANCTIONS: INTEL REPORT
Though the report also found that Iran is expanding its "research and development activities that would bring it closer to producing the fissile material needed for completing a nuclear device following a decision to do so."
The findings are consistent with accounts by the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency.
These activities mean that Iran is still in violation of the 2015 JCPOA, though Iran argues the agreement was voided after the U.S. withdrew from it under the Trump administration.
The Biden administration has made it a top priority to return to the 2015 agreement or reach a new agreement to block Iran from continuing to develop its nuclear capabilities, though many Republicans on the Hill oppose any nuclear deal with Iran and negotiations have been stalled for months.
BIDEN IRAN POLICY UNDER SCRUTINY AMID TOP AIDE'S SECURITY CLEARANCE SUSPENSION
"Iran continues to increase the size and enrichment level of its uranium stockpile beyond JCPOA limits," the report said.
The ODNI also pointed to Iran’s continued development of its ballistic missile program – which was used by former President Trump to justify his decision to pull out of the JCPOA – and noted it remains a top threat for regional nations, like Israel.
"Iran has emphasized improving the accuracy, lethality, and reliability of its missiles," the ODNI said.
Iran in May successfully test launched a ballistic missile with the ability to travel some 1,200 miles while carrying a 3,300 pound warhead.
The continued development of its ballistic missile program is a direct violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution.
Though Tehran has vowed to continue its ballistics program as a matter of defense and to promote what it argues will secure regional stability.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-07-11T20:29:55+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/iran-not-developing-nuclear-warhead-says-us-intelligence/article_e28df697-e1a7-5cd5-997c-e580c25c9fb1.html |
HOUSTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform, today announced that Keith Smith, President and Co-Founder of Direct Digital Holdings, and Susan Echard, Chief Financial Officer of Direct Digital Holdings, will participate in the LD Micro Invitational XII investor conference at the Four Seasons Westlake Village in California from June 7 to June 9, 2022.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with management, please visit: https://ldinv12.mysequire.com/ or contact your Sequire representative.
About the Conference
The 2022 LD Micro Invitational will be held at the Four Seasons Westlake Village from June 7th to the 9th. The festivities will run from 7:30 AM PT - 5:30 PM PT on the 7th and 8th, with a morning session on that Thursday. This three-day, investor conference is expected to feature around 200+ companies, presenting in half-hour increments, as well as private meetings.
About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) brings state-of-the-art supply- and demand-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. The holding group's supply-side platform Colossus SSP offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. Its operating companies Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare and travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' buy-side solutions manages over 200 clients daily, and the sell-side solution serves over 80,000 advertisers generating over 70+ billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app, and other media channels.
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Twitter is struggling to respond to political misinformation and other harmful posts on the social media platform after Elon Musk fired roughly half of its workforce just days before the U.S. midterm elections, according to employees who survived the cuts and an outside voting rights group.
The recent mass layoffs spared many of the people whose job it is to keep hate and misinformation off the social-media platform. Musk cut just 15% of those frontline content-moderation workers, compared to roughly 50% job cuts companywide, an executive said last week.
But in preparation for the layoffs, employees said the company also sharply reduced how many employees can look into a specific account's digital history and behavior — a practice necessary to investigate if it’s been used maliciously and take action to suspend it. The company said it froze access to those tools to reduce “insider risk” at a time of transition.
The developments are causing concern as the U.S. midterm elections culminate on Tuesday. Though millions of Americans have already cast early and absentee ballots, millions more are expected to go to the polls to cast in-person votes. Election watchers fear the platform may not be equipped to handle hate speech, misinformation that could impact voter safety and security, and actors seeking to cast doubt on the legitimate winners of elections around the country.
Researchers tracking misinformation ahead of the midterms notified Twitter on Friday about three posts from well-known far-right figures that advanced debunked claims about election fraud. The posts remain up three days later. When Common Cause asked Twitter for an update on Monday, the platform said the posts were “under review.”
Before Musk took over, Twitter responded much more quickly, said Jesse Littlewood, vice president for campaigns at Common Cause. The group said they had been in regular contact with Twitter staff before Musk took over. Now, they are getting a response from a generic email address.
“We had been getting much faster decisions from them, sometimes within hours,” said Littlewood. Now, he said, “It’s like pushing the button for the walk sign at the stop light, and nothing is happening.”
Musk gutted teams working on marketing, communications and editorial curation of what people see on Twitter. But his decision to retain most of Twitter's content moderation team came as a welcome surprise to some inside and outside the company. Musk, after all, promised to let free speech flourish by loosening Twitter's content restrictions and restoring accounts banned for violating those rules. He has also pledged to end the current user verification system in favor of a $7.99 subscription fee.
But the fact that the content moderation team survived could mean that critical misinformation functions such as blocking incitements of political violence will continue, and some of the worst-case scenarios around election misinformation won't be realized. Some of Musk's own tweets have been annotated with fact-checked context in recent days.
Two employees who survived the job cuts credit a previously little-known executive Yoel Roth, Twitter's global head of safety and integrity, for leveraging his team's importance to Musk’s goals for Twitter while avoiding moves that might anger the mercurial Tesla CEO.
“Yoel Roth singlehandedly saved the company,” said a Twitter employee who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about job security. “On the public side, he appropriately and thoughtfully engaged with Elon Musk in a way that was not subservient, but deferring, because Elon is the king."
Roth has become the public face of Twitter's content moderation since Musk took over and has regularly defended Twitter's ongoing efforts to fight harmful misinformation. Musk, a prolific tweeter with more than 110 million followers, has frequently pointed to Roth's Twitter feed as the most reliable account of the company's adherence to integrity standards. And the billionaire, who embraces the idea that Twitter's past leadership suppressed right-wing views, defended Roth when ardent Musk supporters demanded his firing over past comments they thought showed Roth's liberal bias.
Roth, who once worked at an Apple store fixing Mac computers, joined Twitter in 2015 after spending a year studying online hate speech at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, according to his LinkedIn profile. In May, he took on a senior role “responsible for all user, content, and security policies, comprising more than 120 policymakers, threat investigators, data analysts, and operations specialists.”
Roth didn’t respond to requests for comment.
A legal scholar who sits on Twitter's Trust and Safety Council, an advisory board set up in 2016, said she has long been impressed with Roth's candor about the challenges of content moderation and the nuances of free speech — such as the importance of curbing abusive content to enable the free speech of women and others more likely to be harassed online.
“If Musk had been able to cut everybody in content moderation and just replace it with his ‘yes’ men, he probably would have," said Mary Anne Franks, a law professor at the University of Miami and president of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. “The only reason why he hasn’t is because he maybe recognizes that would make Twitter unworkable.”
One Twitter employee said Monday that layoff survivors were actively looking for new jobs in part because of Musk’s lack of commitment to keeping the platform free of hate speech and misinformation. Speaking anonymously because of concerns about job security, the employee said the job cuts would make Twitter’s staff less effective in following up and acting on complaints about election-related disinformation, because they included people leading civic integrity teams.
Franks said there's always been a tension within Twitter and other social media companies between making money and protecting democracy and freedom of expression. She said that's only getting harder under Musk, who has shown Twitter can act quickly in banning a comedian who made fun of him by impersonating his account, but who has otherwise expressed hostility towards Twitter's anti-abuse standards.
“I would imagine that someone in a position like Roth’s at Twitter would have to play a pretty delicate game trying not to trip any of the wires, not to trigger a backlash from Musk because he’s incredibly thin-skinned,” Franks said.
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AP Technology Writer Frank Bajak contributed to this report. | 2022-11-08T00:40:13+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/twitters-pared-down-staff-struggles-with-misinformation/U6U25ZQNEZDZJAUVWNUH3FTQ3A/ |
The foundation for Medianoche was born in co-founder Neil Fisher's basement, after his wife bought him a barrel for Christmas prior to WeldWerks opening. The goal was to create a recipe for a beer where the barrel would be a primary ingredient. "Goose Island was a big influence in terms of the way they approached their barrel program," Fisher recalls. "Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout was a new recipe from the ground up. There weren't a lot of people doing scratch recipes for stouts to put into barrels. Most breweries would take their regular imperial stout recipe and just put it in a barrel."
Fisher won a gold medal at a local home-brewing contest with that original beer, called Alexander the Blessed. It was only when he sat down to write the business plan for WeldWerks that the name became Medianoche, Spanish for "midnight." "I like the diversity in Greeley; the Hispanic community here is thriving and vibrant," Fisher notes. "I really saw a gap in how craft beer in particular was engaging the Hispanic community — not just in Greeley, but in Colorado as a whole and across the country. So I was looking at ways to bridge that gap. I wanted to celebrate what I think makes Greeley really special." WeldWerks also has a Vienna lager named Puesta del Sol, which means "sunset" in Spanish.
A combination of events helped Medianoche rise to prominence. In March 2016, WeldWerks won the USA Today 10Best award for Best New Brewery, which in turn drew even more attention to the brewery later that month at Avery's popular Strong Ales Festival, where it poured the coconut version of Medianoche. Those two events helped inspire hundreds of people to make the drive up to Greeley on Father's Day that year for the inaugural bottle release.
When the 2017 Great American Beer Festival got underway, WeldWerks had one of the longer lines. The brewery came prepared, with an assortment of beers — and plenty of Medianoche, which snagged the gold medal in the barrel-aged stout category. "After Saturday's awards, the line was nuts," Fisher remembers.
Following that GABF appearance, WeldWerks was invited to pour at the prestigious Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers in Chicago, where a double-barrel rum variation of Medianoche won a silver medal. "[The awards] were a good point of reinforcing that, yes, the consumers love the beer, but it also had a position in the industry by getting some accolades from our peers," Fisher notes.
The core recipe for Medianoche has changed a bit over the years. The base beer used to be a little more roast-forward and bitter, a nod to some of the imperial stouts that were popular a decade ago. That's since been dialed back, with a shift in focus to more prominent chocolate flavors: The brewery now uses a combination of pale chocolate malt from the United Kingdom along with chocolate rye and debittered black malts from Germany.
In fact, the brewery pretty much scours the globe for the ingredients in its Medianoche beers. "Some of our favorite vanilla beans are from places like the Congo, Papua New Guinea, India and Sri Lanka," says head brewer Skip Schwartz. The brewery also uses cacao nibs from Belize, Ghana and Ecuador. The coffee varies: WeldWerks has used quite a few roasters over the years, but some of the brewery's favorites have been from Mostra, a San Diego-based coffee shop led by Nick Berardi, winner of the best roaster honors at the 2022 U.S. Coffee Championships.
But while there is a focus on ingredients, the barrel is the most important part of Medianoche. WeldWerks has a dedicated barrel house, modeled after Kentucky bourbon warehouses, also known as rickhouses, to age its hundreds of barrels for anywhere from 17 to 36 months. Throughout the warehouse are barrels from local spirits providers such as Laws Whiskey House and Fort Collins-based Old Elk Distillery. It also sources from places farther away; for instance, the barrel house holds just about every type of Pappy Van Winkle barrel imaginable.
Fisher, Schwartz and the rest of the team can pull from dozens of barrels at a time, searching for specific components from each barrel, in order to meet a desired flavor profile. "We're always looking around, fitting the pieces of the puzzle to the beer we're trying to make," Schwartz explains. "We have an image in mind. If we want to make a vanilla beer, we'll go find the most vanilla-forward barrels in the building. Some might be eighteen months old, some might be 24 months old."
Owing to a mix of antiquated, patchwork liquor laws across the country and heavy enthusiasm from the beer-drinking community, a vibrant secondary market developed online in the late ’90s for sought-after beers. In the brewery's early days, driven by a lower supply, select bottles of Medianoche could fetch several hundred dollars on the secondary market, with a couple batches even crossing the $500 line. Jeff Erwin is an administrator of the popular WeldWerks Trading Forum, an unofficial online fan group for beer traders specific to WeldWerks beer. "It didn't take long for ’noches to become Colorado's most sought-after trade target," Erwin says. "The thirst was insatiable, and demand far outstripped their relatively small barrel program." When the 2017 Great American Beer Festival got underway, WeldWerks had one of the longer lines. The brewery came prepared, with an assortment of beers — and plenty of Medianoche, which snagged the gold medal in the barrel-aged stout category. "After Saturday's awards, the line was nuts," Fisher remembers.
Following that GABF appearance, WeldWerks was invited to pour at the prestigious Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers in Chicago, where a double-barrel rum variation of Medianoche won a silver medal. "[The awards] were a good point of reinforcing that, yes, the consumers love the beer, but it also had a position in the industry by getting some accolades from our peers," Fisher notes.
The core recipe for Medianoche has changed a bit over the years. The base beer used to be a little more roast-forward and bitter, a nod to some of the imperial stouts that were popular a decade ago. That's since been dialed back, with a shift in focus to more prominent chocolate flavors: The brewery now uses a combination of pale chocolate malt from the United Kingdom along with chocolate rye and debittered black malts from Germany.
In fact, the brewery pretty much scours the globe for the ingredients in its Medianoche beers. "Some of our favorite vanilla beans are from places like the Congo, Papua New Guinea, India and Sri Lanka," says head brewer Skip Schwartz. The brewery also uses cacao nibs from Belize, Ghana and Ecuador. The coffee varies: WeldWerks has used quite a few roasters over the years, but some of the brewery's favorites have been from Mostra, a San Diego-based coffee shop led by Nick Berardi, winner of the best roaster honors at the 2022 U.S. Coffee Championships.
But while there is a focus on ingredients, the barrel is the most important part of Medianoche. WeldWerks has a dedicated barrel house, modeled after Kentucky bourbon warehouses, also known as rickhouses, to age its hundreds of barrels for anywhere from 17 to 36 months. Throughout the warehouse are barrels from local spirits providers such as Laws Whiskey House and Fort Collins-based Old Elk Distillery. It also sources from places farther away; for instance, the barrel house holds just about every type of Pappy Van Winkle barrel imaginable.
Fisher, Schwartz and the rest of the team can pull from dozens of barrels at a time, searching for specific components from each barrel, in order to meet a desired flavor profile. "We're always looking around, fitting the pieces of the puzzle to the beer we're trying to make," Schwartz explains. "We have an image in mind. If we want to make a vanilla beer, we'll go find the most vanilla-forward barrels in the building. Some might be eighteen months old, some might be 24 months old."
Today the brewery supplies far more of the liquid behemoth. With the number of barrels in its on-site warehouse hovering around 500 at any given time, the brewery is focused on making sure there is enough to meet the heavy demand. "We try not to be short-supplied," Fisher notes. "Scarcity is not a goal of ours; we want to get the beer out there. It takes so long to age the beer, and we're never going to shorten the age to produce a faster beer."
Despite the brewery's best efforts to meet demand, one specific release caught fire early in the pandemic — to the point that individuals were reselling bottles for several hundred dollars nationally. The beer was Starry Noche, a Medianoche variant aged in bourbon barrels for 18 to 22 months, then finished with toasted coconut flakes, raw coconut chips and toasted hazelnut. The beer was released in early March 2020 to celebrate the brewery's fifth anniversary, just a few days before the pandemic began. "I'd say that the first Starry Noche is that unicorn — it hung on a world event," Fisher says.
Unpredictable events, rather than quality, are just one major reason the brewery doesn't pay all that much attention to the secondary trading markets. The second batch of Starry Noche, released in 2021, had plenty of excellent feedback from fans, but it was far easier for customers to get ahold of, and it didn't resell for the same high prices. Yet Fisher and Schwartz agree that it was a superior beer. "We've drank them side by side. Batch two is empirically better," declares Schwartz.
"We definitely like feedback. We see Untappd check-ins and emails," Fisher adds. "But in terms of how a beer is trading or how the secondary market is impacted, we're not going to make decisions based on that."
With such a wide gap between brew day and bottling day, WeldWerks has to really keep its ear close to the ground in an ever-changing beer market. "We're catering more toward what the consumers are asking as their preferences are moving," says Fisher.
Schwartz is already planning some upcoming changes. "I think the sweetness-bomb trend is going to start going the other way," he predicts. "Some people will always prefer sweet beer, but hopefully we can tone some of it down as tastes change, [and] make some more drinkable varieties [of Medianoche]."
While WeldWerks may frequently get attention for some of the sweeter varieties that incorporate additions like vanilla, coconut and cacao nibs, the brewery showcases an ever-increasing amount of non-adjunct, or straight barrel-aged, beers with no flavors added. These barrel-only releases showcase a drier, more drinkable oak- and bourbon-forward imperial stout. It really shows the range of the Medianoche series, so much so that plenty of fans will opt to only purchase non-flavored versions of the series.
The entire Medianoche series is meant for drinking upon release. "We've aged them a long time so you don't have to," notes Schwartz.
"If it's not ready, then we don't pull it from the barrel," Fisher adds. The beer does have good stability, so it may still taste good in the bottle for several years, but it will rarely be better than the day it was released.
One exception might come down to personal preferences of the adjunct flavors. "If you drink the beer and say that it has too much coconut flavor, then maybe it'll be better for you in a year," Schwartz says. "But if you drink it and you like the flavor, it's not going to get any better."
So what does the future hold for Medianoche? The team is open to new directions. "We meet every six months to talk about our plans," Schwartz explains. "We evaluate what the market wants, and then what we want to do."
Fisher points out that what may have worked six or seven years ago may not work today — and that what worked earlier in the pandemic may not work today, either. "I think for us, it's mostly trying to continue making the beers we love and finding the right audience," he says. "We're pretty much open to whatever we can pull off, culturally, strategy-wise and feasibility. It's impossible to say, 'This is the strategy forever,' because that's not what has gotten us to this point."
One thing is certain, though. "We'll never release a non-barrel-aged version of Medianoche," Fisher proclaims. "The recipe is designed for barrels, to be aged." And it's likely that most of the brewery's fans wouldn't have it any other way.
WeldWerks Brewing Company is located at 508 8th Avenue in Greeley and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit weldwerks.com. | 2022-07-12T19:30:54+00:00 | westword.com | https://www.westword.com/restaurants/weldwerks-medianoche-14468097 |
GREAT FALLS — Thunderstorms are expected to move across parts of central and northern Montana on Thursday afternoon and evening.
- A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 9pm for the central part of Montana. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and/or a stray tornado are possible.
- A FLOOD WATCH is in effect until 12am/6am Friday for a lot of central and eastern Montana. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may cause flash flooding in some areas
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Wednesday's storms brought torrential rain, large hail, and winds of up to 60 miles per hour in some areas, along with several reported funnel clouds.
Funnel cloud in Judith Basin County | 2022-07-07T21:55:34+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-for-some-areas-of-montana |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF) and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has published their highly anticipated PSN Top Guns List of the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. The list serves as an important reference for investors and asset managers.
PSN launched in 1984, becoming the first independent SMA database that was offered to investors and advisors. Access to SMAs is open to many types of investors, but PSN remains the premier resource for identifying top performers and investment products.
"Up until recently, SMAs were reserved for institutional or high-net-worth investors (HNWI) with a minimum of $1 million required just to participate. Over the past several years the cost for entry has dropped significantly, opening more options for wealth managers and their clients," says Margaret Tobiasen, Senior Vice President of Data Distribution.
Market Strategist for Zephyr, Ryan Nauman, offered the following insights:
- Driven by a macro backdrop that included rising interest rates, historically high inflation and fears of a looming recession, global equities fell a -16.05% (MSCI World index) during the quarter. Furthermore, the S&P 500 index officially entered a bear market while ending the quarter down a -16.10%. The bond market added to investor pain as the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate index fell a -4.69% during the quarter. This marked the second straight quarter that both U.S. equities and bonds declined.
- U.S. equities fell sharply as investors focused on the new monetary policy regime that included initial interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve (Fed). Investors feared that the hawkish Fed will not be able to tame inflation without triggering a recession. No equity sector was immune to the risk off environment, however, the Consumer Staples (S&P 500 Consumer Staples index -4.62%) and Utilities (S&P 500 Utilities index -5.09%) sectors were relatively resilient.
- As for style, value stocks (Russell 3000 Value index -12.41%) outperformed their growth counterparts (Russell 3000 Growth index -20.83%), while large caps (Russell 1000 index -16.67%) outperformed small caps (Russell 2000 index -17.20%). Below are some of the strategies that make up the PSN Top Guns U.S. Value Universe:
- It was also a tough environment for foreign markets as high inflation, hawkish global central banks, ongoing Ukrainian conflict and a potential recession weighed on investor sentiment. Economically sensitive sectors underperformed as concerns over a possible recession increased. Strategies with an overweight to Chinese stocks (MSCI China +3.50%) were rewarded, as Covid-19 lockdowns where relaxed which resulted in the region being the only one to produce positive returns for investors. The following strategies made the PSN Top Guns list for the International Equity Universe:
- For the second straight quarter investors were unable to find shelter in fixed income markets as a hawkish Fed, 40-year high inflation and rising interest rates pressured bonds. The Fed picked up the pace in its fight against inflation by increasing the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points in May and 75 basis points in June, which increased concerns that the quickened pace of hikes will push the U.S. economy into a recession.
- The increasing concerns over economic growth helped slow the pace of negative returns heading into quarter-end. The yield on 10-year Treasury notes rose from 2.35% to 2.97% while 2-year yields jumped from 2.33% to 2.93%. Riskier bond asset classes like corporate bonds (Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Investment Grade index -7.26%) and more specifically high yield corporate bonds (ICE BofA US High Yield Master II -9.97%) suffered most during the risk-off environment. Below are some of the strategies that make up the PSN Top Guns Short Maturity Universe:
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How to Watch Women's Wimbledon Today: Live Stream and More - July 15
Published: Jul. 15, 2023 at 1:45 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
At AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground today, in Wimbledon final, No. 42-ranked Marketa Vondrousova will match up against No. 6 Ons Jabeur. If you're looking for a live stream, ESPN will have the match.
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Wimbledon Information
- Tournament: Wimbledon
- Round: Finals
- Date: July 15
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- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Court Surface: Grass
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Today's Best Match Insights: Vondrousova vs. Jabeur
- Vondrousova has not won any of her 10 tournaments so far this year, with an overall record of 26-9.
- Jabeur, who owns a 20-8 record in 10 tournaments so far this year, has secured one tournament win.
- Vondrousova has played 35 matches so far this year (across all court surfaces), and 20.7 games per match.
- In her nine matches on grass this year, Vondrousova has played an average of 21.7 games.
- In terms of serve/return winning percentages this year, Vondrousova has won 73% of her games on serve, and 43.6% on return.
- This year, Jabeur has played 28 total matches (across all court types), with a 56.3% game winning percentage. She averages 20.8 games per match and 9.6 games per set.
- Through nine matches on grass this year, Jabeur averages 21.6 games per match and 9.2 games per set with a 58.8% game winning percentage.
- Jabeur has amassed a service game winning percentage of 70% on all surfaces (205-for-293 in service games) and a return game winning percentage of 42.4% (123-for-290 in return games).
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© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-15T07:29:28+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/sports/betting/2023/07/15/wimbledon-wta-tennis-preview-how-to-watch-today/ |
Former President Trump pleaded not guilty as he was formally charged with 34 felony counts Tuesday, appearing in court for the first time since being indicted in connection with concealing hush money payments.
Trump became the first former president to be arraigned on criminal charges, appearing before Justice Juan Merchan during the brief proceeding in Lower Manhattan.
Photos of Trump sitting next to his attorneys in the courthouse show the former president with little expression on his face and his hands clasped for the majority of the hearing — a contrast with an often-energized public persona. Trump was released on his own recognizance and declined to speak with reporters when exiting the courtroom.
The highly anticipated indictment, now unsealed, includes charges of falsifying business records in connection with a hush payment that Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen, made to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
A press release from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) said Trump was charged with “falsifying New York business records in order to conceal damaging information and unlawful activity from American voters before and after the 2016 election.”
“During the election, TRUMP and others employed a ‘catch and kill scheme to identify, purchase, and bury negative information about him and boost his electoral prospects. TRUMP then went to great lengths to hide this conduct, causing dozens of false entries in business records to conceal criminal activity, including attempts to violate state and federal election laws,” Bragg’s office said in a press release.
Reports have been trickling out for months about the grand jury’s investigation, but Tuesday marks the first time the public — and Trump himself — are seeing the specific accusations.
The charges remain allegations, and prosecutors will now face the much higher bar of securing a conviction against the former president at trial, a process likely to stretch deep into the 2024 campaign season. Trump is not expected to appear in court again until Dec. 4.
Trump’s attorney previously vowed to try to throw out the charges before they reach a jury, although those dismissal motions are expected to be made at a later date.
Trump arrived earlier on Tuesday at Manhattan criminal court, where he surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney’s office and was fingerprinted and photographed. He is expected to return to Florida later this evening, where he will deliver remarks at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
The case, People of the State of New York v. Donald Trump, marks the first-ever criminal charges brought against a former president.
Trump’s last post to social media before surrendering to authorities seemed to reflect dismay over the process.
“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!” he wrote at 1:22 p.m.
Trump is expected to further address the charges at a speech outside his Florida home Tuesday night.
This story was updated at 3:53 p.m. | 2023-04-04T20:17:04+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/hill-politics/trump-pleads-not-guilty-on-34-counts/ |
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to smell cannabis and cannabis related products before purchasing and without opening the packages," said an inventor, from Los Angeles, Calif., "so I invented THE CONTACT. My design enables you to quickly and easily differentiate between different cannabis scents."
The invention provides modified packaging for cannabis products. In doing so, it allows consumers to experience the scents before purchasing. As a result, it could enhance customer satisfaction and it could increase product marketability. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for owners and operators of marijuana dispensaries. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-LAX-1491, 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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Every month, MTN News features a child in Montana waiting to find their forever family as part of our “A Waiting Child” program. This month, we are in Anaconda to meet Tommy.
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For more information about adoption and/or fostering, contact the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services at 1-866-9-FOSTER. Children who are available for adoption through the Child & Family Services Division of the DPHHS have been removed from their own families because of abuse, neglect, or other family problems that make it unsafe for them to remain at home. The rights of their parents have been terminated making the children available for adoption.
Who May Adopt? Either married couples or single adults who have an approved pre-placement evaluation or adoptive home study may adopt in the State of Montana.
How do I get a home study? If you live in Montana, you may begin the process by contacting your of Child & Family Services. If you live outside of Montana, contact your state or local office that provide these services.
What about training? Montana Child and Family Services require and provide special training to all of our foster and adoptive parents. The training is offered at various times and places around the State of Montana.
Click here to learn more about child adoption in Montana. | 2022-12-12T15:54:15+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/community/a-waiting-child/a-waiting-child-tommy |
Company's month-long celebration culminates with special Earth Day deals, freebies and sweepstakes April 22-24, 2023
LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout April, Natural Grocers®, the nation's largest family-operated natural and organic retailer, will be honoring Earth Day with discounts and in-store programming to promote environmentally conscious products and sustainable practices. The company's 2023 Earth Day celebration will culminate with three days of special Earth Day deals, freebies and sweepstakes, April 22-24.
EARTH DAY DISCOUNTS, GIVEAWAYS & SWEEPSTAKES
Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers states, "Though Earth Day is special to our company, we believe in advocating for the Earth year-round. Natural Grocers makes every effort to prioritize the flourishing and health of humans and the environment through our product standards. We are committed to driving higher product standards within the industry, while maintaining Always AffordableSM Pricing for our customers. We hope folks join us for our Earth Day celebration and enjoy stellar discounts on products from every department that support a more regenerative future for the planet."
Customers are invited to enjoy Natural Grocers' Earth Day Celebration culminating April 22 – 24, with three days of special Earth Day discounts, sweepstakes, and giveaways.
- April 22 – 24: Customers will enjoy special Earth Day Deals of up to 49% off Natural Grocers Always Affordable prices on environmentally thoughtful products such as Stasher® Reusable Silicone Bags or Bowls, Wild Planet Foods® Select Wild Sardines, Natural Grocers® Brand cleaning products, and much more.[i]
- April 22: One Natural Grocers Brand organic cleaning product will be randomly given out each hour at checkout at all stores.[ii]
- April 24: The first 150 customers at every store will receive a FREE sample size (.65 oz.) of Natural Grocers Brand Organic Popcorn.[iii]
- April 22-24: Customers can enter for a chance to win Natural Grocers gift cards by filling out an entry form in-person at their local store.[iv]
- {N}power members will receive a free limited-edition Ladybug Love reusable bag and free sticker with purchase April 22 – 24. [v]
- March 31 – April 29: Customers are invited to count the ladybugs placed throughout the pages of the April 2023 Natural Grocers good4u® Health Hotline® magazine, for the chance to win a $500 Natural Grocers gift card. To enter the contest, customers simply fill out the form in the magazine and drop it off at any Natural Grocers store by April 29, 2023. A drawing among all entries with the correct number of ladybugs will determine the winner.[vi]
EARTH DAY EDUCATION
Natural Grocers' Founding Principle of Nutrition Education includes empowering its communities to make informed decisions about their environmental impact. Throughout April, the company will be promoting environmentally conscious practices related to food, homes, gardens and yards in-stores and online.
- Earth Day – Use This vs. That
- Spring Cleaning Just Got Cleaner…
- Think Wisely – Earth Day
- Why Buy Free-Range Eggs at Natural Grocers?
BEYOND PESTICIDES & LADYBUG LOVE
Through the month of April, Natural Grocers is also celebrating Earth Day with its the sixth annual Ladybug Love fundraiser for Beyond Pesticides. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit advocacy and grassroots organization, Beyond Pesticides aims to protect public health and the environment by leading the transition to a world free of toxic pesticides.
Natural Grocers' goal is to raise $25,000 in April for Beyond Pesticides and their Organic Parks Project. Customers can support this cause by pledging not to use chemicals that harm ladybugs and other beneficial insects at home, in yards, gardens and to support 100% organic produce. Natural Grocers will donate $1 per pledge and $2 for every Ladybug themed zip-pouch bag sold in stores.[vii]
- Learn more about the Organic Parks Project by clicking here.
- Click here to take or review the Ladybug Love pledge.
- {N}power® members who make or renew their pledge from April 1 – 15, will also receive $5 off their purchase on Earth Day, April 22. [viii]
Customers can get more information about Ladybug Love and Natural Grocers' 2023 Earth Day Celebration in the April edition of the good4u Health Hotline (Vol. 69), available in stores or online.
- To keep up with the latest that Natural Grocers has to offer, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube.
- Click here for a complimentary Earth Day Celebration press kit.
- For media inquiries, please email kmacarelli@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. With the recent addition of its newest store in McCall, ID, the Company has 166 stores in 21 states. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] Offers valid only from 4/22/2023 to 4/24/2023 for in-store customer purchases at participating stores and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. {N}power offers available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
[ii] Giveaway includes one Natural Grocers Brand Organic Cleaning Product (of store's choosing) randomly given away at checkout. Offer valid on 4/22/23 only. Limit one per store per hour at checkout. Offer valid only while supplies last. No rain checks.
[iii] Offer redeemable only in store, on 4/24/23 for the first 150 customers at participating stores. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Void where prohibited by law. Limit one per customer at checkout.
[iv] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of states in which Natural Grocers currently has store locations, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts 4/22/2023 and ends on 4/24/2023. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[v] Limit one per {N}power customer. Valid 4/22/2023 - 4/24/2023 only while supplies last. No rainchecks. {N}power offers available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower.
[vi] Count the Ladybugs sweepstakes starts on 3/31/2023 and ends on 4/29/2023. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. For Official Rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[vii] Pledge and/or purchase of Ladybug zip pouch must be made between 4/1/2023 and 4/30/2023 at Naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for donations. Following the pledge period, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, inc. will make a single matching donation of up to $25,000 in support of the Beyond Pesticides fundraiser.
[viii] Valid for {N}power members only. Pledge must be made between 4/1/2023 - 4/15/2023 at naturalgrocers.com/ladybuglove to qualify for matching donation and {N}power member discount. $5 discount will be applied to the product's regular non-discounted price. Offer will be autoloaded to member's account. Enter phone number at checkout to redeem offer, must be redeemed at checkout on 4/22/2023. Valid for in-store customer purchases only. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. will make a single donation of $25,000 in support of the Beyond Pesticides fundraiser.
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SOURCE Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. | 2023-04-10T13:27:56+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/04/10/natural-grocers-honors-earth-day-2023/ |
Country music star Cody Jinks coming to Dubuque’s Five Flags Center in February
Published: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Country music star Cody Jinks will perform at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, with special guest Erin Viancourt, on February 25.
The Dallas area native is one of the most popular “outlaw country” stars, and has released nine critically acclaimed albums.
Jinks previously performed at the Five Flags Center in 2018 and 2021.
The venue said his previous visit drew close to 3,000 fans and set a venue record for food and beverage revenue.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 13 at noon at the Five Flags Box Office and online via Ticketmaster.
Copyright 2023 KCRG. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-06T19:28:04+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2023/01/06/country-music-star-cody-jinks-coming-dubuques-five-flags-center-february/ |
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
A company spokesperson confirmed Amazon's temporary cap of three units per week went into effect on Monday. The company did not share further details on what emergency contraceptive products were limited for purchase. But a listing showed the cap was applied to the popular Plan B "morning after" pill.
Rite Aid also limited sales of Plan B to three units per customer on Monday due to increased demand. Walmart, Amazon's top competitor, has also capped online purchases of Plan B to 10 units.
Limiting purchases is standard practice that helps retailers prevent stockpiling and reselling at higher prices.
“Retailers are being cautious. They are trying to manage it,” said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail. “But I don’t think there are chronic shortages.” | 2022-06-30T01:17:29+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/amazon-rite-aid-cap-purchase-of-emergency-contraceptives |
VIRGINIA – Now that Roe v. Wade is no longer the law of the land, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has tapped four Republican lawmakers to draft new legislation banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy: Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, Delegate Margaret Ransone, plus local lawmakers Delegate Kathy Byron and Senator Steve Newman.
“Roe is just terrible law and I think the Supreme Court got it right this time,” said Newman.
The legislation would include exceptions in cases of rape, incest and if a mother’s life is at risk.
“A 15-week bill is a pain bill where a child can feel pain. And to me, that is just the very minimum we should do. I support, of course, life at conception, would be glad to support those bills, but the governor’s put forward a bill that has a good chance of passing, I think,” said Newman.
10 News reached out to other Virginia lawmakers about the possible legislation.
Republican Sen. Mark Peake said the 15-week ban doesn’t go far enough.
“As long as Democrats are in charge of the State Senate, it’s going to be difficult to get much done,” said Peake.
Democratic Sen. Creigh Deeds doubts this type of bill would pass.
“This governor will introduce legislation,” said Deeds, “and I don’t think it will become law.”
Democratic Del. Sally Hudson said even under current Virginia law, women may still have trouble accessing care.
“Fewer than 10 percent of our cities and counties actually have a clinic that can provide abortions in their own borders and so most people have to travel to get the care they need, which is why telemedicine abortion has turned out to be a very important part of making that care really accessible for a lot of people,” said Hudson.
Newman said the new legislation would be proposed in January during the next General Assembly session. | 2022-06-29T23:32:35+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/2022/06/29/local-lawmakers-react-to-gov-glenn-youngkins-push-to-ban-abortions-after-15-weeks/ |
By the way, years ago, you told me to ditch the college boyfriend who didn’t want me studying abroad. I did, and it was definitely the right choice.
— Disagreeing
Disagreeing: Aww, I feel like I’m invested here. Thank you.
I always, always want to party with my cohort — age, yes, but also fellow alums, old colleagues, onetime neighbors. It’s not always about age. Your guests are there for you, but they also want to have fun. What’s his argument for making people wait for something he seems to agree they’ll want?
One more thing, for what it’s worth: Just about every wedding I’ve attended has a different amount of table time. Some put you there to feed off your buffet plate and go; some do multiple served courses, toasts, first dances, etc., all while in their assigned seats. So: 1. Here is my unsolicited plea not to trap people at their tables for your programming. 2. But if you insist on pinning them there for any length of time, work hard to seat them as conversationally as possible.
Re: Seating: Unless you are having a formal sit-down dinner, you do not need seating charts! Unless you want them. Have a mix of tables — eight-tops, four-tops, cocktail height — and let people mingle! It has been my favorite kind of reception to attend. I talked with everyone I wanted to, I met cool new people and I could avoid the people I wanted to avoid!
— Anonymous
Anonymous: Agreed, except this can be tough on solo guests who don’t know anyone else there except the couple, and older guests.
Other readers’ thoughts:
· As a veteran of several weddings who sees them only at weddings and funerals, PLEASE PUT ME WITH MY AGE COHORT. I can check in with my parents any time. Thanks.
· I once attended a wedding where the hosts seated all the solos/extras/etc. at one table. We labeled ourselves “the island of misfit toys,” and it was the most fun I’ve ever had at a wedding.
· We went to a wedding where we were seated at the “oddball” table, full of people who weren’t part of any other cohort. We were friends with the bride but didn’t share any other friends with her. It was actually nice, because once we chatted a little bit and realized what we had in common, we all relaxed. I think being at a table where everyone else knows each other and you’re the odd one out would have been very uncomfortable.
· I’ve been there before: attended a wedding where I only knew the bride and groom, who were thoughtful about the seating arrangement. I sat at a table with a few couples my age, and they were all so welcoming. | 2023-03-25T04:45:24+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2023/03/25/carolyn-hax-wedding-guests-seating-chart/ |
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022. The results will be reported in a press release prior to the call.
CarParts.com, Inc. CEO David Meniane and CFO Ryan Lockwood will host the conference call live via an audio webcast, followed by a question and answer period. To access the conference call as a participant, please pre-register using this link. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details.
The live webcast of the event can be accessed at www.carparts.com/investor/news-events.
A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website at www.carparts.com/investor.
With over 25 years of experience, and more than 50 million parts delivered, we've streamlined our website and sourcing network to better serve the way drivers get the parts they need. Utilizing the latest technologies and design principles, we've created an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly shopping experience that, alongside our own nationwide distribution network, cuts out the brick-and-mortar supply chain costs and provides quality parts at a budget-friendly price.
CarParts.com is headquartered in Torrance, California.
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SOURCE CarParts.com, Inc. | 2022-10-19T21:44:33+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/10/19/carpartscom-sets-third-quarter-2022-conference-call-wednesday-november-9-2022/ |
Delta Air Lines made headlines in late April when the company announced its plans to start paying flight attendants during the time that passengers are boarding a plane. The rate of pay during boarding will be 50% of regular wages, and Delta said the change will take effect in June.
The change comes as Delta plans to increase the boarding time for single-aisle planes from 35 minutes to 40 minutes, which the airline said it expects will help more flights depart on time. Kristen Manion Taylor, Delta’s senior vice president of in-flight service, said she promised not to impose the new boarding times without providing additional pay for the cabin crews.
Following Delta’s announcement, some social media users (here, here, here and here) said they thought flight attendants were already paid during boarding.
THE QUESTION
Do most airlines pay flight attendants during the time that passengers are boarding?
THE SOURCES
- Delta Air Lines
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Union contracts for flight attendants at American, United and Southwest airlines
THE ANSWER
No, most airlines don’t pay flight attendants during the time that passengers are boarding.
WHAT WE FOUND
Across the airline industry in the U.S., hourly pay for flight attendants starts when all of the passengers onboard are seated and the plane’s doors close.
Union contracts for flight attendants at American, United and Southwest airlines base flight attendants’ hourly pay on flight time or “block time,” which is the moment when the plane leaves the gate until it arrives at its destination and stops at the gate. This means flight attendants are not being paid their hourly rate during boarding or when passengers are disembarking, including when a flight is delayed.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, full-time flight attendants, who typically fly around 75 to 100 hours a month, are paid around $62,000 per year. They also receive a small “per diem” based on the entire time they’re on duty, which is about $2 or $3 an hour to help pay for meals.
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which is attempting to unionize Delta’s workers, took credit for the airline’s new policy in an April 25 press release.
“This new policy is the direct result of our organizing,” the union said in a statement posted on its website. “As we get closer to filing for our union vote, management is getting nervous.”
There’s also an ongoing online petition with nearly 200,000 signatures demanding all airlines pay crew while boarding.
The Associated Press contributed to this report | 2022-05-02T18:37:35+00:00 | 5newsonline.com | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/verify/travel-verify/delta-air-lines-flight-attendants-to-be-paid-during-boarding-airplanes-fact-check/536-cdee7904-9ba1-4bfb-a289-e3c95a87e908 |
County public health announces change to COVID-19 bi-weekly updates
Published 1:45 pm Friday, July 1, 2022
Freeborn County Public Health announced Thursday it will no longer report the bi-weekly case COVID-19 count statistics.
Minnesota Department of Health has changed their data reporting process on the Situation Update website and will be updating this page weekly at 11 a.m. Thursdays. The new website layout both streamlines data and provides more interactive graphs and charts. Data will focus on case, hospitalization, death rate and trends, rather than counts, a press release states. These rates and the trends are important for seeing what direction things are taking and the magnitude of the change.
The Situation Update can be found at https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stats/index.html
“Freeborn County Public Health has worked very hard over the last almost 2 1/2 years to help keep the public informed and aware of the COVID-19 situation in our community,” said Sue Yost, Freeborn County Public Health director. “As COVID-19 continues to progress and as testing and surveillance changes, our reporting needs to change also. We will continue to provide education about COVID-19 as new variants emerge.”
The release stated COVID-19 is still very much a part of everyone’s lives, and while Freeborn County won’t always be in a pandemic phase, COVID-19 is not going anywhere.
The public health community has scaled up surveillance, data reporting and disease control measures to an unprecedented level during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more tools available now (e.g., vaccination, testing, medications) to help manage this disease and help prevent severe illnesses and deaths. The work is transitioning to a phase where Minnesota Department of Health will be managing COVID-19 like other infectious diseases, all while remaining ready to deal with outbreaks and/or surges that may arise.
The work will still allow the health department to monitor the disease while remaining flexible, so they can scale up various response activities as needed. | 2022-07-01T19:13:08+00:00 | albertleatribune.com | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/07/county-public-health-announces-change-to-covid-19-bi-weekly-updates/ |
UNCASVILLE, Conn., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on August 24th, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. This recognition further solidifies Mohegan's position as a leader in the hospitality, gaming and entertainment industries and aligns well with the company's vision - to transcend gaming while transforming entertainment into a more immersive, exhilarating experience for all.
America's Best-in-State Employers 2022 were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of approximately 70,000 Americans working for companies with more than 500 employees in the USA. Across 25 industry sectors, 1,380 employer brands were ranked among the top employers. Brands were able to win in more than one state.
The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from employees who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employees were also asked to evaluate other employers in their respective industry and state that stood out either positively or negatively.
Based on the results of the study, Mohegan is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022 for the state of Connecticut, the home of Mohegan headquarters and Tribe.
"We're honored to see Mohegan named among the best employers in Connecticut," said Ray Pineault, President & CEO of Mohegan. "The workplace culture at Mohegan and implemented at all of our properties is guided by our core values and the 'Spirit of Aquai' which has created a strong and secure working environment for our team members that will continue for generations to come. The Spirit of Aquai is a centuries-old guiding philosophy infused throughout all levels of Mohegan operation. This allows employees to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for outstanding hospitality and guest experience – and we are thrilled to earn this recognition on such a prominent scale."
For more information on Mohegan please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan's U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand's iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan's loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
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Research Proves Natural Movement Of Disease Resistance Genes And The Potential Benefit Of Precise Gene Editing Technology To Support Sustainability Practices And Improve Farmer Yields
INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced publication of research confirming the natural movement of disease resistance genes within a corn plant's genome. The research has implications for the application of new breeding techniques to reduce the devastating impact of plant diseases while improving yield potential and crop resilience. Published in a recent issue of Molecular Plant Pathology, the findings reveal that gene editing tools such as CRISPR can mimic this naturally occurring process, unlocking the ability to relocate multiple disease resistance genes, speeding plant breeding progress, and delivering enhanced high-performing products to farmers.
In March, Corteva announced that the early-stage use of proprietary gene editing technology to address several North American corn diseases was advancing through the company's R&D pipeline. Using CRISPR, the company can precisely co-locate disease resistance traits that already exist within the corn genome. With this recent peer-reviewed research, Corteva demonstrates that disease resistance genes move naturally to help plants fend off attacks from pathogens - but do so very slowly.
"A plant deals with a wide variety of pathogens, prompting its genes to naturally move around in the genome to resist disease and increase survivability," said Wendy Srnic, Vice President Biotechnology, Corteva Agriscience. "However, this natural gene mobility occurs too slowly to effectively address the rapid growth of disease and climate-related pressures facing farmers around the globe. Through our research, we have validated the ability to mirror the movement of genes, enabling us to apply new breeding techniques to deliver seed that can better withstand field-level challenges."
In 2021, Northern leaf blight, Southern rust, gray leaf spot and anthracnose stalk rot combined to cost North America corn growers more than 318 million bushels in production. By leveraging new breeding techniques, Corteva is not only simplifying disease management options for farmers but also improving on-farm sustainability by reducing the need for additional crop protection product applications to help combat disease pressure.
"By innovating with advanced breeding techniques, we aim to create transformational change," added Srnic. "With these techniques, we can harness and replicate naturally occurring processes that accelerate the development of seeds with improved resilience and yield. We are committed to giving farmers more planting choices while continuing to safeguard our natural resources for generations to come."
About Corteva Agriscience
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a publicly traded, global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com. Follow Corteva on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
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WATCH: School bus driver saves student from getting hit by car
NEW CARLISLE, Ohio (WHIO) - An Ohio school bus driver is being hailed as a hero for saving a seventh grade student from getting hit by a car as he went to exit the bus.
The seventh grader’s family is grateful for Tecumseh Local Schools bus driver April Wise after her quick thinking saved their son’s life.
“For what she did that day, we definitely appreciate it,” the boy’s father said.
School district officials, law enforcement and state representatives also expressed thanks for Wise’s brave actions when she was honored with an award Monday.
“It’s a testament to what things are that we should do and the things we actually do,” state Rep. Bernie Willis said.
Wise can be seen checking her mirrors, paying close attention to what was happening around her, as she pulled the bus to a stop in video of the Thursday incident posted to social media by the school district. The bus driver even knew the exact student that was getting off at that stop.
“He is one of my quickest students to get on and off the bus. He is super quick,” Wise said.
But Wise was quicker, grabbing the student by his backpack before he got down the steps and saving him from getting hit by a car that comes barreling into frame moments later.
“The only thing that went through my brain was to keep him from getting off the bus,” the bus driver said.
Now, the video of Wise saving a student will be used as an example during training of what is expected of drivers when caring for a bus full of students.
“This goes far beyond what I imagined to happen, so I am very emotional,” Wise said. “I don’t deserve it, but I’m glad it’s bringing awareness and stuff. Hopefully, more people will take it into consideration.”
Wise says she always has to be on high alert during her route because drivers consistently choose to ignore school buses on the road.
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The idea of a walking holiday — a long-distance journey on foot, during which you lodge overnight and carry just enough clothing, food and water for each day’s stretch — has long been popular in Europe. But within the past few years, these pilgrimage-style walks have sprung up all over the world.
After the pandemic years, embarking on a pilgrimage has new meaning, whether you’re seeking discovery, a sense of purpose or to learn what you’re capable of. “What might have seemed like a luxury before feels like a necessity now,” said Dorji Dhradhul, director general of Bhutan’s tourism council and chair of the association behind the new Trans Bhutan Trail, about the rising popularity of long trails. While taking a week or more off for a long walk might have felt like an indulgence before, Dhradhul believes more people are using travel to slow down and reflect.
The real power of traveling on foot is that it encourages interaction. “Many of us will go to great lengths to avoid speaking with strangers, and this behavior has spilled over from our daily lives to the way we travel,” said Robin Lewis, who has walked the entire length of the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a 637-mile route that traverses Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region. “These experiences remind us that the best way to know a place is through its people.”
As you’re preparing for your next trip, plan for spontaneous encounters. Pick a starting point and an end, line up a few stops and stays along the way, and let the rest follow. Here are some new treks to keep in mind.
The Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka
Before Sri Lanka became the tea capital of the world, its mist-shrouded forests were dotted with coffee plantations. In 1867, a few years before a disease largely wiped out that crop, a Scotsman named James Taylor developed the country’s first commercial tea estate. Former coffee growers soon began traveling to the estate to learn how to cultivate and process tea, starting what would become a series of trails that formed the industry’s transportation network.
More than a century later, those routes have been recovered to make the Pekoe Trail, a 186-mile path that will open in July. Its development was funded by the European Union and the U.S. Agency for International Development to help boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in the aftermath of the 2019 Easter bombings, the terrorist attacks in Colombo, the capital, which led to a 70% drop in visitor numbers from the year before. The trail connects 80 hamlets and villages across the island’s mountainous Central and Uva provinces, some in remote areas that see fewer tourists, others near historic sites, including Taylor’s Loolecondera Estate and the famed Nine Arch Bridge, a scenic railway overpass and architectural wonder near the town of Ella.
At the route’s northern end is the Buddhist stronghold of Kandy, a 2-1/2-hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport; at the other, the highland community of Nuwara Eliya. The journey was designed to take a leisurely 22 days, so that visitors could have half days to fill as they would like, whether with long lunches of kottu roti, naps in restored colonial-era bungalows, or afternoons sampling teas and swimming in waterfalls.
The Pekoe Trail’s website recommends mapping apps such as AllTrails and Wikiloc; Miguel Cunat, the trail’s creator, has created a map of accommodations. For a guided experience, book a tour with Sri Lanka Trekking (from $45 per day).
The Island Walk, Prince Edward Island, Canada
When Bryson Guptill walked Portugal’s network of hiking trails known as the Rota Vicentina in 2019, its rolling hills, soaring cliffs and stuck-in-time villages reminded him of Prince Edward Island, where he had been living for three decades. He wondered whether it would be possible to re-create the experience in his backyard. Over a month, he walked 435 miles around the entire island province, identifying ways to link up existing Confederation Trail routes, dirt roads and beach walks. Two years later, he introduced his map for the Island Walk, a coastal path divided into 32 daylong sections, which range from 12 to 15 miles.
Prince Edward Island, which is about the size of Delaware, is Canada’s smallest province, but it’s also the most densely populated. You can’t stroll more than an hour without seeing a country home or for more than 15 miles without coming upon a seaside village, many of which have charming bed-and-breakfasts and ocean-view restaurants serving oysters.
If you don’t want to walk the entire trail, head north to experience the province’s only national park and scenes that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables” books. For warm-water beaches, pastoral landscapes and lobster suppers, explore the east. For a taste of Acadian culture and sweeping views of the Northumberland Strait, go west. And for more action, visit the south, where the fishing village Victoria-by-the-Sea has become an artists’ enclave, with a chocolate factory, theater and pottery studios.
The Island Walk’s online resources include sample itineraries and a list of B&B partners that offer scheduled pickups, drop-offs and luggage transfers, which means you don’t need a guide. The outfitter Experience PEI can help make arrangements.
The Transcaucasian Trail, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
When Tom Allen, a British adventurer and filmmaker, first moved to Armenia in 2008, he looked up at the peaks of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains and saw a hiker’s dream. Across the border in Georgia, Paul Stephens, who was volunteering with the U.S. Peace Corps, had begun envisioning a trekking route across the entire Caucasus range. When Allen went to purchase the domain name transcaucasiantrail.org in 2015, he found that it had already been registered — to Stephens. The two met and got to work.
In December 2021, after years of building new routes and unearthing ancient footpaths, the pair, in collaboration with the nonprofits Hike Armenia and Trails for Change, debuted the first section of the Transcaucasian Trail: 535 miles through Armenia. The north-south path showcases the diversity of both the country’s landscape — bucolic pastures, red-earth formations, cloud forest — and its history, with stops at ancient Christian monasteries, medieval fortresses and Silk Road-era roadside inns. Since then, 133 miles in Georgia and 124 miles in Azerbaijan have opened.
Guesthouses, often modest extensions of people’s homes, have started popping up along the route. Expect feasts of grilled meats, salads and khachapuri, a traditional cheese-filled bread, plus leftovers packed for lunch on the trail.
The region’s history of conflict, including recent tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, has created challenges for the trail’s development. While it doesn’t currently pass through any breakaway territories or areas of conflict, visitors should be aware of these zones and check government warnings before travel.
The Transcaucasian Trail’s website has many resources, including maps and apps. For a guided experience, consider the Georgian Mountain Guides Association (from $220 for two days).
The Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan
After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, the country’s environment ministry saw an opportunity: Bringing more visitors to the sparsely populated area could help bolster the reconstruction efforts. A decade later, a hiking trail hugging the area’s coastline has helped that effort.
Connecting the city of Hachinohe in Aomori prefecture, near the northern tip of Honshu, Japan’s main island, with Soma in Fukushima prefecture, 637 miles south, the Michinoku Coastal Trail winds through tiny fishing villages, white-sand beaches and chalky black cliffs that rise from the Pacific Ocean. Along the way there are already restaurants offering discounts to hikers and accommodations including hotels, traditional bed-and-breakfast inns called ryokans and more affordable home-stays known as minshuku.
Local residents serve as informal trail angels, offering hikers cups of tea and inviting them into their homes. All along the route are signs promoting fisherman-run boat tours, educational hiking tours and in-home cooking classes. If the economic gain is important, so too is the emotional benefit. “Not only are visitors able to hear firsthand about the resilience of these communities, but there’s also a lot of catharsis that follows from sharing their stories,” said Robin Lewis, creator of Michinoku Trail Walker, a free guide to the experience.
Michinoku Trail Walker has many resources, including a map of accommodations, to help with an unguided hike. Or sign up for a tour with the outfitter Walk Japan (from $2,066 for a nine-day, self-guided itinerary, with lodging and meals).
The Trans Bhutan Trail, Bhutan
The legend of Garp Lungi Khorlo has been passed down for generations in Bhutan. He was known as the fastest court messenger in the kingdom, and was said to have once traveled 50 miles on foot in a single day. The trail he would have traveled was, for centuries, the only link between the country’s nine main districts, used also by monks, pilgrims, royalty and traders.
The revitalized route opened in September as the 250-mile Trans Bhutan Trail. Walking it can feel like traveling through time — many villages along the Trans Bhutan have been isolated since the introduction of highways in the 1960s. Expect to pass intricate chortens, dome-topped stone structures that once acted as trail markers and shelters for travelers; to hike through dense forests that open up to views of the Himalayas; and to hear chants echoing from monasteries lined with colorful prayer flags.
Days average 9 miles, and most end at a village with a home stay or a well-appointed campsite, plus the occasional luxury hotel (Six Senses has five properties along the trail, and Como Hotels and Resorts has two). The western sections of the path are dotted with tourism council-certified hotels and guesthouses, the only properties permitted to host international visitors. Along with requiring travelers to pay a daily sustainable development fee, which increased to $200 from $65 last year, the tourism council makes it compulsory to hire a guide.
Guided tours can be booked through the Trans Bhutan Trail and start at $297 for a two-day trip, excluding the country’s daily tourism fee.
The Walk of Peace, Slovenia and Italy
As described in Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” the Soca Valley is a place of catastrophe, unrecognizable from today’s serene setting of roaring waterfalls, deep gorges and turquoise rivers. Still, throughout the corridor, which connects northwest Slovenia to Italy’s Adriatic coast, are an untold number of vestiges from World War I’s Isonzo Front, where a dozen battles between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire took close to 1.5 million lives.
In an effort to showcase this history, the Soca Region Foundation has turned the former frontline into a 310-mile network of treks. The main route, which opened in 2020, has expanded to include offshoot paths to marked historical sites. Starting in Slovenia’s Julian Alps, within the spectacular Triglav National Park, the main trail passes the mountain town of Bovec and the Ravelnik, an outdoor museum of trenches and tunnels, before spilling through the Soca Valley, where more than 200 World War I monuments stand. There, the tiny town of Kobarid is home to the Walk of Peace Visitor Center, a starting point for a self-guided history tour of the area.
The route then follows the Slovenia-Italy border and the Soca River into the hilly wine country of Slovenia’s Brda region. Next, a segment takes you through the Kras region, where thousands of limestone caves — many once used as hideouts by troops — dot the plateau. The route finally reaches the Italian coast at the resort town Trieste. Walking an average of 10 miles a day makes this a 30-day expedition. Along the way, family-run home-stays and apartment rentals offer a place to stay at the end of most of the trail’s stages.
The Walk of Peace website has a map that you can customize according to interest points and trail difficulty. The foundation can help arrange a private guide or the outfitter Visit Good Place offers a 13-day tour (from $2,640 for a guide, lodging, meals and luggage transfers). | 2023-06-25T10:12:21+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/06/25/travel/feeling-youre-part-of-the-scenery/ |
Matt Olson Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Mets - June 7
Published: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
After going 1-for-3 in his most recent game, Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves face the New York Mets (who will hand the ball to Max Scherzer) at 7:20 PM ET on Wednesday.
He had a one-hit performance in his last game (1-for-3) against the Mets.
Matt Olson Game Info & Props vs. the Mets
- Game Day: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Mets Starter: Max Scherzer
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +185)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +105)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -139)
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Matt Olson At The Plate
- Olson has 10 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 44 walks while hitting .233.
- Among qualified hitters in MLB action, he ranks 122nd in batting average, 27th in on-base percentage, and 16th in slugging.
- Olson has had a hit in 36 of 60 games this year (60.0%), including multiple hits 13 times (21.7%).
- Looking at the 60 games he has played this year, he's hit a long ball in 15 of them (25.0%), and in 6.3% of his trips to the plate.
- Olson has driven in a run in 26 games this year (43.3%), including 11 games with more than one RBI (18.3%). He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored in 56.7% of his games this year (34 of 60), with two or more runs 11 times (18.3%).
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Mets Pitching Rankings
- The Mets pitching staff is 16th in MLB with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Mets' 4.53 team ERA ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Mets pitchers combine to allow 81 total home runs at a clip of 1.3 per game (to rank 25th in the league).
- The Mets will send Scherzer (5-2) out to make his 10th start of the season. He is 5-2 with a 3.21 ERA and 48 strikeouts through 47 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the right-hander went seven innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- In nine games this season, the 38-year-old has a 3.21 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .220 to opposing hitters.
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Man struck, killed by fire truck
Published: Dec. 22, 2022 at 1:33 PM CST|Updated: 13 minutes ago
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB/Gray News) – A man in Louisiana was struck and killed by a fire truck Friday night, police said.
According to the Alexandria Police Department, officers were called around 11:32 p.m. regarding a man being hit by a fire truck.
When officers arrived, they found the man dead at the scene.
Police said he was struck by an Alexandria Fire Department truck.
The victim was identified as 50-year-old Gilmer Jaleon Lopez. Police are trying to locate Lopez’s next of kin and are asking for the public’s help in finding his family.
If you have any information, call the APD Traffic Division at (318) 441-6408 or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559.
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Farming traditions run deep in Wisconsin, and farm safety is a top priority.
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison-based Rural Mutual Insurance Company partnered with the Midwest Farm Report and the Fabulous Farm Babe to present a video safety series through October called "Rooted in Farm Safety''. Each week a new video will be released focusing on how you can be safer on a farm.
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Farming is one of the few industries in which family members (who often share the work and live on the premises) are also at risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. As reported by Marshfield Clinic, we know that about one in five farms will be the site of an injury in Wisconsin in 2022, and 80% of those people injured will need medical care.
Rural Mutual has been protecting farms across the state since 1934. Rural Mutual also believes in protecting the families and children in their farming communities. This three-part video series focuses on Stress, Fatigue, and Kids on the Farm. These topics easily fall to the wayside during the busiest farming seasons like planting and harvesting. It is important to Rural Mutual that these topics stay top of mind because the majority of these injuries can be prevented.
To reduce the chance of injury on the farm, make sure the environment is as safe as possible. Learn more about Rural Mutual's safety initiatives by watching their Rooted in Farm Safety Series, reading their farm safety articles, and visiting the websites of Rural's safety partners.
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The new attraction offers fast-paced fun for all ages as Bally's continues its transition to Horseshoe Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ARCADE at Bally's Las Vegas is now open as the resort continues its rebrand into Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Designed by Aria Group, the 7,000-square-foot arcade is illuminated by a glow of bright neon lights and offers a high-energy, multi-sensory experience for all ages and skill levels. The venue features more than 80 supersized games, including classics like Skee-Ball, air hockey, Rock the Rim and an epic claw machine, Big One Extreme. Additionally, players are transported into immersive adventures via virtual reality with games like "King Kong" and "Mission Impossible," a four-player interactive gaming experience.
"We aim to entertain, and The ARCADE captivates guests with its larger-than-life games and electric atmosphere," said Jason Gregorec, SVP and General Manager of the property. "The opening of The ARCADE brings additional excitement to the property as it transforms into Horseshoe Las Vegas."
Games are played with The ARCADE's cashless currency on re-loadable cards. The cards can be loaded with a credit card or cash; instead of tickets, points are accumulated on the cards to redeem larger prizes.
The ARCADE will also feature an enhanced and refreshed bar that is scheduled to open in the coming weeks and will serve a selection of bottled and draft beer, cocktails and wine. The ARCADE is on the first level near the food court and is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday – Sunday.
The ARCADE is one of the several projects associated with the Horseshoe rebrand and follows the recent addition of Jack Binion's Steak and the upcoming opening of M.Y. Asia by Chef Martin Yan. The property transformation will also include a renovated exterior, casino floor and public areas. Sports fans can still enjoy best-in-class sports wagering via the Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill app and at the new Caesars Sportsbook ticket counter. For more information, guests may visit www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas.
About Bally's Las Vegas
Bally's Las Vegas, which is undergoing a transformation into legendary casino brand Horseshoe Las Vegas, is located at the center of the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, across from Caesars Palace and next to Paris Las Vegas. The 44-acre resort consists of two 26-story hotel towers with more than 2,800 guestrooms, including the renovated Resort Rooms and 244 suites. For entertainment, Bally's Las Vegas offers "EXTRAVAGANZA – The Vegas Spectacular" on the iconic Jubilee Theater stage and The Magic Attic, a 3,685-square-foot showroom exclusively for magic-inspired productions. Dining options include Horseshoe's signature fine dining experience, Jack Binion's Steak, as well as Burger Brasserie, Bally's Food Court, Nosh Deli and LavAzza. Joining the roster of dining establishments is Chef Martin Yan's first Las Vegas restaurant, M.Y. Asia. The resort also offers a fitness center, a tennis complex, the Blu Pool at Bally's and attractions such as Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf, REAL BODIES, The Cabinet of Curiosities Lounge, National Geographic's Rarely Seen at Bally's Las Vegas and the ARCADE at Bally's Las Vegas. Bally's Las Vegas features nearly 70,000 square feet of casino space and is home to the World Series of Poker. Bally's Las Vegas is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit ballyslasvegas.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Bally's Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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LOS ANGELES , March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This innovative investment allows individuals to hold physical gold and silver bullion in a tax-advantaged IRA account, ensuring protection against inflation and currency devaluation. The Inflation Safe Debt-Free Gold & Silver IRA is offered by the leading precious metal dealer, Orion Metal Exchange. According to Orion, the IRA allows investors to own physical gold and silver without the risk of debt or counterparty risk. The IRA is also fully compliant with IRS regulations, meaning that investors can enjoy the tax benefits of a traditional IRA while also benefiting from the intrinsic value of gold and silver.
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FILER TOWNSHIP, MI – A Manistee man is charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a man in the head over the weekend, WPBN/WGTU reports.
Leonard Sannes, 37, of Manistee, is accused of shooting a 31-year-old Free Soil man in the head on Friday, June 10, in Filer Township near Manistee, the report said.
Manistee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of shots fired around 10 p.m. Friday, police said. The victim was taken to Munson Manistee Hospital for treatment and has since been released. The suspect surrendered to deputies and was taken into custody.
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Sannes was arraigned Sunday in Manistee County District Court, police said. He is charged with assault with intent to murder, felonious assault and two counts of felony firearm.
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Atmosphere right for significant severe weather burst; Radar forecast shows possible track | 2022-06-13T16:34:44+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/06/northern-michigan-man-charged-for-allegedly-shooting-victim-in-head.html |
Bidens mark eight years since Beau Biden’s death
By Allie Malloy and Donald Judd, CNN
(CNN) — President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden on Tuesday attended a memorial mass for Beau Biden marking eight years since his death from cancer, according to the White House.
The Bidens attended the morning service at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church in Wilmington, Delaware, before visiting the site of Beau Biden’s grave, which is located behind the church.
During his Memorial Day address from Arlington National Cemetery, the president mentioned Beau Biden’s death as he discussed the measures his administration has taken to help veterans. Beau Biden, who served as Delaware’s attorney general before his death, served a tour in Iraq as a member of the Delaware National Guard.
“Tomorrow marks eight years since we lost our son Beau,” he said. “Our loss is not the same – he didn’t perish in the battlefield, it was cancer that stole him … after being deployed as a major in the United States Army National Guard in Iraq. As it is for so many of you, the pain of his loss is with us every day, but particularly sharp on Memorial Day.”
Biden has said he believes there may have been a connection between the brain cancer that killed Beau Biden and the burn pits Beau Biden was exposed to during his tour in Iraq. Burn pits were commonly used to burn waste – including trash, munitions, hazardous material and chemical compounds – at military sites throughout Iraq and Afghanistan until about 2010.
These massive open-air burn pits, which were often operated at or near military bases, released dangerous toxins into the air that, upon exposure, may have caused short- and long-term health conditions, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axel Royal LLC ("Axel") is providing notice of a recent incident that may impact the privacy of certain individuals' personal information. This notice provides information about the incident, Axel's response to it, and resources available to assist individuals in safeguarding their information, should they feel it necessary to do so. Axel values and respects the confidentiality, privacy, and security of the information within its care.
What Happened? Axel recently experienced a security incident that resulted in potential unauthorized access to certain computer systems within its network. Axel immediately launched an investigation with assistance from third-party digital forensics specialists to determine the nature and scope of the incident. Through the investigation, Axel confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed its network between February 8, 2022 and March 7, 2022 and copied a limited number of files stored on the network during that period. Axel undertook a thorough review of the affected files to determine whether any potentially sensitive information was present within them. On August 3, 2022, Axel confirmed the population of individuals whose information was included in the affected files and their addresses. Axel then proceeded promptly with direct notifications to individuals for whom address information was available.
What Information Was Involved? Axel cannot confirm if the unauthorized person(s) accessed or viewed any specific information relating to individuals. Please note that the information varied by individual and for many individuals, a limited number of data types were determined to be accessible.
What We Are Doing. Axel treats its duty to safeguard the information entrusted to it as an utmost priority. Axel responded immediately to this incident, promptly notified law enforcement authorities, and has been working diligently to provide individuals with an accurate and complete notice of the incident as soon as possible. Axel also took steps to secure potentially affected systems and conduct a diligent investigation aided by third-party cybersecurity specialists. Further, Axel implemented additional technical security measures designed to mitigate and minimize the recurrence of a similar future incident. Axel is also offering access to complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian to individuals whose personal information may be impacted by this incident.
What You Can Do. Individuals can find out more about how to protect themselves against the potential misuse of information by reviewing the information sheet on Axel's website entitled "Steps You Can Take to Protect Information." Axel's website can be accessed at www.royalmfg.com, with the specific guidance available here: https://royalmfg.com/notice-of-security-incident/. The information sheet provides additional details regarding fraud alerts and credit freezes, as well as contact information for the nationwide consumer reporting agencies. Individuals will also find further information about the monitoring services Axel is offering to eligible individuals on its website via the hyperlink above.
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The James Beard Award-winning chef fled the Italian peninsula of Istria after it was handed over to Communist Yugoslavia following WWII. Her new Netflix show is Lidia Celebrates America.
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The James Beard Award-winning chef fled the Italian peninsula of Istria after it was handed over to Communist Yugoslavia following WWII. Her new Netflix show is Lidia Celebrates America.
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The U.S. Energy Department said Wednesday it has a new strategy to meet the goal of vastly expanding offshore wind energy to address climate change.
The Biden administration wants to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 — enough to power more than 10 million homes. The turbines would be anchored to the seafloor. It wants to deploy another 15 gigawatts of floating wind turbines by 2035, enough to power 5 million homes. The first commercial scale offshore wind project in the United States is currently under construction off the coast of Massachusetts.
Capturing the power of strong wind does not contribute to climate change and can enable the shutdown of power plants that operate on combustion and do pollute, reducing the emissions that are causing the climate to change.
With its Offshore Wind Energy Strategy, DOE lays out a plan for supporting offshore wind development to meet the 2030 targets. It was released during an offshore wind energy conference in Baltimore held by the Business Network for Offshore Wind.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm promised in a statement that offshore wind “will create tens of thousands of good-paying, union jobs and revitalize coastal communities.”
The administration is attempting to lower the cost of fixed offshore wind by 30%, down to $51 per megawatt hour by 2030 and support a domestic supply chain for the industry. It also wants to establish the United States as a leader in floating offshore wind and lower its cost by nearly 70% to $45 per megawatt hour by 2035. Another goal is to figure out how to bring large amounts of wind energy onto the U.S. power grid, and advance technologies that use offshore wind to produce hydrogen and clean fuels. Among other uses those can be used to make power even when the wind is not blowing, making an intermittent clean source into one that is closer to 24/7.
To achieve all this, Jocelyn Brown-Saracino, the department’s offshore wind energy lead, said DOE is bringing people together to solve offshore wind issues, working with the industry on technology demonstrations and offshore wind research, and financing clean energy projects.
“Our hope is that this outlines a really powerful contribution to advancing offshore wind in the United States,” she said. _______
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Lamborghini’s lineup will be fully electrified by the end of 2024, with the Urus and the successors to the Aventador and HuracaÌn all expected to adopt plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The Aventador successor will come first. Already spotted in prototype form, it’s due in 2023 with an updated version of the Aventador’s platform and a newly developed V-12.
A plug-in hybrid Urus using a twin-turbo V-8 as the internal-combustion component is also expected to arrive in 2023, with the HuracaÌn successor to follow in 2024.
According to a report from Motor Trend published last week, the HuracaÌn successor will also feature a twin-turbo V-8 as its internal-combustion component, as opposed to a version of the HuracaÌn’s current V-10.
The new supercar will also reportedly use an updated version of the HuracaÌn’s platform, which makes sense since there won’t be a related Audi model to share costs. The HuracaÌn’s Audi R8 twin is expected to switch to an electric platform for its successor.
Interestingly, the Motor Trend report points to the HuracaÌn successor’s V-8 only using its turbochargers between 7,000 rpm and a 10,000-rpm redline, meaning the engine will perform like it’s naturally aspirated most of the time.
As for the hybrid component, a single motor is expected to be sandwiched between the engine and transmission, with the possiblity of along another motor at the front axle to form an all-wheel-drive system instead of a conventional center differential.
Despite the impending arrival of the HuracaÌn successor, Lamborghini hasn’t finished launching new versions of the HuracaÌn. In April, we saw the HuracaÌn Technica and later this year there will be a high-riding HuracaÌn likely dubbed the Sterrato.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Gibbs on Thursday declined to discuss the death of his father, which occurred just hours after the young NASCAR driver clinched the Xfinity Series championship last month.
Gibbs was asked about his grandfather, Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs, telling the employees at Joe Gibbs Racing they all had to move forward, even as they mourn the sudden death of 49-year-old Coy Gibbs.
Coy Gibbs died in his sleep just hours after his 20-year-old son won the Xfinity Series title on Nov. 5 at Phoenix Raceway.
“For right now, I’m not going to touch on any other subject at all, so I’m just going to stick with all the racing questions and I will go from there," Ty Gibbs said before NASCAR's annual awards ceremony.
The Gibbs family has made no public statements since confirming Coy Gibbs’ passing shortly before the NASCAR season finale. Ty Gibbs did not race in the Nov. 6 finale and had made just one public appearance before Thursday, courtside at a Charlotte Hornets game with his younger brother, a cousin and another driver.
Ty Gibbs was promoted to NASCAR’s top Cup series on Nov. 15, an expected announcement void of any celebration as JGR mourned the loss of Gibbs’ father. Ty Gibbs took the spot left when Kyle Busch left for Richard Childress Racing.
Joe Gibbs, the NASCAR and NFL Hall of Famer, lost both his sons one month before their 50th birthdays. J.D. Gibbs also was 49 when he passed away in 2019 of a degenerative neurological disease, and Coy Gibbs was the NASCAR team's vice chairman at the time of his death.
Ty Gibbs, who turned 20 in October, said he never thought about skipping NASCAR's awards ceremony. That included picking up his championship ring that he wore to media appearances, along with a cap commemorating his Xfinity title.
“I got a little paranoid because it got tight on one finger and I pulled it off and it was, like, tight," Ty Gibbs said of his new ring. "So I was like, ‘Oh, I’m just going to leave it on and not touch it.’ So I really enjoyed it. It’s cool. It’s definitely a different, I’ve never had a ring before, so it’s definitely really cool.”
Ty Gibbs also went to a Toyota event and tried some of Nashville's hot chicken. He also talked about taking the No. 54 with him to his new Cup car, the same number he used the past two seasons while winning 11 of 51 races in the Xfinity Series and the championship in the season finale at Phoenix.
Gibbs will be moving up with Chris Gayle, his crew chief during this year’s championship season.
His first national series title ended a bumpy season for Ty Gibbs, who scrapped with other drivers, was fined by NASCAR, and then cost JGR driver Brandon Jones a spot in the championship finale by spinning him out of the lead on the final lap at Martinsville Speedway.
If Gibbs had simply stayed in second behind Jones, both JGR drivers would have made the championship race and Toyota would have had two entries. Joe Gibbs promised consequences would be coming for his grandson, but the team had to get through championship week first.
Then Coy Gibbs died at a Phoenix-area hotel the morning after the Xfinity Series season finale.
“Hopefully I can make the best of this whole situation next year," Ty Gibbs said.
He said he's also working hard to learn more about how his grandfather's race team works.
“It’s my family’s business, and so we’ve been taking care of that,” Ty Gibbs said. "And there’s a lot of great people and we have a lot of great spotters, a lot of great drivers and a lot of great crew chiefs. So now it’s time to go and put it together and go do the best we can in 2023.”
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NEW YORK (WPIX) – Singer Lizzy Ashliegh was thrust into the spotlight on the internet this week, not because of her versatile vocals but because of a viral video.
The Brooklyn native, 29, was walking in Midtown Manhattan early Monday morning when she says a man suddenly ripped her green wig from her scalp.
“I had a game night on 34th Street,” Ashliegh told Nexstar’s WPIX. “As I left the game night with some friends, I’m walking and three men are walking toward me. I didn’t think anything of it … And this man just decides as I’m walking past him to take my hair off, and my neck goes back.”
Ashliegh confronted the man, recording it on her phone.
“For what reason did you take my wig off?” Ashliegh can be heard saying in the viral video. “Why did you do that? What makes you think that’s OK?”
Ashliegh asked the man to apologize, but she said he laughed in her face.
“He seemed like he didn’t care. His friends cared way more than he did,” Ashliegh said. “His friend said, ‘Bro, apologize.’ And he said, ‘For what? For What?'”
Ashliegh said she wouldn’t have posted the video online had he apologized in the moment. The video has now been viewed millions of times, sparking outrage.
Social media sleuths who shared her video quickly uncovered the man’s apparent identity as Anthony Orlich, an attorney in New York City.
“He’s a lawyer. How are you defending people and your judgement is that you can do this in public?” Ashliegh said.
Soon after the controversy, Orlich’s former Manhattan law firm, Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP, took action and terminated his employment.
“We have been made aware of a video of a non-work related incident involving one of our associates circulating on social media. We take seriously any inappropriate behavior by any employee, whether inside or outside the workplace. This associate is no longer with the Firm.” the law firm said in a statement.
The New York State Bar Association lists Orlich as an attorney since 2017, with no record of discipline. Orlich did not respond to WPIX’s repeated attempts for comment.
Ashliegh said she filed a police report after the incident. An NYPD spokesperson said the department is investigating the alleged assault. No charges have been filed.
New York State Courts could not comment on whether a complaint had been made to the Grievance Committee.
Ashliegh said she wants an apology and to move past the incident.
“We need to make sure men know they shouldn’t be walking down the streets of New York, or anywhere, attacking women in any kind of way,” she said. “Whether it’s hair or anything, mind your business.” | 2023-06-02T20:04:21+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/lawyer-fired-after-woman-accuses-him-of-snatching-wig-in-viral-video-he-laughed-in-my-face-victim-says/ |
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retailers Casualty Insurance Company® announced today that AM Best has reaffirmed its Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent).
The company has received an A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating from AM Best since 2006. The rating is based on an insurer's financial strength and the ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations.
"I am pleased that Retailers Casualty continues to produce strong financial results," states Frank Brame, chairman of the board of directors. "The company's financial strength speaks volumes about our claims management and underwriting practices."
"The quality of the products offered, paired with exceptional customer service, continue to make Retailers Casualty Insurance Company a strong workers' compensation insurance provider," adds Hank Chiles, senior vice president responsible for Summit's Southwest Region.
Retailers Casualty insures more than 2,300 businesses throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The day-to-day operations are managed by Summit®, the people who know workers' comp®, a managing general agent with more than 40 years of experience in workers' compensation.
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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
The two biggest organizations in pro golf are merging.
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:
The PGA Tour has run big tournaments for generations, but it faced a challenge from an upstart with a lot of money. That would be the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV tour. That's L-I-V, pronounced, as we said, LIV, like live large, which the tour did, offering eye-popping paychecks to attract players from the PGA.
INSKEEP: Zach Helfand of The New Yorker joins us now with the latest. Good morning.
ZACH HELFAND: Good morning.
INSKEEP: These two tours were fighting. Why did they merge?
HELFAND: So this was something that came as a big surprise to almost everyone involved. Even some of the star players didn't know that this was coming. But it's also one of those things that, from a business standpoint, a lot of people, with the benefit of hindsight, could say, oh, yeah, we could see why this happened. The Saudis wanted a golf tour. They wanted power and prestige, and they had a lot of money. And the PGA Tour was always happy to take a lot of money, and they had a golf tour to offer and they had power and prestige to offer. So each side really had what the other wanted.
INSKEEP: I want to understand. Is this a merger of equals or is it a takeover?
HELFAND: That's a good question. It depends how you view it. They're establishing a new entity which will oversee LIV. There's a question of whether LIV will live on. And it will also oversee the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour gets - it's probably going to be about $3 billion from the Saudis, and they get to retain voting rights control over the board of directors. But the head of the Saudi Public Investment Fund gets to be the chairman of the board.
INSKEEP: Ah, OK. So a Saudi choice to be chairman, but the PGA Tour forces have the majority of the board seats. That's what you're saying?
HELFAND: Yeah, it's kind of a power-sharing agreement. The PGA Tour retains more control, though, with the voting rights.
INSKEEP: So I have to ask about the reputation of Saudi Arabia and human rights abuses there, which golfers have noted. Phil Mickelson, one of the biggest stars, said last year that he viewed LIV as a Saudi vehicle to improve the reputation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, conceal his poor record on human rights. How are pro golfers answering those kinds of accusations now that they've joined forces with the Saudis?
HELFAND: They're happy to gloss over it once they are part of the Saudi outfit. So it's one of those things that I don't know that most golfers really care that much about. Some of them do. A lot of them use it if it's convenient. I think the reputation-laundering aspect of this has been a little bit overblown. From the people I've talked to who know MBS or speak to MBS, he knows that a golf league isn't going to wash away the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, for example. But they're using it as a business and as an economic tool. They want to transform their economy, become a tourist destination, get one up over the Emiratis, who also have golf interests. And this really serves that need.
INSKEEP: So we'll see a lot more pro golfers in Saudi Arabia, is what you're telling me.
HELFAND: Very likely.
INSKEEP: Zach Helfand of The New Yorker, thanks very much.
HELFAND: Thanks for having me.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Blueberry bison tamales, harvest salad with mixed greens, creamy carrot and wild rice soup, roasted turkey with squash. This contemporary Native American meal, crafted from the traditional foods of tribes across the United States and prepared with “Ketapanen” – a Menominee expression of love – cost caterer Jessica Pamonicutt $976 to feed a group of 50 people last November.
Today it costs her nearly double. | 2022-08-25T13:38:32+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/native-american-news/2022/08/as-inflation-soars-access-to-indigenous-foods-declines.html |
SEVEN HILLS, Ohio
Unleashed dog, Orchardview Avenue: On July 26, police were dispatched to Meijer Park regarding an unleashed dog running around the Orchardview Avenue complex.
An arriving officer located the caller, who said he was walking his leashed dog around the baseball field fence when another resident had an unleashed canine, which barked aggressively.
The man said he needed to leash his dog. The resident said he does the all of the time and the caller needs to mind his own business.
The officer talked to the resident, who admitted to letting his unleashed dog run around the fenced in area of the baseball field.
When told that indeed he needed to leash his dog, the resident said the caller threatened him saying he had a gun and was going to shoot the dog.
The caller denied making such a threat pointing out he didn’t have gun. The resident said he was going to press charges unless the man apologized.
The caller refused. That’s when the resident complained of chest pains. The encounter was forwarded to the prosecutor for any charges.
Graffiti, Broadview Road: On July 23, police were dispatched to Walgreens after a manager discovered graffiti spray painted on dumpsters and a meter box.
The arriving office then discovered the nearby AT&T store and old Dairy Queen building, as well as a dental office, were also vandalized.
It turned out there was also graffiti on a Broadview Road bank and the new Dairy Queen location. There are no suspects. Police are investigating.
Golf cart injury, Summit View Drive: On July 24, a resident getting into a golf cart was hurt at Home Days.
An arriving officer located the Brunswick woman, who getting into the second row of seats when the driver of the golf cart started to move forward.
The woman fell to the ground and complained of head, back and arm pain. She was taken to the hospital. No charges were filed. | 2022-08-24T12:35:02+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/08/residents-argue-about-dog-leash-laws-seven-hills-police-blotter.html |
PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) — Crime might not pay, but authorities say a criminal tried to.
Authorities arrested a Florida man who they said broke into a convenience store and took a few items, although he left his debit card behind.
In a video Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly posted to Facebook, the suspect told deputies he left his debit card so he “could come back later and pay” for the items he took.
“I didn’t want to steal anything, you know, that’s against the law,” he said in the video.
Deputies responded to an alarm at a closed Palm Coast gas station in the early morning of Feb. 5, according to the Facebook post.
The store owner showed deputies surveillance video, and they also located a debit card with the suspect’s name on it on the counter near the register, the sheriff said. The deputies actually recognized the man in the video from a vehicle fire near the gas station earlier that night.
“He must have really wanted those items to break into a closed convenience store to get them,” Staly said. “Leaving a debit card behind does not absolve you from theft or committing a burglary.”
Deputies said they tracked the man down to return the debit card — and arrest him for burglary and theft. | 2023-02-09T19:14:16+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/debit-card-left-during-florida-robbery-leads-to-arrest/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Despite widespread concerns, less than half of women investors have a strategy in place to protect their assets from a recession
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As ongoing market volatility and uncertainty over the direction of inflation continues, women investors are more fearful of a recession today than they were in 2022, according to Nationwide's eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Over 40% of women believe the U.S. is currently in a financial crisis, with another 24% believing that we are approaching one. Although a recession may seem likely, expectations regarding its severity vary: slightly more women than men expect a short, shallow recession that begins and eases up gradually, with men nearly 10% more likely to expect a prolonged, severe downturn followed by stagflation and instability (36% vs. 27%).
With concerns about market conditions top of mind, unease about retirement is up among women investors. Less than half (45%) of women say they have a strategy in place to protect their assets against market risk in 2023, down from 51% of women respondents who answered similarly in 2022.
Despite fewer women saying they have a strategy in place for retirement, an increasingly large percentage feel that there is no way to properly prepare for a recession, with nearly nine in ten (87%) women saying they can do all the right things to manage their finances but still be blindsided by outside events, a double-digit increase from 2022 (76%).
"It's important to recognize and consider the unique retirement challenges facing women," said Ann Bair, Senior Vice President of Financial Services Marketing for Nationwide. "We live longer and typically need to fund more years in retirement than men. Women also tend to have lower savings due to historical wage gaps and more time out of the workforce. The current economic environment has women feeling stressed about their future, but I'm encouraged to see many are taking proactive steps to seek guidance and create a plan."
Making adjustments
Amid ongoing uncertainty, non-retired women are adjusting their approaches to saving for retirement to weather a potential financial storm. One third (31%) of non-retired women investors say they will avoid unnecessary expenses over the next 12 months to prioritize saving more for retirement, while a quarter (28%) say they will manage their investments more conservatively. If they retired in the next 12 months, more than eight in ten (82%) non-retired women said they would not take money out of their retirement savings prematurely to afford the growing cost of living, choosing to hold on to their assets for the long-term despite rising expenses.
In addition to changing savings habits, women are uprooting their lives to ease the financial pressures of planning for retirement. A sizeable portion of non-retired women (12%) plan to move to a new location with a lower cost of living this year – a relatively high number given only 8.4% of Americans moved in 2021[1].
Bracing for a recession, inflation, volatility and delayed retirement
Inflation continues to be a significant factor influencing how investors plan their retirement, but other factors are contributing to a lack of optimism as well. More than half (54%) of non-retired women investors believe that inflation poses the most immediate challenge to their retirement portfolio, followed by economic recession (38%) and market volatility (21%).
"It's a reasonable bet that a recession is likely to begin at some point in 2023, but we're predicting the impact to be less extreme than some of the more recent recessionary environments we've experienced," said Mark Hackett, Nationwide's Chief of Investment Research. "While it's wise to prepare for the likelihood that inflation and market volatility will persist in the year ahead, the good news is that we don't expect to see the level of impact experienced in 2008, for example."
Ongoing pressures have non-retired women feeling increasingly underprepared. Twenty percent of non-retired women feel unsure about their ability to retire at all, a 7% increase from 2022. In addition, less than one in five (15%) non-retired women say they cannot afford to retire at all, up from 11% of women who felt the same in 2022.
When considering the prospect of retirement, women anticipate financial hardship – 84% of non-retired women investors say they would need to supplement their income based on their retirement savings, and nearly half (46%) of non-retired women investors say they would continue working in some capacity in retirement to supplement income out of necessity. More than one third (34%) of non-retired women investors say they would likely be forced to return to the workforce at some point due to inadequate savings.
Financial professionals helping women feel more confident
In light of continued economic pressures, women investors are increasingly turning to professional advice to improve the resilience of their portfolios. More than half of women (52%) work with an advisor or financial professional in 2023, compared to 45% in 2022. This is in contrast to men – 45% of men are working with an advisor in 2023, compared to 64% in 2022.
Financial professionals can provide a sense of security to investors, and guidance through turbulent times is a leading factor for women seeking professional advice. Nearly all women with an advisor (97%) say working with one helps them to feel more confident in their ability to make good decisions, even during a crisis – up from 88% in 2022.
Many women are feeling that the current environment makes now the right time to seek the help of a financial professional. This year, 16% of women say the reason they work with an advisor is because financial planning is a focus for them at this time — nearly double the 9% of women who responded similarly in 2022.
Advisors are also helping women stay focused on their long-term financial goals and retirement plans, preventing short-term decision making from detracting from the bigger picture. Nearly one in five (17%) women say working with an advisor helps them stay focused on long-term goals, up from 11% in 2022. Advisors are proving their worth with their clients as well, even as market conditions decline – 24% of women investors with an advisor say their financial professional protects assets against market risk, a nine-point jump from 2022.
"The best way for women to take control of their financial future is to work with an advisor or financial professional to develop a long-term plan and stick to it," said Suzanne Ricklin, Vice President of Retention and Sales for Nationwide Retirement Solutions. "While the current environment may make it harder to visualize long-term success, history tells us that creating a solid plan and avoiding short-sighted investing decisions in times like these is usually the most effective course of action."
Advisors lean into protection solutions
Financial professionals are educating investors and implementing various retirement solutions to insulate their clients from a potential recession. While just 7% of women investors are considering incorporating an annuity into their holistic retirement plan, financial advisors are more likely to use an annuity to protect a clients' savings than any other form of retirement solution. Most (87%) advisors currently use annuities to protect a clients' savings, with the next most commonly used solutions being Social Security (48%), fixed income ladder and bond ladders (44%), and dividend yielding stocks (43%).
Advisors say they will continue to incorporate annuities into their clients' portfolios, with more than half (61%) planning to adopt strategies or annuities to help protect their near-retirement clients (ages 55-65) from outliving their savings.
"Annuities continue to be a great protection solution for many retirement portfolios and we see them gaining steam in the current pre-recessionary market," Ricklin continued. "Annuities combined with proper investment diversification can help clients rest easier in turbulent moments like this and in the future when adverse conditions may return. Advisors will continue to recommend them to their clients in the coming months as the market heads toward a potential recession."
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The research was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide from January 4-13, 2023, among 511 advisors and financial professionals and 789 investors ages 18+ with investable assets (IA) of $10K+. Advisors and financial professionals included 274 RIAs, 175 broker-dealers, 128 wirehouse and 55 other financial professionals. Among the investors, there were 203 Mass Affluent (IA of $100K-$499K), 167 Emerging High Net Worth (IA of $500K-$999K), 106 High Net Worth (IA of $1M-$4.99M) and 104 Ultra High Net Worth (IA of $5M+), and 209 investors with $10K to less than $100K investable assets ("Less affluent"). Investors included a subset of 224 "pre-retirees" age 55-65 who are not retired.
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A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A college student who authorities say admitted to setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, federal court documents showed Monday.
Details of the proposed plea deal for Lorna Roxanne Green weren’t available to the public pending a judge’s approval of the agreement.
Green, 22, pleaded not guilty to an arson charge in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne in June. Green faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The plea agreement means Green could avoid going to trial, set for July 24.
Reached by phone, Green’s attorney, Ryan Semerad, declined to comment on the plea agreement. Federal prosecutors did not immediately return an email message seeking comment Monday.
Green told investigators she opposed abortion and was experiencing anxiety and having nightmares over the Wellspring Health Access clinic that was to open in Casper, Wyoming, last year, so she decided to burn it, according to court documents.
Investigators say Green broke a window at the clinic, filled aluminum baking pans with gasoline and set it ablaze on May 25, 2022. The clinic, which had drawn anti-abortion protesters, was scheduled to open a few weeks later but was not able to begin seeing patients until April because of the fire damage.
Surveillance video released by police soon after the fire showed a masked woman in a hooded shirt inside the clinic building. But Green was not arrested until March after the reward in the case was increased to $15,000 and tipsters named her as a possible suspect.
The facility is Wyoming’s only dedicated clinic in at least a decade to offer surgical abortions. It also offers abortion pills and women’s health care, the clinic says.
Before Wellspring opened, only one other clinic in Wyoming — a women’s health center in Jackson, about 250 miles away — provided medication abortions.
Abortion remains legal in conservative Wyoming although lawmakers passed a law banning abortion except in cases of rape or incest reported to police, or when the mother’s life is in danger. However, a state judge put the ban on hold while an opposing lawsuit proceeds.
Wyoming also became the first state to pass an explicit ban on abortion pills, which have been legal for decades and have become the predominant choice for abortion in the U.S. The same state judge who has put the abortion ban on hold also put the abortion pill ban on hold before it could take effect July 1.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-07-11T01:31:22+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/07/11/woman-accused-burning-wyoming-abortion-clinic-has-reached-plea-agreement-with-prosecutors/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three transgender children and their parents sued Tennessee on Thursday over a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
The law, scheduled to go into effect on July 1, prohibits health care providers from providing hormone treatments or surgeries for transgender youth where the purpose is to allow the child to express a gender identity “inconsistent with the immutable characteristics of the reproductive system that define the minor as male or female.”
The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and other groups in federal court in Nashville. It claims the Tennessee law violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause because it allows the banned medical treatments when they are used to treat conditions other than gender dysphoria. It claims the ban is based on “generalized fears, negative attitudes, stereotypes, and moral disapproval of transgender people,” rather than the well-being of the state's adolescents and children.
“All of the treatments prohibited by the Health Care Ban are permitted when undertaken for any reason other than to affirm a gender identity that differs from a patient’s sex designated at birth,” the lawsuit reads.
The lawsuit also claims the ban violates parental autonomy protected under the due process clause of the 14th Amendment.
One of the plaintiffs is a 15-year-old transgender girl who sued under the initials L.W. Growing up, L.W. had constant anxiety about her gender, the lawsuit states. Her discomfort with using the boys' restroom at school was so great that she would avoid it altogether and develop urinary tract infections.
After she told her parents that she was transgender, L.W. began taking hormone blockers and later estrogen. Her parents say they have noticed a huge change in L.W., who is now “outgoing and thriving,” according to the lawsuit. The parents say the new law will force them to either leave Tennessee entirely or makes costly trips out of state for L.W.'s medical care.
The law includes a nine-month phase out period for medical treatments begun before it goes into effect, but no new treatments could be started during that time and all treatment must be completed by Mach 31, 2024. Health care providers who violate the ban would be subject to regulatory discipline and could be sued by the attorney general or private parties. Violations carry a $25,000 penalty.
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office did not immediately return a message requesting comment on Thursday.
At least 12 other states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors. Federal judges have blocked enforcement of the laws in Alabama and Arkansas. | 2023-04-20T20:12:50+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/transgender-children-families-sue-tennessee-over-care-ban/5TFONYI63FHC7A37KA3CDVTZRY/ |
(The Hill) – Senior lawmakers are increasingly demanding that military and other government officials provide them with information about intelligence on unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
The demands reflect frustrations on the part of some lawmakers that they are being kept in the dark about what’s known about UFOs and UAPs.
The lawmakers do not necessarily believe the government is hiding signs of extraterrestrial life from the public and congressional oversight. But they are frustrated they are not learning more about unknown objects flying in restricted U.S. air space.
“My primary interest in this topic is if there are … object[s] operating over restricted air space, it’s not ours and we don’t know whose it is, that’s a problem that we need to get to the bottom of,” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
“If there’s an explanation for it that’s being kept from Congress, then we need to force the issue. We’re not getting answers,” Rubio told The Hill.
The Senate has adopted an amendment to an annual defense bill that would require the federal government to collect and disclose all records related to UFOs and UAPs unless a special review board determines they must be kept classified.
The amendment was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees, and is backed by Rubio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), the chairwoman of the Armed Services subcommittee on emerging threats, as well as Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.), a former Marine intelligence officer, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.).
Rubio, the top-ranking Republican on the intelligence committee, has more access to classified information than the vast majority of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. He said he suspects there are records related to unidentified aerial phenomena that are being kept secret from congressional oversight.
“Right now, what I know is reliable people tell us that and we’ve seen objects operating over restricted military and national security airspace. They claim it’s not ours. They claim they don’t know whose it is. That’s like the definition of a national security threat,” he said.
“Either there’s an answer that exists and is not being provided, or there is no answer. Beyond that, I don’t want to speculate anything,” he added.
Rubio said he was familiar with the claims of David Grusch, a career intelligence officer who worked for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He claims the federal government has retrieved “non-human origin technical vehicles” that have landed or crashed on Earth.
“We have a number of people including that gentleman who have come forward both publicly and privately to make claims,” Rubio said.
“One of two things are true. Either A, they’re telling the truth or some version of the truth or B, we have a bunch of people with high clearances and really important jobs in our government are nuts. Both are a problem. And I’m not accusing these people of being nuts. That said, that’s something we’ll look at and continue to look at seriously,” he said.
Interest in the subject is also reflected by this week’s House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday on UAPs and UFOs.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who is chairing the hearing, says lawmakers will hear testimony from Grusch, as well as former Navy Cmdr. David Fravor and former Navy pilot Ryan Graves.
Burchett claimed on a podcast this month that the federal government has known about UFOs for decades and “they can fly underwater and don’t show a heat trail,” appearing to defy the laws of physics.
Congressional sources familiar with efforts to gain more information from the Defense Department and intelligence agencies say UAPs and UFOs are being detected more frequently because of improvements in military sensor technology.
The Department of Defense released three Navy videos in 2020 that show objects flying in extraordinary ways and capturing confused and awe-struck comments of Naval aviators who witnessed the phenomena.
Grusch, who describes himself as a whistleblower, says senior intelligence officers have told him they participated in a secret UAP task force, though he says he has not personally witnessed nonhuman intelligence. He says he was retaliated against when he tried to gain more information about the program.
Rubio said “we don’t know” if such a program exists and what evidence it might have collected.
“Without speculating or adding to intrigue about this whole topic, there’s no doubt that in this field, generally, there’s more than what we know,” he said. “We’re trying to get to a process where at least some people in Congress do know.”
Asked why he suspects there’s more for Congress to know about UAPs, Rubio said “there’s pieces of puzzles that don’t fit.”
“Most certainly there are elements of things, whether historic or current, that potentially Congress has not been kept fully informed of — and that would be a problem,” he said. “There’s really no function of the executive that shouldn’t require congressional oversight at some level.”
The language in the Senate defense bill would require the National Archives and Records Administration to create a collection of records related to UAPs across government agencies that would be declassified for public use.
“UAPs generate a lot of curiosity for many Americans, and with that curiosity sometimes comes misinformation,” Schumer said Tuesday on the Senate floor.
Most lawmakers are extremely reluctant to say they suspect aliens from other solar systems are visiting Earth because there isn’t any undisputable evidence of such visits in the public domain.
Also, the nearest star to planet Earth is 40,000 billion kilometers away, making it seem impossible that any alien craft could travel the distance necessary to span solar systems. The nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is so far away that it would take the Voyager 1 spacecraft, which travels at 17.3 km per second, 73,000 years to reach it, according to NASA.
It’s also hard to fathom that a foreign adversary such as China possesses such advanced technology that it can fly aerial vehicles in ways that appear to defy the laws of physics, as U.S. military personnel have observed of UFOs or UAPs.
Rounds said he has seen “no evidence personally” that extraterrestrial craft are visiting the planet but said, “I know that there’s a lot of people that have questions about it.”
“It’s just like with JFK and the [1963] assassination. We set up separate archive for that or central collection place for all that data, which I think gave the American people a sense of security that there was a location where it was being held. This is following that same approach,” he said.
The White House announced late last month that the National Archives had concluded its review of documents related to the assassination of former President Kennedy and that 99 percent of the relevant records had been made publicly available.
Asked about whether he personally believes military personnel and sensors are encountering extraterrestrial visitors, Rounds said: “I don’t think you can discount the possibility just simply because of the size of the universe.”
“I don’t think anybody should say that they know for certain either way,” he said. “If we simply refuse to acknowledge there’s even a remote possibility, then we’re probably not being honest.”
“Some of the items we simply can’t explain,” he said of the Naval videos of UAPs. | 2023-07-24T19:31:38+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/frustrated-lawmakers-demand-answers-on-ufos/ |
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The TechFounders Accelerator program selected Claros Technologies to work with the German multinational specialty chemicals company Lanxess to develop solutions for the capture and recovery of valuable metals used in electric batteries, such as lithium, cobalt, cadmium, and nickel. Claros is one of only 10 European and U.S. startups selected to take part in the international start-up accelerator's 16th batch.
TechFounders was founded in 2015 to drive corporate innovation by connecting the world's leading companies with startups and by providing coaching and a €25,000 project budget. During the 20-week program, Dr. John Brockgreitens, Claros' research and development director, will work with the Lanxess team to apply Claros' technology platform to enable new functionalities in Lanxess' ion-exchange resins.
"This partnership exemplifies how a circular economy can transform the environment and how business is done," Brockgreitens said. "TechFounders has identified a partner in Lanxess that shares our commitment to converting hazardous wastewater into clean, high-demand products: water and metals such as lithium and cadmium. This project will scrub wastewater so it can be safely reused by mining for scarce metals essential for electric vehicles and high-tech consumer products. We can't wait to get to work."
"The science behind Claros Technologies continues to attract interest from many world-class organizations," he added. "We are grateful for this most recent opportunity to partner with two great organizations like Lanxess and TechFounders."
Founded in 2018, Claros is an advanced materials company that designs and develops sustainable materials and solutions for a circular economy. Claros' proprietary technology platforms have been used to develop sustainable functional textiles that are antimicrobial, UV-resistant, and anti-odor; to develop water sorbents to capture, concentrate, and destroy pollutants such as PFAS and mercury, and to develop sorbents and processes for the recovery and reuse of industrially useful metals. For more information, visit https://clarostechnologies.com/
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne, Germany, with sales of €6.1 billion in 2020. The company currently has about 14,900 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. They are the second chemical company to become a corporate partner with the TechFounders program after Wacker AG joined in June last year. For more information, visit https://lanxess.com/
TechFounders is the 20-week tech-startup accelerator program that strategically coaches start-ups, brings them together with established businesses, and prepares them for the next venture capital round with individual coaching and a broad mentoring network. A total of 145 start-ups have joined the accelerator program since 2015. With TechFounders, UnternehmerTUM strengthens its role as a central platform for cooperation between start-ups and established companies. TechFounders also operates the RESPOND Accelerator Program for the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt and powers the SAP.io foundries as well as the recently launched SAFRAN Explore H2 Program. For more information, visit https://techfounders.com/
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Oklahoma escaped a bit of difficulty in the first and controlled the game from there. Hope Trautwein (22-1) gave up just two hits and a run in five innings, and Nicole May allowed just one hit in two shutout innings.
Alo cranked a no-doubt home run into the left field seats in Oklahoma's half of the first, and Taylon Snow followed shortly afterward with a three-run blast — just her fourth home run of the season — to make it 5-1 heading into the second. Texas used three pitchers in the inning, and ace Hailey Dolcini (24-12) registered just two outs before getting pulled.
Jana Johns hit a solo shot in the third to make it 7-1 and Jennings hit a three-run blast later in the inning to make it 10-1. Alo and Jennings hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to make it 14-1.
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Oklahoma players cheer Jocelyn Alo (78), who approaches home after hitting a home run against Texas during Game 1 of the NCAA Women's College World Series championships in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
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Oklahoma players cheer Jocelyn Alo (78), who approaches home after hitting a home run against Texas during Game 1 of the NCAA Women's College World Series championships in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
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Oklahoma's Taylon Snow (5) is greeted at the plate after hitting a home run against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Taylon Snow (5) is greeted at the plate after hitting a home run against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas second baseman Janae Jefferson, right, falls against Oklahoma's Alyssa Brito, left, after forcing her out at second base during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas second baseman Janae Jefferson, right, falls against Oklahoma's Alyssa Brito, left, after forcing her out at second base during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas second baseman Janae Jefferson, right, forces out Oklahoma's Alyssa Brito (33) at second base during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas second baseman Janae Jefferson, right, forces out Oklahoma's Alyssa Brito (33) at second base during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates her double against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Jayda Coleman (24) celebrates her double against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo (78) is greeted at the plate following her home run against Texas during the fifth inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo (78) is greeted at the plate following her home run against Texas during the fifth inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Taylon Snow hits a home run against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Oklahoma's Taylon Snow hits a home run against Texas during the first inning of the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas starting pitcher Hailey Dolcini, right, is taken out of the game by coach Mike White, left, during the first inning against Oklahoma in the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Texas starting pitcher Hailey Dolcini, right, is taken out of the game by coach Mike White, left, during the first inning against Oklahoma in the first game of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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KOHLER, Wis., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler, a global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bath products, expands its line of bathroom faucet offerings with the new Riff Bathroom Faucet Collection. Like its corresponding kitchen collection, the Riff faucets are inspired by the grandeur of French Creole and Spanish Colonial architecture and capture the distinctive beauty of New Orleans and the American South. Its angular shapes paired with bold detailing make a memorable statement in any bathroom.
The Riff Bathroom collection is designed to encourage personalization, as the offerings include different sizes and configurations to customize the space. Riff sink faucets include widespread, centerset, two single-control height options, and one- and two-handle wall-mount styles. The collection also includes bath spouts – both wall- and deck-mount options – a freestanding bath filler and showering components, bringing beauty and functionality to the everyday bathing experience. Add the finishing touches to the space with Riff towel bar and ring, bathrobe hook, toilet paper holder, drawer knobs and pulls, and lighting for a cohesive look.
Riff is available in five different finish options: Polished Chrome, to evoke a nostalgic look; Vibrant Brushed Nickel for a warm appearance; Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass to add elegance; Vibrant Polished Nickel for a classic look; and Matte Black, for a sophisticated feel. Kohler's faucet finishes resist scratches, corrosion, and tarnishing, ensuring the fittings will make a statement for years to come.
To learn more about the Riff Bathroom Collection, please visit kohler.com.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course recently hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.
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SOURCE Kohler Co. | 2022-08-03T14:02:51+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/kohler-launches-new-riff-bathroom-faucet-collection/ |
(WFLA/NEXSTAR) — They may look cute and cuddly but they’ve also been described as one of the most venomous creatures in the U.S. Ever heard of “puss caterpillars”?
Many Central Florida residents are currently experiencing the return of the inch-long crawlers typically found on oak and elm trees. The caterpillars (also known as “asps”) are covered in furry-looking hair — which hide “extremely” toxic spines that stick to your skin, according to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
Puss caterpillar stings can involve itching, burning, rashes, lesions and swelling — sometimes in several places on the body.
Measuring in around an inch long, the puss caterpillar is common in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Arkansas, in addition to surrounding areas. The bugs are typically seen in fall and spring months.
Then 15 year-old Logan Pergola, of Central Florida, told WFLA in Tampa a puss caterpillar stung him while he was out with his family, leaving a large grid-like mark on his wrist.
“It’s burning,” he told his mom before the pain radiated to his chest.
Looking at photos of the caterpillar, you might wonder: where are its head and legs? They’re there, just hidden by hair. Texas A&M University’s AgriLife Extension explains puss caterpillars have chewing mouthparts.
Interesting (gross) fact: puss caterpillars propel their feces. University of Florida says this may be to keep feces off their food.
After a winter cocoon phase, the caterpillars will emerge as flannel moths — also known as southern flannel moths. Adults have wingspans around 1-1.5 inches long, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida says. Wing colors are usually yellow and black (front wings) and cream yellow on hid wings. Their thoraxes are typically orange.
While it’s best to leave them alone altogether, experts say if you do get stung, get the spines out of your skin as soon as possible using cellophane tape. Ice packs, oral antihistamine, and hydrocortisone cream can also be used to help with the pain.
Even though southern flannel moths are less hazardous than puss caterpillars, officials say you should still probably resist touching them. | 2022-09-10T22:11:06+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/animals/puss-caterpillars-what-are-they-and-how-dangerous-are-they/ |
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DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology.
The figures were released Thursday as Ford rolled out a new way of reporting financial results. The new business structure separates electric vehicles, the profitable internal combustion and commercial vehicle operations into three operating units.
Company officials said the electric vehicle unit, called “Ford Model e,” will be profitable before taxes by late 2026 with an 8% pretax profit margin. But they wouldn’t say exactly when it’s expected to start making money.
Chief Financial Officer John Lawler said Model e should be viewed as a startup company within Ford.
“As everyone knows, EV startups lose money while they invest in capability, develop knowledge, build (sales) volume and gain (market) share,” he said.
Model e, he said, is working on second- and even third-generation electric vehicles. It currently offers three EVs for sale in the U.S.: the Mustang Mach E SUV, the F-150 Lightning pickup and an electric Transit commercial van.
The new corporate reporting system, Lawler said, is designed to give investors more transparency than the old system of reporting results by geographic regions. The automaker calculated earnings for each of the three units during the past two calendar years.
Model e had pretax losses of $900 million in 2021 and $2.1 billion last year, and it is expected to lose $3 billion this year. In the past two years Ford has announced it would build four new battery factories and a new vehicle assembly plant as well as spending heavily to acquire raw materials to build electric vehicles.
By the end of this year, the company based in Dearborn, Michigan, expects to be building electric vehicles at a rate of 600,000 per year, reaching a rate of 2 million per year by the end of 2026.
Ford Blue, the unit that sells internal combustion and gas-electric hybrid vehicles, made just over $10 billion before taxes during the last two years. Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle unit, made $5.9 billion during those years, the company said.
For this year, Ford expects Ford Blue to post a $7 billion pretax profit, modestly better than last year. Ford Pro is expected to earn $6 billion before taxes, nearly double its earnings last year, Lawler said.
Ford was to present the new structure, announced last March, to analysts and investors on Thursday. Other business units include corporate, Ford Credit and Ford Next, a new business incubator.
Lawler said the company is changing the way it does business, not just doing an accounting exercise.
“After 120 years, we’ve essentially re-founded Ford,” he said. “We’re embracing technology and competitive disruption in our industry, fundamentally changing how we’re thinking, how we’re making decisions, and how we’re running the company.” | 2023-03-23T12:31:01+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/ford-says-ev-unit-losing-billions-should-be-seen-as-startup/ |
A Cuban man charged in a $4.2 million Medicare fraud scheme is being held as a flight risk after officials said he tried to flee the U.S. on a Jet Ski.
According to a criminal complaint, Cruz Graveran’s company, Xiko Enterprises Inc., submitted approximately $4.2 million in fraudulent health care claims to Medicare from February to April this year for medical equipment that Xiko never provided and that Medicare beneficiaries never requested. Medicare paid Xiko over $2.1 million.
Investigators learned last month that Cruz Graveran was planning to travel to Havana and approached him several days before his flight, the complaint said. Cruz Graveran agreed to cooperate with a criminal investigation during an interview, and officials said they took his passport.
But last Wednesday, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers reported finding Cruz Graveran aboard a broken-down Jet Ski in the waters south of Key West, headed in the direction of Cuba. The island nation is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of the Florida Keys.
Cruz Graveran was aboard the personal watercraft with a person known to law enforcement as a migrant smuggler. Investigators say the Jet Ski was outfitted with a special fuel cell for long trips and was carrying extra food and water bottles.
Online court records didn’t list an attorney for Cruz Graveran. | 2022-06-14T20:54:20+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/officials-fraud-suspect-caught-heading-to-cuba-on-jet-ski/2022/06/14/df13f874-ec1a-11ec-9f90-79df1fb28296_story.html |
Republicans sweep Democrats 10-0 in Congressional Baseball Game
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Republicans and Democrats traded bills for bats and grievances for gloves Thursday night.
In a curveball for Washington standards, the two parties united for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.
“We’re coming together. And I think the public thinks we’re more divided than we actually are,” said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). “There is, as Randy [Feenstra] said, great camaraderie. We come together. We’re here to to celebrate the United States of America. And this is what the American people should see.”
The tradition saw tragedy back in 2017 when a gunman opened fire on the Republican practice field. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who helped save Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-La.) life after he was shot, chooses to focus on the positive.
“My biggest concern is a line drive that my glove isn’t quick enough to catch, aimed right here,” said Brooks. “That’s my biggest security concern.”
While the friendly game serves as a pitch-perfect moment of camaraderie, there’s still a healthy dose of competition.
“Democrats hate losing to Republicans, and we hate losing to Democrats.” said Brooks.
All of the ticket revenue for Thursday’s game is going to local charities like the Boys and Girls clubs of Washington and the Washington Literacy Center. So far, the game has raised over $1 million.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-29T02:51:07+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2022/07/29/republicans-sweep-democrats-10-0-congressional-baseball-game/ |
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Over the past three decades Ara Mirzaian has fitted braces for everyone from Paralympians to children with scoliosis. But Msituni was a patient like none other — a newborn giraffe.
The calf was born Feb. 1 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, north of San Diego, with her front limb bending the wrong way. Safari park staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition, which could prevent her from nursing and walking around the habitat.
But they had no experience with fitting a baby giraffe in a brace. That proved especially challenging given she was a 5-foot-10-inch-tall (178-centimeter) newborn and growing taller every day. So, they reached out to experts in orthotics at the Hanger Clinic, where Mirzaian landed his very first animal patient.
“It was pretty surreal when I first heard about it,” Mirzaian told The Associated Press this week during a tour to meet Msituni, who was strutting alongside the other giraffes with no troubles. “Of course, all I did was go online and study giraffes for like 24/7 until we got out here.”
Zoos increasingly are turning to medical professionals who treat people to find solutions for ailing animals. The collaboration has been especially helpful in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. Earlier this year, ZooTampa in Florida teamed up with similar experts to successfully replace the beak of a cancer-stricken great hornbill bird with a 3D-printed prosthetic.
The Hanger team in California had fit orthotics for a cyclist and kayaker who both went on to win medals at the 2016 Paralympics in Brazil and customized a brace for a marathoner with multiple sclerosis who raced in seven continents.
And in 2006, a Hanger team in Florida created a prosthetic for a bottlenose dolphin that had lost its tail after becoming tangled in ropes from a crab trap. Their story inspired the 2011 movie “Dolphin Tale.”
But this was a definite learning curve for all, including Matt Kinney, a senior veterinarian for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance in charge of Msituni’s case.
“We commonly put on casts and bandages and stuff. But something that extensive, like this brace that she was provided, that’s something we really had to turn to our human (medicine) colleagues for,” Kinney said.
Msituni suffered from hyperextended carpi — wrist joint bones in giraffes’ front limbs, which are more like arms. As she overcompensated, the second front limb started to hyperextend as well. Her back leg joints also were weak but were able to be corrected with specialized hoof extenders.
And given that she weighed more than 100 pounds (55 kilos) at birth, the abnormality was already taking its toll on her joints and bones.
While the custom braces were being built, Kinney first bought post-surgery knee braces at Target that he cut up and re-sewed, but they kept slipping off. Then Msituni wore medical grade braces for humans that were modified for her long legs. But eventually Msituni broke one.
For the custom braces to work, they would need to have a range of motion but be durable, so Hanger worked with a company that makes horse braces.
Using cast moldings of the giraffe’s legs, it took eight days to make the carbon graphite braces that featured the animal’s distinct pattern of crooked spots to match her fur.
“We put on the giraffe pattern just to make it fun,” Mirzaian said. “We do this with kids all the time. They get to pick super-heroes, or their favorite team and we imprint it on their bracing. So why not do it with a giraffe?”
In the end, Msituni only needed one brace. The other leg corrected itself with the medical grade brace.
When they put her under to fit the custom brace, Mirzaian was so moved by the animal’s beauty, he gave her a hug.
“It was just amazing seeing such a big, beautiful creature just laying there in front of me,” he said.
After 10 days in the custom brace, the problem was corrected.
All told, she was in braces for 39 days from the day she was born. She stayed in the animal hospital the entire time. After that, she was slowly introduced to her mom and others in the herd. Her mom never took her back, but another female giraffe has adopted her, so to speak, and she now runs along like the other giraffes.
Mirzaian hopes to hang up a picture of the baby giraffe in her patterned brace so the kids he treats will be inspired to wear theirs.
“It was the coolest thing to see an animal like that walk in a brace,” he said. “It feels good to know we saved a giraffe’s life.” | 2022-05-13T11:05:27+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/science/ap-science/bracing-for-her-future-human-medicine-rescues-giraffe/ |
Accounting automation software leader recognized for fostering an environment where employees 'truly love and feel in synch with' the company
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accounting automation software leader BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) has been named to the 2022 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, an annual ranking presented by Newsweek in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.
BlackLine took the No. 56 spot, alongside such notable names as Dell and SAP America, recognized for a variety of factors that BPI has identified as most important to employee satisfaction, including "Is collaboration and teamwork important?" "Are there opportunities for advancement?" "Is the company a good citizen?"
"Our culture at BlackLine is focused on our people and providing the tools and support they need to succeed," said Susan Otto, BlackLine's chief people officer. "We aim to offer everyone the opportunity to do great work, develop their career and find their purpose. We are honored that our employees told Newsweek they love BlackLine."
The results were determined after surveying more than 1.4 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
"As a result of 'The Great Resignation,' more companies recognize the importance of focusing on employee satisfaction to not only attract but retain top talent," said Nancy Cooper, global editor-in-chief, Newsweek. "The businesses on this year's list clearly demonstrate that commitment."
In addition to BlackLine's strong culture and career development opportunities, some of the many generous benefits BlackLine offers include unlimited paid time off; competitive medical, dental and vision insurance; company funded HSA; company-match Dependent Care FSA and 401K; an employee stock purchase plan; and an annual tuition reimbursement. The company also matches employee donations to eligible non-profits up to $250 per year and supports employees as they grow their families with extended maternity coverage and paid parental leave.
The 2022 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list was published in the Oct. 14th issue of Newsweek. To view the complete list online, go here.
For information about working at BlackLine, including a list of open positions, please visit https://careers.blackline.com/careers-home.
About BlackLine
Companies come to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) because their traditional manual accounting processes are not sustainable. BlackLine's cloud-based financial operations management platform and market-leading customer service help companies move to modern accounting by unifying their data and processes, automating repetitive work, and driving accountability through visibility. BlackLine provides solutions to manage and automate financial close, accounts receivable and intercompany accounting processes, helping large enterprises and midsize companies across all industries do accounting work better, faster and with more control.
More than 4,000 customers trust BlackLine to help them close faster with complete and accurate results. The company is the pioneer of the cloud financial close market and recognized as the leader by customers at leading end-user review sites including G2 and TrustRadius. BlackLine is a global company with operations in major business centers around the world including Los Angeles, New York, the San Francisco Bay area, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney. For more information, please visit blackline.com.
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SOURCE BlackLine | 2022-10-11T14:05:19+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/10/11/blackline-named-newsweeks-list-top-100-most-loved-workplaces-2022/ |
In last week’s column we took a look at a few key pieces (clothing and accessories) to help you make the leap from summer to fall. Now we’re diving into a handful of intriguing new skin products to employ for the best chilly weather skin prep.
Instead of leaving your face and body to try and get over the results of a summer of frolicking in the sun on their own, here are a few silver bullets to help your skin get ready for the seasonal transition.
Lets’s start with something that helps create a skin-friendly environment. Humidifiers help soothe dry skin, especially if used in a room intermittently throughout the day. This season has seen an influx of new and portable e-humidifers, like Hey Dewy ($59.85 on amazon.com). It’s as lightweight as can be, so you no longer have to dedicate an entire afternoon to sitting near the humidifer. It uses a five-foot USB cord to connect to a power source, so stash it in your backpack for working at your desk, or in your cup holder for while driving on the road.
Next reach for a high-tech collagen mask. The latest sets use natural-fiber sheets infused with collagen and nine different peptides for extreme hydration. Karuna Collagen Hydrogel Face & Neck Sheet Masks ($38 for a four-pack on karunaskin.com) does that, and contains hyaluronic acid to maintain skin moisture. They’re all tested by dermatologists and are paraben-free and phthalates-free.
Ready for the serious glow? For that, do as they do in the Mediterranean, and make sure to keep a tub of Olive Glow Whipped Oil for Thirsty Skin ($49.95 on oliotaibi.com) within reach. Made with organic olive oil from the creator’s fifth generation family farm in Sicily, it softens everything (and I mean all of it — even though it’s best for faces, it works just as well on elbows and knees). It’s free of parabens, sulfates, dyes and alcohol.
You’ve no doubt heard about the anti-inflammatory benefits of spices like turmeric, and now that’s being focused on the face, to help boost collagen. Solvasa’s new Crystal Blue Smoothing Gel ($69 on solvasabeauty.com) mixes extracts of turmeric, mushroom, basil and apple to help neutralize collagen-damaging free radicals, and ultimately smooth out the appearance of wrinkles. It’s fragrance-free and works on all skin types — including those sun-damaged from summer and, soon enough, by fall’s chilly winds.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked higher Monday ahead of reports that will show how much a slowing economy is hurting what’s prevented a recession so far: solid spending by U.S. households.
The S&P 500 rose 12.20, or 0.3%, to 4,136.28, the latest tick higher in what’s been a listless weekslong run for the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 47.98, or 0.1%, to 33,348.60, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 80.47, or 0.7%, to 12,365.21.
Some of the sharper moves came from companies announcing takeovers of rivals, including a 9.1% drop for energy company Oneok after it said it’s buying Magellan Midstream Partners. Magellan jumped 13%. But the larger market was relatively quiet as several concerns continue to drag on Wall Street.
Chief among them is the fear of a recession hitting later this year, in large part because of high interest rates meant to knock down inflation. But concerns are also rising about cracks in the U.S. banking system and the U.S. government’s inching toward a possible default on its debt as soon as June 1, which economists warn could be catastrophic.
So far, a resilient job market has helped U.S. households keep up their spending despite all the pressures. That in turn has offered a powerful pillar to prop up the economy. On Tuesday, the government will show how much sales at retailers across the country grew last month.
Several big retailers will also show how much profit they made individually during the first three months of the year, including Home Depot on Tuesday, Target on Wednesday and Walmart on Thursday.
They’re among the few companies left who have yet to report their results for the start of the year. The majority of companies in the S&P 500 have topped expectations so far, though the bar was set particularly low for them coming in.
S&P 500 companies are still on track to report a drop of 2.5% in earnings per share from a year earlier. That would be the second straight quarter they’ve seen profit drop, according to FactSet.
“These are backward-looking numbers, so it’s something we take with some value, but we’re more interested in what they’re saying going forward,” said Megan Horneman, chief investment officer at Verdence Capital Advisors.
For that, Horneman said she’s been hearing many CEOs talk about pressures on profitability and worries about a weakening economy.
“We still think a recession is likely at some point this year,” she said, pointing to the latest discouraging report about manufacturing on Monday. A survey of manufacturers in New York state plunged by much more than economists expected.
“It was pretty dismal, to say the least,” Horneman said.
As earnings reports slide out of the spotlight, the U.S. government’s debt-ceiling negotiations are shoving in. The federal government is risking its first-ever default if Congress doesn’t raise the credit limit set for federal borrowing.
Most of Wall Street expects Democrats and Republicans to come to a deal, simply because the alternative would be so disastrous for both sides. U.S. Treasurys form the bedrock of the global financial system because they’re seen as the safest possible investment on the planet.
But one worry is that politicians may not feel much urgency to reach an agreement until financial markets shake sharply to convince them of the importance.
“A debt default may not be the most likely scenario, but any prolonged debate or unexpected development has the potential to trigger higher volatility,” said Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley.
In the bond market, Treasury yields rose after briefly dipping during the morning.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 3.49%, up from 3.46% late Friday. It helps set rates for mortgages and other loans. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, held steady at 3.99%.
High interest rates have meant particular pain for some smaller- and mid-sized banks. Customers are leaving to park their deposits in money-market funds and other options paying higher yields. High rates are meanwhile knocking down the value of investments that banks made when rates were lower.
The pressures have already caused three high-profile bank failures since March, and Wall Street has been on the hunt for other potential weak links.
Several recovered a bit Monday after dropping sharply last week. PacWest Bancorp jumped 17.6% after losing 21% last week, for example.
In markets abroad, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% and is near its highest level since the early 1990s. It’s climbed on strong corporate earnings reports and signs that inflationary pressures might be easing.
Over the weekend, finance ministers of the Group of Seven advanced economies wrapped up a meeting in Japan with a call for vigilance given many uncertainties for the global economy.
However, they also said financial systems have shown resilience despite recent failures of several banks in the U.S. and Europe. No mention was made of the urgency of resolving the debt ceiling standoff between President Joe Biden and Republicans.
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AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed. | 2023-05-16T00:06:27+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/stock-market-today-asian-markets-oil-lower-as-recession-fears-debt-ceiling-darken-outlook/ |
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. and its Western allies clashed with Russia at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday over responsibility for a deadly missile strike in Poland near the Ukrainian border, an event the U.N. political chief called “a frightening reminder of the absolute need to prevent any further escalation” of the nine-month war in Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the council: “This tragedy would never have happened but for Russia’s needless invasion of Ukraine and its recent missile assaults against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.” Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia countered, accusing Ukraine and Poland of trying “to provoke a direct clash between Russia and NATO.”
The U.S. and Albania had called for a council update on the situation in Ukraine last week, and the meeting was dominated by Tuesday’s missile strike in Poland that killed two farm workers.
Nebenzia pointed to statements by Ukraine’s president and Polish officials initially indicating Russia was responsible. NATO’s chief and Poland’s president said Wednesday there is no indication it was a deliberate attack, and was likely a Soviet-era projectile launched by Ukraine as it was fending off Russian missiles and drones that savaged its power grid and hit residential buildings.
U.N. Undersecretary-General for political affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told the council that it was Russia’s “most intense bombardments” since its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, and the impact “can only worsen during the coming winter months.”
She reiterated that attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law, noted that “heavy battles” are continuing in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk and told council members “there is no end in sight to the war.” She also warned that “as long as it continues, the risks of potentially catastrophic spillover remain all too real.”
Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. envoy, called the barrage of more than 90 missiles that rained down on Kyiv and other cities and targets devastating civilian infrastructure “a deliberate tactic” by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“He seems to have decided that if he can’t seize Ukraine by force, he will try to freeze the country into submission,” she said.
Poland’s U.N. Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski told the council “those innocent people would not have been killed if there had been no Russian war against Ukraine.” And Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Barbara Woodward said: “We should be clear that this is a tragedy that indisputably stems from Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion. And it’s inhumane assault on civilians across Ukraine.
But Russia’s Nebenzia said he wanted to remind those blaming Russia that what Moscow calls its “special military operation” wouldn’t have been needed if the Minsk agreements after the upheaval in Ukraine in 2014 that called for a degree of self-rule for the Russian-backed separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in the east had been fulfilled, and hadn’t led to an eight-year war.
Addressing the West, Nebenzia also said there would be no military action “if you had not interfered and did not supply Ukraine with weapons and ammunition” and encouraged Ukraine “to strive for peace on realistic terms rather than fuel its feverish fantasies about the possibility of victory over Russia, for the sake of which the Zelenskyy regime is senselessly throwing tens of thousands of its soldiers into the meat grinder.”
As for the missile attacks, Nebenzia said, “If you reacted to the terrorist actions of the Ukrainian special forces against Russia, we would not be forced to conduct precision strikes on infrastructure.”
“But since you’re acting as you’re acting, while the Kyiv regime is taking credit for non-existent military prowess, we are forced to achieve the goals set for the special military operation by weakening the military potential of Ukraine,” he said.
Britain’s Woodward strongly disagreed, telling the council, “We are in no doubt that Ukraine will prevail in the face of Russia’s aggression.”
Pointing to the Russian withdrawal from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, she said, “The liberation of Kherson shows the strength, courage and determination of the Ukrainian people to defend their right to sovereign equality and territorial integrity guaranteed under the U.N. Charter.” | 2022-11-17T11:17:06+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/ap-us-and-russia-clash-over-responsibility-for-missile-strike/ |
‘Amazing’: Mom hears late daughter’s transplanted heart
CHICAGO (AP) — An Indiana woman heard the heartbeat of her late daughter inside the chest of a 68-year-old Illinois man who received it in a transplant operation.
Amber Morgan and Tom Johnson met for the first time Saturday, four years after he received a heart transplanted from the body of Andreona Williams, who was 20 when she died from asthma complications.
The Indiana Donor Network arranged the rare meeting at a Chicago hotel, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Morgan listened through a stethoscope that was pressed to Johnson’s chest.
“It’s almost like I got to hug my daughter again,” the South Bend, Indiana, woman said.
“As a mother, you listen to your child’s heartbeat when you carry them, and I don’t think you ever ask to hear it again,” Morgan said. “It’s amazing.”
Johnson of Kankakee, Illinois, said he sent a letter to Morgan in 2019, a year after the transplant at Loyola University Medical Center in suburban Chicago. He wanted to express his gratitude for the family’s decision to donate the heart.
He sent a second letter, too, but did not get a response until recently when Morgan said she would like to meet, especially after her own heart problems.
Johnson had dealt with a weak heart since childhood. Doctors tried a pacemaker and defibrillator before telling him that a transplant was the best solution.
“It opened up a whole new world of possibilities,” Johnson said. “It’s just unbelievable. I mean, I can work out in the garden, ride the bike. My sons can’t believe how quick I can go.”
Johnson’s wife, Sharon, said Williams’ heart is special.
“He takes very special care of her,” she said. “He never misses his heart medication. Never.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-21T16:36:36+00:00 | wnem.com | https://www.wnem.com/2022/11/21/amazing-mom-hears-late-daughters-transplanted-heart/ |
Casimir Pavel Ziolkowski, the man who helped the face of Crazy Horse emerge from rock, is being remembered as “a great guy who had a great soul” and a lifelong passion for his family’s legacy at Crazy Horse Memorial.
Ziolkowski, 68, died from a heart attack on May 12.
“He was always positive and smiling and joking around, and everybody loved Cas,” said his wife of 38 years, Deiadra Ziolkowski. “He was hard working. He’d give the shirt off his back. He would buy dinner for strangers.”
“His heart and soul was on that mountain. He’d done that his whole life,” she said. “It was everything he loved.”
Casimir was one of 10 children born to Ruth and Korczak Ziolkowsi, the founders of Crazy Horse Memorial. Deiadra said Casimir started working at the memorial when he was about 10 and spent 50 years there.
“Growing up, there were 10 children and they all just worked there,” Deiadra said, noting that Ruth and Korczak’s five daughters worked in the gift shop or visitor center while their five sons worked on the mountain.
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Casimir learned from his father how to be a blaster, and Casimir and his crew used dynamite to finish the face of Crazy Horse. Completing the Native American chief’s face took two or three years, Deiadra said.
“They had a big flag over the face and then they unveiled it on June 3, 1998,” she said.
Casimir has been retired since his mother died in 2014. His work at Crazy Horse Memorial took a toll, Deiadra said, and Casimir had both shoulders replaced, one knee replaced, and two back surgeries. He also had silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust.
Casimir was a loving stepfather to Deiadra’s son and daughter, David Larson and Sonja Bakonyi, and a devoted father to his and Deiadra’s daughters, Cheyanne Bailey, 36, and Taylor Ziolkowski, 32.
The couple’s daughters played softball, and Casimir coached girls’ softball teams for years, Deiadra said, noting that Casimir loved the game.
Casimir also is survived by three grandchildren. A complete obituary is at mccolleyschapels.com/obituary/casimir-ziolkowski
Per Casimir's wishes, no funeral services are planned. | 2022-05-26T19:36:31+00:00 | rapidcityjournal.com | https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/ziolkowski-remembered-as-man-devoted-to-family-crazy-horse/article_12ea40a6-29b8-5244-b1f8-5ea2bd0b4e8a.html |
Two well-known real estate celebrities, along with a marketing group, have agreed to pay nearly $17 million after making false claims to sell investment training programs in Utah.
The consumer protection settlement is the largest in state history, according to the Federal Trade Commission and Utah Department of Commerce.
Using infomercials and social media, Response Marketing Group would attract consumers to free events across the country where so-called real estate experts like Scott Yancey and Dean R. Graziosi would promise to share investing techniques.
Yancey is best known for hosting the A&E show "Flipping Vegas." Graziosi is a best-selling author.
Instead, the group would entice consumers to purchase "three-day workshops for around $1,000 by falsely representing that it would provide consumers with access to special tools that would enable them to become successful real estate investors. Response Marketing deceptively pitched additional training programs that cost tens of thousands of dollars at the three-day workshops," according to the Utah's Division of Consumer Protection.
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The company also used telemarketing to upsell consumers on a program called "Inner Circle" for $30,000. Officials said "most consumers who purchased Response Marketing’s products and services did not become successful real estate investors and did not recoup the money they spent on the training programs."
Response Marketing Group agreed to pay $15 million and are banned from further selling money-making opportunities, while Yancey and Graziosi agreed to pay a combined $1.7 million.
In past years, Response Marketing has sold training programs under names such as Affluence Edu, Cash Flow Edu, Flip for Life, OnWealth, Renovate to Rent and Visionary Events.
"This is the largest consumer protection division settlement in Utah’s history and holds Response Marketing and its affiliates accountable for the serious financial harm to consumers across the country," said Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Busse.
This story was originally published by Jeff Tavss for Scripps News Salt Lake City.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-05-23T21:08:13+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/real-estate-celebs-group-agree-to-pay-16-7-million-settlement |
Migrant sentenced to federal prison
An El Salvadoran national previously convicted of murder was recently convicted of re-entry of a removed alien.
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Migrant sentenced to federal prison
An El Salvadoran national previously convicted of murder was recently convicted of re-entry of a removed alien.
Amilcar Jesus Espinoza, 50, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison and will be returned to his country of origin upon completion of his sentence.
U.S. Border Patrol assigned to the Yuma station apprehended Espinoza in June 2022 near County 8 ½ Street and the Levee Road after he illegally entered the country from Mexico.
Record checks revealed Espinoza was convicted in Harris County, Texas in 2004 for murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
He was formally removed from the United States after serving seven years of his sentence.
Border Patrol by the numbers
From Feb. 19 through Feb. 25, the Yuma Sector Border Patrol:
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A few questions for the Buffalo Common Council, which recently resolved to ask the Buffalo Police Department and Buffalo Public Schools to provide child identification kits for every kid in the city:
• Just how many children go missing? Is there really a crisis here? No information is provided about the efficacy of such an effort, and the program referenced in Texas in particular has been seriously critiqued.
• Who would provide such kits, and at what cost?
This is reminiscent of a councilmember’s past ill-fated attempt to provide parents with lead-testing kits, a pointless endeavor. We would all be better served by a Council that took serious aim at the root causes of problems plaguing us in these difficult times, not passing resolutions that merely sound good in newspaper accounts.
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Buffalo | 2023-06-12T12:19:15+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/opinion/letters/letter-council-s-idea-for-id-kits-seriously-misses-the-mark/article_31c21f76-06d0-11ee-bc3f-973385ac9ab4.html |
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